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RE: ColorChallenge: TuesdayOrange - "Orange you glad to see me?" [15MinuteFreeWrite]
I assumed she was an android initially, but now I'm not so sure. Perhaps we are dealing with names that sound robotic. These people have personalities though. Unique ones. XJ-1920 and the nurse are both very human in their characteristics. I'm curious, and enjoying the development of the story. Still not 100% sure on identities, and that is adding to my intrigue. What I do know is I like the protagonist.
Your doubt has steered you to the right path, brother. I tried reading it again, thinking they're androids and it really changed the tone of the story. I replied to your previous comment regarding the identities oh no! I hope it doesn't take away from the enjoyment and intrigue :(
Your stamp of approval means a lot to me, my friend! I'm glad that the protagonist was likable, I just tried to write someone who's flaws make her all the more human :)
I read it as the woman being an android at first only because of the name. But the characteristics and personality made me question that. It had an interesting effect, because I was reading and contemplating the story on several levels, whether that was meant or not. I found it got me thinking about it at a deeper level.
Yeah, definitely had an interesting effect! I mean, I wrote the whole thing, but I was surprised when I read it thinking they were androids. Has the makings for a different series, for sure! With the pale man being the creator or something.
Oh yeah, you know that I always want my work to be dissected every which way. I definitely pepper in a lot of philosophical and existential questions, which I just knew you would spot. As much as I wanted to discuss it in the culmination post, it was already too long, so I just gave it an open-ended nod. Your Notes really had an overwhelming effect on me, so much of those waxing philosophies spilled in to this. So, thank you, mate :D
You know it could be a completely different story with them as androids. Two for the price of one. With room to explore the concept from a completely different angle. But I've still to complete the third one, so then I'll see how you went with your original idea and where it has headed (I'm assuming it's a 3 part story. Is that correct? Not sure if you said that or not.)
Glad the Notes helped out in some way. The meandering narratives and philosophical ponderings.
Haha yeah, I realized that when you said it. Lots of different decisions and plot points. It's interesting to explore it, and if ever you want to write one up, be my guest. In fact, it would be my honor, mate!
This is actually a 7-part story since I'm completing the color challenge. The unevenness of the whole series really added a layer of complexity to this for sure.