This week's prompt: gift Have fun!

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hee hee hee, so what is Joe letting himself in for this time? Cant wait for next week to see... another great piece Chris!!!!

Great piece Chris. Love seeing Joe's insights to the place as compared to Ken's. I did catch one Ken, when I think it should probably be a Mark, when Tasha first speaks. I'm only pointing it out in case you plan on publishing/placing this at Gatchafanfic at some point.

Originally posted by clouddancer Great piece Chris. Love seeing Joe's insights to the place as compared to Ken's. I did catch one Ken, when I think it should probably be a Mark, when Tasha first speaks. I'm only pointing it out in case you plan on publishing/placing this at Gatchafanfic at some point.

You're always welcome to point that stuff out. Dangit, I keep thinking I've caught them all, and missing one. Fixed!

Hi all, just a quick note -- since the prompt practically begged for it -- to let you know that the summer exchange gifts are starting to be uploaded, in the Writers' block for fics and the Artists' Palette for pics!

Oh, wow, Chris! That Tasha sounds like a real hot tamale! And that Joe likes things spicy ....

Originally posted by Daniella T Hi all, just a quick note -- since the prompt practically begged for it -- to let you know that the summer exchange gifts are starting to be uploaded, in the Writers' block for fics and the Artists' Palette for pics!

Hey, it's one of the reasons I went with this prompt, DT!

Hey, EW, Great Prompt! I started something for this, but not sure when it will get up. I was awake half the night Saturday night writing it out in my head and what I thought to be a simple pwp turned into a more complex story. Not sure if its worth the paper I've started writing it on, but once it's done, I'll either post it here or post a link for it.

Thanks, Ame! I look forward to reading your contribution whenever it's ready.

Originally posted by RIgirl Oh, wow, Chris! That Tasha sounds like a real hot tamale! And that Joe likes things spicy ....

As Joe practically flings himself into her web

Beware of beach bunnies breeding trouble, Joe! Boy, he should've learnt by now, but, it just goes to show, men just will NOT learn

Originally posted by Daniella T Beware of beach bunnies breeding trouble, Joe! Boy, he should've learnt by now, but, it just goes to show, men just will NOT learn

I was telling someone last night that this scene could be titled "Joe never learns."

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Originally posted by Daniella T Beware of beach bunnies breeding trouble, Joe! Boy, he should've learnt by now, but, it just goes to show, men just will NOT learn

I was telling someone last night that this scene could be titled "Joe never learns."

It's not his fault, he's born a man...

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Originally posted by Daniella T Beware of beach bunnies breeding trouble, Joe! Boy, he should've learnt by now, but, it just goes to show, men just will NOT learn

I was telling someone last night that this scene could be titled "Joe never learns."

It's not his fault, he's born a man...

They can put a man on the moon, but they can't cure testosterone poisoning.

