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Would you say your character is amazing, fabulous or just plain incredible?

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[Jaudaran]

AA MMyysstteerriioouuss BBeeeekkeeeeppeerr rreessiiddeess wwiitthhiinn TThhee SShhaaddooww AAppiiaarryy......

Okay, cool. lol I didn't know if the tuesday thing was official. But I basically have it done know. Gonna run it past a friend before I post, because I'm paranoid, but she usually says everything is fine, so I probably won't be making any more revisions. lol Just gotta wait for her to get back to her compy. Do you guys do that too? Run stuff by a friend or something before you post, in case there are glaring errors you missed in revision?

......DDaarree yyoouu eenntteerr??

[WoefulInfinity]

Jaudaran

Well, when it come to RP, no I just post it but when I'm writing something formally I do:

-> an outline
-> a vomit draft
-> a cleanup for rewording/sentence structure
-> a read-aloud cleanup
-> pass it off to people (at least three)
-> one final cleanup

o_____o; And people wonder why it takes me so long.

[Jaudaran]

WoefulInfinity

Jaudaran

Well, when it come to RP, no I just post it but when I'm writing something formally I do:

-> an outline
-> a vomit draft
-> a cleanup for rewording/sentence structure
-> a read-aloud cleanup
-> pass it off to people (at least three)
-> one final cleanup

o_____o; And people wonder why it takes me so long.

AA MMyysstteerriioouuss BBeeeekkeeeeppeerr rreessiiddeess wwiitthhiinn TThhee SShhaaddooww AAppiiaarryy......

(Probably comes as no surprise that for the time I RPed here, I threw every post at my friend first and went "Is this okay?! :C" rofl )

That's fairly close to my process, though it's usually only one or two people I really trust (mostly because they're just the only ones I have access to easily, for faster feedback).

I usually go:
-Outline/babble at my friend Tark to clarify ideas in my mind (these two kind of happen at the same time--I usually babble as I'm forming the outline)
-Rough draft that isn't as rough as it should be usually, because I revise a lot as I go
-Read aloud and edit for a bit of technical stuff, rewording, and trim
-Shove it at Tark and demand she tear it to shreds (though usually I just get a "looks good to me!" with maybe one or two minor comments)
-Final clean-up
-Shove it at Tark again with a whimper, and she tells me it really is okay and to relax and go ahead and show it to other people

rofl

......DDaarree yyoouu eenntteerr??

[Finoewae]

WoefulInfinity

"A bit odd, I know, for a check book, but don't let my scars fool you - splitting yourself into three doesn't hurt as bad as you might think."

"Easy for you to say." Teagan was not amused at the lightheartedness in his tone. She finished her gin and tonic, pondering over his words. This offer, this contract sounded like a much heavier deal than he let on. The magics involved in the 'physical collateral' were downright frightening.

What got her attention, though, was the possibility of going back home. While some Outsiders found Serendipity to be a chaotic paradise of second chances and second lives, Teagan simply saw yet another cage. It wasn't something she chose, therefore she immediately rejected it. So yes, going back home was not only a desire but a necessity, lest she go mad.

Agreeing with the contract was the 'easy' part. Now, there was the matter of letting an unknown, dark-powered being separate her into three. At first, she believed that she'd be the one choosing the objects for her mind, body, and soul to be bound in. But she was wrong- the 'employer' that the bartender spoke of, would choose.

She slowly, carefully signed her name on an old piece of parchment. At first, nothing happened, and she was slightly relieved. But after a minute, the room went dark, and Teagan found herself face to face with a blurry shadowy figure. It outstretched its hand slowly, and presented the talismans to her, one by one.

"First, a white lace garter..." It spoke in a gravelly, haunting tone. Teagan instantly snarled at the figure. He continued to explain nevertheless. "For your body, to represent the innocence you've lost, and could regain." She took it quickly, but refused to put it on in the appropriate spot, in front of him.

