Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Imagine

Apparently I'll be appearing at the Imagine Festival in London this Monday, the 17th. I had a blast last year, where I showed clips from movies, but I'm not entirely sure what I'll do this time. I might read from one of the new short stories. I'd read from the ninth book, but there is nothing from the early sections finished, and anything read from later on would be a spoiler, so...

Oh, and speaking of Book 9, I have just reached the 75,000 word mark. Judging by this, the finished book will be at least 100,000 words, which is Mortal Coil length, and could be longer. LSODM will stay the longest, I reckon, simply because of the massive amount of characters involved. But because most of those characters are now DEAD, Book 9 allows me a smaller, more intimate story — while remaining as heart-rendingly traumatic as anything I've written before.

And speaking of heart-rendingly traumatic, I've actually written the last few chapters. Not to completion, of course, but I've written enough to know what happens, and how it ends, and who lives and who dies, and all I can say is...

I am MEAN.

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Snow said...

Saphy is perf.
fabi is amazing.
Deathy is needed.
mara is fab.
missy is a ninja.
adra is unforgettable.
Ari is fantastic.
Zaf is dynamite.
Trip is a cool nusents.
Duck is a duck.
Sir is a gentleman.
blaze is fun.

and everyone on here is a paragon.

Sapphire Iota (S/ Cam) said...

*Laughs* Hello again :P Msd.

Snow said...

*nods*

I'm in the mood to let people know how much they mean to me.

Saphy, you are my sister and I love you. *hugs*

Snow said...

G2g... be badk in like 15-20 mins

Snow said...

And im back

Sapphire Iota (S/ Cam) said...

*Reappears*
*Reads the previous comments*
I love you, too. I love you and I would die for you.

*Disappears, possibly to reappear in 3-6 hours time, when my parents will be really asleep, unless I faint beforehand*

Snow said...

Kay saph. *hugs*

Star Inkbright said...

I'm not sure I would die for anyone, to be perfectly honest.

I'm not that self-sacrificing enough.

It's like how Mushroom once said that she would live her life in misery if it meant we all experienced one moment of happiness in our lives, and I wouldn't do that.

*shrugs*
Some people are just nice to the core, like they're 100% chocolate, but some of us are really hard toffee with a chocolate coating.

#ChaseForBookNine

Jophiel said...

I left for five days and one of my friends have died of cancer and my sister and her boyfriend broke up.

Maybe I should stay home more often...

Mistical Future said...

Hello?

Is anyone on?

Star Inkbright said...

@Death: O_O
*hugs*
Are you okay?

Hi, Misti! :)

Wbd.

#ChaseForBookNine

Queen Flora Ophelia of the Flowers; Leader of the New Land of Stickers; Prophet of the New Order; General of the Shadow People said...

Hello??

How come we've gone over 3000 comments?? :O

Star Inkbright said...

@Flora: Hello! :)

Because we have?

#ChaseForBookNine

Queen Flora Ophelia of the Flowers; Leader of the New Land of Stickers; Prophet of the New Order; General of the Shadow People said...

Hello Star!

Haha I was just amazed - there normally isn't much posting over what is my night-time :P

Star Inkbright said...

@Flora: Really???

There used to be a few hundred every night, but it's been slowly shrinking recently . . . :(

#ChaseForBookNine

Mistical Future said...

Sup Star! How have you been?

Queen Flora Ophelia of the Flowers; Leader of the New Land of Stickers; Prophet of the New Order; General of the Shadow People said...

Very true :(

Queen Flora Ophelia of the Flowers; Leader of the New Land of Stickers; Prophet of the New Order; General of the Shadow People said...

IS THAT A LITTLE SHIKAMARU I SEE THERE

Mistical Future said...

Hi Flora! How are you?

And it's probably shrunken because everyone is back at school.

I'm in year 12 now and I haven't actually come on to comment much this year. I think an couple of other people are around my age and are in grade 11 or something so people are probably focusing on senior years?

Mistical Future said...

Oh and yeah it's a little shikamaru
you got it spot on!

I found his picture and I think that it's adorable!

Jophiel said...

Yeah, I'm fine. I hadn't seen the friend for a few years and the boyfriend thing... I just don't really want to care...

That and all my friends are hating on me. I'm stronger this time, though. I'll pull through. :)

Queen Flora Ophelia of the Flowers; Leader of the New Land of Stickers; Prophet of the New Order; General of the Shadow People said...

