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2009 Stories: Comments

Dec 25, 2009 01:32

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A Different Time, A Different Place shallowesque December 25 2009, 06:34:15 UTC

Re: A Different Time, A Different Place kirax2 December 25 2009, 20:41:29 UTC

So much fun! Loved the Bart POV and the interactions with the Teen Titans of the past. ^_^

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Re: A Different Time, A Different Place shallowesque January 2 2010, 04:57:53 UTC

You're very welcome! I sort of...fused all your prompts together into one for some reason. It was fun to write, even with the headaches that treating the DCU as a coherent universe created.

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Auld Lang Syne shallowesque December 25 2009, 06:34:36 UTC

Re: Auld Lang Syne kirax2 December 25 2009, 21:01:04 UTC

Oh...that just made me want to *cry*. Especially after the last story, 'A Different Time, A Different Place'. Deftly drawn characterization, wonderfully in-character Roy POV. Beautifully bittersweet.

Re: Auld Lang Syne vengefulacorn December 30 2009, 17:15:18 UTC

Poor Roy! You can feel his frustration and exasperation, and his relief when Dick finally loosens up. What a lovely story!

Domestic [Dis]Harmony shallowesque December 25 2009, 06:35:14 UTC

Re: Domestic [Dis]Harmony dixid December 25 2009, 13:04:50 UTC

This is such a perfect snapshot of their life. It's so completely, utterly real and touching. I can't verbalize how awesome this is to me, but let me try. I think it's stories like this, that show how interesting the characters are without the "hero" aspect of their lives, that keeps me a squealing fangirl.

Thank you very much for the lovely story.

Re: Domestic [Dis]Harmony vengefulacorn December 30 2009, 17:26:41 UTC

Ooh, old married couple fic! Fandom writes a lot of hook-up fic, but sometimes its nice to take a peek in a few years down the road. Its great to see superheroes dealing with real world problems and relationship issues. Thanks for posting!

Equilibrium shallowesque December 25 2009, 06:35:47 UTC

Re: Equilibrium neotoma December 29 2009, 23:36:40 UTC

Thank you!

I really liked the arguement between Libby and Ma Hunkel. They're both defensive about choices they've made.

I also like that Karen gives Courtney very sensible advice about living now and not letting a possible future disturb her overmuch.

Re: Equilibrium isilweth January 2 2010, 07:14:06 UTC

You're welcome!

This fic challenged me and I'm a glad there were parts that worked for you. :)

Re: Equilibrium vengefulacorn December 30 2009, 18:40:03 UTC

JSA fic! I liked the way you casually worked Karen's alien physiology into the narrative (super-hearing, being able to see people's body temperature rising, etc.). And it was a good lesson for Courtney to learn, even if Karen wasn't taking her own advice.

I think you really nailed the intergenerational aspects of the team, and I loved the glimpse you gave of just how large, expansive, and history laden the team is. The "where are they now?" discussion/roll call was awesome! Its great to see some of the minor, overlooked characters like Sandra, Paula, and Danette get a shout out.

Also, Molly and her FBI connections!

Thank you for posting; this was an excellent story!

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Like Father, Like Son shallowesque December 25 2009, 06:36:10 UTC

Re: Like Father, Like Son isilweth December 25 2009, 23:51:58 UTC

ZOMG! JOY!!!!

I can't stop smiling. It's perfect! I especially like the little touches, such as the family's prayer (MOLLY!) and how Todd has learned to be comfortable kissing Damon in public.

Alan's guilt over Jennie's death because he could have found comfort had it been Todd's was especially powerful for me. My brother-in-law was schizophrenic and unable to use effective medication. I can completely understand Alan's sentiment and I found his decision to take action in his relationship with Todd being spurred by Jennie's loss very moving!

I also loved the parallel between Damon and Kyle and Alan telling Todd, Damon would be held to the same standards. Alan may be accepting, but he's still demanding. This line - moralistic artifact from prehistory - made me laugh out loud. It fits Alan and how he comes across very, very well. I adored how he arched his eyebrow at the door; he seemed to be enjoying himself there ( ... )

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Re: Like Father, Like Son isilweth January 4 2010, 00:11:46 UTC

You knocked it out of the park! ♥ I feel kinda bad you got saddled with my crazy prompts two exchanges in a row, but it goes away quickly because you've written such wonderful stories. :)

You were my number one suspect, but I wasn't entirely sure.

Thank you again! I can't tell you enough how much I love this.

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