Thank you.
I exchanged a few tweets with her a few weeks ago, then visited her twitter page. I figured if she was half as funny in her book as she is on twitter, it'd be a book worth reading. So I bought it, and I've just finished it.
My Review of Geek Girl
Geek Girl is a book about a girl who is a geek. There are no ninjas in it. Virtually no one dies. There are two haircuts (one planned, one not). There are bizarre characters. There is one tremendously awful bully that makes you want to punch the page. There are clothes and shoes.
And DESPITE all the lack of bloodshed... this book is brilliant.
Harriet is 15 years old. She's a geek. She likes facts and figures and doing her homework. She's not exactly popular in school. She's just... weird. Her mind works in unusual ways. When she's plucked from her life and told she's going to be a model she thinks everything is going to get better— she's going to change and suddenly be cool and have friends...
There are lines in this book that will make you laugh out loud. There are jokes. One liners. Gags. Set ups and payoffs. It may deal with popularity (or lack of same), and it may deal with bullying, and insecurity, and it may play with the myth of metamorphosis... but even when Harriet is at her most vulnerable, she is never less than hilarious.
If it helps, you can think of Harriet as the younger sister to Clarabelle, in the Skulduggery books. She is, literally, THAT weird. And THAT loveable.
I would rate this book eight fish out of eight.
But please, let's not mention how much Holly fancies me. It's just... it's embarrassing.
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«Oldest ‹Older 4401 – 4600 of 4994 Newer› Newest»Of course Mycroft. Of course you don't. Because you are the peak of the human being, the ultimate specimen. You know everything don't you? That's obviously not literally what you think, but you act as though you understand it all don't you? You know how we think, his we act, how to manipulate that. Or at least you think you do. But my my Mycroft... How wrong you are.
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I'm sorry, that was quite uncalled for. Do accept my deepest apologies Mr. Holmes.
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And what, my friend, makes you think I am mistaken?
Also, I never claim to know everything. One simply cannot. Not that it is impossible, but it is simply too much work. Too much of a burden. Therefore, I do not wish to know everything. I only wish to know as much as I can to get where I need to go. Anybody who thinks otherwise is a fool.
My, my, Castalan. You back down rather fast.
Ember: BEH☂VE, Mycroft.
Mycroft: Fine. Your apology has been accepted.
(It's suddenly gone super quiet XP)
Good, then let us move on before this escalates to something that makes me blow up your head.
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Would you really be so uncivilized as to blow up my head?
You are a disappointment, Castalan.
I must take my leave now. Try not to do anything without careful consideration first.
We don't want a repeat of yesterday.
•opens up umbrella and flies away like Mary Poppins*
As funny as that man is, he really can't read people. *watches as he flies away, chuckling to self*
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And for head of MI6 or whatever he does, he really doesn't remember information very well.
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*frowns at the two then begins to study the ground, walking around* I... I have no clue...
*turns and walks over to Adra* Could it be something to do with that mysterious figure we saw when Dalek used channeler magic?
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*hangs in tree*
Wait- what?
What is it?
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*frowns* I don't remember drawing this... I mean, I must have, because this is clearly my work, but... *shakes head* I don't know what it means.
How do any of us know?
I dunno! Maybe one of you guys were there at the time!
*kneels* It's nothing I'm familiar with. It's not channeler markings.
Or any currently known to us...
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*points* it looks a bit like one of my alchemy circles, but... *tilts her head to the side* it looks like a map of the earth.
What about to get Alastair?
*frowns* Alexis? Zaf, was Alexis drawing around here recently?
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It must have been. That subject has constantly been on my mind for the past week and a half, so I don't know what else... *glances up, then begins to scale the side of the bar's walls, climbing onto the roof, looking down a it*
No she has a sketchbook
*eyes widen* oh shit.
I know what it is. *hits her forehead* WHAT THE HELL, BRAIN!
*energy appears around fists*
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*glares* thanks, Mrs. Grumpy.
*points* they're ley lines, kind of a grid that goes around the earth, like an electrical field of energy. I must have thought that we could somehow tap into them- they amplify our magic. But then again, it would amplify Alastair's as well.
Stonehenge
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I don't think that would be wise...
Not only would utilising let lines be dangerous, but a more powerful Alistair is an uncomfortable thought.
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Hello again.
I am very, very close to losing my patience with you, Trip.
Have we met before, miss Lichen?