I'm good thanks, you?

And omg that is totally adorable :)
I love Naruto so much <3 and the fan art of it is incredible!

Queen Flora Ophelia of the Flowers; Leader of the New Land of Stickers; Prophet of the New Order; General of the Shadow People said...

Death... *hugs*
You'll definitely pull through because you're right - you are strong :)
And you have all of us here if we're ever needed :)

Mistical Future said...

Yeah! We're all here for you!
*Hugs Death*

Mistical Future said...

Uh everyone I'm having a character naming crisis can you guys help me?

The info on the character is here:

http://mistical-future.blogspot.com.au/2014/02/help-naming-character-please.html

If you have any suggestions at all I'm willing to take them because I have no clue what to name the dude.
Thanks if you can help!

Star Inkbright said...

@Mistical: *is horrible with names* D:

And - I've been good. :)

IT'S ACTUALLY MY HALF TERM THIS WEEK YEAH. XD

@Death: *hugs* :( You will pull through. But I hope you pull through without too much hurting. :)

Msd.

#ChaseForBookNine

Mistical Future said...

Star I'm so stuck on a name that I don't care if your bad at naming! I'll take any suggestions at all!

Mistical Future said...

I gtg now! Bye everyone!
Have a good night!

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

*skips in holding dynamite*

Eliza Shadow said...

ummmmmmm has anyone remembered the fact that someone has to be sacrificed willingly to the accelerator ??? AND when is book nine going to be published ? i don't like being patient !!!

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

Eers....end of August? And I realize.

Maralie Lily Charm said...

people who ask when book 9 is coming out are basically like carrots in the directioner fandom

each book comes out at the exact same time every year. it changed in like 2010 i think or 2011 with mortal coil coming out the same year as dark days, right? but they informed you of that at the back of the book. it really isn't that complicated.

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

None of you happen to remember Faeris's given name, do you?

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

Sorry no Fabi

And I know Mara like read LSODM not hard

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

Hey guys, I just kinda though they'd sacrifice Ravel, he'd be willing to die what with the 23/7 pain he's feeling.



With the 'when's it coming out?' Thing THERES A COUNTDOWN ON THE HOME PAGE OF THE WEBSITE!

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

Dont freakin say that Silente!!! RAVEL CANT DIE!!!!! *collapses to ground* No...no....no...

Anonymous said...

Wait... Ravel... pain...
What's wrong with Ravel?
(I've only just finished book 7 which is the latest one out in Germany)

Noelle said...

SHHHHH SHE HASN'T READ IT
*Beats anyone with a stick who spoils it for her*

Noelle said...

Not here

Anonymous said...

Wonderful. Now I'm even MORE worried! Thank you.

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

Okay book seven that's...kingdom of the wicked....you have a LOT to look forward too...

Anonymous said...

You mean I have a lot to be scared of. Right?

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

*moves away from stick* Adra cool it we're all friends here

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

Nothing Mith. He's attacked nothing bad I promise. I swear.don't even worry its such a minor detail

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

Scared, look forward too, enjoy, cry over, its all the same, just another book.....

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

Yeah I'm over exaggerating. I'm just mess in with ya don't worry.

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

Mith LSODM is not bad. I promise

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

Hey Smith, Adra, Zaf, anyone else who may be on

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

*Mith, damn auto correct

Anonymous said...

Zaf, I hope it is not bad!
After finishing book 7, I was really worried because nothing /too/ bad had happened. You know what I mean? Derek didn't kill one of my loves this time. So it /must/ be worse in book 8...

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

Nah. Its alright Mith. You meet a lot of new characters but most are minor. And its all good its not too bad

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

Na not really I think he's saving his evil for the Finale, intact his blog makes it seem like he's saved it then doubled it for the finale...

Anonymous said...

Oh dear... I'll have to wait another YEAR for book 8!

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

Mith, is your English alright? You could order it off Amazon. I mean it may be harder to read as it won't be in German but hey. Its worth a go if your English is pretty well.

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

It might cost more too... mind you its better than nothing.

Anonymous said...

Yeah, but what if I don't understand anything? I have to look up a few things when reading a simple blog post by Derek. How will it be with a whole book?

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

Well I would say most of the words are simple but then again English is my first language, not German..

