I'm back home for a bit before my last weekend away, and I've spent today wandering around the house staring blankly at things. It's only when I'm back for a few days that I start to decompress and behave normally, so it looks like I'll have to wait a while for that to happen...
My few days in Ireland were awesome, as usual. I signed in Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Drogheda and Cork. The Cork signing was probably the longest, because I haven't been there in a while, but everywhere there were enthusiastic readers laden down with books. Some truly bizarre and cool people.
Then I had a few days off before my event at the Mountains to the Sea festival, where I chatted on stage with Dave from Eason bookshops about movies that have influenced the series, and we even got to show clips.
Dave showed bits from Starship Troopers (awesome!) and A Nightmare Before Christmas (amazing!) and It's a Wonderful Life (uhm... what?)
I showed a few trailers for a few things, but I don't think I'll tell you what they were... In fact, it might make an interesting blog post, discussing these movies and showing clips... Oh goody, I've worked out what I'm going to be talking about next time!
I headed over to the UK on Friday- just in time to experience the heat- where I signed in Southampton, Bournemouth, Dulwich and Bluewater in London. Last year, I was signing in Bluewater for four hours. I figured there was no way I'd be signing for any more than that this time. Five hours later, I had changed my tune. From people coming in costume- I'm thinking of a skeleton morph suit in particular here-
to people who had made their own Skulduggery T-shirts (and a certain tall blonde with the most awesome T-shirt ever, festooned as it was with lines from the books)-
there was no chance of my smile ever dipping. It's the sheer enthusiasm and energy of the people who turn up to get their books signed that energises me every single time.
And the hugs...
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I'm not listening to this crap all over again.
Like Eden.
He loves you, Death. Think of him, then.
*Sighs and closes eyes*
Eden. . .
Well at least you still have parents, Death!
Death, ffs...
Don't give Zath anymore crap to deal with. He's got problems of his own and still manages to find time to worry about his friends and he's helped me so fricking much. Zath will show you respect as soon as you show it him.
Everyone here in Blogland has problems. Lynx is right, if that's all that's wrong with your life then you're SO lucky. I wish I could trade lives with you, then you'd see how difficult life can be.
And I'm definitely not the worst off in Blogland.
If you want to complain about life, e-mail me. I'm here to help people. It's all I'm any good at. Don't depress other people, because you don't know what's going on in their lives.
Goodbye Blogland!
If you really wanna go there Death then do it. It's not nice, I've been there. You don't really wanna do that but if you really want the attention then go get it some where else. I'm done here. *storms off*
Death, a year and a week ago one of the two friends I have irl decided she wanted to end her life.
She was going to o.d.
She took out the tablets and was about to take them all...but two of her friends walked in on her.
Now she sees a councillor and she's the best I've ever seen her. After YEARS of bullying and cutting and losing people to cancer...she got fed up.
If Molly and Charlotte hadn't gone to see her...I'd have lost all purpose in my life.
If I wasn't here, none of the things I started would have happened.
I can promise you that over twenty people I know would be dead if I wasn't there for them.
It's a knock on effect.
You end your life...then you won't see the damage that you cause.
You mean more than you can imagine.
I'm a schizophrenic Death.
I know the voices.
I understand.
Living hell? I never really thought about it like that. I never really think my life is that bad... Weird.
Oh no, I have this one sadistic c**t who wants blood on my hands so badly, be in mine or someone elses.
I did have another one a while back, he was very timid, extremely suicidal but he got bored after a while.
Blergh..
*sighs and smiles*
Hiya, Flame. Good to see you.
Good to see you too, Zathy.
His goes it?
*how
You see, I don't see this as anything. Because I've heard stories like this, before. I've helped people through this, before. I'm sorry if I can't sympathize, but things like this just don't phase me. Most things don't phase me.
Zath, I've not helped that many people...
I've seen things at their worst and I've learnt to deal with it. Then again, it probably explains the ice-cold heart, thing...
