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[pez]

I agree with everything storme said here about Resonance of Fate so far. Perhaps I just liked getting my ass kicked. XD The fights are actually hard, you know? Like how The Last Remnant was. Unlike how the last few installments of FF were. And there aren't any forced elements like how FF felt obliged to insert the eidolons although they were hardly useful.

Cosplay things are progressing. I'm trying to get Flynn ready for Hyper Japan (and then wear again to Cosplay Ball) at the end of October, which should not be a problem unless something go horribly wrong with the armour. Armour making is surprisingly easy so far, I guess Flynn's one isn't complicated, which is good for a first-timer (because Ed's automail doesn't count.) For October Expo I already have Daryan almost ready, minus some white paint on his shoes and putting his hair together - I'm putting that off because I've got no place to store a cockhead without messing the hair up, so I'll just do it nearer the time. Storme and I also intended to be Beaker & Bunsen (The Muppets) at Expo, but unless we can find a spotter, we won't be doing it. Wearing bulky stuff with obscured vision is self-harm enough, if it's Expo where the crowds are manic, it's just absolute NO without help. (Unless we wear it just for the masquerade.)

The home purchase is going well. The deposit went to the solicitors today. My dad said that if I'm without a job come October, he'll help me pay my mortgage. How lucky am I? Then I'll live off Storme's rent and income from Coscraft until I find steady work (or if the shop starts making enough sales, then screw steady work!) It's doable.

I have plans for the shop. I know what people want to buy and where to source it from, it's a matter of having the money to make the investment first.

Hm. It's weird how almond nuts taste fine and ground almond also tastes fine in cakes, but when it's almond flakes or almond puddings, I really don't like the flavour. It's so... almondy. XD

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[yuki-scorpio.livejournal.com]

I know. :)

Urgh, the last one fell through? But seaside! Cold and windy, but seaside! Hope this one will work out.

[semishade (from livejournal.com)]

Yes, the seller freaked in a highly suspicious manner when asked about planning consents and building regs and wouldn't let us follow up recommendations in the survey. Have been spending my Fridays househunting ever since, which is not remotely fun when a 15 round trip is involved.

Seaside will be cold wet and noisy due to A55 expressway, but definitely seaside, plus mountains. We took Dylo down there on Friday afternoon (wrapped up warmly) and he loved it.

[storme]

Whereabouts? I spent many years of my teens in a boarding school next to the A55. :)

[semishade (from livejournal.com)]

Lulled by the gentle hum of the roaring traffic?

Penmaenmawr, which has seen better days but I like anyway (esp. once I found the underpass to the beach).

[storme]

Ah! I was in Rhos-on-Sea (next to Colwyn Bay)--I think your part of Conwy is a lot more scenic. :P

[semishade (from livejournal.com)]

It is that - especially if you can drag yourself uphill. With much emphasis on the up.