Ravens-of-Rome

Hey, y'all. Sorry I've been SUPER inactive for quite a while. Nursing school was kicking my ass the whole way through.

But I'm finally through! YAY!

I still have plenty of other stuff going on, but hopefully I'll see about getting back on here more often. I already have one story I'm working on.

I missed y'all!  

Alright, my lieblings. Time for a little sit-down. It appears I need to make a few points.

Recently someone (whose name/username I won't mention for the sake of privacy) requested that I continue my nine-chapter series "Oh, Sinners". Now, requests like this are nothing new. During my time on this site, I've gotten loads of requests for continuations, epilogues, extras, crackfics, and even alternate endings, so I wasn't surprised when I received this message. What drove me to make this journal entry, however, was what this person asked of me. Not only did they want me to continue the story, but they also gave me instructions on what should happen in the next chapter.

Don't get me wrong, I mean no disrespect to this person. I'm very happy and flattered that they--or anyone--enjoys what I do and what I make. And I appreciate every single one of you who reads my stories or enjoys my art. And I don't mind when people ask that I continue a series (heck, sometimes it leads to another installment I actually enjoy). But when you ask that of me and then flat-out tell me what you want to happen in the continuation--that's where I simply have to draw the line.

I want to make this clear: The story--and all of my stories--is mine and mine alone, and I left it off exactly where I intended. I gave it the ending I thought was most appropriate. If you're satisfied with that ending, great. If not, that's fine, too. You can make up your own ending if you want. Heck, you could even write your own ending (and if you do, totally send me a link)!

But here's the thing: If you're not satisfied with the way things ended up, give constructive feedback that could help the author grow as an author (i.e. not bullet points covering the ending you wanted), and please don't be upset if the author just acknowledges it and doesn't change anything. You have to understand that the story is the author's and only they decide how it progresses. They left the story there for a reason, so instead of trying to make them change the story to fit your wants, please try to look for their reasoning.

So, person who sent me that request, if you're reading this: I will not be continuing "Oh, Sinners" in any way. There will be no more chapters, no extras, no epilogue, no alternate ending. I thank you for your feedback, but the answer is no.

So, my friend, who is also my coworker, made a comment about how he hated manga/anime because it was ruining art.

Like, thanks for taking a giant crap on my preferred art style, man. Really appreciate that.

Dude, I have had Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love" stuck in my head for days.

I ain't complaining, but still...

In this messed-up, wonderful world,

I exist solely to meet you,

Until morning comes I will bloom,

With my eyes spinning round and round.

 

In this rotten, beautiful world,

We must look on and keep pushing forward,

Dance and dance—let’s become fools,

Everybody sing, “Yanyai!”

Jeez, this isn’t looking good. . .

 

The lying habit of lying men,

Are they considered “right” in this world?

With an “Oh, well!” today ends the same as always,

What did I have for lunch again?

 

Both dogs and cats can climb trees,

If you keep worrying about all of the small things,

Nothing will start, y’know?

 

In this messed-up, wonderful world,

I stay shut up at home,

In this booming digital earth,

And exciting future is here.

 

In this rotten, beautiful world,

The only thing I do is happily play around,

When two people meet, is that fate?

If that’s the case, fate ain’t so bad.

 

The delusions of troubled women,

Do they still exist in this world?

Just spending my time pondering these things,

Ah, I’m gonna be late!

 

Both Grandma and Grandpa are getting worked up,

I’m working—I’m working, but,

Is this really okay?

 

In this messed-up, wonderful world,

Apples too will rot away,

Guess that’s not really something to get pessimistic about,

I’m surviving alright in the end.

 

In this rotten, beautiful world,

How does one make friends?

Guess it’s not a problem if you’re there, but,

Just where are you?

 

Jeez, surrounded in a messy excuse for a crowd,

Just flowing along without noticing,

An imperfect perfection,

But that’s just what humans are, right?

 

Look at just how out of breath I am,

And I’m still yet to find a stopping point,

Alas, this is my negligent, charming life.

 

In this messed-up, wonderful world,

I exist solely to meet you,

Until morning comes I will bloom,

With my eyes spinning round and round.

 

In this rotten, beautiful world,

The only thing I do is happily play around,

This isn’t something you can tell anyone else,

I really love you all.