“Unfortunately, I’m stuck doing a bit more novel work over on salmoncoal, so I’ve been more or less absent lately. I do intend to return soon, though I won’t lament missing April Fool’s day… I honestly don’t have the stomach for ridiculous pranks. Anyway, it’s tea time… carry on~”
roleplay is not a competition
roleplay is not a competition
roleplay is not a competition
roleplay is not a competition
PSA:Just because I’m not replying to our thread, or your starter doesn’t mean I don’t want to roleplay with you. I’m just slow. Somedays I can write a fucking book, somedays I can’t even write my own name. It’s in the drafts I promise I am just slow as hell.
IMPORTANT PSA:
~*~ dcmkrp ~*~
If you ever want to drop one of our threads, the easiest way to do so is to just not reply. Unless we’re actively talking about it, I probably won’t pester you, so it’ll be nice and simple and, haha, don’t worry, my feelings won’t be hurt.
If you want a new/different thread, please just let me know! I love writing/starting new threads, especially with pre-plotting, so come at me, bro!
…also if it’s been a while since I replied, I either have it drafted or I missed it, so please ask if you’re curious and I’ll let you know the status!
psa. i am an agonizingly slow roleplayer — my muses are fickle and some days all i can manage is chat threads or shenanigans. other days i can pump out longer threads like no one’s business. if it takes me awhile on your thread it has nothing to do with you as a writer or me losing my muse for the thread. never hesitate to ask for my skype for in between threads for chatting and plotting and fun.
“Earlier today I pulled a gun on two of my friends in an attempt to scare them. The gun wasn’t loaded; it was completely empty. Regardless, I did have a firearm on my person without the proper permit, and I did aim it at a person in a threatening manner. While it was supposed to be a joke, it was improper, inappropriate, and illegal.
"I’ve been thinking about it all day and I am deeply ashamed of my gross misconduct, and would like to offer everyone an apology. I’m very sorry that I allowed myself to do something so irrational and brutish.
"Please do not use my actions as an example of what is appropriate. Guns are not toys, they are weapons. They should be used for protection and defense, not jokes. Not to make a point.
"I never thought that I would have to be making one of these speeches but, again, no one is infallible… I only hope that you’re all able to forgive me, in time, and trust that I will not repeat this mistake.
"And to the two individuals in particular who were involved: please, please accept my sincerest apology for my actions earlier today. If there’s anything that I can do to set it right, do let me know.
"Thank you.”
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((ooc: for the record, the real reason why he used a gun was because I have 2 icons for it and I thought it would be funny and shocking… which it was! and certainly worked as a the requested ‘intervention’ – but now Hakuba has a complex over it. Oops. He would never do this in character/in serial rp, just fyi.))
“I’ll clear the air right here and now: I do not typically wear the deerstalker cap and Inverness cape as seen in the photograph above.
"The costume (as it is) was originally intended for a single-time exclusive interview. My agent at the time pushed for the look in order to raise publicity for my work. Sensationalism, really. As it was London, we were met with (mostly) great success. Those who didn’t care for British cliches rolled their eyes and continued to ignore me, while others absolutely lapped it up.
"The headline and photos were very attractive, but the article itself did little to really outline the parallels between myself and Holmes… not that I am actually in any measure as fine a detective as he was reported (in fiction, of course) to be. But as an obvious tie-in, it made for a very nice little addition to their magazine.
"My agent further perpetuated that it would be appropriate to use the same look for other venues and, so, it became a sort of a signature outfit, though even then I only wore it to events of a public nature. Most of my detective and police work is conducted in standard business suit and tie. Nevertheless, the photographs used in the newspapers were usually from that same photo shoot instead of from actual crime scenes.
"Although that agent and I have parted ways and I’m now represented by someone else (with a much happier working relationship, I might add), I do still have the costume. It was well-received for my sendoff from London, but I’m not certain how much good it did for my reputation when it came to my debut in Japan… Unfortunately, I think it came off as more arrogant and otaku than intended.
"Regardless, I only wear it when requested by clients which, again, is typically only for public events and functions. Some seem to think that it’s a charming uniform. I don’t mind so much either way. I know that it isn’t accurate – it wasn’t ever specifically mentioned in Doyle’s writings, but rather in the illustrations starting with my favorite story, The Boscombe Valley Mystery, and caught on from there. Subsequently many stage plays, films, and parodies use this look to identify Holmes (despite its unofficial nature) and so on ever since.
"It’s not meant as disrespect of any kind, nor as an endorsement for an inaccurate portrayal. It’s an iconic symbol and publicity gimmick, meant for entertainment, and nothing more."