OK, I need a reason for a smart character not to pay attention to a trap besides walking into it being hella climactic for me, God The Author.
Can't even shout, Can't even cry. The Gentlemen are coming by. Looking in windows, knocking on doors. They need to take seven, and they might take yours. Can't call to mom, can't say a word. You're gonna die screaming but you won't be heard.
Dream Girl ,'Bring On The Night'
The Great Write Way, Chapter Two: Twice upon a time...
A place for Buffistas to discuss, beta and otherwise deal and dish on their non-fan fiction projects.
erikaj - Mar 21, 2005 5:17:11 am PST #691 of 10001
"already on the kiss-cam with Karl Marx"-
Nutty - Mar 21, 2005 5:27:45 am PST #692 of 10001
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."
Massive psychological blindspot? Overthinking X plot development so that he stumbles in to Y? Actual physical stumbling? being betrayed/lied to?
Or my favorite, knowing a trap is a trap and springing it to learn more about one's enemy.
erikaj - Mar 21, 2005 5:29:37 am PST #693 of 10001
"already on the kiss-cam with Karl Marx"-
She's feeling bad, too. Like saying the wrong thing got somebody killed.
deborah grabien - Mar 21, 2005 6:04:08 am PST #694 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
erika, a distraction? Something not too Hand of God coincidental stakes a claim on her attention?
Alternately, my favourite reason: pure hubris. After all, even the meekest have some, and it usually does show up at the worst possible time.
erikaj - Mar 21, 2005 6:11:24 am PST #695 of 10001
"already on the kiss-cam with Karl Marx"-
She lusts in her heart a lot. Not that that is a problem for me whatsoever(see, dodging avatar questions already...this must be for real)
Steph L. - Mar 21, 2005 6:54:12 am PST #696 of 10001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
If it's Monday, it must be drabble time!
Challenge #49 (the photos from Look At Me) is now closed. But you can expect a return of that topic (with different photos), since everyone seemed to love it, and it resulted in such excellent drabbles.
Challenge #50 is in the spirit of "Show; Don't Tell": portray a person by describing the belongings in his/her wallet, desk drawers, kitchen cabinets, car trunk -- you name it. The person can be a fictional character of your OWN (please no Buffy, Klinger, Batman, etc.), or a real person. Up to you.
deborah grabien - Mar 21, 2005 9:17:18 am PST #697 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
I have a page in the St. Martins Minotaur fall catalogue, and the best cover ever!
Betsy HP - Mar 21, 2005 9:18:19 am PST #698 of 10001
If I only had a brain...
Yes, that is your best cover ever. Good!
Steph L. - Mar 21, 2005 9:20:32 am PST #699 of 10001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Deb, that is GORGEOUS!!! Didn't you say that Matty Groves was "spookier" than Weaver or Famous Flower? The cover definitely gives that feel.
deborah grabien - Mar 21, 2005 9:20:51 am PST #700 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
I just pinged Ruth. I'm dying to know the colour scheme.
Wow wow wow. Just - WOW.