The Dangling Conversation

K/S Fanfiction
Title:	The Dangling Conversation
Author(s):	Kalen Storm
Date(s):	1993
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Genre:	slash
Fandom:	Star Trek: The Original Series
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The Dangling Conversation is a K/S story by Kalen Storm.

It was published in the print zine Naked Times #31.

Summary

"Kirk feels ashamed of his need for fantasy playing during their love making after Spock asks him why he wants their lovemaking that way all the time."

Reactions and Reviews

This is a long, drawn-out argument between Kirk and Spock. and all I can say is it felt so extremely real, certainly hit home with me anyway. Painful, frustrating, not getting through to each other, misunderstanding upon misunderstanding, defenseless. And slinging some hash (is that the phrase?) - Miramanee, Zarabeth etc. And they love each other so very, very much.

Kirk's frustration and anger are so vivid, so seeable. Spock was a little harder to read, accurately so, it would seem.

Escalating into the physical, just short of going to far, a compelling moment in spite of myself. Made me think about physical, "domestic" violence specifically with Kirk and Spock. A fascinating and relevant subject to contemplate in this context.

I like the way the root of the problem was only revealed bit by bit throughout this argument that extended over a few days. It turns out Kirk always wants the telepathic role-playing that they do, never wants "plain" sex; and Spock questions this. And finally, the crux of the matter is revealed: In the roles. Kirk finds real freedom from being himself. If they don't do the rote playing, then Kirk cannot help but be hyper-aware he's the captain and might It turns out Kirk always wants the telepathic role-playing that they do, never wants "plain" sex; and Spock questions this. And finally, the crux ol the matter is revealed: In the roles. Kirk finds real freedom from being himself. If they flon't do the rote-playing, then Kirk cannot help but be hyper-aware he's the captain and might have to send his first officer/lover to his death. Or, he thinks of losing Spock, or of dying and leaving Spock behind.,.. This is interesting-these are the same things I worry about for them, and why we sometimes seem to be so intent on painting their lives in various ways that don't have us staring those facts in the face.

I love the structure of the story; the beginnings and endings of scenes expressed with the same gestures and phrases, etc. Same shit, a different day. Elegantly done.

The ending! The dangling conversation having been basically resolved, and finally in love-making mode, the graceful slip into the Vulcan master/human slave scenario, and the slave James' thoughts an echo/mirror of the captain's....

Whew... Very fine.