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[manche]

Well, there left only one chapter which i have not read so far and i am looking forward to it so much.

I want to apologize, i did a few small typos in the last review and i think that i can not correct them after the uploading on the fanfiction.net anymore, so i hope it will not hinder so much, I am sorry for this.

[Doubar]

manche: Oh my God! This must be the longest review I EVER got! You seriously are amazing and quite honestly I am slowly running out of words to thank you for your more than generous support!!! So although this seems to be getting old, but thanks a bunch, Manche! All you do is greatly appreciated, and you won't ever know just how much so!

Aw, but don't you worry about any typos or the likes. I hardly noticed any and really, things like that have happened to me before as well. Unfortunately you can't edit given reviews anymore, so it's always a pity when afterwards you notice that you made some mistakes. But really, I don't care whether there's the occassional typo. It's the content that counts and that one is amazing!

And talking about that one: I really am glad you liked that scene at the beginning. Like I said in the A/N I wrote that in defernce to MJ who wanted to know what Sinbad experienced after he found the stream within himself. Originally I had not even planned to dwell on that even further, but changed plans because of her. Talk about readers influencing the story and making it better, eh? ;D

Awwww, and you really liked the reunion this much? I'm so, so relieved and happy to know that! Because I was really worried how you readers would perceive it. I had built up so much anticipation, knew you all were waiting for that moment and I was scared I wouldn't be able to do it justice.
I didn't know whether a grand big kiss scene with vows of love and whatnotelse was expected, so I was a wee bit nervous about writing what I had in mind. But that, this hesitance, the worries about whether this could be real at all, the small gestures that tell so much - that's what I always envisioned for them and that's what I always saw them to be.
They both are pretty strong characters, outgoing and not afraid to stand up for something, but they're also both scarred - now even more so than before. And I imagined that would show in their reunion. Also, I just LOVE to give little things a bigger meaning - have little gestures and hints show what is written between the lines. And I am SO happy that this is appreciated.

Indeed, both, Sinbad and Maeve are tired, but just like before the one they think first off is the other.

The meetings with Doubar and Firouz were also great. I really like how you are decribing the relationship between Maeve and Doubar and the scene where she gave him the promise was so amazing and the scene where Maeve was thinking how much he means for her as well.

Thankees! I really had fun imagening their reunion, because I really love the idea of the two of them regarding each other as extended family, or more precicely a sibling. I know we have often talked about this before already, but I will gladly repeat just how much I, personally, enjoy the thought of Doubar regarding Maeve to be his little sister that he never had, and Maeve of course would happily accept that, realizing how much it does her good to have a big brother like person in her life.

And as for Firouz: seriously? He reminded you of S1 Firouz? That's awesome! Because that's just what I set out to achieve. To bring back the S1 atmosphere and character design. And somehow, in my head, that fleeting moment of shyness belonged to S1 Firouz, too.

And I love the Maeve's thoughts where she was thinking how much it means for her being again among these people whom she likes so much.

Now, concerning Rongar: aye, it is implied that he is also the first person that Maeve sees and I found that rather fitting. Rongar is such an important part of the crew, a bastion of calm, and I think he and Maeve have always shared a special friendship. Don't ask me why I think they did, I just do. So having him be the one to kinda welcome her back was the least I could do for them.

So it natural that she feels a little guilty that she is here now and he is still trapped in the another realm. But she was eased a little by Caira and i guess that I will find more in the next chapter.

Oh gosh, I'm glad you think like that! Because, truth be spoken, the part with DimDim got added the last second (figuratively speaking). I was so immersed in the reunion that I myself had totally forgotten about DimDim still being trapped, so it was not only Maeve who had to be reminded of that but me as well. >.> And then I had to wrap up her feelings and work my way through her joy and regret and still keep true to her character. >.>
Ah, but you're right: Luckily Chiara was able to ease her worries a little. And you're quite right: There's more of that to come in chapter 19.

Again, thanks soooo much for this amazing review. It really means a whole lot!!!!!

And now as for your other post: I'm happy you think so about showing the two men's emotions. And you're right - the rest of the crew sees them to be their dear friends, maybe even extended family (as in the case of Bryn who in my eyes is like a sister to Sinbad), but still the situation is different with Dermott and Doubar. Oh and because you mentioned it: At that time Bryn had positive neutral feelings towards Maeve, if that makes any sense. She knows how important the redhead is for Sinbad and for Dermott (although she doesn't know that she is the bird's sister) and that she's a good person. That's enough for her to like and care about her. But of course, other than that she's got not personal connection to the Celt yet and thus can't share the same feelings for friendship yet.

