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    Dad’s visit

    CincyKris commented on Robert Hugill's story chapter in Dad’s visit

    I will preface my comment by saying that I agree that Norton is remarkably selfish, the particular kind of selfish that is not necessarily malicious (as I expect Malky was), just a lifelong part of his personality. He doesn't go out of his way to be selfish, but it never occurs to him to think of what others might want, need, feel. Oliver was obviously shocked that his father would be willing to convert to a religion he doesn't believe and be circumcised (ouch!) at an advanced age. All for another person. As for Julian's temper tantrum, I think he has more conflicted feelings for his gramps than he was letting on.
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    Miner Delay

    CincyKris commented on Wayne Gray's story chapter in Miner Delay

    Without Aster, Naren would have spent considerably more time lying to himself! Of course, he's still lying to himself, but he is acknowledging it. Which is more than most of us can lay claim to! We saw great dynamics amongst the crew.
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    I'm getting caught up, sorry for the delayed response. These are two people getting to know each other, but weeding through memories of already knowing each other. Complicated! Sage being plugged into the wall like a lamp could have been a jarring experience for Nova, reducing him to a talking machine. But she thinks of him as a person, which he is. Just a different kind of person. If you really think about, there are lots of people being kept alive by machines and cords (oxygen, dialysis, feeding tubes, etc.). Sage is sentient, that makes him a person to me.
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    I think Julian is good for Oliver, he needed some organization! We'll have to see if Oliver is good for Julian. They certainly have good chemistry. I look forward to @Summerabbacat's description of Marie-Louise.
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    What Staying Means

    CincyKris commented on Myr's story chapter in What Staying Means

    I can't wait for the meeting of the two couples! Even if they don't consider themselves that, yet. This feels like it would make a great play. We have the two yet to meet duos, the lingering threat of the men chasing Ethan, who also hurt Toby, and the blizzard is it's own character.
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    Chapter 27

    CincyKris commented on kbois's story chapter in Chapter 27

    This was a great ending! Everyone, except maybe Owen, was happy and successful! I hope Ferdinand and Marco Polo get along well!
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    Integration

    CincyKris commented on Wayne Gray's story chapter in Integration

    I don't know what all Naren has been up to the past several years, other than "earning" an expensive program. But, he seemed just as surprised as Miri at his quick efficiency at the mining controls. I don't think he's really tested himself properly. Not all that different from regular people, when you think about it. We don't discover a talent until we try it. If Ceres has a bowling league, Naren should join it!
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    Forty-Two Steps

    CincyKris commented on Kevin Snell's story chapter in Forty-Two Steps

    I just finished this very refreshing and thought provoking story. I liked that it was not a traditional romance, it did not follow a formula. It was a reminder that relationships come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, looks, and sounds.
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    I agree with @Summerabbacat, I think Nathan's ex is behind the false complaint. Did Nathan keep his own copies of their session notes? Jonathan's mom seems to be a typical conservative politician, she parrots her party's beliefs publicly while voraciously protecting her private secrets. I'm going to guess she doesn't care too deeply about him being gay, other than it's effect on her socially. What a snob! I'm very surprised that no one has brought a same sex date to the formal before now! I can't imagine the principal has any legal standing to prevent it. I hope Ben spreads the news so more couples can participate.
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    Buying Bread

    CincyKris commented on Kevin Snell's story chapter in Buying Bread

    disagree strongly if this is a serious comment
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    Chapter 25

    CincyKris commented on kbois's story chapter in Chapter 25

    After Christmas, our clan needs to go to Florida and enjoy the open ocean .Just how big is Robbie's boat? We have Lynn's family, Troy's family, which includes Carson and Mrs. P, our boys, Robbie and Marco Polo! I think we need a bigger boat!
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    Buying Bread

