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Top Ten Signs You're Reading A Fanfic By Fan':

10. Allusions to this and that. Can be to other fictions, series, whatever, can also be private jokes between me and friends, or just me and me. I like to amuse myself, clearly.

9. Eyeseyeseyes. And gazes, and looks, and stares. I will fixate on people's eyes and the way they look at other people.

8. When I don't fixate on eyes, I will likely fixate on hands. Because hands will tell you what eyes don't.

7. Very likely no NC-17-worthy smut, R will be the best you'll get. Often I'll actually skip over the smut, actually. And if you do find smut? There will be a point. It won't just be for the hotness.

6. It might take me pages and pages and pages to get two characters together, because I hate dismissing canon. But I'll take my time and get them together eventually, no matter how not-canon (or slash or het) they are. I'll just do it in my own time.

5. You'll get a very oral-like narration. Tolkien's style is the antithesis of mine. I'll stay close to the character, and view everything through his or her eyes. Stream of consciousness.

4. While the smut has to be pointy for me to write it, interaction between two characters can be written just for the sake of it.

3. OMG ACTION IT BURNSSS USSSS. I suck at action scenes. Writing them is like geeting teeth pulled out. It shows.

2. Plot? I need a plot? You mean bringing characters together for the fun of seeing them interact isn't enough? Fine, I'll find you a plot, but don't come whining to me if it's weak. I warned you. (I could never throw the first stone at RTD. Or any stone at all, actually.)

1. Bittersweet is the word. And angst, there's bound to be angst, unless I was specifically asked for fluff, and even then I tend to manage to sneak in a hint of angst here or there. It doesn't mean the ending is bound to be sad, but... bittersweet is the word. And I believe that happy endings are just temporary. It's what happens after the happy that's interesting.

And now, this meme - please guys, do it! Yes, I'm begging, because I'd love to see what you all come up with, even those of you who don't usually write fanfiction. (Especially those of you not versed in writing much?) Pretty please with the character of your choice on top? I'm listing a whole bunch of characters (as in, thirty) so you can really take your pick. No excuses, guys! There's bound to be one that appeals to you.

Leave a list of fictional characters in your journal that you would love to get a message from. It is your friend-list's mission, should they choose to accept it, to write you an in-character "letter" from a character on that list. Then they post their own list in their journal and the process continues!

1. Keith Mars (Veronica Mars)
2. Jonesy (Carnivàle)
3. Mal (Firefly)
4. River (Firefly)
5. Sark (Alias)
6. Jack Bristow (Alias)
7. Kira (ST:DS9)
8. Methos (Highlander)
9. Snape (Harry Potter)
10. Fred and George Weasley (Harry Potter)
11. Boromir (Lord of the Rings)
12. Chaucer (A Knight's Tale)
13. Germaine (A Knight's Tale)
14. Jim Profit (Profit)
15. CJ Cregg (The West Wing)
16. Analucia (Lost)
17. Desmond (Lost)
18. Faith (Buffy)
19. Nuwanda (Dead Poets' Society)
20. Stephen Maturin (Master and Commander)
21. Lindsey McDonald (Angel)
22. Michael Pinocchio (Harsh Realm)
23. Crowley or Aziraphale, I'm not picky (Good Omens)
24. The devil (Brimstone)
25. Kirill (The Bourne Supremacy)
26. Scud (DEBs)
27. Scott Summers, aka Cyclops (X-Men)
28. Cal McCaffrey or Dan Foster (State of Play)
29. Stuart Allan Jones or Vince Tyler (Queer as Folk UK)
30. Anybody from Boy Meets Boy

And I'm adding three characters I can't believe I forgot to start with what is wrong with me! Nine, Ten, and Jack. *facepalm*

I should be ranting about Lost (Eko! Jack! Sawyer!), The L-Word (OMG ALAN CUMMING! And Keram Malicki-Sanchez!) and Veronica Mars, instead I let myself get distracted by memes. I'm bad. Very.

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Hey 'Fan! It's George [and Fred]! You know, the handsome red-heads? We had an absolutely smashing time last night at The Simmering Sweetmeats. Hope you don't mind the owl, but you didn't give us your fellytone numbers, or whatever they're called. Maybe you'd like to join us tonight? Say, six? [or seven thirty because unlike some people, I have work to do] Ignore Fred. So, can you come? We promise a round or three on us.

George [and Fred, I mean, really!]

