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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(*hugs Fabi
Ari- caring, clever, light, intuitive, empathic
(Very intellgient, creative daring and kind
((Interesting, intelligent, caring, understanding, evil.))
((I had an assignment sort of like that a while ago, actually...))
(Nicely said Fabi :P)
Wolf: That... happened.
*It points to the silver lake.
Just then a corpse looking figure comes out of the lake just a bit down the shoreline. It looks like Lorcan. The corpse takes a few steps before going back into the lake*
Wolf: The silver poisoned us both. That is what is left of Lorcan's imagination, emotional and mental stability as a human. It's been me thats been doing my best to keep him coping.
You're kidding...
So...
If we heal him, you'll chill out?
Alexis: *tries to not scream* W-what can be done....to hwlp him? *looks pale*
I think I may be cruel,
But if I harm none,
I am only
Evil
And it hurts not to know
If I am terrible
Or only
In love
#ChaseForBook9
((Thank you all very much- I'm flattered. :) ))
#ChaseForBook9
Wolf: No wolf has ever survived silver poisoning.
We're both lucky to be alive now.
*The wolf whimpers as another clump of fur falls gently to the ground*
(*pats Ari* Love you! And the crazy Nic who is loveable in a special way! Like a teddy bear)
*Frowns* What can we do? There must be something!
(Ari - funny, supportive, creative, genius, schizophrenic (jk on the last one but thought you would appreciate it :)))
Alexis; *looks at the wolf trying to hide her fear* He...you...both can't...die....*goes silent*
Wolf: We won't die from this. We would just go insane and either be committed or killed.
*The wolf bows gently at Adra*
Wolf: If you could figure that out, myself and Master Lorcan would be grateful.
Insanity... *Begins pacing* Insanity like Deacon?
Alexis: *almost not audible* Even better...
*The wolf growls*
Wolf: The shadow wolf? He wasn't insane, he was evil to the core. There was no silver poisoning, no pulling apart of the mind. He chose to be like that.
I can assure you, Master Lorcan would never become the shadow wolf.
Alexis: *goes silent*
*slides into the medical bay, and sidles up to Miss Elizabeth*
How's it going?
#ChaswForBook9
Alright then... How much time do we have?
(Ariiii? Did you want Zaf to try and get the copy? Or maybe as he told me off he should come to me)
(Ah! Welcome to the club, Trip! *hugs*)
(I lost civilisation because everyone hated me for stealing all the Aztec's gems. But, that does mean I can now think about other things and talk to you guys! *hugs*)
#ChaseForBook9
I HAVE A FAKE MUSTACHE ASDFGHJKLASDFGUJKLJGSGDUWK
Elizabeth: Going well Mr. Castalan. All vital signs at the moment are normal, everyone is comfortable and hydrated.
I was worried about Adra earlier though, her heart levels became very elevated and I was worried that her oxygen levels would drop but she seemed fine after a moment or two.
*The wolf turns and looks out at the lake*
Wolf: I'm not sure. There is so much of it. We could have days, months, year, hours. Who knows...
(Ah, people get ever so touchy :P)
((I'm actually crying writing this. That's new...))
((That, or there's gunk in my eye))
((Yeah, probably not sharing this one))
Alexis: then lets do what we can
Okay... *Thinks* I can look up previous records. Trace the amount of silver consumed to the time they had from exposure until death. I can make a rough estimate from there, I think...
In the mean time, what can we do for Lorcan? What can we do to help his mind?
http://www.quotev.com/quiz/4261832/Which-Little-Mix-girl-are-you/
I saw this and thought FABI
(*hugs Fabi tightly*)
Wolf: I've tried to keep him out of that lake. But it always finds a way to call him back and have him in there with it.
I don't want to try any harder in case I hurt him.
So it's a drug... Like opium?
(I know! It was only their ancestral homeland and birthright! God!)
Can you actually tell what' going on in there though?
#ChaseForBook9
(How dare they wish to preserve their culture. Pah.)
Wolf: I do not know what it offers him or makes him feel but when he comes out, as you saw, he does nothing but take a few steps and then goes back in.
Elizabeth: I'm afraid not. We've never brought the intrusion procession to that level yet.
We just have to trust that they know what they are doing.