Anonymous said...

Meh, I don't know...
I'll think about it. It's my birthday next month, so... maybe I can make my parents order it for me :)

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

Well I mean its pretty simple. You may need to look up words but English isn't your first language. I mean its up to you, if you think you can do it then do it. Try over the summer holidays where you have time to look up stuff you don't know.

Anonymous said...

Okay, Zaffy :) Thanks for the advice!

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

It's your choice, Mith.

Anonymous said...

Does anyone of you know the band Nightwish?

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

No I don't listen to bands much.

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

No, sorry.

Anonymous said...

I'm afraid I gotta go now... See you all! *hugs everyone*

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

Bye mith, hey is anyone good at comforting people via email?

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

Bye Mith.

I guess it depends on the situation, Silente.

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

I can try I'm no expert

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

Family problems...

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

I probably can't be much help for someone I don't really know... Sorry...

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

Ah. That is where I can help I think

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

Email- jaimie-9@homail.com

Maralie Lily Charm said...

watched frozen four times already today c:

The Grave of a Coward said...

*LOUDLY CHARGES INTO THIS COMMENT THREAD*
*AND BEGINS TO SMASH THINGS VIOLENTLY*
*LIKE SHIZUO FROM DURARARA*

*takes many deep, shuddering breaths*
I
am
very pissed right now.
Quick, someone say something rather funny or cute to distract me from my life.

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

http://images.google.com/search?site=&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=980&bih=735&q=cute+and+funny+animal&oq=cute+and+funny+animal&gs_l=img.3..0l10.4004.11437.0.11697.21.10.0.11.11.0.263.1324.6j2j2.10.0....0...1ac.1.35.img..0.21.1634.-c9hxFpG4nA#biv=i%7C4%3Bd%7CAiCO0_VXPqNGBM%3A

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

Uh....dynamite bricks

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

Hello, Annika. Would you care for some tea?

The Grave of a Coward said...

Thank you, Silente, I needed that.
*hugs Silente*

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

Hi Mara [hugs]

I need to see Frozen.

Sometime.

Eventually.

But yeah.

The Grave of a Coward said...

*gratefully accepts the tea*
Yes,
yes, I very much need some tea right now.

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

Hmm I'm thinking of devloping more of Aro's backstory. And his character in general.

The Grave of a Coward said...

*sips the tea*
*scrolls through cute animal pictures*
Thank you. This was exactly what I needed.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go confront my demons. Figuratively speaking, of course.
*nods to each Bloglander*
*and departs*

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

*hugs anika back* its okay. :-)

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

*lays in treehouse*

Aro: Hello Mom.

Hey there.

Aro: *sits beside*

You look edgy, whats up?

Aro: I'm scared. Of Zafira from where I grew up.

She can't touch you anymore. You told Niccolò and he'll be watching now.

Maralie Lily Charm said...

*hugs Fabi* it's amazingggg:)

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

I kinda wanna go see the Lego movie...

Dragona Pine said...

Hello?

Maralie Lily Charm said...

the lego movie is alright i guess. but i wouldn't really be into that kind of stuff, so hey, who am i to judge? *shrugs*

my brothers forced me to go see it with them:p

wbvd

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

Hey Dragona! *tackle hugs*

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

I'm not into the Lego stuff but hey if people like it cool

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

So I've heard. :-)

Mom really wanted to see the lego movie, but Dad was like 'no'.

Dragona Pine said...

From what I've seen, it looks like there are people on YouTube who do better lego movies than what they've done.

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

Bye guys I gotta go now. :-)

Dragona Pine said...

Everyone's gone randomly quiet...



*pokes everyone's computer screens from inside*

Noelle said...

I have never realized that I hate people more than I have today.
By god :P

I would be a great murderer, though.
I'm also hungry because I ate my lunch at second bell instead of lunch so I AM HUNGRY

I NEED NOIRISHMENT

FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD

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

[Sneaks a banana through the internet to Adra's device]

Star Inkbright said...

I have wasted another day (six hours) doing pointless things.

WHY

#ChaseForBookNine

Star Inkbright said...

THIS IS BECOMING A HABIT NOW.

I FIND SOMETHING POINTLESS TO DO AND I DO IT ALL DAY.

#ChaseForBookNine

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

[hugs Star]

Alastair Cruciatus said...

