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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I need sleep. I woke up at four this morning and couldn't get back to sleep. Thats roughly 17 hours I've been awake (I think. Ugh. Math. Tired). It doesn't seem like much but I'm about to pass out.
Night
(Night Snow!)
(HES FAVOURTING MY TWEETS!!!!! AHHHHH!!!))
(Brb.)
(Back.)
Sleep is calling to me like a owner to its parrot whale...
Goodnight...
Sleep pop...
(i have to go now too. Bye!)
So derek, R u gonna focus on the SP movies now?
(Hey Knight)
turns out no one is here so im off
Going to school. I won't be on for a long time cause the WiFi blocks this page. :( hopefully when I get home....
Is anyone here?
(Hello.)
(Hello?)
(Hey Silente! How are you?)
(Hi guys ^^)
(Hey Chloe!)
(Hey Flick! Hey Draggie! I'm tired! My throat hurts! School SUCKS! How are you both?)
( naww Sil !
Personally I'm good
I'm attempting to draw inky)
(Ad is she is now or before the ears and tail?)
(Playing Birds of Steel (a WWII flight simulator) on hardest difficulty.
First attempt: *takes off, then crashes back down into the runway and explodes*
Second attempt: *takes off, crashes back down into the runway and explodes*
Third attempt: *crashes into second attempt's wreckage*
Fourth attempt: *takes off, manages to keep flying* *gets into a spin and hits the ground*
Fifth attempt: *takes off, carries on flying, but stalls the plane and crashes into the ground*
Sixth attempt: *takes off* *starts flying* *gets shot down by a ship*)
As she is now, including ears tail and scar
(@Draggie well...at least you couldn't do much worse!
@Flick Kk. Hey you want to be a vet right?)
(Yes, it's my dream job ^^ next to being a writer)
(Do you need to be good at GCSE physics for it? I mean I presume not but...)
(Well I guess not, I mean at a level you need biology chemistry and one other academic subject, why?)
(Oh good. It doesn't matter that I've probably failed on the first physics test then.)
(Do you want to e a vet? Physics is my weak point, but for a levels I'm trying that and psychology to see which one is better)
(Yeah. It's one of my career paths that I'd like. But I suck at Physics. I'm ace at chemistry and hopefully not too bad at biology...)
(Chem is my strong point too XD
I think it's great choice.
Remember you need lots of experience as well
A minimum of 10weeks
That's why I've been volunteering over the summer
Universities like work at stables, farms, vets and a wide range of things)
(Yey. Work experiance. I know a farm I can lend a hand at. Then I can ask around as well. Pull some strings..)
(Sorry I poofed.)
(that's brill
If only you loved local, then I could recommend places
Imagine of we both got into the same vet UNi XD)
(Which uni you wanting to go to?
Hey Draggie! Play?)
(Sure.)
(Hey Dragon
Hopefully either Bristol or Edinburgh
I have family in Scotland so Edinburgh is ideal
But I'll have to apply to each one and go were they accept me)
Manuel: *smiles and kisses Sophia again, gently, still pressed against her with the duvet and his suit between them*
(I was thinking Edinburgh. Neither are close to home but both are good uni's)
(**Glasgow or)
Sophia: *kisses him back, moving the duvet away*
(Yea
See, there are none in wales so I'll have to move away wherever
I'll be back now in a minute
I have to find my pencil case)
(Found it
A tip Sil, be careful when wrestling sheep)
(Thanks for the tip...?)
(At swansea community farm, there is this vet called chris,
I had to had sheep against the wall whilst he cut off any matts in their fur
Then he made me get the sheep... I was flung all around the pen)
(soz draggie didn't see that til now!)
Manuel: *makes a little bit of space between them both, personal space and all that*
*kisses her again, slightly more passionately*
(@Flick XD sounds fun. What type of vet do you want to be? Domestic, agriculture or exotic? Or other..if there is other..)
Sophia: *kisses him passionately, back* *pulls him closer again*
(It is my dream to work at a zoo, but I'd be happy with being a domestic vet, u?
