And another chapter where I know everyone. Very nice. It's been odd reading these, since I really don't have the background story. Of course, given the topics you chose and since they're so short, they didn't really REQUIRE that background. Still, it's been most odd, but pleasant.

Thanks much for the stories! Now, go write some more! :)
--Ruatha

How old is Twilight in this one, anyhow? I mean, in human years?

"Do not forget the top of your head, dear student." -- :) This line made me smile.

--Ruatha

Yea! Two characters I know and love! :)

"And...many that might have done it, but without your patience and kindness." -- I like this line. Good insight.

Cute! Very cute. I still like Arun, but then, you knew that. ;)

:) Very nice. Sort of sad, but that was the point, really. Me likes!

These are so short that I can do several in a day. :)

1.) Ah, the first sentence I haven't liked: "Just because you get to ride out of the city every day and transport stuff over to Ganil and Felir at the new camp." -- First off, I had no idea which one of them was saying this (until a couple of lines later), so you might want to add a quick tag or something. But more than that, the sentence doesn't feel finished. "Just because you get to go out of the city... WHAT?" It just feels awkward.

*shrug* Well, this one wasn't as much fun for me since I don't know any of the characters, but it was well-written. Onwards now! :)

--Ruatha

Alas, I have no idea of much of the background of this story. Still, it wasn't really required for this piece. As two of my friends just had a kid, this sort of discussion sounds all too familiar!

Nice work,
Ruatha

Okay, I finally have a little free time at work (which is when I read things online), so...

Oh, very cute! And, as a person who's studied all the nasty math and physics you mention, rather amusing too. I especially liked the snipe on Newton's calculus. :)

Oh, and I saw no technical issues, either, though your writing doesn't usually contain much of that. Well done!

--Ruatha

Well, I am finally here to leave my feedback. I reread the story and enjoyed it even more the second time.

I love the relax friendship that has developed between the two of them. The trust and love in their friendship is very evident. It was so good to see the bantar between them. Looking forward to reading about how this all came about.

Grumpy-Pelt is starting to grown on me. Good pick Christi.

*giggle*

Aww, Grumpy-Pelt is adorable in this one -- his moaning and grumbling, but also the shining of his friendship with t'DoL at the end. Beautiful, indeed.

Very nice, me dear, with no picks or anything.

*hugs*

*kicks self* Here I am then, at last. ^-^ Sorry it took a while to remember I hadn't commented yet.

Maybe. {- *cackle* I love Grumpsy-Pelt.

Why, he's as stubborn as...er...as you." {- *grins and points up*

To be honest, I think this short is the one that least stands on its own, simply because the background knowledge of the Horse-Lord is something that I lack. It's not a very big issue. The dialogue reads fine without elaboration (and wouldn't be one that warrants it anyway), but it just irks me that I had to read it several times and still am not sure whether I interpreted who/what Seafoam is properly.

You know, I do feel bad for the poor Grumpsy-Pelt having to run through that entire Circuit. It sounds -huge-. And Travelling certainly sounds much more appealing. *offers Heruvael a hamper*

I love this glimpse of their friendship. Grumpsy-Pelt is still Grumpsy-Pelt without the whole awkwardness of how their acquaintance/relationship started. Mhm... I think I'm not quite able to explain it right, but I'm sure it'll make sense on some level. It's just really nice to see these two as friends. ^-^ They play off each other quite well and shows a nicer side of Grumpsy-Pelt again, even though it's utterly different from the dialogue with HuHavenn. I love seeing how different people show different sides of a character. ^-^ Different people as in different co-characters, of course. ^-^

Anyway, I really liked this. I'm not sure if it knocked HuHalle and Haliuk off their first place, but it's very, very close. These two are lovely. ^-^

Thank you for writing it and thanks to Christi for requesting them. ^-^

good to hear they become friends at some point...

Oh, THAT's who the Defender is. I've heard the name several times here but--stupid me--couldn't figure out who it was until now...

:D CD

Ah, lovely. Finally we get to see Heruvael acting like the great friend to Vrnyden that legend tells. Thank you, Christi. I've been wanting to see these two together in friendship for a while.

*chuckles* That is some opening line from Grumpy-Pelt, though I can fully understand his wish.

Oh, what does the Horse-Lord look like? I guess we won't see him at any point, will we? There's not really any need :( Are all the leaders (for want of a better word) of the animals male? Do they have female counterparts, or are they alone? (Now you've done it, and I'm curious again.)

When Heruvael thanks Vrnyden for going along is just a beautiful moment. A very nice contrast to Hope's Passage. Wonderful stuff, as always. And hey - it's Monday! The old tradition continues. Thank you so much for these dialogues, they have been a joy to read.

Ah, glorious. Not that I want to swell his head or anything, but whenever Fiery-Sunset deigns to appear, I do find myself chortling a fair amount (well... almost any time *eyes Joelle warily*). I am incredibly fond of him. I now realise what dialogue I should have asked for *sigh* Then again... I love the one I got too ^__^ Never satisfied, am I?

"he had grumbled to Twilight-Hope about how the whiteness of winter did not flatter his flame-hued plumage." -- Love him. Can't do much else, really.

*cackles* Don't let him hold back on his opinions of humans, you know, let him tell us what he really thinks XD

*chuckles* I love that you keep his vanity so consistent - his reasons for going to the sea are brilliant.

"you impertinent fuzz-head." -- *laughs and laughs* Now that is a great insult. Love seeing Fiery-Sunset in a playful mood too.

This was wonderful, I knew I could rely on Pan to choose the Rooster, and you deliver as always. Thank you.

This is gorgeous, me dear, absolutely lovely. True, the hint of Hu-Harek's death is a pretty black cloud to cast over things, but the interactions between these two are precious. Arun is wonderful, he truly is. And Vrnyden - well, what can I say about him that I haven't already?

Arun's so uncomplicated, even though he's not had an easy life, he just doesn't seem to expect anything. I love his disbelief that someone as great as Hu-Harek can know about him, as if saving the life of the last avarii is something not important enough for her to know about. Yes, it was the right thing, but it was still a great thing.

Mm. Lovely. The last line is perfect.

Many thanks to you Mom for this pairing ^__^ And to you for writing it, of course.

Oh. Lovely. Absolutely darling.

Heehee-- Grumpy Pelt smelling like a human? Could anything be worse? At least...I don't think anything else could make him consider the idea of drowning himself...=) especially with anything wet!

Dear sister-in-law - I really want to know how they became friends!! Will you tell me sometime? (here's where I start begging...get ready...) Pretty please?

Traveling...I bet that's completely exciting to Heruvael (especially if he doesn't have to use the Stone!) hm...if I could just get the laundry to Travel to the washing machine...that would be something!