the Dalaverse

So my pirate movie paper went really well, but I have a lab report due and all my theory work for tomorrow and I watched an episode of "Heroes" in protest. So:

Episode 4 --

I love that Ando's only response to Hiro saying, "I need to learn how to say 'You are going to die in five weeks, and then New York will explode'" is "I'll teach you how to say it phonetically." Like that's TOTALLY gonna get Isaac to pick up his damn phone.

How much love for Nicole Bilderback of "Bring It On" fame as Linderman's henchwoman? Niki will totally have cheersex with Nathan in a minute. And then Jessica will take over for the real sex.

Heh, Laura just walked in while I had it paused on a shot of Claire on the autopsy table and was all "Oh! Dead people." Dala: "Heroes." Laura: "Oh! Dead cheerleader." Anyway, I freaking adore the shot of the episode title written on Claire's dead pasty torso, which is then ZIPPED DOWN. The SKIN. Ugh, this is gross. I'm fanwanking the "roughly sixteen years old" thing, btw. She's a Jane Doe! They don't know for sure!

Nice of Claire's brain to wait to heal itself until the autopsy lady walks out of the room. I was really sad that they forgot the "Holy sh--" from the end of the last episode, but her skin sealing itself up over her ribs kind of makes up for it. Oh, that poor coroner. She's gonna have some nightmares about that one.

Oh, lovely shot of Isaac and the sunrise. I'm all into Isaac on this second go-round. And reuse of the gorgeous "Eyes" song. And shirtless Peter! Yay! Milo has kind of narrow shoulders for my tastes, but he's still so damned pretty ::studiously ignores Simone except for the fact that she is naked and also pretty:: Seriously, she's so boring. I hope she serves as a sacrifice to motivate Peter and/or Isaac. BTW, I'm sadly addicted to this awesome cheesy Peter/Claire vid that uses shots from this sequence -- Peter turning over in bed, Claire sneaking into her house in a robe -- to devious Peter/Claire ends. It's shameless, and icky if you think about it too hard (I love the pairing, but not, like, RIGHT NOW), but also? Bloody clever. If I didn't know better, I'd watch that vid and think the two had way more than three or four scenes together. I might link to it later. ANYWAY.

Oh, Mohinder running up to Nathan, who's just so cool. "Twelve percent of the electorate strongly opposes me." Mohinder, chill the fuck out, this shit's not gonna work on Nate. You've got the wrong Petrelli brother. Even if you do look super hot when you're all insistent.

Yay, flying!cam! Back to pretty naked people. Damn, those are some low-riding shorts, Peter. I approve. Oh look, the brothers are in a scene and not touching each other. Now that was just stupid of Simone. She heard the door buzz, she knew there was somebody out there! Oh Nathan, you're such a bastard. Milo gives a great delivery of "Isaac's paintings?" -- there's jealousy 'cause hey, new girlfriend's very recent ex, and then there's Dude! Paints the future! Only I don't want to squee aloud because my new girlfriend will think I'm a total nutbag! He's coming on a little strong here, I'll admit. Not that she hasn't been encouraging. I want them to stop making out.

OMG, Bennett needs to not say "fanny" ever, ever again. And he gets SO scary on "Were you with the quarterback?" No, dude, I don't think she can tell you this. I repeat my Bennett mantra: So! Creepy! It's nice that Lyle picks up on Claire's mood here, though, and doesn't act like a total ass. It's very believably sibling-y.

Awww, Mohinder needs a good long cry. And a good swift kick in the ass, because his issues drag on a bit in further episodes. I forgot that he doesn't leave here and has this whole thing with Peter for a bit. Peter, honey, does Mohinder LOOK like the guy on the back of the book? Pay attention!

Aww, Zach. I'm all bitter about this now. I don't wanna talk about it. We'll talk about it during "Homecoming."

I want to kick that boy in the nuts. So hard. The thing with the other girl he attacked was really well-done, though -- when they showed the flash of her in the last ep, I figured she was a girlfriend or had a crush on him and was just jealous.

Hee, I love Vegas!Hiro&Ando. They're so dumb and cute. The use of 'geisha' as a verb is kind of offensive, but pretty in-step for Nathan, I think. Wooo, Hero-bump! Now these two have PLENTY of chemistry, and Ali Larter looks great all tarted up. So many white teeth in this scene!

Heh. I like the way Peter drops the heron bomb on Mohinder. Who's being kind of a dick here. I want them to stumble into each other and accidentally make out. Like I want Peter and Simone to quit making out.

Isaac is still kind of grossing me out. He just looks like he smells really bad, you know? And he's hot, but he's not the Johnny Depp level of hotness where that kind of vibe is acceptable. I totally forgot about this bit where Isaac is, like, standing over the scene while he's painting it. I'll have to use that at some point.

Claire's hero insticts kick in again once she learns Jock's a serial rapist. And I want her to report both rapes, because it's pretty clear the other girl didn't, but I understand why she doesn't -- she'd have to explain how Brody killed her and dumped her body and how she's not dead. It sucks, but it fits where Claire is right now.

The Rain Man suits! Awesome! "You said you wanted a costume." Oh Ando, don't be an idiot. It makes me so sad when Hiro gets punched! And the noise he makes!

Niki/Nathan. Bring it. Just say it, hon: he's in prison. I find it interesting that Nathan's actually asking her these questions. He's so weird, all genuine and fake at the same time. This is different, knowing what happened to Heidi, but I can't figure out if it makes him more or less of an asshole. At least he's nice when she says no. Seems almost relieved. Not that that'll stop him. The shot with the elevator door is really nice. Oh, you don't want to threaten Micah. Even if you happen to be Jessica. Death by stilleto@! Well, almost. It's still awesome. I have to shut up now, because this is really hot, especially for network TV. And i'm not even a big Pasdar fan, the Natalie Maines marriage notwithstanding. I have always been pretty fond of Ali Larter, though. And Jessica is just having such fun.

God, they're still on the subway. Mohinder! Either you're in or you're out! Get with the program, dude! Oh yay, future!Hiro's coming!

Hey's the Hiro and Ando banner painting. I didn't realize it was from that trip.

Claire looks...wicked sitting on those steps. This is the dumbest kid ever. I love this. I hate the kid so much. Step on that gas pedal, Claire! "I can do this." Fantastic. Good for her own peace of mind? Maybe not. Satisfying television? Absolutely.

Annnd there's Bennet being creepy as hell again. So they don't know about Niki.

Future!Hiro! So badass, with his sword and his goatee and his English! He makes me want to write futurefic. And that must be some kind of disfiguring scar. Milo's lower lip does this really weird thing here; it's all crooked. Annnd scene. Damn you, "Heroes," and your cliffhangers! ::shakes fist::

Oh my god I really do not want to write this lab report. AT ALL.