Please don't call me Zathy, Flame. Seriously.
What do you mean?
Death this place is for fun.
Blog is meant to be where you leave the voices behind and enjoy the company of people who clearly care about you.
Life is always gonna hand you a bad deal, that's just the way it goes.
But if you just give up and walk away at the wrong second, you could miss the opportunity that could define you and make you either a victim or a survivor.
I don't know what more I could possibly say to you.
Oh, 'how', right.
Meh pretty much sums it up.
You?
I'm 14 actually
Death...
Are you even listening to what we're saying to you??
I'm going to go shopping soon.
Wbd.
Hey peoples! What's happenin?
Hi Phoenix!
Actually, I g2g, Bye!
*hugs everyone*
Bye Flame!
Hey it's depressing here what's wrong with everyone? Maybe I can help?
*shakes head*
Monday tomorrow. I'm going to sleep.
Bye people.
Hey Eve:) What's wrong with Death? I never met you before but I'd like it if we could be friends?:)
DEATH JUST STOP IT! STOP IT! LIFE HAS NEVER BEEN FAIR AND IT CAN BE SO HORRIBLE. BUT THERE ARE GOOD PARTS TO LIFE, AS WELL! FOCUS ON THOSE. I KNOW YOU'RE EMOTIONALLY SCARRED, BUT SO AM I. I KNOW I'VE NOT SEEN THE THINGS THAT YOU'VE SEEN, BUT YOU'VE NOT SEEN THE THINGS I'VE SEEN. LIFE IS FUCKED UP AND LIFE IS HARD, BUT HAPPINESS IS A CHOICE. YOU CAN CHOOSE TO BE HAPPY. SO MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE.
YOU'VE GOT YOUR WHOLE LIFE AHEAD OF YOU. DO SOMETHING WITH IT! I MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO DO AS MUCH WITH MY LIFE AS I WANT, BUT THERE'S NOTHING STOPPING YOU.
...
That's all I have to say.
Emotionally scarred? What? Sorry if I'm annoying you guys but I'm seriously confused? Will someone explain? I can leave maybe if yous don't want me to know?
Okay, Death. *hugs* Do you want us to delete our comments?
Hey guys I'm back
I have tried for years eve, every time I look in the mirror, I see my aunt's eyes!
What marvelous timing...
Yes please and hi Eden!
* Smiles unhappily*
Okay if your sure.. Your welcome for my cuddlieness:) I think..
Hey Eden! Wanna be friends?
I watched my mam die.
I'll never forget those eyes but I have never let her dying hold me back.
I have brought up 5 children, 4 with behavioural and physical problems. I have lung cancer, I don't know how much longer I'll be alive for.
I am mentally unstable at times.
But I know if I just gave up and gave in to all the pressure, all the depression and everything else.
I would be letting down my mam and that is one thing I shall never do as long as I'm breathing is let down my mam.
Don't let down your aunt, Death.
Deleted for you, Death.
Alright, now I'm leaving.
Bye.
Sure panda. Death I won't say anything if you want.
Bye Zath.
Thanks guys! *Sighs* I am so sorry for how I acted, I just go. . . I don't know. . . I just become a dick sometimes
Eden, it's just. . . *Sighs again*
I don't know what is wrong with me! I go all mean and then I cry and then I try to kill myself, then I cry again then my family laughs at me, I go to my room and I cry again!
*Closes eyes* *Takes a deep breath*
I am so sorry! I'm just so unstable!
*high fives Death*
Join the club!! lol
* gives death a hug*
Welcome to my world, Death...
Instability is normal.
Msd. I don't really want to talk to people that are only going to make my depression even worse...
Eden, I'm not trying to be mean or anything, but there is a side of me that you don't want to know about, a side which is more contagious than chicken pox, my depression
And he still loves you flaws and all Death.
Just accept that. Tis a beautiful thing.
