Did you cut your hair!? You look so good in that picture, and the pool does too, lol! Anyway, I'm glad that you got a kick out of that last chapter of Accidentally Funny - I couldn't resist the idea of Sesshoumaru plotting and waiting for five hundred years to get her back. ~giggles naughtily~ If I was any kind of artist, I'd draw out the look on her face when she sees the porn... and the look on his. But, alas, I'm no artist, so... It'll just have to stay in my head.

Amber

Hm. No-apologizing rule? Fine. Then I am most certainly NOT sorry for this late reply! So there!
But really. It's 2 a.m. and I just got back from New York. Darn long-distance makeup gigs. T.T
How is the opening of the shop going? I hope everything is well

Thank you so much for reviewing The Hunter and the Huntress! Your reviews are always written better than the story is! The last chapter's been posted and I'm okay with how it came out. As far as saving Sesshoumaru's soul (say that ten times fast... and I really wanted to write Saving Private Sesshou), I bet you'll find the perfect way to do it! And did I mention that I was loving the GinxRangiku? I can't remember.

Down with rude PM-ers that don't even review on a regular basis! BOOOO.

LOL! I'm actually impressed by your bravery in trying to pronounce some of them! Navajo is a very scary-looking language. I've a friend that went to the Navajo reserve and wanted to say hello to the people there in their own language. She asked me to make a list of some phrases for her and I did, only to have her say, "Um. I don't speak Martian. Pronounciation keys, please?" LOL. But she had a great time, and if you say hello (yaateeh, pronounced ya'-ah-tay) to the Dine in their language, they'll love you forever! She said she gained several pounds from all the food they gave her.
Err, most tribes can't understand each other. There are many different Amerindian language famillies. Each language family is related in the way Spanish and French are to Latin. There's a common root language, but even then speakers of two languages in the same family probably won't understand each other. For instance, Ojibwe, Maliseet, and Cheyenne are Algic; Apache and Dine are Athapaskan; Tsalagi is Iroquian; Hidatsa and Lakota are Siouan; Nimiipuu is Penutian; and Nipmuc is Algonkian.

O.o You actually have bruises?!?!?! Oh, my! I hope they get better! I can't believe your back was in such bad shape... and that just means it must have hurt more! *weeps for Jasmine's pain*

Ooooh, chestnut brown is so pretty! Kode's sister has bright brown eyes, it's almost like they glow. Beautiful, but freaky. Then again, I've been told that my eyes are scary. (??)
LOL if 'pretty' and 'pain-in-the-unmentionables' are synonymous, then yes. My hair is sooooooo pretty. -.- But your hair looks so cute short! You are one of the few people that can wear short hair and look super duper awesome! I've been comtemplating getting a short bob with straight-across bangs, like this but a tiny bit longer:
http://img2.timeinc.net/instyle/images/2007/galleries/010307_holmes_400x400.jpg
But I don't think it would look good on me. I just love the style though! What's your favorite hairstyle? I'd say either full and long or the straight bob.

Haha, I don't take offense I've gotten to the point where it doesn't bother me. I rather like the grey streaks now. They were irritating when I was still junior high-ish age, but all of the women in my family get just three, so I know I won't be getting more any time soon. And I KNOW, RIGHT?!?! She was just so rude. Made me want to dye her hair some hideous color, like vomit green. Silly grey-hair-hater, drinking the Haterade. LOL at your plunnies! They're rabid. XD You should definitely do something with Sesshoumaru's hair being colored!

I agree, it is so unfortunate! And once these cultural things are gone, they can never come back. I even find it regretful that so many languages are extinct, because imagine how many beautiful languages there were that we will never hear. I think it's good that people are finding it easier to come together regardless of race, but we have a long way to go. But still, it's in the name of progression that we forget the past and such parts of our culture become irrelevant. Can't help but think there must be a way to have balance in there, somewhere.

