the word for the week this time..... unity Have fun guys.....

"Ouch!' "You stepped on my foot!" "Who cares? They're getting away! Get up already!" "I'm going to kill Zark." "Breep... hate... this..." "You're not the only one!" "Get up!" "Stop dragging me!" "I have rope burn!" "And the winners are the Center Neptune Janitors!" Chief Anderson's voice boomed across the lawn, courtesy of the makeshift audio system. Everyone clapped, cheering the victors before slowly dispersing to other activities at the Galaxy Security Annual Employee Picnic. "Darn it, we lost again!" Jason sank down onto the grass in disgust, uncaring that they were still in the middle of the footpath. "Whoever heard of five people running a three-legged race before?" "It was Zark's idea." Mark groaned. "You know, always five, acting as one... I guess he figured we'd have a big advantage." Even Princess had to roll her eyes at that. Sometimes unity sucked.

LMAO, TJ!

Well if I can make EW laugh, then my work here is done.

I was wondering, TJ, would the booby prize for the race be the fake Zark from the "What Were They Thinking????" thread?

Lol, if that were true, they definitely wouldn't have lost!!

Way to go TJ! I had wondered what was going on. Maybe they were not told what the booby prize was. If they had, perhaps they would have tried harder to win.

TJ: Hehe, poor kids. Wonder how they'll exact their revenge.

Many thanks for such a Monday laugh, TJ! I'm whilst I'm imagining the scene!

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Originally posted by ElectricWhite I was wondering, TJ, would the booby prize for the race be the fake Zark from the "What Were They Thinking????" thread?

I'm sure they could rig it up and re-program it to act as Zoltar intended... but with different instructions...

Wow, KT, that's very powerful! Now I'm wondering who this feather girl is... but if it's her feathers that are attracting, I think I know the man involved...

KT ... such an intense piece, which got me wondering who's who, also! Could the Feather Girl be someone's guardian angel?!

Originally posted by gatchamarie Could the Feather Girl be someone's guardian angel?!

Thanks for the comments. that's an interesting view, Marie, I'm sure all the team would appreciate one of those.

Originally posted by KT1972

Originally posted by gatchamarie Could the Feather Girl be someone's guardian angel?!

Thanks for the comments. that's an interesting view, Marie, I'm sure all the team would appreciate one of those.

One thing is for sure ... in that case, their guardian angels would surely have had one heck of a job!!

Originally posted by gatchamarie

Originally posted by KT1972

Originally posted by gatchamarie Could the Feather Girl be someone's guardian angel?!

Thanks for the comments. that's an interesting view, Marie, I'm sure all the team would appreciate one of those.

One thing is for sure ... in that case, their guardian angels would surely have had one heck of a job!!

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Oooh, 2 powerful pieces. Lots of yearning in KT's and lotsa stress in jublke's. Poor thing, all of them do have to worry about so much betrayal ...

Wow, I'm liking Camille more and more! smart and compassionate... I really hope she doesn't betray Jason too!

Very nice Jublke....nice character developement. Yeah, a little angsty, but not unexpected with what is going on. Well done...please continue.

Wow, that is great Chris ... giving us so much information about Camille and her family history. I am now wondering if her father could help Jason, if Anderson allowed it. After all as an initial designer, he might be aware of, or understand, some component that Anderson is not aware of.

Originally posted by clouddancer Wow, that is great Chris ... giving us so much information about Camille and her family history. I am now wondering if her father could help Jason, if Anderson allowed it. After all as an initial designer, he might be aware of, or understand, some component that Anderson is not aware of.

That's jublke's, but I'm certainly not insulted at the mistake.

Ha, Chris, I'll probably make you beta-read it one of these days, so it will be partly yours anyway.

Bwahaha, the power is mine!

That's just lovely, Jublike! Jason deserves Camille so much! I so hope he's not right in feeling suspicious, though! Well ... not that he doesn't have all the reasons to feel like so, after all he went through! Can't wait for your next instalment ...

