Because it's the complete truth =) Talin will make him see that he's beautiful, no matter what.

And waiting a week for every new chapter is cruel and unusual punishment. Just thought I'd share that opinion.

Vani

Of course Vade will come to the wedding!  What are you thinking, my dear?

Vani

I dunno, I have a feeling that, witha  snap of his fingers, Anosukinom could alleviate poverty and be done with it, but then nobody would learn anything.

Plus, I don't think that the other gods would allow him to do that for everyone.

It's food for thought.

Vani

WoW, I haven't done this in nearly a year?!  Well... for those few who actually still come here... here's a banner-type thing!



Vani

THEY'RE ENGAGED!!!!!!!!!! 

I actually cried right then.  Awe.

Happy new year to you all!  I hope you have a great one, and that we'll all get to enjoy more of Matthew's amazing writing in 2012!

Vani

I just about cracked my head open on the ceiling (attic apartment) from bouncing on my chair at that part, Courntey.

FINALLY!!!!!

FINALLY, FINALLY, FINALLY!

ANOHA ILANOSA!!!

Took him long enough to realize it!

*squeal*

Vani

Those innocent little citizens and belas, however, might’ve been surprised to learn what those priests and grandparents did behind closed doors.

Best quote EVER.

This chapter made me giggle, and turned my harrowing day into a good one.

I love the way Xio Voe acted in the throne room.  He may lack some finesse at times, but I think that the couple needed someone to be blunt with them.

TanoRe.... wake up, both of you, before Anosanim goes crazy with holding back his wedding plans for you! 

Vani

Wow, I was so far behind on chapters that it took me two and a half hours to read them.  It is now 7:28 in the morning, my fever is back, and I'm feeling generally crappy, but I had a great time reading!!!

Very nice job, Matthew!  I about squealed when Remin asked Tano to be his boyfriend, and absolutely loved Kudorin's reactions to Remin's lack of insight.

Chef Heres needs to chill out.

Kudorin away from Orikodisata and Xio Voe?  That's just interesting.  Poor Voe Voe, being all alone (with the belas) and not having his husband with him.

Remin and Tano need to wake up already, and smell the marriage.

Rini mentioned T'rin!!!!!  I'm still hoping against all hope that they're going to end up together!!!

Desin has a boyfriend.  New development there.  I like it!

Anyone else feel really very bad for Talin?

Oh, and I will indeed laugh when Xio Voe mocks Selorin when Sel stares at his husband without realizing who he is (IT'S VADE, I TELL YOU!  VADE!!!).

Vani

The problem, I have no idea, but whatever it was, it was fixed when I got my new computer (had to get it for other reasons lol).

*patiently waits for part 255*

Matthew never read my e-mail, btw, which I find kinda funny 

And I'm back!!!!   

Just to be fair (since Sue is sending me chapters) - I renewed my subscription.

But still! 

Vani

P.S. - It works on my iPhone so... ha!  I could try reading it from there, assuming I can put the password and stuff in!!!

Thanks to Sue, I still get to read ITL every weekend (Matthew still hasn't read my e-mail, and I still can't access the site from home - only from work).

So...
1) I want Kudorin to go in!  *cackle*  It'll be fun to see!
2) We're getting to the 'I love you' very soon, I know it.
3) Orinakin and Bade  !!  I love how Bade stood up for his husband, and how XV just stood there and TOOK it!  And they hugged!  *dances*

Matthew, I want my site back at home!  I can't do this at work! *sob*  Maybe on my iPhone...

No, what happened is that PayPal CANCELLED my subscription.  This is the second time they've done this.  It's ridiculous, and now I don't even know if I'll be able to get onto the site at home.  If I have to keep doing it from work, it'll get me in trouble.

It's pissing me off, to say the least.

I still can't log in, but Sue sent me the chapter last night.  I'm going to unsubscribe and resubscribe to get a new password and username, you never know if that's it.

The problem now is mostly that I can't get on the website from home anymore (I'm at work now), and I have no idea why.

The chapter was... fantastic!!!  Absolutely amazing!  Ask Sue how I kept reacting.  I was freaking out.

*dances*   Remin's figuring it out, Remin's figuring it out 

Vani

I... can't log in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Naritano!!!  Wow!!!!  I applaud you for standing up to that jerk, but wow!!!!

Yes, yes!  VADE!  I noticed that too and squealed!  S/V forever!!!

People making up stores about Remin.  That's going to leave a mark.

