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turpsLast night I was amusing myself by thinking of a story where Mikey and Alicia start giving out snuggies as gifts. See, because I like to think they have their own and sit around in them at nights. Like, when it's in the early hours and they're watching infomercials, Piggie asleep at their side and it's all domestic and quiet, so different to their daytime lives, and Mikey's texting Gerard, because Gerard's up with Lindsey and Bandit, just watching them and he's at that stage you get with a young baby, bone tired but happy still and Alicia reading over Mikey's shoulder and is like, we should get them snuggies, not that it's cold in LA but everyone needs a blanket, especially a blanket with arms.
Then it just takes off, they get one for Frank and he hacks a few inches off the bottom because he kept walking in his and tripping over, and Bob, who never actually wears it when anyone can see but it still gets all soft with wear and washing, and Pete, who gets the zebra print pattern, because they both know Pete's someone that can always use a blanket hug and soon everyone in bandom has one. Ryan opening a package one day and he doesn't even know Mikey and Alicia, not really, but there's a note saying, keep your head up. Ryan wears his with beads and a matching leopard print hat, and Brendon uses his like a cape until no one's watching then he turns it around the right way and cuddles in.
I don't even know, man. It keeps me occupied anyway.
I got up to some lovely comments about the story I posted yesterday, which was a fantastic surprise. At least I can talk about it now, I'm not used to writing away on my own, and keeping a secret from someone you pretty much talk to daily isn't easy. All I can say is, thank goodness for![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
sperrywink She listens to every insane idea I have, endlessly encourages me and replies thoughtfully when I shoot off emails such as, *insert list of characters here* Who goes on the rescue mission? Huge amounts of love to her, and themoononastick who came through for me big time.
Still on the theme of writing, cliche_bingo. I've seen a few people do this now so I'm following their leads because I'm a big old lemming. Behind the cut is my cliche_bingo card and I'd love if you could give me prompts. Bandom only, sorry. I don't promise to write them, but I will consider them for sure, otherwise I'll end up with a whole card full of Mikey/Frank, Mikey/Pete, Mikey/Frank/Pete, which is awesome, don't get me wrong, but I should try and branch out sometimes. This way I can look at the prompts, consider them, and write Mikey/Frank anyway.
I'm giving myself a cap of a few thousand words for these otherwise I'll never finish, and the secrets and lies prompt is already taken. Other than that, anything goes, including variations of Mikey, Pete and Frank.
Mikey made himself Piggy Bucks. How is he even real?
Kerrang is playing Avenged Sevenfold vs Guns N' Roses at the moment. November Rain is at number two, which makes me wonder what Avenged song can beat NR. Ha, Kerrang have pulled a fast one, they've alternated bands from #20 but at #1 is Knocking on Heaven's Door.
We're off out with nanna and her friend later. Nanna's friend, Vi, is such a lovely woman and I enjoy seeing her. She's the one who, when she was up last time and it started showering went back to the car, got my coat and started putting it on me. I tell you, to those two I remain ten years old. I also get to go for a ride in the hire car we have right now. Yesterday was a day of frustration about getting ours fixed, and while motabilty pays for a hire car we needed to find the money for a deposit ourselves. You know, one day something like that won't be a huge thing to sort out. That'll be a good day.
Then it just takes off, they get one for Frank and he hacks a few inches off the bottom because he kept walking in his and tripping over, and Bob, who never actually wears it when anyone can see but it still gets all soft with wear and washing, and Pete, who gets the zebra print pattern, because they both know Pete's someone that can always use a blanket hug and soon everyone in bandom has one. Ryan opening a package one day and he doesn't even know Mikey and Alicia, not really, but there's a note saying, keep your head up. Ryan wears his with beads and a matching leopard print hat, and Brendon uses his like a cape until no one's watching then he turns it around the right way and cuddles in.
I don't even know, man. It keeps me occupied anyway.
I got up to some lovely comments about the story I posted yesterday, which was a fantastic surprise. At least I can talk about it now, I'm not used to writing away on my own, and keeping a secret from someone you pretty much talk to daily isn't easy. All I can say is, thank goodness for
sperrywink She listens to every insane idea I have, endlessly encourages me and replies thoughtfully when I shoot off emails such as, *insert list of characters here* Who goes on the rescue mission? Huge amounts of love to her, and themoononastick who came through for me big time.Still on the theme of writing, cliche_bingo. I've seen a few people do this now so I'm following their leads because I'm a big old lemming. Behind the cut is my cliche_bingo card and I'd love if you could give me prompts. Bandom only, sorry. I don't promise to write them, but I will consider them for sure, otherwise I'll end up with a whole card full of Mikey/Frank, Mikey/Pete, Mikey/Frank/Pete, which is awesome, don't get me wrong, but I should try and branch out sometimes. This way I can look at the prompts, consider them, and write Mikey/Frank anyway.
I'm giving myself a cap of a few thousand words for these otherwise I'll never finish, and the secrets and lies prompt is already taken. Other than that, anything goes, including variations of Mikey, Pete and Frank.
Mikey made himself Piggy Bucks. How is he even real?
