That wasn't meant as a criticism. Trust me, I know too well about RL. We welcome any update. I was wondering more if I'd lost track of the threads I was trying to keep a fix on.
Thanks for the "little secret" with the guard. I thought I sensed something, either in his demeanor- however fleeting- or some sort of aside. Something shifted when I read it, but I wasn't sure if my imagination was a little creative. Okay, maybe it was more creative than usual...
You certainly conveyed Ryan's isolation, and I don't just mean in his current state. That loneliness and sense of being utterly alone in the world has been palpable throughout. In this case, because of certain physical and emotional components, it's all the more heightened. His resignation and desperation have a sharper, more heightened edge even as other feelings become more dulled and resigned. That sort of realization and reality, of being totally expendable, invisible and valueless would have an unimaginable impact, particularly on one so young. And yet, he clings to that integrity and moral fortitude, even if it's for no one. It's still enough for a painful moral dilemma and inner struggle with a value on sacrifice.
The possibilities for Art's ending are plentiful. I can't decide if I want him dead or not. It just seems fitting that he dies. However, I can't let him go too quickly.
The scumbag does play a significant role, however repulsive, doesn't he? At least he provides a counterbalance for Sandy and a stark contrast in terms of morality and integrity for both Ryan and Sandy. It would, of course, be all the more gratifying for Sandy and Ryan both to have some sort of shot at Art, although each needs something different. If Ryan at least had some sort of validation that could be verified at Art's expense, it could go a long way towards having something to build with if there's any hope for him to try to move forward and heal to some degree- eventually. If nothing else, under duress, Art could be forced into be a fountain of unpleasant, but valuable information. Then he could suffer the demise he deserves, maybe buried in the hot desert sand up to his ears, head exposed, drizzled in honey and sugar- and fire ants. Just a thought...
Fire ants are a wickedly good idea, but I wouldn't get my hopes up if I were you. Not to mention, this poor Ryan would probably feel guilty if he actually killed Art.
I've always been partial to the Apache ant eating method of buffet torture, which should be rather unsettling. Any poor!Ryan would feel horribly guilty if he were responsible for anyone's death, no matter how despicable and repugnant the life form. He's either wired, conditioned, or trained in a number of ways to twist matters as readily as a Yo-Yo! string or Slinky in a hurricane so he ends up with the burden of guilt and blame.
Thanks for the "little secret" with the guard. I thought I sensed something, either in his demeanor- however fleeting- or some sort of aside. Something shifted when I read it, but I wasn't sure if my imagination was a little creative. Okay, maybe it was more creative than usual...
You certainly conveyed Ryan's isolation, and I don't just mean in his current state. That loneliness and sense of being utterly alone in the world has been palpable throughout. In this case, because of certain physical and emotional components, it's all the more heightened. His resignation and desperation have a sharper, more heightened edge even as other feelings become more dulled and resigned. That sort of realization and reality, of being totally expendable, invisible and valueless would have an unimaginable impact, particularly on one so young. And yet, he clings to that integrity and moral fortitude, even if it's for no one. It's still enough for a painful moral dilemma and inner struggle with a value on sacrifice.
As for what Art deserves, what possibilities!
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Wishing you and yours the best for 2009.
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