If it makes you happy, Star, then it isn't pointless at all, is it?

*greets everyone* *hugs everyone* *is (maybe) here*

#ChaseForBook9

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

Hey Ari

Noelle said...

Aha!

Hello!

Alastair Cruciatus said...

Hello! Aha! Has something exciting happened?

#ChaseForBook9

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

Hi Star, Zaf, Adra.

Noelle said...

No, just that people are here now!

Although, I don't talk to a lot of people here anymore and mostly rp...

I still read it, though

Alastair Cruciatus said...

Hey Zaf. I have sent you so much about Niccolò... 0.0 I'm becoming aware of the number of details about this character that people don't know.

#ChaseForBook9

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

Not yet :/

Star Inkbright said...

*waves to everyone* :)

@Ari: But I don't enjoy doing it. :P I just get stuck doing pointless things, like sorting out beads or music, and I get tired of it but I have to keep doing it because I want to get it just correct and I'm not good at giving up.

. . .
*glares at perfectionism for destroying my life*

#ChaseForBookNine

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

I know sooo much details

Alastair Cruciatus said...

Well, roleplay is fun, and it can be a nice way to interact with people. And it seems to me like you put in a decent amount of effort to talk to people even when it isn't roleplay.

#ChaseForBook9

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

*and Ari

Alastair Cruciatus said...

Not giving up can be a good thing. But if you know you're going to let one thing eat up your whole day, maybe make a conscious effort to make it something you enjoy?

#ChaseForBook9

Alastair Cruciatus said...

Hi Moss. *hugs* Have I told you I love your profile picture? It's so pretty.

#ChaseForBook9

Noelle said...

*many

Well, I have in the past, but I'm going through a phase where everyday I feel extreme dislike for someone here in a weird rotating thing, so it's hard to come on and not yell and scream, so I have to shut it so I don't sit in the outernet fuming
-true story-

Nanners!

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

Hmmm i wanna do some stuff with Aro

Star Inkbright said...

@Ari: I don't intend to make them my whole day. :P I didn't think sorting out the music would take much more than an hour, and here I am six hours later.
And sorting out the beads.
I enjoyed that, I guess.
But good advice, Ari. :)
I shall bear that in mind the next time I come across something pointless.

There are positives and negatives to not giving up, as there are to all traits . . . :)

#ChaseForBookNine

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

I, um, don't know where I am.

Actually, I'm in my kitchen.

But I don't know where my personality went.

It seems to have abandoned me.

I'll be back

When I don't feel

Like a cloud

And you probably didn't need to know all that, did you?

Hmm...

Yeah, ignore me.

Shouldn't be hard.

I doubt I'll say or do anything interesting for a long while.

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

[hugs Adra]

[hugs Ari] Thanks.

Alastair Cruciatus said...

Alright, Moss. *hugs* I hope you're ok. You're welcome to email me if you want to.

#ChaseForBook9

Noelle said...

Fabi is nebulous, then

Only 16 pages of the Awakening today!

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

*hugs Ari*

Hellboy (A.K.A Israel Elysium) 2nd Account said...

G'morning fffjdsjns it's freezing

*hugs all round*

Noelle said...

Hellboyyyyyy

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

I appreciate it, Aretha. [hugs]

...

Why am I eating a turkey sandwich? I hate turkey sandwiches.

Plus I have leftovers from the restaurant last night.

Huh.

Hellboy (A.K.A Israel Elysium) 2nd Account said...

Heya Adra, how goes it?

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

Hello Hellboy.

Noelle said...

Getcha on facebook, I'll fill ye in!

-May RP now because I have to start my homework and rping is a little better than conversations because they aren't so demanding-
-homework-
-WAIT SHIT ADRA IS WITH TRIP-=

...dammit.

Star Inkbright said...

@Lantern: :/ *hugs*
Um. Good luck with finding yourself?

@Ari: It is. :) Pretty, I mean.

@Adra: :/ *hugs* Good luck with your overcomation or, at the least, enduration.

#ChaseForBookNine

Star Inkbright said...

Hey Hellboy! :)

#ChaseForBookNine

Alastair Cruciatus said...

*hugs back*

Hello, Mr. Reynolds. I hope you warm up soon, then.

I finished the Awakening a few weeks ago.

#ChaseForBook9

Noelle said...

