TG's Realm Updated
Jan. 21st, 2004 12:31 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
tarotgalIt's TG's Realm's 3-year anniversary! Whoohoo :-)
I couldn't resist a nicely-timed update.
This time around:
*1 new male short story- Reflections
*6 new Harry Potter stories- Laughing, Of Scarves and Sentementality, Resolutions, Crying Wolf, Finding the Right One, Familiarity
*3 new Star Wars stories- Darkness, Light, The Struggle of Sneaks
*1 new Pirates of the Caribbean story- Short Tale of the Nose-less Pirate
*2 new Lord of the Rings stories- Recognizing is Oftentimes Tricky, Time to Come in From the Cold
*4 new video clips (Ben Stiller, InuYasha)
*2 video clips reloaded on request (ST:Voyager)
Finding the Right One is the story I finished earlier today and haven't posted elsewhere yet. I'd love feedback if people read it... you know how I try to avoid writing fics that deal with significant events in the marauders' history? Well, this would be one I couldn't avoid. So I'm a tad nervous about how it came out. So if you want to leave feedback I'd be grateful, but I certainly understand not being able to as I am very behind on it myself! :-) No worries. Either way, enjoy!
I couldn't resist a nicely-timed update.
This time around:
*1 new male short story- Reflections
*6 new Harry Potter stories- Laughing, Of Scarves and Sentementality, Resolutions, Crying Wolf, Finding the Right One, Familiarity
*3 new Star Wars stories- Darkness, Light, The Struggle of Sneaks
*1 new Pirates of the Caribbean story- Short Tale of the Nose-less Pirate
*2 new Lord of the Rings stories- Recognizing is Oftentimes Tricky, Time to Come in From the Cold
*4 new video clips (Ben Stiller, InuYasha)
*2 video clips reloaded on request (ST:Voyager)
Finding the Right One is the story I finished earlier today and haven't posted elsewhere yet. I'd love feedback if people read it... you know how I try to avoid writing fics that deal with significant events in the marauders' history? Well, this would be one I couldn't avoid. So I'm a tad nervous about how it came out. So if you want to leave feedback I'd be grateful, but I certainly understand not being able to as I am very behind on it myself! :-) No worries. Either way, enjoy!
Finding the Right One feedback.
Date: 2004-01-21 04:29 pm (UTC)Ahem. Now that that's out of the way, onto the feedback proper. *g*
Absolutely WONDERFUL story. But then, of course, it came from you. So it has to be wonderful. By law, or something. But no, it really was absolutely fantastic. And not just because of the sappiness, though that's always a plus in my book. It was just all over wonderful. Hurting Sirius, hurting Remus, but neither of them wanting to hurt each other... just wonderful. And poor Jamie and Peter, dealing with the bed-hoppers like that. *g* Absolutely adorable.
You always portray Sirius so well. The way I really think he would have been in his school days. Rough around the edges, except when it comes to people he really cares about. Brilliant. And Remus, well... he's my second fave of all time, and you make him so incredibly wonderful. Sweet and fluffy, and cuddleable. Which is great.
Absolutely delicious story, as always. Thanks for finding and finishing it. :) We now return you to your broadcasting day.
Re: Finding the Right One feedback.
Date: 2004-01-22 04:51 am (UTC)I'm glad there's someone out there who doesn't mind when the characters get a little too sappy. I do try to refrain from *very* sappy, but sometimes it's just needed, and it's nice that it's not a huge turn-off to people :-)
Yeah... I do seem to be hurting Sirius and Remus too much lately. I feel badly about that, as much as I ADORE angst. But it's a happy ending, and I'm glad you picked up on their not wanting to hurt each other vibe.