... *is reading trip and adra's conversation and laughing*
"Im sorry for your theoretical loss, by the way. It must be theoretically heartbreaking to be theoretically dead."
♥
Right....
Spring a trap? Does he always come out at that spot? We capture him, and you keep him guard and we work from the outside
(That sounds like something Star would say
Or Hunter
Wait
I don't know which one would say it)
(Yeah! How dare they get annoyed when I steamroll their religion and culture and replace it with my own? I needed those gems! They made my people very happy!)
Could I... Go in?
#ChaseForBook9
Wolf: I have caged him, I have held him down, I have sat on him at one stage but he fights so hard to get back into the lake.
(#AmericanPhilosophy)
That was what fabi/loux said when my character was faking her death.
*Elizabeth looks at a flip chart and does one more check of their vitals*
Elizabeth: I think we should have enough for you to go in. Lie up on the table beside Alexis and the nurses will get you started.
*lies down where prompted* This should be interesting...
#ChaseForBook9
Alexis: oh....
We can keep him back. Do ya wager alchemy can work here?
((Hugs Adra))
((Apparently I'm Jade. Idk, Jade is a lot Jade-y-er than I am.))
((I theoretically remember this.))
*A nurse attaches the electro pads to Trip's forehead and attached an IV drip to his arm. Elizabeth then inserts the serum and counts back from ten as Trip's eyes close*
Wolf: I am not familiar of any other magic working in his mind. I am not sure what the consequences would be.
Terribly sorry to leave you alone here Lizzy, but I hope you can forgive me.
#ChaseForBook9
Alexis: we are not screwing Lorcan up more
Right...
*Gets down onto the grass*
*Thinks, shutting her eyes*
(When Trip opens his eyes again, he'll be at the Silver lake)
Elizabeth: I'm sure I can survive without you Mr. Castalan.
:) I dont know why but I remember the most useless pf things and forget the important things
(Lol. Madame Sass over there.)
(I remember odd things as well..)
I have so many odd and useless facts in this head, as well as doctor who quotes.
*Quickly falls into a meditative state of mind, quickly combing through years and years if knowledge*
((I remember a lot of things that annoyed me when I was two or so. I was such a brat...tbh, I still am at times.))
Just making sure. *opens his eyes*
Now THAT, was an experience!
#ChSeForBook9
(I remember I was really mean to everyone in the fifth grade. I feel so bad. I mean, EVERYONE. GRR. It makes me upset with myself that I couldn't handle things differently.)
*The wolf turns quickly and growls at Trip. Not knowing who it is*
((Herrow. I was gonna say something, but it was about me and achieved nothing, so that's why I don't have a follow up sentence.))
#ChaseForBook
Hello! I'm Trip Castalan, AND THIS IS AMAZING!
#ChaseForBook9
Wolf: No that's fresh meat...
*The wolf crouches, getting ready to pounce at Trip*
DRAMA
Alexis: hey hey he's safe!
*Begins to laugh in her meditation*
Woah, Wolfo! Wolffffagio! F... F.... F, god, what was it? ... *snaps fingers, pointing at the wolf* Fido! Woah there Fido!
#ChaseForBook9
*Opens one eye*
*Grinning*
I know he's a cocky bastard sometimes, but please try not to kill him, he's kinda important, believe it or not.
Snow, I just read what it says on your profile PIC. Words cannot describe how amazing you are. But this collection of punctuation and letters can! :"D
#ChaseForBook9
*The wolf straightens up but yelps suddenly as his already misplaced jaw, cracks and misplaces even more to the left*
Wolf: that lake is just consuming him...
*Frowns, getting up* Come here, let me have a look at your jaw.
*Trip begins to slur his words*
Sorry, it's just, all the... The... The... SOUL, it's a bit intoxicating.
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
#ChaseForBook9
*Shakes her head sadly*
*The wolf gently lowers itself so Adra could see it's jaw*
Wolf: We are trying to keep Master Lorcan away from the silver lake until we can demolish the lake.
I can try to fix it for you. Is it loose, or broken?
*Winces* I got shot in the jaw about a month ago. I know the feeling you have, Mr. Wolf
Teip, I know I am awesomel I have been told this countless times by my ego.
*trip, *awesome
Master, Lorcan.
#ChaseForBook9
Wolf: Tate. My name is Tate.
