Annie

[size=1][color=indigo]Haha, this would be epic! Count me interested, and score! --for the idea, not in to be used in the "Dude, I just [i]scored[/i] me some a$$ from Annie"....unless you want that, then we should chat ;) Hmmm...to think of what to base it off of...I'll go off and ponder.[/size][/color]

[quote name='Revelation'][size=1][color=#8B008B] But back to my first and foremost statement: Bring on the Bikini Bandits.[/size][/color][/QUOTE] [size=1][color=indigo]Dibs. Trust me, my brain is working...maybe in a few months, or later this year. That's if I'm around.[/size][/color]

[size=1][color=indigo]Yikes, a person could choke on all the power-tripping that goes on around the OB these days. Give people an inch...or a "mod rod".[/size][/color]

[size=1][color=indigo]From where I left the bleeding lard on the corner, I made my usual round of walking straight for three blocks; then I cross right, across Broadway Blvd and make my way home. As if the filth of this city didn't ooze onto your skin, it had to start raining. Wonderful; I guess I could be happy that my shoes were closed-toe. Each corner I turned, each street I walked seemed to swallow the pedestrians that bravely trudged. Soon, I was the only soul left on the strip we named "Death Row". You would immediately assume that the name was given due to some odd amounts of murders, or that if you were caught on this street at night you would be snatched and killed; or what have you. In actuality, we named it Death Row because this was the main drag that lead straight to the front steps of the 12th Precinct. My home. And probably, sooner or later, it would become my funeral home. Much like the rest of the crooked bastards that had become enslav--I mean, employed here. Granted, there were "good" guys at the 12th. Unfortunately, one fluffy bunny isn't enough to win over years of corruption and torment that the rest of the wolves have wreaked. In any case, I never felt safer in the city than I do in that building. Scary, huh? Enough thinking, I tell myself. My attention had been plucked, to my left. I stared down the quiet side street. Well, it seemed quiet except for a very faint cry of a child. I look down at my watch. [b]"3:27 in the morning,"[/b] I softly groaned. I knew better to mind my own business, and started walking once again. I pulled out a small bag of pretzels from my jacket pocket and stuffed one of the mini snacks into my mouth. I should've ate before leaving the club. The cry sounded again, more hysterical and shrill. [b]"Damn it all!"[/b] I scoffed, tossing the pretzels into the nearest garbage bin, and trotted lightly toward the cry. The street was still. No cats, no stray dogs, not even trash fluttering in the slight breeze. Pretty eerie, I shudder. Slowing to a quick step, I reached into my jacket to pull out my knife once more. I should grab my 9 mm from the thigh holster under my skirt, but I didn't want to wake the neighborhood....not yet, anyway. I saw the house. The only one on the street with a light on. The front door swung open to spit out a figure I could not make out. It was male, and his body language suggested he was satisfied with himself. He took a few steps that, to my relief, took him further away. His back was turned. I slithered back to find myself against a tree. I held my breath and looked back the way I came to map out my escape. Now, I would like to say I went on my merry way without being spotted--and normally, I would. But at my feet was a fucking chihuahua mutt. Of all fucking nights, the worst animal in the world had to take a piss and spotted me against [i]his[/i] tree. I tried to hold still, but the little shit started growling and yapping. My heart froze and I quickly turned to see the man pause and spin about. Now my heart was running for cover in my stomach and I decided to break for it....before punting the ankle-biting dog. My heels splashed and clicked on the concrete and puddles. I briefly allowed myself to look over my shoulder to see my pursuer quickly gaining ground. What seemed to take hours, I rounded the corner and got a hold of some speed on the smoother sidewalk. I was just two blocks from the Precinct, but I couldn't allow myself a hope with heavy footsteps beating the pavement just three feet behind me. I wasn't going to make it, so I stopped abruptly and spun around. I pulled my arms to block his fists and fall on my back. Instinctively, I rolled into the street to avoid a heel to the face or stomach. I jumped to my feet with my blade shining in the light. [b]"Listen, pal, I don't have anything on you,"[/b] I breathed, still unable to make out his face. He paced tangoing with me, long lanky arms swinging playfully at his sides. His shirt dirty, I think splattered with blood. [b]"It's not my fault you have bad timing, and a terrible way with animals,"[/b] he almost laughed at his lame wit. [b]"Yeah well, none the less, I don't know you. You don't know me. What happened in that house is your business, and I'm not a nosy bitch"[/b] I didn't have a way with animals, but I could lie a great deal. [b]"What's a shiny thing like you doing out at a time like this,"[/b] his arms outstretched, I saw the blood glistening under the dim street lights. And I caught a glimpse of his--oddly familiar--face before he rushed me and slammed an elbow against the right side of my face. Stunned, I shook my head slightly to make sure I was still conscious. The tops of the buildings were above me, so I must be on the ground. Rain tickled my face and suddenly stopped as he crouched over me; one leg on either side, his groin close to my stomach. He twitched his head this way and that, eying my face. He leaned in close to my face, his arms propped on his knees. I felt his fingertips grazing my rising breasts. [b]"What are you waiting for, hm?"[/b] I smiled, I didn't even recognize my deep voice. He said nothing. With a swift jerk, he leaped from my body and disappeared into the shadows. I lay on my side in the street, letting the blood drain from my mouth into the trash and dirty water trying to find a path around me and into the storm gutter. [/color][/size]

