for Never A Dull Moment3/3/2012 c4 
147gifts
"What I said was…well…" Under the table, long strong fingers found her hand and held it, ran one finger boldly over her knuckles. Her face colored, her mouth parted in surprise—then curved upward, slowly, uncertainly. "…I said it before I saw you."
I really liked this line and the tender moment it evoked between Matthew and Mary.
147gifts"What I said was…well…" Under the table, long strong fingers found her hand and held it, ran one finger boldly over her knuckles. Her face colored, her mouth parted in surprise—then curved upward, slowly, uncertainly. "…I said it before I saw you."
I really liked this line and the tender moment it evoked between Matthew and Mary.
3/3/2012 c3 7gifts
I really liked the way you dropped the bombshell, nicely done! I hope we see something like this in canon.
I really liked the way you dropped the bombshell, nicely done! I hope we see something like this in canon.
3/3/2012 c2 7gifts
This is delightful! You really captured all the characters perfectly. I liked how you depicted Matthew's nervousness from Carson's point of view; Isobel and Violet are just too precious in their delivery, bravo!
This is delightful! You really captured all the characters perfectly. I liked how you depicted Matthew's nervousness from Carson's point of view; Isobel and Violet are just too precious in their delivery, bravo!
3/2/2012 c4 LifeonQueen
"…I said it before I saw you."
Aw, Matthew. The conversation between Matthew and Mary at the end is so lovely and satisfying. Lady Mary may be the only one who was unaware that Matthew had been mad for her since the moment they met.
"…I said it before I saw you."
Aw, Matthew. The conversation between Matthew and Mary at the end is so lovely and satisfying. Lady Mary may be the only one who was unaware that Matthew had been mad for her since the moment they met.
3/2/2012 c4 23Emily31594
I particularly loved the bit with Violet, Mary, and Matthew and the play-argument Matthew and Mary had. Carson was amusing as well.
23Emily31594I particularly loved the bit with Violet, Mary, and Matthew and the play-argument Matthew and Mary had. Carson was amusing as well.
3/2/2012 c4 Mareecee
I haven't had time to read much fanfic over the past couple of weeks but with some spare time today I decided to take a look. Lucky I did...! This story is coming off with a very promising start. I shall definitely keep reading. Especially liked the M/M banter in front of the whole family at lunch at the end of chap 4 about their first meeting and Matthew's admission "that was before I saw you." Loved it!
I haven't had time to read much fanfic over the past couple of weeks but with some spare time today I decided to take a look. Lucky I did...! This story is coming off with a very promising start. I shall definitely keep reading. Especially liked the M/M banter in front of the whole family at lunch at the end of chap 4 about their first meeting and Matthew's admission "that was before I saw you." Loved it!
3/2/2012 c4 7ladybalin
I do love a good reaction fic. You have one of the best handles on all the characters' voices that I've seen. I'm enjoying this immensely!
7ladybalinI do love a good reaction fic. You have one of the best handles on all the characters' voices that I've seen. I'm enjoying this immensely!
3/2/2012 c4 5ElizabethAnneSoph
Wonderful chapter. Thank you for uploading before going to LA! Say hey to California for me! Completely jealous! Have a good and safe journey!
5ElizabethAnneSophWonderful chapter. Thank you for uploading before going to LA! Say hey to California for me! Completely jealous! Have a good and safe journey!
3/2/2012 c4 15Serena89
Aw it was so entertaining! Loved how Mary and Violet thew barbs at each others affectionately. Mary, after all, takes after her grandmother :)
And having Carson there, to beam and yet as usual containing himself...loved it.
My favorite bit: "Before I'd seen you, and spoken to you, and laughed with you, and tried to forget you again and again…
That was before I knew you."
because of course, even if he wanted to choose his own wife, as soon as he saw her part of his heart had already chosen her. And I think part of Mary first rudeness was to make sure he didn't think he was right in his first assumption (that they'd push one of the daughters at him, which they intended to, against Mary's wishes of course). But aww. Matthew in this chapter was adorable, so discomforted, shaking hands, managing Violet, blushing and eventually finding his peace in Mary's hand.
