Question Bladedancer / Chou

Given this:

From Tea With a Serpent:

She stood up from her bed and turned. This was not the room she had shared with Ayla. She was no longer in her best friend’s room. There was no threat of Brass Monkey to get her up and out of bed early. No threat of Ayla phasing down and spooning against her naked. But there was no chance she would have late night talks with the one person in this damn hallway who understood that despite acclimatizing she still wanted to be a boy, that she still dreamed about it occasionally.

Does she still feel some gender dysphoria at the current time (~Summer 2007), I wonder?

... Well, we haven't got her POV, all I can do is guess, I guess...

You mean "Summer 2007", don't you?

Malady wrote: Does she still feel some gender dysphoria at the current time (~Summer 2007), I wonder?

Probably. I suspect that as long as her father is trapped by the demon, Chou cannot move forward in life. Hopefully she is training with Kayda these days so we will get a glimpse of Chou dealing with the tangled tapestry and her father's kidnapping.

Her Summer (2007) will be dealt with and you will hear what occurred. Elrod dragged me back to work with him on Kayda so I will be writing Chou stuff. Will there be more than the occasional bit? Maybe, don't know.

And as for her spring break trip, it was to all Disney parks. The Immortals dragged her around the world, hitting the Magic Kingdom only. The Monkey King got involved... and yeah... crazy. Honestly it was one of the more positive events of her Freshman year.

That's good to hear. There's been enough suck going around, and Chou got the short of end of the stick of far too much of it, that I'm glad to hear that her summer wasn't too terrible.

Now... I didn't exactly say that. Let's just say that some events transpired to make Chou relax.

Is Chou relaxing the same way Lanie and Wyatt, Kayda and Debra, or Steve and Marty are relaxing?



(and yes, I'm expecting a big RAFO* on that, but I had to ask)


*Read And Find Out

Arcanist Lupus wrote: Is Chou relaxing the same way Lanie and Wyatt, Kayda and Debra, or Steve and Marty are relaxing?

Hey - since the 'doping' scandal with Sara's essence, Kayda hasn't 'relaxed' like that!

At least not with anyone but Debra

And Chou already does some of that with Molly. Summoning Sweeties did go into some detail about that particular method of stress release.

Bladedancer wrote: And Chou already does some of that with Molly. Summoning Sweeties did go into some detail about that particular method of stress release.

And if that doesn't do the job, it's time to hit the (Hydroflux) showers ...

Which she does enjoy.

Bladedancer wrote: Which she does enjoy.

I think Ayla, Jade, and maybe Billie are the only ones that don't enjoy the showers. Or at least not to their fullest extent.

Valentine wrote:

Bladedancer wrote: Which she does enjoy.

I think Ayla, Jade, and maybe Billie are the only ones that don't enjoy the showers. Or at least not to their fullest extent.

Kayda sure found the showers quite relaxing (and perhaps a bit addictive)

Hell, I'm personally jealous of the fact that I don't have one of those showers.

Ikr! But i don't think it would be too terribly difficult to have one made with today's tech.

But the cost!!! Le sigh...

I guess reading about it is the best I can get.

Valentine wrote: I think Ayla, Jade, and maybe Billie are the only ones that don't enjoy the showers.

Well, given how Fey's "prank" affected Ayla, yeah, he can't enjoy those.

Esar wrote:

Valentine wrote: I think Ayla, Jade, and maybe Billie are the only ones that don't enjoy the showers.

Well, given how Fey's "prank" affected Ayla, yeah, he can't enjoy those.

Ayla might not 'enjoy' the showers, but he very defiantly enjoys the results of other people enjoying the showers

Some have noted that Chou seems more content and relaxed, and possibly even accepting of her femininity. This is not an aberration on my part writing her. Chou's scenes have been contributed by Heather O'Malley, aka Bladedancer, aka poetheather. Chou's author. It is my privilege to include her work in my latest little tale.

I can confirm there is another major Chou scene yet to happen in Kayda 10, and Heather has indicated that she'd love to contribute more. We WILL see more Chou.

I am working on a story with Chou and hope to be involved more. We will see how that turns out. And yes, Chou has changed and these bits are there to show it.

Bladedancer wrote: I am working on a story with Chou and hope to be involved more. We will see how that turns out. And yes, Chou has changed and these bits are there to show it.

