Date: 25 May 2013 19:35 Title: Nebulous Command
I love that the word 'craptastic' has survived the centuries. (I would've gotten so irritated with his attitude, too.)
Date: 25 May 2013 04:02 Title: Derelict
The $#!*'s hitting the fan now! Hopefully Liseth made the right call, and the slavers will be stopped and her team will make it through the encounter intact. Helluva way to get your feet wet in a command situation...
Date: 25 May 2013 03:44 Title: Adrift
Well, that took quite a dark turn. Glad to see Constantine is gaining some respect among the more seasoned enlisted members of the crew, but that doesn't diminish the fact that the ending to this chapter gave me the chills.
Date: 25 May 2013 03:31 Title: Nebulous Command
Nice, MF. Liseth may not like her current posting, or feel quite comfortable there, but like she was told by the admiral who assigned her there, this is a learning curve, and will serve her in good stead later on. She's spreading her wings so to speak; learning the ropes of command, and learning to fly solo, without the safety net of higher-ups to catch her should she fall. Nice that Durant pointed that out to her, although it could have been done with a little more tact and decorum. So far, so good on Liseth's part. At least she is no longer making mundane repairs, but is gaining valuable command experience. Hopefully, she'll continue to make progress on that front.
Date: 25 May 2013 02:35 Title: Derelict
Unbearably tense, MF.
Date: 24 May 2013 23:35 Title: Derelict
Intense! I'm looking forward to seeing how this one plays out. (Sorry for the short review; very brain-fried today.)
Date: 24 May 2013 21:03 Title: Derelict
Of course they couldn't leave things the way they were, but I can't help being worried that our gal has maybe bitten off more than she can chew.
Date: 24 May 2013 20:22 Title: Derelict
Oh my, what's going to happen here? Liseth has baited the baddies and now things are off and running. The tension and nervousness is easily felt. The banter between Liseth and Jessik was well done but I wonder what's next ... she's made a command decision. Will it result in success or failure?
Date: 24 May 2013 20:13 Title: Derelict
Ack! I want to know what happens next! DAMN YOU, 500-word limit! *shakes fist at sky*
I like Liseth's nervousness even as she's able to do the job and get things done. She remembers her training and uses it. She seems to be a competent young officer, if a little green. I hope her first major test of command skill is successful; there's a lot at stake here.
Date: 24 May 2013 06:24 Title: The Blues
Wow, MF! There's nothing like incentive to make the new girl work her ass off. ;-) Too bad Jessik didn't tell her about the shower situation first. But if she'd tackled that problem from the get-go, there'd be no urgency to get the other stuff done. It could wait till tomorrow, after she'd had her shower. ;-)
Somehow I think Durant is behind this. I get the impression he is not above subterfuge to get what he wants. ;-)
Date: 24 May 2013 02:23 Title: Adrift
Cracking stuff MF.
Date: 24 May 2013 01:08 Title: Adrift
Oh man oh man - evil afoot.
I like Mata - and I love that she's a Xindi! Which species?
Date: 24 May 2013 00:29 Title: Adrift
Well, it seems Liseth has discovered something very interesting ... stasis tanks full of people in a cargo bay? What does it all mean?
And then there's the Xindi chief, giving her the nickname "Boss." A term of respect and endearment, it's nice to Liseth getting that. Bethany also agrees tha operations stuff does give the most information. Ops officers for the win.
Date: 24 May 2013 00:02 Title: Adrift
A tense situation. I always get nervous when our heroes enter blind and things aren't as they should be. It was a relief not to see an immediate ambush, but I'm sure those slaves are someone's property, and property has to be paid for.
Date: 23 May 2013 03:56 Title: Nebulous Command
Wow, just when I expected it to be another humor piece, Durant comes in for the kill at the end. I sort of like the dressing down he gives, too; welcome to the big-time indeed! The orders Liseth gave were all good, but apparently, she needs to do some work on her self-confidence, or her perspective. Hopefully, though, this will spur her towards both and not back the other way!
Date: 23 May 2013 03:32 Title: Nebulous Command
Well, at least Liseth is bound to learn to sink or swim, and this is better than fixing toilet systems. I feel for her, though ... what a horrible way to start a new job.
Date: 23 May 2013 03:29 Title: The Blues
Hahahaha. Poor Constantine. Worst assignment ever.
Date: 23 May 2013 02:28 Title: Nebulous Command
Wow, indeed welcome to the big pool. It's always a shock when a somewhat green officer realizes they actually have some leeway to take charge and make decisions without asking for permission from higher up. It's a hard habit to break, but once it's broken it's a hard thing to keep in check. Nice job touching on this!
Date: 23 May 2013 01:08 Title: Nebulous Command
Well, it seems Liseth is now getting aqquainted with the responsiblities of being one of the senior most officers aboard. Durant's reaction to all this is amusing and telling of what he expects of her. I love the commentary he gives on the stupid freighter.
Looking forward to seeing of Liseth steps up to the plate and possibly exceeds expectations.
Date: 23 May 2013 01:00 Title: Nebulous Command
Trusted! How fantastic!
Liseth may not love where she is but a lot of this is, truly, fast track. It's not glamorous, but she's got responsibilities she wouldn't have had elsewhere.
I love Durant's personality; you etch him very finely.
Date: 23 May 2013 00:47 Title: Pack your bags and deodorant.
Man, you really can pick the final lines can't you! Welcome to the big pool, love it. Nice to see Liseth getting a little more comfortable in her role here, even though, as per the Commander, she still has a ways to go. Look forward to seeing how she progresses.
Date: 23 May 2013 00:36 Title: The Blues
So far every single one of these has ended with me going Awwww Poor Liseth. Great job you've done here, really enjoy the world you have created and the interactions between these characters. More please!
Date: 22 May 2013 01:38 Title: The Blues
Exemplary, it fizzles along quite nicely and the characters have this real feel to them that can often be lacking in the Trekverse.
Date: 22 May 2013 00:05 Title: The Blues
Oh my God, can it get worse?! I love the little details, same as I did with the last chapter; that Bolians flush darker, for one. The way that Jessik tried to misdirect away from the lack of showers. (Did they do away with the sonic shower, or did this never have one? Not the same, I know. XD) I love the ending line. Oh, man, does he need to wait to be LAST in line now. Not so gallant, eh, Durant?
Date: 21 May 2013 23:50 Title: The Blues
'I'm mad as hell, and I'm not going to-- all right, I am going to take it anymore, so I can have a shower! ....ugh.'