why was this last part so cute!

This is really very good and original, I like the structure and the modern twist! Please continue, it would be very pleasant.

Lovely piece! The ballet setting fits perfectly with the characters, they are spot-on. Loved the parts about the change of conversation between Matthew and Mary, reading Nabokov, what event had more effect in ballet, the cake conversation, finish reaing articles in smartphones and jazz. Thank you!

Only found this a few days ago, following a link on Tumbr. It's so lovely that I can't help wishing there was more of it. I realise that it's a one-shot (and it actually does feel complete), and that you wrote it quite a while ago too, so I'm sure don't think about it much anymore (or at all?) and very likely never had any plans to continue it in the first place, but still, it's so very lovely... I can selfishly wish for more, can't I? Even if it will likely never happen? ;)

this seemed quite nice, wonder why you didn't write some more :)

I adore this. I can't help but but want more.

OMG I LOVE this story! I read for the first time on Archive of their Own. I've probably read it like 10 times already. I'm so glad I found this! I'm sooooo going to nominate this for a Highclere award!

Aaww... This is gorgeous. The shift to a dance company works well, but that's mostly because you know your characters and understand their nuances so well. Love the S/B and M/M interactions. :-)

Lovely wonderful story. I liked the pace, the style, the setting and the re-creation of all the characters. I loved all of it, although I have to say the last part was my favorite :)

You had me at "cakes".

What an interesting idea! I really like the ballet concept that you employed here; it works really well. I also like the fact that you focused on everyone from Matthew/Mary to Tom/Sybil to O'Brien and Thomas. It would be great if you continued this story; it's lovely! :)

Love it. "Edith has been Mary's understudy for the last eight years, though it's probably closer to the truth to say that Edith has been Mary's understudy since the first day Edith put on her pointe shoes." Love the ballet concept, keep going! :)

What a marvellous story! Please keep going!