to what end, if I can't even find my pen?
Meme, via misslucyjane: The first sentences of everything you've posted over the course of the year.
January
Horribly Familiar
Cata actually has to look twice at the man in the coat; she doubts Sam would be that quick to attempt to blend into his surroundings, that he'd already have garb of a sort she's never seen in Bistort before.
Not That Organised
The day after his induction, Dr. Horrible is notified that he has an appointment with the Evil League of Evil's finance manager at the end of the week.
Transdimensional Homesick Blues
"All right, so. I think I've really got one that the Evil League of Evil is going to like this time."
[[Porn Battle group begins]]
Spark
The first time they kiss, it's almost accidental.
Experiments
Ginny's not at all sure how Luna got the things to work; she says she found them in the Room of Requirement one time the DA wasn't in there, and came back to see if creative Charms would get around the need for electricity.
Requiem for a Dying Song
(The Wonderflonium bounces at the bridge opening, taking the freeze ray with it; he can't replace it in time for the shelter dedication.)
Advanced Research
McGonagall makes an offer to everyone who should have left school the year of the war: Complete an advanced project, in addition to NEWTs, and they may leave at Christmas rather than June.
Effortless
There are days when Aziraphale refuses to make an effort.
[[Porn Battle group ends]]
February
Saving Expertise
Captain Hammer smashes in the nefarious hijacking device on top of the van, then jumps off, seeing a chance to remind his adoring public that he's there to protect them from certain doom.
Disguises Slipping
Monday night - late enough that it could technically be Tuesday morning, by now - finds Billy trying to put some of this theories about the stun/death ray conversion into practice.
Dr. Horrible's Guide to Resurrecting Your Not-Exactly-Girlfriend
"I don't know about this, Doc."
March
Snap Time
This is the first time he's been in a museum this late.
On the Importance of Sorting Laundry
"...Oh, no."
Blow Like Tempest
She watches him from across the room.
Creating a Need and Filling It
Billy's on vacation when he first catches the mad science bug.
On the Importance of Sorting Priorities
She talked to him.
April
On the Importance of Gathering Signatures
Running a petition campaign to try to get the empty building sounded like a good idea when they had it, but now, Penny's not so sure.
Time May Change Me
So far as Ian's aware, there's nothing more to it than a certain amount of uncanny resemblance.
Five Times Moist Really Wished He Hadn't Gotten Something Wet
The first and only winter Moist was in New Jersey after the humidifier incident was a special kind of hell.
No Shape For Driving
It's been a year.
Life During Wartime
They're leaving, Amara's papa says, because Liberia isn't safe anymore.
What a Man's Gotta Do
He gets the nickname in high school, after being made one of the football team's captains.
Personal Leave
The New York offices of Stark Industries are trying to call in eminent domain on an old apartment building's lot.
May
Where the Self Resides
There are many reasons that Cata's displeased, when the spell breaks.
A Murder Would Be Nice, Of Course
This is a stupid idea, and he's never going to get away with it.
Advanced Research (Extended Mix)
Parvati doesn't want to go back to Hogwarts.
Welsh Holly Data: a prequel
There’s something soothing about Telegraph Hill, though Cosmo’s never been able to say exactly what.
June
Then I Win
"Hey, Larry?"
[[Porn Battle group begins]]
You Wear it So Well
The way to a girl's heart is, apparently, through deciding to work on something at the laundromat.
Moving In
They start flat-hunting in earnest after Parvati goes back to Hogwarts.
Times Change
"I don't get it," Crowley says, pouring another glass of wine (it's early enough, yet, that missing the glass isn't yet a problem).
Blackberry Tart
College changes everything.
Away We Go
Luna comes back from the tattoo parlor in Diagon Alley with a butterfly on her right shoulder.
[[Porn Battle group ends]]
Running On Empty
"Sir."
No More Secrets
Carl answers the phone, and almost drops it about five seconds later; from that alone, Marty knows this has to be an interesting call.