*Gives hi 5s and hugs Eden tightly* *Doesnt let go*
Well I've already had chicken pox and I believe depression is the same you don't get it twice once you've had help.
So then how is all of you people's existences?
Hey sir Renington,
Greetings Eden. I'm fantastic, thank you for asking.
In my history, depression only exists when you're not listening to Joe Walker.
Hey Sharky! Yeah... I've seen better days!
*Still hugging Eden*
http://bubblesforblood.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/crescent-chapter-12-hate-to-rescue.html
Could someone read this for me? Thanks if you can now I really have to go!
Joe Walker? Hmmm, he sounds human....
Wait! When you say listening, do you mean in your stomach?
..... Perhaps. The acoustics ARE better in there.
It is 11:17pm here and I already have morning breath!
An achievement only dwarfed by the fact that it is 11:17 and you're still awake.
*Still hugging Eden, pats Sharky on the shoulder*
Nice suit too!
I haven't talked to Eden all week and I won't be able to until next weekend!
*Tears spring into eyes*
It's lonely without him! I'm in Aus and he in Ire!
It takes a perfect suit to be a perfect gentleman.
And Eden, I have no intention of letting you go!
Go to where?
Where do come up with things like that Sharky? I want to speak like that but I keep swearing!
I'm hugging him! See!
Why,it's the fact that I'm completely and naturally exceptional at everything.
Dont worry I'm not going anywhere.
I doubt you could, because you're in such a Death grip.
Awwww xD
It's like when we were hugging you! We didn't let to of you!
Eden, I am so sorry that you had to see that, or, technically read that... Forgive me?
Sharky, you have to ded! If you don't, I'll hug you and I won't give you a diamond!
Why, that may be utterly splendid for someone of your capabilities, but the real trick is being humble at the same time * grins smugly *
See, it is not a set of talents exclusive to you but to all who know how to use them.
It seems that by semi-random chance, I have obtained the rights for a dedication. So I dedicate this to movement. We're constantly doing it, even now as our fingers fly over our keyboards. Our moving eyes, the feet we tap, and the enormous amount of tiny functions going on in our bodies. Movement is one of the defining characteristics of life, and deserves acknowledgement at least once in a while.
I would dare to say that was an entirely apt dedication my good sir.
Hello!
Nice dedication Sir.
And Sharky, you need to watch where you put those commas and spaces! You forgot to add a space next to a comma at th top of the page!
And yet apt towards what? Does it swerve towards the path of righteousness and good taste in suits, or the despicable, hateful evil of T-shirts.
Erm. I wear t-shirts.
Riddle me that, imitation gentlemen.
I can't quite place where the aptitude of said subject lies.
Hey Kes! I'd tackle hug you but I'm not letting Eden go!
*Burries head in Eden's chest*
Incredible dedication, my dear Sir. :)
* smiles the happiest smile I've ever smiled*
Ah! To much big words!
*Clutches head* *Screams in everyone's heads*
Then it seems we are at an impasse. You cannot understand where the subject lies, and I cannot understand why Kestrel would ever wear a T-shirt.
Death Rose, the proper phrase would be, "Ah! Too many big words!"
L, are you the person previously known as Luciana Clover Scáth?
*On knees screaming louder*
Sir, I wear t-shirts because I am an 11 year old girl.
*Starts ripping out hair*
Screaming won't get you anywhere with me. Now off your knees, like a good human, and talk.
Hi Willow!
*Screams louder*
*puts duct tape over Death's mouth*
Well we could slightly relieve the impasse by stating where the subject does not ly, such as a conversation about kestrels dressing habits
There no I'm done with fancy words and diction, oh I did it again * smiles at Death*
*Screaming contiues in everyones heads*
* takes duct tape off Deaths mouth.*
Luciana Clover Scáth doesn't exist, anymore..
L is L.
Maybe if things change Luciana might come back...
*Lay down and pants* *Still screaming in everybodys heads*
Death calm down.
