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zelda_pinwheel · 11-12-2008, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pshrynk

Had no idea that I was Tuckerizing Vivaldi. Or what Tuckerizing was.

i know. i'm constantly learning stuff i didn't know here too.

vivaldirules · 11-12-2008, 11:40 AM

Wow. I've been Tuckerized? I'm honored, pshwynk. I think I sense a tear forming.

GeoffC · 11-12-2008, 12:04 PM

tuckerized !

you've been eaten ?

nekokami · 11-12-2008, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pshrynk

"Hello, Mr Wallbanger," said a familar voice. "And greetings to Vivaldi-san, as well. My children miss you."

"They're heathens."

Ah. The identity of the mysterious person who won Vivaldi in a card game is revealed at last!

Meanwhile, in the back room, kicking frantically, Vera managed to knock over a bucket of icewater... revealing a medium-sized squid, suffering from hypothermia. Vera and the squid eyed one another, each realizing, simultaneously, that they could be each other's salvation... or doom.

[cue dramatic music]

zelda_pinwheel · 11-12-2008, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nekokami

Ah. The identity of the mysterious person who won Vivaldi in a card game is revealed at last!

Meanwhile, in the back room, kicking frantically, Vera managed to knock over a bucket of icewater... revealing a medium-sized squid, suffering from hypothermia. Vera and the squid eyed one another, each realizing, simultaneously, that they could be each other's salvation... or doom.

[cue dramatic music]

the suspense is killing me !!!!

pshrynk · 11-12-2008, 11:05 PM

A loud crash came from the back room. Miyatake looked over his shoulder. Harv tensed to make a lunge. Out of the corner of his eye he saw movement. Looking over, there was a man standing in the shadows.

"I must see to what is happening in the rear. My associate, Mr Fujimora will see to you." He vanished through a curtain.

"I have heard that you are a good fighter, Mr Wallbanger. Shall we see who is superior?"

"Okay. You win. Can I get my friend and go, now?"

"Ah, but that would not be a contest, then. Do you not wish to test your skills against mine?"

"If I said no, I don't suppose that you'd go along with that, would you?"

"Assuredly not. Come, we must do this, now."

The small man advanced on light feet toward Harv. He could tell that this guy had some skills. For one, he didn't lick his thumb and grimace. Harv lifted his fists and watched Fujimora's abdomen. The abdomen would telegraph what is going to happen.

So, why was it twisting in that particluar way? A foot hit him in the side of his head.

Huh? His vision narrowed and he felt dizzy.

zelda_pinwheel · 11-13-2008, 09:21 AM

good lord. i hope vera's salvation doesn't depend on harv. thank heavens vivaldi is around, something tells me that the talking dog will save the day. as usual.

pshrynk · 11-13-2008, 09:34 AM

Harv stepped back. "What was that?"

"The flying rhinocerous. Very potent!" Fujimora grinned evily. "I have made an impression, yes?"

"No. Well your foot did, but I'm not impressed." Harv stepped forward, more wary this time of the feet. Who fought with their feet? Except at the end?

Vivaldi started yapping wildly and running in circles. Fujimora moved in and started kicking and punching. Harv managed to block most, and roll with the others. Small man, little stopping power, short reach.

I've got him right where I want him, thought Harv. Another kick landed on the side of his head.

Set up the rhythm. Punch, punch, jab. Step. Punch, upper cut, dodge. take a kick, and a punch. Jab, jab, jab.

The two combatants circled around one another. Harv's blows landing like sledge hammers, the smaller man's feet taking their toll. Punch, punch, jab, upper cut, punch. Dog bites him in the ass, knee.

Fujimora rolled up in a circle of pain. "You... are... not... an honorable... fighter!" he wheezed out between gasps of pain.

"Naw, I just want to win," said Harv, as he kicked him in the head. Fujimora went out.

Slite · 11-13-2008, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pshrynk

Punch, punch, jab, upper cut, punch. Dog bites him in the ass, knee.

Fujimora rolled up in a circle of pain. "You... are... not... an honorable... fighter!" he wheezed out between gasps of pain.

"Naw, I just want to win," said Harv, as he kicked him in the head. Fujimora went out.

Pwahahahahaha! Hilarious!

zelda_pinwheel · 11-13-2008, 09:54 AM

it would seem i have underestimated harv. although i note that vivaldi did do his part.

