Rock Banded Scene: Leeza, Rachael, Rufus and Terinu and getting ready to play the Beatles Rock Band. Rachael on lead guitar, Rufus on bass, Terinu on vocals and Leeza on the drums.Leeza: Why do I have to play the drums?Rachael: Because you're the most boring person here. [1]Leeza: Oh, haha. And who are these guys supposed to be again?Rachael: (sighs) The Beatles, just the greatest rock & roll band in the history of Creation.Terinu: The who?Rachael: Not the Who, the Beat-- Oh I hate that joke.Leeza: And whats rock and roll?Rachael: It's... Look, just watch the opening cinematic and figure it out for yourself.She turns the game on and
Imaginary Friends Evita sat crosslegged on her toy box as her best friend Willy happily told her about all the fantastic things the red-haired, freckled girl had done today.“…and then I said good morning to the King of Sweden, who’s still sleeping on the couch, and then I went outside built a snowman….” It was summer anyway, but Evita was sure that wouldn’t have stopped Willy. “…then I went down the creek and followed it into the forest and I talked to a fox…”“What kinda fox?” Evita interrupted.Willy had to think for a minute. “He was about this high.” She raised herself up on her
Wazagans for GURPS BackgroundThe Wazagans' homeworld was discovered by a Galactic Sapiens Alliance exploration vessel about two hundred years ago. Only twenty light years from Earth itself, at the time it was considered extremely fortunate that they had remained undiscovered until after the Varn Dominion's collapse. Being the first race discovered since the Varn had attempted to absorb humans into the Dominion, they were the immediate focus of several scientific and industrial expeditions. Explorers found a race that was gregarious, friendly, and remarkably open-minded about being visited by strangers from the sta
Old Tools Maria swung the pickaxe down, smashing into the ancient, grey, cracked stone wall. Once upon a time it had apparently been a single, solid slab, as impossible as that was, but over the years the outer surface had cracked and flaked, leaving it uneven and mottled, like skin sloughing off of a victim of disease. Bits of stone dust filled the air of the small cave, making her eyes fill with tears and forcing her to cough, despite the kerchief that covered her mouth.She swung the pickaxe again and a large chunk of stone fell down. She swung a third time and it connected with something metal, striking with a ringing vibration that went up her
Five-Minute Toy Story 3 Scene: We open with the greatest action sequence of the entire summer. Unfortunately it's all in Little Andy's head. And after that we get College Age Andy who isn't really into his toys anymore.Woody: Okay guys, I've got some good news and some bad news.Buzz: What's the good news?Woody: We got a third movie with most of the original voice actors (God bless you Jim Varney, wherever you are now) and it doesn't suck.Jesse: And the bad news?Woody: They're taking the premise from the first two movies to its logical conclusion.Ham: So we're screwed.Woody: No, we're going to the attic. Attics are fun, right? Storage is a nice va
5 Minute Fantastic Mr. Fox The Director: Hi, I'm Wes Anderson and I know diddly about animation, but I am the hot flavor of the month in Hollywood so I managed to scam some investors into making the Bestus Rankin-Bass special evar!The Author: Hi, I'm Roald Dahl, and I'd just like to say this film has diddly squat to do with my book, and same goes or "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory", "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "The Witches"The Audience: All of which were infinitely cool.The Author: Cuss off while I finish rolling in my grave.Scene: We open with the titular Fox standing on a hill, while his wife Felicity approachesFMF: What did the doc say?
