Date: 14 Nov 2009 05:41 Title: Hitting Air
Wow. With her tongue loosened by a combination of sheer terror, the vulnerability of paralysis, and sedatives, Li finally tells Johannsen what she really thinks of him... and perhaps she even struck a chord with the effort.
And Eric almost comes across as human here... well, half-human, at the very least. He'd better tighten up that stiff Augment lip, though, before he sullies the memory of Khan. ;-)
And who would have guessed that Ginny would take to zero-g like a duck to water? I loved Henderson's pure pride and enjoyment in breaking atmo in his own ship... really nicely portrayed.
Author's Response: Thanks! Let's hope that Eric isn't stamped in the mold of Khan, or things could get really ugly out there in space. Hmmmm...
Date: 13 Oct 2009 16:22 Title: Hitting Air
Uh-oh, we've got a robot spy on board!
Eric seems almost...sad at Li's comments.As an Augment, he must really feel like a stranger in a strange land.
Author's Response: Hopefully, that answered at least some of the questions about what the Rencorp people were doing in the cargo bay. The life of an augment post eugenics war is by necessity a lonely one. To get close to someone risks exposure and almost certain death or imprisonment. His mother taught him well, but nothing can completely remove a human's need for companionship. How much of what Li thinks she knows is the real Eric? Thanks for the review!
Date: 13 Oct 2009 15:55 Title: Hitting Air
Sure you don't like him, Li. Keep telling yourself that. And he'll keep telling himself you hate him. Lies, all lies!
Another great chapter. An almost anti-climactic launch, given all the pre-launch drama, but a great description of the snow and the sun and making it into space. And there was nothing anti-climactic about that last paragraph. AI in control of the Molly Magee? Uh-oh.
Author's Response: Drama during launch would be a bad, bad thing. Of course, drama after the launch is also a bad, bad thing. Perhaps. Time will tell! Thanks for the review!