This chapter was amazing! The details in your words painted an awesome picture. I hope this changes things for Nora and Daryl, considering that if the two were actually allies, they could do some serious damage together. Anyway, this story is incredible. Can't wait for the next update! (:
I loved this chapter so much! The detailing, the dialogue with Nora and Daryl! Everything! Please, PLEASE update again soon! Hope you have had a very Merry Christmas and hopefully a Happy New year too!
So I was checking to see if Wildfire had been updated when I saw this and I love it.
I was laughing so hard at Nora. She's so realistic and a smart-ass. I can't help but sympathize with her because if someone shot my dog I'd kill 'em too.
I've been waiting ever so patiently to comment, but as I said, I hate leaving comments from my phone!
I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised with this chapter! Not only have you completely taken me off guard, but you have left me realising that as unpredictable as the story already is, I still make assumptions. Of course, my assumptions turn out to be WRONG!
Now the milky sky was finally consumed by a sea of black. Stars were winking in little twinkles. The moonlight softly gazing on our camp, making the grass shimmer at first glance. A chilly silence lingered over the entire forest.
I love these little details that you include. It's hard to think past zombies in this series, but when you note these little descriptions, well it only makes sense. The earth hasn't changed. Just the people on it. And it's nice to see that you're showing relative safety at this point in time before the action kicks in. You wants the readers to catch the gravity of what the world has become without starting from the beginning of the apocalypse and this is the perfect way to do it.
I still love that Nora is somewhat clutching to Rick rather than integrating herself into the group. She knows she doesn't intend on staying, so the fact that she is staying away seems to be the most logical thing to do. Still, I do like that Nora is somehow reliant on the group, if only for Kit's sake. She must feel almost desperate to get the hell out of there, and wanting Kit to be better really quickly.
Very, very sad that her sleeping arrangement is now a chair. I feel so bad for her, and concerned that no one seems to have even noticed. If they had, I'm sure they would have at least given her a blanket.
What I was surprised about was the civil conversation between Nora and Daryl. I'd have expected Daryl to be somewhat moody, but I feel he is a little less angry due to Nora's selfless act in requesting a place for Kit to stay rather than herself.
I'm eager to see what happens next :D To see how he replies to Nora's little comment! Very tense!
I'm loving this so far, your writing style is awesome, and your description is amazing. For me personally the chapters are a perfect length and each one gives you just that little bit extra, to keep you wanting more. Good job can't wait to read more :)
I was wondering why Daryl was being so compliant! Despite your thoughts that this was a boring chapter, I would have to disagree! All stories need fillers and rarely any come out as entertaining as yours!
I definitely like this new little drama, 'cause now we gotta wait until Daryl is able to walk! What will happen, I wonder! Will he straight out punch her like she did him? Perhaps he grows to tolerate her before this happens? You never know! And I like the unpredictability of it!
Slowly, but gradually you are introducing the characters and I love that you are doing this. It stops the reader from thinking there is an overload, and you're bringing them out as necessary.
I'm now quite keen to see what you make of Shane and Andrea. Both are quite interesting characters, more so Shane in this particular section of the series.
He was already scrambling for his book again, ready to put his shield back up. He flicked to the middle of a book, scanning a few pages before randomly deciding where he was up to. I couldn’t help but notice he seemed to be much further in the book than where he was reading before.
This is by far my favourite paragraph. I just keep reading it because it's both sad and funny all at the same time. Despite Daryl rough edges, I just feel so sorry for him. In this one moment he seems to be so out of his element (despite the fact he is actually smart). I just can't help but think of Merle right at that moment. And I feel so bad!
But then once the paragraph is over, we go right back to where we started. On Nora's side and her stereotypical thoughts of 'whistling dixies'.
He told Daryl that he could kill her. I have no idea why that made me laugh as hard as it did. Maybe because it just seemed so blunt? Or maybe it was because I'm so eager to read about the face she makes at Rick's words -- I have no idea! Was that seriously the only way to get Daryl to calm down?
I'm actually curious to see if he even reacted enough to the punch for Rick to give him the go ahead on killing her. It'd explain his calm, though a bit awkward, interacting with her in his tent
Also, Carl immediately wanting to see Kit? That was adorable. Maybe Rick just told Daryl that he could kill Nora so se wouldn't have to pull Kit away from Carl when he was well enough for them to leave. Ha! The thought alone gives me the giggles.