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Last post by Transmute Jun 21 Mar 2010 15:38
Given that we have some new people here who may be interested in getting started writing - I thought I'd give a little challenge for us all.
A drabble is a 100 word ficlet. Like all fics, it should contain a beginning, middle and an end.
(there ae also double drabbles - 200 words - and triple drabbles - 600 words)
So - here's the challenge.
A Drabble - any team incarnation, any characters. Your drabble must contain the line: "I'm not even sure I want to ask where you got those marks".
Have fun everybody!!
Oh - I meant to say - post your responses in this thread.
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Oh oh oh oh!! UW I bow down and worship you! You know when I wrote that line, I wasn;t even thinking of Mark....
Oh UW!!! Excuse me while I finish my coughing fit! That's so incredibly funny! *wipes eyes*
You are the master! 
UnpublishedWriter
Gatchamaniac
posted 15 Mar 2010 20:57
Originally posted by MadilaynI did not get much sleep last night/this morning, and I'm up late again. Had I gotten the 'right amount' of sleep, I might have written something else. (And then I thought of the coin, but this was funnier.)
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OMG...each one of these drabbles is so amazing and creative!! I just love you guys! Keep up the great work!
Originally posted by Madilayn Green!!! You naughty, naughty Green!!Miss Maddy? Come up with a smut piece, no matter how slight it might be? Nah! As for where is the Condor? Well, he was a bad, bad boy and was sent to my *cough* his room for punishment.And you've done it with nary a Condor in sight! (or are you keeping him for yourself????) I love it! And now - my little piece. And yes - it is slightly smutty. How did you guess??
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 16 Mar 2010 04:02
Oh, girls ... you're incredible! UW, you're so inventive! And I would have expected something naughty and smutty from Green and Maddy! I'm asking myself why am I not surprised ... tee hee! Great work! Hope to see more in this interesting thread!
Those are great girls.
Of course I would expect something naughty from Maddy and Green. Probably from Ms. TJ as well but I think she maybe a little busy.
I am looking forward to what else appears.
SMUTTY?? I accepted 'naughty', but gee! Smutty??? I have only dipped a toe in smutty! And it wasn't my big one either!
Now, Maddy's... Well, you KNOW where that came from...
*grumble, grumble* smutty, indeed, the shamrock could have been on Ken's back, his leg - I didn't even mention that he may be naked under the shamrocks... AND I get accused of being a 'bad influence', where did these people let their minds go, huh? *grumble, grumble*
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 16 Mar 2010 07:00
It shows how well we know you Green !!!
*sigh* I don't know what I did to get such a reputation, Cloud, I really don't... I'm such a sweet, innocent little green....
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 16 Mar 2010 11:56
Just one question! It's the first time I've heard about drabbles and I've tried to give it a go! The least I could come up with was an exact 300 word ficlet with mistakes and all! Is this eligible to be posted?
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 16 Mar 2010 13:07
I will say go for it Marie !!!
It can be counted as a double drabble.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 16 Mar 2010 13:11
Originally posted by green *sigh* I don't know what I did to get such a reputation, Cloud, I really don't... I'm such a sweet, innocent little green....I used to try that as well Green. I don't think it worked for me either. And considering I don't catch half the innuendos that you do, I would consider myself still innocent, but some certain Swan's insist that I have been corrupted and can't claim my innocence any more. Perhaps just showing up on this forum earmarks one as no longer innocent.
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 16 Mar 2010 13:26
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clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 16 Mar 2010 13:41
LOL
Good one Marie!! I think we need to include you on the "naughty" list as well. Only this time it is Jun who is jumping to the wrong conclusion.
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 16 Mar 2010 13:46
Originally posted by clouddancer I think we need to include you on the "naughty" list as well.As you have said, one could become easily corrupted!
Marie - I loved it! *adds Marie to the 'those who do smut' list*
As soon as the conversation started, I wondered who would have overheard them...
Well done!!!
And yes - a drabble is probably the hardest thing to write, but it's so rewarding when you nail it!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 16 Mar 2010 16:30
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clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 16 Mar 2010 16:34
LOL
Way to go TJ, and no naughty stuff from you ......
