For whatever reason, this was one of the few syntax stories that I never read back in the day when I discovered her work. Maybe because it was a wip? Not sure. But I happened to be navigating her site recently and, poof, it had changed and updated! Was a nice surprise! So when I saw her comments about this story, I jumped right in.
Now, having no idea what "changes" she made to the original flow of the story, I cannot say whether I like this version better or not, but I definitely enjoyed this story. I appreciate the quick-reaction characteristic of Mulder that she highlights in that he didn't bring any real luggage with him, and the way in which Scully revealed the truth, step by step to Ruben, and I felt his reactions were exact. I really liked the twist with CSM, didn't see that coming, and the tie in with Redux II. And the balance she found with Scully's feelings toward Fowley was appropriate (she distrusts her but isn't too overtly bitchy about it). And, of course, I loved all the M/S interactions (awkward and otherwise).
I'd say the only thing I didn't like was the last chapter. Sure, its nice to tie up everything, but it felt a bit rushed in certain spots, like she was just ready to be done with it. But otherwise, I really enjoyed the read!
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Now, having no idea what "changes" she made to the original flow of the story, I cannot say whether I like this version better or not, but I definitely enjoyed this story. I appreciate the quick-reaction characteristic of Mulder that she highlights in that he didn't bring any real luggage with him, and the way in which Scully revealed the truth, step by step to Ruben, and I felt his reactions were exact. I really liked the twist with CSM, didn't see that coming, and the tie in with Redux II. And the balance she found with Scully's feelings toward Fowley was appropriate (she distrusts her but isn't too overtly bitchy about it). And, of course, I loved all the M/S interactions (awkward and otherwise).
I'd say the only thing I didn't like was the last chapter. Sure, its nice to tie up everything, but it felt a bit rushed in certain spots, like she was just ready to be done with it. But otherwise, I really enjoyed the read!