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Last post by clouddancer 4 May 2012 13:51
The word for this week is...
Eye
Post your fiction as you will...just remember any 'mature,' themes MUST take up residence within the Rubber Room.
Good luck!
What about immature themes? (hey, you left that wide open)
Excessive silliness is allowed in an area easily accessible to impressionable minds...You know the drill Chris-- don't make me come all the way over there just to smack you....
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 15 Apr 2012 09:12
Hey, if you're smacking Chris, then that's singling her out. I'd say that we all have our fair share of immaturity here... 
does that mean we can all be immature????? 
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 15 Apr 2012 11:18
Originally posted by k2p2 By all means do!Eye-eye, captain!
It is all in the eyes.
Eye-yai-yai...you guys are killing me!
All I can think of is "an eye for an eye" and this creature...
and, of course...one of my fav Jinpei quotes (talking about the Jellyfish Lens)...
"Like we'd let you use that one on us again, Eye Booger!"
and, of course...one of my fav Jinpei quotes (talking about the Jellyfish Lens)...
"Like we'd let you use that one on us again, Eye Booger!"
Originally posted by k2p2 Excessive silliness is allowed in an area easily accessible to impressionable minds...You know the drill Chris-- don't make me come all the way over there just to smack you....... You do realize you're only encouraging me ... And Springie, LOL on the jellyfish lens and Jinpei's quote!
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yay, looks like Nambu's plan is beginning to work, Go Ken!!!
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 15 Apr 2012 20:34
If you're squeamish, you might not want to read this!
* * * * *
Katse downed the last bit of wine in his glass.
"My compliments to the chef." he said with a slight slur. For once he was content.
True, the principality of Hukiloa had dared to rebel against Galactor, but publicly torturing their beloved prince proved to be more fun than usual. And the remaining legislature wisely chose to return to the fold.
Katse chuckled a bit as he remembered the moment Galactor snatched up the traitorous prince. The look on the monarch's face when he discovered that all the contestants in the Miss Hukiloa contest were Devil Stars -- priceless beyond words.
The chef, carrying a small, covered dish, approached Katse's table. He stood on Katse's right, placed the dish before the Galactor leader, and removed the cover. Two small spheres were on the dish.
"A special desert for you, my lord."
"Looks like a novelty Halloween candy." Katse said, popping one sphere into his mouth.
"I was inspired by something you said, my lord. When you said 'This beauty contest will be the last eye-candy you'll ever have!' I decided that this meal should conclude with your own eye candy."
"So, what you're saying," Katse said as he finished chewing and swallowed, "is that these are real eyes?"
"Yes, my lord." the chef replied, "I candied the eyes of the prince for you."
Katse threw his head back and laughed. "I like the way you think!" He popped the other eyeball into his mouth and bit down.
Woah EW, you really went there! Wonderfully twisted. 
Ewww EW, I thought, if it was that bad, it would be in the rubber room. You've stayed just the right side of gross for my liking, especially first thing on a Monday morning!
KT: Still dying to know who these two are. Of course, I assume that "she" is Jun or Princess, but I could be wrong.
Of course, I assume that "she" is Jun or Princess, but I could be wrong.
Hee hee hee, as much as I love the fact you're all guessing their identities, I must confess I have already told you all in an earlier thread!!!!
Nice use of the prompt folks...
Chris--Woo! Piqued my interest! I wonder what they are going to find underwater...something guilty I hope...then what is Ken going to do about Michael if it turns out to be something more dangerouse then some particularly curious clownfish?
EW--brilliant...one of the things you don' see often in the fics is the particular cruelty of Galactor...This little bit of fic illustrates it nicely...well done.
KT...I wondered how much longer Jun has...I know one of the symptoms of being preg is the loosening of joint tendons...easy to turn and sprain things badly.
Keep up the good work, folks!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 16 Apr 2012 08:31
Chris, I can tell there's something up with this Michael guy. Why is Ken staring at his eyes? Very strange. And Michael is making everything too easy. He's targeting Ken... and I'm worried it's a romantic thing! 
