I just happened to stumble onto this story recently and I just wanted to say that I love the concept and that it is really well written. It is probably too much to hope that it will be continued but best of luck in future work.

Larsa, Larsa, Larsa... even in your darkest moment, you still wish to venture out in the dark of night!

Eonn and Culverin were well-personified, in attitude, speech, and commentary on Larsa's lost love. Additionally, Larsa's reminisce of his brothers was well-introduced; yet, his reaction to the stolen wedding ring. Course, we've yet to see how his excursion to Old Archades goes! :D

Please update soon, this story is terrific. The plot is unique, and actually holds weight and depth to it. I can't tell you how much I'm enjoying it! One of the best Larsa/Penelo fics I've read. Please update soon.

Oddly enough, I really enjoyed the part where Larsa compares himself to his eldest brother. I have a weakness for passionate men, and it pleased me to see Larsa acknowledge that side of him and doing nothing to change it. I'm also happy that Larsa knows it is futile to ever forget Penelo, and that he still hopes for the day she will come back. I know I am!

Eonn and Culverin are such darlings, and I'm glad Larsa has found friends across social classes- an influence of Penelo perhaps? Is Gabranth/Basch going to have a role here? I was surprised that he wasn't the one keeping watch over Larsa, but then, I suppose he has other duties.

There were some spelling errors- but they're practically negligible, and the story and pacing more than makes up for it. Kudos to another great chapter, and I'm looking forward to the next one.

I just discovered your story and I enjoy it so far )

I hope to read more soon )

And ooh, the tension just keeps ramping up, chapter by chapter! I'm sure the missing ring has *something* to do with Penelo but you're clever enough to leave nothing more than fruitless speculation where that's concerned. And Larsa! And his guardians! I'd love to see Basch/Gabranth pop into the story eventually but I actually really enjoyed Culverin and Eonn, though that's not something I say about most OCs. They make a wonderful foil to Larsa and I can't wait to see more of how Larsa's continued dissolution looks to outsiders here.

M, the opening of this chapter was so amazingly *sensual* and I love the level of description you bring to both Larsa's physical dishabille and his disheveled emotions. I enjoy how you parallel one to the other- and Larsa's heart-break makes my own ache. Lovely job you did here and I hope to see more soon!

(Psst, if you want more reviews, you should think of opening this up to anonymous commenters. You can always delete their comments if you don't like them!)

This is a truly gripping story. You manage to capture Larsa's despair so well, it makes me feel for him. I love the description of Larsa wasting his night away in a fit of mad drunkenness, and being heedless of the consequences the day after. I also love the little details- like the circle patterns in the letter depicting tears, and how it had been folded and refolded time and time again; or how Larsa plans to order more illegal liquor if only to cure his pain. Lastly, you ended the chapter with a powerful line, somehow cinching the heart of the matter in four words; that truly, the most powerful reminder is absence.

I do however, have one nitpick. I agree with one of the previous comments that the first chapter (Vaan's letter) while being excellently-written, is much too verbose to fit with Vaan's character. The intentions, the way Vaan would react, and his explanations are all there, save for his tone, which is not like Vaan at all.

That's it really. I love everything else about this story, in a sad hurting kind of way. This is actually the first story I'm putting in my story alert list. I hope to read the next installment soon.

Wonderful storyplot so far! I love the way you portrayed Larsa's depression and misery. But as many have already said; I think Vaan's letter is a bit too formal to be...Vaanish. :P Anyway, great job and I'm really looking forward for next chapters.

Penolo disappeared !...it's quite a shocking openingI have to say...and Vaan's letter is a bit OC but considering the situations..Anyway..keep up the good work

This story certainly has an interesting plot and I'll enjoy seeing it develop. You portray Larsa's helplessness in the situation and his despair at that very well, btw. It really hits at the gut, it does. But I hope you don't mind if I give one bit of constructive criticism. Vaan's opening letter is just... well, it's just not Vaan. It's too well written, too coherent and far, far too verbose for Vaan. He's... well, he's just not a wordsmith and that's why the letter sounds rather off, no?

AHH! MORE! Ok, I'm done! I love it, and can't wait for more! Love the image of Larsa in the begining of this chapter. )

Firstly, the prologue was an excellent start-off, given the somber weight of Vaan's letter, and the morose situation (whether or not Ashe will be able to correct it, given that she is Queen over all areas in Rabanastre, as much as she is to all other areas in Dalmasca) in Lowtown.

Course, the effect on Larsa is both poignant and heart-wrenching. After all, what can be done when the only person who could really reach out to him is gone?

You've got my anticipation for the plot, and updates, to unfold. :)