Sunday, September 30, 2012
Amelia's Last Farewell
Anyone need a hug?
As the Angels take Manhattan, we say goodbye to poor old Rory and poor beautiful Amy. Yes, I am talking about Doctor Who again.
Yesterday I was in Northern Ireland- in Bangor for an event and in Belfast for a signing. Because of the Unionist parade, no one was quite sure how many people would actually turn up. As our car was being diverted further and further away from the shop, a thought struck me:
If no one turns up to this signing, I get to go home early and watch Doctor Who as it airs. Ooooh...
But then we got the call- there were already 150 people queuing up. Looks like my faithful Sky box will be on recording duties again.
So we leaped out of the car and sprinted through the crowded streets, barging past cops and marchers, knocking over little old ladies, and bursting through the parade lines. 30,000 marchers. Countless onlookers. Flags waving. I have to admit, I was a little humbled that they went to all this trouble just to welcome me to Belfast.
The signing was great fun. Lots of enthusiastic readers, some too excited to form coherent sentences, some actually apologising for bringing so many books to sign, some laughing at a pitch so high it does not register to human ears... And I was given things! Two glow-in-the-dark skulls! A bling skeleton necklace! A sparkly cardboard skeleton! Sweets! A tiara!
Er... anyway...
And I was given artwork, and letters, and notes, and as usual my bag began to bulge before the signing was halfway over. Just as I was finishing up, the lights in the shop dimmed, which is usually a sign that they're about to kick you out. But of course two girls, two of my regulars, Olivia and Rowan, had to come around for a SECOND time. See, here's what the lunatics do. They queue up. They stand. They wait. They're usually near the front of the queue. Then they get stuff signed, and we have a chat, and they take pictures, and they chat some more, and they don't stop chatting, and my publicist has to come over and try to gently move them on, and then she does it a little more forcefully, and they finally say goodbye and skip off, babbling amongst themselves.
And then?
Then they queue up again. They time it perfectly, so that they're always the last in line, and so they get a few more minutes of chatting as I pack up to leave. Ohhhh they're sneaky. And I'm not even going to TELL you what Rowan did when we were hugging. She is a bad, bad girl.
Then I was back on the road again, heading home. When I got back I had something to eat, laughed at my dogs, and settled down on my sofa. And I pressed play. And Doctor Who began.
We knew this was Amy and Rory's last episode. We all knew this going in. The fact was, we'd known it for months. I'm not sure how smart this is, to be honest. On one hand, I can see what the BBC are doing- they're making sure everyone tunes in. On the other hand, where's the surprise? Where's the shock?
If I'm going to get rid of a character, do I tell you before the book is even out? No. No I do not. I try my best to keep you from guessing for as long as I can... and then I snatch the character away from you as quickly and as viciously as possible.
So, all those Whovians out there, ask yourselves this: would the episode have been better, have been more shocking and more emotional, if that ending had taken you completely be surprise?
But hey... what an ending. Sad. Tragic. Romantic. Beautiful. I suppose there's something to be said for watching the thing and knowing that Amy and Rory will inevitably meet their end- it adds another layer to the experience. And just when you think it's all over and the day is saved, there is one surviving Angel...
Matt Smith was fantastic in this. When he's begging Amy not to go... heartbreaking. Rory, as a character, has grown on me so much. At the start, I viewed him as a third wheel, someone who was coming between Amy and the Doctor (a beautiful young lady and a charismatic genius centuries old... come on, how could you NOT ship that?). But thanks to great writing and the wonderful Arthur Darvill, Rory became an essential part of the show's dynamic. And Karen Gillan herself... She's been my favourite of the new companions so far, and I'll miss her pout, and her feistiness, and those skirts...
Hug? Anyone?
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«Oldest ‹Older 3201 – 3400 of 4373 Newer› Newest»Oh, Darquesse is back.
*smiles and rips Miss's other arm off*
You named it Ivy? THAT IS SO FREAKING AWESOME!
Sorry, even Darquesse gets excited.
*pouts again*
I really would appretiate it if non-Faceless One Nix would come back so I could somehow get my arms re-attatched so I can fold them.
Thrust, I think it should be dark.
Wait... How did Faceless One Nix smile? He's FACELESS!
*cuts a mouth into his face with a shadow*
Not going to happen
*punches hole in Miss's stomach*
Darquesse, a brilliant idea.
Ah, good point Darquesse...
*heals 'mouth'*
Once upon a time, in Blogland, an awesome person appeared.
IT WAS ME.
We've heard, Val.
Then an evern awesomer person, awesomer than the awesomeest appeared.
IT WAS ME
How is everyone?
*looks down at hole is stomach*
*sends shadows to fill it*
*looks up*
*shadows surround Faceless One Nix's neck and work their way to try and seperate his head from his body*
I really don't like being killed and ripped apart.
Oh, is it over?
Can I try and heal myself now?
Luckily, I don't have an enormously large ego, so you won't get the same comment continuation from moi.
Is what over?
