I thoroughly enjoyed the selection of drabbles. Readers often underestimate how hard it is to convey such concise thoughts and depth of emotion in 100 words. Kudos to you for doing it so well.

- Langus

So far, I'm enjoying these.

Hmm, man, I was about to click the arrow button, then realized it was over. Anyway, I thought it was great. I like the idea of having each one a hundred words, it gives it a strength in density. Or compactness, if thats even a word. Okay, well, no criticism here, just think yre a strong author & thanks & keep it up!

I love these drabbles. I'm having trouble finding fics revolving around this set of characters, so I'm grateful to find this one.

I love the voice in this piece. It's elusive, almost ghostly. I'm not quite sure who the speaker is (nor am I sure whether I'm supposed to know at all (: ), but a very much enjoyed what this person had to say in such a short amount of words. The last line definitely inspired much thought!

I'm glad that you had a fun time with the prompt - I tend to pull random phrases and words out of nowhere for those.

Kalliel

*adds to favourite stories list - I say it's about time, too. I've loved these from the first chapter.*

This is actually very tragic, because Rin (after beginning to speak again) was probably the most carefree, bouncy character in Inuyasha. I'm particularly tickled by this older Rin, who has been around Sesshoumaru much too long. It's ironic that the person who gave her that bouncy spirit (by giving her back life) was also the one to indirectly steal it away once more. It's bittersweet, but very true for those who take the time to think about it.

And, just for the record: KohakuxRin is love. :)

Kalliel

[in reply to authors notes] *sigh* That's why I gave up on the poor, unfortunate fandom. *shrugs* I liked it.

I guess I'm missing the ' too advanced' vocabulary (the word choice is splendid, but it's nowhere near beyond comprehension), though.

I mean, Kohaku's what, eleven, twelve? In the sengoku jidai? And expecially since he's been thrust into so many different situations and in the company of those much older (and, needless to say, demonic) than him.

The piece flows very well. I don't know very much about Kohaku or the usual nature of his portrayal in most fics, but I can imagine him musing like this--and the poetic nature gives his thoughts all the more impact.

I'm struggling to find something to be constructive about... Ah, lackaday.

Kalliel

hey...another sweet shot here ^^ how do you do that lol i love it ^^

has changed and now I don't know what I'm doing anymore...Anyhow...

Perfect, dear. At first, I was thinking, "Mm hmm..." and then it launched into the "There is/there are" and... I can't put it into words.

But all of the sudden I feel the urge to go out and paint flower rings and lunar landscapes...

Kalliel

Kikyou angst... but for once, it centers on something -slightly- different. *applause*. I like your sense of metaphors with holding/kidanapping hearts and holding them ransom.

This is what all drabbles should be like. Nothing to desctiptive or wordy, but a short bit that slaps you right up front with the message and leaves you to ponder that before you hit the textbooks once more...

Kalliel

boggy ^^ deep my friend excellent ^^ good to see you're still around

This is Kalliel, from the Legend of Pickles, who is very happy that you have a account because she hasn't read fanfictio in a long time and didn't feel like sifting through bad fics. Thank you.

While I do plan to review your contest fic in the near future, I am running a little short on time at the moment, so I decided to start here. ;)

You have a very defined style of writing, and I do not think I have found anything quite like it before--and no, I do not say that to everyone. I've only said it to three other people my entire life.

I think my favorite drabble was "Natural Instinct", because I could imagine that scene very well. Though, I think my favorite single line is the last row in "Undetectable Assailant". I have no idea why my mind chose this one, but I think that it is an enigmatically vague observation. Heh.

The only thing I found that might be questionable is in Eccentric "Declarations", where it says:

"I awoke to the sound of a gentle breeze tapping at the tatami doors."

Tatami are mats that usually go in squre patterns on the floor. I think it would be better said as 'shouji', which are the rice paper screens I think you refer to. And since it is still one word, changing this won't mess up the word count.

Other than that, a wonderful set of drabbles, all told. :)

-Kalliel

*adds to author alert*

Glad to see that I wasn't the only one who caved into Inuyasha drabbles. And the drabbles aren't too shabby either, although you know my beef about short things.

Which would be classified as pot calling kettle black, but oh well.

Wow. Very deep. Who are the characters in the story? I've bee thinking and it sounds sort of like a Sessy/Kagu fic. At first I was thinking Sessy/Kag but in the first chappie in says 'the wind beckons me' since Kagura is a wind demon, that sort of fits her better than would fit Kagome. Keep updating cause' these ficlets are great.

for a simple, short story GREAT JOB. 100word drable is really popular these days. Ougtha try one for myself someday. Keep going/.