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Ah, my poor neglected blog. How I have ignored you. Once you were the apple of my eye (okay, not really — the name of this blog is what it is, after all), but then along came Twitter and suddenly you seemed somewhat clunky and... unwieldy...
But see? I have returned. I've been away a lot, I know. Work. I had that book to publish (which went really well, by the way) and then all those tours, including a trip to New Zealand and Australia to meet all those readers with funny accents.
My life has been somewhat chaotic as of late, and when things get chaotic, some other things suffer. You, it seems, are one of these things.
But I'll try to rectify that. I really will. I'm home now, after all, and settling back into normal life. What normal life will bring me, though, I have no idea.
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«Oldest ‹Older 1801 – 2000 of 4849 Newer› Newest»(Tell me, Blake - why, exactly, should I be bothered to roleplay with you? The outcome is obvious.
You will do some bullshit attack, become invulnerable to everything and then that will be it. That is all roleplaying with you ever is. Therefore I simply refuse to roleplay with you. You don't care about plots or the story, you just view it as a way to be the most powerful and the best. And it is not something I wish to fuel. It is for your own good. *pats him on the head* Maybe you'll learn soon.)
Phaestra: The absence of death.
(*facepalm*)
So, if life wants the abscence of death, death presumably wants the abscence of life..
Phaestra: Killing me would gain her nothing. I would simply reappear in my realm.
I know. But imagine, a dimension with no other gods. One where you and only you rule. Where you can do what you want. Does that not sound amazing?
Phaestra: She already owns one.
She owns a relm. Not a dimension. A parallel dimension. With a me, a blake, a chi, an everyone except the gods.
*looks at the knife* good shot my friend
Phaestra: Those variants of you would still be alive. I could not allow her to kill them.
Scythe: ican do bette *chucks another one closer+
*sighs*
*paces silently*
("Some bullshit attack and become invulnerable to everything". I've heard some pretty large exaggerations before but that makes the top three. My character enjoys fighting, it's what he does, it's how I made him. He also happens to be very good at it, more so than anyone else here it seems. The fact that you've yet to figure out a way to beat him does not make him invulnerable. Let's take a look at some of your characters.
The Shadow (Or whatever you called it exactly): never took a single hit, not a speck of damage, and did whatever it liked with other characters.
Minerve/Phaestra: Goddesses who can apparently also do whatever they like. They're immune to 90% of damage and can cancel out the power of beings far older and stronger than they.
Sophia Keating: "Just a mortal" who stands toe to toe with primordials and seems to never take a significant hit.
So tell me, is it just me smelling the hypocrisy in the air? - J)
*nods* another fine shot
Scythe: how about this *throws one that skims his cheek*
Phaestra: I cannot even take her army to my realm. Nor can I take her to my realm. There is nothing, physically, I could do, unless you count stalling her army. But neither can I allow people to die because of her. Death is a natural part of life - but the way she kills, it is not. I simply cannot allow it.
Of course you can't.
But I can..
(That is no exaggeration, Blake. Have you EVER had a character who did not turn out to be some sort of god, or have god-like powers?
Sophia Keating is not one of my characters, Blake. I AM Sophia Keating.
I do not know what you are referring to by the Shadow.
Minerve and Phaestra have died several times each, Blake. They cannot die in their own realms but on Earth they can. They are not immune. Not by a long shot.)
Phaestra: What do you mean, mortal?
(Oh and - for the record, I died once.)
*looks amazed* well done now no closer please *smiles*
(She did. I almost slapped her for it.)
Nothing. Nothing. Bye.
*heads back to her portal*
Phaestra: Tell me, Silente Tempest.
(Apologies, the shadow was one of Dragona's characters.
As for that, no Blake has ever had god-like powers that were his own.
Soul-Is host of the primordial god Erebus. Were that to ever be stripped from him he would simply be a slightly above-average necromancer.
Gale-Honestly wasn't that powerful. He was fast beyond belief and his true name was a force to be reckoned with, but he was simply a mage who could call the power of storms
Creede (second Soul)-Was admittedly very powerful, he was half angel and had various relics that boosted his already ample power.
Creede and Soul have both been on the brink of death many times, Creede died once at the hands of Michal, and Soul has died twice by my count. - J)
Tawnee: *cheers*
Scythe: I don't think Taw will allow it, you are free to go
(So - no. You have never had a character who isn't a god or has god-like powers. *nods* I thought not.)
It's nothing Phae!
*about a metre from the portal*
-_-
Phaestra: *vanishes in a flash of light and reappears in front of her, standing in her way* Please, tell me.
(Hello, Fabi.)
(Hey Fab! How art thou?)
*rocks back on her heels*
Move phae.
Phaestra: *shakes her head* Not until you tell me. I want to help you to defeat Minerve. You cannot just cast me out.
