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Prompt: Regret
Characters: Ripp Grunt
Wordcount: 147
Imagecount: 1
Warnings: language

To put it in context, this inner monologue would be taking place around the time of the beginning of Chapter Twenty-Eight. It doesn't really offer any new revelations, but maybe states what we should already know a little more clearly. (Really, I'm mostly just in it for the image.)






Regrets? Yeah, I have them. I have plenty.

I regret things I've done, and things I haven't done, and things I did the wrong way, but mostly it's the things I didn't do. Things I didn't say. Going too far, saying too much, that can leave you feeling like shit, but at least you were honest. You were wide open. What more can you offer than that?

Given the choice, I'll always go too far, say too much, every time.




And well, it's scary, going there. There's some scary shit hidden in there, when you let it out. And it's scary to see it in someone else. It's fucking terrifying.

It's scary, but it's better than not knowing. It's better than being alone. The weight can be a lot to carry, but it's easier than carry it all on your own, you know?

I'll never regret that.








 

Date: 2009-10-03 04:27 pm (UTC)
From: (Anonymous)
Love your stuff! Just so you know, unless you're a LiveJournal user you can't read certain chapters of your story. Including the link you have for Chapter 28. :)

Date: 2009-10-03 04:37 pm (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] strange-tomato.livejournal.com
Actually, all of those chapters are locked to everyone (even livejournalers), because they're set to private. It's because of the photobucket bandwidth issue. I guess I should remove the link until I restore it. Thanks for reminding me.

Also, thank you. ^_^

ETA: I'm going to switch them back to public instead, since the images are gone anyway (until tommorrow). That way, it's at least there for people to read. I'm not sure how enjoyable any of it is without the images, but it'll at least provide the option.
Edited Date: 2009-10-03 04:39 pm (UTC)

Date: 2009-10-03 09:28 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] smjosh1218.livejournal.com
The picture is gorgeous. I love everything about it-- her dress, her hair, and her eyes look really different. So pretty.

The drabble is really nice too. :D

Date: 2009-10-04 12:44 am (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] strange-tomato.livejournal.com
Thanks, Josh! ^_^ Glad you think so.

Date: 2009-10-04 01:53 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] selenecorvino.livejournal.com
Sorry, I've re-read it a couple of times and even went back to chapter 28 to see how it's supposed to mesh, but I'm not getting it. Because the pics are gone on chapter 28, I'm trying to remember some of what was there.

Question is Phi pregnant when Ripp tells her to rest? Because even in later chapters I thought Ripp, Phi, and Johnny were all still living together, when did they move? And the pics of Phi and Ripp at the flower shoppe, she doesn't appear preg.

Okay, I'm lost, but I look forward to your next updates to set me back on track.

Date: 2009-10-04 11:25 am (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] strange-tomato.livejournal.com
Well, if it helps, the images are back now.

The thing about Chapter 28 is that it takes place after all of the current chapters (and that's explained in the images, so having them missing is confusing). It's in the "not too distant future." The timelines are vague because there are no actual years to specify when anything is happening, but that opening scene takes place one month after the Smiths/Curiouses learn that PT No. 9 is dying (seen when Pascal gets a call from Jenny). It's not mentioned, but by the beginning of chapter 28, he's already dead and buried.

It'll make more sense later.

As for moving, all of the kids have left college by that point, so they're living elsewhere.

But mostly, this drabble is just about Ripp opening up his heart to Phi and finally talking about things he's buried, like everything with his father, and his fears about his own inability to measure up. He's already taken on most of Phi's demons (starting when they were teens), and that comes with a lot of worry for him. He worries about her. That's all this is really about.

Well, and the whole "going too far" thing gets mentioned again, which hints at something else that's yet to come.

Date: 2009-10-04 08:36 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] pixelcurious.livejournal.com
It's dark. But I can relate. I have those inner places of scary shit too.

I just hope the picture of Ophelia is metaphorical. I recognize the reference, of course... drowned Ophelia with flowers being a fairly popular art subject... I'm hoping yours is an homage and not foreshadowing. It would be so sad if your Ophelia didn't survive her demons.


Just for fun, even though I'm sure you're familiar with them here are some other Ophelias drowning (or not, in one case) in other pools, starting with the famous Pre-Raphaelite one.









Date: 2009-10-05 01:57 am (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] strange-tomato.livejournal.com
Thank you for sharing those. I hadn't seen them all. My Ophelia in the water is certainly an homage (I love the Pre-Raphaelites, and that image is one of my favourites), but I won't say much more than that for now. I love how her sim backstory has that connection to her namesake, with her parents both drowning.

Date: 2009-10-05 05:22 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] swhedonberry.livejournal.com
I always find Ophelia(Hamlet one) tidbits fascinating. It's so interesting how many people automatically think that she's committed suicide because of the gravedigger scene. The actual account of her death by Gertrude describes her as falling accidentally into the river and laughing maniacally at her billowing skirts which held her up for a time. Suddenly, the water shifts, causing the soaked skirts to pull her under. To say that she committed suicide is to assume that the queen lied to protect Ophelia's immortal soul. Yet, Phi doesn't get the standard burial rites of any Christian, but simply those of a virgin because her death is questionable.

I really enjoyed the homage pic of Phi, BTW.

Date: 2009-10-05 10:15 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] showercapfrog.livejournal.com
I have soooo much love for your reference here.

I love that your Ophelia recognises what she's got is amazing, even with all her past and her troubles and stresses. :)

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