"Eat my dust" A prompt that emerged from the discussions on last week's prompt!

Thanks Daniella! Can't wait to see the results of this.

OK, for this week's prompt, we go back to the episode that inspired last week's story: "The awsome ray force". Now we're are at the end of the episode (pre-Zark), just after the teams has completed their mission and have returned to Centre Neptune. //While the Phoenix was still in flight, Anderson had sent, with his congratulations on a job well done, a message requesting Jason to report to his office immediately after the Phoenix docked. The others kept glancing at Jason sympathetically, guessing what the summons would be about, but he just shrugged them off. As far as he was concerned, the mission was successful. The job was one. As long as Anderson only cared about the job, he would be fine. Maybe confined to barracks for some time, but that would not be anything new...Jason had fallen foul of Anderson's sticking to the regulations in the past. He had survived it. He grinned cockily at his team-mates as soon as they were in Centre Neptune, de-transmuted, and made his way to the Chief's office, shrugging nonchalantly at their words of concern. He knocked, and entered without waiting for the Chief to answer, standing by the door. "You wanted to see me, Chief." It was not a question. Anderson looked up. "Close the door, please." Jason shrugged again, closed the door and approached the Chief's desk, uncertain, for a moment, whether he should sit or not. Anderson pointed at a chair. "Sit down." "Whatever," said Jason, flopping on the chair. But Anderson was not fooled. He knew that the gunner was putting up an act of bravado, but that, as most teenagers, would not admit to being worried in the face of authority. "I'd like to apologise to you, Jason," said Anderson, looking straight at him. "For doubting you earlier. I was wrong. I jumped to conclusions and did not wait to hear your side of the story. I tend to do that, I admit it." This was not was Jason had expected. Always ready with a quick and witty response when he was being attacked, he was at a loss of words now that the Chief had offered an apology. "You could say thank you, you know," smiled Anderson. "That's what people usually do when someone apologises." Jason snapped out of his momentary lapse. "Sure, I mean, thanks, Chief. Good to hear it. May I go now?" He was squirming, Anderson saw, amused. However, what he had to say to the gunner was not over. "No, I'm afraid not. You see, Jason, I accept I misjudged you this time. I did not wait to hear what you had to say about the ray force. However, this does not negate the fact that you chose to stay on the racetrack while G-Force had been summoned to report for duty." Jason scowled. So he wasn't going to let it go, was he? Never mind all his big words about being sorry! "As I told you before the mission, when you deigned to show up, you often seem to think this is a game. I am sorry to hammer this home again, Jason, but you have to take a good look at yourself and decide if this is, indeed, the life you want to lead, if you are not ready to follow orders whether you feel like it on the day or not." Jason knew that Anderson was right. He realised very well that his behaviour had been irresponsible. But he found it very, very hard to admit to it...Steeling himself, he said two of the hardest words he had ever said to Anderson. "I'm sorry." It was barely a whisper. "I'm sorry, Chief. Now it's my turn to apologise, I guess. You were a man about it, now I can be too. I was wrong. Worse, I behaved dangerously. For the team. If you want to confine me to headquarters for the rest of the year, you'll have every right to do so!" he finished, inwardly wincing at the thought that maybe Anderson would indeed decide to do that, and he would be banned from the racetrack for a year... Anderson looked relieved. He decided, just this once, to let the matter drop. Just this once. "I'm glad we sorted this out, Jason. How about you do something useful with yourself, and represent G-Force at the annual ISO race?" Jason grinned. "You got it, Chief!" "And one more thing, Jason. I hear you've been training Keyop to race also. I want you to stop. No more of this "eat my dust" with the kid. The last thing I need is to have to drag both of you back for duty!//

wow, i didn't expect that1 Anderson and Jason apologising to each other and behaving civilised! Just shows anything can happen in fanfics!! loved it Daniella

Ok, here's my contribution, for what it's worth! Joe growled at the incompetence of his pit crew. They had taken far too long and he had slipped too far behind. Still,he refused to accept defeat, and at the start of the final lap there was just one driver ahead. He accelerated, taking the bends rather more recklessly than he normally might have done in his anxiousness to get back in front, his exasperation spurring him on. He drew level with his rival as they hit the home straight. He spurred the engine to kick out that little bit more power, edging ever so slightly out in front, a grin slowly replacing the scowl on his face. 'Eat my dust' he thought, crossing the line as the chequered flag came down.

