[Report This]Date: 02-24-10 - 02:29 am Title: Wishes
great start!
Author's Response: Thanks!
[Report This]Date: 01-11-10 - 01:46 am Title: Potluck
Cee, this fic is absolutely fanTASTIC!! Btwn you and Jadebard, I'm never destined to get any sleep! lol I stayed up til 530a.m. reading the last couple chapters; i've been up late almost every night reading from the beginning, and I'll have you know I was almost late for work once last week reading from my iPhone while sitting in the car! yeah, i know that's my fault, but I just couldn't put this story down! I can't wait to see what happens next! I love your AU RoLo!!! MORE, PLEASE!
Author's Response: Don't lose sleep, woman! Or if you do, write me some more of that DIstant Calls of Fall fic!!! Work on that while you're up! No, I'm glad you're enjoying it. AU RoLo is the only kind I write anymore since the whole wedding business a couple of years ago, I put that as a disclaimer in one of my summaries a while back. I'm running out of canon comic material to base any of my stories on ever since, so AU was the way to go. I'll keep this going, provided I don't keep hitting my usual blocks. THanks for visiting, I've missed you!
[Report This]Date: 01-09-10 - 12:30 am Title: Potluck
This is good. Really good. I commend you for your writing of Ororo's past, it was very well done and really captured what a situation like that can be like. Also, I'm a sucker for jealous-triangle-misunderstanding type situations, I always have the worlds goofiest grin on my face. And again, I have to give kudos on your writing style. I really felt the pace change to the point that I was reading the sentences toward the end faster without even realising it. It's an admirable skill to be able to involve a readership in such a way. Finally! Those two hard heads found a common ground. Thanks for the read cee!
Author's Response: Thanks! I appreciate the feedback and hearing the bits that you liked about the story. I like "triangle" situations and watching how they are resolved, too. It's fun to me to see Logan jealous of Scott, since they are so different, and since Scott is so harmless. I almost went in the direction of Scott purposely making Logan jealous, or worse, actively pursuing Ororo to make Logan pee or get off the pot, but I decided that was overkill. Now that the jealousy problem has been fixed, they have other hurdles to clear in the meantime. Thanks for reading, Jade!
[Report This]Date: 01-07-10 - 07:22 am Title: Potluck
Finally! I swear I was almost going to write myself in the next chapter and force the two of them to get a long. No offense but this is how they should have resolved their first 'conference'. ^^
I have to hand it to Logan, ill-rational jealousy seemed to work in his favor this time. I also liked how the majority of the chapter was spent on him observing her. It was like majority of it was Logan almost acknowledging everything except how deep his feelings run for Ororo.
Ororo, i think this was was stronger chapter for her as well. We get a bit more of her motivations out. Now it doesn't seem completely out of place her deeply rooted fears and generalization of men. Granted, I find it ironic that while she easily categorize Logan as such the type but Scott remains spotless. Then again, Scott's the "safe" male friend so it's not surprising.
Now it took 18 chapters but our favorite couple has finally got over their first major hurtle. And that's the beginning. I know there is so much they need to tell each other. Which I'm really looking forward to. If they can pull it off without any real butting of the heads or even if they do butt heads just to give the other a chance. I think it might be clear skies for our RoLo.
Author's Response: There might be a little more turbulence! You know I love my angst! But you're right, buddy, Scott was the go-to guy and "girlfriend" for Ororo in this chapter, as he has been up until now. He's meant to be a buffer, yet at teh same time, to point the finger at how foolish they're both being. It's just funny, since usually, I can't stand Scott in the comics, cartoons or the movies. Now, with their first "meeting," I considered them going at it and making amends, but it didn't feel right to me, they needed some straight talk first, and they weren't going to get it if they were ripping each other's clothes off. So, I wanted to give them the chance to get a few thigns off their chests. Then, if they were still willing to deal with each other after a dose of truth, THEN they could rip each other's clothes off. Hee hee.
[Report This]Date: 01-07-10 - 03:30 am Title: Potluck
So i almost wanted to kill my roommate for continuously interrupting my dosage of Getaway!!! **grumbles** Where was I? Oh, an actual review.
Muy Bueno! Now we're getting somewhere. As for 'Ro's intense flashback. Yeah that's hard. My cousin experienced something similar about 2 years ago and it was hard. But your descriptions made it all realistic. You could almost feel her pain.
Moving on to lighter... er.. HOTTER things I loved he asked her to "Stay...". You understand better than most that one word can hold so much power. I adore your writing style but of course you know this!!!
