[Report This]Date: 10 Sep 2020 18:17 Title: Day Two: The Getaway: IV
Both Star and Katanga are very rich characters with a lot of backstory. This chapter is one of my favorites so far largely for that reason. Both have unique speaking styles that convey a sense of reality to them. It is all too easy to have characters who speak and think too much alike - all the more so because as we associate with a small circle of friends that tends to happen naturally.
Thanks!! rbs
Author's Response: And Katanga and Star are some of my favorite characters, so really happy you liked this reunion of sorts and that you picked up on their hopefully unique voices.
Date: 18 Mar 2014 02:58 Title: Day Two: The Getaway: IV
Damn. I'm so stupid. I didn't even think about her symbiont being the connection to Katanga! D'oh. May not figure out any future mysteries in this story then at this rate.
Given all that has happened to Star and her brash, confident, sometimes aggressive and pushy personality, it is easy to forget that the trailblazer ambitious officer is actually seasoned by her symbiont. And given what we here about her previous host's life changing after the joinging it is clear Star has a huge effect on their host and their drive. Maybe it even explains some of the choices she has made in her time. Either way, it proves the truth of how fascinating a character Star is.
And making it that Katanga is an old friend is inspired. It's a little small universe but it serves the story and character well. It gives Star a shoulder/ear/friend. She probably needs or will need one. A smart move then to have Katanga as a friend. And thankfully a friend she is willing to share her concerns with. A spy, nothing less. Trouble a plenty to come then.
Date: 17 Nov 2013 02:51 Title: Day Two: The Getaway: IV
Aw. Star and Katanga go way, way back. That's nice for both of them. Star, in particular, is really going to find having a friend there a good thing. I hope her idea doesn't blow up in her face (as her previous command seemingly did) but one never knows with a potential spy ... things could be set in motion that surprise everyone. Here's hoping.
Author's Response: Yeah, it's rarely a good idea to keep secrets from you captain, is it? She really going on a limb here but you're right that it helps her tremendously to have found a supported in her old friend Katanga. Doesn't mean it will keep her out of trouble if this goes south. Thanks for reading and your feedback. Really appreciate it.