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By : Sterling

From ANON - Pyra on April 15, 2007
Sorry you have already completed this, I'v been gone for awhile but i am always your loyal fan and i shall review!!!!! I like all the effort you put into this chappie!!!!! It was well thought out. You are truly one hell of a writer
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From ANON - Anon on April 15, 2007
Great epilogue! Heh, Puppetmaster!Rufus. I liked how you brought out his need and desire for control - also, apart from his controlling side, his softer, protective side as a leader/employer. He has an interesting blend of taking interest and meddling with fate, as well as stepping back and letting nature take its course. Heh.

Reading this epilogue I found myself highlighting lines depicting his character. Here are some of my faves:-

Watching what people were doing in his building and observing all of the locations his cameras watched were two of his favorite things to do.

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Without looking up, Rufus turned another page in the report, holding it up in the air as if trying to decide if he wanted to actually turn to the next page or not...

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Hm,� Rufus said, trying to look indignant, �You�d better go before I change my mind.�

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He could sense Reno�s hesitation; something about that made him feel good, despite the fact that on the surface this was just an employer giving an employee a short paid vacation. Rufus� mind filled with the entertainment possibilities that Reno might be opening up for him and it took every ounce of self control he had not to show just how pleased with the situation he really was.

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The old man should have known better than to have tried to isolate his ruthless son, because it only made Rufus more determined to get what he wanted. Rufus had little faith in money anyway, it only made things a little easier. There were much better ways to go about getting things done.

I also liked this line about Reno:-

Rufus had seen the red-head dressed in his company issued suit, strolling past some of his favorite security cameras.

I could just picture him doing that. LOL!

Well done, Sterling! Congrats on a great story! :D
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From ANON - Iggy Lovechild on April 09, 2007
I'm still really quite breathless over this chapter and how happy it makes me. Seriously, joyously happy to know that I'm not fucking alone in my insane concepts of Reno and Cloud capable of being in love with each other.

Vulcan mind-meld moment #327: Reno laughed when he came (among other things) and I was instantly, deja-vu reminded of part of "SB" which noted the same sort of thing (it's in Chapter 6, I think).

*cues the "Twilight Zone" music*
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From ANON - SpookyMuffin on April 09, 2007
That was such a great chapter! a fitting end to a brilliant story. I'm looking forward to the epilogue.
Seriously, you rock!
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From horrorgal on April 09, 2007
So beautiful...and kinky. Sex in a hospital bed. Loved it. I'm going to be sad to see this story end. It's one of favorites here on AFF right now. I'll be looking forward to the epilogue. Once again, great job Sterling.
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From KansouAme on April 08, 2007
Amazing. Just fucking amazing. One of the the best FF stories I have read. I was in tears when Cloud was trying to save Reno. Thank you for your wonderful story!
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From ANON - Anon on April 08, 2007
Nice work as usual, Sterling! I knew this chappie would be worth it. Tee hee hee hee hee hee hee. The sex is sweet. :) Only Reno could manage it after such a life-threatening injury, haw haw. And Cloud brought the lube with him, heh, heh. I liked the references to Zack and Aerith, it adds emotional depth. *Thumbs up*. :D
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From horrorgal on April 03, 2007
You made me cry Sterling. Great, great chapter. So exciting and moving. *Hugs* I'm loving this story so much.
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From ANON - Iggy Lovechild on April 02, 2007
Because I still can't think of anything to say about this chapter other than "omg! So...fucking...beautiful..." over and over again in various different ways, I thought I'd share with you the two parts that hit me the hardest:

Knowing that he had to try and keep Reno as warm as possible, Cloud struggled to pull his trench cover off with one hand. Once it was free from his body he draped it over Reno, tucking it around him tightly.

�We�ll get some coffee, and��

�Cigarettes,� Reno said, interrupting him.

