I read it as distaste, not fear.
Mal: So we run. Nandi: I understand, Captain Reynolds. You have your people to think of, same as me. And this ain't your fight. Mal: Don't believe you do understand, Nandi. I said 'we run'. We.
'Heart Of Gold'
The Minearverse 4: Support Group for Clumsy People
[NAFDA] "There will be an occasional happy, so that it might be crushed under the boot of the writer." From Zorro to Angel (including Wonderfalls and The Inside), this is where Buffistas come to anoint themselves in the bloodbath.
sarameg - Jun 30, 2005 7:21:08 am PDT #444 of 10001
-t - Jun 30, 2005 7:28:16 am PDT #445 of 10001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I don't think Mama Bad Seed would allow dirt or bugs near the tree house. She probably had it steam-cleaned and put astroturf (the new, natural-looking astroturf) over the grass. Other than the random bloodstain I'd guess that tree & treehouse were spotless.
I concur.
I loved the contrast between Ellen calling to Henry "You better not be in the pool. You know one of us has to watch you" or something similar, and Madeline's mom saying "You better not be in the pool with your hat".
§ ita § - Jun 30, 2005 7:30:06 am PDT #446 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Not hat -- cast.
JenP - Jun 30, 2005 7:30:18 am PDT #447 of 10001
I read it as distaste, not fear.
So did I.
-t - Jun 30, 2005 7:33:26 am PDT #448 of 10001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Not hat -- cast.
That makes far more sense. And still works for the contrasty goodness.
lisah - Jun 30, 2005 7:38:06 am PDT #449 of 10001
Punishingly Intricate
I really want that treehouse...It looked like an awesome hangout.
JenP - Jun 30, 2005 7:40:51 am PDT #450 of 10001
I loved the striped tent top. Waterproof, too, I'd gather. It was kind of neat. Fun place to go read or whatever. And, you know, plot and plan.
Kiba Rika - Jun 30, 2005 7:41:48 am PDT #451 of 10001
I may have to seize the cat.
All I could think was, "Look at all that nice stuff she's keeping in the treehouse! Aren't they afraid it will get wet?"
Frankenbuddha - Jun 30, 2005 7:44:56 am PDT #452 of 10001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Anyone notice the baby doll Melanie had in the tree house that had duct tape over it's mouth.
I'd call it a shoutout to Drusilla, but I know better. Still hella creepy.
DawnK - Jun 30, 2005 7:52:38 am PDT #453 of 10001
giraffe mode
Frank I was just gonna mention that. It creeped me right the hell out!