Fictionalize Yourself

Dream said:
Tell the shinigami that constellation Leo does not show its claws unless absolutely necessary.
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I would like to, but the berserkers won't listen. Whenever they 'smell' "fight", they want to just jump in, swords flashing (so to speak.)

I thought I'd answer you while things are quiet. We had some excitement when we heard about an interesting find on the south side. Over 100 reptiles, possibly over 200, ranging from anacondas to crocodiles to *throws up hands in gesture of "I give up listing them"* And to think the discovery was made during an investigation into a sexual assault. :rolleyes:

Oops, there is the sound of several someones stirring. Gotta go.

Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine
 
Ah, you caught me red-handed. Gotta get recipes for later this week (we eat dairy until we start mooing, and I have to add variety to said "dairy feast".) So far it's been mostly Tex-Mex (quesadillas, spinach enchilladas, vegetarian burritos, chili con queso, etc.) but I might make some Oriental items (like miso soup, edamame soybeans, vegetarian hotpot, etc.) for those who would rather eat stuff they're more familiar with. I might throw on a few portabello cheeseburgers, too.

It's also final exam time, so things are rather hectic around here. Clare's going for her black belt exam as well. She's been practicing with several of the guys who are proficient in karate, and a few of them are quite pleased with her progress (and are thankful for the practice/katas) although they won't admit it to her. :D Asami, Kazumi, Kirishima and FeiLong are studying for their infamous business class's final exam, Tao watching them intently since he's going to take a few classes over the summer and he wants to get an idea what he might expect (especially if he registers for college classes next fall.)

My friend, America, hopes that he signs up for either her math class (that is, if she teaches a higher math class than this spring [she thinks he'd kill someone if he's stuck with students like the ones she was stuck with this semester]) or her other friend, Lynn's, class (if so, they'd have to be reminded to speak English in class so the other students would be able to understand the class, too.)

The dance classes are over, but several of the guys signed up for summer sessions ("If you don't practice, you forget what you've learned." :D) Takaba's rather proud of what he's learned in the belly dancing class, showing the choreographers as many routines as he possibly can for a beginner, hoping to be able to perform the 26th (our fundraiser for Children's Hospital.) Asami's none too happy about it, though. :rolleyes:

Oops, gotta go. The sounds of many humanoid footsteps running in the same direction, and it doesn't sound like a leisurely run, if you know what I mean.

Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine
 
Pathless said:
... through your heart and imagination and come up with a good story about a you who is not you, who is some idealized, stylized you. Come into yourself. Make yourself.
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My mother named me Christopher.

I have other names.. but this, alone, has proven to be far and well beyond the reaches of any conventional reality I could ever hope to live up to.

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Originally Posted by Dream
Tell the shinigami that constellation Leo does not show its claws unless absolutely necessary.
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It's not even a lion, necessarily.

It could be a quill...
and Orion could be a scroll.


Or, perhaps, a dragonfly...
a headless horseman with flute that remains eternally silent.

A basketball player.


Sorry.. Leo.

Got lost in the script matrix there for a second.
 
There are a few more "visitors" (I've stopped screaming - doctor's orders.) A quick "The routine!" and they were taken in hand by the veterans (at least those who were taking a break in studying or aren't students.)

Al's posted a message to the Sailing Club: if they want him to even think of joining their club, they'll back off on their recruitment. The old salt who took him out the first time also gave them an ultimatum: he'll inform the proper authorities about a few things concerning their recruitment practices if they continue pestering his favorite sailing partner (he's an a$$tard.)

Wren and Mamoru went jetskiing on the lake today (Wren piloting, of course) and they caught the attention of several female students. The girls were shocked to find out that Mamoru's blind (he left his special glasses behind, trusting Wren to care for him.) I wonder what would've happened if they were pulled over by the Coast Guard. . . :eek:

Another situation happened with one of my neighbors (she told FeiLong to cut his hair, practically ordering him to.) He let it go in one ear and out the other (otherwise he would've shortened her life to the point she wouldn't have seen her next birthday.) I showed him how to make a rolled omelet, filling it with Chinese vegetables (he's going to make several of them for Wednesday and Thursday.) He brought the finished product to school for those who were on campus for finals.

Oops, gotta go. There's much ado and it sounds like it involves a few of my neighbors and several of my "clan". WREN, WHAT DID I SAY ABOUT USING A PULSE VULCAN INSIDE?

Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine
 
Just want to comment upon the kitty's pulling wagons of food:

One day they may invent collars that allow kitties to talk. It will be unusual for a cat not to have one. It will not be long after that cats really will learn how to cook, but I don't know whether they will have a similar taste for food & spices. Another possibility is that people will get 'Cat language' collars that allow them to speak in Kitty. That might be a better solution, since people have already learned to cook the way that cats like.
 
Takaba loved last night's feast (zesty turkey burgers, potato wedges, eggplant "fries", finished off with orange sorbet in phillo cones.) We had to keep an eye out for "crashers" (I hate some of my neighbors!) especially when we have a few keggers tapped.

Finals are over for most of us :)cool:) and Clare had her test for her black belt (the sparring partner had no chance whatsoever [don't know if he even stood on his own two feet for more time than it took to get up].) She stayed in control (I could tell because her eyes remained the usual silver color instead of changing to yellow.) The masters were impressed with her complete calm and inventiveness in taking the partner out. Anyway, they've asked if she'd like to come in and teach a couple of classes next fall. Since it'll be a self-defense class, I think she'll be more than happy to.

Next Wednesday, we're going to start our Children's Miracle Network fundraiser ("Yipee!") It'll last until Friday evening, following much of the program from last year, adding the new guys as much as feasible. The snow spirits are staying in the frozen treats trucks as much as possible (the weather forecasts say that it will be somewhere around eighty the entire run, and that's too fooking hot for snow spirits!) Most of the "clan" is real cute with their antics (with and without :kitty:s.)

Suoh right now is playing with Tiger Lily (she's grown into a real beauty, stealing hearts while stealing lunches.) He might let her perform at the fundraiser, keeping an eye on the not-so-little fluffybutt while doing security detail. Oh, before you ask, security won't be wearing anything that'll make them look stupid, just an armband coded to explain if they're plain security, security with first aid training or security with "something extra" (the shinigami will wear the last set of armbands.)

Emba will act as "runner" again and several of the ladies from last year want him to wear his loincloth again. :)rolleyes:) I guess that's what one gets for having a gorgeous healthy physique. His family will help as much as possible, the kids staying within eyesight of the security detail just in case.

Oops, trouble. And it sounds like the assassins are involved, especially Kurusu. HE'S TAKEN OFF HIS GLOVES!? Gotta go NOW.

Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine
 
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Dream said:
Just want to comment upon the kitty's pulling wagons of food:

One day they may invent collars that allow kitties to talk. It will be unusual for a cat not to have one. It will not be long after that cats really will learn how to cook, but I don't know whether they will have a similar taste for food & spices. Another possibility is that people will get 'Cat language' collars that allow them to speak in Kitty. That might be a better solution, since people have already learned to cook the way that cats like.
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I'd want the collar that translates "human" to "feline", especially if it came with a small translator from "feline" to "human". *meow*

Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine
 
The guys are miserable, especially the furred purrsons. It's around 80 degrees F. and humid. We're going swimming later (I promised them that, if they kept their cool, they could slip into the pools to release some of their pent-up energy.) We're also having cold stuff to eat for the entire week (the snow spirits will be grateful for that during our fundraiser [but not as grateful as they'll be when the event's over and they can return to Antarctica].)

The talents are also practicing their different routines for the fundraiser, ranging from Lucifer's rock set to Sakon's puppetry to the dancers from the all-male talent agency. The classical performers are also practicing, mixing in some jazz and blues tunes. Music just fills the air here (between complaints about the weather, both if human and feline languages.) Security detail is undergoing their instructions (pairs, postings, radio protocol, etc.)

Oh, gotta go. The pool party's about to start. :p

Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine
 
Getting ready for the pools again as well as air conditioners (80s and humid here.) Emba, Ranmaru and Asami were chased by several girls last time (they were saved by a few of the shinigami that stopped the girls dead n their tracks.) I warned the guys that they should wear yukata. :rolleyes:

Yogi's been checking out the frozen treats the snow spirits are selling, buying a Snoopy ice cream treat ("I was curious about it!") He was grateful for the ice cream since it was a change-of-pace from circus food. I can't wait until I introduce him to my peach Melba frozen yogurt pops (although he needs just a bit of meat on his bones [not as much as Clare, but still. . .]) or the strawberries and cream frozen yogurt pops I thought I'd make as emergency cold energy.

