Sunday, March 16, 2014

Here We Go...

I had meant to write a well thought-out, reasoned, logical-yet-impassioned blog entry about this... but I still haven't figured out how to do that. So I can tell that this little entry is going to be, y'know... slightly rambling.

I want my nieces to grow up in a world where they can do anything they want to do.

Obviously, right? That's what we'd all like. Duh.

What I don't want is for them to grow up and have their options curtailed by their gender. What I don't want is for their attitudes towards men and women, boys and girls, their own selves, to be decided by a society, and a media, that is slanted.

Big Books for Boys are about adventure and exploration. Big Books for Girls are about makeup and looking pretty.

My niece Becca is 4. Becca loves pink. She loves princesses. She wasn't BORN loving pink and loving princesses — she learned that. She learned it from the people around her, from the TV she watches, from the other kids at the school-type place she goes to. And you can see it. You can see it happening. People go up to her and the first thing they say, the FIRST thing, is "Oh, don't you look ADORABLE!"

Boom. Now she thinks that her physical appearance is THE most important thing about her. Now whenever she's wearing a new dress she always runs up to me and says "Derek, look at my dress!"

I don't want my nieces thinking their looks are the only things that matter. For their birthday, the twins got a big dollhouse. It is, admittedly, awesome (if you like dollhouses). And I knew they were getting the dollhouse, so I went to buy them dolls. I bought them a princess doll and a mermaid doll, because Becca loves princesses and Emily loves mermaids. But I also got them an Annikin Skywalker doll, with lightsaber and sound effects, and an Iron Man doll. So now Iron Man has tea with Princess Barbie (and by all accounts, he's loving it) and the future Darth Vader (spoiler alert) sits awkwardly on the couch with Mermaid Barbie.

I buy them toys for boys because I don't want them limited by what toy companies tell them they can be.

(Er, not that a princess, a mermaid, a Sith Lord or a super hero is an achievable goal anyway... well, maybe the super hero...)

And then I start thinking about my books because, well, my books are awesome and deserve to be thought about. I think I've done well, all in all. The decision to have the main character be a teenage girl wasn't a decision at all — it's just something that fit. I've also worked very hard to refrain from idealising Valkyrie. Having a female main character but treating her like she's this flawless wonder is as damaging and disingenuous as the very things I've been trying to avoid. But treating her like a real person? Giving her an ego, an arrogance, a selfishness that we'd all have in her situation? That's FAIR.

But I've also failed, in certain ways. I've given in, without even thinking. Val is pretty, for a start. Was that necessary? No, not really. I could have made her plain. I could have taken away the height, the slimness, the little dimple when she smiles... But I didn't. Yes, the pretty fictional character is based on my pretty real-life friend, but I could have changed THAT aspect, right? Only, I'm as biased as anyone else. I like beauty. I like a pretty face. I like Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey. I admire them as people, as fighters, as athletes — but would I pay them this much attention if I didn't also appreciate how they look?

I'm as bad as anyone, but the thing is, I'm trying NOT to be.

So while you're digesting all this, and figuring out if what I'm saying has ANY relevance to ANYTHING, I want you think about Captain America: Winter Soldier. You all know what a huge comics fan I am. Most of you know that I own the shield he used in the first movie. I am REALLY looking forward to the sequel, and nothing will stop me from going to see it.

But seeing as how I'm talking about how women are valued primarily on their looks, I'd like you to take a peek at the posters released. Here's Cap, looking pensive...


And Nick Fury, also looking pensive...


And here's Black Widow, looking... wow.


Is that it? Is that her only worth?

In some ways, I'm old fashioned. I believe in old-fashioned things. I believe men should be strong. If they can't be strong physically then they must be strong morally. I believe men should hold the door for women, should stand up from the table when they walk over, and they should, when possible, pay for dinner. I also believe that men and women are equal in every way that's important.

So when I ask "Is that her only worth?", I'm not asking that from a feminist's perspective. I'm asking it from a man's perspective. The Black Widow is a secret agent, a spy, an assassin, and a hero... so why can't she be pensive in a series of pensive posters? Why does she have to adopt the sexy pose?

