Xandra, Aishuu, darlings... your written style and technique has vastly improved and the basic story on its own was timeless and beautiful. I think I'm going to go into a corner and cry now for immense feelings of inadequacy because I can't quite stand up to something like this. ^_^
Very good job on your new fic and wonderful incorporation of all those intriguing themes. I look forward to more work from the two of you (and many props to Jessi for being able to keep up with you - you go girl! :D) even though it slays the MD brain. XD (the flow you have mastered, yes; the flow is by what the MD is hampered, yessss)