Monday, January 13, 2014

Working Hard...

Well then.

As you  know, I've been writing. Writing, writing, writing. You don't get to do an awful lot of other things when you're writing. Well, sometimes you do, but not when you have deadlines like these. The short stories I'm writing, all of them, need to be delivered by Wednesday. The first draft of Book Nine needs to be delivered by the middle of next month.

To say I am a tad busy would be something of an understatement.

Of course, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, and why would Jack want to be a dull boy? I've been doing things. Reading things. Watching things.

Take this evening, for instance. This evening I watched the last Sherlock of the current season. The first episode of the season was oddly character-driven, at the expense of the central mystery, but I didn't mind that in the least. The second episode, the wedding episode, was hilariously sublime. And the final episode, having Sherlock face off against a truly unique villain... well. It was just wonderful stuff.

And I've been reading. Stephen King, mostly. Going over his early works. His classics. When I was a kid, I went straight from The Three Investigators and the Hardy Boys to Stephen King and these wonderfully violent and detailed Gold Eagle books like The Executioner and Able Team and Phoenix Force, books that gave you diagrams of the weapons they used at the back of the book. Basically, I graduated from kids books to horror and action. And after a few Stephen King books like Cujo (the first King book I can remember reading) I went on to James Herbert and Shaun Hutson — overtly violent and brilliantly horrific.

And now, after all this time, I'm going back to Stephen King, and loving it all.

Recommendations? Read The Stand. Then read It. Two MASSIVE books. You won't be sorry.

So these things have been my break from the writing. Christmas, for me, was mostly about the short stories. But there was one story...

It started off fine. Exactly as I planned. It would be a new kind of story, something I hadn't really tried before. It would probably end up as one of the longer stories of the collection, though, but not by much.

I thought.

I have just finished it. Half an hour ago, I finished it. At the moment, before edits, it is over 20,000 words long. That's twice as long as The End of the World. So you'll be reading through Armageddon-Outta-Here (haw!), and hopefully enjoying the stories, and then you'll get to this brand new novella, a good, solid chunky story, and I think this story alone will make the collection worth the money.

I think. I hope. Right now I'm far too tired to form a coherent opinion. All I know is, I've been working hard. And it's not over yet.

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Noelle said...

I did. I mentioned you more than half an hour ago- had you been here, you might have noticed. Ergo, you were not here.
Well.
Afk, maybe.

Noelle said...

*Sits back in the chair by the fire, stretching out, draping a blanket over herself*

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

This is the more annoying questugh Zafaria

Noelle said...

I- what, Zaf?
-
*Considers pulling out a book*
*Instead sits in silence, watching the fire, her eyes reflecting like glass*

Fabi S. - Fashion-Conscious Fire Wraith said...

I TOLD YOU PEOPLE TO STOP MAKING ME CRY

Noelle said...

Aye, I don't know either. Wb Fabi!

*Assumes Sir must have rampaged off to have tuna or something*

Sir said...

You know, slow as these evenings are, they can be rather lovely.

My author is pleased to report a lovely, visible moon tonight.

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Game I just have to fight so much

Sir said...

Ms. Dark, both my author and I dislike tuna.

Noelle said...

*Glances up at the sky*
*Doesn't see anything*
I'm sure it looks wonderful, then.

And, that's alright. I do as well.

Noelle said...

*Shrugs again and nestles back into her seat again*
*Tries to think- a few separate scenarios come into her head for separate conflicts she entertains*
*Sighs* *pinching the bridge of her nose*

Sir said...

...

Q-

Right, you know.

Noelle said...

Well.
That was certainly a plot twist.

Fabi S. - Fashion-Conscious Fire Wraith said...

Little Mix
Evanescence
Imagine Dragons
Kelly Clarkson
Hayley Westenra
Florence + the Machine
Imogen Heap
Enya
Eva Cassidy
Ingrid Michaelson
Coldplay
Adele
Pentatonix
Juliana
The Swell Season
KT Tunstall
Celtic Woman
Dervish
Lindsey Sterling
All Angels

...

I listen to a lot of music.

AUGH NIKOLA TESLA

Noelle said...

That is a good list, Fabi. And oh- right. Yes :)

Noelle said...

*Slowly gets to her feet, and stumbles, still not used to being a little off-balance*
*She catches herself on the chair*
*Makes her way slowly into the woods*

Fabi S. - Fashion-Conscious Fire Wraith said...

