I've found it extremely difficult to say anything at all about Yael's death, because it hit me so incredibly hard. I don't understand why the death of someone I hardly knew should leave me so distraught. Perhaps it's the criminal waste, or the fact that she was killed by a terrorist?
Anyway, I didn't know her well, but what I did know was her bright, intelligent enthusiasm. She took part in the role-play fic I ran a few years ago, and played the part of Dan Scardino to perfection. Many of us from that fic remember her poignant contributions from a grieving Dan, as well as many lighter and more humorous moments. Wendy has captured her style from that roleplay extremely well, and I am so glad that she's written this story in memory of someone who will be sorely missed.
Yvonne
