Flight of the Heron read-along: Part I chapters 3-4

[regshoe]

I have just finished reading a Mary Renault novel and feel, predictably, absolutely awful about it. Time to distract myself with some Jacobites!

Next week we'll finish Part I with chapters 5 and 6.

Comments

[impala_chick]

Okay I am getting serious soulmate/red string of fate vibes... The narrator keeps pointing out how connected they are, even through Alison and Aunt Margaret's reflections. I also feel like I got a little lost when the women were talking about the political implications and Prince Charles, which makes me want to do a bit of research.

I liked the whole bit about the buttons as a peace offering (and how the women were approached to be the ones to broach the subject) - It makes me think Ewen does not have perfect control over his merry band of misfits and maybe Aunt Margaret is going to do a bit more than just hope and pray. Interesting to contrast Ewen's reaction to the prophecy with Alison's total buy-in/worry over it.

[regshoe]

Okay I am getting serious soulmate/red string of fate vibes...

:D Hmmm, I don't think the fic written so far has included any soulmate AUs. So many possibilities...!

For all Ewen's gentlemanly polish as an officer, it is really his first time dealing with a serious wartime situation, in contrast to Keith the career soldier. But, yes, through all the contrasts and conflicts they are very Significantly Connected, and it's great. :)

[impala_chick]

dealing with a serious wartime situation, in contrast to Keith the career soldier
Oh right, I often forget that because Ewen comes off as so mature and put-together from Keith's POV. But I wonder how that dynamic will affect them later on.