Date: 10 Jun 2009 00:40 Title: Chapter Two
Ah, so she's a war hero. I'm guessing she and the Enterprise and others helped fight off the Breen assault on Starfleet Headquarters during the war.
Sounds like both Steele and Riker have put aspects of their lives on hold... for Steele it was pursing other relationships after the death of her husband. For Riker... well, obviously, it's his hesitation to move off of the Enterprise (or any Enterprise for that matter).
You've really grabbed hold of the reigns here with the relationship aspects of these characters, giving the reader terrific insights into parts of their lives we've missed in TNG. Great work.
Date: 03 Mar 2009 17:28 Title: Chapter Two
"I can’t Deanna. I’ve already told Captain Steele I’d meet her for dinner tomorrow night.”
That's a line that's never going to go down well!
Interesting history here between Riker and Steele. Fate delivered quite a few blows and twists to their relationship. It is nice to see this side of Riker. Either was portrayed a rogue chasing the alien of the week or in the instances of genuine affection towards Troi.
The fact Riker sees the growth in himself since his tour on the Enterprise began is a further sign of his maturity but it does always beg the question as asked here 'Did he get too comfortable? Did he settle?' Despite his protestations I think he did but the character interaction between Riker and Steele on this point is interesting to read.
The interaction between Riker and Troi is a little more wincing! Talk about a tough spot. Get out of that one Riker.
Steele we discover is Steele by name and considering her actions on the Yeager steel by nature.
Will her nature lead her to take chances she ought not to? Also I wonder whether this tale proves an impetus for Riker to move on from the Enterprise and with his relationship with Troi?
Author's Response: Ah Miranda! Good questions indeed. Some will be answered. Some may not. Rest assured Steele's and Riker's history plays an intensely key role in this book...but not for reasons you might be expecting. ;) The foundation of not just their past, but Steele's character was very important for me to lay out. I hope you continue on with the story...for their relationship becomes the impetus of the climax. Her actions on the Yeager are indeed, part of the fabric of her nature. Like Picard and many others in command, I see her as suffering from a "white knight" syndrome... Hope you read further and I hope you enjoy!
Date: 16 Feb 2009 16:04 Title: Chapter Two
Quite a start. There's mysteries abounding here. Why has the Enerprise been called back? Why does it need to be escorted by such powerful ships? And just who is it in the interludes? The four lights ring a bell though.
A compelling mystery. Well done. I'm going to keep reading now ...