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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- Derek Landy
- Derek Landy writes the Skulduggery Pleasant series because getting a proper job is so overrated.
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Hey, Derek. Are you up to chatting on the blog? I have loads of time to chat, and possibly since Vinette and I have a few TDOTL questions, and we can't talk to you face to face, you will answer us?-Zafira
YAY!!!
Hi, Tia. Technically I'm working on my self evaluation on how I can rip my writing apart and discuss how crappy I sound. I got a 5/9 which is well for your second timed essay in the style of an argument.
Zafira
Ohh. I'm so close to the top... hi.
Hey Snowy.-ZF
'Ello. *rolls about* how goes things, my explosive friend?
Thank you Derek... <3
Alright. Apparently the AP essay and mine think the author argued two opposite points, whoops. *shrugs* -Zaf
Eww... Those little fatty things from Doctor Who...
That episode is on now...
Hello, Rose.
Hey Loki...
Fine ok IF YOU HAVE NOT READ TDOTL JUST STOP READING NOW
Fine ok. I'll take initiative and say the thoughts now.
A. Ravel. What possessed you to do that to him? I want to know.
B. What ever happens to Nye?
C. Am I allowed to fly to Ireland and murder you? I. Died. Do I look like I want to die and know a certain someone took my Ravel from me?!
D. I don't understand what Valkyrie can do.
C. Which Avenger is your favorite and why, and don't tell me none, pick someone. A wise person once told me there are two types of BS, good BS and bad Bs.
-Zaffy
How are you?
I'm tired... And on a sugar high...
Wanna know what we should do today?
*She grinned up at him and took his hand*
We should go out on a date.
As you wish, Rose.
Come on. Do you want to?
I do, yes.
Okay. Where to? Let's do something fun.
(@Zaf I'm guessing Derek likes Captain America, considering he's got his shild and all.
Also I only found out today that Joss Whedon directed The Avengers. Yay!
*pulls Zafira and Rose into a hug*)
*is quiet for a moment* Which realm is the first question.
(*Cuddles Tia happily*
Hey there!)
Let's go to a whole new realm. I've been to Vanaheim, Svartlfheim and Asgard... Yor choice, love.
There are not many choices, unless you want to go to Jotunheim.
Jutonheim...? After I get a jacket. You don't even understand how freezing it is...
I was going to write something, can't remember what it was exactly, but something along the lines of me reminding both of you that you're awesome and also taking the throne because if I keep talking and using well-positioned words you will have no idea that someone might have snuck up behind you with a blade that can pierce your heart-
But I'm not going to write any of that. Have you seen Storm Hawks, any of you?
(Hello, Snow?)
-Tia-Tron
(I haven heard of Storm Hawks, Tia..
*Cuddles*
You're odd...)
*laughs* Go get one.
29TH, OH MY GLOB :D
*She hurried towards her base and looked through her clothes. She settled on a large, than coat with a fur hood. Then she walked back to Loki, grinning*
I'll look like a marshmallow in this...
(Hey Phoe)
Derek...
If you read this (which you probably won't, I'm not stupid) happy belated birthday. :)
And TDOTL was awesome so thank you!
*laughs* You do, but a cute one. *offers hand* To Jotunheim?
Hi, Rose. :)
I've got to go, sorry :/
*goes*
I'm not cute!!
*She pouted up at him and took his hand*
To Jutonheim.
(Bye Phoe!)
*takes her over to Jotunheim* Now, quiet and peaceful up high or a cave? I can find either one. *is not bothered by the cold*
*She yelped as the cold hit her face and she took Loki's arm, holding it close to her chest*
Let's... Find a cave... That'll be more fun. And out of the cold wind stuff...
*walks opposite of the castle, passing a giant here or there, but the Jotuns hardly notice Loki, as Laufey's daughter is in the palace, not spoken of around the two Asgardians* I found a cave, and it over looks a frozen lake.
(Hello, Emerald!
Yes, Derek, happy belated birthday indeed!
I love Storm Hawks, it's my favourite cartoon! :)
Shame we only got two seasons/52 episodes...
Here's the best fan trailer I've seen:
Storm Hawks Fate of the World trailer:
http://youtu.be/fkSM5zyAt9o
Do ignore the quality of the first few seconds.)
(Good bye, Emerald!)
*She shrank into Loki's side when they passed other Juton's*
The cave sounds lovely, Loki... Imagine if Jutonheim had a summer like Earth...
