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Date: 12/02/2011 1:21:46 PM Title: The Standoff
Oh man, the interaction between Logan and Marie is just so sweet and heartbreaking. I seriously love how you write these two together.
This is really great seeing Marie take charge and not only holding her own against Shaw but putting him back on his heels. Very nicely played.
Author's Response: I know! I got all sad writing this chapter, even though I knew it was going to all end up fine. But I agree with you, this Marie got pushed around a lot for most of the fic, and acted in reaction to things rather than initiating actions, so it was good to see her both remain resolved even in defiance of Logan's wishes and to face down Shaw.
Date: 11/20/2011 11:23:00 PM Title: The Standoff
Whoa. Intense.
And it almost made me cry...that scene with Logan. ::sniffle::
Author's Response: I'm glad you thought that scene was intense. I was hoping to convey their emotion without making it too melodramatic, but seriously, how sad to face losing your relationship when you've *just* found it? Sigh. Thank goodness for my happy ending guarantee, huh?
[Report This]Date: 11/16/2011 4:02:07 PM Title: The Standoff
He wasn’t trying to bully her. Well, not much.
This made me smile :).
He could feel her resolve like water, clear and cool, giving the appearance of yielding and yet unchanging, wearing away stone.
But this was my favorite line. So very Zen, not to mention beautifully worded. And I've gotta say it's nice to see Logan respecting her decision and not going totally caveman on her.
WHOA. Whoa. whoa. whoawhoawhoa. Ummm please tell me there's some kinda plan here and Rogue didn't seriously just kill Jean. I mean, no way, right? Right? Uhhhhh I gotta go read the next chapter like NOW. Kk bye.
Author's Response: Ha, at least he's honest with himself. I'm glad you liked that line. There's actually some proverb about water being yielding, but who can withstand a flood? or something like that but I couldn't find it, so that was my impression of how that proverb might be color Logan's thoughts even if he didn't remember it directly. And yeah, I think it's really hard for Logan to respect her decision, but I wanted to show the unique kind of strength that this Marie has, because she hasn't shown much of it in the earlier parts of the story. Even if her strength is standing up to Logan's force of will, despite the risks to both of them, she knows it's what she has to do. Glad to see I fooled you with the Jean thing. Mwuah ha ha ha!
Date: 11/06/2011 7:39:18 PM Title: The Standoff
Well, you know, I've never been a Jean-hater. Don't really understand it, actually.. So I'm one who has no trouble giving her credit of any kind.
Author's Response: Ha, actually, me either. Jean in my stories is usually pretty neutral, or even helpful in a distant kind of way. In truth, I just thought that it would be insane to give Shaw Rogue and Jean in the same place -- no matter what happens, letting Shaw get the power of the Phoenix was not an option. So, Jean gets to stay at home and work off her I've-been-drugged-for-a-month-straight headache. ;-) At one point I did consider having her show up, unplanned by the X-Men, to personally take care of Emma as revenge for her captivity, but it was just too much going on.
Date: 11/06/2011 4:25:39 PM Title: The Standoff
Brilliant EVIL cliffie!!!!!!! I don't know who's more evil -- you or Sebastian. Honest to God, I mean that in the nicest way. I'm usually pretty good at figuring out other people's plots (obviously my own elude me something fierce or 'Bedfellows' would have been finished ages ago), but you have me completely puzzled -- and I absolutely LOVE it! --Wendie
Author's Response: I'm so glad I was able to keep you puzzled...now I just hope the payoff seems logical enough. Thanks so much for reviewing!rn
[Report This]Date: 11/04/2011 3:33:25 AM Title: The Standoff
I see Rogue has located her can of wup-ass. Jean sure sold it. :) Oh Sebaaaastiaaaan... Marie's got a surprise for you...
Author's Response: Yeah...must have been hidden somewhere. ;-) As for Jean...you should know a Roganite would not give Jean so much credit. ;-) Hope you find the explanation satisfying.
[Report This]Date: 11/02/2011 9:29:52 PM Title: The Standoff
Oh MAN! So excellent. The interaction with Logan and Marie was heartbreaking. I love that she's so strong and capable and ready to kick Shaw's ass. Fantastic.
Author's Response: So glad you liked it. Yeah, it is so hard to think of these guys possibly losing each other right as they found each other. Lucky thing I promised a happy ending, right? I *know*, how exciting is it to FINALLY have Rogue fully herself and in ass-kicking mode!
[Report This]Date: 11/02/2011 3:24:42 PM Title: The Standoff
Oh man! That went from bittersweet to adrenallin pumping in no time! Great chapter and I can't wait to read more!
Author's Response: So glad you liked it...thanks so much for reviewing!
Date: 11/02/2011 1:52:05 PM Title: The Standoff
Love the new chapter. Such intense and desperate play of emotions all around. I can't wait for the next chapter. I know it's going to be great. :)
Author's Response: So glad you liked it...intense and desperate is definitely what I'm going for now that we're heading into the final showdown. I'm trying to rush the next chapter...it should answer all the questions. :-)
Date: 11/02/2011 8:55:58 AM Title: The Standoff
sorry for the lack of reviews for the last chapter (loved it BTW), but Hallowe'en always means we're massively busy in work. Like where this is going, and like that rogue's decided to play shaw at his own game. am looking forward to the next
Author's Response: Trying to figure out what business has a Halloween rush...costume store? All-Edgar-Allen-Poe bookstore? I'll continue to speculate. Thanks so much for reviewing, I know it's much harder to keep up with reviews when you're writing, so as long as you keep the chapters of "Stray" coming you have my full permission to forgo reviews. ;-)
Date: 11/02/2011 12:04:22 AM Title: The Standoff
You ended the chapter there? Thats mean! lol Love the chapter. the emotions are so intense. I can't wait for more! Please update soon!
Author's Response: Sorry, you know me. I'm a cliff-hanger-a-holic. I'm so glad you liked it, "intense" was definitely what I was going for. Hope to update by this weekend at the latest!
Date: 11/01/2011 11:26:42 PM Title: The Standoff
I love this chapter. The entire first section is tense. I thrilled me to see Charles being the one to advocate doing something proactive and the X-men stepping up to fight. The entire scene between Marie and Logan was incredibly sweet and loving and filled with tension.
My only question about Rogue showing up at Shaw's country house is how much of what we just saw is real and how much is Charles. Of course I haven't forgotten what Rogue did already to just bring Jean back to Logan because she thought that is what will make him happy. So the big cliffhanger is 'how far off the range is Rogue?'
Oh and Logan sooooooo has to gut Emma.
Author's Response: So glad you liked the first parts. I'll give you a hint about the third part...in my conception of things, Xavier can restrict what Emma perceives, but not create illusions or anything. So, chew on that. ;-)
[Report This]Date: 11/01/2011 11:09:05 PM Title: The Standoff
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Just Wow!! You rocked my world with this chapter. More Please!!!!
Author's Response: So glad you liked it! I'll try to rush the next chapter, should be this weekend at the latest. Thanks so much for reviewing.