Here is the first batch of stuff I was given while on the KOTW tour.
I've started to only pack half a bag every time I go away, because the amount of things I'm given while signing is just astronomical. What usually happens is that my publicist takes anything I can't fit onto the plane and sends it on to me afterwards. Well, the final package has arrived, so here I am to give you a brief pictorial rundown.
A skull! Signed by "le gang"! And a picture from the irrepressible one, Becky...
I don't have room to put up all of the artwork I was handed, but here are some pieces that stood out...
And I was also given books! One Minion had illustrated my biography blurbs- wonderfully unique idea! And in Liverpool I was handed Project Baguette, a collection of letters and notes and drawings and all kinds of coolness.
And elsewhere in the UK I was given a box! A wonderful little box!
But what's INSIDE the wonderful little box? Is it, perhaps, a set of wonderfully TINY Skulduggery books? It is!
The pic below is so cool. For those of you who can't spot the similarity, this is Super Derek, sitting on a stack of books, reading one with, er, his tongue hanging out of his mouth...
Quite simply one of the CUTEST things I've ever been given.
I've shown this one before, but I figured I'd do it again, and add in another two Skulduggerys (one from this tour, another from... three years ago, maybe...?)
And this! This Raggy Skulduggery that SHE WOULDN'T LET ME KEEP!
Because of the unfortunate lack of Skulduggery merchandise, many of you have had to improvise. Some of you, ahem, have improvised better than others...
Ah, the Tall Bonde! One of my favourites! You've seen her picture here before (I doubt you've forgotten it) but here is a picture of the BACK of Sabrina Sparrow's T-shirt...
And this is Sabrina's partner-in-crime Becky, giving a suitably deadpan freedom sign...
Naturally, Sabrina and Becky came with their banner- much like they did the LAST time they turned up...
(Present)
(Past)
And here's a picture of Mable and Sherlock totally agreeing with the message in my kitchen...
As I was shifting these pictures from my phone, I came across a few I'd taken in Germany a few years ago...
See that? Stylish AND practical!
And to finish it off, here's a picture of my cousin Michael, who came to one of the events in Australia and looked, it has to be said, AWESOME.
Once again, thanks to everyone who came along, and an extra special thanks to those of you who did something extra special.
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*he sets the draws down picks up the instawall*
Now...
Bethany: *she drops to her knees, clutching her head in pain* I... Can't trust you either... But we both have something the other wants.
But if you hurt me... *she picks up her spear, aiming it at her own stomach* I die. I will return to my mother's realm until my uncle decides to speed up the process of Phaestra's ability. You, meanwhile, will be unable to have your own body. Surely that mortal form is nowhere near your standard?
*hopes Bethany and Silente got away safely*
*shadow-walks away from Erebus*
*goes for a walk, as that has a 70% chance of meeting someone*
*frowns*
This 'mortal form' is just as much mine as hers! More so even!
*thinks*
However, you have a point. Shame, I was going to enjoy ripping you apart and putting you back together..
(i'm sorry trip, i'm on my phone, takes longer to type)
this is amazing, thank you so much
Bethany: *she keeps her spear pressed against her stomach* So please, give Silente control back. Then we can return to the other realm and I will talk with my mother. I promise. And I can't break a promise. I'm an angel. But I need your word that you won't attempt to take control of Silente again.
My mother will build you such a fantastic body. And then you can be with Erebus forever. Maybe even convince him to stop extinguishing all the light in the realm. Because without light - how would your eyes shine silver as they are?
(Also, i have to get to bed soon. very soon.)
(That's fine.)
Oh really, it's no trouble. This room has been underused anyway.
*he places the little cube just under half the way across the room and the gently pulls Ariadne out of the way as it expands into a decently sized wall with a nice door in it. It merges seamlessly with the existing walls of the basement*
(Aye, I probably should too.)
(I suppose I'll probably be gone now)
(Bye)
My eyes are silver with or without light, and as I've said, I want my little bit of fun first.
*smirks*
She enjoyed her time with you and Lil didn't she? My my..
*laughs*
Ah. Poor her.
