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Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 24 Nov 2013 09:21
It's party time! We've hit the one hundredth Bradbury's Jar! I have to admit I didn't see this coming when we began early last year.
But now that we've made it to this momentous milestone, our prompt for the week is:
hundred
And for bonus points you can also try to meet the secondary challenge of making your submission 100 words! (secondary bonus points challenge is entirely optional)
Go!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 24 Nov 2013 09:30
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TJ - poor Jun. Do you think Jinpei might get tired of pulling pranks like that on her one day?
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 24 Nov 2013 10:14
TJ -- Cockroaches? Yick!
I am SO with Jun on that one!
KT -- Let's see...running full-tilt after a little make-out session with Jun...yeah, I can see why Ken's heart would be racing!
I am SO with Jun on that one!
KT -- Let's see...running full-tilt after a little make-out session with Jun...yeah, I can see why Ken's heart would be racing!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 24 Nov 2013 10:56
KT, I wonder if Jun could have gotten Ken's heartbeat higher than that, if she had continued to kiss him! 
Redbird, I can see that we had similar ideas, but you have a much nicer ending!
Redbird, I can see that we had similar ideas, but you have a much nicer ending!
Originally posted by Transmute Jun KT, I wonder if Jun could have gotten Ken's heartbeat higher than that, if she had continued to kiss him!LOL At a better time and a different place..... most definitely!
Awww RB - just shows Jun can show some compassion to our little feathered friends, no matter what she might think of them.
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 24 Nov 2013 12:01
TJ- breeding cockroaches? Really? I think those bugs are perfectly capable of doing it without Jinpei's help.
KT - I hope Ken isn't having a relapse and Joe's after Katse? They better get there to help if they want any pieces of Katse to be left.
RB - Very sweet. My oldest brother saved an owl once and a pigeon - yep, a pigeon- when I was little. I was very innerved by the owl's big eyes following me around. He also brought home a baby flying squirrel who loved the curtains and was polluted with fleas. My mother was furious. We had to get the house fumigated.
Originally posted by KT1972 Awww RB - just shows Jun can show some compassion to our little feathered friends, no matter what she might think of them.I think it was partly that, and the fact she knew what Jinpei meant when he said they were broken when Nambu found them, and he "gave them wings to fly" (so to speak).
Originally posted by Becky Rock RB - Very sweet. My oldest brother saved an owl once and a pigeon - yep, a pigeon- when I was little. I was very innerved by the owl's big eyes following me around. He also brought home a baby flying squirrel who loved the curtains and was polluted with fleas. My mother was furious. We had to get the house fumigated.Thanks, I just couldn't resist!
Your poor mom, BR! 
Daniella T
GatchaFreak
posted 24 Nov 2013 13:58
TJ -- That would definitely count as revenge! I would totally freak out if someone told me this -- mind you, I use to teach English to kids in a village, many years ago, who thought it really strange that I asked them to kills the spiders, so, with kids, I wouldn't put it past them to breed cockroaches for real.
KT -- And then they say you should watch your heartbeat when doing spinning classes! This is so much more enjoyable.
RB -- You got me there for a moment! I was sure that it would be something hairy in the box. How like Jinpei to take care of a swallow!
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 24 Nov 2013 14:10
RB -- as far as I'm concerned, better a bird than a colony of disease-ridden bugs!
Originally posted by Daniella T RB -- You got me there for a moment! I was sure that it would be something hairy in the box. How like Jinpei to take care of a swallow!LOL. Like maybe a giant hairy spider DT?
Originally posted by ElectricWhite RB -- as far as I'm concerned, better a bird than a colony of disease-ridden bugs!I'm with you EW! I'd rather have him bring home a bird than a creepy-crawly!
TJ -- What a great prompt! Great response, too.
Redbird -- Wow! An awful lot of emotion packed in that short little story.
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TJ: LOL, I wonder how many times Jinpei has pulled that on her
KT: Jinpei handled that pretty well, didn't gag or anything And uh oh, Ken's in trouble!
Redbird: Aaaw, I can totally picture that happening. I love how you and TJ started so similarly and went in totally different directions.
And uh oh, Ken's in trouble!
Redbird: Aaaw, I can totally picture that happening. I love how you and TJ started so similarly and went in totally different directions.
