Date: 23 Oct 2012 09:17 PM Title: Back on the Job
I really like this story!
I hope that you will write more to it. I think that you could keep going with it. Please update this soon!!
Date: 04 Sep 2010 03:17 AM Title: Back on Track
Fantastic! I just finished the series and I have to say, it was brilliant! I hope you continue to add to it.
Author's Response:
Glad you liked it. Unfortunately, it's long since been over with :S.
THanks for reading and reviewing,
Maia.
Date: 04 Sep 2010 03:17 AM Title: Back on Track
Fantastic! I just finished the series and I have to say, it was brilliant! I hope you continue to add to it.
Date: 23 Jul 2010 01:53 PM Title: Back on Track
Okay, so here’s the deal. Yesterday, I was at work when I was reading and then I had to leave because I lost track of time reading so I just reviewed what I had so far but I wasn’t done with the story. THEN, I got your responses, so I wanted to respond to your response first and say that I do think that I read these back in the day, but that was eight years ago, so… it does sound somewhat familiar to me that Zack killed Logan, but it was still a (pleasant) surprise. I’m glad Max doesn’t know, I think. Anyway, back to your story…
“Okay, so they hadn't been together, not even near each other for a few days. But this was absurd.
She had felt him. She had sensed his lips on hers, his fingers lingering on her neck, caressing her back, his breath, his teeth on her ear. She'd had to focus really hard not to fall off her horse.”
HOT! She could feel that?! Spectacular!
“He followed Max's movements. Damn, how anyone would think she was a man was beyond him.” That’s what I said!! You saw me! I totally said that! Thank you, Zack!
“Well, that was not entirely true. If he looked at it completely objectively, he knew she had changed her movements, the way she held herself. She was even wearing glasses and a mustache. No one would deem her particularly macho, but not feminine either.”
Whatever, Maia. What.ev.er.
“Cindy was totally caught up now in it now. "Go, girl!" she shouted.
She ignored the looks around her.
This was great.”
HAH!
“He hated to admit it, it was against his planner's mind, but the truth was the X5's performance was giving the whole thing a trace of verisimilitude that no amount of careful planning could have added. He was simply that good.”
He so is that good.
“When she showed him the ticket, he whistled and a slow smile spread on his lips. It shone so brightly that Cindy could hear the collective intake of breath even through her own fuddled mind. The boy had no right, no right at all, to have a smile like that. No one did.”
True enough, but I’m so glad anyway…
“"Can you guys not wait for a couple of hours?"
"Actually... " Alec started to say.
"Let me rephrase. WAIT for a couple of hours." Zack growled.”
Tee hee!!!
Awww, it's over. These are all so fun, Maia, and it is so freaking impressive that you can do this in your second? third? language? I can't even imagine how you do it.
Date: 22 Jul 2010 07:58 PM Title: Back on Track
“She lowered her eyelashes and smiled vacantly. Even faked a blush and giggled. She would have puked, were it not for one little detail. It was completely unnoticeable and Alec was too much of a pro to ever let anything show, but... he was jealous. She wasn't even sure how she knew, because he sure as hell wasn't letting it on. But she knew. And he was.”
I LOVE IT!!! Perfect!
“Max groaned. She had known, known, what they were doing; and she still hadn't been able to stop herself.
“
So been there, Max. Sympathy, sister!
Okay, I have to suspend my disbelief in no one realizing Max is a chick. With that ass? No.
Author's Response:
"Okay, I have to suspend my disbelief in no one realizing Max is a chick. With that ass? No." Hee. Totally got me there. I kept revisiting this, because I totally did not think anyone would. BUT! I needed it for the story... just ... imagine she was wearing some sort of padding or something ;-)
Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Date: 22 Jul 2010 07:25 PM Title: Back on the Job
“After all, this had only been the ...what? fifth? sixth? time today. He shook his head sadly. Really! You’d think they’d be more subtle... or at least more original.”
What do you think, maybe “Nice shoes. Wanna fuck?” Nothing beats the classics.
Zack only frowned. “You came back early. What happened?”
