This story is by far very touching, heartwarming, and it makes me wonder how far Laguna will go for Squall to finally open up. So excellent story and you capture the characters personalities quite well...

Squall organizing the Garden Festival? xD

Squall: *pinches the bridge of his nose* Oh Hyne! They want to have a talent contest. With the various skills we teach at Garden there is a 75% chance of someone burning down the stage.

Lol Laguna certainly has done his homework! Did he even interrogate- er interview everyone? Even Seifer? (How would he feel if he learned that Seifer tortured Squall? O.o)

That is a very interesting thought on Irvine's background. It would explain why he doesn't use GFs and why Martine would help to keep him out of prison after the assassination attempt.

Btw didn't Quistis joined the Garden around 10? (Can't remember exactly) She ran away and decided all that at that age.

Hmm? The chapter title is that a hint at what they were talking about? Like Laguna checked out the people he hangs around to get a feel of how Squall really is? Very clever.

Btw can you tell I open the review window and type in it as I read along? xD;; I bet you're either tired of my novel length reviews or they're really easy to spot.

I dunno why but during the beginning part of this chapter I couldn't stop thinking, "This must be the weirdest pregnant woman craving that I have ever heard of. OMG Rinoa's hormonal balance is way off... I blame her sorceress powers." At least until I continued reading then it was all "AWW! So KUTE!"

Lol I like how Rinoa is sorta abusing her "Commander's wife" position. "...I arranged for them to help me move the piano into the room as well." xD It's kinda funny picturing little Rinny forever refering to her mother's most famous song as the "Leg Cramp" song.

I loved the ending it was so cute! :D I would so do that too if I was her.

Great chapter again! It's starting to get quite indepth now, whilst still seeming almost trivial... If that makes sense...
Sorry for not reviewign earlier... computer spazzing -.-
~Artemis Fowl II~

Hi! i like it! I see that this chapter is more about Squall's friends, no? It was a very good chapter... I like that Squall and Laguna seem more comfortable than the last time, well I hope to see the next chapters, so good luck again and see ya!

-Sorceress Rinoa Heartilly-]
*No one can predict the future...*

That was a nice change in pace! I'm glad that the orphanage gang got a little bit of the spotlight! Irvine's dad as a sniper...snazzy. lol :D
You really seem to make the relationship between Squall and Laguna flow, even though there are complications between them, but I meant written-wise. There's a natural tact to how they communicate with each other. I like it!

Hiya! It's a really good chapter! It sounds really nice that Rinoa wants to gave the same love of music to her child... I like the memory of Rinoa and her mother and that Caraway gave Rinoa her mother's piano, well I hope to see the next chapter, good luck again and see ya!

-Sorceress Rinoa Heartilly-
*No one can predict the future...*

Hi! I like it! Hehe, Raine is knight in shining armour of Laguna, it was very funny how Laguna met Elle and Raine...I took a little bit of time to read it, because I was with too many things to do ... I'll review the ch. 3 too, well... I hope to see how Squall and Laguna get closer and that means the next chapters... so good luck and see ya!

-Sorceress Rinoa Heartilly-
*No one can predict the future...*

I think I like this one the best :)
Keep it up!
~Artemis Fowl II~

Hi! Really nice story, i like it! I'll review the ch. 2 too, it looks very good, i think it's good that Caraway and Rinoa are more together like father and daughter...and that Laguna is trying to get to know more Squall...well...good luck and see ya!

-Sorceress Rinoa Heartilly-
*No one can predict the future...*

Very good story ^^

Lol when did Laguna get so smooth with the ladies? (*Remembers his lame attempts with Julia*)
"...things that he would rather be doing, including shopping for baby things and making a paper chain." I didn't realize that Squall was so domesticated and artsy. Paper chain? Is that what he does in his office when it's slow?

I loved the little memory scene. :D I guess Laguna kinda got a upgrade from princess to president. O.o;; It amuses me that despite not raising Squall he could still activate stern paternal disapproval. Squall haughty indifference badassery loses its powers in the face of parental powers! xD

Btw you know what I just realized? If Squall has a girl I think it would kill her dating life. The guys would be all intimadated. "I better not break her heart because her dad commands an elite force of mercenaries, her mom is the freaking sorceress, one grandfather is a Galbadian general, and the other is the president of Esthar. So basically I mess up and all the major fighting forces can come and beat my **." Lol I could just see Irvine busting into Squall's office and complaining that he ruined his little girl.

Good chapter, I like how you captured the awkwardness throughout the chapter :)
Do keep it up! It sounds brilliant you are planning on so many chapters!!
~Artemis Fowl II~

promising start :) i'll be waiting for the next chapters

Loved it! It's so in character. I like how Laguna randomly blurted out about Rinoa's pregnancy, and how he refer to himself being so awesome that he's president of Esthar.

The underlying arkward tension was done really well. Laguna trying to bridge the gap while Squall's holding him at arm's length. I wonder what kind of father Squall's going to make though. O.o