I Fought the Claw (and the Claw Won) You ever have one of those days where you're chained up in a bioplas bubble that's been dropped into a tank full of starving razorfins by a psychotic human pirate and your only hope rescue is from an underdressed vixen that you just mortally insulted?No?You lucky bastard.* * *I should start at the beginning I guess. Hey I've got, like, minutes before my oxygen runs out after all. Assuming some clever razorfin doesn't evolve manipulators and raise the tank's local tech level high enough to crack the bubble first. May as well keep us both amused until then.Anyway, the name is Captain Marturari Greycoat, Marty to my friends, mercenary
House Call Why, oh why had she ever moved to New York City? Terri thought desperately as she waddled as quickly down the street as she could manage. Around her, a crowd of people screamed and ran back up the subway tunnel stairs, where she'd only just managed to escape, the usual safe have infested with those… men… or whatever they were. Small, hunchbacked, and armed, though they seemed intent on disassembling the subway train rather than attacking anyone.Well, attacking civilians at least. Several of them were shooting energy rifles at the figures who came out of the sky, one in red and gold armor, one large and green, the third blond, musc
As you know, Bob (and Ike, and Art) Scene: Ike's apartment in NYC, circa 1950. Ike is sitting on a couch with his friends Bob and Art. Across from them is our Friendly Neighborhood Time-Traveller from 2012. Scattered across the coffee table between them at the TT's cell phone, Kindle, and the contents of his wallet.TT: So, are you convinced I'm from the future yet?Ike: You had me at the funny hologram on your driver's license.Bob (holding up a dollar bill to the light): You're sure this isn't Monopoly money? Dollars are supposed to be green.Art (clicking around the Kindle): So this is a book reader. So much for microfilm spools! (keeps clicking) So you're a writer too,
A Soldier's Friend Once, when I was six years old, I was very ill with the Scarlet Fever. For two days I lay in bed, feeling cold, then hot, my throat raw as sandpaper. At midnight on the second night, as I lay in bed curled in a ball, eyes closed, awake, unable to sleep, I felt my father's hand touch my forehead. I looked up at him, and saw that he was kneeling beside my bed, dressed in his uniform, wearing his wide-brimmed helmet and with his rifle slung over his back. Beside him was a tall, pale man dressed all in black. He could have been a vicar, but somehow I knew that he wasn't, not really."Hello, son," my father said. "I heard you were sick, so I came
Triumvirate 2 Prologue Warden Ha'riss hated her job.Ha'riss was the Chief Warden of Mine #36, an unassuming name for the largest salt mine to be found in Pelligre, the nation of the People. She was responsible for five hundred and twenty-three guards, and twenty one officers, watching over six thousand six hundred and forty two hardened prisoners, assisted by two hundred auxiliary personnel. All hers' to command for the past fifteen years.She hated them all.She hated the high stone walls, topped with barbed wire, which surrounded the mine entrance. She hated the trains that rumbled out every day to take the salt that the prisoners had removed and cart it to t
Evil vs. Evil "Milord, you should be in bed," Sgt. Bothari rumbled, picking the nine-year old up out of his corner seat in the transfer station lounge, where he'd been watching the diplomatic buffet dinner for over an hour."I'm sorry, Sergeant," Miles said contritely, wishing his bodyguard hadn't woken up and gone looking for him. The Polians at the party had been interesting enough, but it was the Jacksonian who had casually sat down beside him that had been the real prize of the evening.He was short for one thing, which was always an interesting change of pace, given the usual tall build of Barrayarans, Miles excepted. He'd also been modded at some p
An Old Family Friend Ducking into the alley had been a tactical mistake, Abe realized. He should have stayed on the street. He might have found an open restaurant, or a knot of people heading home from a party, or even a Civil Protection patrol car. Now he faced a brick wall with no exit except the opening he'd entered and a locked garage door.The four thugs that had been chasing him paused at the entrance to the alley, their shock sticks at the ready as he turned to face them. "Back off," he snarled.The lead thug smiled. "Give us what we want, and we'll leave you alone," he said."What do you want?" Abe demanded. "Money? Even if you had my credit cards, I'm
Change of Employment "Okay, Fred!" the Joker said cheerily.. "Just keep an eye on the Dork Knight there while I check in on Harlie and our guests! I'm sure they're looking forward to the show I'm going to put on for them!""Sure thing, Mister Joker sir," the thug replied. He looked over to where the Batman was secured to the chair. "Um, you sure you just want me watching him?"The Joker's blood red smile widened and he patted the thug on the shoulder. "Freddie, Freddie... He's unconscious, strapped in straightjacket and chained down in the chair. I'm sure even you can handle him by yourself." The Joker's voice dropped down to a low growl. "Because if you don't,
Peace on Earth... The webcomic "Terinu" and related stories, images and concepts are copyright Peta Hewitt and used here without permission. Nan tried to not wince as she drove the electric cart along the rutted dirt path that wound among the trees to the First One's home. Piled in its small cargo bed were a half dozen plastic crates, from the administration village's warehouse, which she'd retrieved on the First One's orders. Her hips and the base of her spine were starting to ache from the exertion of piloting the walking frame clamped around her legs, but that was a much preferable alternative to what she'd been feeling two months ago,