“Geez, did it ever occur to that I might miss you, sunshine?
HAH!
Max laughed and then looked at him. Really looked at him. A muscular, sleek man, standing glorious in the middle of this swamp, wearing nothing but a dead snake in his hands and she said the only thing that came to mind. “Yummy.”
Nice!
Zack is starting to creep me out a bit. Why do they hang with them when they can get their own place and just like, fuck all the time?
Author's Response:
LOL! Such a scar comment. Well, if they did... you'd have nothing to protest about, now.. right? ;-). It's my fault, really. I got rid of Logan here, needed an excuse for them to go on missions... now I have a new and improved EO.
Thanks for the review!
Maia.
Date: 22 Jul 2010 06:57 PM Title: Back to the Beginning
“He had been purposefully ignoring her since the other night. He had said no more than hello and goodbye to her at work. He hadn't even come to Crash for the last couple of nights. She had been expecting him to make a move, to say something that next morning. He had loved to see that disconcerted expression when he had acted as if nothing had happened. Had really enjoyed her frustration at not knowing what to do, how to act around him. He knew it was not very nice of him, but he liked the feeling of having Max acting all strange and careful around him for once.”
This is really amusing, but I really want her to make him pay for it. I’m a chick, I’m on her side.
I like the Manticore reminiscing! It’s kind of oddly cute and sweet considering. Never read that take on it before, good for you!
“"Well, she always had a hard time getting her priorities straight."”
No shit!
“He had sounded so... possessive.”
Yeah… le sigh.
Holy crap! Did he kill Logan? He totally killed Logan!
*jealous*
Author's Response:
Somehow, I thought you had read this years ago. If you hadn't, then... "Holy crap! Did he kill Logan? He totally killed Logan!" ... now... would I do that? *beams*
Glad you are having a good time! Thanks for letting me know.
*hugs*
Maia.
Date: 22 Jul 2010 06:29 PM Title: Back to Work
"Okay, I see your point." He said, shivering. But then he smiled mischievously. "Okay, lady, loose the sweater!" She looked up at him and smacked his leg.
Nice.
“Some of it must have shown in his eyes, cause she arched her back in return, her eyes becoming even darker, if possible. Alec shook his head in bewilderment. You'd think they were making passionate love right now, judging from their heartbeat and their hard breathing.”
HOT!!!
"Hey, Maxie, Asha here thought I was stupid." He said shaking his head sadly.
"Aww..." She matched his disappointed expression as she looked at the other woman, and then turned back to look at him. "But don't worry, Asha. Happens to the best of us."
Heh. That’s funny.
Ohh, I love it when Max is cool with killing people.
"And for doing it that way." She continued. When he was about to speak, she said, placing a finger on his lips. "I know. I know she didn't really have a choice. But you made it look like that for me. So, thank you." She stood on tiptoe and placed a soft kiss on his left cheek. Then she smiled sweetly and walked into the bar, leaving a slightly dazed Alec to follow her.
Awww. That’s adorable to me and that is actually a bit of a concern, given the givens.
“She forgot to breathe. Any coherent thought left her brain and all she could feel were those demanding lips, the strong arm supporting her weight, the firm torso she was pressed against, the erratic rhythm of her heart, the consuming heat rushing through her. She had never experienced anything remotely as hot as this.
But as suddenly as it started, it was gone. She opened her eyes, disoriented, only to watch his smoldering eyes fixed on her, and the tender smile on his lips. "W- What?" She stuttered, trying to think clearly, and not succeeding.
"Just to remind you of where we left off before, Maxie." She blinked and watched him get behind the wheel of Sketchy's car. "Now, ride safely and don't you dare forget."”
I won’t! I won’t forget!! Hot!
Date: 22 Jul 2010 06:00 PM Title: Back to Basics
“The beeper went off again and Alec briefly wondered why the image of a large squirrel suddenly crossed his mind.”
Old school! Good times.
““Are you decent?” If the guy was half dressed, Alec would blurr out of there. To hell with protecting Max. Even he had his limits!
