And the title of Book Eight IS...
Actually hold on, we'll get to that in a moment. I have another 15 minutes before I have to post this entry, at 9 PM, and I'm going to use that 15 minutes, dammit. Because I did things today! Things that deserve to be blogged about!
Well, I did ONE thing that deserves to be blogged about. This afternoon I interviewed Steven Moffat, head of all things Doctor Who and Sherlock, on stage at Trinity College, Dublin. I'm pretty sure it wasn't recorded, though, so you're just going to have to take my word for how brilliantly it went. I've never interviewed anyone before— I'm used to being the one interviewed— so it was very interesting to sit in the other chair for a change.
Mr Moffat turned out to be everything I'd hoped he would be— he's a nice guy and he's FUNNY. It was such an informal, casual conversation that it made asking him questions a breeze. I love the shows he makes, as did everyone there, and it was so cool to be able to talk to him about them and not feel like a total nerd.
And for those of you who are wondering, yes, I DID ask him for Karen Gillan's phone number. NO, he did not give it to me. But I think I broke him down sufficiently that all it'll take is one more chance encounter, and then wa-heyyyyy!
Ahem.
Okay, I now have seven minutes until I have to post this entry.
Oh, I'll be doing two publicity events in Ireland on March the 7th. At 10:30 AM in the Riverbank Theatre in Kildare I'll be interviewing (because I do it SO well) Alex Barclay on stage about her new book Curse of Kings.
Later that day, back in Easons in O'Connell Street at 6 PM, Alex and I will be doing... er... some sort of event. We haven't a clue WHAT we'll be doing, to be honest, but it'll be brilliant, and it'll be funny. I swear. Probably.
At both events, we'll be signing whatever you want signed.
Two minutes!
Okay then, here we go. This title has been in my head for years. EVERYTHING in the series has been leading up to Books Eight and Nine, and this is really where it all starts to build to the (hopefully epic) conclusion.
Prepare yourself for horror! Tragedy! Hilarity! Fights! Blood! Quips! Magic! Everything that makes life worth living!
Ladies and gentlemen, coming at the very end of August, I give you
Skulduggery Pleasant: Last Stand of Dead Men.
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Oh....I hate symbols
I guess it will....*sits still* Where is my brother when I actually want him? I mean I will set Ari on fire if I gotta.
Alexis that could make him mad
I do. It's a whole Alchemy thing. Most Alchemists never had them. I just decided the other day to get some of my own...
I quite like it.
However, they only last for about half a century
I never would want one ON me!
-perches amongst the trees, a black crow on my shoulder, both of us remaining silent-
-watches Adra and Zafira's journey-
Well you don't have to get any, Zafira.
*sighs reading something*
What others do you have, Adra?
I think they make people look ridiculus *sighs irritably and lets shadows surround me*
Fine by you, Zaf.
And just the ones on my arms and back of neck, Sparky.
Momma stop insulting people *rolls eyes*
[Shrugs]
Symbols are cool.
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There's too many words in my head. I couldn't sleep. I need a gun. Dads taken all his back to the office. There's no spare hidden around the house, I've checked. I need peace. I need to know that somewhere, there is a heaven because right now, I'm stuck in hell.
See? Fabi agrees
Oh thank god thank god....*tackles Rose*
*Pushes Zaf away with shaking hands* *Turns and marches into the trees*
Rose... *hugs* We were slightly more than a little bit worried
Thank the good lord you're alive Rose
Rose.
Oh my god.
Thank you. <3
Let's all take a minute to shut the fuck up and enjoy what we have.
Take a deep breath.
Eat a waffle.
Rose, you're here with us. You're where you belong.
Just... :) just shut the fuck up and smile.
-hugs and kisses Rose-
*drags Rose back and ties her to a tree* Bad! No leaving
DEATH ROSE, WE LOVE YOU
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I threw my iPod out of the room last night and refused to get it until now... I'd say it was a long night but my thoughts kept me pretty well entertained.
If you EVER make us think you....I will flip Connor and....
Or you won't resort to violence, Zaf...
Or you can just forget I ever existed...
Okay like I will now look shush eat waffles or I roast Alex over a fire and dance around the ashes keep breathing my angel
The only reason I didn't pull that noose over my neck and fasten it (I did actually have it around my neck for a while) was because I wanted a gun. I've always wanted to go out with a bang... Petty, I assure you. Childish, even more so. But the fact remains.