Originally posted by KT1972 'Eat my dust' he thought, crossing the line as the chequered flag came down.

Grin! I can just see him saying that as he crossed the finish line!

Originally posted by KT1972 wow, i didn't expect that1 Anderson and Jason apologising to each other and behaving civilised! Just shows anything can happen in fanfics!!

Exactly! It was a first for me too, to portray them like that I kept thinking that Anderson would apologise to Jason for doubting him, but just couldn't see him disregarding what had happened when he had called the team...

This week's prompt seems to be especially apt for the Condor! I agree, KT, it is something I can see him saying at a race! Nice job, Daniela, giving that scene a good ending, where the episode itself had rather left it hanging. Love the idea that Jason is getting Keyop interested in racing too!

Here's mine: Jinpei had been practicing all week. He couldn't believe his luck when not only did Galactor lie low, but he managed to talk the whole team into going. The key, he'd discovered, was finding a go kart track that wasn't attached to a carnival. They'd learned the hard way that they could never relax at a carnival. He smiled at their light banter as they waited. It was important for all five of them to go at once, and it was a good hour before they finally got their chance. Knowing exactly which kart he wanted, he rushed ahead and jumped in before any of the others could take it. Then he made sure to be one of the ones right at the starting line. "You're taking this seriously, Jinpei," chuckled Ken from behind him. Of course, Joe was the other one up front. "He doesn't want to eat my dust." "That's right." Jinpei grinned. "You're gonna eat mine." Jun was next to Ken, how she always managed that was a mystery for the ages, and Ryu was in the back. He huffed about being last, but Jinpei could hear in his relaxed tone that it didn't really bug him. "Start your engines," called the race manager. Jinpei did, placing his hand on the controls. The red light started to blink, and he knew it would go exactly three times before it moved to the yellow. With a grin, he started on the third yellow blink, just before it changed to green. Even over the roar of the go kart motors, he thought he heard a resounding chorus of "Hey!" He just cackled. For once the Mighty Jinpei was going to win.

Daniella, I enjoyed reading that. So Jason and the Chief have finally come to a kind of understanding.

KT, short and sweet. Jason wins again!

Go, Jinpei, go! Very nice, Chris!

Originally posted by Becky Rock Go, Jinpei, go! Very nice, Chris!

Poor kid gets the short end of the stick too often. (ETA: Ever notice that numerous incidents in the series happen at carnivals? And their creepy carnival music? )

Daniella, I love the character development you've shown in your piece! You've really gotten into Jason's head (and Anderson's) with this one! KT, I can totally see Joe being peeved at his pit crew for being slow, but determined not to let it stop him from winning! Chris, you've hit the Swallow head on! Always trying to prove he's 'good enough'... Your ficlet reminds me a bit of Speed Race From Hell as well.

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Daniella- loved it! I was expecting Jason training Keyop to be the punishment, though! LOL

KT- I agree with you! That was the first thing I thought of when I saw this prompt! Great description of the Condor in action!

Originally posted by Transmute Jun Daniella, you've hit the Swallow head on! Always trying to prove he's 'good enough'... Your ficlet reminds me a bit of Speed Race From Hell as well.

I think you meant me. Thankee.

Loved your little ficlet, Chris!! I giggled at the line about them never being able to trust carnivals...and loved the description of the team in the go-carts. I can totally see sneaky Jinpei getting a head start... I'd love to see what happens during the rest of the mission!

