Wow.
What a few days.
The Requiem Ball was beautiful chaos. People came in ballgowns and jeans and tuxedos and T-shirts, but everyone was wearing a mask, and everyone was equal. The Bleeding Heart Crypt was where the first book was launched, way back in 2007, and so it was a fitting venue to see off the final part of the series. I laughed, I chatted, I posed for selfies, and then I signed.
And it was a good day.
The signings in Ringwood and Bournemouth were great fun, and of course Bluewater was as manic as ever (five and half hours of signing books and chatting to people... yikes...). On Sunday I did my first event for this tour, and I read out a few bits that had been cut from the first book, all those years ago. And then I signed for a few more hours.
And the response has been exactly what I was hoping for. The one thing that was so vital to me was to give the series a fitting end — an ending it deserved. My mission was to both confirm and confound your expectations, and by what I've been reading online, it looks like I've succeeded.
And the most awesome thing? The lack of spoilers. Sure, there are spoilers out there, but most people have been really considerate of others. Even in the Spoiler Zone to this very blog, folks are content to talk AROUND the subject, rather than address it directly. This is HUGELY appreciated.
The book has been selling really well, from what I hear. I loved the excitement generated around the Black Edition — minions were waiting for stores to open and then rushing inside, trying to find those hidden tomes. It was, in a word, awesome.
And now I'm wrecked.
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*She pressed herself tightly against him and looped her arms around the back of his neck*
Ooh... Really...?
(The magic of the Parsnip!
I dedicate to the end of the series.
It had to come eventually.
It was glorious.
And now, it's over.
But...there will be a new series. Derek shall rise from the flames of our suffering and put us at ease with a new series. And for that we should be thankful.)
Manuel: *sighs* If she does not wish for a relationship I will not force her into one Geth. If she wishes only to remain friends or if she simply wishes for us to remain acquaintances that is what shall happen. No matter how I feel I won't make anyone fight against themselves for my own gain.
(I think you mean Derek shall rise from the flames of our suffering with a new series to watch us suffer more.)
(I love you too, Snow!)
(Hear hear!)
*smiles* That's alright
*hugs him* You really scared me...
(Derek? Putting us at ease? If he does that it's only so he can rip our hearts in two again later
Hear hear)
(@Blake: that's implied when I said 'Derek')
(True, true...)
(Hear Hear!)
('At ease' that is of course until he breaks us apart with it.)
(Hear Hear)
Gethie: You are being illogical. You have the occupation of psychiatrist, however you ignore symptoms when they are located in front of your optics.
Manuel: Hypothetically speaking Geth what would you do?
*picks her up, kissing her hard*
*She didn't fight him when she was over up, instead, she matched his strength and her hands locked in his hair*
Good...good...
Lucifer: *walks into the house, looking for the baby
(Welcome back^^)
*She moaned quietly and tugged softly at Loki's hair*
Oh my God... I love you...
*Her lips attacked his again passionately*
(So where where are Loki and Rose right now?)
(Yey! El will be here! Sooooooon!)
*offers Ed sandwich*
Want one? you must be hungry
*goes to sit on the chair*
(Yey!)
Yes please, starving
*Smiles sadly* I thought I was going to lose you, you know.
*Hands him the sandwich*
I just have to be careful with my magic now
Yes, that's a must.
No more spoiling me *smiles*
You being here is enough
I love you too.
((They didn't get far, they're a few yards from the house
*takes sandwich and eats* thanks, you need some rest as well, I'll sleep on the chair, you need to rest.
(...I think Draggie fell asleep...)
(Food brb.-Zaf
*shakes head* Nope, you get the bed. You need the most rest, Ill sleep on the chair
But without my magic I'm useless
(OMG come up and try my new parts XD)
Gethie: This unit does not feel emotion.
(Thanks!)
*She pulled away from him, frowning, her passion suddenly lost*
Did you hear that...? It sounded like the door...
