Thank you so, so much for this wonderful fic, it's everything I have imagined and more! There are so many things I love about your work I don't even know where to start.
I LOVE all the details on the stars, felt like I can see Crowley's glowing (figuratively and literally) smile when he share (happily info dump) about his work. I enjoy looking at stars but really couldn't tell them apart, maybe except a few famous constellations. Honestly I thought you already knew about all the stars before I reached your final notes. And the way you made sure the star movements are consistent and accurate for an actual location...*chef's kiss*
Crowley's freckles being stars echoes really well with the idea of him putting a little bit of himself in his work, and I can't stop imagining how Aziraphale would see the stars on his body and be constantly reminded how brilliant and creative this demon is.
The tension between them is also well written - they are in love and they clearly know it, just don't know how to admit it and kept denying it like the footnotes suggest until that one quiet, tender moment. It's really about spending time together and knowing each other better, I'm glad to see the both of them gradually opening up about their past and their feelings. Oh and the footnotes are witty and funny like the book! I was like "omg there are FOOTNOTES" and every tap on the footnote number was like opening a wrapped gift, finding out the happy surprise.
The one thing that stands out for me is the idea that creating stars and nebulas and such was not a work of magic but carefully calculated angelic science. The meticulous work behind makes the process of star making more impressive and admirable, that gives context to how proud Crowley feels about his own work. Comparing these calculations with driving 90 mph in central London also put things into a new perspective. Although he did hit Anathema...
Alright I have rambled on for too long, just want to let you know I absolutely love this fic (and you) <3
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Date: 2022-12-28 07:13 am (UTC)I LOVE all the details on the stars, felt like I can see Crowley's glowing (figuratively and literally) smile when he share (happily info dump) about his work. I enjoy looking at stars but really couldn't tell them apart, maybe except a few famous constellations. Honestly I thought you already knew about all the stars before I reached your final notes. And the way you made sure the star movements are consistent and accurate for an actual location...*chef's kiss*
Crowley's freckles being stars echoes really well with the idea of him putting a little bit of himself in his work, and I can't stop imagining how Aziraphale would see the stars on his body and be constantly reminded how brilliant and creative this demon is.
The tension between them is also well written - they are in love and they clearly know it, just don't know how to admit it and kept denying it like the footnotes suggest until that one quiet, tender moment. It's really about spending time together and knowing each other better, I'm glad to see the both of them gradually opening up about their past and their feelings. Oh and the footnotes are witty and funny like the book! I was like "omg there are FOOTNOTES" and every tap on the footnote number was like opening a wrapped gift, finding out the happy surprise.
The one thing that stands out for me is the idea that creating stars and nebulas and such was not a work of magic but carefully calculated angelic science. The meticulous work behind makes the process of star making more impressive and admirable, that gives context to how proud Crowley feels about his own work. Comparing these calculations with driving 90 mph in central London also put things into a new perspective. Although he did hit Anathema...
Alright I have rambled on for too long, just want to let you know I absolutely love this fic (and you) <3
dadesu