TJ: I like your different approach to the prompt, and how easily Jun manipulates him into taking over.

Originally posted by Springie Loved your little ficlet, Chris!! I giggled at the line about them never being able to trust carnivals...and loved the description of the team in the go-carts. I can totally see sneaky Jinpei getting a head start... I'd love to see what happens during the rest of the mission!

I have no idea! Maybe something will come to me.

Brilliant, TJ! I love the literal meaning you gave to the prompt! Now I get it! Jun plays the "Tom Sawyer" role in order to get Jinpei to do everything! Makes sense! I like her style! Wonder if I could get away with that?

Originally posted by ChrisW

Originally posted by Transmute Jun Daniella, you've hit the Swallow head on! Always trying to prove he's 'good enough'... Your ficlet reminds me a bit of Speed Race From Hell as well.

I think you meant me. Thankee.

Why yes I did! Oops... that's what I get for trying to put three responses in one post... Sorry, Chris!

Yep, Jun can manipulate Jinpei and awful lot... otherwise, he'd never do *any* work! And we know from canon that he does work around the bar, albeit with a lot of complaining...

TJ, it looks like we had a similar thought going into this! Well, here's mine, anyway. . . * * * * * Ken should have known there would be trouble the moment he stepped into the Snack J. The first thing he noticed was Jun. She had a broom in one hand, and was bending over to pick up a full dustpan. Joe sat in a corner. He averted his gaze as soon as Ken looked in that direction. "An hour." Jun said as she straightened up. "What?" "That's how late you are. Last time, you were 45 minutes late. Before that, two hours." "Well, you see, I couldn't help --" Ken stopped himself when he saw the look in her eyes. He could have blood gushing from every pore and she wouldn't have felt sorry for him. He'd finally pushed his luck too far. "What's wrong?" she said, the anger growing in her voice every second, "Run out of excuses for not doing all the work you promised?" Ken shot a quick, dirty look to Joe, who still wouldn't meet his gaze. What happened to the second backing up his commander? Jun shoved the broom into Ken's hand. "You've got a lot to make up for, mister!" She then shoved the dustpan at him, flinging the dust toward him. A large cloud flew into his face and, worse still, his mouth. While Ken coughed and gagged, Jun spun around on her heel and stormed into the back. Once Ken had gotten most of the grit out of his mouth, Joe finally spoke. "Look at it this way: it's better to eat Jun's dust than her cooking!"

Originally posted by Transmute Jun Why yes I did! Oops... that's what I get for trying to put three responses in one post... Sorry, Chris!

No prob, I'm sure I'll confuse you with someone else soon enough!

Originally posted by ElectricWhite Once Ken had gotten most of the grit out of his mouth, Joe finally spoke. "Look at it this way: it's better to eat Jun's dust than her cooking!"

*snicker* I feel so sorry for her. Though I suppose opening a restaurant/club kind of set her up for people expecting her to know how to cook. It's not just that she's the only girl.

Originally posted by Becky Rock KT, short and sweet. Jason wins again!

of course, would we have it any other way? ChrisW - Jinpei was taking it very seriously, wasn't he! I'd like to see how Joe would take loosing out to the swallow... TJ - I love this, Jun has a real knack for getting Jinpei to do what she wants, I need to pick up a few tips from her sometimes... EW - this is so funny.Jun's not going to let Ken off too lightly is she? He literally had to eat her dust!!!!

Chris -- I love how you give air-time to Jinpei -- and how he finds a way to beat the big guys TJ and EW, great alternative interpretation of the prompt TJ, your piece reminded me of that Big Bang Theory episode where Sheldon's mom shows how it's done when you want to get men to do something! EW, I feel sorry for the boys -- NOT!!!!!

Originally posted by KT1972 ChrisW - Jinpei was taking it very seriously, wasn't he! I'd like to see how Joe would take loosing out to the swallow...

