This is amazing and really really clever! I'd love to see more of this, if you're still writing. The idea that Rose has secret powers of her own is one of my favorite, and this is also my favorite secret power, so you win everything. :)
Author's Response: I just want you to know that you left this review like... at the exact right time. I'd been kinda wanting to continue this verse but didn't think anyone would still be interested in it since I hadn't done anything with it in two years. But you kinda gave me the kick in the pants i needed and this is back alive!
so... thanks so much!!! <3 <3 <3