You know, Solitary was the very first Saiyuki AU that I ever read and liked. Too many authors stick far too closely to the original story, I think, and that kind of negates the reason for an AU. (okay, I guess I should admit that I have a weakness for prison stories, too) You have created a perfect balance of character, canon, and difference with these fics, and I really enjoy them.

Btw, James is a PERFECT name for Hakkai. It's so...common and innocuous that it really fits the deceptive nature of his character.

I really like this story a lot, and I hope that, since you have more in your head, you will write more of it when you can. ^_^