Reaction to the book is exactly what I'd been hoping for — shock and AWE. There have been MANY threats of violence and decapitation made against me, which I thoroughly deserve for what I've put you through.
All in all, people have been very good about not spoiling it for others, but dear god, there have been some exceptions. A few things on the Facebook page, a lot of stuff on Twitter, some stuff on Tumblr, and one of the very first Amazon reviews has a major spoiler. I don't understand the need to spoil things for others or to seek out spoilers for yourself, and I really can't understand why anyone would casually mention a plot twist without realising it could ruin things for others.
Basically, beware of the internet, Minions.
But on a lighter note, Orla came to a signing on Saturday and she gave me a photograph of the cake she'd had for her birthday.
Check it OUT.
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«Oldest ‹Older 4001 – 4200 of 4952 Newer› Newest»Oh, hi Fabi! *hugs*
*stops* Saph...
Oh my gods.
*wakes necklace cold* who died?
*Chase stands outside the conservatory with his back against the wall.
He then breaks down and cries as he ends up sitting on the floor*
(Hi snow. Deacon is dead and Saph died, prying my mind and deacon's mind apart))
*goes to Chase and hugs him* Hey why are you crying Chase?
*blinks, standing there* Oh what a night...
i may just *gestures to Trips bar* sit in there and watch
Sorry. It was that or go into a coma, and I didn't particularly feel like going into a coma today.
Sorry, wifi cut out.
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((I could heal you and bring you back?))
I'm sorry you had to go through that. He's- was -one creepy dude. I'm just glad you're here, with me. *hugs her very tightly*
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*hums*
Zaf; *Thinks* You could bring me back, I suppose. But you'd need to find all the energy I lost- from Adra, from Em, from Lorcan... and from Deacon.
I... *hugs back, burying her head in his coat* I'm so glad you got that bastard
So am I. I hated him so much, it can't have been healthy.
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*smiles at Alexis through tears*
It's sorta happy tears sweetie, I'm just glad I've got Em back safely.
Hey lets go find the others okay?
*watches a video about a zombie flashmob*
nice...
Oh that'd be hard....maybe I need help to then
Sure! * takes his hand* You got to meet my big brother today didn't you?
*rests chin on her head*
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*watches Tadra* they are so cute together...
Trip; well, considering it gave you the strength to beat him and save your girlfriend, I'd say that actually it's perfectly healthy :P
Snow; agreed :D
I didn't today sweetie, but maybe next time.
I just-
*hugs tighter* Never. That was revolting. Disgusting. Only you are allowed to kiss me. That'a it. No one else. Nope.
my friends book has Lepresie. translation: it has green writing.
i knew that line was a show stopper.
I hope so because he's really cool...and powerful! *leads back to everyone else* momma kinda passed out..she's awake now but
*Would panic and worry about Zaf, but being dead is surprisingly calming*
(Sometimes silence speaks for iself. Now is one such time.)
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right
*gets up, leaving bar*
hello Chase. i dont believe we have met.
Hey Adra, you never did the ded.
*Ah okay.*
*relaxes, taking deep, steady breaths*
*Chase knocks on Adra's door and pokes his head around*
Hey guys, are you two okay??
((I have it to Zaf))
*stands alone, looking at everything going on*
*sighs*
Adra; Okay :)
((you gave it to her?))
*Gives Snow a hug*
Um... We're fine, thanks.
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*blinks*
((Yes lol))
Grand, Chase.
*walks up to a tree and climbs to the highest branch*
*sings*
*Wonders what will be on my gravestone*
R.I.P
Sapphire Iota
Died 5/09/13
Not-at-all-missed fangirl :P
I knew one of my insane plans would backfire eventually XD
I dedicate this page to defeating Deacon. It was a combined effort from all of us even if you didn't fight. I also dedicate to peace in life.
Zaf; Hear hear! *raises ghostly glass*
Msd, mbvd
*raises glass* Hear hear
*looks out over area*
*is at peace, happy*
(Chase could heal you Saph, if you want it...)