Yay, Chris.... finally we get to meet Adam!! I must say, I'm liking him so far.
I'm not surprised Joe's acting like a caged animal, total confinement would do that to anyone, although I can't help but wonder, does his room have an en-suite bathroom?
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 25 Nov 2013 06:59
CW -- 
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 25 Nov 2013 09:57
I agree with the others, CW, I'm liking Adam! It's interesting that Joe thinks that they don't 'see eye to eye very often' because he seems a lot more like Joe to me than (the canon) Ken.
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 25 Nov 2013 16:42
CW- I also like Adam so far. He sounds conniving and a prefect match to Joe.
But why do I get the feeling Ken's gong to be ready for him, too?
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 25 Nov 2013 17:22
Here's my contribution - I know I need to get back to Jason's little problem with the reporter, but this is on its own.
What the hell possessed me to do this? Keyop wondered as he passed the twenty mile marker. Was I temporarily insane?
It had started out as a discussion abut their endurance. It had somehow turned into a dare to run in a one hundred mile race.
He had in turn challenged his teammates to pledge a contribution for each mile he completed to the charity of his choice.
Keyop wasn't trying to win the race, although he suspected he could. he just wanted to finish to collect the three thousand dollars he had been promised for the Juvenile Diabetes Association.
KT: That had occurred to me, but I decided to just assume that either Joe and Adam have a joint bathroom or Joe's allowed out of his room to go to the bathroom but he's under so much scrutiny that it's no relief. I'm still kinda making up Adam on the fly. So far so good!
Redbird: A pocket full of shuriken (great title!) sounds like a guaranteed medical emergency. *grin* I think at this very story moment, most of what Nambu has to say is not fit for print.
EW: LOL great icons
TJ: Well we often get along least with the people we're most like. Sometimes we see what we hate in ourselves in them, etc., or the similar qualities just make us clash. I have to find their conflict points.
Becky: Thanks! I have no idea yet how that encounter's gonna go. I have to watch myself as I tend to want to make Ken too perfectly good (Gary Stu, anyone?) so I have to make sure I give him the right balance. I'm sure this Ken knows, though, that Joe's not the only trained "kid" there.
And aw, I can see Keyop getting himself into that situation, and then being determined to see it through. The kid has heart!
Sometimes we see what we hate in ourselves in them, etc., or the similar qualities just make us clash. I have to find their conflict points.
Becky: Thanks! I have no idea yet how that encounter's gonna go. I have to watch myself as I tend to want to make Ken too perfectly good (Gary Stu, anyone?) so I have to make sure I give him the right balance. I'm sure this Ken knows, though, that Joe's not the only trained "kid" there.
And aw, I can see Keyop getting himself into that situation, and then being determined to see it through. The kid has heart!
Mad Katharine
Exalted Member
posted 25 Nov 2013 19:56
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Becky Rock - YAY for Keyop!!! And YAY for the rest of the team for pledging such a significant amount! 
MK - sounds like a successful mission to me
MK - sounds like a successful mission to me
BK: Keyop will totally get his money! He's a dedicated kid...
Originally posted by KT1972 MK - sounds like a successful mission to meI was thinking the same thing, KT!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 26 Nov 2013 06:47
Becky, I can totally see Keyop ending up in this situation, then going through with it just to prove himself!
Katharine, this is definitely a report where you have to read between the lines!
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 26 Nov 2013 07:02
Becky -- Gotta give Keyop high marks for that! (Though I'd hate to see the blisters he'd get on his feet!)
Katherine -- That report reminded me of the paperwork Dad received from the navy notifying him that some of the things he'd been involved in were now declassified....very convincing.
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 26 Nov 2013 13:57
KT - I hope they can come up with the money they promised Keyop.
MK - Jay's Rigan agent aka Devil Star definitely had some fun. Is this leading up to the new fic you're working on?
Daniella T
GatchaFreak
posted 26 Nov 2013 14:00
Originally posted by RedbirdExactly! There's a scene in one Harry Potter book, where the twins are looking at something hairy that Lee has in a box -- I was almost scared to read on! Not to mention that I read HP2 with all the lights on in the house...Originally posted by Daniella T RB -- You got me there for a moment! I was sure that it would be something hairy in the box. How like Jinpei to take care of a swallow!LOL. Like maybe a giant hairy spider DT?