*shakes head*
My turn to have fun. I'll come back to the house, eventually.
*smirks*
Maybe I'll see claire while I'm out.
(want to pause it here...?)
(Good night Trip and Noelle!)
(bye noelle)
Bethany: No. Unless you release control of her body right now, I'll kill myself. And then you will have my mother and my uncle after you, as well as my various cousins as well as Silente's friends.
If you release control - Silente and I will return to the other realm, and I'll talk with my mother. And then you get your own body to be with Erebus with for eternity, without anyone fighting against you. This would be more beneficial for you.
*glares*
*waves her hand to send the spear flying using air*
*increases the gravity below Beth, pinning her to the ground*
I'll give her control when I'm ready to. Don't make me destroy her completely.
(Good night. *hugs*)
(I'm fine with going on until you have to go, really. I don't exactly sleep all that much anyway.)
Bethany: *she struggles to move, but she manages to shift her hand to her head, her palm glowing white* I will fire a beam of energy through my head. No matter what you take away from me, there will always be another way for me to take my own life. So please, stop. And listen.
(well, i better go too. Goodnight everyone.)
(Sleep well! Let's just say they set up the bed and the furniture and Ariadne went to bed. I have one last thing I need to deal with.)
(Good night, Aria!)
*growls*
*creates a hologram, floating on her hand, of a little cage with 'Sil' inside*
THIS is you're girl friend right now. You think I'd let her have control? I could CRUSH her and have this over and done with!
*closes her fist slightly, the cage bending a little, getting smaller*
Sil: AHH DON'T DO THAT
(Mk I'm back (so long as annoying people don't follow me up here with questions).)
(sorry trip... you can continue without me again...
*hugs* if you want, night)
(Hellooooooooooo! You realise how late it is! -_-)
(is alastair here)
(Sorry :c)
(*rolls eyes* It's fine...just don't be surprised if me/Soph suddenly poof..)
(I don't think so NOelle..)
Bethany: No! *she sighs* Okay... I just want to be with Silente... If there's a chance that I could... Join her?
(So Onwa and Beth are in a different realm right now, right?)
(Indeed, Blake. Somewhat out of reach.)
(Oh and Aria, if you should see this comment next time you come on I was not accusing you of anything. Simply pointing out an oddity.)
(No it's fine. I've something else to do. Just waiting for the right moment.)
Join her? My head is full enough. Wait your turn. You'll get her back. Once I've finished.
Bethany: But I'll be quiet, I promise. I won't try and fight.
*sighs*
*smirks*
Sure. Can't guarentee you're escape though.
*draws a dagger, green in blade, throwing it to her*
In the stomach. YOUR, stomach.
Bethany: *she studies the dagger* There is one rather important memory of Silente's that you missed. At the top of Liliana's castle with Archeos, I told Silente something. Do you remember what that was?
(@Onwa that can't be good.)
(Good night guys. I've decided it's too late to interfere.)
*rolls eyes*
That you're an angel? Oh no, that was before then..hmm..I haven't the foggiest. Get on with it.
(Night Trip..)
Bethany: Of course I'm an angel. And that's what you're missing. I told Silente that angels have the ability to share minds and power should they need to. *her eyes start to glow white* *her voice begins to sound like several hundred talking at once* So I hope you enjoy this, even if it fails. *she uses the link between her soul and that of Silente's, streaming power to Silente's mind - as well as nearly four hundred other minds who start to fight against Onwa*
*yells out, eyes widening in shock at so many minds fighting her*
*grunts, falling to her knees, eyes starting to flicker between colours*
Stop....that....NOW!
Sil: *winces but laughs slightly, joining the voices, working hard despite the strength to push onwa down*
NO..NOT..GOING...BACK...AGAIN!!!
*shrieks, jerking, hissing and spitting, launching fire, energy, shadows, knives and pain at Beth almost desperately*
*Appears beside Onwa and places a hand on her shoulder*
Well, you certainly know how to pick an out of the way dimension.
