My Christmas tree is up. It actually went up a few weeks ago. It's not a REAL Christmas tree. I mean, it's real ENOUGH. It's not IMAGINARY. If you threw it at someone, it'd hit them. But it's made from assorted plastics and stuff. Also it's black. It looks awesome, but lacks that Christmas tree smell. But I don't mind that. My folks have a real Christmas tree up, and that's where Christmas happens anyway, so who cares if my house doesn't smell of pine needles? Not me. Not really.
Not... really...
Anyway, yes, the tree. It's up. The presents are bought. They're not wrapped, but they're bought. Most of them. Okay, I haven't a clue what to get my dad, but he's a dad. He'll be happy with socks. Fathers are simple creatures.
So... tree up. Presents bought. These are things I set aside time to do, because I needed to set aside time. I've been so busy lately that if I hadn't set aside this time, I just wouldn't get around to it. There are loads of things I just didn't have time for, like sending out Christmas cards. I love sending out cards. I try to combine it with answering all the letters from readers, so when I send off a reply, they get a Christmas card too. How lovely! But not this year. Answering all those letters, sending all those cards, would take two days at a minimum, and they are two days I can't afford to take off writing.
The writing is going well, by the way. I've been focussing on short stories these last three weeks, building up quite a collection of new stuff. Each of these stories will be told in a different "voice" than the one you're used to. You'll see what I mean when you read them.
One thing that I haven't decided on yet are the Christmas Skype calls I was planning on making. Essentially, I was going to take an hour one day and just fit as many three-minute Skype calls into that hour as I could. It seemed like a lovely idea at the time, but I'm not so sure anymore. Not everyone who wanted a call would be available on that hour, and so I'd have to field quite a few complaints. Then there'd be the people who'd want a one-on-one chat, when I'd only be comfortable chatting if there were two or more people in the room with you. Basically, my idea would end up causing a whole lot of hassle that I could really do without, so I just don't know.
Okay then, enough jibber-jabber. I have work to do.
Be cool, my Minions.
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Laughing may occur.
*just started laughing at something for no reason*
Why are crying and laughing so NOISY? Are they not considerate to tgose awake late at night?
@Adra: I know your theory, but if I can't get to sleep and my brain isn't shutting down ANYWAY, I find waking yourself up to make yourself realise you're tired works.
I do remember what you say about that and stuffs, though. :)
#ChaseForBookNine
Oh, sorry, I forgot about timezones.
((Okay, Snow. I have an idea for when you get back.))
(Did Trip actually liken me to a clueless puppy?)
Fab im back.
*tries hitting self on head* *now feels incredibly awake* Whoops. :P
#ChaseForBookNine
gtg, bye
Bye ed.
Bye Ed
I think I wanted to be here because when I'm here . . . You know I think as I type? Therefore, my typing is my thoughts, and THEREFORE, my thoughts are ordered into orderly words.
I think I wanted the security of that order, to be defined into a certain shape, a shape I knew, as opposed to the mysterious fuzzy yellow abyss.
#ChaseForBookNine
((Bye Ed))
Rook: [Drives a small black car into Blogland]
[Would be going over the speed limit if there was one]
[Screeches to a halt]
*hugs star*
Never been hyper this late at night before, though. It's an interesting experience. :)
#ChaseForBookNine
(( [Nods thoughtfully at what Star said] ))
((? Fab? Anything you want me to do yet?))
*hugs Snow* :)
((I'm watching, Lantern. :)))
#ChaseForBookNine
@Lantern: :)
"Let's eat Grandma!"
"Let's eat, Grandma!"
PUNCTUATION SAVES LIVES.
-
Grammar is the difference between knowing your shit and knowing you're shit.
#ChaseForBookNine
(So we look in on the gerbils they took the tube they had to chew stuck it in front of their little hit and you see the two cuddling fast asleep, they made a door
MY PHONE IS RUNNING OUT OFBATTERY.
HOW DARE IT.
Also, when I'm here, writing out my thoughts saves me from having to think them very strongly. Maybe I'm escaping from thinking. Although, it always amuses me when I do that, as thinking is one of my favourite activities. :)
#ChaseForBookNine
(I'm really curious what Plan B is...)
Hey Zaf! *hugs*
#ChaseForBookNine
((Join in whenever you like. My plans are vague))
((I may have to brb soon, though.))
Rook gets out of the car and glances around. He is wearing sunglasses and an overly large sunhat. He glances around frantically.
(Hey Star
*is watching unsure*
(Hmm... I might join in with my astral projections...... yeah)
*Adra is*
*Spots Rook* Hello there!
