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[BP93]

AshleyMadelineWilliams wrote...

Helmnath wrote...

AshleyMadelineWilliams wrote...

SO HELMNATH.... when is the next chapter coming for your fic? OwO

When it's ready  

But... but....

You can't rush perfection.

That's the thing with readers of fanfic though, post one chapter and almost instantly I get a review or message(s) asking when the next one will be.

[iHorizons]

I was working on a really cool Ashley picture but then the file got corrupted
-__________________________-

It was really cool too

[Ushanka]

Rudy, Nikolai Tolstoy. It was the main idea of "War and Peace". About place in the world.

[BP93]

AshleyMadelineWilliams wrote...

BP93 wrote...

AshleyMadelineWilliams wrote...

Helmnath wrote...

AshleyMadelineWilliams wrote...

SO HELMNATH.... when is the next chapter coming for your fic? OwO

When it's ready  

But... but....

You can't rush perfection.

That's the thing with readers of fanfic though, post one chapter and almost instantly I get a review or message(s) asking when the next one will be.

Yeah but its sooo good that i cant resist asking for more! <3

Okay i shall be patient for the writers sake 

Demand is higher than the supply.

[lil yonce]

Sorry, guys. I'm playing catch up.

DWH1982 wrote...

I think Ash would be worried, but here are the points my Shepard would make:

1. We need the krogan, and lying is no way to start an alliance. If the krogan were to find out, it could be disasterous, maybe even spark another war, at a time when we need to be united against the Reapers.

2. It's not enough to win. We have to be true to our values when doing it. Those values include not betrarying the people close to us - like Wrex - and not condemming an entire race to die for past mistakes. Yes, it's risky, and yes, the krogan could become a problem again after the Reapers are taken care of - but then again, maybe they won't. Why shouldn't they deserve a chance at redemption? (Yes, Jack is totally correct when she mocks my Shepard for being the "king of the boy scouts.")

3. Finally, Ash, you're framing this as a case of "short term gain versus long term loss," when that might not even be the case. It's depressing, but this might not be a short term war. We don't know if the crucible will work. Liara has told me it could take at least a century for the Reapers to conqure the galaxy. If that's the case, we might very well need the genophage cured to ensure that we have enough troops to push back for an extended period of time, and maybe find a way to win.

EDIT:

4. Also, even if we don't have the Dalatrass, we still have the STG - at least if what I've heard from Hackett and Kirrahe is true, there's a division between the salarian military and political leadership. I've already been promised STG support for retaking Earth, regardless of what happens with their political leaders.

In my playthrough though I had concerns, I actually cured the genophage. I just think Ash would think twice about it. You bring up very compelling and significant points though. She most likely doesn't know about the cracks between the Dalatrass and STG and she might see reason in securing shock troops. That's a more practical appeal she can appreciate. There are so many variables and unknowns in the Reaper war it's tough to determine how valuable the Krogan really are. But Ash would have to play a "Maybe Game" with Krogan intent and I don't think she would want to make this kind of decision with an eyes closed wish.

And I still think she'd consider it a clean goon. Krogan are renound for bloodlust. Are they really going to change? And I think she respects Wrex indivdually, but they had no real relationship. On the SR-1 they may have been - to a degree - friendly, but I don't think they were friends. Wrex is Shepard's friend and so being close to him might actually be coulding his judgement on the genophage. She might call him out on that.

And just to play devil's advocate, she might comment a century is nothing compared to eternity with Krogan Overlords.

I wrote her being glib about it at the end of the dialogue to poke fun at him for being such a Paragon and because she though she may not agree with Shepard's decision or the specific reasoning behind it, she respects it and it's not an issue she'll push.

[Ushanka]

Oh, sorry, not Nikolai, Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy.
What a shame for me.

[Rudy Lis]

Ushanka wrote...

Rudy, Nikolai Tolstoy. It was the main idea of "War and Peace". About place in the world.

Hm. I know two Alexei, two Lev and Nikolai. Those "writers" (I also read about officers with that surname). So that's why I asked.
Plus, with exception of Denis Davydov, I cannot remember one worthy officer who was "writer" (or poet). Either good officer or good (for whom how) writer.
My 2 coppers, of course.

Ushanka wrote...

Oh, sorry, not Nikolai, Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy.
What a shame for me.

There are so many of them so it is possible to mess names.

Modifié par Rudy Lis, 03 mai 2012 - 07:13 .

[Ushanka]

I see, but Lev Tolstoy is one of the greatest russian writers, so it was a shame for me to mess names...

[Rudy Lis]

Ushanka wrote...

I see, but Lev Tolstoy is one of the greatest russian writers, so it was a shame for me to mess names...

