[OOC] Beyond a Fire's Embers

[Genkai]

I hope it goes well, I'm sure she wants you to be happy and comfortable. ^_^

I'm sorry about all this, if I could build you a blanket fort I would. Maybe the weekend will make things turn around for the better~?

[mmidnight]

She said she doesn't want to drop it. It just takes her longer to get into the mindset? That does nothing for me and I don't feel better because I still don't have a fucking reply on it SINCE TUESDAY.

sobs ;n; let's build a fort and watch season four of bob's burgers on Netflix because I'm about to ollie out into the sun.

[Genkai]

It sounds like you can just try and help, maybe that's all you can do, maybe in time it won't be so hard for her? I kind of see where she's coming from but at the same time, I see where you're coming from and how frickin' frustrating it can be. Would it help you if she talked to you more about the "blocks" she's having or are gonna leave it as is?

Yes a fort and Bob's Burgers. That sounds like a good plan to me. I'm glad they added more. About time, man.

[mmidnight]

She's talked to me about it before and I'm understanding until I realize that she replies to the first thread like automatically and I've never had to wait more than a day for that one. I feel like she isn't trying and I know that's not fair of me because this is a hobby and it's supposed to be fun and not stressful and obviously I'm not going to get up in her shit but it's really frustrating. At this point, I'd rather drop it than feel this way every time she posts to the first one.

Right? I binge watched season 4 and then I did the same thing with the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Surprisingly good, would recommend. And now I'm onto Bloodline and it's got the DILF-y coach from Friday Night Lights in it <3 AND IT'S ALMOST SEASON 3 OF ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK!

[Genkai]

Hmmm. Well you may want to consider going back to the idea of dropping it another time if she's instant right now that she can handle both. She still should know that pacing yourself is important. Constantly posting to one thread is dangerous eheh, and to make sure everyone/every thread gets some love. It's disrespectful otherwise. If this doesn't change, you probably should drop it and not put up with that emotional burden. Writing is a hobby, life happens, interests change but honesty needs to happen if a hobby is to remain a fun hobby and not some chore. :/

Unbreakable was good, save for the last two episodes which I found a bit too zany but I hope the second season is as pretty damn funny as the first. And yes, new Orange is the New Black is coming out soon, in like a few months. The trailer was interesting, I'm curious to see what things happen this season, where the next conflict will lie. Hopefully summer won't be a drag for tv at all. :3

[mmidnight]

She took a break for a week when she got sick and then came back and was doing both threads regularly then somehow it just stopped and we're back to me waiting 5+ days for a post on the second thread. It's just. Idk. Maybe now that I've said something, she'll try and make both an equal priority. And I never rush anyone for a post. I had someone got MIA on me and from the site for like an entire month and I wasn't even mad when they came back. Like, I do my best to be patient as hell and I feel like she's just overlooking that. I've never once been like, HURRY THE FUCK UP or bumped her or anything. I even gave her recs when she kept me waiting. That should say something about how I am with my partners.

I thought it was pretty funny that Jon Hamm was the reverend. I don't like that Cindy is going to marry that gay guy though? And I (for once) found Tina Fey insufferable as the lawyer. Other than that, I liked the whole thing quite a bit. I think I rated it five stars, haha. For some reason, I didn't know you liked Orange.

[Genkai]

Yes, you are patient and it shouldn't be taken advantage of because it can run out. Hopefully things change or at least she's better aware of how off putting the issue was for you. With any luck she will try to adjust her posting habits or find a way to keep herself motivated. I mean, partners can only do so much. Problems need to be handled delicately and with care or else something small could just turn into someone getting fed up and calling it quits once and for all. If things need to end, I would hope ending them on a civil note is more possible than letting issues build up or personal feelings get in the way of story telling.

