○ 08: you can't always get what you want

Aug 19, 2011 20:45

Due to the unpopular nature of "Little Black Raincloud," we're starting a new story tonight.

UNTITLED #16
PART ONE

John opened his eyes. His room reflected the city outside: gloomy, dark, and a luring invitation to sleep until the safe dawn. The putrid smell of the city wafted through his door. He sighed and breathed in, chest expanding, ( Read more... )

i want to be a writer, . flood, . breach

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Private thebestnose August 20 2011, 01:20:25 UTC
Why?

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Private acertifieduser August 20 2011, 01:28:13 UTC
Because he'll be upset if he knows that I'm telling you. Just say yes, Jane. I promise I'm not trying to take advantage of your or anything. I really want to help you! I want to save you from them.

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Private thebestnose August 20 2011, 01:29:38 UTC
I'll fucking break your arm if you're lying to me. Fuck whatever your warden says.

I'll meet you on deck.

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Private - Spam? acertifieduser August 20 2011, 01:36:08 UTC
I'm not. I would never lie to you.

Two minutes.

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tis_disapproval August 20 2011, 01:56:25 UTC
Oh... Good.

A bard.

Why can I not escape your kind, even here?

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acertifieduser August 20 2011, 02:02:00 UTC
Wow. That's.. actually kind of flattering. Thank you.

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tis_disapproval August 20 2011, 02:13:13 UTC
'Tis not a compliment.

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acertifieduser August 20 2011, 03:10:09 UTC
Being a bard? Bards are inspired!

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failedcreator August 20 2011, 02:29:04 UTC
I quite like this story! It is a fine beginning.

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acertifieduser August 20 2011, 03:14:17 UTC
Thank you! I really appreciate it, Victor. How do you feel about the name 'John?' I was worried it might be too simple.

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failedcreator August 20 2011, 03:40:07 UTC
I have great affection for this name! Does it not make him pleasing to many men?

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acertifieduser August 20 2011, 16:13:59 UTC
I don't know. 'John Doe' or 'John Smith' is considered kind of the average, generic name. I like it and I think it has some good substance, but I don't want it to be too plain.

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expectremorse August 20 2011, 02:34:02 UTC
Give the man a gun and you'll automatically have my interest. Thank God.

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acertifieduser August 20 2011, 03:14:31 UTC
It's more dramatic!

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darknessb4me August 20 2011, 14:25:05 UTC
Don't let the wardens get you down, Spinola.

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acertifieduser August 20 2011, 16:29:33 UTC
Thanks, Arthas! I won't. They don't understand what it's like to really, truly care about and believe in something. I can't blame them for it.

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darknessb4me August 20 2011, 16:32:12 UTC
Hell, I pity them.

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acertifieduser August 20 2011, 17:00:31 UTC
I don't pity them, but I wish they could understand what it's like. They might be happier.

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