Well...you already know my thoughts on this: I LOVE IT. I think you managed to capture the tragedy of the situation with the characters really well, and I love how you wrote Gabranth's introspection. I could really "hear' him here! And the interactions between all of the characters were written really well too. It was tragic and sad and beautiful all at the same time (and, haha! I love the Shantotto quotes! That line for your cut text is probably one of my favorite things you've written!)! Great job! ♥