Why don't we just tire Alastair out...for good? Niccoló is able to come out once Alastair tires himself out what if we supercharge Alastair and permantly tire him forcing him to stay in the small corner of Niccoló's mind forever?
*turns to Mycroft* And why might that be Holmes?
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It's J.A., if you wouldn't mind. And no, we haven't.
I'm more of a one for the shadows, tbh. It's unlikely that I'll be here much longer.
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Have you met me before J.A?
Helloo again :)
wbd, but I'm back again :)
How's everyone that's here?
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Yes- Stonehenge is the closest point where the lines meet.. But it it's the closest any if us can get to his amount of power
Because, Calastan. You appear to be very arrogant.
Not to mention insulting.
(You're ☂ctu☂lly ☂WESOME, Trip, ☂nd you know I know it :))
(HI OPHELI☂!!)
[Bows slightly to Zaf] Of course, Grand Mage.
((J.A.'s back story is that she worked in the American Samctuary as a spy, was captured (in the MC, it's by Mevolent, here I should probably redefine it to someone who is alive) and went slightly insane from some events that happened in the prison. So she would know who Zaf is, but whether Zaf recognizes and remembers her from before she was captured is up to you.))
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Arrogant Mycroft? Maybe. But maybe you should work on fixing your own problems before focusing on mine.
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I am not trying to fix them. I am simply trying to point them out.
I am happy you acknowledge your arrogance.
I live 10 minutes from Stonehenge! :D
What power are you on about? (sorry if I'm interrupting roleplay)
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Ah...werent you captured J.A.?
You're both arrogant. [Shrugs]
Yeah, I was captured. [Looks down] [Kicks the dirt]. I actually got away not long after, but there's a difference between getting away and getting out.
((Flora, Stonehenge is cool. I am going to go there someday. ...I've been to the replica in Maryhill, Washington? XD))
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Acknowledge? Ha! Mycroft, you really can't grasp what I say can you!? Oh boy...
I know you aren't trying to fix my problems, but maybe you should uptake a look at yours?
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Hi all! How are you?
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*looks at Trip and Mycroft* ladies you can put your rulers back
You should! Stonehenge is awesome! :) also, I don't believe we've met? so...hello! :)(sorry if we have - terrible memory)
you can call me flora or ophelia, or any variation :)
and hey Rhydian! you alright?
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Oh hardy har har har Adra. Very funny.
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(Hey Rhydian. Sorry I can't talk right now, having a showdown with Mycroft)
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((Hi Rhydian))
((We've met, Flora. This is an alias for the roleplay))
((Might go soon))
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Omg...WHO ARE YOU?! D: I'm so confused right now :P
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Ooo, I'm going to try and figure out by your profile! Totes going to go all Sherlocky on you ;) pahaha
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((Actually, the point is sort of that I'm not me, but whatever. Fabi.))
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Yeah, I figured that out by the first blog on your profile :P
Okie dokie then...Hello Julianne Lichen, who is definitely not Fabi :) It's nice to meet you, and I'm terribly sorry for disrupting your roleplaying
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((And Mycroft is Ember))
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*grins* I am funny, thanks.
Well good you're back
((Yeah, that would give it away, wouldn't it?))
Nice to meet you as well. [Shrugs] Considering as I myself am probably disrupting the roleplay, you have nothing to apologize for.
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[Nods] Thank you, Grand Mage.
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I'm not bad. But not really in that much of a good mood. Kinda down. Mbd. Keep losing internet.
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Ooo, okay, so I actually know everyone here...totally not what I thought :P
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Hiya
@Rhydian: Oh no, how come? :( I'm always here to talk if you want to *hugs*
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*sits* hmmm...
[Gasps, and shoulders tense]
[Forces self to relax]
I'd best be going.
[Bows to Zaf, nods to everyone else, turns around and walks away]
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Well you're back so I at least have someone useful
(Since I'm considered Grand Mage by the vast majority of Blogland I wonder if Derek will let me be Grand Mage of America)
Hello. Yet again.
Trip has disappeared, it seems.
@Lia: Don't wanna talk about it in public. Nor I'm too keen on the talking about it at all. Don't know what to do. *hugs *
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No, I'm here.
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Trip, trust me. I am well aware of my problems. I am reminded of them every day
But I have learnt to deal with them, and to be comfortable in my own skin. Can you say the same for yourself?
Maybe the reason why I cannot grasp why you say is because your intelligence is lacking so much that your language does not help your point come across.
