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[Report This]Date: 02/20/2012 4:24:56 PM Title: The Pickup
Heh. Stacy. She has a way of landing on her feet, doesn't she? I like this. Can't wait to see Jubes and Kitty get rescued. :)
Author's Response: Yeah, Stacy definitely has a way of making things work out in her favor. You gotta admire that in some respect, she wasn't hanging around hoping to be rescued, and she's looking forward to making her captor squirm under her thumb.
Date: 02/15/2012 7:23:30 PM Title: The Encounter
Wow, I was like yelling at my computer screen, SMOOTH MOOVE EX-LAX, LOGAN! And then I was like, well hell, why did she run? It wasn't all his fault...
I can't hardly wait for more!
Author's Response: Aw, I'm glad that my story moved you to computer-related violence. ;-) Yeah, Logan is not being the smoothest, but then again Marie's issues are pretty crippling, and she's going to have to come to some realizations before she is anywhere near ready for a relationship. Right now her skin is the least of her obstacles between her and an intimate relationship with someone. I'll try to get her there as soon as I can. Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 02/12/2012 8:30:46 PM Title: The Encounter
I don't think they really could have now. I am not sure it would have done them any good in the long run. Can I tell you the idea of Logan on the receiving end of a pretty frak is really amusing?
The only way they could have was if Marie knows what Logan knows. She obviously knows (and doesn't believe it) or just doesn't know. And really why should she be able to recognize something like that so quickly? She isn’t feral by nature.
This Marie is going to require more than Logan really even knows at this point. She doesn't trust and therefore won't let herself love. Oh there is so much more to go. And I can't wait. :)
Author's Response: Yeah, I agree. Well, obviously, since I wrote it I agree, but I'm glad to know you agree too! And you can thank baybelletrist for guiding me in that direction, pointing out a story in which the sticking point in a Logan/Marie relationship was that they just cannot do the casual thing. It's kind of funny to see Logan acknowledging this, but also an interesting switch-up I think. Thanks so much for reviewing!
Date: 02/12/2012 5:27:26 PM Title: The Merchandise
Sorry about the rambly-ness of my last review, btw. My brain feels a bit like mush. Thesis-ing for 4.5 hours so far and still plan to do a lot more today...sigh. Thanks for the lovely break!
Author's Response: Are you kidding? I LOOOOOVE your reviews. The ramblier the better. :-D Good luck with your thesis!
Date: 02/12/2012 5:26:06 PM Title: The Encounter
Oh man, I love this.
Fics where Logan knows before Marie. Where Logan is more open and aware with feelings than she is. It's so refreshing to see his honesty. Must be the part of him that is more accepting of his feral part. He just *knows*. And he knows nothing will change the way he feels about her.
"I'll wait."
I melted. Really. Marie has got some crazy control not to melt and throw herself at him then. I certainly would. lol, no self-control when it comes to a Logan who has decided he knows what he wants. ;P
Can't wait to see how this plays out!
Author's Response: Aw, so glad you're liking it. I'm having a really tough time getting these guys toward something romantic. I'm glad you liked the decision to move Logan forward even if Marie is still lagging a bit! And I agree, he would have had me long before now. ;-) Thanks so much for reviewing!
Date: 02/08/2012 12:36:12 AM Title: The Aftermath
Damn, these just keep getting better and better. How the hell do you do it??? Well, however you do it, I'm grateful. Loved this chap!!!!
Author's Response: So glad you liked it, and thanks again for being such an amazing reviewer!
Date: 02/07/2012 3:31:07 AM Title: The Aftermath
I've really enjoyed the exploration of Logan/Wolverine dynamics. I think it's pretty plausible, and even if I prefer the Wolverine's She's-my-mate-do-something approach instead of Logan's I'm-not-ready, She's-not-ready, It's-a-mistake one, I think it's more realistic and...I mean, it's not an end in itself, it works for the mechanics of your story.
What I'm try to say with my poor English is that you shouldn't worry about this chapter.
Also, I appreciate your mixing of canon and Au, with the nightmare scene that involves Rogue in his room but not at the end of his claws.
So, thanks for your regular updates, they make my day everytime, and thanks for this last chapter. Do not worry, I think it works well and even more.