LOL! I felt like that first sentence was your actual thought process! And now I want to see a Japanese grocer. We do have some of the things though - like I've seen the curry soda at the market I go to in the Asian/Kosher/Latin aisle. Yes, we lump those together. I always thought that Japanese and Chinese cuisine had similar ingredients, but the tastes are still rather distinctive! Are there any really big differences that you can think of between Chinese and Japanese cooking? And LOL, I can only imagine how big you would think U.S. portions are... they're ridiculous! A friend of mine is from Sydney and he says that the U.S. has servings twice as big as in Sydney. Which isn't very surprising. You can go to a restaurant and get a steak big enough for three-four people and it counts as one meal. Absurd, I say! But your love for large boxes of cereal is cuteX) I myself am guilty of getting huge boxes, or even bags, of Frosted Flakes and Crispix.

I must say, I am thoroughly amused by the taking pictures of food. But it's always the appearance of crickets I've hated most. Ever had chocolate-covered crickets? They're really freaky. And deep fried cricket is rather unpleasant. Why do I continue to try crickets?

Yay for being short! LOL it's not all that bad, right? At least you don't have to worry about falling for a man that's shorter than you! X) You got a bag for $8? Wow. That's just... *drools* I would love to see a picture! Oh gosh... my absolute favorite would have to be my Prada Gaufre Nappa Leather tote in the color Ice.

Hehe, of course you can say it's Americanized too much... we ruin everything And that's a good observation that I never would have made... whether you say karate or kung-fu, all we think is jump-kicks and fancy chopping moves. When (not if) you come to the U.S., you'll see... it all counts as karate to most people!

That's so strange! Why change the name from something simple like TLC to Discovery Home and Health? Silly Discovery Network! LOL I love your excitement for the Duggar family. They're so cute, aren't they? The mother seems like just the sweetest woman alive. And I really respect that they're so strong in their beliefs! Like how the son and his fiancee didn't kiss until their wedding day. Haha, I would never want 19 children either! Imagine feeding and clothing 19 children O.o Imagine being pregnant 19 times! Oh gosh, I feel faint. And OMG I met the woman from Little People Big World! The mother, whatserface? Errr... Amy! She spoke at a local elementary school and I met her in town. She was super nice!

Thankfully, no multiple births in my family! I don't think I could handle it. I'm a two-child-limit kind of person. Any in your family? And how many children would you like? I really can't imagine surviving more than one or two. X|

LOL I have heard of none of those other than McDonald's and KFC. But I LOVE KFC. So good... but so bad... but so GOOD. And I totally love Chinese food! We have so many Chinese restaurants around here... and they all seem to be named after variously colored dragons or something made of gold. No lie. In my phone I have...
Red Dragon
White Dragon
Yellow Dragon
Golden Star
Golden Panda
Golden Sun
and of course, Golden Dragon -_-
I also love the new Japanese restaurant that's down the street called Shogun. It made me feel really smart when I knew what shogun meant and could tell my friends... and I'm pretty sure I learned it from one of yor fics. So thanks for that.

LOL, I am rather boring and average. You are the talented one, m'dear!

J'etais sur le point d'aller me coucher quand je me suis dit que ca faisait longtemps que je n'avais pas ecrit sur ton mur!

Ca n'a pas rapport, mais est-ce que je peux te poser une question par rapport au Japonais?

I'll switch back to English before you smack me with a frying pan. Lately things have been so hectic, but I have to share something so great. Tonight, my lovely fiance made me another gift. A Nikon D3000. That's right. I was so excited. I told him I might keep him around after all, lol. He's been spoiling me lately, I think he noticed I was down, lol.

Except for that, life is going well for now. I'm tired all the time, but that's because of the work out and less food and what not. In no time I'll be back in shape, don't worry. And I'll make sure I'm careful, just so you are not concern about me.

You know what? US open started, and all I've been doing is watching it. You know how much I love tennis, as well as playing it. And now, well, everyone I like is still in, so it's good. Its given me the urge to play but lately, I simply can't find it in me to do it, really.

Did I tell you I have to do a charcoal piece for the hospital? They are opening a new wing, and what not, so I've got to work on it. I might not be excellent in actual pencil/computer drawing, but I hold my end when it comes to charcoal. If I ever come to finish it, I'll scan it and show you, if you wish.

I finished chapter 5 of Pink Carnation, that's how excited I am about this new story, and I sent chapter 50 (thats right) of Blood Stained to my beta this morning, and now I'm al giddy about getting it back. For the first time in a long time, I like something I wrote, lol. So, I hope it will be liked as well.