If any of my nieces grow up to be a secret agent, a spy, an assassin or a hero, I'm going to be as proud of them as if they grow up to be a princess or a mermaid. But I'm going to have to insist that they be given the opportunity to be WHATEVER they want to be, and those kinds of opportunities begin with me — the writer, the creator — and with you — the reader, the consumer. Don't settle for less. Don't settle at all.

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

((Au it is (pronounced awe) that OK?))

Rosalind Turner said...

I have been following the blog for quite some time and commented under various names, on subjects relevant to the post. I have not exactly stayed to chat.

So in a sense, I suppose I am new. However I would rather you think of me as an individual than a newbie if that makes any sense.

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

Thankies Sil!!! *takes water with the pain killers* Now, if you'll excuse me I need to be alone with my bed. It missed me very much. *nods* *is behaving like a child* *doesn't care*

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

Well hi there then

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

((Awe the individual.))
*leaves him with his bed*
*closes the door behind her again*
*sits on the doorstep again listening to the sound of the night*

Rosalind Turner said...

No, Grand Mage. I can assure you that I am me and though Auburn Cognoscente is a name I have taken, it is not a name Niccolò Croatoan has taken, for I am not he.

Certainly, Silente. Somewhat reminiscent of gold... I suppose that is appropriate in a way.

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

((So au what discipline are you?))

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

Okay sometimes he tends to come on under a true name he stole

Rosalind Turner said...

Hello indeed.

My discipline is somewhat specific and somewhat unusual.

I can essentially transfer images of things I see or have seen to paper or stone or another surface.

I suppose you could call me a photographer with no need for a camera.

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

*somebody about the age of 18 appears in Rhyds's room*

Hey Cheshire

Cheshire: *wearing old fashioned clothes, speaking with London accent* Alright Rhyds. Did ya do it?

Rhyds: I got Witchery, with the help of my friend Silente, and tricked the Horseman and Lena.

Cheshire: Why look so guilty mate? You did a good thing. The plan is already coming together *smiles widely*

Rhyds: Tricking my friend and Lena isn't something I'm proud of. And the Horseman will kill me if he finds out.

Cheshire: He won't!

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

That's so cool Auburn

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

((Awesome discipline btw Au!!!))

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

*tilts her head hearing the conversation rhy is having*

*scowls and moves lightly not making a sound*

*pauses outside his room listening carefully*

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

((I agree cool discipline!))

Rosalind Turner said...

True names he stole? Sounds quite intriguing.

Thank you. *Smiles* I certainly enjoy it.

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

((Yes, yes it does indeed))

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

He can take true names but he hasnt in eons

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

Cheshire: *knows Sil is listening* *doesn't alert Rhyd* So...Ready for part 2 of the plan?

Rhyds: Which is what exactly? You haven't told me much.

Cheshire: Part 1 - Get the Magic from the Horseman. 2 - Find the amulet

Rhyds: The Amulet? What amulet?

Cheshire: Remember the one I told you about? The Amulet of All Winters?

Rhyds: you want it so badly, you get it!

Cheshire: Sorry, can't pal. Has to be you

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

*crouches outside the door wondering what rhy has got himself into*

*continues to listen carefully*

*doesn't make a sound*

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

Rhyds: Can we talk about this tomorrow Chess? I've had a long day, and I'm not in the mood for more betrayal. I've had enough of that for one day

Cheshire: see ya tomorrow then *disappears*

Emerald Melody said...

hello??

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

*frowns and moves back to the steps*
The amulet of winter. Hmm... might have to do a little research here.

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

Hey Em!!!! How are you???

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

((Hey emerald))

Rosalind Turner said...

As I said, it sounds intriguing.

I must say, your roleplay looks quite fascinating, though I suppose I'm missing quite a large part of the back story.

Hello Emerald.

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

((I only joined the rp an hour or so ago..I don't even know much about it!))

