Wow, everyone, I'm SO sorry for the length between reviews. I had an update
prepared almost a week ago, but ff.net's been on the fritz since the June
9! Nobody was able to make any changes to their stories--me, the author for
which I beta read, a friend, anybody. But now it's fixed, so I'll be
posting updates much more frequently!
Here's my long list of replies:
Blue Mediva: Yup, no more thinking this chapter. Actual human interaction! I'm glad you think I'm keeping everyone in character. And, as I was writing Pegasus' lines last chapter, I could hear him speaking them too! It made me happy, because I'd never be able to hear him saying something out of character.
Setine: What's wrong with Pegasus being a matchmaker? Pegasus getting Kaiba together with anybody would annoy the life out of Kaiba-boy, and we all know how much Pegasus would enjoy that! And I'm pleased you like Pegasus' speech.
ChildofMidnight: Good luck getting rid of your writer's block. It can be a killer, trust me. And once you get past your troubles, I'll be sure to check out your fic! More Kaiba x Ishizu is always welcome!
Kurai chan: At least this chapter nobody (besides you) commented on Seto watching porn. If they did, I think I just might have to do something violent. But since you're happy to be dirty-minded, I won't gut you. Aren't I nice? ^_^
Lonely Tears: Thanks for the compliments! It's great you're enjoying my fic. And I updated, so here you are!
ORi: Not the most articulate response I've ever received, but oh well. I'm guessing you think my fic is funny. . .or something. *sweatdrop*
mezu: Thank you!
Yukimura Keiko (x2): Yeah, Kaiba *can* be funny in a cranky way; I have to agree on that one. I've still got a fair amount of this to post, so keep checking back! And everyone seems surprised by my Pegasus matchmaker thing, but I think it's kind of amusing.
You know, I never realized until now how much alike Kaiba and Ishizu are. They're both very quiet, private people, only Ishizu's less irritable. That's really interesting!
celes: Yes, I am, but fortunately people have seemed to quit mentioning "Kaiba watches porn!" Thank goodness. And here's my update, all ready to go!
Charly and Utah: It's too bad that you're leaving; you're one of my most faithful readers. I hope your vacation's going to be loads of fun. And I've escaped death once more, since here's your update!
Whew, that's a lot! Now go on and read my (admittedly short) chapter!
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I watched Ishizu's face as we twirled gently on the front lawn of Pegasus' mansion. She seemed to have lost the normally tense, wary look she showed to the world and instead seemed almost. . .happy.
I definitely wasn't pleased. I wasn't sure how much more of this waltz I could take. If those blasted musicians didn't stop cranking out that soppy music, then I was going to do something drastic. Like take Ishizu in my arms and kiss her, not caring who was watching. She was just too close to me for comfort. Remaining aloof was becoming quite a bit of a strain.
Finally, not a moment too soon, the music ended. I stopped moving. Ishizu opened her eyes and seemed to awaken from a beautiful dream to a harsh reality. Momentarily, I wished I could help her regain her sense of peace. Then I was appalled.
What am I becoming? I wondered. How am I letting myself entertain stupid romantic notions for this dratted stubborn woman who holds an item that is rightfully mine?
I abruptly let her go and pulled away. "Well, thank goodness that's over. What a bother."
The familiar angry posture settled over her. "Yes, I'm glad that waltz is finished. Now I can go find somebody who actually is polite and kind, and doesn't take advantage of people's emotions. Goodbye, Kaiba, and I hope I don't see you again for a very long time." She turned on her heel and stalked off into the crowd.
* * *
The rest of the party was horrible. I spent the whole time stewing over Kaiba and his total lack of manners and human feelings. Every time I tried to push the thoughts of him out of my mind, I would recall some other detail of our exchange and I would become angry anew.
Eventually, I became so fed up that I left. As I stalked towards my car, Pegasus met up with me once more.
"Leaving, Miss Ishtar? I hope nothing happened to upset you," he inquired sympathetically.
Nothing that I can tell you, I thought. "No, the party was excellent.. It's just I never was one for large social gatherings."
"That's quite all right. If you're sure there's nothing I can do.?"
"No, thank you." I refused his offer politely but firmly.
Pegasus shrugged and looked me straight in the eye. "Fine, but just remember that if you ever need someone to talk to, you can come to me at any time, about any subject--museum troubles, problems with your Millennium Necklace. . .love. . ." he added almost too casually. "And if you need somebody to be bumped off, or at least taken temporarily out of commission, I'm your man." Incredibly, he winked--or attempted to, considering he had only one eye.
I glanced at him suspiciously but remarked only, "Thank you for your kindness. I'll be sure to keep your thoughtfulness in mind."
Then I entered my car, started the engine, and drove off, thinking all the while about the celebration, Maximillion Pegasus' odd words, and a beautiful pair of blue eyes. . .
