Much is explained . . .

But there are still questions.

*chuckles... and there will always be questions too...

roll with the punches and run with the ball!

*hugs...

V.

Coronel Rose?

This just keeps getting better.

Bunners

I think I have been spelling that wrong, haven't I?

V.

Just once, then a sentence or two later you got it colonel.

Bunners

I'm getting the feeling there are two factions in conflict here. And the Colonel sure is taking a talking jackal in stride.

*smiles... I think if I had to face two such tanks I would take whatever help I could get...

V.

Hmmm interesting, yes some questions are answered but more pop up. This is getting more interesting as the story carries on.

I think Doug is going to prove to be a link to something. I can see where the jackals would be most useful for Recon.

That was an enjoyable morning read.

Thanks so much Fem... it has been a fun ride to be sure...

V.

Full tilt toward sci-fi, then. Not bad. But I'm a sucker for fantasy, haha. Keep em coming, V. I'm sticking this one out.

thanks so much Onic... I hope not to disappoint...

V.

You’re doing just fine, as long as you keep writing. Your stories always inspire me.

*blushes...

V.

Sci-fantasy at its finest. XD So much explained, and yet thrice as many questions pop up.

Well thank you so very much....

V.

It's a touch ironic that you used a metaphor about building houses and what steps must precede others. Because honestly, it often feels as if you write in exactly the opposite manner. You start throwing paint up, making a room, giving that room a view, then an occupant. Then you start filling in, adding on, forming up. It kinda feels like you laid a really good foundation for this work with this chapter, for example.

And the magical part of it all is that it never falls down, from beginning to end.

You're a magical, logical, fantastical writer.

*hugs*

*squeezes the stuffings outta the Wolf...

you always say such wonderful things Wire... thank you for that...

V.

Curiouser and curiouser...

we're way down the Rabbit hole...

V.

And there's no way out of Wonderland.

we shall certainly see...

V.

My thoughts precisely.

So when will our switch be turned off to make room for AI to thrive? ;)

*smiles so very big... ahhhhh the possibilities...

V.

really? I never heard of it. I shall have to look it up!

*hugs...

V.

I was waiting for a little expository information. Every time I think you've written yourself into a corner, you open another, unseen door. And it seems so effortless and logical. I love it!

Well, this is quite an interesting take on things. The twist of Doug being an alien of sorts was a nice surprise, as was the revelation of Alma being the closest to a god. Well played, I'll admit I hadn't seen that coming.

I quite enjoyed the scene with Colonel Rose and the Jackal, the hints of history between them are something that has me quite curious.

All in all, another solid chapter which poses questions as much as it answers them.

thank you very much...

*smiles...

V.