I like Camille, and think she has a stabling influence on Jason. I think if Jason could just show some trust, she would persuade her father to help him, since he seems to be influential with Galaxy Security too. She seems too nice to be someone who could possibly betray him and the team, plus, if that was what she had in mind, then I doubt she would reveal her knowledge of his G-force involvement so soon, if at all.

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Originally posted by clouddancer Wow, that is great Chris ... giving us so much information about Camille and her family history. I am now wondering if her father could help Jason, if Anderson allowed it. After all as an initial designer, he might be aware of, or understand, some component that Anderson is not aware of.

That's jublke's, but I'm certainly not insulted at the mistake.

OOooops! Sorry about that Julie. I knew it was from your universe considering Mark and Jason were both having problems with their implants and had had surgery.

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marie: I like this, the view from the ground ... as everyone wonders if the team survived ...

A great piece, Marie, and a point of view I must admit I've never given any consideration to, the scores of people whose very lives depended on whether the team were successful or not. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.

Marie a very insightful piece written from the point of view of those the team were protecting. Once again, beautiful work

Many thanks, guys! I so like to see things from different POVs! War involves everyone, being at the front or even left behind! We know how many people the SNT had saved, and I'm sure that all the Earth's population couldn't do anything but be thankful towards them! Some might have even hated them out of personal loss, when maybe the SNT might not have been capable to save someone close! You know how things go, sometimes! You do what's best, and your utmost, but things could turn out backfiring at you! But, all in all, the Team did manage to protect the Earth and its inhabitants, at all times, and these last could only be grateful, sending their hearts with the SNT when they had been at battle. Let's also not forget all the soldiers involved in the armed forces ... sometimes, these are not given that much importance in the series! KT1972 ... thanks again, and you're more than welcome!

Marie, I must echo everyone else and say that you've come up with a different look at the SNT's bravery and how the people of Earth must feel after they have been saved... yet their saviors may not have survived. Of course, I hope they survived!

Catching up slowly! Jublke, the last line made me really feel for Jason! No wonder that, with his experience, he's worried about being betrayed... Marie, you showed the fear the "little guys" go through, which can be so much worse than what those who fight go through. It's always non-combattants that suffer the most! Well done in presenting their POV!

TJ - for the following year's games, perhaps the theme could be " hide Zark so well that no- one will find him !" Who knows, someone might come up with a good idea. KT - any clues about who is Feather girl?

sorry, DT, no clues about who she is just yet, but it's not the first time she has cropped up in my prompts though......

I just wanted to let you all know I'm not snubbing you -- the praise I want to heap on these contributions are just pathetically redundant!

Gatchamarie, I loved how you captured not only the essence of the population awaiting just a glimpse of the survival of the team, but how you brought the emotion down to the individual as well. Well done.

Many thanks to all, again!

Originally posted by Transmute Jun ... yet their saviors may not have survived. Of course, I hope they survived!

I sure hope so, too! Since the ending has been left that open, I'd like to think about it that way, even though things could have turned out quite the contrary!

Originally posted by Daniella T the fear the "little guys" go through, which can be so much worse than what those who fight go through. It's always non-combattants that suffer the most!

ITA with what you're saying, Daniella! The sense of helplessness and the sense of loss are the first things which make people vulnerable!

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Hee hee hee, EW, I'd love to know where the weight loss formula is too...... you could market it and make millions

EW ... a dozen Zoltars/Katses!! That's the worst nightmare! ... well, apart from a dozen Zarks, obviously! ITA with KT that such a formula would make millions in an instant! No wonder such a fuss had been made over it!!

Ooooh why not the Chief? What's wrong with the Chief? I like the Chief! OK, you don't want him, I'm having him!

