[Fic] wherein Liz is bored and willing to write on command

[edenfalling]

I am bored and attempting to stay awake. I am also, alas, out of inspiration for all my WIPs. So am I asking for prompts!

Give me a character or ship PLUS a scenario | setting | mood | line of dialogue, and I will try to write you a three sentence ficlet.

ETA: Prompts are closed! Thank you to everyone who contributed. :-)

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1. lost in translation: 50 words, Dave/Jade, lost in translation. For missgvc (Tumblr link; AO3 version)

2. picnic at 20,000 feet: 125 words, Rose/Sollux, on a plane. For bramblemouth (Tumblr link; AO3 version)

3. Poor Communication: 250 words, Miles Vorkosigan & the Faceless Old Woman Who Lives in Your House, "He would have told her if she'd asked." For sablin27 (Tumblr link; AO3 version)

4. A Likely Story: 275 words, Ayakawa Yukiko being amused at the antics of Naruto and Sasuke (who are temporarily allied because they're conspiring together about something). For wistfulmemory (Tumblr link; AO3 version)

5. High Wire: 425 words, Natasha Romanova (Avengers) & Parker (Leverage) - "That is not happening." For sablin27 (Tumblr link; AO3 version)

6. Inconvenient Truths: 200 words, Arthur Pendragon & Susan Pevensie, diplomatic immunity. For rthstewart (Tumblr link; AO3 version)

7. The Taste of Madeleines: 350 words, Luna Lovegood, Wrackspurts and brain farts. For rthstewart (Tumblr link; AO3 version)

8. Perchance To Dream: 350 words, Ariadne & Arthur, favorite books. For hungrytiger11 (Tumblr link; AO3 version)

9. Going Native: 150 words, Giles, no eating or drinking in the library. For rthstewart (Tumblr link; AO3 version)

10. The Test of Good Manners: 425 words, Amanda and Sarek, a moment of perfect understanding. For rosaxx50 (Tumblr link; AO3 version)

11. This Is Not an After-Action Review: 375 words, Natasha Romanova & Parker, Stark's reaction to their awesomeness. Tiny sequel to High Wire. For wistfulmemory (Tumblr link; AO3 version)

12. Rattle the Cage: 800 words, Gaila/Natasha Romanoff (Trek/MCU), undercover. For geiszlerandgaila (Tumblr link; AO3 version)

13. Small Favors: 450 words, Ayakawa Yukiko, Kakashi, and fireworks that aren't the typical festival fireworks. For wistfulmemory (Tumblr link; AO3 version)

14. Hnaflbaflwhiflsnifltafl: 275 words, Edmund Pevensie & Lord Vetinari, comparing the intricacies of governing/spying in Narnia and Ankh Morpork. For priscipixie (Tumblr link; AO3 version)

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[rthstewart.livejournal.com]

Merlin & Narnia, errr, Arthur and Susan, diplomatic immunity

[Fic] "Inconvenient Truths" -- Merlin/Chronicles of Narnia

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"He's a sorcerer and a traitor, and by Camelot's laws -- which extend here, by virtue of diplomatic immunity -- I have both the right and the duty to execute him!" Arthur shouted, barely restraining himself from drawing his sword in the presence of his hostess.

"It's true that if you had already killed your friend, we could not legally charge you with murder, and also that we cannot imprison you until your temper passes and the good sense I'm told you possess has returned," Queen Susan agreed in a mild tone, never deigning to look up from the account book she was reviewing. "That does not, however, mean that Narnia is under any obligation to assist you in carrying out such a crime, and therefore Merlin will remain safely beyond your reach while you consider whether his loyalty and service outweigh the poison your father raised you to believe, and also how badly Camelot needs Narnia's grain to replace the stores your sister burnt in her campaign. I bid you good day, Prince Regent."

To her left, the brown bear that spoke as a man opened the door of the solar with a pointed growl.

Still fuming, Arthur saw himself out.

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Back down to only six sentences! Also, this is a strict-form double drabble, 200 words exactly. :-)

Set between seasons 3 & 4 of Merlin, and probably a year before HHB for Narnia.

Re: [Fic] "Inconvenient Truths" -- Merlin/Chronicles of Narnia

[rthstewart.livejournal.com]

Oh Arthur, you can be SUCH A PRICK. You always do queenly, gentle, firm Susan so well. Thank you so much, Liz. You've made a horrible day a little better. On to the next one! Susan is so good and playing on both the practical and the emotional to accomplish her ends. I wonder where Merlin has gotten to? Who is he hanging around with?

Re: [Fic] "Inconvenient Truths" -- Merlin/Chronicles of Narnia

[edenfalling]

Arthur is a good person deep down, and he does generally mean well, but he's also impulsive and puts far too much weight on his father's values (by which I mean entitlement as well as hatred of magic), and that's not a good combination. Fortunately Susan can handle him. :-)

Merlin is currently on the northern border taking out his anger and frustration on the annual summer giant invasion attempt by day, and sweet-talking the hedge-witches of Vinyedvyeri into teaching him their lore by night. Peter and Lucy are very impressed. If he stays much longer, Princess Elena may try to introduce him to Baba Yaga...