*She rolled out of Loki's arms and started towards the front door. She shook her head. Something wasn't right. She glanced back at Loki, winked, and then walked inside*
Hello...?
But still, sleep in the bed
And you're not useless without your magic
No, I'll sleep on the chair, you need rest.
(I did not fall asleep. I poofed. Sleeping is a form of poofing where you poof for a few hours. This was a short poof.)
Edward Fletcher, you sleep in that bed
*sits on the floor*
*crosses arms*
*sighs* I'm not going to win am I?
*shakes head* Nope
(Okay!)
(It's 7:17am. Were usually up and getting ready by this time. Sleep in if I was sleeping.
Mum is on the phone in we room, completely oblivious to the time.)
*shakes head* Nope
(Forgive me. I presumed you had fallen asleep given the time.)
Herron Chloe, Death, Ed anf Dragona. How are ye?
(hey Trip, Im good, u?)
(Gee hi trip. Nice to see you. :P)
(Hello trip, long time no see)
Fine *sits on floor* I'm sleeping on the floor then
*takes more notes*
N no! You sleep there *points to bed*
My wolf form doesn't mind sleeping on the floor
Nope, you have the bed
*hugs all* Indeed, it has been a while.
I'm fine thank you, Chloe. Hello Sortilage, I don't believe we've met. Here, have this! *hands a bottle of Blogland 2023* Nice to meet you!
*sighs* What am I going to do with you?
Ill just have to stay up all night then
*Casha sat down on the floor beside Roland. He was asleep and his fever was getting worse. She put a damp towel on his forehead as she put the toast and tea on the table.*
Casha: Roland?
*He opened his eyes, he was slightly shivering but not too much. He knew in an instance that Rose wasn't anywhere near him. He tried to sit up.*
Roland: Where is...
Casha: It's okay. She's down at the lake out back with Lorcan, Ariana and the pup. Do you think you're up for something to eat.
*He shook his head as he wrapped the blanket more around him. Casha gently brushed the hair off his face, stroking it slowly.*
(...did Draggie poof again?)
*smiles hastily*
Oh thank you.
*places the bottle next to him*
What is your magic?
(Silente - *points at Gethie's response above*)
(Shit. Spoke too soon...)
(I'm good*, Trip! Really tired, but good*! How are you?)
*The term 'good' had many personal definitions to the author. In this sense of the term 'good' it means that she is currently over stressed, malnourished, dehydrated, in pain, but not currently thinking of taking her life, which is always a good thing.
Maybe I'll have to stay up.
(#goRose!)
(Sorry for vanishing - I got dragged into a whole chain of things. :P)
(Chloe: My advice would be to hold onto physics for a little longer, because your feelings may be different after more than a few days of the subject.
I prefer physics over chemistry, almost certainly also because of my teachers in the past, too. To put it plainly, my chemistry teacher was NOt good, for my learning personally, and my physics teacher for the past three years, now, is probably one of the best teachers in my school, hands down. People can fail physics, move to his class, and get A* grades. I'm lucky that I have him as my MAIN physics teacher a fourth year now, too - but now I think I also have better chemistry teachers for me, so it'll be interesting to see how that turns out.
But the thing with my physics teacher is that he is damn terrifying. At least one in my class dropped the subject after the first hour, since if you've never met him before, he's also probably the most terrifying teacher in the school, hands down. :P
But what he said in his first lesson after deliberately scaring the crap out of everyone, is that if you're going to drop it, at least wait until half term, because it takes that long to get to grips with the pace and approach of work, for you to know your teacher/s, for your teacher to know your class. And you might find yourself and the subject feeling very differently once that's happened.
If you're SURE you definitely don't want to do physics, fair enough. ANd like, y'know, don't SUFFER. But if there's a chance that teacher/class/time/experience/whatever might change how you feel, then I'd suggest giving yourself a little more time to get to know it, first. :) )
*Sighs*Ed, you are too gentlemany for your own good at times, now do I have to hit you over the head for you to sleep on that bed?
(Ah. sorry. Didn't see that. It's so tiny!)
