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sgahcchallenges. The first challenge was over a couple of days ago, and I survived the first round.
The prompt was to write a gen story of between 300 and 500 words, using only dialogue. No "he said", "John sighed", "Rodney threw a piece of machinery at people" etc. It also had to include John, Rodney, Teyla, Ronon, and h/c.
My first attempt, which turned out to be non-h/c (unless I extended it and went way over the word count), only had John, Rodney and Teyla in it.
My second included all four characters and h/c, but turned out to be too long.
My third was just under the limit, and met all aspects of the prompt.
Under the cut is my first attempt. My other two stories will be in my next posts.
Title: Sticks and Stones
Author: Arnie
Genre: Gen, humour
Disclaimer: Not mine, never well be.
Warnings: Mention of Teyla's sparring attire.
Word length: 260 words
Sticks and Stones
by Arnie
"Okay, Rodney, pick up your sticks and attack Teyla."
"Okay...just...well...all right then."
"Rodney? You must advance towards me in order to attack."
"I know that! I just... Colonel, could I have a word?"
"We'll be back in a minute, Teyla. All right, Rodney, what's the problem?"
"I can't attack Teyla!"
"Rodney, trust me: you're not gonna hurt her."
"I know that! It's just...it doesn't feel right."
"It doesn't feel right."
"No."
"Why doesn't it feel right?"
"Because...well...she's a woman."
"Rodney, do you really want me to tell Teyla the reason you won't spar with her is because she's a woman?"
"You think she'd kick my ass for it?"
"She's gonna kick your ass anyway. If I tell her, she'll kick it harder."
"Couldn't you attack me?"
"No. I'm gonna be watching you, telling you what to do."
"Oh God."
"This isn't about Teyla being a woman, is it? Or rather, this isn't about you not wanting to pretend to attack a woman. Is it? Rodney?"
"No."
"Then...."
"Have you seen what she fights in?!"
"Heh...yeah. Oh."
"See? Colonel, I'm telling you: send her into battle dressed like that and she could wipe out an entire army without them even noticing anything beyond the legs and the...the midriff."
"Colonel, Rodney, is there a problem?"
"No. Rodney's just... He's ready now."
"No, I'm not!"
"Rodney, get over there and attack Teyla or I'll bring Ronon in and you can attack him."
"I'd never survive!"
"I know. Look at it this way, buddy, at least if it's Teyla, what a way to go!"
The end.
sgahcchallenges. The first challenge was over a couple of days ago, and I survived the first round.The prompt was to write a gen story of between 300 and 500 words, using only dialogue. No "he said", "John sighed", "Rodney threw a piece of machinery at people" etc. It also had to include John, Rodney, Teyla, Ronon, and h/c.
My first attempt, which turned out to be non-h/c (unless I extended it and went way over the word count), only had John, Rodney and Teyla in it.
My second included all four characters and h/c, but turned out to be too long.
My third was just under the limit, and met all aspects of the prompt.
Under the cut is my first attempt. My other two stories will be in my next posts.
Title: Sticks and Stones
Author: Arnie
Genre: Gen, humour
Disclaimer: Not mine, never well be.
Warnings: Mention of Teyla's sparring attire.
Word length: 260 words
Sticks and Stones
by Arnie
"Okay, Rodney, pick up your sticks and attack Teyla."
"Okay...just...well...all right then."
"Rodney? You must advance towards me in order to attack."
"I know that! I just... Colonel, could I have a word?"
"We'll be back in a minute, Teyla. All right, Rodney, what's the problem?"
"I can't attack Teyla!"
"Rodney, trust me: you're not gonna hurt her."
"I know that! It's just...it doesn't feel right."
"It doesn't feel right."
"No."
"Why doesn't it feel right?"
"Because...well...she's a woman."
"Rodney, do you really want me to tell Teyla the reason you won't spar with her is because she's a woman?"
"You think she'd kick my ass for it?"
"She's gonna kick your ass anyway. If I tell her, she'll kick it harder."
"Couldn't you attack me?"
"No. I'm gonna be watching you, telling you what to do."
"Oh God."
"This isn't about Teyla being a woman, is it? Or rather, this isn't about you not wanting to pretend to attack a woman. Is it? Rodney?"
"No."
"Then...."
"Have you seen what she fights in?!"
"Heh...yeah. Oh."
"See? Colonel, I'm telling you: send her into battle dressed like that and she could wipe out an entire army without them even noticing anything beyond the legs and the...the midriff."
"Colonel, Rodney, is there a problem?"
"No. Rodney's just... He's ready now."
"No, I'm not!"
"Rodney, get over there and attack Teyla or I'll bring Ronon in and you can attack him."
"I'd never survive!"
"I know. Look at it this way, buddy, at least if it's Teyla, what a way to go!"
The end.
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Date: 2008-10-31 07:02 pm (UTC)I'm glad you had to write three stories because that means more goodness for me to read!! *evil grin*
Okay, I know, as a writer myself, having to write three is a pain in the neck...but I can't help being selfish sometimes! *g*
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Date: 2008-11-02 11:13 pm (UTC)I'm glad you enjoyed the story though. Thanks for the feedback.