Date: 17 Jan 2014 03:16 Title: Hard Reset
Get our shit done. Hee, hee, JQ you have a way with words for sure. Maren gets owned. Bad day gets badder. But this is the challenge to her on a personal level and you can imagine it plays out with other classmates too in other ways. They come from their lives and have had it easy but Academy life truly challenges them. JQ given his own hardships and real life struggles can take the knocks easier than Maren of course who has had such a sheltered life. Dreaming about escaping to the stars though all her perfect care free life she even imagined she'd be the one doing the flying. There's something telling about that belief that's almost delusional - especially given her gifts and where she excels.
Meantime, we get early insight into JQs tactical mind and of course his cut to the point approach is reflected in his flying style too. BUt he also recognises that they face the obstacle of trying to compete and compare with non-humans. Not in any kind of racial/species slur but simply as a tactical assessment of the situation.
Then we have Icheb. He knows everything already. His experience completely contrasts with the experiences of the other two. (I'm with him in the whole why the life story thing from the lecturer)A fascinating insight and one I am glad to see you tackled. I rather imagined it would not serve the challenges and highs he ever expected (worse still given his near hero worship of Starfleet from Voyager times). But yes, despite that, he lots to learn and lots he can benefit from by virtue of being at the Academy. Any other life, would not compute.
Lots of humour, warmth and developing characteristics that serve to define these characters later. Yet they have not been simply transplanted, we see real fresh, raw cadets, growing persons, not quite reaching or even knowing their potential.
Date: 10 Oct 2013 19:25 Title: Hard Reset
The telepathic, sexy teacher was a classic. New cadets should really get a warning about this in their induction material.
I enjoy seeing these characters, especially John and Maren in their young, raw and experienced iterations. We get a chance to see what kind of people they have grown into. And some have grown more than others.
Date: 09 Oct 2013 01:32 Title: Hard Reset
LOVE IT. This was completely worth the wait. Icheb knowing all there is to know, already, was expected and you captured his utter bordeom (and minor annoyance at it all) quite well. Maren prepping herself for the classes ahead is a moment I'm sure all of us have. Unfortunately for her, she just wasn't cut out for the flying.
JQ and the instructor was absolutely made of win. That made me laugh aloud. He shoudn't be ashamed but him and telepaths ... this was a fun chapter. Next one looks even more fun. Well done, look forward to more, and get ready to party up!
Date: 09 Oct 2013 01:15 Title: Hard Reset
Ok, first off forgive me, im reviewing while eating lasgana. It's difficult. Two, that was awesome. I. Am. Jealous. Your ability to make things interesting in boring classes amazes me, I mean, I wish I could do that... But, alas...
Third, every time you mention Carmichael Hall I get this little smile. And a pang of guilt. I guess it's time to get off my ass. I can't concede Academy life to you! So, game on, girl. Bring it!
Still, I loved it. I could picture it vividly in my mind and still think Maren should be with JQ as opposed to that walking tin can. But hey... Whatcha gonna do.
Bottom line: Give. Me. More!