Bethany: *she dives out of the way of the fire, avoiding the shadows and the energy in the process* *however, two knives embed themselves in her shoulder and she hisses, barely able to contain a scream* *she simply pushes more energy into Silente's mind, using some of her own to spread it to the minds of the other angels who are relentlessly trying to push Onwa down*
*curls her hands into fists, gritting her teeth*
*forces the word out, hating begging*
Help.
*With a smile and a small chuckle he forces his presence into their mental struggle, sweeping aside droves of the attackers*
(I have to go now. Goodbye.)
(I dedicate this page to returning after a long poof.)
(Bye, Sophia.)
*relaxes slightly, focusing on Sil*
Sil: *panics* NO! Erebus LEAVE! *lashes out with the energy from Beth, trying to drag Onwa down*
(Ah..bye Soph..
Do we pause?)
(Not sure....)
(Yes, please pause.)
(okay. *nods* We'll pause.
LOL CLIFFHANGERS!!!
I should sleep too..
*cuddles J*
I must go too, bye..)
(*Hugs*
Alright, see you tomorrow.)
(Good night, Sophia and Jai and J.
*has to sleep too*)
(*Is still here*
*Whistles, enjoying the acoustics of such a large empty space*)
*Is here too, if Erebus will write with her..?*
(Good evening, Elleni. Nice to see you again- I hope you're well.)
I'm a little exhausted, I've had a long day.
...:) Thank you
I don't believe Erebus is here, so I'll write with you until you have to go if you want, and he may join in if he desires, if he arrives again?
It's....very....quiet.-Zaf
Alright, Elleni! I will be near her home, I suppose. I wouldn't be likely to go much further.
-
*Is sitting out in the thin snow of the woods, making a snow angel* *
(A pair of sneakers and some jeans- and on top, a long sleeved shirt with a zip-up jacket over it)
*Smiles, making her Angels in a circle around her hut, so they will protect her*
*She enjoys making snow angels- and is quite dizzy from it*
*Looks up*
*Puts her head down again, and continues to make an angel*
A little. But this is the warmest clothes that I have, and snow angels are pretty important, so..
Hm? No, please- it takes a while for these to dry enough, and I haven't got enough blankets to spare. thank you for the kind offer, though.
*She nlinks* Honestly- I can withstand cold temperatures fairly well; I've spent a lot of my time in the snow. Once, I went snowboarding in Colorado- in a tanktop.
Well- I get hot easily. My skin is very Irish- I'm so pale..
Hey!
*waves from a distance*
(*has found a video parody that shouldn't be funny*
*but is relevant to his interests and therefore sparks his interest and humour*)
*Noelle smiles* Your skin is prettier than mine- mines all freckle and red blotchy... Ugh. It's gross.
*walks closer*
*wants to ask Noelle something*
*realises she'll scare her*
*wants to ask El for advice on how to get the message across to Noelle without scaring her*
*realises Noelle will think they're planning something*
*says nothing*
Hello, Noelle and Elleni.
*Smiles* You're nice. I like you.
*sees Tanya* H-hi..... Person
Hello, Noelle. Please, call me Tanya.
Are you all right? You weren't saying much yesterday, and I had to wonder...
Anyways, yes, no, how are you?
Tanya... What a beautiful name. I am a little better today, but still really shaken up- I must admit I didn't expect you to start drinking blood...
But the anthropologist in me defined and corrected my behavior.
Thank you. I find Noelle to be a wonderful name too. Same with Elleni.
*smiles at her, before turning back to Noelle*
Would the anthropologist in you be open to a conversation about vampirism?
...The anthropologist in me doesn't know a thing about vampires, so it would be more like a lecture.
*gives Elleni a look*
*one of those 100% non-threatening looks that seem too good to be true*
Yes, Elleni?
*Yet again, he pokes a hole through the fourth wall and steps calmly into Blogland*
Hello.
(That'd be correct, Ellie. Oh and I'm going to be pretty distant.)
*Looks at the person from where she's laying in the snow* Good evening, person.
The name is J, nice to meet you as myself, Noelle. You've met my character Erebus. Bit of a strange one, isn't he?
Hey, J.
*isn't sure what Elleni is getting at, and therefore continues*
I can't give you a lecture, I'm not an anthropologist, or a scientist of any kind, really. I may answer a few questions, but I will not be... studied, if you know what I mean.