"Second, an inkwell, to contain your mind. All of your memories, calculations, words, and ideas are kept safely inside. Try to reveal it all a once, and you'll make a mess, wasting the whole bottle. But never use any, and you've wasted it as well. Hahaha..."

Teagan grunted in disdain at the figure. How can someone have a sense of humor at a time like this. "Hurry on with it." she demanded, unamused.

The shadowy figure laughed again at her attitude, but presented the last talisman.

"As for your soul...your bitter, anxious soul, I will keep it in this." He held out a silver ring. The band was thick, and it was very heavy. The gem embedded in it was blood red.

"I don't understand." Teagan said, almost furious that her soul was to be kept in such a plain looking thing.

The figure chuckled very darkly, and placed it on her fourth finger on her left hand.

"Haha. This ring, circular and unending, is what will survive an intense flame, and yet, an icy winter. Your body and mind can be broken. But your soul is everlasting. Where it travels to however, is up to you." He took a ghastly breath before continuing.

"Or rather, it is up to me, for the moment at least. You're bound to me now, and you'll do as I say, to fulfill your contract and return to normal. A pleasure doing business with you, Teagan Isla Byrne."

She figure suddenly vanished, and in the same instant, Teagan felt the most strange, horrifying sensation, as each part of her was sucked into its talisman. Her eyes were wide with shock. This definitely hadn't been a good idea.

But was there any other way to return home?

(( I hope that's slightly what you were looking for. Goddamn, this was a b***h to write/think up. )) Dx

[Kimaya]

Jaudaran

Glad to hear it and so looking forward to Fred's response!!! ^_^

As for writing I tend not to... and even art really. I mean if someone points something out to me I go ooooh, yea gotcha. But I tend to move on. Usually I know that its off or whatever but its either beyond my abilities to make better or I force myself to stop and let it go.

I tend to rework art for a long time for some reason until I'm happy...

[WoefulInfinity]

Finoewae

smile Making note of your entry. Thanks!

[Jaudaran]

Kimaya

Jaudaran

Glad to hear it and so looking forward to Fred's response!!! ^_^

As for writing I tend not to... and even art really. I mean if someone points something out to me I go ooooh, yea gotcha. But I tend to move on. Usually I know that its off or whatever but its either beyond my abilities to make better or I force myself to stop and let it go.

I tend to rework art for a long time for some reason until I'm happy...

AA MMyysstteerriioouuss BBeeeekkeeeeppeerr rreessiiddeess wwiitthhiinn TThhee SShhaaddooww AAppiiaarryy......

Oh, haha, I show Tark my art as I go too, usually, when it's digital, and always show it to her and another friend before posting it online...but I usually don't have much hope of being totally happy with what I end up with in the end, so I just try to do my best.

I...am excited. An RL friend an I may be getting a table at a craft fair together, in December. But lord, I'll need to make a lot of stuff before then, and won't have much time...

......DDaarree yyoouu eenntteerr??

[Jaudaran]

Kimaya

“…I’m sorry?” Fred’s voice was slightly shrill. Something big and important had obviously just happened to him, but damned if he knew what.

It happened so fast—what did the man say? Dragons? Back in the labyrinth, a mysterious figure had approached Fred, asking him to represent the cause of some organization…but Fred had declined. Yet, the blonde man that just addressed him seemed to be under the impression that Fred was indeed going through with it. And he left before Fred had a chance to correct him. Oh god, what now?