And I am not sure. It is just misplaced.
*nods, and grabs the bottom of her dress, and begins to tear it around and around until it's just above her knees*
*Frowns, and sets it aside, pulling out something from the little bad she has- a nice scamming ointment.
Come here...
*Begins to put the ointment on Tate's jaw*
*Glances at Trip* Goodness, you won't be like this on the outside, are you?
(I'm...not gonna contribute. Just...nothing Lexi can do at the time..*sigh* carry on
*The silver lake ripples but then settles. The unnerving wind begins to blow through the trees again*
Tate: Yes, have you got a problem here sir?
I don't know, I've never done this before.
That sentence seemed normal enough.
As did that one.
Oh goody.
#ChaseForBook9
Its like trip is high or something...
(No clue, eh msd im not really paying attention anymore I kinda gave up. Probably gonna read
*She then uses the strips from her dress as a sling for his jaw*
*Winces* Sorry. Try to keep your dignity... But wear this, and you'll heal.
*Sighs at Trip again* Well if it is, there is a good chance you'll have the bed to yourself tonight, thanks. I don't exactly fancy staying up to you rambling, I imagine.
(Ooh my school just called.....WE ARE CLOSED
(Bah humbug. I don't know for me yet...)
*The silver lake ripples again and Tate stands up straight as he can see the top of a head begin to crawl out of the lake*
*Makes a sharp turn* well...
Reading you loudnclr.
Crap.
It's getting better. I think.
*sway walks over to Adra and Tate*
So, what's the problems?
#ChaseForBook9
*Pauses*
*To Trip*
Okay I lied. I'll probably stay with you either way
((Thought I should mention, I'm still spectating with interest.))
*The corpse starts to slowly crawl out from the silver lake, making it's way up the shore. Its closer this time then last time.
It looks like Lorcan, except it's skin is all decomposed and burned away and it looks skeletal*
(*hugs Fabi^)
...
Shall I tackle it?
*Begins to run*
Alexis: *too stunned to do anyrhing* (Yeah it was like: Closed due the extreme windchill factor. We also had all activitis after 5 cancelled and its windy now
*The corpse sees Adra coming towards it. It makes a strangled scream sound before trying to get back into the lake*
(Yeah- the major universities closed until 5 yesterday, so... I think my school might close. I mean.. Exposure of the windchill- it won't take long for frostbite.)
OH NO YOU DON'T!
*Leaps, and tackles it*
*splays his palm, but nothing happens*
I see.
#ChaseForBook9
(Same here! All the schools around us are closing and its just too bad out to even attempt...weather was saying the exposure is too bad...I have an eye appointment in NJ tomorow blergh butits later on so I get to be a bit more awake
Alexis: *scared*
*Shouts back* COME ON, DEAR DON'T BE AFRAID OF A LITTLE PHYSICAL CONTACT
*Beat of silence*
I KNOW YOU CAN
(( the only time my school has closed was when the roof blew off (fun!) And when the pipes exploded (double fun!) ))
*The corpse doesn't seem to put up much of a fight. The silver finally taking it's weakening effect on it.
But it desperately claws at the shore line, wanting to get back into the silver*
*sighs and runs towards the silver lake, trying to remember the last Tims he didn't just use magic in a situation like this.*
#ChaseForBook9
*Grabs it, pulls back* Noooooooo you don't!
*The corpse starts spasming. This is the longest it has been out of the lake. It's body is reacting badly to it.
Tate starts making a worrying, whimpering noise*
Alexis: oh god...*isnt sure how to handle this* (she's freaking out sorry
*Tries to think*
*Grabs a handful of the silver, pouring it over his forehead*
*Sighs* Come on...
*The corpse slowly stops spasming, it just lies helplessly on it's side.*
*skids down beside the corpse Lorczn Monster thing, and grabs one of it's arms, and begins to pull*
#ChaseForBook9
*Looks at him cautiously*
Lorcan?
What the hell are you doing?
*The corpse half looks at Adra in some sort of response before putting its gaze firmly back onto the lake*
I'm, uh, pulling.
So he doesn't go in the lake.
#ChaseForBook9
...
Good grief. *Grabs the corpse and picks it up* He doesn't weight that much...
Not to you maybe...
Fully grown people are heavy.