I suppose it depends on his mood and how hypercompetitive he's feeling. He might take it in stride (after all it's just go karts and Jinpei cheated anyway) or he might sulk/brood (beat by a kid!)

Originally posted by Daniella T Chris -- I love how you give air-time to Jinpei -- and how he finds a way to beat the big guys

If you'd asked me a few days ago if I'd ever write something from Jinpei's POV, I might have said it was unlikely. Life's funny that way.

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EW, love it! Poor Ken is really "in the doghouse" with Jun! He must've really gotten behind on his tab if he has to work for her!

Oooo, interesting LW! I like the idea that we can see into Nambu's mind and see that he has doubts like any other person. Should that be "a sting in his cheek"? So they had an altercation, but Joe left him a bottle of scotch as his way to make up? Just want to make sure that I interpreted it right. Great stuff!

Interesting LW, wondering about the empty file..... where is that going to lead us? Eagerly anticipating more from this.....

Okay , bear with me The back story is, Joe defied orders, rescues Nambu, The cut on his cheek is actually from a bullet scrap (million in one shot but Joe did it, haven't figure if the close shave was a "reminder" to nambu) Joe has found out some information pertaining to his parents that Nambu did not disclose in a safe (maybe Nambu was so desperate to get his parents to defect that he may have tried to seduce Joes mother, Nambu kept information incase he may have needed it at a later stage, (there was other people involved) Joe find out - is pissed, Nambu has trouble on his hands... Joe left the scotch as "a reverse trophy" as in I can by-pass all your security at any time, take or leave anything I want - enjoy May have to use Jason and Anderson as it will work better, as I see Jason being a little more restrained than Joe Title something along the lines of "What will you do to win" anyway it's all a bit of a jumble at the moment, I'll have to play with it

It's shaping up pretty well so far LW.... enjoying what there is right now!!

Yes, LW, it's a very interesting story line -- I especially liked the "reverse trophy" bit, and the way the whole situation is viewed from Nambu's POV.

LW, you have a very interesting idea there. I'd love to see you flesh out the background! EW, too funny that we had similar ideas! And you know, I was thinking of having Jun assault Ken with some dust but something made me go with Jinpei instead... now I know why! We must be psychically connected. Daniella, I didn't even think of Sheldon's Mom, but you're right, the similarity is definitely there! Maybe it was in my subconscious when I wrote that...

LW, this is very intriguing. . . add me to the list of people wanting to see more!

Originally posted by Transmute Jun We must be psychically connected.

That's either very cool or very scary -- I haven't decided which! Daniella, have you ever used those tactics in real life? Just wondering. . .

Originally posted by ElectricWhite That's either very cool or very scary -- I haven't decided which!

Scary. Definitely Scary.

Originally posted by ElectricWhite Daniella, have you ever used those tactics in real life? Just wondering. . .

Ermmm not succesfully!

Wow, I get home from work and there are all these marvelous stories posted! What a nice treat. Daniella-Nice take on Jason, (although I admit, it has been years since I sat down to a BoTP episode). You captured the guilty teen/parental apology beautifully...Yeah, we both screwed up-been there/done that...Like the idea that Jason is teaching Keyop racing fundamentals, although I doubt he'd stop, just cuz Anderson asked him too, because that is what big brothers are for. KT-Nice, sweet short. You are the master at it. And I always wondered about the whole pit-crew thingy. Racing teams are just that--teams. Even as a kid I didn't quite buy into the fact that Jason lived in a trailer at the track and that he did everything himself--my own older brother was heavily into Formula 1 at the same time and I sat through many races with him explaining everything to me from the colored flags to why they had to change tires so often... (Crimony--look my review was as long as your entire short.) Chris W--Okay, as you know from my fics, Jinpei is near and dear to my heart, and often times I really feel for the poor kid. It was so good to see him come out ahead for once, even if he had to cheat to do it.

