Obscure & British Commentfest 2018
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thisbluespiritWelcome to the Obscure & British comment fest V! Last year didn't happen for various reasons, but it is now back. And it would be wearing a hat if it could. \o/
This is a comment fest for any tiny/small(ish)/medium(ish) British fandom and open to all fanworks.
If you've ever loved any British fandoms, find yourself too obscure for most fests, or you're busy wondering why there's still no Emma Peel in all this Avengers stuff, you're in the right place. Come on in and help yourself to a cup of tea and a crumpet. Also you should make prompts and fill them.
Rules & Guidelines
This commentfest works in the same way as most comment ficathons, although all kinds of fanworks are welcome. (Fanart, icons, fanmixes, vids, or whatever your creative mind can come up with or prompt for.) Just leave your prompt and/or browse through other people's prompts to see what you can fill.
1. Be polite - no bashing or shaming of anyone, or any prompts, characters, ships or fandoms! Thank you.
2. One prompt per post, please use format: Fandom(/Fandom), Character(s)/Pairing(s), prompt (i.e "Spooks, Tom/Ruth, apocalypse AU"). You may repost prompts from previous years (or even from elsewhere, as long as that's okay with the other fest/comm/whatever).
3. Post fills as replies (or links in replies) to the comment containing the prompt. Please format the subject line as follows: Fandom - Character(s)/Pairing(s) - Ratings/Warnings (if included). There's a fills thread at the start of the post. Please also link your fill here, if you can. (I will also start up a masterlist post as soon as we have some fills.)
4. You may fill your own prompts if you wish, and multiple fills are more than welcome. (No prompt claiming, please.)
5. For crossovers any fandom is allowed as long as the first fandom qualifies. (If it's a cracky multi-fandom crossover prompt, that's fine, too, though try and make sure there are always equal or more eligible fandoms in proportion to those that are non-eligible.)
6. Any other questions - there's a questions thread at the start of the post if there's anything else you want to ask.
7. Prompt, fill, away!
Eligible Fandoms
Basically, any rare to small/medium British fandom, no matter how odd, old, obscure, non-existent, random or how shiny and new or in what medium - anything that's not on the below list is fine. (Definitions of British are also fairly wide and hand-wavy - check on the questions thread if you're not sure.)
Non-eligible fandoms
ALL non-British fandoms are ineligible and the following fandoms are British but too large and therefore ineligible for this fest (although don't forget that you can prompt for any fandom as a crossover with an eligible fandom):
Chronicles of Narnia (all), Doctor Who (2005+), Downton Abbey, Harry Potter, The Hobbit (all), James Bond (Craig!Bond films), The Kingsman films, Lord of the Rings (all), Merlin, The Musketeers (BBC), One Direction, Primeval, Sherlock (BBC), The Silmarillion, Torchwood.
(RPF is welcome. Please use specific categories when prompting (e.g. history by century, and all actor/bandom RPF by individual series/film/band or whatever grouping seems most appropriate. In the spirit of the fest, please try and avoid RPF for non-eligible shows/v. popular actors like Tom Hiddleston & Benedict Cumberbatch, but as they turn up in less popular film/TV RPF, that's a guideline, not a rule.)
There's no closing date for prompts or fills - the fest will stay open until next year's post goes up. Once you've created a fill, you're welcome to crosspost it anywhere you like. (If you're posting to AO3, there's no collection for the fest, but there is an "Obscure & British Commentfest" tag you can use if you want.)
If you want to promote the fest, then thank you! Please do. You can find a selection of banners ready made with code here and rebloggable tumblr posts here, here, here, here, here, here, and here.
You can find the previous fest (2016) here. Also: O&B 2015, O&B 2014 and O&B 2013. If you want to fill or repost a previous prompt, you may, although please also post to the fills thread on the current post.
ETA: The fills post is here
For those who don't have an Dreamwidth account or prefer to remain anonymous, anon commenting is on.
This is a comment fest for any tiny/small(ish)/medium(ish) British fandom and open to all fanworks.
If you've ever loved any British fandoms, find yourself too obscure for most fests, or you're busy wondering why there's still no Emma Peel in all this Avengers stuff, you're in the right place. Come on in and help yourself to a cup of tea and a crumpet. Also you should make prompts and fill them.
Rules & Guidelines
This commentfest works in the same way as most comment ficathons, although all kinds of fanworks are welcome. (Fanart, icons, fanmixes, vids, or whatever your creative mind can come up with or prompt for.) Just leave your prompt and/or browse through other people's prompts to see what you can fill.
1. Be polite - no bashing or shaming of anyone, or any prompts, characters, ships or fandoms! Thank you.
2. One prompt per post, please use format: Fandom(/Fandom), Character(s)/Pairing(s), prompt (i.e "Spooks, Tom/Ruth, apocalypse AU"). You may repost prompts from previous years (or even from elsewhere, as long as that's okay with the other fest/comm/whatever).