It would be interesting. *reaches the cave, and grins* Now, we can eat later, I believed food would freeze if I brought it ovef.
*She grinned back up at him and looked around the cave. She found a rock and smiled, towing Loki towards it and she stood on top. Then she kissed him, finally his height*
This is much better...
*kisses her back, then laughs* Finally, you are my height. I shall safely assume my queen wishes to talk to me.
(I guess it's back to the shadows for me.
Sorry.)
It's scary being this tall... If you fell over, you probably die...
*She chuckled and rested her head against his chest*
Your queen merely wanted you all to herself. And just to be with you. It's a date, my love. We shall act like it too. We're spending time together. Like a normal couple.
(Tia... I'm sorry, I just don't know what you're talking about and I'm cleaning right now... Sorry...)
(Don't be sorry, enjoy your rp.)
May I ask what is normal? A Frost Giant and an Asgardian. *smirks*
(Tia...)
*She chuckled*
You mean the Frost Giant and the Midgardian-turned-Asgardian... We are an odd couple... But we'll pretend to be normal.
Pretneding is fun, love.
(I don't know if I'm sounding aggressive or bitter, but that's not my intent. Just enjoy the rp, ok?
I'll find something else to do.)
Pretending is fun. I love you. And so, now that we're on a date, we should talk.
So... Favourite animal?
(Tia... :( )
Snake, they're sly, what about you?
I like birds. I envy their freedom. They can just go where ever they please.
Actually no. Let's play a game. Let's play truth or dare. Call me childish, but it is still one of my favourite games.
What is truth or dare?
Truth or dare is when you ask the other person truth or dare. When they choose one, you have to come up with a question you want to ask them and they have to tell the truth, or dare, you dare the person to do something.
So, Loki, truth or dare?
Dare.
I dare you to...
*She paused, thinking for a moment*
Run on the frozen lake without your shoes.
*takes them off and appears on the lake and runs*
*She giggled at him and watched him run*
Woo!! Go Loki!! Don't slip!!
*comes back alive*
*She grinned up at him and wrapped her arms around him tightly*
You survived your first dare. Now, you have to ask me.
*She kissed his nose and laughed*
Truth or dare?
Dare.
I dare you to sing Angel of Music from Phantom of the Opera.
I can't sing, Loki...
*She groaned and then looked away*
Where in the world
Have you been hiding?
Really, you were perfect!
I only wish
I knew your secret!
Who is your great tutor?
Father once spoke of an angel
I used to dream he'd appear
Now as I sing, I can sense him
And I know he's here
Here in this room
He calls me softly
Somewhere inside hiding
Somehow I know
He's always with me
He - the unseen genius
Christine, you must have been dreaming, stories like this can't come true
Christine, you're talking in riddles, and it's not like you!
Angel of Music!
Guide and guardian!
Grant to me your glory!
Who is this angel? This...
Angel of Music!
Hide no longer!
Secret and strange angel
He's with me, even now...
Your hands are cold...
All around me...
Your face, Christine, it's white...
It frightens me...
Don't be frightened...
Beautiful, Rose.
Welcome back, Derek.
I hate you... I don't do opera... And how do I even remember that??
*She frowned and took his hand*
Truth or dare?
Dare.
(Hey Fabi)
I dare you to... I don't know... Pretend to be your brother for the next five minutes.
Hammer?
You don't have your hammer on you.
Where is it? Where is Zanida?
I hid it from you. And your sister is off gallivanting with someone else.
*She grinned and chuckled at Loki*
*wife
(Not sister.)
I do hate you, Rose. Yet I love you.
((So I think I died trying to do high C-Zaf
(Hello, Rose.)
(Not entirely sure whether or not I'm here, but returning the greeting anyway)
You hate me...?
*She pouted and looked away, pretending to be hurt*
Whatever...
(I can't sing to save my life...)
(Okay, Fabi)
Excellent! It is now....I am myself.
((I have to sound crappy to be honest. I must.-Zaf
*She frowned at Loki and then stood on the rock again. She wrapped her arms around his shoulders and kissed him softly*
(I sound like a dying sea urchin... With a British accent...)
*kisses her back*
((Loki told me I have to sing a bit of Phantom's theme song for you, the bit I can hit.-Zaf
*She smiled under the kiss and tugged playfully on his lip*
Loki...
(Might have to wait a while... I can't skype anyone until I'm home alone, and that never happens anymore...)
