Fae Briona

Was going to say the same thing -- that it was the right answer: yes, we do get money, but that just helps us do something we already wanted to do.

I hadn't thought of the tattoo's as not being healed because the description was just too beautiful. The idea of Ian kissing his way along each ridge of scar tissue, each burn, and transforming them in Lex's mind - along with the tattoo - from pain into things of beauty was wonderful. Loved the description of the explosion of their aura's, and that Ian can see them as well. Hope he retains the ability to see Lex's.

It's amazing how much pain you can mask out and ignore when you're in it 24/7/365.

Short but beautifully written story. Perfect for St. Patrick's -- or any other -- day.

Beautiful story. Even the oldest of us would seem young to a being who has lived for millennia.

I think Nate was about to tell Greg he loved him. 💔😢

Never thought of it in that way, but makes sense. [yes, it's a silly thing to be caught up on]

It fits that in this Universe the Angel of Death is a volunteer chosen due to positive emotions -- someone who does the task not just out of duty, but from compassion and love. Feel horrible that the other three "faded" -- seems like they essentially ceased to be, except for being somehow incorporated into Az's cloak. Can also understand how even though he's almost never "on duty" that others would shy away from him. Must make him very lonely, and all the more deserving of a partner who can love and understand him. Always wondered how one fills a vial with a "sample" from the aura? It's the one thing that always pulls me out of the story for a second.

Horrible horrible person. Feel so bad for both Nate and Greg, who are both still suffering from his abuse.

It hurts to love someone who will never love you back the same way. 💔

Loved the scene with Louis at the top of the stairs - that sweet moment realization of just how much Don means to him. The love between the two of them always shows, but really shines in this chapter.

I'm glad Diego has realized he hasn't been failing the kids on his missions, but helping to ease their way into the hereafter. Will hopefully be easier for him to bear.

I liked the honest, open display of affection Louis showed Don as he was leaving to go back to work. Tender and loving, not sexual (though some people see all acts of affection between two men in that light), and unconsciously automatic. To anyone not phobic, it shows what a loving relationship the two of them have.

As a reader I have to agree w. Talo Segura -- the title is the initial hook, and with a bad title I won't even get to the blurb. Almost as important as the blurb are the tags associated with the story. The tags are one of the things I love about this site that are lacking on others.

Still curious as to why Lex can't see Ian's aura, when he can see them around "every living being."

Well, I should have quit reading this an hour ago but was too wrapped up in wanting to see how it ended. 💖👅 Wonderful!!!!

I was glad to see it as well. He deserved the happiness -- and the confidence that he can please his mates, and isn't a "bad lay".

Interesting 2nd chapter. Wonder what's up with the lack of aura though...

"Legend told that there was another dimension that held nothing but miscellaneous werewolf clothing." This has to be the best line ever. 😄

Ok... definitely drooling on the keyboard this time. 👅💗

Oh my..... think I'm drooling on my keyboard. 👅

Great start to the story.

Kyle seems to have the same sense of observation that he mother does.

Sweet and touching. Captures the love the two of you have, and made me smile.

Went tot the performance of Ailey II last night that had originally been C's and my's big night out. Glad friends (IRL and online) encouraged me to go. I did have to leave at 2nd intermission, but that was because of my joints and not my mental state. If you ever get a chance to see them, or the main Alvin Ailey troupe, do so - they're wonderful. Touch & Agree was their second of the three sets. Music was about 2x as loud as it should have been, but overall it was an enjoyable evening -- barring my joints; and the little incident right at the start of the show. Their very first dance segment of their first set used a fog machine; which set off the smoke alarms❕ Took them a few minutes to get the fog cleared out and the alarms turned off (though probably not as long as it felt). I felt bad for the dancers, but they were able to start back up again like they hadn't been interrupted [they finished the first segment before the house lights came back on and the stage cleared]. Touch & Agree was moving in a way that all good art should be. Brought back the sweeter memories of my Boy, and made me smile. 💖 Did have a brief moment of sadness this morning when I woke up alone instead if with my Boy in my arms, but work distracted me from that. Still "candidate season" and the weather caused delays again today for the early morning outbound flight. Flight in tomorrow should be fine, but the return flight on Tuesday -- and the inbound flights for the last candidate -- could be... um... "interesting". They're predicting snow, and the line between a dusting and several inches is way too close to here for comfort.