Well, I thought part one was superb, but this was even better. You have such a natural way with the characters, Bethy, that it doesn't feel like reading a story at all, but simply being there and watching them live out their lives.

Again there was that marvellous thread of pure gold humour running through it all and a solid sense of characterisation which made it all a pleasure to read.

And then we got this:

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For a moment, their souls touched.
<snuffle>

Waffy, sweet, funny and just wonderful.

<happy sigh>

LabRat smile


Athos: If you'd told us what you were doing, we might have been able to plan this properly.
Aramis: Yes, sorry.
Athos: No, no, by all means, let's keep things suicidal.

The Musketeers