Friday, December 21, 2012

The Button

This story- which I had intended to be REALLY REALLY short and funny and quirky- eventually became a little longer. And a lot less funny. But this is it.

And it will come down at midnight, Irish time, on the 22nd...



And it has now been taken down... only to reappear in the Skulduggery Pleasant Collection of short stories and novellas, available... um... some time in the spring of 2014...




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Moss Harbor Elsinore Lantern Cryptic said...

15.

Calidae Dark said...

Guys! Lets stop ganging up on Zaf!

Luciana said...

Bias is a factor in cases, bias isn't allowed. :P

I'm the oldest present here now, then. :P


ALADDIN IS THE BEST PANTO EVER XD

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

*gives Zaf pie*

Calidae Dark said...

:( I feel little.

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

But Blogland wise, I would be oldest. I've been here longest.



And I thought we were done with this.

Anonymous said...

Tani's squirrel idea is sounding better and better... what a mess.

Melica Frost said...

I feel normal and average because Im not the oldest nor the youngest :)

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

When I first came on, I was the youngest person here. And I was twelve.

Unknown said...

Yay. Me and Cali are the same age :)

Cali. Call me Mara.

Anonymous said...

K. I sentence the squirrel to being punched in the face. Val V. would you mind carrying out the sentence again?

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

HELLO WORLD! I'm back for like the 4th time... heheh

Anonymous said...

Now lets all shake hands and call it case closed.

Anonymous said...

Hello.

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

By all means!


*punches squirrel in the face*

*pulls hand away quickly*

OW! IT BIT ME!

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

*takes pie*

thanks!

Guys look in my defense Em told Derek I blew up Ireland a while ago. I do not need a repeat, Derek's facial expression frightened me enough I would never cause hate crimes. I want my job back.

Calidae Dark said...

Okay.... Mara :D
Hi Glee

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

Hi Fabi! Have we met?

Moss Harbor Elsinore Lantern Cryptic said...

Here, Val. Try these. Hands strong raptor handler gloves.

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

Hey Cali :)

Unknown said...

I like One Direction.

*waits for uproar*

Anonymous said...

Jubilance--
Hi. I just came on 2day 2 sort this out, so... prob not. Hi, I'm Fabienne, but you can call me Fabi.

Unknown said...

*high fives Cali* :D

Calidae Dark said...

My job changes. Im usually the grand mage of New Zealand, mostly cause I dont have much competition.....

Melica Frost said...

so...Zaf isnt guilty...?

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

*climbs tree*

there are we good?

*eats cheese*

Melica Frost said...

Im the grand mage of scotland because there is literally no competition for me :)

Calidae Dark said...

Zaf is.... in the middle. Now lets move on.

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Well there wasnt competition until DEREK wrote Bisahalani in

Unknown said...

I am now the Grand Mage if Ireland. Take that Erskine Ravel.

Calidae Dark said...

Mel! You're scottish!!!!
(you are, right?)

Unknown said...

*of

Anonymous said...

I'm grand mage of nowhere.

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

I'm the Grand Mage of my imaginary world...

Moss Harbor Elsinore Lantern Cryptic said...

oh your grand magienesses. I feel so honored.

Calidae Dark said...

Good plan Glee.

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

I'm the loyal combat accessory that sticks with Ireland's top detective.

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Like I said, I was accepted long before Bisahalani! Derek isnt giving any logical reasoning, I went Rogue according to him, im not mad! Im sensible

Unknown said...

Wouldn't it be awesome if Derek put us all in the last book?

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

you could overthrow Bisahalani.... and then become Grand Mage

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

How does it feel to be sensible? I've never been like that. Insanity got the best of me.

*cough I BLAME DEREK cough*

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

Maralie, YES THAT WOULD BE AMAZINGFULL!

Calidae Dark said...

Yes,Zaf. That is DEFINITELY the word I would use to describe you.
Sensible.

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Well, Derek put Kallista and Rosella into Death Bringer...

Unknown said...

Jubi - Wouldn't it just? :)

Calidae Dark said...

We should all fly to ireland, meet up at the airport, then storm Dublin, and find Derek Landy...
or just look in the phone book.

Unknown said...

Oh yes! I didn't know they were real people unti a few weeks ago! I'd love to be in a book! :)

Anonymous said...

Lol Val I'm not the xpert on 'sensible' Maybe more sensible than the people around me though. XD

Calidae Dark said...

That would be so epic.

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Well he might put some of us who he knows work for the Sanctuary in TMS theres a group of Sanctuary agents from around the world. Though he might not. But with OTOA it would make sense

Luciana said...

