Geometries of Chance - ST: Gibraltar

[TheLoneRedshirt]

Saw this at the top of the page and decided to re-read the last few chapters. Damn, what a fine piece of work!

I guess what struck me this go-round (possibly my third time to read this? I've lost count. ) are the chilling similarities between Sandhurst and Pava. That never dawned on me before (though Pava sees it and is disturbed by it).

Sandhurst won't live as long as Pava (barring something unforeseen) which might be a blessing. Considering what he's been through (and what may yet come), Donald could very well become as stone-cold as Pava. I certainly hope that doesn't happen.

Wow - I didn't mean for this to sound so depressing. The depth you've added to your characters sometimes make them seem almost too real. Perhaps I need a counselor.

 

[Gibraltar]

Saw this at the top of the page and decided to re-read the last few chapters. Damn, what a fine piece of work!

I guess what struck me this go-round (possibly my third time to read this? I've lost count. ) are the chilling similarities between Sandhurst and Pava. That never dawned on me before (though Pava sees it and is disturbed by it).

Sandhurst won't live as long as Pava (barring something unforeseen) which might be a blessing. Considering what he's been through (and what may yet come), Donald could very well become as stone-cold as Pava. I certainly hope that doesn't happen.

Wow - I didn't mean for this to sound so depressing. The depth you've added to your characters sometimes make them seem almost too real. Perhaps I need a counselor.

Thanks for your thoughts on this, TLR. Yes, these and subsequent events have conspired to make Donald harder, less naive, and more cynical, but I like to think he's stopped short of becoming as stone cold as Lar'ragos can be (when it's required).

Pava's sins go far beyond anything Sandhurst can take credit for, and there is far less blood on Donald's hands.

However, the relationship between these two friends will continue to evolve as both of them come to terms with what they've been, who they are, and who both of them want to become.

Thanks!