Date: 02/07/2012 3:30:16 AM Title: The Aftermath
I've really enjoyed the exploration of Logan/Wolverine dynamics. I think it's pretty plausible, and even if I prefer the Wolverine's She's-my-mate-do-something approach instead of Logan's I'm-not-ready, She's-not-ready, It's-a-mistake one, I think it's more realistic and...I mean, it's not an end in itself, it works for the mechanics of your story.
What I'm try to say with my poor English is that you shouldn't worry about this chapter.
Also, I appreciate your mixing of canon and Au, with the nightmare scene that involves Rogue in his room but not at the end of his claws.
So, thanks for your regular updates, they make my day everytime, and thanks for this last chapter. Do not worry, I think it works well and even more.
Author's Response: I'm glad you liked the Wolverine vs. Logan dynamics, and that you found the non-smut realistic and not just frustrating. Thanks for reviewing!
[Report This]Date: 02/06/2012 5:31:57 PM Title: The Aftermath
You shouldn't worry at all, it's amazing.
The only downside: How I'm gonna wait till next week?
Author's Response: Aw, thanks so much. So glad you liked it, and thanks for reviewing!
Date: 02/06/2012 10:18:52 AM Title: The Aftermath
I can't imagine why you would EVER worry about this chapter. You do some wonderful things here.
First let me applaud you on the fact you resisted the want to have Logan wake up with Marie on his claws. I know we all love that plot device because it is a piece of cannon. However by not utilising it and having Logan wake up with Marie at the door, you gave it a great tip of the hat but still kept the scene all your own.
What I enjoyed most about this chapter is Logan's thought process about the Wolverine. It was light, funny, highly amusing but pivotal at the same time. Just like the previous chapter and Hank's feral nature you have grabbed on to a characteristic we have all known about but you have forced us to see it in an entirely new light. It makes complete sense that it would be the man and not the feral that wants the causal rather than the perminant. It explains things like Logan's flirtation with Jean and how he always knows (all be it often subconsciously) that the is not real future, no real permanence to be found in Jean's arms.
I look forward to the next chapter, and not just because there is great opportunity for a physical connection to develop, but because these two seem to finally be ready to reconnect and really share one to the other, similarly to the way they did at the hotel but haven't had the time or opportunity to really do since they have come to the mansion.
Great great job as always and I will be at the edge of my seat waiting for what comes next.
Author's Response: Thanks so much for your review! Yeah, I have some tacit "rules" for my AU's...they always have an absorption at some point, because I think Marie having Logan in her head is such an integral part of her character, and they almost always have some kind of nightmare scene, but I try to never do the "canon" scene where Marie bumbles in and wakes Logan and gets clawed and then absorbs him. I think a lot of the fun of AUs is thinking about how the character has changed based on whatever the elements of the AU are. The movie Marie was still kind of naive, and would be one to just charge in and get clawed. This Marie has endured and seen a lot more, and her life experience has made her much more guarded. She's definitely not the rush-in-and-awaken-a-feral-in-the-throes-of-a-nightmare kind of gal. ;-)rnrnI'm glad you liked the thought process. I felt like it went on a bit and I was worried that it was too sudden of a turnaround and that I was trying to cover too much ground. I'm glad you thought it worked. I'm excited for the next chapter too, although I think at this point Logan/Wolverine is more on board with what is happening, but Marie is still not ready for the kind of relationship he (they?) would want. Oh well, I'll get her there eventually, even if I have to drag her by her hair!
Date: 02/06/2012 4:46:14 AM Title: The Aftermath
wow. now that chapter was a revelation to readers as well as Logan. LOL LOVED it. I always love a look into Logan's mind. Its always so interesting. I can't wait to see how you plan to proceed with the relationship. If this chapter is any indication, I expect it to be very intense. More please! Soon I hope...
Author's Response: I'm so glad you liked it. I always worry about chapters where I kind of flat-out tell what the characters are thinking rather than having them show it through action or dialogue, but honestly sometimes it's the only way to move things along. And I know where I want the relationship to go, but I'm not sure how soon it will get there, but having Logan more on board is a good first step, huh?
[Report This]Date: 02/06/2012 4:35:50 AM Title: The Aftermath
Ooh ooh can we have more please?? I'll give you a dollar...hmmm..might be tricky to send...how about I tell you how awesome that chapter was instead?? :-) Please update soon!!