The fact remains that you didn't do it...
You know Rose why is it you cant look beyond suffering ad see you do have people care about you? Why? Im just truly unsure I really am I just don't understand I mean what does killing yourself accomplish?
More like, I was too childish and petty to do it because I wanted a gun...
Suicide brings peace.
hello??
Well, too bad. You don't have one.
I could always walk to the office and get one. I know the codes and no one would be there.
right, so your here.
right, just here to ask what you think of this. any criticism would be much appreciated:
The pen hadn't been worth stealing. Looking back on it now, she regrated it. But she just hadn’t been able to resist.
It was dull, plane. Black, with a gold clicker, it was average, not something the normal thief would steal. Yet, for some reason, some odd, odd reason, Sophie had been attracted to it.
She sat at her desk now, studying the object. Why? She asked herself, for about the hundredth time that hour.
Sighing, she sat it down and went to bed, deciding to do something with it in the morning.
…
Sophie awoke at 1 am to see the pen sitting on her desk, glowing. Frowning, she climbed out of bed and walked over to it.
Studying it more closely, she could see that it wasn’t the whole pen glowing, only the pin on it, the bit that holds it to your book.
Acting on a whim, Sophie reached out and touched it.
She soon regrated that. It shocked her, a small shock, but enough to make her pull her hand back.
Scowling, she reached out and picked it up. This time, no shock. But instead, smoke began to poor from it.
Fear grabbed at her chest, but out of stubbornness she held on. If some ghost wanted to posses her, let it try.
With grim determination shining in her eyes, Sophie grabbed the pen and twisted off the top.
And the smoke stopped. Ha! That’d showed…. whatever that was.
Shaking off the last threads of sleep, Sophie decided she had to inspect the pen now.
Actually, living longer gives you peace but you aren't giving yourself the opportunity to discover that yourself.
I hate talking about this, but I constantly think about it.
Well, not constantly. But I do sometimes.
Mostly because I'm curious- not depressed, although deep down I probably am. But I keep going because every day is a challenge, and every day builds me higher and I have so many places to go, places to see, people to teach and learn from.
Suicide brings grief. Not peace. Seriously Rose what do you think will happen? You ending your life is not peace because guess what? You just cause more grief! So god help me if you dare try to hang yourself or take a gun to the head because I will legit go mental
[hugs Death and doesn't let go]
Please don't...
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wait... deathy? *hugs* NO!! never, ever do that. NEVER!
"Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem."
I always thought dying would be pretty big adventure
~ Peter Pan
Death stop enough dying is bad. Very bad.
*awfully
Not pretty... Stupid iPod...
Just seriously Rose stop you won't do it because you know deep down you are loved!
I'm being scolded by an eleven year old? *Smiles* Does anyone want to fight? I could really use a fight right now...
:/ deathy... *hugs* ...*is speechless*
*smacks Rose in the head with casted arm* Knocking common sense in your head! *grins*
Rose,
There is a one in forty million chance of a sperm meeting an egg.
and despite that,
You were born.
So don't waste your life. Please.
Exactly.
But don't plan on going on that adventure until I've been through the one called Earth
I'll attack you in RP if it'll help you get your mind off you-know...
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i'm thinking this is the wrong time to be around... i'll be back later, and deathy, you had better stilly be around!
*Musses Alexis' hair* Careful there.
Connor... *Sighs heavily and shakes head*
@Adra: Life is overrated.
Yes, Rose?
Will you sign my cast, Rose?
*Shakes head and buries face in hands* Never mind...
-hugs Rose-
What is it? -smiles-
bye all... *hugs*
Oh yes, because you've seen everything. It's worth more than you'll ever know.
I've said this before- when people are unbalanced for the worse, they turn their back on the light. I know you have. You don't see what is good. What the world is like. That one moment, second when you're living. When you are infinite. Even just for a milisecond.
You can find your infinite moment, Rose. Once you find it, you search for more. That's life. That's what we do. Life is about enjoying yourself, not what other people do to you- which you know. You say your life ought to end? It hasn't even begun. it hasn't for me. It will in a few years- same for you
WRong thing to say?