Transmute Jun-Very funny piece. I like the underhanded manipulation, and wouldn't put it past the character at all, not one bit. I do wonder though if she'd ever tried the same with Ken though, and if she did, would it work? Am I the only one who ever wondered who ran the J when Jun was out on a mission? She'd had to have an assistant manager of some sort, wouldn't she? Electric White-Oh man. Poor Jun. No respect for the woman at all. Look at it this way; it is far better to eat her dust, then to eat her cooking. I can so picture an "I heard that!" Coming from somewhere in the kitchen. She should have tossed them both out...Fun story, had me grinning.

Littlewolf-Wow, what a beautiful sketch of two very different characters. It reads like poetry. You can almost hear the regret coupled with pride in the chief's thoughts. Well done. Glad to further read that this is part of something much larger.

Originally posted by ChrisW

Originally posted by Becky Rock Go, Jinpei, go! Very nice, Chris!

Poor kid gets the short end of the stick too often. (ETA: Ever notice that numerous incidents in the series happen at carnivals? And their creepy carnival music? )

I saw a movie when I was little about a psycho clown murdering people either at a circus or carnival and I've hated clowns ever since. The flute player in the Giant Indian/mech freaked me out.

TJ, nothing like taking the literal meaning of the prompt. That reminds me, spring cleaning is coming.

EW, Ken deserved it! I don't blame Jun in the least.

LW, I wasn't sure until the end it was Nambu, as I found his calling Joe 'the gunner' to be a bit strange. I do hope there's more to come.

Originally posted by k2p2 Am I the only one who ever wondered who ran the J when Jun was out on a mission? She'd had to have an assistant manager of some sort, wouldn't she?

I've always just assumed that she closed it down. And I've read a LOT of fanfics that assume the same.

Originally posted by k2p2 Chris W--Okay, as you know from my fics, Jinpei is near and dear to my heart, and often times I really feel for the poor kid. It was so good to see him come out ahead for once, even if he had to cheat to do it.

At times it's not just the enemy that underestimates him.

Originally posted by ElectricWhite Daniella, have you ever used those tactics in real life? Just wondering. . .

Sorry, DT, I meant TJ! (See what happens when I need a pain killer but delay taking it?)

Originally posted by ElectricWhite

Originally posted by ElectricWhite Daniella, have you ever used those tactics in real life? Just wondering. . .

Sorry, DT, I meant TJ! (See what happens when I need a pain killer but delay taking it?)

N/P, EW! I did the same thing to poor Chris! I guess I deserved that... I've used every manipulative tactic in the book to get my kids to do stuff. When my tactics stop working, I have to go out and find new ones. It's an ongoing process...

Thanks all. It's going to be a work in progress. Becky Rock calling Joe "the Gunner" give a level of disassociation - makes dealing with him more business like than personal.

I don't know... I thought not using his name was a sign of disdain for Nambu... he's no longer close to Joe or has any special affection and he's dissassociating himself from Joe.

I agree with both points LW and TJ brought up -- I found Nambu thinking of Joe as "the Gunner" was both an attempt to have a more professional attitude and a mark of disdain. I also thought Nambu was also (unconsciously) trying to distance himself because he knew deep down that the day may come when members of the Science Ninja Team might not come home; he might not be able to handle it if he sent any of them to their deaths if he still thought of them as his children.

I see it as nambu using Joe's position instead of his name might only be a temporary thing, he is only disassociating himself from a single act and not the person altogether, otherwise why accept a gift from him?

Or is he afraid of Joe? If he was having an affair with Joe's mother, Joe might blame him for her death. I wouldn't want 'the gunner' gunning for me.

Oh!?! Oowwwwww!!!! LW scribbles down more notes, the story has taken a few extra twists Thanks all, I hadn't seen it from those points of view - I so love feedback.

on a smaller note: I think I've been corrupted, my muse is trying to work Cronus into the mix and she wants him to come out as the good guy. Condor and Cronus vs Anderson I don't think this will end well

I don't think your muse will convince some of us that Cronus is the good guy, somehow!!!

