GBlackwell: Oh…oh wow. I don't even know what to say. I'm just thrilled that you like my story despite hating the characters together. And considering that you gave me such a wonderful review, I think you deserve a comprehensive response
First: My justifications for the pairing are…flimsy at best. Honestly, I like that they're completely unsuited for each other. I like writing that, even if I'm totally off the mark sometimes. They're characters who are (as I've touched on a few times) perfect foils, and I really wish there'd been more of that in the second anime (frankly, the first one too.)
Second: You should let FF know that XD Good to know that the cover-image idea is working. And I'll probably write one based on Beauty and the Beast itself at some point – it's one of my favourites too!
Third: I'm so so so glad that you like this I'm working on making Envy more psychopathic – I'm still at a stage in my writing where my characters are very heavily based on myself, and that happens even in fanfiction. It's especially a struggle since almost all Edvy fanfiction completely flanderizes him – entertaining on some levels, but really a different character.
Fourth: Yeah, I know :P What I've tried to stick to for this collection is just posting my first thought/first draft for things (I thought that was the rule for 100 themes…apparently not, but too late now). But thank you! It really means a lot to hear that you appreciate my writing even against my better judgment
Fifth: OH MY GOD ARE YOU SERIOUS *goes to TvTropes* *faints* This is…wow bejesus wow. The last thing I expected. Ever. Thank you for letting me know, this is crazy…
Thank you so so much for telling me what you thought! Having someone who isn't a fan of Edvy reading this is a definite incentive to be the best I can be. And I will try my hardest to keep you interested
Woah. A legit drabble. As in it's actually 100 words. WHAT IS THIS MADNESS.
24. Cruelty
Ed asks Envy why he is cruel. It is a curiosity, a question that niggles at his conscience when he tries to rationalize his love for a cold-blooded killer, for someone with no remorse.
Envy throws another log on the fire. The sparks fly up, sputtering in the air like fireworks.
"Why am I cruel?" he repeats slowly. There's a bitterness around him like an aura, and Ed regrets his question. There are times when he forgets that his lover isn't human, but tonight isn't one of those times.
"No one has ever given me a reason to be kind."