@Adra: *laughs* Hunter makes it out to be much more complex and eventful than it is. He also might have to move onto Plan C, as a result of my lack of omnipresence. He's slightly annoyed at my sabotage of his chances, but enjoys challenges, so . . .
#ChaseForBookNine
(Oh my goodness, Star :P)
(Well, I look forward to finding out what it is)
((Right den))
*snow, whohas been sitting in a tree wondering where the hell everyone is, jumps down when she sees rook*
*staying in the shadows, she approaches*
@Adra: Don't build up your expectations. :) *smiles* *hugs*
#ChaseForBookNine
Rook: Hello. [Nods to Adra] Do you know a Liz Herald, by any chance? [He pauses, then adds reluctantly] Or a Fabienne S.?
(*Cuddles Star* *rolls around* *Eats her hair*)
I.. I do. *Frowns* Are they in trouble?
*stays silent inthe shadows, watching, wondering*
WHAT THE FUCK.
*keeps hair away from Adra*
Really msd, phone dying! :)
#ChaseForBookNine
(*hugs Star if she goes*
I was pulling a Kallie :P She does that. Did that. Does. I dunno :P)
Rook: [Tilts head] I suppose you could say that.
[Frowns for a moment, then his eyebrows raise in recognition]
Oh, you were there when Fabienne was shot. I remember.
((He hacked into the video feed.))
With... The arrow?
*gasps, not realizing fabi had been shot*
*instantly winces and regrets making a noise*
*Tilts her head to the side, thinking*
*Shrugs* My imagination....
Rook: Yes. That was the work of a gentleman named Ioux, against whom I have a particular grudge.
[Considers how much to tell Adra]
Well... I think that was the last time I saw her...
Have you caught this man? I don't particularly care for him to be hurting my friends.
Rook: You in the shadows, come out now.
((I should probably mention, although he speaks confidently, and although he does have acute hearing and did hear Snow, he isn't certain, and doesn't know exactly where he is. So Snow could stay hidden and get away with it.))
Loux... I knew he was suspicious when he was looking for that box...
*considers staying in the shadows but decides against it*
*slowly steps out*
Rook: [Says simply] I dealt with him. For now, anyway.
[He glances off to the left slightly]
[His fingers twitch]
*Raises an eyebrow*
Rook: Ah, hello. And you are...?
And you are searching to Liz and Fabi, yes?
Rook: [Sighs] Things are complicated. Extremely complicated. [His paranoid side says not to trust these people, but his sane side knows he needs help]
Snow. Stormberg.
Rook: Actually... I'd rather avoid Fabi if I can help it. She's in no immediate danger, anyway. Liz, though...
...I can help?
Rook: Ah,the detective. Very well then.
((Msbrb))
Looking for liz? I haven't seen her. Not since... I dont know...
(I am watchig
Rook: It's a long story...
[Explains how Ioux poisoned Fabi and trapped her in the box]
[Hesitates a moment]
[Mentions that Fabi and Liz are sisters]
[Explains how Liz didn't kill Ioux]
[Explains how Ioux hated being best by anyone and started blackmailing Liz]
[Explains how Fabi getting shot was supposed to be a warning]
[Explains how Liz tried to take herself out of the equation by walking straight into the headquarters of one of her worst enemies]
[Explains how he has an alias called Reynard Charon who was supposedly working for Hailey but actually Ioux]
[Explains how he rescued Liz at Ioux's orders, then double-crossed Ioux and poisoned him like he'd done to Fabi and the others]
[Explains how Ioux had bosses/colleagues who kept up the blackmail and how he got a weird phone call from Liz and he thinks she might be trying to resurrect Ioux]
[Stops to take a breath]
Oh my goodness is that insane...
((Sorry... Back in ten or so?))
...wow... this... this is not good...
((Back))
Rook: [Nods] Indeed.
((Yeah, sorry about that...))
(Its a fine)
...
So what can we do to help?
Rook: I'm not sure what I can do at this point. I mean, I already care about this whole thing a lot more than I should.
Rook: [Shakes his head, his sunglasses hiding the helplessness in his eyes]
I g2gggg. Byeee.
((Bye Snow...))
((I'm sorry, I don't know where this is going. Probably nowhere. Meh.))
(Bye Snow)
Well... So you mean to get the blackmail off of Liz? We can start with that? Also, is Ioux to be eliminated?
Rook: [Nods] He's currently...indisposed. As I said. If he recovers from that, however, then yes.
Right...
Then what do you wish to begin with?
[Twitches slightly] I've been attempting to trace the text message from Ioux's bosses, to try to get them out of the way. I haven't been able to so far.
