Thursday: 100 Words on Jobs

[brumeier.livejournal.com]

Hi! I’m brumeier, and this week we’re going to be filling themes using 100 words or any multiple of 100. Today’s theme is JOBS, anything and everything about looking for or holding down or losing a job!

Just a few rules:
No more than five prompts in a row.
No more than three prompts in the same fandom.
Use the character's full names and fandom's full name for ease adding to the Lonely Prompts spreadsheet.
No spoilers in prompts for a month after airing, or use the spoiler cut option found here.
If your fill contains spoilers, warn and leave plenty of space, or use the spoiler cut.
If there are possible triggers in your story, please warn for them in the subject line!

Prompts should be formatted as follows: [Use the character's full names and fandom's full name]
Fandom, Character +/ Character, Prompt

Some examples to get the ball rolling...
+ Stargate Atlantis, John Sheppard/Rodney McKay, working in R&D at a toy company

+ Sherlock (BBC), Sherlock Holmes +/ John Watson, Sherlock is the leader of a cult

+ Hawaii Five-0, Steve McGarrett/Danny Williams, one is a journalist undercover on the set of a porno movie and the other is one of the actors

+ Any, Any, getting an amazing job offer the same day they were fired

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[brumeier.livejournal.com]

Stargate Atlantis, John Sheppard/Rodney McKay, working in R&D at a toy company

Fill

[nagi-schwarz.livejournal.com]

“You’re good at this because you’re childish,” Rodney hissed as they left Elizabeth’s office.

She’d picked John’s design.

“This from the guy who won the last three design picks,” John drawled.

Rodney rolled his eyes. “I have a niece. I conduct market research.”

“You mean experiment on her.”

“Says the man who borrows Evan’s nephews in addition to his own nieces.”

“Gender neutral toys are all the rage.”

Rodney growled. “You frustrate me.”

“Oh yeah? What’re you gonna do about it?”

Rodney checked left, checked right, pinned John to the wall. “Keep you quiet is what.” And he kissed John.

[brumeier.livejournal.com]

Sherlock (BBC), Sherlock Holmes +/ John Watson, Sherlock is the leader of a cult

[brumeier.livejournal.com]

Hawaii Five-0, Steve McGarrett/Danny Williams, one is a journalist undercover on the set of a porno movie and the other is one of the actors

Fill -- Under Covers NSFW (500+)

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

He’s been doing this long enough that he doesn’t usually notice cameras any more. Steve is more worried that props hasn’t stocked the XL condoms or the coconut-flavored lube he likes. He’s a pro, goddamn it, not some amateur with a GoPro and a hard-on.

Usually, the camera crew, light and sound techs and still photographers are respectful of the talent, namely him. They’re pros, too--they probably wouldn’t notice if he was a Martian with two dicks, except to hire an extra fluffer.

That’s why Steve notices the compact, gingerish guy over in the corner fiddling with a camera that has a lens so long it could probably get a shot of Steve’s ingrown hairs, let alone what’s hanging there in plain sight. Ginger is checking him out, and judging by the way his pants are tented, he likes the view. Another give-away--well, maybe not; Steve knows how to use his sexuality--it’s why he’s the #1 gay adult film actor in North America.

“You!” Steve says between sets, and leads the guy back to his dressing room. First he backs him up against the wall, then he kisses him. While he’s doing that, he cops a feel and fishes the guy’s phone out of his pocket. It actually rings in his hand, and lights up with the logo of The Horn, the local GLBTQ weekly.

The incoming call identifier says “Editors Are Like Assholes”, and Steve raises an eyebrow as he turns off the ringer. “Journalist?”

“Yeah, I’m a journalist,” says the guy belligerently. “I cleared it with the production company and the director, they were fine with it. I’m Danny Williams, by the way.”

“You didn’t clear it with me,” Steve purrs, pressing Danny back against the wall for an even more thorough kiss. Danny’s no blushing virgin. He’s rocking his hips against Steve with a rhythm that excites his imagination--and Steve is jaded enough that spontaneous lust is a novelty. “So it was an…undercover…assignment?”

“Not really….” Danny is stroking Steve, who wasn’t even conscious of being naked until right this minute. Every inch of bare skin quivers, exposed nerve endings in the cool air of the dressing room.

“Would you like it to be?”

Danny grins. “Do I get to reveal my source?”

“I got your source right here.”

“You certainly do.” Danny breathes, dropping trou.

Steve’s glad that the props department got the coconut lube and the XL condoms. He’s even more glad that Grover decides not to overwork his primary and films other talent for the rest of the day. The fact is, Steve’s dick is happily employed elsewhere.

Danny is absolutely insatiable and well worth spending an afternoon, evening and overnight with. He looks smug when he gets dressed in the morning, and Steve doesn’t blame him. Talking about teaching an old pro new tricks!

“Hey,” he says to the ginger as he’s buttoning up his shirt. “Did anyone ever tell you you’re in the wrong business?”

…

[brumeier.livejournal.com]

Any, Any, getting an amazing job offer the same day they were fired

Fill: SGA, Rodney McKay, pre-canon

[nagi-schwarz.livejournal.com]

Rodney knows he’s ten times the scientist Robin Tunney is. He also knows he has social shortcomings. In the grand scheme of science, one small comment shouldn’t matter -

But it does.

