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So I have some raw manga I bought while visiting the city. I'd like to scan and clean it to share with other people.

Just so you know, chances are of this particular series every getting licensed in the US is slim to none, as the publisher in Japan stopped publishing the magazine it was serialized in, and it's based off an unpopular game from a popular series of JRPGs. It's a pity because the last volume ended in a cliffhanger.

Well, I wrote my couple fighting, I've never done such a thing. So is it written well. Just a quick note, they're royals whose marriage to each other was arranged, but they still care about each other. Due to outside circumstances, their home countries are invaded, so now they live in the slums more or less, and they're quite poor.

“Ah, so you made breakfast?” Rasler took his seat at the table across from Ashe. “Finally making yourself useful, I see.”

She frowned, and set down her bread. “What do you mean by that?”

“You’ve been refusing me, Ashelia. It’s been over two weeks, and every night you find some way to excuse yourself. You also hardly touch or even speak to me. I’m not stupid.” He grabbed a piece of bread, and placed it on his plate.

She looked down at her skirt, “I—you wouldn’t understand.”

“Really? I don’t. There are certain duties that a wife must perform, unless she had a valid excuse. Which I don’t believe you have. One of them involves spreading her legs, for her husband’s pleasure.”

She glared at him, and crossed her arms, “Oh, is that all I’m good for now, you’re damn physical pleasure. Why don’t you find yourself a whore then, as you did when we were younger? You don’t think I know about it?”

“Yes. And they weren’t whores; they were daughters of diplomats, or high ranking servants.”

“Even worse you tarnished their reputations.” She tore a piece of bread off and bit it.

“How so, I am a prince. They would simply gain my favor.” He spat out. “And what does that have to with me.”

“Everything. You want pleasure; you haven’t even considered my feelings in the whole equation.” She paused and took a drink. “Perhaps if you asked me, you might get an answer, but no.”

He sighed and set down his bread. “Fine then. What’s wrong?”

She took a deep breath to steady herself, hoping that he would understand her. “I—I’m not ready to have children--”

“But you told me that you wanted a child. Why?” He tilted his head, and observed her.

She hung her head avoiding his gaze. “I—I note sure if I can raise them appropriately, or that we have enough money to raise them. I know we have enough for ourselves, but wouldn’t having a child be too much for us? We would need a crib, a dresser, another table, clothes, more food, and medicines. I would also need a midwife, after I conceive. And how would the resistance treat me if they were to find out that I was with child? They already treat me with apprehension simply because I am a woman.” She took another pause, letting the room stay silent for a moment. “It seems impossible right now, just impossible.” It felt good letting it all out, after keeping her fears and worries bottled up for over two weeks. “I’m sorry for being such a horrible wife.” A few tears slipped out of her eyes.

He looked into her eyes, and reached out for her hand. “I knew you worried, at first. But I didn’t know that you still… Why didn’t you tell me?”

“I thought that you would be upset.” She placed her hand on his, sensing that he had calmed down significantly.

“I wouldn’t. We could have talked about it, instead of this. I’m sorry.” He handed her a handkerchief.

“No, don’t be.” She wiped her tears, feeling reassured. “It’s my fault, I should have told you, instead of finding excuses.” She wiped her tears with the cloth.

He reached out stroking her cheek. “We’ll work this out, I promise. And when you feel ready we’ll start trying.”

She could only nod in response. Her stomach lurched as the guilt built up inside her. Years earlier, they had agreed to be civil about their disagreements, and she had broken her promise to him. Was their marriage beginning to fall apart, after only a few short months? She prayed that it was not the case. She had no way to make for what she had done to him.

“We can talk more about this later, when we return from the resistance.”

So this is from a partially outlined story, and the scene just kind of stuck because it's quite important to the plot of the story. I wrote it rather quickly, but I'm having trouble with the dialogue tags, and action descriptions. So any pointers and tips would be much appreciated. And is my dialogue formatted correctly? I usually have trouble with that.

