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Last post by Becky Rock 18 May 2013 11:58
Thank you for stepping away from the Olympic games for a moment! This week's prompt is:
seconds
Just like the games in London, your participation is a sign of excellence. But, unlike the games, you don't have to win a gold medal to make us all proud.
So work your magic!
seconds
Just like the games in London, your participation is a sign of excellence. But, unlike the games, you don't have to win a gold medal to make us all proud.
So work your magic!
oh, love that sig, EW, put a smile on my face 
Daniella T
GatchaFreak
posted 5 Aug 2012 11:34
Will step away from the beach for seconds, to write something...on second (get the pun?) thoughts, maybe you deserve better 
So I 'll participate in a second round after the holidays!
On second (third, maybe?) thoughts, I can just imagine Jason seconds away from winning a race...mmmm...hope someone will write a ficlet on it...
And yes, that WAS a poke
So I 'll participate in a second round after the holidays!
On second (third, maybe?) thoughts, I can just imagine Jason seconds away from winning a race...mmmm...hope someone will write a ficlet on it...
And yes, that WAS a poke
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 5 Aug 2012 17:44
Better be careful when you wildly swing a pokey stick around like that, DT! You could put someone's eye out!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 6 Aug 2012 07:46
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TJ -- Hmm...sounds vaguely familiar...
Don't get me wrong -- I like it. It's just so familiar...
BTW KT -- Thanks!
Originally posted by ElectricWhite TJ -- Hmm...sounds vaguely familiar... Don't get me wrong -- I like it. It's just so familiar...That's exactly what I thought!!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 6 Aug 2012 13:36
Originally posted by ElectricWhite TJ -- Hmm...sounds vaguely familiar... Don't get me wrong -- I like it. It's just so familiar...Well the dialogue, such as it is, was lifted directly from the episode.
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Well the dialogue, such as it is, was lifted directly from the episode.That may be, but you gave us some nice insight into the character....
TJ: Definitely a pivotal moment where seconds count.
I never thought I'd see Joe actually miss having his civvies. Must be such hard work for them having to chose what to wear for each occasion.
And Ken's weirdness is really coming across now.... he would never have considered going to a club before never mind wondering if anyone else would want to be there with him.
Well done Chris, you've done it again. 
Ken just needs some little cartoon hearts floating around his head!
Prowling in pinchy dress shoes Joe's never worn before I figured could cause unnecessary violence ...
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 6 Aug 2012 17:52
I'm at the edge of my seat....
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EW: Hah! I didn't know there was a race, but I won, so it doesn't matter!
I love this! Oh man, there's a heapload of guilt that's gonna have a party on Anderson's head. And I wonder if Mark will pick up on the fact that Anderson almost let it happen.
lucky the Chief was able to stop her before she got started there.
Made good use of the prompt in the penultimate paragraph too I see.
an enjoyable fic EW
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 6 Aug 2012 19:20
I love the conflicted emotions of the Chief here! And poor Jason... now he's in debt to bote the Chief and Zark! Oh, the horror!!!!!
CW, JT & EW love the stories
ps EW love your quote, gave me a well needed laugh
Iona and the team are on a mission....
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Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 7 Aug 2012 08:01
Nice, KT! You've used only a few words, yet you've beautifully illustrated how in tune Joe is with his car, and how that reflects on his position.
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Nice, KT! You've used only a few words, yet you've beautifully illustrated how in tune Joe is with his car, and how that reflects on his position.I agree! really love the underlying emotion you worked in there...well done.
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 7 Aug 2012 10:26
Ditto
KT: The sign of a true competitor, pleased with his performance but still mentally listing what he could improve on.
Nice story EW....really feel for the Chief in this one...and how on earth did Dan's half sister make it so far into the ISO that she was able to get that close to the team without them noticing...
That would be a story unto itself, eh?
CWW....sorry to have missed commenting...
Really nice bit, you have Joe investigating on two fronts now....what is up with the Club, and what is up with Ken...although I do wonder what makes Joe think that Ken was ever in love with Jun.....when all he seems to be is awkward with her.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 9 Aug 2012 11:54
I have been away for a while, and do not usually participate in these, but this is the image I got as soon as I read the prompt .....
Everyone was sitting around the large dining room table at Nambu's villa when Jun walked through the swinging door from the kitchen, carrying a large pot.
"Anyone for seconds?" She asked.
Disappointment marred her face when she failed to notice the green tinge that crossed the boys faces as they quickly scrambled from their seats and fled.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 9 Aug 2012 12:01
TJ: I like the use you made of that episode.