Brb changing my profile pic)
(Not agriculture that's for sure. MAYBE exotic but I'm not sure..)
Manuel: *smiles* you're a very persistent person commander. *kisses her gently*
(back)
(It seems Tom Hiddleston is on Top Gear, for those who are interested.)
Sophia: I am, aren't I? *kisses him back, then kisses him again passionately* *holds him close to her*
(I knew, Dragon
but I don't watch much tv)
(There was a half-quad-half-jetski.)
Manuel: *kisses her back just as passionately*
*smiles and makes no attempt to move back*
*partially because he probably wouldn't be able to if Sophia didn't want him to..)
(Awesome
What do you think of my drawing?)
(He stalled it on his first attempt. :P)
Sophia: *starts to remove his suit whilst kissing him*
(It's good, Chloe. :) )
(brb food)
(Kk Sil)
(kk Silente.)
(Oh my
sanpelleorino lemonade is cowing lush!)
(I'm not sure I understand that sentence.)
(sorry, welsh slang
the lemonade is tasty
cowing lush is another way for us to say really nice)
(Now that makes sense. Lemonade is very nice.)
(now that I think about it, welsh has weird slang XD
like 'be there now, in a minute')
(Everywhere has weird slang. :P)
(I guess ^^)
(Brb.)
(kk)
(Back.)
(welcome back ^^
nothing has changed)
(Well, I now have some lemonade.)
(awesome ^^ *holds up drink* cheers !)
(awesome ^^ *holds up drink* cheers !)
Hello?
(Cheers. *clinks drinks* :P
LEMONADE.)
(Hey Edward.)
(Hey Ed ^^)
Hello Dragona
Hello inky
I shall never do PE again.
(I found this song called zombie love song
Ill chase through the yard
and all through the house
and through the dark
oh I wanna steal your heart
and eat your brains XD)
(Why Ed?
PE was rubbish in school, sports is awesome
I was our schools team's hockey goalie. We came 3rd in the whole of Swansea)
(Zombie... love song? 0o)
Zombies!
(uh huh, its by your favourite Martian)
(Well that was interesting. Social worker lady came round...)
Manuel: *hesitates slightly but takes off the jacket* *keeps kissing her*
(WB Sil )
I'm on the school basketball team.
This lesson was more running, press ups and jumps than any other PE lesson, every muscle hurts.
Sophia: *kisses him more passionately* *pulls him even closer still*
Hello silente
(I have no upper body strength, and I have to do press-ups in kung fu
I also have to do burpees in tabata and circuits)
(Wonder what school will say about us...)
Manuel: *smiles and kisses her back* thought you were tired commander? *kisses her*
Kung fu? I want to learn a martial art.
(I learn the branch called lau gar, that uses weapons)
Weapons!
Sophia: *kisses him back* I am. *wraps her arms around him*
(Can we just like say they did it and skip to the morning? I've been waiting to see what her reaction will be. :P)
(Weapons are awesome.)
(Yes, Ed
the only problem is with my class is that im the only girl, so im always fighting this guy)
(I'm actually doing about medieval weapons for an Extended Project.)
(Awesome Dragon)
(yes. We can.)
Manuel: *rolls off the bed silently and stands up*
*yawns slightly and runs a hand through his hair before picking up his jacket and putting it on*
*folds Sophia's dress for her and puts it on the couch then goes to get Sophia a glass of water for when she wakes up*
Oh, but learning it has to be good.
(yea, now I csn defend myself when my bro attacks me)
Sophia: *stirs slightly* *opens her eyes* *clutches her head*
(Krav maga is also good)
Manuel: *comes back quietly, holding the glass in his hand* *pauses when he sees that she's awake*
(aye :^^
I find that im now really active.
I used to dance for seven years before quitting a few years back
I did sports now and then in school
but now
Monday-circuits
Wednesday- tabata
Thursday golf
sunday- kungfu
(Busy week)
(yup, and that's without college which officially starts tomoz)
Sophia: *rolls over, wincing in pain at her hip* Manuel? Wait... What happened?
