#people are so kind

[this-acuteneurosis]

One thing I will never understand is your other readers obsession with people finding out Leia is from the future and/or related to Padmé/Anakin. As far as I'm conerned, the entire story could progress with that secret never coming out and I would be perfectly happy. Enough of my rambling. Keep up the good work! Angst Gremlin Leia lives rent free in my mind...

I've thought about this a lot as questions about the reveal have come and gone at various points in the story. I'm getting a fewer of them these days, but at this point, I think I understand the impulse. My guess is the motive is generally one of two things, one more conscious than the other.

Firstly, I think people are just excited by the idea of the emotions and the drama. Even a vague reveal gives an opportunity for people to be heartbroken on Leia's behalf, patting her on the back or hugging her and consoling her. A specific reveal of things like who she's related to, how and when people died: there's just so much juicy drama in there, so many agonizing feelings to enjoy. And as a writer who pretty good an dragging out the angst in general, I think people get excited with the idea that I would really dip into the pit of misery, that I would draw deeply from that well of agony and make all the characters chug that bitter water. I can see the appeal of this kind of emotionality, but I've also obviously managed to find plenty of misery to slosh around without going that far. Still, I can understand the craving.

Partly because I think the first matter flows into part two, which is catharsis. Some of that is just emotional. Yes, everyone wants the agony of Anakin (let's be real, it's mostly Anakin) realizing the depths of darkness that Leia experienced with Vader. But there's also the payoff on the other side of that. The closeness that could come on the other side. And I think it's assumed that's what would happen because that's sort of the nature of Leia's arc that I've set up. The story begins not with politics, but with Leia's grief. It's not just a background motif. It's a persistent theme, and a character arc that is deeply important to the story. If Don't Look Back ends without clearly showing Leia moving past some stage of her grief, into a happier future, I'll basically have failed as an author. Since Leia's relationship with Anakin is so fraught because of her history with Vader, and since her grief means she aggressively keeps secrets to maintain control, it's pretty reasonable that there are people that assume a plot resolution of this arc will include her revealing the truth to someone. Maybe even many someones. It would be one pretty tangible way to show that growth.

All of their speculation aside, I've got a much better idea at this point of how much Leia is eventually going to reveal, to whom, and when. She may yet surprise me, but I'm much more settled in the beats of the arc of her grief specifically. And I've known pretty much since the beginning how this story was going to end. So everyone will just have to wait and see where we land.

#Don't Look Back #people are so kind #writing #trauma

[morallyinept]

hey jett! just wanted to say thank you for always making me feel better about being online, showing me how to use the basics of tumblr, and how to make the most out of being in the pedro fandom. you really are such a light for me and many others 😌💛🌙

Now, you stop that right now, lovely Mrs Mando... 😭 (no, carry on!)

Aww, thank you so much. I'm really happy that you feel I do that. Means so much to me.🥹This place is only great because of such kind and wonderful people like you. 🥰

Love you! 🖤

#jett's asks #moots you wanna smooch #people are so kind #jett is feeling loved today

[salazzle]

sooo tired today but i walked a lot and didn't get much sleep last night tbf

#it was good though i met up with a lot of friends #and someone got me a gift 🥺 #people are so kind

[enchantedlandcoffee]

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#the fact that people i've met online care more about my health than my own mum #i'm actually crying #people are so kind

[segasys]

I know that I haven't played Rain World but I saw a lot of fanart until I came across your drawings! THEY'RE ADORABLE 💖🥺

I love your artstyle

hfsaghfjasgjaghfs thank you!! i try, im glad people like it :D

#chatters #ghosters #heheheheh thank you #people are so kind

[everyones-least-favorite-bard]

Fucking LOVEE your art. It's so wonderful and inspiring and lovely and the colors drive me insane every time. On top of that you're stupidly kind and fun and I sincerely enjoy your presence <3

YIPEEEEE UEUEUEUEUEUE TY ANON!!!! I DO MY BEST!!! stupidly kind, ,,truly the only sort of stupid worth being /j,, ,

this is so nice. so sweet ty anon genuinely.

#people are so kind #asks

[ikana-ko]

I stopped in a Radom small town today and a sweet old lady told me she could be my obaasan and she gave me a bag of tomatoes and candy 😭💕

#I love living in Japan and i love Kansai #people are so kind #Josie.txt

[shinakazami1]

Ur so so so so cool ok ok have a great day or ill fill your home with kittens

OUGH YOU ARE SO KIND ANON ;;;; Thank you for thinking so!!

A quick Ms Paint sketch of an anon kitty hehe may your day be nice as well :]

#Kitty anon #anon ask #my doodles #ough #people are so KIND #If I know u anon thank u for wanting to seem anonymous and like show someone cares #if not #also thank u #v kind

[sparkagrace]

Tej baby, my beautiful, talented friend - I know I already left you a bunch of comments on AO3 but I just went for a walk and I found I couldn't stop thinking about your fic off the record which I read this morning so I just had to come on here to tell you how much I loved it as well because AAHHH IT WAS SO GOOD 🙌🏼 💯💓

Listen, I know I tell you all the time that I think you're an incredible writer, but like, I truly think you're an incredible writer. You make it seem effortless, you make engaging, you make it enjoyable (even de angsty parts); you just really, truly have a gift 🙌🏼 I'm in awe of your brilliant mind and your skill and so so grateful that you share your amazing writing with us so that we can enjoy it 🥰💖 Love you to bits, honey, and I hope your summer cleaning is going well!! 💗💕💖💫😘

Oh Minnie! The fact that you and Maya sent me super sweet asks within a minute of each other wanting to send me love? Like at the same time??? 😭😭😭😭 I cannot believe how wonderful you both are and I don't deserve such beautiful and talented friends 🥺🥺

I can't describe how much I appreciated you taking the time to read my lil fic 🥰🥰🥰 It honestly warms my heart that you liked it and your comments are so lovely (I will respond once I actually find words to say that aren't just ???? or mindless babbling).

