Oh wow! Do you think there will be a sequel? Taking Gus to Kilkenny or Justin's Irish mates coming to the Pitts. Shit, this could be a whole series. They do writ smutty novels about Irish Lords with a castle and a steed. 😆

Thank you for writing this!!!!

Hi!:) I have to say, I was basically ignoring this story at first because usually combination of B/J journey and some big inheritance seems uninteresting to me. But then I peeked at the comments, saw a few things that I liked and decided to give it a try after all. I’m so happy I did! This story is really incredible, I enjoyed it so much, I couldn’t stop reading. It belongs to the category where I savor every like, every word. The atmosphere of the story is overwhelming, I myself fell in love with Kilkenny. It’s such a beautiful place, and what an interesting story that gives Brian ownership! This kind of inheritance is so rare, but quite possible, and it’s so nice to think of Brian as of noble blood.

I *loved* his relationship with Justin! It was very in canon, and every problem they had kept me on the edge of my seat. I wasn’t sure what Justin would do if Brian sold Kilkenny after all – he’d probably have gotten over it, but it would have put a rift between them for a while. The place is beautiful, it deserves to remain untouched. I loved how you showed the gradual change in Brian – at first I just couldn’t imagine him loving this place, agreeing to keep it! Bu the nature, the traditions, local people – it all grew on him. It touched me so much when he bought the horse for that poor man, fulfilling his dream. This is so *Brian* - doing something big and altruistic and then being horrified at it, trying to make it look as nothing. It’s impossible not to love him.

I loved how strong and patient Justin was – I hate when writers make him a saint, taking Brian’s shit and only thanking him for that. Your Justin is canon, he calls Brian on his bullshit but also acts maturely and lovingly. He understands Brian, he loves him, but sometimes his patience reaches its limits as well.

Thank you so much for this amazing work, I loved it! I’m so happy I read it after all, because otherwise I would have missed so much. I can’t wait to read more of your stories!

Author's Response:

That's so funny that it was the reviews that convinced you to read. I'm glad they did! I do see how the plot elements communicated in the banner might not entice all readers right away, but I wanted to take a different road for the challenge than just the route of tropical destination or something obvious like that. And I wanted the story to involve both travel (the theme for the challenge) and a larger plot. I thought that Brian and Justin's fledgling relationship circa season two would be a perfect compliment to such a quirky and transformative trip, and I guess you agreed :) I really like that you found their interactions true to character and not too extreme in one way or the other. I try to write these two as a realistic couple. Thanks so much for giving my story a shot after all! And thanks for the lovely review; it was nice to see that.

I love your story. Congratulations on winning the challenge, it's very well deserved...

:)

Author's Response:

Thanks Alois, that's so flattering :)

Hey Sarah :)

Congratulations on winning the challenge. 

Cheers :)

Author's Response:

Thanks flosee! It was so fun writing. I'm glad you read.

Cute story! I swear I've read this before on another site maybe. Do you post on another site as well?

Author's Response:

No, but I've got my other qaf story posted on fanfiction.com. 

Okay, I admit it; as soon as I read "holy water font, before hastily dunking four fingers into it and blessing himself" all I could think about was how wet he would be.  I know, only my mind would go there.  LOL

I'm curious to know how the castle will now make money to support the workers that are there. 

I like the touch with the ring and Brian buying one that was too small.  Priceless.

Thanks for the entertainment.

Cheers :)

Author's Response:

I was going to put in a detail about how I imagine Brian will pay those people and pay for the car and horse he purchased, but left it out because there wasn't a tidy spot for it. Basically, I was going to have it work out that he used taxpayer dollars as a sort of supplementary income. Peerages like Brian's title sometimes receive income from the taxes in their county/district/whatever. Not exactly democratic, but I think the people of Kilkenny would agree that it's a fair exchange for getting to keep their town the way it is.

Thanks for reading Flossee!

I just read this story beginning to end, and loved it! Right up to the end - (how clever Brian, a ring too small to wear) Brian was Brian (no 'for my prince' comments) and yet Justin knows he is loved - and the town keeps its ambiance! What's not to love here, really?!?!?

I think there really needs to be a sequel - more of Lord Brian and Justin in the castle, rebuilding the parts of the castle in such disrepair, and of course the gang  interacting with his new friends would be a total hoot.

Really enjoyed this one. Thank you!

Charle

 

 

 

Author's Response:

Like most people I ate up Brian's Britin proposal dialogue in season five with a silver spoon, but I kind of gagged too because it was SOO not him (I kind of think the writers for the show should have rethought that dialogue). I didn't want to go there in this fic, but I did want Brian to do the right thing. I'll do a little sequel one day, probably with the Liberty gang coming over for a visit. Thanks for reading all the way through!

You have made me a very happy soldier! I'm so glad Brian decided not to sell, now he'll have something to pass down to his son. ;)

Author's Response:

Hey that's great! I think Brian would eventually want to show guess the castle and Kilkenny.

 I think a trip of the whole Liberty gang over to Ireland could be a funny thing to see in a sequel, don't you?

 

Do I really need to answer this question? YES !! * grins and makes a happy dance * You're gonna write it NOW !! Sorry * is blushing *

Author's Response:

I might have to do that... one day. Right now I want to try something new. Going on vacation in a week, when I plan to start a new fic.

Oh that is lovely I loved the ending thank you

Author's Response:

You're quite welcome. Thanks for reading my fic!

I just read the last three chapters and they blew me away.  I guess the Luck of the Irish made its way into Brian's heart.  He knew how he grew up and made sure that these people didn't have to lose their homes or their town.  Thanks for the great ride.  This was wonderful.

Jane

Author's Response:

Well the last three chapters were really where most of the change with Brian hapened, so I hope it didn't seem rushed to you. Ireland (and Kilkenny) definately changed Brian for the better. And he made the kinder decision in the end. Thanks so much for reading all the way through, that means a lot :)