I'm not an animal.
J.
The letter... Hm.
Yes, I've met him. He was quite rude- he just started to ignore me, so I walked away. *She continues with her angel*
Yeah well, he's got the whole "Mortals aren't worth my time" attitude. Though you seemed rather interested in him for quite a while. Hey Tanya.
*loudly*
Silente? Silente!
Where in the world has that infernal vampire got to? I only have a few minutes . . .
*Noelle frowns* It's as if you don't understand what anthropologists do. Quite frankly, it's an insult that you think they would ever abuse a being's right to identity like that.
Anthropologists tend to study cultures, more than anything- they learn the culture by genuinely meeting and mingling with people, et cetera.
(Oh, dear. My Tia/Tanya headcanon has collided rather violently. I need to bring Tia back to life as I've been planning for a few days now.)
Currently she is in another dimension locked in a four way battle of wills between her, her true name, Erebus, and Bethany. so I don't think she's really available at the moment.
Alas, I shall converse with her another day. Ciao.
*departs*
I was, yes..
*She glances at her poor excuse for a home, suddenly embarrassed that so many people are gathered outside*
Zanida: *stands in Asgard, overlooking the bridge* Loki....no...don't tell....
Sister, I am sorry. I truly am.
Zanida: You killed him, didn't you?
Kill? No.
Zanida: Liar! You knew I liked that Midgardian....and you killed him.
For your own good, sister. He is a mortal, what is the point of befriending them? They die within a century! Two or three if they're mages, they're nothing! We live thousands of years.
Zanida: I should kill Astrid.
For what? Revenge? That is not in your nature, and you know it.
Might I inquire as to why? As his author I get interested when someone is interested in my characters.
(@Clara Jai is asleep.)
Just don't think about dissecting me.
(Hello, Zaf.)
(Hey, Zaf.
Deleted comments? :/)
Well... Um. *Frowns, confused, but decides to tuck the information away as fact, and let it go*
I thought he was interesting because he was so inconceivably arrogant- it is a bit "all powerful" to believe that one singular being that could possibly take down the universe has the ability to walk around like a human- that much energy and power in one place- well... From the view of physics, it didn't seem right.
When Erebus became distracted, and I convinced that I could no longer extract information from him, I decided to retreat.
*Noelle frowns* Honestly, you're being ridiculous, Tanya. I don't converse with people who are being ridiculous. I don't wish to harm you- I'm probably the last who could.
*stares at Elleni*
And why would I do that?
Ah but you see, it is physically impossible. As seen on the volcano in the battle between him, Phaesrtra, and Elizabeth he got a bit out of hand and Blakes body started to die. Unless he keeps himself in constant check Erebus will destroy the body he needs to exist here.
Hmm... that sort of makes sense, I suppose.
In their natural state, primordial are formless. If he did not have a host Erebus would exist in every shadow in... well, everywhere. His consciousness would never take action unless you did some extreme provoking and he would just kinda exist to keep the dark places dark.
For another example, lets look at his sister Gaia, the earth. She literally is the earth, but the ground doesn't talk to us on a daily basis.
(This sounds a lot like a plot I did about a year ago)
*Noelle nods* I see....
*She moves to a new patch of snow to make a snow man*
((*wves-Zaf))
Zanida: You're sick, Loki.
Yes, I know. Though I shall not mention the things you and I...
Zanida: Shut. Up.
Is that how you speak to your king?
Zanida: *tries to strangle him*
*grabs her wrists, breaking them* Go back to Thor.
Zanida: *kicks at him*
Go.
Zanida: *turns from and goes to Thor, and when she finds him, finally lets her pain show*
Thor: *gently takes her hands* We'll get Astrid to set them before your body starts to heal. Who did this? *walks with her*
Zanida: Loki.
Thor: Try to not become broken, i want you and the little one safe.
*sighs, closing her eyes for quite a few seconds*
...
I try, you know? I didn't, before.
I spent so many years living by myself, traveling, killing people because it felt good, feeling that warm blood... So many years passed in so many places, and I nearly forgot how to talk, how to have a conversation.
