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Post by kanshu on Oct 25, 2004 7:55:44 GMT -5
I'm working, so my time with my parents is limited to evenings and weekends. :/
As for a tease...
;D
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Post by cesmith on Oct 25, 2004 15:58:32 GMT -5
After that tease all I can do is sigh. The burden of their reality is almost too painful. Gojyo is lucky to have friends who care so much for him, even if there is little they can do to help him now. I look forward to the rest of the chapter when you are able to finish it.
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Post by Salmastryon on Oct 25, 2004 16:29:32 GMT -5
So sad... *dances around in glee at the teaser* ;D Ya know I get way too much sadistic joy out of the poor characters getting tortured. Thanks for the teaser Lovely!
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Post by kanshu on Oct 26, 2004 4:00:17 GMT -5
Tsk. Angst addicts like me. We're really the worst. I'm glad you like it. Yes, their situation is sad, but it serves a purpose... They want to show how the set of mind has to change from "I can't do anything about my situation anyway" / "I deserve this" to "It's enough" and finally freeing yourself of the oppressive situation.
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Post by Salmastryon on Oct 26, 2004 6:30:49 GMT -5
I look forward to the emotional ride. ;D But, kidding aside, my favorite stories deal with characters' mental and emotional growth and change. I'm glad you are going to show how life changes a person, and really look forward to reading your story.
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Post by kanshu on Oct 26, 2004 14:48:03 GMT -5
Well, I guess that life experience has to be good for something, right?
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Post by kanshu on Dec 16, 2004 17:07:54 GMT -5
Due to the fact that this is a variation of "Warrior's Pride", I can't post this short piece on ffnet.
This is a small "Thank you" for your kind support.
A Monk's Pride
Sanzo aimed carefully. He couldn't afford to miss, not here and now. The consequences of him failing would be unspeakable, not to mention embarrassing. Genjo Sanzo, shooter par excellence and the 31st descendant of Toa in protecting the sacred scrolls of creation, just could not miss.
He muttered a curse as he was savagely slammed from one wall of the tiny room to the other. This, Sanzo realized with consternation, wouldn't work, at least not this way. He changed position, sat down on the small, uncomfortable seat, desperately searching for a hold as the room tilted rapidly from left to right - or was it forward and backward, he couldn't say. The motion almost swept him to the floor, but he managed to stay seated with an incredible effort.
The monk pondered if he should just give up for now and wait for the next opportunity, but he knew that he never would make it that long. The pain had become unbearable, he had to do something. Curse Gojyo and his asinine ideas! They couldn't just do this the usual way and drive to the West employing Jeep's services, no, they had to 'behave normally' and 'join the crowd'. Idiot.
He should never have given in to the pervert kappa's begging, not in a million years. The rattling and shaking seemed to lessen and Sanzo closed his eyes for a moment, trying to relax his tensed muscles.
"Now or never!" He mumbled with the air of desperation. The violent motion that bolted him out of his concentration would have made an earthquake pale in comparison, Sanzo decided.
"One last try," he rallied himself. "You can do this... Close your eyes... relax... let it go... Yes, that's it!"
With a sigh of relief, Sanzo got up from the seat he had involuntarily occupied, and readied himself to face the world again. He opened the door of his confinement and made his way back into the light. The rest of his 'companions' sat at the far end of the narrow aisle, playing cards, chattering and drinking soda. None of them seemed to have noticed his distress, the length of his absence. Excellent.
"Hey Sanzo," Gojyo grinned. "What kept you so long?"
Sanzo glared at the redhead and wanted to give a snide reply, then saw the can of beer in Gojyo's hand.
This was a long trip. Let the idiot find out about the dangers of using the facilities in a moving bus all by himself.
"Nothing," he said with a malicious smile.
The End
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Post by Me-Nuriko on Dec 17, 2004 6:37:28 GMT -5
Heheheh. Yeah, I can see how even Sanzo can have a hard time aiming here. ;D
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Post by Salmastryon on Dec 17, 2004 8:56:58 GMT -5
I said it before but I'll say it again. This brought a much needed smile and giggle to my life yeaterday. Thanks!! *huggles*
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Post by treneka on Dec 17, 2004 12:03:50 GMT -5
*tries for an amused smirk*fails*laughs out loud*
Oh my, that's so funny! I faced that plight myself on a bus from Prague to Munich a couple months ago, and picturing Sanzo trying to manage... and with all those robes in that little space... *helpless giggles*
Incidentally, kudos on your versatility. Writing very concise works is an art that a lot of epic writers have trouble with. Your talent for both is giving me visitations from the green-eyed monster (sadly, not Hakkai...). Thanks for the treat!
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Post by KarotsaMused on Dec 17, 2004 19:31:49 GMT -5
*SNRK* I was kinda expecting something like that to happen, and was pleasantly vindicated. I personally would be amused if I were one of those people outside the stall and listening to those reassuring mutterings. ;D
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Post by kanshu on Dec 21, 2004 4:15:41 GMT -5
;D Glad you enjoyed it. BTW, I've finished another doodling for 'Slaves' on the trainride to my parent's place (group picture at that, of the last scene in the current chapter online), which I'll scan and upload once I'm back at my own place. I'll probably won't be online much for the next few days, until after Christmas, so I hope you all have a great time, and feel *hugged*.
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Post by Salmastryon on Dec 21, 2004 10:54:49 GMT -5
*glomps OptiMoose*
Have a wonderful Holiday!!!
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Post by cesmith on Dec 21, 2004 15:14:48 GMT -5
Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday Dear OptiMoose, Happy Birthday to YOUUU!!!! Sorry it's a day late. ;D ;D ;D I hope you enjoyed it.
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Post by Me-Nuriko on Dec 22, 2004 3:43:55 GMT -5
Ooops! ^^;; HAPPY BIRTHDAY I'm sorry, I'm so late.^^;; Still, I hope you had a wonderful birthday, and that you will have a very, merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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