Date: 21 May 2014 07:05 Title: Morpho
I love this. Isn't it odd how sometimes something has to hit us in the face to slow us down enough to appreciate what's around us? I like how the butterflies she surrounds herself with remind her of these things. Nice story.
Date: 21 May 2014 04:43 Title: Andorian Ice Fly
Good scene here. I like Caitians too, they are not used often enough. Very enjoyable and well written.
Author's Response: No, they really aren't. They get a bad rap in STO but I've always enjoyed them in Star Trek. Not enough of them around.
Date: 20 May 2014 23:27 Title: Andorian Ice Fly
Nice, another wonderful story of the young Jessica. Do like the idea of the Ice Fly heat generation.
Date: 20 May 2014 18:56 Title: Andorian Ice Fly
What a nice addition to an already awesome story. I love butterflies. Not to mention it is the state insect where my grandma's from the State of Michoacan.
Thanks for sharing and I cannot wait to see what you have in store for is on Day #4.
Author's Response: Aww, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Date: 20 May 2014 18:35 Title: Andorian Ice Fly
Nice scene. I suddenly want a cuddly Caitian friend. I guess one of my 4 cats will have to suffice.
Author's Response: Aww yay! Cuddles all around!
Date: 20 May 2014 18:28 Title: Andorian Ice Fly
From death comes life, from tragedy comes joy. Great job capturing the feelings here and I do love a good Caitian (great species to write for). Jessica has a thing for alien insects it seems.
Date: 20 May 2014 14:05 Title: Andorian Ice Fly
Oh, that's a sweet and lovely memory - it's the beauty of the little creature and the unexpected tenderness of Sayre - it all interplays beautifully.
Date: 20 May 2014 13:39 Title: Andorian Ice Fly
Ice butterflies, nice! You did an excellent job of creating an entire world through such small brush strokes, so well done. I liked the mix of solemnity from the memorial and the humour of the jumping Caitian, as well as the nicely portrayed relationship between the two characters. How old is Jessica supposed to be here, I wonder?
All in all, a very good follow-up to yesterday!
Author's Response: The introduction of the Angels Memorial was in a WFW a while back; that was Jess's first trip, and she was about 10 there, so she's 12 in this story. I'm glad you enjoyed it, it was a fun one to write
Date: 20 May 2014 10:32 Title: Andorian Ice Fly
Another really lovely look into Jess's past. I love how you paint these, I really do. They make her so lovable and relatable.
Author's Response: Thank you!
Date: 20 May 2014 08:00 Title: Andorian Ice Fly
Awwww! Again sweet and lovely with great description and selling the moment. And we see the theme established here too and it has a charm and magic of its own. Like the call back to previous stories about the archangel crew and the memorial. As for the ice Fly? Loved it and will have to steal and a nod to it sometime when I write my Andorian character. Great stuff
Author's Response: Please do steal it! Or borrow...semantics...meh. lol Glad you're enjoying the story!
Date: 20 May 2014 07:18 Title: Morpho
What a cool (no pun intended) concept - a butterfly on an ice world that mimics snow (duh, what other defense mechanism would it use to avoid predators), but is capable of generating the heat it needs to survive. Beautiful imagery, not only of the Andorian Ice Fly, but of the relationshio between Jessiy and Sayre. Beautifully crafted.
Date: 20 May 2014 07:05 Title: Morpho
Dunno how I missed this yesterday, but so glad I stopped by to read it. I'll never forget your story of how Jason came to be Jessica's father in the first place, and this just builds on that - we can see that love grow, and build due a deep crescendo on gossamer butterfly wings.
Date: 20 May 2014 06:55 Title: Andorian Ice Fly
This is such sweet story. You've painted a very beautiful picture with this recollection. Great job!
Author's Response: Thank you!
Date: 20 May 2014 06:39 Title: Andorian Ice Fly
I love the idea that a world of ice would have a butterfly that looked like a snowflake, and I also like the fact that that Andorian Ice Fly generates heat, too. I can just picture Sayre trying to make the jump, which shouldn't be too much problem in my mind, since I picture him as a cat.
Author's Response: Yeah, he's definitely a cat, but I figure by this point in my timeline he's got to be pushing 50. Old kitty, for sure. lol Glad you enjoyed it!
Date: 19 May 2014 23:10 Title: Morpho
Very nice tale. I can enjoy the tale and the symbolism of the blue butterfly.
Date: 19 May 2014 16:33 Title: Morpho
Aww. Jessica after a long day reflecting on times long past. A day at the zoo, a perfect childhood memory. I think everyone can relate (I still carry around a piece of my visit from the Alaska zoo). Sweet piece.
Date: 19 May 2014 16:32 Title: Morpho
Oh, beautiful. I love Jess and I love seeing her look back on her memento of her father's trip with her. It really makes that future seem so much more real, so much more touchable. Great work.
Date: 19 May 2014 15:33 Title: Morpho
Awwwww. This is such a sweet moment from Jessica's childhood. This has got to be the most irresponsible zoo in the universe, though. Butterfly nets?! Glad Jessiy had some restraint, and was rewarded for it.
Author's Response: Heh, yeah...probably not entirely accurate, but I needed some chaos to counter Jess's sense of awe. Glad you like it!
Date: 19 May 2014 15:00 Title: Morpho
Oh, I've always loved Jason St. Peter as a father. The love he has for Jess is often on display, and it might even be a little more, as she is so obviously adopted and 'different'. None of this stands in the way of them having a really touching familial relationship.
The choice of the butterfly metaphor (plus the maturation process of coming out of a latency period) is, I suspect, going to be rather apt.
Author's Response: I'm not an adoptive father myself, but it just seems...natural, I suppose, to love a child that you've decided to care for. Maybe I'm naive, and I know people with less than glittering views of their own guardians. Jason is definitely channeling a bit of St Joseph more than Peter, lol. And butterflies have always had a close place in Jess's heart and her story, precisely because of the (I realize, very obvious) metaphor of changing and growing. Hoping you continue to enjoy it!
Date: 19 May 2014 11:45 Title: Morpho
A nice quiet vignette here. You captured the six-year old vibe well and the weary love of a father. I like the description of the butterfly house and the way the broken frame brought back the memory. Good job all round!
Date: 19 May 2014 08:57 Title: Morpho
Aw. That was perfect. A slice of bliss and a definite rendering of a six year old's visit tothe zoo through their eyes.
Date: 19 May 2014 06:49 Title: Morpho
What a wonderful little father/daughter mooment. A nice story that I think would be great if it were expanded. Thanks for sharing.
Author's Response: Thank you! I might need to expand on this piece at a later date!
Date: 19 May 2014 06:41 Title: Morpho
How sweet! You've painted a nice picture of a father and daughter, and their interaction here. Enjoyed reading, and looking forward to more.
Author's Response: You and me both. No idea where this is ultimately going, but I wanted to explore a little more of my main character's history. Glad you enjoyed!