The :kitty:s are suffering from the heat, too, since they can't take off their fur coats or sweat like their human slaves. The dogs are having a time of it, too.

Oops, gotta go. The vets want me to help them with the animals.

Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine
 
Ah, time for an update on the fundraiser yesterday.

We pretty much kicked off the whole thing with the same stuff as last year (conch shell and other wind instruments followed by a rousing rendition of ELO's All Over the World. We had a little excitement we could've lived without (a little boy was complaining about feeling a little low, and he meant that he felt that he needed a quick dose of sugar [he's diabetic] and he got separated from his mother.) Yogi, in his Candy Bear mascot costume, did an emergency run for a frozen strawberry bar while several of the security team went looking for the tyke's mom. I felt sorry for her after she got a very brief lecture from Yuki (basically, the "Cliff Notes" version was "Your son nearly ended up in the Emergency Room due to the heat and low blood sugar. Keep a closer eye on him, okay?"

Yuki and the rest of his family will be interviewed today after his gig with Lucifer, along with Tao and FeiLong. Belinda's a bit nervous because she has a minor speech impediment when she gets "cornered". There're going to be a few of her "uncles" and a couple of "aunts" with them, also.

Oops, gotta go. I was just informed that my gig with some of the guys has been moved up. :rolleyes:

Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine
 
The "clan" is still out at the fundraiser, but I thought everybody might want an update on the situation there.

Wren and a few of the guys went to the lakefront for a bit of R and R, which became a rather exciting situation. A few idjits (those who do something that's not only stupid, but also dangerous) tried to do a seafood boil using five gallons of gasoline/petrol. They had a few kids with them, letting them run around without any sort of restraint.

I think you're starting to see where this is heading.

After the explosion, Wren called in a flight plan while several of the other guys mobilized a triage and arrests (boy, Hirato and Yogi were :mad:, and Mamoru kinda let his opponent know his displeasure without words.) Several of the chronological adults were impaired (either drunk or high) which annoyed the guys that much more. Five kids were transported by Wren to Children's with burns, accompanied by Nova and three doctors (none of them the pilot.) From what I understand, they used Nova as the "cover".

Anyway, the Circus ship held the offenders until they could be transported to the proper authorities (the offenders did not like the sheep, I understand.)

Ah, well. I'll update tomorrow before the end of the fundraiser.

Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine
 
Sorry for the delay in the update, but we didn't end until a little after sunset (had too much fun, I guess.) Emba was a hit with quite a number of those who "swing his way", shall we say.

The doctors at Children's were grateful for our version of Flight For Life after they saw the burn injuries on Wren's passengers. They immediately took over for our doctors, grateful for whatever they used to stop the "cooking". The incident was broadcast over the radio as a PSA, keeping our involvement low key.

Yuki's interview was rebroadcast several times, too (it was rather "popular" with the audience [as in the phones rang off the hook].) Several of the "uncles" were also on "Belinda, Part II" including Albert Valentiano. A relatively recent member of the radio station tried his hand at Al's dialect (was grateful when Al suggested that they return to English since it was obvious that English was easier for Al than Italian was for the deejay.)

Anyway, they let the deejays know that we were having a relatively successful fundraiser (one of the other people in the hospital's cafeteria suggested that the female deejay and the secretary take a gander at several of the guys, but only after they were sure that their blood pressures were on the low end of the normal scale. :D) Only "one" thing to say about their reactions: :confused: :eek: :D. The secretary said "Those guys are a good reason to go to Church! Hallelujah!" Al told her that several of them were coming up here to entertain "the troops" and she asked him to send them all up.

She got a laugh.

Ah, things are relatively quiet right now, the :kitty:s sleeping with their chosen humans. We're going to get a check cut to give the representatives of the hospital, our favorite runner, surrounded by some of the security people, presenting it to them Tuesday or Wednesday since the banks are closed Monday.

Gotta go. Cuteness alert.

Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine
 
Belated happy Memorial Day for the American IO delegation.

We had a ceremony for our veterans. Seya and Tsukishima started crying, remembering brothers-in-arms who didn't make it. We left them to their tears, most of us feeling that they really needed them. Tonight they're getting :kitty: therapy and Seya's going to see his therapist Wednesday to discuss today, I guess.

