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(I noticed this "meme" in DeviantArt a while ago and althought it is meant to be illustrated, not written, I decided to try something different. Anything to restart my writing gears)
Select 12 of your characters in random.
1. Sylvan Delsaux, French-Bretonian man with longs claws for fingers. Member of a French Resistance group during the War.
2. Walter Ingham, later known as Walter Fort; wallwalking street kid from the 1920's who broke into libraries. Was later adopted by Charles Fort and his wife and effectively continued his work afterwards.
3. Aarne Mäensivu, Finnish aerokinetic and former circus performer. Also one of the rare second-generation exotics. Romantically involved with Mary Carless.
4. Mary Carless, Canadian Amerindian clairvoyant and detective. Romantically involved with Aarne Mäensivu.
5. Andrew Casgrove, British Commando officer during the War. Fell in love with Dorrington when they were in the same mission.
6. Janet Dorrington, British working class girl, farseer and SOE member during the War. Agreed to marry Cargrove 1948.
7. Humam ibn Hakim, founder of an exotic Bedouin tribe and the enemy of the Wahhabites and the Saudi who helped the Mecca to stay free of Saudi influence. Has considerable influence in southern Arabia.
8. Petras Prukteinyte, Latvian size-changer and defector to West Germany.
9. Janni Ostler, Dutch "atavic" (exotic with animal features) and an attractive one at that.
10. Ryoko Iwasaki, Giant Japanese policewoman.
11. Bogomil Stoiler, Bulgarian-trained ex-assassin who killed his bosses and torched the records before fleeing to Africa.
12. Xabier Saralegi, Basque "atavic" (this time with goat's features).
(Yes, characters I come up are strange, so sue me).
1 Who would make a better college professor, 6 (Dorrington) or 11 (Stoiler).
Dorrington is more intellectual and even has investigative experience. Not to mention that she has no KGB and Bulgarian intelligence in her tail…
2. Do you think 2 (Walther Ingham) is hot? How hot?
Some girls probably consider him hot (Dorrington did when she was a girl but was disappointed)
3. 12 (Saralegi) sends 8 (Prukteinyte) on a mission. What is it and does it succeed?
Saralegi should meet Prukteinyte first. He could try to recruit him to fight his brother but Prukteinyte could mainly eavesdrop in small places. Prukteinyte likes to remain in the background, so he could succeed in this.
4. What would be 9 (Ostler) favorite book?
Dutch equivalents to Jane Austen and Kaari Utrio.
5 Would it make more sense for 2 (Ingham) to swear fealty to 6 (Dorrington) or the other way around.
Neither since their de facto falling-out.
6. For some reason 5 (Casgrove) is looking for a roommate. Should he share a studio apartment with 9 (Ostler) or with 10 (Iwasaki).
Only if he were in a mission. And only with Ostler because Iwasaki is way too big and would not leave Japan anyway.
7 2 (Ingham), 7 (ibn Hakim) and 12 (Saralegi) have dinner together. Where do they go out and what do they discuss.
Ingham, being a fact collector, would have to travel to Yemen to meet Hakim. Saralegi could be visiting ibm Hakim to study how his tribe community works. Sheik would probably offer local delicacies, including fried hump of camel.
8 3 (Mäensivu) challenged 10 (Iwasaki) to a duel. What happens?
Iwasaki would not leave Japan so Mäensivu would first have to go there, probably looking for certain people. Iwasaki would tell Mäensivu that dueling is illegal and that he is under arrest. Mäensivu would probably look wayyyy up (Iwasaki is ten meters tall) and depart with an aerial route, because the fight would be rather futile.
9 1 (Delsaux) stole 8 (Prukteinyte) most precious possession, how would he get it back.
Bad combination. Old Delsaux has no fingers he could use to steal anything Prukteniyte would use in any of his sizes. Neither one would be aware of the fact of Delsaux's involvement with the death of Prukteinyte's father during the war.
10 Suggest title for a story in which 7 (Humam ibn Hakim) and 12 (Saralegi) both attain what they desire?
Leading a twin to desert.
11 What kind of plot device would you use if you wanted 4 (Carless) and 1 (Delsaux) work together.
Time travel or teleportation.
12 if 7 (ibn Hakim) visited you for a weekend, how would you get a long?
His bodyguard and entourage would not fit into my semblance of an apartment. Otherwise we would mostly agree about the politics of Saudi-Arabia in our respective worlds.
13 If you could command 3 (Mäensivu) to perform any task how would to do it?
Hint that those who killed his former companions are somehow involved.