"Faceless One Nix"
Oh, that's a blast from the past. Remember that Mist? Me, you, Val and Lynxia were there. It was only a month or so ago, I think
I'm too amazing for my ego to handle.
Miss, why you be trying to kill mois alter ego?
Oh, I remember that!
I remember. That was a fun day, that was.
IDEA MODE ACTIVATE! Remember that?
My ego died from my awesome overload
Si, I be remembering that
I never knew my ego. *cries*
*everyone makes that weird face people make during a flashback*
Anyone know Nye's number? I need a bit of help.
*nods*
Good times... We should do it again at some point, don't you think?
What for?
Miss, I know Nye's ex-assistant. He can help you
Why do you need him though?
Val, both my arms aren't connected to my body and I have a giant hole in me.
Mist, that would be awesome. Of course, it probably wouldn't be until next holidays
WHAT? How did that happen?
*frowns*
Why are you so deteriorated, Miss? That's just silly. What did you do?
Nix's alter ego.
OUCH
How the hell did you have your arms no longer conected to you?
Yeah. I guess we'll just have to wait, Nix.
What about his alter ego?
*glares at everyone*
Can someone please get me a good doctor?
Yeah, my alter ago's awesome
But what are you talking about?
*tries to fold arms*
*doesn't have any*
*brings doctor*
He's not really good, but he works wonders
Why do you need a good doctor?
Hi guys! :D
I don't know how long I can stay, but I'm here now!
HOPE!
HI!!!
Hi Lav!!!!!!!
LAV!
*glares at doctor*
Fix me up. My arms are somewhere around here and I think I need my stomach fixed.
Lav!
*tackles her*
*squeals*
LAAAAAAAAAAAV!!!!!!!!!!
I WOULD HUG YOU BUT MY ARMS AREN'T ON MY BODY!!!!!!!!
Doctor: You're about to die. Luckily, I can help you. For 6000 dollars
Hihihihi! :D
How have you guys been?
You've got to be kidding me. How much time do I have to put together 6000 dollars?
Dinner. Damn
Doctor: I'll be back. Try not to die
Lav, don't leave till I get back!
Great, kind of-ish!
How're you?
I'm good! I had my Skulduggery party and stuff :D
HOW ARE YOU, LAV?
I'm good, Lav! You?
Damn it!
Bye Nix!
OK Nix and Mr. Doctor-whatever-your-name-is.
*gets tackled*
Hi Sparky! :)
Hi Nix, Mist, Miss, and Val!
Anyone else here?
*hands Miss 6000 dollars*
Your welcome.
Hi Hope!
Bye Nix! I'll try not to!
I'm doing great! :D
Ariana, I have my hair in a bun right now. It's a shame you can't see this. You'd laugh.
Thanks so much Ariana!!
You know I would hug you, but you'd get heaps of blood on you and it's kinda difficult without arms.
Hi Ariana! I don't think I've had the pleasure to meet you yet.
Pleased to meet you. :)
:)
Val, I really wish I could see it. But may I ask why? Why for any reason is your hair in a bun???
And Miss Cain, I don't care. *hugs Miss*
So what's been going on on the blog lately?
Oh yeah, I know I said it already, but I'll say it here. Happy blogversary Sparky!
Msd.
OK Lav.
*attemps to hugs Ariana*
Ok, sp pic thing is ready... I think I'll post it on my blog soon.
Hey Thrust!
You've been here the whole time? Hi!
I really want my pic back... But I'm not on a computer at the mo.
BACK
Welcome back, Nix! :)
Oh yeah. Hey guess what?
I'm getting braces in November!
WB Nix. Now, is that doctor with you?
Doctor: Yes, he is
So, what's the problem?
Gotta go, damn it... Be back soon/later. Bye!
Bye Mist!
Bye Mist!
Bye Zath!
OK Doctor, both my arms have been seperated from my body and I have a giant hole in my stomach.
Bye Z!
Doctor: Okay. What do you want done about it?
*glares*
I want it fixed.
Doctor: In what way?
*glares again*
If you're gonna continue with this, I'll just go to Nye.
Please don't call me Z...It's weird...
Back.
Hi lav!!!!
It awesome to talk to you again!!!!!!
I'm literally trilled.
Doctor: Nye is in Ireland. He won't travel, so you'll have to go to him. Any sort of air travel will kill you. Sea won't be enough time, and magic will tear you apart
I'm you're only option
WB Mist!
Then I shall call you Jessica.
Oh god Ariana, if you value you're life, don't do that
CALL MIST JESSICA! DO IT! XD
Fine. Any other suggestions?
I was thinking the same, Mist. Wb. :)
Hi again Thrust. :) It's good to be talking with you and everyone else!
Don't.
Ever.
Call me that.
Unless you want to die.
Now I'm confused...
Call him Mist
*glares at Doctor*
Fine. Just fix me up.
Zath. Or Mist.
WB Zath!
Ohhhh.... Okay then.
*nods*
Doctor: Alright. *heals Miss's stomach with a touch*
What do you want done with your arm stumps?
Ariana, just call him Zath or Mist...