And now my bit, which is part of the Anderson-Sarah arc, and follows from the last time we saw them, in Bradbury's prompt "The Gift": //The conference hall was already packed by the time they had hurried back to the hotel. Panting, and not looking at all like two serious scientists about to discuss the various possible defences of the Earth against the war they all knew was coming, they found their seats. Anderson was participating in the first panel, titled "Cooperation with friendly planets -- the first steps in intergalactic defence" and, as he sat down, he saw that an old friend of his was also at the conference. Strange, he hadn't seen his name on the programme. Frowning slightly, he approached him, but before he could say a word, the man pulled him aside, placing a finger on his lips. "Shhhh! I *have* to speak with you -- in private!" the man whispered. They repaired to a corner of the room. Anderson caught Sarah's anxious gaze -- she had seen the man approach Anderson and then walk with him to a corner. The man looked familiar to her, but she couldn't place him. Perhaps without the glasses...or the long hair...Anderson waved at her "it's ok", and she sat back in her chair, puzzled. "What's the matter, Angus? Why the disguise? And why the cloak-and-dagger?" "I was looking for you before the meeting -- I just arrived and I wanted to speak to you, but they told me you had gone off for a walk with Dr. Petrides," he said, a trifle accusingly. "Who I go for a walk with is my own business," Anderson said coolly. He was not accustomed to having his actions questions, certainly not by his friends. "Listen, I don't care where you go and with who. But I need to warn you. I'm here under my assumed name. I am now Colonel Cronus, and I work for Rigan intelligence." Anderson was even more puzzled. "And why do you need an assumed name to do that? What's wrong with yours?" The man the world would come to know as Cronus sighed deeply. "The Rigan government is not as solid as it appears, Jack. They don't all trust Earth officials, nor do they all want to ally with the Earth in this war. As an Earthling, I would never be accepted in their circles. So I adopted a new identity. For all intents and purposes, I'm Rigan. You are the only one here who knows me well enough to need to be warned. Well, Dr. Petrides might recognise me, so you'd better let her know as well. But not the others!" He paused for a minute, then looked at his friend again. "It's not bad, you know. I work for the unity of the federation. I've met a good woman and married her. I'm now in the position to be posted back to Earth -- I might even come to work at Centre Neptune as part of your exchange programme with Riga. Who knows, I might get to spy for you one day!" With a friendly slap on Anderson's shoulder, Cronus turned back and walked towards the Rigan delegates' corner. Anderson turned to Sarah, a concerned look on his face.//

And he didn't even inquire about his son? Yeah, that's Cronus all right! still a good piece Daniella,

KT -- ooops that's not Cronus's fault, that's mine! I totally forgot it!

I think my brain broke somewhere around Cronus having long hair, LOL.

I don't think Cronus would enquire after his son. If he's only just 'gotten married to a Rigan woman' then Mark is probably barely born! So Cronus hasn't 'run off and died' yet. This is an interesting idea, Daniella, that Cronus is actually from Earth and is assuming a false Rigan identity... what happens to him if he gets caught? It hardly engenders trust betweens Terrans and Rigans! EW, I want in on that forumla too, and I'm not even a Katse!

Well, KT, Marie, and TJ, if you want to learn more about the weight loss formula, you'll just have to read "Exposed" as soon as it's posted! (BTW, I'd really appreciate it if one or two of our resident Grand Master artists would contribute! You really wouldn't want me to unleash my impressionist abstract stick figures on the world! )

Bet my stick figures are worse than yours!!!!

Daniella ... such an interesting, and dangerous background you've created for Cronus! I also agree with TJ that this might have been happening at an earlier stage falling before Mark's birth! EW ... even though I'm surely not one of the "Grand Master" artists you're mentioning, I'm really, really and sincerely sorry if I cannot help you either with my scribbles at this moment in time! I wouldn't wish to let you down by not meeting your time expectations, or any other expectations whatsoever, due to my present restrictions! Please know that I would have realllllly been glad to be of some help if things were different!