14 - Does anyone on your f-list like 11 (Stoiler)
Possibly nick_101
15 if 2 (Ingham) had to choose between 4 (Carless) and 5 (Casgrove) what would it be?
Casgrove because both are British and about the same age.
16 What might 10 (Iwasaki) shout when charging into battle ?
"You are all under arrest!"
17 If you chose a song to be represent 8 (Prukteinyte) what sound would you chose?
Pelle Miljoona - Moottoritie on Kuuma (Highway is Hot)
18 1 (Delsaux), 6 (Dorrington) and 12 (Saralegi) are having a dinner in Chinese restaurant. There is one scallion pancake left and they all reach it at the same time. Who gets to eat it?
Dorrington. Delsaux cannot grasp with his hands without causing damage (and she has seen Dorrington in action) and Saralegi does not see any reason to argue about so small a matter.
19 What might be a good pickup line for 2 (Ingham) to use on 19 (Iwasaki)
"Could you explain any of your unusual cases, young lady?" (using a bullhorn).
20 What would 5 (Casgrove) more likely to be arrested for?
Manhandling an anti-exotic agitator but only after 1942.
21 What is 6's (Dorrington) secret?
Attitude that she knows best, but he keeps it even from her future husband (Casgrove)
22 If 11 (Stoiler) and 9 (Ostler) were racing to a destination, who would get there first.
Ostler. Stoiler would proceed slowly and carefully to avoid any ambush. Ostler could convince a sports car driver to give her a lift.
23 If you had to crawl home through a bad neighborhood late at night, would you feel safer in the company of 7 (Hakim), or 8 (Prukteinyte)
Hakim would have his entourage with him in any foreign land - including his pitch-black bodyguard. Prukteinyte would remain small.
24 1 (Delsaux) and 9 (Ostler) reluctantly team up to save the world from the threat passed by 4s (Carless) sinister secret organization, 11 (Stoiler) volunteers to help them, it is later discovered that he is actually a spy for 4 (Carless). Meanwhile 4 (Carless) has kidnapped 12 (Saralegi) in an attempt to force the surrender. Following the wise advice of 5 (Casgrove) they seek out 3 (Mäensivu) who gives them that they need to complete their quest. What title would you give this tale?
No title, but the newspaper story describing the end of the tale:
"Manipulating Carduna cell exposed in Switzerland - religious extremists tried to turn Canadian Indian Council against European organizations"
Select 12 of your characters in random.
1. Sylvan Delsaux, French-Bretonian man with longs claws for fingers. Member of a French Resistance group during the War.
2. Walter Ingham, later known as Walter Fort; wallwalking street kid from the 1920's who broke into libraries. Was later adopted by Charles Fort and his wife and effectively continued his work afterwards.
3. Aarne Mäensivu, Finnish aerokinetic and former circus performer. Also one of the rare second-generation exotics. Romantically involved with Mary Carless.
4. Mary Carless, Canadian Amerindian clairvoyant and detective. Romantically involved with Aarne Mäensivu.
5. Andrew Casgrove, British Commando officer during the War. Fell in love with Dorrington when they were in the same mission.
6. Janet Dorrington, British working class girl, farseer and SOE member during the War. Agreed to marry Cargrove 1948.
7. Humam ibn Hakim, founder of an exotic Bedouin tribe and the enemy of the Wahhabites and the Saudi who helped the Mecca to stay free of Saudi influence. Has considerable influence in southern Arabia.
8. Petras Prukteinyte, Latvian size-changer and defector to West Germany.
9. Janni Ostler, Dutch "atavic" (exotic with animal features) and an attractive one at that.
10. Ryoko Iwasaki, Giant Japanese policewoman.
11. Bogomil Stoiler, Bulgarian-trained ex-assassin who killed his bosses and torched the records before fleeing to Africa.
12. Xabier Saralegi, Basque "atavic" (this time with goat's features).
(Yes, characters I come up are strange, so sue me).
1 Who would make a better college professor, 6 (Dorrington) or 11 (Stoiler).
Dorrington is more intellectual and even has investigative experience. Not to mention that she has no KGB and Bulgarian intelligence in her tail…
2. Do you think 2 (Walther Ingham) is hot? How hot?
Some girls probably consider him hot (Dorrington did when she was a girl but was disappointed)
3. 12 (Saralegi) sends 8 (Prukteinyte) on a mission. What is it and does it succeed?
Saralegi should meet Prukteinyte first. He could try to recruit him to fight his brother but Prukteinyte could mainly eavesdrop in small places. Prukteinyte likes to remain in the background, so he could succeed in this.
