How droll. lucyinthesky thought this was about her. Statement: "Every one has different views." The above statement is in reference to the author's view of the characters and stories of NCIS. Statement: "...this story is believable. In the end, *that* is what matters." The above statement is in reference to my opinion and what matters to me. Comments is a public forum. To utilize this function, one must register and create an account. This is done so that all postings of any kind are identified. Nothing is anonymous. lucyinthesky took it upon herself to contact me privately. Not in Comments where all could see hi/r response to my opinion of ksl's work. from lucyinthesky to date Tue, Feb 8, 2011 at 1:18 PM subject Mail from NCIS Fanfiction Archive mailed-by squidge.org hide details 1:18 PM (4 hours ago) Name: lucyinthesky E-mail: lucyinthesky2011@hotmail.com Regarding: As you responded to me, I thought I'd respond to you. As far as character bashing goes, no of course this fic isn't 'bad' but it does portray every single character other than Tony & his new team as assholes. Now, that's the author's right of course it is but I'm just commenting on the fact that damn near every story the author has written lately has been like this - I believe I'm allowed to have a view? You said "Every one has different views. If we didn't, how boring would that be?" Excuse me? You're having a go at me for the exact same thing, for having a different opinion. Apparently it's ok for you to have a different opinion to me, but not for me to have a different opinion to you? Trust me, I've read *a lot* of fic. No, this isn't anywhere near to being extreme but, Lidi dear, I'm expressing my opinion that it is bad mouthing most everyone. As, in my opinion, has become common for this author. It's absolutely her prerogative to write what she wants to, but as a long time reader I'm giving my opinion. I actually think she is a good author and have enjoyed a lot of her older stuff but I’m simply expressing my disappointment in the recent turn her writing has taken. "And you gave yourself away with your extreme dislike of Miri's character." I'm sorry but you've totally lost me with this. Given myself away with what? Best wishes, Lucy In closing, Comments *is* a public forum. Let's keep it that way.

I am responding to the 'bashing' comment made by lucyinthesky. *Not* true. This story is being told from a different angle. Every one has different views. If we didn't, how boring would that be? Lucy dear, you haven't been reading much fanfic if you believe *this* story is bad-mouthing everybody. And you gave yourself away with your extreme dislike of Miri's character. ksl, this story is believable. In the end, *that* is what matters. Good work. Keep on keeping on. :) Lidi

don't take this the wrong way but i kinda feel all your recent fic should come with a character bashing warning. you really don't like anyone but Tony do you? i don't think they're perfect either by any stretch (and neither's Tony for that matter) but i'm not sure turning Tony into some sorta tragic saintly hero with a complex does him any favours. can't stand his new little-miss-perfect teammate. don't think i'll be reading any more, shame as i liked your older stuff

Enjoying this a lot. Interesting to see the team from the outside. I'm curious to see how you get from here to the eventual pairing. More soon! Re Lidi: I'm sorry but while I can understand your annoyance with the other poster I really don't think posting a message like that is appropriate. Perhaps the message was sent off list because it reads, to me, like it's answering your original comment? I get that you don't like it but I really don't think posting someone's email addy like that is right. Yeah I know you can mail someone through the site, but showing their address like that is wrong, IMHO. Post the message if you must but not someone's email address (apologies to KSL for continuing this craziness but the posting of someone's email address has really left a sour taste)

As usual, I'm really enjoying this. LOL at Gibbs reaction to no nonsense Tony

A great chapter! It highlights that, especially with someone as closed off to the outside like Gibbs, it is hard to interpret his behaviour correctly. ^^ And how unlikely it is that good oldfashioned and honest talking will get them on the same page. I look forward to seeing how you will resolve the issue. Additionaly I liked how you describe the teram dynamics and Gibbs' thoughts about what might have gone down before Tony left and what is missing now. *waits patiently for the next update*

Ooh, thank you, ksl! Been waiting for this. So good.

Love the way this is going, and I so loved McGee being left out in the cold