[fic/art] Communiqué Ch 12

[cassiopeia13]

Authors: cassiopeia13 & dragonsquill
Fandom: Star Trek: AOS
Pairing: Kirk/McCoy, Sulu/Chekov, Scotty/Chapel
Rating: PG-R
Warnings: Intense Graphical Story, Humor, crack, MPreg
Disclaimer: Star Trek and all people, places and things in Star Trek are not ours and we're not making any money from any of this... sadly.
Summary: The trials and tribulations of the Enterprise

Comments

Warning! Warning! Prepare for incoming long comment!

[laeliacatt]

First, it's not just you. As you probably know by now, LJ was under a severe Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack again this morning. It came back, briefly, and I thought it was safe to attempt replying to my flist. Then everything went kablooie again and I thought I'd broken the internets. Watch it blow up again when I try to post this...

Second, I have missed some chapters! Must go back to rectify that.

Third, I am not a big fan of mpregs but will make exceptions when I'm so fond of a fic anyway (as I am with "Communique"). So far, you've made it painless to keep reading. :D Well, painless for me. Not so painless for Jim, poor thing. I am shocked to say that I'm still enjoying the fic. You guys are good, I'm tellin' ya. :D

Fourth, things have turned serious! Important issues are being raised about children in space and the possibility that Jim's command decisions might be under more scrutiny now (like Starfleet wouldn't be scrutinizing the hell out of everything he does anyway). I agree with what Jim said: look how many died on Tarsus and Vulcan. Where and what is safe? There are no guarantees in life...anywhere.

Fifth, I'm glad Jim's talking to his mom again and I like the way you've characterized her. Can't say I agree with her opinion about Jim stepping down from command but I can see why she'd feel that way.

Sixth, long comment is long so I'll shut up now. Off to catch up on the chapters I missed. *big, sloppy smooches for you both*

ETA: Seventh, forgot to mention how much I love Bones' description of everyone.

Re: Warning! Warning! Prepare for incoming long comment!

[cassiopeia13]

1) I'm glad it wasn't just me. I really thought it was as our internet at work is less than ideal. I keep calling AT&T but they keep saying I'm up to speed... I'm not sure I believe them.

2) EEK! Don't do that! Heehee. Actually I thought I'd missed posting chapter 11 *HEH* Then realized I didn't. I think I snuck it in late in the week.

3) I love when people say that! I've been a victim of the, "Usually I don't like this but you rock so I do" Thanks so much and I'm glad you decided to keep reading! We were worried about loosing readers, but honestly, the whole point of Communique is the soon to be born Mini-Crew so... we had to.

4 & 5) Yeaaaah! I figured some chapters will be serious and angsty but we'll try to keep most light and fluffy. We decided to take creative license with Winona and "Frank" who was actually an uncle (that we turned into step father). If you read through the Timeline that shows their life, you can kindda see both Jim and Winona's POV's. Winona had her kids with her up til Tarsus then understandably didn't take them with her anymore. Jim sees it as "you left me!" and Winona sees it as trying to provide for her children and keep them safe. Neither are wrong, just kindda how it is. I think it came through in these letters, and there will be more to come with her so hopefully backgrounds will start to emerge. I have to admit, writing these is HARD! *laugh*

Thanks for the long feedback! ^_^ I'm glad you're sticking with the story, hopefully we won't disappoint you!

Re: Warning! Warning! Prepare for incoming long comment!

[laeliacatt]

1. AT&T says all sorts of things. Usually, it's telling you that it's all your fault. It's never their fault. Riiight. I deal with them all the time. They lie. :)

2. I vow to catch up on 10 and 11 shortly! :)

3. Nope, y'all aren't going to lose me. You'll have to spray me with bug spray to get rid of me. *waggles antennae in an innocent and attractive manner* >;)

4. & 5. Yep, I've seen Frank used in other fics as a step-father so I don't think you'll get any complaints about that. Artistic License, and all that. Besides, it works. Agreed about Winona. She did the best she could under bad circumstances and we know Jim was a handful. Hey, raising two boys would be a task for anyone, much less what this family has gone through.

No disappointment anticipated, hon. Y'all keep up the good work!