No-no-no, you doing it wrong! This season trend is hide behind artistic integrity!

But seriously, I see no shame in that. Really.

[Ushanka]

A new season trend, huh? Ok, I get it. (:

Ok, back to Ash. How do you think, she was good at school?

[Dannycni]

AshleyMadelineWilliams wrote...

Yeah but its sooo good that i cant resist asking for more! <3

Okay i shall be patient for the writers sake 

I second that, it is fantastic 

[Rudy Lis]

Ushanka wrote...

Ok, back to Ash. How do you think, she was good at school?

Kids from military families rarely good at schools. I don't mean they bad, but not "perfect scores". It's hard if you change your school every two years or so. Of course, with time you'll adjust, but "those forming years deal major damage to children psychic".

[Ushanka]

Hmm, maybe. I knew children from military families and they was not good at studying. I don't know, maybe they don't like all this military discipline from they're fathers and this was some kind of protest. Not sure.

[Mr. Brainheart]

A little dialogue/snippet I just wrote for no real reason other than feeling like writing something. It's set during Ashley's time on the Normandy during ME3, not too long before heading to earth:

Water rained down on her, the damp cloud of steam gave away its temperature. She faced upwards, her eyes closed, feeling the caressing streams endlessly poor down. It had been ages since she’d felt that relaxed. It was hard to even remember the last time, even that one special night wasn’t truly relaxing, quite the opposite in fact. The pressure of death hanging above them was the very reason she came to him. An act of desperation if she was totally honest, but also one of love. And now she was in his quarters again, under his shower even, albeit a different cabin the thought was strangely comforting. For a brief moment everything was just alright, but that moment only lasts till you realise it’s there. She took a deep breath, turned off the shower and let go a long sigh.

“Hey Skipper!” She shouted wondering if he was still sitting somewhere on the other side of the door.

“What’s wrong Ash?” He didn’t bother to look up from the report on the datapad he was reading through.

She took a towel from the rack and started drying her hair, as she spoke “That’s just it. It-” She paused and a smile briefly appeared on her face, “There’s nothing. Absolutely nothing is wrong.”

Shepard smirked, subtly shaking his head, he lay to pad next to him on the sofa and stood up. “Why bother me we it then?”

Ash wrapped the towel around her head, grabbing another one to dry her body with. “You don’t think that’s note-worthy at all?”

He laughed and spoke “Oh no it’s pure gold! In fact I think I might call up Allers, she’s sure to be interested.”

“You know I hate it when you play the sarcasm card, that’s my gig. But I’m serious, it’s been years since I’ve ever felt like everything just slid off me.”

“Everything slid off?” He sad trying to sound as
suggestive as he could.

“I also hate it when you play the stereotypical male that can only think about sex card.”

“Don’t tell me that’s your gig too!” Shepard walked to the door whilst speaking.

She couldn’t help but chuckle. “You know, I’d be perfectly content with doing just about nothing right now. I have been able to sit still in forever. Chase down Saren, Chase down Sovereign, move on to a new assignment, mourn a guy that turned out not to be dead, kick Cerberus butt, lie unconscious, and our newest occupation: kick all Reaper butt. I’ve become a bit of a workaholic, it’s good not to feel that need, that pressure.”

Shepard entered the bathroom, when Ash was just starting to put on some clothes, he walked up to her, and as they got close they kissed briefly. “I don’t know how that feels, if I’m honest. I’m lost in what we do, not a moment goes by without feeling the pressure. Weird thing is, I wouldn’t have it any other way.” He said. 

Ashley frowned “You think it’s bad not to care?”

“Oh C’mon, we all know you care, and no, just because I feel that way doesn’t mean you should too. I’m glad for you, ‘cause it can’t be healthy to be in a constant state of stress.”

“Hey you’re not gonna go get me all worried right now” She put her hand against his chest and gave a small push.

Shepard smiled and spoke “I wouldn’t dream of it.” His hand held on to the towel she had wrapped around her hair moments ago,  he slowly removed it, as they got a little closer again.

“What are you doing, I just showered skipper.”

“The shower is not going anywhere, but we’re heading to earth soon. I think it wouldn’t matter if we happen to waste a little water.” His hand gently touched her neck, suddenly she broke the contact and walked a few steps to the door.

She looked at him with a twinkle in her eyes and a playful smile. “You’ll have to do better than that. You’re not playing your cards all that well you know.” 

Shepard laughed, her affectionate smile filled him with a happy sensation, the burden fell off his shoulders. “Au contraire, I just got rid of the bad cards first and I might still have an ace up my sleeve.” 

