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Miss_Desperado https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YD2i1FzUYA from somewhere getting rained on by Puget Sound Since: Sep, 2016 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
#39451: Apr 13th 2020 at 10:38:15 AM

Unless the Hummingbird has a stealth system? I don't recall its details.

The WFS Hummingbird isn't stealthed as in "you can't see me", it's stealthed as in "good luck figuring out what's hallucination and what's not without breaking your brain or your sensors" — unfiltered warp exhaust wrapped around the spaceship makes a Mushroom Samba-looking Negative Space Wedgie, and it's also mild Alien Catnip for the Howling Void.

Anyway, I'm looking for an adjective to enhance the word "duty" in the sentence "It is the duty of every leader to educate their followers in the matters that help them follow." Something that follows the theme of saving lives, and can reflect why the Web of Friendship places such a high priority on punishing the leaders who don't educate their followers as seen in the following situations...

  • nobody in the Balamar military taught the boy to read before expecting him to read that user manual, prompting the Web to name their mission to capture and interrogate Haydn and Wilhelmine "Operation Grey Hanlon".
  • Krakka'a keeps telling Zarokh to stop asking questions, prompting Syrni Sandra and Jen Jara to heckle Krakka'a and chip away at his control
  • there's no clear leader for the Hunters, so the Web's blame for not daring to be badass falls with roughly equal distribution on everyone instead of mostly on Nick
  • The Web sees Arku's puppeteering as a negative influence on Joseph's ability to Dare to Be Badass, and Joseph's potential to dare to be badass as a way out of his funk, which is why Seenarnha was interrogating Arku on why he puppeteered Joseph instead of encouraging that potential.

Edited by Miss_Desperado on Apr 13th 2020 at 11:48:26 AM

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Masterofchaos Since: Dec, 2010
#39452: Apr 13th 2020 at 3:11:22 PM

there's no clear leader for the Hunters, so the Web's blame for not daring to be badass falls with roughly equal distribution on everyone instead of mostly on Nick

It's Jackson. He's the one who leads them, and the one who made the rule for them to Never Split the Party.

The reason why it doesn't seem like that is because they JUST became a team and are trying to figure out what to do, so they're still acting like...well, kids.

Edited by Masterofchaos on Apr 13th 2020 at 6:13:34 AM

KillerClowns Since: Jan, 2001
#39453: Apr 13th 2020 at 5:16:36 PM

EDIT: Lemme reconsider once the wine's worn off.

Edited by KillerClowns on Apr 13th 2020 at 7:21:36 AM

Miss_Desperado https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YD2i1FzUYA from somewhere getting rained on by Puget Sound Since: Sep, 2016 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
#39454: Apr 13th 2020 at 7:46:49 PM

Killer Clowns gave me a thoughtful critique via private message, and I've been thinking about it. In the meantime, I don't know how many of you besides Killer Clowns assumed that the Web of Friendship is a government representation. For the record, they are not — they are a Vigilante Militia. I hope that explains a little bit.

Edited by Miss_Desperado on Apr 13th 2020 at 7:50:47 AM

If not for this anchor I'd be dancing between the stars. At least I can try to write better vampire stories than Twilight.
Masterofchaos Since: Dec, 2010
#39455: Apr 13th 2020 at 8:21:57 PM

[up]

-guilty raises hand- Sorry x_x

Well, at least you clarified a little, lol.

Edited by Masterofchaos on Apr 13th 2020 at 11:31:54 AM

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#39456: Apr 13th 2020 at 10:21:44 PM

Yeah, I wasn't too sure. I'd have to review, but I think I remember either Seenarnha or Mequoql calling out Arku's actions based on some manner of law he wouldn't have been familiar with. That colored his impression of them as representing some kind of larger power structure, but thus far I don't think any of my characters have assumed anything as certain.

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Ryuhza Brother from San Diego County, California Since: Feb, 2012 Relationship Status: Tongue-tied
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#39458: Apr 15th 2020 at 3:47:32 PM

Looking like I've got two exams stacking on each other next week, so I'll probably be pretty busy starting this weekend.

It'd be preeeetty cool if I could get some of my writing done before then.

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Masterofchaos Since: Dec, 2010
#39459: Apr 15th 2020 at 5:39:07 PM

Welp, not much for me to do except play animal crossing or post in this thread, so lol. Good luck, man.

Edited by Masterofchaos on Apr 15th 2020 at 8:39:51 AM

Ryuhza Brother from San Diego County, California Since: Feb, 2012 Relationship Status: Tongue-tied
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#39460: Apr 16th 2020 at 3:23:58 AM

[up] Thanks, should be a real hoot. tongue If it's anything like last time, I'll probably be burnt out for a day or a few even after it's taken care of. Kinda why I'm hoping to line that up as much as possible with whenever it's not my turn.


Anyway, I'm looking for an adjective to enhance the word "duty" in the sentence "It is the duty of every leader to educate their followers in the matters that help them follow." Something that follows the theme of saving lives, and can reflect why the Web of Friendship places such a high priority on punishing the leaders who don't educate their followers as seen in the following situations...

Vital, if you want to play with dual meanings.

Otherwise, I'd just go with responsibility over duty. I don't know if there's any one adjective to cover all those bases specifically.