That’s just gross to even contemplate!
“‘Hey, Alec, could you do me a favor? – Sure Logan. – Thanks, Alec. – No problem, Logan.’ Apparently, Logan had missed the politeness classes in his pre-pulse boarding school.”
I’m so happy right now.
She called him ‘my Alec.’!! I’m half excited, and half wanting to fight her for him.
When I got to the feeding thing, I burst out laughing:
“He doubted she could go unnoticed anywhere. Especially since he had started feeding her.
He smiled slightly. It was his current project: Feed Max. He had started on the island, and kept finding excuses to make her eat more and more. She was naturally thin, but a few pounds wouldn’t hurt her.”
Excellent and awesome.
I love that he took a magazine out on the obstacle course! Oh, Alec. He’s having a hilarious amount of fun, I love it.
Nice! I love a Max and Alec fight.
“Argh! You wouldn’t believe how boooooooring the whole thing was! I almost died in there.”
Maybe this is why I bond with Alec so much, I hate being bored too.
Author's Response:
Hee! squirrels... good times.
This one was a ton of fun. The Max Alec fight was one of my first "action" scenes, and though far from perfect, I was happy I was able to able to somewhat pull it off :D
Your comments are always valued, so thanks again for the lovely reviews.
Maia.
Date: 22 Jul 2010 03:30 PM Title: Back to Nature
“Alec, ready to take his next shot, casually commented, “Batteries must be coming damaged lately… I mean, didn’t you change them last week?””
I love how he never makes it easy. So fun.
God, that Eyes Only third person bull shit is so fucking annoying, but you make fun of it brilliantly. Love!
““Of course not, Logan, don’t worry. The thought of you having fun never even crossed my mind!”
I totally snickered.
Okay, the Spanish? You are such a cheater, you Spanish speaker.
“Alec had been responsible for their seating arrangements, arguing that helicopter rides were bumpy and they couldn’t risk Max and Logan accidentally touching, could they? Of course, sitting across the width of the Huey made any kind of conversation with Logan virtually impossible. Max had a very strong suspicion that had been exactly Alec’s goal. But she didn’t mind. Alec’s happy yapping versus Logan’s outraged corruption stories? Yep. She didn’t mind at all.”
Who would? But I love Alec’s yapping.
“Suddenly, having to sleep in the same room, which had been so appealing in the afternoon, was something he dreaded.”
I love how it tortures him. Things are heating up, yay!!
God, Logan's a moron. Ugh.
Author's Response:
"I love how it tortures him." Well, had to make him suffer somewhat... he's too darn perfect, isn't he? ;-)
Thanks for reviewing, scar.
Date: 22 Jul 2010 03:01 PM Title: Back to Business
“You know, I’ve got to hand it to OC, she can really work miracles.” he continued, looking her up and down and laughing when she had to stop her attempt at hitting him, because the dress was way too low-cut for such sudden movements.
Hah, nice.
“Alec was really reluctant at the idea of touching Logan in any way, even repulsed one might say. But right now he felt an uncontrollable urge to put his hands around the older man’s neck and squeeze slowly but firmly. He’d felt that way all afternoon.”
All afternoon? Oh, the hardship! I’ve felt that way for like a decade!
“He had used a couple of his lines and smiles and got himself a date for the affair. “
That would totally work on me too. Cause of how he’s ridiculously hot. Poor girl is only human.
“So Logan, sorry about that. I just needed to get their attention.” Alec said, his tone totally denying any regret, but that went completely unnoticed by Logan.
“Yes, Alec. I realized what you were doing right away, and so I played along.”
--Classic.
I like how he ‘rescued’ her from having to play the hot girl. Awww.
Date: 22 Jul 2010 02:46 PM Title: Back to School
“And I’m sure he got it.” Alec had muttered. “So let me get this straight. He has been writing to this … person he never even met passionate letters, sent him YOUR picture and now wants you to go get some information from him. Alone. Did he specify how far you should go to get it? Or is that much up to you?” He had in fact looked pretty furious while he was saying it, although his voice had been very low.
