Darius is my favorite character in Inkheart. I feel bad for him because he gets picked on for his stutter. I find his stutter cute. This story was really good, I really like Darius/Elinor.

Oh my goodness, this fic gave me such heartache it was unbelievable. The way you've delved into their relationship further is beautiful and you write brilliantly :) I love Elinor and Darius! Thank you so much for writing this!

I didn't realise you had written a fourth chapter, and when I saw it I was like YESSSSSSSSS! And it did not disappoint! This was a truly beautiful chapter, and really funny too, I laughed like a drain at the bit about Darius timing his vomiting, and that very Elinorish comment about Darius' eyesight. You capture their characters so perfectly! I am in awe of your writing style. Please oh please write another chapter (or ten)!

You know, I was JUST reading Inkdeath and thinking, OH MY GOSH WHY DON'T THEY JUST FALL IN LOVE ALREADY? and then I had to find out if anyone agreed with me. And then I found this, which is brilliant. And abandoned (unless you meant to end with three chapters). *sniffles* Can you please write more? Pretty please?

I like this! There needs to be more Elinor/Darius stories.

Absolutely INCREDIBLE piece of writing! I love this pair so much, and the way you've depicted them is stunning! You've pinpointed their characters brilliantly as well. Words cannot describe how much I love this fic!

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I've been wanting to read a fanfic with this pairing ever since I found out there actually was an Inkheart archive. You've just made my day.

Carol M.

You've really captured Elinor and Darius' personalities perfectly! A wonderful piece of writing. Update soon!

Very good story and well-written but the ending doesn't make a whole lot of sene and isn't Elinor a bit old for him?

Oh, well, I think she wouldn't commit a suicide. Mostly because it would require going out (both for drowning and shooting herself). To add more, after reading your story and the book again, I think Darius knew it. And there was something deeper in his behaviour than just a desire to save his friend. Of course, we might say that he wanted to find Mo and see Inkworld too, but...

I was very curious to see how would you describe Elinor in this chapter. As I said, she was very rude although she didn't mean to and Darius was poor. Just poor. And here you don't change facts, he still is hurt, but doesn't take it so personally as I thought he would. That's good, fits for me, after all, he is still a man. Glad to know it.

And what would have been if she had said these words at the end? Oh, I almost don't dare to imagine.

VS

Okay. I wanted to say a few things.

At first: I really, really do understand your "burning, maniacal desire for Elinor and Darius to hook up" and believe me, finding such wonderful piece of story was a pleasant surprise.

With an interesting title, to add more.

Then, moving on, I have to say, that I really, really like your Elinor and Darius.

I've always thought that Elinor was really wicked in this chapter of the book, but even worse in the next one. And I always thought Darius was put in rather uncomfortable position.

I'd honestly want to read more. Because it is good, it really is. And I like your style. It is captivating, easy to read (but not in bad romance type, when you just don't have to focus on the text to see how it ends).

And, well, above it all, I'm dying to see how it ends. Because it WILL end, won't it?

PS. I know that my review may be... well, weird. But I always write like that, so if I had upset you somewhere - though it was not my intention - don't hesitate to ignore it ;)