*Em sits up quickly, breath caught in her throat, sweat trickling down her face*
*She gets out from under the blanket and begins to wander aimlessly. She looks confused*
g2g, byee
Hear hear...
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((Bye Snow, Saph?))
Bye Snow! *sits by Momma laying on her lap* Momma are you ok?
Bye Snow!
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Bye Snow! *hugs*
Em; No, thanks :)
I think I'll disappear now to do homework and then work on Nameless. Bye!
Im fine Alexis *plays with her hair* I'm just exhausted from releasing Justaria, she usually really is powerful but she teleported and used Elemental magic so it wore me out
*swallows, suddenly nervous*
I'm actually really tired...
Um...
Would you... Stay with me?
I mean, not like to do.. Things. Just to be there, you know? I mean it's totally fine if you don't want to because it is completely up to you- *rambles on*
((When is Adra due?))
For sure.
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((Fuck you Zaf))
*smiles* Thank you...
(Okay everyone, let's calm this down right now.)
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((NOOOOO I didn't mean angrily lol - I meant har har kind of way))
((Take it to email to do it dear Adra keep it PG))
*Ghosts (Literally) and snorts* (Not really here, ignore me :P )
*lies down, scooting over to make Trip some space*
*makes herself a burrito in her own blanket*
Can we go to the lake Momma?
*lies down next to Adra, hugs*
Goodnight everyone!
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*carries Alexis to lake sitting with watching the water lap the shore* I have my dear...*kisses forhead* You like falling asleep on Niccolo eh?
*hugs*
*I'm going as well- I have to do homework lol*
*niight*
Night Trippy...
*smiles* He's comfortable! He brought me to bed didn't he? * closes eyes listening to water* Momma i love you
bye Adra too....here until 9:30ish....if Niccolo or Ari appear online
Ah. I am but one minute away from your estimated departure time.
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I stand corrected. Make that two.
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Actually, I'll take over, because only one of us can be here at a time and I'm writing for Nameless.
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Im here....awww no Coco :(
Stupid comment didnt post like i thought it did GRRRR why do imiss chances to talk to lunatics i like?!
*sighs walking aimlessly* i cant stand this Ijust cant *curls up in a ball*
Nobody coms in 5min im just leaving i hate this i do
What is so bad? Sorry, I'm just distant, writing.
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Im furious because I missed my chance to talk to Coco without Adra and *sighs* if you're distant then I guess by 10 ill go as ill only be bored waiting
Oh, sorry. I'm sure you'll have plenty of other opportunities.
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Im mad because I never get to without freakin Adra or someone always doing something! Ugh. Yeah *sighs irritably with Alexis*
Since I'm lonely really I'll start something interesting as my final comment before bed
hi... lol, i have some work ahead of me... dont ask
Alexis: *sighs getting up and suddenly feels a knife in back*
Jayla: hello Zafira....*disappears with Alexis*
Alexis: lemme go lemme go!!!
Jayla: silnce child! *slaps* lets see if you survive me *laughs chaining Alexis*
((Im just gonna go to bed...if someone would mention this possibly it'd be nice))
Well, a lot goes on here. Quiet moments like this are rare. It's really not all Adra, she's just here a lot. In the summer I was just as active as she was, I just can't be here as often as she can while I'm at school. And plenty of people start and participate in plots, and there's almost always at least a few people talking. It's just a release, for a lot of people.
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Good night maybe you'll be on tomorrow Ari...hopefully
((Well, we can't really do anything involving your characters while you're asleep, so should we just put this on hold until tomorrow?))
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bye zaf...
@ari yeah, it is a release... i used to be around more too...
wbvd
*nods to Ari* yeah I been having this for a while but with the Deacon thing i havent been able to introduce it but i have a shot now so hopefully people will join in with the comment i have but if you happen to be on when im not mention that? *nods* Okay really gonna go to bed now cya all tomorrow
Tomorrow I have off from school, so I should be here for at least a good portion of the day.