I admit that was part of the original idea -- that it's before Mark is even born. But the whole Anderson-Sarah arc takes place just before the team goes off on their first mission, so Mark is pretty much there. The idea of Cronus having a Rigan wife came to me from the ep (I don't remember which one, I think it's "Peaks of Odin") where we see that Mark actually has a little brother, Timmy. Timmy's age matches this storyline -- he was born as the team was going on their first missions. Basically I wanted to find a way to combine the Anderson-Sarah arc and their endless tribulations with a sub-story about Cronus, and look where it's gotten me!

Very funny, EW, imagining all those little Zoltars huddling around you was hilarious...although I wonder wonder about the Chief's security if they seem to know so much about what goes on there....thankfully, Cep came to the rescue before things got out of hand.

Daniella, very cool story bit...Love how you are setting up Cronus as a special/double agent of the Rigans, nicely thought out, and for me, it works on many different levels. My only quibble would be with the slight POV shift early on from Sarah back to Anderson....and it is very slight. We need to read more about the times-tribulations of the chief and even some more from Sarah's own POV....(Said the author who gets hung up on her own OC's--hee) Can't wait to read more.

EW, don't look at me for anything artistic! I teach art (sad, but true) but I can't draw...

Marie -- There's no need to apologize! I know that there's no way you could even think about taking on this type of project with the way your life is right now. TJ -- well, there is the saying "Those who can do, those who can't do teach." (Of course, it would be nice if "they" would include the end of the saying: "...and those who can't teach, teach gym!" But I suppose that's another issue...) Anyway, what I have seen of your work begs to differ with your claim! K2 -- Even the best security can't totally shut down the rumor mill! While there is evidence that seems to support the Katses' assumptions (i.e., a sudden, drastic weight loss), there is quite a bit that's wildly inaccurate. (You'll see what I mean once "Exposed" is posted!) KT -- are you challenging me to a dreadful drawing duel?

Originally posted by ElectricWhite KT -- are you challenging me to a dreadful drawing duel?

EW: I think the fandom should be spared such horror, don't you?

EW ... thanks so much for your understanding!

Originally posted by ElectricWhite Anyway, what I have seen of your work begs to differ with your claim!

There's art of mine floating around out there? Where? I only have one piece and it's pretty gosh-darn awful! ETA Wait... did my Dad scan some of the elementary school artwork and put it up online? I remember the random paint lines I made with a shoelace that my parents turned sideways and insisted looked like a boat...

K2 - you're right, I've overlooked Sarah's POV for these last few Bradburys - will bounce back to it soon, as I really want to get on with the story of their budding relationship.

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Now it's making more sense why Iona's still around... the evidence on the tablet is inconclusive... Hmmm...

k2: It's interesting that this has fallen on Joe, but I guess Nambu figures that Joe is less likely to excuse away Galactor involvement because she's a kid.

Nice piece, which collates well the story, k2p2!

This was great, k2! I especially liked the image of Nambu having the team's profiles in front of him, and the way you led the story into him picking Iona's file.

TJ-See? I told you "all will be revealed," eventually...well, at least I hope so...maybe...gah...I am really not all that good at this. Chris-I am sure Nambu has his reasons...just as Joe is going to have his....stay tuned. Gatchamarie...Omg..had me tipping out of my 'command center recliner, Collate? Hee hee hee.... Daniella-I've just watched the latest incarnation of "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy..." and was amazed by the level of quiet action in that move..a lot seems to be happening in the film in a very quiet way..in fact, I watched it twice, it was that engaging...ah well, anyway.

Originally posted by k2p2 Gatchamarie...Omg..had me tipping out of my 'command center recliner, Collate? Hee hee hee....

K2p2, I so hope I didn't use the word wrongly, like I sometimes know how to do so well ... that of using some English words, which I might think about at the moment, in a hurry and, consequently, in the wrong context!:p In other words, if I might explain myself better, what I meant was that this piece has helped me to acquire a better record of events and has put me further in the correct sequence of the story, since I've been reading odd pieces whilst I've been catching up! Sorry if I might have conveyed the wrong message ... sometimes, my English really sucks!

