[Report This]Date: 21 Dec 2014 19:57 Title: Chapter 15: Do Quitters Ever Win?
Well Icheb and Maren heart to heart was just some of your finest work that I’ve read, both of them remain true to their core and yet come to the realization that winning at all costs isn’t all the right way.
The pain it must have taken Icheb to be honest with his belated apologies is what show the inner hero that you portray so well in him.
I am not sure what else I can say this is as close to a perfect scene with these two characters as I can imagine. It has heart and brains, filter through the lens of two people growing up into fine people.
Date: 18 Oct 2014 23:40 Title: Chapter 15: Do Quitters Ever Win?
Oh, such realizations and thoughts that will come back into play years down the line. So well done. I wish these two had never broken up in the first place as fewer things are right in the world. Team I/M forever!
Date: 02 Oct 2014 23:58 Title: Chapter 15: Do Quitters Ever Win?
So you've fooled us all. We thought this whole time that this story was about Maren and Icheb when in truth it was really about Schmidt and the lessons he was trying to teach them albeit in a rather brutal manner. Well done.
Date: 30 Sep 2014 04:10 Title: Chapter 15: Do Quitters Ever Win?
I really like the way this all ended up. I think everyone involved learned valuable lessons, the most important of which being never to take those you love for granted.
This was a really great read, kes7. The plot, emotions, characterization... all top notch. Great job :-D
Date: 30 Sep 2014 00:08 Title: Chapter 15: Do Quitters Ever Win?
This makes a lot more sense. And, really, it's correct. Maren is too driven, as is Icheb. Stuff like that gets you killed, and they're obviously far more valuable alive. Plus, sometimes, the best decision is to leave someone behind, or to surrender. I think Trek sometimes sold us all a bill of goods, that the heroes would always make a stand, or keep their freedom or their ethics or whatever. But sometimes those aren't the best of choices when it comes to the bigger picture. Actually, ENT seems to be one of the only times when someone (Archer) really tosses ethics in favor of a larger mission and a bigger picture. There are consequences and they are far from pleasant, but the objective is achieved.