Memething. Flash and the rest.
Thing. Thing from people. Thing. (From the journals of logmplus1, littlefeltfangs,
lady_dinosaurus and probably others). It's a slow day at work. Maybe a little. I need a break anyway. I will supply two answers - one (F) coming from Enrico 'Flash 'Cristofori (those of you who don't know, based somewhat on George MacDonald Fraser's Flashman) and one (O) from an amalgam of various other characters I am prone to play.
1. Would you prefer to rescue or be rescued?
F: Rescued. Unless I am rescuing a lady in need of rescuing. But only when it's not too dangerous.
O: Rescue, generally. Actually... do they deserve rescue?
2. Adventure beckons. Do you need forcing, or do you leap into action?
F: You'd have to shanghai me if I'm to stare into the jaws of danger.
O: Up and at it - there's nothing on TV.
3. The phone rings. An anonymous voice says you have one minute to get out of the house, before they come for you. What do you do?
F: F*cking run. (Possibly while blundering through them)
O: Prepare myself, lay a trap and then see what they want. No need to panic.
4. If you were attacked right now by ninjapiratezombiegoblins, what would you use to defend yourself?
F: A bottle? A chair leg? My fist?
O: A convenient weapon I make sure to keep on me at all times.
5. What form of media would best be used to commemorate your adventures (books, movies, improvised street theatre etc)?
F: Novel.
O: UK TV Series/Mini-series.
6. What songs would be on your soundtrack?
F: Everything good from the 19th century, from marching songs, to gentleman's club favourites.
O: Something by Bear McCreary.
7. The world is in peril from evil scientists. Only a small band of mis-matched heroes can save it. Which side are you on?
F: Neither. I am at home, drinking brandy. With a girl.
O: I appear to be on the side of evil scientists. Accidentally. By they're not actually evil, as such. Or I'm working to help the mis-matched heroes in secret.
8. When picking a stylish evening outfit, how much does practicality become a consideration?
F: Not much. It has braid and everything.
O: It has to look good, but conceal plenty of gadgets, weaponry, armour and the useless bits easily removable.
9. When picking a practical adventuring outfit, how much does style become a consideration?
As above... so below...
10. As sexual tensions simmer during the tango, fortunes are won and lost in the casino and secrets are bought or stolen in the bar, where are you and what are you doing?
F: At the casino, with my tango partner, ignoring everything at the bar except the drinks.
O: You don't need to know where I am. But I am watching.
11. How much of a team do you ideally prefer to work with, or do you usually operate alone?
F: As many people willing to give their lives for me as possible.
O: Two-three close associates, a number of close friends around the place and a network of contacts.
12. What sort of future prospects would your love interest or sidekick have? Is it worth them enquiring about the pension fund?
F: Are they as good as me at running away?
O: Fairly good - they won't go before I do unless there are... complications.
13. Trapped in the barn and tied to a post. Your captor takes some of the tools down from the wall to sharpen, in preparation for your impending DOOM, leaving you alone for a few moments. What do you do now?
F: Gibber, hope the tools magically sever the rope and continue pleading for my life when the captor returns.
O: Is the captor an idiot? If Y, attempt to use the tools to cut my bonds, but remain appearing to be tied to the post and catch the captor unawares. If N, don't fall for the obvious trap and instead work on cutting my bonds using the blade I've secreted about my person.
14. News of the death of your sidekick/partner/love interest reaches you by letter. How could this have happened?
F: They didn't run away when I scarpered. Their own fault really.
O: They didn't listen to my advice... or I didn't do my job.
15. Revenge is a dish best served how?
F: From many miles away.
O: To someone else. I just do what needs doing.
16. An anonymous letter invites you to a clandestine meeting. Do you go?
F: Of course not. I stay at home with brandy and girl.
O: If I can do it, I attend in secret/from a distance, if not, I will send a trusted contact who knows what they're doing.
17. What is the correct number of knives?
F: None. I don't like being cut.
O: How long is a piece of string?
18. What would be your perfect date?
F: Safety, big dinner, nobody else.
O: Out in the countryside, we're alone, there's lots of stuff to do.
19. If the perfect date was interrupted by Zombie Apocalypse, how would you react?
F: Barricade, wait for authorities to deal with it. If necessary - run.
O: Team up with my date to stop the Apocalypse or at the very least survive. Out in the country - it's easier. Fewer zombies.
20. Did your perfect date already include a Zombie Apocalypse before question 19? In hindsight, would you have changed your answer?
What?
21. Have you been on many dates which would have been improved by global Armageddon?
F: Many.
O: What is your obsession with Armageddon?
22. How competently could you disguise yourself?
F: Very. I can pass for plenty of people... except perhaps women.
O: Not always very well. I tend to prefer covers rather than disguises.
23. Is there space for romance in the course of your adventures?
F: It is a necessity to offset the actual adventuring.
O: Yes.
24. How well do you cope with sudden shifts in genre and pace?
F: Not well. But I probably have to.
O: Well.
25. If you could pick anywhere to have exciting adventures, where would it be?
F: At home. With a girl. And brandy. How many times do I have to tell you?