Look at XV compromising with his husband!  Awe!   

Vani

rotfl - how long has it been up? I kept checking and didn't see it in the updates section, so I checked the chapter list on impulse, and there it is!  EEEK!

Grocery shopping can wait 

Will be back later with comments

Vani

Matthew,

Thank you for making me laugh - I've had a rough few hours.

Great chapter.  I was giggling insanely.  Can't believe Tano released himself within Remin's earshot.  Fantastic.

But, curses!  You stopped the chapter too soon  .

Loved XV's reaction to Kudorin's question.  Ha!!!

Vani

Mmm, Tano.  All kinds of hotness.  Food and sex and Remin.

I adore Tano's devotion to the gods, and I love that he cooks out of love for everyone.

As for his little handicap, I find it endearing, and I think that the gods put it in place so that he and Remin don't do anything before they're married.  But I'm completely positive that the moment he and Remin realize that they're meant for each other, the handicap will disappear and that lots of fun will ensue!  Granted, they won't be able to have sex until they're really married, but they'll still be able to do... other things.

I'm actually really happy that Vade has more to doin Nosupolis. He's actually a part of something instead of just doing whatever he wants.  People depend on him now.  It's additional pressure, but it's a great feeling.

But I'm still sure he's going to end up with Selorin.  Shh, don't ruin my dream ^_^

I do think he's going to be there when Bade and Orinakin come home.  I mean, Kudorin could literally snap him up for a couple of hours and make sure nobody in Nosupolis misses him.  He could use his divinity there, after, of course, asking King Mindo's permission.  Imagine how happy Vade would be!  And Bade!  And everyone!

Anosanim would cry *nod*

I'm just rereading this part.  Eeeek!  Look at Kudorin manipulating everything!  I love the way he made sure that the messenger going to Tano actualy got to him, because, if he'd left things alone, it may not have happened that way.

Teee-hee.

See?

As he relaxed further, his soul expanding, his entire being open for the gods, he understood that Anosukinom had taken unplanned action.  Action that affected all of the gods and had not been agreed upon beforehand.  Most of the gods accepted Anosukinom’s action, but a couple of them had rejected it, and a minor skirmish had ensued.  But everything was fine.

Kudorin should have left things as they were.  Well, technically lol.  I'm personally very happy with the way things turned out for Remin and Tano!  At least for now - we'll see how the rest of the Gold Book unfolds!

lmfao.  I'm loving the way I can immediately tell which dish is Tano's now, even when this is the very first time we're seeing his cooking.

*giggles madly*

Vani

I do wonder what's going to happen between Tano and Remin in the next couple of chapters.  If and when Remin finds out that Tano's meant for him... oy vey.  And I'm sure that somebody will do something about Tano's release making him unable to cook.  Something's gotta give then.  Maybe after they're married.  Well, we can be certain that everything will be okay for Tano once him and Remin are married, that's not even an issue...

Moving on.

Vade knows that he's welcome anytime in Orina Anoris.  Not just because his brother is married to Orinakin, but because he's a friend of the royal family, and as such, he can visit anytime he wants.  However, he does have a strong sense of responsibility to Nosupolis.  He needs to fill Bade's shoes, being as Bade now resides with Orinakin (wherever in the world that may be).  But I'm sure that someone will think of a reason to bring Vade over, if just to discuss goat exportations.  Ask Desin, he'll think of something 

Bade and Orinakin coming home will be great.  I keep flashing back to chapter 1, when everyone went haywire at the idea of Orinakin being back, and with Bade coming back too, everything will be doubly exciting for everyone.  I suspect Anosanim will cry =).

Yes!  An orgy! 

Wanna bet that Remin and Tano will spend the evening in the kitchen, cooking and eating together?  Unless Kudorin puts them both to sleep.

Now I have to reread.  Thanks for the idea, Mountie!

Vani

Oh, Tano!!! lmao. 

Anoha Anosukinom - help him out, for the love of Xio Voe's food... 

I love that they were made for each other, I really do!  I can't wait to see what's going to happen between them later on!  And I wonder how Tano will be able to cook after he first has sex with Remin  Then again, first sex with Remin might last half a decade.

Ori and Bade are coming home soon!   

Vani

Thanks, Mountie!

Actually, I think that it's just a dish of strawberries and cream arranged in a cup by layers.  That sounds sinful now that I think about it!!

[THEY'RE FALLING IN LOVE!]

Oh my God.