I love you. *smirks*
((I'll just video myself singing and email....? i'm not doing the ah's I have no voice at 10:32pm to sing in the total stratusphere.-Zat
I love you too, Loki. So much...
*She grinned up at him and kissed his nose*
You're mine... Forever...
(That should be fine, I think...)
Deal. Forever. ((Ok well wish me luck xD-Zaf
And I'm yours... It's only fair that way... Pick me up?
(Good luck, Zaf!)
@Rose and Zaf:
Favourite Avenger?
Favourite character from The Avengers?
(And guess mine?)
((Sent 2 emails I had to split it up.-Zaf
(Second one can be from any recent Marvel film actually.)
*picks up Rose*
((Hmmm an Avenger Stark.
Character: Loki.
-Zaf
Thinka you don't do at nearly 11pm; Sing Opera.-Zaf
(Avenger: Captain America.
Fav character: Coulson, then Loki.
I have no idea what yours is, Tia...)
(Zaf, you're insane!! <3)
*She nestled into Loki's arms and kissed his jaw*
Isn't this better?
In sleep he sang to me
In dreams he came,
That voice which calls to me,
And speaks my name,
And do I dream again,
For now I find,
The Phantom of the Opera is there,
Inside my mine
Sing once again with me,
Our atrange duet,
My power over you,
Grows stronger yet,
And though you turn from me,
To glance behind,
The Phantom of the Opera is there,
Inside your mind
Those who have seen your face,
Draw back in fear,
I am the mask you wear
It's me they hear
My/your spirit and my/your voice,
In one combined,
The Phantom of the Opera is there,
Inside your/my mind.
The phantom of the opera!
I quite lik this, love/
((Woah you think I sounded good?-Zaf
I do too... You're comfy... And warm here...
*She smiled and kissed him gently*
(You were amazing!!! <3 )
Thank you. *kisses back, gently*
((Tomorrow I will do Masqeurade, right now it's too late and yeah when I hit I believe a high B above the staff, it's best I have a VOICE to do it xD. I can pretty much do Angel of Music too. I'm Soprano 1 but I mean I can't do High E....not happening.-ZF
*She smiled and shifted in his arms, kissing him harder*
(I don't have a good singig voice, plus I can't pronounce a few sounds right... Lucky you!!)
*smirks, purposely staying gentle* What happened to talking?
((We won't discuss how I taught myself the 1 Part for No One Mourns the Wicked and Sweeney Todd....-Zaf
Ok :)
Romanoff: Meh. I should like her but idk, something is wrong at times. Like bad script. How she charges into combat and survives in situations she should have died in. I guess the fact that she's more "human" than most Avengers makes me think she should act more like it. But then again, she does have her moments...
Mr Arrow to the knee is even more meh, but whatever, you don't see him doing exceedingly excessive stuff.
Hulk - I like Hulk. Always have. Hulk smash. Not so keen on Banner, I like the person but he isn't very exciting or anything like that. Maybe I like how ordinary he is. Maybe a bit too boring at times, but that's kind of the idea behind him - he's just a scientist.
Captain America - Yes! I like this guy. The fact that he's not overpowered but can still defeat most humans is good. Best synergy between the person and the masked hero. (But I hate the existence of Hydra - fix your movies, Marvel!)
Thor - Pretty good, but too powerful. I like Thor, I really do, and I'm ok with him being in the Avengers, but I feel he is outshined by puny humans. I'll just watch Thor films to enjoy the character more.
Iron Man - I love the suits. In fact, I love all of Tony's tech. And Tony Stark himself is a great character, with fantastic performances. (I just wish Iron Man 3 didn't have broken plot. He nearly collapses because of something that must've been caused by him going through that portal in New York. What exactly? You'll never know - it is never mentioned again.)
...
In conclusion, my favourite Avenger is Captain America, with Iron Man in close second and Hulk third.
Favourite character? Another guess maybe?
*She groaned and took his face in her hands*
It's fun pretending. I was lying to you. You just looked... Oh God... I just needed your lips... Was that too much to ask?!
*She grinned and kissed him again, even harder than before*
Do you want to hear my attempt at opera too, Tia?-Zaf
(Zaf, I wanna hear you sing!!!! :O)
*shakes head and kisses her harder*
(Never seen them, Zaf...)
(Best description ever, Tia. Uhh... Fury?)
