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I am so happy to be writing by hand again.
It's been over a year, I think, since I was working on a novel manuscript by hand, and it's gotten a little less normative even before that.
It feels like returning to the writing I loved as a teen.
The tactile sense of accomplishment as pages slip past my hands in a silk rustle.
The ability to flip them backward and sense where what I'm looking for is, and stop it before my eyes really see the words.
Marking each page with a number, an inauguration that counts them off without my noticing.
Carrying it anywhere, and leaving it marked with coffee, bent corners from packing it into bags, the traces of beating the back of the pen on it when waiting for ideas.
It may seem weird to be so romantic about this silly process, but it's just what I love best. I'm also infatuated with this story--still in the honeymoon, really. Inclined to be silly about all sorts of things.
story summary: Abi or "Ace" is selected as a tournament Champion for her neighborhood in a friendly battle with another neighborhood's Champion "Jet". This is complicated by the past of gang-involvement she's trying to escape, and the peculiar abilities she's trying to hide.
[Saturn '45/8/22] by coffeehouseace
filter: personal
I met Jet today. My prediction he was hot is so right it isn't safe to go into detail on a public entry.
I never got more notice than Jet's comment, by the way. Mage Lord of Melody Square (a.k.a. in my family “Jeremy”) showed up on the doorstep just as I was drying my hair, around 9:00 am.
“I can't believe he would come to our door,” my mama said, looking down to the apartment house stairs where he was stepping up.
“I can,” I said.
I threw my towel over the hat-hooks and went down to intercept him.
“Jeremy” is still looking as carefree and top-of-the-world as usual. He's probably been an uncaring dad before. His conscience isn't bothering him-she has a clean apartment and food. His slick hair and white smile make me sick.
“Morning, Abi. Ready to meet the competition?”
“No. You gave me no warning.”
“You're dressed and have shoes on. What more can you ask? Let's go.”
I didn't argue.
We met up at Drawbridge Observation Tower. Over water, completely neutral territory.
Jet had sunglasses on and a breath-mask, covering most of his face. A bandanna. He's hiding his face, as much features as he can, but the set of his shoulders, the vibes he gives off are enough. He knows he's attractive. His voice is a little choked, like he has a cold, but its got the same smooth notes JoJo's has. The nose tucked into the mask is bent and narrow, like all good TanBoys.
He was crouching when we came, and I had just started finger-combing my hair. Just two kids.
Though when he stood up he was a good bit taller. Most guys (and many girls) are.
[Saturn '45/8/22] by coffeehouseace
Hello, Stranger People!
Today was the first competition event-meeting and swearing fair play.
I got called out in my no-school-day clothes. Hair not even dry. Not to let my enemy look too good, I have to admit Jet was put together better. His filter-mask, glasses, and bandanna in place, like the classic comic Dark Side Hero.
Before you ask, TireStreet's mage lord didn't show, so I can't reveal him even if pressured. His stand-in was Hot Lucas-if you're from this district you'd know him. I was as starstruck by seeing him as I was worried about meeting Jet, because I'm a dancer. He's legend.
I watched him move, distracted from the ritual ceremony by the way he never stood still, how sharp his gestures were. He's not a cute guy, really. But being so good makes it's own kind of handsome.
I kept myself from begging for a demo, only b'coz it sounded like he was stand-in for a while.
The description of the competition was interesting.
They don't want it vicious, so there's gonna be less fight, more show.
The first event will be posted on the competition site in a few days. That means...
yeah.
I have no idea what the event's going to be, either.
- ACE -
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{comments highlights}
Be honest. You only think Lucas is hot now. I'm sad. :( Gotta be quick and stunning in our match, steal your heart back!
- JET -
posted by unrelenting jet
u way fidgety like dat 2, ace
posted by gregface
It's been over a year, I think, since I was working on a novel manuscript by hand, and it's gotten a little less normative even before that.
It feels like returning to the writing I loved as a teen.
The tactile sense of accomplishment as pages slip past my hands in a silk rustle.
The ability to flip them backward and sense where what I'm looking for is, and stop it before my eyes really see the words.
Marking each page with a number, an inauguration that counts them off without my noticing.
Carrying it anywhere, and leaving it marked with coffee, bent corners from packing it into bags, the traces of beating the back of the pen on it when waiting for ideas.
It may seem weird to be so romantic about this silly process, but it's just what I love best. I'm also infatuated with this story--still in the honeymoon, really. Inclined to be silly about all sorts of things.
story summary: Abi or "Ace" is selected as a tournament Champion for her neighborhood in a friendly battle with another neighborhood's Champion "Jet". This is complicated by the past of gang-involvement she's trying to escape, and the peculiar abilities she's trying to hide.
[Saturn '45/8/22] by coffeehouseace
filter: personal
I met Jet today. My prediction he was hot is so right it isn't safe to go into detail on a public entry.
I never got more notice than Jet's comment, by the way. Mage Lord of Melody Square (a.k.a. in my family “Jeremy”) showed up on the doorstep just as I was drying my hair, around 9:00 am.
“I can't believe he would come to our door,” my mama said, looking down to the apartment house stairs where he was stepping up.
“I can,” I said.
I threw my towel over the hat-hooks and went down to intercept him.
“Jeremy” is still looking as carefree and top-of-the-world as usual. He's probably been an uncaring dad before. His conscience isn't bothering him-she has a clean apartment and food. His slick hair and white smile make me sick.
“Morning, Abi. Ready to meet the competition?”
“No. You gave me no warning.”
“You're dressed and have shoes on. What more can you ask? Let's go.”
I didn't argue.
We met up at Drawbridge Observation Tower. Over water, completely neutral territory.
Jet had sunglasses on and a breath-mask, covering most of his face. A bandanna. He's hiding his face, as much features as he can, but the set of his shoulders, the vibes he gives off are enough. He knows he's attractive. His voice is a little choked, like he has a cold, but its got the same smooth notes JoJo's has. The nose tucked into the mask is bent and narrow, like all good TanBoys.
He was crouching when we came, and I had just started finger-combing my hair. Just two kids.
Though when he stood up he was a good bit taller. Most guys (and many girls) are.
[Saturn '45/8/22] by coffeehouseace
Hello, Stranger People!
Today was the first competition event-meeting and swearing fair play.
I got called out in my no-school-day clothes. Hair not even dry. Not to let my enemy look too good, I have to admit Jet was put together better. His filter-mask, glasses, and bandanna in place, like the classic comic Dark Side Hero.
Before you ask, TireStreet's mage lord didn't show, so I can't reveal him even if pressured. His stand-in was Hot Lucas-if you're from this district you'd know him. I was as starstruck by seeing him as I was worried about meeting Jet, because I'm a dancer. He's legend.
I watched him move, distracted from the ritual ceremony by the way he never stood still, how sharp his gestures were. He's not a cute guy, really. But being so good makes it's own kind of handsome.
I kept myself from begging for a demo, only b'coz it sounded like he was stand-in for a while.
The description of the competition was interesting.
They don't want it vicious, so there's gonna be less fight, more show.
The first event will be posted on the competition site in a few days. That means...
yeah.
I have no idea what the event's going to be, either.
- ACE -
views 1032 comment 42
{comments highlights}
Be honest. You only think Lucas is hot now. I'm sad. :( Gotta be quick and stunning in our match, steal your heart back!
- JET -
posted by unrelenting jet
u way fidgety like dat 2, ace
posted by gregface