And once you find them... Dispose of them as well?
Little Mix are so perfect.
I was really depressed and lying in bed. I couldn't go to sleep; my mind was too full of thoughts.
Then I went onto the Little Mix instagram page and watched some of their videos.
I now have a huge smile on my face. :)
(*hugs Mara* I'm happy that you're happy ;) ))
Rook: If I have to.
I, well, the solution I was going to try was to locate Liz and see if I could convince her to let the secret go on her own terms. I don't see that it could do much else at this point. I mean, Ioux would still want to kill her, but if his bosses lost that power, they might lose interest entirely, or at least set things at a lower priority.
Since no one seems to be able to locate Liz, though...
((Hugs Maralily))
I'm happy that you're happy that I'm happy :P *hugs back*
*hugs Fabibibibubbles*
I...
I can try? I have a scrying glass.
(*Bites Mara*)
Adra
Did you put "craic" in the blog description
(ya)
craic
really
craic
really
that's very irish of you
(I know damn son Tipperary represent)
tiPPERARY TIPPERARY ARE WE ARE WE ARE WE
hey adra
if you put me as an admin of the blog i can make the blog look pretty nice
if you know what i'm saying
no rlly i can make it look nice i have acquired a lot of skills from making my own blogs
(I did, Mara...)
Rook: [Nods] If you could try that...
((Um, sorry. He's getting really uncomfortable with the whole conversation thing.))
((You're both awesometastic, okay?))
Of course. Would you like to come to the lab with me?
It won't let me design blog D:
*flings iPad to the floor* *has a temper tantrum*
Ahem. Sorry. It is 2:23am.
*huggles Fabi* You're perfectionary (in the good words of my friend Izzy) :)
(There Mara
Sorry im a bit distant. I'm watching Renaissance Man)
Tomorrow I am going to make so many 'I haven't --- all year!' jokes....
ah yes
*hugs Adra*
Thank youu(:
And no problem.
I'm going to sleep now because it's almost 2:30am and I have to wake up in about seven hours. I think.
Nanite(: x
Rook: [Glances around] [Fingers twitch] Very well.
((Hugs Maralily Niiiight))
((Hello Duck))
(Noooo Duckles :P
Night Mara!)
*Frowns, then nods her head towards the lab* Follow me.
*Moves for her lab*
Rook: [Takes a deep breath and follows reluctantly]
*Once in the lab, Adra disappears for a minute, then reappears with a basketful of things*
*Sets a glass, long bowl out onto the table*
*While she's pouting things in*
You might as well make yourself at home, the kitchen's behind you if you're hungry. I don't know how long this will take.
Rook: Okay. [Goes into the kitchen and gets a glass of water] [Calms a bit]
(This is really a quality movie.. It's about a guy who works in the army who has to teach a group of soldiers in training who aren't that smart and are made fun of for being so, to have a bit of common sense. And he uses Shakespeare to basically build their knowledge. I love this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccs8DeVwqKU
)
*Adra murmurs, her hands gripping at the sides of the scrying glass, and peers in, still murmuring the Old Language*
(Ay, just tell me when and where Liz is when you want... :P)
((I can't watch it now, but I'll save the link. It sounds interesting.))
[Liz is driving a red Subaru through downtown traffic somewhere pretty busy. Ioux is unconscious in the backseat, his skin purple. Liz glances behind her, then suddenly swerves and changes lanes taking an exit]
(It's so great omg)
*Adra focuses harder, trying to form a clearer image of what's happening*
Ah shit, zoom out... *Tries to pull back- a street name, a city- anything*
[There's a big billboard with a sign for the San Diego Zoo]
((I've overused the only places I feel comfortable describing.....))
(Aha...))
*She gasps, pulling back, a sheen of sweat across her forehead, her hair slightly damp from exertion.*
*Realizes how much time has passed*
*Leans on the table* Yo... Found her...
((*in detail))
A black SUV with tinted windows swerves after Liz, but there isn't room for it to merge, and it crashes against another car, denting both.
Liz swallows and tries not to scream in frustration. Innocent people keep getting hurt because of her.
Rook: [Peeks in from the kitchen] Where?
San Diego. Car chase. Ioux is in her back seat, and the car behind her crashed. Red subaru and chaser in a black SUV.
*Gasps, taking a breath*
Rook: [Mentally stores this information]
[Makes a plan to get there as fast as possible]
Okay.
[Starts to leave]
[Pauses]
Thank you. Are you alright?
(Watching
*Waves him off* You need my help?
I... Don't know.