Modifié par Mr. Brainheart, 03 mai 2012 - 08:04 .

[Dannycni]

Very good Mr. Brainheart.

http://www.fanfictio.../1/The_Surprise

Stumbled across that fanfic, it's very good and really cool to think of those two having kids

[Ushanka]

Just another day on the Normandy, nice written. (:

[Rudy Lis]

Ushanka wrote...

Hmm, maybe. I knew children from military families and they was not good at studying. I don't know, maybe they don't like all this military discipline from they're fathers and this was some kind of protest. Not sure.

It's not about discipline or obedience (or lack of it). Kid is kid, always, He growing up, he needs role model, support, understanding, attention and love. When father spent time between 06:00 to 22:00 in barracks (so to speak) and that means he left around 05:00 and return around 23:00, how much time he has for his kid? Even if child was born when father was Lt (or even kadet), so at kid's age of 7 (school time), father should be around Captain/Major rank - a little bit more freedom, yet more responsibility. Of course, there are weekends, but well, army has weekend responsibilities too.
Plus not all fathers are capable to split their service and their families, which lead to what you described - military discipline at home. I don't think it is good and healthy, really.
More than that - if every two years you move from one garrison to another, you leave all friends (if you have any) behind and unless it is very strong friendship (I've yet to see such), you will forget "old friends". Give it happens during youngest, and by my opinion - most important years in forming child character, it is very easy to brake natural process and shape him into something... else.
And if kid grows among children of other soldiers, it is more or less fine - there is sort of "cementing" brotherhood feeling, since they all from one "caste". And if kid visit generic school, outside of military "base" type settlement - it is very complicated, really. It depends on what position military holds in country. If serving is respected, then it should be fine. If there is animosity toward own military - well, what you expect?

Modifié par Rudy Lis, 03 mai 2012 - 08:10 .

[Ushanka]

Kids just need someone who can symbol for them. Usually it's dad. Life of military is hard, and need to work much. And all that military system can change mind of officer, he can become more... em, severe. In my country a lot of militarys, and mostly every man served in army. But our military system really terrible. So, that's all difficult for kids.

[Rudy Lis]

Ushanka wrote...

Kids just need someone who can symbol for them. Usually it's dad. Life of military is hard, and need to work much. And all that military system can change mind of officer, he can become more... em, severe. In my country a lot of militarys, and mostly every man served in army. But our military system really terrible. So, that's all difficult for kids.

Well, than you understand what I'm talking about.
Conscription is one thing, generally after some term, from 6 months to 3 years you know you'll return home and will have more or less normal life. Career service is complete different thing.
Let's exrapolate it on civilian type of job, where father (or both parents) has to travel a lot, for example his commute is just time consuming (mine is 5-6 hours daily), it is still very hard for kid because he won't see you often.
I do remember time when I had to use 05:00 train to go to work and returned around 23:45 train. I had to walk around 20 minutes - how much free time I had?
You went out before kid wakes up and return home after. And during weekends, if you not blessed with insomnia (like yours truly) you'll probably will be sleeping like a log, tops - just helps your wife to do some shopping.

And regarding severity... Well, that's why I respect Officers (and Servicemen in general). I mean real Officers, not some folk with officer's insignia on shoulders or collar.

[Arban M]

@Mr. Brainheart
That was a nice dialogue. I like it .

I have now completed my football (soccer) dialogue. Will probably post it tomorrow after I have read through it a few times.

Edit: Writing wrong because of being so tired lol. Hard to keep my eyes open.

Modifié par Arban M, 03 mai 2012 - 09:22 .

[Dannycni]

@Arban M

Yes! I can't wait, I think that'll be really funny to think of them watching football together

[iHorizons]

It makes me laugh so hard seeing this off-topic talk, don't worry though it's ok if I'm not the one doing it.

Modifié par iHorizons, 03 mai 2012 - 09:08 .

[Instance]

I really like the "what if" topic. With all the decisions in ME1 you generally got the opinion if all your crew, so in order to get to a situation that we have no "true" opinion of Ash we need to go into Me2, which is the game with the least important decisions for the series. Since the only worthwhile choice, besides romance and loyalty, is the Collector base. What would Ash do, Save it or Destroy it?

[Rudy Lis]

iHorizons wrote...

It makes me laugh so hard seeing this off-topic talk, don't worry though it's ok if I'm not the one doing it.

You heartless creature, shame on you!
No sex for Ben. Keine Pfannkuchen fur ichGesichtskreis!

Instance wrote...

What would Ash do, Save it or Destroy it?

Given all "quality" of writing in ME3 - Destroy.

Modifié par Rudy Lis, 03 mai 2012 - 09:20 .