Hey George! And Fred. I was a bit surprised at the owl, but it settled down after I gave it something to eat. I hope it'll get back to you two without a problem, and it's called a telephone. The promise of three (or five?) rounds on you? I will definitely be there. At six, even. (Honestly, Fred, work?)

See you tonight!
Fan'

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....heeee!! Thank you! Big huge idiotic grin on my face. Joey must think I'm bonkers. Which, she'd be totally right. *loves the twins like crazy*

I love the response. You are just too cute. And I'm doing this up in my LJ right now. I hope people get into it because it's so much fun. I did one for

indigochild76 as well and she really liked hers.

*looks at the post, yawns and shrugs*
Am I likely to find some beer in your frige?
*heads for the kitchen without waiting for an answer*

M. aka A.P. aka B.A. aka....

Absolutely not. I refuse. Utterly. I cannot imagine a more disgusting waste of time. It's both frivolous and insulting, and I'll thank you not to ask for something along those lines again. Do you have any idea what sort of special treatment you ask for? …no, you wouldn't, would you. Thinking only of yourself, you selfish little child, grabbing at favor like an infant toward a shiny bauble. You ought to be ashamed of yourself, if you even have the capacity left for such an ability. I, frankly, would not be surprised in the slightest to find that you showed such disregard to all aspects of your life. If you expect me – honestly, me - to take time out of my schedule to pander to your whims, simply because you're bored? Twenty points from Slytherin, and let the whole House know it was your fault. Perhaps the next time you call on me to perform as your trained monkey, you'll think before you speak.

11. The characterization will be superb.

12. Characters from different fictional universes will be brought together, and their interactions will MAKE SENSE. (Edward. Narcissa. Need I say more?)

I don't, actually, have the capacity left for such an ability, professor. I know no shame, and have not for a long while now. ...and I have an owl for you - the poor bird must've got lost - from a certain outlaw? Not that I read it when I saw who it was addressed to, I wouldn't dare, not when it enclosed such intimate matters and personal details. Cookies, really? And, well, I didn't know you had it in you. Now about those twenty points...

Dismissed, Miss Elune, dismissed.

.....GET OUT.

*scrambles at owl*

Is it – how do you know it's working – is this thing on? Hello? He – oh look, it's writing everything I say! Terribly clever, my dear. Have to share that one with the…well, nevermind.

RRRRHHGGHkkkGhkn.

Oh, Crowley, that's vile, it just wrote out what it sounds like when I clear my throat. And then it's just gone and written that. And that. And th – yes, fine! No need to get violent about it, goodness. Keep your hands to yourself.

No, the Jaffa cakes are in the other cupboard.

No, the one next to that one.

Splendid. Right.

Hello!

Oh, that was a bit over the top, wasn't it. A bit too chipp – YES, alright, Crowley, I'm writing it, I'm writing it.

He – no. To Whom It May Concern.

It has come to my attention (is that too formal? No, keep on.) that sometime in the last hundred years, a rather rare and hard-to-come-by (Yes, I know that's redundant. Am I the one writing this, or are you? …oh, don't make that face.) Book has been accidentally misplaced. It's been very hard to find this Book, you see, and Someone is looking for it quite a lot, and would like to see it returned as soon as possible, and in excellent care.

Our last records (that's lying, I don't like that – oh, bugger it, it just wrote that as well – and that as well. And that. Stop laughing, Crowley!)

According to the former owner, it may have been accidentally – very accidentally – buried beneath your floorboards. It's quite possible that, were you to prize them up, oh you've gotten biscuit crumbs all over the paper. And now it's gone and written th – agh! Make it stop.

Hrmf.

If you find the book, you will be handsomely rewarded. Crowley, don't snort, it's perfectly true.

Yours respectfully,

A. Ziraphale

*blushes* Thank you. A lot. Edward and Narcissa make so much sense in my head, I'm so happy I managed to make it make sense for other people. They were just meant to be written about.

Actually... *finishes once you're already peering into the fridge* the only thing we have left is a can of Dr. Pepper. Which, don't even think about touching it.

Mr. Ziraphale, (and Crowley,)

I will unfortunately be unable to look for this Book of yours under my floorboards, due to the fact that I have just died of laughter. (And it is all your fault.)

That said, there was no fiery chasm opening beneath my feet, or white light calling me up, so it seems like I'm stuck in this realm for the time being. (Not that I mind, heaven sounds awfully boring and hell - well, it's hell.) If you're ready to wait a few days, I'll do my best to pull off a Patrick-Swayze asap. I'm hoping to master pushing a mug around by the end of tomorrow, lifting floorboards should be feasible by next week.