EW, that's perfect! I can totally see Katse doing that! And now I'm reminded of Sliders, where the Cromags ate human eyes as a delicacy. And then there's the feast scene in Indian Jones and the Temple of Doom...
KT, I can see his concern so well: you've depicted it in such few words! I can also understand the pregnancy wearing on her at an early stage. I never had any of the 'traditional' pregnancy symptoms, but man, I was always wiped! I could sleep 20 hours a day, take a nap any place, any time, eat like crazy... huh, I guess I turned into Tiny for my pregnancies! 
EW, that's perfect! I can totally see Katse doing that! And now I'm reminded of Sliders, where the Cromags ate human eyes as a delicacy. And then there's the feast scene in Indian Jones and the Temple of Doom...
KT, I can see his concern so well: you've depicted it in such few words! I can also understand the pregnancy wearing on her at an early stage. I never had any of the 'traditional' pregnancy symptoms, but man, I was always wiped! I could sleep 20 hours a day, take a nap any place, any time, eat like crazy... huh, I guess I turned into Tiny for my pregnancies!
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 16 Apr 2012 10:32
Originally posted by Transmute Jun EW, that's perfect! I can totally see Katse doing that! And now I'm reminded of Sliders, where the Cromags ate human eyes as a delicacy. And then there's the feast scene in Indian Jones and the Temple of Doom......And don't forget almost any episode of "Bizarre Foods" with Andrew Zimmern...
KT: I must have willingly forgotten so I could go back to speculating.
k2: I blame you for the mental image of a clownfish following them all through their dive, no matter what happens!
TJ: Bwahaha.
k2: I blame you for the mental image of a clownfish following them all through their dive, no matter what happens!
TJ: Bwahaha.
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 17 Apr 2012 16:13
Chris - I loved the part about female plummage. I could imagine Joe being there saying it. I agree with TJ - I wouldn't trust that Michael for a second.
EW - eeewwwwwww!!! So, would Katse be considered a cannibal?
KT - now I've got to go back and reread your posts to figure out who they are.
Daniella T
GatchaFreak
posted 18 Apr 2012 00:32
EW -- yup, Indiana Jones stuff -- almost put me off this movie for good! Good thing Katse liked his treat, would hate to see what would happen if he didn't
Chris -- All eyes are on Ken!
KT -- Good to see that the girl -- now I also have to go back and reread your posts 
has someone to look out for her!
Chris -- All eyes are on Ken!
KT -- Good to see that the girl -- now I also have to go back and reread your posts has someone to look out for her!
Originally posted by Daniella T EW -- yup, Indiana Jones stuff -- almost put me off this movie for good! Good thing Katse liked his treat, would hate to see what would happen if he didn'tI'd love to see what would happen if he didn't!!
Originally posted by Daniella T KT -- Good to see that the girl -- now I also have to go back and reread your posts
Everyone reading my posts again!!!!!
No prizes for the first one to find it though!
Poor Michael, guy gets no love ...
BR: I definitely wouldn't have given Ken the plumage line if he was sober.
Daniella T
GatchaFreak
posted 18 Apr 2012 06:41
Chris -- I'm getting images of Pirates of the Caribbean! Will they find an underwater wreck? A Galactor base? Can't wait to tune in for next week's episode -- sorry, fic!
Still, as TJ says, there's something fishy about Michael, and not only the fact that he likes to dive...
Still, as TJ says, there's something fishy about Michael, and not only the fact that he likes to dive...
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 18 Apr 2012 07:58
Originally posted by KT1972He probably would have had the chef's eyes candied.Originally posted by Daniella T EW -- yup, Indiana Jones stuff -- almost put me off this movie for good! Good thing Katse liked his treat, would hate to see what would happen if he didn'tI'd love to see what would happen if he didn't!!
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 18 Apr 2012 11:38
Originally posted by Transmute JunMaybe not just his eyes...Originally posted by KT1972He probably would have had the chef's eyes candied.Originally posted by Daniella T EW -- yup, Indiana Jones stuff -- almost put me off this movie for good! Good thing Katse liked his treat, would hate to see what would happen if he didn'tI'd love to see what would happen if he didn't!!
