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In His Image
| Fanfiction | |
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| Title: | In His Image |
| Author(s): | Charlotte Frost |
| Date(s): | 1987 |
| Length: | |
| Genre(s): | slash |
| Fandom(s): | Star Trek: TOS |
| Relationship(s): | Kirk/Spock |
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In His Image is a K/S story by Charlotte Frost.
It was published in the print zine As I Do Thee #9, which was a contest zine that printed stories without identifying the authors.
Summary
"The transport of a rare and precious collection of sculptures opens new images to Kirk's mind. And after meeting the eccentric Vulcan recipient of the shipment, both Kirk and Spock discover they have a lot to think about."
The Author's Comments
The editor wanted to do a contest theme zine, based on the cover illo for the prior zine in the series. I did a story about a rebellious Vulcan (he rejected logic, etc.) who was a famous sculptor. Spock found him quite annoying. ;-> Anyway, I’ve always had a soft spot for society’s outcasts, as I'm well familiar with that feeling. I think this story finished third in the voting. [1]
Reactions and Reviews
1989
This story is bloody perfect! It's the best thing I have ever read by Charlotte Frost—either before or since. It was definitely the best story in AIDT 9. Only two or three K/S stories that appeared in 1987 were better than this one. The concept was unusual and well-handled. The characterization was superb. I particularly liked the way Charlotte dealt so sensitively with Spock's complex reactions in this story. Rarely have I seen IDIC so well demonstrated. [2]
The only thing I found difficult to believe was using the Enterprise - a starship- to ferry the art. Otherwise, very enjoyable. Kirk's feeling guilty about sneaking a peak at the statue (on his own ship!) was funny. I liked Spock's polite animosity towards Redrezz - understandable indeed. And I very much liked Kirk and Spock's confrontation, realization, and acceptance scene! [3]
1996
"IN HIS IMAGE" by Charlotte Frost was the second place winner. In this interpretation, the Enterprise is transporting some statues by an Andorian sculptor. So it's a live Kirk touching a statue of Spock. I could really see this in the drawing. We get a look into the sculptor's life and obsession with Vulcans, and Spock in particular, with an in-depth exploration of the sculptor's sexuality, and Spock's. We learn of the sculptor's very unVulcan Vulcan lover. All this makes Kirk of course want to learn. more; he pushes to get closer to Spock. Beautiful' overtures by Kirk. A flaw, I felt: in their dialogue in these scenes discussing their friendship and what's happening between them, they speak in past tense. This is happening now, and has been happening ever since they met, and they wouldn't speak of the dynamics between them as if they're in the past. "I longed lo see something in you that you always denied me." "Such feelings frightened me; I did not know how to deal with them." These would be better said in past-perfect tense, or present tense. "I have longed,.." "Such feelings frighten me..." This leads to a clear realization and acknowledgment of their feelings, then an intense quickie because of course they can't stand to wait one minute longer. Nice story.[4]
1998
A Southern Cross drawing was the basis for a contest in this zine and this is the 2nd place winner. This is a neat idea of an artist obsessed with Spock (sounds like me). Kirk and Spock see a statue sculpted by an Andorian artist, since passed away, on route to its beneficiary—an emotional and sensual Vulcan (sounds like Spock). Kirk is fascinated by the powerful sculpture and Spock is mysteriously disdainful of it. The Vulcan, Redrezz, invites Kirk and Spock for drinks while the art cargo is being beamed down to his home. The Vulcan is a rebel and couldn’t live the life of logic. For years he had had an affair with the artist and now tells Kirk that the artist had done a series of sculptures that were based on Spock. He tells Kirk that Spock must have emotions (specifically love for Kirk) and doesn’t show them, but must.Later, Kirk talks to Spock about learning to be “whole” and to let out the part of him that’s human. Neat scene: Spock asks: “What is it you think I am?” Then: “What is it you want of me?” Kirk says: “To share yourself with me. All of you.” Spock: “What is it you offer in return?” Kirk: “All of me.” Beautiful.
Very nice kiss at the end. [5]
1999
Characterizations were right on target as Kirk’s feelings toward his Vulcan are released by the presence of some exotic sculpture being transported on the Enterprise.
I loved Kirk’s reaction to being caught stroking the outstretched hand of the statue of a Vulcan male. In doing so he was revealing so much of himself. Much as he would ask of Spock as the story progressed. Charlotte Frost has always imbued here Kirk and Spock with so much sensitivity. It seems more strongly pronounced in Kirk this time with Spock being played off of it that’s the right term. Spock is center to the story in one way and yet not as fully drawn as he could have been or as I know the author is capable of.
Still, a memorable “episode”. [6]
References
- ^ from Charlotte Frost at Stories I Have Known, posted in perhaps 2005, accessed January 3, 2012
- ^ from The LOC Connection #3
- ^ from The LOC Connection #11
- ^ from Come Together #30
- ^ from The K/S Press #21
- ^ from The K/S Press #35