Okay, now I'm caught up. Okay.

[Deep breath]

Hi. Actually here now. I think. My sister might want me to do something with her, and Mom might want to yell at me about an essay. But I think I'm here.

Hi Adra [hugs]

Snow said...

*sits in shadows*

Noelle said...

Welcome back- how was your dance lesson?
-
*Adra doesn't know where she's going*
*This is a semi-terrible idea*
*Blindly stumbles about, using the feel of the trees and the vibrations of the ground to guide her where she needs to go*

Fabi S. - Fashion-Conscious Fire Wraith said...

It was okay. We had a kind of eh sub, but my double pirouettes seem to be really improving, so yay!

Snowwwww [tackles]

Noelle said...

That's good to hear! Congratulations, Fabi :)
-
*Her hands touch a wall*
*Barely makes a breath as her hands explore the wall, knowingly what it is*
*Raises a fist, and hits the wall*
*Her hand bounces off*
*Turns out, it was just an ordinary brick wall*

Snow said...

I'm in a sentimental mood today

Fabi S. - Fashion-Conscious Fire Wraith said...

I'm...going to write.

I have no idea what I'm going to write, but I'm writing something.

Fabi S. - Fashion-Conscious Fire Wraith said...

Thanks, Adra. :-)

Noelle said...

*Stumbles along, and figures she might as well be walking backwards*
*Goes in a different direction, and eventually hits yet another brick wall*
*Hits this one*
*It cracks, and falls apart*
*Smiles*
*Peers into the dim light*

Noelle said...

*Reaches in, and carefully lowers herself through the hole in the wall, lets herself fall, and she bounces on a luxurious bed*
*Slides off and runs excitedly for the door, disregarding the nerd memorabilia around her*
*Follows the warm light at the end of the corridor, which is allowing her to see her way*
*Pushes a small door open*
*Some truffles are on a pillow*
*Begins to eat them*

Fabi S. - Fashion-Conscious Fire Wraith said...

[Watches Adra's roleplay]

[Tries to write/accomplish something meaningful]

[Is so far failing]

[Meh]

Unknown said...

I'm back :)

Noelle said...

Welcome back, Rueben! Sherlock good?
-
*Exits the hideout, full, and her hankering for truffles, satiated*

Fabi S. - Fashion-Conscious Fire Wraith said...

Hi Rueben.

Snow said...

Hey rueben. No luck withthe new account?

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Oh I have ideas later when I finish watching Repo

Noelle said...

*Mozeys around where she goes, not really paying attention, not really wishing to go back to the lab, either*

Fabi S. - Fashion-Conscious Fire Wraith said...

I have no ideas.

None.

Nada.

Unknown said...

What website did you guys make your blogger profiles on?

Fabi S. - Fashion-Conscious Fire Wraith said...

This is my gmail. I just switched the blogger profile.

Noelle said...

I'm sorry, I have to go- I'll continue with my poems tomorrow. Goodnight.
-
*Adra eventually does go back to her lab, and settles down into her room, curling under the covers and falls asleep*

Fabi S. - Fashion-Conscious Fire Wraith said...

Night, Adra [hugs]

Snow said...

Bye adra

Fabi S. - Fashion-Conscious Fire Wraith said...

I hate to say goodbye. Don't you hate to say goodbye?
I'd like to tell you one last time
That I...

I should be moving on. You would want me to move on.
But I don't want to let you go
Because I...

Through the years you've been by my side and I
Never told you, never told you

I'd give anything just to have you back
I'd give anything
I'd give anything

I guess I have to let you go. I don't want to let you go.
There's things that I can't change
I...

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Oh just wait. I'll write. I'll WRITE

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

*silently looking up at Jay* What did I do?

Jay: *walks around Zafira* You've wronged many people dear Zafira.

*Zafira has a metal bracelet on her, binding her magic. The room is windowless and small, Jay has Zafira cornered and disarmed. She appears to be in fear, her eyes watching Jay*

Jay: You wronged so many, my dear. They say you know rhe story of the good doctor, Jekyll. What does he say?

*whispers* Man is not one but two he is evil and good. *normal, voice shaking* But what did I do to get this. I have a life I have a family.

Jay: *smiles* You have enemies, Zafira. Don't all of you in the Sanctuaries globaly?

We do. I know I know, why have you taken me here? I'm not doing a thing wrong.