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A warm breeze wafted though the balcony ruffling Ashe's hair as she looked down upon the city her city. As queen her domain stretched as the eye could see and beyond, and yet Dalmasca was a mere pebble compared to the vastness both the Archadian and Rozzarian empires, and even smaller compared to Ivalice as a whole. But she had fought for her sovereignty and birthright, and had won. If her husband could only see her now, no longer was she the sweet innocent princess, whom he had married as a symbol of their countries' alliance. More than three years had passed since his death, and it still pained her to think of him.

Footsteps behind snapped her out of her reverie.

"I've been looking for you." Balthier took a few steps closer, and took his place next to her.

"Have you? I just needed a moment to myself that's all."

He looked back at the door, "I'll be off then." He turned around.

"Don't" she paused, "I mean stay here with me." She made an awkward gesture to the railing of the balcony.

He nodded, there was an awkward pause between the two.

"We shall see each other again? I know I'm busy but…" She broke the silence between them.

"Only you can determine that princess." He looked down at his drink.

She sighed, "Then you can…" she waned to finish that sentence with "Visit whenever you wish," but she simply couldn't. "We can see each other when ever it's possible." It felt vaguely like she was giving up on their relationship, whatever it was. They had something, but she was not quite sure what to call it.

"That sounds good should you have the time." he replied.

"I shall certainly try." She stopped for a moment and leaned in closer. "'tis lonely being Queen."

"I can certainly imagine, ruling, making laws, having official meetings, the fact that you have little in common with most nobles, and that your closest companions would be turned away should they wish to visit." He leaned against the railing, looking down at the sprawling gardens below.

"You tried?" she raised an eyebrow.

"Yes. And I nearly got caught trying to find you chambers." he rolled his eyes.

She bowed her head. "Sorry, I'll make a note to the guards."

"I'll remember to thank you for that."

She nodded, "They expect me to remarry but I… I'm not ready. It would not be the same, and to marry to provide heirs and for political convenience. I can't bring myself to do that again. I wish to marry for love, so that I can keep my position and power but my council will not have it."

"It must be difficult."

She nodded again, "Why am I telling you all this?"

"Either you are madly in love with me or I am simply the only person who listens to you." He smirked.

She shook her head, and smiled, "'Tis the the second option."

"Oh?" He arched an eyebrow.

"Well I've grown to quite like you over time, but I cannot allow it to grow into something more. For one thing there is my position to consider. And there's Fran, I am not the type of woman to take what is already spoken for, you would be happier with she offers freedoms that I cannot."

"I say it's the first option." He leaned in closer. "You're quite in love with me and you hardly know it. Quite charming if I do say so myself." He reached for her hand hand held it.

"And what makes you insist upon that?"

"Well Penelo tells me that I was your primary concern when the Bahamut fell. During our journey you only opened up to me. Oh, and you're willing to let me go for the sake of my happiness. That all says quite a lot." He smiled.

She blushed, "No it doesn't and even if I were you know as well as I do that such a relationship is impossible."

"Oh so you are?" His lips curled into a smirk.

"I never admitted to it, and that’s beside the point."

"I know of your position, but ideally you would have someone who care about you and allows you to keep your power as queen, am I right?" He asked.

"More or less the problem is that my council does not see things the way I do. They believe that I will be unfit to rule once I bear children. They prefer I marry someone more capable." She rolled her eyes.

"Then tell them wh

So, my characters are listening to the radio, a news program to be exact. How exactly do I show what the newscaster is saying? Should I use italics, or just quotes?

It's not one of those scenes were I can gloss over it. It's actually really important to the plot, so the reader has to know what the characters are hearing at the time.

I'm looking for a beta for my fic. If you just fix the grammar mistakes, that's fine, if you can do even more then that's even better. It's rated pg-13/T, and is Romance/Fantasy, so keep that in mind.

Part of it's posted here.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5555246/1/Hope_and_Dev...

If interested post you email here, or send me one (ssjtasha28@yahoo.com)

I'm looking for a romance beta for my fic. If you just fix the grammar mistakes, that's fine, if you can do even more then that's even better.

Here's an excerpt, and there's another one here http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnbgL...