[size=1][color=indigo]I am sorry for not posting recently. The past two weeks have been incredibly hectic for me. I will try to post tonight; I have LOTS of house cleaning to do :( so we'll see how that goes. But please don't cut me from the story. I certainly want to continue. Oh, to add: in case I don't get to post soon, and if anyone wants to incorporate my character; unless you're a 12th Precinct, you don't know she's a spy.[/size][/color]

[size=1][color=indigo]Few random things: 1.) I'm on Skype now: GoddessUnluck 2.) I'm on [url=www.myspace.com/ilovemikeinbikes][u]MySpace[/u][/url]. 3.) I have Guild Wars back. Look me up as Belial Hades. 4.) I cannot wait til the 14th. Deadliest Catch season 5, FTW! 5.) Red vs Blue is godly. Watch it. Love it. I think that's it for now.[/size][/color]

[size=1][color=indigo]I have never been a big reader. I have read mostly biographies...which adds up to..2-3. Marilyn Manson, Sully Erna, and (if you count it) Memoirs of a Geisha. I started reading Gregory Maguire's Wicked series: Wicked and Son of a Witch. I have to find and get A Lion Among Men. Currently reading The Hobbit and Twilight. Yeah..I know. I finally allowed myself to watch Twilight and didn't think it was all THAT gay...so I am going to read them.[/size][/color]

[quote name='Chaos'] And falling from forty-thousand feet tends to be pretty fatal. [/QUOTE] [size=1][color=indigo]Tell that to Chev Chelios.[/size][/color]