Originally posted by Daniella T Chris -- I'm getting images of Pirates of the Caribbean! Will they find an underwater wreck? A Galactor base? Can't wait to tune in for next week's episode -- sorry, fic!Oh, the pressure! Hehe. and EW: Meep!!!
Daniella T
GatchaFreak
posted 18 Apr 2012 15:12
This week installment comes from one of our favourite eps, which has inspired generations and generations of fic writers...
//I had expected Mark to take it badly, but not to this extent. He had always been the strong one, the one to take decisions without letting his feelings get in the way. Now here he was, in front of me, a boy suddenly afraid. And there was not much I could do to assuage his fears. Deep down, I shared them.
"Look at me in the eye, Chief, and tell me that Princess will not be in danger! Otherwise, I will forbid her to go!"
"Mark, you know that's not an option. Princess is the only one who can explore these flowers in relative safety. If she has accepted this, why can't you?"
"Because I'm her Commander, that's why! Because I'm responsible for her!"
I can sense there's something he's not telling me. I have long suspected that Mark has been harbouring feelings for Princess, but now is not the time to raise the issue. I look at him in the eye, but do not give him the assurance he is looking for. I can't.
"I cannot promise you anything. Only that I will do my best to protect Princess."
"This had better be enough," he snaps and walks out of the room, slamming the door behind him.//
DT: Ooh good one. Such a huge difference between BOTP and Gatch, since in Gatch Jun just up and does it!
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 18 Apr 2012 16:14
That adds more to the whole episode, DT. Mark's giving away too much of what he really thinks.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 18 Apr 2012 19:02
Very nice! Love the angst!!!!!!! 
Great piece DT, Like anyone will believe his only concern is because he's her commander! We all know that's not the case....
Oh, these prompts are so much fun! I love reading everyone's contributions ...
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 19 Apr 2012 20:13
Oh, jublke 
Daniella T
GatchaFreak
posted 20 Apr 2012 01:21
FINALLY the mystery of Anderson's glasses is solved! Oooof!
Jublke, you left off the phone number, how else will we know where to sign our lives away, ordering them all? 
Originally posted by KT1972 Jublke, you left off the phone number, how else will we know where to sign our lives away, ordering them all?Oops! Anyone want to help me think of a clever phone number? 1-800-I-GATCHA maybe?
Love it!!!! I'll take a hundred pairs in that case 
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 20 Apr 2012 10:33
I love it!!! Perfect!!!!!!!!!! And now we know that those magnets are messing with his fashion sense too!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 20 Apr 2012 13:32
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TJ: Where's Joe to slip him a few drinks and give him a nudge? Hehe.
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 20 Apr 2012 13:54
Jul, you want me to stick what up my nose? No way in you know what!
That was perfect. But what happens if you sneeze?
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 20 Apr 2012 13:57
TJ, I love the reference to the menu. He could make his own, which would include chocolate syrup and whipped cream.
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 20 Apr 2012 16:57
Originally posted by Becky Rock TJ, I love the reference to the menu. He could make his own, which would include chocolate syrup and whipped cream.
Becky, I had no idea -- none whatsoever -- that you were into that sort of thing!
Originally posted by ChrisW Ken swallowed and sat next to the guy, who turned and offered to shake hands. "I'm Michael. Welcome to table fifteen."Intriguing -I always tend to think characters like this are either up to no good or are doomed (or both -especially if they're female and it's Joe who's met them). Looking forward to learning what "Michael" is all about...
Originally posted by Springie and, of course...one of my fav Jinpei quotes (talking about the Jellyfish Lens)... "Like we'd let you use that one on us again, Eye Booger!"
One of ADP's finest!
And now I keep thinking of this guy.
Originally posted by ElectricWhite Katse threw his head back and laughed. "I like the way you think!" He popped the other eyeball into his mouth and bit down.Blech!! But epically "Evil Overlord"!