And there's even MORE rejoicing than when, in the frozen land of Nador, they were forced to eat Robin's minstrels ....

elrodw wrote:

Bladedancer wrote: I am working on a story with Chou and hope to be involved more. We will see how that turns out. And yes, Chou has changed and these bits are there to show it.

And there's even MORE rejoicing than when, in the frozen land of Nador, they were forced to eat Robin's minstrels ....

That's impressive...

For some reason I can see Chou being Whateley's Headmistress some day once/if she survives her stint as the Handmaiden. I also see, for some reason, Cait making her a Destiny's Wave knock off; not as powerful, doesn't talk back, but still useful for an Ex-Handmaiden with enemies.

Can't decide if I see her as taking the path of immortality with Molly (I'm sorry, I don't like Chainy) or the two of them just growing old together. I do see them ending up with a bunch of kids by way of either magic or science.

I can see that and support it.

Well, if you're looking for someone who understands what it means to be neutral...


I'm not sure how well she'd do as the public face of the school, though. I feel like the school needs a pillar of upstanding goodness in its upper echelons in order to reassure normal everyday parents that their kids are in absolutely no danger (which is a bald-faced lie, but it's important that they believe it). Carson is that person in G1, and Falcon is in G2. And it seems unlikely to me that Chou will be able to fill that role. But at the same time, they also need a villain to counterbalance the paragon of goodness. Maybe she'll have two assistant heads? That could work.

I think she would do a good job of that, simply because she isn't attached to either side. By that point people will know she has killed people and saved people in fairly equal measure. That would make her ideal for keeping Whateley utterly neutral.

It's really up to her author whether we give her cameos in Gen 2 to establish that she lives through whatever crap is thrown her way and that she's got some role and maybe gen 2 stories. And I'm sure Heather will give us her opinion.

I'm glad to see more info about Chou. Got an idea I'll have to work with regard to late October for Chou, Molly, and Kayda. Rough idea, but we'll see if it gets any traction.

I am good with her having cameos in Gen 2. That might be fun. By then Chou will be fairly different and will probably have people a touch uncomfortable around her for not knowing what the hell she is going to do at any given time.

"Tired of gum that tastes like rubber? Hi. I'm Chou Lee, and we here at Wrigley feel your pain. That's why we're introducing our new product, Handmaiden's Chou: the gum that maintains its balanced flavor fifteen times longer than competing brands! Taste the Tao! Embrace the Tao! CHEW THE TAO!"

"*Wrigley does not advise swallowing Handmaiden's Chou. Do not chew while engaged in activities that could be construed to disrupt The Balance. Wrigley is not liable for any property damage, injuries, or deaths caused by consumption of Handmaiden's Chou. Consult with a doctor before chewing if you experience tooth or jaw pain. Please dispose of used gum responsibly."

Just to let you all know, Seeking Depth is Best is the new Chou story. I just finished writing and once I do a edit pass I am letting the others take a crack at it. that means my first Chou story in a long time will be here for all of you to enjoy.

Bladedancer wrote: Just to let you all know, Seeking Depth is Best is the new Chou story. I just finished writing and once I do a edit pass I am letting the others take a crack at it. that means my first Chou story in a long time will be here for all of you to enjoy.

It only lets me thank you once.

I can't wait to read more Chou's stories. I'm glad that you are writing her stories again.

Valentine wrote:

Bladedancer wrote: Just to let you all know, Seeking Depth is Best is the new Chou story. I just finished writing and once I do a edit pass I am letting the others take a crack at it. that means my first Chou story in a long time will be here for all of you to enjoy.

It only lets me thank you once.

I can't wait to read more Chou's stories. I'm glad that you are writing her stories again.

It is all Elrod's fault.

All praise the might Elrod!

* Does the happy Chou story dance.*

Ooh, are we getting the trip to China now? Or the Summer lounging around and having lots of sex with Molly story?

Either is good to me.

It's a very interesting story. I've reviewed it and looked at it from the standpoint of incorporating Chou into Kayda's stories (and vice-versa); Bladedancer and I collaborate some. I think y'all are going to like it. And I'm pleased as punch that she's writing. (does the 'happy dance')

Bladedancer wrote: Just to let you all know, Seeking Depth is Best is the new Chou story. I just finished writing [...]. that means my first Chou story in a long time will be here for all of you to enjoy.

YAY! Congrats!

Name is what? ... What does that name mean?!? So confused. So mysterious!