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

*Rhydian sighs* *What had he done. Cheshire had persuaded him to do all of this yes, but it was Rhyds who agreed to it all* *ge had to tell someone*

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

He**

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

*continued to sit outside and think*

*wonders what would have happened had she not turned vamp*

*wonders what rhydi was involved in*

*wondered what a rainbow tasted like*

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

Yeah hi Em

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

*in the forest where the Headless Horseman was, Cheshire appeared*

Horseman: Does Sky believe that your plan is falling into place?

Chess: Yup. Poor sod thinks he can trust me. So when do I get what I want?

Horseman: You will get your freedom Cheshire, once our plot is complete. Just keep persuading Sky that he's doing the right thing, Ok?

Cheshire: ok.

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

((This IS a web of deciet and lies))

Rosalind Turner said...

Well, as it seems there's nothing more for me to do here just now, I think I'll be on my way.

This is a nice little place. I shall attempt to visit more often.

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

((I KNOW!!!! Actually quite fun, I'll write this up on the nameless Blog methinks :D))

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

Okie dokie BYE AU!!!

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

((Bye Au!))
((Anyway, you done rping rhydi or we continuing?))

Emerald Melody said...

Right I'm in the mood for a roleplay.

Any takers??

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

Always emerald. Always.

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

Done with my rp methinks. I'll rp with ya Em!!! :)

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

I guess

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

That's all of us methinks!

Emerald Melody said...

Nice one!!!

Though I have no idea what to do or who to use cause they are all in the other rp lol

I'll think of something.

Anyway fancy starting...??

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

Gtg now... :( really tired and mum won't like me sleeping all day tomorrow haha. See ya tomorrow peeps!!!!

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

((Bye rhydian!))
((Okay so em, me and zaf are left.))
((I don't know how we can start..))

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

Bye Rhy

The Grave of a Coward said...

It seems I've missed the chance to speak with Auburn, who seems like a person after my own heart.
*nods*
I hope Auburn returns. I would like to get better acquainted.

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

((Hey annika! I'm sure he'll return. Might not be today might not be tomorrow. But it will happen))

The Grave of a Coward said...

Oh, someone is actually here.
Hullo, Silente.

And I agree with Sir. The space-time continuum has been absolutely shoddy lately.

Emerald Melody said...

Right so lets do it from where Emerald is in the woods, bleeding out, not wanting Aro to go near her mind and Zafira, Aro and the nurse are trying to ease her.

You can join in on that Silente, is that okay?? Or will we do something new??

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

((I can join anything if I try. Just play and I will attempt to slide in!))

The Grave of a Coward said...

I don't suppose I shall role-play with you, if it's all the same to you. I'm rather tired this evening.

*sits on a park bench*
*watches the leaves blow by in the wind*

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

Okay Em. I'll be distant a bit i just am finishing the gerbil cage


*sighs* Aro go in her head before I stab you.

Aro: if she'll let me

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

((That's fine anni!))

*runs over from a fair distance away*
Zaf! Zaffy!
*stops dead at the sight of the blood*

The Grave of a Coward said...

*watches nature go by*
*sighs contentedly*

*gets up*
*walks off*

A Baby: *begins crying*


*returns with a lollipop*
*sits down*
*and licks it as I watch nature once more*

Emerald Melody said...

*Emerald quickly points a finger to Aro as she backs up into a tree.*

Emerald: Don't you dare!! Please. You don't understand. I have to go to him, he's calling me.

Nurse: But Ms. Melody, you have no memories. How do you even know he is who he says he is.

Emerald: I... *looks down at the ground*

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

*sways slightly at the blood as her eyes widen*
What's? Who? What g going on?
*takes a step away*

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

Aro: Miss Emerald, many people can make you believe anything, you do not know if he is good or bad, but we do.

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

*fights the urge to go towards the blood*

*takes another step back*

Zaf? What happening? Why is SomE one bleeding out?

The Grave of a Coward said...

*wanders down the street in search of adventure, love, spiritual fulfillment, and Skittles*

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

((*throws a bag of skittles at an is head*))

The Grave of a Coward said...

*gets hit in the back of the head by a bag of Skittles*
*face slams into the ground*

. . .

*picks self up*
*opens bag of Skittles*
*begins chewing them thoughtfully*

One out of four . . .

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

Sorry guys I've got to go sleep. Bye :-)
*waves*

Snow said...

