O__o; well this chapter was pretty intense. I had to read it twice cause I couldnt focus, but it made more sense on the second read, especially the conversation between Joone and his- doupleganger? Freaky...
At least Paine is coming in terms with all of this, it's only a question if she'd ever forgive him; since she can invision a future without Nooje- ... hope is not lost, right? D:
I am glad the doppleganger bit did come over. We had to figure out some way for Nooj to express his emotions since he is not the type to easily confide in other people. He has met this person before in other stories.
You must wait and see how Paine works out her problems. She is a tough lady and hates to be made a fool of.
Thank you for the feedback. So good to know you are still with us. ;)
Yikes! Way to be harsh Paine! jeez louize. All right, so he had that coming but I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of that, that's for sure. At least he's not going to just stick his head in the oven; I look forward to reading how he gets himself back into good graces.
I liked the scene with the double; nicely done. I know this is OT but I read your update. Looks like things are perking up for you, albeit slowly but I guess since the outlook looks good you've got to take what you can get, right?
After all the worry etc. he has inflicted on her, it just seems fair that Nooj should get his own back. I fear he had a long way to go before he even realized what he has to do to make things right again.
I do appreciate your comments. Sometimes when I get lost, I imagine myself telling the story to you and that helps. ;)
Yes, I have had much less pain today so maybe there is a light at the end of the tunnel. LOL
Oh absolutely! I thought the same thing when she was unloading on him.
He's damn lucky they hide the sharp objects in those hospitals, but then again I suppose he would still have a say... 50/50? chance of whatever she'd find to throw at him hit his artificial limbs. *throws hands up* Okay okay, I guess maybe not since she IS a warrior and probably has good aim BUT! there is also the med factor- if she's on anything it might hinder her accuracy...
...I'm taking this a bit too far, aren't I? LOL!!!
Sometimes when I get lost, I imagine myself telling the story to you and that helps. ;)
I'm really glad I can help out somehow! :)
It must be this time of year, but I've really enjoyed reading and writing things lately. I tell you it's been a while since all I've wanted to do was either read more of someone's fic or think about the plots of my own works. It's such an awesome feeling.
Ah! How awesome! First there's the news that you're getting better and now THIS! Squoot! =D
Whoo... this chapter hit me to the core. Yeowch... the way Nooj was portrayed... oof, he sounds almost like me. Ah, but nobody cares about that.
The kids are so cute! x3 I could just cuddle them to death. It's odd, though. You have Nooj: semi-psychotic, suicidal "iron man" stemming from an obviously deep commander-general-army type back ground, likely able to hand someone their butt on a cold platter both verbally, intellectually, and physically, and do it with a smile on his face. Then, you have Paine: a silent hard-arse sword swinging goth-emo with enough skill, strength, and hardheartedness to make Batman pee himself. Put the two together and what do you get? A cuddly little thing only two steps below teddybear? Ah, well. One of life's great mysteries, I suppose.
Heh. Enough of my random rambling. Heal up and get well NOW!
LOL It was curiosity about what sort of kids they would make together which lead KJ and me to start on this path. We did a short story in which they discussed parent-hood in a great deal of detail. When you start mixing genetic material there is no telling what you will get. ;)
We are having a great deal of fun working out how those two strong and self-contained people react to major problems in their lives. Neither of them is very easy to live with. And, of course, it is welcome news to hear that we have drawn a character in which you can see something of yourself. That is the highest compliment - that we have written with such realism.
I am always eager to hear what you have to say about this story. It lets me enjoy it for a second time. :)
BTW: the story where Nooj and Paine talk about becoming parents is "Bloodlines" which is also in this journal.
Interesting. I had to get caught up on the previous chapters, but I'm really liking this so far :) I just hope that there's still a chance for them... I can't wait to see how Jarl's role in this will play out, too. I love reading about him :)
Hey, glad to see you are caught up, and that you are enjoying the story. Jarl has been a lot of fun to work with, and I hope you like where we take him. Thanks for your comments!
Hi, and thanks for the review! It's always great to hear that a reader has been drawn into the story and made an emotional connection to it. And we appreciate your taking the time to tell us so. :)
It's a tough line to walk, making Paine believable and neither overly harsh nor too quick to forgive. As for Baralai, I think that anyone involved in a situation like this might look for some way that they might have stopped it, been able to change things and make them turn out better. He knows he's not really to blame, but falling into that kind of "what-if" is easy to do.
We're looking forward to seeing how it will turn out, too. ;) Thanks again.
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At least Paine is coming in terms with all of this, it's only a question if she'd ever forgive him; since she can invision a future without Nooje- ... hope is not lost, right? D:
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You must wait and see how Paine works out her problems. She is a tough lady and hates to be made a fool of.
Thank you for the feedback. So good to know you are still with us. ;)
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Yikes! Way to be harsh Paine! jeez louize. All right, so he had that coming but I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of that, that's for sure. At least he's not going to just stick his head in the oven; I look forward to reading how he gets himself back into good graces.
I liked the scene with the double; nicely done. I know this is OT but I read your update. Looks like things are perking up for you, albeit slowly but I guess since the outlook looks good you've got to take what you can get, right?
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I do appreciate your comments. Sometimes when I get lost, I imagine myself telling the story to you and that helps. ;)
Yes, I have had much less pain today so maybe there is a light at the end of the tunnel. LOL
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He's damn lucky they hide the sharp objects in those hospitals, but then again I suppose he would still have a say... 50/50? chance of whatever she'd find to throw at him hit his artificial limbs. *throws hands up* Okay okay, I guess maybe not since she IS a warrior and probably has good aim BUT! there is also the med factor- if she's on anything it might hinder her accuracy...
...I'm taking this a bit too far, aren't I? LOL!!!
Sometimes when I get lost, I imagine myself telling the story to you and that helps. ;)
I'm really glad I can help out somehow! :)
It must be this time of year, but I've really enjoyed reading and writing things lately. I tell you it's been a while since all I've wanted to do was either read more of someone's fic or think about the plots of my own works. It's such an awesome feeling.
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Whoo... this chapter hit me to the core. Yeowch... the way Nooj was portrayed... oof, he sounds almost like me. Ah, but nobody cares about that.
The kids are so cute! x3 I could just cuddle them to death.
It's odd, though. You have Nooj: semi-psychotic, suicidal "iron man" stemming from an obviously deep commander-general-army type back ground, likely able to hand someone their butt on a cold platter both verbally, intellectually, and physically, and do it with a smile on his face. Then, you have Paine: a silent hard-arse sword swinging goth-emo with enough skill, strength, and hardheartedness to make Batman pee himself. Put the two together and what do you get? A cuddly little thing only two steps below teddybear? Ah, well. One of life's great mysteries, I suppose.
Heh. Enough of my random rambling. Heal up and get well NOW!
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We are having a great deal of fun working out how those two strong and self-contained people react to major problems in their lives. Neither of them is very easy to live with. And, of course, it is welcome news to hear that we have drawn a character in which you can see something of yourself. That is the highest compliment - that we have written with such realism.
I am always eager to hear what you have to say about this story. It lets me enjoy it for a second time. :)
BTW: the story where Nooj and Paine talk about becoming parents is "Bloodlines" which is also in this journal.
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It's a tough line to walk, making Paine believable and neither overly harsh nor too quick to forgive. As for Baralai, I think that anyone involved in a situation like this might look for some way that they might have stopped it, been able to change things and make them turn out better. He knows he's not really to blame, but falling into that kind of "what-if" is easy to do.
We're looking forward to seeing how it will turn out, too. ;) Thanks again.
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