[size=1][color=indigo][b]"So, sweetness, what say you to a bit o' mumbo in tha jumbo, ey??"[/b] This puke-infested Guido has been following me for the last three blocks. Jeering and jarring not more than two paces behind and to the right of me. He was alone, which is odd to me; they normally travel in herds. I say "herds" because of their usually large size, and for this they remind me of cattle. Which goes into saying, they always need to be lead the way by their "Don" or "Boss". Never think for themselves, except when their cocks decide to perk up at anything female on two legs...or maybe even multiple legs, if they're desperate. Some of these cows even mistake a young male. But they don't like it when someone else finds out. Just one more block. One more left. One more buzzing crosswalk. Then, we were in the district. My district. Actually, I guess I should say, the 12th Precinct's district. I was baiting my trap, and in a right hurry because my head hurt. My heels clicked and clacked, splished and splashed as I tried to trot across the street without being run down by an asshole in their jalopy of a car. My prey, followed loyally behind. His pudgy belly rolled over his way-too-small jeans. I heard the jingle of his tacky gold necklaces and bracelets and smiled. [b]"Hey, little bitch with a tight ass,"[/b] he called, [b]"Maybe you need it loosened up. I can do that!"[/b] He gestured to his package, jerking as he said so. I've finally had enough, and spun on my black heel, reached into my purse for the mace. He gave me a crooked, gaped-tooth smile. It took every ounce of self-control I have to keep from vomiting in my own mouth at the very sight of him. Sleazy, greasy, black curly hair. Uni-brow. A face that can't even be on radio, as it is covered with puss-filled zits or warts, or herpes. I took notice that most of these have made relatively large wounds--open wounds. [b]"Listen, you fucking piss pot, I've got no patience for Guido's; especially for hideous mother fuckin' ones such as yourself,"[/b] I belted, debating whether I wanted to kick him in the groin and ruin my Prada pumps, or gun him down. [b]"Hey! Do you have any idea who you're talkin' to?"[/b] he tried to quip a smile while thumbing his sweaty, hairy chest. I decided to gun him down, but I really didn't want to put up with the repercussions. My night was already filled to the brim with "excitement". So I whipped out the mace and unloaded the vile substance into this scum's face. I imagine that the extreme stinging of the pepper burned more than normal on open, infected wounds. The man stumbled back abruptly, hollering and cursing me. The mace burned into his eyeballs and he soon became blind; not to mention each breath he inhaled, he took more of the mace into his fat lungs. Man, that pepper loves to absorb into mucus membranes and irritate the living shit out of it. [b]"YOU FUCKING CUNT!! I'LL MAKE YOU FOR THIS!!! YOU'LL BE DEAD IN THE MORNING!!"[/b] he cried like a little fucking girl. I didn't even cry like that when I was little. [b]"You'll wish you'd been raped to death when we're done with you, bitch! You'll be pleading for us to fuck you with razor blades!"[/b] Like this was supposed to make me shake in my shoes. I wasn't going to listen to this anymore. As quickly as he could sniffle up snot, I pulled a handy little butterfly knife out of my breast pocket, flipped it open and threw the five inch blade into his inner thigh. He wailed and attempted to grab at his leg. I love the femoral artery. [b]"Newsflash for you, dickhead,"[/b] I tightened my leather jacket around my neck, [b]"You'll be dead in two minutes, if you're lucky. You see, you're in the wrong place at the wrong time. You're in my fucking part of the jungle! And you are going to die. So will the rest of your cockroach buddies."[/b] He didn't even last 45 seconds. His heart was racing too fast, forcing all of his blood to drain onto the crackled pavement. [b]"Just another day in the office,"[/b] I breathed, yanking the knife from the pile of flesh. No one dared making eye contact. No one really bothered to look anymore. I continued my way, smoothly and with ease. Folding the blade with a flick of my wrist, I smiled at the "in the movies" effect of the blood whisking through the air.[/color][/size]

[size=1][color=indigo]OMG those owls are F---ING scary!! I [b]hate[/b] owls!! *runs away to hide somewhere* [b]James[/b]- The Superman? I didn't find that one all that great...then again, I waited in line for that ride nearly 2 1/2 hours after I had already taken a ride on The Batman (which was way cool) so Superman was kinda a flop for me. There is a roller coaster back home in Oklahoma's Frontier City that really messed me up. I think it's called "The Diamond Back". It launches you forward, you go through a few loops, then it stops. A few seconds pause, and then it slingshots you backwards through the loops to the beginning. Now that...really flipping gives you bushwhack! [b]Ace[/b]- Your banner and avi set rocks! (pun intended, hehe) Toph is my favorite character! She is amazing. I wish I could be an Earthbender :([/size][/color]

[size=1][color=indigo]Haha, awesome, Shy! Do you have a kitty? I saw once on some show that this lady's cat saved her life during an earthquake. The woman was sleeping and her cat kept trying to wake her up and kept running to the closet. The woman was a bit annoyed with the cat, but the last time the cat came to get her, the woman got out of bed and followed the cat. As soon as she got to the doorway of the closet, a huge earthquake hit and since she was in the door frame, she survived...I guess because that's the sturdiest place? I have never had to know what to do during an earthquake. So get a kitty, hehe ...watching Family Guy, and just turned to see Louis bent over with her pants down and Brian spanking her. Whoa.[/size][/color]

[quote name='Stuart'][SIZE="1"] No Stuie? You drew pictures of me! Annie, I'm hurt

