The Doorway: a panfandom game

This is not to say that I'm in love with most of the work I've seen out there, but I find all the opportunities for those to make money selling their version art to be truly impressive in comparison to my own time. At first I thought that in a way this cheapened the value of a good piece, given that there is now so much out there to consider, but looking back I realized that just such a reason may even increase the amount of satisfaction to be felt when you find something truly worth admiring.

Mother's Day! While I'm sure that the majority of you have tragic backstories that would prevent you from fully-appreciating the holiday, those few of you who do have mothers, mother-figures, and people-who-are-like-mothers-to-you present in this world had better pony up and make them feel special. Absolutely no excuse.

In keeping with this post's theme, my favorite depiction of the Madonna and Child:

( Cut for size: The Virgin with the Laughing Child, 1465 )

One of my favorites by virtue of how unique it is. How many depictions of the baby Christ have you seen where he appears to be a miniature adult, austere and collected? All of them, right? However, this sculpture done by Antonio Rossellino near the birth of the Renaissance shows a much more natural, almost private moment between the Virgin mother and the infant. As you might expect, it was extremely controversial in its time. Some considered it blasphemous. Fine hairline fractures exist near the Virgin's cloak from where someone attempted to dash it upon the cathedral floor. Thankfully, no significant damage was done to this work. I can attest that it's in beautiful shape these days, and much more appreciated by its audience.

[Only types about 30wpm, but at least they had typewriters back then, right?]

My name is Booker DeWitt.
Have you seen this girl?

[took a solid 60 minutes to figure out how to scan and input image]

Please direct information of her whereabouts here: 631-469-5555.

Hello, my darlings. It was a surprise to me -- a pleasant surprise, mind you -- that I (no longer being choked to death by Colonel Landa) was not in fact dead but instead brought seventy(esque) years into the future to have Raine's stupid cast cut off my leg and so that I can meet you fine individuals.

My name is Bridget von Hammersmark. You may have heard of me. If you have not, here you have an opportunity. The SHIELD agents tell me that in this world we are considered fictive. Isn't that (all in all) a thorough-going delight and an extreme pleasure? Oh, I do believe it is.

[FILTERED TO KILLIAN JONES]

I could have waved off the bucket prank. I did, in fact. Even though it made me late for work yesterday.

But Killian, I swear on your little shit of a head, if you emptied these bottles into the sink before filling them with colored water, I will beat you senseless. I don't care how old you look right now.

[/END FILTER]

Will pay a finder's fee for any miniature pirate sightings that lead directly to his capture. He looks about like this:


Only probably even more irritatingly smug.

[Filter: X-Men/Avengers/Marvel]

I found myself, no need to worry anymore, but don't ask me to make any dupes for a while. I'm on duplication lock down. :/

[Filter: Sam Merlotte]

I believe that there is a room at Sam's that is available to reserve and I was interested about the process in doing so. Those of us in Starfleet would like to set up a weekly, or bi-weekly (if that is better) dinner time and had thought of Sam's as a possibility. I thought I should inquire after the scheduling process before we went much further.

[Filter: Will Riker]

Did you decide to apply at SHIELD? If so how has that been going?

GGD! You're on the move!

I'm seriously curious if any of us are going to be making some kind of cameo. Other me said something about not being around this summer, but if Domino's involved, then I don't see why I wouldn't answer a phone call from one of my best girls.

Who: Tramp and Caroline Forbes
When: Wednesday evening
Where: Tramp's room
What: Caroline offers Tramp company and steak, but only if he wears pants, apparently.
Rating: Medium?

( He about bit the hell out of the poor agent assigned to showing him how to wear the things. )

Whatever that was should have a warning, I'm still trying to lose the headache. Because all I've done since around 2 this morning is sleep. Because its more tempting to just go back to the couch and crash again.

Gwen Cooper by the way, head is still spinning since all this feel like the Rift. Also taking suggestions on ways to lose the headache.

*Filter to those with ties to The Doctor and Torchwood*

I was told I'm among friends and allies so who is all here?

*End Filter*

*Filter to Jack Harkness and Ianto Jones*

They told me you two are here, think I can bum access to a coffee maker and painkillers? Because while I have my wedding band and what was in my knapsack I don't have much else. Plus I had just ran out of painkillers.

*End Filter*

What... the ...



BOSS. Where are you. Like, right now.

-- yo

WHO: Kurt Hummel and TJ Hammond
WHERE: TJ’s room
WHEN: May 8th
WHAT: They have breakfast, chat, and then decide to stop dancing around each other.
RATING: PG-13 for language, reference to drug abuse, and sexual suggestion.
STATUS: log; complete.

( We’ve been dancing around each other like a pair of excited poodles. And that’s a really stupid description. )

Who: Bridget von Hammersmark & Stephen Dedalus
When: Thursday Afternoon
Where: Living Room Bar & Terrace
What: An accepted invitation; The Artist meets his Muse.
Rating: PG-13, TRIGGER WARNINGS: Alcoholism, Irish Antisemitism

( You behold in me, a horrible example of free thought )

bonjour mes amis

which of you folks know a thing or two bout playin cards? no enfants need apply, i be meanin card games for the adults, remy aint about to spend all his free time teachin rugrats how to play poker

So ah. I'm ah, Marty.