Ta, Star!!!
The Awakening is incredible

I'm only at chapter 15, but I loved when Edna goes swimming after the dinner party when Madame Reisz plays, and she cries.

The imagery, and the words

I was almost in tears

Alastair Cruciatus said...

You could time skip, Adra, if you wanted. Or just do two things at once because magic.

#ChaseForBook9

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

*sits in treehouse bored and working*

Hellboy (A.K.A Israel Elysium) 2nd Account said...

Heya Star, Fabi and Ari :) How goes it for each and every one of you?

Alastair Cruciatus said...

My class really undervalued that book. Well, they undervalue a lot of older writing. But I quite enjoyed it. What do you think of Edna so far?

#ChaseForBook9

Noelle said...

I have a feeling that I might have said that in the past.

Good idea, I'll start doing whatever in a minute. Anyone is welcome to join, by the way- or watch, whichever makes it more enjoyable for you :)

Babe, I think Edna is a powerhouse. I really like seeing her with Madame Reisz, and then Adele, because they are both really good foil characters for her, as well as show Edna's ID (Reisz) and Edna's superego (Adele)

In any case, I'm very interested in her, and applaud her for not hiding who she is and actually working through and finding out what she wants

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

*works still tired of working* ugh soooo much

Noelle said...

-In another time, in another point-

*Adra sits, flipping though her book, meticulously examining the images on every page*
*Wedding things*
*Sighs, not even knowing if she would want a huge grandiose thing*
*Should probably ask Trip*
*Moves to her wedding gown magazine instead, humming*

Alastair Cruciatus said...

I'm alright, thanks. Thinking I really ought to write a novel already, but still not quite sure what to write about. How are you?

#ChaseForBook9

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

If you wanna rp I'll rp Ari

Noelle said...

*She pusher herself off the couch and thinks for a moment, before going off to find some fabric at a store to make her own dress, moving carefully so not to fall, and sips her applesauce*

Alastair Cruciatus said...

((Still in Adra's lab, so I think I'll jump in .))

*wakes up in wherever room Adra put me in* *just feels blurry for the moment before the world sharpens* *gasps, and falls out of the bed* *scrambles to the door and fumbles anxiously with the doorknob*

#ChaseForBook9

Alastair Cruciatus said...

((Ok Zaf, thanks- maybe I'll run into you.))

*realizes the door was never locked and opens it* *scribbles a quick thank-you note to Adra, smiles at the wedding magazines in the room, and races out of the lab*

#ChaseForBook9

Noelle said...

*I really don't want to write out buying fabric because blegh*
-
*She slips back inside, and sets her piles upon piles of fabric on a table and moves a stand in the sitting area, taking out a sketchboard and beginning to draw*
*The kid kicks, rather annoyingly*
Sh.
*She kid kicks again*
Sh.
*Again*
*Glares*

*Realizes that she can't exactly measure herself with her seven-month child*
*Sighs*

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

(Oh alright. I'm just in the treehouse not doing much...)

Noelle said...

K
*Watching you two*

Hellboy (A.K.A Israel Elysium) 2nd Account said...

Sorry for not responding Ari xS I gotta run now anyhow
Write it about a family that builds a rollercoaster! Godspeed!
I'm doing alright, just cold xD

I'll see y'all when I see y'all

Maralie Lily Charm said...

Huh, haven't done any roleplaying in ages.
Wonder how Harralie are getting on.

Don't let them take us for a ride,
Keep your soul on your side,
Don't let them break us of our pride,
Feel your soul soldier sign


tich what are you on about
but idc bc you're perf

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

((As you may recall, Fabi was going to meet her brother's family at a café, but never got there. Instead, André received a note and an amulet and took Rebecca and Jessie to the cabin in Maine.))

((Now, as it happens, the note wasn't actually from Fabi...))

The car didn't start.

Fabi reached out with her metal sense (I need to find a better way of putting that. It isn't quite 'looked' and it isn't quite 'listened.' It's a completely different sense, I guess. Anyway). Nothing in the engine compartment seemed out of place. She checked the gas gauge.

Empty.

It hadn't been empty earlier.

She leapt out of the car, just before a lightning strike hit it.

Immediately, she knew magic must be involved. There were too many tall trees and buildings around for a car to get hit just by chance. She wondered if the sudden rainstorm earlier had also been magically induced.

Possibly.

