This week's anonymous prompt is brought to us by the same person who brought us madness. In honor of the the last of the tournament we have: Bracket Also, the schedule is clear if anyone wants a date.

Okay, this was honestly the first thing that popped into my head when I saw the prompt. ****** The noise could be heard clearly all the way down the hall, and even into the conference room. Chief Anderson grimaced as he saw the scientists sitting around the table fighting to keep from putting their hands over their ears. They wanted to pay attention to the briefing, but it was difficult with the cacophony of sound that surrounded them. "Excuse me, please." the Chief said finally. "I will return in a moment." He attempted to maintain his cool, unruffled exterior, yet couldn't prevent beads of sweat from popping out on his forehead as he passed by the men, moving toward the exit. In the corridor it was even louder, although he wouldn't have imagined it possible. His anger growing, he stalked down the hallway until he reached the door to the G-Force lounge. He hesitated, just for a moment. Chief Anderson had sworn never to enter the lounge without the express permission of G-Force. Yet these were extenuating circumstances; surely anyone could see that! The men in the conference room had travelled from all corners of the galaxy to participate in these discussions. They had to have peace and quiet. It was nothing less than they deserved. Thusly emboldened, the Chief opened the door, stepping into the G-Force Ready Room. He expected to see five surprised and irritated teenagers staring at him in shock, yet he found only one. Keyop immediately stopped drumming, his jaw falling to the floor nearly as fast as the drumsticks that rolled out of his hands. "Dreee... doot doot doot... Chief!" the boy exclaimed, his voice sounding extraordinarily quiet in the sudden silence. "Keyop, I have an important conference going on!" Chief Anderson lectured. "You can't keep making such noise! You must stop this racket at once!" "Breep... broop... baaaaa... racket? Okay." Keyop shrugged.

Um...did he stop the bracket? Edited to add: this is actually a valid question: how do you stop a bracket???

Ame, what tournament?

Monday, marks the end of the NCAA basketball tournament, and everyone can resume their normal TV viewing, around the NBA and NHL finals and the start of MLB. Of course, that is all brief, as sometime in May sweeps the TV Finales and we get reruns. NBA = National Basketball Association NHL = National Hockey League MLB = Major League Baseball [all right, so I've finally seen most of the Big Bang Theory thanks to Netflix, I'm just a season beyond everyone, maybe two; I'm one of the few people who can sympathize with the guys about their obsessions, and with Penny when she has to explain sports to them. Though I will draw the line at the farce that is pro-wrestling.] TJ, that was cute. My idea will be up in a few days, it takes on an entirely different take, too. I just need to check the spelling ....

TJ: The Chief's first mistake is holding an important meeting anywhere near the team's Ready Room. And of course it's little Keyop who makes the biggest noise!

Thanks Ame! So, one bracket closes, but another is going to open soon... I'm actually looking forward to the Augusta Masters this week, although our TV channels won't have full coverage on Thursday and Friday, only the highlights.

Originally posted by ChrisW TJ: The Chief's first mistake is holding an important meeting anywhere near the team's Ready Room. And of course it's little Keyop who makes the biggest noise!

The Chief should've had the Ready Room soundproofed, bulletproofed, ping-pong-ball-proofed, spaceburger-proofed etc. What goes on in the Ready Room should stay in the Ready Room. Now he will know better!

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Poor Jinpei, all the training and hardship of being a superhero AND he has homework.

Originally posted by Daniella T The Chief should've had the Ready Room soundproofed, bulletproofed, ping-pong-ball-proofed, spaceburger-proofed etc. What goes on in the Ready Room should stay in the Ready Room. Now he will know better!

My thoughts exactly!

LOL, KT, my son made the same mistake last week...

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Speaking of childhood memories.... ========== Ken and Joe were about to go out of their minds when Dr. Nambu and Jun finally returned home. They had done their homework and were running out of things to keep Jinpei busy. Thankfully, the youngest of the group had fallen asleep. "Sorry." Dr. Nambu said as soon as he came through the front door, "Things took longer than expected." "Well, I think we should at least get a pizza for this!" Joe grumbled, crossing his arms. Jun was a few steps behind Nambu, looking utterly miserable. "Sorry, boys," the doctor replied, "but the crust will damage Jun's new brackets." "Brackets?!" the boys cried in unison. Jun then opened her mouth to reveal the brand new braces on her teeth.