Cloud chuckled, trying to give the illusion that this was a normal conversation, despite the feeling of desperation rising within him, �Yeah, and cigarettes. Whatever you want.�

�I want� you,� Reno said, his voice soft and halting.

�I�m not going anywhere,� Cloud said, feeling his cheeks flush hotly. He tightened his hold on Reno, being careful not to press against him too hard.

*~*~*~*

�Reno,� Cloud said. The Turk still wasn�t responding to any of his attempts to revive him. �You can�t go like this.�

Cloud felt the warm liquid from his eyes roll down his cheeks and spill into the corners of his mouth. As he tasted the salt from his own tears, he refused to give up and tried again, gently forcing another warm puff of air into Reno�s lungs.

�You can�t leave me,� Cloud said, whispering desperately. �Not when I care about you this fucking much.�

Reno�s entire body shuddered spasmodically as he took a rasping deep breath, and coughed violently. He clawed at the air as if climbing up out of a deep dark recess and a howl escaped from his throat that sounded like a combination of a screaming frightened child and a dying wild animal. Cloud hovered above the Turk, gripping his forearms solidly to stabilize him, trying urgently to make eye contact.

Finally, Reno looked at Cloud�s face and an understanding passed between them. If Cloud hadn�t been so determined to save his life, surely the lifestream would have claimed him instead. Reno�s hand found Cloud�s, gripping weakly. The red-head�s body shook uncontrollably and he pressed his blunt nails against Cloud�s palm. Cloud allowed himself to be pulled forward and he swept Reno up in a gentle hug.

�Don�t fuckin� leave me,� he said, nearly echoing what Cloud had been saying moments before. Reno�s voice was weak and strained; Cloud could barely hear him.

�I�ll be here,� Cloud said, resting his forehead against Reno�s. �I promise.�

*****

Oh yeah, and this hit me hard too, my obsession for those precious little things:
As Cloud allowed himself to be removed from the cabin, he felt Reno�s nails scrape down the length of his fingers, until finally they were separated.

Dammit...now I'm all choked up again.

Fucking amazing.

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From ANON - SpookyMuffin on April 02, 2007
Just finished reading Ch.13, and all I have to say is "wow"
It was an unbelievably moving chapter that had me on the edge of my seat.
I cant wait for an update already, I hope Reno will be ok :(
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From ANON - Anon on April 01, 2007
INTENSE: I loved it. Descriptions are, as usual, wonderfully detailed, and I loved the action as well as the angst! I am reminded of the line from the closing scene of the 1990s movie Speed where Keanu Reeves' character said to Sandra Bullock's:

I've heard relationships...based on intense experiences never work.

Yeah well we all know he's WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!! Besides which, Sandra Bullock came back with:-

We'll have to base it on sex, then.

And we all know how right she was. HAHAHAHAHA.

Keep up the great work Sterling! *Sob sniff*
5 stars!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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From ANON - moon on April 01, 2007
i love this story soo much, you have no idea. i had to keep myself from crying at all these parts, so sad, but good. please update soon!
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From ANON - moon on March 27, 2007
im glad you wrote more ^^ please update ASAP!! cant wait, this story is awesome
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From horrorgal on March 26, 2007
Ohhh, exciting, and the promise of more action? I'm looking forward to that. Loved the gift that Reno sent. That naughty redhead is so damn adorable! Your writing continues to be excellent.
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From ANON - Iggy Lovechild on March 25, 2007
*laughs* Oh my the sex basket was perfect. I loved how it was implemented and the little note attached was very sexy. Hmm...post-mission sex? I love it. Poor Cloud isn't going to know what hit him.

I have to say the handcuff bit was interesting. Familar because we've discussed it so many times but it was nice to get a better view into Cloud's head about the issue. Personally, I'm still out on it, but then again, Cloud has never come off as...traditionally kinky to me, if that makes any sense.

The big booms made me smile. Ah, the sound of a job well done? Or perhaps trouble?

Hmmm...evil cliffhandger, yo.
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