I gave a right proper squeal when I saw this update in my inbox. Thank you, thank you, *thank you* for continuing, because I really do love this story! Your chapters always just get better and better with each passing event. I've never once had the impression that any one of them was forced due to writer's block; they're always crisp, exciting, and beautiful. The closer your storyline comes to unfolding, the closer you get to absolute perfection with your characters. It's a trip each and every time, honest!

You also certainly seem to understand the levels on which both Mai and Seto must be thinking and acting enough to write it very well. As the reviewer, I find that absolutely wonderful to read. This chapter was well worth the wait! (And not just because of the delicious office promiscuity... ;D)

So keep up the great work! It's always nice to have an update as soon as possible, but it's even nicer to get an update that's as polished as this one.

Patiently awaiting the Kaiba Corp. Charity Gala,
~;~Shaku

Hey I'm happy that you are going to get done with this story! I can't wait until the next chapter! Until then!

WOW great chapter! The story is really taking shape and I am enjoying it so far. I really like how you are keeping both Mai and Seto in character which is quite a hard thing to do with certain characters. Keep up the great writing and I am looking foreward to the next chapter!

I'm so glad you've updated this! Fab chapter, as always! I'm feeling that you share the same feelings for the Dungeon Dice Monsters saga as that of other YGO viewers, or at least me who thought the whole idea was ridiculous!

As usual, loving the realistic ways of the Seto/Mai interactions. Mai's reaction to Seto's invitation to the ball is so, well, Mai!

Looking forward to the next chapter! Hope it comes soon!

jellybean-kitty xx

Hello again, Jen. ^^ I've put off reviewing this last chapter for a while now in the hopes that you would update the story before I did. However, since there has been no update, I am still going to review it (mostly because I don't want to go story hunting and forget about The Chase, as I'm often apt to do when I find a new story to follow. I'll still be checking my e-mail for a story alert though!).

Being a writer myself, I KNOW you can't possibly get tired of positive feedback. So there's your heads up. ^^

I loved this chapter, as I do all your chapters. I still have yet to find another MaixSeto story that captures those two quite like you do. I loved the tension (sexual or otherwise) at the beginning of this chapter. I loved the romance between them (despite what most other fangirls believe, I don't see Seto as being romantic; I think he is often "romanticized," but you kept him perfectly in-character with his champagne and his boss-office view, so kudos for pulling that off. ^^) I loved the spur-of-the-moment change in plans and the scene with Seto's holographic Blue Eyes. And I even loved the cliff-hanger (although it's killing me knowing that you've left us hanging for so long now).

I really hope you don't leave it at that, because there's still so much that could happen in this story!

Cheers! Here's to future new chapters! And may writer's block stay the hell away from you! -^^-

~;~Shaku

Best. Chapter. Yet.

^^ The length of this one is more like what I'm used to. (I heart long chapters.) But the content was just as heated and action packed! Nice.

One left! (For now...)
~;~Shaku

"...[Mai] might want to test the limits of what the car could do."

I get the feeling that she might want to do the same thing to Seto, not just his car...hehehe...

^^;; Ignore that momentary laspe into fangirland. I'm just excited they're together. Another chapter, perfect in its shortness. Alas, I must now go to class. Drat school and its inconvenience during my fanfiction reading...

Haha,
~;~Shaku

Oh, I loved the 'Opinions of Others' segment! You have a way with writing minor characters--especially the ones you've invented yourself. They definitely have as much personality as the original YGO characters (Murdoch, Andrea, Joe, etc). As I said before, the first one was my favorite because it involved the oh-so-awesome Mokuba Kaiba, but they were all great, and with an cliff-hanger like that one *points at Seto and Mai smiling at each other* who in the world could say they were bad?!

So great job. ^^ You said this story wasn't finished yet; I can see I've only got a few more chapters left to read! Seto and Mai haven't even had one date yet! You can't quit writing now--not when you've only just reached the fun stuff. ^.~ ...update soon, maybe?

As always, thank you for writing!
~;~Shaku

I could so see Tea as an elementary school teacher...

And I was right--you *can* write the other girls of YGO in-character as well. ^^ Awesome stuff. I still adore the way you make the assumptions and miscommunications (the dialogue) that boyish-Seto and girly-Mai make with one another work. It's as cute as it is entertaining!

~;~Shaku

Oh. So…he’s not dead! Yet…

I love how you write Seto and Mokuba. Most fanfiction authors can’t get the brotherliness about them right. (I love brothers. My boyfriend is an older brother, and I'm an older sister, but something about the way brothers interact is fascinating to me. ^^) I also (still) love how you write Mai - in-character, sassy and all that. On to the next chapter, then…

~;~Shaku

Cool chapters! I don't think I've mentioned yet that dark settings (such as London streets in the rain late at night with only the dull glow of sex shops and cobble streets and...OMG that was SO COOL...) are my favorite settings ever. They remind me of vampires and Medieval things. ^^ And Seto was there, so that added to the coolness. (And there were more colloquialisms! Yay!)

However, the key differences here are that this is modern London and there are no vampires and there was a ton of ACTION! I like action too. It's one of the more difficult genres to write, I think. You did a very good job, especially at the end of chapter 2 here. O.o I couldn't see Owen attempting suicide at all until right at the end when it was too late and he was already at it. Excellent suspense!

I can't wait to see how Seto is gonna deal with a dead suspect, *and* harbor a relationship with Mai. Oh, the joys of hanging from cliffs... :P I had a busy Easter weekend though and I really do have to get some sleep, so the rest will have to wait. But it's off to a great start!

~;~Shaku

Did you think I had forgotten you? Apologies, m'dear -- it's been bedlam here and I did want to be able to read and review this without rushing. And, the wait was worth it, for I certainly enjoyed it. :)

I think what most appealed to me about this chapter was its lovely descriptive quality. The scenes unfolded in my mind like a film. I could imagine the wonder in Mai's eyes as she looked out over the city, and the image of the dragon...! I especially liked that -- I could see that sort of project appealing to Seto as a way to spend his limited spare time (nothing done in half measures for that boy). I'm continuing to enjoy the dialogues between Seto and Mai -- the conversations sound realistic and very in character for both.

So, our boy is doing rather well, all things considered. You couldn't have picked a better name for the story, lol, for Kaiba is certainly being led a merry one (so is Mai, for that matter). Now, I wonder how they'll do with their DDM match? (lol re: the comments about poor Duke, btw ;p). So glad you've found some time to continue this -- looking forward to the next chapter. :)

awesome, awesome, awesome, awesome! Can't wait for more!

Sorry for not reviewing sooner. This chapter was really well written and it really showed more of Mai and Seto's characters. Mai and Seto seem to be getting closer to each other with every chapter. I really enjoyed this chapter and I am looking foreward to the next update. Keep up the great work.

damn it...I am addicted. Am patiently looking forward for chap 18