Halloween I'm Going As Myself "Forgive me, Miles, but this does lack a certain amount spontaneity," Ekaterine noted,watching the line of children in front of them raise their arms to be scanned by the Imperial Residence's ImpSec guards. Beside them, Nikki straitened the sword of his Captain Vortalon uniform and hopped up briefly over the heads of Aral Alexander and his sister to see how much further they had to go."It's traditional," Miles drawled. "Anyway, blame Mother. She's started the Hallow's Eve celebration at the Imperial Residence during the Regency when she and Da were on the outs with Grandfather. One of the few Betan imports that the Conservatives approved
A Test of Character Proctor Kodath hid a smile behind his hand as he ostensibly stroked his beard, watching the chastened cadets exit the bridge simulator. When Kredak try to nervously slide past past him, Kodath snapped out, "Command Cadet! Explain your failure!"The youngling turned and snapped to attention in a spinal reflex action, his eyes wide with suppressed terror. "Proctor," he choked. "I do not have a proper explanation.""You were given a three ship advantage over a single Federation heavy cruiser and complete tactical surprise. You should have taken it out easily, and yet you retreated," Kodath said sternly. "Now explain yourself, Cadet!"Kre
Diplomatic Niceties When she got off duty from the Veracious's sickbay, Nez went her quarters and switched out of her uniform and into her best blouse, skirt and leggings, then dug out her dark blue hijab and wrapped it over her head and around her face, in a long practiced pattern that left her ears free. She wiggled them slightly as she pinned the cloth in place. She had gotten out of the habit of wearing it while on Newspring, which she supposed she should admit to her imam the next time she met him. The rainforest that composed most of the Ferin Autonomous Region was perpetually hot and humid, which had made it sweaty and uncomfortable most of the time sh
Hannah and the Batman Batman entered the hospital's waiting room, Clark one step behind him, taking stock. Miss Stewart's father was pacing back and forth. Height 6' 2", musculature indicates lack of regular exercise, dark brown hair with strong indications of heavy use of hair care products that will likely result in premature hair loss before age fifty, he noted to himself."Are they gonna be alright?" Robbie demanded, turning towards them."Don't worry, Mr. Stewart," Batman said. "The doctors managed to get the antidote to the Joker's laughing gas to your son and your daughter's bodyguard in time. They should make a full recovery.""What about Miley?""
Original Character Quiz Characters1. Tez the Eldest Elf2. Maria the Beastkin3. Teal the Bard4. Philosopher the Dragon5. Rolas the Vulpine Lord6. Hazel the Vulpine Pilot7. Nan the Vulpine Student8. Nez the Wazagan9. Alt-Rufus the Vulpine10. Alt-Melika the Vulpine.1. Four invites Three and Eight to dinner at their home. What happens?Teal: I live here already.Philosopher: Details. How's you roast venison, Nez?Nez: Very, um, well done.Teal: Next time let me cook it. Dragon fire isn't exactly practical for this.2. Nine tries to get Five to go to a strip club.Rolas: The wife is gonna kill me if she finds out.Alt-Rufus: I don't think th
The Beautiful Game It was generally agreed by historians, that the races under the thumb of the Varn Dominion decided humans were dangerously insane when Rugby was first demonstrated to them. When Australian Rules Football (classified as "Assault With Intent to Maim" on most worlds outside of the Human Federation) was shown off, they realized that humans might also have a shot at throwing off the Dominion's yoke.Both of those sports paled in comparison to the sheer bloody violence of Ferin Treeball.Take an oval shaped chamber one hundred meters long and twenty wide at its midpoint, with a thirty meter ceiling. At either end of the oval place a two meter w
Looking for Presents "What do you think, Nez?" Nan asked, looking at the jewelry store uncertainly."Too pricy for me. I have to send half my pay to my clan to pay off my student loan. What about you?" her wazagan friend replied. For an answer Nan punched her account up on her hand comp and held it out to see. Nez's eyes bugged out. "How much is he paying you?"Nan sighed. "Let's just say my mum is jealous of me, all right? I asked the First One about it and all he said was 'At my age what the hell else am I supposed to be doing with my money?'""And of course you're going to just give it back to him by buying him a gift.""It's his hundred and sixtee
Sister, Sister Nan looked at the walking frame with trepidation."It's not that scary looking, is it?" Nez asked."It looks like a Varn torture device from a bad Time of Subjugation vid," Nan replied."It'll be all right, I'll help you into it." Her wazagan roommate scooped Nan up out of her wheelchair and held her under the shoulders as the walking frame scooted forward on its own and clamped itself around Nan's legs and waist, over the cycling shorts she wore. "Okay, it looks like all the pressure points are evenly distributed and the control points are making good contact with your spine," Nez said confidently. "Let's see how you do."She let go and
Space Battle Yamato 2010 Hooo boy...SPOILERS AHOY!Good Points:1. CGI Yamato with Wave Motion Gun. Nuff said.2. Captain Okita is... Captain Okita. Really, what else can you say?2. Yuki is no longer a bridge bunny/nurse but a kick ass pilot.3. Dr. Sado/Sane is better as a slightly sloshed Crazy Cat Lady rather than a very sloshed male surgeon.4. TWENTY FOOT TALL ANALYZER/IQ 9 WITH CHAIN GUNS!!!!!Bad Points:1. Dessler/Deslock is now a vague CGI cloud of... stuff...2. There's a lovely speech about the WWII Yamato serving as a symbol of hope to an oppressed people under attack that must have been quite a revelation to the rest of the former Co-Prosper
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