Usually, I will post review replies in one message right before posting the newest chapter, unless I come across something that just HAS to be replied to immediately. (A correction, really good point, or really good question.)

So, chances are that if this has been updated recently with more than one review reply in the same message, that's the last time I updated Somber Sweetness.

Clearly - Lol, could be. I'm just trying to keep it pretty separate and less refined than the way Sesshomaru speaks, make sure there's definitely a difference there. Well, the long wait is over for the moment, so on to the next chapter!

kyoko21 - Yes, I love that part!! Such a happy ending for that chapter, right? So glad you liked it and thanks so much for leaving a review!

Anon - I quite like vicious Inuyasha, too. Don't worry, though, you'll get to see more of him as we go on. Possibly, but Sesshomaru doesn't want him to rely on his youki too much at the moment given he still has the subjugation beads around his neck. For the hunt, it was simply because it was their first hunt together and he wanted Inuyasha to have the full experience that most inu youkai have. And yes, Inuyasha facing up to the slavers won't be for a little while yet. Thanks for the review. Hope you like the next chapter just as much!

Merely Truth - Thank you for reading my story and enjoying it. I love hearing what my readers think. I am still sick, unfortunately, so updates may not be coming quickly, but they will be coming more quickly than this chapter, lol. Don't worry, I am definitely finishing it. It's my baby, I could never abandon it. Thanks for the reviews and for your concern for myself and the progress of my story, makes me feel so loved - in more ways than one.

midnightsscream - I know, you wouldn't think it of the 'icy daiyoukai' but he's secretly a romantic, lol. So happy to hear you liked the chapter. Hope you love the next one just as much!!

MoonlightVampiress - Always enjoy your long and detailed reviews, whether or not they make me question your sanity, lol. Ha ha, yeah, Bishamon really didn't seem that type. I decided to throw a bit of twist in there, though. I actually really like the dominants who seem like they'd be more gentle during sex, but are actually quite rough - in a good way Lol, well, I'll let you borrow him, but only for a bit cause I need him in this next chapter ... oh wait, you had him for quite some time, didn't you? Considering I was sick and all that. Never mind. *holds out hand* Give him back. Right now. Ha ha! Now now, let's not go killing off the people we don't like. They're a part of the story, too. Besides, I have a few - minor - plans for Saniiro yet. Glad you like that Inuyasha's getting back some of his old attitude, but that you also recognize that he's growing and maturing. Yes, Suzu is just awesome. He's definitely my favorite OC. Inuyasha is getting better, slowly but surely, and will continue to do so, though there will definitely be some setbacks along the way. I loved writing the hunting trip. It was so fun and just full of instinct and description and shows the bond between alpha and submissive in a more natural setting. Yes, I agree, Inuyasha was totally right to bite him. Sesshomaru really needs to just let him talk sometimes rather than jumping in with what he thinks is being said. But that's Sesshomaru, a narcissistic ass, as Inuyasha likes to call him. I was sooooo, so, sooooooo excited to have that kiss in the ending of the chapter. It was like ... Wooosaaaah!! Take that, Sesshomaru!! Lol. Yes, Bishamon and Fuyuki have their relationship worked out, for now, and Inuyasha and Sesshomaru did share a kiss, so that's good, and you kidnapped Suzu for all that time I was away, so yep, all is good ... not! *holds out hand again and makes a gimme gesture* Seriously, I need Suzu for the next chapter. Give him back.

RukiRomance - Awwww, thanks so much! I'm so happy to have a new reader Thank you for the review and I will try my best to not have such a long period of waiting as I work on the next chapters.

Arbutus1226 - Lol, I think a pregnant Inuyasha would be cute. There'll be some surprises before then and during the pregnancy, though ... *evil laughter* Thanks for the review!

welldisguisedfreak - Yay! So happy to hear you're enjoying my story and thanks for leaving a review! I adore hearing what new readers - and old readers, really, all people who read my story - have to say. Thank you for all the compliments on my portrayal of the characters as well as my work with my OCs. I try to flesh out the characters and their backstories as much as I can. Suzu's beau is going to be a secret until he actually appears. As for Shippo ... well, haven't really decided yet. Ha ha, the proposal was fun to write. Again, thanks for the review, hope you enjoy the next chapter!

Nikkie23534 - I'm back, I'm back, I'm really back!!! I'm so happy to hear you'd been re-reading it. It reassures me that my writing is good Thank you so much for the encouragement and understanding. I am still sick, but I think I'll be able to write a little more regularly again, though updates may still be somewhat slow - just not as slow as this chapter.

cattib - Thank you so much for that encouraging review. I did stop for a while, but only until I was able to get things together a bit better. I'm still sick, still struggling, but I'm getting back into my writing. I'm so grateful for the offer to talk with you and will certainly keep it in mind

elspethsheyna - Yay, another new reader!! I love having new readers, especially since I've just not been doing so well and had to quit writing for a while. I'm back now, though, so updates will be coming. Likely not as fast as people would like, but I'll do what I can to keep them going. Hope you read and enjoy chapter twenty-three!!

Arlena - Thank you!!!

SesshomaruFreak - Yes, as smart as Sesshomaru usually is, he's a bit thick when it comes to his own feelings, lol. I'm glad it didn't feel like it cut off out of nowhere ... though some of my other readers might argue with that, ha ha! But, there is still more to come. Hope you continue to read and enjoy the story, and thanks for the review!! So happy to have you among my readers!

