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White by TLM
Rated: G starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 9]
Summary: A year after IOTH, Jarod attends an event he never wanted to go to.

Categories: Post IOTH
Characters: Telling Would Spoil
Classifications: Genres: Drama, General
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed:Yes
Word count: 1501
Read Count: 2786
[Report This] Published: 09/03/08 Updated: 09/03/08


Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Wonderfully written as always, especially the dialogue between Jarod and Miss Parker.

Thanks for sharing. 



Author's Response: Thank you thank you, Cathy. Your review is sweet as always.

 Reviewer: Cathy Signed starstarstarstarhalf-star
Date: 12/03/08
Nothing Means Something by Manoline, jacci, TLM, whashaza, KatieQ, Tinanaz
Rated: PG 13 starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 97]
Summary:

An empty lair sends the gang into unfamiliar territory. The hunters turn game, while Jarod fights for what he thought he'd always have; His mind.



Categories: RPG
Characters: Alex, Broots, Cox, Emily, Jarod, Lyle, Miss Parker, Sam, Sydney
Classifications: Genres: General
Warnings: None

Series: None
Chapters: 29 Table of Contents
Completed:No
Word count: 62992
Read Count: 203603
[Report This] Published: 22/05/08 Updated: 31/08/08


Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Interesting concept and great cliffhanger. I'm looking forward to Monday.

Author's Response:

Posting new chapter as we speak, let us know what you think

- Manoline 

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Date: 24/05/08
Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2

Why am I not surprised that Lyle is involved in whatever is going on?

But I really do not want to be in either Broots' or Parker's place when Sydney finds out about the bug.

Anyway, nice chapter and great characterizations. I'm curious to see what's coming next.



Author's Response:

Yeah, Lyle is quite a mischievous little guy.

And thanks for the compliment about characteriztion. It's a little scary at first, only deciding what one character does, but it is a great oppertunity to sort of "get into the head" of that one character.
 
- Manoline 

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Date: 26/05/08
Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

Poor Jarod, back in Lyle's hands and with Alex as the evil sidekick no less! I foresee trouble for the near future.

Very well written, you all get into the characters' heads so well.  

I'm waiting (im)patiently for the next chapter. 



Author's Response:

Thanks for the (im)patience Cathy. New chapter will be arriving shortly

- Manoline 

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Date: 30/05/08
Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4

Whashaza, do you know how scary it is to see how well you can get into Lyle's head ;-)

Great chapter, especially the characterisation of Broots. I'm curious to see who sent Syd the address and what's going to happen to him.

Thanks for sharing. 



Author's Response:

uhm....I'll take that as a compliment. ;-) Thanks, hubby do tend to get worried when I start tucking at an imaginary glove while chuckling quietly to myself. ;P

Sarah did a great job playing Broots. Love her scenes. Thanks for the review.

Whashaza

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Date: 04/06/08
Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5

It's really amazing how you can all get into the different characters so well.

T-Board? Never a good thing. Now I'm definitely looking forward to the next chapter. 



Author's Response:

T-Board: Bad for sanity, great for plots

Thanks for the lovely review

- Manoline 

 Reviewer: Cathy Signed starstarstarstar
Date: 09/06/08
Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7

I totally love cold as ice!Sydney. As usual, your descriptions are incredibly in character. And yay for bringing back Cox.

And of course good luck with the exam.



Author's Response:

Aw, how sweet. Thanks again Cathy.

Exams are now over and done with. Summer here I come!

- Manoline 

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Date: 12/06/08
Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8

this is not the Spanish Inquisition Yeah, right! I wouldn't put it past Cox to bring in the thumbscrews as well. 

At the risk of sounding like a broken record: Once again great characterisations.

I'm looking forward to the next chapter. 



Author's Response:

Oh yes, that Cox has many tricks up his sleaves (yay Jacci!)

Broken records are much welcomed when they're oh-so-nice. 

Thanks again

- Manoline 

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Date: 19/06/08
Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9

Lyle and Alex really ARE evil. Washaza, congratulations for keeping them so wonderfully in character.

Oh, the same goes of course for Cox and Miss Parker (the in-character-part, not the evil thing ;-) )

Thanks for sharing!