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 16 Mar 2010 16:42
Originally posted by clouddancer LOL Way to go TJ, and no naughty stuff from you ......Well I figured that ground had already been covered....
Marie, you did a great job writing up something innocently naughty!!
And TJ, I can only imagine the marks the goons will get when Joe catches them for keying his car!! Terrific writing!
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 16 Mar 2010 17:50
These have all been so much fun to read. I usually can't come up with anyhting that short . It always turns into a book.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 16 Mar 2010 18:19
Originally posted by Becky Rock These have all been so much fun to read. I usually can't come up with anyhting that short . It always turns into a book.FWIW, I wrote mine and it was 129 words. It was a
cutting out those extra words!
Marie and TJ! Love the stories! Shocked that TJ didn't even have a hint of smut - how am I supposed to point at her and say "See, I'm just naughty, not smutty!" - but still love the premise. And nope, won't feel sorry for those goons when the Condor catches up to them!
*Aside to Maddy* The Maltese Eagle-ette has been corrupted. Who's next on the list?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 16 Mar 2010 20:00
Originally posted by green Shocked that TJ didn't even have a hint of smut - how am I supposed to point at her and say "See, I'm just naughty, not smutty!" - but still love the premise. And nope, won't feel sorry for those goons when the Condor catches up to them!Ah, but I think others had already explored the smut potential of that line. So I decided to do something different...
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I don't think Maddy had this many possibilities in mind when she wrote that line!
Love them both!! And wonderfully naughty as well.
And no - when I gave the challenge line, I wasn't even thinking smut!
Originally posted by Madilayn Love them both!! And wonderfully naughty as well. And no - when I gave the challenge line, I wasn't even thinking smut!Uh huh... Then what were you thinking with a line like that??
Yes, Maddy, what WERE you thinking??
It occurred to me after I posted my story that not everyone here would know about Anita Marks, American female football player:
UnpublishedWriter
Gatchamaniac
posted 17 Mar 2010 02:52
And the pouty teenager? Sorry, my mind headed for Miley Cyrus.
And the pouty teenager? Sorry, my mind headed for Miley Cyrus.LOL! I see your point UW. Okay, here's Hannah Marks:
Nice twist at the end of your entry, Amethyst!
I love that there are so many different ways to interpret such a simple little word like 'mark'!
I have to say that so far I have to say that UW's shopping channel is my favourite - just because it:
1. Involved a hungover Owl and Condor.
2. Used a very funny interpretation of 'mark'.
3. Had Chief Anderson scratching his head.
4. Have I mentioned a hungover Owl and Condor?
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 17 Mar 2010 06:28
I love those new drabbles.
Thank you Swan song for giving us that explanation. You are correct I did not know what/who you were referring to.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 17 Mar 2010 06:29
And as Green says, I love the way everyone is interpreting that line.
I would love to know what thought Maddy was thinking when she posted that line. Considering she SAYS she wasn't thinking smut.
Originally posted by clouddancer And as Green says, I love the way everyone is interpreting that line. I would love to know what thought Maddy was thinking when she posted that line. Considering she SAYS she wasn't thinking smut.She might say it, but we don't have to believe it!
I agree with you Green on UW's drabble!! 
As for what I was thinking - I'm not sure myself. I think I was just looking for a prompt line that would be easy to use somewhere.
My thanks also Swan Song for explaining your "Marks".
As for what I was thinking - I'm not sure myself. I think I was just looking for a prompt line that would be easy to use somewhere.
My thanks also Swan Song for explaining your "Marks".
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 17 Mar 2010 07:29
I don't believe it either! I know Maddy was thinking smuyt... even just unconsciously...
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 17 Mar 2010 10:14
Originally posted by Transmute Jun I don't believe it either! I know Maddy was thinking smuyt... even just unconsciously...Tee hee ... I do too!!! Or perhaps Maddy was still thinking about "Bruises"! Great write-ups, all of you! I agree ... it's a wonder how so many ideas could come out from just one line! ... lots of "Marks"; a naughty Ken; a naughty Mark and Princess couple; an innocent misunderstanding
; another puppy issue; a tamed Condor; a popular Ryu .... where else is this going to take us?! Oh, how much I adore you guys! You're incredible! Swan Song, I too thought that you were talking about Miley Cyrus at first! Thanks for your explanation and for your entry!