SWAY SWAY BABY

Emerald Melody said...

Emerald: No! Don't say that!! He's the only one I can remember. He has to be who he says he is.

*Emerald suddenly grasps her abdomen in pain as she starts lowering herself to the ground*

The Grave of a Coward said...

*waves farewell to Silente*
*continues down the street*
*nibbling on Skittles*
*and watching pigeons scatter before me*

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

Aro: No good man would make sure you can remember him of everyone.

The Grave of a Coward said...

*drops my Skittles*
*shouts to Blogland and Derek and all Minions everywhere*

I
REALLY
MISS
MISTER
BLISS.

*slumps to the pavement*

Snow said...

*a penguin waddles past anni and nibbles at her droped skittles*

The Grave of a Coward said...

*looks up*
*notices the penguin*
*gently pats its head*

When I was very small, I would go to the zoo, and I wanted to hug a penguin. They just looked so floofy and huggable. May I give you a hug?

Snow said...

Penguin: meh! *nods*

The Grave of a Coward said...

*hugs the penguin*

Snow said...

*penguin pecks Anni's shoulder*

The Grave of a Coward said...

Ow!
*gives penguin a Skittle*
Try these instead. They're better. They taste like little rainbows.

Snow said...

*penguin noms skittle*
*and turns rainbow*
*because thats what skittles do to penguins*
*don't cha know*

The Grave of a Coward said...

YIE!
*scrambles backward*
*frowns*
I haven't seen a penguin go rainbow so fast since the great paintball disaster of '09.

Snow said...

*penguin shrugs*
*and noms more Skittles*
*it is now addicted*
*are you pleased with yourself?*
*getting an innocent penguin*
*addicted to Skittles?*

The Grave of a Coward said...

*bows head*
I am properly ashamed of myself.

Snow said...

*the Rainbow Penguin waddles off in search of more Skittles*

The Grave of a Coward said...

*waves farewell*

Goodbye, little rainbow penguin. May your days be long, and filled with brightness and candy.

Snow said...

*hums an incoherent tune*

The Grave of a Coward said...

*stands up*
*brushes self off*
May I ask a question of you, Snow?

Snow said...

*thinks about how i need a first so i can put my awful video ded out*

*continues humming*

Snow said...

sure.

The Grave of a Coward said...

Do you draw fan art at all?
I love fan art very much, so I draw quite a lot of it, but I'm not very good at drawing. I'm learning, though.

Snow said...

fan art... i did once... maybe twice... but i really cannot draw.

The Grave of a Coward said...

*nods understandingly*
I see.

Snow said...

*sulks* my computers art programe isn't working.

The Grave of a Coward said...

I just draw in blank sketchbooks, mostly.

Snow said...

hmm... i draw everywhere. more doodles really. i like using my laptop when i can, because it has a really cool art programe on it.

The Grave of a Coward said...

I wish we could post pictures on Blogland. That would be a neat thing for role-playing.

The Grave of a Coward said...

I have to go momentarily, but before I do, I have one more question. What is your favorite Disney character?

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

I'm writing actually like legit writing a random thing. Its quite funny

The Grave of a Coward said...
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The Grave of a Coward said...

I am going to delete that comment. It is sitting there, mocking me, and I won't have that.

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

Anni calm yourself. Think happy thoughts. I need to discuss my feels about thoughts for Book 9

The Grave of a Coward said...

I must go.
*goes*

Snow said...

oh. bye. and my favorite disney character? idek.

Star Inkbright said...

BOOK NINE COMES OUT THIS YEAR. D:

I'm sorry, that just hit me.

IT'S THE LAST ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! :(

I DON'T WANT TO READ IT. D: D: D:

#ChaseForBookNine

Snow said...

Book nine.... omg.... but....

Whats next?! DEREK, DEAR GOD, WHAT IS NEXT?!?!?!

Star Inkbright said...

FORGET NEXT!

I DON'T WANT IT TO ENDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD! *screams*

IT WILL BE GONE! FINISHED!

WE WILL NEVER BE WONDERING WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN THE NEXT BOOK EVER AGAIN!

