Date: 05 Dec 2009 08:23 Title: Uneasy Reunion
Things get even more complicated for Tain as this family connection to the attempt on his life comes to light. It seems that for Tain, this kind of intrigue and lethality may well be hereditary. Even his own mother can’t be counted on as an ally… very cold blooded, even for reptilians. ;-)
Author's Response: Someone like Tain has to be created, not born. We've just scratched the surface of the Tain family dynamics. His mother is...an interesting lady, to be sure. :) Thanks for the review!
Date: 02 Dec 2009 19:08 Title: Uneasy Reunion
Woah! Talk about complicated. This is quite an elaborate plot and it appears to be the case that therre may be a closer connection to Tain than may be believed. If that's the case, then his mother must be fairly use to her children returning from their suppposed graves. Flip! That is an interesting turn of events. And no matter how hard Enabrain works, the element of trust and complacency cannot be allowed for. What a horrible and cruel way to live your life - especially as it means he draws in those around - first by contacting his mother, having Mila hunt out information that could get her into trouble, and now by dragging Tolan and Sleg into matters under some pretence. I guess Garak is getting some early experience in the field of espionage. Looks like there is going to be some grave robbing ...
Author's Response: Such is the life of an operative, unfortunately. I can't imagine having to endure the sacrifices people in the line of espionage make just to be effective at their jobs. Tain loves what he does, but I think even he knows at a deep level that he has given up tremendously important things to do it well. Not to give too much away, but I will be delving much further into the Tain family dynamics. This is just a surface scratch. As for Tolan, we'll have to see if he's up to that task! Thank you for the review!
Date: 01 Dec 2009 14:44 Title: Uneasy Reunion
Oh, no! I knew you'd have to ruin Tolan's and Elim's peaceful happy life sometime, but it doesn't make me dread this any less. "It's time for him to learn," that sent chills down my spine. Poor little Sleg.
Interesting to see Tain's mother here. I guess he's from a long line of liars and manipulators. Loved the housekeeper. We've all met guilt-trippping old biddies like that.
I wonder what he has planned for Utan? Fascinating stuff, as always!
Author's Response: Yeah, unfortunately, this isn't exactly a story of domestic bliss. Everyone in the Tain household is expected to do his or her part, including little Sleg.
As for his mother, I've only scratched the surface of the Tain family dynamic. He didn't get to be the way he is by himself, for certain. And Utan? Well, no one gets off easy in a game of stones. :D