Sunday, May 1, 2011

11th Sunday six, another side of Sky

 From Bride of the Living Dead, Daria and Oscar have just decided to get married when they get an unexpected visit from Daria's sister, Sky, who starts out with some snarky comments when told about the engagement, then:

"Sorry, Daria, this is all so sudden." She hesitated as if she wanted to say something else, or maybe keep giving me a hard time, but she smiled at Oscar instead. "So, when did this happen?"
            "Today and we haven’t told anyone yet, so, um, you’re the first to know." I snuggled up against Oscar and he put his arm around me.
            She cried out, "Congratulations," and threw herself at us, holding both of us so tight and long that I got the feeling she was drowning and we were the only life raft in sight.

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14 comments:

  1. Gem SivadMay 1, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    Hmmm. Not sure if sister is benign or conniving. I'll have to come back to find out. :) Great six.

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  2. Laura KayeMay 1, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Still trying to figure this sister out! Fun!

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  3. Cate MastersMay 1, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Interesting - why's her sister so upset?

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  4. AnonymousMay 1, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    yeah the sister - what's with her ?

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  5. Carolyn RosewoodMay 1, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Nice snippet!

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  6. Susanna FraserMay 1, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    I love all the family tension and dynamics in these snippets.

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  7. Sarah GrimmMay 1, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    I love these past couple sixes you've posted. Can't quite figure out the sister. Actually in need of comfort or conniving? Hmmm.

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  8. Lynne MurrayMay 1, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Thanks, Gem, Laura, Cate, sassypeaks...more to come on a complicated situation!

    Carolyn and Susanna, thanks for the kind words!

    Thanks Sarah, Sky definitely has issues and her issues bring out her sister Daria's issues...ain't family grand?

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  9. Jessica KnaussMay 1, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Wow, you really make me wonder what's going on with her. Pity she has to spoil the couple's moment though.

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  10. Jenna McCormickMay 1, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Intense six!

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  11. LindsayMay 1, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Love the six

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  12. Taryn KincaidMay 1, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    A little dysfunctional family dynamic never hurt a conflict!

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  13. AllureVanSanzMay 1, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Looking good! Nice six.

    Best,
    Allure Van Sanz

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  14. Lynne MurrayMay 1, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Thanks, Jessica, Sky's got her own crisis and Daria has Oscar to keep her warm...if he can handle her crazy family!

    Thanks Jenna and Lindsay!

    Thanks Taryn, I actually had a reviewer recommend eloping to avoid family drama, but you can't avoid your dysfunctional family forever!

    Thanks, Allure--best to you too!

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