Author Topic: All These Years: J/J Post-DNT AU Short Story - Far-Future Romance *~COMPLETED 12/15~*
Solo_and_Fel  827 posts
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Date Posted: 11/7/06 4:32pm Subject: RE: All These Years: J/J Post-DNT AU Short Story - Far-Future Romance *~UPDATED 11/3!!~* - Date Edited: 11/7/06 4:51pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Solo_and_Fel
Snag!

Just have to reread before replying.

Reply:

My first thought was "Wow. Ben's old." But of course he would be... everyone else is. It's still a new concept for me to think of these characters as this age, but you're writing it so well that I just have to remind myself every once in awhile.

”You know, ‘the look.’” Ben shrugged. With a devious grin, he decided to press his luck. “The one you get on your face every time anyone mentions the name Jag Fel.”
Ha! Score one for Ben!

“Well, it started over a conversation about Jacen and the Killik crisis. Jag made a comment, and I – being typical me – jumped him for it.”
That's definitely Jaina.

“Nothing. He just… stood there for a few minutes. Then he said I was wrong. And that someday he hoped to prove it to me…”
Jag's still so darn noble.

“He said, ‘I don’t want to.’”
This really echoed something of Jag and Jaina's first kiss in the NJO. Was it intentional? Either way, very good.


The whole conversation about the estate was very natural. I like how it occured just as Jaina was heading out the door. And it made sense that she'd question it but not pick up on anything from Ben. I bet her mind's really preoccupied right now.
And I knew it! I knew Ben knew what was going on at that estate.
Nice, cliffie. I can't wait for next Wednesday's post.

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JainaJag14  368 posts
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Date Posted: 11/7/06 4:43pm Subject: RE: All These Years: J/J Post-DNT AU Short Story - Far-Future Romance *~UPDATED 11/3!!~*
“I looked him straight in the eye and said, ‘Forget it, Jag. It was all a dream – a dead dream.’ I was just so vicious and sure. ‘Let it die.’ I said. ‘Just go.’” Ouch, that gotta hurt. Jaina, Jaina, Jaina. shame_on_you That's not the way to live happily ever after.

“He said, ‘I don’t want to.’” love That's all I have to say about that.

But what is Ben up to? Great update, and thanks for the PM. hugs

 

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ccp  2453 posts
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Date Posted: 11/7/06 6:49pm Subject: RE: All These Years: J/J Post-DNT AU Short Story - Far-Future Romance *~UPDATED 11/3!!~*
So some one pulled strings to purchase land right next to the Jedi.
Bold move.
I like it.

 

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oldjedinurse  3374 posts
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Date Posted: 11/7/06 7:04pm Subject: RE: All These Years: J/J Post-DNT AU Short Story - Far-Future Romance *~UPDATED 11/3!!~*
The main investor and developer – a defense company out of Corellia called Protechnologies – requested that area of land as a private estate for one of the company higher-ups.

raised_brow

Oh, really?

This ought to be good...

I'm definitely looking forward to more of this!

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Lyne  158 posts
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Date Posted: 11/7/06 7:22pm Subject: RE: All These Years: J/J Post-DNT AU Short Story - Far-Future Romance *~UPDATED 11/7~* - Date Edited: 11/7/06 7:26pm (3 edits total) Edited By: Lyne
I have an inkling about who this Devan is working for. thinking

Love speculating where you're going with the story. Can't wait till next post.

 

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G__Anakin  3652 posts
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Date Posted: 11/7/06 9:30pm Subject: RE: All These Years: J/J Post-DNT AU Short Story - Far-Future Romance *~UPDATED 11/7~*
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Master_Vicky  1707 posts
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Date Posted: 11/7/06 10:26pm Subject: RE: All These Years: J/J Post-DNT AU Short Story - Far-Future Romance *~UPDATED 11/7~*
I betcha I know who it is. mischief

So you finally got to the angst I've been expecting. I knew it would happen! And it tugged at my heart strings. But if my theories are correct, all will be fine! grin






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Chimpo_the_Sith  6580 posts
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Date Posted: 11/8/06 12:03am Subject: RE: All These Years: J/J Post-DNT AU Short Story - Far-Future Romance *~UPDATED 11/7~*
Why do I have a feeling that certain Fel is the owner of the land near Jedi Academy mischief

And I love how you showed Jaina's emotions in this post. Superb job.

Ben sounds more like Han when it comes to his daughter then Luke. He must have spend to much time near his uncle tongue

I love this story grin

 

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verybusy  435 posts
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Date Posted: 11/8/06 2:52am Subject: RE: All These Years: J/J Post-DNT AU Short Story - Far-Future Romance *~UPDATED 11/7~*
Great chapter!

I really like the interaction between Jaina and Ben, and of course the way he is able to challenge her.