And concerning Turok and Rumina: Oh you just summed that up perfectly! That's exactly what makes the difference between those two.

And I hope that we will see some scene of Maeve with him later and I hope in some similar scenes with Dermott and Bryn as well. I am not sure if you plan something similar, I'll see it later.

Hum, not sure yet either. *scratches chin* So far I haven't really planned on it, but that doesn't mean it won't happen. I have the main outline in my head already, but it could well be that little bits get added to it. In general though I fear that would rather be issues/scenes for the follow-up (if I ever manage to write that, duh). >.<

I like this willingness to sacrifice for the other not only from the side of Maeve and Sinbad, but by the rest of the crew also. I like how they are all so close to each other, one big caring family, when each is willing to risk his own life for the protection of the second, especially in the season one. And i like how you brought this atmosphere back in your story with adding of Bryn.

Aw, thankx for that compliment! This is one of the things I always loved about the show so much. How they were all one big family, all ready to sacrifice everything for each other. And it's what I wanted to bring back and where I wanted to fit Bryn in. Not as a stand-in anymore, but with her own place within the crew. As the person she could and should always have been. And I am beyond happy to know I obviously succeeded there.

[manche]

I didn't know whether a grand big kiss scene with vows of love and whatnotelse was expected, so I was a wee bit nervous about writing what I had in mind. But that, this hesitance, the worries about whether this could be real at all, the small gestures that tell so much - that's what I always envisioned for them and that's what I always saw them to be.
They both are pretty strong characters, outgoing and not afraid to stand up for something, but they're also both scarred - now even more so than before.

Under these circumstances during which they have met again in your story, the vows of love and similar things would not have been very suitable and they would look little strangely, i think that the reactions which you created are fantastic, so many different emotions together. I could imagine that the above mentioned reaction could be used for example in the case, that Sinbad would find the location of the another realm during his voyages and he would sail there to find her. Or in the opposite case that Maeve would find the way out of the realm and after that she would use her magic for finding the crew. In these cases i could imagine that their meeting could look differently, maybe something in the style of The Village vanishes, where were separated by the evil spell and they gave the passage of their emotions after their reunion. The difference could be in the fact that they do not try to pretend before themselves or different people that they do not have the mutual feelings. But for your style of the story you created the great and suitable way of the reunion, arising from the given situation and i absolutely love it.

Now, concerning Rongar: aye, it is implied that he is also the first person that Maeve sees and I found that rather fitting. Rongar is such an important part of the crew, a bastion of calm, and I think he and Maeve have always shared a special friendship. Don't ask me why I think they did, I just do. So having him be the one to kinda welcome her back was the least I could do for them.

They have the great friendship since the beginning, i think that the Rongar's character, his loyalty, his calm, his reliability in everything (and in the case of women, his great character of gentleman) is the cause that he was always in the good terms with all crew without any trouble. The rest of the crew experienced the moments when someone has small disputes with a member (of course nothing serious) but i am quite sure that Rongar did not have any dispute during the both seasons.

Oh gosh, I'm glad you think like that! Because, truth be spoken, the part with DimDim got added the last second (figuratively speaking). I was so immersed in the reunion that I myself had totally forgotten about DimDim still being trapped,

I suppose that Dim Dym probably will not return in your story from the another realm? But we can imagine now that the crew can continue with the sailing with the aim to fulfill the Sinbad's old promise from the first season: to find Dim Dym anywhere he is right now.

Oh and because you mentioned it: At that time Bryn had positive neutral feelings towards Maeve, if that makes any sense. She knows how important the redhead is for Sinbad and for Dermott (although she doesn't know that she is the bird's sister) and that she's a good person. That's enough for her to like and care about her. But of course, other than that she's got not personal connection to the Celt yet and thus can't share the same feelings for friendship yet.

Oh, i would wish their friendship so much. I am not sure if you will write something more about their relationship in the last chapters, even small mention of this would be nice. But i will be waiting how this story will be finished. And in the connection with Dermott... I think that i read the question somewhere on this forum if Bryn is able to connect with Dermott the telepathic way as Maeve in the first season or she is not?

[Firouz]

I thought Bryn's was more pictures and impression and feelings involved; not so much as thoughts like Maeve and Dermott.