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Bye Zaf!
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((I know i will be on like...3:30pmish and will leave at 7 to be back by 9-9:30 so yeah okay i need to go xD if i didnt post that now i'd forget xD)
writing is fun!!
Yes, it certainly is! (Wardrobe change!)
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:P nice
we were given the start to a story and we have to finish it. i think i am the only person sticking with the plot.
So... *attempts to whistle* *fails miserably* Um. Something interesting? I'd complain more about my grievances with public school, but I'm trying to avoid doing that, so...
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Hahaha, yeah, I had the same issue in 6th grade. I think most people aren't used to building off of others' ideas, so that doesn't work so well... See, roleplay does help with school!
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um...
idk... *cookie rain*
that it does, that it does
*throws confetti into the air*
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When Saph shows up tell her I saw the update.
okay... i was just tested to see if i was colour blind or if girls or boys were smarter.
*and if girls or boys are smarter
Hm. Well, that's interesting.
Sparky- I'm not sure what that means, but I'll pass it on!
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obviously, girls are smarter.
I'm not a huge fan of gender stereotypes, on either side. I'm an individualistic thinker, so.
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Hello...?
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Fabi! *hugs* Hi!
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Hi Ari. [hugs back]
How're you?
I just had the best ice cream sandwich ever. All-organic and such. It was delicious...
We went to the farmer's market...
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Ooh, that sounds awesome!
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Wbd, multitasking.
Trying to finish Shunting Experiment so it can actually start at some point.
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g2g, byee
well, wbvvd!!
*whispers*
Now that I know what the Shunting Experiment is, how could I be involved...?
Oh, sweet! I'm so excited for that, it's going to be so much fun! And I need more to write about.
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Sparky! Hi!
Bye Snow!
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here but soooooo distant it's not funny
Hi/bye/I'm not sure, Snow!
@Sparky If you give me an email address to invite, I can add you to the blog. If you want me to put your character in the intro bit, I'd need a bio, too.
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Uh, there's an e-mail on my profile.
What'd the bio need?
*hums*
i did not just edit my profile to say i live in Narnia.
*In their heads*
EVERYTHING
*poofs*
For each character:
What you'd refer to them as if you didn't know their name,
Appearance.
What they would wear to a scientific demonstration.
Personality
Occupation
Weapon(s) of choice/fighting style
Reaction to appearing somewhere that's definitely not the theatre.
And I think that's all. Sending the invitation in just a sec...
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adra...? *looks skeptical and shrugs*
g2g, byee
Invitation should be sent.
...Adra?
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Bye Snow.
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Adra? Are you here?
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Bye Snow!
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I feel like I should write down some of Niccolò's wanderings before he showed up in the MC and roleplay...
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That'd be cool to read, actually.
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Starting the bio now.
I think it'd be fun to write... And his backstory is so intricate, I feel like I should at least put some of it down. I'm glad you think it'd be good to read.
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Okay, thank you Sparky.
Yeah, I'm curious, actually.
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Hey, this is what I have so far, tell me if there's anything I need to change.
Sparky Braginski (Sparky)
Appearance: Shortish, long, straight brown hair normally tied back in a low ponytail. Pale skin, green eyes and freckles. Her casual clothes are a cool coloured (Purple, blue, green or deep red normally) hoodie and jeans, while her work clothes are normally protective pants a dark coloured shirt under a black zip up jacket, with a hood and thumb holes in the sleeves. She wears her belt at all times, which is fitted with various loops for her knives when she fights and a place to hook in where her sword sits. Because of this, the belt is very worn but she wouldn’t have it any other way. Takes her sword everywhere, and it hangs on her right hip. The Makhaira has a special cloaking device fitted to it. She wears her army boots everywhere, so they’re scuffed too. The sole of the boot it customized so that she can electrocute people through her shoes.
To a scientific demonstration she would wear her casual clothes, and take her sword but not any knives.