Olivia was in MC.

Becky's oc is sleeping with Serpine. *laughs* HARMPINE FOR THE WIN!

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

I'm going to meet Derek in Ireland in April!

Unknown said...

I'm in Ireland...

Moss Harbor Elsinore Lantern Cryptic said...

Fabi, you, more sensible than the people around you? Haha.

Moss Harbor Elsinore Lantern Cryptic said...

Whoa, those were real people?

Unknown said...

Derek, if you're there, I want to be in a book. Please. My mother would finally give me coke.

~ Mara x :)

Moss Harbor Elsinore Lantern Cryptic said...

Lucky, Val!!

Calidae Dark said...

Val! LUCKY!
SAY HI FROM CALIDAE!!!!!

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

See we all have a chance! Just...hope he does. My given last name was basically used for Sadistica, minus a u in there

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

I'm going to interview Derek and video tape it...


Hear that, Derek? You're going to be interviewed by me and Amanda. Do not expect normal questions.

Anonymous said...

I actually wouldn't want 2B in a book. I don't like other people controlling my destiny.

Calidae Dark said...

Derek, you wont be able to put absolutely everyone in. So just do the people with awesome names. Like me. :P

Luciana said...

Flaring from MC is Olivia Spring. Derek's, ahem, wife of sorts.

Becky's OC, Harmony, was in KotW. Becky being the irrepressible Becky. c:

Unknown said...

I have a pretty name...

Calidae Dark said...

Derek would probably kill us all off, then laugh.

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Derek should put in a scene where Ivy Animosity sees her arm bleeding and kicks a rock violently.


Hardly anyone would understand it, but dear GOD I would laugh SO HARD.

Moss Harbor Elsinore Lantern Cryptic said...

What are you going to ask, Val? Fabi, really?

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

SEPH! hi

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

I'm not sure yet. But I can take questions from you guys if you want...

Unknown said...

I'd like to be killed off in a book. Just for fun.

Anonymous said...

GTG, bye Tani, bye everyone. Nice 2 meet y'all.

Anonymous said...

Tani, yeah, really.

Unknown said...

Bye Fabi!

Calidae Dark said...

Bye Fabi!

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

Bye Fabi!!

Anonymous said...

Bye Val! Thanks for punching the squirrel hope your hand feels better soon have fun in Ireland!

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Val you gotta ask Derek what he thinks of Zaf's reaction towards being fired and I demand a reasonable answer to why he fired me

Anonymous said...

Bye, Persephone, Calidae, Jubilance. Nice meeting ya!

Moss Harbor Elsinore Lantern Cryptic said...

Aww... Bye Fabi.

Unknown said...

Bye Fabi!

Hi Sev!

Val, ask him if he could have any hair colour, what colour would he choose?

Anonymous said...

Bye Tanith, see you tomorrow!

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

Nice meeting you too xP

Calidae Dark said...

Yes. That would be hilarious.
And tell him that he's not allowed to fire me, grand mage of New Zealand.

Anonymous said...

Bye Maralie!

Unknown said...

And say Mara said it.

Calidae Dark said...

Ask him what his fav type of cheese is. I really want to know.

Anonymous said...

K. Now im leaving 4 real. Bye and nice meeting everyone. i will probably b back.

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Calidae, this might be really odd, but I already asked what his favourite cheese is.

He said cheddar.

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

haha ok...
BYE :P

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...
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Moss Harbor Elsinore Lantern Cryptic said...

Bye Fabi! Val, ask him why, please?

Unknown said...

I'm watching Mr. Stink.

I'm going to cry.

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

g2g


uugghhh
might come back on though...
BYE

Calidae Dark said...

In that case, WHY is his favourite cheese cheddar.

Calidae Dark said...

bye Glee!

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Cheddar?!

*wraps some cheddar cheese up with a card saying: to Master Derek From Zafira Kerias*

MASTER DEREK!!!!!!!

*sends him the gift*

Calidae Dark said...

Merry Christmas Eve to you all!

Unknown said...

Bye Juni!

Unknown said...

*Jubi

Moss Harbor Elsinore Lantern Cryptic said...

Brb. I need 2 help my sis do stage makeup.

Calidae Dark said...

oooh for what?

Unknown said...

BYE JUBI!

Unknown said...

Am I likable?

Calidae Dark said...

Well, this is awkward

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

*skips around*

my first Blogland Christmas

*cries*

Luciana said...

SORRY I'M SO DISTANT!

Looking at buying more SP books...

Calidae Dark said...

Doesnt matter Luce :)

Unknown said...