Jay: You wronged the wrong people, Kerias. Dear me....didn't know?

*hisses* Enough!

Javier: *walks in with Hyde* Did you really think we'd forget? Did you think I would forget? Dear Zafira they call you intelligent.

Hyde: You sent Croatoan after me! You sent him to kill me. You tried to arrest me the day you saved Olivia.

Jay: You're surrounded. We wouldn't want your secret spilling.

*sings quietly in the tune of Night Surgeon* I remember, the night we did it. I remember the times you pleaded. *speaks* I did what I needed what can I say?

Fabi S. - Fashion-Conscious Fire Wraith said...

Just wanted to let you know I'm reading!

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Javier: *focuses on Zafira*

*eyes widen in terror as soon it is like she is back in Alastair's mind* I stole your name, love. Niccolò's smooth voice was echoing, but even Zafira knew it was Alastair* *It stops and Zafira suddenly feels scared, the screaming of names now ceased*

Jay: What shall we do to you?

Hyde: Kill her.

Javier: Make her suffer.

Don't kill me!

Jay: Oh no no no. We'll rearrange your lifestyle.

Javier: We can get her taken off the Council.

Hyde: That would be best.

Jay: No. I know what. *pulls dagger and cuts his finger and cuts the same finger on Zafira, drawing a small sigil with the blade and outlining it in his own blood* You're bound to my rules. You cannot disobey me. You will live your life as usual, speak of this to anyone and we kill Ravel and your son.

Leave me alone!!!!

Jay: *laughs* No. Hyde, take the bracelet off.

Hyde: *does so*

Jay: Run along.

*goes up to Jay and punches him jn the face* Never underestimate a woman. *shadow-walks*

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Jay: *turns to the two* We let her be for a day or so.

Hyde: I'll never rest until her blood is spilled. You owe us, Jay.

Jay: I will. You will have her. I wish to humiliate her in front of the entire world. Javier, do you have the Link?

Javier: Yup! I have the acess code for America. I can broadcast anytime.

Jay: Tomorrow we do it, then she shall be yours.

Javier: And Ravel?

Jay: Oh I doubt he'll like her when we finish,


*BACK IN THE TREEHOUSE**

*slips up to the library, alone until Ravel comes up*

Ravel: Zaf! Oh my god...*hugs*

*whispers still the 'I remember' in tune to Night Surgeon* I remember.....I remember.....

Ravel: Zafira?

I remember....

Ravel: Zaf!!!!!

*buries head against* I love you...I remember every time I see you...*falls silent closes eyes*

Ravel; Hey I got you *takes to bed*

(Thank you Fabi for reading! I shall be off now to continue when I can stay in focus

Alastair Cruciatus said...

((Ari: Brief update: Ballroom competitions are so awesome!!! I did well in my Viennese waltz, and there were so many awesome dances. And one of the instructors- a very clearly male instructor- danced in ridiculous drag, and it was so funny, and it may or may not have reminded me of a certain Blogland truth or dare... XD But I do need sleep. I have to be dancing again in eight hours. Love you all!))

#ChaseForBook9

Alastair Cruciatus said...

((Ari: Oh, also- credit to Adra for making the profile picture. I couldn't not use it.))

#ChaseForBook9

Fabi S. - Fashion-Conscious Fire Wraith said...

((Yay, Ari.))

((And yay Adra. Brilliant pic. XD))

Snow said...

XD ember is going to kill me... --->

Fabi S. - Fashion-Conscious Fire Wraith said...

You want me to make a t shirt?

Fabi S. - Fashion-Conscious Fire Wraith said...

I guess you really don't need one. :-P

Snow said...

I like you pic btw. :)

Snow said...

OH NO, ITS THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!! YOUR TEAM IS: 1. Main character form the last tv show you watched, 2. Last musician you listened to, 3. Main character from last book you read.


oh, so for me, thats...

1. The Doctor/Sherlock Holmes (can't remember)
2. Dan Smith
3. Either Skulduggery or Valkyrie.

Well, im set.

Fabi S. - Fashion-Conscious Fire Wraith said...

Thank you. :-)

1. Adam Savage, Jamie Hyneman or the Doctor (I don't remember)
2. Enya
3. Sally Lockhart

Huh.

Fabi S. - Fashion-Conscious Fire Wraith said...

Well. I imagine the zombies would all fall asleep to Enya's beautiful voice.

That failing, Adam and Jamie will bring out the explosives.

