Still, done is done.
So, by way of apology, and because I love writing her, we're diving back in.
Hold tight

Nice to be writing her. As already said she's my favourite, putting Plymouth/Brooke to paper always seems to come so easily and naturally. So much of myself reflected in her
Ah, of course, apologize to your fictional character by coming up with more predicaments to put them in - bondage logicRopeBunny wrote: 1 month ago So, by way of apology, and because I love writing her, we're diving back in.
And speaking of bondage logic, I think this quote sums it up quite nicely!
RopeBunny wrote: 1 month ago Eventually it's all over, and Leon frees me without even apologising for the fact. The sod.
Like the mirroring with both chapters started the same, but with the subtle differences. A juxtaposition of the twin lives she leads.RopeBunny wrote: 1 month ago "Brooke?"
"Here." Raising a hand, little wave accompanied by a quick shiver, shaking myself loose. "Sorry."
"Everything okay?"
"Definitely."
Finding a smile for her: Maria, who doesn't need to know about the non forest thoughts I was becoming lost in.
Focus, Brooke.
Which about sums up the why of my returning, alongside the mentioned- at the beginning -need to make right a wrong. Since deciding to return I've been forst working out then putting flesh to the bones of this Plymouth story, and with no other immediate ideas.BlissfulMisery wrote: 1 month ago Not sure exactly what I was expecting, but it wasn't you writing about Brooke again.
Not that I am not pleased - as you said, she is one of your best recurring characters.
As always, thank you for laughing at my humour.BlissfulMisery wrote: 1 month agoRopeBunny wrote: 1 month ago Eventually it's all over, and Leon frees me without even apologising for the fact. The sod.![]()
And, thank you for commenting on thisBlissfulMisery wrote: 1 month ago
Like the mirroring with both chapters started the same, but with the subtle differences. A juxtaposition of the twin lives she leads.
Also not surprised you opened with the bondage half, as it were
Probably nothing more then a case of my attempting to reintroduce an old character, that some of you may know, but not others, attempting in a short span and without becoming a bore, not wanting to resort to list writing and so on.BlissfulMisery wrote: 1 month ago
In general quite a few of her intrusive thoughts worming their way in - nothing new for Brooke, but it seems a little more common then I remember.
Intend to
Figure it is only fair I show at least a little appreciation for the effort that goes into it
Even as you take many opportunities to poke fun at her about it (at least about the trees)?
Fair enough!RopeBunny wrote: 1 month ago Probably nothing more then a case of my attempting to reintroduce an old character, that some of you may know, but not others, attempting in a short span and without becoming a bore, not wanting to resort to list writing and so on.
Liked that bit of description - very evocative but to the point.
Obviously their whole interaction was quite charged, but again, a lot unsaid/implied here that really gets the point across.RopeBunny wrote: 1 month ago "I thought."
"Thought?" Arms crossed, smile like she knows every fucking thing on her face, word like a small prod after my own simply dried up. Died.
Fantasy becoming reality, with all the consequent nerves and second guessing.RopeBunny wrote: 1 month ago except below it in red pen Foxe has scrawled.
'I'll be Foxe's bitch after, she can bind me and fuck me until she gets bored.'
"I...."
"You." Coming around the table and it's all I can do not to run. Not to flinch. "What?"
A convenient excuse
IndeedBlissfulMisery wrote: 1 month ago
Fantasy becoming reality, with all the consequent nerves and second guessing.
Overall really enjoyed the dynamic between them. As Brooke puts it, 'breaking all the rules', but in all the right ways that Plymouth was secretly hoping for.
Definitely, moving the character on, thought the twin aspects there worked well tootickletied84 wrote: 1 month ago Love the maturation of both sides of the character - Plymouth helping with new businesses, and Brooke educating the next generation!
Ah, once again the not-so-subtle foreshadowingRopeBunny wrote: 1 month ago
Indeedand this- in part -is one of the reasons I perhaps overdid the mentions of Plymouth's 'secret' before, because i knew this was coming and so wanted to set the notion up.
Feels like something she should have thought about before signing
As mentioned before, quite the fantasy she is getting to live through.RopeBunny wrote: 1 month ago Using me, and there's no script here, no laid out terms and rules, no set limits or safety net for me.
Like the abrupt ending - gets her confusion across quite well.RopeBunny wrote: 1 month ago Freeing me, sending me, confused and uncertain because I really thought we weren't done, that she'd meant at least half of those whispered threats and promises?
But apparently not, Foxe shows me out with almost casual indifference, shutting the door on at least a hundred questions, my insides like a painful knot of what the fuck just happened.
Being honest, reading that originally made me think you were about to flip the script somehow - was waiting for the other shoe to drop for most of it. But I suppose you meant more in the sense of the overall dynamic, and in that regard, I would have to say 'a seamless continuation from the first part'. Foxe's World indeed, and Plymouth is lucky to be living in itRopeBunny wrote: 1 month ago Glad the dynamic worked well, will be interesting to see what you (anyone ) makes of the second part, below.
