Aisha is a confusing, and contradicting person, she is much like a character I created myself, where she knows what she wants, knows what she needs, but continues living life as if it didn't matter, if only to protect herself.

She knows she's beyond lonely and sad, but her mind can only think that she can't have someone with her, because she'd only cause more pain for herself, and that person, so she pushes everyone away, lives hours away from everyone, and everything, and only digs herself a bigger grave each day. This is a burden no one should have to live with, but is something some, if not most, live with everyday. Humans have their own defense mechanisms, and its that when something hurts you, push or pull away, and in the end that usually only hurts everyone.

But in the end humans are naturally affectionate beings, that still need the simple necessities of a hug, or even a nice conversation, its scientifically proven that children sometimes die for not getting the affection they needed at the early stages of their lives.

Which I believe is why Aisha s so amazed, but so, so happy that Vincent did something as kind as doing her chores for her as she collected herself. The clear amazement at the show of kindness, and concern for her well-being shows just how long she's truly been alone.

Of course I may be reading too much into it since I tend to rush things, but I think even Vincent, despite his gruff nature, has gotten a bit of fondness for Aisha.

This fic is very well done, and I can't wait to read more on Aisha's and Vincent's character development.

are u going to update? its so good

I generally have no expectations for fics that feature an OC as a main character - authors generally spend too much time prattling on about things that bear no relevance to plot and end up just blowing smoke up the ass of their own character. However, I was happily surprised to find that you are one of the few authors who can easily master the formula of a well-written and interesting story. C:

I swallowed the entire setup of the plot and fell completely in love the coarse, straight-forward Aisha - and I know from experience that it's no small feat to get readers to love an unfamiliar character in a fandom universe! It's easy to tell that this is that one fic in fifty that I will absolutely /have/ to keep up with - and for more reason than love for Vincent fics.

You've left Aisha to be so easily understood and relatable, but also utterly mysterious - how the heck did you manage that one?! I also love how she's not extremely feminine - that's such an easy characterization of females to fall back on, but you've climbed out on a limb for her and she's just -gushgushgush-

And Vincent! I love how you haven't focused so much on him - he's there, and of course he's why I started reading, but he's not overpowering the narrative and he's also infinitely mysterious even though I already know his story and who he is! GAH!

What I'm trying to say (very poorly and in a meandering way...have I mentioned how much I adore domestic!Vincent?) is that I'm exploding with interest and this currently unfinished storyline will drive me completely insane! It's the reason why I usually skip over incomplete works - I'm always scared that I'll gush over one that will remain unfinished. :C

Bah, but look at me, just jumping onto the train of this story and already losing hope! I know how awful it feels to leave a story hanging on a hiatus for a while, and I also know the feeling of writers' block and how hard to overcome it is - but I believe in you! C: A good story like Aisha's can't ever go unfinished - it demands to be told and hot damn, you're going to do it, right?!

Right. :D Kudos and happy Monday!

YAY an update! this chapter was great! cant wait for more

lol Cute So looking forward to more. ,

Always a pleasure to see another chapter. Things are starting to get intriguing. One paragraph really resonated with me:

"I didn't think I could cry another drop of tears, but as I stood completely cut off from my lifeline, I could feel them brimming my eyes, close to falling. Swiping angrily at them, I held on to the notion that tomorrow things would be different. That thought had become my mantra, living day by day. It was at this point when my mind shoved an idea to the forefront of my consciousness: living for just another day, praying that life would be brighter just on the other side of today, wasn't living. It wasn't life. It was simply a march to the end when, with that finality, you realize you missed the point."

Thanks for another great chapter!

i live in hillbilly hell so do a girl a favor and update this fanfiction!

Oh, my!

The mystery... why was that man washed ashore? What are those thugs problem with Aisha? What's Aisha's problem with the "snake".. huhhh.. I bet my cookies that someone wants to buy the farm but that gal refuses.. lol~ goooo guy-that-I-think-Is-Vincent-because-it-kind-of-is-obvious-but-I-m-not-really-sure~! And most of all.. what compelled Aisha's breakdown?

I wish I could point any gun at the face of my guests and have them behave... oohhh my sanity would aprove, messy guests make a messy home if we're not careful.. *wistful sigh*

anyway~!

bye!

Please update soon!

I can only start this off as a simple "I love your story." This is one of the first, if not the first, well written Final Fantasy series that I have come across. You keep your character and story cloaked in a refreshingly different air of mystery and confusion. Usually, I think that the undeveloped style of most authors on this site require more detail and expansion on certain ideas, but your style o written really put the minimalist on spotlight. No matter how much you say that your stories are awkwardly written or presented, they have not yet disappointed me and with each sequential paragraph, I find myself bein wrapped up in your impekable manifestation.

Not to say that anything is perfect, but by what has been published so far, this is defiantly close. Please keep writing. I find myself connect with your characters sense about animals and with that I infer that you really put yourself into the makings of not only Aisha but the very essence of the story as well.

I feel that I can only close with a thank you. Thank you for written and I truly hope to read more of your creation.

-Sin

P.S. Sorry f

I can't wait to read more of your fic. I love it so far. ,

really love your story hope you update soon!

I know I haven't been around at all, and I apologize for being an utter shitcake and not reviewing or telling you that yes, I'm actually still alive. But I am, and I'm still loving this story and I'm still hoping you're okay - read the updates on your profile and your a/n here. Stay safe, be well, and keep doing what you do best, Orisoun. You're still awesome. And your writing is still as lovely as ever. Every time I listen to the Beauty and the Beast prologue, I think of this story. xD The mind works in odd ways, doesn't it? (:

GUN toting hill folk...d***I haven't heard that in ages...hehehe I am a bit displaced right now but being from the appalachian hills...my family SOOOO qualifys! I am really glad to see you working on this again! Welcome back.

I was just thinking about this story the other day and wondering if you would continue. What a pleasant surprise! Good chapter as far as writing-a bit lacking in action, but you get a break 'cause it's been awhile. The image of Vincent...cooking...totally weird, and absolutely hilarious!