[Has no real plan for getting there or helping]
[But doesn't like admiring he needs help from other people]
((Okay. Hi Zaf.))
*Sighs* I can get you straight into the front seat
(Hello
Okay,..
[Is actually pretty impressed]
Is... Is there anything you need me to do?
(Hi Zaf!)
*Nah... Just... See if you can pull her and her cargo out and you'll be fine. Try to get Ioux out first... Once she lets go of that wheel you'll have minimal time before you go kaput, got it?
(Er... Is this okay Fabi?)
(*waves
((Sure. Like I said, I had very few plans.))
Rook: Alright, then...
*sits with Ravel* No no no!
(( [waves back] [Is happy to have a conversation if you want to talk or something]
*Begins to draw a symbol on the floor, and touches it*
*It opens, leading to the driver's seat of the car*
Like I said. Kaput. Do try to be fast- it's a bit of effort to keep this portal with a driving car....
*Closes her eyes, concentrating*
(Thanks Fabi, if you want to
[Goes through the portal]
Liz: [Screams]
[Rook shoves Ioux back through the portal, then grabs Liz's arm]
Liz: [Shakes him off] [Tries to keep the car on the road]
Rook: I'm trying to help!
Liz: [Ignores him and focuses on the road]
[Sirens from behind them]
[Liz glances back and sees the portal] What the---
[Car swerves off the road towards a beach]
[People scatter]
[Rook finally manages to pull Liz through the portal and they end up in a heap on the floor of the lab]
Liz: What the hell do you think--? [Recognizes the lab] Oh.
Rook: Um, could you get your foot away from my face?
Ioux: [Says nothing 'cause he's unconscious]
*Shuts the portal, and slumps against the floor*
((Well, I don't have much can talk about, but if there's anything you warn to say, I'm willing to listen and respond accordingly))
(I'm kinda just on a game too so its ok
((Alright.))
Liz: [Gets her foot out of Rook's face, glaring at him] [Rushes over to Adra and checks her pulse]
Rook: [Stands slowly, muttering a you're welcome]
I'm not bloody dead yet, Liz.
Liz: [Jumps back]
Oh. Sorry.
Rook: Is there anything I can get you?
No- Liz, are you hurt?
Liz: I'm fine. [Crosses her arms] [Glares at Rook, who involuntarily steps back] [A smirk twitches across her face and then is gone] [She wishes she could disappear down into the floor]
Should you restrain him? *points to Ioux*
Liz: [Shrugs] It wouldn't hurt. I don't think he's going to wake up, though. I dropped him twice trying to carry him to the car, and he didn't notice.
Ah. Well then...
Do you two have somewhere to stay?
Liz: [Fidgets]
Rook: [Shrugs]
(Maybe I'll just decide to be kinda quiet
No?
Well, I have a few spare rooms if you like. There's a change of clothes...Food in the kitchen. A few fire places...
And whether or not you're accustomed to kindness *pointed look to Liz* I must insist. It's my job to look after people.
(I just finished the movie... IT WAS FRABULOUS)
*sits by the fire*
Ravel: *comes in* I swear you get work done faster
I'm not a Cradle remember, we have less to worry ablut
Ravel: *sighs* i suppose
Rook: I'll be okay. Thanks, though. [Heads back out to his car]
Liz: [Swallows] Sorry....? Thank you...
*Sighs, and gets up before nodding to Liz* Send a message my way if you two need help again...
(I thought gerbils were nocturnal mine are fast asleep
....Why ever would they be nocturnal?
“The one who is willing to go the distance
Shall be the one who basks in victory
He who lives shall be remembered
As an eye of men, a victor of gods
A leader of courage who will remain
As a king to the people for whom he lost so much.”
Liz: Thanks. [Does not plan on needing help from Rook or Adra or anyone]
...
Not to sound ungrateful or anything, but why did you help, me? I don't know either of you
Rook: [Is driving to Effie's business address, because he hopes Liz will be a bit less hostile to someone she sort of considers a friend]
*Without hesitation*
Everyone is worth fighting for, Liz. Especially those too blind to see the reality of what their own needs are- those who need help, but are too proud to say otherwise.
*Shrugs*
But I'm sure you already knew my answer.
Liz: Oh...[Silence]
((Msd, I'm only an hour behind you now, so....))
((Thanks for role playing with me, by the way. It feels really good to focus on fictional problems once and a while.))
(Okay :/ *hugs if you disappear*
And no problem- anytime :) )
*Adra hops off her table with an apple, taking a bite of it* The guest rooms are down the hall and to the left.. *Gestures with her arm*
*Begins to ascend to her own room*
Ravel: *laughs* Oh Zaffy
Hey!