That Wasn't There Before
Billy doesn't really know what the hell just happened.
Double or Nothing
Doc doesn't understand why Moist likes going to poker night so much if he can't play.
July
Finally Growing Wise
It's Friday afternoon.
Charmer (the part that I wrote first)
“It should be pretty cut and dry,” Abby’s saying, when Ziva enters the lab (she would have said ‘cut and paste,’ herself, but evidently that’s not the phrase that applies at the moment).
August
Charmer (the actual first part of the story)
Ziva is tired of not being allowed to drive.
September
Trans-Matter
This is turning into quite the little disaster, all things considered.
Giver of Life
Even with the extended hours, the museum’s only open until around eleven - midnight, during the summer, since that’s the only way to make sure people get their money’s worth.
Strained Negotiations
"No. Absolutely not. It isn't happening."
October
Strained Negotiations, part two
Artie’s never liked wizards very much, and that pompous ass did nothing to improve his opinion.
November
Under the Shadow of Your Wings (or: the story what is GETTING PUBLISHED)
"Mama Bee! Mama Bee!"
December
How It Came About That the School at Kertzenbaum Admitted Women (quinby's birthday present; a Vincenia-environs fic)
The magic school in Kertzenbaum was a renowned center of study, for those who had the knack; it produced many of the best mages of the southern kingdoms, and was rivaled only by the priesthood training regimen of Andalucia.
Snap Judgments and Premature Celebrations
"Come on, Daria. It'll be fun."
What a (Hench)man's Gotta Do
It's been a long day, and Moist can't decide whether finding out he missed the beginning of poker night, when he gets to the Union's main bar, makes it better or worse.
Look to the Future
It's good to be home, but the problem is that Josephus has to keep telling himself that.
Don't You Worry About the Atmosphere
“Look, I’d love to help you guys out, but I honestly have no idea where the thing is.”
...Good god, I wrote a lot this year.
(If anyone wants to guess what the yuletide stories are, leave your guesses here.)
January
Horribly Familiar
Cata actually has to look twice at the man in the coat; she doubts Sam would be that quick to attempt to blend into his surroundings, that he'd already have garb of a sort she's never seen in Bistort before.
Not That Organised
The day after his induction, Dr. Horrible is notified that he has an appointment with the Evil League of Evil's finance manager at the end of the week.
Transdimensional Homesick Blues
"All right, so. I think I've really got one that the Evil League of Evil is going to like this time."
[[Porn Battle group begins]]
Spark
The first time they kiss, it's almost accidental.
Experiments
Ginny's not at all sure how Luna got the things to work; she says she found them in the Room of Requirement one time the DA wasn't in there, and came back to see if creative Charms would get around the need for electricity.
Requiem for a Dying Song
(The Wonderflonium bounces at the bridge opening, taking the freeze ray with it; he can't replace it in time for the shelter dedication.)
Advanced Research
McGonagall makes an offer to everyone who should have left school the year of the war: Complete an advanced project, in addition to NEWTs, and they may leave at Christmas rather than June.
Effortless
There are days when Aziraphale refuses to make an effort.
[[Porn Battle group ends]]
February
Saving Expertise
Captain Hammer smashes in the nefarious hijacking device on top of the van, then jumps off, seeing a chance to remind his adoring public that he's there to protect them from certain doom.
Disguises Slipping
Monday night - late enough that it could technically be Tuesday morning, by now - finds Billy trying to put some of this theories about the stun/death ray conversion into practice.
Dr. Horrible's Guide to Resurrecting Your Not-Exactly-Girlfriend
"I don't know about this, Doc."
March
Snap Time
This is the first time he's been in a museum this late.
On the Importance of Sorting Laundry
"...Oh, no."
Blow Like Tempest
She watches him from across the room.
Creating a Need and Filling It
Billy's on vacation when he first catches the mad science bug.
