Haha, it's not actually a Sims reference. Lila Sawyer (the red-headed perfect girl in the show) is originally from Pleasantville. That is sort of a weird connection though.
XD Trust me, I'm really not that amazing. Writing is sort of a struggle for me sometimes - I am so bad at description and making things flow okay.
Haha, I can see how the connection would be made. But nope, not a Sims ref!
:( Life has been hard on him. He really needs a hug.
Also, I watched The Journal episode yesterday and got all teared up. It's all about how his parent's met and we're awesome and then they had to leave him and ;_;
I have always loved Wolfgang. I also can't wait to write his shining douchebaggy moment in the future. He's not a bad guy, but he's still kind of a dick.
The schooner/clipper bit is also a clue for something.
I watched the Journal today (I'm making a condensed picspam for it to help people who haven't seen it understand some of the stuff in this story a bit more) and OMG Miles is amazing. I love him so damn much.
Ditto. I have been wanting to write a story that has them older and interacting with one another for like... years. You can just tell that he'd appreciate a girl like Helga more than anyone else.
Haha, I was actually maybe going to have them bring that up some point in the future. Neither of them are virgins, but then they're both 25 so it's not that surprising. Helga lost hers rather young - 16ish? Arnold lost his in college to his first real girlfriend who I am thinking about calling Stephanie. It doesn't really affect the story though.
He didn't really love Marci, BTW. At that point in his life he was sort of just going through the motions and it seemed like something he should have done. Instead he disappeared on her. What a jerk!
Helga is coming back. Bit by bit, she's getting back her fire. Also, Wolfgang always has and always will piss her off. He's a giant asshole.
I do sort of want to add the conversation in somewhere. There's something in it that would help the plot a bit, although sort of indirectly? Haha, I don't want to say anymore.
Yeah, it's probably for the best that he disappeared. He probably wasn't really the best kind of person to fall for at the time.
I'm sorry I haven't been around very often, but...I've been trying to do things - computer, work, college, TV, exercise, etc. - in moderation...because, as it turns out, I'm saner on a strict schedule. I still have to read Chapter 6, buttt otherwise I'm caught up on this story.
I thought the flashbacks were interesting and introspective (but I wish they were more detailed...yes, unfortunately, I can be a detail freak). They seem to highlight Arnold's depression and slight desperation well, and I suppose that is due in part to how succinct and subtle his angst seemed to be. Sometimes, I think it's overbearing when authors launch into a massive purple prose about just how bad the character in their story is hurting (...yeah, I'm being hypocritical D:)
I'll probably wait until the end of the Trying if I have any questions to ask. I assume that my questions will be answered eventually as more details begin to emerge in the upcoming chapters.
Don't sweat it, Rox. I figured you were busy. I love hearing from you when you get the time though.
Hee, I'm totally the opposite about detail stuff. The vaguer the better. And yeah, Arnold's hurt is sort of this dull ache that's been building for years. Ever since he 'failed' to find his parents when he was nine.
Also, I loved getting to write his sort of 'awakening'. 'Phil' jumps into the water and Arnold is the one who comes back. Hee.
I hope that I manage to answer everything. So far I think I'm doing all right.
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Also, wow. I am so amazed at your talents in so many areas.
Why do I always read your stuff right before bed?
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XD Trust me, I'm really not that amazing. Writing is sort of a struggle for me sometimes - I am so bad at description and making things flow okay.
I do not know! Bedtime stories, mayhap?
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Gods, poor Arnold. He's been through so much, I mean even on the show I felt bad for him and now I just want to hold him and be his mommy. :(
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:( Life has been hard on him. He really needs a hug.
Also, I watched The Journal episode yesterday and got all teared up. It's all about how his parent's met and we're awesome and then they had to leave him and ;_;
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I love the whole sailboat/schooner part, so cute... Arnold does take after his dad in a lot of endearing ways. ^_^
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The schooner/clipper bit is also a clue for something.
I watched the Journal today (I'm making a condensed picspam for it to help people who haven't seen it understand some of the stuff in this story a bit more) and OMG Miles is amazing. I love him so damn much.
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He didn't really love Marci, BTW. At that point in his life he was sort of just going through the motions and it seemed like something he should have done. Instead he disappeared on her. What a jerk!
Helga is coming back. Bit by bit, she's getting back her fire. Also, Wolfgang always has and always will piss her off. He's a giant asshole.
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Yeah, it's probably for the best that he disappeared. He probably wasn't really the best kind of person to fall for at the time.
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I thought the flashbacks were interesting and introspective (but I wish they were more detailed...yes, unfortunately, I can be a detail freak). They seem to highlight Arnold's depression and slight desperation well, and I suppose that is due in part to how succinct and subtle his angst seemed to be. Sometimes, I think it's overbearing when authors launch into a massive purple prose about just how bad the character in their story is hurting (...yeah, I'm being hypocritical D:)
I'll probably wait until the end of the Trying if I have any questions to ask. I assume that my questions will be answered eventually as more details begin to emerge in the upcoming chapters.
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Hee, I'm totally the opposite about detail stuff. The vaguer the better. And yeah, Arnold's hurt is sort of this dull ache that's been building for years. Ever since he 'failed' to find his parents when he was nine.
Also, I loved getting to write his sort of 'awakening'. 'Phil' jumps into the water and Arnold is the one who comes back. Hee.
I hope that I manage to answer everything. So far I think I'm doing all right.
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