Author's Response: yay! A Rhapsody review! Goodie! I'm glad you liked it, you fed some of the bits and pieces of dialogue after we talked, which helped me move it along. The "Stay" thing was the part of the scene that I was pushing for even when I was writing their argument/meeting. We'll come back to that.
[Report This]Date: 01-06-10 - 05:33 am Title: Just Checking In
My apologies a second time hon, I didn't know you posted 2 chapters. That was a nice holiday treat.
This is going to combine a bit of this chapter with chapter 17 as well, since i now know what happens in both.
This chapter again made want to ring both of their necks at the same time. Once again we have a chance to see them both letting down their guard and they connected so well. It was sweet how they bantered back and forth. And its obvious that despite what lies they tell each other, their attraction to the other is not based solely on physical and sexual appeal.
They like pushing each others buttons. They like driving the other crazy. They like taking the other out of their "civil" business mode and unleashing the wild side that each of them possess. It's so obvious that its nearly slapping each of them in the face.
But of course the moment that one of them clenches up in the slightest. Full power to defenses and shields, reverse thrusters and escape. Their argument in this chapter revealed sooo much of how much their actions hurt the other, that I actually felt sorry for the both of them.
Chapter 17, I hated Ororo's attitude towards Logan, with generalizing him with a large assortment of "lesser" boys. She knows deep down inside her heart that he's not like that, but she's so scared of what happened with Vic that she's using that as an excuse to keep Logan at arms length.
If she leaves in Jan. It won't be the end of their problems. Because they're thinking their are other fish in the sea, but truthfully, its more like that was their one in the million.
Author's Response: Every once in a while, I have to divide a chapter into two because I just can't get enough of hearing myself talk. You always know where I'm going with my line of thought, and I love hearing your feedback and intuition, because you always make me reframe and rethink Ororo and Logan's motives, B. I appreciate that from you. I miss your writing, but I'm always glad to hear from you. But you hit the nail right on the head. Ororo does have a jaded attitude toward men in general after Vic, it isn't appropriate that she let it spill over onto Logan, but he isn't blameless, either. He avoids anything potentially deeper with her because of their initial misunderstanding, he's very indignant toward her for deserting him, and he hasn't separated her doing that from what happened with Jean. And you're right, they love getting a rise out of each other!
[Report This]Date: 01-05-10 - 06:00 pm Title: Impromptu Meetings
My apologies Lady, I hadn't checked the site in a while and I didn't know you updated. And what a whooper of a chapter this was. I have to say, "YES! Scott finally decides to play hardball!"
I figured sooner or later, he'd would have gotten tired of Logan and Ororo's crap, but the sudden power move he made was superb.
It was a masterful play, but I think it had half the affect he was hoping for. The two of them made some grounds on their feelings for each other. Not to mention the know a little bit more of what each other was going for, which again is a big plus.
But the problem is they didn't make any resolutions with each other either. Namely, they didn't acknowledge that they do have feelings for each other that run deeper than what they show on the surface. So it's kinda like two steps forward, one step back type of thing.
Plus I think Ororo might feel doubly guilty, because of fact that her running out on Logan the morning after, kind of parallels the events around Jean’s leaving Logan. I really felt for her during the end of the chapter.
I think the two of them need another long talk. One that I hope that Scott doesn't have to chaperon.
Another thing I noticed, I'm guessing you're not making Ororo claustrophobic, because the first thing I was thinking of when Scott locked the two of them in the closet was of her claustrophobia. But oh well, excellent as always. I can't wait to see what happens next.
Author's Response: They will talk again. Definitely. And I didn't bring in her claustrophobia this time. In a sense, she is a loner and very independent because she doesn't like being smothered emotionally, so that in a sense is claustrophobia of a kind, isn't it? But it's not physical and literal this time. Ororo's letting herself feel some guilt, and even a hint of regret about what could have been, if they'd kept in touch, even if she isn't big on the whole "pen pal" issue. Scott isn't off the hook.
[Report This]Date: 01-02-10 - 11:33 am Title: Impromptu Meetings
miss cee! i am so glad to read this. i tell ya, i felt like i had a vague memory of this from years ago but it wasn't enough for me to remember the whole story... so i read it again from the beginning. what a treat! your style, dialogue, and characterizations make it completely natural to have two of my favourite x characters interacting in the business world (including a few ensemble characters) it took me a few hours to read it all, but i'm not complaining. glad to hear you had a chance to put fingers to keys and delight us again.