I want them back on my body.
Does Sparky still call you Zathy sometimes, Mist?
I used to call him Mistypants
Doctor: You want your arm stumps back on your body? Then I'm done, they were always there. Can I keep the arms though?
All the time, Lav. *laughs*
The stumps? They're already on your body, Miss.
Mistypants??? Really?
Drove him mad
Mistypants? xD
I vaguely remember that... *sighs*
*glares*
Put my arms on my body.
I'll probably crop it soon, but for now...
http://shockerlocker-turn-back-now.blogspot.ca/
*sighs again*
Damn you, Nobody...
Doctor: Don't take that tone with me, or you'll find yourself dead
*sighs*
Please can you re-attach my arms to my body, Doctor?
Doctor: For $8000 I can
You said $6000.
Doctor: Prices go up
Did you really use your fingers, Thrust?
It's awesome!
Fine. Have the $6000 now and I'll get the other $2000 when I'm fixed.
Doctor: $6000 now and $4000 more when I'm done
*gives Miss $2000*
*glares*
Fine.
Due to the fact that I lost my pen -thingy, yes.
Thanks Lav!
I'll give you a hug when I can, OK?
But I also used an iPad.
*sews Miss's arms on, then takes enough money to fly to Ireland*
Doctor: Right, so do you want your arms, or better ones?
Still really cool, Thrust. :)
You're welcome, Miss.
Thank you Lav!
Er, thanks Val, but they're falling off.
*one arm falls off*
And I want the money back so I can pay Doctor here.
Doctor: I need an answer before you bleed out
*hands her back $7*
...Sorry, I spent the rest of it.
I want my arms, please.
You're welcome, Thrust! :)
*sighs*
Oh Val...
Shoot. Double comment. Sorry!
Doctor: Fine
*reataches arms*
Now, my pay
That's amazing, Thrust.
*gives Miss $7003*
I have a lot of money. ;)
*hands over the $7 I have*
I'll get the rest, just a sec.
*heads over to backpack*
*hugs Lav*
Thanks!!
*hands over the $7003*
Thanks Mist!
*gets hugged*
No problem! :)
Doctor: Fine. Next time you see me, I'll be trying to kill you most likely
*leaves*
Well, at least I have warning that someone might kill me. C'ya Mr. Doctor.
Puedes leer españolas? Narvales comen las tortugas.
Bye everyone!
Thanks guys! I'm off to bed, now.
*leaves*
Bye Ariana!
Bye Thrust!
*reenters to take swords*
He... *waves*
Bye Thrust! Bye Ariana!
Msd...
Adios, people who left!
Swords?
Okay Mist.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
*cries* ZATH AND NIX AND LAV WERE HERE AND MISSED IT BECAUSE I WAS FRIGGIN ASLEEP. *headdesk*
GUYS. I DEMAND YOU BE ON IN THREE HOURS, BECAUSE I'LL BE BACK FROM CHURCH AND HAVE EATEN LUNCH ROUND ABOUT THEN. PLEEEEEASE.
I'm here now for another five minutes. :(
Um, I'm still here Star. And so is Mist
And Lav
Star! Calm down! We're still here.
Hi! I was hoping you'd show!
Hi Ink!
*hugs Star*
I missed you! How have you been?
Boom...
YES, YOU'RE HERE. BUT I AM NOT FOR LONG. SO *dies*
*looks at the time*
Its not even 6 yet. Dinner's around 7 here.
I've been fine. BUT I'M NOT FINE NOW COZ I'M GOING. *cries and leaves* Bb in three hours about. :(
Gotta go...
Bye!
You guys still dedicating?
I'll try to be back after dinner, but... my friend might be in the room then... And I won't be able to stay.
But I'll still try!
Bye Star and Mist!
Who's still here?
Bye Star and Mist!
I'm here! wbd
Okay Miss!
Moi
You were reading the story on my blog, right Nix?
I know I didn't get very far, but what did you think about where it's going? I'm still working on it out here, but I'm rewriting parts.
I think so. What was it again?
Dragon Keeper. I only gotten as far as chapter 4 though.
Ah yes
I really liked the idea. I just felt that there was a little trouble in the delievery
Thanks. I know there was. That's why I'm rewriting.
Sorry, I gotta go. My friend's back and her brothers are here too. Bye!
Bye Lav!
Bye Lav!
Hi Val!
Just commented on your video
Just commented to your comment.
Thaaank you Valkyriiie
Yoooouuuu'rrrre welcome, Niixxxiioonn.
Gotta go. Bye!
Byeeee Miis Caain!
Actually, I can come back...
So I'm back.
Paranormal Activity 4. Well, I liked it. I don't care if nothing much happens until the end, that's Paranormal Activity for ya!
Hi Eve!
BACK! Andus halfus anus hourus earlyus. Yayus. Butus nous oneus isus hereus. :(us.
Sorry about the uses. Two people in a story in my head were speaking in uses and it's trés catchy . . .
Hello?
I can stay for a bit. If anyone's on.
Hi Star! Hi Lav!
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