"Latency", for foxriverinmate

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Title: Latency
Author: To be revealed
Rating: pg-13
Category: Drama, Angst, Implied Het, set around 4:16 (no spoilers)
Characters/Pairings: Michael, Christina, Lincoln, Sara, some Sara/Michael
Requested by: foxriverinmate.
Summary: Michael cannot decide what is real and what is the figment of his post-operative condition, but his mind is about to be challenged

Comments

[tuesdaeschild]

Okay, I think I've recovered my coherence so in my own clumsy way I'll do my best to try to explain why this is such a fabulous tale!

The imagery, like the use of military hardware and strategies, really expresses the battlefield that is Michael's brain when he's indulging in self-flagellation for his real or perceived guilt. That is a touch of genius!

I love that he would also balance out the Family and the Voice of Reasonwith Gretchen and T-Bag representing The Badness. Michael would never allow himself to take a one-sided view of his actions, would he?

‘She’s using you like she used Dad,’ Michael said... ‘It’s the same. She’s the thinker - don’t you get it? And Aldo was the standover man….now she’s grooming a standover son…’

We've not seen what's going to happen with the brothers and their mother in the show yet but I so want it to be like this! Even before we've got to know Christina and her motives concerning her sons, I find my self disliking her and you've captured this feeling beautifully here.

His mother’s weapon is shiny and experienced, emblazoned with years of cognitive warfare and ready for head-to-head confrontation with it’s think-alike son.

That's really scary! I fear for Michael...

I seem to be rambling like a fool here so maybe if I cut to the chase? This mixture of memory and possible insanity is Michael's way of dealing with a decision, I believe. And despite his internal battle he does succumb in the end and agree to meet his mother...maybe that will lead to his damnation?

The canon storyline about Michael's Company-provided surgery, while full of potential for something really spectacular, left me somewhat disappointed. This has more than made up for it and I just wish I could express my love for it better. Thank you seems kind of inadequate; but still...THANK YOU!! I know my prompt was pretty vague but you gave me everything I wanted and much more besides! :)

[tuesdaeschild]

Phew. I'm so glad you liked it : D

I wanted something a little different for you and a bit left of center. I know you enjoy Michael anyway, so the exploration of his mind appealed a lot.

Your prompt was easy to work with, and nothing you've said is rambling. It was a pleasure to write it for you