As I finished reading the above, beautifully crafted fill, a comment at the bottom of the page caught my attention, the phrase that was most striking re-posted here:
I suppose no one is innocent; not anymore. This led me into a whirlwind of thought and speculation, and so formed the idea for my first ever request
( ... )
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anonymous
August 31 2009, 15:19:56 UTC
Oh hey...did someone say genocide of the First Nations?
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They think he’s innocent.
But they don’t know the logistics of the matter. They don’t care enough to look back over 100 years at the facts. They aren’t that interested in the truth. It’s easier to write him and his large eyes off as ‘innocent.’
The truth is so much different. So much darker, so much more horrible. The truth is that he wasn’t and has never been Native-tan. He wasn’t the men and women of the tribes, innocent and wild. Cultured. Unique. Wonderful as they lived and laughed
( ... )
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anonymous
August 31 2009, 15:26:17 UTC
How things change.
It is no longer one that weeps but two.
How long it has taken him to realize the error of his ways! How long he has unrepentantly hurt and hurt and hurt again. How long he was so uncaring, unfeeling for these people, the first people, that he had pretended were not people at all. And now he tries, oh does he ever try! But those wise and tired eyes look at him sadly through their pain and that tanned head shakes in disapproval and he breaks down knowing it will never be enough.
“I’m so sorry, I’m so sorry!” He is clutching the man’s traditional clothing and weeping into his braided hair, “I’m so sorry! Anything! We’ll do anything!”
“An antidote given to a dead man, no matter how potent, will still not bring him back to life.”
“But you’re not dead yet!” He cries and shakes, “We’re trying to keep you alive! Your culture, you beautiful culture! I’m so sorry! I didn’t think, I didn’t know! I’m so sorry
( ... )
Well maybe I qualify for #1. But yes. I hope you enjoyed despite blatant WTFery. Most of this stuff I remember from History and social studies, as well as general happenings around Canada so forgive anything that doesn't quite fit with reality. It's been, ohh, 8 years ish since social studies and stuff.
Note Tiem
-So in this Mathew is NOT the Native Americans, they are represented by another entity. I heard that he does show up somewhere in the comics, but if not then roll with it?
-The settlers from France and Britain and anywhere else that settled pretty much hunted the beaver to near extinction (and that's why we're now like; it's ok beaver we'll help you out and you can be our national animal <3). They also hunted caribou out of the proper seasons and just kept hunting and hunting. Because of this the normal migratory patterns of the caribou were all fucked up and stuff
( ... )
Nunavut was created April 1, 1999~ And I think you got bonus #2 a little bit near the end.
Anyway, HOLY CRAP ANON. This story is absolutely freaking amazing and really captures a good deal of the overlooked/ignored dark side of Canada! It was sad and unsettling and ... yeah. Really great job!
This isn't how I usually picture or think of Canada/Matthew (in the comics) but it just works so damn well. You brought it most (if not all) of the things we did. And and Native-tan is still (somewhat) forgiving of Canada even though he's done so much to hurt him.
You wrote this really well, it makes me both sad and happy.
captcha: elating White. Well, this works well for this fill.
I'm so happy that someone filled my request! So thank you! :) This was very well written, and I love all the little historical details you added! I also love the interaction with Matthew with France and England, concerning his desire for attention: I find it strangely fitting.
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anonymous
September 1 2009, 22:03:19 UTC
Man...That goes beyond my vocabulary at the moment.
I adore the way it was written. As I was reading, the scenes played like a movie in my head...Like the type of movie covering topics I'm both fascinated and disgusted by...
As I finished reading the above, beautifully crafted fill, a comment at the bottom of the page caught my attention, the phrase that was most striking re-posted here:
I suppose no one is innocent; not anymore. This led me into a whirlwind of thought and speculation, and so formed the idea for my first ever request ( ... )
Reply
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They think he’s innocent.
But they don’t know the logistics of the matter. They don’t care enough to look back over 100 years at the facts. They aren’t that interested in the truth. It’s easier to write him and his large eyes off as ‘innocent.’
The truth is so much different. So much darker, so much more horrible. The truth is that he wasn’t and has never been Native-tan. He wasn’t the men and women of the tribes, innocent and wild. Cultured. Unique. Wonderful as they lived and laughed ( ... )
Reply
It is no longer one that weeps but two.
How long it has taken him to realize the error of his ways! How long he has unrepentantly hurt and hurt and hurt again. How long he was so uncaring, unfeeling for these people, the first people, that he had pretended were not people at all. And now he tries, oh does he ever try! But those wise and tired eyes look at him sadly through their pain and that tanned head shakes in disapproval and he breaks down knowing it will never be enough.
“I’m so sorry, I’m so sorry!” He is clutching the man’s traditional clothing and weeping into his braided hair, “I’m so sorry! Anything! We’ll do anything!”
“An antidote given to a dead man, no matter how potent, will still not bring him back to life.”
“But you’re not dead yet!” He cries and shakes, “We’re trying to keep you alive! Your culture, you beautiful culture! I’m so sorry! I didn’t think, I didn’t know! I’m so sorry ( ... )
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Well maybe I qualify for #1. But yes. I hope you enjoyed despite blatant WTFery. Most of this stuff I remember from History and social studies, as well as general happenings around Canada so forgive anything that doesn't quite fit with reality. It's been, ohh, 8 years ish since social studies and stuff.
Note Tiem
-So in this Mathew is NOT the Native Americans, they are represented by another entity. I heard that he does show up somewhere in the comics, but if not then roll with it?
-The settlers from France and Britain and anywhere else that settled pretty much hunted the beaver to near extinction (and that's why we're now like; it's ok beaver we'll help you out and you can be our national animal <3). They also hunted caribou out of the proper seasons and just kept hunting and hunting. Because of this the normal migratory patterns of the caribou were all fucked up and stuff ( ... )
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Anyway, HOLY CRAP ANON. This story is absolutely freaking amazing and really captures a good deal of the overlooked/ignored dark side of Canada! It was sad and unsettling and ... yeah. Really great job!
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You wrote this really well, it makes me both sad and happy.
captcha: elating White. Well, this works well for this fill.
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I'm so happy that someone filled my request! So thank you! :) This was very well written, and I love all the little historical details you added! I also love the interaction with Matthew with France and England, concerning his desire for attention: I find it strangely fitting.
Thank you so much for this piece!~
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I adore the way it was written. As I was reading, the scenes played like a movie in my head...Like the type of movie covering topics I'm both fascinated and disgusted by...
Truly wonderful, Authornon.
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