(Rhydi☂n, ☂re you ok☂y? ;( Wh☂t's wrong?)
@Mycroft: Don't really wanna talk about it
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@Rhydian: Well, my email is flora.mae.high@gmail.com if you find that you do want to talk about it or just want someone to listen *hugs* we're here for you, whatever it is <3
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(This is Ember, Rhydi☂n, in case I never told you :))
(Hey Flor☂! How're you doing?)
*looks at the two* this isn't a contest you know.
I agree, Lady Adra. Really no contest at all.
(I'm good thanks, Ember :) you?)
(I'm just going to put my comments in brackets so it's easier for everyone that's roleplaying :P )
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Haha! *sarcasm* My intelligence is clearly lacking, yet I manage to run the largest spy ring in the magical world, crack some of the toughest cases before they become cases and make sure my secrets remain secret all across the globe.
So I'm sorry Mycroft if I'm not smart enough for you, but then I guess not many people will be.
Oh, and I'm very comfortable with my problems and issues thank you. You don't really get to this level of importance without learning that people aren't perfect.
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(Ahhh, need to go walk my neighbour's dog - I'll be back in half an hour. Talk then! Byeeeee)
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Ok, I'm back! Maybe distant, and I might disappear again in a few minutes, but I'm here for a bit, anyway!
Adra, your whole plan- you were telling me about it before- was to trap Alastair where the ley lines connect and then activate them and try to disintegrate his soul. But that won't really work, because both names have the same soul. Just different magic. They are, technically, the same person.
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If you agree so much, Mycroft, then you shouldn't be fueling the fire
If you believe that your secrets are safe, then your intelligence level is worse than I thought. Secrets always worn their way out of the gutter sooner or later.
You run a spy ring. I run a government.
Also, you are talking to a Holmes. I can crack any case just hearing about it. Your deduction skills would be nothing compared to mine.
(Ple☂se don't m☂ke me prove it. I c☂n't work th☂t h☂rd XD)
Can I train with Coco?
Oh, Lady Adra, but I'm bored. Terribly bored.
Just because you're bored, Mycroft, doesn't mean that you can be a pompous, arrogant ass
And it was just plan B, Ari
*sighs* So now Trip and Mycroft are going at it? Just get over yourselves, please. Mycroft, I know it's hard for you, being the Queen of England and all, but try. If you're bored, go capture a serial killer or something. Trip, maybe you have a hard time leaving a challenge- or what you think of as a challenge- untouched, but just drop it. Nobody needs this kind of arguing.
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You can crack any case, but I crack cases before you get to look at them.
Mycroft, you may run a government, I run half a magical one. Trust me on this, it's harder.
You have no idea how safe my secrets are Mycroft. These secrets are... Special.
I challenge you, try and discover them. Try, run yourself into the ground. There isn't a trace of them.
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If we cant get along i will explode someone! And Coco isnt here to stop me if I let Justaria out on anyone because he probably would be the only one who can stop me then
Ari, I do this to feel. People like me, powerful ones, ones who could threaten me and live to tell the tale through more than just friendship, I fight them, argue with them, to feel. As you said to be challenged.
And on that note I must go. Mycroft, we can continue our argument at a later date.
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*raises eyebrows* Wow. Okay.
*brews tea* back to the drawing board, then
Zafira, you really ought not to take your true name so lightly. You could end up doing something you'll regret for the rest of your life.
Gtg. Not really in a talking mood. Bye!
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Don't worry Niccoló I usually just threaten people with Justaria. *goes over to and hugs* I know you hate hugs but you deserve it for helping me
Talking: how do you pronounce your name Coco?
Talking: Goodbye, Rhydian. I hope whatever is bothering you sorts itself out in a timely manner.
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Talk: bye Rhyd!
*draws a portal, and jumps through, appearing on a pole, sticking out of the water. Adra lifts her leg up, balancing on the pole, taking deep steady breaths, thinking. Then she begins to leap from one to another, almost like a dance*
Talking: How do I pronounce it? Do you mean with the accent? It's italian, if that helps.
It's not that I hate hugs, necessarily, just that I am rather remarkably unaccustomed to them. My instinct every time I am touched is to attack. Or, rather, defend.
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Talking: yeah with the accent i suck at names
*lets go of* i understand *grins* you are so like a brother
Apologies, Zafira, I don't quite understand- is that some sort of popular expression?
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*rolls eyes* Oh Niccoló.....it means I am very fond of you. Not like in love with you but more like I enjoy your company
*appears very surprised* Oh. Well, that's... New. Thank you.