OR WE WILL, BUT IT WILL NEVER BE RESOLVED!

AND WE WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO READ ANYTHING NEW ABOUT THAT UNIVERSE THAT ISN'T FANFICTION!


. . . .



i don't like this

Hello, Snow, btw. :)

#ChaseForBookNine

Snow said...

STARRRRR BREATH GOD DAMN IT, BREATH


THINK ABOUT THE NEXT. WE CAN FANGIRL OVER THAT.

AND WE CAN ALWAYS MAKE OURSELVES GET AMNISIA AND THEN RE-READ THE BOOKS. GOD.

Snow said...

*re-reads that*
*laughs*
Someone should quote me on that.

Star Inkbright said...

I AM BREATHING!

(everyone always tells me to breathe)
(I'm just like what.)
(I mean it's not like I'm dying of oxygen deprivation)
(just story deprivation)

I DON'T WANT SP TO BE /REPLACED/!

AND I DON'T WANT AMNESIA!

OUR MEMORIES MAKE US WHO WE ARE!
WITHOUT MY MEMORY, I AM NOT ME!

#ChaseForBookNine

Star Inkbright said...

@Snow: Which part, the last sentence?

#ChaseForBookNine

Snow said...

BUTTTT IT NNEEEDDSS TOOOO EEENNNDDDD

JJUUUSSSTTTT LLLIIIKKKEEE TTTHHHEEE DDDOOOCCCTTTTEEEEERRRRRR NNNNEEEEEEEEDDDDSSS TTTTTOOOOOOOO RRRRREEEEGGGEEEENNNNEEEEERRRRAAATTTTTEEEEE.

Snow said...

G2g, diner. Be back in about.... 15 min. I eat fast, so maybe less.

Star Inkbright said...

Okay, Snow. :(

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

IT DOES NOT NEED TO END! D:
(okay maybe it does)

(but meh)

(good analogy :))

#ChaseForBookNine

Snow said...

Imma back

Star Inkbright said...

Wb! :)

#ChaseForBookNine

Snow said...

Hey Star, Hey Star, Hey Star, Hey Star

Star Inkbright said...

Hey Snow. :P

#ChaseForBookNine

Star Inkbright said...

Wbd, sorry. D:

#ChaseForBookNine

Snow said...

Whats black and goes up and down and up and down?

Star Inkbright said...

I don't know. What IS black and goes up and down and up and down?

#ChaseForBookNine

Snow said...

A baby in a toaster. XD

Star Inkbright said...

Oh gosh. XD

I should have guessed something like that was coming. :P

#ChaseForBookNine

Snow said...

XD

I am fabulous. Don't deny it. *hair flick*

Star Inkbright said...

Yes, Snow, you're fabulous. XD
*laughs*
But I'm awesome. :)

#ChaseForBookNine

Snow said...

*bowlutes* that you ate

Snow said...

XD STAR ATE AMAZING


AND SAPH ATE PERFECT

I am soooooo amazing, what with all these spelling mistakes

Star Inkbright said...

*laughs* XD XD

Oh, gosh. XD

So, Silente has summoning powers, Chi has Frozen senses, you have . . . eating powers that don't make YOU eat, they make other people eat, and me and Saph are just ace.

. . .
Pretty much. :)

#ChaseForBookNine

Snow said...

Yes. Also...

































































I. AM. FABULOUS!

Star Inkbright said...

*laughs* XD

Fine.

But Skittle-eating penguins are more fabulous. :)

#ChaseForBookNine

Snow said...

Yesh c:

Snow said...

Hey star...

How do you stop a baby from looking up at you with that cute little
baby face and gurgling happily with that little baby mouth and waving at
you with those little baby fingers and little baby toes?

Star Inkbright said...

. . .
Oh, gosh. :P

I don't know. How DO you stop a baby from looking up at you with that cute little
baby face and gurgling happily with that little baby mouth and waving at
you with those little baby fingers and little baby toes?


#ChaseForBookNine

Snow said...

Gouge it's eyes out with a spoon.

c:

Snow said...

What is the definition of revenge?

Star Inkbright said...