Might not always be obvious but I do love some foreshadowing
Fantasy, everything she's- Plymouth -wanted and daydreamed after, but followed by that, as you say, abrupt ending. Confusion, not so clean cut.BlissfulMisery wrote: 4 weeks ago
As mentioned before, quite the fantasy she is getting to live through.
Like the abrupt ending - gets her confusion across quite well.RopeBunny wrote: 1 month ago Freeing me, sending me, confused and uncertain because I really thought we weren't done, that she'd meant at least half of those whispered threats and promises?
But apparently not, Foxe shows me out with almost casual indifference, shutting the door on at least a hundred questions, my insides like a painful knot of what the fuck just happened.
Meant it to be seamless, so goodBlissfulMisery wrote: 4 weeks agoBeing honest, reading that originally made me think you were about to flip the script somehow - was waiting for the other shoe to drop for most of it. But I suppose you meant more in the sense of the overall dynamic, and in that regard, I would have to say 'a seamless continuation from the first part'. Foxe's World indeed, and Plymouth is lucky to be living in itRopeBunny wrote: 1 month ago Glad the dynamic worked well, will be interesting to see what you (anyone ) makes of the second part, below.![]()
Good of you to say soSolarbeast wrote: 4 weeks ago These stories you continue to post on this site are always my favorites.
Ahh but then there is the eternal question of the difference between what one 'wants' and 'what is actually a good idea'.RopeBunny wrote: 4 weeks ago
Plus it gives me an angle to write: Foxe not simply serving up exactly what Plymouth wants/was expecting.
Of course, the endless struggleRopeBunny wrote: 1 month ago
Mostly my dropped comment was by way of invite, for comments in return.
Certainly not your first Carrol reference, but always love seeing them! (Surprising exactly nobody, I suppose)RopeBunny wrote: 4 weeks ago "The sun was shining on the sea, shining with all his might. He did his very best to make the billows smooth and bright. And this was odd, because it was, the middle of the night."
Oh no, now she is going to be thinking about bondage again
Mean
Cannot argue with any of that, BrookeRopeBunny wrote: 4 weeks ago "What's bondage like?"
"What?" Actually spitting out a little drink, causing Jody to snort laughter, spitting out her own half swallowed mouthful.
"It's...." Fun? Amazing? Literally better then sex at times? Dangerously addictive?
Wonder if this is a case of a fake-out, or if the proverbial seed has been planted. Could easily be either, given that you have mentioned that these chapters are more of a warm-up/easing back in before the 'real' plot kicks off.RopeBunny wrote: 4 weeks ago Except at that point Jody's friends do magically- the world's worst trick -appear, and her drink reduced attention span effortlessly switches across to them, completing forgetting I'm even here.
And off they all go.
But fair
Mostly Jody was there to help fill out and add interest to the chapter, I wanted/needed to bring up Carnival, the Acadamy, these aspects of Plymouth's past. But can't do such with a list of facts, and so Jody.BlissfulMisery wrote: 3 weeks ago
Wonder if this is a case of a fake-out, or if the proverbial seed has been planted. Could easily be either, given that you have mentioned that these chapters are more of a warm-up/easing back in before the 'real' plot kicks off.
Fair enough!RopeBunny wrote: 3 weeks ago
Mostly Jody was there to help fill out and add interest to the chapter, I wanted/needed to bring up Carnival, the Acadamy, these aspects of Plymouth's past. But can't do such with a list of facts, and so Jody.
Who I don't expect to be using again.
As you said, and as I said, we're in the 'warm up' part still, plus the part where I just enjoy the writing, for awhile longer yet.
I suppose you had to get the requisite title bloat into the story *somehow*RopeBunny wrote: 3 weeks ago Arthur isn't his full name of course, that would be: Arthur. Scourge of the Thirteen Seas. Ruler of Atlantis, the Twisting Shadow.
Yep... far too lonelyRopeBunny wrote: 3 weeks ago Arthur, perhaps wisely remains silent, and after a nod at his well thought out advice, I ignore it and type a reply much to the tune of my voiced thoughts, adding that if she feels the need to explain.
A case of her probably already knowing the answer - but still wanting to hear it from Plymouth's mouth as it were.RopeBunny wrote: 3 weeks ago But you didn't? Why didn't you leave? Why did you allow me to bind and control and use and fuck you?
Can't help myselfBlissfulMisery wrote: 3 weeks agoI suppose you had to get the requisite title bloat into the story *somehow*RopeBunny wrote: 3 weeks ago Arthur isn't his full name of course, that would be: Arthur. Scourge of the Thirteen Seas. Ruler of Atlantis, the Twisting Shadow.![]()
IndeedBlissfulMisery wrote: 3 weeks ago
And a nice scene between Plymouth and Kira - quite literally showing her the ropes