And to this day I wonder why I bother. Why do I bother talking to you if all you're going to do is ridicule me and tell me to shut up.
(That's cute, Zafira)
Zanida: I'll try, Thor.
Thor: I know, sometimes I question you...*finds Astrid in the healing room*
Astrid: Oh! Zan....*goes over and sets her two wrists, wrapping them up* Don't move them until dinner, but do NOT pick anything heavier then a utensil to eat up, okay? Tomorrow you can.
Zanida: Alright.
Astrid: I'm sure Thor will help you.
Thor: Of course. *has his arm around Zan*
Astrid: You'll be due in two months, Zan.
Zanida: Thank you, I can hardly wait.
Astrid: I can check gender....
Thor: We did.
Astrid: Thank god.
((*goes to bed* -Zaf))
(Tanya.
Tia's dead.)
*Noelle begins to feel guilty that she's caused this person pain*
*She stutters* I'm sorry- I just meant, you don't have anything to fear- I'm sorry.....
*Her face turns bright red, and she begins to cry a little*
((Thanks, Noelle. It's great to see you back too, I mean it. *huggles before going for real* -Zaf
(Good night, Zaffy!)
I know what you-
*reaches out for her shoulder*
I'm sorry, Noelle. I didn't mean to upset you.
*Noelle just hugs her knees* Don't look at me when I'm crying. I don't look pretty.
(What did you mean, Elleni?
Because your entire conversation with Tanya is below:
"Tanya..."
"Tanya, shut up please."
So Tanya might need some help understanding exactly what you were getting at.)
*Crouches down in front of Noelle and smiles*
Everyone is always beautiful. Not always in a way others will appreciate, but that should never matter.
Damn it. Every time I ruin something.
I'm sorry, Noelle. I didn't mean to...
...
*limps over to the closest tree and lies down near it*
*Noelle smiles briefly and apologetically at J and Elleni- but hates being at the center* *Plots a device*
*Runs to Tanya, hugging her tightly, and pulls her over into the circle*
*is dragglehugged, confused*
*Noelle nods with a slight yawn*
*Looks at Ellie*
What?
*Noelle collapses forward into the snow suddenly, immobile*
*crouches, looking at Noelle*
Noelle! Are you okay!?
We should get her to a bed! And find a doctor!
(I'm unconscious, apologies --> I won't be able to answer until either tomorrow morning or evening)
(Forgive the intrusion, you may leave my body in the snow if you wish).
(Good evening).
(It's nearly 3.30 am.
I'm off to sleep.
Sorry for being cranky today, I'm tired but am aware that's no excuse.)
*with Elleni's help (hopefully) she carries Noelle to her bed*
*lies down next to her bed*
(Good night!)
*Is an author*
*Uses author powers to ensure Noelles health*
(Actually I do have an ability for myself as a RP character, but I'll save it for when I participate in a larger RP.)
(You can draw things and have them come alive.)
(Just a guess.)
(On the floor. She's asleep now.
*falls asleep and joins Tanya's dreams*)
(I assume I was correct?
Good night, Tia.)
(I'll be going now as well, awful, terribly things to get up for in the morning... See you soon, I hope.)
(Terrible*
What a way to ruin an exit, typos.)
(Hello?)
Hello person who probably, but not certainly, exists and calls themselves Raven. How are you?
I actually question whether I exist a lot. I'm good, and you?
I'm fine, thanks.
I'll be right back.
Good.
Alright then.
I may or may not be distant depending on how this game of heads or tails pans out.
I apologize, it seems I cannot stay.
Goodnight.
(Or possibly morning for you..?)
Well see ya round.
Good Afternoon.
Goodnight.
I doubt anyone's on right now, but still I'll ask.
Hello?
*msd*
There are times when I forget about timezones and I look at the kast comment time and it's 5:17 and I'm like OMYGOSH it's 5:15. I've gone back in time 2 minutes and then I remember timezones. And then I feel very diappointed.
Hello anyway, anyone.
*last *disappointed
(Hello.)
(Hello Commander.)
(Hello, Raven. How are you?)