Oh no, that's a challenge to my muse she's stomping around in my head, muttering "well it worked in Bradbury #1they felt some sympathy for Zoltar and the spectra people"...stomp stomp my muse is way more competitive than me, funny to think I probably the more saner one of the two of us, That's not very reasuring when I think about it Right I'm off to re-write and decypher my scribble - will post more tomorrow for feedback

Originally posted by KT1972 I don't think your muse will convince some of us that Cronus is the good guy, somehow!!!

Still, I'm intrigued by what that muse will come up with!

I didn't say she shouldn't try!!

Originally posted by KT1972 I didn't say she shouldn't try!!

I thought you meant that you didn't believe she couldn't do it. I'm just saying that, no matter what, I'm interested to see what she comes up with, that's all.

Cronus good...I think I've written him a couple times being good. I think.

I'm going to pretend I never found this discussion...

Originally posted by Transmute Jun I'm going to pretend I never found this discussion...

What's wrong? You're acting like you just read Zark smut or something. . .

Between the Zark smut and Cronus being bandied about as a 'good guy', I'm starting to feel ill...

I'm sorry!!! Maybe this will help you feel better: He ran his hands over her curves, relishing the feel of her soft, smooth skin. A tiny moan formed in his throat as he started kissing her milky thighs. But then he remembered he was lactose intolerant. . . * * * * * Any help?

Are we entering some kind of Twilight Zone?

Originally posted by ElectricWhite I'm sorry!!! Maybe this will help you feel better: He ran his hands over her curves, relishing the feel of her soft, smooth skin. A tiny moan formed in his throat as he started kissing her milky thighs. But then he remembered he was lactose intolerant. . . * * * * * Any help?

I can just imagine this as a dialogue piece in the Big Bang Theory, with Leonard and maybe Penny or Lesley (Priya doesn't qualify for milky thighs, LOL!) I hope the scriptwriters are reading this!

EW that was perfect!! Brought tears to my eyes, here I am thinking smut and I get food intolerances. ps my muse didn't take it personaly, she just like a challenge

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Originally posted by ElectricWhite Maybe this will help you feel better: He ran his hands over her curves, relishing the feel of her soft, smooth skin. A tiny moan formed in his throat as he started kissing her milky thighs. But then he remembered he was lactose intolerant. . .

That's perfect! I love it! And yes, it would fit right on on the Big Bang Theory....

K2P2, this is such an exciting segment in your storyline! You've really illustrated how much Iona has learned, that she can pilot well enough to get the God Phoenix away from those drones. However, I'm beginning to wonder... she's all alone, and she has the data chip around her neck... perfect time for her to be captured, methinks...

Originally posted by Transmute Jun However, I'm beginning to wonder... she's all alone, and she has the data chip around her neck... perfect time for her to be captured, methinks...

My thoughts as well. . .

I hope next weeks prompt would accomodate such a storyline

k2p2 -- The plot thickens!!! I love how probably only Joe is the one to see whole thing as a trap. Waiting for more!

Originally posted by k2p2 This is the fourth installment...Iona still has the data chip, but has NOT turned it over, she didn't have time before being called into active duty...

Certainly action-packed. I wouldn't be able to think if Ken was standing behind me with his hand on my shoulder either, but for other reasons. Hehe.

K2, that was great! Why do I get the impression there's some history between Iona and Joe? You've weaved Iona into the team very well. I'm sure there will be more, deending on the prompt. My muse has been on vacation, someplace nice and warm without me. Bad muse. No Hostess Twinkies for you.

