FanFic100: #100 Persuasion (Writer's Choice)
Title: Write to me
Fandom: Stargate Atlantis
Characters: Cadman/Lorne
Prompt: #100 Persuasion (Writer's Choice)
Word Count: 1.462
Rating: K+
Summary: Laura Cadman and Evan Lorne have to learn that social networks bear dangers, too.
Author's Notes: So, after the first election campaign for this year is over (whose idea was it to have it raining cats and dogs yesterday, huh? I had to be outside the whole day! Darn sheep cold :P), finally a new piece. It's something just a little different from the other pieces. And thanks to mackenziesmomma (and the LorneLovers thread on GW) for coming up with a ton of great nicknames for Major Lorne :D :( And here's the LDT.
Write to me
"If you like Pina Coladas, and getting caught in the rain.
If you're not into yoga, if you have half-a-brain.
If you like making love at midnight, in the dunes of the cape.
I'm the lady you've looked for, write to me, and escape."
Rupert Holmes, “Escape (The Pina Colada Song)”
Welcome to MyAtlantis (formerly known as MySpaceCity). Want to share rants about your boss with your co-workers (yes, we’re talking to you, all of you poor McKay minions), want to swoon over all that fresh meat out there (yes, we’re talking to you, Admirers Of Hair That Defies Gravity… and you, too, Followers Of The Dread-Locked One… and also The Fans Of Athosian Culture… God, get rid of your hormones, people!) or just see what’s cooking in other departments (yes, we’re talking to you, Life Science department… why ever did you bury yourself in the most remote part of the city?) and all of that in blissful anonymity? Then this is the place you have to be, brought to you by your friendly IT Department Geek Squad! (and yes, we know some things still need tweaking… this IS the beta test version, after all)
090308 AST 2548h
CrouchingBagheera posted 2 hours ago:
Lonely black panther seeks spirited mate to brighten up his dull grey days and wander the Pegasus jungle with. Feel like that might be you? Pin a message to my tree.
Boom_Baby1979 posted 90 minutes ago:
Bundle of energy with tendency to explode in most unlikely moments looking for hero experienced with handling explosive material. If you think you’re up to the challenge… drop me a line :)
090508 AST 2033h
From: Boom_Baby1979
To: CrouchingBagheera
Re: Nice tree you have there
It’s almost a shame to mutilate it with pinning a message against it... but I had the distinct feeling you meant ME in that chees… wonderfully poetic ad and couldn’t resist trying to find out if I’m right. Want to help me find out?
090508 AST 2049h
From: CrouchingBagheera
To: Boom_Baby1979
Re: Re: Nice tree you have there
If YOU help me find out if I’m experienced enough with handling explosives material… of course. Or did I already set off another bomb with that comment?
090508 AST 2206h
From: Boom_Baby1979
To: CrouchingBagheera
Re: Already afraid of me?
Nah, you didn’t. Not yet, anyway. So what are your credentials regarding explosives? Other than having raised a boy to defeat a tiger, I mean.
090608 AST 1056h
From: CrouchingBagheera
To: Boom_Baby1979
Re: Takes more to frighten a panther
I’ve got a younger sister and a mother who’s a teacher. And I used to date the lead singer of a heavy metal band. Does that meet your obviously very elevated standards?
BTW, can YOU give reasons that back up your rather high claims of being able to keep up with the king of the jungle?
090608 AST 1323h
From: Boom_Baby1979
To: CrouchingBagheera
Re: Delusional much?
Since, you know, I always thought that an orangutan by the name of Louie was the king of the jungle. But then again it’s been AGES since I saw the Disney movie (or read Kipling’s book which I hope your nick is referring to) so I could be mistaken.
Anyway, if dating a heavy metal singer doesn’t teach a man how to take care of explosives I don’t know what else would. So… yeah, I guess you qualified. Congrats ;)
As for me… I once had a guy calling me “Queen of the Dance Floor” after he saw me in a tap dance performance. I guess that should suffice, shouldn’t it?
090608 AST 0939h
From: CrouchingBagheera
To: Boom_Baby1979
Re: Tap dancing, huh?
You’re actually making me curious. Can’t remember ever having met a woman who could tap dance. Care for a private performance? It certainly WOULD do wonders to speed up the qualification process as queen of the jungle for you. And it would brighten up my INCREDIBLY crappy day… certain scientists just shouldn’t be allowed to wield a gun… or go on off-world missions… or be in Pegasus at all.
090608 AST 0941h
From: Boom_Baby1979
To: CrouchingBagheera
Re: Poor kitty-cat
Sorry to hear about your day. Had a little scientist trouble myself today so no tap dancing performance, rather a quiet night in the quarters… and some nice Intranet company.