Ouch! Poor Jun! I can sympathize. My DD recently got elastics for her braces and she's not enjoying them. The good news is that she's likely to get the entire shebang off before Christmas, and she's really looking forward to that!

You are all so clever! What creative uses of the prompt!

EW: Meep! I managed to skip braces because while my teeth weren't straight, there was nothing wrong with my bite itself. Later my parents felt bad for not giving me braces like my teeth are supposed to be TV perfect or something. I've gotta say I don't really care.

I was the same way Chris. My teeth are not perfectly straight but I did have over crowding which meant the of removal of teeth through my teens.

As someone who wore braces for four years, I deeply sympathise with Jun! At some point I was also wearing an extra-mouth type of brace that went round my neck -- I remember being stopped in the street and asked what it was! As for the maths, oh well, it's not only Jinpei who forgets this formula, nor only kids BTW, I totally agree with jublke -- you guys ROCK! I haven't been able to think of a single use of the prompt yet.

TJ ... imagine if there were all of the team members doing their own thing, then! Poor Keyop being caught all alone! Well ... he seemed like he took Chief Anderson's lecture with a pince of salt, though, so kudos for him! KT ... I don't blame Jinpei for not concentrating on his homework when he has to save the world in between! EW ... that was just an awesome use of the prompt! I can just see their faces ... even Jun's!

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what a unique use of the prompt, Ame, certainly not one I've thought of before. I'm not familiar with the show you borrowed the character from, (I'm assuming it's a medical drama/ soap opera type of thing) but that didn't matter to the piece at all, I really enjoyed reading it regardless.

Ame, that was great. And as soon as you mentioned Dr. Brackett I did wonder if if might be the Doctor from Emergency. I know for a while I had him, and his team, treating the team when they were hurt when they were hurt in town while "off duty." Interesting you had the same idea.

Originally posted by clouddancer Ame, that was great. And as soon as you mentioned Dr. Brackett I did wonder if if might be the Doctor from Emergency. I know for a while I had him, and his team, treating the team when they were hurt when they were hurt in town while "off duty." Interesting you had the same idea.

Yeah. I think the shows would work great as a cross-over, just have never had the time to develop a full-fledged story from it, but when this prompt came up and those snippets came to mind, I couldn't resist. When you get that part of your AU written up, I'd be happy to beta read for it.

I haven't watched the show, Ame, but I certainly enjoyed the cross-over! Serves Nambu right, to be read the riot act for what he did with the centrfuge, IMHO!

That's a great angle. Nambu does seem to be the only one handling their medical issues in canon, and it does seem like a terrible situation just waiting to happen. He might be a genius but people can only be experts on so many things at once! Now he better just hope the team doesn't get wind of these phone calls.

I'm glad someone else realizes that the centrifuge was a horrible idea! I hadn't heard of Dr. Brackett before either, but then, I never watched Emergency.

OMG, it's been so long since I even thought of Emergency! What you've done fits perfectly, Ame! (And, given all the things wrong with the Puppy Episode itself...) ...I'd better cut this short -- I feel myself trying to slip into waxing sentimental about all the shows that I used to watch as a kid but nobody else seems to remember!

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Marie, this is a beautiful look at Nambu and the regrets he might have.

Marie, that is a great use of the prompt. And gives us a very good look into Nambu, and some of the regrets he may have.

I think it's lovely to see the paternal side of Nambu, Marie, such a touching scene too. Great work

Thanks guys! I really like to try and decipher and see every aspect in a person's character! Ehm ... always when possible, though, cause there are times when certain people just do not give you the chance to see their better side, IYKWIM!! Sorry ... I still have some devils in my mind!

gatchamarie: Nambu in canon does seem to have a genuine affection for the team at times. I'm sure that he's had those thoughts more than once.

I totally agree with you, CW! He did have genuine affection, and really saw them as his own kids ... maybe he didn't show this aspect of his openly as much as desired, but the team knew about his feelings towards them, hence their own affection and respect given to him in return.

I know this is late, but that's a very touching piece, Marie!

Originally posted by ElectricWhite I know this is late, but that's a very touching piece, Marie!

I agree, and I also liked Ame's crossover. I used to watch Emergency! but it's been too long.

That's one area where Nambu is portrayed better than Anderson in canon.He does seem to have feelings for the youngsters. Very touching, Marie!

Originally posted by ElectricWhite I know this is late, but that's a very touching piece, Marie!

You're never too late when you wish to do something from the heart, EW! And, your words have really brightened my day! So have yours, Jublke and DT! Many, many thanks!