Loved the dinner setting, of seeing all four of them break the ice with one another. I hope that they'll be able to clear the air soon about Rose's job so they can relax fully with each other--I'd say it's too much to hope for that Rose would be able to tell them her real history.
I'm still working out precisely when and how Rose tells Elias and Ruby what it is she does. Ruby, of course, already knows--she's crossed paths with Torchwood before, and saw Rose although Rose didn't see her--but Elias hasn't any idea.
As for telling them her real history? I like to think that she does, eventually.
First time I've ever commented on this series, but I'd only just finished reading the entire thing front to back. It's really a wonderful universe. The characters are spot on, the dialogue is incredibly engaging... and I love the way you've created this balanced relationship between Rose & Peter. Elias and Ruby are some of my favorite original characters. I'm hoping we find out more about them... and get to see more interaction with them over the course of this story.
Some of the things Rose does -- smelling Peter's jumper, for instance, always makes me smile. It seems natural for them.
I'm hoping we find out more about them... and get to see more interaction with them over the course of this story.
They're threaded throughout the rest of the story, although I'm afraid they remain supporting characters and not proper leads. As for their story proper, I'm convinced I'm going to have to sit down at some point and at least write a one-off, explaining their backstory.
Ah, that was a delightful chapter. It took me by surprise, Elias looking like Sir Robert. Don't know why it should have done, it's clearly the same actor in the banner. I liked that little twist. And that Rose was able to talk to Peter about it. Can't wait to see what happens next, especially with the Met and Peter.
It took me by surprise, Elias looking like Sir Robert.
Well...but honestly, it's not like you would have picked it up from the text. Peter certainly doesn't ever really describe him. The only way some folks knew--even before I put the pictures up on the cast page--was because I'd mentioned in a reply to a comment that Elias would be played by Derek Riddell, were I casting this.
And, of course, once I'd made it clear that Elias was played by Derek, well...Rose would *have* to react to it. And I wanted her to be in a spot, emotionally, where she was comfortable telling Peter about it.
Awww - I want them to love Rose as much as we do, but it's very hard when she has to lie about her job, her origins - so much of what makes her her. Sigh.
Well it 'could' have gone a bit better! I thought Rose and Ruby would get along but I wasn't prepared for Elias to go all quite and mysterious on us. I'm sure its just because he's intrigued by Rose and her story, not anything more suspicious. You say he doesn't know what Rose does for a living? Does he suspect? Is he worried that Rose is messing Peter about? I hope that the mystery of Rose's job doesn't get in the way of their friendship for long. I know he came around a bit in the end but I'm still a bit perturbed by his behaviour.
On another subject- Yes Rose you need to tell Peter how he is different to the Doctor and tell him how you feel about moving in together :o)
I wasn't prepared for Elias to go all quite and mysterious on us. I'm sure its just because he's intrigued by Rose and her story, not anything more suspicious.
Elias is very Peter-esque in this chapter: Sitting back, observing, taking everything in for future thought and analysis. Rose is an utter mystery to him, most especially because what he's read in the papers doesn't mesh with what he's heard of her from Peter, and how she's acting in the flesh. He's a detective, and he loves working over a mystery, no matter how small.
He's definitely *not* up to no good. I promise. :)
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As for telling them her real history? I like to think that she does, eventually.
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Some of the things Rose does -- smelling Peter's jumper, for instance, always makes me smile. It seems natural for them.
Wonderful job!
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Thank you. I'm thrilled that you've enjoyed it!
I'm hoping we find out more about them... and get to see more interaction with them over the course of this story.
They're threaded throughout the rest of the story, although I'm afraid they remain supporting characters and not proper leads. As for their story proper, I'm convinced I'm going to have to sit down at some point and at least write a one-off, explaining their backstory.
Thanks again for the lovely comment.
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Well...but honestly, it's not like you would have picked it up from the text. Peter certainly doesn't ever really describe him. The only way some folks knew--even before I put the pictures up on the cast page--was because I'd mentioned in a reply to a comment that Elias would be played by Derek Riddell, were I casting this.
And, of course, once I'd made it clear that Elias was played by Derek, well...Rose would *have* to react to it. And I wanted her to be in a spot, emotionally, where she was comfortable telling Peter about it.
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On another subject- Yes Rose you need to tell Peter how he is different to the Doctor and tell him how you feel about moving in together :o)
Another brilliant update from you, cheers x
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I meant all quiet *duh*
Oh I wish I could edit my comments!!
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Elias is very Peter-esque in this chapter: Sitting back, observing, taking everything in for future thought and analysis. Rose is an utter mystery to him, most especially because what he's read in the papers doesn't mesh with what he's heard of her from Peter, and how she's acting in the flesh. He's a detective, and he loves working over a mystery, no matter how small.
He's definitely *not* up to no good. I promise. :)
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Solemnly swear? ;0)
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