So this story is ancient, more or less, and it's probably been about three years since I first read it, but I've come to realize that I just have to give you a review, because this is one of the few fanfics I have read that I come back to again and again. What can I say––your work is subtle, in character, and beautifully written. Humor and angst is a combination I always enjoy, so I love lines like:

You can’t help but wonder, suddenly, if both of you are insane. You two are, after all, trying to decide whether or not to use bleach to remove imaginary bloodstains from an effulgent orange jacket Ken wears on stealth missions when he kills people.

However, I think my favorite line is:

“I don’t wanna die,” he says slowly. “I just didn’t wanna get out of the way. That’s all. Sometimes… Sometimes I’m just tired.”

Simple, to the point, and absolutely gorgeous––I don't think I'll ever forget it :)

Wow. This is some of the best writing I've seen in a long time. I mean the way you capture the essence of each of them and the internal monologues and OMG just Wow. You have an amazing gift. Thank you for the wonderful read. ;)

OMG i love this story the characterizations of the characters are absolutely perfect! its heartwrenchingly perfect and I love it :D nothing can be changed about it so DONT!

Wow. I have a lot to say, but I don't want to say it, because however much I say will be too much. So that's about all I'll say, because I don't want to ruin a good (good? scary) thing with too many explanations.

Wow.

that was a really good story. I really liked how the pairings were ambiguous. It makes the characters more true in a way. You can see that they all care about each other but nothing is clear cut. I really like your writing style and the way you potrayed everyone.

Looking forward to seeing more stuff from you!

I loved this. Scratch that; I love this. Still in the present here. Absolutely beautiful in the whole "a bleeding, lipsticked head in the roses" is. You have an amazing talent with writing; and the Weiss guys are purely in character, perfectly. Reading this and listening to a song called 'Falling Again' really brings out the tears. Still does, in fact. Not that they'd want the tears, but too bad! I love this.

I have no clue how exactly I expected you to end that chapter...but...hey. Nice. Very nice. Disturbingly accurate portrayal of the boys in mission mode.

YAY, FLIPPIN' PSYCHOS. =D

Jesus. Can I quote you? "There are no words," as in, "no words to adequately describe how ** awesome this story is." I am so completely, utterly, and thoroughly floored by this that I can't even think of any ways to coherently compliment you. I'm just staring at the computer in slack-jawed awe. Your characterizations were so perfect. And the plot was so simple in and of itself, but at the same time you gave it so much depth, and so much realism. I noticed that on Ken's chapter you mentioned being nervous about how it turned out--don't be. It was great. They were ALL great. EVERYTHING WAS GREAT! ::sweatdrop:: Yeah, sorry, that was a bit corny. But this story is just. beyond words. Wow.

I think the line 'you guys are the bleach for my soul' *alone* could make this fic great. You have, however, managed to delve into the pscyhes of all the characters while keeping them in character AND telling a story. True genius. I love your writing style and the way you've perceived everyone and put it down on paper. I can't wait until you write more with your other stuff! Snooth to the Nootch, Caspian.

Yet *another* great POV.
You also did such a great job of keeping Aya In character. I think he must be one of the hardest because he's so cold, it's hard to understand where he's deriving it all from.
It's intersting that he sees himself in this light and that while he remains distant, he cares...but doesn't want to.

Oh! I saw that interview, too!

^^
Great job with Ken. I especially love the part with him thinking what it would be like to have drinking buddies. That wouldn't work out so well, really.
It's really interesting, the way you're telling the story progressively through all the characters. You do it really well. I'm impressed, Caspian!

Oh, this is just great! Ken cracks and they have to wash the blood out of the shirt with bleach. I love your Lady MacBeth reference, too. I've thought about them being like that a lot, and was probably going to make the comparison eventually. You beat me to it! Bah! Anyway, this is extremley well done and well written. I've already reread it several times. heh, heh. -.-

That was sweet. I liked it.

whoa. gorgeous characterisation - an original spin on the usual, that's for sure. i especially find aya's part intriguing...never quite thought of him that way. anyway. this is a great piece, just the right shade of bittersweet - the interaction and dark humour and everything. kudos.