Taylor514ce · 11-13-2008, 11:03 AM

Camera cuts to two shadowy figures whispering in the dark. Well, not so much shadowy as "woolly". Vivaldi glances their way, mutters "tastes like chicken, always chicken" at them while scratching behind his ear. The two small figures nod, seem to confer silently for a moment while Harv methodically inspects his right toes, then, apparently, roll into a ball and dart into a pipe.

(We are still at the pumping station, right? There would be pipes around?)

zelda_pinwheel · 11-13-2008, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taylor514ce

Camera cuts to two shadowy figures whispering in the dark. Well, not so much shadowy as "woolly". Vivaldi glances their way, mutters "tastes like chicken, always chicken" at them while scratching behind his ear. The two small figures nod, seem to confer silently for a moment while Harv methodically inspects his right toes, then, apparently, roll into a ball and dart into a pipe.

(We are still at the pumping station, right? There would be pipes around?)

oh my god, it's too much happiness. i may die of joy.

pshrynk · 11-13-2008, 01:45 PM

Actually, in Old Town, but there would be drainage pipes around, so we're good.

pshrynk · 11-13-2008, 02:17 PM

Harv massaged his sore shoulder. "He wasn't that tough!"

"Phew! Phew! Yes he was! Phew! Why do I always get the 'Dog bites him on the ass' bit. Phew! Ack!"

"Well, you're a dog, and you're closer to the geography, so to speak. And if you kneed someone in the groin, it wouldn't carry the impact."

"Phew! I need to go drink some toilet water!"

Harv turned to the back room, intent on getting Vera out of danger. He stopped short as Myatake walked out, holding tight to Vera and holding a squid to her head. The squid had an expression on its face that roughly read, "Hi! Sorry to be in this situation. The original script called for a gun, but someone in casting, whom we will not name, but the initals are Nekokami, sent me over instead. I'm leaving it to the writer to figure out how to get out of this one."*

"Mr Wallbanger. I am impressed that you defeated Fujimora. He is one of my best operatives. He was raised by squirrels, you know. Now, however, you will do as I say or it will be the ink for your girlfriend."

"Well, let's see, according to her, she is not my girlfriend. And if you wanted the dog back, all you had to do was offer enough money."

"Hey!"

"Vivaldi-san will be mine again, soon enough. But what I really need is your airplane."

"The Goose? Can you even fly it?"

"And a pilot, roughly thirty five years old, ruggedly handsome, and apparently, a very dirty fighter."

Harv stood and tried to figure it out.

Myatake sighed. "And apparently not too bright."

"OH! You mean Harv! I was sort of stuck on that ruggedly handsome bit. But dogs have different ideas of handsome. Now, you roll him in some three day old garbage and he'd be a very handsome sight, er smell."

*Squid are very emotive creatures, one just needs to be able to read them.

Nate the great · 11-13-2008, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pshrynk

he squid had an expression on its face that roughly read, "Hi! Sorry to be in this situation. The original script called for a gun, but someone in casting, whom we will not name, but the initals are Nekokami, sent me over instead. I'm leaving it to the writer to figure out how to get out of this one."*

...

*Squid are very emotive creatures, one just needs to be able to read them.

11-12-2008, 11:05 PM	#321
pshrynk Beepbeep n beebeep, yeah! Posts: 11,726 Karma: 8255450 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, aka America's IceBox Device: iThingie, KmkII, I miss Zelda!	A loud crash came from the back room. Miyatake looked over his shoulder. Harv tensed to make a lunge. Out of the corner of his eye he saw movement. Looking over, there was a man standing in the shadows. "I must see to what is happening in the rear. My associate, Mr Fujimora will see to you." He vanished through a curtain. "I have heard that you are a good fighter, Mr Wallbanger. Shall we see who is superior?" "Okay. You win. Can I get my friend and go, now?" "Ah, but that would not be a contest, then. Do you not wish to test your skills against mine?" "If I said no, I don't suppose that you'd go along with that, would you?" "Assuredly not. Come, we must do this, now." The small man advanced on light feet toward Harv. He could tell that this guy had some skills. For one, he didn't lick his thumb and grimace. Harv lifted his fists and watched Fujimora's abdomen. The abdomen would telegraph what is going to happen. So, why was it twisting in that particluar way? A foot hit him in the side of his head. Huh? His vision narrowed and he felt dizzy. Last edited by pshrynk; 11-13-2008 at 08:29 AM.

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11-12-2008, 11:40 AM	#317
vivaldirules When's Doughnut Day? Posts: 10,059 Karma: 13675475 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX, US Device: Sony PRS-505, iPad	Wow. I've been Tuckerized? I'm honored, pshwynk. I think I sense a tear forming.

