Hello.
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 601 – 800 of 4849 Newer› Newest»Please, Rose, at least attempt to sleep?
(@Alexa does that mean I haven't welcomed you before?)
*emerges from shadows to hug Rose*
Don't cry...
My head hurts too much to sleep...
(okay Sil ^^
Its going good *grins*)
*looks around*
*goes into living room*
*points to sigil* this?
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjSMSGmhoYo THIS IS HILERIOUS)
*Turns and hugs Tia tight, crying into his shoulder*
I'm tired! I cry when I'm sleepy!! And it's so early....
(don't LET sIL GREET YOU...)
(@Silente Possibly. I don't believe we've spoken.)
Hello Alexa! Tia Halcyon, Chronomancer. Pleasure to meet you.
(I'm currently walking down a dark alleyway, putting (not purring, autocorrect!) away the phone, wbd)
(Why am I now feeling slightly worried about this greeting)
(*Shoots Sil a warning glance* be nice)
(@Flick actually to be specific;
There are about five in the living room
Nine in the kitchen
Two in the bathroom
And fifty or so in the bedroom)
Yeah thats one of them.
Hello Tia! Alexa Lawless, elemental. Delighted to make your acquaintance.
(*chuckles darkly* oh joy. *grabs Alexa and sinks into the relm of rp*)
Sil: *smiles at Alexa, a smile showing many pointed teeth* hello.
(Okay ^^ thanks)
*looks like a child at Christmas* what does it do?
*notices Sil and Alexa* Sil...who is this?
Party starting sooooooon, Gahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. John isn't on yet! ;-;
Hi Rose....
Um...hello. *blinks and looks around* Where are we?
*tacklehugs Alexa* New people!!!!!
*faints*
(@Flick 'Sil:' is different to who you're talking to btw)
That one?
*taps it with her foot and a portion of the floor slips away* trap door.
(okay)
*eyes sparkle* awesome!
Sil: blogland. *stalks slowly towards her, circling her lazily*
Mmhm. Find the other four in here.
*thinks* Over there? *points near the setee*
*catches Tia* Does she do this often?
Ah...yes. Hello. I'm Alexa. Do excuse me for asking, but are you - well - are you aware that you're a werewolf?
Sil, where have you taken me? Who are all these people?
Inky: *smiles* yep, born and raised
(bbs)
(Kay Sil!)
Alexa: Oh good. I thought you probably knew. I mean, it's not really the sort of thing you...*turns to Sil* Would you mind not circling me like that? It's vaguely intimidating.
You...you are new. run as fast as you can *frowns*
(gtg guys, bye!)
*puts Tia down* Why?
(byii Khi!)
Inky: Sil has a way...of greeting people
(Bye Khione!)
Alexa: That sounds deeply concerning.
(Bye, Chi!)
*wakes up in Alexa's arms*
*sees her face*
Ahh..
*smiles*
*faints again*
Inky: It is...wanna go to the bar?
(I am going to dedicate the page. I may be distant, not that it matters because I am distant anyway.)
*raises an eyebrow at Tia* Okayyy...
*lays her down on the floor and stands up* Sure. It's been a long and weird day, I could use a drink.
*Takes Alexa to the local pub*
what would you like?
(I will be back soon, actually.)
Zafira: *looks around really confused*
I'll just take a coke, thanks. What are you having?
(Hi Sophia, I don't think we've met?)
*orders Alexa a coke* here you go
*sips cider*
Thanks! *takes coke* So...what's this greeting I'm supposed to be worried about? Or shouldn't I ask?
don't ask... you may escape it...like I did
I'll do my best. So, werewolf, huh? Don't take this the wrong way, but I thought you were all supposed to be extinct.
extinct ?*howls with laughter* there were a couple of packs in wales, but im sure there are a lot more. Plus I only have these ears and tail because of something that happened...but werewolves look like normal humans
You learn something new every day. If it's any consolation, I think the ears are kinda cute.
*tail wags* aww thank you! *sips cider* so, how long do you plan on staying in Blogland?
(YES! I HAD COMMENT 666)
*staggers over to Alexa, Sil and Loki*
*slightly drunk*
*tries to hug Alexa, instead falls on Silente*
I just died in your arms tonight...
Oh, not your arms, pretty lady..
*tries to-
passes out again*
*smiles* Not really sure... I do a lot of travelling for my work, but this place seems nice enough, and I'm not expecting to be dragged off anywhere else any time soon.
Yay! *hiccups* you can come to the wedding!
*looks at Tia* She does a lot of this, doesn't she?
Wait, whose wedding? Who's getting married?
*nods solemnly* uh huh
*shows her engagement ring* I am!
Oh! Wow, congratulations! Who's the lucky guy?
you wouldn't have met him yet, I don't think. His name is Ed and hes the master of time *gets all excited*
*grins* He sounds excellent. How did you two meet?
Another day...
I'm at home, crying.