Which reminds me I need to read Shanghai. But I'll wait until tomorrow morning, because that's when I have the most focus, lol.

Did I ask you if you got any news from your interview? Lately, I've been so all over the place that I cannot remember. Seriously. Yesterday, I was so tired...last thing I remember was passing out in the bed, with my day clothes on. I woke up, I was wearing my pajamas. My fiance told me, I got up, changed, brushed my teeth, washed my face, and went back to bed. I do not remember. It's like I was wasted, and I blacked out that part. I was almost freaked out.

I told you I've been watching Sopranos like crazy right? I'm totally going through withdrawal since I have to wait a week for the last two seasons. Italian men are sexy. Iz all I'm gonna say. I have to add someone else to my list up with Viggo, lmao. Now there's more men I'll leave my fiance for, lmao.

I bought nail polish today. AND a nail kit, so I'm gonna glue on a french manicure again. It's quite simple (frankly I can afford too fancy right now, though apparently my fiance is loaded, lol), but I like it. It's something about me being French I guess.

I'll be honest with you, I missed being home, but I miss my home. Being with my family, speaking French all the time. I'm comfortable with English, but a second language will always remain a second language right? Meh. Maybe I'm feeling nostalgic, I dont know. Ignore me, lol. It's the lack of food. I had 300 calories only today.

Anyways, I've taken enough of your time.
Love you Princess.

Yeah, I made a little research about BB creams before I started buying one. I thought Koreans pioneered on it too @_@ Singapore!! My friends and I wanted to visit Singapore after our Graduation but we weren't totally free to go on vacations just yet so we had to cancel the trip T.T

Yeah! Some imported Asian cosmetics are expensive in America. Last time I tried checking out on some, they were like $20-$40 dollars when I can buy them here for less than $10! @_@ I think my granny attended an open sale (or something like that?) of Elizabeth Taylor cosmetics and only a few people knew about it and got to buy some. Well, since my Wai Po always wanted to be ahead of cosmetics news, she found her way in the event XD (She already has difficulty walking around, I wonder how she got there? @_@... Things we do for love.. of cosmetics XP)

He's absolutely gay in my eyes! LOL I haven't seen him mount a girl's leg when he feels the urge. LOL He always mounts on MALE VISTORS and on my BROTHER'S Leg! @_@ I was like... "Who the hell brought you up to be like that? I'm certainly not gay and I don't mount on every good-looking guy I see!" LOL And he likes ignoring orders too. Like when I try calling him to come to me, he'd move his butt so he's facing away from me (I think he's doing it on purpose @_@). He only considers me a best friend when I have food in hand hahaha XP

Same here! I'm gonna work sooo hard to afford a Samoyed in Seattle XD I saw a pet adoption site and there were some Samoyeds up for adoption XD If I don't find one for adoption by the time I'm ready to take care of one, I'll go buy one XD They're absolutely FLUFFY and I already planned on calling my future Samoyed: "Seshhy" LOL

We should! We SHOOUULD!! And visit all those beautiful places XD Are mountains in China like the ones they paint in clothe paintings? Like tall and thin mountains? I've always been curious! LOL and the historical places would be my number one goal~ XD

Lucky you! I've always dreamed of visiting Japan. *And be surrounded by real life bishies* LOL I won't mind spending money for an hour surrounded by handsome hosts LOL (now that will sate our bishie fetish XD hahaha). If I go there one day I'll definitely take lots of pictures (with bishies beside me) and send them to you! LOL Written behind the pics would be: "This guy's for Monday, and the other guys were for other days. I don't mind sharing~ XD This one's yours~" LOL

Btw, I've read the latest chapter of Shanghai! XD I'm just about to make a review~ Whoever said that 3/10 rating just because you weren't able to update faster, I'd say... "TRY MAKING ONE YOURSELF!" I mean, it's NOT easy writing something based on historical facts or something that needs a lot of research to do. And besides, how could that person say something like that when he/she never even left a single review before @_@... That's totally mean!

Cheer up~! You have MORE supporters than you have lousy readers who can't WAIT patiently for your updates. And your supporters LOVE you a lot~!

