Okay, so I'm story stalking ya. Looking forward to seeing how this one pans out. Great characters you've got, and equally great imagery, I feel like I'm right in it.

Author's Response: Goodie. Stop by Ororo's styling chair and hand her a bottle of water while you're there!!! *chuckle* Thanks for the stalk and the talk, Jade.

So since this is the ROLO Realm I am sure this will be, well ROLO, but I adore the Remy and Ororo pairing. There simply isn't enough and I am looking forward to the rest of this story. Any chance of making a Remy and Ororo story in the future? Hope you do. Love the story no matter the pairing. Can't wait.

Author's Response: I have a story idea on the backburner as a gift fic for a friend. I will eventually post it on adultfanfiction and Livejournal. Thanks for the review and your interest in my stories, I appreciate it.

Wow, this is an awesome story! Its so modern and hot! I love the characterization of everyone and of course I love Remy & 'Ro. I hope you plan on continuing, I'll be checking for updates!
:D

Author's Response: Glad you like the characterizations, Ashra. I tried to hear them in my head and throw the dialogue out there without...well, without messing it up too badly. Sometimes what seems like a good idea in my head reads badly onscreen. I enjoy Remy and 'Ro, too, but not quite as much as RoLo. But that will be subject to question in this fic...

Seven and Mars? You taking stabs at Erykah now? LOL.

loved the Petey scene!

Author's Response: Those names make me laugh, that, and Macy Gray naming her kid Happy. I love Piotr, I never see him in people's fic anymore. Ever since the movies, people have pretty much ignored the poor guy. In the comics, he had a hardcore crush on 'Ro, back when Claremont was writing the early series. So I tossed him in here, even though he's only a background player.

I thought I'd reviewed this but obviously didn't. I think my habit of writing reviews at work means they sometimes get lost in the mess of e-mails I still haven't gotten rid of. Anyway, I was struck by the last part, the realness of Logan's situation, how real Logan seemed, like flesh and blood you could reach out and touch. I don't know why but it was sexy to me, maybe because it felt so real I wanted to actually console. That's good writing, Cee.

Author's Response: *beams* thanks, Darlin. I have too much "souce material" to draw from when it comes to writing a) embarrassing situations, and b) arguments, but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy them! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

This was another weird chapter for me. I see what you mean about filler. I hate those chapters myself, but as a part of a story you realize it has to be done in order to get to the next stage.

Also it's weird because it seems to me that Remy was again approaching the slightly overbearing territory, And it really kinda puts Ororo in an awkward position, because I don't think he's ever considered the fact that Ororo might not want to be a model. But he is thrusting this career on her anyway, if she wants it or not.

And he's somewhat unrealistic with his expectations with her, also. For a number of years she hasn't been employed, let alone a residence to call her own. But now she's suppose to be considering all these high stakes moves that will not only elevate her social status but it puts a tremendous amount of pressure on her. It's like every thing that she does there is a little New Orleanian voice in her head saying "Don't screw up, petit!" And I know in the back of her mind she's thinking, "If this doesn't work, will he throw me out to the curb?"

I'm sorry if this is coming out as a rant, but it's like a lot of people have been commenting on how much they love Remy in this story and are almost rooting for a Remy/Ro relationship, but it's troubling to me because of how much influence that Remy has on Ororo's life right now. Literally, if he wanted to he could toss her out on the street and forget he ever knew her. But if he does make a play for her, it comes into that whole dominating territory, or a pseudo Woody Allen type situation. Where he's nurtured her growth then wants to consummate the relationship sexually.

Plus is Ororo just an easy escape from the havoc relationship that he has with Belladonna, because if that's the case, he's doom to repeat the same mistake.

Phew....Wow, all that and I haven't talked about Logan. That guy... I like the blues musician portion of his life. I honestly was going to add a musical segment to something of my own. But it was nice to see here, and the harmonica that was a nice switch. Most people would put him with a wooden classic guitar, (which i honestly probably will do), but again I love the originality.

I have to say we don't come into a good portion of Logan's life. I have to wonder if the music is an escape from the taxi cab life or is the taxi cab an escape from his personal life. Either way, a lot of bad mojo was going on. I honestly thought that Logan might have jumped the gun a bit, then that message came on and it was like... "You whore!" I can honestly see that guy squaring off from women for a while. Makes me wonder how Ororo will change all of that.

Sorry again for the rant hon. ^^ later!

Author's Response: Logan is male. Men have a different arguing style than women. But he was frustrated, and everything came out sounding harsher than he wanted, you could tell by his thought patterns for a while. Poor guy couldn't back off and just eat some potato chips and call it a night. Remy isn't gonna be "Woody" in this...gads, I hope not. That's creepy, man! Ororo wants to trust Remy, yet Remy also wants to trust Ro. There's baggage there in his life, too, not just regarding his old love life. He has needs. Women LOVE men with needs. But we'll see. I might update Getaway before this one, just because it's less complex. Thanks for the review, and the rant. I'm always interested in different reactions from folks who read my stories.

When I got the alert saying one of my favorite stories was updated I was thrilled but I got sick, had an accident and just didn't get to it despite sending the story to me so I could read it at work, which btw I did today. It's the oddest thing but I was pleasantly surprised at the sheer enjoyment reading this gave me. I don't know why, should've expected that but it was such a nice little thrill. Excuse me for babbling, on with the review.

For some reason this sentence just really made me feel good so I had to include it first:

The sky was shifting to that deep blue that she loved, just as the black clouds mingled with it, turning it into a murky soup. The stars weren’t out yet. The street lamps and stoplights threw prisms of light over her caramel skin. The driver made a sound of approval in his throat.

I really liked that. Your stories are so flat out real; you capture every essence you can to make them utterly realistic. Sometimes I will admit the things in your story can be a little too real but I can’t deny your talent.

I’m not a big fan of Remy and Ororo but I still like what you’ve done with them however, Logan was almost creepy! I actually felt just like Ororo what with the way he was acting, couldn’t wait for him to get her home so he would be on his way. Now that’s real – too real! I want to like the little brawny galoot! But it does make me wonder how you’re going to pull off the RoLo. I must ask you, like with Windy, why aren’t you writing professionally?


Author's Response: The RoLo will be on the fringes in this story. Ororo won't be attracted to him at first. He will have to gain her trust eventually, and they may end up having a grudging friendship. I also intend to give Logan some back story soon. The sky I described I actually saw on the way home one night from Sac from the freeway.

right now i'm as giddy as a kid in a candy store (not use a phrase you just did). I loved this chapter. It was fun and flirty. Fast and furiously lavish! Great Job! I can tell you enjoyed writing it. I loved reading it. Believe me it was a WELCOMED distraction while at work.

Author's Response: hee hee hee! I'm so glad you liked it! Flirty, huh? I'm trying not to let this one get too cold between updates, but it's hard, with my usual case of tapestry syndrome where I have too many stories in progress at the same time. I need to stop that... thanks for the review.