And I suppose Sally could use her pistol if necessary.

Snow said...

Ues, well. Buutttt.... I have kick ass heros and/or a detective. I mean.... come on. Zombies wouldn't stand a chance

Fabi S. - Fashion-Conscious Fire Wraith said...

So we both survive, then.

Pity.

I'll have to find another, better way to kill you, then.

[cue maniacal laughter]

Fabi S. - Fashion-Conscious Fire Wraith said...

...

I'm sorry, I couldn't resist.

Snow said...

Let the battle begin. May the best villian win.

I will kill you first.

Fabi S. - Fashion-Conscious Fire Wraith said...

Oh will you? Will you now?

Well, I brought this for use against zombies, and I imagine it will work perfectly well against you.

[Swings axe at Snow's head]

[Axe will decapitate if not responded to accordingly]

[And I presume you'll respond accordingly]

[I just wanted to mention]

Snow said...

Ooohhhhh

*ducks and rolls, coming up behind fabi and holding a knife to her throat*

Fabi S. - Fashion-Conscious Fire Wraith said...

if knife = 'metal'

print('melts knife into a blunt spatula')

else('twists around, grabbing the knife hand and pulling it so Snow's elbow is locked straight. Presses other hand on Snow's elbow, pushing her toward the ground.')

Snow said...

*smiles maniacally and teleports us both into mid-air*

Snow said...

*teleports fabi back to the ground* we shall continue another day. I must go. Good byel

Fabi S. - Fashion-Conscious Fire Wraith said...
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Fabi S. - Fashion-Conscious Fire Wraith said...

Oh, well FINE THEN.

I'll let you live.

FOR NOW.

Fabi S. - Fashion-Conscious Fire Wraith said...

If no one shows up soon, I'll sleep.

It's not because I don't love you, it's because I need rest before dance tomorrow!

Snow said...

*lurks in the shadows incredibly distant*

Mycroft Holmes (Ember) said...

*shows up*

Mycroft Holmes (Ember) said...
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Mycroft Holmes (Ember) said...

*laughs when she sees the Mycrofty bloob bloob pics*

Snow said...

I emailed the pic I have to you. I made it

Snow said...

Brb

Mycroft Holmes (Ember) said...

*hugssssss* I saw that!

Snow said...

My family are so odd... we are all just sitting outside at ten o'clock at night...

Mycroft Holmes (Ember) said...

<333

Mycroft Holmes (Ember) said...

Sounds legit! Is the weather nice?

Snow said...

Yup.

:)

We're just being bored and trying to get the cats in...

Mycroft Holmes (Ember) said...

I didn't know you had cats!

Snow said...

Yup. 3.

Mycroft Holmes (Ember) said...

What're they called? Male or female? Do they like to eat goldfish?

OMG CAN YOU IAMGINE

Mycroft: I'm so glad you could come over for tea today.

Snow: Thanks for having me! I brought my cats!

Mycroft: *drops the teacup* *runs into his aquarium thingy*

*the cats have eaten all the fish*

M: 0_0

M: 0_0

M:o_O

M: gtfo

Snow said...

XD

no, they don't like goldfish.

And 2 male, 1 female. Females the youngest

Mycroft Holmes (Ember) said...

Cute :D

Mycroft Holmes (Ember) said...

TELL THEM MYCROFT SAYS HI

Snow said...

My lovely girl cat :) -->

Mycroft Holmes (Ember) said...

OMG SHE SO CUTE

I WANNA PET HER

Snow said...

XD

she loves boxes. Her name is Misty.

Middle boy is Harry, who we often make fun of harry potter with.

and then the oldest and same age as me is Monty

Mycroft Holmes (Ember) said...

Like Monty Python?

Snow said...

Yep. My dads a huge fan. And so am I. The other day in truth or dare I dared star to "cut down the tallest tree in the forest with a herring" and no one got the reference

Snow said...

G2g, byee *hugs*

Mycroft Holmes (Ember) said...

*hugs Snowy* Byee!

Noelle said...

Hello?

Maralie Lily Charm said...

Hello...?

Noelle said...

Mara be taking my words

Maralie Lily Charm said...

*licks Adra's face*

Noelle said...

Wow Mara yuor so kewl

Maralie Lily Charm said...

ikr omg im amezyn

Noelle said...

Yu totlly r
Hey mra wanna RP wit me

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

*walks into Blogland* Heyllo!!!!! How are you all?