I quite enjoy your company as well, I suppose.
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Adra, may I ask what it is that you are doing?
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*loses her balance and nearly tips into the water. With a grumble, she clings to the post, before slowly starting again*
*smiles* Of course, Niccoló! So what do you want to do?
Hey, *hugs*
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Talking: Hello, Maralie. Are you feeling any better?
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Talking: Hey Mara!
(I AM SO PISSED I CAN'T EVEN TALK WITH UMBRELLAS RIGHT NOW
MY FRIEND AGAIN TOLD ME SHE COULD SKYPE ME TODAY AND THEN I WAIT AD WAIT AND THEN SHE'S LIKE NO I DIDN'T SAY YOU COULD SKYPE ME
WHAT THE HELL IS YOUR PROBLEM HONEY)
(Hey Mara! And I'm sorry Ember...)
And I'm doing an exercise to try and find my Center... I!ve recently experienced a hole in my memory, and, well... My balance is off from all the thinking. Apparently I'm far off the scale...
*jumps, landing on one hand, bolting that position, breathing steadily so not to fall off*
I am going to 34131440--23100--3101244034, I swear.
Alexis: *runs around giggling holding something in hands for Coco*
Talking: My condolences, Star. That must be exceedingly tiresome.
I wish you success in recovering your memory, Adra.
What would I like to do? Are we currently faced with any sort of impending problem?
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No not that I know of. Can we do a bit of sparring?
Talk;
Nic - I'm better, thank you. Still a bit 121-100-201-201-012-011, but better. *hugs*
Hey Zaf :) *hugs*
Hey Ember :) *hugs*
Some people are just idiots sometimes. :/
That doesn't mean she is an idiot all the time, but... you understand what I'm saying, right?
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*growls in acknowledgement and jumps to the other post, thinking of a new idea*
Back to plan A, then....
*does another flip* what can be done...
*does another flip, as an idea arises. She slips and falls off the post, into the water, twenty feet below*
(( [randomly floats through (as myself) and hugs everyone who wants a hug] [floats away again] ))
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Zafira, have you any idea what Adra is spending so much thought on?
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Niccoló I havent the slightest idea. I just know she has some plan.
*kicks off the bottom of the ocean floor and resurfaces, gasping for air. She runs her hands through her hair, and swims to the post, looking up at it*
It has been four-fucking-hundred years since I've fallen off. *bangs her forehead against the post* damn.
Adra, are you alright? Is there anything I could do to assist you?
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Talking: I may become slightly distant now, but I shall remain here.
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*climbs up dynamite tree to pick dynamite and you hear an explosion and I fall screaming out of the tree* OWWW OH MY GOD I THINK MY ARM JUST GOT EXPLODED OFF
I. Like. Cuddling. Ducks.
Anyone have an answer to that?
Hello, I'm back. Um, I think I should explain about the putting myself in mortal peril to feel alive thing.
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Talking: Actually, I may have to leave now. I expect I'll be back relatively soon.
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I personally love to cuddle ducks also. I also despise bad grammar. *punches last sentence in the face*
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Talking: okay well i shall wait hope you get back soon
No? Would it help if I said I that I like Tunacorns? The mutated cross between a Tuna fish and a unicorn. What... They aren't real? *Looks around bewildered* But... I saw one yesterday... WHAT DO YOU MEAN IT WAS A NARWHALE?!!!
*clenches her fists* No. I'm fine. *ducks under the water to the ocean bed and grabs a few stones, arranging them*
*goes up to get some air, then goes to arrange more stones*
*touches the circle and a portal forms. She swims into it and appears at the bar, coughing up water, drenched*
Well. It's been a while.
I mean punches the first sentence in the face.
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"Why would anyone want to feel pain or suffering?"
"So they can feel alive."
-Scathach
Um, Adra. Would you like a towel? And a hairdryer?
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*tries to sit but is in so nuch pain* owww
You're probably going to need new chalk as well aren't you?
How about a hot beverage?
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Flick-a-jellybean.com
*sits at side of lake*
*danges feet in water*
*sighs*
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Talking: Is that a web address Sarlia? I don't find anything.
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*dangles
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Just a moment Area, I have to tend to something. *wheels wheelbarrow upstairs and out the door*
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*sits down by Mara, dangles bare-feet in* What's bothering you Mara?