Asami was :mad: with one of my annoying neighbors who wanted to "borrow" some of the Children's Miracle Network funds for something the donations weren't meant for. He had "fun" with the guy (with help from the Kuba brothers, Kanou, Suoh and Kei.) Let's just say it wasn't pretty and leave it at that, okay? :D Anyway, the security detail's going to be doubled.

Well, I thought you guys might want a short update. An irate :kitty:'s waiting for me.

Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine
 
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$198,000! *thud*

The snow spirits are back in Antarctica, enjoying the cold temperatures, while the rest of us "sorta-sane" humanoids are coping with the heat the best we can. The snow spirits were talking about a candy bar that the present and former Australian IO delegation might be familiar with (Cherry-Ripe.) I understand that it is a cherry-coconut bar that's covered in dark chocolate (piquing my feline curiosity, but it's off my diet [:bigcry:].) I guess I can try throwing together a recipe to attempt a duplication of the candy. *shrug*

The idjits that caused the explosion were arraigned and the kids are currently wards of the State. The "clan" took turns visiting them through the isolation glass, several of them tearing up at the sight they beheld. Suoh made homemade ice cream bars, mixing the brownie batter by hand (said that it used up much of his aggressive energy to do that since the batter is rather thick and he loves to make several batches of each kind,) Kei made several pounds of homemade dragon's beard pasta, slamming the dough repeatedly against the table he used (we're going to use most of it, but some of the pasta's going to my friends and to Yoh's contact in the Chinese community.) The doctors and nurses in both the ED and Isolation received a delivery of Indian curry and pizza as a thank you from the "clan" (since they sometimes don't even have time to think, much less eat in the ER, and the people who are in charge of Isolation kinda have to keep an eye on certain types of patients because they can "go south" rather quickly.) Nekoyashiki summoned some "extra help", too (they'll be there until the kids either recover or have a "special visit" by one of the shinigami.)

Ah, gotta go. :kitty: complaint #42, subsection C ("You aren't paying me enough attention and I require my chosen pillow!")

Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine
 
We had several of the guys go to the range to let out some of their aggression. You see, one of the shinigami had a job. One of the burn victims lost her battle, and it had affected almost everybody. The :kitty:s are hiding (have been since 11 this morning, only coming out to eat, drink and answer Nature's call.) The firearms experts (except for Wren) went through several cases of ammo (Wren can't use the same kind of ammo as the rest of them, being a heavy weapons specialist [hand cannons and vulcans, which would knock everybody else though whatever is supporting them].) The officer in charge of the artillery range couldn't believe his own eyes when Wren whipped out one of his weapons on the range, hitting the targets downfield.

The DA assigned to the case has been notified of the additional charge of either murder or manslaughter. He was a bit worried that someone from the "clan" would go after the chronological-adults (I reassured him that they have better ways to deal with their rage, but he's still adding security to their cells.)

Ah, gotta go. One of the kids is wanting some positive attention.

Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine
 
Just got back from the farmers market (it's that season again) and the entertainment gave up on their gig rather early on. Seems our reputation from last year has preceded us (unfortunately.) We sang a bit and a few of those able to juggled some of our purchases (relieved a bit of their boredom.) More marriage proposals. . . :rolleyes: Oh, one of our songs: YouTube - Bruce Springsteen - Cadillac Ranch - Smokey & The Bandit (revised)

The guys had an interesting time of it with the kettle corn guy (they still jump when he lets the market know that there's a batch hot out of the kettle.) They still bought several bags of popcorn, though.

We almost bought out the honey vendor and the buffalo meat vendor (Emba's got an invite from the buffalo vendor to go hunting in his herd, which he'll take up.)

One of the vendors got in trouble with the police, though. Seems she was selling stolen goods and a couple of other charges (good thing we just glanced at her booth before moving on, but I felt sorry for those customers who did buy from her.)

The vendor we bought our bentos from remembered Tsukishima (two cookies in his bento box [one oatmeal raisin, the other chocolate chocolate chip] along with a tuna melt.) The young man was one happy camper if I do say so myself. He also informed us that they're selling the pink cookies starting sometime in either September or October. Tsukishima lit up like the Fourth of July skies here in the US. Sometimes he's more childlike than several of the actual children. :rolleyes:

Ah, gotta go. Suoh wants to have a fish boil, using some of our purchases from today. He's kinda cute when he blushes.

Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine
 
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