Sirius- ohhh, you're SO right. Rough around the edges, is so true. Always going for the big things, never really bothering to stop and look over the whole picture when the alternative is quick action or instant gratification. But at the same times, always seems to do a double-take when it comes to the people he cares about. Which, I suppose, is why he was perfectly happy to be secret keeper for James & Lily, and yet he overthought it and insisted they use Peter instead. He cares too much- and isn't satisfied with not doing something when he feels it's the right thing to do. *G*
Remus- aww, thanks *G* As he's my absolute favotire, I do really try with him... I doubt he's supposed to be as sweet and fluffy as I make him out to be... but, hey, who doesn't like him sweet and fluffy? Apparently Sirius doesn't mind! heehee
Thanks much for the feedback! Was lovely to wake up to this morning! :-)
More Feedback
Date: 2004-01-21 05:04 pm (UTC)I admit I was originally just going to read and not review at all [I'm still officially in hiding-and terribly behind in everyone's feedback]. But as I read it....wow!
You manage to capture the intensity of the characters' feelings for each other so perfectly! The angst...the ensuing joy...with sneezes thrown it!
A truly lovely story; you should be proud of it. I especially loved the 'Do you mind my germs, Remus Lupin?' line-I could see Sirius saying this with a naughty-little-boy grin...
*Sigh*
BVB
who is coming out of hiding later today [I promise!]
Re: More Feedback
Date: 2004-01-22 04:54 am (UTC)And it means a lot that you took the time to read & reply here- thanks much! I really enjoyed writing it- and I am proud of it- I'm just glad it reads to others the same way it does to me. I put a lot of emotion in it, obviously, and I'm glad that shows through properly. Thank you :-)
I especially loved the 'Do you mind my germs, Remus Lupin?' line-I could see Sirius saying this with a naughty-little-boy grin...
Ohhh yes! Me, too! Sexy, sweet, naughty Siri. Exactly! As though Remus could say ANYTHING to stop the kiss after that. Germs were certainly the very last thing on his list of concerns and Sirius knew that *G*
Thanks again! And wb!!
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Date: 2004-01-22 04:29 am (UTC)What I really wanted to say right now though was - where did you get that little picture of Sirius and Remus in the snow that is by your name on the reply board? It *has* to be one of Marta's - tell me it is!?? I would so love to know where I could see a larger version of that beautiful scene! Thanks!
Patti
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Date: 2004-01-22 04:43 am (UTC)Yes- both pictures are Marta's. She says on her site we can use her pics for icons/avatars without asking, just not for other things like layouts, etc. without asking. So I took the liberty. It's a lovely large picture- especially as I'm still in the winter-love sort of mood. Yummy pups kissing in the snow *G*
She still has her slash- or most of it- online. Just not public. You have to e-mail her for the username and password and she'll send you an e-mail with the stipulations (i.e. not posting it publically, etc.) I think e-mailing her with the subjectline 'slash art' or something like that. If that fails you (she's been busy lately) let me know and I'll e-mail you the pic. I went through and saved most of hers so I don't repeatedly eat her bandwidth by going and redownloading :-)
Thanks for reading it :-) I'm so glad you love it! I do try to avoid the "big stuff" for a lot of reasons, but this time I couldn't resist. I'm glad I re-found it so soon after starting it- make it a lot easier to just pick up and finish. And this one definitely deserved to be finished :-)
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Date: 2004-01-22 06:31 am (UTC)OK, I have re-read and am ready to be more forthcoming with what I think. THIS BREAKS MY HEART! Poor Remus! Oh, my goodness! Yeah, I know that Sirius is the sick one, but Remus is so sad! That's my first thought on the whole thing...it makes me think far, far too much of a friend I have who has told me about how heartrending his path to discovering his own sexual orientation was, and this just hits so close to home in that sense....
But back to Sirius...I appreciate your views on his relationship with each one of the Marauders. James is the best friend, the one he turns to first, the one who gets the most loudly grossed out by him sneezing and sniffling in this story (and all the others!) but comes to his aid when he needs warmed up. James would truly do anything Sirius ever asked of him, and that's such a great thing.
Peter is funny, as always, and hey! He has the food, so you've got to have a friend like that, someone you can always count on for some nourishment! And truly, I loved Sirius eating that sticky and tooth-decaying peanut brittle in bed and then turning over and trying to sleep - that is *so* Sirius! But Peter has no real patience with Sirius, no real sense that he cares for the *person* that Sirius is...more that he values the idea of having Sirius as a friend, you know? Very well written!
