I thought the title of this entry was smart and funny, effectively conveying the relief at another tour being over and done with in a winning and whimsical manner. But how many of you are going to miss the John Lennon reference and just puzzle at the "Happy Christmas| part? Ah well. Too late now to go changing it.
So, another tour bites the dust. This was a fun one, lots of people turning up, lots of glares and scowls and cakes and pictures and fist-bumps and many, many moody looks into camera... All in a day's work, really. Thanks to everyone who came along — it was tiring but I had a blast.
And now I'm home, and it's time to get organised.
There's going to be some cool news coming your way over the next few weeks and months. Some of it will make you go "Cool!" and some of it will make you grin. Some of it, of course, will make you weep, as it's coming up to that time when I'll have to start plotting out Book Nine. Most of you will still be reeling from the events of LSODM, so you'll know not to trust me. For some reason, the tagline from the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre is floating through my head...
"Who will survive, and what will be left of them?"
The good news is, now that the pressure of editing and touring is off, I'll be able to get back to my regular (ahem) blogging and Twitter routine, so I should be chatting to you guys a little more often than I have been. Hopefully.
The fact is, I'm going to be incredibly busy for the next year. Want a brief rundown on what I have ahead of me?
1) Plot, write and finish Book Nine by March.
2) Work on Mystery Project 2.
3) Write 10 brand new short stories for the Skulduggery Collection out next Summer.
4) Work on Mystery Project 3.
5) Devise, plan and start writing New Book Series by September 2014.
6) Work on Mystery Project 4.
All that, and blog and tweet and play with my nieces. Oh, and my nephew.
Nephew, you say? But Golden God, you don't HAVE a nephew. I do now, gentle Minion. Born this afternoon, weighing in at over 9 pounds, Baby Skulduggery is now part of my Baby Army of Terror, and he is to be feared.
(Okay fine, my sister hasn't OFFICIALLY named him Baby Skulduggery, but come on... How could she NOT?)
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*teleports to where the portal opened up, retrieves hand, and teleports back to Dragona, handing it to him* Can you repair that on your own, or shall I? ((I do not believe combat was the purpose of this plot.))
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*Tardis matérialisés* *Rhydian walks out and Tardis dématérialisés* Hi everyone! How are you all?
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Hi Mara!
Sir, I...see.
Distant, reading BFB.
Hello all
Hello Rhydian, Mara.
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I'm not good at fighting RPs, so if something like that starts, I'll watch but won't take part...
That doesn't mean I don't want you to RP, btw!
Hey Rhydian... wait... that was the Tardis, wasn't it??
Darla: Understandable. It was a shame he died so young...
*stares* how....((oh...sorry getting screamed at over nothing I did per usual))
Irrelevant hater: ew one direction are awful you should stop liking them!!!!1!!!1!1111!!
Me: YOUR WORDS DON'T MEAN A THING
I'M NOT LISTENING
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I am able to repair my own hand, thank you for teleporting. This unit lacks any kind of long-range transportation, however it can be deployed from orbit if needed.
*clicks hand back in place sparks start flying from his wrist*
(A threat, then?)
((My condolences, Zafira.))
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Hello Avlard, Rhydian. *does a 360 check to see if all of her friends are unscathed and nods*
HI EVERYONE *HUGS*
LITTLE MIX MAKEUP COMING OUT ON TUESDAY
WE LEAKED ANOTHER SONG
THIS IS DA LIFE
HOOOOLLLDDDDD ON TIIIIIGHTHHTHTHTHTHTTTTT
#ChaseForBook9
jdjeovjaofiajfisjri
SORRY I POOFED THERE WAS CHOCOLATE
((I can bring the ghost-things back at any time, but I don't feel that plot turned out particularly well, so... Yeah. Up to y'all.
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It was Mith. Sky and River now have a Tardis. And in a way I'm sort of their companion
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Wbvd homework
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((We'll I personally liked fabi's plot))
((I thought it quite interesting, Fabienne. It certainly has potential.))
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That's amazing, Rhydian!
(Ok Mara!))
So what's going on?
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Non distant but brb. Urgh.
(What ghosts?)
((Its fine Niccolò its the usual I'm lazy ect shit because I dont want to spend an entire weekend miserable doing some haunted house thing its not even a haunted house its a 'safe' thing that ill just be sitting there going boo for hours on end
((*stares at Aretha through the computer* I'm waiting))
((We've just saved some people of Delhi from a series of explosions. Now, I've no idea what we're doing, assuming there is in fact another plot at work. Though I must go now.))