Kerrang is playing Avenged Sevenfold vs Guns N' Roses at the moment. November Rain is at number two, which makes me wonder what Avenged song can beat NR. Ha, Kerrang have pulled a fast one, they've alternated bands from #20 but at #1 is Knocking on Heaven's Door.
We're off out with nanna and her friend later. Nanna's friend, Vi, is such a lovely woman and I enjoy seeing her. She's the one who, when she was up last time and it started showering went back to the car, got my coat and started putting it on me. I tell you, to those two I remain ten years old. I also get to go for a ride in the hire car we have right now. Yesterday was a day of frustration about getting ours fixed, and while motabilty pays for a hire car we needed to find the money for a deposit ourselves. You know, one day something like that won't be a huge thing to sort out. That'll be a good day.
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Date: 2009-07-16 11:07 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-07-16 11:14 am (UTC)Like, they send one to Jon, maybe with a cat pattern, and he wanders around in it, his little bare feet sticking out at the bottom, and then picks up his bass and sits down and just strums out a song in this ridiculous blanket with arms.
Oh man, someone needs to stop me.
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Date: 2009-07-16 12:12 pm (UTC)Prompts:
Minor Characters - Matt Cortez. Which should obviously be combined with the matchmaker/yentas prompt. :D
I like the idea of combining the emails/letters [twitter/texts] prompt with the roadtrips one -and I think there should be a Gerard involved in that.
Festivals - The first thing that springs to mind, unsurprisingly, is Day of the Dead. Which makes me think of Mexico and of filming The Black Parade is Dead. [The Mexico show was filmed in early October, so technically you could have sugar skulls and such in the stores. Yeah, yeah... it's possible I'm grasping a bit. ;P]
Crossovers - I really, really think you need to write that CSI crossover... moar Greggo!
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Date: 2009-07-16 12:22 pm (UTC)But yeah, footie pjs are good too.
I'm shocked you've picked Matt *g* But yes, good combination.
I don't know why but the roadtrip and emails/letters has gone to Gerard plus Bandit in my head. A solo father/daughter trip documented through generalised tweets and more specific emails. Really all I want is Gerard changing diapers in the back of his car.
The Day of the Dead fits them nicely. You're asking me for Frank feeding Mikey sugar skulls, right? That's what I'm seeing *g*
Dude, yes! I could combine with the death. Bump someone off.
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Date: 2009-07-16 12:41 pm (UTC)Also, what about including Brendon in your list of bandom characters to include in your prompts? Not that I'd mind Frank/Mikey or Frank/Mikey/Pete, not at all but, you know, Brendon? Brendon + physical violence, for instance? Or Brendon + the religious card. Or Brendon and vulnerability omg!
Yes, well, I have Brendon on my mind a lot at the moment! *cough*
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Date: 2009-07-16 12:46 pm (UTC)[Though I am deeply amused by Bob's stealth!snuggie-wearing. Yet another example of his awesome ninja powers. *laughs*]
I have NO IDEA were that Matt Cortez bit came from! It's so startling, seeing him appear like that! :)
Awwwww... father and daugther roadtrip! That is ridiculously cute. Is Lyn-Z on tour, then?
You're asking me for Frank feeding Mikey sugar skulls, right?
*facepalms*
:D
Well, that's definitely a possiblity. The combination of those prompts are very... atmospheric in my mind. Kind of twilight/lots of candles lighting-wise, the colors otherwise are very rich [though I'm seeing a lot of orange... which feels VERY cliche and prolly inaccurate].
You know... you could always add the zombies prompt to that pile. OR you could add it to the CSI one!!!! Talk about Panic at the Disco!
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Date: 2009-07-16 12:46 pm (UTC)I wouldn't say no to Brendon at all. Just I know myself, if left to my own devices I'll fall back on the same pairings. So I take it your vote is for something with Brendon and vulnerability?
I think I can do something with that.
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Date: 2009-07-16 12:51 pm (UTC)So I take it your vote is for something with Brendon and vulnerability?
What betrayed me? lol Yes, that would be fantastic :-)
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Date: 2009-07-16 12:52 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2009-07-16 12:57 pm (UTC)I am wise to your ways, never mind how ninja like you are in your Brendon love!
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Date: 2009-07-16 01:11 pm (UTC)Pete's someone that can always use a blanket hug
<33333333 I think you're right.
Congrats on posting your story! I'm so glad you're getting a good response!
A day with your nanna and her friend sounds wonderful. Vi sounds so sweet, too!
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Date: 2009-07-16 01:12 pm (UTC)Ahahahaha. OMG, the official advert is hysterical in how bad it is. Also, I am scarred by the snuggie song I had to watch as it was by Mikey and Big Bob.
Sure it was startling. *eyes you*
Is Lyn-Z on tour, then?
I think so. Gerard could be travelling to meet her.
The combination of those prompts are very... atmospheric in my mind. Kind of twilight/lots of candles lighting-wise, the colors otherwise are very rich [though I'm seeing a lot of orange... which feels VERY cliche and prolly inaccurate].
