I really enjoyed the vast majority of this. :) I liked the way Napoleon started out wrestling with his own prejudices and found himself reevaluating Illya as soon as he met him. Their initial dialogue was fabulous (especially with Illya unexpectedly taking control of the conversation), and I loved Napoleon's inspired suggestion that they pretend the glorified night light is a bullet deflector. :) And I have to say that I was surprised, in the end, by the identity of the mole. I'd thought for sure you were going to pull an Agatha Christie on us and make the mole the redheaded secretary who was about to get married (and possibly leave her post at that point). I was a bit surprised (and, initially, disappointed) that it didn't seem very slashy, but by the time I'd gotten to the final showdown, I'd decided it didn't need to be. My only real criticism is that I think you drew the end out too long. It should have ended much sooner after we discovered that Illya was going to recover. As it currently stands, it drags a bit because it seemed like you were trying to direct it in a slashy direction and having trouble. But, overall, this is definitely one of the best plotful MUNCLE fics I've ever read, so thank you very much for writing and sharing!
From: SUE Date: 07/29/2010
This is my all-time favourite MFU story. Pure excellence!
From: Clarity Scifiroots Date: 06/09/2008
I love this story so much. I'm not sure anymore how many times I've read it! This is a brilliant take on the partners' first meeting and the voices are so wonderful. I love your consistency of style and voice, the entire setup, and Napoleon's well-formed character. Your descriptions are detailed without being overly wordy. A truly enjoyable read. And I just noticed your e-mail addy and realized I've read your Harry Potter work. *g* I love when wonderful authors write in more than one fandom I know.
From: Francine Date: 03/20/2005
I agree with JanDreamer. Well writen and thoroughly captivating. And a teaser as well....will we see a sequel that develops their friendship, and more....? Thank you.
From: JanDreamer Date: 03/15/2005
Your storyweaving was exquisitely spot-on in this one, Rosemary! I kept lingering over the words and images, even while I wanted to rush ahead with the action. Thanks for sharing it on Chrome&Gunmetal; do I dare hope that a sequel is forthcoming, detailing their early partnership in NY and their developing relationship?!
From: Ghostie Date: 03/10/2005
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this intriguing mystery. The wonderful friendship (as well as all the possibilities for something more) that formed between our boys as a result was terrific! Thanks for sharing this with us. :)
From: Sue Date: 03/08/2005
Wow!This is a great story. One of the best I've read about how they might have met. The villain isspotted pretty early on but that doesn't matter because it's only one of the issues you get to really care about. A really exciting read and very nice characterisation. Thank you for sharing it. :o)