That's fine.
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Is there a description of the theatre on the blog?
Mm. I'm not sure.
I may have to make one...
This'll take a moment.
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*chuckles*
I'm too curious when it comes to writing collabs...
Nah. No such thing as too curious. And with collabs, I always end up asking a lot of questions, too, because I like to respect other people's plots and characters, and if I'm going to do that it's important that I don't mess up the details. Basically what I'm trying to say is that questions are totally justified.
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oh it is funny
The theatre is small for a theatre, I guess, a few hundred seats, and only one level. It has an earth-tone color scheme with dark brown seats and sage green walls. It looks pretty modern, and not fancy exactly, but well-maintained, I guess. The stage extends on both sides, and there are these side platforms, I don't remember what they're called, but they let people walk from the stage through the aisle in the audience, and vice versa. The ceiling is made of wood panels and the lights are bright modern ones, no chandeliers or anything. There are exits on either side and one in the back. Another door in the back leads to the sound-and-light booth.
Anything else you need to know?
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I should probably make an FAQ page, actually...
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Not just now, no.
Okay, well, I'll be distant if there's anything else.
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Personality: Sparky is that sort of happy-go-lucky type normally. She has a very confident appearance. Very resourceful under pressure and a quick thinker. Makes jokes at very badly timed moments, but does know how to take things seriously. Can be very aggressive but is generally unlikely to point any of her anger outwardly. Is a big fan of equality in all ways, and will fight to have everything equal. Strongly dislikes the concept of compensation for someone who gets it for having had things tougher at any point. She likes everyone to be treated equally. Has a bad habit of apologizing by reflex, but it always sincere about it anyway. Level headed when it comes to conflict, but can get swept away by the thought of the majority. If this leads her to gang up on someone, she will feel bad about it afterwards. Dislikes staying still or doing nothing, and even when confined to a small area she will pace, twitch, crack her knuckles, chew her fingernails, tap her foot, whistle, hum, etc.
Occupation: Sparky’s job changes with such frequency I really don’t see any point in answering but some of her previous jobs have included Sanctuary Agent, hit man and being a body guard. On top of this she has experience in stealing and detective work, though she prefers a more hands on job. She lives for the thrill of the chase, and she loves a challenge.
Weapons: Her sword is a Makhaira and when she is fully equipped she also has a range of knives, daggers and throwing knives.
Fighting Style: When she fights hand to hand she takes a very typical boxers stance. She prefers to duck and dodge and throw her opponent off balance but isn’t afraid to throw a fist, elbow, knee or foot. She has boxing training, but is also experienced in Judo and Krav Maga.
Sparky’s magic is the ability to manipulate electricity. She can make electricity crackle around her fists, she can hit a certain range with bolts of electricity. If someone touches her skin she can shock them through that. For example she can sneak up behind people and grab their heads to shock them. Her sword is specially constructed to allow electricity to flow through it. She can also send a wave of energy through the ground by punching hit, throwing all surrounding people off of their feet. She can supercharge electrical boxes and short circuit computer boards with a touch. She can also move at the speed of light (or just below) for short distances, which attributes to her ability to duck, dodge and weave.
Reaction to appearing somewhere definitely not the theatre: This would changes under the conditions of the new place.
Bam.
There you go.
Annnd I left a bit out...
I HEARD YOU SAY KRAV!! I AM TEACHING KRAV THIS YEAR! I LOVE IT SO MUCH!!! YEAH!!! (I will now be looking for Krav moves in your writing, just as a warning.) Do you take Krav??
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Okay, thanks.
And it should be fine...
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Oh god, no, no, no, no.
I'm starting Ju Jitsu and boxing pretty soon, though...
And fencing!
*shakes head and sighs at Fabi*
It's really too late now. When I write Bios I do them properly.
Okay then...
