I think that anytime you mix time travel and/or alternate universes, you are in for a world of hurt trying to have it make sense. That being said, I thought the multiple universes were a structural as well as a thematic device that the authors used to create their story.
I am more of a noromo, so I am never bothered by the lack of MSR. I would rather have the story end in a way that was consistent with the tone of the rest of the story. I think the story came to a perfect end. It came full circle, right back to the beginning, and yet left this reader feeling hopeful about the MSR.
scully was still mean. why were they that way in the first place? the canonical mulder and scully would never treat each other with such disdain for such an extended period of time, at least in my opinion.
The canonical Mulder and Scully aren't ever shown on screen getting up together on Sunday morning. We don't really know what they are like together, do we?
They are both adults, with established lives and habits, and separate households, who have finally come together in a sexual relationship. I think that might be a hard adjustment for two people who have been together- yet not- for so long.
Mulder has often been openly disdainful of Scully's religious beliefs. That is canon. It is natural for her to feel a little defensive about heading to mass, hence the remarks that to you seem mean, just seem to me like she is being protective of herself. As Mulder said, they need to work on her trust issues. They aren't starting from scratch here and they both have brought a lot of baggage with them, both from their years together, and before.
I agree, this was not a happily ever after sort of story, but I found it a stimulating, entertaining read none the less. You may like our next story quite a bit more. I applaud you for sticking with us!
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Date: 2008-01-30 12:47 am (UTC)I am more of a noromo, so I am never bothered by the lack of MSR. I would rather have the story end in a way that was consistent with the tone of the rest of the story. I think the story came to a perfect end. It came full circle, right back to the beginning, and yet left this reader feeling hopeful about the MSR.
scully was still mean. why were they that way in the first place? the canonical mulder and scully would never treat each other with such disdain for such an extended period of time, at least in my opinion.
The canonical Mulder and Scully aren't ever shown on screen getting up together on Sunday morning. We don't really know what they are like together, do we?
They are both adults, with established lives and habits, and separate households, who have finally come together in a sexual relationship. I think that might be a hard adjustment for two people who have been together- yet not- for so long.
Mulder has often been openly disdainful of Scully's religious beliefs. That is canon. It is natural for her to feel a little defensive about heading to mass, hence the remarks that to you seem mean, just seem to me like she is being protective of herself. As Mulder said, they need to work on her trust issues. They aren't starting from scratch here and they both have brought a lot of baggage with them, both from their years together, and before.
I agree, this was not a happily ever after sort of story, but I found it a stimulating, entertaining read none the less. You may like our next story quite a bit more. I applaud you for sticking with us!