Maralie Lily Charm said...

okey dra

u start

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

Hey Mara! Hullo Adra! How are you both?

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...
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Noelle said...

Hello, Rhy! I'm alright, you?
-
*Walks through the snow to get to Mara's treehouse, her wrap tightly around her* *Knocks on the door*

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

I'm good Adra :) just been out. So what's going on?

Noelle said...

Nothing. We all just got here :)

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Bloody hell it snowed.

Again.

May fall back asleep

Maralie Lily Charm said...

((Hey Rhy! *hugs* I'm good, thanks. You?

Ugh msd :/ dad's picking me up in a few minutes))

*hears a knock on the door*
*blows her nose, and throws the tissue into the bin before walking over and opening the door, a blanket around her*
Oh, hey Adra! Come on in. *smiles*

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

I'm grand Mara!

Heya Zaffy! How are you?

Noelle said...

Okay Meera :/
Uh, have fun, Zaf?
-
*Smiles, stepping in* Are you alright? You look sick

Maralie Lily Charm said...

Slightly. Harry's cold was contagious. *rolls her eyes* But I'm good. *smiles* So, what's up?

Noelle said...

Ah. Well. *A small smile forms* Justt thought you should know..
*Moves her wrap so Mara could see the bump that the tiny human has made*

Noelle said...

-Mara is probably goneeeeeee

Damn-

Emerald Melody said...

what up bitches!

Noelle said...

Em!
Hello, how are you?

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

Hello Em! How are you? Btw has the IP changed for Blogland Minecraft?

Noelle said...

*Quietly exits the 1D house*
*Skirts back to her lab, which is mainly empty, as the people have been moved back home, or have completely healed*
*Goes to find food*

Maralie Lily Charm said...

((Sorry I poofed:/))

(wbveryd)

*her eyes widen*
Oh my gosh, Adra..! *squeals*

Noelle said...

*Apparently not*

Ahem

Mara. *Does a little turn* Only at four months, though

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

Adra!? Huh? EXPLAIN PLEASE!!!!

Emerald Melody said...

No Rhyd, the IP is still the same.

Hello peeps :)


*Emerald gasps as she wakes up again. She looks around, she's somewhere new again. What was going on?*

Noelle said...

Sorry, Em- I'm afraid I won't be able to start up, I have horseback soon.

Rhy
Where have you been.
Short story- Adra was faced with a crisis back at her Alchemist home, and time flows faster there. What was almost four months for her was mere hours for you lot.
-

Maralie Lily Charm said...

((ah, sorry:())

Still though! *smiles* Aw, I can't wait to see a little Tadra baby running around..

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

I'm here Em if you wanted but if you rather wait and only talk to Adra I get it

Emerald Melody said...

Oh thats okay Adra, just let me know if and when you're back :)

Emerald Melody said...

Yeah just give me a few minutes Zaf, I'm in the middle of something.

Noelle said...

*Half smiles* Not too much... Trip and I are both in agreement- having this kid is... Dangerous for them. We both have a long history of conflicts, people who might want to hurt us through him or her.
*Smiles* Of course, though. They'll be wonderful.

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Alright. I actually should take a shower then come back so my hair is ready

Ahem brb 10min? Should be plenty for you Em

Maralie Lily Charm said...

*nods* *frowns* It's kind of horrible, the way you live in constant threat of something bad happening... *hugs Adra*

Noelle said...

*Shrugs* Many people do, but... *Hugs back* We'll be fine.

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

I return

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

Wb Zaf!

So...Tadra baby? *ships*

Maralie Lily Charm said...

Just... stay safe, alright? I'm always here if you need me.

Noelle said...

Yeah Rhy :3
-
Yeah, Mars. I gotcha.

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

I'm casually listening to music omg I know Night Surgeon by heart this is inhealthy

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Oh okay fine wow is it almost new page?

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Baaah ok ill take it

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

I dedicate this page to everyone here. I also have a reallh long thing I am gonna type.


I dedicate to the fact of how much we all have grown with ourselves and characters. I definetly didn't know much of my OC or any of the people I associated her with. I find it truly amazing how much you can learn about your characters by letting them go. I mean I just find it amazing how much we all do, look at Em! She created Camp Wolf, Adra let us meet Priya who came with her own story, Ari and Nic came ans really impacted everyone by the summer, as did Adra. Trip introdced us to the Sanctuary spotters, Mara let us meet Harry and show how that guys are jealous. Star let us meet her Hunter and Ez. So many others did amazing things. Its amazing what we did. I just can't believe how much we were able to do and explore and shall continue. Its people like you guys, I know many have had ups and downs but hey we're family, siblings fight and make up.