Thank you, each and every one of you, for all your reviews, your comments, your encouragement, your love, well wishes, and support! It really helped me through my bad times and I am sure they'll continue to help as I keep writing. Best of wishes and lots of love. Until next time, my lovelies!!

Thank you all so much for taking the time to tell me how you feel and for rating the story!!!!

Snow- Thank you <3 I hope you enjoy this chapter!

Rayne- Wow! Brilliant?! lol thanks I am very flattered.

Viperbites- I knew you were going to say something about Inukimi. You'll get to hate her for just a little while longer, but don't be so quick to write her off as mean spirited. She has reasons for everything that she does, and a lot of what she tells people is lies.

Midnightsscream- Thanks for giving the story another chance. I went into it knowing that the multiple pairings would be a turn off for some people, and that has always been in the back of my mind. And I like a broken Sesshomaru Although I would argue to say that as broken as he is in this story he is also quite strong.

I hope you all enjoy the coming chapters. Spiel Mit Mir is close to being completed. I estimate 2-3 more chapters will be left. I wrote ahead in October so that I could post while doing nanowrimo!

And then for the news! There will be a sequel! Back when the original version was posted I started to work on a sequel called 'Kuss Mich' (kiss me), but only had one or two chapters posted before I lost everything. The plan from the beginning of rewriting Spiel Mit Mir, was to make it sequel friendly.

Thank you all again! Read, Review, Rate! I love to hear from people.

*After this, I think I can reply to you call separately....let's see if I can learn to use this.

PLUS: Sorry for the long time in updating. I've had the misfortune of having BOTH my laptop and desktop die...and have had to reset them both to factory condition. Oh, joy.

Thank you ALL. I SO totally appreciate you taking the time to review!

I’m incredibly happy you like it so far, and I’ve loved all your reviews. <3 Thank you!!!

Madamdragon: I didn’t mean to imply that I don’t appreciate you. I look forward to your reviews VERY much, and they always inspire me. If I haven’t told you that before, then it was my mistake. I DO love your reviews SO much….and I really appreciate the time you take to write them. Good luck with the job-hunt…I wish I could help! And I really hope you like this chapter. Sorry for the cliffhanger here, but I'll post the rest really soon.

Vyperbites: Thank you! I could have written them dancing for pages and pages. I can see it so clearly in my mind…I’m so happy that you found it as romantic as I did.

Nikkie23534: Thank you! About Rin…I think she’s been thru way too much with her Sesshoumaru-sama to pass out about ANYthing. Ha. And I’m really happy you enjoy the lemons. I DO try really hard with them. I only post here and on y!G, but I believe I know the site you’re talking about. It’s part of why this isn’t posted there so far.

I’m glad you liked Kagai, and his name. I really took my time to choose a good name for him. (I actually work hard on all my original character’s names, wanting them to ‘fit’ each person.) I hate that I left you all with a ‘cliff-hanger’ this time, but I want this next chapter to come out perfect. And yep, about his mate…it DOES seem that the most evil DO need one innocent thing in their life.

<3 Thank you!!!

Are you reposting this? Cause I know I've read this before....

From me:

Yes, this is a repost. I originally posted it here, then posted an edited version at fanfiction.net.

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From Vyperbites:

This would make for a good story. Too bad it is only a oneshot. I would like to see Sesshoumaru and his reaction to this.

From me:

It was only intended to be a one-shot. Sometime in the next few weeks, I'll be adding the (incomplete) sequel to the site.

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From kougaslover:

ery, very nice. I like how in character the two are, still fairly bull headed but more open after several more centuries of life. Of course, the yaoi was quite enjoyable and brilliantly detailed, I love that Kouga left himself in Inu and the hanyou actually fell asleep that way, very hot! And I loved the little Ginta/Hakkaku interruption at the end, very accurate for those two. Great work, I'd love to see you continue on or write a sequel to this great piece!

From me:

Quick question: Who said it was Ginta and Hakkaku at the end of the story? Wouldn't it stand to reason they're still in touch with Kouga since they are clansmen?

Review by ardentes: I liked the Kouga/Hakkaku/Ginta pairing because it was sweet and fluffy. I am not so sure with the other one because I am unfamiliar with GI Joe so it just seemed like a very sexual scene but I didn't find it as enjoyable because I was unfamiliar with the GI Joe character (which would be my fault, not yours, I'm not trying to bash you or anything). Anyway, I hope you write more of these little drabbles or whatever you call them. I like them. If you are taking requests, would you consider doing a Sesshomaru/Inuyasha or Kouga/Inuyasha pairing where Inuyasha is being annoying and the other finds a way to make him stop misbehaving. Or if you are familiar with YuYu Hakusho, a Sesshomaru/Kurama pairing (I absolutely would do anything to read this pairing but find very few of them). I do hope you write more soon! I enjoyed the pieces.

My Response: Aww! I'm glad you enjoyed it. No worries if you didn't really enjoy the cross over. I pop up with some odd cross overs since me and a friend (who requested the two bits) have a wide variety of fandoms between the two of us. Anyways, I am taking requests and I have all of the pairings written down because I enjoy all of them. I hope you keep reading and take a chance to poke around my other stories that are random and often looked at.

It's a darkfic, so you all know that for starters. Great plotline!

Thanks for reading

DemonYazuha