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Originally posted by Daniella T "I cannot promise you anything. Only that I will do my best to protect Princess." "This had better be enough," he snaps and walks out of the room, slamming the door behind him.//Good scene! And Mark reveals just where he is most vulnerable...
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Would I ever be able to share that thought with her?Very nice!
I must say, Ken does suffer so beautifully when he's yearning for Jun and can't have her.
Wow...loving all the stories coming from such a simple prompt...
Playing catch up today!
DT-Loved the added bit, going to have to watch the episode again to compare the two different versions.
Jubike-very funny, and kinda like the ads that played on the independant stations in between BoTP eps. I wonder if they every remake the series if they give the poor man contacts...
Hee hee hee, K2 a little bit for the 'shippers added onto the end..... nice touch!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 21 Apr 2012 08:17
Originally posted by lborgia88 Maybe their civvies/birdstyles can't change in size -could explain why Jinpei never seems to grow!I love this explanation!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 21 Apr 2012 08:20
Originally posted by ChrisW TJ: Where's Joe to slip him a few drinks and give him a nudge? Hehe.I think if he can resist Jun's charms, he can resist Joe's nudging!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 21 Apr 2012 08:24
I can understand Iona's concern... hopefully she can keep up with these treatments at ISO facilities!
Originally posted by Transmute Jun [quote]Originally posted by lborgia88 Maybe their civvies/birdstyles can't change in size -could explain why Jinpei never seems to grow!I love this explanation!
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Oy vey! doesn't anyone remember the commercial from Carter's children's wear..."If they'd just stay little until their Carter's wear out?"
If only it were true...but I do like how Jinpei's clothes always seem to be kinda small, and his feet rather big...Makes me wonder if anyone is really taking care of him or not.
Originally posted by k2p2 If only it were true...but I do like how Jinpei's clothes always seem to be kinda small, and his feet rather big...Makes me wonder if anyone is really taking care of him or not.I can recall, as a kid, having favourite pairs of pants, shoes etc., and resisting my mother's declarations that I'd outgrown them and that they'd have to go, insisting to her that they still fit just fine! Or I'd want to wear something that had been my older brother's or sister's, that was still way too big for me, and my mother wouldn't let me. I believe her thinking was that I would look "neglected" in badly-fitting clothes and that it would reflect on her.
Daniella T
GatchaFreak
posted 21 Apr 2012 13:55
TJ -- Poor Ken! He could offer to work at the Snack, to ease Jun's workload.
k2p2 -- oh dear, this is why I'll try to avoid laser surgery as long as possible! You definitely struck a chord there with the description of the process! Prefer even the Magna-glasses...
TJ: Ah, but that's what the drinks are for! Actually I like the piece as it is, I just couldn't resist the comment.
k2: Poor Iona, at least it would be treatable! And naughty Ken. My hubby has glaucoma so that gets Iona some extra sympathy.
k2: Poor Iona, at least it would be treatable! And naughty Ken. My hubby has glaucoma so that gets Iona some extra sympathy.
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 21 Apr 2012 16:26
Originally posted by ElectricWhiteIt's okay for others, EW. I'm allergic to chocolate.Originally posted by Becky Rock TJ, I love the reference to the menu. He could make his own, which would include chocolate syrup and whipped cream.
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 21 Apr 2012 16:34
K2, another great Iona submission.
A genetic eye problem, eh? Not a good thing.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 21 Apr 2012 16:59
Well Nambu clearly has vision issues....
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 21 Apr 2012 18:08
Are you implying anything, TJ?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 22 Apr 2012 08:21
Imply? Me? Not at all.... 
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 22 Apr 2012 09:38
Actually, the thought crossed my mind as well.
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 22 Apr 2012 09:58
I'm just a bit surprised about how for laser surgery's come... I had a classmate who had laser eye surgery done just after it had first become generally available, and they knocked her out for the procedure! (They also videotaped it & gave her a copy... which inspired some of my other classmates to use the footage in a home movie where she becomes bionic...)
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 22 Apr 2012 16:30
That would have been fun to watch.