Manuel: hypothetically speaking Geth. What would you think would be a logical response to the situation?
Herrow Em!
Oh, very to the point. I am a channeller. I manifest my soul on the physical plane and use it to hit people, a lot. I can do other things, but that's the general gist.
(Thanks for the advice, but I really want to drop it. Its best to do it now than waste my time)
*writes Trip's words down*
I see.
Can you use it in any other way?
Gethie: This unit considers the most logical action under the circumstances would be to ask her. If she does not wish to speak about it with other organics listening, her ship would provide a suitable location. Talking to her would be logical.
Probably inky
(Trip, you still have the bar?)
()
*She picked up a flat stone and skimmed it across the lake. She smiled at Lorcan and pulled a silly face at Ariana*
So, how was The Hospital of Disgusting Foods and Painful Operations? Last time I was at a hospital was for Ariana's birth. Cute little tike, ain't she? Looks a whole rap like you. I'm happy that your dad isn't trying to get her anymore.
*She picked up another rock, tossed it in the air. When it landed in her open palm, barely a second had passed before it was sent skimming over the water*
Manuel: ...what if she gets angry...or thinks I'm rushing her...I wouldn't want to make her uncomfortable...
*really doesn't want to hit him over the head*
*walks out the room*
*undresses*
*changes into a wolf*
*comes back in the bedroom*
*lays on the floor*
Aye Death. In Britain, it is only polite to answer that you are well, no matter the circumstances. So, I get it, funnily enough.
------
*Trip seems to appear from thin air behind the couple*
Honestly, why. Don't you both simply sleep in the bed, it really isn't as small as you seem to make it out to be.
(dammit XD got sugar sugar in my head )
*lies down on the floor and falls asleep*
*yelps in surprise*
Gethie: Keating-Commander is strong for an organic. She will not be rushed.
(Sorry, Chloe. :P)
*goes out and changes into human form*
*goes back and lifts Ed into the bed*
(Well then, Trip. I am well.)
(Penguin!! You got it stuck in my head!!!!)
(Of course Ed.)
Manuel: not in that sense Geth...we could talk...it doesn't have to be about that...we could just talk...
(don't be XD It is a song from my past)
*wakes up*oh, hello trip
(OOps Death)
Lucifer: Yes!
(Same here Inky!)
(Trip are you pretending I don't exist because I said your name was 'meh')
(Am I still banned from the bar trip?)
Hey
Dammit Chloe, you got Honey Honey stuck in my head!
Gethie: This unit believes that would not solve the problem, only delay it.
(Okay, is the song a disease now or...?)
(Lol, Ive seemed to pestered people XD)
Ed, just stay in that bed. Don't you think its comfy?
*She jerked back when she heard the voice. She knew it from somewhere. Something bad was going to happen.
She raced towards it and stopped dead in her tracks. Lucifer*
Get the Hell out of my house, demon, an pardon the pun. Get out. Now.
(Hey Elleni!)
*tackles Sil*
Love you.
*turns to leave^
Manuel: sometimes Geth organics are not logical..
*shrugs off from the tree and walks towards Sophia calmly*
(No, Silente and yes Ed. Sorry Silente, I'm a bit of an old man now. I try as best I can to keep up with comments but I do miss a few. What what this about my name being 'meh'?)
Hello Ed. I was just in the neighbourhood, and I heard your little fight. And so I thought I'd see this small bed. But that thing could easily hold two!
Lucife: *has Kari in his arms* Your wish, m'lady.
Don't you dare tackle and run!
*tackles Viv back and laughs, kissing the back of his neck*
Love you too...
(Back, anyone need something punched? Cause I'm really in the mood right now <->)
Gethie: This unit acknowledges the fact. *tilts head*
Sophia: Hello, Manuel.
*picks her up*
Then you'll go with me.
*walks into the woods*
(Got to go)
*She held her arm out when her eyes landed on Kari and fear made her voice quake*
Give me my daughter. Now!!