Hey.
A precarious balance of angry and logical. You?
(So apparently you've lost your ability to read properly. Good to know. Should make pointing out the truth to you all the more difficult. - J)
(I am good *offers huggles* want to talk ?)
Thank you *shakes Scythe's hand*
Shut the hell up, both of you.
Blake, you have a pretty strange definition of "not that powerful."
Sophia, what do you think you're trying to accomplish?
Back to the point, neither of you wants to roleplay with the other, and you're both stubborn. You're not going to get anywhere by continuing this, so shut up.
Scythe: that's it for tonight folk! Be sure to have a look around, as the stars of the show will be out!
Cast you out? Phae you see basically every move i make. I'm fairly certain its impossible to cast you out
(Gar, I don't know if you got my email
It's talking forever to send)
(Actually, Blake -
"Soul-Is host of the primordial god Erebus" - so your character has god-like powers.
"his true name was a force to be reckoned with" - essentially god-like powers.
"Was admittedly very powerful, he was half angel and had various relics that boosted his already ample power."
Essentially god-like powers.
I have not lost my ability to read.
You once took away SilenteTC's vampirism without even ASKING SilenteTA. You completely changed Silente's character without even giving a THOUGHT about whether Silente would want you to do that or not. Something which LITERALLY changed her character. That's bullshit.)
(Apologies, Fabi, I was typing and did not see what you said. I will stop. I agree - it will gain me nothing. *shrugs*)
Phaestra: Tell me what you are planning.
(If your memory was working properly you would recall an attached question to that action asking for her permission and stating that if she did not condone it the action would effectively have never taken place. As for your definition of "God-like powers" you appear rather uneducated on the subject of gods.)
(Can you try re-sending it please Inks)
*walks over to Tawnee* this was fun *smiles*
No, but thank you, Inky.
Thank you, Sophia.
(okay ^^)
Tawnee: It was. I cant remember the circus being so...alive.Lets go, I want to see everyone
(Okay, I understand, Fabi)
(It is not a problem. When there is sense, I see sense. *shrugs*)
(For Christs sake. Blake shut up. Soph stop. Just both of you stop! It's not that hard. Drop the argument. You're both getting no where. I NEVER speak up but both of you just...please. Stop. Play nice..I'm going to go calm down and sort my head out. Soph I'll email when I'm done thinking. I realise I promised i would talk when I was like this but I can't. My head is too full. I don't want to read any more of this bull when I get back.)
(Alright, Silente. *hugs her tightly*)
Ok *follows Taw*
Tawnee: *holds his hand and leads him out back*
*everyone is outside in a group*
*a blond guy notices them*
Guy: Hey! well my eyes must be deceiving. Its onlt Tawnee!
*goes over and lifts her onto his shoulder*
Tawnee: Het Garvan! put me down!
Blakey...
(Hey Death, how art thou?)
(Hello, Rose. How are you?)
I'm sleepy... As sick... But my mum won't believe me...
You guys?
*And
(*huggles* im good, but you, get well soon! *offers hot toddy*)
*Huggles Inky back*
Thanks, mate... What's a toddy...?
(*Cuddles Rose*
Hey, sorry for poofing...)
(a hot toddy is a drink people drink when ill. It is made out of tea, whiskey, honey and lemon.)
*offers hand shake to Garvan* Nice to meet you I'm Garrett
Garvan:*puts Taw down*
*shakes hand, squeezing it tight* the name is Garvan. *smirks* im the strongest man in the world
Blakey...
*Cuddles tightly*
My Blakey cuddles...
(I've never heard of that before, Inky...)
(Its popular in Wales...maybe its a welsh or british thing?)
(When we feel sick, we just continue on with whatever we do...
Aussies don't give it a second thought...)
(Oh, we tend to cuddle up and drink hot toddies)
(hmmm, it is actually from Ireland)
(You guys have it good, in America we use some weird chemical medicine that will probably kill you faster than it'll heal you and work through it.)
*bones in my hand start cracking* i can tell that and that's an interesting talent,
(I've never heard of a hot toddy until now, the usual welsh / British way of dealing with illness is to complain about it, well that's how i deal with it anyway - R)
(ooof, that sounds nasty O_O)
There is gonna be a killer thunderstorm...
:'(
(hehe I normally complain XD)
Tawnee: Garv, play nice
* a little 9 year old walks up to Gar*
Girl: excuse me?
I don't like thunder...
I'm going to go away and curl into a ball and cry... ~Danni
(*huggles Death*)
(do you have headphones you can listen to to block out the thunder?)
Stupid cold. stupid cough.
(*huggles Snow* get well soon)
I'm missing school today. I just missed a week of it for tour, and now I'm missing more. I'm going to be so far behind. Kiss good bye to top of the class...
