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| Re: Envy and the Gilded Cage [message #58559 is a reply to message #58557 ] |
Sun, 20 May 2012 05:39   |
 Letomo
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I was actually slightly reluctant to read it, since the blurb suggested a storyline I had read before, and didn't like.
Instead, I was pleasantly surprised. It was interesting, caught my attention and held it through the whole story. Thank you for writing it, Dr. Bender, and proving my fears groundless.
And, one question: Is Strega young in appearance from a spell, or another case of slow aging?
Isawa Letomo
Phoenix clan Librarian*Shugenja.
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| Re: Envy and the Gilded Cage [message #58566 is a reply to message #58557 ] |
Sun, 20 May 2012 07:50 |
Niknokitueu
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Registered: May 2011
Location: Swansea, UK |
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Last week I posted the opinion that each week, each story seems to be better than the week before, and that this trend had held firm from the point at which the site had un-locked again.
I still stand by my assertion.
Really loved the story. Nice to see that 'Fino was doing his best to be a good kid despite his mum's attentions.
As a previous poster said, I hope that he develops powers and attend Whateley. Though I will say that his story would probably not improve by becoming TG. Still, YMMV.
"I really liked the story. Thank you."
Have Fun!
Niknokitueu
Do, or Do Not. There is no Try.
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| Re: Envy and the Gilded Cage [message #58569 is a reply to message #58557 ] |
Sun, 20 May 2012 08:47 |
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Cockle
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Registered: July 2011
Location: UK |
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Nice story. I enjoyed reading that and look forward to more about Fino.
I have no strong opinion or prediction about Donald/Daphne. "She" seemed increasingly content in her new form, but assuming Donald is back as promised there's no particular reason to think he'll suddenly want to change, unless Strega is cheating a bit.
Simply being seen with a hottie at the prom should do Fino's social standing some good, provided nobody suggests that Daphne was just a paid escort.
If Fino did go to Whateley things would be a lot simpler for his mother as he'd be protected by Whateley's neutrality. It might make for a less interesting story, though. Given his background, there's no reason that he couldn't get tuition in magic, if he shows any interest. It's even possible he's already had some basic training: his martial arts training wasn't mentioned for some time. I suppose at a minimum he's had some education in basic theory, just so he knows how to keep out of trouble around his mother.
I'm a little curious about what will actually happen to the bullies and the coach, (if that distinction is warrented...). Strega can't simply wipe their memories of the last few days as that would put everything back the way it was and we might reasonably expect that they'd pick on Fino again, sooner or later. What good is a lesson if nobody remembers it?
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| Re: Envy and the Gilded Cage [message #58571 is a reply to message #58569 ] |
Sun, 20 May 2012 08:57 |
Isodecan
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Registered: May 2011
Location: Fort Worth, TX |
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Different, really, really different, than I was expecting. That being said, I do expect Fino to manifest in some way, and I kind of wonder if Strega is a mage or a mutant with mage abilities.
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| Re: Envy and the Gilded Cage [message #58574 is a reply to message #58571 ] |
Sun, 20 May 2012 09:21 |
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Cockle
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| Isodecan wrote on Sun, 20 May 2012 13:57 | Different, really, really different, than I was expecting. That being said, I do expect Fino to manifest in some way, and I kind of wonder if Strega is a mage or a mutant with mage abilities.
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Stunning good looks and longevity suggest she's an Exemplar, at least. She could be doing that with Magic, though given she's had a child recently it probably isn't simply an illusion.
So a low-level Exemplar with a decent Wiz talent seems the best fit to what we've seen so far, though it's by no means the only option.
There's also mention of a particular talent for influencing people. That could just be a magical specialisation, or it could represent a specific power, (presumably magical in nature).
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| Re: Envy and the Gilded Cage [message #58578 is a reply to message #58571 ] |
Sun, 20 May 2012 09:34 |
Glimmervoid
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Registered: August 2011 |
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| Isodecan wrote on Sun, 20 May 2012 13:57 | Different, really, really different, than I was expecting. That being said, I do expect Fino to manifest in some way, and I kind of wonder if Strega is a mage or a mutant with mage abilities.
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Strega is called a 'high profile mutant supervillain' in the story, so assuming that's true she's either: A mutant with the Wiz-trait, a mutant without the Wiz-trait but who's powers give some magical advantage (the Wiz-0), or a mutant with no magical advantage who learned the hard way.
If she's not a mutant (say, she just lets people think she is), things open up a bit. She could be a baseline who learned magic the hard way. She could be a baseline who had some sort of magical advantage (magical artefact, demonic contract etc.). Or she could have one of the non-mutant superpowers. If that's true, there's really no end to the guesses, from a Nazi Theme Agent with induced powers, to an Allied super soldier experiment, to inhuman ancestry (though Fino would presumably have powers if that was the case). The world's the limit and I really hope we learn more about Strega.
As to the story, I really liked it. Very interesting and a new take on the world. I kind of hope Fino doesn't end up at Whateley, like some others have been hoping. The story so far paints a really interesting world, different from what we've seen before and I want to see more of it. I really like that we've got a supervillain parent who's an active part of the story (as opposed to Doctor Dad who influences She-Beast from off screen.) If Fino was sent off to Whateley, I can't help feel that we'd lose a lot of what makes this story interesting.
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