I thought the court scenes were cringey because I had assumed the process wouldn't be handled like a sitcom, that's probably the biggest gripe I had, that and the bunker scenes. And I just don't like Kimmy's dad or Kymmi. But other than those things, it was a solid season and I think I gave it four stars. Orange is alright, I have issues with Piper but the side characters give me enough entertainment that I can usually tolerate her and her the drama she makes. My parents are also into it too, so at least I have people to watch it with at home, which surprised me. ^^;

[mmidnight]

Idk. I don't have high hopes for things changing. I hope she's not mad at me because I wasn't rude or accusing or anything. I just don't do well with confrontation that I actually want to be resolved. If I don't care anymore then I'm mean about it, but this is an issue that I'd like to be fixed.

I don't like her step dad either and the whole heroin thing was so dark compared to the rest of the show. I'm curious to see what season 2 is going to be like. Piper is so annoying sometimes, but I don't think she's any worse than Polly and Larry as a couple. I care way more about the side characters than Piper.

[Genkai]

Things need to change, if they don't it's hard to find a reason to keep going. The best thing people can do is talk openly and nicely. Miscommunications are silly if they end things so you tried to talk to her. Maybe try again in the future if you need to but don't give up on it. You're passionate about doing things fairly and they're trying to make things work, I hope it works out for you both but try taking it one post at a time. Hopefully this snag will vanish into the past though and you two can continue to write well together.

I saw it more ridiculous than dark, as it wasn't even presented seriously. With any luck, he's just no around in the second season. Maybe Xan can come back since I was starting to like her before she left.

I liked Larry. I know many people didn't but I just hope we're done with love triangles for while, they don't work in any show IMO.

[mmidnight]

I'm probably not going to say anything else about it. It took me months to just now mention it.

The only thing I like about Xan is her name, tbh. I just don't want another summer of bad TV.

[Genkai]

Alright, well hopefully talking about it, even just to me helped. I'd hate to have opened sore wounds.

I think the summer will be alright, as long as people pace themselves with Netflix. ^^;

And I'm just about done with my post. I skipped to the evening so if you wanna skip to the results, you can. I know we want to slow down a bit for the aftermath and all.

[mmidnight]

It has <3 thanks for listening. I really appreciate it.

And that's fine! I'll do the skip and we can spend some time getting them their results. Then interviews, right?

[Genkai]

That's fine. I'm happy to help or even just listen. I don't like it when you're upset, it makes me upset and it worries me so if I can do anything to help, just let me know. ^^

Okay that sounds good to me, I think we know where our direction is for a while. So close to the Games, we might make it there by summer lol

[mmidnight]

You don't have to be upset. You didn't do anything wrong <3

Haha, right? I hope it won't be that long. The interviews are just one big post from each of us, and then we'll get to start the games. It's been a long time, but I'm excited for it.

[Genkai]

I know but I thought did. Haha. I do hope things resolve with you and your partner though, that kind of drama can be toxic to a relationship, especially one purely on online. It's hard to talk behind a keyboard.

Yeah I'd say within a month, if I can manage 1-3 posts over weekends, within a month seems like a very feasible time frame to be starting the Games. I'm just glad we don't have anymore stupid downtime to deal with, now it's just life. ^^;

I'm gonna log off now, eat lunch, get the house ready for some people who have to inspect the house but I'll be back online in like 2-3 hours. If you wanna text, I should have my phone with me as I mull around the house. :3

[mmidnight]

I'm sorry you thought you did something wrong? D: I'm really not upset with you and haven't been.

I think we can manage that. I have the same headache for the forth day in a row, so I'll probably do a lot of my writing tonight if I can get it to go away. I don't have that much to do, so you'll probably be up first. And yeah, I'll text you! Good luck with everything <3

[Genkai]

Ello. *waves*

I hope your day is going well. I'm just working on homework right now, I might even take a bath later tonight since I found some bubble bath, I think our talk last night made me wanna do some pampering.

[mmidnight]

"Dang careers tied my shoelaces together!"

I'm feeling v awake and my hip hurts, so we'll see how productive I can be before I give up and take a pain pill :D

[Genkai]

It's just so funny, I don't know why it came to my mind though. XD

Awww, don't let the pain win~! *shakes fist*

[mmidnight]

I loved it. That's the best thing I've heard in a while, haha.

And good news, I'm 500 words into this post! I think I'll finish before I get really tired.