Remus...Remus! Oh, well, he is so dear and so sweet and so open and vulnerable. He is the one who is in love with Sirius (and personally, how could anyone *not* fall in love with Sirius?) and it is so painfully obvious. He would do absolutely anything for Sirius and with Sirius...that is the difference between him and James...When Sirius climbs in his bed and then gets a little weirded out by the whole thing, and Remus is understandably hurt, you wrote a line that I think is perfect: you mention his jaw quivering from the cold, but that it is an inner pain...something that no amount of blankets can remedy...oh, who hasn't felt that sense of deep, deep cold within them at one time or another, and isn't it the worst thing you've ever felt? Such sympathy for Remus when I read that line!
But everything turns out! Later, he is warm to the very tips of his hair, I bet, from the blushing and the blankets and the love he now feels returned! Wonderful way to end this story! Sirius may have sneezed and shivered his handsome little head off, but now with Remus, he realizes "You make me warm without ever having to try"..and isn't that the way it should be? That even makes *me* feel all warm! Guess I am as sappy as they are!
Patti
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Date: 2004-01-23 07:38 am (UTC)OK, I have re-read and am ready to be more forthcoming with what I think. THIS BREAKS MY HEART! Poor Remus! Oh, my goodness! Yeah, I know that Sirius is the sick one, but Remus is so sad!
I know... I stopped writing it one night right in the middle of Remus crying, and I almost went back and took those parts out. It hurt making him feel so much before things got better. Yeah, of course I felt for Sirius, too, but you're so right, I do feel for Remus a lot, if not more. And while I'm pleased it touched you emotionally, I am sorry it wasn't always a positive feeling.
it makes me think far, far too much of a friend I have...
Oh goodness. Well, I certainly was going for realistic... and I didn't want to write the whole 'coming out/admitting the crush' part since I've seen it done a dozen times before. But it touches me that you were reminded of your friend. I am always amazed at those who are able to admit difficult things about themselves both to themselves and then to others. I don't think there's a harder thing in life than being true all the time.
But back to Sirius...I appreciate your views on his relationship with each one of the Marauders. James is the best friend, the one he turns to first, the one who gets the most loudly grossed out by him sneezing and sniffling in this story (and all the others!) but comes to his aid when he needs warmed up. James would truly do anything Sirius ever asked of him, and that's such a great thing.
Oh, exactly!! He's very much like Sirius in that boyish, rough spirit. Not afraid to make jokes at his friends' expenses, because they know he loves them and would *sniffle* die for them.
Peter is funny, as always, and hey! He has the food
Thank you for your thoughts on this! I always appreciate feedback on Peter- he's still hard to write at times. And you're spot-on here. He likes the idea of HAVING Sirius as a friend, but not really of being friends with Sirius and all that contains. The amount of himself he puts into the relationship with his friends is much different- and maybe more cautious, for whatever reason. He likes them there for safety, and for fun... but maybe doesn't really *know* where to go from there or isn't committed to doing what's needed (like being patient with a sick friend)
As for the peanut brittle- you know, I'm a stickler for brushing my teeth and that never popped into my head. LOL! Hey, he was hungry and tired! Poor pup. And the bathroom's allllll the way up stairs... heehee
Remus...Remus! Oh, well, he is so dear and so sweet and so open and vulnerable. He is the one who is in love with Sirius and it is so painfully obvious. He would do absolutely anything for Sirius and with Sirius...that is the difference between him and James
That's very true. And that's why I have problems with reading Sirius/James stories. I can *see* them together... but not at ALL as a permanent thing, and not at ALL in the same way as Sirius and Remus.