Originally posted by gatchamarie Sorry if I might have conveyed the wrong message ... sometimes, my English really sucks!

You didn't convey the wrong message! It's funny you used "collate" because, at one point, none of the Iona scenes were appearing in chronological order! (It seemed to be common practice for K2 to lead into each bit with an introduction that went something like this: "This scene happens before the last scene you read but two weeks after the scene before that...") That's just the way it was working out, due to the prompts that were given at the time. We've all been "collating" at one point or another, but none of us were cleaver enough to call it "collating"! Now, about you saying your English sucks... [wheeling over to a filing cabinet and opening a nearly full drawer marked "Lectures I've Given Gatchamarie"] ...I know I've got a few dozen or so about your incredibly harsh and incorrect assessment of your skills....

Phew!! Thanks for resting my mind, EW! Now I have to duck in case you decide to throw one of those files at me!!

Originally posted by ElectricWhite Now, about you saying your English sucks... [wheeling over to a filing cabinet and opening a nearly full drawer marked "Lectures I've Given Gatchamarie"] ...I know I've got a few dozen or so about your incredibly harsh and incorrect assessment of your skills....

You're not the only, EW! Marie, you write better than I speak! You write better than some native speakers that I've met (will try not to mention that many of them are in my family). We all mess up a word here and there, and I think we've all corrected each other at some point in time. No need to feel self-conscious about it. After all, you might start a trend. ** particularly as I'm overlooking all the red, squiggly lines from my spell-checker wondering if I am over reliant on the damn thing, and why hasn't it learned all of our names yet?**

Thanks, Amethyst! You just don't have to hear me speak, though, as somehow or another the words I'd have in my mind tend to take some time to make their way to the tip of my tongue, ending up in quite a garble! Since I don't speak a lot of English daily, I'm not that verbally fluent! It's easier to write than to speak for me! What I really am afraid of is that I might offend someone, unintentionally, with any unappropriate, or mislaid, word of mine! And, let's just be honest ... I'm also one who ponders over things a lot!

Originally posted by gatchamarie Since I don't speak a lot of English daily, I'm not that verbally fluent! It's easier to write than to speak for me!

That's me with Spanish. I can read it better than I can speak it or write it. My writing isn't as bad as my speaking, but it is still very slow, though I know that if I get to the point that I'm using it more, both will improve, at least a little. I've stopped worrying about offending people (since I know people who get offended because the fork is on the wrong side of the dinner plate), but I do try not to directly insult anyone, unless I intend to, but I need to be pushed pretty far to get to that point.

Oh my heavens...see, look what happens when you take a nap. Gatchamarie, you did fine, in fact you're more than fine in you command of written english...so much so, that when I saw the word 'collate,' I took it that you meant to use a bit of word play in review to the events of the story...a very clever thing to do! So very clever, and so very appropriate that it made me laugh. I love words, I love definitions, I love sourcing their history, and I love word games, puns, riddles, and all that ilk....here I thought you put a good one over on me, and I come back on and I realize that perhaps that wasn't the case.... No harm, no foul, all is well. Likewise, I hoped my off the cuff comment didn't offend either.

Couldn't agree more, k2! I love reading about words, about the stories behind particular expressions, etc. Now, for example, you have me wondering where the expression " off the cuff" comes from!

'Off the cuff' is improvised comment often said on the spur of the moment.

Originally posted by gatchamarie Thanks, Amethyst! You just don't have to hear me speak, though, as somehow or another the words I'd have in my mind tend to take some time to make their way to the tip of my tongue, ending up in quite a garble!

Don't listen to her! I know from personal experience that Marie speaks English extremely well!!!!!!!

Originally posted by Transmute Jun

Originally posted by gatchamarie Thanks, Amethyst! You just don't have to hear me speak, though, as somehow or another the words I'd have in my mind tend to take some time to make their way to the tip of my tongue, ending up in quite a garble!