Daniella T
GatchaFreak
posted 26 Nov 2013 14:10
KT -- I'm really liking Adam in this one, and, once again, I love the way you handle the dialogue. That's my Condor talking all right!
MK -- "Personnel realignment" -- well, that's one way of putting it!
Becky -- there's only thing I can say: Better him than me!
Originally posted by Daniella T KT -- I'm really liking Adam in this one, and, once again, I love the way you handle the dialogue. That's my Condor talking all right!Umm, DT, I think you've confused me with Chris!!
Daniella T
GatchaFreak
posted 26 Nov 2013 14:32
Originally posted by KT1972Ooops yes, blame it on NaNo! I mean CWOriginally posted by Daniella T KT -- I'm really liking Adam in this one, and, once again, I love the way you handle the dialogue. That's my Condor talking all right!Umm, DT, I think you've confused me with Chris!!
Daniella T
GatchaFreak
posted 26 Nov 2013 14:43
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Very sweet DT. A heartfelt gift for sure!
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 26 Nov 2013 15:47
DT - One hundred different languages makes a major statement. Is there a ring coming next?
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 26 Nov 2013 15:49
DT -- it looks like you'll be getting a hundred people saying "Aw!"
Mad Katharine
Exalted Member
posted 26 Nov 2013 18:40
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TJ- Hee hee. Like that Jinpei got a little bit of revenge on Jun for having to get rid of the bugs.
KT-Woo KT, that sounds very ominous, poor Ken not quite up to speed yet. Hint at more to come?
Redbird-Very sweet story, like the link with Jinpei rescuing the swallow.
Chris-always good to read your writing, nice installment. Deft description had me picturing the whole scene going down perfectly.
Becky Rock-Nice little short there, good to see Keyop interested in a great charity.
Mad Katherine-got a lot of powerful stuff wrapped up in those few words, well done.
Daniella-How very sweet.. Good to see Nambu figured out something at the very last minute like that. Good for him!
Now to try to figure out something for myself. Something to do with the snowy weather perhaps?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 27 Nov 2013 10:02
Daniella, that sounds like a great gift. I don't think I could even name 100 languages!
Originally posted by Becky Rock KT - I hope they can come up with the money they promised Keyop.If they don't pay up, there's a good chance roach breeding facilities would be established under their sinks, hmm?
(eww, just the thought...)
MK - Jay's Rigan agent aka Devil Star definitely had some fun. Is this leading up to the new fic you're working on?In a roundabout way... Yes.
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 27 Nov 2013 16:50
Bribery! Yeah, Keyop, that could work! Find out what bug each one of them hates the most...
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 27 Nov 2013 17:21
Originally posted by Becky Rock Bribery! Yeah, Keyop, that could work! Find out what bug each one of them hates the most...Oh, I thought that was extortion...of course, I wouldn't know, since I'm not into such evil!
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 28 Nov 2013 08:45
Extortion, bribery, doesn't make much difference if he finishes those 100 miles. He would have one up on the rest of them.
I've loved reading everyone's responses to the challenge! Here's mine:
Princess pulled the thermometer from his mouth. "One hundred degrees," she read.
Jason frowned at her. "That's nothing! I told you, I feel fine." He tried to get up, but she was too fast for him and shoved him back onto the bed with considerable force.
"Chief Anderson told me I had to make sure you take it easy today." She turned a sickly sweet smile in his direction and pulled out her yo-yo. Swinging it dangerously close to his head, she added, "I think it would be best for your health if you stayed in bed, now don't you?"
jublke: *snicker* Jason, I'd be a good boy if I were you ...
Jublke - Princess certainly has a way of making Jason do as he's told!
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Nov 2013 06:32
Gotta love Prin's bedside manner! *snicker*
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Nov 2013 12:12
I wouldn't want to mess with Princess when she has her yo-yo and orders.
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Nov 2013 12:41
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Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Nov 2013 17:18
The question is, can Ryu trust these guys anymore than he could trust the cops who arrested him?
EW: I agree with Becky, safe or out of the frying pan and into the fire?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 30 Nov 2013 09:56
EW, I agree. I hope Ryu says no!
Julie, I think 'relaxing' for Jason is very different than for the rest of us! But I'm sure Princess knows how to make him feel better!