Author's Response: I had fun with this. I worked in insurance for eight years, not quite nine. I often interacted with people who acted like Selene, Sebastian and Donald. I have a couple of other stories like this out here; I think when you were out here last time, I still had Never Been One for Wine and Roses in progress. It's similar, more alternate verse and Ororo in a business suit. But I like writing this one. It's been easier to harvest some of the stuff that I can identify with, and I hope people reading it can identify with it, too. I appreciate the feedback and praise. Once again, welcome back.
[Report This]Date: 01-02-10 - 08:03 am Title: Impromptu Meetings
So glad for an update!
Author's Response: I'm glad you're glad! Thanks!
[Report This]Date: 12-31-09 - 04:51 pm Title: Impromptu Meetings
you distracted me from Farmville, thus meaning that was better than anticipated and lengthily delightful! I think what i liked most was that Ro is not perfect in this. Logan is still logan but he's allowed to be... softer, in a sense. i just love your characterizations. The are consistent with what we know and yet they are more.
Author's Response: *mouth drops open in shock* QUICK, crap the crops! Harvest the fruit! Find the lost sheep! GAH!!! ...naw. That's cool, thanks for reading this, I was hoping you would get to. For Logan, it's hard not to paint him as a "typical guy," i.e. one who would welcome a one-night stand and something "no strings." I think he needs more depth than that. You've been a great pair of ears, Taco. Thanks ever so much.
[Report This]Date: 10-21-09 - 03:06 pm Title: Business as Usual…Not.
Glad to see you are back to updating this story, really enjoying it, hope you finish it.
Author's Response: Thanks! And thanks for friending my LJ, too. Hope it isn't boring you. I hope to get back to this soon.
[Report This]Date: 10-04-09 - 12:41 pm Title: Business as Usual…Not.
Aww I missed this story! Them being somewhat nice to each other was a pleasant surprise. Well it had to happen sooner or later :)
I do hope this trip isn't too heartbreaking for Logan, but I suppose that could nudge him towards Ororo...
Author's Response: Logan's already had his heart broken up until now, so I'm cutting him a break. And Ororo will be drawn to him eventually, anyway, I promise! he's wearing her down.
[Report This]Date: 09-29-09 - 11:32 am Title: Business as Usual…Not.
Hon, I know the feeling about when life puts your fandom on hold. I've been trying to get back into the swing of things for a bit now too. But I'm glad to see this update.
I swear Ororo and Logan often go at each other like cats and dogs, but then they'll have moments here when they seem like they've been together for years. Especially the way they hen-pick at each other. Ororo with her insisting on taking Logan to the airport. And Logan insisting on giving her, his coat so she wouldn't be cold. Not to mention they have those moments when they just "click".
I thought it was cute that they were slightly awkward when they departed. Not knowing to hug, kiss or whatever.
I also love Scott again. I think he's becoming my favorite secondary character in this series.
Good job as always hon. Can't wait to see more.
Author's Response: I always love hearing from you, Brandon, because you read my mind on some of my motives and ideas of where I want to take these characters next. I like writing these two as an "old married couple" when they fight sometimes. It can't always be about these two tearing each other's clothes of between closed doors, they need to get to know each other. Glad you like Scott. Back in the day, he was one of my favorite Uncanny characters when Claremont was writing him; the only part of him that i hated was his infidelity with Jean when he was with Maddie, then with Emma when he was back with Jean. But he's fun to write; he always seemd dumbfounded by Ororo and Logans respective antics in the comics, so I wanted to transfer that to this story, too. I hope you'll start writing when the mood strikes you and when you have time and inspiration, B. Losing my grandma was hard. It shoved a lot of creative things to the backseat for a while.
[Report This]Date: 09-28-09 - 08:13 pm Title: Business as Usual…Not.
More more more!!! Update faster lol. I am enjoying the dialogue between the two characters. PLease update more soon.
Author's Response: I'm glad, I love dialogue when I read some that I like of other people's fics, too, so I'm glad to hear that! Thanks for reading and reviewing.
[Report This]Date: 09-27-09 - 06:51 pm Title: Business as Usual…Not.
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! this made me VERY happy, JUST because there was a chapter posted. As for what was posted... talk about timing. I got a call from my father's wife that he's in the hospital. It's his chest or something. **sighs** well done chappy, lady.
Author's Response: Hope your pop feels better. I'm glad you liked this, I had fun with it, even though I ended it before I could have, I just ran out of steam toward the end. I hope to give y'all more soon!
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