So, its been a while XD

[bard_linn]

How is life going?

Well, school is almost out. We've got five days of lunch duty left, three days of exams, and one 'fluff' day. I'm trying to get everything done I can now - but I've got projects and review packets coming in next week, blah. Other than that though, I'm basically at the 'organizing for next year' stage. Also, I'm proctoring SATs tomorrow which will give me a bit more money in the bank.

...which is a good thing since I managed to spend most of my state tax rebate today over at rightstuff.com. However, the following are all on their way to my house: AMG the soundtrack for season one, the entire series of Haibane Renmei, Hellsing, Read or Die TV, Tenchi Muyo Movie 1, Tenchi Universe (I have very fond memories of this series <3), Trigun, and all but one DVD of X the TV series Remastered version - they were out of the first disk, dang it. All for less than 300 dollars, which is AWESOME in my book (little less than 8 a thing WITH shipping? Fantastic. >D)

It also takes a lot of stuff off the list of Anime I've been planning to buy for a while. I still want to get FMA (but I'd prefer to get it either used or really cheep because I don't want to fund Vic nonsense more than necessary) and Kaledio star. I'd also like to finish Ronin Warriors (I inherited a lot of the DVDs from my cousin). But that's basically it - I might give in and buy some of the Sailor Moon series at some point because those were my first 'real' anime - minus Unico when I was a kid, but I can't find THAT yet EDIT: or maybe you can as it says on Wiki and Amazon there are some? *GLEE*- besides, its SHINY and I'm lame like that (though since Geneon did those too I might have trouble with that). I'll also want to pick up X Remixed 1, of course. And maybe finish off AMG as they bring them over in thinpack sets. But that's basically it at the moment. If they come out with a new series for Slayers I'll have to get that but without an anime club anymore I'm not really getting introduced to new stuff. Not a bad thing for my wallet.

Comments

Re: sounds good

[bard-linn.livejournal.com]

Wow! Thank you so much for your in depth reply. It's always wonderful to find people who like BE, and you like a lot of the same things we like about it. Yes, we like pairing stuff - but I also like good plot, and character development. The next couple chapters are under revision (again!) because of character development and inter-character relations (partially brought on by people's comments and review, which have highlighted some things we feel need to be addressed).

We always try to stay at least five proofed/edited chapters ahead of posting, because stuff like this happens were we realize we need to fix things. Can't promise how soon the next chapter will get out, but I'm hoping by the end of the month. :)

Good luck with your studying! I know what you mean about video games - I never had time until college, and I've only played a handful. I came to FFVII myself before playing the game, actually. And as a math major, I can sympathize with having to study and self reward yourself!

Re: sounds good

[(Anonymous)]

My pleasure! I've always figured that being able to easily comment on my favourite fics and other bits of writing or artwork that make me happy is one of the undersung joys of the net. Besides, most fanfic writers don't get 'paid' per se, so I think it's important to encourage excellence as and when I find it. To hear that you're five chapters ahead just selfishly makes me even happier; that sort of self-discipline means it's much less likely that this fic will suddenly go on hiatus when real life gets acutely fractious (which is something I must confess I have certainly been guilty of)

By 'intercharacter relationships' I assume you mean the flurry of Tifa-and-Cloud, Zack-and-Sephiroth and Zack-and-Aeris comments I've spotted in response to some previous chapters. Personally, I must say I remain cheerfully unconcerned by the pervading sense of anxiety expresssed in a number of the comments concerning your intentions. While this should not be taken to mean I have no opinion on any of the pairs (your masterful handling of plot and characterisation has made me care rather a lot about the characters), it is your fic, with your character development and relationships. I have confidence that, based on past performance, you will do it justice.

I had best stop there, rather than risk another snarky Live Journal 'Your reply was too long, cut it' comment when I try to post, and I had best be trotting off to work as my shift starts soon.

Maths major, huh? All this, and I'll bet you understand Fourier analysis too. (Though to be fair, it isn't the harmonics stuff that's the current bane of my existance. Helloooooo statistics. Sigh.)

Nik.