I know at the time of writting this, the fic has only gotten two reviews. But I can see more people having issues with it. I'm not writting this to yell or complain about what was said in the reviews, and if it comes off that way I apologize. You might see it as me whining over something very minor. But after reading them I just felt like I needed to say something, and as the reviewers have their right to review, I think I have my right to comment on them.

This deals with the issue of the teddy bear. Both of the reviewers had a problem with it, and I can see where someone would be reluctant to accept it. But there's a lot of myself in this fic, especially in the Saionji character. I suppose that's why this bother's me so much.

They say that they can't picture someone like Saionji crying with a teddy bear. The fact is, you can't know what he would do. In the series, you see what he presents to the world. For him, it's a very hostile place, it is for every character in the series. All the insight into the character is based purely on your personal view of him. And as I said, this view is based heavily on myself.

The majority of the people I know cannot picture me crying at all, let alone with a teddy bear. Yes, this stems in part from the way I present myself to them and the problems I have interacting on a more personal level. That very fact is one of the reasons I do cry with a teddy bear. It's something that's been there since I was little, and it's something that won't betray me. (Not that my friends would, that's my own irrational fear.) You may not be able to see Saionji crying with a teddy bear, and that is what his persona is about.

Now, I'm not saying that he does it. I have no proof it. It just bothers me.

As for the happiness, it's set towards the end of the series, when everyone's outlook begins to change.

If this offeneded the two reviewers, I aplogize again. It was not my intention. I do appreciate you taking the time to review and voice your opinions. While somewhat upsetting, I really and truly appreciate someone taking the time to say more than 'good fic, write more' even though I've been known to do that on occasion.

Thank you,
Amyeyl.