86,400 Chances. - Comments

I actually used to go to school with someone who had Aspergers and I see it rarely in writing, so I think that's what drew me in almost instantly. It can be a bit risqué to write about and even more difficult to pull off, but I think you've done a really fantastic job of portraying the condition throughout. It's interesting that Ryan has an obsession with clocks (the guy I used to know was fascinated by the concept of time-travel, actually) because it shows the condition, rather than you stating straight away that he does have Aspergers. It's a really nice and interesting way of going about things and it's really clever how you've weaved that throughout the piece.

Honestly, I adore the recurring time theme throughout. It just ties everything together effortlessly and makes it a very smooth read. Your writing style is gorgeous as well. You've got just enough description and you've coupled that with the perfect amount of dialogue. I love how in-depth you seem to get at points and how the silliest little thing (Brendon starting Ryan's obsession - that was a really cure detail!) seems to make all the difference to the story. Some people add in silly little details and they don't make much of a difference, but everything that you've included here seems to be important in it's own little way and I think that's absolutely delightful.

Honestly, I don't read as much Ryden as I used to, but I do still appreciate a really well-written one every now and then. This was a wonderful read and I'm glad I decided to read this!

Dear author, hello to you too. Xd I just loved this so I'm glad comment swap brought me here. It pulled me in right away and your descriptions as well as the dialogues were written really nicely. I liked the end as well as the picture of a clock at the end with fin written on it. Well done. Xd Congratz for this amazing oneshot. XD That's all from me so bye. XD

Dear author, hello to you too. Xd I just loved this so I'm glad comment swap brought me here. It pulled me in right away and your descriptions as well as the dialogues were written really nicely. I liked the end as well as the picture of a clock at the end with fin written on it. Well done. Xd Congratz for this amazing oneshot. XD That's all from me so bye. XD

This is a really cool piece. O_O I had no idea whats Asperger's was until this and now I kind of want to look into it more. It's really well written and it actually took me a minute to register that it was a fanfiction (slow moment on my part). I really love Rydens and this one was no exception.

I enjoyed the way you made Ryan perceive that he loves Brendon and how he seems to care so much for him though you mentioned that he didn't want to spend time with the boy when they were younger.

I also love the way that Brendon disregards all of the oddities that come with Ryan because he loves him and he's known him long enough.

All in all, I think it's really well written, it kept me interested, made me want to become involved in a new topic, and I like how your layout ties in with your story (you get brownie points for that because I can never make my layouts match the kind of story I'm writing. xD)

I love the layout. The banner, in particular, is really impressive. I've never seen a banner that's a bunch of different pictures put together.

I hardly ever read slash -- though I suppose I have written some very tame stuff, for Bella -- but this, I like. Putting Asperger's in a story is really a challenge and you've done a really great job.

I like that they have a successful relationship, despite the difficulties they face. The details about them not wanting to play the same games but that being okay, and Ryan not really enjoying the park and stuff like that. It really paints the picture of a normal relationship. Very realistic.

The comment about everything taking time was really good. I think that can describe not just the current situation, but probably everything this couple faces. It's an all-encompassing comment.

Overall, I greatly enjoyed reading this and have no complaints.

Review!
First off, I would like to say that you write beautifully. I really like how you make it realistic, rather than skipping over some of the unpleasant parts of being human, or having Asperger's. I think it's great that you kept bringing in time, you never got caught up in something enough to forget time. And I think this is how the characters are too. No matter what they do, the clocks will be there too.

I don't have any personal connections to anyone with Asperger's or something similar, so the concept was foreign to me. I kind of felt like I was just standing in the room with them at times and trying to understand the situation. It was... Different. A little off-putting.

Anyways, I thought it was great. It's one of those pieces where there's a lot of depth so there's a lot to pick apart. It's a thoughtful piece. And I liked it. :)

Oh! And also, that last paragraph is awesome. Great job.

I have a story right now about an Autistic girl and I have a nephew with Aspergers so I could see everything 110% clearly in this story. Especially when Brendon isn’t supposed to talk when Ryan is working. My nephew hates it when I disturb him when he’s doing his puzzles or watching Transformers (his fixations). And how you say that Ryan never looks in the eyes. It’s all perfect.

If my nephew’s room is full of Transformers stickers and posters and toys then I can only imagine what their apartment must look like. Clocks on every surface haha.

I think you’re ability to map out the room quickly is perfect. I love how you note how many clocks are in the room and where they are. The sex scene was so cute.

I really love this story. I think it would make an interesting chaptered story but it’s so cute as a one shot.

This was quite lovely, like everything else you've written that I've read. I always love reading your stories because I always know that whatever I read, it's going to be amazing. I love how in-depth you got into this, and how authentic your perception was on Asberger's. I think it was definitely one of the best things I've read by you, actually. The constant reminder of time was always there, even in the sex, and I think that makes it even better. I didn't notice any grammar or spelling errors, which is always nice. Well done, Dru. ^_^

Gosh. I'm quite blown away by this, to be honest.
First of all, I love how you took one line and wrote a story based on that, it makes it different. The concept was so interesting, too. I even went ahead and did a little reading about it after I read this, because the story grasped my attention that much.
I love the summary, it sets the story up so brilliantly.
My favourite part was about the tattoo: "The time . . . it'll be wrong. It'll only be right twice a day." I just loved that so much; such a simple thing provides so much depth at the same time.
I loved your idea/ of there being 86,400 for things to either go wrong or right. The characters fit this so perfectly, too, because it's clear that Brendon loves Ryan, and that Ryan needs Brendon for some sort of normality. The characters are just so... likable.
Also, I know it's kind of irrelevant, but I loved the clock at the end. It was such a nice touch! I like it when people put nice little touches like that in :)
Thank you for entering! You have no idea how much I loved reading this :) ♥
(And I'm glad you changed your song to this now, :D)

Your characters have a unique depth. I absolutely adore how you did research; its ridiculous when people write blindly, as if for shock value. You didn't get carried away when writing the sex scene-- you kept pressing the motif of the clocks. Anyway, extremely impressive piece! Very admirable.

I think this is such a cute and beautiful one shot Dru.
The way Brendon is all understanding about Ryan's behavior and how he thinks Ryan's little quirks are cute is just adorable and loving. I really love the portray of both Ryan and Brendon in this piece, I really do.

I really enjoyed this.
I loved the concept, and how you stayed one one concept.
I also loved the song choice.
You have a talent here, and I don't think you should let it go unnoticed

I think this is really interesting. I like how Brendan seems completely used to Ryan's tendencies, and how Ryan thinks about time all the time, even when watching films or having sex.

When I first saw the title, I was unsure about it's meaning, but the summary really helped to set the whole time theme, and after reading the story, the title seems to fit really well. I also love the banner, it's beautiful.

This is so great!
You always manage to get Brendon and Ryan's personalities spot-on, even when writing AU and stories like this. I love that you do write stories about difficult subjects and don't shy away from it like a lot of people do - and that you actually research and check to make sure you're portraying it properly.

I love how Brendon doesn't completely understand Ryan and his obsession with time, even after all this time. The part where Brendon talks about the tattoo is so, so good.

Asberger's Syndrome?
Nobody really writes about it.
My brother happens to have that form of autism,
and it's really nice to see somebody mention it, even using my favorite people.
Thank you for the wonderful oneshot.
:3

This is really amazing!
It's brilliant how you stayed with the concept, and the way he's infactuated with time is beautifully written (:

New story. Written for a contest and inspired by the line I set my clocks early 'cause you know I'm always late. Ryan doesn't have OCD in this, though I will admit he has some "tendencies".

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-Dru