This story was just marvellous!I think you have really captured the essence of the characters, you just amaze me.
there's only one thing that is errate and deceiving...young carrion didn't looked like he is represented in the normal course of the story of abarat, when he was young he didn't have the collar and looked less like a corpse like he does in the book, depending on the time your story is placed at the start he could even didn't have had his mouth sewed close by his grandmother, before her marriage he would surely have but maybe not at the start...
I just wanted to say it cause your story is wonderful but focus a lot on his looks, and it sounds like the story would probably differ considering how he was... so here's a link to the picture of the painting in which you can see how he looked as young.
http://w.clivebarker.info/carrionyoung.jpg

Lol, I couldn't resist, I read this while at work. ^ ^

It was truly wonderful! And very, very tragic... poor Carrion, and poor Quiffin. It seems as if the obliviousness runs in the family, the way the Prince didn't make such a big effort to understand Carrion. Well, it would be in his best interest to try, the guy's dangerous! XD

Amazing work, I love it!

Wow That was really beautiful. there is no other way to put it.

Wow...It's really all I can say. This is going to sound weird...but Clive would really be able to relate to this...well...maybe. He reveals in About the Author, that he is gay. Was there any inspiration coming from that?

WOW! This is amazing! What a great idea for a plot. It was creepy but romantic at the same time, like I wanted it to work out but knew it wouldn't...your desriptions and character personalities are perfect! I would love to see more!

~FlyingFish15

You... are GOD.

I worship you in your superiority.

-bows-

Pioneer! Yes! You are the pioneer into the Abarat Yaoi World! Again, I bow to thee, O Mighty Bold One!

...-bows again-

The fic itself was utter love. Very nicely written, indeed.

So, yes. I shall seek out others by you.

You are my god; I worship at your feet...Now that I've got the grovelling out of the way...

My God, this was bloody brilliant! Absolutely astounding, and it's a pioneering effort too. You may inspire more people to write slash in this universe. Regardless, Carrion's character was perfect: "Something must be done about her..." WE!

Write more, you goddess you!

Normally, I dont read slash. This had Christopher Carrion in it, so I read it anyway. Nicely done, though that may be the caffeine talking. No, cant be the caffiene, this is too damn brilliant for that.

That guy is creepily in love with his sister...what a douchebag. I felt bad for Carrion on this--but worst for Quiffin! I like des. Especially the deascription of the kiss, because it wasn't all sugar, butterflies and fruitcake. It was still dark and a little icky. M...rotten peace kisses.

I'm not a fan of slash, but I'm a huge fan of Abarat.

I'll get the fact that I don't like the pairing or the idea of the fic out of the way so I can get on with the review

Your writing is gorgeous. Descriptive, emotional. Beautifully done overall, if I set aside my own personal tastes.

~ Tara

Most beautiful piece of slash I have ever read.

You writing is quite gorgeous, and like Quiffin, I have been left wanting more.

Bravo