Great chapter. Just might want to switch the Xbox with something Nintendo, like the Nintendo Switch or something. Xbox and PS4 don't run Mario Kart. Jane

I love your chapters I think updating monthly works best for you. They are so well written and long I’m more than happy to wait for these masterpieces

And can I just say FINALLY the Mannings are realizing the thing!

That was amazing. Thank you for your hard work and for not giving up in this story! *hugs* can’t wait for the next update — it will definitely be worth the wait, as always.

This is so incredible! And don’t be ashamed of indulgent fluff and comfort next chapter, I think everybody could use a hug! Thank you so much for sharing!

I really want to see what Ben's doing, being the only one of Alex's (kinda) friends that didn't get kidnapped. Looking forward to the next chapter! :)

Another chapter holy moly! I'm so pumped whenever I see that subscription email in my inbox.

Thank you thank you thank you for continuing this! I'm so happy to see the Mannings figure out what Alex needs from them. Also the girls are SUPER cute I need more of them with Alex! NEEEEEED! Your original characters/fleshing out of minor characters never cease to amaze me. They seem like legit people. Also your reflections on parenting are funny (although personally I can't relate to parents).

Cheers! (That's what you all say, right? )

Another excellent chapter! I love how you can make me mentally cheer Gilda on as she discovered a possible breakthrough in Alex. I can’t wait to see what the next chapter brings. Hopefully sooner rather than later ;)

I loved it! I mean, it was kind of mushy, but you really can't have the hurt without the comfort part. I love your writing and this has been an amazing ride, and I really don't want it to end but at the same time I can't wait to read how it turns out. I don't really understand how the rating works either, I think it's just fine rated T, especially since you've taken precautions for those who don't want to read the more...potentially upsetting parts. You could just say that there are some parts that are rated M and reading those parts is optional, but it's mostly T.

EUGGGGGHHHHHHHHH AWESOME

Gilda is amazing! She figured it out! Yes!

Ooooo I cant wait for the mush next chapter

You continue to do an amazing job with this story; I really enjoyed the interaction between Alex and Eagle.

Finally the Mannings seem to have an idea how to help Alex! It does make sense with him wondering after he'd been whipped whether the Mannings would have been angry he'd been hurt.
I'm glad we're onto the comfort now. Hopefully they can start moving forward. Looking forward to the next chapter.

I love the interactions with the little girls. Of course they'd want to see him. Richard should have realised that.

On the rating: I've just started reading it to my 12yo (he's loving it, and very indignant that you haven't published it properly. He thinks you should be given the rights to it a long time ago. Unfortunately he's not AH so his thoughts have no say on the matter)
I think putting it up to M is probably a safe choice, but I have no qualms about my 12yo reading it. He's had a few naughty giggles at some of the swearing (as they do at that age), but I don't think it's any worse than the Cherub books, for example. The references to sexual abuse, I don't think are too bad either, there's nothing explicit, although I think some of the more subtle ones will go over his head. Again, Cherub definitely has worse.
He enjoyed your "Dead embarrassing" too, although it did make him blush at parts. I think I found it nearly as funny to watch him squirm as he did listening to it. :D

On that subject, I'd be very grateful if you can finish it by the end of the year, as that's probably about when we'll get to the end. ;P I usually go for around a chapter a night, but some of the chapters are too long for one night, and we don't manage to read every night, so I'd reckon it'll take a couple of months. There's pressure for you.

Would love to see the head-canons, they could be one-shots rather than actually part of this one if you don't want to put them down straight away. Although I would like to echo the pleas to see Chloe and possibly Sir Chris' reaction to the messages/emails.
Chloe and Charlotte would make a nice friendship, maybe there's a one-shot for you with them meeting.

Thank you for all the time and effort you've put in to a truly fabulous story.

I’m glad they’re starting to figure out how Alex thinks. And I absolutely adored the part with the girls more than I can say. I don’t think Alex needs to worry about his influence on them - we all know he’d die for them even just having met them once. You wrote their dynamic really well! I think that’s my favorite part of this whole fic! Here’s hoping there’s more Alex and the girls in the future!

In regards to the rating - the ratings under the “rules and guidelines” tab on the author dashboard states that a T rating includes “minor coarse language,” while M includes coarse language and violence. Under those descriptions, and based on how many times you use the f-word, I’d say this fic qualifies as M on language alone. The final decision is up to you of course. Oh, and BTW, I think your ampersands accidentally got removed. The slashes were still in place though.

Thank you for all your hard work! It’s weird to think of this epic creeping toward a close. I have no problem with you taking longer and fleshing out some of those headcanons you mentioned (hint hint), but I’ll trust your creative decisions. Have a great week!

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Loved it!