"OMG" indeed! I /am/ pleasantly surprised to see this story updated; heck, I thought I'd never get a new chapter again and I'm so glad I was wrong – you're still willing to continue! Yes!
I hope that your inspiration won't run dry on you now that the plot's started to thicken further. ;) I can't wait to see what the awakened Terran will do – if I were her, I'd surely go for some /serious/ revenge. :)
It's a real pity, though, that this part was so woefully short... Damn, I want more of your fic! I wish you lots of good luck with your next chapters!
And now excuse me, for I will proceed to drool at the final sight you've left us with – Kuja with the rapier, what else? :)

Such vivid imagination! How in the world did you come up with all those food and drinks!? All those names reminds me of an Olive Garden menu catered to FF9 fanatics (one of them is me!)

I really enjoy the exploration of Oeilvert. I can definitely see more coming. What made your writing stand out is that even the exploration is an interesting read and full of appropriate verbage that paint a perfect picture in my mind.

Now I really HAVE to go read the rest.

One of the many things I realized about this fic is that this is not a quick read. Let me rephrase that.

This is a concise read, where each and every word contribute to the whole and therefore, decelerates speed reading. I really enjoy the conversation between Kuja and Zidane. Then that story between Beatrix and Kuja sounds like one of those love/hate relationships. Unfortunately, I'm a sucker for those.

As for critiques, I would say just formatting and some slight misspellings. It's nothing bad, most people can figure it out or just skip over it.

Once again, love the humor and hope to read some more.

I recall this fic when it first came out and I thought, "This fic has a really catchy, complex and unique opening! I gotta review!"

...Then I never did. So here I go with my likes.

I like the imagry in the beginning and the word interplay. It has set the mood to be naturally comical, particularly when it came to Kuja insulting Zidane's idea and ability (I like the one about reading. Haven't seen that one in a while). I really like the 'most unpopular bachelor of the year' award.

Well, I just like it when Kuja insults people because it seemed to suit him if he lived past the Iifa Tree.

With Beatrix, the sudden transition was a little jarring. As in the transition took me a bit to realize it, then it made sense.

Oh yes, and Mikoto. It's probably unintentional, but you captured her expected drab and literal interrpetation of question just perfectlly. And her humor! So mischevious and yet so innocent. That trick she pulled on Kuja made me smile a lot.

Yes, you're back! :) I'm very happy about that, especially because this chapter contains several motifs I've /always/ wanted to see in a post-game FF9 fic, such as Kuja's encounter with the hibernated Terran. (I swear it, you must be reading my mind at times.) I liked this part a lot and I'm definitely looking forward for more.

If you haven't found some competent beta by now, I volunteer - but feel free to refuse my offer. After all, English's not my first language, so my work can never be entirely reliable.

No matter what, just /please/ update soon. The plot thickens, so don't leave your readers hanging!

Interesting chapter. Keep it up.

Very good and interesting chapter. :] And that language was funny to read. Sorry for this short review, but I have to go to sleep or else my parent's will kill me. xD

Better late then never, eh? Well, here comes yet another review for you! :)

First of all, let me tell you that I found this chapter totally intriguing. I can't wait to learn more about the newly discovered creatures and the whole purpose of Garland's secret research. What you've shown us so far seems very promising; you've barely begun to shape your plot, but I already know it's going to be cool.

You portrayed the old Terra as a world of advanced technology and logical science, instead of just making it run on some magical tricks; all by using a considerable amount of SF elements in your fic. Needless to say, I was delighted, 'cause this more or less matches my own theory on Terra's history. Nuclear weapons. Hehe. I so love this idea, regardless of who came with it first.

Characterization isn't perhaps the strongest point of your fic ('cause the story doesn't concentrate on the heroes' psychology, anyway), but you do keep everyone IC. Your Mikoto has definitely improved in this aspect – I had troubles picturing her pulling silly pranks on Kuja, but I can easily imagine her memorizing all projects from some database, or generally learning things by heart. Lani seems just fine. Lumos is a nice, perfectly likeable boy; I can't find a wrong thing about him. Hope he'll make another appearance soon.

I still don't like the first person narrative, though. It makes your characters a bit flat. Then again, I realize I'm just prejudiced – I've never been too fond of first person narratives. Yours is much better the majority of them, anyway.

I'd advise you to watch your spelling a bit more carefully. You often write "your" instead of "you're". It's a common, yet very irritating mistake.

Sorry for not being able to write all this /earlier/. :) Please, just don't follow my exapmle and update /soon/. I can't wait for more!

PS: Kuja with a rapier is a sight to behold. You made my inner fangirl beam. :D

Hmm...pretty interesting. Keep it up!

I wish there really was a resturant like that.
Whoa, I mean really, I would eat there every-freaking-day, and it would comusme my life to eat there.
BRILLIANT!

Muwahaha! Nice action there with Mikoto, and not to mention that Kuja's adorable. ^_^ OMG- I could like so glomp you!

i will never call mikoto a psycho!! Anyway, I'm going to continue reading! I love it when Kuja and Zidane talk in each others minds :)

This is pretty good. Keep it up.

MIKOTO! :falls down: I lurve Mikoto! I love where this fic is going too! I will continue to read...

Nice, really nice. Keep going! :]
Nah, what the hell am I saying... it's not just 'nice'. I loved the Kuja/Beatrix part to death. *__* And I must have more SOON!
*insert fangirlish giggles here*

Hm, I have a distinct impression that Mikoto's acting a bit OOC, though. She was never like that in the game. And even though a couple of years have already passed (read: she could learn to express her feelings and act on her instincts), I doubt she would've ever turned into such a spunky brat. :) Isn't she supposed to have a deadpan expression and a more mature side? :P Yup, she is a psycho, but perhaps in a totally different way... :)

Btw, I've been toying with my own version of Kuja-Beatrix 'duel' for quite a long time. Basically, it all comes down to Beatrix drawing her sword at Kuja... and him not even flinching. Wouldn't that be cool. Heh. :]

Well, just ignore that last paragraph and concentrate on your own fic. I'm dying to read more, you know!