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XAbsoluteZeroX

*Edit 21/06/2017

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*Edit 1/03/2015

I am so sorry for the long update! I have been so busy lately and haven't been able to write very quickly. Hopefully I will have the next chapter out soon for you all. Thank you so much for all of your patience. Though...it's not like you really have a choice...D:

*Edit 17/05/2014

I'm treating myself to the first one or (possibly) two chapter(s) of a new story. I've been working on Handmaiden for a year, and while it will DEFINITELY remain my priority, I do have another strong idea that wants to be written. The synopsis is below, but the first chapter could take a while. I don't know when I'll put it down on paper. There are still details that I need to sort out.

The Lotus and the Loon - Romance/Fantasy - Rated M

Quiet, apathetic Eden is trained as a Loon. She's the lurker, the lookout, the one who watches from the shadows and learns. Aid and evade is all she knows. Her partner, Roselle, is the Lotus and the temptress. Her job is to seduce the king. Too bad that once the king starts chasing the Loon, Eden's role in their high-stakes mission goes from a gamble... to just plain scrambled.

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1. ONE OF YOUR SCARS, HOW DID YOU GET IT?

My favorite scar is a long, white-pink gash on my leg that I got from playing manhunt at my friend's house. I was running through the woods at night (being chased so I was hoofing it) and I hit a jagged piece of metal sticking up from the ground. This was in the middle of a forest and I just HAPPENED to hit it. Bad luck, but it's a cool scar.

2. WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM?

All my fan art from Anime North.

3. DO YOU SNORE, GRIND YOUR TEETH, OR TALK IN YOUR SLEEP?

I don't do any of that, and I know I don't because those few times I HAVE tried to talk in my sleep I can feel it through my dream and the vibration in my throat from the words literally wakes me up. My boyfriend gnashes his teeth though, pretty hard too. Sometimes I worry.

4. WHAT TYPE OF MUSIC DO YOU LISTEN TO?

Kpop is my absolute favorite, but I like anything I can draw inspiration from for my writing.

5. DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WERE BORN?

7:00 PM

6. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW?

Finish my books.

7. WHO/WHAT DO YOU MISS?

My best friend who lives in Ottawa :(

8. WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION(S)?

I don't really get attached to material stuff...I guess it would be my laptop. It's got my writing on it. Also my boyfriend bought it for me so it's special.

9. HOW TALL ARE YOU?

5'3

10. DO YOU GET CLAUSTROPHOBIC?

If my arms are trapped.

11. DO YOU GET SCARED IN THE DARK?

I used to. I don't anymore, and it's actually funny how that came around. I used to be somewhat religious. I believed in God, in spirits, ghosts etc. The thought of those is what scared me at night. Then I watched this documentary called Zeitgeist (not sure if it's spelled right) that basically disproved religion, and the facts were so sound and sensible that from that moment on I stopped believing in any religion -- which meant that I also stopped believing in ghosts, basically. This may sound weird, but I'm actually a happier person for it.

12. THE LAST PERSON TO MAKE YOU CRY?

My sister.

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PERFUME FOR A GIRL?

...They all smell the same. I smelled one that was of Lilacs once, and that one was AMAZING.

14. WHAT KIND OF HAIR/EYE COLOR DO YOU LIKE ON THE OPPOSITE SEX?

I don't have a preference. My first two boyfriends had dark hair/eyes and my boyfriend now has like, bronze hair and blue eyes.

15. WHERE CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF BEING PROPOSED TO?

This is a weird question that I have no idea how anyone answers. Chances are that unless you TELL your significant other where you want to be proposed to, there's no way to answer this. O_o And what if you haven't even met the person yet? Then how do you answer it? I don't get it.

16. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINK?

Yuck.

17. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PIZZA TOPPING?

Pepperoni.

18. IF YOU CAN EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

Smartfood Popcorn.

19. WHAT WAS THE FIRST MEANINGFUL GIFT YOU'VE EVER RECEIVED?

The first meaningful gift? I have no idea. The MOST meaningful? A key to my boyfriend's house.

20. DO YOU LIKE ANYBODY?

My...boyfriend...?

21. ARE YOU DOUBLE JOINTED?

Yes.

22. FAVORITE CLOTHING BRAND?

Don't care.

23. DO YOU HAVE A PET RIGHT NOW?

Yes! A puppy named Charlie.

24. WHAT KIND IS IT?

He's a Pomeranian and he's da bomb!

25. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING?

I'm not sure you can help falling in love.

26. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO TELL SOMEONE HOW MUCH THEY MEAN TO YOU?

Stick up for them. Also, tell the the truth -- always.

27. SAY A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED:

8

28. BLONDS OR BRUNETTES?

Brunettes I guess, but, I'M brunette so I guess I'm biased.

29. WHAT IS THE ONE NUMBER YOU CALL MOST OFTEN?

My boyfriend's

30. WHAT ANNOYS YOU MOST?

People who cut you off when you're talking. I don't even talk that much so it's extra annoying that when I do try to speak, certain people will butt in. Hate that.

31. HAVE YOU BEEN OUT OF THE USA?

Well... I live in Canada.