Thanks everyone for the great comments. I am really enjoying myself writing these segments. Iona's character has really taken on a life of her own, I tried to write this bit from her POV and it just wouldn't work...so back into third person it went... However I seem to have no problem writing bits of 'bridging,' pieces in her POV....I've got two so far... TJ and EW, sorry to disappoint...Iona doesn't get captured...You've already read how the mission turns out in the second episode...I didn't mean to write it backwords, it just turned out that way. I do have a hazy episode in this series (it makes me laugh, but really it is turning into one) where she does end up being taken hostage of sorts, and the team, and herself has to make some tough decisions...Just a few hazy outline and paragraphs so far... kT1972 (my sister in K-s..my maiden name started with a K) the only prompt I contributed to has been for the week of the 14th..it is uncanny how I've been able to weave Iona's story into them. I almost didn't do it at all, except for week 2 being "potential."

Daniella--In reading through the Gatch episode guide, I liked how Joe, among other things, is the realist of the team...Even watching Battle of the Planets as a young teen, I was drawn to the characters moreso than the the stories themselves--which at times were quite silly. We all liked Jason, but really, I liked Joe in his original form so much better. Chris--Iona is more than a bit spooked by the direction her life has been guided...From her POV, Jinpei hates her, she'd like to be friends with Jun, but that is rather slow to happen, and Ken and Joe terrify her. The one she looks up to and trusts at this point within the team is Ryu...or at least that is what I am trying to convey.

Becky--you win the prize, there is a connection. At first there wasn't anything at all, other than Joe's seeming to care for the young and alone. But then one afternoon, over coffee, the characters told me what it was, and when it should be revealed... Sorry to hear about your Muse...I really don't have one, just characters bumping around in my head wanting me to tell their stories...I get my inspiration from music, friends my kids hang around with, a bit of dialogue...then the next thing I know I am outlining personailties and they have all this incredible backstory that just clicks into being. Try messing around with Nancy Kress's Creating Dynamic Characters...I always have fun with that when at a writing low.. All those years spent playing D and D--i had so much more fun with the character sheets, then actually playing the game... I am just plain weird...

Originally posted by k2p2 Chris--Iona is more than a bit spooked by the direction her life has been guided...From her POV, Jinpei hates her, she'd like to be friends with Jun, but that is rather slow to happen, and Ken and Joe terrify her. The one she looks up to and trusts at this point within the team is Ryu...or at least that is what I am trying to convey.

I'd think it's completely natural to be intimidated if nothing else by Ken and Joe. They're both really intense. And to be totally scared of Joe, definitely! If she's seen Ken punch one of his subordinates then maybe him too.

I'm looking forard to reading about Iona and Joe.

I'm looking forward to reading about Iona and Joe. Check your PM box....

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Ah, yes, Katse's true-to-form!

Just what we've come to expect from the purple clad chicken!!!!

Great insight into Katse's mindset, Amethyst! I can easily see him dismissing all of the men who work for him in this manner.

Oh my, Amethyst. Well done indeed. Love to see more from Katse's POV.

Originally posted by k2p2 Oh my, Amethyst. Well done indeed. Love to see more from Katse's POV.

Thank you. As much as I wanted to write something about Joe or Jason for this prompt, I wanted something different, too. While I was waiting for my friend to pick up her kid who I was watching my mind wandered to the cliches that Katse often used and the idea was born. I really enjoyed all the others, too. LW, you need to expand your story. K2, I'll add my voice with a simple: more! Plus, I'll add that you seem to be writing your story in much the same way Bradbury wrote The Martian Chronicles, through his own prompt jar. You keep good literary company.

Typical Katse. Maybe Joe could get him with one of the missiles this time, Ame.

you seem to be writing your story in much the same way Bradbury wrote The Martian Chronicles, through his own prompt jar.

Bradbury was one of the first Sci-fi authors I've ever read. "Something Wicked This Way Comes," is a favorite. I am honored. As for more, these prompts have really gotten me writing again! And I've been writing these "bridging," pieces in between. Eventually I will have them all in order and up at one of the sites when complete... As an aside, along with my writing, my 'reading,' has taken off as well. I just had a second novel land in my in-box last week, with the opening of a different novel the week before. When it rains, it truly pours....