 



Author's Response:

Oh yes, Whashaza is beyond awesome at the psycho-/sociopaths, as well as Katie and Jacci with their respective parts.

New chapter is up, hope you enjoy

- Manoline 

 Reviewer: Cathy Signed starstarstarstar
Date: 20/06/08
Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10

Another intriguing chapter. Miss Parker's sarcasm is spot on. And for some reason the mayo/ketchup comment really cracked me up ;-)

Is it Saturday yet?



Author's Response: It is now. Thanks again for a lovely review

- Manoline 

 Reviewer: Cathy Signed starstarstarstar
Date: 25/06/08
Title: Chapter 11: Chapter 11

Jarod had managed to be counterproductive; he’s gone and made himself an antidote. Bad Jarod, very bad Jarod ;-)!

I foresee trouble for those three. So, who will be double-crossing whom and when?

I'm curious to see what kind of childish games Cox can come up with for Sydney and Broots ;-)

Anyway, nice chapter as usual that makes me want to read more soon. 



Author's Response:

Thanks for a great review. ;-)

Yeah, we'll have to see who manages to double-cross whom....hehehehe

Me thinks that Lyle should win, don't you? *wide innocent stare*

*g*

Whashaza

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Date: 28/06/08
Title: Chapter 12: Chapter 12

You know, I could almost feel sorry for Lyle, being ridiculed and/or dressed down by Alex and Cox at the same time. Then again...

I love the description of Broots and his rounds of the cell. 

Interesting development with Emily. I'm looking forward to the next chapter.

 



Author's Response:

Hey Cathy, thanks for another awesome review.

Feel sorry for Lyle? Wow, Whashaza is good.

- Manoline 

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Date: 03/07/08
Title: Chapter 13: Chapter 13

So, Alex betrays Lyle - no surprise there.

I loved the interaction between Broots and Cox, so in character.

And the plot thickens. So, who's trying to pin something on Broots and/or Sydney and why?

I'm impatiently waiting for the next chapter ;)



Author's Response: Hmm... an interesting question there. Enjoy new chapter

- Manoline 

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Date: 06/07/08
Title: Chapter 14: Chapter 14

Yet another great chapter. I love the interaction between Lyle and Miss Parker. MP is wonderfully snarky.

Thanks for the update! 



Author's Response:

Oh yes, got to love that snark. And you are very welcome, new chapter coming right up

- Manoline

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Date: 11/07/08
Title: Chapter 15: Chapter 15

Great chapter as usual. I still love the snarky Miss Parker. And since Jarod and MP are now in this together - sort of - Lyle & Co. should watch out!

I'm looking forward to the next chapter. 



Author's Response: Thanks for the review Cathy, nice to see we haven't worn you out yet

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Date: 14/07/08
Title: Chapter 16: Chapter 16

Alex really is a nasty piece of work. But I'm curious now: What secret does he know - or pretend to know?

And Jarod: Can you say infantile much ;)?

Great chapter as usual. Thanks! 



Author's Response:

Not more curious than Emily is...

Thanks for another great review 

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Date: 17/07/08
Title: Chapter 17: Chapter 17

Great interaction between Miss Parker and Lyle. And I'm just as curious as Miss Parker to find out what kind of game Lyle is playing.

But don't you dare do anything to Sydney!!!



Author's Response:

Don't touch Syd you say? Weeell, now that you mention it... Just messing with you, I have a feeling you're going to like the next chapter.

- Manoline 

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Date: 20/07/08
Title: Chapter 18: Chapter 18

"King of Roadkill"? I love it!

 The interaction between Jarod and Miss Parker is great and I am highly amused by Broots' attempts to talk himself out of the cell.

And thank you for saving Sydney ;-)



Author's Response:

Oh yes, Syd is out of the woods...for now! Muhahaha. Wait a sec, if Brootsie is with Syd that means...oh no!

Guess you'll just have to wait and see...

 - Manoline

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Date: 23/07/08
Title: Chapter 19: Chapter 19

That was fun. Jarod on drugs is hilarious! But poor Sam, that must have hurt his pride.

I liked how Sydney and Miss Parker both were concerned for the other's well-being. 

Thanks for the quick update. 