Fred glanced nervously at the guards. How was he supposed to explain that this was all a mistake? He had been willing maybe to endure this if it would get him home, but the other price of returning had been too high, and Fred had accepted that that choice meant he was doomed to stay here in this bizarre place—and had assumed he’d made it clear that he wouldn’t be representing anything after all. He…had made it clear, hadn’t he? Suddenly Fred’s stomach turned, and his head was full of doubt. Maybe he hadn’t. Did he not actually say it? Had he left them with the impression he would still do this? Oh god, he probably had. They were still counting on him to be their representative, and it was because he’d been too stupid and distracted to clarify. How the hell could he back out now? He would let them down, it’d be too late for them to find someone else, they’d be furious…

Pale and vaguely mortified, Fred considered what the blonde man had said—at least it sounded like the cause was just. But why him? Of everyone in the world, in all of ever, why him? He didn’t want to get involved in the politics of this place, and he definitely didn’t want to do any public speaking. But there was no way out. There was no way he could bring himself to explain the misunderstanding. So he just stood there, feeling feverish and on the verge of a panic attack.

Inescapably stuck between a rock and a hard place, Fred waited and worried and stressed, and in the back of his mind, wished fervently that he could be eaten again.

[Cartagia]

Wahoo! :3

[Jalil]

Yay, everyone's prompts are in! biggrin

[Cartagia]

Jalil

Sadye took in a deep breath. Was it what she wanted? But hells, if this guy could help her out, it wasn't like he was asking her to kill anybody or the like right? Finally she exhaled slowly and quietly. "Alright then, cutter. If you can get me home, then sure. You can count me in."

Lias' smile burst across his face, a great and genuine thing, though tempered by the very smallest amount of triumph.

"I have a, ah...similar arrangement with Jeni," he said agreeably, and for her part Jeni nodded in agreement, although a harder look had come to her face as she did; a rare slip.

"On my world," Lias continued smoothly and softly, maintaining his gaze on Sadye. "It is usual to dine together after arranging business, in a celebration." He got to his feet and held his hand out to her. "I can do better than this though." He waved his other hand to indicate the inn, Garland's finer foods on his mind.

[Cartagia]

Jaudaran

WoefulInfinity

Jaudaran

Well, when it come to RP, no I just post it but when I'm writing something formally I do:

-> an outline
-> a vomit draft
-> a cleanup for rewording/sentence structure
-> a read-aloud cleanup
-> pass it off to people (at least three)
-> one final cleanup

o_____o; And people wonder why it takes me so long.

AA MMyysstteerriioouuss BBeeeekkeeeeppeerr rreessiiddeess wwiitthhiinn TThhee SShhaaddooww AAppiiaarryy......

(Probably comes as no surprise that for the time I RPed here, I threw every post at my friend first and went "Is this okay?! :C" rofl )

That's fairly close to my process, though it's usually only one or two people I really trust (mostly because they're just the only ones I have access to easily, for faster feedback).

I usually go:
-Outline/babble at my friend Tark to clarify ideas in my mind (these two kind of happen at the same time--I usually babble as I'm forming the outline)
-Rough draft that isn't as rough as it should be usually, because I revise a lot as I go
-Read aloud and edit for a bit of technical stuff, rewording, and trim
-Shove it at Tark and demand she tear it to shreds (though usually I just get a "looks good to me!" with maybe one or two minor comments)
-Final clean-up
-Shove it at Tark again with a whimper, and she tells me it really is okay and to relax and go ahead and show it to other people

rofl

......DDaarree yyoouu eenntteerr??

For RP I just go for it too. XD But writing, usually something like:

*Chitter with Zienkyer about the initial idea.
*First draft, on paper. Usually sucks.
*Second draft, on paper. Works out the sentance structure and making dialogue flow better.
*Third draft, typed up. Swapping things around and refining.
*Edit for clarity and grammer.
*SPELLCHECK.
*Share.

I very rarely get people to read it specifically to rip it apart, I'm well practised at doing that myself. However any comments I take on board if I think they're right. :3

[Kimaya]

Jaudaran

Grats on the table! Yea... I imagine preparing for selling anything is a big job. I am too lazy to ever do anything like that I think. What sort of crafts will you be selling?

[Kimaya]

Finally some ideas are trickling in for Alaan's talismans....

[WoefulInfinity]

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