I tend to avoid fics set on the Valiant because many of them take a prurient delight in the Master's kinks and their slashy possibilities but this absolutely honest about the descent into darkness and the reality of evil.
While I can see the slashiness, I've never really understood how anyone could see anything good about being one of those stuck aboard the Valiant, whether you're just forced to wait on the Master or are tortured day in and day out (well, unless you're the Doctor, but he's a complicated case). I tried to show the sorts of emotions and interactions I believed would really be occurring here, and it seems that I have somewhat succeeded. :)
I also confess that although Jack's innuendos are a lot of fun, I very much prefer it when writers tackle his deeper emotional needs.
Oh, I definitely agree. While watching Jack get made over by robots was fun, for instance, I much preferred his goodbye to Rose and Nine. I watch (and write) for the more "serious" character moments and emotions, as well as all the complexities inherent in those, and I'm really glad I seem to have pulled it off here.
Thank you so much for all the praise (and the rec, o'course). Your comment has made me all happy and smile-y, and I'm really honored and glad that you enjoyed the fic.
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Date: 2008-02-03 06:38 pm (UTC)While I can see the slashiness, I've never really understood how anyone could see anything good about being one of those stuck aboard the Valiant, whether you're just forced to wait on the Master or are tortured day in and day out (well, unless you're the Doctor, but he's a complicated case). I tried to show the sorts of emotions and interactions I believed would really be occurring here, and it seems that I have somewhat succeeded. :)
I also confess that although Jack's innuendos are a lot of fun, I very much prefer it when writers tackle his deeper emotional needs.
Oh, I definitely agree. While watching Jack get made over by robots was fun, for instance, I much preferred his goodbye to Rose and Nine. I watch (and write) for the more "serious" character moments and emotions, as well as all the complexities inherent in those, and I'm really glad I seem to have pulled it off here.
Thank you so much for all the praise (and the rec, o'course). Your comment has made me all happy and smile-y, and I'm really honored and glad that you enjoyed the fic.