#ChaseForBook9
But he's skin and bones..
(Woo! Closes tomorrow katchow.)
*The corpse cries out as it watches the lake going further away*
Hush, you. *Glances around, moves for where she knows a set of caves to be*
(Join me in closedness xD
Alexis: do you want help?
I'm fine... He's okay to carry, he's just so large
And I'm not!
*Tate follows behind, feeling a bit nervous as he watches the corpse become distressed*
Tate: Once we get to the caves, what shall happen then?
He's also covered in silver.
#ChaseForBook9
Alexis: *follows unsure what to do*
We...
Uhm...
I can try a binding symbol, but I don't know if alchemy works on this plane..
Er.
And... *Sighs* We take what we can to bind his arms and legs anyway
Yes, love. I see that. Thank you for that fabulous input.
(ABC Family just takes every opportunity it can to have a Harry Potter marathon, doesn't it?)
Silver is heavy...
#ChaseForBook9
(Haha yah I dont mind
Yeah.
I know.
I'm carrying him.
And I'm a weakling far too relient on magic.
I'm an elf, basically.
#ChaseForBook9
*Smiles* I know. I can easily beat you. And have.
*Glances up at him* *Begins giggling*
I'm a more defensive fighter...
#ChaseForBook9
*Grins* Sure
Sure.
*Finds the caves and sets the body down against the stone*
There... Uh... *Glances down at her dress* er, not the hem. *Works on ripping the sleeves off*
Damn thing..
Im still here btw. Just watching.
So, what's the plan?
#ChaseForBook9
Well. I draw a binding symbol. We also need to restrain him using what we can... Er, we try to do what we can from this side. I don't know when the medicine wears off...
*Grabs the corpse's arms, and works on tying them together, before taking some of the silver, making a symbol on the ground under him*
*Takes a step back with a shiver, and waits*
Maybe, the silver is symbolic.
#ChaseForBook9
((Ditto what Snow said))
Alecis: *watches*
For what?
For the poison. What if, THIS *makes a very flamboyant gesture to all around them* is all a mental soul link majiggy, and that's why I can do jack squat. And the silver, represents the poisoning, and if we wash it off, he'll be better!
Dear God, half of that made no sense and the other half was utter crap.
#ChaseForBook9
Hmmm.... im thinking of doing a slea scene... would anyone read it if I started writing and posting now?
I'd read it
Wbd, though.
You would be awful as an English major.
Perhaps
But his body is also physically affected by it- that's where it began. *Half smiles* I think it might take a bit more than simply washing it off, but... *Looks around in her bag and pulls out some water, beginning out pour it all over Lorcan* You might have a point.
*Glances at Alexis* Lexi, I have a blanket in my bag- go ahead and get that and why don't you have somewhere to lie down and try to get some rest?
(Yeah!)
Most definitely Snow.
#ChaseForBooK9
I was an English major!
That's a fun story.
Anyway,
Yes, but if it's bound to his soul, and his soul is still bound to his body, then the soul poisoning could be acting as the roots to the tree!
Just a theory.
#ChaseForBook9
((Right den))
Snow: * sits alone, for what feels like the millionth time this year, feeling terible*
Lea: *I doing basicly the same, regretting, but being almost cirtain it was right. Almost*
*Nods, frowning* It's a possibility... We could..
*Sighs, running a hand through her hair*
*Some silver gets stuck in it*
*Looks a bit upset* *Huffs again* damn..
*Plops down on the ground* I don't think there's a lot to do now, but wait.
(Millionth time this year?
It's the 6th :p)
((XD I know ))
I do a lot of waiting.
Stakeouts, y'know?
Mmmmmm, steak.
#ChaseForBook9
((I have to have dinner now, but I'll read your roleplays when I get back, okay? [hugs]))
(Okay Fabi! *Hugs*)
*Glances up* I might have, er, a bag of jerky, if you want? Some other food items...
Then again, this isn't real.
Then again..
Olé
*snow finally stops, sitting up* no. I'm not doing this to myself. I need to stop feeling sorry for myself and do something. If I want this to work.... I have to fight for it. I know this is worth it....
I hope you know how perfect you are, each and every one of you. You're all so special, so unique, so amazing. I'm glad I know you.