Okay, then.

She ran down the street, away from the graveyard.

There were footsteps behind her, but she had an enormous lead.

That is, until she tripped over the dead body.


((Idk, just trying to wrap this up so I can go back to doing things with people. Fabi misses you guys, and doing things with Effie just isn't the same.))

Noelle said...

It would be an honor to read them again, Mara :)

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

*works still keeping my eyes outside in case people come*

Noelle said...

*Adra shrugs, and finishes her sketch, then stops, because wedding dresses can be multiple things, and she only has limited fabric*
*Thinks again, this time sitting down, trying a new style*

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

((Harralie. I like Harralie. I think.))

((I'm sorry, I still don't know...))

((Facts, yes, but I don't care))

((Maybe I'm half-asleep or something...))

Alastair Cruciatus said...

((Ok, see you!

...The most logical thing for me to do in my plot right now is just go off on my own, but then we'd all just be solo-ing...))

#ChaseForBook9

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

(Ah...you can take up my offer Ari

Noelle said...

I'm reading, Fabi :)

And, of course- because magic, you can do anything, Ari. Or do another timeline, like me (Though I would suggest the past, not the future for obvious reasons)
-
*She shrugs, and quickly makes a little mash-up of all of the designs, then smiles*
*Quickly draws her measurements, then begins to cut out and pin and sow her dress together*

Alastair Cruciatus said...

((We've missed Fabi, too. :) It's ok to not know.

Hey Mara. *hugs very tightly* How are you?))

#ChaseForBook9

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

((I can bring Effie or Economical or someone around, if you like.))

Noelle said...

Any and all are welcome to any and all I think, Moss? :P I wasn't sure who you were talking to, but everyone's doing their own thing, so... :)
-
*She sticks a couple more pins into the mannequin- a couple times pricking her finger, and makes sure to not get blood on the white gown*
*The fabric is beautiful, and she plans for it to be elegant and simple, with a few flourishes*
*Finds herself smiling*

Star Inkbright said...

I'm heading off to sleep now, but I thought I would just take a moment to tell you how much I love you all and how much of an impact you have made on my life in your own ways. I go through my life finding things to alter my perception and adding them to my sort of bank, and the world I see is shaped by you people, and the world I see is a much better world for it. :) Thank you for contributing to the person that is me, and thank you for being the person that is you, because you people are all amazing individuals and I'm glad to know you.

*leaves to go to sleep now, hopefully*

#ChaseForBookNine

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

The Necromancer in the Hat.

His robes were slick with blood, and Fabi jumped up, trying not to focus on the fact that a lot of the blood was now on her.

She started running again, not wasting more than a second. The footsteps from behind her had stopped. Why had they stopped? And what was that muttering? Instinct made her suddenly lunge to the side.

A hailstone the size of a football.

Was he trying to kill her?

Oh, wait, he probably was.

More hailstones fell from the sky, and it was all she could do to avoid them.

Someone shoved her to the ground.

Or maybe she slipped...

No, someone was on top of her. Smothering her? Shielding her?

Boom.

Was that thunder, or gunshots? An explosion?

Dripping... Rain? Blood?

A cry... One that sounded like it might maybe be her own.

Darkness.

Noelle said...

Goodnight, Star.

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

[hugs Stararararawr] Sleep well.

Yeah. [Shrugs]

Noelle said...

*Shrugs back*

And since I appear to be soloing again, I might take this opportunity to put a little finesse into my writing... Lest someone come, but I should expect that to be doubtful

To the word doc!

Maralie Lily Charm said...

*Mara waits*
*and waits*
*and waits*
*she glances at the clock - 10:02pm*
*he should be here by now*
*Mackenzie sits in her lap, playing with some play-doh*
Mara: *takes it away from her hand gently* Don't eat it, Kenzie. I don't want you to get sick.
*Mackenzie whines and reaches out for the play-doh*
*Mara sighs and hands it back* No eating it, alright?
Mackenzie: *giggles*
Mara: That's not a good sign. *puts her down on the carpet* *watches her*
*there's a knock at the door*
*three knocks*
*like Harry always does*
*and keys fumbling*
*Harry always fumbled with the keys*
*and humming*
*Harry was constantly humming*
*and the door opens*
*Mara runs over to the door*
*but it isn't Harry*

Noelle said...

