I really enjoyed this story very, very much. The pacing was perfect. You really get a wonderful sense of who the characters are and what motivates them. Your writing is beautiful and insightful and so easy to read, as I followed along I felt as if I was drifting down a lazy river on a warm summer afternoon in utter contentment. I loved the little details you added everywhere, the interesting wand lore, the wonderful descriptions of their lovemaking, the carving of the little duck and so much more. It was just a remarkably enjoyable story from beginning to end. :D