Originally posted by k2p2 Bradbury was one of the first Sci-fi authors I've ever read. "Something Wicked This Way Comes," is a favorite. I am honored.

Ironic! I'm currently reading that book. Fahrenheit 451 is one of my favorite reads (one that I read every year or so, along with To Kill A Mockingbird. I'll get you the ISBN number of the Bradbury book that inspired these prompts. I'd post it now, but I'm not at home.

Yep, he always gets away! Great writing, Amethyst!

K2P2, I'm glad we are inspiring you so much!

Originally posted by ChrisW

Originally posted by Becky Rock Go, Jinpei, go! Very nice, Chris!

Poor kid gets the short end of the stick too often. (ETA: Ever notice that numerous incidents in the series happen at carnivals? And their creepy carnival music? )

Yeah, I can think of at least 5 with carnivals/amusement parks -the "Mechanika" ep. 16, the "Neon Giant" ep. 24, the "Invisible Demon" ep. 28, "Secret of the Birdstyles" ep. 74 and "Patogiller" ep. 87. It is nice to see Jinpei, for once, get to show up the others. He doesn't get that chance very often!

Originally posted by Transmute Jun Yep, Jun can manipulate Jinpei and awful lot... otherwise, he'd never do *any* work! And we know from canon that he does work around the bar, albeit with a lot of complaining...

Hee! Yes, I can recall scenes of Jun drying dishes, but it does seem like more often it's Jinpei shown doing the work in the Snack J! I guess that's probably because such scenes are used for comic relief -Jinpei accidentally spilling drinks on customers at a table, Jinpei ragging on Ken about his tab when he orders food, Jinpei complaining he has to do all the cooking because Jun can't, or Jinpei complaining about how overworked he is so that he hires a hippie to do the work instead (love that episode!). I could really believe that Jun just knows how to pull his strings, knowing that even though he complains, he enjoys the feeling that the J couldn't run the Snack J without him because Jun can't do anything right!

Originally posted by ElectricWhite "What's wrong?" she said, the anger growing in her voice every second, "Run out of excuses for not doing all the work you promised?"

Is cash-strapped Ken paying off his tab at the Snack J in labour instead? Heh, he's not off to a good start...

Originally posted by Becky Rock Or is he afraid of Joe? If he was having an affair with Joe's mother, Joe might blame him for her death. I wouldn't want 'the gunner' gunning for me.

Fascinating piece, LW -I hope you continue this, I'd love to know more about what Joe found out that Dr. Nambu had kept secret! Wondering now what would happen if Joe found out that, say, his mother didn't really die on that BC Island beach...

Originally posted by k2p2 You've already read how the mission turns out in the second episode...I didn't mean to write it backwords, it just turned out that way.

Aha, so the wife that they're going to rescue is crazy "Helena"? Thinking now that if she's a Galactor agent of some kind, then Joe was right about something "stinking"...

Originally posted by k2p2 Becky--you win the prize, there is a connection. At first there wasn't anything at all, other than Joe's seeming to care for the young and alone. But then one afternoon, over coffee, the characters told me what it was, and when it should be revealed...

Can't wait to find out what it is -I'm so enjoying your "Iona" pieces!

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Originally posted by lborgia88

Originally posted by ElectricWhite "What's wrong?" she said, the anger growing in her voice every second, "Run out of excuses for not doing all the work you promised?"

Is cash-strapped Ken paying off his tab at the Snack J in labour instead? Heh, he's not off to a good start...

Well, I don't remember any instances in the series of Ken working off his tab, but I've read tons of fic where he has made that arrangement. . . and tried to weasel out of it a few times. While he's never been able to completely get out of doing the work, I'd say he's still enjoying some success in the fact that she doesn't toss him out when he adds more to his tab!