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I suppose so. Still, at least he had little opportunity too ruin his legacy with any horrid pieces.
I quite like scaring people...
*glances at her hand, repairing the smeared symbol, the meditation back in effect*
((Thanks, but it wasn't exactly what I'd wanted it to be. I'm still up for continuing it at some point, though, and I thought I'd put the idea out there.
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Darla: of course. *grins* Ah, those were the days... Victorian England. Oh, people knew how to party
Bye Niccolò....
((Of course, Fabi- I'm wrapping this segment up, so...))
*is in a world of her own* everyone is talking to peoplez and stuff! I dont know what to do. *lays face first on the floor*
((By the way, Rhydian- how is RCA?))
((I actually may have to go to lunch soon...
[Walks over to Chione, pulling a cauldron]
Jubi and I were making random soup earlier. Do you want to help me finish it?
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(It's good Adra! My computer and laptop aren't working though. Once they're fixed I'll continue writing! Sometime next week the next chapter will be out! :))
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Uh. That is not particularly the word I'd use to describe it... I will freely admit that it was a deeply flawed time. But I find the duality of it to be extremely intriguing. To borrow a line you most likely have heard a thousand times, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times"...
*hops over to Chione and Fabi*
Boo!
Darla: *beams* SYDNEY CARTON IS MY- *holds up a hand* That book. Dickens, I swear.
(Ok Rhyd!! :D))
I have the best luck ever *sarcasm*
I have the best luck ever *sarcasm*
Soup? *raises her head* ok...
Hi Mith! [hugs] Want to help?
[Adds some mint leaves and brown sugar to the cauldron]
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Yay! [hugs Chione]
Hello Alvard'
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Erm, yes. I shall take my leave now...
*edges off*
I have to go now. Bye!
*hugs Fabi back* Um... why not? What are you doing?
@Alvard Nemesis: Hi! You're ok?
*stands up* I eh...don't know what to do. (I'm making a soup in school on Monday)
Oh yeah, just my caps lock is breaking. Thats it *seriously that all*
Bye everyone who's left!!!
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Bye Sir and Dragona!
@Mith Making soup!
[Points to the concoction of Froot Loops, apple juice, cookie crumbs, mint leaves and brown sugar]
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Darla: oh... Okay, then. *squares her shoulders, promptly walking off*
*picks up the few belongings she has, waving to those who left*
Oh... *looks at the soup* That's what I call random soup!
Put yummy stuff in the pot! Anything you want!
(Ooh, do you know what kind of soup?)
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Hi Fabi
Fabienne, I did not leave Blogland, merely the roleplay. I will admit puzzlement towards Darla's interest in myself, but it is her choice whether to tell me what it is, and so I shall leave her to it.
HAHAHAHAHA
guys it's more than an obsession now
it's an unhealthy addiction
heLP ME
#ChaseForBook9
That's an accurate term, Mith!
[Adds pumpkin pie filling]
((Ah, okay then, Sir.
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*has no idea what is going on*
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MARA [tacklehugs]
[offers soup]
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Idk what everyone else is doing, but we're making soup!
[Adds whipped cream and some cooked apples]
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*creates a portal, tiredly walking back to the home base place or whatever, dropping her bags, leaving the portal so people may travel freely between Switzerland and Blogland if they so wish*
*collapses in a chair*
I think nothing is going on right at the moment, Rhydian^^
*puts some chocolates in Fabis soup*
Wb Adra!
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Back!
Wb Kes!
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Hey Kessie! You're still a vampire, yes? Did you get your serum back? Because last time I met you someone had stolen it and you wanted to kill me...
Hi Rhydian!
Hi Mithria!(Can I call you Ria?)
I made more, thanks for asking.
*inclines her head towards Rhydian*
YAY CHOCOLATE!
[Adds potato chips]
Hello Kes!
Msd, lunch soon.
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Did anyone know that mountains probably don't exist?
*throws bagels into soup*
Kes your a vampire? How did you end up like this?
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Kessie, you can call me Ria if you like but most people here call me Mith^^
And I just wanted to know if I should avoid you or not! I don't wanna get killed today!
Rhydian- have you read Battle For Blogland by Zathract Mist? He turned me into one
OHHHHHHHHH I AM GONNA ACE THIS IRISH EXAM AND GET NO HOMEWORKKKKK
lol I'll probably fail like I did when I rapped Little Mix in front of the whole class ☺
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Ria, it isn't night here, so you should be safe unless I get bored.