    CincyKris commented on Kevin Snell's story chapter in Buying Bread

    Oliver is trying very hard not to "manage" his learning of French, instead learning organically. Julien is watching to see if Oliver can accomplish his non-managing. Learning French has become their metaphor, as @Charles26 wrote. Their rift is not about Oliver making a mistake, apologizing, and that apology not being accepted by Julien. Julien is trying to see if Oliver can change the way he thinks and behaves. Oliver realizes this and is trying hard not to automatically think, plan, research, weigh all the alternatives, judge, plan again, etc. Oliver is doing this for himself, necessarily by himself.
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    So, if I'm reading this correctly, you all think that Julien is using his silence as punishment. And that silence is the sole source of your condemnation? What about all the rest of his silences before Paris? I see his silence as part of his personality. Julien nodded. He drank his tea. He didn’t say anything else about it, and not saying was its own kind of language—a man who noticed everything and commented on almost nothing, who trusted that the noticing itself was sufficient. I really don't think that Julien is being passive aggressive or using silence as punishment. I think he is just being silent.
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    Wow, I have interpreted Julien and Oliver so very differently than other readers! I really disagree that Julien is being petty and judgemental. He has not misled Oliver on his anger or his feelings. I don't understand why you think he is being controlling, dominant, or restrictive of Oliver expressing himself. Where in the text did that happen? Oliver is making his own choices. He is not becoming less, he is trying to figure out who he is. Is he the same Oliver that managed his marriage to death? Is the anger towards Julien because we didn't get a big, predictable "I forgive you" moment? What story have you been reading for the last 24 chapters, if a quick, happy reunion and resolution was the expectation?
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    Hey Sailor

    CincyKris commented on Wayne Gray's story chapter in Hey Sailor

    I find it fascinating that in pre-industrial times “children”, were prior to puberty. In post-industrial “children” are below 18, for the most part. With AI, and super tech it is completely understandable that the age of emancipation or end of childhood would shrink again. Evolution is amazing!
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    I think the healing can start now. And, I’m not talking about the ankle.
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    Family matters

    CincyKris commented on Robert Hugill's story chapter in Family matters

    Oliver has some touchy and quirky relatives to work around. I think Julien’s Ma and grandma will be a refreshing change, maybe just as quirky but not requiring so much “handling”.
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    Hey Sailor

    CincyKris commented on Wayne Gray's story chapter in Hey Sailor

    Naren is going to gain some confidence after his successful first mining trip. Even if he just did what he was told and allowed the use of his program, he was instrumental to their success. His visit with his new friend was a welcome bonus.
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    Chapter 24

    CincyKris commented on kbois's story chapter in Chapter 24

    When the guys were boys they were so dependent on each other, to an unhealthy level. In this short reunion, they balanced each other. Troy calmed Miles' nerves. This bodes well for their future.
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    Thank you for letting us see, feel, and hear the second best day of their lives!
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    Sounds like Rice-A-Roni, also gross. Add some spices and salt to rice (cheapist, easiest food ever) and some actual real vegetables, and leftover meat (only if desired), and you have real food from scratch for 5 more minutes and two more dollars. Sorry, I get on my high horse when it comes to cheap, easy choices that improve health, taste, animals, or the environment.
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    I agree with this comment completely. But from Julien's POV. I also hope they work it out. I love that this is a heavily nuanced story!
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    Julien doesn’t want to managed. Oliver can’t help but to manage. Even if he is doing it out of love, which he is. I think Oliver knew this, deep down. It’s why he couldn’t bring himself to tell Julien what he did. The problem isn’t intent, or not telling, it’s the doing it in the first place. Julien is afraid that Oliver will try to manage his/their lives. He is right.
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    I only watched 2 episodes. Beth was intriguing, but the only really likeable character for me was Kayce, and he killed 3 people! But, I didn't find that not knowing the characters caused less enjoyment of your story. In fact, most of us not knowing the details of the original makes your version just "fiction", not "fanfiction". I'm all in.
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    As an American, I consider it vile! Why add processed garbage when it is just as easy to cook from scratch?
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