11-12-2008, 12:04 PM	#318
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,600 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	tuckerized ! you've been eaten ?

11-13-2008, 09:21 AM	#322
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	good lord. i hope vera's salvation doesn't depend on harv. thank heavens vivaldi is around, something tells me that the talking dog will save the day. as usual.

11-13-2008, 09:34 AM	#323
pshrynk Beepbeep n beebeep, yeah! Posts: 11,726 Karma: 8255450 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, aka America's IceBox Device: iThingie, KmkII, I miss Zelda!	Harv stepped back. "What was that?" "The flying rhinocerous. Very potent!" Fujimora grinned evily. "I have made an impression, yes?" "No. Well your foot did, but I'm not impressed." Harv stepped forward, more wary this time of the feet. Who fought with their feet? Except at the end? Vivaldi started yapping wildly and running in circles. Fujimora moved in and started kicking and punching. Harv managed to block most, and roll with the others. Small man, little stopping power, short reach. I've got him right where I want him, thought Harv. Another kick landed on the side of his head. Set up the rhythm. Punch, punch, jab. Step. Punch, upper cut, dodge. take a kick, and a punch. Jab, jab, jab. The two combatants circled around one another. Harv's blows landing like sledge hammers, the smaller man's feet taking their toll. Punch, punch, jab, upper cut, punch. Dog bites him in the ass, knee. Fujimora rolled up in a circle of pain. "You... are... not... an honorable... fighter!" he wheezed out between gasps of pain. "Naw, I just want to win," said Harv, as he kicked him in the head. Fujimora went out.

11-13-2008, 09:54 AM	#325
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	it would seem i have underestimated harv. although i note that vivaldi did do his part.

11-13-2008, 11:03 AM	#326
Taylor514ce Actively passive. Posts: 2,042 Karma: 478376 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: US Device: Sony PRS-505/LC	Camera cuts to two shadowy figures whispering in the dark. Well, not so much shadowy as "woolly". Vivaldi glances their way, mutters "tastes like chicken, always chicken" at them while scratching behind his ear. The two small figures nod, seem to confer silently for a moment while Harv methodically inspects his right toes, then, apparently, roll into a ball and dart into a pipe. (We are still at the pumping station, right? There would be pipes around?)

11-13-2008, 01:45 PM	#328
pshrynk Beepbeep n beebeep, yeah! Posts: 11,726 Karma: 8255450 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, aka America's IceBox Device: iThingie, KmkII, I miss Zelda!	Actually, in Old Town, but there would be drainage pipes around, so we're good.

11-13-2008, 02:17 PM	#329
pshrynk Beepbeep n beebeep, yeah! Posts: 11,726 Karma: 8255450 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, aka America's IceBox Device: iThingie, KmkII, I miss Zelda!	Harv massaged his sore shoulder. "He wasn't that tough!" "Phew! Phew! Yes he was! Phew! Why do I always get the 'Dog bites him on the ass' bit. Phew! Ack!" "Well, you're a dog, and you're closer to the geography, so to speak. And if you kneed someone in the groin, it wouldn't carry the impact." "Phew! I need to go drink some toilet water!" Harv turned to the back room, intent on getting Vera out of danger. He stopped short as Myatake walked out, holding tight to Vera and holding a squid to her head. The squid had an expression on its face that roughly read, "Hi! Sorry to be in this situation. The original script called for a gun, but someone in casting, whom we will not name, but the initals are Nekokami, sent me over instead. I'm leaving it to the writer to figure out how to get out of this one."* "Mr Wallbanger. I am impressed that you defeated Fujimora. He is one of my best operatives. He was raised by squirrels, you know. Now, however, you will do as I say or it will be the ink for your girlfriend." "Well, let's see, according to her, she is not my girlfriend. And if you wanted the dog back, all you had to do was offer enough money." "Hey!" "Vivaldi-san will be mine again, soon enough. But what I really need is your airplane." "The Goose? Can you even fly it?" "And a pilot, roughly thirty five years old, ruggedly handsome, and apparently, a very dirty fighter." Harv stood and tried to figure it out. Myatake sighed. "And apparently not too bright." "OH! You mean Harv! I was sort of stuck on that ruggedly handsome bit. But dogs have different ideas of handsome. Now, you roll him in some three day old garbage and he'd be a very handsome sight, er smell." *Squid are very emotive creatures, one just needs to be able to read them.