[size=1]Very interesting. I haven't seen the movie in a few years, but I know the gist. Please let me know if I need to change anything. [i][color=indigo][b][u]Journal Entry[/b][/u] He watches me, every night. 2235HRS (10:35PM) sharp, never late or early. He sits comfortably in the same filthy, cum-ridden booth. His name, I do not know. The girls tell me that he is a mob boss. Never speaks a word, unless you count various tones of grunts and moans. Before he arrives, I am instructed by one of his minions named only "#8" to wear a white, skin-tight lace dress that barely adheres to the curves of my naked breasts and ass. The usual. Tonight was different. I entered the Pink Room-where I dance-pushing the bead curtains aside and turned on the black light. He likes the black light, how it illuminates the white dress and my lipstick; and the fact I cannot make out his face. I only know he's of a brick shit-house build...from what I can make out in the booth. Continuing, the bills start to drop in the snatch box just outside of the booth. I take the bills and push the button for the shutter to slide open and reveal this man behind a double-plate glass. The glass is bulletproof; too much temptation has resulted in dancers getting shot, or some sick bastard breaking through the glass and raping a dancer. So the new installation of bulletproof glass is one luxury us dancers are allowed. As I began to dance around the pole, I see the shimmer of light bounce off his glasses as he follows my movements and begins to jack off. I pay no mind; I see it every night for six hours. What I don't see every night is the door on his side burst open. I cannot see the figure's face, only a silhouette of a very tall, skinny person. I hear the single boom of a shotgun, and I see the window explode with dark red blood and fragments of brain matter and other various pieces of His flesh splatter against the glass. I know I cannot be shot at, but I flinched anyway and ducked behind the over-stuffed sofa. I peeked over, and saw the blood and tissue seep down the window; the figure remained. He walked up to the window and pressed a brass badge against the glass. [b]"You can talk, you know. I can hear you. Just press the intercom button on your right,"[/b] I told him. He did so. [b]"You talk, and I'll fucking blow your tits off,"[/b] the com clicked off and the man walked out. Just another night in Otakusin City. One less "boss" I have to fuck to get information out of. One more story to justify that the police are as corrupt as the men and women they slaughter. But what am I to say? I am one of them.[/i] [b]Name-[/b] Athena Rave [b]Age-[/b] 26 [b]Occupation-[/b] Espionage Agent, [infamous] 12th Precinct, Otakusin City Police/Exotic Dancer, incognito [b]Appearance[/b] [url=http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2007/specials/beauties07/beauties/scarlett_johansson.jpg][u]Athena[/u][/url] stands at five foot, two inches tall. Her physique is unexpected for an agent of a corrupted police department; perfectly proportioned, smooth hourglass curves, silky bronzed skin, and platinum locks that sway as if they were in melody with her petite waist. But don't be taken back by her appeal, this lady lives up to the phrase "she's got looks that kill". Athena is normally seen-or rather, recognized-in her incognito get-up of leather bondage straps and fishnet pantyhose or lacy lingerie. I say "recognized" for whenever she is on official business, she makes it a point to blend in with the scum of the City. Otherwise, she would most likely be dead, as a uniform would negate her occupation as a spy. [b]Personality-[/b] Quiet, impersonal, and ever watchful, usually. But she knows how to switch emotions on and off, depending on which crowd she is involved. [b]Family-[/b] Unknown. Rumor has it she has a brother, but has been unable to locate him.[/size][/color]

[size=1][color=indigo]Hmm...well, it's been a while. I haven't really had the time to get updated pictures of myself. Honestly, I don't like taking pictures as much as I used to....perhaps that's because I'm in a self-confidence funk? Anyway, this picture was actually taken today at work: [IMG]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/anne-mae/work.jpg[/IMG][/size][/color]

[quote name='Chaos'] [spoiler]Haha, Annie remembers me. I feel special. : D[/spoiler][/QUOTE] [size=1][color=indigo]Of course, she does. How could anyone forget such a formidable character as yourself? I miss our AIM chats, and most definitely our Guild Wars escapades! I forgot to mention: what keeps me randomly coming back? Hm, to keep in touch with the oldies from time to time. To stay in touch with that good ol' nostalgia feeling. And to let all know that I AM still here, and I WILL come [completely] back with a vengence......soooooon.[/color][/size]

