Date: 12 Nov 2009 04:51 Title: Part III: Righting Arm - Chapter 2
Oh, that Barrett, always ten steps ahead of everybody! Though he'd better quit saying stuff because he's speaking it into being... ;-) (Come to think of it, I actually don't think Berat acts quite that mysterious. Hell, Berat might even kindly suggest that Barrett dial it back a notch in that regard... ;-) )
"Y'all"? I'm curious, just where are they getting their wood from? I'm almost thinking Southeastern US--all I can picture is the constant stream of trucks carrying pine wood down I-85 back in Alabama! :-) If so, very neat detail, and one that I'm not sure even most Americans who haven't lived in the South are aware of!
(Oh, and I do like seeing the start of the "Ye're a bastard" refrain that was SO great in the lighter stories! ;-) )
Author's Response: Yes, it was actually meant to be from the US South. XD So, I'm glad someone caught that. And thank you, it was good to get back to writing them as at least patching things up.
Date: 01 Jun 2009 22:12 Title: Part III: Righting Arm - Chapter 2
** I'm picking up from where I'm reading my eBook edition of your story.
Well, it's good to have these two speaking to one another again. For someone as aloof as Scotty can be, he certainly wears his heart on his sleeve when it comes to some people. Granted, Corry brought it on himself, with his selfishness and inattention.
Now Scott has come to see the ship as more than the obligation that Corry's absence thrust upon him... it's become a living thing to him.
Here's hoping these kindred souls can keep from treading on one another and can restore the vessel in time to put her to sea.
Author's Response: I think they do a good job from here on out in being more careful with each other. Thanks much for the comment!