*Looks into Eden's eyes and the screaming stops* *Looks like a wild animal*
No you don't. I AM a wild animal, so I think I'd know what one looks like. You don't have enough fur, sorry.
Thank you.
* pulls Deaths hair back off her face.*
Neither do sharks.
Neither do sharks.
*Eyes wild and looks at Sir startled*
*Eyes wild and looks at Sir startled*
*laughs at Deaths expression*
*Looks around at Sir then Kes then Eden* *Bolts off into the trees*
I am afraid that I must inform you that unless you return to the normal world and leave this unsightly state behind, you may lose your head. It is nothing personal, quite the opposite, but a gentleman has to act as he must act.
I eat heads. I'm quite happy to dispose of Death's.
Not yet, she still has an opportunity to make the correct decision.
*Runs further into trees, happy Eden isn't following*
You can chase her now.
*Sprints faster*
*Darts into cave and falls down a hole* *Lands with a thumps* *Doesnt move*
Painful. Perhaps she has suffered a concussion and has returned to her normal self.
Do you know what, it's like living in the fucking twilight zone here lol
Goes from one extreme to the other and can no longer keep up
*runs in after her and prepares to strike*
Hello Isaac...
*Unconcious*
Well... That solves the running-away problem.
*Foot twitches*
And the screaming problem.
Dagnabit, I don't get to eat her head.
* teleports after Death but gives sir a dirty look first*
*sits on Dearh's foot*
*Something snaps*
Hey silver.
Eden, can you honestly blame me for this? It is not like I pushed her into the cave or anything.
Heya Kes (It's Chase by the way)
Why did Death freak out again?? She was doing well!
*Shoos Kessie off Deaths foot then helps her up*
*Limp*
I REALLY WANT SOME POPCORN.
*Mental screams start when weight it put on right leg*
*teleports to a store and hands l some popcorn* * helps death out of the cave*
*hands L popcorn*
I think it's a good idea to just carry her.
*heals Death's leg*
* picks Death up and carries her out of the cave*
I gtg, bye!
*Mental screams stop*
Kes! *hugs*
Sorry, I'm attempting to cheer up. :P
Popcorn does that.
*Weakly* Bye Kes
Bye, Kes!
Death... listen to me slowly
You please, need to calm down. No one is going to hurt you. You are safe and well.
Bye Kes, * puts Death down then gives her an icepack*
*Mumbles* big words. . . Too much big words. . .
*Weakly* Eden, you have very pretty eyes
Too many, Death. But I shall attempt to keep my vocabulary small.
*Weakly* too many big words
That is better.
Thank you just so you know they're cornflower blue.
*Makes a strange sound and touch Eden's face* you have REALLY pretty eyes Eden. . .
That's NEVER a good sign. I'd run away now.
*flaps fins and flies away*
My eyes are cobalt blue
*Shakes head weakly*
A flying shark, while I never. . .
Thank you.
All sharks can fly, Death. Haven't you taken Biology yet?
*Smiles weakly* *Feels eyes closing*
Eden... I can't see!
And I am am a genius.
No, I am only in year 8!
*Grasps for Eden*
Your eyes are closed. I'd pry them open, but...
*holds up flippers*
Hey!!!
I can't see what your doing!
Thrust, is that you?
It's actually "you're".
* takes Deaths hand* hi Lola.
Sharky? What is up with you and puns?
It a genius. Thrust is always a genius, so if you can tell im Thrust, then you know I'm a genius, and if you know I;m a genius, you know I'm most likely Thrust.
Puns? I am simply correcting your grammar. If you mean my other puns, it's a long story.
Ugh. I have to sing for six hours tomorrow. WHY did I volunteer to sing again the next day?
Eden! Sir, I sorta can't see at the moment so count yourself lucky that I can't glare at you! And hi Lola! We haven't met! I am crazy
Well that argument applies to me as well I've a great memory I'm the winner of the national credit union quiz. So I'm one of the best young quizzes in Ireland.
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