Perhaps, it is a developed skill she could have grown into???

[Doubar]

manche: Yeah, I guess you're right in saying that given the circumstances in the fic a grand reunion with kissing and vows and everything wouldn't have been suitable anyway. Indeed, would they have met in the lost realm or somewhere else, things might have been different. But here they just fought a battle, are tired and worn and it changes everything. Well that and the fact that I even prefer such small but important things over grand gestures. xD

So glad to know you love that.

They have the great friendship since the beginning, i think that the Rongar's character, his loyalty, his calm, his reliability in everything (and in the case of women, his great character of gentleman) is the cause that he was always in the good terms with all crew without any trouble.

Aw, now that's definitely true. He's just such an amazing friend. You just can't picture him be at bad terms with anyone. He's loyal beyond telling, a true gentleman and he's honest. And I, too, can't remember that he ever quarrelled with any of the crew, the only time when he acted on his own accord being on Bollnah. But that was a whole different matter altogether after all.

I suppose that Dim Dym probably will not return in your story from the another realm? But we can imagine now that the crew can continue with the sailing with the aim to fulfill the Sinbad's old promise from the first season: to find Dim Dym anywhere he is right now.

Well, I don't think it's a massive spoiler to say that you're right. He won't return in this fic. But he will remain one of the reasons that keep the crew sailing and searching, especially now that they know someone can be torn from the lost realm again even though it needed one of the holy creatures to do so.

Oh, i would wish their friendship so much. I am not sure if you will write something more about their relationship in the last chapters, even small mention of this would be nice. But i will be waiting how this story will be finished. And in the connection with Dermott... I think that i read the question somewhere on this forum if Bryn is able to connect with Dermott the telepathic way as Maeve in the first season or she is not?

Oh, I, too, want them to be friends. And fear not, in this universe they definitely will be. I am afraid though that not much of that will yet be seen, not in The Rise that is. But if I ever get to write the sequel we will definitely see their friendship evolve.
And as for Bryn and Dermott: actually, we never got to know in the show. It is heavily implied that her connection to him was similar to Maeve's but then again Bryn could connect to animals in general. Thus, it remains to be guessed whether she could rather feel him and sense his thoughts, so to say (as it is in The Rise so far btw) or whether she really heard him like Maeve did. As far as I am aware most fans opt for the latter, but in the end that's up to what you think is the case.

[manche]

I read the last part of your story yesterday and it was the great work again, your worries were not necessary, the part which is centered on Maeve simply can not be bad, it can not be different than brilliant as i said before. And the story is approaching to its end and it is the really great story and i am looking forward to last chapters.

I wrote more in the comment but i did not notice that i was not logged so you will find my review only as the comment of the guest.

[Doubar]

Aww, Manche, as always thanx a bunch for taking the time to read and review!!!!! And no worries about not being logged in. I appreciate each and every review, no matter whether anonymous or signed.

Now, as for the content of your feedback:
Yay, you really think so? My gosh, it's always more than just amazing when people like something that I personally was rather unsure about. But so far each and every one of you brilliant people told me not to worry and that the chapter was actually fine and that makes me be beyond happy.
Also, I am super glad that it's appreciated how this part focused on Maeve. I felt that was really rather necessary since to her everything was one big riddle and she, after all, had no idea what had happened there at all.

I like how you showed the support from the side of Sinbad during this part, without too much emphasis was felt that he was still close to her to help her when she will need it and similarly i like how Dermott encouraged his beloved sister.

Thanx! It's great to see you like that. I'm quite a fan of such subtle support and always loved how close Dermott and Maeve were in the show. And this and the previous chapter gave me the opportunity to include that into this story.

The scene where Maeve had the vision was greatly done, she was somewhere between these worlds, unable to communicate with her teacher, she felt the mixture of different feelings and she slowly realized the truth and it brought her the relief.

Aw, really? Now that makes me truly happy because the part with her vision was what I had lost and then had to re-write and what I thus really struggled with. And even now I still don't like this version as much as I liked the original one, but knowing you enjoyed it makes me feel a whole lot better about it.
Also, I'm glad it comes across that she's somehow in-between the worlds in this moment. Her physical presence quite clearly is at the temple, but her mind is enabled to lift the veil for just another few moments. Or at least that was the idea behind it.

The reminiscence of the Griffin egg and the first season pleased me very much.

