Subject: Re: interlude
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Posted on: 2019-08-19 20:36:00 UTC

Hey, sorry I took so long to get to this. It's been a busy month.

This is my very time ever "experiencing" a Vulcan mind meld in fiction. It was interesting reading it as a blend of physical imagery (the knotted mental pathways and the blade, the visual displays of memory) and more abstract sensations (the non-verbal communication, the color quality of Abaddon's mind). I also found it interesting that T'Zar could direct portions of her attention at different parts of Abaddon's mind, since the mechanics of her sensations weren't limited to body organs. Very cool descriptions and actions, overall.

I also liked the "flashbacks" you presented through Abaddon's memories. I love getting bits of characters' pasts, as it makes them feel more like a full person. But I especially liked getting the expanded information from "What'll I Do," including the fact that Abaddon saw more of it than we realized before. I can't quite tell whether Abaddon is having feelings for T'Zar . . . that's the vibe I get from his dialogue at the end, but I feel like T'Zar would have noticed while inside his mind. Maybe I'm just misreading the scenario . . .

Also, I don't quite understand the title "Do-Si-Do." Is that referring to the mental "dance" between T'Zar and Abaddon, or something else?

—doctorlit, trying to catch up

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