(*huggles Snow* Don't worry, I bet you will go back and be as ace as you were before)
Hmmm... I have so much work overdue though and I haven't done any of it.
(shouldn't you make a start?)
Snow, that's an Aussie thing!!! I might not be able to fast track outdoor ed next year because tall the stuff I haent done...
[gives Snow a bag of lozenges with inspiring messages on the wrappers]
I would. But all the woks at school :((((((
*hhgs Inky and Rose*
*hugs fabi too*
Pfft!! Me too Snow!!
(*huggles Snow*)
*rolls away to email teachers and ask for extensions*
*looks to the little girl* yes?
You can ask for extensions...?
I'm moving to Tasmania...
girl: *whispers eerily* do you know someone in the afterlife?
Tawnee: *smiles* this is Sierra, she can communicate with the dead
BLAKEY!!! I WANT CUDDLES!!!
Okay okay, you don't need to shout...
*Cuddles Rose gently, resting his head on hers*
Woah, that's cool and I'm sorry i don't know anyone in the afterlife
This is my pet dog, Tipa. He is a dalmatian, and is just as old as me - 17. I haven't seen him for a few years but he will be keeping me warm tonight...
http://m.imgur.com/YN03jhk
Hello :)
Sierra: *looks upset* awww
Tawnee: Sierra...remember me?
Sierra: *brightens up* Taw Taw *hugs her* you have gotten fat!
tawnee: *eyes widen*
(Hello Tia ^.^
Dammit, you are older than me by a year )
It worked!!
*She cuddled Blakey back gently and nuzzled his chest*
*smiles and tries to hide a little laugh*
(Hello Tia how be you? And nice dalmatian)
@Chloe so is Tipa :)
(Does anyone live in Nottinghamshire? Come on guys, there's gotta be someone! You can't all live in Wales...)
(ahem. There is only three welsh people on the blog...as far as I know. whats tipa?)
Tawnee: *glares at Gar*
*turns back to Sierra and smiles sweetly* No, im just having a baby
Sierra: *eyes sparkle*
Cant feel arm...-Zaf
*laughs at Chloe's attention span*
(Oh! its your dog, that is impressive)
(I literally have the attention span of a goldfish...and my body still thinks its almost ten)
*pours warm blood over Loki's arm*
This should help?
(Hey Zaf! how art thou?)
Hey Zaf!
*hugs Chloe*
It's my first toy. My only toy I still cherish tbh.
(*huggles Tia* aww that's sweet. I remember when I was little, there was a Dalmatian next door. She was a doll)
Hi!-Zaf
(Someone suggest a good film to watch, please. By good I mean 9/10 or 10/10 in your books.)
(Hello Zaf, how be you)
*looks at Taw* I'm sorry, i just found it sort of funny *hugs her*
(hmmm, the hangover?)
A dalmatian doll? *is confused*
(Chloe - seen it, but it's on the re-watch list now. Thanks. Anything else?)
Tawnee: *hugs him* its okay sweetie. I guess I look a bit chubby...
*a feminine mans voice shouts out* Tawnee darling!
* a man glomps Taw*
Tawnee: Ceri...what a lovely...surprise
(no, you know the expression 'shes a doll'? it means she was sweet
Im trying to think of good films...failing)
*looks at Ceri* excuse me but can you be careful with Taw please, she is carrying
We hav the race on and someone had their car catch on fire and Mom goes: ooh fuck you are on fire THIS GIRL IS ON FIRE!
(I'm kinda worried about your mum now Zaf)
Ceri: *narrows eyes* and you are?
Must be a Welsh thing. Unless you're suggesting that I simply don't know this saying, in which case you would clearly be mistaken because I know all there is to know about all the popular sayings.
Apple of my ear.
Takes two to dance.
Another one bites the smoke.
Break the snow.
More than you can shake a milkshake at.
Waking up on the wrong side of the motorway.
...
Hehe, I am a genius!
I am Garret, Tawnee's boyfriend and the farther of her child,
you are?
(...)
(@Zaf She sounds kinda like me... Hmm...)
Ceri: *looks at Taw* you are pregnant? *huggles her* congrats!
Tawnee: thanks...
Ceri: *to Gar* I am Ceri...makeup artist. *inspects him head to toe*
*to Taw* how come you get the handsome one?
Blakey...
*Cries*
*Goes so school to ruin life even more*
(Rose, do you want a hug from me?)
(*offers everyone a hug from me* to anyone who wants one)
*Cuddles Rose*
Sorry, poofed for lunch...
(*huggles Rose*)
*cuddles Rose*
Good bye...
(@Chloe Saved by the boomerang?)
(Tia...*tries not to laugh*)
(It appears that I disappeared briefly.)
(*glomps Gar* you are too kind)
I feel so funky.
(Hello, Sophia.)
(*corners of mouth perks up slightly*)
(Hello, Tia.)