He’s sitting at a bar, drinking Molson’s and reminding the bartender to keep any and all citrus far, far from him when a man in a blue uniform sits beside him.

Rodney doesn’t recognize the branch of service.

The man turns to him, and Rodney sees the silver US pin on his lapel.

It’s like sixth grade again.

“What does the American government want now?”

“Your brilliance, Dr. McKay.”

[nagi-schwarz.livejournal.com]

Stargate Multiverse, any, what they tell their family their job is

Stargate, All (200) (I'm going to fill this again, because this isn't what I wanted...)

[shanachie-quill.livejournal.com]

The military had it easy. Their families had long ago learned OPSEC and classified and don’t ask. And “it’s safer for us all if you don’t know”. Along with “I’ll write when I can, but if you don’t hear from me, I love you and I’ll see you soon.” Even if they wanted to ask, most of them knew better. Military knew not to question and not to tell.

But the civilians and their families. Oh, there were questions. They wanted to know where their loved ones were going. And for every one that was answered, there were five or ten or twenty more. NDAs were offered when appropriate, but more often than not, there were creative stories.

A subterranean lab.

A dig on the other side of the world (with no satellite phone reception.)

A boring cafeteria job (for the cook that got drafted when the military cook wasn’t good enough for a high ranking general.)

Some creative translating for a high-ranking official.

A scientist who might seem to be in the wrong place, but wasn’t.

But in the end… truth really was stranger than fiction. And no one actually knew where the members of Stargate command ended up.

[nagi-schwarz.livejournal.com]

Gundam Wing, any pilot, what to put on a job application under “skills and experience”

[nagi-schwarz.livejournal.com]

MI-5|Spooks, any spook, what they say their job is on a first date

Fill:

[thesmallhobbit.livejournal.com]

“What do you do?”

“You mean, what do I do when I’m not in the company of a beautiful woman?” Lucas North asked.

“Yes. And don’t think you can get round me with your smooth words.”

“I’m on the management team at the Savoy.”

“Ooh, I bet there are some interesting perks of the job.”

“Yep, I get to taste all the cakes.”

“Haha! Does that mean you can take me to dinner at the Savoy?”

“Ah no, I prefer not to combine work and pleasure.”

“Shame. I was hoping I could tell my friends I’d been dining at Simpsons.”

[ami-ven.livejournal.com]

Leverage, ensemble, Parker is getting better at pretending to have a job

[ami-ven.livejournal.com]

Harry Potter, Harry(/Ginny, or gen.), he thought about being an Auror but he knows he's happier teaching at Hogwarts

Fill: Harry/Ginny

[nagi-schwarz.livejournal.com]

Everyone expected The Boy Who Lived to become an Auror. He’d conquered his first dark wizard at a year old, and then he’d defeated dark wizards every year from eleven to eighteen. Surely he would be the best ever was the job. No one could comprehend that after spending his entirety of his formative years fending off murder attempts he wanted something different.

Teaching flying at Hogwarts was perfect. He enjoyed himself, he got to help people, and he could share in Ginny’s flying obsession without them competing. This was the life he’d fought for, and he’d live it unabashedly.

[geckogirl89.livejournal.com]

Friends/Angel the series crossover, Cordelia Chase + Joey Tribbiani, meeting at an audition

I don't care about fudging the timelines as long as they get to interact.

[geckogirl89.livejournal.com]

SKAM Austin, Josefina Valencia, Jo grows up to become a U.S. diplomat

The multiple joking references to "world peace" inspired this prompt.

[geckogirl89.livejournal.com]

Buffyverse, any of the Scoobies or people in Angel Investigations, having a hard time explaining what it is you do for a living to someone who doesn’t know about the existence of demons or vampires

Fill: Xander

[nagi-schwarz.livejournal.com]

“Pest control,” Xander said.

The woman behind him in the coffee line raised her eyebrows. “Really?”

“Oh yeah. Big business. You never know what’s lurking in the shadows, waiting to gnaw on you and rip your world out from under you.” He smiled.

“Is that how you -?”

“Lost me eye? Yep.”

The woman blinked. “You must have some stories.”

“Like you wouldn’t believe.” Xander smiled at her. She thought he was being funny, class clown all grown up. She didn’t know how many times he’d almost lost the chance to grow up, how many times he’d helped save the world.

[geckogirl89.livejournal.com]

Hawaii Five-0, Steve McGarrett/Danny Williams, shameless office handholding (AO3 tag generator)

Fill (300)

[brumeier.livejournal.com]

“What are you doing?” Steve asked.

“I’m going to read your palm,” Danny explained patiently. He had Steve’s hand cradled in his like it was something precious.

Steve had been in a funk the last few days and he was pretty sure Danny had drawn the short straw to cheer him up. There was a big problem with that, though: Danny’s touch made Steve more aware of all the things he wanted and didn’t have.

“I had no idea you were a psychic,” Steve said dryly.