..hmm...
Sure, Alexis. *Pops cap off marker and signs her name* There we go! *Smiles unconvincingly*
Never mind, Connor... *Walks away*
Bye Snow...
Adra, this is really where I envy Aretha and her speech-writing. My life is just shit. It's been shit for quite some time. Usually if something puts me off, I stay away from it. Life has put me off so, therefore, I stay away from life.
I'm basically not here unless I think of a way to help...
Sorry...
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Sorry- I know Aretha could have said that in a way that.. Fits you.
But hey- guess what! My life is shit too! For a while there, I was pretty put off from it as well. But I kept trouping. Because to be honest, if I died right now, I wouldn't care. I'd be going somewhere else. But I would care if I were missing some things.
I plan on having the full human experience, Rose. You ought to as well
*smiles and hugs Rose* Stay. Stay stay stay stay stay stay
“How does one become a butterfly? You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar.”
–Trina Paulus
I quite like that quote, Connor.
“How does one become a butterfly? You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar.”
–Trina Paulus
I quite like that quote, Connor.
The thoughts that you harbor in your mind, the ones that you continually give your attention to, those thoughts will eventually become your life. -Anonymous
ROSE
HOW
WHY
*facepalm*
Chrissakes.
*Bursts out laughing* Wow! My life is definitely going to rend prematurely!!!
Adra... That's just... Trippy...
Oh god
*end
Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses.
O>O
ROSE
YOU AND I
WERE PROBABLY TWINZIES IN A PAST LIFE
“I don’t regret the things I’ve done, I regret the things I didn’t do when I had the chance.” – Unknown
“I don’t regret the things I’ve done, I regret the things I didn’t do when I had the chance.” – Unknown
“The pain you feel today is the strength you feel tomorrow. For every challenge encountered there is opportunity for growth.” - Unknown
I CAN FEEL IT
COMING IN THE AIR TONIGGGGHTTT OH LORD
When I'm older, I'm going to start a revolution. *Nods* I'm going to be a God.
...
A very crappy God who'll get assassinated.
Can I be a goddess?
*rocks out to Phil Collins*
*switches to Nickleback*
*#Whatevs*
I WANNA BE A GODDESS
OR A GOD
BECAUSE SCREW GENDER ROLES
Hell yeah! Goddess
'Its sad when you realise you aren't as important to someone as you thought you were'
I'm gonna be a Sensitive. That's what I'll do. I want to because I want to do things and....I also want to learn to fight so I can defend myself and I want a family of my own...*smiles* Haven't even got close to the Surge and I got plans.
Hold on...
You guys are forgetting something.
Rose said "grow older"
Rose, does this mean that you ARE going to grow older?
The way I see it, every life is a pile of good things and bad things. The good things don’t always soften the bad things, but vice versa, the bad things don’t always spoil the good things and make them unimportant.
*kneels at Rose's feet*
MAAAKE ME A GODDESS AND I'LL MAKE YOU A FLOWER PRINCESS
I JUST HAD A BOXING LESSOB
AND THEN A TEN MINUTE QUICK SWIRD TECHNIQUE THINGY
I AM SO HAPPY I'M ACTUALLY LEARNING HOW TO FIGHT IN THE SAME ORDER SPARKY IN HER HISTORY YESSSSSSSSSS
I want to be an architect.
I want to build amazing things.
I think of almost everything...
Like glass doorknobs with LEDs in them
So you can find them at night.
And all this other crazy shit.
Yes it does, Connor.
*puts a skulcake on the tip of Rose's nose*
I hope like hell that I will. I always hope that I will! But shot does happen at unfair intervals... So, lets just wait and see, eh?
*Cracks knuckles* Anyone feel like a fight? I could really use a fight right now. Pain is good. Pain makes you feel alive.
OKAY
Can we continue the rp?
And can Rose join?
I want to travelllllll
But I need money for that.
So...
Yeha.
*nods*
YAY SPARKY
OKAY
Can we continue the rp?
And can Rose join?
I want Niccolo so I can tie him to Ari!
NICCOLO WHERE ARE YOU HIDING? ( picture that in Mrs Lovett's voice)
DUH
ROSE CAN ALWAYS JOIN IN YOU BOOB
Connor, that's an amazing idea. That is seriously awesome. And would have been very useful a few nights ago...