If I could scream, I really would.  But I can't, because I saw Nick Carter in concert this weekend and at a TV show this morning and I have no voice with which to make a sound.  So I'm just flaying my arms wildly and bouncing in my chair.

THEY'RE FALLING IN LOVE!

*squeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa*

 

Ohhhhhh Bade and Orinakin falling in love... oh, the memories!

I may need to read that again!!!!!

Vani

Why not a FB page?  FB is awesomeness .

Well, when it wants to be lol.  I could post some banners there and everything.

Assuming Matthew would be okay with us examining Remin's sexcapades on FB, that is.

Cause there are sexcapades to be discussed!  Not just Remin's, either.  We need to speculate on what he and Tano are going to do.  Lick honey off each others' nipples?  Dribble chocolate syrup on their fingers?

Nummy.

I want to reply to every post, but I can't seem to do that, so I'll answer kind of everything at once

The last bit, with Remin being drunk was awesome.  I love how Tano did everything he could to control himself, and, even if he slipped a little, just a little, he retained his respect of Remin's boundaries.  Though we all know that Remin would have fallen over himself and taken Tano directly to his room if he could have.  I was almost sure that they were going to kiss and that Kudorin would show up only a microsecond before their lips met.   

On a side note, I have to wonder if Remin's putting on any weight, or whether Kudorin will suggest he start working with Desin again, because he really is eating a lot of Nosupolin food.

Okay, I know... as if the gods would let their child get fat.  But it would be funny to bring up!  Plus I'd love for Tano to see Remin sweating in the fields.  Imagine.  Or maybe not, cause that would make Tano unable to cook again for days.

I absolutely loved their interaction as well.  I really enjoyed the bargaining bit between Tano and the vendors.  Shows that he has some skills that will prove rather useful to the entire household (I'm imagining him working with Desin later on regarding food imports/exports).  Can't wait to see that.

Orinakin and Bade!  They need to get home now!  I miss them!  Selorin needs his twin!  And Bade is going to love Tano!  Imagine them talking about Nosupolin food!  Eeek!  That'll be one heck of a meeting!

Does anyone else feel incredibly sad for Talin right now?  I want to wrap him up in a little bubble and soothe his aches and pains until he's okay again.  He will have the perfect man walk into his life, and everything will make sense for him again, and Kudorin will turn the world red with Ilanosa's love for him.

I need to read everything over again.  It would help if we could have everything up to now in print *looks hopefully at Matthew*.

I want to start an ITL FB group.  Is that bad?  Wrong?  Just for readers, of course.  Who's with me?

Vani

rotfl, vicxn, you just put ideas into my mind.  BDSM-Remin, comin' up! lol

Oh, I do hope it's soon.  I miss them dearly!!!

Oh my word, look at the awesomeness of this chapter!!!!!

The last scene had me staring at the screen with my eyes nearly popping out of my head.

Eeeeek!!!!

Vani

Courtney - totally agree with you on the Ritek issue.  I really don't think they're going to stay together.  I've said from the beginning that I don't think the two of them click.

However, I think that Rini and T'rin click, and it doesn't seem like that's going to happen either.  But I digress.

I also loved the way XV decided to further his relationship with Anosanim.  Cute.  with XV in the center!!!

Vani

 

I also had fun when reading this chapter.

I wonder when Tano is going to ask to go on a date with Remin.

And I wonder what Remin will say when it happens.

 

Orinakin!

Ahh!



Not the greatest, I'll grant you, but I was looking for something to do, and all of a sudden, PSP was open

Enjoy Orikodisata!

Vani

We haven't seen Orinakin in a while, and I miss him.  So, here he is!



And he has his own icon twin!

Vani

So... the joke... I nearly choked on my lunch reading it. 

Xio Voe laughed!!!!! 

Xio Voe in bed with Rini!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Granted, it's not anything but snuggles, but still! 

I'm in love with TanoRe.    I'm in love with the idea of the two of them being in love.  It's yummy, it's rich and creamy, it's... it's like chocolate melting in your mouth and making your toes curl.

Mmmm... chocolate.

What *did* Tano put in the marmalade?

I wasn't able to finish reading it.  I got way too cofused and I was laughing on IM with Liz (who no longer reads ITL, but I update her in the hopes that she'll read again.  Her subscription still runs lol).  The idea of XV and Orinakin being married and having sex sparked my mind like crazy.

Sounds yummy to me!