I cannot wait to read how this is going on. batting

cheers,

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padawanlost  1303 posts
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Date Posted: 11/8/06 3:49pm Subject: RE: All These Years: J/J Post-DNT AU Short Story - Far-Future Romance *~UPDATED 11/7~*
A year! shock

“No, I mean the look you get when we mention him now. The one filled with love and longing. And maybe a bit of regret, though you mask that one better.” He watched with a mixture of pain and amusement as Jaina’s face began to mirror the exact thing he described. This time the look came with an extra helping of regret. He decided to keep the conversation light for the time being. “See – that face.”

I love the way you've worked Ben into the story. He's a good friend for her. Dare I say, Jacen-like, without all the crazy. I'm glad someone else thinks they'd be good friends.

“Fault? He hasn’t called or tried to contact me in that time span, Skywalker. Not once.” Jaina pointed her finger at Ben as if he were to blame. She paused to think after she was mostly finished. Finally she sighed. “Mostly mine, I suppose.”

Oh, I'm so glad I'm not the only one who does that. So much like her father there- fabulous.

“Greetings, Devan. Is the master of the house in today? It seems the timetable has been moved up a bit…”

I knew Jag wasn't giving up. I can't wait for her to storm out there into the biggest surprise of her life. It's a good thing Jag enlisted Ben's help.

Wonderful update. I don't want this to be over, but I can't wait for them to get together-finally! What conflict you've created for me love


 

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jade51999  5839 posts
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Date Posted: 11/9/06 8:22pm Subject: RE: All These Years: J/J Post-DNT AU Short Story - Far-Future Romance *~UPDATED 11/7~*
Ah my wonderful beta...

See I thought I had replied here a while ago..but then realized I was in Pittsburgh having computer trouble..so it never went through...

Needless to say, shame on me!

Telanna'Tani this is great! What a unique concept--and one that is tres tough to do--I mean its gotta be hard to think of Jag and Jaina as the same people we know but also very different, having gone through thier lives away from one another...

I loved seeing Ben--even twenty years younger I can't imagine him at forty. And this mysterious house...I wonder who the occupant is....

Hopefully the older, wiser Jaina can realize her temper gets the best of her every time...

FANTASTIC job so far.

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Shinar  3090 posts
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Date Posted: 11/10/06 4:15pm Subject: RE: All These Years: J/J Post-DNT AU Short Story - Far-Future Romance *~UPDATED 11/7~*
Ooooooo, tricks and drama! mischief

Getting my JC feet back under me, will be following this!! applause grin

 

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jaynasolofel  501 posts
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Date Posted: 11/13/06 8:13am Subject: RE: All These Years: J/J Post-DNT AU Short Story - Far-Future Romance *~UPDATED 11/7~* - Date Edited: 11/13/06 8:16am (1 edits total) Edited By: jaynasolofel
Voz,

Hmmmm is that Ben Skywalker doing a little meddling in matters of the heart? And tsk-tsk Jaina, did she not learn that she can only push him away just so many times? Well it appears that after 30 years Jag is not taking it anymore.

Again the texture and detail (I now picture that Ithorian food comes in small, square, white cartons with metal handles) really liven this piece, giving it a true SW feel. I like the "two Jainas" idea too and that Ben understands the merged Jaina would be even better. Wonderful work.

This update really lifted my mood after a yukky week of DRL... in a word HOPE; Jaina may have screwed it up again but there is always tomorrow morning!

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“How is thirty-five years fast?” Ben couldn’t keep his incredulity from his face or voice.
*snort* You tell her Ben!

Looking forward to Wednesday!

'noon
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TelannaTani  591 posts
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Date Posted: 11/15/06 1:36pm Subject: RE: All These Years: J/J Post-DNT AU Short Story - Far-Future Romance *~UPDATED 11/7~* - Date Edited: 11/15/06 10:00pm (1 edits total) Edited By: TelannaTani
DRL is kicking my butt today, guys. I hope to have replies and a new post tonight sometime!

Edit: Nope, not going to make it. So sorry - first thing tomorrow morning. PROMISE!

Thanks for your patience! hugs

Telanna'tani

 

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Madame_Solo  240 posts
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Date Posted: 11/15/06 9:22pm Subject: RE: All These Years: J/J Post-DNT AU Short Story - Far-Future Romance *~UPDATED 11/7~*
Eek! Sorry I haven't commented in awhile.
This is for the past two posts.

In the first post I really liked the logic in why Jaina and Jag should take it slow. And how they both knew it, it was just a beautiful conversation.

In the last post, speaking of conversations, I LOVED Jaina's talk with Ben. And the argument she and Jag had sounded very realistic, I could totally see Jaina letting something stupid like that slip, and Jag bringing up stinging memories of the past.

And now I wonder what Ben's up to...
Because the person is from Corellia, I have to wonder if its Jag, but that seems unlikely.

I guess I'll just have to wait and see!

Excellent post, Voz grin
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