I spent a lot of time thinking about how I should review this and couldn't come up with a satisfactory answer. So I'll just say that it's very powerful and it definitely moved me. I know that's not very good but I couldn't seem to put words to the emotions I felt. Fantastic job =)

This story is amazing. It is totally awesome and completely epic. I absolutely love it. There was action, mystery, suspense, romance, adorableness, angst, and awesomeness. I think I already said the awesome part but that is because it is doubly awesome. Thanks for sharing such a fantastic story.

You rock =D

Author's Response: You are very kind. I\'m proud to hear this old story can still amuse and entertain. You made my day. Thank you.

Absolutely chilling. I mean it! *shivers*

First of all, fantastic start. Just thought I'd write things I really like.

I think that describing what happened to Marie as rape is very accurate and truly conveys what it feels like to her when they force her to absorb someone.

Author's Response: So glad you liked the start! Yeah, Marie being forced to take someone into her mind has always seemed like such a violation -- for her, and for her \"victim.\" Thanks for your review -- all of them!

The torture was quite evocative. When I was reading it, it felt like it was going on forever (not in a dragging way but in a so-full-of-emotion-and-detail way). But then I went back and looked at it and was surprised at its length.

Author's Response: What a compliment! Yeah, to be honest, I had a vague notion of Logan and Marie having to take advantage of a brief window of touchability eventually, and that\'s why I put in the two-hour delay until the collar kicks in. And then I realized I had written myself into a corner, and had to make it seem reasonable that two hours pass from the time they take collar off Marie until the time she takes them down. I felt like the torture was getting repetitive, but I wanted to make sure it seemed to fill the appropriate time span. Thanks for your review!

The bit where she pulls out the briefcase? Brilliant. They're both so pragmatic and clear-headed. It's quite impressive.

Author's Response: Yeah, I like the slow reveal of all the practical things Marie did while Logan was out. Put her gloves back on and put his leather jacket on to protect him, took the briefcase, brought the car around...she\'s quite street-smart. Thanks for your review!

Your description of what happened while she went through the memories was just gut-wrenching. Huzzah for Logan being there.

Author's Response: Yeah, poor Marie. Her mutation can be a curse in many different ways. She can gain immense knowledge, but at incredible cost to her. Thanks for reviewing!

I think Marie's reaction to Xavier's intrusion was perfect. It just makes so much sense that she wouldn't want more voices in her head.

Also, you made Jean beyond mean. She was like, evil!Jean. I loved how Scott admonished her, just like she was a student or something.

Such twists and turns! Don't hold out on me. You better reveal things soon.

Author's Response: Yeah, it makes sense to me that both Logan and Marie would *hate* Xavier\'s telepathy. Yeah, Mean!Jean was a little over-the-top. My first attempt at a Mean!Jean, I need to calibrate a little better next time. Thanks for reviewing!

I liked how Erik still understands Charles enough to know when to stop mocking -- if only for a moment.

Author's Response: Yes, knowing Kitty and Jubilee are at risk raises the stakes considerably. Enough to sober Lehnsherr, if only for a moment. Thanks for your review!

I'm amused how everyone seems to know what's going on but Logan.

I was a bit worried about Owen but when he perked up at the mention of the jet, I was glad.

Author's Response: The man can be a little dense sometimes, huh? Yeah, Owen was a little shell-shocked I think, but he\'ll recover. Thanks for reviewing!

Oh no! How will Marie deal with this? I'm getting distracted by the intense story to remember to write down the bits I liked.

Erik is ruthless as always. Very glad they were able to take him down. I don't think I could stand them being captured again so soon.

Author's Response: :-D Hope you liked how Marie dealt. Yes, Erik is ruthless, and he is brilliant. He never does anything without a good reason. :-D Thanks for reviewing!

A superb exploration of the interplay between the Wolverine and Logan. I absolutely cannot wait for more. (Good thing it's already there =P)

Author's Response: I\'m glad you liked it...there\'s always a hard line to hit I think with the duality of this character without making it outright absurdly Jekyll and Hyde. I like the idea of the feral sending him unconscious messages that get a little lost in translation sometimes for the man. Thanks so much for your review!

Stacy is a very interesting character. I'm with Ororo in expressing distress at her rather cavalier attitude about killing a man but he *did* buy her. With nefarious intentions, no less. Never read about someone quite like her.

Author's Response: Yeah, I didn\'t know too much about Stacy, but the more I read about her the more interesting she became to me. She is quite the survivor. I really liked the idea of one of the mutants \"saving themselves\" rather than waiting around to be rescued. Thanks for reviewing!