Reviewer: vitD Signed [Report This]
Date: August 10 2014 9:30 AM Title: Irrefutable

I got the urge to play one of the Ace Attorney games after reading the part about the evidence. It seems they were very quick to come to a conclusion without conducting a proper investigation. Not everything is what it seems...but maybe I've played too many Ace Attorney games lol. But I do get the feeling something crucial is missing from that incident. 

I'm actually hoping Alexandra is innocent, I really am. I know Aegis is looking out for the Betas but there doesn't appear to be anyone looking out for the Alphas (Though, like you said there may be some organisations out there but what can they do to Aegis?).

I get the Omegas are the peacekeepers; they aim to maintain a balance in this society, but there isn't anything to keep them in check from falsely punishing an Alpha (as far as we know). They seem so sure of their decisions and methods, but honestly, I'd like to see them taken down a peg or two - that no Alpha should be punished without a fair investigation and hearing. If not, how are they any better from an offending Alpha? I suppose they see it as performing justice, but from the chapters I've read between this and the original story, I get that some Omegas take enjoyment in punishing Alphas. And if one of those Omegas were an Enforcer to Alexandra, and she's found later to be innocent, it doesn't matter if it was an act of justice or not, they still took enjoyment from dominating and punishing someone smaller than them. They're really no better than an Alpha intentionally hurting a Beta. I hope this makes sense. 

This is based entirely whether or not Alexandra is innocent or not lol (Which I hope she is).

Long rant is long, but I'm really enjoying this story. It's one of my favourite stories on this site at the moment, and the wait between chapters kills! 

 

Author's Response:

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Ethically there is indeed plenty of room to see gray area in how Aegis operates, though it is important to remember that the system was put in place as a necessary deterrant to the inhuman way things were being run before the Omegas rose to power.  There's still a very wide moral gap, despite how grim this particular situation looks.  Aegis really is looking out for the Alphas as well, but in cases like this, considering the historical difficulties between the classes, it's hard not to err on the side of defending the seemingly downtrodden.  I'm glad you're enjoying the story!

Reviewer: Jimbob Signed [Report This]
Date: August 09 2014 11:17 PM Title: Irrefutable

Looks like Bridget is only interested in the truth that she wants to hear, and therein lies the problem with torture; The victim will more than gladly tell you what you want to hear, even if it isn't the truth.

 

"A Beta wouldn’t have been able to do that"

 

Or.. the walkway is elevated.

Author's Response:

I wouldn't necessarily say it's the truth she wants to hear; it's worth noting that Beta walkways are higher up than knee height for an Alpha, which is where the girl fell from. Thanks for reviewing.

Reviewer: aaron Signed [Report This]
Date: August 09 2014 8:32 AM Title: Irrefutable

Damn if Alexandra didn't do this and when Bridget finds out how will she cope? But this all rides on the beta in the coma, if she can corroborate the other betas testimonials. Or will she have a completely different story from theirs and even Alexandra's for that matter. Only time will tell and I can't wait. This story is turning out to be a real tear jerker. Well done.

aaron
PS on the off shoot Alexandra is innocent, what kind of reparations will High Command offer her?(or maybe they could somehow pin this on Bridget, make her the scapegoat)

Author's Response:

Thanks for reading/reviewing! I don't want to spoil anything, but there will be answers to all of that by the end.

Reviewer: Orpheus Signed [Report This]
Date: August 09 2014 6:39 AM Title: Irrefutable

You always did have a knack for ill relationships, I'll give you that.  Things are off to a pretty rough start,  there hasn't been a chink in the armor of the Omega's side of this case yet. I do agree that the victim's interview was botched. Hopefully this will end with a least a little happiness. Do you mind if I ask how far you've planned things out, if you haven't mentioned it already?

Author's Response:

Thanks for reviewing! I actually have the story planned out to the end in fairly specific detail. It'll be just over 12 chapters total.