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

Great ded Zaffy! Hear hear! *raises glass*

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Thanks! Now I listen to music whilst debating

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Omg this dress. It's Blind Mag from Repo and I love this dress for some reason. I cropped it cuz you see a hologram image from her eyes and it was weird as i just wanted Mag.

Star Inkbright said...

Helloooooooo.

I need to make my mum a card before tomorrow. Little stuck for ideas. :P

#ChaseForBookNine

Star Inkbright said...

Helloooooooo.

I need to make my mum a card before tomorrow. Little stuck for ideas. :P

#ChaseForBookNine

Star Inkbright said...

Actually, I may have an idea . . . :)

#ChaseForBookNine

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Hai Star

Star Inkbright said...

My sister just said she really liked watching me draw because I drew all these lines and it made something and if she did it it would just come out a great big mess and I'm like :O COMPLIMENTS.

(Although I can't really draw, and I'm pretty sure what I'm trying to do will just look a mess, but MEH.)

#ChaseForBookNine

Star Inkbright said...

Hey Zaf! :)

Msd. Drawing, and sister.

#ChaseForBookNine

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Okay Star

Noelle said...

*Is back* Hello!

Star Inkbright said...

Hey Adra! :)

How are you both, anyways?

(Both being Adra and Zaf.)

#ChaseForBookNine

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

*walks into the Sanctuary in dead silence* What happened? I go home to take care of my son and you guys are looking freaked! What did I miss in 8hrs?!

Administrator: Grand Mage, we well...someone visited here looking for you. By the name of Jay. I didn't let him in and he well...its best you see yourself.

*voice is eerie calm* Take me.

Administrator: *leads Zafira to the holding cells were the one cel is open and blood splattered, the body of Jayla lays there*

Who....?

Alexis: *is in shock seeing her mentor dead*

*kneels beside the body and takes the knife out of her chest examining it* Hyde. *turns facing the small crowd of operatives* And none of you thought to check if Edward Hyde got in?! Didn't Grand Mage Praves tell you the protocol?! Didn't he?! *is furious*

Alexis: I can help bring her back.

That we will. Get her to the Medical Bay I'll be there within the hour. Now. *stalks off to office*

Star Inkbright said...

@Zaf: O_O

Your Jay plot is really quite interesting. :)

MY ENGLISH TEACHER TOLD ME I COULD OBTAIN ROMEO AND JULEIT FOR FREE BUT IT ISN'T FREE ON MY EBOOK APP AND I AM ANGRY. *glares*
(I can get it from the school's VLE, but that version has a modern translation beside it, and I'd rather read it myself, thanks. At least at first.)

#ChaseForBookNine

Noelle said...

I'm cold. I had to stop in the lesson to warm up my hands. Ruby was a little feisty today. I nearly got reared. Although, I can't feel my toes. They'll probably need to be amputated or something.

Star Inkbright said...

@Adra: :/

*hugs her tightly in hopes of warming her up*

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Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Oh and thanks Star I'm gonna write more but I just gotta finish dressing

Noelle said...

I agree, Star!
And
*Snuggles*

Star Inkbright said...

@Zaf: Kaykay. :)

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Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

When I started writing him I feared Nic or War would take his name because his magic is sadistic but it hasn't happened yet so I'm thinking unless he kills Ari he's safe.
And actually he just came to me one day and I wrote he seemed like a guy who'd blackmail Zaf and be neat to write.

Now I need to do my hair then I'll continue

Star Inkbright said...

@Zaf: He probably doesn't know about him. :) :)

(Niccolò or War, I mean.)

Which is rather good for him/the plot.

And - *nods*

I AM NOT USED TO DRAWING WITHOUT LISTENING TO MUSIC. *sulks at sisterlyness*

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Noelle said...

*Wants them to just smile for once*
-
*Cuddles up in a huge fuzzy blanket, consumed whole by it. She in in a half-conscious state, struggling to keep her eyes open, partly asleep*

Star Inkbright said...

*watching, Adra :)*

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Noelle said...

