I was trying to use some other words, but brain at the time was still in 'stunned-mode', and you know, no regrets about using 'perfect' so many times in one paragraph :D
Oh definitely, I spotted the adaptability, especially during the first engagement and the 'game' against Isumi. For me, the first match was an original Shindou move, while the second was more of a Ender-ish move. It is hard to explain, but the second match against Isumi was more of a desperation move that felt like something Ender would have done.
The empathy and desire to save shown through brilliantly. I think the one major distinction between Hikaru and Ender is that Hikaru had his childhood, Hikaru is so impossibly bright that it is hard not to be drawn to him. Ender was always the genius, the one who was groomed, and his angst fits Akira so well :p
I really, really, really ♥ this fic. You did something that I never thought was possible, but in hindsight is just- just perfect.
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Oh definitely, I spotted the adaptability, especially during the first engagement and the 'game' against Isumi. For me, the first match was an original Shindou move, while the second was more of a Ender-ish move. It is hard to explain, but the second match against Isumi was more of a desperation move that felt like something Ender would have done.
The empathy and desire to save shown through brilliantly. I think the one major distinction between Hikaru and Ender is that Hikaru had his childhood, Hikaru is so impossibly bright that it is hard not to be drawn to him. Ender was always the genius, the one who was groomed, and his angst fits Akira so well :p
I really, really, really ♥ this fic. You did something that I never thought was possible, but in hindsight is just- just perfect.