4. What would be 9 (Ostler) favorite book?
Dutch equivalents to Jane Austen and Kaari Utrio.
5 Would it make more sense for 2 (Ingham) to swear fealty to 6 (Dorrington) or the other way around.
Neither since their de facto falling-out.
6. For some reason 5 (Casgrove) is looking for a roommate. Should he share a studio apartment with 9 (Ostler) or with 10 (Iwasaki).
Only if he were in a mission. And only with Ostler because Iwasaki is way too big and would not leave Japan anyway.
7 2 (Ingham), 7 (ibn Hakim) and 12 (Saralegi) have dinner together. Where do they go out and what do they discuss.
Ingham, being a fact collector, would have to travel to Yemen to meet Hakim. Saralegi could be visiting ibm Hakim to study how his tribe community works. Sheik would probably offer local delicacies, including fried hump of camel.
8 3 (Mäensivu) challenged 10 (Iwasaki) to a duel. What happens?
Iwasaki would not leave Japan so Mäensivu would first have to go there, probably looking for certain people. Iwasaki would tell Mäensivu that dueling is illegal and that he is under arrest. Mäensivu would probably look wayyyy up (Iwasaki is ten meters tall) and depart with an aerial route, because the fight would be rather futile.
9 1 (Delsaux) stole 8 (Prukteinyte) most precious possession, how would he get it back.
Bad combination. Old Delsaux has no fingers he could use to steal anything Prukteniyte would use in any of his sizes. Neither one would be aware of the fact of Delsaux's involvement with the death of Prukteinyte's father during the war.
10 Suggest title for a story in which 7 (Humam ibn Hakim) and 12 (Saralegi) both attain what they desire?
Leading a twin to desert.
11 What kind of plot device would you use if you wanted 4 (Carless) and 1 (Delsaux) work together.
Time travel or teleportation.
12 if 7 (ibn Hakim) visited you for a weekend, how would you get a long?
His bodyguard and entourage would not fit into my semblance of an apartment. Otherwise we would mostly agree about the politics of Saudi-Arabia in our respective worlds.
13 If you could command 3 (Mäensivu) to perform any task how would to do it?
Hint that those who killed his former companions are somehow involved.
14 - Does anyone on your f-list like 11 (Stoiler)
Possibly nick_101
15 if 2 (Ingham) had to choose between 4 (Carless) and 5 (Casgrove) what would it be?
Casgrove because both are British and about the same age.
16 What might 10 (Iwasaki) shout when charging into battle ?
"You are all under arrest!"
17 If you chose a song to be represent 8 (Prukteinyte) what sound would you chose?
Pelle Miljoona - Moottoritie on Kuuma (Highway is Hot)
18 1 (Delsaux), 6 (Dorrington) and 12 (Saralegi) are having a dinner in Chinese restaurant. There is one scallion pancake left and they all reach it at the same time. Who gets to eat it?
Dorrington. Delsaux cannot grasp with his hands without causing damage (and she has seen Dorrington in action) and Saralegi does not see any reason to argue about so small a matter.
19 What might be a good pickup line for 2 (Ingham) to use on 19 (Iwasaki)
"Could you explain any of your unusual cases, young lady?" (using a bullhorn).
20 What would 5 (Casgrove) more likely to be arrested for?
Manhandling an anti-exotic agitator but only after 1942.
21 What is 6's (Dorrington) secret?
Attitude that she knows best, but he keeps it even from her future husband (Casgrove)
22 If 11 (Stoiler) and 9 (Ostler) were racing to a destination, who would get there first.
Ostler. Stoiler would proceed slowly and carefully to avoid any ambush. Ostler could convince a sports car driver to give her a lift.
23 If you had to crawl home through a bad neighborhood late at night, would you feel safer in the company of 7 (Hakim), or 8 (Prukteinyte)
Hakim would have his entourage with him in any foreign land - including his pitch-black bodyguard. Prukteinyte would remain small.
24 1 (Delsaux) and 9 (Ostler) reluctantly team up to save the world from the threat passed by 4s (Carless) sinister secret organization, 11 (Stoiler) volunteers to help them, it is later discovered that he is actually a spy for 4 (Carless). Meanwhile 4 (Carless) has kidnapped 12 (Saralegi) in an attempt to force the surrender. Following the wise advice of 5 (Casgrove) they seek out 3 (Mäensivu) who gives them that they need to complete their quest. What title would you give this tale?
No title, but the newspaper story describing the end of the tale:
"Manipulating Carduna cell exposed in Switzerland - religious extremists tried to turn Canadian Indian Council against European organizations"