*From seemingly out of nowhere, a lightbulb hits Adra in the head, cracking, but not breaking*
*Her eyes open, and she glares, immediately searching for the culprit*
*Hydra falls from the ceiling into a crouch, licking her lips ravenously. She darts forward and catches the lightbulb, and bites into it, while sitting on top of the huge pile of blankets that are encompassing Adra with at least four feet of fluff*
*Hydra looks down* Is it done yet?
*Adra glares up at her* For the last time, THE CHILD. IS. NOT. COOKING.
*The dark haired woman reels back with a hiss* The Earthen term is referring a human child to a bun, does it not? And that the human child is being cooked.
*Rolls her eyes* It's an expression. I'm not going to give birth to a loaf of bread.
*Hydra looks saddened*

Maralie Lily Charm said...

I said I'm only human
I said I'm only human
I said I'm only human
I'm human
I'm human
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Oh
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Oh

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

*walks into office and puts the blasted robe on* *looks out the window, showing current NYC in Times Square live* All these mortals are at risk with Mevolent and War running around. Then I get sociopathic crimminals like Hyde and Jay, capable of blackmailing me. Good god how did you do this? *eyes turn to the portrait of Renato Bisahalani*

Hayley: *knocks on door*

Enter.

Hayley: *comes in* Grand Mage, we've moved Jayla. She's in my ward when you're ready. I'm prepared for this now. Alexis is with some of the Sensitives that are training, Jason sent them to study.

Thank you. I'll bring Jayla back now then.

Hayley: You're strong enough? Remember you brought Niccolò back a few days ago, and if Elder Tesla is dead and he you will need strength.

I have faith this will be easy, Niccolò took a lot out of me because he had a finger left. And then all those names I had brought too, I think I was out cold for approximatly a full forty-eight hours

Noelle said...

Yooooooooo mra!

Star Inkbright said...

@Adra: *laughs* :)

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Star Inkbright said...

Hey Mara! :)

Good luck, ZafTC. :/

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Noelle said...

*Looks up*
*Hydra looks down*
*Hydra whispers* Are those blankets cooking you?
*Adra sighs* Fine- yes. They're keeping me warm.
*Hydra pulls out a pair of knives and forks, her tongue flickering out, to which action Adra begins to struggle and wiggle*
What, NO! YOU AREN'T EATING ME!
*Hydra looks wistfully off* What about your Earthen male.. Uh... Companion?

No! *Manages to toss Hydra off* You aren't eating anyone!

*Hydra sighs, then her head perks up* Eritan, then. *She scampers off to bother Eritan*

Oh Jesus..

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Hayley: Alright. Thank you, it's amazing what you can do. Many people don't like Necromancers but you're not like the ones in the Temple.

I wasn't Temple born. I was born outside the Temple. I guess I'm normal compared to the others. *goes to the Medical Bay* You drew them for me?

Hayley: I told you we had the tools.

Thank you. *walks over and touches each sigil pouring my energy into them until suddenly Jayla opens her eyes, Zafira soon backs off paler then usual breathing hard*

Jayla: I...I thought he killed me....

Hayley: Not at all. Only those here know the truth, Zafira is capabale of reviving you because she took the process of a zombie and actually perfected it.

Jayla: Thank you Grand Mage.

*smiles faintly* Of course. You'll be stronger in a few minutes.

Noelle said...

*Begins to laugh to herself* Oh my gosh. A kid named Ester. Well. Ezter. That would-
No. *Laughs again*

Emerald Melody said...

-Insert roleplay comment from earlier-


I is back bitches!

Noelle said...

Wb Em! *Hugs*
Is Em... At the lab?

Emerald Melody said...

Well where did you lift her too last night after the panic attack??

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Oh I see, Em.

Emerald Melody said...

Just give me two secs Zaf and then I can do something with Lorcan.

I'm like juggling two things at a time here.

Noelle said...

Uh. The lab. Second level- that's the level with the guest rooms and things... Er.. Medical supplies. Exercise rooms

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Alright

Star Inkbright said...

Hey Em! :)

*watching all roleplay :)*

@Adra: Lav's fanfic actually involves a protagonist called Ester . . . :P

I never actually thought of the implications of that before. XD

Gosh. :P

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Emerald Melody said...

Grand, well then she has woken up in there. Just so you know.


*Lorcan started taking clothes out of draws and packing them back into a bag. Silver streaks were falling on his face. He knew he couldn't stay here anymore but he didn't like that he had to leave either*

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Alexis: *steps up next to Lorcan, knowing best to just enter his toom* Lorcan? You know you're welcome at my house. I want to see you happy.

