This is really amazing. Perfect capture of characters, perfect setup for future interaction in the movie. It adds depth and meaning and history for when Aaron seeks Marta out, beyond just the need for chems. I especially like his ability to read her, which powerfully reminds me of when he grabs her head in the farmhouse and looks into her eyes. The Outcome agents are all paranoid, and this fic cuts to the heart of the reason why he was willing to trust her and let her help him. Kudosiest of the kudos!

Remarkable. Loved the creative license you took for imagining the past exams.

Wow - I had to read this twice because I enjoyed it so much!

You've managed to include so much here that helps to explain how Aaron and Marta are feeling. These interactions and her awareness of him as more than a project give great background for the movie and explain why she trusts him so quickly. The characterisation and imagery here is, in my opinion, spot on and links in so well to how the characters were portrayed in the film.

A fantastic piece - definitely one of the better ones I've come across!

This is beautiful. It really illuminates a lot of subtext, and explains why Aaron and Marta have such a strong connection later on in the movie. I have a feeling that I will watch the movie differently next time because of this story.

Really enjoyed your story. I felt you got in Martha's head and showed that her supposed clinical disinterest in Aaron was feigned and she was really intrigued by the "man." I loved the way you depicted how the tension/awareness was between them all along.
Also thought you really showed how Aaron was struggling with his role in the outcome program and that Martha was blocking her true thoughts about the program and in total denial.

Would love to read more from you on this dynamic.

Wow. The words you chose to use to describe thoughts and feelings in this one-shot were fantastic. I found myself absolutely drawn in to Marta; her inner struggle and outward appearance.

I thought that the movie scene that you touch on at the end was very powerful; I remember while watching the movie thinking "this is an important moment." And it was so well acted; Jeremy Renner can tell a thousand stories with just his eyes. I love that you used this final lab exchange to further explore the characters in such a deep and exposing way. Everything, from his use of languages to passively rebel to her averting her eyes and tamping down her emotions - perfect.

That was an excellent one-shot; thank you for such an amazing piece of work. Your dedication to it was obvious and much appreciated.

;) Vi

UGH PERFECT FIC IS PERFECT.

I'm sorry that going through so many versions made you want to lay down and cry but dude. THIS FIC IS SO AMAZING. I just can't handle it - the flow and the Words. So much of your imagery and descriptions just - I can't help devouring them and melting into them. It's so delicious and deliberate and gorgeous.

(Also you mentioned me! Woo! Lol.)

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I really liked this. Interesting insight into Marta and Aaron's interactions before the movie.