So… tell me more about this queen-of-the-jungle business. What else do I have to do to qualify?
090708 AST 0945h
From: CrouchingBagheera
To: Boom_Baby1979
Re: Sorry I didn’t get back to you yesterday
It’s just that something came up and I had to take care of it. Would have preferred to talk to you, though… in fact, would have loved to just say “Screw you all.” and do nothing else than exchanging messages with you for the rest of the evening. Would have made one happy little panther, TBH.
Anyway… how about you tell me something about you I don’t know yet. Cause I’m kinda dying to learn more about the charming bundle of energy that is you.
090708 AST 0954h
From: Boom_Baby1979
To: CrouchingBagheera
Re: Real charmer, are we?
You know how to talk to a girl, huh?
And I love that! :D You’re seriously starting to work yourself to #1 of the Official Female Members’ List Of Eligible Atlantis Men (or simply The List)… and that is no easy feat (with so many hot flyboys here a girl’s really got a hard time choosing). Anyway, something you don’t know about me… mh… let me think of something.
Oh, right. I’m totally a daddy’s girl. Mom’s a great person and a real role-model and taught me a lot of things… but daddy will always be #1.
Now your turn.
090708 AST 1002h
From: CrouchingBagheera
To: Boom_Baby1979
Re: Didn’t know there was that kind of list
It does scare me a little TBH. I also feel flattered, though and… oh, I see you’re online now. Don’t leave, I got an idea!
[AST 1005h CrouchingBagheera logs on “tree house”]
[AST 1006h Boom_Baby1979 logs on “tree house”]
[1007] CrouchingBagheera: Hey, you on duty right now?
[1008] Boom_Baby1979: Would I be chatting with you if I were? :P
[1010] CrouchingBagheera: One never knows…
[1011] CrouchingBagheera: Anyway… are you or aren’t you?
[1012] Boom_Baby1979: Not yet. Got a briefing in 30 minutes… with Major Ol’ Blue Eyes.
[1018] Boom_Baby1979: Uh… kitty-cat? You still there?
[1021] CrouchingBagheera: That… just didn’t happen.
[1022] Boom_Baby1979: Kitty-cat? I haven’t offended you, have I? I mean, Major Lorne IS eye candy and pretty much #1 or 2 on The List but he’s still my CO and everything so no competition for you.
[1026] CrouchingBagheera: You didn’t just say that, right?
[1027] Boom_Baby1979. Hey, uh… you’re starting to worry me… Don’t worry, I’m a Marine. I KNOW I’m not allowed to… you know… with my CO.
[1036] CrouchingBagheera: I don’t believe this. Please tell me you’re NOT Lieutenant Cadman.
[1038] Boom_Baby1979: Uh… why not?
[1040] CrouchingBagheera: I take that as a yes. We got a problem now.
[1043] Boom_Baby1979: …wait… WTH are you?
[1044] CrouchingBagheera: Your CO, Cadman.
[1055] CrouchingBagheera: Cadman?
[1056] Boom_Baby1979: I’m outta here.
[1056] Boom_Baby1979: I’m outta here, SIR.
[1057] CrouchingBagheera: Hey, Cadman! Stay the hell here!
[1058] CrouchingBagheera: Cadman! That was an order!
[1100] CrouchingBagheera: Cadman? Hey, we can work that out. I guess.
[1105] CrouchingBagheera: Cadman?
[1112] CrouchingBagheera: Laura?
[AST 1112h Boom_Baby1979 logs off “tree house”]
[1113] CrouchingBagheera: Crap.
[AST 1132h Boom_Baby1979 logs off “tree house”]
091208 AST 2656h
From: CrouchingBagheera
To: Boom_Baby1979
Re: Don’t you dare deleting this message unread
Because, since you won’t talk to me, I’m using this as a last resort to tell you I’m not offended. Seriously, I’m not. Guess I was just a little… surprised is all. I even kinda miss our conversations… all of them… here and IRL, actually. And not just the conversations. Ah hell. Come on, just talk to me again. IRL, I mean. Promise I won’t give you a hard time. Give me a date and a place and I’ll be there. Or tell me at least to stay away from you because this is starting to become EXTREMELY embarrassing. God why am I even doing this? Honestly… this is the last time I’ll try something like this so just… you know, get it over with.
091208 AST 2656h
From: Boom_Baby1979
To: CrouchingBagheera
Re: Alright, fine
Common room, L3, bring some nice food and lots of time. And if you don’t want a major explosion to happen… don’t you dare not coming!
PS.: Just for the record: Kinda missed you, kitty-cat… all of you :S
092008 AST 0346h
CrouchingBagheera has changed his relationship status from “100% Single” to “It’s complicated.”
Boom_Baby1979 has changed her relationship status from “100% Single” to “It’s complicated."
