Series writer Blythe Robe commented on Izzie and Denny: ``I love the way Izzie lights up when she's around him. I love their relationship because it's so pure and honest and completely game free.'' Writer Elizabeth Klaviter noted at this time the way Izzie ``seems to be sacrificing _her_ reputation because of her feelings for Denny.'' <sep>, Pronoun: her <sep>, A: Elizabeth Klaviter <sep>, B: Izzie