(ELLENIIIIIIII! HELLOOOOOOO!)
(@Trip oh you don't remember never mind then.)
I suppose it is comfy inky, trip you decide who should get the bed
(I need Lucifer punched, Blake. He has my daughter.)
I don't think that's a good idea, Trip. My tail will surly bother him
(no idea El...)
Manuel: I trust you are well?
*laughs and allows herself to be carried away*
(On it c:<)
*A faint whistling noise is heard, almost unnoticeable at first, growing louder by the moment. Suddenly, Blake crashes through the roof at top speed with a swiping kick aimed for Lucifer's head*
*If there was ever a time for a slow motion shot, this is it*
Sophia: I'm fine. What about you?
Your tail won't bother me
Both in the bed. You're blatantly a couple, soothe tail won't bother him.
(Blake, punch Silente until she tells me what happened please.)
*nods*
Fair deuce, Chloe. Was just a thought. :) I hope your other subjects go well, then. :) ^^
*hands cookies to everyone, on account that she's not quite sure what else to do (:P), but also because cookies:)*
*rolls out*
*...humming Honey Honey, dammit :P*
*so the tail
Manuel: I'm well. I heard you were attacked yesterday? I take it the attempt failed?
Toodloo Taia!
Really? Um... If you wouldn't mind trying that then, we aren't getting anywhere otherwise ...
(I can't be everywhere punching everyone at once >-<)
*She shrieked when something crashed through the roof and made and lunge for Kari*
Blake! I've never been so glass to see you...
(that sounds about right El!)
Orpheus: *releases El's hand and puts a hand to his forehead, wincing slightly*
Lucifer: *vanishes, the moment Blake touches him, going back to Hell*
Thor: *stalks in* We're going to Hell
Ok then
(Okay so this disease is weird. It passed from Gethie so must be a computer virus of some sort, then to Chloe, then to trip, then to Taia. Hm...)
Sophia: It did. The Geth repaired the damage to my ship.
*Skidds to a halt, ripping up a bit of flooring*
Um.. sorry about that. Target seems to have vanished. Oh hi Thor, how did you get here so fast?
*climbs into bed*
Manuel: *nods* good. I am glad. It's a good ship.
Orpheus: fine. Just a little headache. It'll pass in a second. *straightens and looks at El* well?
Well, my work here is done. *rubs his hands together* On to the next!
*and walks out*
*lies down next to her*
*She nodded desperately at Thor*
LOKI! Help... Please...
*She curled around herself, her eyes growing wide and fearful*
(Did Lucifer take Kari?)
Orpheus: any genius ideas?
Sophia: It is. I built it myself. It's served me well.
Is there anything in particular you want to discuss? What did the Geth say?
Um, good night *kisses him on forehead*
*Ariana was sitting on a blanket at her father's feet, she was giggling at Marrok who was paddling at the edge of the water and running away from it when his paw got wet. Lorcan smiled.*
Lorcan: It wasn't too bad, I was under or unconscious for the most part of it. She is just adorable, I can't believe she has wings now. And I try not to think about my dad.
*Casha changed the towel on Roland's head. She then started to dig around in his coat.*
Casha: Roland, where is your medicine? Have you run out?
Roland: *takes deep breath in and out.* I... threw it away... before I came here...
Casha: Damn it Roland!!
Manuel: the Geth said a lot. However I stand by what I said. We may discuss anything..
Thor: I flew.
(He didn't...he may later...-Zaf
I'm here, Rose...Belra attacked me
*kisses her* goodnight
Orpheus: well yes. It seems like the type of thing you'd want to fix right? Tiny vampire friend going crazy. *smiles at her*
Sophia: A lot? I heard music. Strange music.
*snuggles into his chest*
Headed to hell? Well, not to toot my own horn but you may need someone who's been there and back.
Manuel: *laughs slightly* yes. It misunderstood a statement made over the radio.