And I'm glad you do, because that one belongs to my personal fav elements of 'The Rise' since it ties it to the original show and namely S1.

And I love most the scene, where Maeve recalled important events which passed through. Welcome back to your home, my dear.

Whoot, that's awesome! Because you see, recalling those important events was a spontaneous idea that I decided I liked and thus added to this scene. ;D And yup, welcome back home, Maeve. :3

And that you hid the traces along the way. It is so great, i like the stories where the viewers can find the hidden traces which can help to uncover soming unknown or mysterious which is approaching (i am the big fan of Agatha Christie and her crime stories, especially Poirot) and there is possible to find something similar.

Awww, thank you!!! I, too, love it when authors hide little bits and pieces that don't stand out at first but which suddenly gain a meaning later. There's no better thing than to go back and realize that there's been tiny hints and traces all along the way. ;D And while I know that what I did happened on a small scale I'm quite happy I was able to do that for 'The Rise', and of course that it is appreciated.

Again, Manche, thank you so much!!! You know how much it means! And I hope you will enjoy the remaining chapters just as much (once I'm done writing them x).

[Doubar]

Oh gosh, I can't believe I'm this late in replying to a review. Shame on me!

Eric/Deamus: Thank you SO much for the lovely feedback, dear!!! I am super happy you, as well, like that chapter!!!

And don't you ever apologize for being late. I know well how busy you are and hey, if anyone has to be sorry then that's me for not having updated in ages (yet again). So don't feel bad. All's good.

I really am glad that you like how I drew Sinbad. I guess that's really how he would be like in my head with Maeve finally being back and with that bond they now share. I hope to get them back to their normal bickering selves every now and again, but for the most part I think that's who they'll be in my universe.

Yay, and so happy you like the vision I had Maeve have. To be honest I don't even remember whether it was part of the original outline, or whether I included it after I had added her feeling bad about DimDim. In either case, I'm beyond glad it is received so well.

Aw, you like the change about the stone? That's great! Yeah, the idea behind that was that it would seem more alive now. The spell was re-newed after all, the phoenix re-born and now, thanks to Sinbad, it bears a tiny part of the Serpent's trace as well.

for sure, Dermi has a part out there, if not it would be weird,, he should calm his sister,,, but i love how he felt her emotions as if they are his own, nice one,
last but not least... Maeve loyalty and guilt for leaving her master behind even if it was not planned for ... is just so touching, making me falling for her more

I'm glad you like Dermott's involvement in this. I really missed him in S2 and wanted him to be important again. And with Maeve around his part in everything would automatically be bigger again. So, whenever I can, I try to include him.

And as for Maeve's loyalty and guilt: I must admit that this was heavily influenced by our Maeve here onboard. Her reasoning and descriptions were so well, they kind of became my head-canon. Now I cannot believe that Maeve would not feel bad about breaking free without him anymore, while before I always thought she would. Hah, funny the ways this board influences our thinking, right?

and i wanna say ... totally love how it was Rongar who took care of her while she was unconscious ... and his concern... i noticed and like it so much,,

Awww, thanks. He seemed like the natural choice. Maeve has been close to all the guys but, I don't know why, I always felt like she shared a special friendship with Rongar. Maybe because they both carry (or in Rongar's case: carried) a secret and knew how important it was that some things be left in the shadows. Also, thanks to Firouz Rongar has learnt a lot about science and surely enough meds, too, so while the inventor stayed with Sinbad Bryn and Rongar could look after Maeve.

now, now how can we forget the white rose? if it wasn't it we couldn't start the adventure from the start

Now, true that. But I figured not everyone might have noticed the white Rose that DimDim had in his rose garden. Because at that point it still seemed irrelevant as only later did I write about the white rose on Aijakar.

As always, thank you soooo much for your support, dear! It really means a whole lot. *hugs*

[MJ]

Goodness me TK! When I saw you had written something on this thread I could barely contain my excitement! Any chance of another tiny little chappy? Or a tiny little story? Or a tiny little tag to write us out of the hole I wrote us into in CoB? I think I am going through withdrawl! *Dramatic swoon*

[Doubar]

Ow, so sorry 'bout that, dear! Didn't mean to disappoint anyone. x.x

Unfortunately, no, I really don't have anything new to share. I am trying to get the next chapter finished but as I told Ban a little while ago I currently have severe troubles motivating myself to write on. It's a bit like now that I have written down all that I was looking forward to bring on paper and all that's left to do is finish the tale, writing has become a bit like a chore. I already know what's to happen in this chapter though, so I really just need to get my drive back. Same with CoB and anything AoS related. So yeah, I am afraid that right now I have nothing to share. But I am hoping that this current state of nothingness won't last forever. *fingers crossed*

[MJ]

I only mean to encourage, not to bully you into anything you don't feel like doing, so if you feel like it, here's some advice: Just write. Write something crappy that makes no sense or isn't all that interesting, just to get back in the saddle. Once you have re-opened the way by starting to think outside of yourself and inside stories again (am I making sense?) that clears the way for the muse to come walking down again and whisper in your ear.