Speaking of fic, I am actually halfway through your wonderful Calico Skies. I am enjoying it so much! ✨✨✨ I have all my chores done, the laundry in the machine, a cup of spearmint tea and a bowl of grapes as I read on this lovely Saturday afternoon. I want to savour every single word of your writing because you, my love, are so incredibly talented and an amazing writer. I am enjoying these two so much (and the fantastic embroidery art!) 😍 You've really delved into their characters and background, and the care and manner in which you do it is unparalleled. I'm in constant awe of your talent, and the way that you know them so well and you show them at their most vulnerable. You truly have a gift for bringing these characters to life and I am so excited to see where this story takes them 💖😘

Sending you so much love and happiness this weekend! ✨ May you receive twice as much joy that you put out into the world because you definitely deserve it, sweetheart 💕🤗

#oh i have such wonderful friends #i do not deserve #people are so kind #i am being attacked #by love #everyone go read minnie's fic right now! #beautiful humans #minnie 💖💖💖 #off the record

[priscilla9993]

Omg, I thought Kokobot was just going to be a money making bot that was feeding off of people’s needs to be supported by talking to an AI. With a lot of precaution, I entered and started the chat with Kokobot and was surprised that we are actually talking to anonymous users that we can help and can help us. This is a really sweet thing and I love how kind people are. Spent so long on here just typing to others and hoping to make their day a little better.

#kokobot #something tumblr did right #people are so kind #we're all trying #wholesome #pris speaks

[keikoyume]

As a transmasc person I want to say that I really enjoy your art and comics and I don’t see anything offensive about your characterization of the hunter ❤️

Omg, thanks for the support 😭💙

It's just boosting for drawing more ( ⋅֊⋅ )‎و✨✨✨

#anon #ask #can't say it enough #people are so kind #*crying and sobbing*

[therealvalkyrie]

a lovely woman gave me the extra time on her dryer:((

#people are so kind #valkyrie talks

[everyones-least-favorite-bard]

just found you on twitter and am now a little insane about your art

specifically "stories without sacrifices do not exist"

the perspective and the eyes and the vulnerability, the way his hands are drenched like he has just ripped the star from his own chest as an offering to the story ooooo yeah babey i will be thinking about it for days

YAHOOO!! WELCOME!!! SO GLAD YOU ARE HERE! im much more insane on my tumbly but i am endeavoring to make an effort in actually using twt after having had the acc since like. 2021

that little bloody od art is quite honestly. one of my favorite pieces. theres definitely stuff about it i wish i couldve done better but im still very satisfied with it and the DEEPLY unsettling effect it seems to have on people! od should be horrifying more often

im so glad you liked it!! thank you for taking the time to hunt me down out here <3

#asks #people are so kind

[raedear]

Hello! You cannot plagiarize yourself, my darling, would a dressmaker throw out the pattern after they finished the dress?

If you aren't finished with a scene yet, feel free to apply it to different stories until you are. We all love to see it, it's like an easter egg.

You are in company with, like Handel. Probably a lot of other fields/artists but that's the field I took history lessons in, and I have a distinct memory of the professor playing two arias with an almost identical melody. Vastly different voice types for the characters, and different orchestrations so it's not noticeable until you look at it, and when you do, the differences in the music take the same melody in fun and really different directions. No one in the classroom thought it could even be called lazy, much less plagiarism.

You're good! Run a scavenger hunt to see who can guess the similar scene, everyone will have fun.

that's just the loveliest thing and I'm very soft, thank you nonnie, I feel a lot better now 💜💜💜💜💜

#people are so KIND

[thus-said-the-soul]

hey! I miss your posts <3 I hope you’re doing well x

Awe this is so nice! I've just completed a mad year of school, which took a lot out of me, but after a bit of a mental rest I'm hoping to get some things translated to put up on here. Thank you, and I hope you're doing well too :)

#people are so kind #answered ask

[wearingaberetinparis]

Excuse the language but fuck. You. Are. So. Talented. Gold plated love had me in tears and it should be a movie.

Write a book so I can pay you for your fucking amazing work.

GPL ended perfectly. And it’s wonderful in every single way possible. It hurts a lot to read but ugh I can feel Lily’s emotions and the ending had me SOBBING.

I just can’t get over your talent. Thank you for putting so much life into James and Lily with every story you write. Thank your for giving all of this magic to us.

I love you lots 💕

It would be so easy to just say thank you, but how would that ever be enough when you shower me with kindness and compliments? I don’t even know what to do with them and am so honoured that my works make you feel so much.

Honestly, I wish I could be more original here and that I could explain to you how much you make me feel when you write things like this and that my heart swells when I see the word “talent” mentioned in relation to me.

I just… imagine me hugging you @flowerpottlady and know that it’s a genuine, proper hug to thank you for all your support and enthusiasm. Truly, it’s worth more to me than any money in the world.

If I do write and publish a book one day - which would be a dream come true - I can only hope people are as kind as you are.

#gold plated love #people are so kind #what did I do to deserve this?