XD
Of course, of course . . .

I don't know, Snow. What IS the definition of revenge?

(I can tell you the definition of equation, though!
e-qua-tion n. The act or process of being equal; a mathematical statement expressing the equality of two quantities, usually shown as (=).

"NO ONE = SAFE")

#ChaseForBookNine

Snow said...

A baby with a dingo in its mouth.

Snow said...

A woman is lying in her hospital bed after an intense
12 hour delivery of a bouncing baby boy.

When the baby is born, the nurse looks at the mother and says
with a sad voice I am sorry, but your baby is stillborn.

MAD with sorrow the mother THROWS the baby on the floor, kicks it up
against the wall, picks it up and TWIRLS it around several times
and THROWS it against the wall....

The Nurse chuckles a little to herself 'April Fools', she says...
He wasn't DEAD !!!!!!!!!!

Star Inkbright said...

OH GOSH!

(Snow, if we ever do the Blogland Awards again, I'm nominating you for 'creepiest jokes'. XD)

#ChaseForBookNine

Snow said...

YESSSS!!!

*does a dance*

Star Inkbright said...

I've finished the border of my word art . . .

*stares at it blankly, wondering what to do next*

#ChaseForBookNine

Snow said...

G2g, my tablet has no charge left.

Star Inkbright said...

*throws a baby at the dance*

#ChaseForBookNine

Snow said...

scratch that. i has my laptop c:

Star Inkbright said...

:( Fours, Snow!

#ChaseForBookNine

Star Inkbright said...

Ah. Never mind. :)

HELLO AGAIN!

#ChaseForBookNine

Snow said...

i have such a weird sense of humor. XD

Star Inkbright said...

I know. XD

It's probably because you're just weird, full stop. :P
*hugs*

#ChaseForBookNine

Snow said...

:DDDDDD

Star Inkbright said...

Maybe you should make your surname 'Fabulous' and your first name 'Snow-I-Am', like Sam-I-Am in Green Eggs and Ham.

#ChaseForBookNine

Snow said...

*hugs* ASDFGHJKL

Star Inkbright said...

I LOVE THE WORD ASDFGHJKL!

#ChaseForBookNine

Snow said...

SO DO I!!

Star Inkbright said...

For my word art, which I am stressing out about a bit now . . .
DO YOU THINK that it would look cool if I got the words 'I WON'T LET THIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF ME' and wrote in big filling the page, and then I could kind of word art around that . . .

. . .
Maybe.

I'm trying to think what that would symbolise, but idk. :P

#ChaseForBookNine

Snow said...

okay. now i do g2g. *hugs* bye!!

Star Inkbright said...

WELL THAT'S BECAUSE IT'S AN ACE WORD!!!

#ChaseForBookNine

Snow said...

(yeah, that'd be cool)

*poofs*

Star Inkbright said...

Fours, Snow! :( *hugs*

#ChaseForBookNine

Anonymous said...

Anyone on?

Anonymous said...

And nevahmind. I have to go.

Star Inkbright said...

:(

#ChaseForBookNine

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

HELLO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOW ARE WE ALL?????????????????

May rp...Dunno though

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

Who likes my new pic? (I don't need glasses btw, I just thought they looked cool so I couldn't resist the urge to try them on :P)

Anonymous said...

Hello, Blogland!

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

Hello Emerald Phoenix!! Nice to meet you! I'm Rhydian Sky. Feel free to call me Rhydian, Rhyds or Sky :)

Anonymous said...

Hello there, Rhydian! I'm Emerald Phoenix, which might be confusing at a later date as there is another Emerald and another Phoenix. So call me Fay! It's easy to type, for a start...

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

OK Fay! So are you new to Blogland then? I haven't seen ya around here before. When did you join this place?

Anonymous said...

I joined in December last year! I don't come on very much, though. :)

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

Oh right, that's probably why I haven't met you yet...Well, I've met you now :)

Anonymous said...

That's true.... :)
Who's your favourite SP character? Just asking randomly.

