Date: 23 May 2014 23:48 Title: Darklight Stinger
O Poor Jessica the whole ship knows and I bet the Cadet Instructor wasn't very happy.
Another nice chapter in this story.
Date: 23 May 2014 23:07 Title: Nightmare
Eek. The Borg. This was a deeply chilling ficlet. Enjoyable.
Can't wait to see where you take us for Day 7.
Date: 23 May 2014 10:40 Title: Darklight Stinger
Yikes. All that from a butterfly! They play hardball on other planets. Poor girl though, not exactly a heroic way to wind up in sickbay is it?
Date: 23 May 2014 09:54 Title: Darklight Stinger
Oh that was wicked to so abruptly change the flow of the scene. However, it was nicely done and it's all too true to how tragedy unfolds in life with no preamble. And it's worth mentioning how endearing it is to see cadet Jessica feel concern that her father would find out.
Date: 23 May 2014 09:49 Title: Darklight Stinger
Not sure if I would have been embarassed or just happy to be alive from what the doctor said here! Nice job with the cut off half way through, very unexpected and disorientating for the reader, which allowed us to really feel how it must have been for Jessica. As always, lovely descriptions of the butterfly, I really like what you have done with them. Nice job!
Date: 23 May 2014 08:26 Title: Darklight Stinger
Oh wow. A butterfly with a stinger. Interesting. Such exotic creatures on other worlds.
I cannot wait to see where you take us on Day 6.
Date: 23 May 2014 07:18 Title: Darklight Stinger
Hmmm. So, a butterfly with a stinger full of poison. And a painfully funny moment that will eventually make for a good story to share with old friends. Loving these little moments. Nicely done!
Date: 23 May 2014 05:28 Title: Darklight Stinger
I know the episode! Great circling back to it, and the effect on Jess is very real and believable.
Date: 23 May 2014 02:07 Title: Risian Swallowtail
Lovely description of Risa. I was sad when they blew it up in the books. I like the backstory you're laying out here, the flashbacks are very well done.
Date: 23 May 2014 01:15 Title: Viceroy
Very nice, Temp. Seeing someone join those ranks of the best and brightest. Very nice indeed.
Date: 23 May 2014 01:04 Title: Andorian Ice Fly
brought a smile to the old lips Temp, again a nice little piece.
Date: 23 May 2014 01:03 Title: Morpho
heartwarming piece, Temp, nice little piece at that.
Date: 22 May 2014 21:46 Title: Risian Swallowtail
Nice, a simple tail that builds on past Jessica stories with Bridget and your early ficlets.
Nice short story.
Date: 22 May 2014 16:11 Title: Risian Swallowtail
Love the descriptions of Risa and the butterflies here. I'm not familiar with the character dynamics aside from Jessiy and Justine, but it was a nice little scene. Great job.
Date: 22 May 2014 15:00 Title: Risian Swallowtail
A nice little scene here, giving us even more of an insight into your character. The butterfly theme has worked really well, each one sparking a different memory that delves deeper and deeper into Jessica's past. Look forward to seeing how this gets resolved in the last couple of "episodes"
Date: 22 May 2014 14:40 Title: Risian Swallowtail
And the swallowtail (sort of like Proust's madeleine) is a reminder of their old relationship dynamic - and of the lost Bridget, too.
Date: 22 May 2014 09:34 Title: Risian Swallowtail
Again, wonderful description here - both of setting and of imparting the characters. Funny how someone called Stormy should have such a fascination with butterflies and be so gentle. However, it speaks to the nature of Jessica somewhat these contrasts. It's also another wonderful glimpse into the making of Jessica and again love how the butterflies fit into the ficlets and string along the memory themes.
Date: 22 May 2014 08:36 Title: Risian Swallowtail
I like the fact that we are getting to see flashbacks of some sort to see what Jessica went through. I'm liking how we get to see different memories from her life that she remembers.
Thanks for sharing.
Can't wait to see what you come up with for Day 5.
Date: 22 May 2014 04:13 Title: Viceroy
I love her connection to the butterflies. I also wonder why she doesn't just DEAL with Sonia. Throw his ass in the brig or something.
Author's Response: Patience...
Date: 22 May 2014 01:43 Title: Viceroy
Blame the Viceroy for being late! Again another interesting little look at Jessica and the relevance of the various butterflies to her past. Well done.
Date: 21 May 2014 20:07 Title: Viceroy
I can definitely relate to this entry. Scientists, and doctors, are among the most interesting starship captains I think. Their curiosity about the world lends a certain something to command. I loved the innocent flashback to her first day at the Academy.
Date: 21 May 2014 19:27 Title: Viceroy
These butterflies just keep getting in the way, lol. But we've all had those days when we're late and we're rushing, especially when it comes to classes, and you capture that rushed/dread feeling very well.
Date: 21 May 2014 15:09 Title: Viceroy
Aw, these meetings between Jessiy and butterflies are always so wonderful.
Date: 21 May 2014 08:36 Title: Viceroy
It's almost an allegory for Jessica the startled and abrupt disruption to her flight path before she is set free and flying again. Another wonderful moment described perfectly.
Date: 21 May 2014 08:20 Title: Viceroy
I can really feel Jessica's not wanting to be captain of a ship and her strong dislike of Seymour Sonia. Still loving the butterfly references. It reminds us that sometimes we just need to stop and smell the roses, and in this case chase butterflies.
Cannot wait for your next installment.