Oooh, so many things I could use as an influence for this week's prompt...Election Day in the United States (Dear Tea Party Republicans: GET OVER IT!)...Bram Stoker's birthday...the US release of a couple of very good movies... But I think I'll go with something inspired by Veteran's Day (or Remembrance Day, depending on where you are): service Now, take this and run with it!

Yay! Monday is a work holiday for me so I will happily spend it writing...enjoy your weekend, everyone!

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Excellent, KT! You expressed in only a few words the message of this day!

Originally posted by ElectricWhite the US release of a couple of very good movies...

EW, which movies are you referring to? I saw "Skyfall" yesterday, okay, it's MUCH better than Quantum of Solace and (spoiler!) the new Q is cute!

KT: Powerful stuff! Why can I see Katse attacking a memorial on Veterans' Day to thumb his nose at everyone?

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Lunulet: Hmm someone doesn't like being teased when he thinks it's going nowhere. Jun, you naughty girl, you ...

Originally posted by KT1972 He didn't need to look to know his team were right behind him, like they always were.

I loved all of this, but that line--yes.

Very moving, KT, and perfectly in theme with the day. Lunulet, very hot! I'd say it's fine for this thread... but the next post (there *will* be a next post, right? ) should be in the Rubber Room. At least... I'm hoping it should be....

Lunulet that post was very hot. I would love to see you continue it.

KT -- Exactly in tune with the day. It struck me the same way a certain fact I learned Sunday did...this is the first Veteran's day in which there are no survivors of WWI. (I'm not sure if this is just in the U.S. or worldwide. Either way, it's a sobering fact that slapped me in the face.) Linuet -- I think this sums it up -- I'd love to see more!

Lunulet -- I like to idea of Joe craving a cigarette. I hate smoking, but this sentence made him look much more human and vulnerable. I wonder whether Jun had made a similar "pass" at him in the past and it didn't work out well -- or am I reading too much into the confusion her move caused Joe?

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Originally posted by Daniella T Lunulet -- I like to idea of Joe craving a cigarette. I hate smoking, but this sentence made him look much more human and vulnerable. I wonder whether Jun had made a similar "pass" at him in the past and it didn't work out well -- or am I reading too much into the confusion her move caused Joe?

I think I might continue this. In my head, Joe has always thought of Jun as a kid or a sister, preventing any attraction between them. Now that is changing. He's half angry about it (it's destabilized something strong and certain in his life) and half entranced by it. Also, Jun is much more certain and serious than Joe gives her credit for. I also disapprove of smoking in real life, but I'm totally guilty of thinking it looks sexy in old movies, and probably would on Joe, too.

KT ... excellent! So many powerful emotions in just a few words! I echo Springie in mentioning that this brought the same Gatch F episode to my mind, as did CW's hint! Lunulet ... I again am joining in with the others in asking you if it would be possible to continue this ... in the rubber room!! I'm sensing the air becoming hotter!

Originally posted by gatchamarie Lunulet ... I'm sensing the air becoming hotter!

Yeah, the air...among other things!

Go for it, Lunulet!

Something small this time, based on an old favourite: //I can hear them speaking, their voices coming loud and clear through the door. Bastards. They don't even try to keep their voices down. Of course, they can't know I have infiltrated the mecha. Silly me. Mark should have neven suggested I come here. I was too eager to agree, and he should have known something was wrong. I don't even really care about the success of the mission now. The only thing I care about is getting Donald Wade. I can hear Zoltar's voice rising in pitch. He doesn't seem to be happy with his pet traitor anymore. "I offered you the possibility to work for me so that I could get G-Force, Wade!" I can hear him yell. "You know G-Force is not an easy target, Zoltar!" Wade is arguing back, but I can hear his voice breaking. If the Federation doesn't get him, Zoltar will make him pay for the failure of his formula to defeat G-Force for good. A sudden feeling of pity for him surges through me, but I keep it down. "If I could only get my hands on the Eagle or the Condor, you would see if they are an easy target!" shouts Zoltar, and I can hear him slapping his hands on the table. I take a deep breath to steady myself, and send a quick blast through the door's locking mechanism. I step inside, gun aiming at both of them, and I am gratified by Zoltar's look of utter surprise. Wade's look, I don't even bother with, for the moment. "I am the Condor," I snarl. "How can I be of service?"//

Ohhh, very nice Daniella. Now if only Zoltar would not escape for once.

Nice, Daniella...I love the intensity of this.

Lunulet, Phew, there is so much more to this..... see you in the rubber room! DT, loved it, I'd love to be a fly on the wall during that confrontation.....

DT -- I found myself savoring this; it's certainly a fine Condor vintage!

Originally posted by ElectricWhite DT -- I found myself savoring this; it's certainly a fine Condor vintage!

Cheers!

DT: Yay for an awesome Condor entrance.

Lovely piece, Daniella! So intensely Condorish!

Condorish! Mmmmm.... I like this word, Marie!