>"what's going on?" Kaitlyn inquired sleepily. Despite her
>unfocused, barely opened eyes, she seemed to notice Juri; her face
>took on a faint, dreamy smile and she said, "aw, that's sweet... you
>brought me a redhead. good night... " Then she lay down again, curled
>up, and went back to sleep, if she can be said to have been awake in
>the first place.
>
><snarf> This, without a doubt, marks the first time where it's 100%
>crystal clear that this is, indeed, Gryphon's daughter.

Hee... the fun part is, Kate isn't going to remember saying that at all... :)

>It was also a nice touch to finally see Kaitlyn flustered by someone
>in a nice way. After two (albeit pleasant) movements of Utena and
>Corwin manuvering around each other--and their dueling blushes (aack,
>pun)--it tickled me to no end to see Kate attempt to deal with Juri.

If nothing else, it ought to stop people wondering whether she's into girls.

(There's actually a rather complex answer to that, which I think I went into a little bit on one of the Wounded Rose discussions, but still - the basic doubt ought to be dealt with now... :)

>Were I not somewhat envious, I might fear for Miki,
>though. Heh.

Oh, don't fear for him. I know his future already, and it is a bright and shining thing. :)

>Anyway, that's all I have after a first slightly rushed reading at
>work. This is working out to be a winner of a series. Great, great
>stuff. May the muse stay with you on this one for a while. :)

Thanks - I hope so...

--G.
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