Mom's in Florida, having lunch with Oprahx
*thinks* it was at the Requiem Ball. He took me to see his world that he destroyed in the past. *smiles* hes such a sweet guy
(back)
*rolls her eyes at Tia*
Silly.
*lays her down and trys to figure out how to reorganize her greeting to a bar setting*
(*huggles Adra* oh baba)
(Welcomes Sil)
. . .
I'm enjoying doing this past paper.
. . .
Is it normal to enjoy exam papers? O_O
(Welcomes Flick.)
(Adrasdos, are you okay?)
That sounds like an... interesting first date.
*eyes Sil* Hello again.
(I am back.)
(it depends on what subjects you like, Star)
*sees Sil* uh oh
(No, Alexa, we have not met. Hello.)
@Inky: Ah. I see.
. . .
I've never enjoyed an exam paper before. :S
(I quite liked some of the history ones...considering how I had C's)
*grins at Flick*
*eyes Alexa*
Hmmm..
*stalks slowly and elegantly towards Alexa*
*calm tone* Sil, you didn't give me a greeting...you don't have to give Alexa one either
No... Though I don't think that that is very different.
(Hi Sophia. Delighted to meet you.)
*puts down drink and faces Sil, frowning* So what exactly does this 'greeting' of yours entail?
(am I like the only one in love with 2cellos? *fangirls*)
*tilts her head at Flick*
I didn't? Oh sorry.
*smiles at Alexa*
You're about to find out..
*looks around at the awkward setting*
Hmm... I think I'll give you the one I gave El...
*smiles*
Are you willing to come outside?
Alexa...I wouldn't if I were you
(It is nice to meet you too, Alexa.
I will be dedicating the page now.)
That rather depends on what's going to happen out there.
*hugs Candle tightly*
@Inky: *doesn't know how they are*
I think history exams sound kind of boring . . . :S I don't like essays or essay questions or anything, anyway.
(I was never actually given a greeting. I find it amusing.)
(ah...theyre all essays...)
(neither was I soph...)
I'm going to greet you.
*smiles*
I need space though. I don't have space in here.
*whispers to Alexa* do you want to live?
*Sighs*
Goodbye, then
(byii Adra...)
*considers for a few moments* Well...they do say curiosity killed the cat. But I never could abide a mystery. Alright, let's step outside.
I hope you feel better, Ms. Dark.
*sighs* no one listems to the wolf. I may aswell spectate
(Hey El, how art thou?)
(Hey Xan! how art thou?)
Ah good!
*smiles*
*starts shaking*
*frowns*
*smiles again*
I'll be right back. Be a dear and wait outside.
*taps a sigil on her nose and steps through the portal it makes*
*chuckles* you are so screwed
(I dedicate this page to several things.
Firstly - to Silente Tempest. She is my sister, and she is my friend.
Secondly - to Two Steps From Hell. I am not normally into that type of music but for whatever reason I am listening to them essentially non-stop, currently.
Thirdly - to simplicity. Because it is simple.)
*watches her go, then looks at Inky* What was all that about?
(I is good thank you ^^)
*looks amused* you will find out soon enough
(hear hear)
Farewell, Adra.
(Hear hear!
I used to listen to Two Steps From Hell non-stop about two years ago so I can relate to that)
*Steps outside, keeping watch on Alexa*
(well, technically she isn't new, she is older than me! but Alexa doesn't come on here much)
Simplicity is simple. :)
(Hi everyone I haven't already said hi to)
(Talking about sayings and whatnot, my friend came up with the saying 'be as positive as a proton!')
(*hugs Soph*)
*steps back no longer shaking and smiles*
Anyway, outside.
*follows after them*
(*hugs Silente back*)
(*shakes hand* Nice to meet you. I'm Alexa.)
*walking outside with a raised eyebrow, to Silente* Just taking your serum?
*pauses and turns*
Hmm
*pulls out dagger from top* this wont help much, but here *gives Alexa dagger*
*pauses, then takes dagger*
I see. It's that kind of greeting, then.
*nods and smirks* I managed to get out of mine, its the least I could do
Thanks. *to Sil* So, what happens now?
Pfft. As if that'll help.
*changes lightning fast, tapping the sigils at her collar bones before hugging Alexa nd jumping, blue energy wings sprouting from her back carrying them upwards*
*smiles sweetly* bye bye!!
Woah!! *automatically grabs onto Sil as the ground recedes. Looks down* Good thing I'm not afraid of heights...
*finds a tree and sits*
Tawnee: *finds Inks and sits next to her*
*a slight baby bump starting to show*
Hello! whats happening?
*smiles* Hello Taw. Theres a newbie, Sil is greeting her
Tawnee: *jaw drops*
Mhmm. *flies higher, looking up*
*when they're in the clouds, falls backwards so they're falling head first towards the ground, using her wings to send them into a corkscrew*
*loosens her hold slightly, only slightly*
Happy belated Birthday, Derek!
and Hi everyone who's online! I can't stay, just thought i'd pop on real quick *hands them all cookies* Bye!