Noelle said...

Omg Star :3
-
*Inches along the floor, a huge, bulbous mass of blankets, a bit like a caterpillar* *Wiggles more*
*Wonders how Em is- the way she looked at her, it was like she didn't recognise her*
*Flops down on a type of long floaty pillow chair that has the allusion of floating, but it is that way due to magnetism at the bottom of the chair and that of on the floor*
*Snuggles there*

Emerald Melody said...

*He pulled Alexis in for a hug*

Lorcan: Maybe this is the start of something new. For both of us babe.

-

*Em takes a huge gasp as she wakes up. She looked around. It was somewhere new again. Where was she this time? She stumbled off the table, knocking into something. She cringed as the noise rang out in the room.*

Star Inkbright said...

@Adra: Good idea on the pillow chair. O_O

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Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Alexis: *hugs back* Maybe. The start of something good.

Noelle said...

*Faintly hears a shatter* *Sighs* Hydra...

*Some large figure lands on the foot of Em's bed- a pale, grey face is illuminated, her dark red eyes and black hair stand out*
*When she smiles, each of her teeth has been sharpened into points*
*Her lips are very, very green*
*Hydra hisses, then grins*

Noelle said...

Ta, Star!!

Emerald Melody said...

*Emerald knocks over something else as she scrambles to the back of the room, away from whatever that thing was.

Was this what was keeping her here? She had no way to protect herself, what was she going to do?*

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*Lorcan zipped up his bag and put it onto his back. He smiled at Alexis. He liked the way she now looked at him, even he was still getting used to the silver transformation*

Noelle said...

*Hydra takes a bite out of the lightbulb, grabs Emerald's arm, and begins to drag her towards the foyer*

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Alexis: Do I need to call teleport us or do you have to say goodbye to anyone first? *smiles happy to see him actually smiling*

Emerald Melody said...

*Emerald pulls back, trying to get out of the beast's grip. She tries to scream and call for help but yet again, no sound.*

-

Lorcan: Yeah I think a teleport would be handy. I can't say goodbye to anyone, they don't know what the silver could do to them.

Noelle said...

*Hydra half- carries Emerald to the foyer and, the two together, jumps over the railing, landing softly*
*Hydra sets Emerald down with a hiss*
*From the side, Adra looks up, and frowns

The Grave of a Coward said...

*sitting in the darkness*
*a rough metal cord digging into his wrists*
*wrists bound together, he's tied to a chair*
*more blood drips from his face to his lap*
*his head hanging*
*breathing heavily*
*trying to think through the pain*
*and the disgusting feeling of blood on his skin*

*in the darkness*
*two eyes watch him*
*eyes darker than sin*
*darker than despair*
*if you looked deep enough, you could see whole galaxies in those tenebrous eyes*

Hassle Precocious: Eheheheheheheeheheheheheheheh.



(Hullo, Blogland.)

Noelle said...

Hello, Annika

The Grave of a Coward said...

(How are you, Adra, and anyone else who is here?)

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Alexis: okay. *takes hand and uses the teleporting bracelet to teleport to Blogland*

Noelle said...

I'm still fecking cold, you? And yeah- Zaf and Em :3

Maralie Lily Charm said...

http://youtu.be/Q5XV0UVf8IE

Funniest video I have ever seen in my entire live.

"OHHH SHIEEET"

Star Inkbright said...

Sister: I want to go downstairs, but I can't be bothered.
Me: *takes headphones off* Mmh.
Sister: I mean, I want to go and get my book.
Me: *stands up* Would it help if I came downstairs with you?
Sister: No.
Me: Do you want me to go downstairs and get it for you?
Sister: Yes, please.
Me: *realises that, yet again, she's got someone else to do something for her* *facepalm*

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Noelle said...

That's great, Star-
I'll watch it when I can, Mara

The Grave of a Coward said...

(I am currently lying in bed, my legs crossed, curled up in a small ball and gasping for breath through the stabbing pain. No amount of zany British humor and well-timed puns can save me now.
It is that time of the month once again.

Sometimes, I wish I were a werewolf, rather than a lady.)

Star Inkbright said...

ANNIKAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! :)

*glares*

*but doesn't stab her*

*because then Oscar stays in his predicament foREVer*

*which is bad*

*even if foREVer is a good word*

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