Yours ectoplasmically,
Fan'

Hey there, Fan. Right fine journal ya got here, little on the dark side, but that's never been a problem for me. Thought I'd drop by and say howdy. So...howdy.

Yeah. Think I'll be going now.

Mal

*only just refrains from squeeing* *LOUDLY*

*instead, just nods at him* Cap'n.

Thank you, hon! Spot-on. Hee! Mal! *squishes* (I'm such a fangirl, honestly.)

:D

(Plus, this icon looks hot with your layout!)

It does. Well, it looks hot without, but on a black background? Perfect.

My dear Elune,

Darling, I was just thrilled to get your latest missive. Unfortunately, I still have no idea what Bristow and Co. intend to do with me now that I've despoiled their latest wide-eyed virgin. In any case, it's deadly dull here, quite literally. Scientists are such shrinking violets about simple interrogation techniques. In any case, must run. Keep warm, since I'm not there to do it for you!

Julian.

Whhhhhhhhhe I'm naked... Woops wrong audience !
Eh Fan', just wanted to say thanks for the greaaat night at the pub yesterday ! Mikhael told me to say hello to Joey too... so hello Joey !! Anyway, hope we will be able to do it again !!

See ya
Harley

Ms. Elune,

Remember me? Stuart? Or, as you so memorably put it, the "metrosexual with an eye for empty bling, a self-proclaimed psychology degree and a dangerous will to seduce and manipulate."

Well, you have been a busy little bug haven't you, missy? A right talented little propaganda artist. Pity you never showed any hints of such promise when you were actually still in our employ.

How much money did the magazine pay you to write those snappy, witty diatribes targeting our business? Oh, don't worry, I certainly don't take it personally. I only want an idea so that I can counter-offer with a higher number.

You would be a fool not to accept, so put that newly sharpened brain of yours to good use.

Stuart Jones
Partner

Julian darling,

I suppose I will have to find ways to pass the time, and keep me warm, while you're off attempting not to die of boredom. Or any other cause, no matter how less probable, I suppose. Send Irina my regards, if your paths cross.

Oh, and do bring me something pretty - other than yourself, that is - when you next visit. You'll have to make me forgive your long absence.

Elune

Heya,

'sup on your part of the globe? Lucy and I are off to New Zealand tomorrow - turns out a life of crime sounded pretty good to Lucy again after she dumped her girlfriend, and you know me - was more than happy to follow. 'Cuz let's face it, being honest just doesn't pay. And I really can't keep passing on all those awesome clothes (striped shirts own me, seriously).

So anyway. Australia should be toast in a couple of days, just to give you the heads up. An attitude thing I think Lucy said. I've just stopped asking. After that we might need to head back to Reyk - Antartica or whatever to chill out a bit. 'll keep you updated.

Peace,
-Scud

PS : I'm sooooo sorry I haven't been in touch.

Not at all the wrong audience, Harls, you know I always love to catch you naked. ...much as I don't so much enjoy the part where Mikhail tries to glare actual real razor-sharp daggers at me. I think I should try and explain him the whole "I'm only looking" deal.
Anyway! You're welcome, honey, we had the best time as well. I'm not surprised Joey and Mik get on that well. We definitely should do it again. You and me with the dancing, the two of them with the lots and lots of talking. Maybe we could invite Gio and Tyb to join us next time?

Kisses!
Fan'

Oh, do drop by big sis. I wanna meet the man that's gotten you all lovey-dovey, find out if he really is prettier than you. He's gotta be something special alright for you to keep him around.
I'm still wanting, taking and having, taking after you I guess.
I miss ya.

-- Sis.

Mr. Jones,

How could I forget you. And did I say that, truly? I must have meant "a neurotic need to seduce and manipulate." Slip of the tongue, I'm terribly sorry. And I'm surprised that I failed to mention the underlying misogyny. What on earth was I thinking that day? Not much, you'll tell me, I know. Newly sharpened brain, yaddi yaddi yadda.

I'd be extremely glad to make an appointment with you to discuss your offer. Although it's only fair to let you know that you're not the only one trying to buy me up these days. It seems that my modest little column really did draw attention to itself.

I'm looking forward to meeting you in person again. I'm sure it will be most... entertaining.

Fan Elune
Talented Little Propaganda Artist

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