The cloth between her thumb and forefinger is soft and smooth, like warm fur. It is a distinct possibility to her that she has worked with this cloth before, although she does not know the name of it; whatever it is, she will be using it in the future. She, being accustomed to the art of sowing for more than four centuries, has acquired many skills and tricks, nuances that can help her further the processes of the dress making in a quick and orderly manner, easier ways to transfer her thoughts into reality.
It was soothing to her, the rhythmic motions of sticking the needle in, threading it out, again and again. The heaviness of all of the fabric made her toasty, even a little bit uncomfortable. The tiny human was undoubtedly enjoying the warmth, and Adra likened herself to a mother hen, keeping her chicks warm.
Save the fact that she wouldn't sit on her child.
That was ludicrous.

Noelle said...

Mara! *Watches excitedly*

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

Aro: Mom...I'm working on stuff still.

Ok. *sits with* whats wrong?

Aro: I don't know what to do!!! She's after me!

Look breathe, you were the most powerful over there right?

Aro: Yes.

Take advantage, Nic is the only Sensitive probably to your level if we spot him ask him advice, he's good at fighting and you seem to feel safe with him.

Aro: I do. He brought me back here. Where I belong, him and Aretha.

Alastair Cruciatus said...

*runs across Blogland, as quickly as possible, heading for a train station*

#ChaseForBook9

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

Okay, I just went from no emotions to overload, complete with crying my head off.

And GAH, I was hoping I was wrong, but...

Meh

I'd better go now.

[hugs]

Bye.

Noelle said...

Nole.

I would like to dedicate to the fantastic masterpiece that is the Awakening, and to Kate Chopin, who is a kick ass woman.
I would like to dedicate to Charles Dickens, known for A Christmas Carol, A Tale of Two Cities, and Great Expectations.

I would like to dedicate to Edith Wharton, who wrote, among other things, Ethan Frome.

To William Shakespeare (or whomever actually wrote those plays), who did the sonnets and the many famous plays.

To Dante Alighieri, to Harper Lee, to Lois Lowry, to F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Willa Cathers.

I would like to dedicate to my poets- The Transcendentalists, the Romantics, the Anti-Transcendentalists, the Renaissance, and the Naturalists.

And I would finally like to dedicate to my playwrights, such as Andrew Lloyd Webber, Claude-Michel Schonberg, and the duo- Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein II.

*Raises glass*
Adieu.

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

Whats up then?

Aro: I feel unsure.

You're safe here. Family is here with you.

Aro: I know. I just want to feel like I'm part of a family.

*gently* You are. You're my son. *holds close* You're my son, I love you. Always will.

Aro: Thanks Mom

Noelle said...

I'm sorry, Fabi *hugs*

*Watching the other two, by the way*

Alastair Cruciatus said...

((*hugs Mara* *hugs Moss* My inbox is open, Moss, as always.))

#ChaseForBook9

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

Alexis: Ari!!! Whats wrong?!

Noelle said...

Dammit, I can't remember where Adra is...

Actually, I might not be artistic about this. It's rather droll and flat, and it takes a lot to make it sound good.

-So no-

Noelle said...

Actually, I'm just going to watch you all for a while, if that's okay. I can't really make a lot of what I have....

*Curls up by the fireplace and watches*

Maralie Lily Charm said...

Mara: Oh. Louis. Hi. *she smiles half-heartedly*
*he looks nervous*
*he looks around a few times*
*and coughs*
Louis: Hey, Mara. Just came to check up on you.
*she sighs*
Mara: Is Harry back yet? Seeing as you are.
Louis: *he shakes his head* He went to visit his mother, I think.
*Mara frowns in annoyance*
Mara: Huh. Right.
*she doesn't realise she is clenching the side of the door*
*her knuckles are turning white*
*Louis' eyes widen slightly*
*he gently unclasps her hand from the door*
Louis: You'll break it.
Mara: *mutters* Whatever. Thanks for popping by, Lou.
Louis: *rocks on the balls of his feet* Uhm, no problem. *gives her a wink*
Mara: *looks at him* You can either leave or come in, Louis. Don't just stand on my doorstep; it's cold.
Louis: Oh. I'll just, um, *coughs* *says loudly* LEAVE NOW, SHALL I?
Mara: *gives him a look* Yeah. Okay.
Louis: Okay.
Mara: ...
Louis: *still standing there* *smiles at her*
Mara: Jesus Christ, Louis. *gives him an exasperated look*

Maralie Lily Charm said...