Don't listen to her! I know from personal experience that Marie speaks English extremely well!!!!!!!

Now, let me get this straight...we shouldn't listen to what Gatchamarie says about Marie because Marie speaks English well, and Gatchamarie apparently doesn't know this.... TJ, I thought they were the same person! Or, are we talking about two personalities in the same body?!

Originally posted by KT1972 'Off the cuff' is improvised comment often said on the spur of the moment.

I could be mistaken, but I thought DT was wondering about the origin of the phrase, not the meaning...

Here you go then!! Off The Cuff This is from a website visitor: Traditionally thought to be a spontaneous statement or response (isn't amazing how he comes up with those ideas off the cuff like that...?), it actually has origins in one of two places, depending on who you listen to: My Favorite? The English Pub keepers accounting system. Bartenders of the era kept track of patron's tabs by markings made on the starched cuffs of their shirts, so that with a mere glance at their shirt cuffs the bartender could quote a price seemingly 'off the cuff' Or... The alleged practice, in the 1930's, of public speakers making last-minute notes on their shirt cuffs, for use during their speeches.

Originally posted by k2p2 Likewise, I hoped my off the cuff comment didn't offend either.

What a chain reaction I've managed to start! You don't have to worry about whether your comment might have been offensive, k2!! It's really the other way round! Like you're saying I just like to know about words, their origins, and their use! ... especially in other languages other than mine, and when I'm uncertain about what I might have written at the spur of the moment, such as in this case! Good thing to know that I used the word right, and thanks!

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Originally posted by Transmute Jun

Originally posted by gatchamarie Thanks, Amethyst! You just don't have to hear me speak, though, as somehow or another the words I'd have in my mind tend to take some time to make their way to the tip of my tongue, ending up in quite a garble!

Don't listen to her! I know from personal experience that Marie speaks English extremely well!!!!!!!

Now, let me get this straight...we shouldn't listen to what Gatchamarie says about Marie because Marie speaks English well, and Gatchamarie apparently doesn't know this.... TJ, I thought they were the same person! Or, are we talking about two personalities in the same body?!

You got me, EW, about my two personalities going on in the same body!! Giggles ... I'm just joking! TJ is so kind! Well, maybe we did communicate well, when we met in person, albeit the circumstances at that moment in time! But, as I was telling Ame, I find it difficult to speak the language fluently as well as I write it! For a perfectionist like me (or call me nutty!), it's a bit frustrating when you have the words in your head but you cannot convey them as well as intended! That's why I might feel I'm not that good in speaking English, or in any other foreign language! Sometimes I just stop talking just because I think I might make a mistake!

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I agree with what you're saying, Ame! I can count myself in the club of those who were brought up thinking they were too young or too inexpert to do things, or even to speak! LOL ... for my father, since I'm the youngest, things have remained the same! Another drawback is that of being a female! Just one small example, which remains in my mind ... when we were young, and received examination results, my Dad would not have congratulated us for being able to be in the range of the 90s out of 100, or being ones of the top of the class, but he would have scorned us, though mildly, for not having been able to obtain those few lost marks! Regarding rude words, or strong opinion, our country is still a bit less emancipated than others for people to express themselves, especially in public media. Even in interpersonal relationships, one has to be careful here as many words tend to be misinterpreted, when words regarding other persons tend to be told behind the back, and not openly! This is one thing I'm not that comfortable with in character, since I deem myself as a sincere person, but was misunderstood more than once when I tried to give my opinion, even if for the best of others! Perhaps, that's why I try to hold back, sometimes! On the other hand, I like to take the correction of my mistakes as constructive critism, and a means to grow! That's why I like to ask so much questions ... just to try and avoid to be wrong the next time!!