EXCELLENT FUCKING POINT, ALEC. BOO, LOGAN!
“He’d been his usual sarcastic self when she’d told them about the “plan”, but in truth he had wanted to wring Logan’s neck. The guy was unbelievable. Yes, Max could take care of herself, but that was beside the point. The man was supposed to be in love with her. How could he have sent her picture to another guy to drool over? And as if that was not enough, he was sending her to meet him. Everything was okay as long as it was for some of his valuable EO missions.”
Okay, I realize that you made up this whole scenario and Logan didn’t really do it but it just SEEMS like something he’d do, you know? GRRR, Logan, GRRR!
I like the ‘return of dark Max’ because there really are two Maxes. (AT LEAST!) Sometimes, she’s the best and then sometimes, usually when Logan is involved, she’s a bitchy mess.
““Oh, Max, before I forget, you’re my girl of the day” he whispered pulling his arm around her waist.
“Your what?!?!”
“See, I knew you’d love it” he drawled, squeezing her, “now smile””
HAH!!!
“Can-can-can I to-touch you?”
GROSSSSSSS!
Fare-well college naughtiness. Oh, you!
Author's Response:
Hee. This series never helped in quieting the ship wars did it? I still think it does a good job of caricaturizing (wonder if I just made that word up?) both Alec and Logan.
It was a lot of fun writing it though. Even if I was scared to death while doing it (foreing language, beloved characters, blah).
Thanks for reviewing and I am glad I made you laugh again after all this time. :)
*hugs*
Maia.
[Report This]Date: 24 Jun 2010 10:44 AM Title: Back on Track
Hahaha, that was great. Loved the interactions and the information in the fic. Made it very realistic and wish that this sort of thing had happened :P Also loved Zack being in there and the dynamic between Alec, Max and himself. Awesome job :D
Author's Response:
Thank you very much. I am glad you liked it, had a lot of fun writing it.
Thanks for letting me know what you think.
Maia.
Date: 15 Feb 2010 07:44 PM Title: Back to Nature
Wow, we've got Logan a bit "indisposed", the bad side of of the trip while Max and Alec got to enjoy the finer sides. Not too many objections there, though I felt a bit sorry for the guy, I'm glad Alec and Max got lots of alone time.. Yay! I should be sleeping but I just couldn't resist reading this sequel, hehe... Glad that I decided to do it now =).
Author's Response:
I am really, really mean to poor Logan in this series. But then, most of the characters' traits are a bit... exaggerated. It's what made the stories fun to write at the time.
I'm glad you feel it was worth staying up to read :D.
Thanks for the comments,
Maia.
Date: 15 Feb 2010 07:18 PM Title: Back to Business
“Well, it really brought out her…” he raised his hands in front of his chest with a mischievous glint “…eyes”
-Hahaha, Alec doesn't quit even when it comes to dear ol' Maxie. Sweet story, nice to know Alec's got her back no matter what.
Author's Response:
No, he never does. In this series? Regular Knight in Shining Armour.
Thanks again for reading and for letting me know what you think!
Date: 15 Feb 2010 06:03 PM Title: Back to School
So... This was very nice, I liked the story. Felt like it was any old ordinary episode, sometime after Season 2 considering they're more closer to each other =).
Author's Response:
Glad you liked it! Thanks for reading.
Maia
Date: 12 Feb 2010 01:37 PM Title: Back to School
This is one of the best first fic attempts i've seen. Flows really nicely, lets the reader interpret certain scenes for themselves, snappy dialogue. Really good. Thank you so much for posting here at RH, it's nice to have someone who's been in the community for a while back in action!
Author's Response:
Thanks, Kim.
It was weird for me re-reading these old stories. Glad you liked it :).
Date: 12 Feb 2010 01:35 PM Title: Back to Business
Love it! I'm really loving having your stories posted here, reminds me of the 'good ol' days'. Well done on the sewerage jargon, absolute genius!
Author's Response:
Hee! I loved that part back in the day.
Glad you liked it and thanks for reading!