[size=1][color=indigo]I will have been here a year this coming September. I can honestly say I can't believe how time flies, and how much life changes in such a short time. Though, thinking about it, six years is a helluvah long time. I remember how horrid my writing was. I remember those amazing OB chat room sessions, which I miss terribly. The good ol' days with a tight knit circle of friends; the days that have long passed into shadows...sadly. All the people/friends that have come and disappeared as their real lives took over. I've had too many fond memories to recall on, but just to name a few: 1.) Bikini Bandits [url=http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=44230&highlight=Bikini+Bandits][b]1[/b][/url]&[url=http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=51599&highlight=Bikini+Bandits][b]2[/b][/url]. I know, my own creation. But really, that was such a big part of my time here; I really wish I could've fought through my issues that forced me to stop writing. Because honestly, once I stopped with that story...I sort of died here on the OB. And now that I have been so distant from the OB for so long, I couldn't start it back up again...partially because I don't think many of the characters visit the OB anymore. But besides all that...who doesn't love sexy girlies in bikinis?? 2.) [url=http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=34376&highlight=Black+Horizon][b]Black Horizon[/b][/url]. This incredible RPG was my turning point in writing. And if I can remember, it's the first RPG I've been in that had stayed true and strong, and COMPLETED...unfortunately, I couldn't complete it with my friends because I left for military training. But I was pleased to see it completed once I was able to return to the OB. My writing was never better, I think...especially in one specific post, in which I actually scared the piss out of myself while writing. 3.) [url=http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=44373][b]55 Fiction[/b][/url]. This thread was super fun to do! It was challenging, and a great idea. To come up with a story that moved you with just 55 words...super fun! 4.) Speaking of all the people I incorporated in my Bandits and the people I wrote RPGs with....all the oldie friends who are many: [url=http://www.otakuboards.com/member.php?u=2540][b]Corey[/b][/url]- Man I miss that guy...Without his creativity and imagination, Black Horizon wouldn't have ever been. Not only was he an awesome writer, he was a greater friend. He was my Knight... You can't have Corey and Annie without [url=http://www.otakuboards.com/member.php?u=1582][b]Gavin[/b][/url], [i]the[/i] Original Irishman. Fortunately, I still get to talk to Gavin. He's fantastic! My dear brother :3 And a former body guard. Incredible person to RPG with, and to just talk to. Very charming and suave...but don't tell him I told you ^_~ [url=http://www.otakuboards.com/member.php?u=5001][b]Metatron/Kwai[/b][/url]- Probably the most complicated person on the OB I have EVER met. And the most intense writer, incredibly intelligent, and very reclusive. He no longer visits the OB, I know, but he and I had a strange relationship. I loathed him when we first started writing together, but we started to understand each other after a while. He's got a chilling disposition and very unforgiving at times..most times, lol. If there is anyone on the OB who deserves my respect, it would be him. He, not directly, inspired me and pushed me to do better. I strived to be as good as he was. He drove me insane, but I loved him dearly. [url=http://www.otakuboards.com/member.php?u=6745][b]Arcadia[/b][/url]- Such an amazing lady! I luff her :3 When I first arrived, she and terra were mods of the Arena; and she helped direct me toward a more productive and improved style/form of writing. Without her patience and guidance, I would've been a n00b forever. I can't remember how many times I PMed her for help, lol. I'm surprised she didn't have me banned, haha [url=http://www.otakuboards.com/member.php?u=7464][b]Mimmi![/b][/url]- Mimms is a unique and perfect lady. I clinged to her so much, lol. So sweet and kind and incredibly fun to talk to. Playing Literati....ah, that was the greatest. Making naughty words up....in an innocent way, of course! [url=http://www.otakuboards.com/member.php?u=2614][b]ULX/Onix[/b][/url]- Ah, the dark and mysterious Trevor. We had some interesting, and morbid, conversations and plots. Very interesting person to have written in an RPG with. [url=http://www.otakuboards.com/member.php?u=10831][b]Ezekiel[/b][/url]- Trevor's better, and more gorgeous, half. Otherwise known as, Jamie. Such a great person; intelligent, witty, elegant, and talented. [url=http://www.otakuboards.com/member.php?u=5277][b]Shinmaru[/b][/url]- Oh that Shin! We've had MANY laughs....on his account, haha. Seriously, what an awesome guy. Never a dull moment in the chat rooms when he arrived. A fun writer, and great to boot. Just...don't mention APB to him. He gets a bit squeamish. ^_~ [url=http://www.otakuboards.com/member.php?u=67][b]Syk3[/b][/url]- And you can't have the 3 stooges of Shin, Annie, and Syk3 without this modern day cowboy. Syk3 introduced me to Cowboy Bebop, HORNY, and actually...yes, he actually brought me into the light of the OB chat room sessions. I remember getting an invite from him, and thinking "Wow, he knows who I am and thinks that much of me to invite little ol' me into a chat! *fan girl*" Haha! Though later in the chats, I realized that he invited me to torment me, lol...which made me swoon anyway. He had FABULOUS hair. He was the anacronym king...which spawned the APB chat. We thrived off of that to torment Shinmaru....if that were possible, since Shin is a pretty lax dude. But it did gross him out a bit. [url=http://www.otakuboards.com/member.php?u=4458][b]Drix D'Zanth[/b][/url]- Jordan, oh Jordan. What can I say? I had the biggest crush on him for a while. Charming, fun, hilarious, and really helped me with my confidence in writing. He always supported me and gave me the boost I needed to write whenever I didn't feel good enough. [b]Siren/Brasil/Papa Smurf/aka Alex[/b]- I can't seem to find his profile, but that's probably because he's been banned quite a few times. As cruel and brutally honest as he was, he was a great guy to get to know. I still get to talk to him randomly online or text messages, but not so much these days. He drove me BONKERS, constantly arguing with me and trying to prove how wrong I was all the time....ugh, yeah. We all know, lol. But he was still fun, and the first OBer I've met in person. Great guy. [url=http://www.otakuboards.com/member.php?u=6][b]James[/b][/url]- I am completely in love with this man, haha. I say that in the friendliest way. I remember being so scared to even say "hello" to him via PM, let alone did I ever think we would talk frequently over AIM. I wouldn't say I was afraid or scared, actually..more like intimidated. But, his friendship is probably the coolest ever. Our common taste in Marilyn Manson, his smooth accent, the AIM convos where his microphone thing made "blooping" noises which made me laugh insanely, his cane and top hat.....I could go on forever. I have valued, and always will, his friendship pretty much more than any one else's. [url=http://www.otakuboards.com/member.php?u=684][b]Desbreko[/b][/url]- Debs! Incredibly fun person to chat with, and play GW with. The man with the plan, the man who has all the answers (at least when it comes to games and computer stuffs), the living Link himself. I'm super happy I got to know him :) And last, but not least...[url=http://www.otakuboards.com/member.php?u=5812][b]silpheedpilot[/b][/url], the love of my life. Without this man, I would be lost. He saved me from a crippling depression. He is the only person in this world that means more to me than ANYTHING. He and I have been through so much; a lot of pain, a lot of fun times, a lot of serious issues....there's nothing I can't talk to him about. I believe him to be my soul mate. We cannot be together physically as soul mates, but as best friends. Our relationship is unmatched and will never be matched. I just can't say enough...he knows how I feel about him. WHEW, that's a lot of writing, and I KNOW I've left a few people out. Shy, Queen Asuka, Dragon Warrior, Raiha, Karma of Chaos, Charles, Kitty, Steph, Chaos, Boo, Baron Samedi, deadseraphim (Alan), Retribution....all incredible and talented people.[/size][/color]