But, yeah... poor Remus. I'd be in love with Sirius, too. Dunno how it's possible not to be. :-)
When Sirius climbs in his bed and then gets a little weirded out by the whole thing, and Remus is understandably hurt, you wrote a line that I think is perfect: you mention his jaw quivering from the cold, but that it is an inner pain...something that no amount of blankets can remedy...oh, who hasn't felt that sense of deep, deep cold within them at one time or another, and isn't it the worst thing you've ever felt? Such sympathy for Remus when I read that line!
Oh, completely. I shiver a lot when I feel alone emotionally. And I think that's why I probably pumped it into Remus and Sirius in the story. It's a cold night, sure, but it's a different sort of cold that can't go away until they warm each other.
But everything turns out! Later, he is warm to the very tips of his hair, I bet, from the blushing and the blankets and the love he now feels returned!...
Awwwww *blush* I'm so glad! I'm a sucker for warm and fuzzy endings, I guess. And I certainly wanted them to be as warm as possible. They certainly deserved it!
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Date: 2004-01-23 06:34 am (UTC)The update, in general, was much appreciated. Something about reading the sneezies italicized that makes the...better. But I also wanted to say that, after re-reading Ben and Alan (Gah! Cute!) I browsed through a few of your other originals, anxious for the boy on boy that you semi-implied in Reflections and found Escape. I. Loved. It.
I liked how you kept the main character's identity to the end - along with that he owned half the club. It was a nice change to wonder who a character was and what his relationship was to others, rather than be flat out told. I enjoyed that aspect much. Ahh, and the lisping - lol! Simply great.
And Dominic was just so freakin' adorable. Perhaps it was because he enjoyed wallowing in his misery - but I just wanted to go up and cuddle with him througout the entire thing. And Nik's character...Gah, I don't know what I'm trying to say other than I adored it. And is there a chance of seeing a sequel? Pretty please, with siri and remus snogging on top? :)
Only if you feel like it, of course - don't feel pressured - if the characters don't want to work with the muse, by all means don't force it, but there are so many things I now want to know! Nik and Dominic - how do they know each other? Was it the club that made them all their money? If so, where can I purchase one of these 'clubs'? Why doesn't Dom have his own office - or does he?
And Dom was just so CUTE sniffley and in pain and such. Mmm, I just thought I'd make a request...but finding it made my night.
Anyway - love your stuff, sweetie. Thanks ever so much for sharing.
-Circe
My reply- Part 1
Date: 2004-01-23 07:10 am (UTC)Okay, so backing up- and now I have read your whole post all the way through. LOL Yeah, mentioning 'Escape' is a sure-fire way to make me reply to a post immediately *hugs*
Finding the Right One was adorable, sweetie. Perfect job - completely adorable. Poor Remus! Embarrassed and such for admitting his feelings to Siri, and thinking the pup didn't feel the same. But the mush at the end, mmmm. 'Twas great. Thanks for sharing.
You're quite welcome of course! Thanks for taking the time to let me know you liked it. I always think of Remus as 'the overly-emotional one' when it comes to these things, even though he holds a lot of emotions in by necessity in life. But I can't imagine him NOT feeling hurt when he finally admits his feelings and they're unrequited. And what's worse, he strains their friendship and makes it so Sirius won't even crawl into bed with him like he does with the others so easily. Anyway, yes, thank you. Especially glad you liked the mush *G*
I also wanted to say that, after re-reading Ben and Alan (Gah! Cute!) I browsed through a few of your other originals, anxious for the boy on boy that you semi-implied in Reflections and found Escape. I. Loved. It.
I've gotten a lot of positive feedback on 'Lights, Camera, Action!' as well. I seem to have a thing about original gay characters whose names start with A and B :-) And 'Pleasures' is... er, different, but interesting. Sort of more my fantasty than anything else, I'm afraid.
Anyway... yes, Escape *G*
I liked how you kept the main character's identity to the end - along with that he owned half the club. It was a nice change to wonder who a character was and what his relationship was to others, rather than be flat out told. I enjoyed that aspect much. Ahh, and the lisping - lol! Simply great.