(I am good. Yourself?)
(I am depressed, thank you.
I have not talked to you in rather a long while.)
(The internet is running out and I need to save it for my homework over the next 10 days. I may disappear. Actually, I am going to disappear now.)
(Goodbye, Raven.)
(It turns out that there is nothing wrong with the internet, just something wrong with the brain of one of my siblings.
I haven't talked to you in ages, that's true. I've been averagely busy and I've spent most of my time reading back through the comments. It's a wonderful roleplay plot you are part of.)
(Ah be still my aching heart! The one time thou Clara love doth calleth thy name I art prisoner to the tight confines of deep unholy slumber!)
(In theory, yes, Raven. But I have become somewhat bored of said roleplay.)
(Hello, Silente. *hugs her tightly*)
(Hello Silente.
Oh, that's a shame. What's happened to it, if you don't mind sharing.)
(*hugs Soph back* hey! *cuddles*
Hey rav!)
(It seemed to get rather repetitive, Raven. And nothing was actually happening.
*cuddles Silente back*)
( <3 U)
(I see. I think it would be hard to keep a role play, with so many people involved, interesting all the time. Anyway, I'm sure that the collective awesomeness and geniusness of all involved, and even those not involved, will be able to come up with something to make it more interesting.)
(It seems I disappeared briefly.
I love you too, Silente.
Perhaps, Raven.)
(*smiles and cuddles gently*)
Ooh, people.
*waves*
*is back from watching a movie*
(*cuddles her back*
Hello, Scarlet.)
Hey Sophia, Silente, and Raven.
How is everyone?
*is curious why Sil's display name says Onwa*
Ah, scratch that. I think I understand.
*sees some of the top comments on this page*
(I am depressed, yourself?
Onwa is one of Silente's characters.)
*nods*
I'm doing well enough. Kinda bored though, at this moment.
I like your profile pic. Just realized you changed it.
(Thank you. It is nothing special, however. Just a rank.)
Sorry that I'm not saying much... I really have no idea what to say sometimes...
*on that note, wonders what happened to Sil and Raven*
(It is perfectly acceptable. I have yet to become accustomed to social interaction.
Perhaps they are rather distant?)
Perhaps, or they could have disappeared and forgot to say so.
(That also, is plausible.
I have to leave now. Goodbye.)
Bye, Sophia.
Oops, sorry, that came a little late.
*still here but distant*
*looks around*
*fades*
*has attempted drawing Toothless from HTTYD*
*stares at it*
It's a very rough sketch, but the only part I drew best is his head. Everything else is just blech and incomplete...
*is also not here*
Hello.
"(Ah be still my aching heart! The one time thou Clara love doth calleth thy name I art prisoner to the tight confines of deep unholy slumber!)"
(*ships Clarente*)
(I will be back in 30 minutes.)
(I feel ill... Mmph. And I don't know how to talk myself out of my predicament from last evening's writings.)
(I suppose I have eight hours)
(I hope you'll get better soon, Noelle.
You'll find a way.)
(Noelle? :(
Are you okay? You can email me if you want to talk. It's okay...)
*walks into Blogtown*
*looks at the notice board*
*adds a note*
Missing: Tia Halcyon
*leaves before she does something she might regret*
...
Hi...
(Marriage proposals are weird.
Shouldn't it be more like:
"We should get married."
"Yeah, we should."
And they're engaged. None of that "would you do me the honour of marrying me?" stuff.)
(Hey, Hope! How are you today? So, did you spend all that iTunes credit?)
Hi. I've been bored out of my mind... And no, actually. I'm saving the rest of it, though I did spend most.
Got a bundle of How To Train Your Dragon movies one and two for a pretty good price! I don't regret it at all. The second one was just as good as the first!
Also, a comment about the marriage thing: I think it's more romantic for someone to do it the latter way, but I guess that's my opinion.
Also, it could have been an age old tradition that never got out of style. I have a feeling some people do it the first way though.
(I don't know... it sounds weird.
.. like you should be honoured that I'm even asking you.
But the former is more equal. Like, we both agree to it rather than one asking and the other accepting.)
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