Mine is an Evil Laugh

His technique is a little ruff but he gets bonus points for enthusiasm. 

Moira: The neck bone is connected to the neck bone.

Moira: The neck bone is connected to the neck bone.

Moira: The neck bone is connected to the neck bone.

Moira: The neck bone is connected to the neck bone.

Moira: The neck bone is connected to the neck bone.

Moira: The neck bone is connected to the neck bone.

Inktober day 26 - Stretch! 

Darling Eithne, I hope this letter finds you well. At least better than how I have been faring as of late. I mostly hope that you have been enjoying better weather than it is here. I have been told we have entered a season of perpetual rain. The air is so thick with moisture that nothing will dry after we wash it. I am convinced that I have ruined at least one skirt because of this and my hair is in a constant state of disrepair.

There is one upside to this time of year. We have taken in guests from a nearby village and they are very unique. Everyone here loves them, but I did not understand at first. They live in rooms finer than ours and I do not think they paid for anything that they have. But they would only come for one week out of the entire year and I hope that I am around next year to witness it all again.

Eithne, I will admit they terrified me when I first saw them on the street. There was a whole group of them and the crowds parted to let them through. You could never mistake them for something else. All of them were naked, or nearly so and their heads shorn down to the scalp, even the women and children that were with them looked like this. But had they worn more for clothing it would have covered the black tattoos decorating every inch of them.

I asked everyone why it was there were nude individuals parading through the streets and they all gave me the same answer: “you shall see.” That must be the most infuriating answer to give anyone, so I shall be quick to tell you the reason.

That first night we went out to the streets. The sun sets so much earlier, so it was not quite supper yet and the crowds were lining up in the dark. And then here they come, still naked, but now their skin would glow and flicker. And they danced, at least I assume that is what it was. It was a strange dance, but there was a clear order to it and that they all moved at the same time.

And like fireflies the lights coming from them would be in time. It could start at one part of their body and move to another, from their feet to their heads and back again. Even the children moved in this same beautiful step.

The dark tattoos were lit from behind or within them. I have difficulty understanding how the power of their gifting works, so I may apologise for my lacking description of the event. I have asked as many questions as I could to get answers from them. All I really know is that all of their people are like this. There is not a single plain person in their midst, can you believe it? But they are invited every year to ward off bad spirits and the dark, and to encourage the coming of the summer months for the next year.

Perhaps if you can, you should come for a short time and see it for yourself. We would be very glad to have you.

Love always,

Brigid

Emotions

Without Making Your Character Feel Too Self Aware

Showing Emotion Without Telling About It

Emotions Associated With Body Language

Telling Readers What The Character Doesn’t Want To Show

Hiding Emotions

Expressing Cardinal Emotions: Masculine vs. Feminine

Writing Extreme Emotion Without Melodrama

Specific Emotions

Conveying Shock

Conveying Embarrassment

Conveying Disappointment

Conveying Love/Attraction

Conveying Annoyance

Conveying Relief

Conveying Uncertainty

Conveying Impatience

Conveying Shame

Conveying Resentment

Conveying Panic

Conveying Guilt

Conveying Desperation

Conveying Sarcasm & Verbal Disrespect

Conveying Confusion

Conveying Stubbornness

Conveying Frustration

Conveying Indifference

Conveying Indignation

Conveying Confidence & Pride

Conveying Smugness

Conveying Enthusiasm

Conveying Curiosity

Conveying Hopefulness

Conveying Unease

Conveying Reluctance

Conveying Worry

Conveying Humility & Meekness

Conveying Happiness & Joy

Conveying Amusement

Conveying Disgust

Conveying Resignation

Conveying Jealousy

Conveying Anticipation

Conveying Contentment

Conveying Defeat

Conveying Excitement

Conveying Fear

Conveying Hatred

Conveying Hurt

Conveying Being Overwhelmed

Conveying Sadness & Grief

Conveying Satisfaction

Conveying Somberness

Conveying Sympathy & Empathy

Conveying Wariness

Conveying Defensiveness

Conveying Desire

Conveying Doubt

Conveying Energy

Conveying Exhaustion

Conveying Hunger

Conveying Loneliness

Conveying Physical Pain

Emotional Wounds

A Role Model Who Disappoints

A Sibling’s Betrayal

A Speech Impediment

Becoming a Caregiver at an Early Age

Being Bullied

Being Fired or Laid Off

Being Held Captive

Being Mugged

Being Publicly Humiliated

Being Raised by Neglectful Parents

Being Raised by Overprotective Parents

Being So Beautiful It’s All People See

Being the Victim of a Vicious Rumor

Being Stalked

Being Trapped in a Collapsed Building

Being Unfairly Blamed For The Death of Another

Childhood Sexual Abuse (by a family member or known person)

Discovering One’s Parent is a Monster

Discovering One’s Sibling was Abused

Experiencing a Miscarriage or Stillbirth

Failing At School

Failing To Do The Right Thing

Financial Ruin Due To A Spouse’s Irresponsibility

Finding Out One’s Child Was Abused

Finding Out One Was Adopted

Getting Lost In a Natural Environment

Growing Up In A Cult

Growing Up in a Dangerous Neighborhood

Growing Up In Foster Care

Growing Up In The Public Eye

Growing Up In The Shadow of a Successful Sibling

Growing Up with a Sibling Who Has a Chronic Disability or Illness

Having Parents Who Favored One Child Over Another

Having To Kill Another Person To Survive

Infertility

Infidelity (emotional or physical)

Losing a Limb

Losing a Loved One To A Random Act of Violence

Making a Very Public Mistake

Overly Critical or Strict Parents

Physical Disfigurement

Rejection By One’s Peers

Telling The Truth But Not Being Believed

The Death of a Child On One’s Watch

Victimization via Identity Theft

Watching A Loved One Die

Wrongful Imprisonment

Spending Time In Jail

Suffering From a Learning Disability

Motivation

Achieving Spiritual Enlightenment

Avoiding Certain Death

Avoiding Financial Ruin

Beating a Diagnosis or Condition

Being Acknowledged and Appreciated by Family

Being a Leader of Others

Being the Best At Something

Caring for an Aging Parent

Carrying on a Legacy

Catching The Bad Guy or Girl

Coming To Grips With Mental Illness

Discovering One’s True Self

Escaping a Dangerous Life one Doesn’t Want

Escaping a Killer

Escaping a Widespread Disaster

Escaping Confinement

Escaping Homelessness

Escaping Invaders

Finding Friendship or Companionship

Finding a Lifelong Partner

Having a Child

Helping a Loved One See They Are Hurting Themselves and Others

Obtaining Shelter From The Elements

Overcoming Abuse and Learning To Trust

Overcoming Addiction

Protecting One’s Home or Property

Pursuing Justice For Oneself or Others

Realizing a Dream

Reconciling with an Estranged Family Member

Rescuing a Loved One From a Captor

Restoring A Name or Reputation

Righting a Deep Wrong

Seeking Out One’s Biological Roots

Stopping an Event From Happening

Trying Again When One Has Previously Failed

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