Malady wrote:

Bladedancer wrote: Just to let you all know, Seeking Depth is Best is the new Chou story. I just finished writing [...]. that means my first Chou story in a long time will be here for all of you to enjoy.

YAY! Congrats!

Name is what? ... What does that name mean?!? So confused. So mysterious!

Well I have a valid but improbable guess, if you are in the water being shot at, what's the bestthing you can do?

Alternatively when did Finding Nemo come out?

mhalpern wrote:

Malady wrote:

Bladedancer wrote: Just to let you all know, Seeking Depth is Best is the new Chou story. I just finished writing [...]. that means my first Chou story in a long time will be here for all of you to enjoy.

YAY! Congrats!

Name is what? ... What does that name mean?!? So confused. So mysterious!

Well I have a valid but improbable guess, if you are in the water being shot at, what's the bestthing you can do?

So, Bladedancer Underwater?? For the whole story?... I guess the Tao could keep her alive no matter what? ... That'd be so weird. BladedancerCanBreatheInSpace. Lol.

Bladedancer Goes To Atlantis. (TGTH title ref)

the title seems like a Tansy title to me... the shallow one seeking depth of character.

Almost all my Chou stories have Taoist themed titles plus there is often a quote from the Tao Te Ching. Since I am currently translating the Tao Te Ching, one of the chapters I finished lent me the perfect chapter title to my mind. The the chapter quote also opens the story.

So, sorry, no Chou in Atlantis story.

Bladedancer wrote: Just to let you all know, Seeking Depth is Best is the new Chou story. I just finished writing and once I do a edit pass I am letting the others take a crack at it. that means my first Chou story in a long time will be here for all of you to enjoy.

And there was much rejoicing.
And the people did feast upon the lambs, and sloths, and carp, and anchovies, and orangutans, and breakfast cereals, and fruit bats, and large chu...

Sir Lee wrote:

Bladedancer wrote: Just to let you all know, Seeking Depth is Best is the new Chou story. I just finished writing and once I do a edit pass I am letting the others take a crack at it. that means my first Chou story in a long time will be here for all of you to enjoy.

And there was much rejoicing.
And the people did feast upon the lambs, and sloths, and carp, and anchovies, and orangutans, and breakfast cereals, and fruit bats, and large chu...

And most importantly, Robin's minstrels

Bladedancer wrote:

Valentine wrote:

Bladedancer wrote: Just to let you all know, Seeking Depth is Best is the new Chou story. I just finished writing and once I do a edit pass I am letting the others take a crack at it. that means my first Chou story in a long time will be here for all of you to enjoy.

It only lets me thank you once.

I can't wait to read more Chou's stories. I'm glad that you are writing her stories again.

It is all Elrod's fault.

I'll happily accept the blame for inspiring Bladedancer to write more Chou, including a bit of behind-the-scenes stuff that we needn't talk about. It was part of my wicked evil plan

Why else do you think I had Chou joint Kayda in training with Mr. Two Knives, or rooming with Kayda in year 2?

Just wait elrod, the final version of the story is posted and I think it hits hard there at the end.

elrodw wrote:

Bladedancer wrote:

Valentine wrote:

Bladedancer wrote: Just to let you all know, Seeking Depth is Best is the new Chou story. I just finished writing and once I do a edit pass I am letting the others take a crack at it. that means my first Chou story in a long time will be here for all of you to enjoy.

It only lets me thank you once.

I can't wait to read more Chou's stories. I'm glad that you are writing her stories again.

It is all Elrod's fault.

I'll happily accept the blame for inspiring Bladedancer to write more Chou, including a bit of behind-the-scenes stuff that we needn't talk about. It was part of my wicked evil plan

Why else do you think I had Chou joint Kayda in training with Mr. Two Knives, or rooming with Kayda in year 2?

So it's your fault I can only thank people one time? I want you to fix that at once.

Bladedancer: Thank you.

I pointed your stories out to a friend who practises/teaches T'ai Chi, and studies/practises Taoist alchemy.

He thoroughly approved of them, and really enjoyed the Five Elements stories.

He said that they gave him ideas for new things to try.

And that the depictions of Sun Wu Kong were very accurate.

I am glad to hear that another Taoist approves of my work,

I work hard to make the stories as realistic as I can within the limitations of Super Hero fiction mixed with Jiang Hu fiction. It certainly makes for some fun writing.