*sighs* Alright.

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

My bookshelf has my SP bookies

Luciana said...

I might just buy some of these Sherlock things I want... :3

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

ooh I LOVE SHERLOCK!



SEASON 3
MUST COME OUT


NOOOWWWWW!!!

Unknown said...

Sherlock is awesomeness.

Unknown said...

How do you use the HTML tags? It won't work on my phone :(

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

I cant do it on my iPad no worries

Unknown said...

Okay. Thanks Zaf.

Unknown said...

Going to swap from phone to laptop. Brb.

Maralie Lily Charm said...

Back...

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

Hi Mara!

Unknown said...

Hi Jubi!

Robin Snowscar said...

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOP



wbd

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

Hey Robin!

OK

Calidae Dark said...

Hi sorry im so distant :)

Calidae Dark said...

Hey Robin!

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

Haha it's ok...

I
m playin this weird game called Doodle God...

Unknown said...

Sorry, wbd.

Playing Doodle God.

Unknown said...

I have to go. See ya people!

Happy Holidays!

Robin Snowscar said...

Hiya and byee...a?

Doodle God?

Unknown said...

Hi again.

Robin Snowscar said...

Yo Mar?

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Avada Kedavra!
What a wonderful phrase!
Avadda Kedavra!
Ain't no passing craze!
It means I'm killing,
Mudbloods, House Elves, or slaves!
It's our problem freeeeee
Philosophy!
Avada Kedavra!

Robin Snowscar said...

Hi Val. Nice song

Calidae Dark said...

Val!! :D

Moss Harbor Elsinore Lantern Cryptic said...

Hi Val, that's...great.

Robin Snowscar said...

I'm too ill for this *flails around* *falls onto floor* just leave me here to die.

Minion said...

Have I broken the blog? I can't see my comments or any after the one that I posted :/

Unknown said...

*runs into wall*

Robin Snowscar said...

Minion!

Moss Harbor Elsinore Lantern Cryptic said...

Goodness, Doodle God does seem to be popular nowadays. Even Leila plays it.

Moss Harbor Elsinore Lantern Cryptic said...

And no, I doubt you've broken the blog.

Unknown said...

AHHHHHHHHH!! *runs into wall*

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

Mara.... why are you running into walls?

Moss Harbor Elsinore Lantern Cryptic said...

Are you ok?

Robin Snowscar said...

*rolls around on the floor*

Calidae Dark said...

So, thats a no, then...

Robin Snowscar said...

I'm just going to go to bed.

Unknown said...

WOOOHOOO! *runs into wall*

Moss Harbor Elsinore Lantern Cryptic said...

Definitely not okay.

Unknown said...

*cries* *runs into wall blindly*

Moss Harbor Elsinore Lantern Cryptic said...

Ummm.....

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Dng dong ding dong christmas bells are ringing

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

Lovley song Zaf...

Drew O'Connor said...

It's nice to see people so excited about the engagement lol

Moss Harbor Elsinore Lantern Cryptic said...

Right...

Unknown said...

I LOVE ONE DIRECTION *runs into wall*

Moss Harbor Elsinore Lantern Cryptic said...

Hmm... Would playing 1d music help her get over her wall thing? Tries it.

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

*song starts playing*

"You're insecure
don't know what for"

*runs over to radio*
*throws it into volcano*

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

*runs around with Jack Skellington blanket as a cape (because the Skulduggery one is too big)*

Moss Harbor Elsinore Lantern Cryptic said...

Umm... Did it work?

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

I don't know... I was too busy throwing the horrible music into the volcano...

Unknown said...

JUBILANCE GLEE!!!!! *tackles*

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

I think I might film me and my friends pretending to do 'deleted scenes' from the books...


I really want to call China a cow.

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

AHH!!
SORRY! SORRY!
erm... ONE DIRECTION IS THE BEST!

Moss Harbor Elsinore Lantern Cryptic said...

Well, at least she's hasn't run into any more walls. I'm probably not trying that again though.

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

brb... :\

Moss Harbor Elsinore Lantern Cryptic said...

I dedicate this page to ninjas, before I forget.

Moss Harbor Elsinore Lantern Cryptic said...

Goodness, Val. You really are amusing. How far are you from the Sammamish Library? I think I could organize an SP event there. I know all the librarians, and one of them is an SP fan ( and a lots of other books fan, but still).

Unknown said...

*smiles* Thank you Jubi.

*runs into wall*

Moss Harbor Elsinore Lantern Cryptic said...

Oh, not again!!!

Unknown said...

