Bite Sized Bits of Fic

Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, Phryne Fisher/Jack Robinson, Jack does something terribly heroic

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Black Panther, Shuri, The sound of science

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Marvel Cinematic Universe, Steve Rogers/Bucky Barnes, Small Business Owners in a Tourist Trap AU

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but I am meditating upon it.

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The boardwalk of Stark’s Carnival By the Sea echoes with the calls of hucksters inviting visitors to “Step right up!”. The roller coaster clatters on its tracks, and the carousel’s tinny music drowns out the sound of the surf. The California sun makes the water sparkle and puts the carnival-goers in an equally sunny mood.

In a booth on the midway, Steve completes the sketch of the co-ed sitting nearby and sprays it with fixative. She giggles at the caricature with its gigantic eyelashes and exaggerated dimples. She shows it to her waiting friends, who already have their sketches. Well, they were good for forty-five dollars, the young artist thinks with satisfaction as they stroll off.

Temporarily without a customer, Steve looks across the midway to the shooting gallery where his best friend Bucky is demonstrating how easy it is to knock down a series of targets and win a prize. Steve knows the sights on the BB guns are “off”--Bucky’s been doing this a long time, he knows how to compensate for the built-in inaccuracy--but guests will eagerly spend fortunes trying and failing to win the cheap stuffed animals hanging from the awning above the booth.

“Hey, Stevie, how’s business?” purrs a husky voice, and he looks over to see a familiar face under a tumble of red curls.

It’s Natasha. She’s a carnival MVP: Banner’s assistant in his magic show--Steve still hasn’t figured out how the guy does his remarkable quick-change act--she’s Clint’s target in his William Tell act, and she, Pepper and Wanda put on a great acrobatic display. She smiles at him. “We’ve got a wonderful crowd on the midway, and it’ll probably be even busier tonight.”

Even a tee shirt and jeans can’t disguise how gorgeous she is; it always makes him a little tongue-tied. “I love spring break,” Steve says, dusting charcoal from his hands. “Everybody’s stupid-drunk and happy to spend money.”

Natasha nods, red curls bouncing. How many times has he drawn her? Bucky teases him about it, but it doesn’t matter; Steve’s pretty sure she’s doing Clint. “Spring break,” she agrees. “It’s a fantastic money-maker for us. Then we’ll have a few quieter weeks, then it’ll be Memorial Day weekend….”

Steve smiles back bashfully, already looking forward to the profitable season ahead. Summer is coming. “Yeah…tourist season.”

Edited Date: 2018-03-14 07:06 pm (UTC)

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4bdnsn0wflake.livejournal.com

This is a great fill.

It really does convey that carnival feel, but with the twist that it's from the workers' POV.

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Thanks! I've had fun imagining everyone in this mileau--if I were going to expand it, Thor (and Mjolnir) would be a at one of those "Test your strength--Ring the bell on the pole" pitches, and Loki would have an act with big cats...he's the wildest of them all, and it's uncanny how they kneel for him.

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untldeathtakeme.livejournal.com

Oooh this was so imaginative and lovely- I hope you write more of this little verse!

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Chapter 2 is here!

https://archiveofourown.org/works/14329776/chapters/33068253

Thanks for the motivation!

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Oh, man, thanks so much! I *loved* this! You really get the carny/tourist feel down well, and Steve's tongue-tiedness at Nat (and Bucky teasing him for it) is perfect. Thank you again! :D!

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You're very welcome! That was the kind of prompt I love, the kind that makes me go, Hmmm...and start trying to think of who they'd be, based on who they are--if that makes any sense.

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Jurassic Park III, Alan Grant/Billy Brennan, Adjusting to moving in together

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Fullmetal Alchemist (manga/Brotherhood), Jean Havoc/Rebecca Catalina/Heymans Breyda, Routine

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Stargate Atlantis, John Sheppard/Rodney McKay, taking a chance

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squidgiepdx

...but bless you :)

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I was hoping that would work for you. ::grins::

Edited Date: 2018-03-14 04:12 pm (UTC)

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thesmallhobbit.livejournal.com

“I think if we hold hands and jump together it might just be possible.”

“So what are you waiting for?”

“One, two, three, Jump!”

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Thank you so much! You know whatever they do, it's better when they do it together. ::nods::

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squidgiepdx

Filled! "A Chance At Something More.

::whew:: Now I need to write a Pornedex pie day fic!

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Thanks for the fill!!

You're on a roll! Good luck with the Pi Day fic!

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squidgiepdx

Dammit - work was too damned busy today for me to finish both at the office. At least I've got David, Evan, and Ronon naked in their quarters. Much, much more to come. ::grin::

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Well, that's one heck of a start! LOL!

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Any, Any, Pi Day

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High School Musical, Chad Danforth/Ryan Evans, long distance

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Ocean's movies, Danny Ocean/Tess Ocean/Rusty Ryan, not so complicated

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DC (any), Bruce Wayne + any kid(s), down time

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Buzzfeed Unsolved RPF, Ryan Bergara/Shane Madej, Shane putting his arm around Ryan's shoulders

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Jumanji (2017), Spencer Gilpin/Anthony "Fridge" Johnson, Fridge helps Spencer practice kissing

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One direction rpf, Niall Horan /Liam Payne, riding bikes

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Call me by your name rpf, Timothée Chalamet /armie hammer, workouts

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Supernatural, castiel /sam winchester, being clueless

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Harry Potter, Neville longbottom /draco Malfoy, dark night

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