Author's Response:

Welcome, and thanks for the review

- M 

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Date: 26/07/08
Title: Chapter 20: Chapter 20

Alex truly is the master of mindgames and both Alex and Emily are very well written.
But what secret is Alex always going on about? Are you going to let us in on it anytime soon? *puppy dog eyes*

And who's been following Sydney and Broots?

Thank god it's almost Tuesday ;)



Author's Response:

Let you in on secrets? Give you answers to questions? *Is shocked* What kind of pretender-writers do you think we are?! Oh no missy, we're staying cannon on this one; No answers (evah!), but if you're real lucky you might get a scene of Jarod eating pez in a cool way every once in a while.

"And who's been following Sydney and Broots?"
Aw man, that's gonna be answered in the next chapter. We're not real pretender-writers after all then *sniffle*...might as well tie up loose strings and make the story make sense now too...*sniffles some more*. What has the world come to?! *dramatic pose*

 

- Manoline

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Date: 28/07/08
Title: Chapter 21: Chapter 21

Drugged-up Jarod keeps getting funnier and funnier and Miss Parker is spot-on.

Loved the exchange between Broots and Sydney and Broots' thoughts on Sydney's marksmanship.

But what do you mean you're not going to tell us Alex's secrets? No fair! 



Author's Response:

Thanks Cathy

Telling you Alex' secrets isn't really up to me. Besides he's got one of my characters tied to...well something I am sure, and the other about ready to pee his pants by the mere sight of him. Or maybe the tables are about to turn...hmmm.

- M 

 

 

 Reviewer: Cathy Signed starstarstarstarhalf-star
Date: 29/07/08
Title: Chapter 22: Chapter 22

I think Emily and Miss Parker could really get along well were it not for the whole stealing and hunting her brother thing. I'm almost sure Alex is already regretting kidnapping Emily by now ;)

I love Broots and Sdyney in this chapter, especially Broots' thoughts on the sweepers' IQ. 

And obviously Sam took a page or two out of Miss Parker's book of snark :)

The pace is really picking up now and I'm looking forward to the next part.



Author's Response:

Glad you like

- M 

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Date: 02/08/08
Title: Chapter 23: Chapter 23

You kick butt, Emily! Poor Broots is close to a nervous breakdown, but I loved the description of him. And the exchange between Lyle and MP was great, so in character. Thanks for the update!



Author's Response: Yes poor poor little Brootsie *pets the nervous fellow*. Thanks for another review

- Manoline 

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Date: 05/08/08
Title: Chapter 24: Chapter 24

Are you sure Emily is related to Jarod and not MP? She's so wonderfully snarky and sarcastic!

 But do I want to know what Cox's idea of fun is?

Anyway, great chapter as always and I'm looking forward to the next. 



Author's Response:

Thank you for your regular reviews. It's always great to hear from you. Next chapter is up.

Whashaza

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Date: 09/08/08
Title: Chapter 25: Chapter 25

The interaction between Parker and Lyle is great, they are both so in character. Jarod's bouncing is hilarious.

Poor Emily really does seem to be having a bad hair day, though ;) And then to be stuck in a car with a mightly nervous Broots...

There's one thing that I don't understand in this chapter, though: How does the first part from Jarod's POV fit together with the rest of the chapter that starts with MP's POV?



Author's Response:

Hehe, "bad hair day" that's one (very clever I might add) way to put it.

Oh yes, got to love the twin powa, yay Whashaza and KatieQ, and Tinanaz's nutty Jarod too of course.

As for the Jarod/Miss P bit, I believe that would be my fault (supposed to be coding it and all), I was supposed to put it all in italics *cheats by going back and doing so now instead* insinuating that it is a druggy dream sequence and therefore not actually taking place outside of Jarod's head. Sort of like when Alex "woke up" a few chapters back, which I coincidentally also forgot to put in italics now that I think about it (I'm not a very good coder, am I? *smacks own wrist*. ). Thanks for asking so I had a chance to clear everything up. After all what would we be without feedback? Not fanfic writers that's for sure.

Enjoy new chapter

- Manoline 

 Reviewer: Cathy Signed starstarstarstar
Date: 16/08/08