Thanks for the information and the points of view from all the commentators. The 21st Century does seem to have its own set of challenges with groups all over clamoring for self-rule including many in the Middle East, Spain and Aftica. The UN looks less and less like world body and there seems to be less and less trust in government as it is always portrayed as the problem rather than a means of working out a solution. The Social Compacts of the Enlightenment seem to be a relic of the past.
The Brave New World is more disorder than order and with weapons of mass destruction and biological and chemical weapons proliferating, it looks like a scary time for mankind is dawning.
JJ may be burned from his infatuation with Alex, but then again maybe he will be just bruised a bit and grow up some as a result.
I did like the musical selections. The theme from "A Summer Place" is really something only us really old guys can remember as being new. The film was released in 1959 and the the song became a hit in 1960, the year I became a teenager!
JJ really is crushing on Alex. Alex is enjoying his company and is taking it slow, which is a good thing for JJ.
Brad and Sean. It does have a sense of being right...for both of them. I guess Mr. Arbour shall decide in due time.
More Please!
Other ships have crew with well developed natural shields. The ship's group psychic shield has not been mentioned as being found or noted on any other space ship although if the crew contains several telepaths on board, it would probably manifest...
Abel III does seem to be one of a kind so his "ice prince" phase probably did shape him to a degree. Remember their psychic gift doesn't usually manifest until after age 21 to about age 30.
Thanks for reviewing and raising some interesting observations. DDK
Actually, I doubt Abel III is the most powerful human ever, except perhaps in his gift. I think it weighs heavily on him as well. Actually, a huge space station just opposite the moon would perhaps cancel out some of the tidal and tectonic effects of the moon...However, even a huge station, would hardly have the mass of the moon.
Thanks. Sex that isn't fun and meaningful can be a bad thing. I never understood people who were into pain or causing pain and then getting off on it. While I realize that some people are into that, it's not something I could write about with any hope of coming across as believable as it is just too foreign to my nature.
As always, I enjoy each and every comment and look forward to more! Thanks again, DDK.
Oops, missed this one. Dennis and Kade work well together and more is planned. The Guardian is not omniscient, however he should not be underestimated.
Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Abel III did take advantage and Dennis welcomed it!
More on the Guardian by the end of the week.
Family relations are definitely in the story....
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I find that people who enjoy life, enjoy food. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
The cousins are fun people to get to know! And Abel III may be a tad confused about it.
Dennis is strong and getting stronger!
As always, thanks for reading and commenting! I always enjoy what you have to say. DDK
Thank-you. Human sexuality seems to vary widely in our current population and we have still managed to overpopulate the planet after the huge losses in two World Wars in the 20th century. With one hundred and ten men confined to a tin can in space for months at a time, the amount of testosterone floating around must be mind-boggling.
Chapter 24
Insights
We entered our cabin and Dennis started up his monster stereo system selecting his current favorite country pop play list. He sat down next to me on our couch and we both automatically put our feet up on our coffee table. He grabbed my hand and turned to me and started sending in a rush.
{Abel III, I know you did a scan of your dad when you first came into your power and from everything I have learned, there are several things you have not yet come to terms with and are ju
"mired in a murky morass of murder and machinations" The alliteration made me smile too! Even as it described a despicable conspiracy.
The chapter seemed longer and clearly had a lot crammed into it. More please!
What a calculating shrew. Even knowing her plan will not make putting up with her more endurable. Too bad George was able to save her from being washed overboard.