Interesting developments with Farnham -- there has been quite a lot of development of his character. I didn't like him -- and I guess I still don't -- but very interesting!
Most amusing moments -- the great explanation for why this Pike isn't into Orions :) and dancing with Caren Cho and finding out that they are in the complicated intimate network together via Dr. Ochi and McCoy.
I also like the discussion with Barnett. I think it might be hard to really pull apart to what degree he is uncomfortable due to Pike's homosexuality, versus his polyamory. Pike is quite sure it is the former, even though Barnett only voiced intolerance of the "promiscuity" Homophobia isn't allowed in Starfleet it seems -- but what about intolerance of polyamory? As a poly person myself, I have often thought about whether poly should be thought of analogously to sexual orientation, or mere personal choice.
I'll be checking in again for chapter 3 tomorrow afternoon.
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Date: 2010-01-06 09:29 pm (UTC)Interesting developments with Farnham -- there has been quite a lot of development of his character. I didn't like him -- and I guess I still don't -- but very interesting!
Most amusing moments --
the great explanation for why this Pike isn't into Orions :)
and dancing with Caren Cho and finding out that they are in the complicated intimate network together via Dr. Ochi and McCoy.
I also like the discussion with Barnett. I think it might be hard to really pull apart to what degree he is uncomfortable due to Pike's homosexuality, versus his polyamory. Pike is quite sure it is the former, even though Barnett only voiced intolerance of the "promiscuity" Homophobia isn't allowed in Starfleet it seems -- but what about intolerance of polyamory? As a poly person myself, I have often thought about whether poly should be thought of analogously to sexual orientation, or mere personal choice.
I'll be checking in again for chapter 3 tomorrow afternoon.