On the Importance of Sorting Priorities
She talked to him.
April
On the Importance of Gathering Signatures
Running a petition campaign to try to get the empty building sounded like a good idea when they had it, but now, Penny's not so sure.
Time May Change Me
So far as Ian's aware, there's nothing more to it than a certain amount of uncanny resemblance.
Five Times Moist Really Wished He Hadn't Gotten Something Wet
The first and only winter Moist was in New Jersey after the humidifier incident was a special kind of hell.
No Shape For Driving
It's been a year.
Life During Wartime
They're leaving, Amara's papa says, because Liberia isn't safe anymore.
What a Man's Gotta Do
He gets the nickname in high school, after being made one of the football team's captains.
Personal Leave
The New York offices of Stark Industries are trying to call in eminent domain on an old apartment building's lot.
May
Where the Self Resides
There are many reasons that Cata's displeased, when the spell breaks.
A Murder Would Be Nice, Of Course
This is a stupid idea, and he's never going to get away with it.
Advanced Research (Extended Mix)
Parvati doesn't want to go back to Hogwarts.
Welsh Holly Data: a prequel
There’s something soothing about Telegraph Hill, though Cosmo’s never been able to say exactly what.
June
Then I Win
"Hey, Larry?"
[[Porn Battle group begins]]
You Wear it So Well
The way to a girl's heart is, apparently, through deciding to work on something at the laundromat.
Moving In
They start flat-hunting in earnest after Parvati goes back to Hogwarts.
Times Change
"I don't get it," Crowley says, pouring another glass of wine (it's early enough, yet, that missing the glass isn't yet a problem).
Blackberry Tart
College changes everything.
Away We Go
Luna comes back from the tattoo parlor in Diagon Alley with a butterfly on her right shoulder.
[[Porn Battle group ends]]
Running On Empty
"Sir."
No More Secrets
Carl answers the phone, and almost drops it about five seconds later; from that alone, Marty knows this has to be an interesting call.
That Wasn't There Before
Billy doesn't really know what the hell just happened.
Double or Nothing
Doc doesn't understand why Moist likes going to poker night so much if he can't play.
July
Finally Growing Wise
It's Friday afternoon.
Charmer (the part that I wrote first)
“It should be pretty cut and dry,” Abby’s saying, when Ziva enters the lab (she would have said ‘cut and paste,’ herself, but evidently that’s not the phrase that applies at the moment).
August
Charmer (the actual first part of the story)
Ziva is tired of not being allowed to drive.
September
Trans-Matter
This is turning into quite the little disaster, all things considered.
Giver of Life
Even with the extended hours, the museum’s only open until around eleven - midnight, during the summer, since that’s the only way to make sure people get their money’s worth.
Strained Negotiations
"No. Absolutely not. It isn't happening."
October
Strained Negotiations, part two
Artie’s never liked wizards very much, and that pompous ass did nothing to improve his opinion.
November
Under the Shadow of Your Wings (or: the story what is GETTING PUBLISHED)
"Mama Bee! Mama Bee!"
December
How It Came About That the School at Kertzenbaum Admitted Women (quinby's birthday present; a Vincenia-environs fic)
The magic school in Kertzenbaum was a renowned center of study, for those who had the knack; it produced many of the best mages of the southern kingdoms, and was rivaled only by the priesthood training regimen of Andalucia.
Snap Judgments and Premature Celebrations
"Come on, Daria. It'll be fun."
What a (Hench)man's Gotta Do
It's been a long day, and Moist can't decide whether finding out he missed the beginning of poker night, when he gets to the Union's main bar, makes it better or worse.
Look to the Future
It's good to be home, but the problem is that Josephus has to keep telling himself that.
Don't You Worry About the Atmosphere
“Look, I’d love to help you guys out, but I honestly have no idea where the thing is.”
...Good god, I wrote a lot this year.
(If anyone wants to guess what the yuletide stories are, leave your guesses here.)