(brb, gotta get ready for tabata and then ill be on here for a short while)
Manuel: *looks at her a moment before handing her the glass and some painkilling leaves* you had a little bit too much I fear. What do you remember?
(Ok)
(I dedicate to family.
Not the family who are related to you by blood but the family who are family emotionally. They might be related to you by blood as well but this page is for those who care for you. Who nurture you. Or just those who you wouldn't want to lose. This is to REAL family.)
Sophia: I remember most of the ball... nearly getting killed. Then I invited you to the Naseby. And I was showing you the different levels and after that, nothing. *moves to sit up, then realises she has no clothes on so lays back down*
Shit. What exactly did I do?
*has a drink from the water*
(Hear hear)
(I am back for half an hour
hear hear, great ded Sil ^^)
(I am back for half an hour
hear hear, great ded Sil ^^)
(I am back for half an hour
hear hear, great ded Sil ^^)
Manuel: We talked for a while. You had three or four more drinks..*looks down at his feet a moment then looks back up* you showed me your scars. We..forgive me. It was wrong of me. We kissed. A lot. I..I shouldn't have done that. I should have been more respectful.
(oooo I found a cool song)
Sophia: Seriously?
Shit.
I must have been bloody wasted. *holds her forehead with her hands*
*sighs* No, you've done nothing wrong. It's my own damn fault. I shouldn't have drunken that much. No wonder I don't remember a thing. I had ryncol, didn't I?
Manuel: *flinched slightly when she says she must've been wasted but it hardly shows and only for moment* You did. And Perfect, I think that is what it was called.
*has a glass of water in bar*
*Sits opposite Ed* You can have a drink, you know.
I mean, as long as you don't drink too much. Its alright to get pissed every now and again
Sophia: Not so bloody perfect now. What does the leaf do?
Not, I shall keep my promise of not drinking *stares into water*
Manuel: It is a painkiller. I presumed you might have a headache and though they might help.
*frowns* I know you're not happy about it
*smiles* I know! Ill by you a drink
*buys a few bottles*
*holds one out for Ed*
Sophia: *eats the leaf, then has a drink of water*
Thanks.
I don't mean to insult you, but this is not something I would do if I was in the right frame of mind.
*looks at water, looks at wine* *takes wine and drinks bottle* thank you
No problem *smiles and takes a sip of another bottle* Now this is nice
Manuel: *keeps his face neutral* I understand. The human mind does have a habit of making bed decisions when intoxicated.
(**bad)
Yes, it is * continues drinking*
*smiles*
*continually drinks*
*starts hiccupping*
For once I'm not drunk first *has another few bottles* you know, I
*stops drinking for a sec* Hmm? *hiccup*
Sophia: Yes, they do.
*sighs* If you expect a relationship or anything after what happened, I'm sorry, but I'll have to disappoint you. From what I remember, you seem to be a nice guy but as far as I'm aware, a relationship is just an open invitation for someone to try and hurt you to get to me.
I...*hiccups* I...*falls into bar*
Manuel: I understand that too. I know better than too expect a relationship from something that happened when the other party was intoxicated. I presume you would prefer me to leave?
Ed! Are you okay? *frowns*
*laughs and hiccups* what... what happened yesterday?
*blushes* You don't remember?
*has another glass* at...at the moment I...I barely remember my...my name *laughs*
Well...um, I said that I...love y you *blush deepens* and...we kissed...
Sophia: Yes, please. Try and make sure you don't get seen whilst you leave the ship.
Just... Tell no one that this happened, alright?
Oh *laughs and trys to kiss her but falls over*
Ed!
*crouches down beside him* are y you okay?
Manuel: If that is how you wish it.
*turns on his heel and walks to the lift*
Sophia: I'm... sorry.
*laughs*I'm..I'm surprised somebody c cares
I care so much for you *smiles*
*smiles* really?
*blushes, but manages to keep eye contact* Yes
Manuel: *pauses* you have no reason to be sorry commander. You were inhibited. All is forgiven. *walks to the lift quietly*
(Awww! My character! He's making me cry now! *hugs Manuel which is basically hugging a tiny voice in my brain I suppose..)