Anybody know the shortest route to Hill Valley?

WHO: Tony Stark and Steve Rogers
WHERE: A diner somewhere
WHEN: May 8th
WHAT: Waffles and coffee in a new world.
RATING: PG!
STATUS: log; complete.

( I’m not particularly interested in my future, Futurist )

TEXT TO SHERLOCK HOLMES:

» Yes, you've made your point.
» Now unlock my bedroom door.

TEXT TO TJ:

» I've got a rum chocolate cake.
» Help me eat it?
» Or else I'll ask Julie

[Fury's A Team (Nat, Bucky, Logan, Jess, Steve--all 616)]

You lot heard anything that might explain why Quake just decked me?

TEXT TO OLIVER WOOD:

» so, random question
» are you a Star Wars fan?

I wish I could go see the real thing in person, but thanks to the wonder of the Internet, you can catch the annual "ring of fire" eclipse live right here.

Man, I love the Internet.

Anyone have any word on when we'll get back to our real ages? As fun as 16 was, I'd really like to stop reliving it now.

Ah enjoy spring. Ah also enjoy the fact ah can rent a bike and hit the streets.


Filter: Rogue & Rogue
Ah'm being dragged ta the Prom. Well, Ah got talked into it.
Are you goin'? If'n you are, ah need a dress still.

Text to Christopher Pike
I saw you were hit by the age thing.
Everything alright?


Text to Christine
So need a break from studying?

Nathan
Getting off for Lunch in an hour. Think you can get off?

Riker
You. How are things going?

Who: Barbara Gordon & Christopher Pike
When: Monday late afternoon
Where: Her apartment
What: They are both younger. And can both walk.
Rating: High, for fade-to-black sexy times.

( Quote )

TEXT TO INDIANA JONES:

>>Hey.
>>Just wanted to say thanks for the drinks the other night.
>>We should do it again sometime.

Vous savez, I'd heard things about American beer, mais I had no idea how bad it could get. Is it always so watery and weak? If this is what you've all been drinking, putain, I feel sorry for you. You're missing out.

Then again, this is my first time here in the States. Anyone want to point me in the direction of the good stuff? I'd make it worth your while.

TEXT TO TONY STARK (EMH):

»TonyCOULDYOUCOMETOMYROOM2301THANKYOU

[Text message to Rupert Giles]

>> I am officially waiting for the other shoe to drop.

If anyone needs me I'll be down in the gym tonight. This has got to be one of the most interesting days I've ever had.

Favorite songs of the moment.

One
Two
Three
Three

Give me yours.

I also have extra chocolate rum cake. Who wants some?

[Filtered to Starfleet]

Admiral Pike and I had been discussing the idea of having a 'standing reservation' of sorts for a weekly dinner. It would be open invitation to any member of Starfleet as well as their friends/partners and would serve as an opportunity for us to share conversation and get to know each other and our respective ships a bit better.

I've spoken to Sam Merlotte and it appears he has two rooms that are possibilities and it looks as if the evenings of Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday would generally be free. My question is whether or not anyone has a particular preference as to the night.

Who: Ben Reilly and Gwen Stacy
When: back dated like whoa - Wednesday, May 1
Where: little cafe near NYU
What: Helping to study turns into a tangent on photography.
Rating: PG?

( I'm surprised you didn't inspect everything, even cracking it open, the minute you got it. )

HELLO AUBURN, KANSAS.

Actually, we arrived a few hours ago and left again.

It was good seeing home again though. Even went to the cemetery to see what was what. Very interesting. As they always say, you wanna know something about a culture, you go to the pub, the library and the cemetery.

TEXTS TO HOWARD STARK:

» Two things.
» 1) Still older me. I'm getting used to it enough that I think I might be disappointed when they change us all back.
» 2) Come with me to that dance on the 18th. For a little while. I don't want to stay the whole time. Excuse to make you dress up? Possibly. Hope you don't mind. xx
» Wait! Three things, actually.
» 3) Help me pick classes for this summer? The smartest guy I know should be able to help me narrow this down.

Who: Remy and Rogue (616)
When: Thursday evening
Where: Rogue's room
What: Remy decides to take Rogue up on her offer to play a high stakes game of poker.
Rating: Mediumish to high, for possible.. idk, WE'LL SEE.

( I be the thief, chere...and there you go off stealin' my heart. )

Who: Mettle & Gert
When: back dated - May 1 (Wednesday), PM.
Where: Diner down the street.
What: Pep talk over milkshakes and pie.
Rating: G

( So whatever you plan on doin’, don’t hold back girl. And if you need help, you got me and my friends. )

Who: Wesley Wyndam-Pryce & Fred Burkle
When: Thursday morning
Where: Wesley's apartment
What: Fred has new memories
Rating: Low

( You know, I think this might get us out of future awkward conversations with Anya. )