They still might surprise you, either way. ;-)
Arc of the Wolf: On the Nature of Wind
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They still might surprise you, either way. ;-)
WOW. That had a hell of an impact.
I think part of it is the fact that you understand the "proper" use of the strongest swear words: they're big guns you shouldn't bring out very often or else they lose their punch when you need it the most.
As to the plotline itself...I think it's remarkable how you have Harrison at once doing what seems like a very bold thing (preparing to kill someone) yet simultaneously being almost terrified. He seems like the kind of person that you'd have to worry about turning the weapon on himself if he can't kill someone else.
And it seems they must still have chivalry in the 23rd century--a guy who did what Maggie did would probably get clocked for his trouble. Yet all she gets is tied up. Interesting how culture works, isn't it?
I think part of it is the fact that you understand the "proper" use of the strongest swear words: they're big guns you shouldn't bring out very often or else they lose their punch when you need it the most.
As to the plotline itself...I think it's remarkable how you have Harrison at once doing what seems like a very bold thing (preparing to kill someone) yet simultaneously being almost terrified. He seems like the kind of person that you'd have to worry about turning the weapon on himself if he can't kill someone else.
And it seems they must still have chivalry in the 23rd century--a guy who did what Maggie did would probably get clocked for his trouble. Yet all she gets is tied up. Interesting how culture works, isn't it?
Mostly, none of the guys in here are the cussing types. I mean, most of the time, Corry's worst cussing is 'Cripes!' Which is a bit adorable. The Mirror Universe Arc (yes, I have that one too, but it's not postable here) has a whole lot more cussing in it.
Thanks! I actually really hesitated about using the f-word here (which is funny, IRL I cuss like a sailor) because this story is pretty solidly family friendly. But nothing else worked.
Harrison... he got himself into a bad situation. I don't think (neither did Scotty) that anyone was supposed to actually get hurt. But then one thing went wrong, and another, and another, until it snowballed out of his control and Harrison was left with his back against the wall desperate.
There is. Scotty in canon is a knight-in-shining-armor type; I figure Corry, by virtue of being kind of a sweet guy naturally, wouldn't likely be all that much different.
Thanks for the comment!
Re: Arc of the Wolf: On the Nature of Wind - Part V, Chapter 3
Ooooh, very nice...now it's time to face the music!
Ooooh, very nice...now it's time to face the music!
Re: Arc of the Wolf: On the Nature of Wind - Part V, Chapter 3
Indeed it is. Thanks for the comment!
Indeed it is. Thanks for the comment!
Re: Arc of the Wolf: On the Nature of Wind - Epilogue: Fair Wind
::bows!:: Thanks for the comment! I'm glad it held up, considering most of it is seven years old.
::bows!:: Thanks for the comment! I'm glad it held up, considering most of it is seven years old.
Re: Arc of the Wolf: On the Nature of Wind - Epilogue: Fair Wind
Man...what a WONDERFUL story!!! This was well-woven all the way through...I hardly know what to say about it other than what's been said already. My compliments to you!
Man...what a WONDERFUL story!!! This was well-woven all the way through...I hardly know what to say about it other than what's been said already. My compliments to you!
Re: Arc of the Wolf: On the Nature of Wind - Epilogue: Fair Wind
I really appreciate it! I always worry that it'll read wrong, or people won't quite get it, or it won't be fun -- there's no objectivity when you've been working on something for so long. So, it's always a huge relief when people enjoy it, and when they say, "Yeah, I can understand how it all happened this way." And, of course, when they don't freak out and go, "You mean, Scotty has a friend outside of the bridge crew?! An OC no less?! Scandal!"
Thanks so much for reading and commenting; you've made my week!
Man...what a WONDERFUL story!!! This was well-woven all the way through...I hardly know what to say about it other than what's been said already. My compliments to you!
I really appreciate it! I always worry that it'll read wrong, or people won't quite get it, or it won't be fun -- there's no objectivity when you've been working on something for so long. So, it's always a huge relief when people enjoy it, and when they say, "Yeah, I can understand how it all happened this way." And, of course, when they don't freak out and go, "You mean, Scotty has a friend outside of the bridge crew?! An OC no less?! Scandal!"
Thanks so much for reading and commenting; you've made my week!
Re: Arc of the Wolf: On the Nature of Wind - Epilogue: Fair Wind
You're so welcome!
You're so welcome!
Arc of the Wolf: On the Nature of Wind - Uncommon Language
So, On the Nature of Wind is completed. But, given that it was written first, and there are a few things in there that beg for more attention in retrospect, there are other stories that take place in the same timeframe as this one. Some by me, some by other folks who threw in and wrote a piece for it. They're not in the main story, just because they won't fit -- ONOW has a definite, solid plot and flow to it, and the other stories are more snapshots.
But anyway, here's the first one, which I wrote on a lark -- a good-natured little piece about Corry voice-coaching (read: getting ever more frustrated with) Scotty, and the inherent results.
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Pulled for story control.
So, On the Nature of Wind is completed. But, given that it was written first, and there are a few things in there that beg for more attention in retrospect, there are other stories that take place in the same timeframe as this one. Some by me, some by other folks who threw in and wrote a piece for it. They're not in the main story, just because they won't fit -- ONOW has a definite, solid plot and flow to it, and the other stories are more snapshots.
But anyway, here's the first one, which I wrote on a lark -- a good-natured little piece about Corry voice-coaching (read: getting ever more frustrated with) Scotty, and the inherent results.
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Pulled for story control.
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Re: Arc of the Wolf: On the Nature of Wind - Uncommon Language
Ha...that's cute!
Ha...that's cute!
Re: Arc of the Wolf: On the Nature of Wind - Uncommon Language
LOL! Yeah. I wrote it on a whim. One of the things that irritates me all to bits is people harping on Scotty's accent as not being authentic enough. I figured that I'd give a 'canon' explanation as to why he uses all the usual contractions (don't, can't, won't, wouldn't, etc) versus the Doric-Scots versions (dinna, canna, willna, wouldna, etc.) -- it's mentioned in ONOW, this just clarifies it more clearly.
Ha...that's cute!
LOL! Yeah. I wrote it on a whim. One of the things that irritates me all to bits is people harping on Scotty's accent as not being authentic enough. I figured that I'd give a 'canon' explanation as to why he uses all the usual contractions (don't, can't, won't, wouldn't, etc) versus the Doric-Scots versions (dinna, canna, willna, wouldna, etc.) -- it's mentioned in ONOW, this just clarifies it more clearly.