IAMSOOSORRY. This reply is so late, it's ridiculous. *headdesk* I had work and then I had to make over a bridal party and dance classes to teach and then excuse excuse excuse...

Now. Yay for proper responses!

First of all, thank you for reviewing the new fic Your reviews always make me giggle. I hate Oenopion too! Jerk kings are jerks -.-

LOL, yes we do enjoy arguing over how gorgeous we both are Let's just say we're both totally irresistible!... But you're prettier! Bwuahahahaha.

Yeah, I've heard that Mandarin is a hard language to learn. It certainly seems like it would be! I've a friend that began learning two years ago and says that she still considers herself to be a beginning student. O.o In learning native languages, most reserve schools do teach the language of the particular tribe that lives on that reserve. But most of your knowledge comes from talking with and listening to the elders. Though I didn't go to reserve school, I went to private school. So I learned from my family and the elders on the reservation.
You can hear a woman speaking in Ojibwe here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFIZmVN0YBM
The recording isn't that great, but it's better than nothing. A really cool language that I think you might like to hear is Navajo. You can hear a bit from a radio talkshow here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waELx-wZm0c


LOL, aching from too much time at the computer? Hmmm... the may be partially my fault! *glances at length of love letters* As far as acupuncture goes, it's really cool that it cured your cough! It's funny how it can affect things like that. My adventures with acupuncture started a couple of years ago when I completely tore a major ligament in my knee dancing one day. I had surgery and everything, but it wouldn't heal and they said I probably wouldn't ever walk without some sort of limp, never mind dance. So I called my aunt (the medicine woman) and she suggested I try some acupuncture. And voila! Back to teaching belly dance in a month. So now I just go to get the old joints limbered up once or twice a month. And that's where they usually put the needles, like in my shoulders and knees and such. I love it! It's totally refreshing and just aaaahhhhhhh.

Hehe I've come to realize that there are a lot more blue-eyed people than green-eyed people around here! I wonder why that is. Thank you for thinking that green is better than blue Bwuahahahahahahaha! Yes, we do usually have darker eye colors. I only know one fully native girl that has hazel eyes. Do Asian girls ever have hazel-colored eyes? And I've only had short hair once. My hair was down past my bottom when I was little and in fourth grade I cut it to a pixie style and donated the rest. It was so ridiculous how long it was. And it's been growing for the most part since then, with instances of chopping it off to my shoulders to keep it healthy and to donate the rest. In my default picture I think my hair was down to my lower back.What's the longest you've ever worn your hair?

Okay. Time for a hair rant. You can totally ignore all of this because really, it will be a rant. Okay, so I went to get my hair done yesterday, just a trim and such. And if you look at my default picture you can see those three streaks in my hair. They looked blonde in my old picture, but they're actually grey. Like old-lady-losing-hair-pigment grey. All the women in my family have those. So anyway, I went to get my hair done and every time I go, no matter where I go or who cuts it, they ask if I want them to color those streaks black to match the rest of my hair. And every time I say, no thanks, I'm not into using artificial color. And they usually let it drop and just finish cutting and styling and such. But this girl I had yesterday OMG. She asked once and I said no. Three minutes later she asked if I was sure I didn't want color. I said no, thank you very much. And she just kept asking. Over and over. Like my grey hair was somehow painful for her to look at. And she sounded like, insulted that I didn't want her putting fake coloring in my hair.

But it's okay. *calms anger* I just gave her a quarter for a tip instead of the usual tip I leave Take that, hairstylistlady!

Oh, that's great that Singapore is so accepting! Some things may still be difficult, but I've found that there's always someone that will gripe about everything you do, no matter what. It's best to just ignore it. Hmmm, well in my experience, people of the original tribes do try to marry within their race to preserve the culture and everything. At least the elders prefer it that way, being more conservative and wanting only to keep our culture alive. But in reality, there's just not that many of us left, especially few that are completely of native blood, so people do end up marrying other races. I see no problem with it, as long as they remember their roots and will teach any children they may have. One of the larger problems though, is that to live on a reserve you must (by federal law) have a certain amount of Amerindian blood or have a parent that is completely aboriginal, or something. So a lot of the children born to these marriages never get to really learn about their roots. Sad, but it's the law.

