November 2011
35 posts
Unexpected Text is Unexpected
matronwarden:
“That’s what the bandana’s for.” She pulled it up over her nose. “Of course, there’s going to be an air filter under this.” She pulled it back down. “The idea isn’t to disguise my identity. Everyone knows who I am. This is about throwing it in their faces, sticking it to ‘em, showing ‘em I’m not scared.” Her blue eyes were firing up like blowtorches.
Well, uh, it seems like you...
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matronwarden:
Matron groaned and facepalmed. “You are totally missing the- OK.” She pulled Roxanne into one of the bigger fitting rooms. “I didn’t want to say it out loud in public, but I’m trying to put together a hero uniform here. I tried drawing off the bad guys by running and sneaking, and it didn’t work. I went too far underground. I need to get their attention.”
[Bursts out laughing.]
...
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matronwarden:
cautiouslyoptimisticandconfused:
matronwarden:
Matron gave her a look. A very meaningful look,the look that says, Exactly. “What’s your point?”
[Sigh.]
Okay, but no hats. Except on Halloween.
Matron stood her ground. “There has to be a hat, Roxanne.”
No. The rest of the ensemble is far enough over the top already.
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matronwarden:
Matron gave her a look. A very meaningful look,the look that says, Exactly. “What’s your point?”
[Sigh.]
Okay, but no hats. Except on Halloween.
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matronwarden:
“I’ll get to that,” she said. “But I think maybe I haven’t been clear enough about the point of this trip. I do need inconspicuous street clothes, but…” And here she lowered her voice. “…I also need an outfit for when I want to be noticed.” She looked around a bit suspiciously. “You get my meaning?”
Yes, of course, but…so far what you’ve tried on looks more like a...
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matronwarden:
cautiouslyoptimisticandconfused:
matronwarden:
“It’s not that I’m trying to conform. It’s kind of like throwing the slur back at them, turning it on its head,” she answered. “And if I do it right, it might even look cool.”
She emerged from the dressing room, outfitted like an urban cowboy. “Comments?”
[Stares in surprise for a long moment before answering.]
Absolutely not....
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matronwarden:
“It’s not that I’m trying to conform. It’s kind of like throwing the slur back at them, turning it on its head,” she answered. “And if I do it right, it might even look cool.”
She emerged from the dressing room, outfitted like an urban cowboy. “Comments?”
[Stares in surprise for a long moment before answering.]
Absolutely not. Under no circumstances should you look like you...
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matronwarden:
cautiouslyoptimisticandconfused:
matronwarden:
Matron went up and down the aisles, mostly picking out items in brown or flannel or tan leather. “Hm. No, no. Doesn’t fit my idiom.”
[Shakes her head and picks out a couple more colorful, but still subdued, choices.]
Here, try these. There’s no need for you to look so…dull.
She shrugged. “Just trying to embrace the image...
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matronwarden:
Matron went up and down the aisles, mostly picking out items in brown or flannel or tan leather. “Hm. No, no. Doesn’t fit my idiom.”
[Shakes her head and picks out a couple more colorful, but still subdued, choices.]
Here, try these. There’s no need for you to look so…dull.
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matronwarden:
“All that is well and good,” she answered, “but I still need something to wear besides this same dress I’ve had on for two days.”
[Nods.]
Of course. Let’s get started.
[Time to help an acquaintance in need and get some information about this verse!]
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matronwarden:
cautiouslyoptimisticandconfused:
matronwarden:
“You’d be surprised. Covers the hair and the eyes, masks build and height. Besides, I haven’t got many alternatives with the police raiding my apartment.” She looked around. “Amazing the things you can find in thrift stores.”
Except for the fact that you look like someone trying to hide. Which is really conspicuous. If you...
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matronwarden:
cautiouslyoptimisticandconfused:
[Nope, no idea whatsoever.]
Of course. …But you might blend in more without the Dick Tracy look.
“You’d be surprised. Covers the hair and the eyes, masks build and height. Besides, I haven’t got many alternatives with the police raiding my apartment.” She looked around. “Amazing the things you can find in thrift stores.”
Except for the fact...
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matronwarden:
cautiouslyoptimisticandconfused:
matronwarden:
Roxanne’s phone lit up with a text that must have taken some time to compose- the writer was either a grammar Nazi or not experienced with texting. As it turned out, the writer was both.
“Ms. Ritchi- I am in need of your distinct eye for fashion. All of my clothing has been confiscated. May I prevail upon you to accompany me to...
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matronwarden:
Roxanne’s phone lit up with a text that must have taken some time to compose- the writer was either a grammar Nazi or not experienced with texting. As it turned out, the writer was both.
“Ms. Ritchi- I am in need of your distinct eye for fashion. All of my clothing has been confiscated. May I prevail upon you to accompany me to some thrift shops in the area?
Many thanks,
Matilda...
ever-so-humble asked: Oh, no, none of those. [She laughs.] You are yourself in my world.
reporter-in-red asked: [Airquotes back] "Evil." He's harmless enough though. And yes. Gay Megamind. Who's involved with Minion. It's... harmless. They're adorable, actually. But that's just me, they've caught some flak from anonymous people though.
i-make-bad-look-good asked: ...well that seems hardly fair... I mean. I still have my life sentences but my whole hero thing is considered community service...
i-make-bad-look-good asked: When the city feels like it? [Look at that confused puppy dog face.]
ever-so-humble asked: [Nods, a smile on her face.] Oddly enough. I didn't actually expect things to turn out as well as they did between us.
reporter-in-red asked: Well let me see. There's child Megamind, still evil Megamind, hero female Megamind, hero Megamind, gay hero Megamind... I'm sure there's even more out there but those spring to mind first.
i-make-bad-look-good asked: I guess I am? [Scratches his head, frowns.] I'm a hero in my world... am I in yours? [Realizes how wrong that sounds, flushes violet.] I mean. Uh. In your world am I a hero. Yes! That's what I meant.
reporter-in-red asked: Well my reports indicate there's only a few of us running around... compared to the number of Megaminds though, we're a small percent.
i-make-bad-look-good asked: Ah! Another Miss. Ritchi! How are you today?
reporter-in-red asked: This feels like an out of body experience. Uh. Hello. Me. [Is my butt really shaped like that?]
ever-so-humble asked: [Unfortunately.] Yes, though I would go back and change that, if I could.
ever-so-humble asked: Oh, no, not since... No, I'm not. [Smiles, fidgeting a little.]
ever-so-humble asked: Well, yes, of course I have Minion. [She's curious what kind of life she would have led if she hadn't landed on Earth as the only survivor of her species, but... at least she wasn't entirely alone.]
ever-so-humble asked: Oth-other members of... [She looks away, taking a deep breath. There were other universes where she wasn't alone. If only...]
ever-so-humble asked: [And now it's her turn to look confused.] 'Galaria'? 'Megmas'? [The dressing up as her part she's not going to question - who wouldn't want to, after all.]
thehumbleminion asked: Well if you have any questions you're always welcome to ask me! I'm a bit of an old hat when it comes to this place...
thehumbleminion asked: Hah, well you know me! Always with the friendly faces. Despite the... sharp teeth and stuff. How are you?
thehumbleminion asked: Good day to you, Miss. Ritchi! Welcome to tumblr, hope you have a good time!
tumblrbot asked: WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL BETTER WHEN YOU ARE IN A BAD MOOD?