Springie
Her Royal Fluffiness...Swan of Swans...
posted 17 Mar 2010 15:42
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Springie, that was great! I can just picture Jinpei chasing the dog with the net as the dog tried to eat the butterflies and chase any other small animal in the park.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 17 Mar 2010 16:08
LOL.... that's probably what the puppy would do to me! All dogs hate me too...
I always love to think that Joe kept the puppy and made sure he trained it to be a menace to "society"...
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 17 Mar 2010 17:24
More great shorts. I'm trying to come up with one, really!
OOOOHHHH. Interesting take, LB! That one's going to stay with me, I think!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 19 Mar 2010 06:57
Ah, sweet Condor tragedy... what LB does best. 
Thanks! Yeah, me and angst...
This one came to me over my morning coffee. Got to go to work now!
Great one LB!! And we're left wondering whether it was suicide, or "assisted". Dark, tingly and just wonderful.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 19 Mar 2010 07:29
That is a dark tale. Not sure if I would say angsty, but leaves us wondering.
Great ficlets, Springie and LB! So different but both so captivating! 
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Awwww...that was cute...and very clever, my "Owlie" friend!! 
Poor Mark. He just can't catch a break! Very cute and a nice twist on the line
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 19 Mar 2010 21:57
Great thinking, CD! Very imaginative!
But I feel sorry for poor Mark...
But I feel sorry for poor Mark...
Yes CD, that was fabulous and very original!
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 20 Mar 2010 00:22
So sweet, CD, and so clever! Poor Mark!
Poor Mark!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 20 Mar 2010 06:20
Thank you girls it has been "percolating" for a few days now. Then last night I had to write it down. It took a while to get it down to 100 words. It wanted to turn into a full blown ficlet....
All about a bet the Mark and Jason had etc...
A very creative use of that line, CD!
And what's this about a ficlet involving a bet? 
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 20 Mar 2010 10:07
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gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 20 Mar 2010 10:35
Wow, TJ! ... two ficlets with the same subject and the same line! You never disappoint us! And Joe must have been surely pissed off ... literally!
Too funny, TJ! Reminds me of the time my brother bought a lab puppy, and the first night, as he took it home in his car, it pooped all over the box it was in.
Needless to say, my bro took the puppy back the next day!!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 20 Mar 2010 10:54
Glad you guys enjoyed it! The idea just came to me overnight.... 
Originally posted by clouddancerWrite it, CD, write it!! I want to read it!
Another great one by TJ! Thank you for sharing
TJ I enjoyed your new drabble. I think Joe needs to take his puppy to obedience school and that would be a good next drabble .... anyone?
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 20 Mar 2010 15:26
Originally posted by amethystI deleted most of what I wrote as I cut down the drabble so I will see what I can do .... I have company this tonight though so we will see how much I get done.Originally posted by clouddancerWrite it, CD, write it!! I want to read it!
Hey, CD, don't fell bad. This weekend I had basketball last night, basketball this morning, scouts this morning, softball this morning, and a slumber party tonight.
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clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 20 Mar 2010 19:20
LOL
I think we are giving poor Joe a hard time, but I think he can cope especially if a few fans pop around and comfort him.
Any takers? 
Originally posted by clouddancer LOL I think we are giving poor Joe a hard time, but I think he can cope especially if a few fans pop around and comfort him. Any takers?
Me, me! Pick me! As Amethyst does her impersonation of Donkey from Shrek.
Originally posted by amethystOhhhh, did you HAVE to give me that image? No I picture donkey training behind Joe and annoying him.Originally posted by clouddancer LOL I think we are giving poor Joe a hard time, but I think he can cope especially if a few fans pop around and comfort him. Any takers?
Oh, God! The poor trainer. Joe and his puppy and Shrek with Donkey.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 20 Mar 2010 19:54
LOL
< ------- The trainer after one session. Either that or he turns to the bottle for aid.
< ------- The trainer after one session. Either that or he turns to the bottle for aid.
