Ah, Alex and I agree about F unit then. Nice names for the team, by the way. Got to stop reading now - there’s this thing called work - but I’ll be back!

Not sure how I feel about F unit. Huh. Guess time will tell.

Hi Ami!
I really want to say I'm still enjoying this!

To answer your question about changing the earlier chapters, it's selfish, but I would be saddened to see the older version gone for good. I've been following this for so long I grew up with it - I went from being one of the kids at camp to being the adults around Alex, and it's a huge nostalgia trip every time I read it! Of course, maybe you can do a rewrite for the AO3 version? But I would really like it if the old one stayed somewhere too.

I'm really looking forward to how this ends! Thanks so much for picking this up again!

And light is shed! Fun to see Tom stand up for Alex, and equally enjoyable to see all those big soldiers tripping over themselves to feel bad. :)

This was amazing, I literally jumped for joy when I saw this had been updated. It’s amazing. I loved how you portrayed Alex’s feelings, of course he’s confused and no one is being clear on what’s happening. And I love how you described the emotional neglect, Ian loved Alex he just didn’t know how to deal with it. I cannot wait for the next chapter

I think at this point that’s probably the best thing that could’ve happened to Alex. Honesty, he needs the trip to the infirmary. Also, Ben, Tom, and Charlotte are the best. :)

ANOTHER AMAZING CHAPTER

About re-uploading a new version onto Fanfiction - honestly, I think you could but you don't need to. Your first version is very good (as we're all still here reading it haha) and everyone will enjoy it regardless. However, if you really want it to reflect your best work, then go ahead and re upload. My only ask is that you don't remove all the scenes with K-Unit, because those scenes are GOLDEN.

Although on that topic, it has seemed like the first half of this is all about Alex & K-Unit, and the second half is more about Alex & Dr Manning. So if you do an edit, maybe add in more Dr Manning scenes towards the beginning so it seems more cohesive? Or add in more K Unit scenes toward the end. Idk, regardless it's GREAT so no worries either way

OK for being in un-charted territory you're sure doing a great job! I actually have enjoyed your take on Alex. Tbh I haven't read the actual Alex Rider books in years, so I can't speak for canon Alex, but I think your version of Alex is strong yet realistic. If anything, canon Alex was a little too resilient, but that could be because he never had anyone to lean on, so he always had to be strong. Now that your Alex has someone to lean on, it makes sense that he is starting to unravel a bit. Not because he was never unraveling, but because now someone is there to see those parts of him that he always kept hidden. This version is much healthier in the long run, I think. Dealing with your issues is never easy, but it solves them faster than ignoring them does.

Always interested in hearing about the characterization stuff!

PUMPED FOR MORE GILDA

It's definitely not getting dull. Not in the slightest.

Awww, poor Tom. Also, fun to see Ben and Charlotte start putting things together.

Ahhh, that explains Tom. Seems like he’s got his head screwed on straight now, so hopefully that’ll make a difference.

Not quite sure what’s up with Hawk, but Alex better watch his back! Also, as I suspected, the paintball scene was a joy to read. Thanks!

Haha, I just KNEW Alex would be pitted against his class! Not sure if I remembered from the last time I read this, or just guessed, but either way, this is gonna be fun!

Ha! It’s fun to see a bunch of grown men suddenly get protective over a kid, but especially fun to see it over Alex. He needs it, even if he doesn’t know it. (He doesn’t know it.)

Coming back after actually finishing the chapter...

I think you’re doing an excellent job of handling the mental Trauma that Alex is going through.

As I am fairly certain you mentioned prior Alex . would almost certainly be suffering from PTSD. And a severe case at that.

While I agree that he is acting a little bit 00C, I think that you have done a good enough job creating a series of events that justifies his pattern of thought and action.

Going back to your other note, I would be fascinated to re-read Are you training at the camp if you would be so inclined to write it again. I think that under the guise of being medically unable to participate, Excellent groundwork for Alex beginning to trust adults could be laid Through the medium of K-unit training exercises.

That said, once again great story, can’t wait to read the last couple chapters.

Ahh, the bullet wound revealed! Also, loved the part with Alex teaching the girls. Honestly it makes sense that some would have a crush on him.

I’m in awe at the length of these chapters by the way. Wow.

Ha! Wolf’s internal reaction to the “irritating children” was gold. :D