32. YOUR WEAKNESSES?

I'm selfish with my time. I'll only give it to those who have managed to get close to me. That's not an easy thing to do.

33. MET ANYONE FAMOUS?

Actually, I don't think I have. I've SEEN someone famous from a crowd at a concert. I don't think that counts.

34. FIRST JOB?

Worked at a fruit market.

35. EVER DONE A PRANK CALL?

Haha! Yes!

36. HAVE YOU EVER HAD SURGERY?

Yes, on both of my hands.

37.WHAT WERE YOU DOING BEFORE FILLING THIS OUT?

Reading a book called Creativity Inc.

38. WHAT DO YOU GET COMPLIMENTED ABOUT MOST?

My writing, LOL!

39. HAVE YOU EVER HAD BRACES?

Yes.

40. WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY?

I never know what to say. I can't think of things on the spot.

41. HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU WANT?

I'm not sure I want kids. I'm scared I won't love it.

42. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?

Nope.

43. DO YOU WISH ON STARS?

No.

44. WHAT KIND OF SHAMPOO DO YOU USE?

I don't stick with a specific kind. I'll just buy whatever smells good and is on sale.

45. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?

OMG WHY DID YOU HAVE TO ASK THIS? *Hides handwriting* NO DON'T LOOK IT'S HIDEOUS!

46. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?

German Salami.

47. ANY BAD HABITS?

I only drink half of all the pop cans I take, lol. I also chew the inside of my lips.

48. WHAT CD ARE YOU MOST EMBARRASSED TO HAVE ON YOUR SHELF?

I don't have any CDs with me... I don't even have a shelf. Lol.

49. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?

Wouldn't you be kinda dissing yourself if you said no?

50. DO LOOKS MATTER?

Sometimes. A person has to look like they take care of themselves, that's all.

51. HOW DO YOU RELEASE ANGER?

I talk to my boyfriend/friends about it.

52. WHERE IS YOUR SECOND HOME?

I live on my own with my three roommates, so probably my actual house where my family is would be my second home.

53. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD?

This beanbag pony that my dad bought me from the fleemarket. My grandpa put the bag he was in on top of the car though, and drove away. Never saw it again.

54. HOW MANY NUMBERS ARE IN YOUR CELL PHONE?

Er...I don't know. Maybe 40-50?

55. WERE YOU A FAN OF BARNEY AS A KID?

I see myself in old videos watching it, but I don't remember actually ever liking it.

56. DO YOU USE SARCASM?

Hardly.

57. MASHED POTATOES OR MACARONI AND CHEESE?

Mashed potatoes!

58. WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A GUY/GIRL?

Sincerity.

59. WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES?

Troll and C.C

60. WHATS YOUR FAVORITE BAND/SINGER?

Gfriend. Kpop girl group.

61. WHATS YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW?

Game of Thrones. By far. After that, probably Dr. Phil and Dragons Den/Shark Tank.

62. WHAT WAS YOUR ACT SAT SCORE?

I have no idea.

63. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR?

Peanut butter chocolate.

64. DO YOU HAVE ALL YOUR FINGERS AND TOES?

Yep, I do indeed.

65. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU WORKED OUT?

HAH! Well actually...my job was very labor intensive. So I'm in decent shape. I never actually go to the gym or anything though.

66. DID YOU NOTICE THAT THERE WAS NO #64?

Actually, someone must have corrected that because there is one now. Lol.

67. WHATS THE FASTEST YOU HAVE GONE IN A CAR?

I dunno, 130?

68. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?

They're pretty insightful, so sure. :3

69. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO?

Hear the Wind Sing, by Gfriend.

70. LAST THING YOU DRANK?

Coca-Cola!

71. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?

My boyfriend, last night.

72. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE IN THE OPPOSITE/SAME SEX?

Sincerity for both. The way they talk to other people, if they make eye contact.

73. FAVORITE THOUGHT PROVOKING SONG?

I really like Warrior by Beth Crowley.

74. FAVORITE THING TO HATE?

Favorite thing to hate? That sounds like a lot of work.

75. FAVORITE MONTH OF THE YEAR?

July.

76. FAVORITE ZODIAC SIGN?

Aquarius

77. WHAT IS YOUR HAIR COLOR?

Dark brown.

78. EYE COLOR?

Hazel

79. FAVORITE FAST FOOD RESTAURANT?

McDonalds

80. YOU LIKE SUSHI?

LOVE IT. Salmon sushi especially. The raw pieces on rice xD

81. LAST THING YOU WATCHED?

Game of Thrones.

82. FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR?

Christmas, I suppose.

83. PLAY ANY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS?

I wish, that would be so cool!

84. REPUBLICAN OR DEMOCRAT?

shrugs*

85. KISSES OR HUGS?

Hugs.

86. RELATIONSHIPS OR ONE NIGHT STANDS?

Anyone who picks one night stands has obviously never been in a healthy relationship before.

87. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT

Socks and underwear.

88. WHAT KIND OF CAR DO YOU HAVE?

2010 Mazda 3.

89. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING?

Creativity Inc.

90. DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE:

Happy and easy.

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