HOMESPUN

Tuesday, 31 January 2006 15:56

Oh my. Better and better. It doesn't seem to matter what setting you are in, and which characters you are writing, they are all perfect. This is outstanding. Loved Mal & River, of course, but especially loved Wash with Zoe. And the crew for once waiting to hear what Simon had to say. Plus, you're addressing all the questions I had after the last chapter. Thanks so much for your hard work, and for sharing.

ANONYMOUS

Tuesday, 31 January 2006 15:59

Yay! Helpful River, and stressed out Zoe, and sniffling Kaylee, and angry Jayne...although that did seem a bit deep for our favorite ape-man. Are you sure he doesn't just want to blow things up?

Great to hear there's lots more story coming this way, although finishing this week means...means...means it'll be finished!!! And that's not at all good. What else have you got cooked up??

ARTSHIPS

Tuesday, 31 January 2006 15:59

That was wonderful, all the way around. Even Wash holding his arms out for Zoe. It felt like you really nailed the characters.

AGENTROUKA

Tuesday, 31 January 2006 18:20

I could read your River voice endlessly. It's calmingand hypnotic. As twisted as it is, I think thos whole experience is therapeutic for her, helping Mal in a way that only she can, through something she lived through herself. It's beautiful and poignant, since they have always been mirror images of each other.

The crew's reactions are spot on, as well. Jayne, all heartfelt yet thoughtless, Kaylee wanting to care for him in a way she would want to be cared for, Zoe trying so hard to be strong in a role that is not her own and then having that blessing of Wash, who is perhaps the most stable person aboard.

And oooh, Simon. Dead sexy Doctor voice, I could practically hear it. Wonderful job, letting him explain this without getting too exposition-y.


And latly, Mal. The man who never stops moving, hesitant. Break my wee little heart again.

I can't believe you have not once managed to disappoint me with this series. Usually there is always *something*, and here? Only awe and addiction.

Cannot wait until tomorrow!!!

ANONYMOUS

Tuesday, 31 January 2006 20:05

So...I knew it wasn't coming until Wednesday but I decided to check anyways because I went off the snowy and icy road into a ditch on the way to work this morning, had to teach seven classes and to top it off, try to deal effectively with an issue of student plagarism. So, at the end of the awful day, I decided to check in on my favorite site.....and there it was!!! Another installment of Fish Job. Mal4prez - you really made my day!

Now for the important stuff - great job! I am so caught up in your portrayal of Mal. I liked Wash and Zoe's impressions on Mal's post-Niska experience. I also think your impressions of Jayne are spot-on.

Thank you so much - I did miss Inara, though, is she coming back?

Thanks! Capercaillie

BURNANDBOIL

Tuesday, 31 January 2006 20:11

Another thrilling installment! This is great writing. :D

AMDOBELL

Tuesday, 31 January 2006 20:17

Oh Wow, BRILLIANT! If I am ever in a tight spot like that I hope River is there to help me. Superb. I absolutely love how she understands his torment so much and the parallels with what happened to her at the academy. It is also good to see the reactions of the crew and very fine how Zoe was having a difficult time not having the Captain tell her what to do. Can't wait for the next part. Ali D :-)
You can't take the sky from me

ANONYMOUS

Tuesday, 31 January 2006 21:32

Wow, another excellent chapter.

I like the serious tone of this one.

I'm also very excited about the chapter a day thing!

Yay...

Taya

MAL4PREZ

Tuesday, 31 January 2006 21:58

Capercaillie - glad I could help, what a crappy day you've had! I hope you and your car are fine!!

re Inara, sit tight...

Thanks for the reviews everyone! I'm gonna be so bummed when it's all done and I can't be checking avidly for comments all day.

Like I needed another FF related addiction. Doh - too late! I already have some ideas for the next story.
Light stuff and dark stuff.

ANONYMOUS

Wednesday, 01 February 2006 02:58

SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

I love!

Especially Jaynes anger at what was done to Mal. I think that speaks volumes as to how far he's come as a character.

*loves*

Rinny

ANONYMOUS

Wednesday, 01 February 2006 03:04

And I kept wondering where I would find more episodes... This is amazing. Thank you so much. Where do I send the money?
Dr. Thomas C. Altman

BOOKADDICT

Wednesday, 01 February 2006 11:53

Poor Mal, I'm glad River's helping him.

I loved the crews' reactions to the Captain's return.

can't wait for the last 3 chapters.

CAPERCAILLIE

Wednesday, 01 February 2006 16:03

Just reread this at a leisurely pace - very good on the details. I am most impressed with the last paragraph. In 5 sentences, you give us mentally-beat-up Mal morphing back into the Mal who rose from death in Niska's lair and who (in some future time) will "wrath" it back at the Operative. I really liked that ending!....and now like a hungry, screaming baby (or some misquote like that)...."When is the next chapter coming?") she says groveling pathetically at your feet...

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Wednesday, 12 July 2006 18:24

I just want to re-iterate how happy I am for River's involvement in this entire storyline. I am kinda picky when it comes to reading thigns with her in them, but you have done superbly in my eyes. And I think I know what Zoe got from the base now.