[size=1][color=indigo]I was unfortunately picking through the movie later on, but I can respect and admire the film. Visually, it was awesome. The plot...to me, it didn't quite have that "umph" or intensity. I think the movie was more focused on the characters and their pasts; which is perfectly fine in it's way, but I felt it made the real plot of the movie kind of bland. I'm sure there will be more features in the DVD, and I'm sure more scenes from the book will be there too. I will agree that Watchmen is probably the best adaptation of a comic, but I will agree with Shy on his entire post. People would've understood better the tension between Sally and Laurie if they touched base on that more. Laurie's trip on Mars fell very flat for me; there was really no build up, and no real "Oh my god!" measure to it.....maybe that's because I knew what was going to happen, but still. It wasn't all that dramatic. Dr. Manhattan was amazing. I LOVED his story in the book just as much as Rorschach's; and I was satisfied with this character. I especially loved Billy Cruddup for this role. I actually imagined Cruddup as Dr. Manhattan while reading the novel, and I was tickled pink to see that he was casted for the role. I don't recall if I've ever seen Jackie Earle Haley before, but it was as if he was born for this role. I personally imagined Rorschach to be a [i]tad[/i] taller, but I don't think this character would've had such an astounding presence if he had been taller. It's always good to see us short people demand such attention!! ^_~ Without hesitation, Rorschach is my favorite character, and I couldn't help but be a bit upset that they really didn't give his background more attention....but again, I'm sure/hoping they'll give it the respect in the DVD.....man, he looked exactly how I imagined, and Haley gave such a superb performance. In my opinion, the best actor in the movie. [spoiler]When the police pulled off his face...that was one of the most intense parts of the novel, and it was portrayed perfectly in the movie.[/spoiler] I liked Sally in the movie; as glamorous as I thought. Again, I wish they would've went more into her history...along with Laurie's; who I was okay with in the movie. I'm not too big of a fan of her to begin with. Maybe it's a female thing, but I really didn't care too much for the female characters. They were performed well, and really looked very much like they did in the book [just like everyone else...except...] Ozymandias. I'm sorry, I just couldn't get over this guy. I do not like him. And it's not [spoiler]because he's the "bad guy"[/spoiler]. I think they could've found a better actor. Perhaps someone like [url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0881631/][b]Karl Urban[/b][/url]. I wasn't expecting someone so puny...and I could hardly understand a word he said. The accent threw me off, but I was okay with an accent. I couldn't help but think he had something stuck up his nose or had a lisp he was trying to cover with the accent....which made it so much more difficult to understand.....I think this character was my biggest complaint about the movie. He played a good part, and the acting was fine. He was as arrogant (in the way of being very confident and sure of himself) as I thought, but still.....I couldn't like him. Dan, Nite Owl II, was good. Humble and caring as I thought. I love Patrick Wilson, and I think he was splendid for the role. Though I can't get over how different he looked with so much pudge, but that's how Dan is in the book :3 He's a handsome, chubby man. And last of all, The Comedian. Jeffrey Dean Morgan, again I don't think I've seen a movie of his, but I couldn't have pictured Eddie Blake any other way. When I saw the trailer for this movie for the first time, I swore they casted flippin' Robert Downey, Jr. Which made me fume a bit. I don't think he's a terrible actor, but I just was scared to see him try to play such an emotional, powerful character as the Comedian. I was afraid he would've been to animated for the part. All in all, I was happy with the actors and their parts (sans Ozymandias). I think they all portrayed the characters very on T and pretty much flawless. I think Snyder did a good job, but I'm sort of "eh" on his style with all the slow-mo scenes. I understand there was a visual goal to capture, but it's kind of redundant. The ending........I honestly think it was a good move. Though, I wish it could've been a little more dramatic and intense. But I'm sort of glad they didn't go with the squid (sorry Shy!); I think if they had done the ending that way, it would've flopped. I think it would've came off too corny and outlandish. The entire movie was "real" and so human, that if an alien popped in at the end, it would've totally lost my respect....like Indiana Jones *cough*. Even though I read the novel, and loved it, I'm happy they went a different path in the movie. It just seemed more realistic and plausible. I also loved seeing the small role characters throughout the film; even though they left out their stories and how pivotal their roles where in explaining what was going on in the world and politics. So, to conclude, I loved the film and have very few complaints...which I hope will be rectified in the DVD version that I'm going to purchase. If you're a fan of the novel, you'd enjoy watching the novel in real life. If you've never read the novel (YOU SHOULD GO GET A COPY OR I'LL PUMMEL YOU), you'll still see a fantastic film. [/color][/size]