~ * * * ~
Brief, I know. The next chapter, I think, is even shorter, so I'll update a little quicker. As always, please review! I treasure everything positive. The flames I put out with a fire extinguisher.
Here's my long list of replies:
Blue Mediva: Yup, no more thinking this chapter. Actual human interaction! I'm glad you think I'm keeping everyone in character. And, as I was writing Pegasus' lines last chapter, I could hear him speaking them too! It made me happy, because I'd never be able to hear him saying something out of character.
Setine: What's wrong with Pegasus being a matchmaker? Pegasus getting Kaiba together with anybody would annoy the life out of Kaiba-boy, and we all know how much Pegasus would enjoy that! And I'm pleased you like Pegasus' speech.
ChildofMidnight: Good luck getting rid of your writer's block. It can be a killer, trust me. And once you get past your troubles, I'll be sure to check out your fic! More Kaiba x Ishizu is always welcome!
Kurai chan: At least this chapter nobody (besides you) commented on Seto watching porn. If they did, I think I just might have to do something violent. But since you're happy to be dirty-minded, I won't gut you. Aren't I nice? ^_^
Lonely Tears: Thanks for the compliments! It's great you're enjoying my fic. And I updated, so here you are!
ORi: Not the most articulate response I've ever received, but oh well. I'm guessing you think my fic is funny. . .or something. *sweatdrop*
mezu: Thank you!
Yukimura Keiko (x2): Yeah, Kaiba *can* be funny in a cranky way; I have to agree on that one. I've still got a fair amount of this to post, so keep checking back! And everyone seems surprised by my Pegasus matchmaker thing, but I think it's kind of amusing.
You know, I never realized until now how much alike Kaiba and Ishizu are. They're both very quiet, private people, only Ishizu's less irritable. That's really interesting!
celes: Yes, I am, but fortunately people have seemed to quit mentioning "Kaiba watches porn!" Thank goodness. And here's my update, all ready to go!
Charly and Utah: It's too bad that you're leaving; you're one of my most faithful readers. I hope your vacation's going to be loads of fun. And I've escaped death once more, since here's your update!
Whew, that's a lot! Now go on and read my (admittedly short) chapter!
~ * * * ~
I watched Ishizu's face as we twirled gently on the front lawn of Pegasus' mansion. She seemed to have lost the normally tense, wary look she showed to the world and instead seemed almost. . .happy.
I definitely wasn't pleased. I wasn't sure how much more of this waltz I could take. If those blasted musicians didn't stop cranking out that soppy music, then I was going to do something drastic. Like take Ishizu in my arms and kiss her, not caring who was watching. She was just too close to me for comfort. Remaining aloof was becoming quite a bit of a strain.
Finally, not a moment too soon, the music ended. I stopped moving. Ishizu opened her eyes and seemed to awaken from a beautiful dream to a harsh reality. Momentarily, I wished I could help her regain her sense of peace. Then I was appalled.
What am I becoming? I wondered. How am I letting myself entertain stupid romantic notions for this dratted stubborn woman who holds an item that is rightfully mine?
I abruptly let her go and pulled away. "Well, thank goodness that's over. What a bother."
The familiar angry posture settled over her. "Yes, I'm glad that waltz is finished. Now I can go find somebody who actually is polite and kind, and doesn't take advantage of people's emotions. Goodbye, Kaiba, and I hope I don't see you again for a very long time." She turned on her heel and stalked off into the crowd.
* * *
The rest of the party was horrible. I spent the whole time stewing over Kaiba and his total lack of manners and human feelings. Every time I tried to push the thoughts of him out of my mind, I would recall some other detail of our exchange and I would become angry anew.
Eventually, I became so fed up that I left. As I stalked towards my car, Pegasus met up with me once more.
"Leaving, Miss Ishtar? I hope nothing happened to upset you," he inquired sympathetically.
Nothing that I can tell you, I thought. "No, the party was excellent.. It's just I never was one for large social gatherings."
"That's quite all right. If you're sure there's nothing I can do.?"
"No, thank you." I refused his offer politely but firmly.
Pegasus shrugged and looked me straight in the eye. "Fine, but just remember that if you ever need someone to talk to, you can come to me at any time, about any subject--museum troubles, problems with your Millennium Necklace. . .love. . ." he added almost too casually. "And if you need somebody to be bumped off, or at least taken temporarily out of commission, I'm your man." Incredibly, he winked--or attempted to, considering he had only one eye.
I glanced at him suspiciously but remarked only, "Thank you for your kindness. I'll be sure to keep your thoughtfulness in mind."
Then I entered my car, started the engine, and drove off, thinking all the while about the celebration, Maximillion Pegasus' odd words, and a beautiful pair of blue eyes. . .
~ * * * ~
Brief, I know. The next chapter, I think, is even shorter, so I'll update a little quicker. As always, please review! I treasure everything positive. The flames I put out with a fire extinguisher.