*Her hands traveled down along his neck and to his shoulders. She chuckled when she felt him respond to her and she kicked up the kiss another level*
I shall email you Tia-Zaf
*keeps her close, matching her*
*She moaned softly and kissed him as hard as she could, pressing herself tightly against him*
*his hands run through her hair*
*She broke away from him, moaning even more*
Loki...
Sent Tia-Zaffy
Not here, I prefer a warn Rose.
*She nuzzled his neck gently and held tightly into his shoulders*
Meanie...
I know I am.
You're a big meanie... The biggest of them all...
Yet I am yours.
Yes... You're my big meanie...
*She chuckled softly and kissed his jaw*
And I'm your ferocious marshmallow.
I see....marshy.
Don't you dare call me that...
(Best description of who, Rose? The Avengers?
Yeah, it's Nick Fury.
And that's me pitting aside feeling sorry for him for losing S.H.I.E.L.D. because Hydra is a bunch of bull- that popped up out of nowhere like imagine Gordon Edgley jumping out of a large cardboard box in TDOTL and dancing on Skulduggery's bones. It's not the past coming to haunt you - it's bull-
I mean Stark hacked S.H.I.E.L.D. and found NOTHING?
But that's personal sentiment. In reality, Nick Fury is badass! Just look at him jumping out of choppers and firing rockets and facing down Loki and just being himself in CA:WS.
(I must go, it's 4.30 am so time for sleep. Good night, both of you!)
(Yeah, of the Avengers.
I know, Tia. Nick "Furry" Fury is awesome... And goodnight!!)
I apologize.
(I like Fury more than any of the Avengers. Tough call, sure, but without Fury, they would have stood next to no chance.)
It's okay. Just don't go calling me that... It's embarrassing...
*She rolled out of his arms and took both of his hands on hers*
Do you have any knives or daggers on you? I have an idea...
*pulls out a dagger* I do...((okay! For being up at 4:30am I'm now gling to bed hhehh
(Agreed, Tia.)
*She took Loki's dagger (my author just laughed... stupid author's mind...) and flick out a few more from her jacket. There were four all up.
With the pull string from her jacket, she tied the daggers to her boots, making impromptu ice skates*
(Goodnight, both of you. Now I'll finally be able to do some homework!)
YES!! Finally, a new blog
Bruised..
Dying
Is an art like everything else
I like to think I do it exceptionally well
I do it so it feels like hell
I do it so it feels real
Ah Derek, I hope you got past our weird accents and enjoyed your time in Australia!
But in my defence, your accent is pretty weird too. In a good way though.
BTW, I'm the Derek-and-Amy drawing girl :D
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!! YOU DIDN'T FORGET US!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
If we didn't read our comments on those posts somewhere over the rainbow....
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!! (Belated.)
And Derek Landy, while Australians have funny accents, so do you.
And oh how I love British accents.....
How do American accents sound? (To All ye people not from America who find our accents amusing)
(Hello...)
Hi! How be's yous?! How be's yous eyes?!
(I am depressed and worried about Silente. And my eyes are fine. Yourself?)
I'm fine.
Yeah, have you heard anything from her? I'm also worried..... I hope she's ok.
Soy, I'm falling asheep. Good night.
Or morning for you!
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(I have heard from her, somewhat. But I do not yet know what is wrong. I will do my best to help her.)
(Goodbye Dugglyn.
Hello Fabi. How are you?)
Not really sure how to answer that. You?
(Depressed and worried about Silente. Is there a particular reason why you do not know how to answer? I assume it cannot be good.)
(Hello.)
(Hello Raven. How are you?)
(I have seen better days. Yourself?)
(Depressed and worried about Silente.
Are you doing anything interesting, currently?)
Well yeah, there are a lot of reasons, but sharing them will benefit no one.
Hey Raven.
(What happened to Silente?
Nope, I'm just sitting here. What about you? You have anyone to shoot?)
(Hello Fabi.)
(I am not entirely sure yet.
I'm afraid I do not have anyone to shoot, no. I am listening to music.)
(I disagree, Fabi. Sharing them would benefit you. Even if it was with someone you are close to on email, it may help.)
(Music is good. What sort of music do you listen to?)
Actually, it probably wouldn't. But thank you.
I'm listening to music as well...
(Much to Dragona's annoyance, I like listening to Avril Lavigne. However currently I am listening to AC/DC. What music do you listen to Raven? How about you, Fabi?)
(Sorry, I had to do some jobs.