OK, feeling a bit soppy today... Continuing the Anderson-Sarah fic from where we left it off during the prompt "Freedom", just as Sarah was reaching up and kissing a stunned Anderson. //Anderson could not have been more suprised, nay, shocked, than if Zoltar had suddenly appeared to negotiate a ceasefire. His first reaction was to push himself away. But then he took in Sarah's scent, felt her arms around him -- when had she hugged him? -- tasted her lips...Letting himself forget, for a moment, the war, the Spectran attacks, his worries about G-Force, his continuous anxiety and stress, letting himself, for just one moment, be a man instead of only the Chief of Security, he held Sarah more tightly in his arms, and kissed her back. *** They didn't know how many minutes passed. They just knew that, at some point, they found themselves sitting on the ground, under the shade of an oak tree. They held hands, both of them feeling suddenly like teenagers. Anderson suddenly felt that he understood perfectly how his teenage ninjas felt. He had a surge of enthusiasm and vitality. He felt invincible. He knew very well that this would not last, that both Sarah and he would be called, very soon, to go back to their everyday roles. He would have to wear again the facade of the austere, strong and unflinching Chief of Security. She would go back to being the brilliant, studious and hard-working scientist. But, for now, they were two human beings simply in love. Anderson had stopped dreaming he would ever be in love. Apart from deeply happy, he was also confused -- for a moment. What would be expected of him? Then looked at Sarah's peaceful face, and shrugged. He would do whatever he had to do. "I never thought you'd love me," he said awkwardly. "I never thought you'd accept to be loved," she answered softly. "Am I really that cold?" "No, Jack. You' re not cold. You're an incredibly dedicated ISO officer, and you forget you are also a man." He looked at her tenderly. "Thank you, Sarah." "For what?" she enquired, looking up at his prematurely lined face. "For the gift you are giving me now. For reminding me there's something more than the war and the ISO." They stayed silent for a while. "I'm afraid, Sarah," he finally said. "As I told you, I'm afraid about the developments in the war, and I'm afraid for the team." She touched his face. "So am I. I love these kids. But, Jack, they are as well-trained as they could ever be. They are more than a match for Zoltar." "They are five teenagers who have shouldered the duty to save the planet!" "They are not alone, and you know it. We are there for them, the ISO is there for them." Anderson snorted. "Not to mention Zark!" Sarah laughed. "Well, I wouldn't go that far. That tin can has been fraying my nerves for a long time now." "Want to get rid of him?" "Would you do that, Jack?" she smiled. "As a gift to you, I'll send Zark back to the lab that made him". "Oh, Jack, that would be so nice! But it's ok, I understand that, unfortunately we need the tin terror. Perhaps you could get him a pet, to keep him busy?" "What a good idea! No wonder you're such a brillian scientist!" "Idiot! Stop flattering me!" she pretended to push him away, and they both rolled on the grass. At that moment, both their phones started beeping. They fished them out of their pockets, checked the screen. It was a reminder. They jumped up at the same time. "The meeting is starting! We have to get back to the hotel!" Laughing like two people with no care in the world -- and certainly not with the care of protecting the Earth -- they ran back to the hotel. They barely had time to go back to their rooms and collect their papers before heading to the conference hall for the first meeting.//

*bump* (the site would not update when I uploaded the story, so I'm trying with a bump) ETA: it worked, now this thread has gone to the top of the page.

This is so sweet, DT. Sarah's bringing out a lovely new side of Anderson. Maybe it will incline him to not be harsh if two of the kids want to get together.

Chris...what a tangled web you weave...I am sure that Tasha is going to be more than a handful for our favorite condor....hee....look out...although if she were to end up dead like his other girlfriends I don't think I would mind at all..... Daniella, love to see the progression of this story/relationship, so glad to see Anderson happy--as well as the origin of one rover one... Hope to see more!

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k2: Should be interesting to see how they plan to enter the passenger plane, IF they plan to enter it. And yes, Tasha's middle name is Trouble!

Originally posted by ChrisW k2: Should be interesting to see how they plan to enter the passenger plane, IF they plan to enter it.

Still looking into it....

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k2: So Joe does have a soft side to him...that was a lovely gift he gave to Iona.

KT: Ooooh I want to see the next line in this one! What follows this exchange???

Originally posted by KT1972 K2, I'm thinking Joe likes Iona rather more than he's letting on. That's a rather special gift to give someone you merely have to work with!

[quote]Originally posted by Daniella Tk2: So Joe does have a soft side to him...that was a lovely gift he gave to Iona. It is a nice gift, but like all things coming from the Condor...there is a double meaning to them....

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KT: Uh oh ... *cue ominous music*

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Well done, RIgirl! I love how you are bringing the whole team in and giving each a little piece of the action. I think the episodes that worked best included everyone, even if there was a focal character to the story. Now, you got me wondering what that stuff was, where did it come from, and how did it swallow a ship?

RIgirl, I love how you're showing that Ryu is even a bit under appreciated among the team (as far as no senses of humor, and people doubting he's taken them to the right spot). You've got a mystery that's totally intriguing here, can't wait to see how it plays out!

CW - as usual, Joe was getting himself into trouble and dragging Ken along for the uncomfortable ride. DT - The Chief and Sarah admitting they love each other. I hope she's not doomed. K2 - Everything Joe does has a double meaning? I'll be finding out as I catch up. KT - a feather, huh? I agree with Ame. That's a teaser! RIGirl - The cruise ship has been cocooned perhaps. I'll read on and find out.