Gatchamarie....if you ever, ever, feel yourself holding back in a crit of my works due to your own self-confidence in what you want to say, please, please, either PM- (Personal Message) -or- Email me...which you can find by clicking the link at the bottome of this post. I would rather you be honest in your crits, than to worry about whether or not you used the proper words or phrasing. Likewise too, if you ever feel confused or unclear by something I've written please feel free to let me know...besides, I'd love to hear from you...

Oh, k2! Rest your mind that the words I write here reflect what I really think, trying to be as eloquent as possible! I'll keep your offer in mind, though ... apart from constructive criticism, I'd love to hear from you, too! Please feel free to do the same for me, also! As I said, I love to learn, and what's better than having such good teachers like you!

Marie, you should feel free to ask any of us any questions you have! I think it's safe to say that we know you well enough to realize you wouldn't have any bad intentions. And, believe it or not, all of us who learned English first DO make mistakes, so you could be pointing out a weakness in our writing that we might have missed! So don't be shy.

Gatchamarie...I'd live to PM or email you...but for some reason I am unable to access either you email or even send you a PM....just how your account is set up so it seems... Mine is readily available though, so use it as you will, okay?

EW ... thanks for your trust and care! Will do! k2 ... funnily enough I can see my email address written down in my profile, when I access it from the main menu but, when I tried to see whether it's listed in my profile, when clicking on my name above my avatar, my email address is not showing! I know that I have told someone else, in the past, about feeling free to use my email address shown in my profile, so please excuse me as I didn't know that it was not showing! K2, I will email you directly as soon as possible instead, if not a problem, so as you could reply to that address. Thanks millions.

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RIgirl: Nicely tied up. Good to see that Katse was actually using that 270 IQ, our heros are more impressive when they take down a well-constructed foe!

And, so nicely written, RIgirl! It's just as if I were seeing the real thing while reading! Great way, how you conveyed Ryu's inner, deep thoughts, and how you've let everyone's character come out!

The perfect demonstration of teamwork in action there, well done. Brought it all to a great conclusion too. Thoroughly enjoyed reading it.

I liked seeing the way Ken and Joe worked together, each using tehir own strengths to find a solution to the problem. I'm wondering about this compound of Nambu's though. If it could dissolve the crystals, then why couldn't they have used that? Of course,using Bird Missiles is somehow a more 'satisfying' option...

Originally posted by Transmute Jun I'm wondering about this compound of Nambu's though. If it could dissolve the crystals, then why couldn't they have used that?

The idea behind the Nambu's compound was that it would only work in water, when heated to a high temperature. So when they were in the air, they had to come up with a different solution ... and yes, bird missiles were most definitely more satisfying!

Nice episode, RI Girl. Good quick read from start to finish, the tension is steady and strong, but with a nice cozy wrap up at the end. Enjoyed it very much!

RI Girl - I am looking forward to you posting this at the Fanfic archives so I can read it (again) in one complete read. For some reason, I seemed to have missed a part of your story - it will be nice to see all the parts grouped together.

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I posted my next CA bit just above this post, but the site is kind of telling me it's there and not there at the same time. Does anyone see it? If not, I'll repost.

I see it. And I like how you are bring the last three into the story. Although I do wonder, if Jinpei is going to be remaing on the ship, why does he need a cover name? My guess would be that at some stage he will be on the island, but if Nambu can see "no earthly way to explain a child on the island" why would be giving Jinpei a folder with a cover name in it.

Hah that's what I get for waiting so long to finish that scene. I meant to have Jun wonder that too. Just some extra maliciousness from the pissed off analyst.

So you mean, as tired as I am, I'm thinking like Jun at the moment?

Not such a bad thing, right? Though, actually, I could see them creating a cover identity for him "just in case." Jinpei isn't exactly known for being perfectly obedient, and circumstances can get weird and require the team to do things that wouldn't normally make sense.

