I wasn't lying about this. Azure is officially my favorite fic of all time with this chapter, and there are three to go. I cannot believe it.
Okay I am sort of cheating a little bit because I just read the next chapter. But I will not reveal things in this comment in case people are reading this from Chapter 1. Because I believe people will be reading this fic for a long time. :D
The way you portrayed the fight in Jin's mind is amazing. We see Jin fighting and all the thoughts that swirl around in his mind. So that even while he is committing this horrible act, we feel compassion for Jin and Ryo. And we see what Jin sees through Ryo, which required some delicate maneuvering I think.
To me the most important point in this chapter is when Jin actually stops before Jun gets there. He is able to stop himself when he is confused by seeing things from his brothers perspective, and that is where the hope of redemption and forgiveness can be found. That moment when Jin panics and realizes what he has done is one of the most powerful moments in the whole fic.
And Ryo, even when he is begging for death. He is not yelling at Jin or fighting against him. Even inside his mind at these moments he is only asking for release. That part made me cry.
The Sho and Jun interaction was wonderful. Jun was able to reach out to Sho for help. Whatever is in store for these two at the end, they have been honest with each other and at least Jun has learned to rely on someone else, accept help from someone else, and that is a huge change for him. i love these two alot and they are the primary reason why I am requesting Sakumoto from you at the auction.:D
I think the reason that I love Azure so much, besides the fact that it is brilliantly written, is because even it's darkest moments there is hope. And I have hope, even with Ryo near death I have hope. Maybe Sho was born for just this moment to save him. Anyway you have made me care about these characters, and for that i am truly thankful.
Hugs, hearts, and patience and restraint, and the ability to change ones mind. :D :D :D <3<3<3
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Okay I am sort of cheating a little bit because I just read the next chapter. But I will not reveal things in this comment in case people are reading this from Chapter 1. Because I believe people will be reading this fic for a long time. :D
The way you portrayed the fight in Jin's mind is amazing. We see Jin fighting and all the thoughts that swirl around in his mind. So that even while he is committing this horrible act, we feel compassion for Jin and Ryo. And we see what Jin sees through Ryo, which required some delicate maneuvering I think.
To me the most important point in this chapter is when Jin actually stops before Jun gets there. He is able to stop himself when he is confused by seeing things from his brothers perspective, and that is where the hope of redemption and forgiveness can be found. That moment when Jin panics and realizes what he has done is one of the most powerful moments in the whole fic.
And Ryo, even when he is begging for death. He is not yelling at Jin or fighting against him. Even inside his mind at these moments he is only asking for release. That part made me cry.
The Sho and Jun interaction was wonderful. Jun was able to reach out to Sho for help. Whatever is in store for these two at the end, they have been honest with each other and at least Jun has learned to rely on someone else, accept help from someone else, and that is a huge change for him. i love these two alot and they are the primary reason why I am requesting Sakumoto from you at the auction.:D
I think the reason that I love Azure so much, besides the fact that it is brilliantly written, is because even it's darkest moments there is hope. And I have hope, even with Ryo near death I have hope. Maybe Sho was born for just this moment to save him. Anyway you have made me care about these characters, and for that i am truly thankful.
Hugs, hearts, and patience and restraint, and the ability to change ones mind. :D :D :D <3<3<3