*hugs Ari* *hugs Fabi* ❤️

Maralie Lily Charm said...

I'm guessing everyone left then. :P

Might as well go watch frozen again.
Byeeee

Noelle said...

I'm reading, Mara- I just find it harder nowadays to make commentary that's actually useful. Sorry. Goodbye

Noelle said...

Wow though, talk about sudden silence.

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

Come on, you want to go watch Christopher and Olivia?

Aro: Sure. *goes over and plays with the little ones*

Olivia: *follows Momma* Can I try and ambush someone?

*sarcastically* Go find Alastair.

Olivia; Okay!

No Olivia please don't I do not need another lunatic.

Aro: Who is Alastair?

One of Nic's names. A screwed up guy.

Noelle said...

Life Dream- Bastille's "Pompeii" be played in that new Pompeii movie

Alastair Cruciatus said...

Oh, hi Alexis. I'm just, um, running. You know. Places to be, and all that. It's sort of important, and I don't really want you to get hurt, so... *hugs her* Thanks for the concern, but I'm fine. I 'll see you later. Sorry. *steps around her and keeps running*

#ChaseForBook9

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

Aro: Oh alright.

Liv and Christopher its bedtime.

Olivia: *goes to room and sleeps*

Aro: *places Christopher in his bed* *goes to Mom* Mom ..why do you hardly sleep?

*tilts head* What makes you say that?

Aro: You never sleep....

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

Alexis: *follows* Hey I work for the Sanctuary! Is Niccolò alright?

Noelle said...

Hm.

-
*After a little while, she wraps herself up in a number of layers of coats and pants, donning a heavy pair of boots and gloves as well, and steps through a little portal, onto hard-packed snow, and a far below freezing temperature, immediately feeling a loss of breath*
*Looks up at the sky, and the undulating waves of green and blue particles that traverse the night sky, the millions of dark spots behind them- there is no civilization for miles, save a small little house from during the summer*
*Takes a whiff of the Antarctic air, trying to remember what it was that she was searching for inside the little homestead- poison, perhaps, or some thing that was useful at the time*
*The footprints that were made have been long covered up, and a part of her berates her for being here- since technically it isn't her house*
*Shrugs, and plops down onto the ground, watching the lights at the bottom of the world*

Alastair Cruciatus said...

((So, so sorry about that- just didn't want her hurt. She's welcome to follow, but I'm distant, sorry))

#ChaseForBook9

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

(Would you rather Zaf follow?

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

I just can't.

Aro: Why?

Because. I dream.

Aro: why do you dream? Bad?

Yes. A few months ago I was captive in Alastair's mind. He likes to personalize torture. My fear was having my name stolen so he basically made me feel like he took my name. I was trapped like any other name. I dream of that. I want to punch Alastair.

Noelle said...

The sky sure is beautiful, isn't it? *She makes a tiny snowman to stand on the ground next to her and keep her company*
I've never seen an Aurora before- mainly because I didn't know that they existed, but believe me- I wish for this to become a regular thing for me.
*Nods faintly, in awe of the glowing sky above her*

It's amazing how no lights down in Antarctica opens up the sky... Light pollution really does ruin night time, doesn't it?
*She shrugs*

I've enjoyed spending this time with you, Snowman. It was fun. *smiles*

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

Aro: I can help. I know how to block nightmares.

Thanks Aro.

Aro: May I? I can tell you're linked to someone. Ravel.

Yeah he made the link with me.

Aro: Watch. *Zaf feels a precense in her mind briefly and its like a brick was taken from her head* I set up a block for the nightmares. You'll dream normal dreams

Thanks. I guess I needed that.

Aro: *smiles* The least I could do for you. I owe you my life.

*smiles* I gave you life. But you owe me nothing.

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

Aro; I'm just glad to be here.

I know. Alexis is happy too. You're a powerful mage. I respect that.

Aro: thank you Mom.

I got you something. *gives* Its a necklace that will help you heal should you need it.

Aro: thanks. *puts on*

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

Dinner brb

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

Alright

Alastair Cruciatus said...

((I'm back! Sorry for vanishing.))

#ChaseForBook9

Noelle said...

Hello! Wb :)

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