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Pursuit of Happiness - Part Two

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  1. papp263
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    Wonderfully written, and great images to go with...
    1. Nataly1q2w3e4r5t
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      Thank you very much for your kind words!
  2. Corfus
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    What a shame Serana can't cook Berry cake sounded so nice., Seems Sam has found some one more than a match in little Sofie who just seems to be more mature beyond her years but a I guess a hard life can do that to you.
    Loved the banter between the characters and it gave a very loving family festive feeling to it, and to a certain level reminded me of the festive season when I was younger.
    Another great chapter sorry for taking so long to get to read it, if my minds not focused I'll save it to read later though I get there eventually. Appreciate your work and effort you put into these stories I know well enough the screen shots you do are not so straight forward and you have great skill in making them without even mentioning your writing talents.
    1. Nataly1q2w3e4r5t
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      Thank you very much for your lovely feedback! Yeah, sadly Serana had been out of practice with cooking for too long to remember how it is done properly, but at least she tried.
      Thank you very much again for your kind and encouraging words! i am very happy that you liked this story and shots and I am also very glad that this story was so festive in style, that hat I've wanted to do, after all holidays are meant to be peaceful, festive, a time to simply enjoy the life.
  3. aok
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    Awwwww!!!!!! What a beautiful chapter!! Dannee deserved this, and while she would never ask for it or expect it of her friends (and especially Sam) It was a joy to see her finally get her "Family time"
    And how beautifully Sam showed her that She was a part of all these peoples lives.
    Not just the lone Dragonborn.
    Most heartwarming chapter evah!!!!!
    1. Nataly1q2w3e4r5t
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      Thank you very much for your lovely feedback! I am very glad that you've liked this holiday story!
      Well, Dannee is a type of a person who would never ask directly for anything, like organizing a holiday for her, she is shy but luckily her friends know her well enough to understand what she needs.
      Sam indeed has done a very good thing for Dannee, he loves to see her happy and confident, so his gesture sure helped her greatly to raise her self esteem.
  4. deleted1123719
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    It was such a beautiful reunion between the four with Sofie presenting Dannee with those flowers and Dannee’s massive gratitude (both to Sofie for the sweet gift and to Serana for her gift; being with Sofie when she was ill).

    It’s interesting how happy Sam was to see Serana, even if it was just to talk to her about what happened with Dannee it’s still better than the bitter hatred they used to have for one another!

    Hahaha, I love that Serana’s baking is so bad. I guess it’s because as a vampire she doesn’t eat much?? The conversation between Sam and Serana that went over Sofie’s head was also cute; their pseudo-sexual remarks totally above the little girl’s knowledge!

    I think Dannee was genuinely surprised and happy with Sam and Serana both for making the effort to let her have her fantasy ‘family’ holiday. But as Serana pointed out to Sam, how much of his ‘playing the family’ was simply to sate his own lust with Dannee at the end of the night? Her comments were very well-aimed and seemed to penetrate Sam’s stubborn mind. I wonder if his sweet words and presentation of roses were a result of Serana’s words and whether he was trying to prove to Serana (and himself) that he wants more than Dannee as a sexual partner. I still don’t know whether he really believes that himself.

    And the real question is… did he get Dannee away privately after the party??
    1. Nataly1q2w3e4r5t
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      Thank you very much for your wonderful and detailed feedback! Glad that you've liked the massive reunion, finally Dannee, Serana and Sofie got something very much like their dreams fulfilled.

      Yeah, strangely Sam became something like buddies with Serana, though they perfectly aware of each other bad traits and have complicated relationship.

      Yeah, Serana doesn't eat much, though in Tamriel vampires can consume usual food (it was confirmed by Babbette who said she enjoyed Gourmet recipes). But there is other thing, Serana is prideful so she won't admit easily that her bakery is all that bad. Glad that you liked sexual remarks between Sam and Serana, it was very fun to write, luckily Sofie did not understand a thing.

