The way the ending ties back to the title was such a brilliant touch. Stede loves both Ed and Izzy for their wildness, and at the same time, he gently tends to their fears. The love shared between the three of them softens the damage and obstacles left by the past.🥰

Ed and Izzy love each other, yet inevitably end up hurting each other. It’s so powerful 👏 And Stede’s love serves as both a buffer and a bond between them.

I’m pasting my AO3 comment here.

I absolutely loved how you used their childhoods to lay the foundation for the whole story. It beautifully explains why they each respond to life the way they do.

Gaaaah, tiny murderous slut🥰🥰🥰,
those last few seconds of the video🥵with him just….

Happy birthday 🥳🎂