“I’m not saying you deserve them, but you do have them,” Amaranth said. “Desert doesn’t enter into it… I think maybe the only way you can be truly deserving of the things life gives you is by what you do with them.”
I think you meant deserve, but desert doesn't enter into it either.
Mack should totally jump him when they wake up. She probably won't, but she should.
And, once again, Mackenzie proves that she is completely incapable of controlling herself when it comes to blood. There wasn't even a moment of cogitation; there was just pour-->mind shut-off. One wonders what Grandma Blaise was doing the past ten years, or if she was even trying to prepare Mackenzie for living in the real world, if this is the result of her harsh upbringing.
I get the impression Grandma was extremely conflicted. On the one hand she fully expected that the half-demon would do something that would force the Paladin to kill her. On the other hand, Grandma deliberately avoided putting her granddaughter in situations where that might occur.
A very unhealthy growing-up situation, but not as bad as it could have been.
Given that, as far as we can tell, she drank it in a social acceptable way (rather than, say throwing herself at the jug or something), and that after drinking, she felt the hunger but just stood there and rode it out, I'd say she's not doing all that badly. Yes, she had a bit of mind-shut-off when she drank it, but she managed to handle that without doing anything inappropriate or dangerous, before, during or after. I'd call that mostly a self-control win.
Personally, I am happy that Mackenzie managed to do nothing that would end up with her in Mercy's ownership, or something equally impossible.
Mackenzie needs to put a little thought into control of her own life. She is almost impossibly submissive, and only by the grace of whatever Khod controls demons she has managed to come under control of Amaranth. Just think of how screwed up she could have become if her her "owner" had been more inimical to her welfare. I really would like to see Mackenzie learh how to run her own life. but I don't know how that might happen.
It's been nearly two weeks since the last update. It was such a thrill and a relief to finally see a new one up! I've been missing these more than I realized. It feels like a piece of my life was missing and I just got it back.
Ms. Erin, I am so grateful that you're out there. I read a few of your most recent personal LJ entries and I'm very glad to hear how much better you're doing of late. Not just because it could mean more writing from you either. I'm sort of like Mackenzie in that I have a harder time connecting with real people than I do with fictional characters, but when I hear that someone has been suffering I still mourn and when I hear that they are doing better I rejoice. Regardless of anything you may or may not write in the future I am pleased to hear that things are looking up for you personally. ^_^
But now on to the dreaded Typo Report! (I've kind of missed these too!)
A lot of the same faces that had looked polite or friendly now were now blank or stern or commanding or adoring.
Duplicate "now". As in Thunderdome, two "now"s enter, one "now" leaves!
A commercial carriage pulled up * the curb right as we got outside.
I'm pretty sure a "to" is missing after "up" there. I think the city might get a little perturbed if carriages started pulling up the curb wherever they go. What a mess that would be!
Well, that's all I can find in this one. I'm just so thrilled to have you back AE, and Mack and Amaranth and the gang as well! This entry might have been low on action but by no means does it disappoint. I eagerly await your next amazing installment in the ongoing adventures of our favorite half-demon! (And maybe another appearance by the Mack-Daddy too?)
Interesting take Amaranth has on Mercy's having to 'behave' And poor Mack, she desperately needs better coping skills. Though admittedly her Needs likely make those of an addict pale by compare. So many levels to these past few episodes, ownership and being owned, what is a person (legally), et al...
So, does the MUniverse financial aid system work like the US financial aid system? Because if so, I think putting 2 platinum in the bank would be a rather dumb idea for Mack.
I believe Mackenzie has merit scholarships, not financial need scholarships. The amount of money she has in the bank won't do anything about merit scholarships.
I don't know if she does or not, but she does make mention of a loan in the second chapter. Maybe I'm mistaken in assuming she has one. Of course, even with merit scholarships, she still might have need-based aid.
Just wanted to say I highly enjoyed the last few chapters, and really like that we get to see things resolved instead of more and more loose threads. Keep up the good work!
Okay, I happened to see in the Twitter (which I only see when I'm checking the ToMU site) that AE is at a con conducting a panel of some kind. I didn't know she was going to a con, so I'm glad I saw this; it's definitely a good reason not to be writing!
