Oh, good - so the screamer works in early? Cool.
I always hesitate to offer suggestions without knowing what happens just before or just beyond.
Here is your cup of coffee. Brewed from the finest Colombian lighter fluid.
Xander ,'Chosen'
The Great Write Way, Chapter Two: Twice upon a time...
A place for Buffistas to discuss, beta and otherwise deal and dish on their non-fan fiction projects.
deborah grabien - Mar 17, 2005 2:45:39 pm PST #685 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Connie Neil - Mar 17, 2005 3:03:08 pm PST #686 of 10001
brillig
[link] (the picture of the woman washing at teh stream)
The camera, remarkably intact, was found in some nearby bushes, apparently thrown by the man just before he was clubbed to death. When they developed the plate, the male detectives nodded to themselves.
"She looks like a troublemaker. He must have interrupted her while she was doing something nefarious."
The cleaning women later passed the picture amongst themselves.
"He interrupted her while she was trying to get her work done. He got what he deserved."
deborah grabien - Mar 17, 2005 3:13:39 pm PST #687 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Heh. Nice one.
Beverly - Mar 17, 2005 3:24:09 pm PST #688 of 10001
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Sail, I love your "mama please" drabble, and connie, hah! I'm really loving all the drabbles. This week's topic has been a resounding success as a writing prompt. A sheaf of tulips, a decent bottle of wine and the fancy chocolate to Teppy in gratitude!
Ginger - Mar 17, 2005 3:47:45 pm PST #689 of 10001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
Everytime I start to post a comment, someone has written another drabble I think I should comment on. I'm overwhelmed by the excess of riches.
SailAweigh - Mar 20, 2005 8:49:00 pm PST #690 of 10001
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
If anyone's interested, a couple of Buffy fanfic authors have started there own e-publishing website, Linden Bay Romance, for romantic novels. The page for submissions can be found here.
erikaj - Mar 21, 2005 5:17:11 am PST #691 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
OK, I need a reason for a smart character not to pay attention to a trap besides walking into it being hella climactic for me, God The Author.
Nutty - Mar 21, 2005 5:27:45 am PST #692 of 10001
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."
Massive psychological blindspot? Overthinking X plot development so that he stumbles in to Y? Actual physical stumbling? being betrayed/lied to?
Or my favorite, knowing a trap is a trap and springing it to learn more about one's enemy.
erikaj - Mar 21, 2005 5:29:37 am PST #693 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
She's feeling bad, too. Like saying the wrong thing got somebody killed.
deborah grabien - Mar 21, 2005 6:04:08 am PST #694 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
erika, a distraction? Something not too Hand of God coincidental stakes a claim on her attention?
Alternately, my favourite reason: pure hubris. After all, even the meekest have some, and it usually does show up at the worst possible time.