One thing with the surgery - your eyes will start to age again, so you will eventually need glasses again. The question is, when.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 23 Apr 2012 09:48
Laser surgery has come far, but not far enough. My vision is so bad I'm not a good candidate and I'd be more likely to go blind if I had it. 
You're not the only one, TJ. Since I only have one working eye, the docs are (understandably) reluctant to do any elective surgery on it. I was told that I wouldn't be a good candidate either.
My astigmatism is bad enough in one eye that they wouldn't be able to fully correct it. While they could fix the other, I'd still have to wear glasses! So there's no point.
Daniella T
GatchaFreak
posted 23 Apr 2012 13:34
Yup, exactly. My short-sightedness has not stabilised despite my age , occasionally going down but usually going up, so there's no point to have surgery - even if I could be less squeamish about it .
, occasionally going down but usually going up, so there's no point to have surgery - even if I could be less squeamish about it .
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 23 Apr 2012 17:59
I am one with my glasses, whether I like it or not.
Someday, they'll figure out how to clone our eyes and replace them as needed.
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 24 Apr 2012 10:12
Originally posted by Becky Rock Someday, they'll figure out how to clone our eyes and replace them as needed.
Eeeewwww, I just thought about my ficlet...Katse getting a dozen of the prince's eyes whenever he's feeling a little down...
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 24 Apr 2012 15:59
That wasn't my intention! But they could be like Cadbury Eggs...
Sorry. Couldn't help myself.
Are you trying to put us off Cadbury's eggs for life, Becky?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 24 Apr 2012 16:52
But... I love Cadbury's Eggs! I wish they sold just the inside gooey part. Mmm.... i could live on that stuff...
Originally posted by Transmute Jun But... I love Cadbury's Eggs! I wish they sold just the inside gooey part. Mmm.... i could live on that stuff...OMG yes, though the chocolate is good too.
My DH thinks they're disgusting. More for me!
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 24 Apr 2012 17:48
Originally posted by KT1972 Are you trying to put us off Cadbury's eggs for life, Becky?Yes, yes. Since I can't have them due to my chocolate allergy, no one else can. *evil laughter*
Originally posted by Becky Rock Yes, yes. Since I can't have them due to my chocolate allergy, no one else can. *evil laughter*Now that is true evil. I had a friend who was allergic to touching chocolate, but not to eating it. Was strange.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 25 Apr 2012 07:47
I think I see the stirrings of an evil mastermind in Becky...
Originally posted by Daniella T so there's no point to have surgery - even if I could be less squeamish about itI'd be squeamish too about having my eyes messed with -I'd want to be either unconscious or drugged as high as a kite while it was being done. The BF had a radial keratotomy done to his eyes in the late 1980s (before there was Lasik), where they take an actual blade to your eyeballs, while he was wide awake. I shudder to think about it!
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 25 Apr 2012 13:50
Evil mastermind? Me?
Slinks off to come up with some new torture devices to use on Zoltar...
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 26 Apr 2012 08:59
Originally posted by Becky Rock Evil mastermind? Me? Slinks off to come up with some new torture devices to use on Zoltar...On Zoltar or for Zoltar? I'm seriously wondering about you, Kiddo!
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 26 Apr 2012 16:12
To use on Zoltar. He's sick, deranged, demented. He needs to be tacked up against a wall with a bull's eye superimposed over him for target practice.
Had a bad day at work and throwing shuriken at Zoltar sounds like a good stress reliever.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 26 Apr 2012 16:46
Originally posted by Becky Rock Had a bad day at work and throwing shuriken at Zoltar sounds like a good stress reliever.Oh?! You mean I was not meant to be throwing them at my students?
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 3 May 2012 18:13
I know you were tempted, but as much satisfaction as it would give, their parents would have been a bit peeved.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 3 May 2012 18:46
I suspect you are right Becky --- although .... 
Daniella T
GatchaFreak
posted 4 May 2012 13:30
CD - forget the kids, get the parents!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 4 May 2012 13:51
It would certainly solve a lot of the problems Daniella.
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