Splix

[clevermanka]

write_out  let people know that splix died on Tuesday morning. Probably the people who know (knew?) either of them already heard the news. Very grateful I made the trip to Con*Strict in July to see them both--our last time rooming together. I tried not to actively think about it too much, but the fact was always there, floating in the air around us.

Roses of Picardy was my #1 comfort fic for years. I don’t know how many times I’ve read it, but I always felt better after. It's probably not gonna work for me this time. Thank you, splix , for being an amazing person and putting beautiful things out into the world. It was an honor and a pleasure to be your friend.

Comments

[frith_in_thorns]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[clevermanka]

Thank you. Raise one for fandom friends.

[seascribble]

*hugs* I'm sorry for your loss, friend.

[clevermanka]

Thanks, bb. She was a good person.

[forestofglory]

I'm sorry for your loss. May their memory be a blessing.

[clevermanka]

Thank you. I will never regret being her friend, that's for sure.

[moodsong]

I'm so sorry. Hugs

[clevermanka]

It's been a week.

[moodsong]

*sympathy*

[umadoshi]

Much sympathy. ;_;

[clevermanka]

Thank you. Pour one out for absent fandom friends.

[jo_lasalle]

Man, I'm sorry. Glad you got to see them at the con. This really sucks. :(

[clevermanka]

Thank you. It really does.

[xparrot]

I'm so sorry *hugs*

[clevermanka]

Thanks for the hugs. I'll miss her.

[hexenmeister]

I'm so sorry for your loss. </3

[clevermanka]

Thank you. </3 is absolutely right.

[write_out]

HUGS HUGS HUGS

This fucking sucks, doesn't it? She was marvelous.

[clevermanka]

She was. I wish I were there so I could help comfort you. Is Brian good at supporting you with stuff like this? Sometimes it's hard when people don't understand the intense connections of ~internet friendships~.

[write_out]

I wish we could be together and help each other get through this too. We'll just have to do the best we can from a distance! (hugs)

Brian is good, fortunately. Actually too good- I like to have some distance when I'm truly upset about something and his first instinct is to comfort me. He's learned to read my signals better over the years. He and Alex actually got to spend the afternoon together when he was on his Rte 66 trip and went through ABQ, so he has a better idea of just how big this loss is.

I hope you're getting the support you need too. I'm coming out of my fog (and my parents, who have been here for two weeks TWOOOOO WEEEKS, have just left so now my time is more my own) and will be in better touch moving forward.

[clevermanka]

Oh geez, bb, you've been having to deal with a parental visit during all this? ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[write_out]

yessssssss wheeeeee!

[anarfea]

I saw Splix in July and at the time I was hoping I'd see her at least once more and it wouldn't be the last time, but I also remember thinking it was okay if it was the last time because we had a good time?

I've never read Roes of Picardy. I've heard good things and want to try but I'm afraid I'll be too sad? Maybe in a bit. I should start by watching War Horse. I've never seen it.

[clevermanka]

Hugs, bb. Yeah, when I hugged her goodbye in July I held her super close for a probably a longer time than what could be considered not weird/creepy, but I pretty much knew I wouldn't be able to do it ever again.

I've never seen War Horse, either. You really don't need to, imo. It's an incredibly sweet fic, but the very ending might be a little ouchie right now (it's a happy story, but follows them until they're very, very old. Sooo... Maybe take some time before giving it a try.

[write_out]

Roses of Picardy is one of my most favorite stories but I've never watched War Horse and have no interest in doing so. Alex once sent me a YouTube link of the few Jim/Jamie scenes and that was enough to set the scene. :)

[rheasilvia]

Damn it, I'm so sorry. It's so hard to lose friends... I am glad you got to see her again at the con, and I hope you will be able to enjoy the memories again without pain soon.

[clevermanka]

I hope you will be able to enjoy the memories again without pain soon.
What a beautiful sentiment, thank you.

[wyomingnot]

<3

[clevermanka]

*hug*