YAY!!! More Club Aphrodite. I'm so pleased that you're continuing with it Chris, and can't wait to see the whole team together on the island. I'm curious to see what Jinpei thinks of the clownfish mecha, and I doubt he's going to be bored for too long when he discovers it. I can see him sneaking into Ken, or Joe's cabins and see some sights that will REALLY open his eyes!! Please don't leave it too long before posting the next part.

EEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!! Yay, ChrisW writing!! The cover names are so funny. What, "Dr. Anderson" isn't going too? Come on. He needs a vacation and some romance, possibly even more than Ken did. What are your plans for the Ken/OMC romance? Will Jun be supportive? (Aaaaaand now I want a fic where Ken comes out to Jun, and she is suddenly the BEST ally ever.)

Originally posted by KT1972 YAY!!! More Club Aphrodite. I'm so pleased that you're continuing with it Chris, and can't wait to see the whole team together on the island. I'm curious to see what Jinpei thinks of the clownfish mecha, and I doubt he's going to be bored for too long when he discovers it. I can see him sneaking into Ken, or Joe's cabins and see some sights that will REALLY open his eyes!! Please don't leave it too long before posting the next part.

I'm desperately trying to get my brain unstuck, as I'm stuck on EVERYTHING. Figured I'd pick up one of my fanfics and see if I could shake something loose, then I found out I'd already halfway written this scene, so I was ahead of the game. I've got a whole sentence of the next scene done, heh heh, but I'm going to try to finish it this weekend. I can see it now: Jun: Jinpei, where have you been??? We've been trying to contact you for three days!! Jinpei: I've been trying to catch a fish! Jun: A ... fish ... *smacks him upside the head* Jinpei: Ow! But hey, I also grabbed some screenshots off of Ken and Joe's security cameras. You know, of their extracurricular activities. That Tasha chick is really flexible. He dangles the USB stick in front of her and, after a moment, the chase is on. Mission to distract her from his 3 days AWOL, successful!

Originally posted by Lunulet EEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!! Yay, ChrisW writing!! The cover names are so funny. What, "Dr. Anderson" isn't going too? Come on. He needs a vacation and some romance, possibly even more than Ken did. What are your plans for the Ken/OMC romance? Will Jun be supportive? (Aaaaaand now I want a fic where Ken comes out to Jun, and she is suddenly the BEST ally ever.)

I assembled their cover names by looking over the names they're given in the various translations/reworkings. They've been given some truly hideous names at times! Dr. Nambu is too old for this particular crowd. I'm afraid to picture him there. Who knows, though, maybe he got the idea in part when he realized he really needed to carve out some personal time for himself. (Yeah, right.) I do have plans but I'm not sure I want to spoil them for everyone here. If you really wanna know I can talk to you about it in email. Since I'm winging this those plans are subject to change, anyway. I've had countless little plans for this that have already been tossed out the window in favor of something else. Next scene gets Jun onto the island. Not decided yet on just how much of a shock she's going to receive, depends on the situations she finds them in, heh heh.

Brilliant, tell me it's staying in!!!!

No clue.

Looks like fun, but then I would hope that by the time Jinpei is announcing that and dangling the thumb drive, Jun would already know about the boys "extra-curricular" activities. Or at least know about Ken's. I would hate to have her find out through some images from a security camera.

Yeah she's gonna get an eyeful of something, I just haven't decided of what yet. Doesn't have to be a smutty something, but it'll be something.

TJ- five people in a three-legged race - only Zark could coe up with that. KT- Who are you talking about? Could be any of the guys. Hmmmm Julie - Camille is vey intuitive. Jason is in for it. GM - Wow. Very intense. I hope there is more later in the other Bradbury's Jar. EW- Anderson fired off his gun - gotta read more on this! EW, you need to get Goon Spray to keep them away DT - Intro to Cronus? trouble is coming. K2 - So what does Nambu want Joe to do? I hope ony question Iona. RIGirl - Wonderful. Unity does work most of the time. CW - Great use of the various version nmes. Love the Jinpei/Jun echange.