Fandom: Stargate Atlantis
Characters: Cadman/Lorne
Prompt: #100 Persuasion (Writer's Choice)
Word Count: 1.462
Rating: K+
Summary: Laura Cadman and Evan Lorne have to learn that social networks bear dangers, too.
Author's Notes: So, after the first election campaign for this year is over (whose idea was it to have it raining cats and dogs yesterday, huh? I had to be outside the whole day! Darn sheep cold :P), finally a new piece. It's something just a little different from the other pieces. And thanks to mackenziesmomma (and the LorneLovers thread on GW) for coming up with a ton of great nicknames for Major Lorne :D :( And here's the LDT.
Write to me
"If you like Pina Coladas, and getting caught in the rain.
If you're not into yoga, if you have half-a-brain.
If you like making love at midnight, in the dunes of the cape.
I'm the lady you've looked for, write to me, and escape."
Rupert Holmes, “Escape (The Pina Colada Song)”
Welcome to MyAtlantis (formerly known as MySpaceCity). Want to share rants about your boss with your co-workers (yes, we’re talking to you, all of you poor McKay minions), want to swoon over all that fresh meat out there (yes, we’re talking to you, Admirers Of Hair That Defies Gravity… and you, too, Followers Of The Dread-Locked One… and also The Fans Of Athosian Culture… God, get rid of your hormones, people!) or just see what’s cooking in other departments (yes, we’re talking to you, Life Science department… why ever did you bury yourself in the most remote part of the city?) and all of that in blissful anonymity? Then this is the place you have to be, brought to you by your friendly IT Department Geek Squad! (and yes, we know some things still need tweaking… this IS the beta test version, after all)
090308 AST 2548h
CrouchingBagheera posted 2 hours ago:
Lonely black panther seeks spirited mate to brighten up his dull grey days and wander the Pegasus jungle with. Feel like that might be you? Pin a message to my tree.
Boom_Baby1979 posted 90 minutes ago:
Bundle of energy with tendency to explode in most unlikely moments looking for hero experienced with handling explosive material. If you think you’re up to the challenge… drop me a line :)
090508 AST 2033h
From: Boom_Baby1979
To: CrouchingBagheera
Re: Nice tree you have there
It’s almost a shame to mutilate it with pinning a message against it... but I had the distinct feeling you meant ME in that chees… wonderfully poetic ad and couldn’t resist trying to find out if I’m right. Want to help me find out?
090508 AST 2049h
From: CrouchingBagheera
To: Boom_Baby1979
Re: Re: Nice tree you have there
If YOU help me find out if I’m experienced enough with handling explosives material… of course. Or did I already set off another bomb with that comment?
090508 AST 2206h
From: Boom_Baby1979
To: CrouchingBagheera
Re: Already afraid of me?
Nah, you didn’t. Not yet, anyway. So what are your credentials regarding explosives? Other than having raised a boy to defeat a tiger, I mean.
090608 AST 1056h
From: CrouchingBagheera
To: Boom_Baby1979
Re: Takes more to frighten a panther
I’ve got a younger sister and a mother who’s a teacher. And I used to date the lead singer of a heavy metal band. Does that meet your obviously very elevated standards?
BTW, can YOU give reasons that back up your rather high claims of being able to keep up with the king of the jungle?
090608 AST 1323h
From: Boom_Baby1979
To: CrouchingBagheera
Re: Delusional much?
Since, you know, I always thought that an orangutan by the name of Louie was the king of the jungle. But then again it’s been AGES since I saw the Disney movie (or read Kipling’s book which I hope your nick is referring to) so I could be mistaken.
Anyway, if dating a heavy metal singer doesn’t teach a man how to take care of explosives I don’t know what else would. So… yeah, I guess you qualified. Congrats ;)
As for me… I once had a guy calling me “Queen of the Dance Floor” after he saw me in a tap dance performance. I guess that should suffice, shouldn’t it?
090608 AST 0939h
From: CrouchingBagheera
To: Boom_Baby1979
Re: Tap dancing, huh?
You’re actually making me curious. Can’t remember ever having met a woman who could tap dance. Care for a private performance? It certainly WOULD do wonders to speed up the qualification process as queen of the jungle for you. And it would brighten up my INCREDIBLY crappy day… certain scientists just shouldn’t be allowed to wield a gun… or go on off-world missions… or be in Pegasus at all.
090608 AST 0941h
From: Boom_Baby1979
To: CrouchingBagheera
Re: Poor kitty-cat
Sorry to hear about your day. Had a little scientist trouble myself today so no tap dancing performance, rather a quiet night in the quarters… and some nice Intranet company.
So… tell me more about this queen-of-the-jungle business. What else do I have to do to qualify?