“Come, you can tell me later.” She grabbed his hand and then led him back to the dance floor, near the outer edges was there were fewer dancers. Her hands sat on his hips, and she rested her head against his metal breastplate. With a few tentative steps, she began to lead him in the dance. The beat was soft and slow, the violins becoming more prominent. Ashe felt the weight of Rasler’s chin upon her head. She inhaled deeply, he smelled of the forest trees of his homeland, such as pine, cedarwood, and oakmoss, of the herbal soap he used, and of his own natural muskiness. His scent carried her through so many memories, their first meeting, first kiss, and now their first evening as husband and wife. His hand slipped under her veil, as he ran his fingers though her hair. She placed her hand on his shoulder, and swayed with the rhythm of the music. “It’s been a long time since we’ve been so close.”

“It has hasn’t it? With all the planning for the wedding, and the threat of war, I was beginning to miss this.”

“Really think that longing and anticipation to be together would only make it sweeter.” She could feel her heart beating in her chest.

“It does.” He held on to her tighter. For the past several weeks, they had been only able to see each other at meals, and public functions due to the wedding preparations taking up most of their time. “But I like to hold you, and not just see you from afar.” He swayed with his wife. “Although it doesn’t matter now, that we’ve been wedded. No need to worry about getting caught or keeping up appearances.”

The rest of the story is at, http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5555246/1/Hope_and_Dev...

I'm not used to writing overt romance, so I'd like to hear your opinions. You can be as harsh as you want.

Chapter 4

Ashe looked around the bedchamber as Rasler placed her on the bed, with the gentleness of a girl handling her favorite china doll. He took a seat next to her, wrinkling the embroidered silk covers with his weight. She stared up at the canopy of their bed, quietly waiting for her husband to make the next move. Her eyes closed as she savored the quiet stillness of the room, as much fun as she had today it was still good to relax. He then began to speak, "Enjoyed the evening?" He asked, with a smile.

She propped herself up, against the plush pillows piled on the bed. "Yes, it was even better than I imagined, everything was exactly how it should have been. How about you?" She looked up Rasler, and smiled back. Despite her fears and mild apprehension towards the consummation of their marriage, it was the first time she was truly happy in months, with the threat of possible invasion on the horizon, there was little chance to enjoy life.

"Me too, the food was good, and the drink plentiful and you were there by my side." He reached over and caressed her cheek.

“Why am I an afterthought?”

“You’re not, without you the whole affair would have been quite dull.” He rolled over onto his side, and faced her.

Ashe felt the heat rise to her cheeks, “I have a feeling that if I didn’t attend it wouldn’t have started.” Her hand rested on top of his.

“I probably wouldn’t even be here, I’d be stuck back home, listening to mother, or chasing after chamber—I mean chocobos.” He paused and stroked her jaw-line with his thumb, “I’m actually quite glad I married you.” His lips brushed against her cheek.

The rest is here.

http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0ARAOs1mKUdgbYWRt...

http://docs.google.com/View?id=adm8x4p9xnc2_12hdkg...

I posted the two links just in case.

I want it to be sweet, and caring, but sensual. And the girl is nervous, but her husband warms her up.

Any advice?

So, I've been writing but I hit a bit of a snag. It's my FMC's wedding night, she's very nervous about loosing her virginity. Even though she's already accepted that it's her duty to her husband, she's still quite scared. She's mostly scared looking clueless, and her husband harming or criticizing her.

Does anyone have ideas, to show this to the reader?

Ok I have a Ps2 but it is sorta (REALLY) dieing. I was wondering if i should get a Ps3 and get some of its good games to play along with my Ps2 games or just buy another Ps2. I like GOOD RPG's, Adventurous puzzle games, most adventure games, and some shooters. Is it worth it.

PS. NO Telling me that they all sux and to get a Xbox 360 or wii

K thax and i am not crazy about M games (Little childern are here.)

I have a Dell inspiron 1525, and there is a crack on one of the cylinder cover on hinges. Specifically the one that's to the right. It's also connected to the LCD cover. Now it doesn't close and if I move it too much the two pieces of the casing around the LCD separate. Now the casing sticks out around that hinge, and I can't push it in to close.

I did a quick google search, and found out that I can buy the piece I need online, if I really have too.

So is it possible to fix this at home or do I have to go to a repair shop?

Thanks,

Oh yeah, I circled the hinge that's cracked here.

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