I like candles and orange, also listening to talking about the things that you see.
Oh dude. The real reason for the divorce. Jon and Ryan are zombies and there's only so many times you can cover up when someone's foot drops off.
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Date: 2009-07-16 01:34 pm (UTC)[And yay for the ever-useful youtube!]
*blinks innocently at you*
I really have no idea what you're talking about. *carefully hides the folder of Cortez icons I scrouged up yesterday*
I really love that roadtrip idea [But then, I'm a sucker for roadtrip fic. :D]
:) ♥
...there's only so many times you can cover up when someone's foot drops off.
Man, you aren't kidding! Especially in this day and age when everyone and their toddler have cells with cameras. Luckily the grainy quality of mostof those photos works in their favor.
[This is obviously the reason that did that Halloween song, Terri. OR maybe the zombie bit is as a result of the Halloween song. I just don't know, but I DO know that the idea of zombie hijinks in Vegas -WITH CSI- is very exciting. And just think of the pun opportunities for Grissom!]
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Date: 2009-07-16 02:03 pm (UTC)I think Frank should try to play matchmaker for Gerard and Bob, he would be SO BAD at it :-) You were never into Buffy, were you? I want an early-days crossover where My Chem ends up in Sunnydale for some reason and there are lots of shennanigans with vampires SO MUCH!!
I laughed so much at the Piggy Bucks pic.
Have a fun afternoon, I hope the weather is good!
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Date: 2009-07-16 02:10 pm (UTC)I was a casual Buffy viewer, but not enough to write about them, sadly. Matching making however, that's doable.
It's just. Piggy Bucks. All you can do is laugh.
Sadly it's just started to bucket it down. Which is typical.
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Date: 2009-07-16 02:55 pm (UTC)Physical violence: The first thing I thought of was wasn't there some concert when a guy got up on stage and Bob ripped off his headphones and looked murderous? (I don't remember exactly, but I think it was something like that.) Well, I would read a version of that in which some guy gets up and grabs Mikey (I know I know) and then Bob actually does storm across the stage. Then again, Bob/Mikey might be my MCR OTP (I haven't quite decided yet, but).
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Date: 2009-07-16 03:17 pm (UTC)There was, yes. And man, that's my kind of prompt. I have stars in my eyes thinking about it. There needs to be a lot more Mikey/Bob
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Date: 2009-07-16 03:21 pm (UTC)Pete. He's amazing.
Vi is awesome, sadly it's started storming here. We may have to put off our visit :(
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Date: 2009-07-16 03:58 pm (UTC)I was looking through my Warped 2005 pics and this one made me want some sort of cyborg!Gerard story:
That sucks :-/
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Date: 2009-07-16 04:15 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-07-16 04:43 pm (UTC)What kind of vampanigans are you thinking about, exactly?
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Date: 2009-07-16 06:13 pm (UTC)I've got to confess I didn't think about anything in particular when I wrote that ;-) But now that I thought about it a bit more I can come up with several different scenarios. First of all I would want it set during one of the earlier seasons of Buffy, say two or three, or even four I guess. The show became too angsty and complicated for me after that. And it could be a short, funny sort of story or a long, angstier one, it all depends on how you handle it.
Let's say that My Chem is on their way somewhere else in their crappy old van and of course it breaks down on a deserted street in Sunnydale at two o'clock at night. They're all standing around, grumpy and half asleep, wondering what to do now when they're attacked by several vampires! And suddenly this chick appears and pretty much wipes the floor with the vampires. If you want a long story the vampires should get reinforcements! And when the fight is over they discover that Gerard has disappeared! Did the vampires take him? Or did he just wander off somewhere? Or if you want a short fic you would have the Scoobies appear and there would be lots of snark and snipings and hilarity.
Or what if you take the same basic scenario of the van breaking down in Sunnydale at night but you've got Frank being a secret werewolf! Or a demon or something!! He helps the strange chick fight off the vampires! What will the others reaction be? Will Frank be afraid that they'll hate him now they know what he is? Will Buffy be terribly suspicious and want to stake him too?
Another scenario with the van breaking down but they're not attacked by vampires but by some sort of demons/humans in cowls, obviously some sort of cult. After the fight is over they discover that Gerard is missing. Research! Worry! Angst! Human sacrifices! Fighting!
What if Brian and Bob was there too? Perhaps this is the point where the history of MCR as we know it will be diverted into an alternative history by Matt getting seriously hurt or even killed? And they've got a gig at the Bronze and they need the money otherwise they can't afford to repair the van so they have to play! Where do they find a drummer?! What if Matt doesn't want to continue in the band even if he's still alive because it's all got too weird for him and it's not worth it any more?
What if it's set during season four and Frank is a werewolf/demon/whatever, or Gerard is discovered to be a precog/have esp/whatever (that's why he's drinking so much!) and the Initiative snatches them during the day when everyone thinks it's safe to be out alone?
I could go on forever ;-P
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Date: 2009-07-16 07:28 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-07-16 07:30 pm (UTC)But it makes me think of a story where they don't know he's not real and he breaks down and it's tragic!