      Dannee was indeed surprised at her friends efforts to make her a real "family" holiday. And Sam... well, there is more than lust in his intentions, though of course he is lustful (after all he is like is very manifestation of lust and debauchery). He just likes to have Dannee all for himself (not only in lustful way), preferring not to share her attention on such day with anyone else so that's why he remembered previous Chil's with such fondness for Dannee was like completely dependent on him that time and that of course was more than pleasing to his ego. Still you are right, he tried to prove to Serana and himself that he wants Dannee in more ways than his sexy plaything. Which kinda obvious, since he enjoys Dannee's company in more ways than one and done too many things for her to count it as just his passionate indulgence.

      And yeah, Sam got Dannee to private party that night, but not before she parted her ways with Sofie and Serana at Sofie's home, getting girl to sleep and wishing goodnight for Serana, so it was a heck of a wait for him.
  5. wolfgrimdark
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    I think this was a perfect conclusion for the holidays. I admit was getting nervous that Sam, with his lust and plans, would screw it up somehow. The speech with Serena about how men are was a bit worrisome.

    Very nice gift he gave her though, pointing out that she is loved and cared for. There is more to love and life than just a partner after all. Friends, family, and community are all important.

    A great gift of a story Nataly, thanks!
    1. Nataly1q2w3e4r5t
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      Thank you very much for your lovely feedback! Sam managed to hold his emotions for once, he can be as party inventor but party crasher as well, depends on his mood, though Serana sure made him feel uncomfortable with her notions. Her speech about men was a product of her youth and upbringing, I think. The only two men she knew closely was her crazy father and Molag Bal, not exactly the types who could inspire her affection and respect for men in general, so her bitterness is just a result of her troubled past... Besides, again due to her horrific introduction to intimacy Serana views passion as something sinful and degrading so every time hearing how Sam wants Dannee in physical way makes her uncomfortable, thus her anger at him.

      Sam indeed made a wonderful gift to Dannee, once again addressing her issue of being unwanted, or wanted only as some kind of mercenary with supernatural powers.
      And thank you again for your kind words!
    2. wolfgrimdark
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      Ah thanks for the insight into Serena ... I wasn't sure if you were laying plans for trouble via hinting with her dialogue or if it was part of her view point ... then again I suppose you could be doing both
  6. cila81
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    I can't believe I almost missed this! Thanks for sharing such a lovely story and beautiful shots. <3
    1. Nataly1q2w3e4r5t
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      Thank you very much for your kind comment! Glad that you liked it!
  7. Kamikazekossori
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    That Reunion of Dannee with Sofie and Serana was so wonderful, Sofie countering her words about being a danger to those she loves, telling her she would always choose her, Dannee telling Serana that she forgives her, washing away all her worries about losing her friend, making her speechless before that warm hug between friends. It is interesting how even Sam noticed that change in Serana, not something he would usually care to notice. I liked that moment between Sam and Sofie about that cake that Serana made, him making a little switch with his magic, it made me chuckle when he through of how Maven's cook would react, a little poetic Justice for the cold hearted Maven. That party in the cozy hall just makes one smile to see, the friends like a family in elegant garb, them sharing those happy moments. Such a beautiful warm chapter, Nataly ^-^
    1. Nataly1q2w3e4r5t
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      Thank you very much for your detailed and lovely feedback! Yes, indeed it was a warm holiday for all participants, with Sam maybe an exception, since he is not a fan of family dinners and parties, his own family aside, so he did mostly for Dannee. And for Dannee, Serana it was indeed significant day, Sofie finally breaching Dannee walls of self doubt and insecurities about being a danger, her forgiveness of Serana, which made her truly happy, them letting go some of their past burdens and pain...
  8. SydneyB
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    Oh, so sweet, Nataly! You are an artist of words and pictures
    1. Nataly1q2w3e4r5t
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      Thank you very much for your kind words! glad that you liked both story and pics!
  9. gucky2010
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    I can only say

    " I'm impressed by this fantastic Story and the excellent Pictures to this Story"

    Great Work Nataly
    1. Nataly1q2w3e4r5t
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      Thank you very much for your kind and encouraging words!
  10. Julo67
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    Rain of endorsements incoming