So much angst and darkness going on here...I love it!

Seriously, the writing is spectacular and the mood you've set fit in perfectly with Remy's back story and character. And I love the literary references thrown in - brings me back to my former high school/college English classes. Any plans on updating soon?

A really intriguing story; I'm excited to see where you're going with this. What I really want to thank you for is your brilliant writing! I honestly think this is the first fic I've read that's really minimized the accent-type. Many authors try their hand at it and end up in overkill mode (and it makes my eyes bleed). You've avoided the accent yet your Remy is more believable than most. I think a lot of it has to do with the "edge" that you have in the dialogue. I really love the flow of your writing; it's very organic. There're so many fics out there that could achieve this but then they delve into these long, unnecessary explanations... they don't know the power of subtlety.

The feud between the Theives and the Rippers sound very Romeo-and-Juliet-like. Warring families, too much blood and no understanding between them. I like the theme of revenge that you set at the very beginning of the chapter, and brought about to the very end.

You've got a nice "dark" vibe going with this fic. I find it intriguing how you let us in with snippets at a time, scene by scene. What a warm welcome Henri and Mercy had for Remy. The detaiils of Jean-Luc's death is peaking my curiousity... ;)

Yay, and update. It was nice to see the semi-motherly conversation between Remy and Tantie Mattie. And poor guy, he needs a little motherly love and understanding. And I actually like that she's not entirely understanding of him (when she tells him his place is in New Orleans). Makes the realtionship more complex, which I love. Can't wait for more. Why is he in New Orleans?

*taps nose* And all things are made monumentally more clear about extinct birds with large wing spans. (Thanks for the footnote.) Nicely done, bit of an awkward start if you don't mind my saying: I snagged on some of the structure in the opening lines, but after that the flow really catches the tone of the chapter. (Sounds like the blues to my ears.) Nice to see Tante up and about too. ;)

huzzah for an update! lovely to see a new chapter from you, as always. and as always, a fascinating exploration of remy and his massive guilt complex. albatross indeed! loved that reference, by the way. and i loved mattie! oh, i've always adored her, and how she don't take no guff - simultaneously soft and stern, it's a fabulous combination. i hope we'll get to see more of her...
but yes, more is key, since i'm more and more eager to see what will happen with remy, back in the bayou and no doubt in over his head. more please! :)

Very nice. I really like how you've set ch 3 up, especially "Though these words ring of fairy tales and stories written by men long since dead, you should know that there is no fiction here." great line. That being said, go and continue writing "I Get By" ;)

Oh, a new story from you! And Remy/Guild-centric, no less! This makes me very pleased (sidenote: I was getting desperate at the lack of quality Gambit fic in any of the 'verses as of late), and I look forward to seeing where you're taking this.

what this is quite the story. I can't wait to see where you take this! kudos!

you know what they say : "An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind."

Lovely little lesson here. Was there some purpose to the bits that were not italicized ? Other than that I think I like were this is going

ooh. interesting, VERY interesting! i don't think i can remember reading anything recently (or not so recently) that had this sort of narrative break within the story... but i like it. i think it worked really well, simultaneously releasing some tension and yet drawing it taut again. if that makes any sort of sense. it did in my head, at least. ;)

and of course, it sure makes me insantly twitchy with wanting to see how things'll play out. 'blood equalling blood' sure doesn't bode well - is THAT what remy was called back to new orleans for? oh boy...

well, i can't wait to find out. more please! along with 'i get by', of course. i CANNOT tell you how i've been DYING for an update there, hint hint... :D

Wow. I mean just Wow. What an amazing chapter. Even though it didn't contain really any action it was so well written it just makes you want more. I mean seriously the way you wrote this chapter is just amazing. You would expect to find this kind of writing in the begining of 800 page New York Times Bestseller. Looking forward to more. And I mean really, just wow.

Very nice setup. Can't wait for more of Remy!

i like this story vwry much... its intrestingly written. can't wait to hear more.