I just wanted to state that a woman named Ceridwen was mentioned in a news article this morning. Seeing the name made me smile. That is all. Please resume your normal posting activities. Thank you.
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September 28 2009, 23:57:08 UTC 2 years ago
September 29 2009, 01:11:37 UTC 2 years ago
I think you meant deserve, but desert doesn't enter into it either.
Mack should totally jump him when they wake up. She probably won't, but she should.
September 29 2009, 01:34:09 UTC 2 years ago
I like AE just a little bit more for knowing that. :D
September 29 2009, 11:08:17 UTC 2 years ago
September 29 2009, 01:12:49 UTC 2 years ago
Deserve?
And, once again, Mackenzie proves that she is completely incapable of controlling herself when it comes to blood. There wasn't even a moment of cogitation; there was just pour-->mind shut-off. One wonders what Grandma Blaise was doing the past ten years, or if she was even trying to prepare Mackenzie for living in the real world, if this is the result of her harsh upbringing.
September 29 2009, 01:34:45 UTC 2 years ago
September 29 2009, 02:47:49 UTC 2 years ago
A very unhealthy growing-up situation, but not as bad as it could have been.
September 29 2009, 17:49:33 UTC 2 years ago
September 29 2009, 20:18:45 UTC 2 years ago
>Deserve?
As in "she got her just deserts".
Personally, I am happy that Mackenzie managed to do nothing that would end up with her in Mercy's ownership, or something equally impossible.
Mackenzie needs to put a little thought into control of her own life. She is almost impossibly submissive, and only by the grace of whatever Khod controls demons she has managed to come under control of Amaranth. Just think of how screwed up she could have become if her her "owner" had been more inimical to her welfare. I really would like to see Mackenzie learh how to run her own life. but I don't know how that might happen.
September 29 2009, 02:49:24 UTC 2 years ago
Berenike is Elven for
"Victory Bringer"
Mercy is missing
The quality of mercy
Strained or otherwise
Mackenzie gets a
Serving of deserving that
Deserves preserving
September 29 2009, 04:21:44 UTC 2 years ago
Typo Report
It's been nearly two weeks since the last update. It was such a thrill and a relief to finally see a new one up! I've been missing these more than I realized. It feels like a piece of my life was missing and I just got it back.Ms. Erin, I am so grateful that you're out there. I read a few of your most recent personal LJ entries and I'm very glad to hear how much better you're doing of late. Not just because it could mean more writing from you either. I'm sort of like Mackenzie in that I have a harder time connecting with real people than I do with fictional characters, but when I hear that someone has been suffering I still mourn and when I hear that they are doing better I rejoice. Regardless of anything you may or may not write in the future I am pleased to hear that things are looking up for you personally. ^_^
But now on to the dreaded Typo Report! (I've kind of missed these too!)
Duplicate "now". As in Thunderdome, two "now"s enter, one "now" leaves!
I'm pretty sure a "to" is missing after "up" there. I think the city might get a little perturbed if carriages started pulling up the curb wherever they go. What a mess that would be!
Well, that's all I can find in this one. I'm just so thrilled to have you back AE, and Mack and Amaranth and the gang as well! This entry might have been low on action but by no means does it disappoint. I eagerly await your next amazing installment in the ongoing adventures of our favorite half-demon! (And maybe another appearance by the Mack-Daddy too?)
September 29 2009, 07:53:15 UTC 2 years ago
And poor Mack, she desperately needs better coping skills.
Though admittedly her Needs likely make those of an addict pale by compare.
So many levels to these past few episodes, ownership and being owned, what is a person (legally), et al...
September 29 2009, 17:20:51 UTC 2 years ago
September 29 2009, 17:40:23 UTC 2 years ago
September 29 2009, 19:54:19 UTC 2 years ago
September 30 2009, 02:28:27 UTC 2 years ago
September 30 2009, 17:58:53 UTC 2 years ago
October 1 2009, 13:43:42 UTC 2 years ago
October 3 2009, 14:53:23 UTC 2 years ago
Still waiting, though.
October 1 2009, 14:14:52 UTC 2 years ago
Ceridwen
I just wanted to state that a woman named Ceridwen was mentioned in a news article this morning. Seeing the name made me smile. That is all. Please resume your normal posting activities. Thank you.