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO THIS IS THE LIFE! I'M LIVING LIKE LARRY! *Runs into wall*

Moss Harbor Elsinore Lantern Cryptic said...

Who's Larry?

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Hmmm... I don't know, Tanith. I'll have to check.

I'm in Edmonds, if that helps...

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Oh my gid.....

Unknown said...

Larry. The Lobster.


*runs into wall*

Moss Harbor Elsinore Lantern Cryptic said...

Far then. I'm in between issaquah and Sammamish.

Drew O'Connor said...

Mara... you're giving me a headache just looking at you.

Stop love! lol

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

EMMY!!!!

Unknown said...

*whines* BUT EMERALD. THE WALL IS NICE AND HARD.

... Okay. Seeing as you're engaged. I'll stop.


... *runs into door*

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

*fights Sanguine*

die! DIE DIE!!!!

Unknown said...

*helps Zaf* DIEEEEE!!!!


*runs into door*

Drew O'Connor said...

Mara sweets, stop running into things all together!!

Sit down and have a cup of tea!

Hi Zaf xx

Adra messaged me on Facebook today, wanting to find out the whole engagement craic lol do you want to text her and you all can come onto Skype??

Unknown said...

Mmm. The wall is nicer.

BUT I CAN'T.


PLEASE CAN I RUN INTO THE WALL EMMY? *puppy dog eyes*

Unknown said...

*sits down grumply*

OOOH YOU CALLED ME SWEETS.

*drinks tea*

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

*frowns* Mara, running into walls is my thing. Ask any of the older Bloglanders.


*runs in circles and hits the wall*

Unknown said...

YOU STARTIN WIV MEH VAL?!

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

I can Skype if you need me to

Unknown said...

*runs into wall*


SORRY EMERALD!

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

No, I'm merely pointing out that I did it first.

*sips tea and pretends to be coordinated* *slips on blanket cape and smashes head into cup*

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Although, Tanith, if you were to have an SP event, I would most certainly come and bring about 15 people with me.

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

And we would be dressed as characters.

Star Inkbright said...

Papers in the morning
Bowler hat on head
Walking to the bus stop
He's longing for his bed,
Waiting with his neighbours
In the rush hour queue
Got to get the first bus
So much for him to do.
He's got to hurry
Got to get his seat
Can't miss his place
Got to rest his feet.

Ten more minutes till he gets there
The crossword's nearly done.
It's been so hard these days
Not nearly so much fun.
His mind wanders to the office
His telephone, desk and chair
He's been happy with the company
They've treated him real fair.
Think of seven letters
Begin and end in 'C'
Like a big American car
But misspelt with a 'D'.
I wish this bus'd get a move on,
Driver's taking his time.
I just don't know, I'll be late
Oh dear what will the boss say?
Pull yourself together now
Don't get in a state

Don't you worry
There's no hurry
It's a lovely day
Could all be going your way
Take the doc's advice
Let up enjoy your life
Listen to what they say
It's not a game they play.

Never get there at this rate
He's caught up in a jam.
There's a meeting this morning
It's just his luck oh damn!
His hand dives in his pocket
For his handkerchief.
Pearls of sweat on his collar
His pulse-beat seems so brief.
Eyes fall on his wristwatch
The seconds pass real slow
Gasping for the hot air
But the chest pain it won't go.
Tried to ask for help
But can't seem to speak a word,
Words are whispered frantically
But don't seem to be heard.
What about the wife and kids?
They all depend on me!

We're so sorry
We told you not to hurry.
Now it's just too late
You've got a certain date
We thought we made it clear
We all voiced our inner fears
We left it up to you
There's nothing we can do.

^^^Cardiac Arrest by The Madness. Copy and pasted it, I'm afraid.

*shudders* It's a scary song.

Unknown said...

Val. Go die in a hole. I did it first.

Star Inkbright said...

. . . Hello?

Star Inkbright said...

HI MARA!

I'min the middle of sewing your name. Just starting on the l of Maralie.

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Oh really?

Why not check the comments a couple months ago?

Moss Harbor Elsinore Lantern Cryptic said...

Val, I'm going to try to set one up, and i will certainly let you know if I do.

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

*laughs*

hey Val when do you want me to email you stuff to tell Derek?

Moss Harbor Elsinore Lantern Cryptic said...

Val and Mara, running into walls is not good for your health, never mind who did it first.

Star Inkbright said...

. . . Ivy WAS running into walls first, sorry. But hey, you can both do it.

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Zaf, the best time would probably be the beginning of March. Otherwise I'll lose them.

Star Inkbright said...

*hums Cardiac Arrest*

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