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 30 Nov 2013 12:23
And how is Princess going to make him feel better, TJ? Hmmmmmm?
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 30 Nov 2013 13:11
Originally posted by Becky Rock And how is Princess going to make him feel better, TJ? Hmmmmmm?If THAT'S not a loaded question....
TJ implied Princess has...methods. I'm just asking what they are.
I like your new avatar, EW. Do you draw them or use photoshop?
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 30 Nov 2013 17:42
Originally posted by Becky Rock I like your new avatar, EW. Do you draw them or use photoshop?Thanks. I used a chibimaker Springie discovered while we were at the Temp Base -- http://gen8.deviantart.com/art/Chibi-Maker-1-1-346025144 I'm afraid my drawing abilities are horrible, at best! (And to think my mom was an artist!)
Originally posted by Becky Rock TJ implied Princess has...methods. I'm just asking what they are.Well not too long ago, there was that Bradbury's Jar where Julie said that Princess kept her old uniform around for bedroom activities. Sounds to me like she has plenty of 'convincing' powers where Jason is concerned.
How fun EW! I couldn't help making a chibi Ken:
Here's my attempt at Joe, he's harder, isn't really a good option for his hair colour:
Originally posted by Transmute JunLOL. I was just thinking about that. I should dust off that short & add some innuendo ...Originally posted by Becky Rock TJ implied Princess has...methods. I'm just asking what they are.Well not too long ago, there was that Bradbury's Jar where Julie said that Princess kept her old uniform around for bedroom activities. Sounds to me like she has plenty of 'convincing' powers where Jason is concerned.
Those chibis are cute!
Originally posted by jublkeOooh, go for it jublke!Originally posted by Transmute JunLOL. I was just thinking about that. I should dust off that short & add some innuendo ...Originally posted by Becky Rock TJ implied Princess has...methods. I'm just asking what they are.Well not too long ago, there was that Bradbury's Jar where Julie said that Princess kept her old uniform around for bedroom activities. Sounds to me like she has plenty of 'convincing' powers where Jason is concerned.
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 1 Dec 2013 11:05
Originally posted by jublkeI was thinking more of the fic you wrote in 'Just had to get this out', TJ, but Julie expanding what you had written would be wonderful.Originally posted by Transmute JunLOL. I was just thinking about that. I should dust off that short & add some innuendo ...Originally posted by Becky Rock TJ implied Princess has...methods. I'm just asking what they are.Well not too long ago, there was that Bradbury's Jar where Julie said that Princess kept her old uniform around for bedroom activities. Sounds to me like she has plenty of 'convincing' powers where Jason is concerned.
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 1 Dec 2013 11:05
CW - cute chibis! I like the rose in Joe's hand.
Originally posted by Becky Rock CW - cute chibis! I like the rose in Joe's hand.Let's just hope it doesn't explode!
Originally posted by RedbirdLOL!!Originally posted by Becky Rock CW - cute chibis! I like the rose in Joe's hand.Let's just hope it doesn't explode!
Originally posted by jublkeKnowing Joe's luck, you know it would!Originally posted by RedbirdLOL!!Originally posted by Becky Rock CW - cute chibis! I like the rose in Joe's hand.Let's just hope it doesn't explode!
When I saw that the chibi maker tool had a rose I knew Joe had to have it and not be happy about it.
CW: What happened to your avatar? It's missing....
Oops, I tried to change it and it didn't take ...
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 1 Dec 2013 18:55
Originally posted by Becky Rock I was thinking more of the fic you wrote in 'Just had to get this out', TJ, but Julie expanding what you had written would be wonderful.Well the Jason/Princess one is finished (not to say that I might not write another one later on) for now so it wouldn't really fit into Mark/Princess.
Okay, I posted The Costume Party over at Gatchfanfic. Thanks for the encouragement! I might have forgotten to otherwise & it's a fun little short.
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Well the Jason/Princess one is finished (not to say that I might not write another one later on) for now so it wouldn't really fit into Mark/Princess.Wait...what? There's Condor smut in the other thread?!
*runs to find it*
Originally posted by jublke Okay, I posted The Costume Party over at Gatchfanfic. Thanks for the encouragement! I might have forgotten to otherwise & it's a fun little short.
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