(hey Soph! still dpressed?)
*is watching The Hangover*
Oh, dear...
(Of course, Chloe. How are you?)
(ive never actually seen it, because my mum hates it. However, I know it is hilarious)
(I am good ^^
Soph, have you ever thought about psychosurgery? Deep brain stimulation in particular?)
(*accepts glomping and holds you there* thank you Wolfie)
(Hello Soph, how are you feeling?)
(*snuggles Gar* how be you?)
(I'm really happy, how about you? *snuggles*)
(I am too ^.^ today has been blwdi brilliant)
(*shudders* That sounds horrible, Chloe. Really, horrible. I am fine as I am.
Depressed, Garrett. Yourself?)
(how i feel is above Soph)
(would you like to tell me why today has been "blwdi brilliant"?)
(it isn't, really. it works most of the time. A thin electrode is kept in the part of the brain 'area 25', which plays a role in the human emotional state. Attached to it is a battery pack which sits in the chest. when it feels an abnormality, it sends a signal which stimulates that part of the brain, eliminating things such as depression)
(*smiles* because ive been talking to you all day Gar!)
(Definitely not. I have no intentions of letting anyone, qualified or not, fuck around with my brain. Especially if it would not allow me to feel something. Nor do I want a battery in my chest. Who do you think I am, Iron Man?)
(I'm back from the worlds quickest poof)
(*shrugs* fair point. I just thought being depressed was something someone wouldn't want to feel anymore)
(*hangs onto Gar* that was quick)
(I would rather experience every day of my life as i feel now than experience forced happiness simulated by a machine.)
(I am comfortable with depression. I do not want to feel it, exactly. But it seems a better option than being happy, given my job. Happiness can just be crushed, I believe.)
(That is my point, Silente. *hugs her tightly*)
(*smiles and picks you up in a huggle* aww that's sweet :) <for inks)
(good point. Im just trying to flaunt my psychology skills. its something I take a great interest in)
Hello Sil,how art thou?)
(like you ^^ *huggles like a koala*)
Blakey is gone... :'(
(aww Death *huggles*)
(@Flick I'd rather not try to explain how I'm feeling right now. How are you?)
(Im good ^^. if you ever want to talk, ask Soph or Gar for my email, as I am not allowed to give it out.)
(*sits down while still holding you in a huggle*)
(i like your choice of words Inks (the huggles like a koala) )
(Hello again Sil)
(*huggles* why thank you ^^
I have this image in my head. it is of mori and honey from the anime ouran. honey (the cutesy one) climbs up mori(the stoic and tall one) like a koala)
(Hello Rose, I'm going to offer a hug from me *offers hug*
Inky knows how good my hugs are)
(*smiles* yep, take as many as you can Death, before I steal them all up!)
(*smiles slightly at Gar and Flick* *fades away*)
(*frowns* don't fade Sil *huggles her*)
Am I chopped liver?
(*laughs* that is true inks (the stealing all the hugs)
and i think that anime describes us well with you being honey and me being mori) (<for inks t(^.^t)
t(^.^t) (CHOO CHOO)
(what do you mean by that Zaf?)
(*helps inks bring Sil back*)
(come on Sil...please)
(Im here..)
(*hugs Silente tightly*)
(*huggles SIl tightly*
*doesn't let her go*)
(*rests her head on Sophs shoulder* *looks at Flick*)
(*mushes Sils face into a smile* turn that frown upside down!)
(*keeps hugging Silente tightly* Do not worry about depressing anyone by your mood. This place helps people who are upset. You are surrounded by friends who want to help you. There is nothing to fear.)
(Sil, if these guys can smile, so can you!
http://img.izismile.com/img/img3/20100629/640/the_best_imgur_640_25.jpg)
Nothing at all, my name is LOKI. I am not my author.
(Flick...don't...
*hides her face in the hollow of Sophs neck*
(*narrows eyes* have you seen the pictures?)
(ok Loki,
my question still stands)
*hugs Silente* We're here for you. I'm here for you. What's wrong?
(gar, look at the link I posted)
(i just did,
pretty nice pics, they are a complete new one on me, I've never seen smiling sharks before)
(I know, I thought they would cheer Sil up. I don't think it worked)
Just..stuff Tia.
Sorry Flick..
(*holds Silente close* Honestly, it is fine. You will not upset anyone. People are wanting to help you. That is all. It can be easy to mistake for sadness sometimes but it is not the case. It is more empathy.)
(don't worry. im not the greatest at cheering people up)
I always upset people Soph.
(I don't want you to feel bad.
I want you to feel happy, you know?
What can I do for you?)
(Hello A Ruth, how art thou?
And you have never upset me Sil, for the record)
(well Im calling it a day *gives Sil a quick hug* hope tomorrow is filled with happiness for you)
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