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When she has her weapons she is a completely different fighter. One of the best sword fighters to be found in Australia, when she carries it her movements are fluid, aggressive and often unexpected. She can spar easily with both her left and right hands and any enemy to come at her with a mid-length sword should be prepared for failure. Her aim is very good with her throwing knives. He experience with twin daggers would be the worst, and the most sloppy but when she finds herself in close combat they will come out.
And she only takes cheap shots when she absolutely has to.
There.
Now I'm done/
*.
Oh, sweet! What kind of fencing? I took foil fencing for about two years. ;p I get really excited about this stuff...
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Foil.
I think at some point I started feeling bad about the only athletic attributes I shared with Sparky being excellent balance and running well and being relatively strong for my size...
WHO WANTS FIRST?
I DON'T
and HI!
How old is Sparky? And how long has she been taking Krav for?*is now very interested in this character*
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NO!
NO!!! ARI YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO SAY THAT 3 SECONDS BEFORE!!!
*groans*
Sparky's age varies so often it's not fair. Depends on the story, really. Typically she appears 19-25.
And again, the number of years she's been taking Krav for varies from story to story depending on her age. I would say since two years before her surge, which was when she was 19.
I think.
Okay, thanks. It's now in my collection of bios for this...
I might be taking Hapkido this year...
Other than that, I don't have any martial arts knowledge to speak of. Unless stage combat counts.
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But she can be younger or older if I feel like it.
It's a complicated business, writing fanfiction.
Hello Jubi! :-P
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I dedicate this page to Star Trek, X-Men Days of the Future Past, and EVERYONE else on the blog. Because you all are amazing and perfect and SUPER FABULICIOUS!!!
yaay :P
FABI!!! *Supermegatacklehugsofdoom*
HAAII :P
OH! and I also ded to LSODM coming in the mail tomorrow ^^
Hear hear! [Tacklehugs Jubi]
I...will...finish...this.
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Stage combat always makes me so frustrated, because I'm like,
THAT IS NOT HOW YOU PUNCH
STOP MOVING LIKE THAT
YOU WOULD NOT DO THIS IN A FIGHT
THIS WOULD GET YOU KILLED
YOUR STANCE IS ALL WRONG
DO YOU EVEN KNOW HOW TO MAKE A FIST
THIS WOULD NEVER WORK IN REAL LIFE
UGH, JUST STOP
I mean, I get that it's theatrical and all, but for me it just ruins the realism.
Hi Jubi!
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We've got a replacement science teacher who's so boring it's painful.
So I'm here.
Yo.
Oh. Sorry for mentioning it, then.
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*Is tackehugged by Fabi*
YOU CAN DO ITTT!!!!
ARI!!!!!!! *Supermegatacklehugsofdoom*
HAAIIIII!!!!!!!!
Hello. [Waves]
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ZATH!!!!!! *Supermegatacklehugsofdoom*
HAAII!!!
Fanfic is indeed complicated, but I always keep my characters consistent. Niccolò has a super detailed, intricate backstory that I'll probably never even use for anything, but it's all there. But to each their own- whatever works for you works for you. Writing is like that. :)
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No, don't be sorry- it didn't actually make me upset. I'm just really riled up right now.
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Hey Zath! Sorry about that teacher.
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I hate it when teachers are boring -_-
[Shrugs]
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...Can you tell me the oldest and the youngest she's been? (Talking about Sparky again, sorry. I'm just so curious now!)
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*sighs*
it's an amazing day and i am stuck inside doing math... yay for me
I should go...
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Are you ok, Fabi?
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'Course.
I'm always okay, even when I'm not.
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fab? bye then *huggles fab*
Well, are you not ok? You can email me if you want to. Actually, I encourage it.
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25 degrees C and i am stuck indoors doing math...
*sulks*
Ugh, that stinks, Snow...
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*scowls*
i hate my maths teacher. she promises we go for a walk then makes us sit and do math
YEah, teachers will do that...
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FREEDOM!!! g2g, end of school. *huggles all* bye!
I don't know... I think I'm just tired.
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Bye...
I'm likely to disappear soon, as soon as I've written this bit.
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