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Post by The Poetic Protégée on Jun 6, 2006 8:16:34 GMT -5
When the phone rang, everyone looked at Roxie but she let it ring once, twice, three times before answering. Whether she was gathering her own nerve or making the man on the other end wait, it was impossible to tell.
"What do you want?" she asked.
"Another sidekick that goes straight into the action," said the voice sounding slightly amused, "Has no one ever taught you that patience...?"
"Is a virtue, yeah," interuppted Roxie, "But I was also taught to fight for the ones I love."
"Mmm...impressive," murmered the voice, "I think you are ready for task number two."
Roxie held her breath. This was it.
"A fax will come through shortly. On it will be a series of quotes. Your task is to assign each quote to the Johnny Depp film it belongs to. You may confer with your friends but it is you who must make the final decision. I want you to send a return fax to the number I will provide as soon as you have finished. The next time I ring I want you to pick up the phone."
"But..." began Roxie but the phone was already dead.
Behind them, the fax machine whirred into life. LadyM took up the piece of paper and everyone crowded round as she read the quotes out loud.
1) "It's an impressive collection. You have some very rare editions here. Are you sure you want to sell them all?"
2) "Now there are those, of course, who do not share my perceptions, it is true. When I say that all my woman are dazzling beauties, they object."
3) "You don't like raisins?"
4) "You have made me the happiest juvenile delinquent in Baltimore."
5) "And then she brought me in the back room where she took all her clothes off."
6) "I wish to be moved. I cannot feel in life. I must have others do it for me in theater."
7) "Aw heck, Ted, live a little - make it two."
8) "And with this candle... I will light your mother's dress on fire."
9) "I'll come 'round sometime and get that squeak out of your door."
10) "It's better to run and live than to stay and die."
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Post by The Dependable Deliverer on Jun 6, 2006 10:56:01 GMT -5
Becky listened to LadyM closely as the quotes were being read out. "They're easy... i know all of them,". Eveyone nodded in agreement. Becky grabbed a piece of paper and scribbled out all the answers and handed it to Roxie. "What do you think?". Roxie looked at the piece of paper.. Paper "Yeah i agree with you,". She then faxed back the answers |
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Post by The Eternal Optimist on Jun 6, 2006 19:21:26 GMT -5
"Sounds right to me, Becky" Star said crossing her fingers. " this is crazy, maybe we could try wire taping the phone to find out where he is calling from or does the phone of caller ID we could Star Sixty Nine him" Ladym said
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Post by The Undaunted Doña on Jun 7, 2006 17:56:14 GMT -5
(OOC: thanks you all for keeping me in the story even though I couldn't be here in person to post*curses internet*.. hopefully my problems are solved.)
LadyM tried the *69, but it came back as an unknown number. Must be from a cell phone soemwhere then she thought.
"SMEEP" she yelled' " I am sick of waiting for this nutcase to call and decide what to put us through next... GAH..its so irritating."
She started pacing,muttering to herself in spanglish(spanish/english,lol) as she always did when she was upset and couldnt immediately remedy the situtation.
" Just calm down, M.. it'll be alright, hey, we've done the 1st couple of tasks right, maybe it'll get easier, Roxie said, standing in front of her to stop her pacing." LadyM looked at Roxie and Roxie could see the smoldering anger in her eyes...but not at Roxie of course.
"Something tells me this is going to get harder before it gets easier..I just wonder which one of us he's gonna pick on next.." LadyM sighed.
"I don't know, "Starfire answered, "but I wish they'd get on with it already,I am tired of waiting.
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Post by The Dependable Deliverer on Jun 8, 2006 10:55:22 GMT -5
The phone suddenly rung and everyone went quiet... Roxie answered it "Hello,".
"I see you've faxed back answers...,". The voice said
"And... were they all correct?" Roxie said trembling.
"I can't tell you, but you did good,".
Roxie smiled and did the thumbs up sign to the other angels and kicks.
"Now for the next task...,". The voice said more seriously.
Roxie held her breath expecting it to be something really difficult.
"As you know it's dear Johnny's birthday tomorrow and i would like you and the others to produce a poem each about how much he means to you. I'm sure he'd love that as a birthday present...,". The voice gave a little cackle and the phone went dead...
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Post by Candy Queen on Jun 8, 2006 11:17:43 GMT -5
"Poems shouldn't be too hard..." Roxie said in a small voice. "We should be able to get this done..."
"Yeah!" Star said trying to be encouraging. "It shouldn't be too hard since he means a lot to us!"
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Post by The Poetic Protégée on Jun 8, 2006 12:09:20 GMT -5
"POEMS!" Jay's excited cry made all the others jump. "Er...sorry....I'll be quiet now." She sat down in the corner and began to brainstorm.
;D
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Post by The Dependable Deliverer on Jun 8, 2006 14:25:43 GMT -5
Becky smiled "This might be fun,". She sat down in a corner and began to brainstorm ideas.
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Post by The Eternal Optimist on Jun 8, 2006 18:41:05 GMT -5
Star puts on her ipod and listens to all the songs that remind her of Johnny. And starts to write one out on a lined sheet of paper.
The Poem
How do you tell someone you think their amazing? Do you look up words in the dictory to try and find some word that could describe how truly amazing they are. How do find the right words to put on paper to tell them exactly how they have changed you. Do you spend hours looking at old photos trying to find one that captures that moment when you changed? How do you show the joy they bring do you take them in a time machine back to the day when you went to see POTC just to see Orlando Bloom when you come out with a great big smile on your face and realize your in love with another. How do you express the respect you have for them? Do you make a pledge now and forever you never do or say anything to hurt them and honor them with a statue. No. You look into your heart and pull out the words, but even those seem to come out wrong. So all I have to say is I love you and Happy Birthday
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Post by The Poetic Protégée on Jun 9, 2006 5:34:37 GMT -5
Jay reads through Star's poem and wipes away an emotional tear.
"You are amazing with words, Star. That is beautiful."
Jay then lays her own poem down.
Apology
How do I find the words to thank you?
How do I stop to say you made my life better?
How do I show you how much I owe?
How do I write all that in a letter?
I will simply apologise
There are no words to tell you
What you are in my eyes.
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Post by The Eternal Optimist on Jun 9, 2006 10:09:44 GMT -5
"Thank you Jay, but yours I think I am going to cry" Star said wiping tears of happiness for her face. "Jay that was beauitful"  ;D #hug# |
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Post by The Dependable Deliverer on Jun 9, 2006 10:46:37 GMT -5
Love There are no words to describe the way i feel about you Your face, your smile, your voice, your touch... i'm smitten I think it's love, but i'm not sure I've never felt like this before... with anyone... not even the boy next door But i know that i can never have your love That makes me sad, upset, depressed, but i'll never stop loving you EDIT- -(I love your av Jay  ) |
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Post by Candy Queen on Jun 9, 2006 13:08:30 GMT -5
You guys have wonderful poems... I'm almost done with mine...  |
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Post by The Undaunted Doña on Jun 9, 2006 14:22:20 GMT -5
Johnny
Outrageous and cool
Handsome and sweet
Never dull
No words can really describe
You are the best!
Ok...lol.. poetry is NOT my forte, but I still think he'd love it!
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Post by The Dependable Deliverer on Jun 9, 2006 15:44:25 GMT -5
You guys have wonderful poems... I'm almost done with mine... "Your poem will be wonderful as well Roxie," Becky smiled "I love all the poems posted so far," ;D |
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