I enjoy Yami/Kaiba more than most other rivalslash - and you're pretty much entirely responsible for that, because you do such a damn fine job of it. Though I'll be honest and admit that I enjoy the other parts of your stories (the Mokuba-Seto relationship, and the general fantastic character analysis of Seto) more than the slashy parts. But I do think Yami and Kaiba could work better than most. This is partly because while they're rivals, a central component of their relationshio is figuring out how rivalry and love can coexist. So turning the platonic love that does develop (in its way) between them into the sexual doesn't have to change the fundamentals of their relationship.
When it comes down to it, I personally think Kaiba isn't ready for any kind of romantic relationship. He's still damaged emotionally; his heart needs to be whole before he can truly share it with someone else (I think he wasn't actually done the puzzle of his heart when the Blue Eyes and Mokuba's need called him back during Duelist Kingdon. Maybe Yami needs to put him under again for another few months ^^) But that's just my take, and I'll fully admit that I'm influenced by being more interested in Kaiba's personal (+ a little brother) journey to redemption than any pairing...(I'm terrible at being yaoi fangirl sometimes!)
--also, I have to say, I just squeaked aloud when I saw you'd reviewed my fic. *So* glad you enjoyed the stories - it always excites me when an author I admire likes my stuff, especially one who's influenced my own take on the characters (there's a couple things in your fic I have to consciously remind myself *aren't* canon, they ring so true). and since you write about the best Mokuba I've seen, am especially glad you liked my take on him ^___^
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Date: 2005-08-22 01:16 am (UTC)When it comes down to it, I personally think Kaiba isn't ready for any kind of romantic relationship. He's still damaged emotionally; his heart needs to be whole before he can truly share it with someone else (I think he wasn't actually done the puzzle of his heart when the Blue Eyes and Mokuba's need called him back during Duelist Kingdon. Maybe Yami needs to put him under again for another few months ^^) But that's just my take, and I'll fully admit that I'm influenced by being more interested in Kaiba's personal (+ a little brother) journey to redemption than any pairing...(I'm terrible at being yaoi fangirl sometimes!)
--also, I have to say, I just squeaked aloud when I saw you'd reviewed my fic. *So* glad you enjoyed the stories - it always excites me when an author I admire likes my stuff, especially one who's influenced my own take on the characters (there's a couple things in your fic I have to consciously remind myself *aren't* canon, they ring so true). and since you write about the best Mokuba I've seen, am especially glad you liked my take on him ^___^