LNH20: Generation 2.0 #6

[Martin Phipps]

On Jan 29, 3:20 pm, Scott Eiler <sei... at eilertech.com> wrote:
> On 1/29/2012 1:33 AM, Martin Phipps wrote:
>
> >    “But we’re not under any obligation to share our memories, are we?”
> > George asked.
> >    “Not at all,” Louis said.  “It’s purely voluntary.”
> >    “In that case,” George said, “I think we’re done here.”  His
> > companions agreed.
> >    “That’s fine,” Louis said.  “You’ve all been very helpful.  Thank
> > you very much.”
>
> >                                          THE END
>
> Hmm.  This is kind of an interesting surprise ending.  But it kind of
> fell flat.  People say, every story needs conflict.
>
> How well does Louis expect Fearless Leader to control his Legion, so as
> to make them take the interview?  I'll admit, if he's a veteran newsman
> who's studied the Legion, the answer might well be "Not at all".
>
> How well does Flashback control her power?  I'll admit, it must work
> best with a willing subject.  But still, she doesn't just take what
> people volunteer, she goes mining.
>
> So from a story point of view, perhaps we need Lycanthropy Lass (or
> whatever) to reveal her memories, then say, "I never thought you'd show
> the world *that*!"

Actually, if Lalo were to agree, Flashback could have an evil twin
called Daymare (so as to not confuse with the Marvel character
Nightmare) who forcibly makes people relive their worst memories.

Martin