*looks into her eyes* why thank...thank you. I need to...to stop drinking.
Sophia: *sighs as he walks out* *starts putting her armour on*
You can still drink you know, but not so much all the time
(I really need to go now
Ill be back around 8
byii)
(Bye inky)
Manuel: *goes down in the lift and gets out when it stops, walking to the cargo bay doors* *partially wonders how to open them*
Sophia: *finishes putting on her armour and takes the lift to the cargo bay*
Manuel, I thought you would have left by now. You look confused.
Manuel: Forgive me. I wasn't sure how to open the doors.
(im here for five more mins as my friend isn't ready)
HOw are you feeling Ed? *eyes full of concern*
*laughs* I...I *laughs*
What is it? *laughs*
Sophia: *walks to the side of the cargo ramp and pushes a button on the side* *the cargo ramp slowly lowers*
Here.
And, it definitely feels better to be in my armour again.
No one's ever...ever said that to...to me before you ...you know *laughs*
really?
*frowns*
(I better go now, for real
be back later)
Manuel: I am glad you are more comfortable now. *walks down the cargo ramp and looks around*
(Bye inky)
Sophia: I really am sorry if this has had any effect on you. I didn't mean for it to happen.
Manuel: It is fine commander. I can handle myself. And I am not easily hurt. *smiles at her slightly*
Sophia: Have I hurt you?
Manuel: No commander. You have not. *is slightly lying but he's good at lying*
Sophia: I know when someone is lying to me. If I have, tell me.
Manuel: It is fine commander. I am fine.
Sophia: Have I hurt you or not?
Manuel: *sighs* no. I have hurt myself. It is not through any fault of your own.
Sophia: I'm sorry for hurting you. Look, I... I'm not saying no to a relationship, if that is what you want, but I'm not saying yes either. I need to get my head sorted. I need to make sure that it won't weaken me.
Manuel: It was not you who hurt me commander. It was I. And I do not mind whether or not you...reciprocate certain feelings. Humans cannot control their emotions towards others. I do not expect you to want a relationship, what happened last night does not change how I see you. I understand if you wish for us to part ways and not speak of this again. I understand that what happened was presumably a one time thing. Or as some people may call it 'a drunken fling.' Do not worry yourself over trivial matters such as my feelings. It is fine.
Sophia: I don't want us to speak about it again, but preferably not to part ways. Not as such, anyway. For now, at least, I think we should pretend it never happened.
I have enemies here. As Silente said - nobody actually wants me to be around. And the moment I irritate or hurt someone - you will be the first one they come after, if they knew about it.
Manuel: miss Tempests words are not the best to go on. She believes she knows best however that is not usually the case. And I can protect myself commander. I may be only a psychiatrist but I have had to learn to defend myself to some extent. However if that is what you would prefer then I shall go along with it.
(Sorry I poofed.)
Sophia: I don't even know how I feel about you at the moment. I'm sorry. We just have to leave it for now.
Manuel: That is fine. And, once again, I'm terribly sorry about last night. I should have taken the drink off you and just left. I overstepped my welcome.
Sophia: You have no reason to be sorry. It's my own fault. I just wish you didn't have to be dragged into the mess that I created. *gestures her hand towards the cargo ramp*
Manuel: That is fine. At least now the ball is over we can both resume out normal lives. I can go back to being a psychiatrist. You to being a Spectre. Know that you can always contact me if you want. Miss Tempest has my number.
*smiles and walks the last few steps off the ramp*
Sophia: I will. *closes the cargo ramp behind him*
Manuel: *hangs his head slightly before lifting it and walking home*
*has another drink*
*skips into blogland, twirling and bowing to the air before straightening up and seeing basically no one*
Oh.
(I'm here)
*walks to the bar and slips into the stool next to Ed*
'Ello.
*is rather drunk already* h hello
You look wasted.
I only had a few drinks.
Maybe you shouldn't have anymore.
Sophia: *growls and punches the wall of her ship*
Shit. Shit. Shit. Shit. Shit shit shit shit shit.
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