(Hewwo and byii ! *noms on cookie*)
*uses the loosened grip to kick free, falling alongside. Holds out arms and uses the air to control the fall, keeping pace but without plummeting uncontrollably*
*speaking conversationally* They should make this into a sport.
*Inks and Taw watches contently*
*frowns* that's cheating.
*adjust het flight path and tackles Alexa, sending them both into free fall*
*flies faster towards the ground*
*struggles free and scrambles onto Sil's back*
We should probably pull up soon.
*shouts* careful you two! we don't want any deaths!
Tawnee: *feels sick*
excuse me a moment
*runs to the house and throws up in toilet*
*chuckles*
Ugh! Get off!
*smashes backwards into a tree*
*starts getting a nose bleed*
*frowns*
Oh shit.
*jumps out of the way* Sil...?
*bounces off the tree and falls off Sil's back. Groans from the floor* Ow...
Alexa? You alright bach?
*muttering to herself*
Sil...
*groans and props herself up on one elbow* What's up with her?
Sil has a way of greeting people....
(It appears I disappeared briefly.)
(It has grown quiet
and welcomes Soph)
(Thank you, Chloe.)
(*brofists* no probs)
(*looks at the fist* What am I supposed to do with that?)
(Uh... Fist bump...)
(I have not come across this concept before. What does it mean?)
Sil? Are you okay?
(Think of it like a show of affection... But less contact than a hug and less feminine )
*glares at Alexa and runs away*
Sil *looks concerned and runs after her*
*runs faster, activating her speed sigils, knowing Flick is naturally faster*
*still on the ground, looks around at everyone else* What just happened?
*starts running an all fours*
*changes into a wolf*
(Hello..... Is it me your looking for?)
Tawnee: *woders back clutching stomach*
*sees Alexa*
Oh, hello! Who may you be?
(Garrr *glomps* )
*growls at the wolf and runs faster*
*runs even faster, barely keeping her footing*
(Hello Wolfie *accepts glomping* how be you?)
(I be great thanks, you?)
*stops suddenly and turns left, running faster*
*looks up at Tawnee* Oh, hello. I'm Alexa. And...who are you?
*is confused for a moment*
*changes direction*
Tawnee: I am Tawnee *smiles* pleased to meet you
*nods* Likewise.
Tawnee: *sits down**rubs tummy* has Sil given you a greeting yet?
*stumbles to a stop in a small clearing with a waterfall and a lake*
*sobs and dives below the surface*
*changes into semi wolf form*
*dives in and grabs her up*
*pulls her to the surface*
What the hell?
Ah, if by that you mean she grabbed me and dragged me halfway to the stratosphere then sent us both plummeting towards a messy, agonising death then yes, she did.
Tawnee: *laughs light heartedly* that's Sil for you. Have you seen a guy called Gar anywhere?
*growls* LET GO!
(I'm happy thank you Wolfie)
(Hello Alexa I'm Garrett, (people call me Gar for short) nice to meet you *offers friendly handshake*)
*shouts* no! *drags her to the shore*
Can't say that I have. I've pretty much been lying here since Sil slammed me into a tree. *grimaces* I may have internal bleeding.
(Hi! I'm Alexa. *shakes hand*)
Tawnee : *frowns* well that's not good
Sil should check that out
*struggles against her*
What's with you *throws er on dry land*
*steps out of Tawnee's shadow* Hello..... is it me your looking for?
(its from the Lionel Richie song Hello)
Sil? What is she, a doctor?
(I love that song!)
Tawnee: *smiles up at him* hello sweetie
Tawnee : Sil has the ability to heal
*gives Taw a kiss* how are you today love and how is Gizmo?
(Ded time *thinks*)
Tawnee: *kisses* the little guy is doing good
*shows off small baby bump*
*rolls eyes, really sarcastic* Great. So she's a vampire with healing abilities and a mastery of sigils. Good job she's completely sane otherwise she'd be /really/ dangerous.
Tawnee: that's the gist of it *smiles*
I have killed Silente many times in the past.
*looks at bump* look at that, so sweet
*looks ar Alexa* nice to meet you I'm Garrett, qualified necromancer
Nothing. Nothing is wrong. *starts walking away*
Tawnee: *hugs Gar* it is
Sure *sarcasm in voicd* tell me
*walks over from almost nowhere, she seemed to have come from a cloud of mist*
*glances at Sophia*
That's because Sophia doesn't use magic. She has biotics which basically can rip people apart and lift them up and create barriers and what not.
*she then turns to Alexa*
Hello, I'm Dugglyn!
*to Sophia* You don't seem to have made a particularly good job of it.
*to Gar* Alexa Lawless, elemental. Are you the father?
Hi, Dugglyn. This is turning into quite a little party.
(Dug! How art thou?)
She has a habit of not staying dead for long, unfortunately.
Yup, i am Taw's boyfriend and the farther of her child
(Hello Dugg how be you?)
Tawnee:*huggles Gar* so, what have you been up to?
*to Sophia, grimly* So I see.
(Dug, email)
No.
*keeps walking*
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