I read this yesterday, and, you had me stunned. I can't go back and find all the parts I like, firstly, because the fic is so long and it would take forever, and secondly, because there are so many.
The scene that stood out the most for me was Nino and Sho in the dirigible, saving Becky from Alaric. When Nino said they knew what getting on this dirigible meant, and he acted the same as ever, and they were just so heroic and brave and, ugh, I can't get the image out of my head. The image of Sho breaking away to nuts and bolts, and Nino letting go as Becky was holding him.
Secondly, the automatons. When they turned into automatons, I figured you would have them able to show emotions and facial expressions, due to the magic. But, they were just steel faces with no give. At first I didn't understand why, and found it quite odd. But you made it one of the loveable caricatures of the story. I always think of Ohno's blank automaton face, with his simple blue shirt, staring at Becky while she ate her breakfast.
And the coloured coats, save for the naked automaton. Priceless imagery ♥
But of course, the romance. You made me swoon a few times, I won't deny it. I like how it took time for them fall in love. That Aiba's love started as infatuation, and Becky's curiousity. Sometimes, when people have to "declare their love," I find myself questioning it, because sometimes it feels forced and out of place. But when Becky was screaming I love you's at the top of her lungs, I believed you. I believed her.
Sorry for gushing so much, but, you deserve all my rambles and more, so much more. This is the best AU's I have read in months. May be the best one I've ever read, to be honest. It's amazing, you did a fantastic job.
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Date: 2011-11-09 09:37 am (UTC)The scene that stood out the most for me was Nino and Sho in the dirigible, saving Becky from Alaric. When Nino said they knew what getting on this dirigible meant, and he acted the same as ever, and they were just so heroic and brave and, ugh, I can't get the image out of my head. The image of Sho breaking away to nuts and bolts, and Nino letting go as Becky was holding him.
Secondly, the automatons. When they turned into automatons, I figured you would have them able to show emotions and facial expressions, due to the magic. But, they were just steel faces with no give. At first I didn't understand why, and found it quite odd. But you made it one of the loveable caricatures of the story. I always think of Ohno's blank automaton face, with his simple blue shirt, staring at Becky while she ate her breakfast.
And the coloured coats, save for the naked automaton. Priceless imagery ♥
But of course, the romance. You made me swoon a few times, I won't deny it. I like how it took time for them fall in love. That Aiba's love started as infatuation, and Becky's curiousity. Sometimes, when people have to "declare their love," I find myself questioning it, because sometimes it feels forced and out of place. But when Becky was screaming I love you's at the top of her lungs, I believed you. I believed her.
Sorry for gushing so much, but, you deserve all my rambles and more, so much more. This is the best AU's I have read in months. May be the best one I've ever read, to be honest. It's amazing, you did a fantastic job.