“Nana Rose could see the future,” Danny remarked off-handedly. He peered intently at Steve’s hand. “This here is your life line. All practical evidence to the contrary, it looks like you’re going to have a long life.”

Steve suppressed a shiver as Danny delicately traced the crease in Steve’s palm with one finger. How could Danny not see the effect he had?

“And this is your sun line. It indicates how lucky you are, and yours is pretty impressive. No surprise to me. The stunts you pull and survive, you need all the luck you can get.”

“Danny –”

“Your heart line. It’s unbroken, which means you’re faithful in love. And it’s deep, which means you love deeply and with a lot of focus.”

Steve opened his mouth to comment but then Danny leaned over and pressed a kiss to the middle of Steve’s palm. His breath stuttered. “Danny?”

“See, the thing is, I don’t need to read your palm to know any of this. You’re the best man I know.” Danny held Steve’s hand between both of his, his touch warm. “Which should be apparent to you by now, except you’re ten kinds of oblivious.”

“Maybe you should be less subtle,” Steve suggested breathlessly.

Danny kissed him, still holding tight to his hand.

[geckogirl89.livejournal.com]

Buffyverse, Cordelia Chase, AU where she ends up being a personal shopper and/or motivational speaker (the results she got on her career test in high school)

[sharpiesgal.livejournal.com]

MCU, Clint Barton, interviewing for a job as an archery instructor at a posh, private academy

MCU -- Trick Shot

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

“You come highly recommended, Mr. Barton,” Headmaster Higgins looks dubiously at the unshaven man in front of his mahogany desk. “Our distinguished alumnus, Tony Stark, says you’re an extraordinary archer.”

“Nice of him,” Clint says, unwrapping his McMuffin. “Sorry I didn’t get one for you, my bad. Dang it, they left out the ketchup packet!”

“So, tell me, what are your qualifications for teaching? How much experience do you have?”

“I’m the best freaking archer there is, you’d be lucky to hire me.”

It’s April 1st. Tony is trying to yank his old prep school headmaster’s chain. He’s also bet Clint a year’s supply of beer that he can’t get the job. Clint’s having too much fun, he doesn’t care about that.

“Look,” Clint picks up his hash-browns, “Tell you what. You pick the shot. Let me know what you want shot, I don’t care about the distance, or the wind, or whatever. I’ll make the shot, and you’ll give me the job.”

“Really?” Higgins blinks. “Any shot?”

Clint grins.

He isn’t grinning when he checks back in with Tony, who had of course been listening via Clint’s phone.

“Didn’t get the job, huh?”

“Well, I wasn’t gonna shoot the guy’s wife!”

Tony chuckles. “That was his idea of letting you down gently. He was counting on you having ethics and not shooting an innocent woman.”

Clint shakes his head. “Right guy, wrong job.”

...

[sharpiesgal.livejournal.com]

Proof of Life, Terry/Dino interviewing bartenders for their new bar in Panama

[sharpiesgal.livejournal.com]

MCU, Phil Coulson, wrangling superheroes is a calling not just a job

[sharpiesgal.livejournal.com]

Iron Man, Pepper Potts interviewing for the position as Tony Stark's personal assistant

Fill

[nagi-schwarz.livejournal.com]

“I know you can schedule, organize, plan, account for, and logisticalize your way into and out of anything,” the man said.

Pepper knew logisticalize wasn’t a real word, but she nodded.

“But can you handle crazy?”

Pepper said, “Mr. Stark likes his whiskey two fingers on the rocks, I’ll check IDs on any woman who smiles at him, I know where all the fire extinguishers and emergency exits are in case of a lab accident, and I have seven older brothers. I’ll be fine.”

The man eyed her. “Well then. Welcome to Stark Industries. I’m sure Tony will love you.”

[sharpiesgal.livejournal.com]

Inception, Arthur/Eames, Arthur is writing up one of his many reports while Eames does his best to distract him with sex

[swan-secrets.livejournal.com]

Any, any f/f, Secret Office Romance

[swan-secrets.livejournal.com]

MCU, Natasha Romanov, Undercover in tailor's shop

Fill

[nagi-schwarz.livejournal.com]

With her tailor’s smock, chatelaine scissors, and tape measure, Natasha knows she looks harmless, demure. She’s wearing glasses, no makeup, hair in a messy bun.

When the target steps onto the stool she kneels in front of him and asks, “Do you dress to the left or to the right?”

His smirk his lascivious. “Find out for yourself.”

She leads him into the back, behind a dressing curtain, for a “private” measuring.

He’s still smirking when she slits his throat. He doesn’t even have time to scream. She is gone before anyone realizes the man was even in the shop.

[katleept.livejournal.com]

Batman, Bruce Wayne/Selina Kyle, Their jobs come between them again.

[katleept.livejournal.com]

X-Men (prefer comics!verse but will take any), Any+/Any, One or more of the X-Men have to get a regular job.

[katleept.livejournal.com]

Angel, Cordelia Chase+/Angel, She never would have thought that being a Secretary could be so rewarding.

[katleept.livejournal.com]

The Magnificent Seven, Ensemble, Protecting Four Corners is more than a job. The town has become their home, their team their family.