Keep going, your chapters are fun :D
15Serena89Aw it was so entertaining! Loved how Mary and Violet thew barbs at each others affectionately. Mary, after all, takes after her grandmother :)
And having Carson there, to beam and yet as usual containing himself...loved it.
My favorite bit: "Before I'd seen you, and spoken to you, and laughed with you, and tried to forget you again and again…
That was before I knew you."
because of course, even if he wanted to choose his own wife, as soon as he saw her part of his heart had already chosen her. And I think part of Mary first rudeness was to make sure he didn't think he was right in his first assumption (that they'd push one of the daughters at him, which they intended to, against Mary's wishes of course). But aww. Matthew in this chapter was adorable, so discomforted, shaking hands, managing Violet, blushing and eventually finding his peace in Mary's hand.
Keep going, your chapters are fun :D
3/2/2012 c4 7TrapperII
This fic just makes me grin like a crazy person :)
I loved this line: "Mr. Carson tried and failed to smile mysteriously." For some reason it really tickled my funnybone.
7TrapperIIThis fic just makes me grin like a crazy person :)
I loved this line: "Mr. Carson tried and failed to smile mysteriously." For some reason it really tickled my funnybone.
3/2/2012 c4 82OrangeShipper
Aaaaaaaahhhhh!
Oh, I actually ACHED with delight at Matthew calling her "darling" in public... I'm still grinning now! And their understanding at the end, that's just... Aaaaaaaaaahhh! Too romantic for words. I adore them.
Fabulous sketches of all the characters, and just - eeeeee- I can't stop smiling! :D
82OrangeShipperAaaaaaaahhhhh!
Oh, I actually ACHED with delight at Matthew calling her "darling" in public... I'm still grinning now! And their understanding at the end, that's just... Aaaaaaaaaahhh! Too romantic for words. I adore them.
Fabulous sketches of all the characters, and just - eeeeee- I can't stop smiling! :D
3/2/2012 c4 50EOlivet
Less polished? On the contrary! :D That was just SO GOOD...I cannot get OVER the natural flow of dialogue in your chapters...you just have the timing and rhythm of the show's dialogue down so well. :) And each of the character's voices is just so distinct, and AHH! But there were specific things, too - Violet's quiet gloating, her momentary sniping with Isobel (allusion to 2x07, LOVE!), Mary getting into it (ahh, Carson and his "wine of vindication," bless his heart!) and M/M going over 1x02 (sigh, and the "darling"s!) Before Matthew saw her indeed. :D I love this fic, and you for writing it...please update soon! :)
50EOlivetLess polished? On the contrary! :D That was just SO GOOD...I cannot get OVER the natural flow of dialogue in your chapters...you just have the timing and rhythm of the show's dialogue down so well. :) And each of the character's voices is just so distinct, and AHH! But there were specific things, too - Violet's quiet gloating, her momentary sniping with Isobel (allusion to 2x07, LOVE!), Mary getting into it (ahh, Carson and his "wine of vindication," bless his heart!) and M/M going over 1x02 (sigh, and the "darling"s!) Before Matthew saw her indeed. :D I love this fic, and you for writing it...please update soon! :)
3/2/2012 c4 flamedash
Can't tell you how excited I was to see that this story had been updated :D
Anyway, this does feel a little unpolished compared to the perfection of the previous chapter.
Violet's reaction is interesting but quite understandable. I also like to see them talking about their first meeting in such a light-hearted manner :)
Can't tell you how excited I was to see that this story had been updated :D
Anyway, this does feel a little unpolished compared to the perfection of the previous chapter.
Violet's reaction is interesting but quite understandable. I also like to see them talking about their first meeting in such a light-hearted manner :)
2/23/2012 c3 Louise
I am loving this story so far. Three chapters focused on the rest of the house but still with reference to Mary and Matthew worked really well for me. Your Thomas in chapter 1 was perfect and sweet blushing Matthew undone by his future wife... Awwwwww.
Looking forward to more.
I am loving this story so far. Three chapters focused on the rest of the house but still with reference to Mary and Matthew worked really well for me. Your Thomas in chapter 1 was perfect and sweet blushing Matthew undone by his future wife... Awwwwww.
Looking forward to more.