Oh right. Yeah I read it. But I'm extremely forgetful
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Mara, you /rapped/ Little Mix? What song?
Kessie, that is good... i think^^
*adds cheese to Fabis soup*
*makes herself a fire, sitting and gazing into it*
The moon is wonderful today! I can see it through the window right now and it's so beautiful! *-*
*catapults bananas into soup*
Is anyone going to actually EAT this?
Well... *stares at the soup* I won't eat it, if that is answer enough!
Ria- watch us, Moon!
I want skittles does anybody have skittles?
Oh dear lord, Alvard. XD Mentioning Skittles is generally a bad idea...
Why that, Kessie? What's so bad about Skittles?
[Pours a strawberry milkshake into the soup]
[Blinks]
Anyone who wishes to consume it shall be most welcome. If not, I have an alternative idea.
[Sprints off into the woods]
((Gtg, lunch!
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Well, I rapped Missy Elliot's bit in HYD, then was forced to sing Leigh-Anne's rap in Going Nowhere -.-
I'm sick of draggin' you up
All you do is pull me down
I wish ya good luck
Cause of now I ain't around
SeeI can recollect every other rainfall but I stayed
You won't change, that's my only downfall
Ohhh
Rude boy pull your trousers up
I ain't your bruv, huh
I deserve some respect
You a man or a mouse?
You don't provide or protect
Stay stuck in the mud
I'll be on to the next...
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SKITTLES! I WANT SKITTLES! I think I'll buy some :/
*walks into a glass door*
Bye, Fabigail! *hugs*
#ChaseForBook9
Ria, because there are a few people with Skittles obsessions and they have ninja radars.
Bye Fabi!
Bye Rhy! *hugs*
Hey Val! *hugs*
#ChaseForBook9
Skittles reminded me of the video that Mara emailed me... when she met Derek... I just watched it again and I laughed so much! :D *is still laughing*
Bye Rhydian!
VAL! *tacklehugs*
Thats it Fabi, leave us with the death soup.
*takes a sip*
Tastes like /unicorns/
*laughs* *hugs Mith*
#ChaseForBook9
*takes a sample*
*waves to Val*
*looks at Chione* Unicorns. Yes, of course... *blinks*
*sings Madhouse*
Everywhere I look I'm shook
I got blood shot eyes
I'm like a fugitive tryna climb the walls
But my hands are tied... ❤
#ChaseForBook9
Chione, how do you know what unicorns taste like? Ar you eating my brethren? *glares*
*will be briefly distant*
*hugs Mara back*
I always watch that video if I'm angry or something and it makes me laugh and I'm happy again! Thank you so much! :D
Fun fact: THE UNICORN IS SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL ANIMAL (no joke)
*tacklehugs Mith* I'm glad it makes you happy! XD
Derek's a nutcase. #agreed
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*nods, enjoying the drink*
SERIOUSLY CHIONE OMFG
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*sings along with Mara in an attempt to avoid ranting about Nightvale*
*laughs* Oh yes, he is! But he's a good one! I guess...
I WANNA MEET HIM!
Chione, *moves to Scotland*
I hate being stuck with nothing to read
Alvard, read a book. *nods*
READ GONE!
*scrunches up her nose and writes FAYZ in the dirt, crossing through it*
I DID read it already. I have to buy it on my kindle Im getting that Jonathat Stroud book soon!
Adra, it's just a FAYZ.
Alvard, READ HUNGER!
Which Jonathan Stroud book, Alvard?
Adra, you're all right?
Ria, they're called the Bartimæus Trilogy.
The Amulet of Samarkand
Ha! So I was right when I though of THOSE books! I have read all of them and I love them!!
*thought
*rolls her eyes at Kessie*
*nods to Mith*
Yesh!!!! We will all be unicorns together!!!!!!
Yay, Ria!
Adra, are you mute again?
But, Chione... I don't want to be a unicorn... I like being Mith...
Serioùsly look it up.
But remember:-
ONE CANNOT SIMPLY UNICORN.
I like you being a mith too. *hugs*
*nods*
SPACE UNICORN
SOARING THROUGH THE SKY
DELIVERING THE RAINBOWS
ALL AROUND THE WORLD
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Chione, I started writing a Skulduggery fanfic as well... but I have to write it in German first and then I'll have to translate it and THEN I'll show you! ;)
o
well that was a dirty fan fiction
o
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Ria, Skulduggery fanfics are good. *nods*
Ria, Skulduggery fanfics are good. *nods*
Is that man part unicorn?