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

I genuinely don't know....Hmmm...Can't think. It's like when someone asks who's your favourite kid or parent or friend, it's too hard, yet there's always a favourite, it's usually the one who doesn't annoy you that much and get along with the most...I'm rambling now. I do that sometimes...I don't know. Skul or Val is quite obvious...Probably China Sorrows methinks *nods* Yup, China. What about you?

Anonymous said...

Brb.

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

Okie dokie! brb myself, need to eat and drink

Anonymous said...

And mine is Darquesse! *cues disco lights, party horns blown by Minions (from Despicable Me) and confetti and sparkles rain down everywhere as a rainbow illuminates the sky and a unicorn descends*

Anonymous said...

I just realised that Star Inkbright disappeared. :( It's nice meeting new people, and I just missed the chance to meet TWO. D:

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

*bursts elegantly through the doors*
Hey people!
*does a walk worthy of the catwalk to the middle of the room*
*stands with one hand on her hip*
*smiling*

Anonymous said...

And I really like China as well! She's just so sure of herself, except in LSODM. Is that a spoiler? If it is, a thousand apologies, any Minions who perhaps have not read the aforementioned book. I am truly and deeply sorry.

I just speak formally sometimes. I kind of slip into it sometimes. Hey, I should make a character do that... It would be cool.
I'm talking/typing to myself now. Sorry.

Anonymous said...

Hello, Silente!

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

Back!!!!!!!

Heya Sil!!! How are you?

Anonymous said...

My, that was some entrance. :)

Anonymous said...

And good day, Rhydian! I almost didn't see you come in!

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

Thank you emerald. And hello to you both.
*stops posing*
I'm fine thanks Rhydi. How are you both?

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

Anything y'all would like to talk about? Any rpers here? Quite bored

Anonymous said...

NO. WHY. OH MY GOSH. I GOT FIRST. AND HAVE NITHING TO DED TO.

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

I'm good Sil! Dull day though. Good yet dull...

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

*rolls eyes at Rhydi* I swear its like you don't know me! I'm always up for rp.

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

You could ded to gummy bears! To killer gummy bears!

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

haha lol. Rp what though...That's the question!

Anonymous said...

*nothing
Fine. *mutters something unintelligible under breath*
I ded to meeting new people. It's just so nice and, uh, I've run out of words.


My descriptive skills are amazing, right? ;)
And sure, Rhydian!

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

That is the question the question is that.
Hmm... BRAIN STORM TIME!

((Sorry 'mind map'))

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

Lol BRAIN STORM/MIND MAP TIME IT IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

HEAR! HEAR!
Great ded :-)

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

Awesome ded Fay!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Um, maybe there has been a murder, and a deadly killer gummy bear is the victim. Everybody has a motive, and nobody can be trusted.
That's literally THE most terrible plot EVER. Sorry. :)

Anonymous said...

Awh, thanks! :D

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

*glares at Fay* That is NOT terrible!!!!! It's unique and awesome!!!! The most unrealistic plotlines are always the most likely to happen...And the best

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

((I quite like it though. Well apart from the dead killer gummy bear. Gummy bears should not be killed))

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

I'm gonna do a Chshire/Lena rp...Think it's a solo one, but feel free to join in if you wish!

Anonymous said...

Yay! But I've never rp-ed before.

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

*walks over to the blood free murder scene*
So, you did it then?
*looks over at the person next to her*

Anonymous said...

That is true, Silente. Gummy beats are beautiful, intelligent, and the pinnacle of human genius, and should be treated as such.




XD

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

Brb again sorry!!!

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

((Sys rhydi! *nods at emeralds comment* you rping or no?))

Anonymous said...

(I'm rping now!)
Fay: (talking to Silente) well, do you have any- *oauses dramatically for effect* EVIDENCE?

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

Your stood here at the scene holding the rope you choked her with? Also the CCTV. And the pictures taken by yours truly. Why did you do it this time?

Lewis Ravenscroft / Rhydian Blake said...

*bursts through the door dramatically* IT WAS ME!!!!!!!!!!! I DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *plot-twist dramatic music plays in background*

Anonymous said...

*stares at suspect's hands, dramatically*
Was it the noOse, the pipe, or the candlestick?

(( gotta go, food))

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