W.A.R. ([info]estranger) wrote,
@ 2009-05-10 12:52:00
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...So what happens now...





Yesterday morning:





Yesterday afternoon:



1am this morning (Pro-tip: I'm not angry, just TIIIIRED):









Me and my goddamn Enrico Maxwell hair, hurhurhur. Guess who I'm cosplaying next?


I was so happy to be at that gathering. So happy to see the people I get to see so rarely, at my own fault at most times.

How do I get so jaded over such a thing. I went with such a thrill of seeing the people I love and cherish only to feel like shit over the fact that it just wasn't long enough and I didn't spend the time with the ones who felt entitled to my time. I know, I'm enthralled by you too, not in the kind of way that's like a lover, or something deeper than the meaning, but in the way that's the closest feeling without saying 'love'.

However if you heard me say it yesterday, I meant it, if only for the fact that even some slurred version of the word doesn't usually leave my mouth.

And I'm sorry if I broke your heart. And your heart. And your heart. And your heart. And your heart. And *you* too.

It's times like that I wish I were multiple people so I could give you all the same amount of attention and make you all feel equal to me. I ran short on time, and was being pulled in about 5 different directions. I'm sorry if you felt ignored or that I didn't want your company. Or if I invited you there and you felt I wasted your time because I hadn't let you be my initial focus.

There's always one wish I could get a chance to just be at least cordial with. But you wont have me, will you. But you know, that's OK. I'm not anything to you but a cosplayer. A 'cosplay friend', as people like you are so content with putting 'friends' into separate categories. Maybe if I were more spectacular a cosplayer. Maybe if I were more beautiful and stunning and captured the essence of my character.. I might be granted that special place that's several steps above 'cosplay friend' and be just a 'friend'.

That's all I really wanted. To be seen as a person. I wonder had I bothered this time to cater and say 'Hey nice costume how'd you do this, this, and this' I would have been graced with a hello. Instead I took an interest in you and your life and how've you been and how's your family, what have you been up to lately? Things un-cosplay-related that I know seem so god-awfully foreign.

I miss the old days when I was treated like a human being. But I realize the more and more I see you, you make me feel subhuman. And I always walk away with this awkward gut-twisted feeling.

Awkward.

I don't feel that way around anyone but you. But that's OK. I can ignore it for the sake of my own sanity. It's not like I'm forced to be around you or anything. Hell it's usually just me that always comes up to say well.. anything. But that's OK, and I'm OK with that too.

And I'm sorry to anyone else, who thought I looked mad, or sad, or disgruntled. I know my face doesn't naturally look cheery, especially when I'm wearing THAT make-up, but I enjoyed myself. I enjoyed you. I cherished you and your company and inviting me to come along and share laughs with you. You, who does make me feel human.

I walked away with a great feeling and only slumped into a guilt-trip when I realized how many people pinned for my attention and my gnat-like mind spent but a millisecond on them.

I feel like such a tool.

I'm going to make it up though.

I promised I'd make up for lost time.

Such I thing I don't make often because I know I'll tend to break it if I say it in vain.

Everything's getting better for me in the long run.

I'm going to show you how much so.



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[info]soul_jar
2009-05-10 10:34 pm UTC (link)
You don't need to apologize for not holding up the perfect facade, dear! I would be more concerned for you if you had managed to keep it, really. I sensed something was wrong, that's all. ♥

I'm happy that we were able to spend time with you yesterday, it was wonderful~ I look forward to rooming with you again this AX, but I hope I can see you again before then! Hopefully, this coming weekend will work out somehow. :D

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[info]estranger
2009-05-11 02:09 am UTC (link)
There were just a lot of people I wanted to hang with but just didn't have enough time for to spread out evenly. There were a few txting me while we were at Denny's that made me feel really bad. Be that as it may I had a blast with you guys. If anything I was thanking you for such a great time. Can't wait for whatever you guys got planned for the weekend I'm up for anything ♥

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[info]kazeneko_chan
2009-05-11 01:25 am UTC (link)
At gatherings like that, everyone is running around trying to talk with all the people they know. I know that I missed quite a few people there. But I'm sure that they understand that you were doing your best to visit with everyone, even if only for a little while. :3
I had a lot of fun hanging out with you and everyone else at the gathering and especially during/after dinner. <3 (And I'm glad you're able to go to AX after all! It's gonna be fun this year.) Hopefully this weekend will work out so we can hang out without people thinking we're high or something and get some costume work done. WE CAN USE THE CHICKEN.

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[info]estranger
2009-05-11 02:12 am UTC (link)
Hey people thinking we're high is one of the best parts! How do I love freaking out the 'normies'. :3

I hope you're right and they understand. I have a tendency to be easily guilt-tripped by people. ,_,

Oh well, this is just me lamenting something rather small compared to how awesome the rest of the day was <3

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[info]kazeneko_chan
2009-05-11 02:56 am UTC (link)
XDD That is very true. I don't think we have to try to scare them. Our fangs and red eyes and pink cardigans are pretty scary, apparently. D:

If they are good friends I'm sure that they will. :3 Not to mention, I think most cosplayers end up running around everywhere at gatherings. So they may have done the same thing themselves anyway. xD (Ugh, I hate guilt tripping. ._. )

I'm glad that you had a good time too! <3

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[info]hexlord
2009-05-11 01:58 am UTC (link)
>____< *hugs for you*

It does sound that the person you mentioned is a photographer...

... I always try to treat my cosplay friends as real friends... too bad they don't treat me the same... and I felt utterly bitter about it.

But anyway enough about me, you cheer up ya?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/SeraphimSephiroth/LJ%20Pics/P5101651.jpg

I like this shot... truly epic.