[Doubar]

I know, dear, and I didn't think you were trying to bully me into anything anyway.

You are making perfect sense. In fact, I have read of that advice before somewhere and might just try it out whenever I feel like working with these lovely characters again. First though I guess I have to get over this general fatigue and tiredness that currently keeps me from even attempting to write. -.-

[banmaixanh]

Finally finish reading the last two chapters, Doubar. I don't know why but whenever I started reading chapter 18 I would have something to do. It's like that chapter doesn't like me.
I think I've told you for so many times but because it has been a while since the last time I read something of yours I must say it again: I really admire your ability in describing things and emotions. The part when Sinbad woke up and when he met Maeve again, I had the feeling like I was there in the room too and saw every move of him and Doubar and Maeve. It's amazing.
I think it's needless to say how much I love the scene where Maeve and Sinbad reunited. And of course love all of your work about the two in chapter 18 and 19. Sinbad's silent care toward Maeve. It's really sweet seeing him moved to Maeve whenever he felt she needed his help. It's also lovely seeing Maeve trusted him with all her heart (the way she looked at him waited for his advice when Chiara told her to follow and the way she let he leaded her way), shared with him everything that worried her (Dim Dim) and everything that she knew (after seeing what the magical stone had showed her, she told Sinbad right away what she knew). You just showed me that they're just a lovely, sweet and perfect couple. You reminded a lot why and how much I love them being together. Oh my gosh, I can't say how much I love you. Reading these two chapters lightened my mood a lot since I had just read another story that Maeve and Sinbad had the big fight in the afternoon. Never before I hated Maeve that much in my life. Never before I wanted Sinbad to gives up Maeve to find the better woman for him like this afternoon. However, your work changed my mind already. Actually, after reading that story, I felt so sad and want to find something happy to watch/read. I thought about reading some happy stories I had read before but then I remembered that I still had something that I haven't read yet.
That's enough for Maeve/Sinbad. Now, I talk my lovely girl -Chiara. I really love the way she suddenly appeared and the mystery that she hold inside. It really amazes me that after that long time I get knowing her, you still be able to make her being that mysterious. Love the way her voice made Maeve started. Haha. I love the mysterious character and Chiara is your perfect work. It's not a surprise I fall in love with the little girl.
I feel a little sad because Dim Dim still trapped in the realm. I can understand why Maeve felt guilty for leaving him behind even it didn't what she wanted. If she hadn't felt like that, she wouldn't have been Maeve I know anymore. I'm happy that Maeve understood that Dim Dim had already known what would happen and hope she would stop blaming herself but I guess she still felt sad. Btw, the white rose, oh my, who is able to know you put the hint like that in chapter 2 - where the story has just started and the readers barely noticed that tiny detail? I couldn't even connect the white rose she saw on the way leads to the temple with the rose she saw latter with Dim Dim. However, it's a very nice and lovely hint. I laughed hard seeing your note at the end of chapter 19. It's very cute.
Another scenes about Sinbad at the opening of chapter 18, and the reunion between Maeve and the crew are also very nice.

Now, I wait for the next chapter. I guess it will not be long right?

[Doubar]

Oh me gosh. Didn't think it would take me this long again! But finally, here it is: the next chapter of The Rise!

The Rise: Remainders

www.fanfiction.net/s/7477348/20/Rise-of-the-Phoenix


As with White Rose I'm not exactly that super happy about the result, but that's also because writing the closure to a fic feels like a bit of a boring task. I hope I managed to turn this into something decent though and that I kept a balance between ending this story and giving just a tiny glimpse into possible future adventures. I definitely don't want to end the Rise on a cliff-hanger because, really, I don't know if I'll ever continue with the story-arch. Though, yeah, there will be a tiny bit of an open ending but I hope it's no different to what the show's episodes gave us.

