It's not so much a specific thing though if you'd like I'll point out an example.;) It's more a way of life for him. And I was trying to point out that you captured that perfectly in this fic. That it could go so many ways.
With his Zen reasoning he's constantly questioning the way things are usually interpreted and putting another meaning to them. Making them more flexible and figuring out why certain things are truths to some and lies to others.
Like the way people hardly ever see themselves as the villain of the piece. No matter what wrong they've done. They try and make their actions or words mean something other than what would require them to take blame or make restitution. Ya know?
It's not so much a specific thing though if you'd like I'll point out an example.;) It's more a way of life for him. And I was trying to point out that you captured that perfectly in this fic. That it could go so many ways.
With his Zen reasoning he's constantly questioning the way things are usually interpreted and putting another meaning to them. Making them more flexible and figuring out why certain things are truths to some and lies to others.
Like the way people hardly ever see themselves as the villain of the piece. No matter what wrong they've done. They try and make their actions or words mean something other than what would require them to take blame or make restitution. Ya know?
-Ellie
this isn't facetious: now it makes sense. and by "it" I mean both your initial reply, and the ficlet itself...I thought at the time that my muses were just toying with me, telling me a middling story. but you're right - it makes perfect sense.
Wow. I'm honored. I thought you were messing with me by asking. I thought that's what you meant to do in the first place. I feel like kind of a dork for over thinking things.*blushes*
But hey, on the bright side your muse wasn't jerking you around. It just wanted to invite you to play in a place that is full of possibilities, and there's no place more full of that than the mind of Det.Crews.
I meant why you apologize frequently, you must feel more responsibility than you're due.
As for muses. Tricky. I guess it depends on the tone of the fic. Go back and watch moments from the shows that feed that feeling. Or if not possible then look at screencaps and listen to mood appropriate music. Talking to your beta also helps. It's good to bounce ideas off of people.
oh; sorry. (yet again I misunderstood you; sorry) it's a habit dating back to my early years on the internet - rather than risk a dust-up or any dispute, if it looked like anyone was taking any of my posts the wrong way, I'd apologize and clarify my position.
thanks for the advice.
(good news - Dani started talking again...I got 207 words out of her...totally unrelated Life fic, though; its posted now)
-Ellie
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wait - "ambiguous"?
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-Ellie
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I'm not cross - I'm just curious.
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With his Zen reasoning he's constantly questioning the way things are usually interpreted and putting another meaning to them. Making them more flexible and figuring out why certain things are truths to some and lies to others.
Like the way people hardly ever see themselves as the villain of the piece. No matter what wrong they've done. They try and make their actions or words mean something other than what would require them to take blame or make restitution. Ya know?
-Ellie
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With his Zen reasoning he's constantly questioning the way things are usually interpreted and putting another meaning to them. Making them more flexible and figuring out why certain things are truths to some and lies to others.
Like the way people hardly ever see themselves as the villain of the piece. No matter what wrong they've done. They try and make their actions or words mean something other than what would require them to take blame or make restitution. Ya know?
-Ellie
this isn't facetious: now it makes sense.
and by "it" I mean both your initial reply, and the ficlet itself...I thought at the time that my muses were just toying with me, telling me a middling story. but you're right - it makes perfect sense.
thank you!
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But hey, on the bright side your muse wasn't jerking you around. It just wanted to invite you to play in a place that is full of possibilities, and there's no place more full of that than the mind of Det.Crews.
-Ellie
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I'm sorry.
actually, it was Dani who told it to me.
yeah.
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Maybe I'm just tired but I don't understand the second part of your reply. Big fat..huh?LOL
-Ellie
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it wasn't Crews who told me that story - it was Dani.
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As for who told you the story..ahh. The idea of ambiguous possibilities still applies then, but from another perspective.;)
-Ellie
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gracias. though Dani's suddenly shut up halfway through telling me the story of the Life/Eureka crossover.
if I might ask, do you have any suggestions on how to get a muse talking again?
thank you.
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As for muses. Tricky. I guess it depends on the tone of the fic. Go back and watch moments from the shows that feed that feeling. Or if not possible then look at screencaps and listen to mood appropriate music. Talking to your beta also helps. It's good to bounce ideas off of people.
Good luck.
-Ellie
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it's a habit dating back to my early years on the internet - rather than risk a dust-up or any dispute, if it looked like anyone was taking any of my posts the wrong way, I'd apologize and clarify my position.
thanks for the advice.
(good news - Dani started talking again...I got 207 words out of her...totally unrelated Life fic, though; its posted now)
thank you; you too.
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Glad you got some more written even if it wasn't on the fic you were hoping for. That's better than I've managed lately.*sad*
You're welcome.
-Ellie
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