CW: another good posting. Every week, I find myself sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for your next submission. Wanting the story to come faster.
EW: It is nice to see the Chief feeling some emotions, I just wish he would show them more.
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 9 Aug 2012 12:03
Oh, poor Jun!
On the other hand, I wonder if the ISO could weaponize her cooking...
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 9 Aug 2012 12:03
KT: I like the way you have Joe equating racing to life. A very nice posting.
Hey CD, that was brief and to the point, I liked it. Almost made me feel sorry for Jun too....
k2: Thanks. And, true ... I often tend to treat it as though she's so into Ken, and Ken really doesn't display interest in anyone else, so everyone just kind of assumes Ken is hers but just too duty-bound or shy to say anything. All growing up together, it seems plausible to me. Assumptions made when they were younger just kind of carrying along as they get older.
cloud: Thanks! And poor Jun, it's not easy when you're culturally expected to be good at something and it's a skill that just completely eludes you! I'm sure she mixes a mean explosive though.
And, true ... I often tend to treat it as though she's so into Ken, and Ken really doesn't display interest in anyone else, so everyone just kind of assumes Ken is hers but just too duty-bound or shy to say anything. All growing up together, it seems plausible to me. Assumptions made when they were younger just kind of carrying along as they get older.
cloud: Thanks! And poor Jun, it's not easy when you're culturally expected to be good at something and it's a skill that just completely eludes you! I'm sure she mixes a mean explosive though.
CD, that was hilarious....someone please get the poor girl some cooking lessons...
wooo, that was exciting, about time someone posted a bit of action in here...
Very well done k2, you pulled it off brilliantly
k2: Good use of the prompt. And Jun swearing! *faints*
Somehow I'm surprised Iona's not snickering at Jinpei's thump, but she is pretty busy.
And Jun swearing! *faints*
Somehow I'm surprised Iona's not snickering at Jinpei's thump, but she is pretty busy.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 9 Aug 2012 16:45
K2, it's great seeing Jun at weapons, stretching her role and talents, not to mention Iona stretching her abilities as a pilot!
CD, that was brief but got the point across instantly. I feel sorry for Jun, but she should obviously focus on her true talents.
Thanks KT..the story ended quicker than I thought it would...two eps to finish this small plot arc...
CW-Thanks--I like this Jun..much more cooler headed and mature than the one in "house of cards."
TJ-Iona is a very good pilot...or so I've said, it is nice to be to toss some proof into the pudding...I just hope that no readers were hurt by all the physics laws I've bent.
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Intriguing RIgirl.
Many chemicals can burn in or on water. It makes me wonder why they've never attempted this before, unless it was ecological ramifications. And now the danger seems to outweigh the risks.
RI --thanks for the compliment....I like writing action, physics be damned to get into the way of a good story....and I like Ryu...the man needs more airtime all the time.
Setting the ocean on fire? Hmmm, might be showing my age but I distinctly remember the Cuyohoga river catching fire...and I'm sure the Rouge might've as well.
Hey, if it is possible for the firebird technique to work underwater, then Nambu and his team are sure to find a way. Why let a small thing like science get in the way of saving the world?
A great installment RIgirl, can't wait for the next one.
RI: Who knows. *grin* I suspect it's gonna define the word "aaaawkward"
I love the description of Nambu wondering at the silence, and turning around to find their mouths are all hanging open. It's plausible scientifically, the way you describe it (and with their level of tech). Moreso than out in space (space lacks enough oxygen to support a fire unless the ship was spewing O2 as part of the process).
I love the description of Nambu wondering at the silence, and turning around to find their mouths are all hanging open. It's plausible scientifically, the way you describe it (and with their level of tech). Moreso than out in space (space lacks enough oxygen to support a fire unless the ship was spewing O2 as part of the process).
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 10 Aug 2012 17:37
RIgirl -- now I'm at the edge of my seat!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 10 Aug 2012 18:57
RIGirl: Neat! Now what will they do when something goes wrong with the plan...? 
And here I thought they might try to find the resonant frequency of the crystals so they could shatter them!
And here I thought they might try to find the resonant frequency of the crystals so they could shatter them!
Daniella T
GatchaFreak
posted 12 Aug 2012 12:28
Hi there! :wave:
Back to Belgium, and catching up!
TJ -- I loooove that ep (don't we all?), thank you for writing it up!
CW -- Somehow I just can't imagine Joe in dress slacks and nice shoes...but I can definitely imagine him in a swimsuit, LOL!
EW: Excellent! Suspense and Jason, what more could we want? And an excellent portrayal of Anderson.
Now going back for the rest.