Author's Response: The next chapter with Logan and Marie is one I've been "writing towards" for a long time (and it's taken me SO much longer to get there than I thought!) so I'm excited for more too! I promise an update by next weekend at the latest. :-D Thanks so much for reviewing!
[Report This]Date: 02/05/2012 11:16:56 PM Title: The Aftermath
i think it's beautifully written! i really liked the explanation of the differences between wolverine and logan. plus the idea that logan is the one who has intimacy issues is a unique spin - i like it! oh and the way you write chuck is perfect, totally in character.
Author's Response: I'm so glad you liked it...I was worried that Logan's thoughts were going on and on a bit...I was trying to pack quite a few different ideas in there, and I wasn't sure how it worked. I'm glad you liked the spin on the intimacy issues...I know a Wolverine isn't a wolf, but I think people often look to the wolf when thinking about Logan's feral state, and along with the brutality and possessiveness that are more "canon" I think the forming of a pair-bond and the wish for offspring would also be in there, even if they are less often thought about.
[Report This]Date: 02/05/2012 11:01:54 PM Title: The Aftermath
Hm. Well, I'd say that you have nothing to feel insecure about. :) I like Logan's acknowledgement that this is not going to be easy -- anything else would feel inauthentic, for the reasons we've talked about. I'm curious to see where you go next.
Author's Response: I'm so glad that you think so. And once again, thank you so much for your help, it is definitely sending me in a slightly different direction. I'm so glad that you liked this chapter. I feel much more comfortable with chapters involving lots of action and dialogue. Chapters that are just kind of the character's "musings" are always the hardest for me, and I was worried that this "revelation" might seem like too sudden a turnaround, even if Logan is struggling with it. I'd rather show character growth through their actions and dialogue than having them kind of think, "Hey, I just realized something!" but this change in thinking was more than I thought I could really demonstrate. Especially since Logan is not the most demonstrative guy to begin with. Anyway, so glad you liked it. Thanks again for your input!
Date: 02/02/2012 10:19:52 AM Title: The Instinct
You have me "squee-ing" in my seat! Can't wait for more!
Author's Response: Yay! Your review has me squee-ing in mine! Thanks!
Date: 01/31/2012 10:52:08 AM Title: The Instinct
God. Powerful. FeralMarie works sooooo well. Good job. Absolutely great job.
Author's Response: SO glad you liked it! Thanks so much for the review!
Date: 01/30/2012 7:17:39 AM Title: The Instinct
Applause to regularly updating writers!!! Just discovered this great story and would be quite upset if it never got to a close. :-)
Great plot, excellently paced story with a good balance of action and backdrop, observant and respectful characterisations. Really enjoy your easy sense of humour.
Hope Feral!Marie doesn't entice you into the cliché of mindless sex now...
Anyway, happy to find this story here; do keep on going!
Author's Response: Yay! So glad to have you on board, and thrilled to hear that you are liking the story so far. Especially that you think the pacing is appropriate -- I think it's amazing when I look back and realize my 16 chapters or whatever have only covered like a day and a half, but I guess that's a bad habit of mine, writing stories that are very time-compressed. I'm glad that you're liking the characterizations, and the humor. And don't worry, sad to say there is no mindless sex imminent. I'm having the opposite problem, in fact -- I have a little thing for mature and committed relationships, and these characters are having a hard time getting there! Thanks so much for reviewing, it's so nice to know I've picked up a reader, especially one whose opinion I respect so highly.
Date: 01/30/2012 12:51:10 AM Title: The Instinct
I know!!! Where is atmd??
But anyway, damn this was good. If this is what comes out then the weekly deadline is wonderful. I always think it must be so hard to write a person so animalistic. Harder still in Logan's case where he's balancing both aspects up there on the edge of his consciousness.
Can't wait to see more- especially how Marie will be when she surfaces (assuming she does). Love this story!
Author's Response: I know, right? First atmd taunts us by telling us "The Private Dance" is all written, and then she disappears! We need some kind of Rogan bat-signal to call people back when things get grim around here. At least Jaq came back, though. :-) I'm glad you liked this chapter despite the rush-job. I was having a hard time finding a balance between making Feral!Rogue's thoughts animal-like (e.g., not knowing all the words for things) without making it too confusing. I'm also interested to see how she reacts once she surfaces -- she manages to surprise me sometimes. :-D Glad you're liking the story, and thanks so much for being such a faithful reviewer!