That's sort of how he revealed himself to me as I wrote- I knew who he was early on, but given that he wanted to be revealed that way, I didn't object. It was a bit difficult not using his name a few times, but I liked the idea, even if it was a bit too 'artistic' :-)
And Dominic was just so freakin' adorable. Perhaps it was because he enjoyed wallowing in his misery - but I just wanted to go up and cuddle with him througout the entire thing.
Oh, I know! LOL! I "like" the idea of being in such a miserable place emotionally that it makes you physically less resistant to illness, and almost glad to have it to pile on the misery. I mean, what's the point of trying to feel better physically when you already feel like crap and you don't have much of a reason to feel better? Though, even so, he does seem hopeful that his lover will come by- even if he knows deep down it's not going to happen.
But, yes, entirely too cuddleable. He was such a, well, a Sweetie :-)
My reply- Part 2
Date: 2004-01-23 07:10 am (UTC)As odd and wild and, er, flamboyant as he can be, he also has such a reasonable, sweet side. And I happen to love the idea of him assigning everybody pet names and everybody just adopting them like it's so natural. That's real power of persuasion, there :-)
And is there a chance of seeing a sequel? Pretty please, with siri and remus snogging on top? :)
LOL! Actually I did start one back on... *checks story* April 04, 2003. But I haven't made much progress as the main character in it is even more of a mystery than Dom was at first. Dom and Nik are certainly in it... as are the drivers, whatever their names were, I forget. Though I actually REALLY loved the drivers. Just the idea of having people at a club whose sole purpose is to take care of those who need to be taken care of and driven home when they can't get home on their own... I like that. Anyway, I DID start a sequel. It exists. And now I feel much more inspired to pick it up again. So, see? Good things come from reading my past fics and getting me re-excited about them :-) The sequel's called 'All You Wanted' after that Michelle Branch song (though in my head I call it 'Escape 2' just to avoid confusion).
Only if you feel like it, of course - don't feel pressured - if the characters don't want to work with the muse, by all means don't force it,
I do try not to force things... but sometimes that's the only way to finish what's been started. And as I'm currently forcing my way through a Sirius/Remus story right now, it might be nice to take an original characters break :-)
but there are so many things I now want to know! Nik and Dominic - how do they know each other?
That I have NO clue about. Past lovers? Er, that doesn't seem to fit in my head. As much as I love the way they are together, I just don't see that. Childhood friends, maybe? I don't know. THere's some really, really strong bond. I mean, they live together, for goodness sakes. They're as close as brothers in some ways. But I don't know. Sorry. I can't answer that yet. If you've ideas, let me know! heehee
Was it the club that made them all their money? If so, where can I purchase one of these 'clubs'?
LMAO! I'm pretty darn envious of their club, even though I detest clubbing. I don't drink. I don't dance. Understandably, the club scene isn't a good fit for me.
I personally like to think that it was one of those dreams of youth and that Dominic made a fortune in the computer industry and was able to pump that into the idea which was, perhaps, even more successful financially in the long run. But that's just a guess. *shrug* I like the idea of Dom & Nik being equal partners... but I don't know how I define equal. I mean, maybe Nik does most of the running/over-seeing and Dom handles the finances and backed the idea in the beginning? Or maybe Nik was loaded with money for some reason or another and they went in together in the beginning, and run it together equally as well? I think I have Dom tackling the taxes or paperwork or something in the sequel. So I don't know exactly. But I like the idea of them building it from the ground up. It's a bit typical in places, but unique and stylized in others. So it's been a fun setting to play with.
Why doesn't Dom have his own office - or does he?
Hrm... I think he does? I don't know. *tries to remember in sequel* Yeah, I think that goes along with my not able to figure out how they divide the responsibilities. *will have to think about this more*
And Dom was just so CUTE sniffley and in pain and such. Mmm, I just thought I'd make a request...but finding it made my night.
Awwwwwwww! *grins non-stop* Thank you! It's always fabulous to hear that about the few stories I adore and never, ever get feedback about. It's nice to know that even the ones that have been around a while are still enjoyed, too. Yay! *hugs* Thanks for the comments on it! And the urge to work on the sequel again :-)