3. Post fills as replies (or links in replies) to the comment containing the prompt. Please format the subject line as follows: Fandom - Character(s)/Pairing(s) - Ratings/Warnings (if included). There's a fills thread at the start of the post. Please also link your fill here, if you can. (I will also start up a masterlist post as soon as we have some fills.)
4. You may fill your own prompts if you wish, and multiple fills are more than welcome. (No prompt claiming, please.)
5. For crossovers any fandom is allowed as long as the first fandom qualifies. (If it's a cracky multi-fandom crossover prompt, that's fine, too, though try and make sure there are always equal or more eligible fandoms in proportion to those that are non-eligible.)
6. Any other questions - there's a questions thread at the start of the post if there's anything else you want to ask.
7. Prompt, fill, away!
Eligible Fandoms
Basically, any rare to small/medium British fandom, no matter how odd, old, obscure, non-existent, random or how shiny and new or in what medium - anything that's not on the below list is fine. (Definitions of British are also fairly wide and hand-wavy - check on the questions thread if you're not sure.)
Non-eligible fandoms
ALL non-British fandoms are ineligible and the following fandoms are British but too large and therefore ineligible for this fest (although don't forget that you can prompt for any fandom as a crossover with an eligible fandom):
Chronicles of Narnia (all), Doctor Who (2005+), Downton Abbey, Harry Potter, The Hobbit (all), James Bond (Craig!Bond films), The Kingsman films, Lord of the Rings (all), Merlin, The Musketeers (BBC), One Direction, Primeval, Sherlock (BBC), The Silmarillion, Torchwood.
(RPF is welcome. Please use specific categories when prompting (e.g. history by century, and all actor/bandom RPF by individual series/film/band or whatever grouping seems most appropriate. In the spirit of the fest, please try and avoid RPF for non-eligible shows/v. popular actors like Tom Hiddleston & Benedict Cumberbatch, but as they turn up in less popular film/TV RPF, that's a guideline, not a rule.)
There's no closing date for prompts or fills - the fest will stay open until next year's post goes up. Once you've created a fill, you're welcome to crosspost it anywhere you like. (If you're posting to AO3, there's no collection for the fest, but there is an "Obscure & British Commentfest" tag you can use if you want.)
If you want to promote the fest, then thank you! Please do. You can find a selection of banners ready made with code here and rebloggable tumblr posts here, here, here, here, here, here, and here.
You can find the previous fest (2016) here. Also: O&B 2015, O&B 2014 and O&B 2013. If you want to fill or repost a previous prompt, you may, although please also post to the fills thread on the current post.
ETA: The fills post is here
For those who don't have an Dreamwidth account or prefer to remain anonymous, anon commenting is on.
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Date: 2018-05-07 05:33 pm (UTC)What Is There About Your Face That Causes So Much Trouble?
Date: 2018-05-21 10:01 pm (UTC)https://lost-spook.dreamwidth.org/812931.html?thread=11285123#cmt11285123
Brett was drinking too much. Cynthia had raised an eyebrow when Brett had ordered another bottle of Champagne and had exchanged a look with Annabelle. Danny quickly called the waiter back and cancelled the order, smiling innocently when he was met with the cold Sinclair glower.
“Brett, we’d better make tracks if we’re going to make it to that meeting with Judge Fulton,” Danny said.
Brett stared at Danny blankly for a few seconds and then smiled, looking slightly abashed. “How careless of me to forget. I must have lost track of the time. Ladies, I hope you’ll forgive us for cutting short such a delightful evening.”
Cynthia patted the back of Brett’s hand. “Of course, darling. We understand completely.”
Brett took Cynthia’s hand and kissed it. “We’ll have dinner soon.” He cast a glance at Danny. “Alone.” He rose from his chair. “We’ll give you both a lift before our-”
“Sorry, kid, there isn’t time,” Danny said. “I’ll just lend Annabelle my car. I can get it back from her tomorrow.”
Annabelle leaned over and kissed Danny on the cheek, pausing long enough to whisper in his ear. “I hope Brett feels better soon.”
“Yeah, me too. Thanks, sweetheart.” Danny gave both Annabelle and Cynthia a cheery wave and followed Brett out of the restaurant. Brett stood with his arms crossed, leaning against his Aston Martin.
“I suppose you’d prefer to drive,” Brett said.
Danny kept his expression neutral. “Not necessarily.”
“Ah. You just don’t want me to go off on my own – or with Cynthia, apparently.” Brett sighed deeply. “What the hell is going on, Danny? Why didn’t you just tell me I was drinking too much instead of concocting that ridiculous story?”
“I was just trying to preserve your lordly dignity, your lordship,” Danny said.
Brett rolled his eyes. “When has that ever concerned you?”
“It concerns me plenty, Brett.” Danny leaned back against the Aston Martin as well, intentionally brushing against the sleeve of Brett’s jacket as he did so. “What happened, kid? The date was going swell. You were scintillating and charming, oozing lordliness all over the place. You had Cynthia eating out of the palm of your hand...” Danny trailed off when he saw Brett frown. “Is that it? Were things going too well?”
Brett swept a hand across his face. “As you may recall, I haven’t been myself lately.”
