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For My Loving Master Q&A
11 years ago
Okay, so I've been receiving a few questions in response to the story I posted, and I thought I'd compile them here as best I can with questions people have asked. Don't worry, you won't be named here ^^
Q: So what made you want to write something like this? This isn't your usual kind of cheery artistic self.
A: No, but it is meant to be an emotionally driven piece of literature. But as for why I wrote it, it was because I kinda fell in love with a couple of Thefallenwind's characters, namely Nemia---the giant horse demon in the story---and another called Emily. But it's hard to be deeply into a character if they don't have much to go on. So I worked with him in order to bring out the best of both worlds; my love of emotional writing and bringing Nemia to life through exploration and depiction of her character. And I think both of us agreed that it came out really well =D
Q: So having said that, do you think you would write a story based on Emily, too?
A: Quite possibly. The thought is there, but again it's something I would have to work alongside Thefallenwind with, to make sure that I keep her in character in the certain scenarios that may be present. But I would absolutely love to do a piece of writing for her character, which may or may not be as emotional as with Nemia.
Q: I loved the read of your story! It flowed nicely, the imagery was there, and I really felt for Jamie! Do you think you could do a sequel or something?
A: I've been in talks with Thefallenwind about making a sequel chapter, but things kinda went south. It's hard to come up with a lasting plot between an emotional young boy and a demon who only sees her worshipers as bugs for her to have her way with. I think that, given the clash of personalities between Nemia and Jamie, the story will probably end here, as much as I would love to keep it going.
Q: That sucks. Could ya tell me[us] what you had in plan for the sequel, if anything?
A: Sure. It would start with Jamie waking up from a big nightmare of him being swallowed, and in his shock and fear he would wonder around the temple to try and clear his head. Until he accidentally stumbles upon Nemia's sleeping chambers. Angered, she's about to crush him as he pleads wholeheartedly to be spared, to which he eventually agrees. But as she tries to dismiss him, he asks her if he could spend the night with her, to which she would agree if only so she could have her way with him if she gets bored. But because Jamie can't sleep, he tries to talk to her, much to her chagrin, which eventually leads to them having conversations about themselves. And that's kinda where my train of thought stopped.
Q: That sounds pretty cool, but why didn't it go through?
A: I don't think Thefallenwind would mind me saying, but we kinda decided it wasn't gonna work without breaking Nemia's character. She's not a very forgiving demon, and rarely ever gives her followers a second chance (Jamie used up his first lifeline in the story when he spoke after Nemia announced her hunger), and entering her chambers is a BIG no-no without her permission, and she'll dispose of the trespasser unless they really really REALLY humour her with their sniveling and grovelling pleas of mercy. And then there was the problems of her not letting a filthy mortal into her room, or even having talks with one -- in fact, she'd sooner eat the poor boy than to give him the benefit of her company.
Q: But she doesn't seem that bad in the story. =/
A: Purely for introductory purposes, really. I think if Jamie wasn't as devoted as he showed, she would had disposed of him there and then. She's cruel, malicious and callous without sympathy for those lower than her. This was probably the only scenario where the two's clashing personalities would have come together without animosity from Nemia. But it goes to show that, even with someone who really cares and devotes their self to her, she can really be one mean chick.
Q: So, with the unlikely event of a sequel to explore both their characters, could you tell us about them?
A: Jamie is a tragic soul, despite what he shows on the surface. To really get a feel for the boy's feelings, you've got to look at his past first. The boy never had a father to look up to, as he divorced with Jamie's mother some time after he was born. Growing up, the boy had a huge bond with his mother, so much so that they were almost completely inseparable. But illness soon took her away from him when he was only 12 years old, and left him with only his two older brothers who would constantly antagonize him for being the runt of the family. Because of the emotional trauma he suffered between then and now---six years, to be precise---he found it hard to keep a job or to concentrate on his own studies. The boy only had a small group of friends from college, the best of which was Dan.
Q: Poor guy. So that's why he sought after Nemia?
A: That's right. With no one to love or care for, as he had done with his late mother, Jamie decided to throw his old life away and begin anew. With someone new that he could pledge himself to, he devoted himself entirely to Nemia. To him, she's like an incredibly harsh but caring mother, despite what her actual intentions are for treating him the way she does. It's kinda like Stockholm Syndrome, as Jamie has these deep feelings for Nemia; in his eyes, she's given him the chance of a new and better life than he's had in the last six years -- something he could never repay her for. He probably would have eventually started calling her "mom".
Q: Wow... That's deep. Do you think Nemia would have eventually found some shred of sympathy for him? Even just a small smidgen of care?
A: Hah, highly doubtful. But that's probably not something you should be asking me, of all people.
Q: What's with the old man? What's he got to do with all this?
A: He's just there for plot purposes -- a way to get the character's rolling into the story. Basically he's an old peddler of foreign items and trinkets; vases, pottery, ornaments, statuettes, that kinda stuff. Dan goes there every so often to find more stuff to add to his eastern-Asian collection. That's when the old man mentions to Jamie that he's a lonely soul, and that he can help him live a better life. And so he tells him about Nemia's artifacts. The story then rolls on from there.
Q: So he's no one of great significance.
A: Nope. He's just there to give Jamie the knowledge and the reason to pursue the artifact.