[size=1][color=indigo]How about that Avatar? Wow, so awesome.[/size][/color]

[quote name='Lunox'][font=trebuchet ms] Also M. Night needs to stop making movies. Goddamn. [i]The Happening[/i] made me want to vomit all over the place. [/font][/QUOTE] [size=1][color=indigo]'nuff said. I didn't see that one, but [i]The Village[/i] had the same affect.[/size][/color]

[size=1][color=indigo]A white Aang? It can't be done!! Then again, they said a black man will never be President of the USA.... True, Avatar is based on Asian culture, and I'm sure the movie will reflect that; regardless of what color the skin of the actor is. In my opinion, the cast they have set up (that I've seen so far) do resemble the cartoon characters. Just send them to a tanning both (for Katara and Sokka) and there you go. Instant Southern Water Tribe. :D I understand why Asians would be "offended" [and angry]. And I think they have the right to be upset. But I don't think it's anything to go boycotting against. Don't go see the movie, plain and simple, if you're upset. I know I'm going to end up seeing the movie just because I'm a fan of the cartoon. I don't hold high hopes, not because of the cast "controversy", but because of the director. I can't stand his style and movies, so.....*shrug* We'll just see. Anyway, Azula. I think her issues began when they were children. Her mother showed more affection for Zuko than her, and that really ate her inside. To little girls, they really look to their mom for everything and want their love and affection more than anything. So to be denied (well, Azula was never really [i]denied[/i]) that could really mess a girl up. Azula seemed to always be rotten, but I'm sure seeing her mom lavish over Zuko didn't help. Then she's very competative in [b]everything[/b] she does. And that could also break someone down as well. So competative that you can't relax and just have a great time. We saw that on Ember Island.[/size][/color]

