Very nicely written. I think the most telling is Arthur's assertion that it wasn't supposed to be like this...because I think that was his mentality. And he thought he could somehow, someway change it. And that alone made his life, well, hell.

Aw this is so good. Poor Arthur, such a tortured soul. I like the symbolism (is that what you'd call it?) of the hands.

Little Hobbit ^.^

really nice insight into arthur's frame of mind, its gives us the chance to see how much everything really did affect him- great work!

Very, very lovely new mindset for Arthur. This is one of the better insights into his mind, I think. He truly is a complicated character and you have written him with a wonderful attitude. Great work!

poor Arthur,he really carries their lifes in his shoulders,this was great.

this was a very good oneshot, and very moving! i like your style of Arthur, especially how he focuses on his hands as part of his guilt/misery.

again, this was a great bit of writing.