(I'd like to dedicate to this horrid weather letting up, and to hoping that all those without power, or without a home to stay safe and healthy.
*nods*
*Raises glass*)
((Bubuye Fabi.))
#ChaseForBook9
(I'm glad I know you too, Fabi *hugs*)
I've never had jerky, now I consider it.
#ChaseForBook9
(*hugs fab* kay.
and hear hear)
Really?
*Digs around in her bag, pulls it out, tossing it to him before leaning back, her arms around herself* Tell me what you think of it?
*lea sits up, thinking* I..I need to move away....everything around here reminds me of her... it's just gettjng so painful... *he silemtly moves to jis room and finds a bag*
*after a few moments of thoughtful chewing* It's all right. Give me a pie Amy day.
And not one of those silly, half assed bowl pies either! The ones that take work to make! With sides, and a bottom!
I'm sorry, I lost control again there.
#ChaswFodBook9
*Waves his apology off* It's alright, darling.
*Pauses*
I'll make you a pie for your birthday, if you tell me when it is.
I don't know when it is. When's yours?
#ChaseForBook9
*snow leaves her cabin, heading to the fimiliar place where lea lives*
*as she arrives, she pauses before knock, thinking about she's going to say*
*finally, she knocks*
--
*lea hears a knock at his door and hesitates before opening it*
*there stands snow, and he winces, but hides it*
Alexis: yeah...*sighs curling up in the blanket*
*Laughs* You don't know?
Mine was just a few days ago..
No, but why don't you just pick a day, then?
*Glances over at Alexis* I'll make a fire in a little bit, sweetie. Tell me if you need anything..
Was it? What's it's date?
Well, I considered picking a date, but in the end, I'm kind of just a housekeeper in this body, until Trip Castalan gets back, so, it didn't feel right.
#ChaseForBook9
January third....
And- wait, excuse me? Housekeeper?
*Frowns* I don't... I don't understand.
Alexis: alright...*is hiding under blanket crying
*snow takes a breath, then begins talking*
Lea, I just... I need to tel you things. And im not leaving until they're said. *she puases* you were there for me, when my parents died and every other peeson at the orphanage thoght I was a waste of time, thought I wasn't worth it. You were there. And you made me feel.... wanted.
and then, I found out about magic, and you taught me. You showed me. And you weee there through the hell of people calling me a freak, a wierdo. And I just knew I'd always have you.
and... then we drifted apart and I felt this ache in my heart, but I ignored it. Because.... I dont know why.
but when I saw you again, when I came tp you for help with dusk, I... I couldn't help but smile all the time, even though my life was at stake.
you made me smile when I was in pain, for gods sake!!
and... I love you, okay?
You've always been there... and I dont know how I'll live without you...
((Some of this stuff will be, eventually, typed up on back stories))
*Gets up, and moves to Alexis, putting an arm around her, hugging her closer* *Shushes her* Don't cry, Lexi, he'll be alright.
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What's the date today?
Well, I didn't take the name Trip Castalan, the previous user of this body did, and should I ever regain his memories, I may well become him again.
#ChaseForBook9
(Fabi?)
The sixth.
And... *Sighs* I hope not. He might not like me.
((Sorry.))
(Sorry? What for?)
You might not like him.
Of course what might happen, which is equally plausible, is that I would remain the same and gain the memories like gaining new memories, in stead of old ones returning*
#ChaseForBook9
Alexis: I can't...how do we know?
*lea sits down heavily in the doorway* I... snow.. I...
Lea... for gods sake...just... understand how much you mean to me...
lea: I...I do... it's just... I feel like... I dont know...
...
L: ....
...
L: ... why the hell do you have to be so perfect? *he pulls her down onto his lap* I swear, you wear your flaws with pride... and... god, it just makes me love you.
I... * she hugs him* lea...
...*Nods from where she's sitting*
*Her lip wobbles*
I hope you don't change. I don't want you to- I don't think I could bear that..
*To Alexis* because we're the good guys, right? *Leans over, kissing her hair* He'll be fine, sweets.
Alexis: I do hope
((Everything? Anything? I don't know...))
((Awwwhh Sleeeeeeaaaa))
(Slea!!!
*Hugs Fabi* Or nothing?)
*She nods* I'll make you some hot chocolate in a few, okay?
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