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[info]estranger
2009-05-11 02:17 am UTC (link)
You're not far off about that, haha! But believe me I know how you feel. The bitterness ate me alive pretty hard at one point that I was starting to say "fuck it" to everyone. I'm just venting a little again. But it's all good.

I'm cheery for the most part 8)

Haha hell yeah I love that pic so much! I hope i can find more like it. That's the only picture I have from the whole event.

Darn you, when art you coming to America? You must come to Anime Expo!

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[info]hexlord
2009-05-11 04:37 pm UTC (link)
Haha... pretty busy lately.. but tentatively I hope to drop by the States around end 2010... quite a long time from now :X

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[info]estranger
2009-05-12 02:19 am UTC (link)
Bah I will be patient! ♥

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[info]hexlord
2009-05-19 05:00 am UTC (link)
Haha, I'll try ... you take care now 8D

USA by 2012 or bust!

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[info]maguma_sama
2009-05-11 03:06 am UTC (link)
*hugs* it was good seeing you even if it was only for a short amount of time~ and I'm glad you had fun with everyone at denny's so no worries about it ok? :3 we'll hang out some time real soon, no costumes, no cons, just you and me time <3

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[info]estranger
2009-05-11 03:31 am UTC (link)
Rawr it just kills me because I came to SEE YOU! And ksdgthlweihlgtaehsi... It was just.. man I felt like Tony for the first freak'n time. I was literally being pulled in 5 different directions. When Evan said 'Bros before hoes' I was just falling apart XD;

Let me know when you're free, when you want to do something, go anywhere, do anything, I don't freak'n care I'm not gonna take any crap I'll get up there OK?

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[info]maguma_sama
2009-05-11 03:37 am UTC (link)
It's a done deal! summers almost here plus there are some things comin up I'd love to invite ya to, just gotta see what's going on with said things XD

*hugs* i'm glad you made it anyway even if it was only for like an hour, I was glad to be around you again <3

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[info]moogleborg
2009-05-11 03:56 am UTC (link)
You're a person. And a very awesome one at that. ^^ And you look awesome and wonderful in these pics too. ^_^ (hugs)

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[info]okamishoujo
2009-05-11 05:02 am UTC (link)
-lots of hugs-
You're only human dear. It was quite lovely seeing you, though. And I know how you feel, I missed so many people ;; But the people we missed seeing should understand, ya know.

If I lived closer to ya, I'd totally chillax with you and annoy the general public.

And jeeze, lookit you, oozing awesomeness all up in everywhere ♥

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[info]estranger
2009-05-12 02:20 am UTC (link)
*huuuuuuug* Well I'm happy for the time spend none-the-less :3 We'll be joined at the hip at the next get-together though, mark me!

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[info]jacoba
2009-05-11 05:59 am UTC (link)
YEAH YOU BETTER MAKE UP FOR LOST TIME.

GAWD, I CALL YOU LIKE EVERYDAY AND YOU ARE LIKE "DAMMIT JACOB I'M TAKING A NAP"

AND I'M LIKE "BITCH I'LL MAKE YOU NAP. WITH MY FIST."

SO IT MAKES NO SENSE WHY YOU DON'T HANG OUT WITH ME, BUT YOU CAN USE MY TOILET LIKE YOU ARE DOING NOW.

MY TOILET MEANS MORE TO YOU HUH. MAN. IF ONLY I CAN DISPOSE OF WASTE.

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[info]jacoba
2009-05-11 06:13 am UTC (link)
NEVERMIND I WAS INFORMED I CAN DISPOSE OF WASTE.

IT WAS YOU WHO TOLD ME.

FOR THAT I LOVE YOU BABY.

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[info]king_no_life
2009-05-12 01:45 am UTC (link)
POOP POOP PEE DOOP POOP!

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[info]welkin_drift
2009-05-11 06:26 am UTC (link)
LOOK AT THE SIZE OF THAT DOOKIE.

I am glad we did spend some time, and honestly, when you are close enough to someone, a little time stills your heart.

I was glad to see you were okay, but I was somehow glad to see a real human behind the wall you tend to have. Feel free to let go because the only wall you do need is the people standing around you. We want to keep you safe.

Lots of love, hopes for the future, and prays for your sake. <3

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[info]estranger
2009-05-12 02:24 am UTC (link)
when you are close enough to someone, a little time stills your heart.

...Wow that's an amazing proverb. I will keep that close to home for sure, because it ring so true.

I'll try my best to keep those walls down. Hell you guys tend to throw them down just by BEING THERE! 8D

So much love for you sweets <3

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[info]abyssalphoenix
2009-05-11 09:19 pm UTC (link)
You know me, you know I don't say things if I don't mean them. So pay attention: You are gorgeous and a great cosplayer. More than that, you're a fantastic friend. I meant it when I said if I went for women still I'd be trying to get you to likelike me. ♥ I do know how you feel, so I feel like pot calling kettle black or something but still. ::Hug.::

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[info]estranger
2009-05-12 02:18 am UTC (link)
Hey I guess I'm not your mini-twin for nothing, you know? I don't know how we keep getting put in the same damn boat, but god knows I hate seeing it happen to you too.

Thank you though, dude. You've always got a way of reassuring me of a lot of my doubts ♥ Also wah don't make me blush damnit!

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[info]abyssalphoenix
2009-05-12 07:14 am UTC (link)
Yep. ;) ::Hug.:: It must be a Rufus-ism or something. >_> Aw.. you're sweet. ::Hug.::

No thanks needed. You're just awesome. I'm glad! :D~ ::Hug.:: Muah hah I will gladly make you blush. ;)

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