Vani

I loved this chapter!!!!!!  It was the sweetest thing I've ever seen!  Look at him cooking out of love!!!! 

I'm not quite finished reading yet (I'm absolutely LOVING this - welcome back, Tano!!!), but I came across a quote that thrilled me.

His voice was several octaves below the surface of the planet

Sounds simple, yes.  But I'll be damned if it didn't stir me!!  I may become a better writer thanks to that sentence alone!!!!

*runs back to the chapter*

num num!!! lol

I love that he was able to talk to XV about what was happening.  And I love even more than XV advised him on what to do.  Yes, he recognnized that Tano is his future brother in law, and that's one of the reasons he's not going to allow Tano to leave.

That, and he loves Tano's food too much.

But I love it that he took the time to see what was wrong with Tano.  I wish my manager at work were like that.  When he hears our language start to deteriorate and when we start getting behind on work, he doesn't ask us what's wrong, no.  He scolds.  Heck, he's gotten downright angry with me because of my language at the office (never to clients, I'm always good with clients, but afterwards).

Sorry, I digress.  I love that XV asked Tano about what was wrong.  That's the sign of a good boss.

Mountie - you too what???

CL - I agree.  It's not anyone's fault that Tano reacts the way he does - it's only natural, but it would be better for him if the belas didn't come over and nearly eat off him.

I honestly can't wait until him and Remin    That'll be tons of fun to read!

Vani

Eeeek!

Awe, poor Tano.  Though it's good that his body found some release, and I love Kudorin for getting XV out of the country until after dinner so that Tano doesn't have to worry about cooking just yet.

Yes!  Remin will press charges.  He needs to.  Not doing anything about sexual assult is just... it's just wrong.  I know.  And doing something about it is empowering, cause then he ends up in jail and.  Yes.  I'm guessing Anorian's don't assult each other in prison.

But I'm of the opinion that all sex offenders should be castrated.

Sorry, did I digress?

Strawberry.  Must find strawberry.  But I'll banner that when I get back from holidays

Vani

  P.S. - I'm seeing Nick Carter in concert in less than two months!  AH!!! 

V.

MATTHEW, I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!

*runs off to read*

Vani

Here's the Tano banner to go with one of the newest icons.



Vani

I've decided to do Tano icons and a banner.  I'll also try not to always turn him gold, because cooking requires many flavors, and I think Tano has many flavors as well.  Dunno whether that makes any sense to you, but it makes sense to me lol.

Anyway, here you go!  The first one is part of an icon/banner set, just because I loved that background picture lol.









I really like this last one.  It's subtle, as though Tano had signed a dessert cafted specifically for Remin, though I'm sure XV would appreciate it as well.  Tantalizing, with two kinds of fruit *and* chocolate!  Yum!!

Mmmm. comfort food!  Can't wait to see it!  Is it Saturday yet?  I get my chapters on Saturdays.  And I'm actually going to France on Saturday, so I hope I get to read the chapter before I have to go to the airport!

True about the gods.  I suppose they would have intervened had he tried to physically hurt Remin, being as the Siblings are protected from that sort of thing.  But still.

*sics XV on him*

Vani

I haven't made a wallpaper in a while!

So, here I am, making one.  I really like how the lettering turned out, and the background of that really makes me want a pie lol.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m302/BackstreetLove28/In%20This%20Land/NaritanoWall1.png

Yes.  Hetamepalo had better hide.  I thik XV will have something to say about what's happened.  He cares about his brothers in law, and I know he's got the utmost respect for Remin, so he's going to do something.

Have we ever seen XV really mad?  Cause, I'm hoping we do in the next chapter.

Here's a surprise: Remin didn't get any warnings from the gods.  There's probably a reason for that, and I'm sure we're going to find out about it in the next chapter.  Sure, they were withdrawn, but I would have still hoped that they would have shouted out a warning or something.  You know, like, red flags, volcanic eruptions, or something subtle like that.

Yes, a volcanic eruption is subtle.

Be quiet, it's Remin.

*wonders idly what Orinakin and Bade will do when they find out what happened*

Bade will freak.  Orinakin... I don't know what he'll do.

Oooh, yes, Desin will indeed set Norisa out!!  Ha ha!  I can't wait!

Vani

Yes, yes, the belas!!  They were awesome and amazing, all of them.  I love the way the were with XV and Kudorin, and I loved the way they acted with Tano.  Fun times ahead.