At any rate, I think I could call this a birthday present, right? Originally wanted to post this tomorrow but then thought today was kind of a better occasion for that. ^^

Hope you all have fun reading!!!!


Ban: Awwwww, thank you so much, dear, for thos lovely words! You have no idea what it means to me to hear that I am doing well in describing moods and atmosphere. It's something I enjoy and try to be good in, and knowing that obviously I do succeed in that department really makes me happy.

Yay, and I seriously reminded you of how awesome Maeve and Sinbad can be? That's awesome! I love nothing more than when an author/vidder does me exactly that favour. Because I had times when I, too, forgot just why and how much I adore those two. I guess, every now and again, we all need to be reminded of what we see in those characters we love so much because amongst all the stress that life puts on us we easily forget.
And actually now I feel like it's somewhat of a shame that there's so little Sinbad/Maeve in the current chapter. But for once the focus needed to be somewhere else again.

That's enough for Maeve/Sinbad. Now, I talk my lovely girl -Chiara. I really love the way she suddenly appeared and the mystery that she hold inside. It really amazes me that after that long time I get knowing her, you still be able to make her being that mysterious. Love the way her voice made Maeve started. Haha. I love the mysterious character and Chiara is your perfect work. It's not a surprise I fall in love with the little girl.

Oh my gosh, it makes me so happy to know you adore her so much, you have no idea! I, too, like her a lot. I mean, she's kind of a Mary Sue I know, almost too perfect but I seeing nobody complained about that yet I have my hopes up high that I managed to avoid the MS trap by not making Chiara be the centre of the story but a guide instead.

The girl is just so much fun to write. The mystery that surrounds her and how she is both, old and young at the same time. I guess with her I had the opportunity to create exactly that kind of character that I adore beyond telling. Strong but also vulnerable, wise beyond her years and yet compassionate.

As for Maeve feeling bad about DimDim: indeed, I guess she wouldn't be the Maeve we all know and love if she wasn't worried about her Master. And it was nice being able to let her know that he was indeed fine and happy about her return.

Btw, the white rose, oh my, who is able to know you put the hint like that in chapter 2 - where the story has just started and the readers barely noticed that tiny detail?

Hehehehe, yeah, I'm quite mean, aren't I? But tell you what - I was constantly worrying that readers did in fact notice and that thus Maeve's part in this would already be spoilt right from the beginning. Luckily, nobody seemed to really take notice of the white rose that DimDim tended to while telling Maeve that things would be alright.
I reckon, it's that one big advantage that you have when having the whole plot in your head already before you even start - that you can weave in details like this that seem totally random and unimportant at first sight but gain meaning later on. I adore it when authors do that and try to add that element to my own works as well.

Now I just hope you will also like the new chapter, though it's really just a closing one.

[Doubar]

Awww, Rongs, as always, you're AMAZING!!!!!!!! Thanks so much for the review, dear! I'm super glad that obviously you enjoyed the chapter.

Yeah, Turok'll take his time now, make a plan and ... ya know... do all that Turok stuff. Be evil, grow stronger. I really just wanted him to be like in the show and hope that worked so far.

Hum, it's an interesting question though - whether Maeve knows. Honestly? I don't think so. Personally I never really made the connection between Maeve's moment of intuition before she got washed overboard and Turok's resurrection. I guess as far as my AoS-verse is concerned by the time Maeve got washed overboard Turok had either not even joined Rumina again yet (depending on how much time you assume to have passed between S1 and S2) or even if he did he wouldn't have been strong enough to cast such a spell and thus also not strong enough to make Maeve notice him. I am going with this scenario because otherwise it wouldn't make sense for Turok and Rumina to have been absent during S2 and strong though DimDim might be I don't think he would have been able to pull Maeve from both Rumina's and Turok's hands. So yeah, I think the storm was only cast by Rumina if at all (though I do like the fanon scenario of Rumina having created the storm to kill Maeve it could have just as well been nothing but a tempest) and in that regard I would say - no not even Maeve is yet aware of Turok's return.

Now as for Chiara: aya, that should be awesome for her to just be a child for some time, right? Hah, funny enough I'm not even sure though she would really do that - go to town and just be carefree for once. Would surely do her good though. *pats little girl's head affectionately*

Aw, and yeah, I do know what you mean.
Again, thanks so much, dear!!! Your amazing support is more appreciated than I could ever say.