Okay.
Continue the rp.
Wait- what was going on?
I was doing something with my sweet tattoos that you all wish you had
And Connor was stalking
*lays by lake reading* I want to punch Jayla...*sighs*
Alexis wants Niccolo I'm aimlessly wandering
And I shall be experimenting in my base! *Evil laugh*))
*Walks back to her base, flicking through cards in her hands with various symbols on each* *Nods*
Rose!!!!! I want to try something
*Sheugs and jogs over to Alexis* Sure, babe. What is it?
I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord
And I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
Can you feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord, oh Lord
Well if you told me you were drowning, I would not lend a hand
I've seen your face before my friend, but I don't know if you know who I am
Well I was there and I saw what you did, I saw it with my own two eyes
So you can wipe off that grin, I know where you've been
It's all been a pack of lies
And I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord
Well I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh Lord
I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord
I want to try and get into someone's head to hear your current thoughts...I've never done it for long on anyone but Olivia but I think it's because she's my sister
*lifts up a lighter, waving it slowly*
IIIIIIIII REMEMBER
*Nods* And where do I come into this... If you're thinking of using me as a test dummy, I'm warning you now. My head is not a pleasant place.
Well Niccolo keeps being a meanie and not letting me and Adra terrifies me and so does Justaria...I don't know who to ask!
*continues to work on her tattoos, singing softly*
This time...
This place
Misused,
mistakes
*tips her hat* Thanks, Alexis
*Bites lip* Okay. You can use me... Just, be warned... It's dangerous. Okay?
Thanks Rose!!! *hugs then closes eyes focusing on the walls between our minds trying to get into Rose's*
*Hugs back and closes eyes* Go for your life.
*quietly tries starting to hear thoughts* I think I got...it
Hello? Can you hear me? I'm clearing up everything in here so there's a safe place for you!
*in her mind* I...I think...so...
*Laughs* Hey! Welcome to my mind! Definitely less scary than it was ten minutes ago!
*yawns*
Wonder where Connor/Alex/Alex/Dwyer went
*laughs* I...did...*passes out and Rose can hear the screams in Alexis' mind*
Wbd, getting breakfast...))
Crap! *Catches Alexis and cradles her in her arms* Alexis. Look at me honey! Alexis! *Looks around* Crap. ZAFIRA!
((At 11? Crazy xD))
I've been in bed talking to you guys who don't want me to accidentally slit my wrist while chopping cheese... Feel loved!!))
*kneels beside Alexis* What did she do Rose?
*isn't moving besides her one hand twitching*
Huh I guess he left..
Damn. He's rather interesting.
She went into my mind... But it's okay, it was safe where she was... She- she screamed...
Alright...I need someone who can get in her head to see what is going on...her hand is twitching which is good..
*Bites lip* I have psychic friends... I'll give them a call. *Turns and presses phone to her ear*
*Closes phone and smiles* Ian's coming in a sec!
Thanks Rose...*has Alexis' good hand in own*
Hmm...
*sits down on her swing again, discarding her pen after hours of meticulous work*
*sighs* there you go.
*looks at her arms* *sighs dreamily*
*Looks around* How can I help?
*raises her eyebrows but doesn't say anything*
Ian...Alexis was in Rose's head she fainted and Rose heard screaming
*Nods* Okay... *Sit down and places hands on either side of Alexis' face*
(You're going to have to walk me through this, Zaf!
Adra...? He's my character from the MC...))
((Death!!! *screams and tacklehugs* I just commented on the other post!!))
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(... Nice profile pic *doesn't have time to go through all of the MC chapters*))
*watches patiently*
*checks her watch*
It's not even 3 yet...
((Get help from Coco she's in a sort of mental coma she messed up getting in your head)
Ari didn you see my post that said we were here?
Can somebody brief me on what's happening?
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*gets up and wanders off*
*sits at the top of the waterfall, looking out, tapping her fingers to a beat*
((Yep, I saw it, but I had just scrolled to the end, and I saw that she- or, well, Ian- commented, so I commented back. Then I went here.))
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((Are you guys still here?))
((Yeah... I guess we are?))
Okay Alexis is out cold in a mental coma from messing up entering Rose's mind
((Do you want to move back to the other post...?))