Daniella T
GatchaFreak
posted 12 Aug 2012 12:36
OK, just read three more ficlets:
KT: perhaps that's why I can't really drive, LOL! I never hear the car as purring, more as barking mad at me
CD: That's exactly what I thought when I first read the prompt! Great little ficlet!
K2: Have I ever said how I admire people who can write action scenes? I loved yours, it was very suspensful and I could really feel for Iona fighting the Galactor ships.
CD: That's exactly what I thought when I first read the prompt! Great little ficlet!
K2: Have I ever said how I admire people who can write action scenes? I loved yours, it was very suspensful and I could really feel for Iona fighting the Galactor ships.
Daniella T
GatchaFreak
posted 12 Aug 2012 12:40
RIgirl: Wow! Now you got me wondering how they're going to do it. And they know it's gonna be very difficult, as shown by the silence around the room! I also liked the fact that Nambu takes it in his stride, and is surprised when the team are speechless. Shows the difference between just thinking something out, and having to actually try it!
DT: Ironically I can imagine Joe in slacks and dress shoes. Perhaps it's his Sicilian past. I have a harder time picturing Ken dressed up.
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 12 Aug 2012 17:11
Originally posted by ChrisW DT: Ironically I can imagine Joe in slacks and dress shoes. Perhaps it's his Sicilian past. I have a harder time picturing Ken dressed up.I'm like that, too. Whenever Ken's supposed to go undercover as a tough guy, I end up laughing my head off. (He's just too darned cute to pull off the "Tough Galactor Thug" look!)
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 12 Aug 2012 17:36
Originally posted by ChrisW DT: Ironically I can imagine Joe in slacks and dress shoes. Perhaps it's his Sicilian past. I have a harder time picturing Ken dressed up.Ken dressed up.... Ken dressed up....
All images courtesy of Gatchaman II.
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 12 Aug 2012 17:45
Thanks, TJ. Now, if you could just find an image of Ken trying to pass himself off as a Galactor thug...I don't remember the title, and it's practically a spelunking trip for me to dig out my DVD's...it was an episode in Gatch I where Galactor was forcing an ISO scientist to work for them by holding his daughter hostage...
Anyway, as soon as he puts on the dark glasses, I'm on the floor.
Always thought that last outfit was kinda hot on him, hehe.
EW, that's the Rumi Borombo episode. I thought he looked kinda cool in the shades, but it is kinda funny at the same time. I still hold that his worse disguise ever is trying to be a blond beach bum (I think that's GII). *shudder*
Blonde hippie Ken is actually Gatch F.
Chris is right about the Rumi Boronbo ep.
And if you actually want Ken dressed as a Galactor thug...
Chris is right about the Rumi Boronbo ep.
And if you actually want Ken dressed as a Galactor thug...
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 13 Aug 2012 10:53
Thank you, TJ!
Now let's see if somebody can find a REAL challenge for you!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 13 Aug 2012 11:39
Originally posted by ElectricWhiteNow let's see if somebody can find a REAL challenge for you!Um... you're scaring me....
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 13 Aug 2012 11:51
Originally posted by Transmute JunHuh? Lil' ol' me scare you ?! Inconceivable!Originally posted by ElectricWhiteNow let's see if somebody can find a REAL challenge for you!Um... you're scaring me....
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 13 Aug 2012 14:30
Originally posted by ElectricWhite Huh? Lil' ol' me scare you ?! Inconceivable!Oh trust me, some of your Zark fics have scared me plenty!
*snerk* Okay, based on those first, two middle pictures, either wearing a white suit is a hereditary trait ... or the animators were really into "Saturday Night Fever" ....
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 14 Aug 2012 08:56
I suspect it's the latter... This was originally animated in 1978! (It's from Gatchaman II.)
Wow ... really? I guess that would explain why Jun's dress looks a bit like the dress John Travolta's partner wore in the movie, too ...
*snerk* They had a roller skating episode ... Snack J has a disco ball ... it's all beginning to make sense now ...
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 18 May 2013 11:58
TJ - sometimes second can be an end or a beginning. Jason was lucky.
CW- Ken is still acting strangely. I'm assuming its due to more than his coming out of the closet. Will be reaing on to find out.
EW- This seemed like a cliff-hanger to me. We really don't know if anything is wrong with Jason's implant and what did the Chief really mean by She was almost right?
KT- so true!
CD- Jun cooking again. I'm surprised they didn't run screaming.
K2- That was a hair raising mission. Iona handled it well.
RIGirl - I like the uniqueness of the use of crystals in your story. I think you're the only one who has ever considered the Firebird being used under water.
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