Go Amethyst!! We seem to be getting a ficlet theme here!
That puppy is getting one hell of a workout! See? There was a reason for that episode after all!
The puppy certainly gets around - it even made a cameo appearance in Fluffy.
Fluffy? Where's Fluffy? Here, Fluffy, Fluffy, Fluffy.....
Fluffy will make an appearance when I get Bruise finished and I can clean it all up.
Ah, and here I thought Hagrid was going to join Joe and Puppy and Shrek and Donkey.
Okay, after that thought, I think I need a drink. Damn, three preteen girls in the kitchen and only one is mine (though one is a regular guest), that means no alcohol for me.
*slips Amethyst an innocent looking can of coke* Here, just don't let one of them get a hold of it....
Ummm, Rum and Coke. Usually a little too sweet for me, but since Tequila is out of the question right now. It will work quite well. Thank you, Green!
Anytime, Amethyst 
I've worked with kids - I know how you hide stuff, if you get my drift... lol
I've worked with kids - I know how you hide stuff, if you get my drift... lol
Oh you'd have like my intermediate algebra teacher in high school. He'd leave the classroom in the middle of class and walk across the courtyard to the continuation room to fill his coffee cup. Sometimes his coffee looked like coffee and sometimes it was the oddest colors usually caramel or clear depending upon which bottle he had hidden in there.
Can't say I was ever that bold... But there was this one time when I was a teaching student on a camp with the kids... Four nights, some frazzled teachers and us two - A lot of swapping of coke cans took place around the campfire. If only 11 year olds were so innocent now...
Yeah, I know. The school where I did my student teaching, freshman were busted for emptying out water bottles and filling them with vodka. I'm not sure about other departments but ours instantly issued unopened bottled water only. If the bottle was opened before they entered the classroom, they couldn't have it.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 21 Mar 2010 05:55
Originally posted by amethyst Ah, and here I thought Hagrid was going to join Joe and Puppy and Shrek and Donkey..
That puppy is really making us cross fics and universes.
And Amethyst I love that drabble. We could almost make that an IF with that puppy theme running through them.
Next .....
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 21 Mar 2010 08:17
Originally posted by clouddancer And Amethyst I love that drabble. We could almost make that an IF with that puppy theme running through them.That's what I've been thinking too, CD!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 21 Mar 2010 08:35
I'm sure if people think about it, there's plenty that could be done with the puppy.
Personally, though, I'd rather do something with Joe. 
Hmmm, Cloud considers becoming JOE's trainer.
Goes to book shelf ... Lets see how to gentle a Condor. 
Originally posted by clouddancer Goes to book shelf ... Lets see how to gentle a Condor.But do you want a gentle Condor? On the other hand - dumb question. It's the fun trying.
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 21 Mar 2010 11:47
Originally posted by clouddancer Goes to book shelf ... Lets see how to gentle a Condor.There's this Indian book that could come handy!!! Not going to mention the title ...
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 21 Mar 2010 12:21
Well I was thinking how to Tame your inner beast but it is the Condor's inner Beast I MIGHT want to tame not mine .... As Maddy suggests I am still trying to decide if i would want a TAME Condor.
Originally posted by gatchamarieHmmmm...I've seen references to that around here somewhere...along with pics, maybe? It's in a really old thread... ...goes off to check...Originally posted by clouddancer Goes to book shelf ... Lets see how to gentle a Condor.There's this Indian book that could come handy!!! Not going to mention the title ...
Ahhh...here it is...not exactly the Kama Sutra...but...interesting...
Kimi's Zodiac Positions
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 21 Mar 2010 12:44
Never came upon that thread, Springie! Thanks for sending the link! Now I know why I'm a Pisces!
Springie
Her Royal Fluffiness...Swan of Swans...
posted 21 Mar 2010 12:54
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clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 21 Mar 2010 12:56
Originally posted by gatchamarie Never came upon that thread, Springie! Thanks for sending the link! Now I know why I'm a Pisces!Cloud has to go off and check and comes back
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 21 Mar 2010 15:38
Ah yes, I had almost forgotten about Kimi and her Zodiac pics...
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