I don't know if mine is good, Kessie. I'm just writing it when I'm bored at school, so... xD
Kessie
UDDUP
heh heh
Speaking of which, I need to get back into updating stuff again /:
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Oh my god, Mara, you need to update UDDUP!(heh, UDDUP)
Got to go, Valete!
I really do...
BUT YOU NEED TO UPDATE STUFF TOO
*hugs* Bye!
#ChaseForBook9
*smiles and waves*
*looks around*
*carefully pulls out a water balloon and waits*
*looks at Adra* You wanna throw that, right?
*throws it at Mith in the face* *begins to throw paint balloons at her*
*holds up a sign: PAYBACK PART 1*
*sighs* I knew it...
*runs away*
*laughs silently, sprinting after her with a paint squirt gun*
*is covered with red and green paint*
*trips over*
*approaches and dumps a whole can of yellow paint over her in yellow paint*
*writes* wbd
(Adra, I have to leave now... Could you get your revenge tomorrow? You can forget about it as well but I'm afraid, you won't... :D)
Sorry back...
*nods to Mith*
*writes*
I'll dedicate to... Autumn. Because it's apples and corn and warm colours. And Apple cider and Carmel apples. Like what we just bought.
*raises glass*
*raises glass* *drinks* *grins and waves to Zaf*
*smiles faintly and sits down*
*raises an eyebrow, walking over, sitting* *waits expectantly*
*still waits*
...
*sits there*
I could tell you what happened if you want I"ll just text you you rather not know though so I'm just gonna sit here quietly
*nods slowly, confused but obviously doesn't say anything*
*holds up a sign: Need an adventure?*
Anything
*grins, standing and typing a few things into her phone, making a list* *holds up a sign: Preferences?*
No it doesnt matter Adra at this point oreferably nothing glumy because my whole day has been like that ((though i msd because god knows the moment i'm happy my dad'll ruin it))
*nods, opening a portal and shoving her through*
*they land in Narnia*
*grins*
Narnia.....*looks itrigued*
Hello....
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*waves to Fabi*
*nods and whistles, a unicorn galloping forward*
UNICORN!!!
[Waves back]
[Pulls out a sketchbook and begins to draw the unicorn]
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Gtg everyone, cya.
Bye Chione
*nods* *another skips up, and a third*
*they extend their wings- a pegacorn*
Bye Chione! [Waves]
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Awesome!! *pets one*
*runs and jumps up onto a unicorn*
[Watches the unicorns in a combination of awe and a little bit of nervousness]
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*rides over to Fabi*
*beckons her towards the blue-grey one*
*goes on unicorn and rides* weee!
*grins, happily trotting around in circles, the unicorn flapping its wings*
[Steps forward hesitantly, tucking away the sketchbook]
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*giggles flying laughing now smiling faintly*
[Goes over to the blue-grey unicorn and pets it gingerly]
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*guides her pegacorn forward, Hopping down, grabbing Fabi's knee and hoisting her up onto the horse* *like a stepping stool*
*pegacorn
*swings up on her own*
Fly fly fly!!! *is flying*
*trots around*
[Gasps slightly]
[The pegacorn takes to the air]
Whoa...
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*kicks forward and the pegacorn gallops then takes off after Fabi's beastie*
*laughs watching* god i got to update the Skulpedia thing i need to add that I'm an Elder...
*hops around* *the pegacorn whinnies*
*stil flying* Bet Niccolò can't fly!
*twirls in graceful looks, diving and going straight up, diving again*
((Very distant, in case that wasn't clear))
[Flies around in no particular direction with a mildly shocked expression]
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*laughs hysterically calling to probably empty air* BEAT THAT I AM FLYING NICCOLÒ!!!!
*the pegacorn swoops down, flying straight through the portal, back to Blogland*
((Msd at some point :( ))
*follows Adra flying* WEEEEEE ((aww you be back soonish?))
((*writes* No I mean I will run out of batteries on my phone soon))
*lands, the pegacorn coming to a trot*
*glances towards the bar, not seeing any signs of life* *shrugs*
[Blue-gray pegacorn and Fabi follows Adra through the portal]
((Aw, okay Adra.))
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Where is everyone? ((Ah! My iPod died like twice today so I had to charge it))
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