LOL! I explore grocery stores too! I just love it! Even just between states there are such different market chains and I love seeing what they're like! But then again, I get excited when a new market is built locally, too. What has been your favorite country to go grocery-creeping in? Oh! Did you like the wild boar? Was it good? And crickets are... unpleasant. *grimace* At least I've never liked them. How were they prepared?

Exactly! Why do people want such things as tiger skins in their home, anyway? At that point it's just to show off your money I think. If you really wanted it for its beauty, well it's much better looking when still on the tiger.

Wow! We are about the same height. I say I'm 5 foot 4, but in actuality I'm only a little over 5'3". But large bags make my little world go round! I always end up with GM sizes, it seems. They're just so.... oh I can't describe how much I love giant totes and such.

LOL, thank you! Yes I just love the functionality of my baby... err, I mean bag. Too attached? Pfft, I think not.. I agree, black is just the most amazing color for accessories! When in doubt, just get it in black. *firm nod*

!!!!!!! That bag is so amazing! I can see why you had to have it! The color is just perfect as well! What is your favorite bag that you have ever gotten?

YES! That's the show. And it takes place in the capital of my state, Boston LOL! Yayyy, you'll come just for me!... and TV, but I'm not the jealous type LOL, of course Will Smith's son will be attractive! Good genes, my dear, good genes. No, I didn't see the Karate Kid. I was worried it would ruin my wonderful memories of the original. I heard it was good though. Did you like the movie?

Hm. The channel Discovery Home and Health sounds like TLC! Those shows are on the channel called TLC here. I do like Table for Twelve! Oh what's that other show... 19 Kids and Counting? Have you seen that one?

O.o QUINTUPLETS?!?!?! Oh, dear Mother Earth. no! Oh please oh please!! *cowers* I don't know how my parents handled six children of all different ages, never mind a sudden rush of children! LOL! Is Jasmine hoping for multiple children at once?O.o

In response to your response to my PM (hehe) my French is so bad LOL. And when I was typing it I wanted to cry, getting the verbs and everything just right. Thank you, though

In hopes that you'll forgive me for being so late,
Siki

OH! I have to wrap this up because one of the puppies just ran off with a bra in her mouth (LOL) but do you have restaurants that serve supposedly "American" food in Singapore, like we have Chinese, Italian, Japanese, etc. restaurants here?

http://www.dokuga.com/gallery?func=detail&id=4216

I ended up uploading it anyway, with some changes to his abs so they look slightly less horrible(?)

yikes, I'm practically spamming your wall. Sorry!!

I was aiming for high impact and this sort of thing was NOTHING like I've ever drawn before so I'm rather happy with how it turned out. Though the anatomy (particularly his abs) are another story all together =_=;;

I'm also trying to make my style more realistic, could you tell?

Oooh ADVANCE SCREENING, YES PLZ. I look forward to every single one of your updates so getting a sneak peek is like getting to open presents on Christmas Eve lmao.

NO WAY MAN, you're far more talented than I could ever hope to be. If I'm awesomeness personified then you must be some sort of deity that created awesome

After I posted the comment below I was suddenly struck with inspiration as to how to go about that pic I was talking about. It's slightly different from what I said below, but Sesshoumaru's still dead and there's still a rose and there's also blood. Did I mention he also appears to have lost his shirt?

Thus, I'm not sure if I should post it here. But seeing as how it's your fault, I wanted to show you anyway

Ah yes! I definitely see a lot of Kaien in him... It's the seriousness in their eyes He has matured and became more handsome in a way like you've said but I really only liked Ichigo when he was a goofy kid lol. Sometimes I really dislike timeskips and what with One Piece now ALSO hopping on the bandwagon, the big Weekly Jump Three have all done it. Sure it's awesome when the hero powers up and defeats the bad guy but there seems to be less comedy in the story afterwards and the focus switches entirely to battle after battle... I wonder what Kubo Tite was thinking when he created the abomination that was Butterflaizen lmao. "I will surpass shinigami, hollows... and become a pretty butterfly!! With a mullet!". And with Bleach, power levels are ALL in the hair haha, the longer mullet you have the stronger you are! Even though Ichigo did the whole 'I'mma shove your face in' move I doubt he'll be defeat Aizen so easily (or rather I'd be almost disappointed?), though anything that can shut Aizen up at this point is a welcome sight ^^;

Oooh so that's why, haha. Well even if it did have text I would've been sitting there scratching at my head attempting to read hand-written Japanese LOL. And it is definitely very very cute. My Chinese isn't quite good enough for Chinese fandoms so I've never actually searched out one. Is it very different from English fandoms?