Danny snorted. “Yeah, brainwashing will do that to a fellow.”
Brett grimaced. “I don’t want to be alone with Cynthia – or anyone – until I’m sure that-”
“You’re okay now,” Danny said.
Brett raised an eyebrow. “Am I?”
“Yes, Brett, you are.” Danny squeezed Brett’s shoulder. “You’re just tired, that’s all. What you need more than anything is a good night’s sleep.”
“I’m not sure if that’s possible,” Brett said. “Whenever I go to sleep, I see flashes of the hospital room, flashes of Fowler and Sam...”
“Sounds like nightmares to me. They’ll fade in time.”
“And until then?”
“Look, let’s continue this conversation back at your place. I’ll heat up some warm milk and-”
“I don’t think that’s a good idea,” Brett said. “I’ve already tried to kill you twice.”
“Technically, it was just the once. You only knocked me out the second time.”
“Daniel-”
“You say you don’t want to be alone with anyone, but I bet you’re more afraid of being alone with yourself.”
Brett’s forehead furrowed in confusion. “Alone with myself?”
Danny gave a dismissive wave of his hand. “You know what I mean. Properly alone. Alone alone.”
Brett smiled wearily. “All right, Daniel. I think I catch your drift.”
“So we’re heading to your place?” Danny asked.
“If it will finally bring this discussion to an end, yes.”
“I’m sorry, Daniel, but you’re really not my type,” Brett said as Danny dragged him into the bedroom. “We’re from two very different backgrounds. It simply wouldn’t work.”
“Ah, are you worried that I’m too good for you because I grew up in the Bronx? That’s really sweet.” Danny gave Brett a shove, and Brett landed on his bed. “For the love of God, get some sleep. It’s nearly 2 a.m.”
Danny thought he’d been making progress when he convinced Brett to change into his pyjamas and drink the warm milk, but then Brett had settled on the sofa and had spoken about almost every topic under the sun. Out of sheer desperation, Danny had seized Brett by the arm and had hauled him off the sofa. Now, he was pulling back the bed covers, and Brett was watching him with an alarmed expression.
“You aren’t planning to tuck me in, are you?” Brett asked.
“I might.”
Brett sighed and, rising from the mattress, walked around Danny to climb into bed. Somehow, he didn’t seem entirely surprised when Danny sat down on the other side of the bed. “At least remove your shoes, you hopeless pleb.”
“Yes, of course, your lordship. I was just about to do that.”
Brett cast his eyes to the ceiling when he felt the mattress shift. “You know, there’s a perfectly good sofa in the sitting room.”
“Oh, no, your lordship,” Danny said. “I’m staying right here where I can keep an eye on you.”
Brett glared at him. “I’m not a child, Daniel.”
Danny raised himself up on one elbow and faced Brett’s ire. “No, you’re a guy who’s had a really rough time lately and desperately needs to get some sleep.”
Brett growled something unintelligible and turned over on his side, his back to Danny.
“It’s hardly the first time we’ve shared a bed,” Danny said. “Remember the time when we stayed in that pensione in San Gimignano?”
“I think ‘pensione’ is a rather generous description of that hovel. And we wouldn’t have needed to stay there in the first place if you had turned right when I told you to.”
“Or if you had let me take the route I wanted to take in the first place.” Danny gently prodded Brett’s back, observing that Brett flinched but didn’t try to move away. “Do you want me to go?”
“No,” Brett said.
Danny smiled. “What can I do?”
“Keep talking.”
“About?”
“Anything. You’re such a dull conversationalist that anything you say is bound to put me to sleep.”
Danny reached over and ruffled Brett’s hair. “Thatta boy. You’re sounding more like yourself already.”
“Daniel, if you ever do that again, I’ll sick the dog on you.”
Danny studied Brett’s silk-clad back in bewilderment. “You don’t have a dog.”
“I’ll get one,” Brett said.
Danny gave Brett’s back a mock look of horror and then launched into a story about the first big deal he ever made. He knew Brett had heard it before, but he thought Brett might find that familiarity comforting. Brett also had little interest in business, especially Danny’s business, and claimed that any talk on the subject was guaranteed to put him to sleep. Sure enough, Danny was only about five minutes into his anecdote when he heard soft snores coming from the other side of the bed. Danny curled up under the covers and decided to get some sleep himself.
Re: What Is There About Your Face That Causes So Much Trouble?
Date: 2018-05-22 06:06 pm (UTC)Re: What Is There About Your Face That Causes So Much Trouble?
Date: 2018-05-22 07:23 pm (UTC)Thank you very much,
Lots of great lines: Brett critiquing Danny's conversational skills and threatening to get a dog; Danny's line about being too good for him because he's from the Bronx. Perfect!
I had so much fun writing the dialogue between Brett and Danny. Both characters (not to mention Moore and Curtis) have such distinctive voices that some of the lines practically wrote themselves. I'm glad you got a kick out of so many of the lines. :-)
Thanks for this.
And thank you for taking the time to read and comment! I really appreciate your kind feedback! :-D