090708 AST 0945h
From: CrouchingBagheera
To: Boom_Baby1979
Re: Sorry I didn’t get back to you yesterday
It’s just that something came up and I had to take care of it. Would have preferred to talk to you, though… in fact, would have loved to just say “Screw you all.” and do nothing else than exchanging messages with you for the rest of the evening. Would have made one happy little panther, TBH.
Anyway… how about you tell me something about you I don’t know yet. Cause I’m kinda dying to learn more about the charming bundle of energy that is you.
090708 AST 0954h
From: Boom_Baby1979
To: CrouchingBagheera
Re: Real charmer, are we?
You know how to talk to a girl, huh?
And I love that! :D You’re seriously starting to work yourself to #1 of the Official Female Members’ List Of Eligible Atlantis Men (or simply The List)… and that is no easy feat (with so many hot flyboys here a girl’s really got a hard time choosing). Anyway, something you don’t know about me… mh… let me think of something.
Oh, right. I’m totally a daddy’s girl. Mom’s a great person and a real role-model and taught me a lot of things… but daddy will always be #1.
Now your turn.
090708 AST 1002h
From: CrouchingBagheera
To: Boom_Baby1979
Re: Didn’t know there was that kind of list
It does scare me a little TBH. I also feel flattered, though and… oh, I see you’re online now. Don’t leave, I got an idea!
[AST 1005h CrouchingBagheera logs on “tree house”]
[AST 1006h Boom_Baby1979 logs on “tree house”]
[1007] CrouchingBagheera: Hey, you on duty right now?
[1008] Boom_Baby1979: Would I be chatting with you if I were? :P
[1010] CrouchingBagheera: One never knows…
[1011] CrouchingBagheera: Anyway… are you or aren’t you?
[1012] Boom_Baby1979: Not yet. Got a briefing in 30 minutes… with Major Ol’ Blue Eyes.
[1018] Boom_Baby1979: Uh… kitty-cat? You still there?
[1021] CrouchingBagheera: That… just didn’t happen.
[1022] Boom_Baby1979: Kitty-cat? I haven’t offended you, have I? I mean, Major Lorne IS eye candy and pretty much #1 or 2 on The List but he’s still my CO and everything so no competition for you.
[1026] CrouchingBagheera: You didn’t just say that, right?
[1027] Boom_Baby1979. Hey, uh… you’re starting to worry me… Don’t worry, I’m a Marine. I KNOW I’m not allowed to… you know… with my CO.
[1036] CrouchingBagheera: I don’t believe this. Please tell me you’re NOT Lieutenant Cadman.
[1038] Boom_Baby1979: Uh… why not?
[1040] CrouchingBagheera: I take that as a yes. We got a problem now.
[1043] Boom_Baby1979: …wait… WTH are you?
[1044] CrouchingBagheera: Your CO, Cadman.
[1055] CrouchingBagheera: Cadman?
[1056] Boom_Baby1979: I’m outta here.
[1056] Boom_Baby1979: I’m outta here, SIR.
[1057] CrouchingBagheera: Hey, Cadman! Stay the hell here!
[1058] CrouchingBagheera: Cadman! That was an order!
[1100] CrouchingBagheera: Cadman? Hey, we can work that out. I guess.
[1105] CrouchingBagheera: Cadman?
[1112] CrouchingBagheera: Laura?
[AST 1112h Boom_Baby1979 logs off “tree house”]
[1113] CrouchingBagheera: Crap.
[AST 1132h Boom_Baby1979 logs off “tree house”]
091208 AST 2656h
From: CrouchingBagheera
To: Boom_Baby1979
Re: Don’t you dare deleting this message unread
Because, since you won’t talk to me, I’m using this as a last resort to tell you I’m not offended. Seriously, I’m not. Guess I was just a little… surprised is all. I even kinda miss our conversations… all of them… here and IRL, actually. And not just the conversations. Ah hell. Come on, just talk to me again. IRL, I mean. Promise I won’t give you a hard time. Give me a date and a place and I’ll be there. Or tell me at least to stay away from you because this is starting to become EXTREMELY embarrassing. God why am I even doing this? Honestly… this is the last time I’ll try something like this so just… you know, get it over with.
091208 AST 2656h
From: Boom_Baby1979
To: CrouchingBagheera
Re: Alright, fine
Common room, L3, bring some nice food and lots of time. And if you don’t want a major explosion to happen… don’t you dare not coming!
PS.: Just for the record: Kinda missed you, kitty-cat… all of you :S
092008 AST 0346h
CrouchingBagheera has changed his relationship status from “100% Single” to “It’s complicated.”
Boom_Baby1979 has changed her relationship status from “100% Single” to “It’s complicated."