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Blunablue 2008-04-03 ch 1,	abuseI really liked that short sequence out of Kenshins beginner-days as a rurouni. The connection between the different ways of peace and freedom in society and the kata is a very nice picture to imagine. I can believe that a swordman would think in those metaphors. And I also liked that you compared kenshin to the children: they both have to learn the ways of a society new/again. Until now it was never this clear to me, that Kenshin was raised very "un-social". You created a very intense atmosphere of the new era in which kenshin has to find his place - "His vow now seems small and pitiful: simply never to kill? Is that a goal to strive for? Is that all the meaning he can find in life?" His change in thoughts is absolutely believable to me, finding protection as a new goal... and maybe finding a place in community? thanks for this nice story!
Jellybean06 2007-11-21 ch 1,	abuseWow. This is beautifully written. You always do a stupendous job with his character.
Scarred Sword Heart 2006-09-30 ch 1,	abuseHe thinks he's not worthy, the darling little idiot. ^_^x
kokoronagomu 2006-07-01 ch 1,	abusesocial interaction can be difficult for someone who had a relatively 'normal' upbringing... how indsightful to show kenshin learning to interact and grow as a person.
SpaceRoses 2006-04-05 ch 1,	abuseKenshin really has it tough. He wants to belong so badly and yet he fears what people will do when they learn of his past. I'm glad he finds a home to belong to when he reaches Tokyo and meets Kaoru and company. Great story, thanks for publishing it!
bubblygoo 2006-03-03 ch 1,	abuseLoved it.
Warg 2005-12-26 ch 1,	abuseThis is a wonderful depiction of Kenshin's earier wanderings(4-5 years, i guess), he is slowly forgiving himself, and accepting his HUMANIT. The simple writings contain the subtlest of hints, if intentional... this truly is a masterpiece. Great Job, BYE.
Khrysalis 2005-11-18 ch 1,	abuseFirst, I really liked the title. The idea. "Revolution has many kata." I also liked this: "His vow now seems small and pitiful: simply never to kill? Is that a goal to strive for? Is that all the meaning he can find in life?" It made me smile and stirred my thoughts. I'll be daydreaming about the things Kenshin has seen for a while...
Shirou Shinjin 2005-10-31 ch 1,	abuse(sniffle) Another beautifully written piece. I like how you never actually give any details on the people he is protecting: they could be almost anyone at all. All that seems to matter is that they are a family, and Kenshin is slowly learning about what it is he has been missing in life. His resolution at the end to not simply just "not kill", but to protect peace is wonderful. Two thumbs and a... uh... (hunts around) a blue stapler up!
skenshingumi 2005-09-20 ch 1,	abuseHpw beautiful and how different. I love the lines, "His vow now seems small and pitiful: simply never to kill? Is that a goal to strive for? Is that all the meaning he can find in life?" This has been the defining element of the rurouni. How wondeful to capture Kenshin just as he is ready to emerge beyond his vow as you do in the lines, "This unworthy one will learn a new way, will serve goodness, will honor innocence. Will protect peace."
Lackwit 2005-09-17 ch 1,	abuseNow this is the kind of well-written, thoughtful fic that deserves a slew of reviews. What a pleasure to read and enjoy a Kenshin who is true to the original. Very good point about how his 'never to kill again' vow falls short of what his true goal is. Very nice.
lolo popoki 2005-09-17 ch 1,	abusesorry it took me a little while to get around to reviewing... I have to say I loved this :) The way he learns about family dynamics and how he keeps these experiences close to his heart... very nice :)
NonameJane 2005-09-17 ch 1,	abuse'This is how people learn how to be. This is what I never had.' That statement really hit home with me. It feels so melancholy and it alone almost had me reaching for a tissue. Lovely.
WolfDaughter 2005-09-16 ch 1, anon.	abuseThis is beautiful!! It's amazing to me that something like this never occurred to me before. Obviously Kenshin never had a "normal" life, at least not since his parents died. It makes sense that he wouldn't even really know what a normal life was like. Before he left Hiko he'd only really known that solitary life (I'm assuming here that he was too young to really remember much of his life before the slavers). After he left, all he knew was the chaos and bloodshed of the bakumatsu. Now that I think about it, its actually rather amazing that he could find a way to fit in at all!
omasuoniwabanshi 2005-09-16 ch 1,	abuseI never really thought of how Kenshin would feel as he observed the normal goings-on of society after the revolution. He never really learned how to be normal, so of course he'd be awed and fascinated by the everyday give and take of human relationships. I love the way you've caught the sense of wonder, and of Kenshin being on the outside looking in while trying to blend in as best he can. What a lovely and commendable goal at the end too! Excellent work!

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