It strikes me that he went through the misery of the last year, of the things that set him off and broke him apart, and then ended up in essentially the same scenario. And he’s just stuck in what he thought he wanted when he was 14, and can’t get out of it. It is bleak.
And the math is sort of half comforting, at least grounding, but nothing compared to Corry showing up. And what a joy to write him! (The shirt is absolutely that same one you sent me.)
I tend to think that Cor’s academy experience was entirely … middle of the road. Whether Scotty shows up there or not, their actual Academy experience is much much different; it’s not the fulcrum of their early relationship at all. And if Scotty doesn’t ever go … it’s all fine for Cor. He’s well liked and does well, more than enough for good assignments and postings. But it’s just a job. Real life is his parents and Scotty, probably Abby too. I think, especially if Scotty doesn’t end up in Starfleet, that it is a relatively minor part of his life. Not sure exactly how it all looks for either of them yet.
I really do love the way that these two intense boys go back and forth between important things and teasing humor. In every universe. And yes, I think Corry needed that hug as much too. (I’m wondering if Starfleet might not be living up to his hopes, if maybe he is a little lost too?)
So very delighted that you loved this one. I sat on it for a while wondering if this was the way I wanted to go with them. But decided yes, that is the way it would go after that meeting, just them without Starfleet, Scotty with different complications, and probably Corry too. This was lots of fun. And probably not the end of writing or thinking about this turn in the dial
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