Now that I'm a little calmer, I'm pretty sure that Rini will find Remin's date and try to maim/disfigure/disembowel him, only to be prevented by the gods, unless Kudorin restrains him until the feeling passes.  And the gods may have something in store for him, let's hope.

As for Mihina and Hasano, it's not their fault.  How could they have known?     They'll feel bad about it, I'm sure of it, but Remin certainly won't blame them.

I think Selorin will do a little something to... him.  And not a good something, either.  Come on, Matthew, you have to indulge us!

Anyone think that Remin should take refuge in Tano's kitchen?  I think so, I really do.  Or, better... Tano should send him every bit of delicacy he can rustle up.

I wonder what Xio Voe is going to do when he finds out.  That'll be interesting.

Someone is going to bloody DIE.

I can't believe he...

Was it not made clear to him??!?!?!

HOW DARE HE DO THAT TO REMIN?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!???!?!

Oh I'm gonna...

*glares*

I love the belas.

I love Naritano.

That asshole of a thing is going to get himself killed once people find out what happened.

BY ME!

*glares some more*

Banner!  Talin!  Eeep!



Vani

I've been neglecting Talin.  That's inexcusable.  Here's an icon-and-banner set!!



I may do this for several of the Siblings.  But it'll be impossible for me to find a blue and rainbow hibiscus flower!

Vani

To go with the last banner.



Vani

P.S. - Eeek!  I really like this latest set!!!!!!!

Last set of the night, I promised.



I rather like the way that turned out!

Vani

The banner to go with the icon I just made.

Again - warn me if I turn boring!  Cause I'm getting another idea!



Vani

One should save me from being bored, because I may become boring with Remin sets.



Vani

Only I would try to upload a picture I haven't yet put on Photobucket.  Ha.



Whee!

Now I want muffins.  Bad, bad me - I can't.

The muffin!!!!!

I have to...

Excuse me... PSP calls to me right now.

Must find a yummy-looking muffin!!!!

Icon-time!  I'm sure what I found isn't as delectable as Tano's, but it'll do!

The way Remin and Tano are starting out is awesome.  They're attracted to each other and admit to it, and they're deciding not to do anything about it.

I wonder what's going to happen when the two of them *do* have sex.  How will Tano's cooking suffer?  Though I'm sure it won't suffer, the gods won't let that happen.  It's just their way of making sure the two of them don't lapse before the time is right.

Eeek!  I'm loving this book!!!!

You are very welcome!  It's not an exact match, but that's ok lol.

I'd personally be happy with two or three chapters a week :p, at least for a little while!

I agree - finally: Xio Voe finally being topped.  Awesome.

Yes, friends!  I adored it!

And Mountie, there's a banner for you to accompany your icon!!

The only brother missing at the very beginning was Orinakin.  I miss him with the others.  I'm thinking about starting to read this all over again.  Eeek! lol

I don't have enough Bade stuff.

Vani

Mountie - Here's the companion banner to your icon.  Sorry, just saw the question in the icons section!



Vani

The icon I made for Desin is making me want lime ice cream!!!!! *giggle*  Mmm, and kiwis... yum!

I looked for decent pineapple pictures for an icon and couldn't find anything that looked good, so I went with classic lemon for Remin.



Amazingly enough, they have black and white fruit!  Dragon fruit!

Fruit icons!  All this food is Tano's fault









Getting the rainbow strawberries was interesting lol.

I love it.  I absolutely LOVED this chapter.

It was fun, it was tasty, it was sensual, it made me want cake, of all things, and Eeeeek!  I loved it.

On a quick side note - I find it hilarious that I made all of my cake icons before this chapter was posted!

I love how XV approves of Naritano cooking for the temples.  I also love how Naritano did that.  It was thoughtful and amazing.

I can't believe Remin TOLD Tano that he wanted him!  I LOVED THAT!!!  I really did!  It was masterful!  Then they just stood there and talked and I can't WAIT for this to develop!  I'm actually giddy over it!

And Xio Voe, oh, Xio Voe... I love him for introducing them to each other that way.  And I adored Kudorin's reaction to it!   

And that's it 

You like?

Vani

And more!





Desin's is nifty, if I do say so myself.

Happy Friday!

I have lots of banners!

Siblings, Queen, King, and Significant Other!







I really like Anikira's banner

And fan art!  Though I'm the only one who goes there to post totally random banners lol.

The board used to be very active.  Now it's just... not.

Vani

Awe no, I'm sorry!