hands of a broken artist

I'm Clyde, a twenty-two year old from the great country of Scotland. I'm probably the unluckiest guy you'll ever meet. Hover for links. var sc_project=8463101; var sc_invisible=1; var sc_security="8d7266c3"; var scJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://secure." : "http://www."); document.write("");

[clyde-p-blog]

This masquerade feels a lot different than last year's.

[rae-harteve]

Wait, what? .. What letter?

Does.. that mean you’ve thought about this before?

[clyde-p-blog]

I... 

I didn't feel right not telling your parents about our engagement, so I sent them a letter the day before. Haven't heard a response back... Yet.

Sometimes. I think about those paintings. I think about being a family.

[clyde-p-blog]

This masquerade feels a lot different than last year's.

[rae-harteve]

You should. My dad would have a fit.

Clara? Yeah… yeah, it is. Where’d you get that?

[clyde-p-blog]

He's probably busy having a fit over that letter.

I... I don't know, actually. I must have heard it somewhere. I like it because it matches with Colin. 

[clyde-p-blog]

This masquerade feels a lot different than last year's.

[rae-harteve]

Maybe. Is that a problem, Scotland?

I.. think a girl would be nice, wouldn’t it?

[clyde-p-blog]

Not at all. I'll just have to start calling you England.

...That would be lovely. Clara's a pretty name, yeah?

[clyde-p-blog]

This masquerade feels a lot different than last year's.

[rae-harteve]

Don’t be cheeky.

…. Now’s good.

[clyde-p-blog]

Are you turning British on me, love?

Mmm. Good answer.

[clyde-p-blog]

This masquerade feels a lot different than last year's.

[rae-harteve]

I’m in.

Oh, fuck you. Jerk.

[clyde-p-blog]

So, I mean... When do we get started?

So fiesty, Miss Harteve.

[clyde-p-blog]

This masquerade feels a lot different than last year's.

[rae-harteve]

Yeah… yeah, he would.

So.. are we really doing this, then?

Nah. You’re kind of a sore loser, Scotland. 

[clyde-p-blog]

If you're in... I'm in.

I am not! You're just afraid of losing. It's okay to admit.

[clyde-p-blog]

This masquerade feels a lot different than last year's.

[alanmandm]

Last year? There was one last year? Oh wow, goodness you have been here for quite some time - haven’t you? So this masquerade theme, it is very well-liked here? How absolutely wonderful! I’m all dressed up but I can’t decide if I want to dance or if I want to watch a performance. So many options…so very very little time.

[clyde-p-blog]

Over a year, actually. Would you believe people have been here longer, lass? It went well last year, but I don't know how I feel about it this time 'round. 

I hope you enjoy, though.

[clyde-p-blog]

This masquerade feels a lot different than last year's.

[rae-harteve]

If we really tried this time.. yeah. I do.

Don’t try to outdo me. You’ll lose.

[clyde-p-blog]

Well... I think Colin would like a baby brother or sister.

Oh, yeah? Do you want to bet on that?

[clyde-p-blog]

This masquerade feels a lot different than last year's.

[rae-harteve]

I understand — it was… just a thought.

Quit it! I love you. Kiss ass.

[clyde-p-blog]

...Do you think we could do it?

I love you more, America. Just telling the truth.

[clyde-p-blog]

This masquerade feels a lot different than last year's.

[rae-harteve]

That would imply you messed it up in the first place.

Don’t make me cry and fuck up my make-up. I’ll punch you.

[clyde-p-blog]

Difference of opinions, love. But, either way... I'd be terrified. That's not saying I wouldn't want to try again, but still.

You'd look beautiful even with mascara running down your face.

[clyde-p-blog]

This masquerade feels a lot different than last year's.

[rae-harteve]

That… maybe we should try again. I don’t know.

In a bad way?

[clyde-p-blog]

What if I mess it up again?

No, no... The best thing that has come out of this is you.

[clyde-p-blog]

This masquerade feels a lot different than last year's.

[rae-harteve]

.. Oh. It was, wasn’t it? Hm. Some kind of symmetry, don’t you think?

Maybe it’s a sign.

[clyde-p-blog]

A sign for what? It just... Freaked me out.

It reminded me of how much everything's changed. 

[clyde-p-blog]

This masquerade feels a lot different than last year's.

[rae-harteve]

Why’s that?

[clyde-p-blog]

Well... I was thinking about last year's ball. It was on the fourth of October.

[clyde-p-blog]

This masquerade feels a lot different than last year's.

[clyde-p-blog]

Clyde's outfit, complete with this mask, for the Annual Masquerade.

[clyde-p-blog]

What is it that everyone keeps talking about?

[julieackermann]

I was wondering the same thing! Seems a bit strange.. having a holiday to celebrate a turkey.

[clyde-p-blog]

Weird American holidays. I can't say I mind the food, though.

[clyde-p-blog]

What is it that everyone keeps talking about?

[rae-harteve]

Basically the one day a year it’s acceptable to eat your weight in comfort food and gain ten pounds in one sitting — although, I did that enough when I was pregnant.

[clyde-p-blog]

My kind of holiday, then. A woman told me you celebrate it with the people you care about, so I hope you enjoy my bad cooking.