Date: 01/29/2012 10:46:41 PM Title: The Instinct
The conversations between Hank and Logan always fascinate me. Writers often ignore Hank's own feral side. I am glad you addressed it in this chapter. It was just enough to remind the reader that Hank is more than just brilliant.
It was sweet that the sound that made Marie uncomfortable was her own name. :) They are going to be sooooooo awkward with each other once she gets the Wolverine in her head boxed up.
Author's Response: I'm glad you liked Hank...I sometimes feel like the "voice" of Hank, Xavier, and Erik are all alike when I write them, because they are all so formal in their speech. But it's interesting, I think us Roganites think so much about the feral Wolverine, it's easy to overlook the feral in Hank. Especially because he's so cultured otherwise, and also I guess more simian than...lupine? I had to Google to see if he actually does have enhanced smell, because I had no idea if apes had a good sense of smell or not! Yeah, I think Marie has a lot of baggage related to "Marie" as opposed to "Rogue." I'm interested to see how that plays out as well!
Date: 01/29/2012 8:46:08 PM Title: The Instinct
Oh, and I'm happy to hear that the feedback helped. You're very welcome. :)
Author's Response: It helped TREMENDOUSLY! Thank you so much for taking the time to read and guide me in the right direction!
[Report This]Date: 01/29/2012 8:45:09 PM Title: The Instinct
Ah, I like it. This works. It works very well. Marie's feral voice is really evocative. Well done.
Author's Response: So glad you liked it! Thank you so much for all of your advice, and if I ever don't take any of it, know that it's out of sheer laziness rather than any lack of acknowledgment that your judgment truly is superior. :-D Hope you saw the dedication, I thought I had it in there last chapter, but apparently I was posting in a hurry then too and forgot it. :-P We are totally getting a second laptop for my birthday...
Date: 01/26/2012 5:32:14 PM Title: The Revelation
I want more of this immediately! I know that's way too bossy and demanding sounding. But really it's just pathetic. I feel extremely attached to the thread of this story and literally can't seem to contain myself when it updates. Thank you and damn you for writing such a terribly enthralling piece of work.
~Mia
Author's Response: :-D I'll take bossy and demanding as long as you're still with the story! I'm so glad you're liking it. I'll take all your curses with glee, because I know that's how I get when I really love a story.
Date: 01/25/2012 8:52:37 AM Title: The Revelation
Good chapter. I'm a bit annoyed with Charles. C'mon, he's Erik/Magneto, you know him and still? I've this feeling Charles' too confident in his powers and his brain. But still, I've never liked Porf. X. I suppose Logan will be extremely angry, can't wait to read what's coming next! Thanks for sharing this story with us!
Author's Response: Yeah, Charles does seem to have a blind spot where Erik is concerned, doesn't he? My husband has started me reading the Uncanny X-Men series, and Charles is quite a jerk in those, I think it's overriding my love of Patrick Stewart and influencing my characterization of him. Thanks so much for your review!
Date: 01/24/2012 4:29:56 AM Title: The Revelation
Just wanted to drop you a line to tell you how much I love this story! I'll try to get off my lazy ass and go back and review the previous chapters. Please keep up the excellent work and forgive slackers like me who have been less than timely with the reviews. I am doing the walk of shame as we speak.
Author's Response: Thanks so much! And it would be great if you could review the previous chapters, but I definitely understand untimely reviews, especially with my big ol' computer-hogging husband lately! No shame involved at all -- thanks so much for reviewing.
Date: 01/23/2012 12:03:21 PM Title: The Revelation
hey there, great chapter, loved the stuff with magneto. you never really think about how much metal there is in the world until you have to write for him, do you? the tension was handled wonderfully, though i thought jean could have come in a little earlier- but other than that a really great chapter. looking forward to more-
hobbits away, hey!
Author's Response: So glad you liked it! Yeah, I hadn't planned on the tags being a liability when I first established that Marie was still wearing them, but it seemed convenient. And you're right, there's no good explanation for why Jean didn't make an earlier entrance, I tried to get her in there sooner but it detracted from the action to get in an, "Oh, and also, Jean stood by uncertainly." ;-) We'll just chalk it up to the fact that she had difficulty running through Central Park in her Louboutins, should we? Thanks again for reviewing!