[quote name='desertphoenix'][FONT="Verdana"][COLOR="DarkRed"] I do agree that the characters in this show are well developed and always evolving which I think even comes down to Azula. I mean, it could have been just too easy to unintentionally slap together an evil power-hungry woman and call her a villain. Azula has her moments where I can believe she has some actual human emotion while still being an evil power-hungry woman. I felt this way a little bit during the beach episode, but more so during the series finale. Azula at this point is just priceless. [spoiler] Complete insanity was about the only thing that would make me feel sad for her, and this is what we get. I never really liked Azula, but I still feel bad for her downward spiral into paranoia and delusion to the point of seeing her dead mother through the mirror[/spoiler][/COLOR][/FONT][/QUOTE] [size=1][color=indigo]Yeah, tell me about it. I never really cared for Azula throughout the entire series. I believe she got was she deserved, but in a way, I am a bit sympathetic to the way she went down. It's too bad, she could've been such a better person. She did have her moments when I questioned if she would lighten up; I kind of rooted for her to overcome herself.....but then, it wouldn't have been so dramatic and intense of a show if there wasn't some opposing rivalry. Zuko and Azula's battle at the end was just...WOW. [spoiler]He totally knew he could defeat her. I think she started to lose her mind when Mai and Ty Lee betrayed her.[/spoiler] Which was a total shocker! I think my jaw hit the coffee table when I saw that episode. [/color][/size]

[quote name='ChibiHorsewoman'][color=#9933ff]You're right he died during the final eps or just after they finished book three. I remember going through the voice credits in the Avatar shorts in the bonus DVD with Book two. Really you can hardly tell the difference unless you stop to think about it. Which is good because Iroh is probably one of the best two dimensional characters ever. [spoiler]especially in book 3 during the day of the Black sun when he broke out of jail. Whoa man did he kick butt! Knocked the guard right out! Bam![/spoiler] Yeah, I'm a big fan of Iroh. Anyone ever see that Tales of Ba Sing Se episode? Iroh's part made me cry[/color][/QUOTE] [color=indigo][size=1]I think Aang's voice actor changed too...not so sure on that one, though. Iroh is definitely my favorite character. I wish--hope--they come out with a special series based just on his life.........ah, what a wonderous story it would be :3 Personally, I've always liked Zuko. Call me nuts, but I always liked his character. Yeah, he was quite the cry baby, but still [spoiler]a great turn around on his part.[/spoiler] I was so proud! :> Toph is just plain awesome. There's nothin more to be said on her. She just flippin rocks. Then comes Sokka. Oh that boy is so silly. I think I love him so much because he reminds me of my husband, lol. "Look, it's a giant mushroom! Maybe it's friendly!!" I never cared for Katara. [spoiler]And did anyone else notice that she "fell" for several of the male characters??? Or am I just being resentful, lol[/spoiler][/color][/size]

[color=indigo][size=1]If I can remember correctly, [spoiler]Iroh's original voice actor, Mako, died in the second book. And they found actor Greg Baldwin to replace Mako either during the second book, but definitely for the third book. So, obviously, they could continue Avatar.[/spoiler] [url=http://www.avatarspiritmedia.net/voice_actors.php?id=190]Click here for more avatar info[/url][/color][/size]

[size=1][color=indigo]I most certainly hope so. There's so many things left unsaid/unexplained. [spoiler]Where is Zuko's mother? What happens to Azula? What's Uncle's story?! We know he's seen the Spirit World because he saw Avatar Roku (sp?)'s dragon in the Earth Kingdom. How could he have seen that! Where's the whole book on Iroh?[/spoiler] It's too good of a series to just have an end! I did hear rumors of a movie...is this just a rumor, or an actuality?[/size][/color]

[size=1][color=indigo]Okay, get ready for my input. It's an incredible feat for me..... The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time- This game just never gets old. I can play it over and over, and never grow tired or bored of it. Guild Wars- Holy cow, I know I've spent DAYS at a time on this game. I wish I could've kept playing. One day, Debs, one day I'll get a better computer (and an internet connection) and join you once more. I'm so far behind, I'll have to learn how to play all over :( Long live QKT!!! Whew, that's insane, yeah? lol Ask Silpheed, that's wild for me considering I don't normally play video games. [/color][/size]