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*offers lucozade*
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[Steps out from behind a tree]
((Mara, you are Perriefect, do you hear me? [hugs] ))
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Talking: I had to check a lucozade bottle before writing that. :P
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Hey, Trip. *gives small smile*
Nothing, really. Just thinking.
And, no thanks.
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*hugs J.A.* Thank you, J.A. You too. *smiles*
Talking; Aha, Lucozade /is/ spelt weirdly. :P
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Anything? I brought the wheelbarrow.
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I'm alright, thanks.
*looks at water* I wish I wasn't afraid of water. Having fears makes me weak.
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Having fears makes you human. O don't have fears. Look at where it's gotten me.
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But, I mean, I'm scared of everything. *looks at Trip*
I'm scared of water. The dark. Lifts. Wasps. Spiders. Fire. *sighs*
It's not like I can't swim, because I can. It's just... water isn't exactly... my best friend.
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[Walks over and gently touches Mara's shoulder]
Without fears, you would be no one, Maralie. And we all have weaknesses, that's what makes us ourselves. That's what makes us people. You no weaker than the rest of us.
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Mara, your fear keeps you alive. My lack of them is going to kill me some day. One way, or another.
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Thanks, J. A. *smiles*
But...
*shakes head*
Thank you.
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*looks at water*
You know what?
*disappears*
(Talk; One Way Or Another :3)
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Um... Okay.
*gets up, starts to wheel wheelbarrow inside*
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[Watches Mara disappear]
[Turns and walks towards the trees]
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*reappears a few metres above lake*
*falls*
*turns* *dives in*
*disappears underwater*
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*is laying on ground*
Just as I expected. *smiles and wheels wheelbarrow downstairs*
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[Hears splash]
[Runs back towards the lake]
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[Looks between lake and Zaf]
Grand Mage, what happened?
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*surfaces, gasping*
*shakes head* *closes eyes* *dives under*
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Oww
[Sees Mara shake her head, and nods slightly]
[Turns to Zaf]
I know a glyph that will make it hurt less. Would you like me to help?
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Brb
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Please...i was harvesting my dynamite tree and one exploded
[Pulls out a pen and draws a symbol on Zaf's good arm]
Basic pain relief. You should feel better moving, but it won't go away completely. And anything that hurts more will still probably be worse for you in the long term, so try to be careful until you find a healer who can actually fix the wound. The symbol will just wash off with soap and water whenever you're ready.
[Touches symbol]
[Doubles over]
More energy...than I was expecting. Sorry about that.
I should probably go rest now...
[Starts dragging self away]
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Thank you *sits up* When Niccoló is back i'll ask him
Good idea. I'm sorry I can't do more. [Stumbles off to wherever in the foresty shadowy places she usually hides out]
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((Gtg, sorry, bye))
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(Bye Fabi! *hugs*)
*swims to surface* *gasps for air*
Still.. scared... *mutters* *dives again*
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Anyone here?
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Barely
Oh okay then.
Cheese.
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I'm here! Well, sort of... Consider me super distant.
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Oh okay. I'm sort of all alone then.
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HELLOO
Hey Jubi!
Just a mo.
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TRIP!!! *supermegatacklehugsofdoom*
hi.
*is supermegatacklehugsofdoomed*
I haven't seen you in ages!
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*looks up* Coco please....help....*is propped on tree*
Roleplaying: Zaf, what's wrong?
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Dynamite tree backfired i think it took my arm off
Roleplaying: I got that, but why do you need Niccolo?
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Because despite im half calm i need him to help me get to the Sanctuary because i cant shadow-walk and he can teleport
Roleplaying: I can fly you there?
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*shakes head* only way in is the front door, shadow-walking, or teleporting and Niccoló would have to have me to even teleport in,
Roleplaying: What's wrong with the front door ?
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(I'm back! My phone lost Internet at the theatre)
Zaf.
It seems to me that you are showing signs of fancying Niccolo.
Don't mean to drop in with that but I needed to point it out before my OCD ate me alive.
Uhm....never mjnd
I DONT BLOODY FANCY NICCOLÓ!!!!!
I dedicate this page to LSODM. I'm scared to death of it but I'm ready LETS NOT ALL DIE OF GRIEF CUZ I BET EVERYONE WE LOVE DIED
*coughs and gets to her feet*
Actually, a hair dryer would be nice... And a towel.
What'd I miss?
*grins* yes you do, actually, don't deny it.
Of course she does, they all do.
Apart from Adra.
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