I actually have a touch of that OCD too (thanks, Mom!), so I know all about it. I'm not that bad, but I just figured that Tank would take that regimented approach to hygiene.
Johnny always goes a little bit overboard, doesn't he? He can't just sit by or take a middle road. And, in his defense, he didn't know that Tank and Ripp had settled things. It was still a bit much...
Yes, I have had similar conversations about theatre. I went to art school and shared a building with the theatre kids. One of my best friends did theatre, as did one of my roommates, so I know the territory. I have considered actually including them doing a play in the story, if I feel up to it, so that's a little hint of what may come there. The subject is significant, of course.
Tank only put his toe in the water as far as that proposal was concerned. He's not 100% convinced on the aliens.
Yes, that's an interesting dichotomy, isn't it? P.T. wants their species to be peaceful with each other, but what does he ultimately want to happen, from a genetic point of view? Why would he want to ensure the loyalties of the remaining Grunts? These are all interesting things to consider.
Ripp, immature? No way! *snicker* The poor thing hasn't exactly moved on to the world of adult responsibilities yet, has he? Jill's probably more mature than he is. She could probably survive on her own, anyway. But you're right that the age difference isn't all that great (like, maybe five years at most). Yeah, Ripp fucked up. It was not his most shining moment. But he's Ripp, and he didn't think... and maybe he had his reasons.
Yeah, Johnny might be getting closer to understanding how he feels, but is he any closer to a decision? Ophelia's a good second choice? Well, I know how you feel. *smile* We'll see, we'll see. The story is far from over.
And I wouldn't make any assumptions about who Ripp will be humping. *wink* He's got a long career ahead of him.
The fish tank might have a self-feeding mechanism! *snort* Yeah, maybe some of the bigger fish picked off some of the smaller ones by now, but maybe Buck has been dropping by to check on things too. Tank was really talking about him and Ripp when he said they hadn't been there in weeks. *sigh* Do I need to devote an entire chapter to the fish, people?
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Johnny always goes a little bit overboard, doesn't he? He can't just sit by or take a middle road. And, in his defense, he didn't know that Tank and Ripp had settled things. It was still a bit much...
Yes, I have had similar conversations about theatre. I went to art school and shared a building with the theatre kids. One of my best friends did theatre, as did one of my roommates, so I know the territory. I have considered actually including them doing a play in the story, if I feel up to it, so that's a little hint of what may come there. The subject is significant, of course.
Tank only put his toe in the water as far as that proposal was concerned. He's not 100% convinced on the aliens.
Yes, that's an interesting dichotomy, isn't it? P.T. wants their species to be peaceful with each other, but what does he ultimately want to happen, from a genetic point of view? Why would he want to ensure the loyalties of the remaining Grunts? These are all interesting things to consider.
Ripp, immature? No way! *snicker* The poor thing hasn't exactly moved on to the world of adult responsibilities yet, has he? Jill's probably more mature than he is. She could probably survive on her own, anyway. But you're right that the age difference isn't all that great (like, maybe five years at most). Yeah, Ripp fucked up. It was not his most shining moment. But he's Ripp, and he didn't think... and maybe he had his reasons.
Yeah, Johnny might be getting closer to understanding how he feels, but is he any closer to a decision? Ophelia's a good second choice? Well, I know how you feel. *smile* We'll see, we'll see. The story is far from over.
And I wouldn't make any assumptions about who Ripp will be humping. *wink* He's got a long career ahead of him.
The fish tank might have a self-feeding mechanism! *snort* Yeah, maybe some of the bigger fish picked off some of the smaller ones by now, but maybe Buck has been dropping by to check on things too. Tank was really talking about him and Ripp when he said they hadn't been there in weeks. *sigh* Do I need to devote an entire chapter to the fish, people?