But it makes me wonder how much real writers steal, if they do at all? I'm sure they are influenced by other works to the extent that similar elements of their muse make it into their own work, they're just much more subtle about what they're lifting. They lift themes; they don't rip off the work.

I stole the look of a character from some commissioned art posted on the internet, and I think I watched a sword fighting scene and stole the action. "It's fanfiction and will never be published" is chiefly the thought.

Where did that creativity go? Maybe it was drowned in the reluctance to steal. Revolutionary Girl Utena chiefly inspired my friend, where they lifted the sky rose garden and the gender-fluid protagonist. I stole her characters, a couple dresses from Sailor Moon, and armor from Magic Knight Rayearth.

It hit me real hard too. I watched the ghoul bangers and Rite Here Rite Now until I got back to coping.

YEA FUTURE IS A FOREIGN LAND!

He was keeping me company while I worked 9n the rocker jacket.

Omg, I'm so impatient FOR YOU! I'm keeping quiet about mine so I don't spoil anything, but seriously cannot wait to compare notes!

T- 5 days, right?

I am pretty mild-mannered person, but the way we celebrate this holiday is so intrusive that I genuinely want to commit violence. (I'm not a Karen. I'm doing deep breathing exercises and don't own a gun.) It sounds like a rapid-fire cannon is going off next to me. I want to punch somebody.

youtu.be/K0HSD_i2DvA?...

Oooooooo those bricks look /really/ nice James! Great work!

I've been sinking into Discworld. I just finished the Vimes arc and am hanging out with Moist Von Lipwig. It's a bittersweet comfort.

I know. I can't go back either... I'd just feel vile.