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Mirage could go back to prison. He doesn't need to become Thundercracker's concubine or share quarters with Starscream and Skywarp as a decorative kept-mech. He doesn't have to do a Primus-damned thing to help the Seekers save the life of their sparkling.
He doesn't have to, but he will.
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Ch. 20
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I love to reread this fanfic so much, even though I need the comments help to like summarize the chapter for me lol.
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Review for up to Chapter 50
The plot: Mirage surrenders after the 'Cons (basically) won the war and control Cybertron. Through some medical handwaving (which seems to run deeper than that as the story progresses..) he's the only candidate whose spark is viable to support the Command Trine's sick Sparkling. Cue a somewhat uncomfortable parole agreement and Trine drama/angst. The Autobots that haven't surrendered remain at large.
There is some great linguistic stuff in here. Gives the impresson that the characters are talking in their own language and nuances and double meanings get somewhat lost in translation and are explained in the text. It makes the world feel a lot richer if that makes sense.
The big themes of this story, if i had to name them, are class and the societal, as well as political challenges that come with an armistice following a millenia-long war. The 'Cons won and Cybertron is theirs. What do you do with Neutrals and Autobots that want to return to their home? How to ensure a smooth regime change? How do you adapt to a life that isn't defined by violent conflict? This lil segment really hit the nail on the head:
“You need everyone to see the High Command committed to civilian life, and you can't do it.” Mirage could not bring himself to meet Soundwave's gaze though he could feel the heated weight of it. “You need us for the peace to hold. Or some warlord who's been nominally 'Con during the long silence will think this a feint, or worse a weakness and will move against Megatron.”
“Affirmative.” The Communications Chief, the Head of Intelligence, the loyalest Loyalist, the old comrade from the Pits of Kaon, spoke as though the glyph was treason.
The topic felt very..somber i'd say. It's a weird feeling i struggle to put into words, you'd have to read it yourself.
To the part about class: I can't say i really enjoy it when stories go into detail about etiquette and weird social expectations of the elite. To me, it is kind of stuffy at best and painfully boring at worst. I thought it was fine in this story. It serves a purpose and, while ever-present, doesn't overstay its welcome by going on and on and on with explanations. The offending parts are short, sweet and most of all, further either plot or Mirage's characterisation. I can't even find someting to complain about, really. That is to say, if you are into said weird social etiquettes of rich people, this story might be crack cocaine to you. Just saying.
What i can add, however, is that the story withholds narrative judgement on if these traditions are a good or bad thing and lets you decide for yourself. That's very refreshing.
I am excited for more, this story has me thoroughly hooked.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/36203224