All That Glitters Ch. 61

Boy, you've got us invested in two little ones; felt my heart pounding during the action & tears in my eyes at the hospital. Well done little space opera yer got her', son...

As a former K-12 PE teacher w/ a background in early childhood development, I recommend a bit of cursory research in the stages of both cognitive & physical development of wee ones so you don't jump off a cliff w/o the correct parachute. The 'chute' I'd recommend is background, character building explanatioms for mental & physical capabilities of these two who are barely walking.

Even just running w/ coordination is a stretch. I've been away from the 25th century for 10-15 chapters dealing w/ the aftereffects of cancer treatment(s). When I was reading the antics of these two, the absence had me 'seeing' them as 4-5 yr olds, which is much more in line w/ what they're engaged in, from the studies, to the physical, interpersonal & cognitive.

It isn't until about 3 yrs that a child develops the cognitive ability to comprehend abstract thought; that's a very real & huge stumbling block to understanding/accepting/suspending disbelief.

The reactions of the newest GC doctor was very accurate. Even without knowledge of human development, they were incredulous at their ages vis a vis their behavior.

Perhaps you can turn a new doc's incredulity into research as a vehicle to explain the girl's hyper development.

A child of only 2 is also going to be so much weaker than even a 3-4 yr old,even the strength to stab a highly physically fit adult if they were asleep, let alone when they are cranked up.

It may seem unnecessary, but well researched & thought out background 'explanations' can add to the richness & authenticity of a story & its characters, if done correctly.

Thanks for sharing your expansive imagination.

Regards,

GeoD

To Prsstarid: The numbers of injured orphans from Maha-Oran are just too great. We are talking about thousands of children left homeless and orphaned. Both the Pod-Drran and the Maha-Rrin will do what they can and are doing what they can but when millions are injured resources are tight to say the least. They are getting assistance from the Greater Community and will continue to do so but the cost of just getting limb regeneration for the injured is extensive. They are being seen to, which is good in the long run, even if it is taking some time.

I was reading the chapter again in preparation of the next chapter coming out and I ran across this line. With there population being an issue, I am wondering how they can just ignore or throw away such a vital resource? Can't the Kumaraie create an institution to care for these orphans? Maybe House of Ur take them?

[It was not unusual for families to leave out to exposure brood members that were not perfect, something that the Kumaraie wanted to change but was currently very much fighting an uphill battle against.]

With there population being an issue, I am wondering how they can just ignore or throw away such a vital resource? Can't the Kumaraie create an institution to care for these orphans? Maybe House of Ur take them?

That is an interesting thought SensualSigma. The timing could not be more perfect than to expect that, especially if the reporters recorded the pastor saying that? But I doubt they can hide that the assassins were from the CP's infamous assassin squad for long

Since it's still being assumed to be an attack on the children, I wonder if people will assume the church is behind it, since the kids ruined their attempt to disrupt the christmas festivities and everyone heard the leader threaten Junelliya publicly.