Well, all I seem to be doing these days is writing myself into corners. I'm working on a fic where Anderson takes G-Force with him for protection at a funeral of a relative. Now that everyone is assembled at the funeral home, I'm wondering exactly what sort of threat Anderson thought he was facing. Suggestions? Thanks!

My first question would be: how did the person die? My second would be: does this person have to be a relative, or could it be a friend/colleague? Would G-Force be in birdstyle or would they be in suits?

Hi Ame: Not exactly sure of cause of death at the moment, but the person had been in poor health for a long time. Definitely a close relative. That's a plot point so I can't move that one. Right now, I have them in specially designed funeral attire that transmutes. I'm wondering if maybe a kidnapping threat is possible? Thanks for the help! BTW, if you've got the last Bird Scramble handy, you know right where I'm stuck. I haven't written any further since then.

You're making me think of a certain Gatch F episode, with a funeral. It could be some inspiration for what can go wrong at a funeral, and for what the team might be wearing. Starts at 1.19 here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEHVGrGAx-o&feature=relmfu

The first thing I thought about was that same episode, LB! Ironically enough, the deceased person was Dr Nambu himself, Anderson in BotP! I also remember saying to myself how much the Team looked different in the funeral attire, whilst first watching the episode! And, a bomb could be quite a good threat in the case you're mentioning, jublke! Egobossler used it as an act of profanity on Nambu's grave, but it could be used as as much damaging as desired!

Jublke...one of the things that first came to mind is why he would be bringing the entire team...at a small private funeral, that would certainly cause a lot of attention. Having the team be there, but be much more inconspicuous in other roles, rather than 'protection,' would prolly be a bit more realistic... They could be there as groundskeepers, funeral home attendants, servers at the luncheon, bringing flowers, etc.... As to what kinda threat, it better be a serious one to have him drag along the whole team...I wonder what would possess him to put all his other relatives in such danger as well in becoming collateral damage?

K2: Well, in this version of reality, the team in civilian mode is known as his kids, so I don't think it would seem too odd. On the other hand, having them there in civilian mode and transmuting in public into the team is a huge potential security risk. So ... maybe he didn't really need them for protection but more for comfort but couldn't bring himself to ask ... or I should have some of the team in civvies and a couple in birdstyle ... or maybe he has an event after where the risk is more likely. Or a bomb ... I do like Gatchamarie's idea of a bomb ... Thanks, LB & Gatchamarie, for pointing me to the clip. I'll have to watch that for inspiration!

Originally posted by jublke Well, all I seem to be doing these days is writing myself into corners. I'm working on a fic where Anderson takes G-Force with him for protection at a funeral of a relative. Now that everyone is assembled at the funeral home, I'm wondering exactly what sort of threat Anderson thought he was facing. Suggestions? Thanks!

Ooo, plots Maybe the person was someone of international importance, meaning that other international leaders will be there -- people Galactor would love to target while they're conveniently assembled out in the open.

My first thought was that, even though the person had been in poor health, Anderson might have suspected foul play ... as a way for Spectra to get Anderson out into the open and in a public space ... or perhaps he thought Spectra might use such an opportunity to try to kidnap him ... If Spectra was thinking that Anderson would bring the team with him, as security, they could always go undercover (like Mark did when he went as Anderson's "assistant" on the train episode where Mala was trying to kidnap/kill Anderson).

Any kind of gathering where people come together (even a funeral) is a potential target for terrorists. Maybe Anderson just received a vague threat...? LB and Marie, I was thinking of the same Gatch F episode!

Now for some other questions: 1. What kind of funeral home is it? Is is an actual house that had been converted into a funeral home, or is it a more modern building that was built specifically for this purpose? 2. Were the remains cremated, or is this a casket funeral? 3. If it's a casket funeral, does the entire lid of the casket raise up, or is it the type where it's split so that the top half can be propped up while the lower half is shut?

Keep in mind that anywhere Anderson goes, there's a chance that Spectra might try to take him down, or do something nasty. I'm not sure you need a really specific, credible threat in this case, unless you intend any of them to be in birdstyle. Though even in that case, he could realistically have one of them in birdstyle, but I think that would look odd. You don't often see him moving about with members of G-Force openly in uniform, guarding him.

I tend to agree with Chris. I can't see the team being present in Birdstyle at a private funeral although if it was to be an important funeral with many dignitaries I could see the team in uniform to act as "protection." Although I suspect the story you are writing about has the team a little younger than this birdstyle ready. In my AU I will have them acting as body guards for Anderson, in different guises - both before they have their uniforms and after. As mentioned, Jason acts as chauffeur, Tiny as an effective "bouncer" type, Princess perhaps as an aide (although I have had her as an escort or companion of some likely male). Mark is at Anderson's side, since has legally Anderson's son, and can be seen as learning to taking on a role in the Family company by the uninformed. This gives the team a good reason to be in attendance and at different locations around the event.

Hmmmm.... Nambu has shown himself (in Gatch F particularly) as being reasonably adept as disguise.... How about G-1 or G-2 disguised as Nambu/Anderson and Nambu/Anderson disguised in reverse? The stilted formality of a funeral and almost expected oddness of reactions could help cover any flubs - and the added protection of the "kids" staying together could help. Just cogitating!