O: Turkey... Middle East... maybe a little more around the Med.
lady_dinosaurus and probably others). It's a slow day at work. Maybe a little. I need a break anyway. I will supply two answers - one (F) coming from Enrico 'Flash 'Cristofori (those of you who don't know, based somewhat on George MacDonald Fraser's Flashman) and one (O) from an amalgam of various other characters I am prone to play.
1. Would you prefer to rescue or be rescued?
F: Rescued. Unless I am rescuing a lady in need of rescuing. But only when it's not too dangerous.
O: Rescue, generally. Actually... do they deserve rescue?
2. Adventure beckons. Do you need forcing, or do you leap into action?
F: You'd have to shanghai me if I'm to stare into the jaws of danger.
O: Up and at it - there's nothing on TV.
3. The phone rings. An anonymous voice says you have one minute to get out of the house, before they come for you. What do you do?
F: F*cking run. (Possibly while blundering through them)
O: Prepare myself, lay a trap and then see what they want. No need to panic.
4. If you were attacked right now by ninjapiratezombiegoblins, what would you use to defend yourself?
F: A bottle? A chair leg? My fist?
O: A convenient weapon I make sure to keep on me at all times.
5. What form of media would best be used to commemorate your adventures (books, movies, improvised street theatre etc)?
F: Novel.
O: UK TV Series/Mini-series.
6. What songs would be on your soundtrack?
F: Everything good from the 19th century, from marching songs, to gentleman's club favourites.
O: Something by Bear McCreary.
7. The world is in peril from evil scientists. Only a small band of mis-matched heroes can save it. Which side are you on?
F: Neither. I am at home, drinking brandy. With a girl.
O: I appear to be on the side of evil scientists. Accidentally. By they're not actually evil, as such. Or I'm working to help the mis-matched heroes in secret.
8. When picking a stylish evening outfit, how much does practicality become a consideration?
F: Not much. It has braid and everything.
O: It has to look good, but conceal plenty of gadgets, weaponry, armour and the useless bits easily removable.
9. When picking a practical adventuring outfit, how much does style become a consideration?
As above... so below...
10. As sexual tensions simmer during the tango, fortunes are won and lost in the casino and secrets are bought or stolen in the bar, where are you and what are you doing?
F: At the casino, with my tango partner, ignoring everything at the bar except the drinks.
O: You don't need to know where I am. But I am watching.
11. How much of a team do you ideally prefer to work with, or do you usually operate alone?
F: As many people willing to give their lives for me as possible.
O: Two-three close associates, a number of close friends around the place and a network of contacts.
12. What sort of future prospects would your love interest or sidekick have? Is it worth them enquiring about the pension fund?
F: Are they as good as me at running away?
O: Fairly good - they won't go before I do unless there are... complications.
13. Trapped in the barn and tied to a post. Your captor takes some of the tools down from the wall to sharpen, in preparation for your impending DOOM, leaving you alone for a few moments. What do you do now?
F: Gibber, hope the tools magically sever the rope and continue pleading for my life when the captor returns.
O: Is the captor an idiot? If Y, attempt to use the tools to cut my bonds, but remain appearing to be tied to the post and catch the captor unawares. If N, don't fall for the obvious trap and instead work on cutting my bonds using the blade I've secreted about my person.
14. News of the death of your sidekick/partner/love interest reaches you by letter. How could this have happened?
F: They didn't run away when I scarpered. Their own fault really.
O: They didn't listen to my advice... or I didn't do my job.
15. Revenge is a dish best served how?
F: From many miles away.
O: To someone else. I just do what needs doing.
16. An anonymous letter invites you to a clandestine meeting. Do you go?
F: Of course not. I stay at home with brandy and girl.
O: If I can do it, I attend in secret/from a distance, if not, I will send a trusted contact who knows what they're doing.
17. What is the correct number of knives?
F: None. I don't like being cut.
O: How long is a piece of string?
18. What would be your perfect date?
F: Safety, big dinner, nobody else.
O: Out in the countryside, we're alone, there's lots of stuff to do.
19. If the perfect date was interrupted by Zombie Apocalypse, how would you react?
F: Barricade, wait for authorities to deal with it. If necessary - run.
O: Team up with my date to stop the Apocalypse or at the very least survive. Out in the country - it's easier. Fewer zombies.
20. Did your perfect date already include a Zombie Apocalypse before question 19? In hindsight, would you have changed your answer?
What?
21. Have you been on many dates which would have been improved by global Armageddon?
F: Many.
O: What is your obsession with Armageddon?
22. How competently could you disguise yourself?
F: Very. I can pass for plenty of people... except perhaps women.
O: Not always very well. I tend to prefer covers rather than disguises.
23. Is there space for romance in the course of your adventures?
F: It is a necessity to offset the actual adventuring.
O: Yes.
24. How well do you cope with sudden shifts in genre and pace?
F: Not well. But I probably have to.
O: Well.
25. If you could pick anywhere to have exciting adventures, where would it be?
F: At home. With a girl. And brandy. How many times do I have to tell you?
O: Turkey... Middle East... maybe a little more around the Med.