I really like alternative music, but Aussie Hip-Hop is probably my favourite genre right now.)
Does anyone know what actually happened to Sil...? Why did she suddenly just decide that she had had enough...?
(What is alternative music and what exactly is hip hop? I was never that interested in music when I was younger. I never learned to play and instrument because I was always the one doing the vocals. But now I am listening to music, at least. Even if I still have no interest in learning to play it.)
(I am speaking to her, Rose.)
I listen to a lot of music
Coldplay
Enya
Little Mix
Imagine Dragons
London Grammar
Florence + the Machine
Kelly Clarkson
Hayley Westenra
Adele
Pentatonix
The Beatles
Of Monsters and Men
Dervish
Mumford and Sons
Haim
Celtic Woman
Birdy
Amethystium
Brandi Carlile
Eva Cassidy
Imogen Heap
Jess Meuse
Loreena McKennitt
Marie Miller
Taylor Swift
Jillian Jensen
Lindsey Stirling
Evanescence
KT Tunstall
Probably a bunch of others I'm forgetting...
A lot of what I listen to classifies as alternative, apparently. I'm still not sure what that means, though.
(The word alternative confuses me but this is my opinion on it.
Alternative music isn't usually the stuff that hits top 40. However if an alternative song goes mainstream I think the song still counts as alternative because the band is alternative. A lot of alternative music is unsigned artists, I think.
Basically alternative music to me, is the stuff they play on triplej because they play a lot of music from unsigned and developing artists.
Hip-hop is just a genre. Some of my favourite hip-hop artists are the Hilltop Hoods, The Thundamentals, Seth Sentry and Illy.)
(Thank you for the clarification, Raven.)
Derek. :)
*hugs*
You're great. :)
I think alternative means 'can't be bothered to find a genre for this'. :P
Or 'genreless'.
(No problem.)
(Hello, Star. How are you?)
(Hello Star.)
*waves to people greeting me*
I'm good, thanks. :)
How's everyone else? :)
(Seen better days, but I'm not too bad. Thanks.)
*rolls*
Hello Star.
That's how I know I'm up really late, Star's here.
[mutters about time differences]
I should try to sleep again... Goodbye
[hands Snow an inexplicable feather on way to exit]
(Hello Snow.
Goodbye Fabi.)
*tuts at fabi for not going to bed sooner*
*hhugs her* good night, fab.
*looks at the feather*
Apparently I like indie bands. Thisis weirdto me.
NOOOOO IT'S ONLY EIGHT IN THE MORNINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG but of course, sleep is good and I want you to be happy and not-tired more than I want to soeak to you so NIGHT! *hugs*v
[Akhenatens at Snow for acting all mature and responsible even though she's, like, younger than me]
ITS TOMORROW NOW
(Apparently I'm antisocial and need to spend more time with my family. Goodbye.)
(In case you haven't noticed, I'm staying online due to stubbornness and things that will not be mentioned)
(Goodbye Raven! Happy socializing!)
*shush the fabi*
*she really shouldn't stay up that late because it's bad for her health*
*hugs her and sends her to sleep*
Bye Rav.
:( Fours, Raven.
Fabi. :P *pokes* In the words of Dugglyn, sheep. :)
*hugs*
Fabi [insert middle name] [insert last name] go to sleep. You need it.
@Snow: XD
Sometimes sleep doesn't come, though.
*squeezes the bubble* did you know that because of you, I call things ace now? I get such weird looks for it.
Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
(Snow, you don't know my middle and last names? [evil grin])
I know your names fabi. I just don't remember them.
That's because I erased your memory! Mwahahahahaha!
My full name is Fabienne Verifiably Stormberg, and I'm actually your evil twin sister who's been missing for twelve years.
Only, I'm back now, and because I am evil, I want to kill you.
[draws lightsaber and charges]
@Snow: !! :) :) *hugs* :) :)
On the dubject of aceness
You two are ace. You're brilliant. :)
*looks at the fabi*
*looks at the light saber*
*looks at the fabi*
*hugs the fabi*
You wish you were actually my sister.
And dude, I'm already dead,
:)
I think I should just sit here and paste smiley emotions because that's how each comment makes me feel. :)
*f-licks the bubble*
No, I am your sister.
Now die painfully.
Best first comment ever.
*squishes the fabi-who-is-apparently-my-twin-even-though-shes-older-than-me*
*layghs* :)
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*f-licks Snow* :)
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