Aaaaand that's all I've got for the moment. If people would like to send in more questions about the story, the characters, or whatever, just leave me a comment here or send one to me through notes. I'll get back to you as quick as I can ^^
Q: So what made you want to write something like this? This isn't your usual kind of cheery artistic self.
A: No, but it is meant to be an emotionally driven piece of literature. But as for why I wrote it, it was because I kinda fell in love with a couple of Thefallenwind's characters, namely Nemia---the giant horse demon in the story---and another called Emily. But it's hard to be deeply into a character if they don't have much to go on. So I worked with him in order to bring out the best of both worlds; my love of emotional writing and bringing Nemia to life through exploration and depiction of her character. And I think both of us agreed that it came out really well =D
Q: So having said that, do you think you would write a story based on Emily, too?
A: Quite possibly. The thought is there, but again it's something I would have to work alongside Thefallenwind with, to make sure that I keep her in character in the certain scenarios that may be present. But I would absolutely love to do a piece of writing for her character, which may or may not be as emotional as with Nemia.
Q: I loved the read of your story! It flowed nicely, the imagery was there, and I really felt for Jamie! Do you think you could do a sequel or something?
A: I've been in talks with Thefallenwind about making a sequel chapter, but things kinda went south. It's hard to come up with a lasting plot between an emotional young boy and a demon who only sees her worshipers as bugs for her to have her way with. I think that, given the clash of personalities between Nemia and Jamie, the story will probably end here, as much as I would love to keep it going.
Q: That sucks. Could ya tell me[us] what you had in plan for the sequel, if anything?
A: Sure. It would start with Jamie waking up from a big nightmare of him being swallowed, and in his shock and fear he would wonder around the temple to try and clear his head. Until he accidentally stumbles upon Nemia's sleeping chambers. Angered, she's about to crush him as he pleads wholeheartedly to be spared, to which he eventually agrees. But as she tries to dismiss him, he asks her if he could spend the night with her, to which she would agree if only so she could have her way with him if she gets bored. But because Jamie can't sleep, he tries to talk to her, much to her chagrin, which eventually leads to them having conversations about themselves. And that's kinda where my train of thought stopped.
Q: That sounds pretty cool, but why didn't it go through?
A: I don't think Thefallenwind would mind me saying, but we kinda decided it wasn't gonna work without breaking Nemia's character. She's not a very forgiving demon, and rarely ever gives her followers a second chance (Jamie used up his first lifeline in the story when he spoke after Nemia announced her hunger), and entering her chambers is a BIG no-no without her permission, and she'll dispose of the trespasser unless they really really REALLY humour her with their sniveling and grovelling pleas of mercy. And then there was the problems of her not letting a filthy mortal into her room, or even having talks with one -- in fact, she'd sooner eat the poor boy than to give him the benefit of her company.
Q: But she doesn't seem that bad in the story. =/
A: Purely for introductory purposes, really. I think if Jamie wasn't as devoted as he showed, she would had disposed of him there and then. She's cruel, malicious and callous without sympathy for those lower than her. This was probably the only scenario where the two's clashing personalities would have come together without animosity from Nemia. But it goes to show that, even with someone who really cares and devotes their self to her, she can really be one mean chick.
Q: So, with the unlikely event of a sequel to explore both their characters, could you tell us about them?
A: Jamie is a tragic soul, despite what he shows on the surface. To really get a feel for the boy's feelings, you've got to look at his past first. The boy never had a father to look up to, as he divorced with Jamie's mother some time after he was born. Growing up, the boy had a huge bond with his mother, so much so that they were almost completely inseparable. But illness soon took her away from him when he was only 12 years old, and left him with only his two older brothers who would constantly antagonize him for being the runt of the family. Because of the emotional trauma he suffered between then and now---six years, to be precise---he found it hard to keep a job or to concentrate on his own studies. The boy only had a small group of friends from college, the best of which was Dan.
Q: Poor guy. So that's why he sought after Nemia?
A: That's right. With no one to love or care for, as he had done with his late mother, Jamie decided to throw his old life away and begin anew. With someone new that he could pledge himself to, he devoted himself entirely to Nemia. To him, she's like an incredibly harsh but caring mother, despite what her actual intentions are for treating him the way she does. It's kinda like Stockholm Syndrome, as Jamie has these deep feelings for Nemia; in his eyes, she's given him the chance of a new and better life than he's had in the last six years -- something he could never repay her for. He probably would have eventually started calling her "mom".
Q: Wow... That's deep. Do you think Nemia would have eventually found some shred of sympathy for him? Even just a small smidgen of care?
A: Hah, highly doubtful. But that's probably not something you should be asking me, of all people.
Q: What's with the old man? What's he got to do with all this?
A: He's just there for plot purposes -- a way to get the character's rolling into the story. Basically he's an old peddler of foreign items and trinkets; vases, pottery, ornaments, statuettes, that kinda stuff. Dan goes there every so often to find more stuff to add to his eastern-Asian collection. That's when the old man mentions to Jamie that he's a lonely soul, and that he can help him live a better life. And so he tells him about Nemia's artifacts. The story then rolls on from there.
Q: So he's no one of great significance.
A: Nope. He's just there to give Jamie the knowledge and the reason to pursue the artifact.
Aaaaand that's all I've got for the moment. If people would like to send in more questions about the story, the characters, or whatever, just leave me a comment here or send one to me through notes. I'll get back to you as quick as I can ^^