Ravel: promise me if Nic will you will work with him?
I do i do
Ravel: thanks
Liz: Alrighty. [Goes in the direction Adra pointed and finds a room. [Sits on the bed and pulls off her boots, then her socks]
[Wiggles her toes and thinks]
((Hugs back if I disappear))
Jekyll: *comes in* I just wish to see how you are, Zafira.
Alive.
Jekyll: *examines* Stay on the meds, and Ravel can help. You're rememering?
Bit by bit.
*Halfway to her room, Adra dissipates*
*Wakes up in her bed at the werewolf community, sweating, and sore as hell*
Oh god... That took even MORE ENERGY -fuck it I'm going back to sleep.
*Lays back down after taking her Philosopher's Stone off*
(I don't know if you remember, but that was just a projection of Adra. Side affect of the stone...)
(Ayyyy lmao msd.)
(Oh...well okay then)
((Oh, yeah... The stone.))
((Watching Zaf's plot))
((msd though))
(I might just retire. Goodnight!)
(Night Adra...*sighs* i mag go by midnight im kinda guessing no Ari)
Jekyll: come here, I'll just inject the meds so you can sleep.
I-how?
Jekyll: When you sleep you will not dream *injects* It'll help
Thank you
((Goodnight, Adra...))
((I kinda wanna start ranting about things, so I think I'm getting really tired. Very very msd.))
Hullo..?
((Hey Snow!))
)hi
Heyyy. Pompeii is amazing. Both the song and the place.
((Yeah... It's pretty cool.))
((Sorry, Adra and I sort of continued the roleplay. If you want, though, we could pretend that Rook has only just gone back to his car, and maybe start something else))
((or I could bring in Fabi...))
((Or I could sleep..))
Na its fine. Thinking about my TSE chapter
Okay. :-)
I should work on mine... I sort of left Fabi at a rubbish cliffhanger.
... and now idont know how to start... I have an idea, but I dont know what to write as a beginning
HALLOO
JUB JUBBBBBB
SNO SNOOOOOW!!!!!!!!! *Supermegatacklehugsofdoom*
HAAII!!
GAH I haven't been on properly in AGEEES
I knowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!
I'VE BEEN TRYING TO FINISH READING HP FOR LIKE THE MILLIONTH TIME BECAUSE IM TRYING TO READ IT AT LEAST ONCE EVERY YEAR AND I DIDNT READ IT AT ALL THIS YEAR SO I WAS LIKE "HOLY SHIZBALLS I HAVE TO READ IT!" SO I HAVENT BEEN IN COZ I WAS READING DURING ALL MY FREE TIME AND IM A REEEAALLYY SLOW READER SO IT TOOK ME A WHILE AND I JUST FINISHED THE DEATHLY HALLOWS LIKE 10 MINUTES AGO SO YEAH...
THATS MY EPIC TALE
Check out the poll on my blog plzzzz
BUT MSD BECAUSE IM ON MY PHONE AND ITS HARDER TO STAY ON SINCE UTS MY PHONE AND YEAH...
ok done with the caps..
Which blog?
Little crazyyyy
ASDFGHJKLASDFGUJKLJGSGDUWK!!!!
Heh heh heh
And OKEY
Wait.. Where is it..?
On da side
OOOOH ok
DONEE
Dont ask why I made it. Idk.
Lol xP
SOOO how's life been I aussieland
Best pic
xD love it
Hmm... might need to get a clearer one
While we're on the topic of doctor who... Was I the only one who started sobbing during the Xmas special?
I held it in... but peter capidellis first line was cool
"Kidneys. Dont like the colour"
Not quite as good as "legs. Still got legs" but I mean.... nothing could top that
Coz everyone else I talk to were just like "yeah I was sad but it wasn't THAT sad" and I think the worlds going crazy...
Either that or I'M going crazy. But that not new or anything sooo....
xP yesh
Very true
XD
CHAMELEON CIRCUIT
SoooooooOOOOOOoo
OMG THEY ARE FANTASTIC
CHAMELEON CIRCUIT BIG BANG TWO!!!
http://m.imgur.com/MYqENlq
That is perfect
http://www.hypable.com/2013/11/25/doctor-who-day-of-the-doctor-easter-eggs/
......
:O
I noticed about half of em. Though I did watch it 3 times
http://www.buzzfeed.com/danmartin/the-50-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-doctor-who-50th-ann?s=mobile
xD I noticed the scarf of course and the 12th/13th doctors face and the round things in the museum :P
I didnt notice rivers heals. That was cool
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