Hi Saph!
Hi Adra! Why have we moved posts?
There was a fight.
Spakry; Oh. I'd help, but I think I'm still dead XD
*Sparky
((Hey, I actually have a good idea!))
What is it? (I'm just going to sit and watch, I'm in a funny mood.)
WE'VE GOT TO GI BACK
((Those who want to RP stay here, and those who want to chat idly go to the other post))
Where is Ari she was here...
I might just ghost both posts.
Um. So I may or may not participate. Probably yes, but I'm distant.
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(Sorry! I had to call my little bro for his birthday!!))
*Opens eyes and looks at Zaf* I can't help her. Her brain is fried. Mental coma, kind of... She's still responsive, I know that much. I'm not powerful enough to bring her back. Ren and I combined still wouldn't be able to do it... Do you know of a powerful psychic that could bring her back?
Niccolo....but he'll never come *looks almost ready to lose it* He wont because he's selfish
I was a psychic. I probably still have some powers as a ghost, but my mind was so damaged separating Deacon and Adra I don't want too risk it.
I am here.
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See? I don't think he's selfish! First off, because he's not a fish. Secondly, this Niccolò character seems to have a nice sense of style. I shall depart now! Good luck! *Walks away*
Ian, you have already looked at her. How may I be of assistance?
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Wow you came Niccolo...didnt think Alexis mattered to you at all (Coco just saying Zaffy is pretty stressed so dont take her insults personally)
Gtg, bye
Yeah update on that, Saph...
Deacon isn't dead
Oh. Alright. Well, I thank you for your confidence, but I can assure you I do not deserve it.
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Adra; wait what?
((Um, well, sorry for having that idea))
Goodbye, Sapphire.
I understand Alexis is in a "mental coma", as you said?
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*is still holding Alexis' good hand* Coco...I dont know what to do I'm no good in this area
((Do not apologize for an idea.))
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(Okay... I'm sleepy now... I'm going to pass out... Stupid sleepy drugs... Bye...))
Yes. As far as I'm aware Rose heard screams in her head Alexis tried to enter Rose's mind and Alexis collapsed her had is twitching, the left, as her right is in a cast
*Is still here briefly* Wait, what's going on with Deacon?
NIghty night lol.
Deacon.
Isn't.
Dead.
Adra;... I died because I used up too much of my energy with you, Em and Deacon, yes? Then theoretically, if you gave me energy from the three of you, I would live again.
((Goodbye, Death.))
I may not be able to repair whatever damage has been done to her mind completely, although I am sure I can be of some use to her.
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((I was actually wondering if any of you guys would be willing to read something...?))
Niccolo do whatever you can...I cant lose her if I do I....I dont know what I'll do...
Goodnight, sleep tight
No more tears
In the morning
I'll be here
And when we say goodnight
Dry your eyes
Because we say goodnight
And not goodbye
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Oh god Ari so...sweet
((Sure! Email it to me, Sparky!))
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Hmm uno?
Sparky; Sure!
Sleep well Death! *hugs*
That's a beautiful song, Ari :)
Saph-... .Give it back?
But couldn't that kill the three of us?
Then that won't have solved anything
Not at the moment, but if you give me the site I'll check it out later
((Thanks, Tesla. :) ))
*takes a deep breath, concentrating* *reaches mind out to Alexis'*
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Thanks, guys! I love that song. It's by Amy Lee. She sings it so beautifully.
(('Course, Sparky!))
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((http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOjZEuQKRJ8)))
That's glorious. MASHUPS :'3
*nods*
He's still in my head, Saph. I can feel him there.
EVANESCENCE (sorry)
Adra; No, because there's three of you and one of me. You'd be really tired and feel like you'd stayed up all night, but you wouldn't die.
Tbh, you'd be most at risk, because I spent so much energy on you. If you don't want to do it, that's fine :)
Alexis: *head is full of screaming and clouded visions as if commande to move and think are disrupted*
Okay, now I REALLY have to go D: Bye!
I'm not worried about myself as I am about the variables that could go wrong.
*waves*
Bye
*coughs again, blood splattering everywhere* *feels her forehead, which is still like Hell* *groans, lying down on the rock, watching the side of the waterfall as the water tumbles over*
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