Yo. What's up?

I went ahead and read this on SoAWorld, so when I saw it here, I decided to drop a review over here.

And that is; you did a wonderful job with your OC. Loved how you developed his mindset as the fic progressed and how you alternated points of view so the reader could peer into Esteban's mind in alternation with what others thought of him. Also, you developed the normal characters very well.

The ending was incredibly uplifting and it ended the fic approprately!

The descriptions of characters could use some more fancy language, but they were pretty sufficient. Besides, the other descriptions were great.

So I've run out of things to say, other than that I loved this.

You're doing the world a favor by writing. Please continue to do so.

What?! It's over?! (Just noticed this, sorry) DAMN! I hope you write a sequel. This was an awesome story!

First, I'd like to share a freaky coincidence. A few seconds after I finished this story, someone turned on the shower radio. "In the midnight hour, she cried 'More, more, more!'" Yep, Billy Idol. :) Not "White Wedding", but still...

This is indeed a satisfying conclusion to what has been one heck of a fanfic. The resolution to Esteban's inner conflict is wonderfully happy, without feeling forced or unnatural at all. I loved Esteban and Aika's breakfast; you really feel the anxiety of thinking he hasn't changed together with Aika. Both characters felt very real here, definitely improved over the last chapter.

Probably best of all is your reflections on Esteban's new state of mind, how his problems remain with him, but he no longer keeps them buried. His new state of clothing is pretty cool as well! And as always, your handling of the Blue Rogue playful banter is perfect. Love it.

This is a terrific, well-realized piece of work. I hope you'll continue to do Skies of Arcadia fics.

It's all over...
And now I'm going to have to do a big, synoptic review, especially as you said nice things about me.

I think your major strengths are your dialogue and your characterisation (especially of Aika). References to Arcadian things ("grinning like a looper" to pick the closest example) are always big plusses. Oh, and you've gotta love the remark "Every Air Pirate could tell the difference between a regular chest and a treasure chest." (Chapter 11 anyone?), things that appeal to my rather British sense of humour.

And, of course, for forgiving me for my complete lack of time, time-management and having a ghost in my computer, which I've no doubt tried your patience once or twice.

So, I conclude: There is going to be a sequel, right?

Wow, I wasn't expecting that. Nice.

Some of your best work yet. Aika's conversation with Esteban in chapter 16 was very witty. Throughout both chapters, you brought across Esteban's hostility perfectly.

Mainly, though, their heart-to-heart in chapter 17 was excellent reading. The part where Aika tries to prove that he still has compassion was especially rich and even quite funny. And the line "I may have my principles, but not compassion" is classic; it's almost hard to believe that it's a lie.

A major problem with this chapter is that Aika is a lot more analytical and cool than usual. While Esteban's humanity is intense, hers doesn't seem there at all for the most part. You have to be careful not to get so focused on one character that you forget to write the other characters in, too. I did like how she brought up the fact that she's an orphan, though.

This fic still has me hanging. I'm impressed that you didn't take the easy way out with ending it; it'll be interesting to see how you have Esteban overcome - or not overcome - his inner demons.

Forgot to add this to my chapter 17 review-another good one. Can't wait to see more!

Wow, I had no idea how bad it was for him. Well, maybe it'll do him good now that he's faced his inner demons.

Excellent set of chapters! Smashing adventure; I liked the battle plans and the skirmishes with the Black Pirate ships. You've definitely made the Black Pirates into a formidible group of adversaries. It's a thrill to see how the Blue Rogues overcome them.

The interrogation scenes were very convincing bits of brutality, particularly with Esteban's narrative, which is perhaps the best part of these chapters. His humanity comes out beautifully. His reaction to the Blue Rogues showing up was a nice topper; humorous and believable at the same time.

Still two or three sentences that don't make sense, but pretty close to a spotless adventure ride overall.

Another good one!

Very nice. Sorry that I didn't notice this sooner...stupid alerts have been off!

Still enjoying this, especially with the latest twist of Esteban's capture. The characterizations don't add as much as the earlier chapters, but they're still solid and entertaining.

I must say that chapter 10 seems rife with sentences that don't make sense, like "Oh, I wouldn't have dreamt of being that" and "It might was my home, but it wasn't really home." Some better proofing might be in order. The switch from Esteban to Fina's perspective without using a break in chapter 12 causes a certain amount of confusion as well.

Other than that, good story progression with some nice little insights. I look forward to seeing how Esteban once more handles himself on his own.

Very nice! Can't wait to see more.

This fic continues to please. Your plunge into Aika's perspective is a success, and her characterizations are splendidly done. The scene with her dressing herself is an especially nice touch. Her hypothesis about Esteban being in a group of mercenaries that got killed is classic; I'd almost forgotten about Aika's perchant for wild speculation.

The loss of engine power in chapter 9 is a great twist, funny and shocking at the same time. It was interesting how Brabham's creative engineering led to this humorous predicament, and just as interesting to see how you got them out of it.

I also think it's great that you're not pairing off Vyse with Aika or Fina. While I do like the Vyse/Aika pairing, the non-pairing possibility is seriously underexplored in the fanfics, especially since it is in many ways the one with the most potential. The route you've taken allows you to explore the purity of the three-way friendship of Vyse,Aika,and Fina.

Only two minor problems: First, "the non-saying reply"(Chapter 7) is a real wince-inducing phrase. Second, you have a few unecessary dialogue tags, though only one stands out: '"Aaww, you don't have to crush my illusions just like that," she said with an audible sarcasm.' Your dialogue is good enough that we can already tell that Aika is being sarcastic, so it's superfluous to add "with an audible sarcasm."

Yeah, that's all I have to complain of. Love the story, love the characters.

Getting even better! The mystery around Esteban is developed very nicely, not overdone at all and none of the clues feel contrived. Good character thus far, and I only hope that the final revelation of his backstory isn't a disappointment.

I loved the negotiation between Vyse and Esteban. Putting tension and excitement into a verbal duel of wits is a challenge, and you pull it off nicely.

In general, you do a great job with scenes that define the characters while naturally fitting into the storyline. Esteban's little altercation with Brabham is a prime example of this.

I like offering helpful criticism in my reviews, but I'm not coming up with anything yet, sorry. Keep up the good work.