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THIS WEEK ON BOOKS THAT HAVE SO MUCH POTENTIAL BUT DID NOT EXPLORE ANY OF ITS POSSIBLE FACINATING AVENUES, INSTEAD TAKING AN EASIER, SIMPLER ROUTE, MINDING NUMBINGLY LEAVING YOU FEELING SLIGHTLY DISAPOINTED:
Shadow and Bone
SpoilerI have many thoughts.
SpoilerBut most of them are just, 'A could have been deeper, and B could have been explored further'
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Not the one's I've done . . . . most Shard RP's I've been in have been past tense. Granted, we're never very serious here, and it's more then likely that it's inconsistent. But, I've been in and read RP's from other places that were in present tense, and written form roleplay is more stereotypically in present tense (at least to my knowledge).
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"Nope," Sharp said. Maybe his sister would know--she had knowledge on ancient mysterious stuff.
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Penn followed, curious more then anything else.
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I feel like I would genuinely enjoy books written in 1st person if they . . . weren't written in first person. It's not a turn-off for me, I just have a really hard time enjoying it as much. I feel as though not only is the idea of being in one persons head not explored in an interesting way, but it can lead to stagnant and boring prose. (at least, that's my experience). Like I said in an SU when I finished The Hunger Games for the first time a little while ago, it was the first book I have ever read in present-tense. I did get used to it, but I found it odd and jarring. It reminded me of brain-rot online roleplay because those are also often in present-tense. Once again not a turn-off, but also not my favorite.
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Nice! Thanks for the clarification!
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Aki clumsily puts them on, wondering how a machine could have a brain. "Uhm. Simon?"
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"Huh." He seems more perplexed then ever, but doesn't admit it.
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Yeah I'm confused too. I thought we were waiting till the 31st?
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That's true, I was mostly looking at where 'alchemy' as a concept was used and practiced, not necessarily the specific theory's. Either way it's something to go off of.
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"I thought you just said your suit couldn't do it, which is why I asked," Aki explained. "I didn't understand most of that, but it sounded interesting. What's an AI?"
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As in, any kind of fiction? Or?
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Both excited and exhausted at the thought of AP art this year. My teacher has a hard time with technology stuff so the beginning days of the class where we have to sign up for stuff and get registered (?) is a nightmare.
I guess I can't do the online thing I need to do, because I did it last year, but he won't open it again yet because he doesn't want people to think it's an assignment? So I can't. Do it. I'm just sitting here.
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"Hmmm I see. Do they have 'technology' that can teleport people where you come from?"
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I'd love to be involved! This is a really unique and interesting idea. I'll think of a character asap. As for ideas on places, you could pull from real world places that have an alchemical history. For example, Nicolas Flammel lived in Paris France and is a famous alchemist (though most of it is made-up legend). Or Mühltal Germany, the location of Castle Frankenstien (famous for real alchemists and the book alike). It wouldn't have to be the exact historical locations, just a basis for general placement of new cities. In general I think Europe and Asia are more associated with Alchemy, but my knowledge is limited.
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"Nice to meet you." "So, did you say you had knowledge on the whole teleportation thing? I don't really mind being away from home but it would be nice to control it."
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"Oh yeah, he might've been paying more attention then me. He was gathering food in the jungle too." He glanced in the vikings direction. "He's Kaleb I think, and I'm Kato Akimitsu." He gave a small bow after introducing himself.
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Remember the idea I had to write an entire short story in haiku format? Well it's still something I want to do, but the second (and latest attempt) is also being scrapped. I need to work out a solid story before I begin and I didn't really know where I was going with this one so . . . I don't really think I can work on it anymore. Maybe I'll change my mind if you have ideas??
Here it is, if your curious. I don't know if it's particularly good, but it is something.
SpoilerThe tree is rotting.
The corruption spreads outward.
Hidden by the leaves.
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The doctor arrived,
on her coronation day.
The staff was displeased.
Why was he so late?
There were just a few hours left.
Soon, she would be queen.
Her curse could not stay.
It needed to be lifted.
So, the doctor came.
They showed him through
To the cursed Princess’ rooms.
Tall, bright, and ornate.
Before entering,
The lady’s maid came to ‘explain’.
“The curse isn’t simple,”
“We don’t understand,”
“Some of the things that happen . . .”
“It’s unexplainable.”
The doctor sighed heavily.
He would need to know more.
“. . . How unfortunate.”
“Indeed,” the maid replied.
“Perhaps meeting her will help.”
She gestured forward.
They passed through gold doors,
And followed velvet carpet.
Swallowed by thick tapestry.
Her room was dimly lit.
Candles made gold accents glow.
Chairs dripped jewels and silks.
She sat at a table.
Drowning in a plush, blue gown.
Her eyes were distant.
“The tree is rotting.”
She mumbled to the shadows.
“. . . I feel like rotting.”
“Lady Caroline?”
The maid inquired, unshaken.
“You're awake so early?”
The doctor stayed quiet.
He checked his watch--2 PM.
Not early for him.
“Lady Caroline?”
The Lady’s maid asked again.
“The Doctor is here.”
“Go away,” she mumbled.
The doors to her room opened.
No one had touched them.
“Don’t be silly dear.”
The maid slowly approached her.
“The Doctor will help.”
“He can’t do anything,”
Caroline insisted, curt.
“I don’t want him too.”
The doctor moved over,
And put his hands on the table.
“Do you often feel sick?”
“No.” Caroline said.
“Don’t you ignore what I said!”
“I don’t want you here.”
“I’m afraid I’m needed.”
The table shifted away,
Out from under him.
“Lady Caroline!”The maid scolded her quickly.
“You're terribly rude!”
“Well, I don’t feel sick!”
“I’m fine, so he can leave now.”
She stared at the floor.
Dialogue is really difficult, so next time I might try something that has less speaking and is more focused on narrative. We'll see
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"Maybe? I wasn't really paying attention, we were busy looking for food and fighting those giant animal things."
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"Yeah he was some guy, real smart, talked a lot--like you. I think he also had a tail which was sort of cool."
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"I don't really know . . . I was fighting a giant bear because I wanted to eat it but then my companion I was fighting with disappeared somehow and I was teleported too but he didn't come with." He gestures at Kaleb. "He was there too I think."
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"That sounds . . . complicated." Aki took Nick's armored sleeved in his hand, examining the fabric but not really understanding why it was so strong now. "But it seems you've got it figured out, no need for me to test it by cutting it."
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"Yeah it's probably magic, but that doesn't mean I believe in it." He said, as if that made sense. "It's not really my business anyway." "Uh." "That could be dangerous . . . you just got better from being all unconscious I'm not gonna chop your arm off."
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"Hmmmmmmm I don't really believe in magic so it might not work for me . . . though it does look less heavy then gusoku (his armor)."
