Divine By Mistake: Chapter 3

[zelda_queen]

ZeldaQueen: Ready for another chapter with minimal plot and a whole lotta nothing? I know you were!

Comments

[tarawyn]

In what frikkin universe does the author live where archaeological artifacts are flawless? Seriously, if that thing's not a bunch of worn ceramic shards it's a fucking miracle and should be donated to a museum.

Sure, if this was a Civil War era vase, it might be a disappointment to find a crack in it, but this is supposed to be ANCIENT. Even so, you don't get to be choosy with pieces of history! They aren't exactly making more of it for you; it's not under warranty, and you can't take it back and get a new one! *sturgeon smack*

Sorry. Amateur paleontology nut, and it drives me up the wall and down the other side when people act as though fossils or artifacts are usually, or even often complete and whole and flawless. Like, entire skeletons with all the little bones in place, instead of fragmentary, isolated, or taphonomically deformed pieces, jajajajajaja.

[zelda_queen]

The vase is actually supposed to be a REPLICA of an authentic Celtic vase. Although you still make a very good point - a vase that old probably should be in bits, so I'd think it'd be kind of dubious how accurate a replica would be.

[tarawyn]

...huh. Guess I missed that; I thought discussions of replica were sporker insert. No more reading sporks while tired for me, lol.

Even so, I'd imagine a hairline crack in a replica wouldn't be nearly as hard to repair? It's not like you're sacrificing some kind of information on what was used at the time, and it's already not materially authentic. Internet search "how to restore pottery" and go from there.

It also lends the entirely plausible explanation that the artist based her artwork in part off a study or picture of Shannon, hence the resemblance. Eheheheheheh.

Also been reading the Mortal Instruments sporkings, so my immediate reaction to your quoted mention of stelae was to imagine the auction dissolving into Shannon Sue vs. Jace Stu deathmatch.

[lang_ea]

I know, it would be much more nicer if it shattered into a pile of shards--and it would be cool if Shannon decided to take the broken pieces and fix it herself (it would probably make a better lead-up on how she gets 'triggered' into being sent to another world). It would also show how her character loves ancient/celtic things enough to try to mend and put some love on those kinds of things.

(plus, if Cast would just follow the ol' "the old gods are no longer respected as they used to" theme, then at least it would be a nicer tie-in of showing Shannon as being worthy as a priestess, because she found value in the things which were created as a homage to the Goddess Epona, and tried to restore them. But nooooo, I doubt we'll ever see that).

[legal_assasin]

You know, Shannon. Maybe people would be more willing to be friendly if you weren`t such a judgemental asshat. Because guess what, sweetie? Despite being the lead sue of a terrible story, you`re actually not the greatest thing since sliced bread. Were it not for the author decreeing for you to be important, no one would care.

And Cast? That whole thing you did only gives more reason for Brits to hate us Americans. Way to go for perpetuating cultural stereotypes and hatred, genius.

[krystals_dark]

I'm ashamed that Shannon has the same name as me, she is acting so childish. >.> Also I'm gonna have to agree, how does a burn leave a scar?

[lang_ea]

“Hell, I’m a friggin English teacher-I actually read. For pleasure, as shocking as that seems to be to some people”.Shannon, what the hell's up with you?! Do you realise that THAT's a dickish attitude to uphold for someone whose job is to TEACH

[illyriasacolyte]

If I was feeling generous, I would suggest that the vase cracked itself in an effort to get into Shannon's hands because it has a mind of its own, like the One Ring. Because I'm bitter husk of a human being, I'm chalking it up to contrivance.