Hmm, other pairings I like... Well, I've always liked Urahara/Yoruichi and I thought Renji/Rukia was cute but I'm more of a casual (albeit long-term) reader rather than an avid fan when it comes to Bleach.

Japanese idol pop as a whole tend to use less autotune but it seems to be slowly using more and more (see: Yamapi's new single for example) which may or may not be a good thing. If only because some of them really need the autotune... XD Haha Donghae is definitely a cutie (he's actually the only one I can name on sight, all the rest of Suju just blend together) but some fangirls go a bit too far, I'd even call it self delusion! =_=;; I'm pretty much taking a 'you just can't win' stance when it comes to kpop fangirls and their boys. If you say you don't like their bias they get pissed at you and if you say you do they get all defensive. Breathe in, breathe out and just let it go...

I've caught up to Shanghai! And after reading chapter 8 I got this idea for a drawing stuck in my head! The concept is Sesshoumaru lying down on the ground wearing a white suit with a red rose at his breast (where he's been shot) and blood trickling from his lips... It'll be gritty and dark and everything I haven't done before but it won't leave my head! Though I really hope this scenario doesn't come to pass in the actual story!!! I've done a sketch but it doesn't look quite right but heh... well, who knows if I'll actually ever finish drawing it XD

Every time I read Chibimaru it's like my face is about to split into two with the huge grin I get haha. The things that Chibimaru says! They make me melt into a puddle of giddy fangirl at his sheer cuteness!

Yeah! I sooo agree with how awesome BB Creams are! So thankful that Koreans popularized it XD I heard it started in Russia~ Etude House's BB Cream is a lot more cheaper than Skin Food's. *From where I live, though. I don't know if it's the same where you live.* I live in the Philippines btw~

If I were to buy BB Creams in Seattle, It would probably be available on ebay. T.T Last time I visited Seattle they didn't have asian cosmetics shops. I haven't dropped by the Asian market though, I'll try looking there once I move.

I used to have an account on FF.net but after a month of creating it, I forgot my password @_@ I didn't have any fanfics (never tried making one LOL). I already have a plot in mind but I haven't started working on it XP

Spoiler alert! Yes.... T.T Eichi kind of died long before Mitsuki started working on her singing career. No wonder there were no form of communication between them for so long. I cried like a madman about it. T.T They looked soooo good together!

Ahaha yeah, my Wai Po looooves shopping! She loves cosmetics as much as I do too~ XD So whenever she goes out shopping, she'd buy me something too~ *she's so fond of lip gloss~ XD yay yay!! free lip gloss~!!* She even brought me a super rare Elizabeth Taylor make up set (I think she only sold a few copies of her make up set and stopped producing it after some time.) I don't know how my Wai Po ever got one hahaha

My dog's a Lhasa Apso~ And seriously, I think he's gay too @_@ I mean, he'd only "flirt" with male visitors. He NEVER comes near ladies LOL If I were to have another dog in the future I'd like to have a Samoyed XD soooo white and fluffy! Just like Sesshoumaru in Inu form~ haha Do you have pets too?

OMG! we are two self proclaimed chinese ladies who haven't been to China before!! LOL *high five!*

FOUR hours to dress up!? @_@ whoa, I bet it's time consuming just wearing the wigs and the dress itself?

I'd definitely buy a Yukata when I visit Japan XD I'll go for a dark colored one~ XD Did you study in Japan for a long period of time? Awww, I sooo envy you~ haha I've always wanted to go to Japan. Well, I guess I did step foot in Japan but I couldn't go out the airport coz of my next flight. T.T bummer... and most of the male airport personnel are sooooo good looking!! XD LOL I had a bishie overdose during my 1 hour stay~ XP