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Miss_Desperado https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YD2i1FzUYA from somewhere getting rained on by Puget Sound Since: Sep, 2016 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
#39461: Apr 16th 2020 at 7:38:44 AM

So, with the two women distracted, she quickly went over to Zip and put a black circle on the vampire's neck.

You know, it really is too bad that Maya took advantage of Varla's distraction. Otherwise Varla could have warned her that the device needs to be proofed against Arnaya's telekinesis.

"She's paralyzed," she said, though she wasn't sure if a dragonhorse could understand ASL, "And will stay that way until one of you take that off of her. It's for the safety of everyone here."

What kind of paralysis are we talking about here? Ragdoll? Statue?

Also, due to the nature of Mayatan psychology, it takes more mental effort to talk than to move or use powers.Why?  So John Richman may be recovered enough to talk, but Arnaya will remain mute as she starts testing the boundaries of her recovery.

Edited by Miss_Desperado on Apr 16th 2020 at 7:55:27 AM

If not for this anchor I'd be dancing between the stars. At least I can try to write better vampire stories than Twilight.
Masterofchaos Since: Dec, 2010
#39462: Apr 16th 2020 at 8:29:42 AM

Do you want me to edit the post, then? Cause I can do that.

As for paralysis, I was thinking more like statue, though the only things the person can move are their eyes and nose (cause, well, they need to breathe, lol).

Made a slight edit.

Edited by Masterofchaos on Apr 16th 2020 at 11:34:44 AM

Ryuhza Brother from San Diego County, California Since: Feb, 2012 Relationship Status: Tongue-tied
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#39463: Apr 17th 2020 at 7:34:34 AM

Any chance a Forest post is in the cards there, Miss? It hasn't been visited in about two weeks now :\

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Masterofchaos Since: Dec, 2010
#39464: Apr 17th 2020 at 3:30:56 PM

Trying not to send message anymore but, Miss, [up]?

Miss_Desperado https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YD2i1FzUYA from somewhere getting rained on by Puget Sound Since: Sep, 2016 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
#39465: Apr 17th 2020 at 5:13:23 PM

I am currently all Attention Deficit... Ooh, Shiny! from sleep deprivation. Loopiness from insomnia, wheee...

Edited by Miss_Desperado on Apr 17th 2020 at 5:13:49 AM

If not for this anchor I'd be dancing between the stars. At least I can try to write better vampire stories than Twilight.
Masterofchaos Since: Dec, 2010
#39466: Apr 17th 2020 at 5:20:11 PM

Okay, Miss, well please just tell us when you get it sorted.

Ryuhza Brother from San Diego County, California Since: Feb, 2012 Relationship Status: Tongue-tied
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#39468: Apr 19th 2020 at 8:02:50 AM

If the thread isn't holding my interest, I find it better to push through—even if only perfunctorily—in the hopes of reaching something more interesting, rather than leaving it where it is. 'Cause then it's just kind of stuck.

They'll turn your world around
Miss_Desperado https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YD2i1FzUYA from somewhere getting rained on by Puget Sound Since: Sep, 2016 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
#39469: Apr 19th 2020 at 11:36:14 AM

I've been trying to catch my muse so that I can do just that. But right now, first and foremost, I need sleep.

If not for this anchor I'd be dancing between the stars. At least I can try to write better vampire stories than Twilight.
Ryuhza Brother from San Diego County, California Since: Feb, 2012 Relationship Status: Tongue-tied
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#39471: Apr 20th 2020 at 7:38:18 PM

Biggest exam out of the way and the other won't be more than a day's trouble come Wednesday, so I'm pretty much free to write.

So free.

Edited by Ryuhza on Apr 21st 2020 at 2:00:23 AM

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Masterofchaos Since: Dec, 2010
#39472: Apr 21st 2020 at 2:52:55 PM

Miss, if you're here, how's you're insomnia?

KillerClowns Since: Jan, 2001
#39473: Apr 21st 2020 at 5:08:17 PM

I'm alive, but got a bit of writer's block and a lot of work, so responses may be delayed. Will have something for Lulu this week, though.

In other news, I found out infants enjoy watching me juggle. Or. Fail to juggle. I'm not sure, perhaps my abject incompetence improved the show.

Edited by KillerClowns on Apr 21st 2020 at 7:12:24 AM

Miss_Desperado https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YD2i1FzUYA from somewhere getting rained on by Puget Sound Since: Sep, 2016 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
#39474: Apr 21st 2020 at 9:49:10 PM

Two nights in a row of worse than usual insomnia, tossing and turning until 2AM. Let's hope this night is an improvement. Also, excuse me while I scold my muse: Bad muse, BAD muse! No adding fanfiction characters to the thread! I don't care how well you think Lovecraftian Superpower Bio-Armor blends with My Little Pony, now is NOT the time to be showing it off! BAD MUSE!

If not for this anchor I'd be dancing between the stars. At least I can try to write better vampire stories than Twilight.
nrjxll Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Not war
#39475: Apr 21st 2020 at 11:44:41 PM

...technically there's no requirement that characters in the threads not be from fanfiction (one of the old participants almost entirely used them), though my own feelings on the subject are a little complicated.


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