()
*When Marrok got close enough to her, she ran at him and pulled him into her arms, cuddling him tightly to her chest*
I don't like hospitals. They're weird. And people are payed to stab you and poison you and check that you're alive. And she's actually a great kid, Lorcan. You're lucky. And I don't blame you, man. You're dad was one evil sun of a bitch. Who would do something like that to thee grand kids?!
*puts arm round her*
Orpheus: pour the darkness out of your friend?
*puts arm round her*
*yawns* I ...love...you
(Okay, thanks!)
*She cuddled Kari tightly and looked up at Loki*
I officially hate demons... I... I don't want the twins near them...
Sophia: I see. So, how have you been since we last talked?
Then again... today, maybe tomorrow if we're lucky... Hell may be safer than this place.
*Blake looks at the sky through the hole he made in the roof*
Orpheus: the darkness seemed to be sustaining her. Taking it out could be dangerous. Not just because then you're left with darkness on its own but the methods seemed...gory.
*steps from the treeline* I don't know if you ever met him in person Death, but he's very one track minded. He doesn't really get it.
Are we going to kill the devil? Oh goody! He keeps rejecting my offers for tea and cake, and I'm beginning to get very annoyed.
I know, we'll keep them out.
Zanida: Stupid demons
Are you volunteering to come with us, Blake..?
Manuel: I have been well. Much the same as usual I suppose. And you?
Sophia: Just normal. A little angry at myself but it's passed now.
Orpheus: removing it might cause a lot of damage to her...and you're running out of people willing to heal or ressurect her.
I would in a heartbeat, but I don't know how long it would take and the archangels could show up at any moment. On the flip side of that I could say hell is one place they're very unlikely to go, even for me. Ah well, I may as well accompany you. If they do decide little old me is worth an intrusion to hell then at least we'll have lots of backup.
(Going to school. Be back in 15/20)
Manuel: angry?
Gtg ,bye
Sophia: I... Never mind. It isn't important. It's done now.
(Byii Ed
I best go to sleep
C ya tomoz)
((El- The symbol she uses can only be used by her, and its the only of its kind. She also relies on her Necromancy to do it.-Zaf
Night Ed!
Hello.
Manuel: no I..I want to know
Orpheus: you could. It could take years to find the right ones however.
(Hey Amethyst!)
Hello everyone! How are you all?
Herrow Amy! How are you?
I'm fine, thanks!
Sophia: I was mad at myself for what happened. It's nothing to do with you, though. I'm not mad at you in the slightest.
(Does SilTC EVER have a plan?)
(Hey Amy!)
Orpheus: don't give up hope..there could be a chance this darkness doesn't matter?
So, what's going on now?
Manuel: *nods* Okay. I'm glad your anger has passed..
Fine thank you. I'm lying in bed, all chilled.
(she NEVER has a plan. Stuff just happens..and she makes it work..like with me IRL when I did drama. We never had a plan we just improvised..)
Orpheus: okay so probably not..
Sophia: So am I. So, why did you come and speak to me?
Manuel: I was once told by someone that socializing was important. I try to socialize as best I can..
I shall be distant.
Orpheus: should I come with?
Sophia: Yes, but why me specifically?
Orpheus: ...*decides this is probably a girl talk and so sits it out*
*comes back into the clearing looking slightly scruffy and slightly paler than usual*
Manuel: you seemed the most approachable? If you would rather I allow you time along I can leave?
(**alone)
(there. In the clearing in blogland.)
*whips around quickly to look at El and smiles*
Hey. How are you?
I'm fine. Tip top. How's da boy?
*nods* he better be treating you well. What did you say his discipline is?
(Back)
What's this what Elleni boy tell me now.
Wb Rose.
(Thank you, Trip!)
He won't tell you? Can you guess? Maybe he's psychic..or a vision person...
Hmm..
*stores away they knowledge for later*
Anyway! What did you want to talk about? Anything else interesting happened?
You was just...bored?
(msd if I fall asleep..)
O-kaaaaaay then..
What's this about a boy? I'm trying to catch up as much as possible. This is vital.
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