7 January 2016 Writings

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7th

Excerpt from: Star Trek: Voyager – Alternate Journey 02: Voyager Tales

“Computer, list programs used from 73 to 49 hours ago that weren’t used after that,” the Doctor said.
 
“9 programs meet the specified search query,” the computer responded.
 
Words: 28


Excerpt from: Galactic Trouble

Europe
The King of the Commonwealth, George VI, dies of a heart attack after years of health problems. His older daughter, Elizabeth, is crowned as Elizabeth II, Queen of the Commonwealth, etc.

Africa
The Somali rebellion continues to spread.


Asia
The pocket of Royalist rebels in the north of Thailand is eliminated by government forces.


Other
The Space Race begins with the launch of Sputnik I by Russia on the 4th of October. The ECSA would launch their own test sattelite in late November. (A coincidence? No! Both powers knew that the other was planning it's own attempt...)
…


Chapter 9: The Long Game

Ross sucked on the straw. “Sort of beef,”he answered.

“Interesting,” Felix said, as he sucked on his.

“... It's like everything's gone. Home, family, everything.”

“The Galactic Ranger can take you back,” Felix said.

“But at this moment, it's all gone,” Ada retorted.

“You can call home,” Felix said.

Ross took out his mobile phone and handed it to Ada.


Chapter 10: A Night at Christian's

“Cool,” Quinn said.

Words: 180


Excerpt from: Quinn's Code (Daria AU): Yeager 068 Beta, Morgendorffer 1.05 RC

“Don't look at me!” Jane said.


Cindy, Ethan and Quinn had gone to the Pizza place. “No, they never formally charged them, but they did keep them there in jail for the next day,” Ethan said.

“Wow!” Quinn said, as she put the information in her PDA. “This has gotta be worth at least twenty five bucks. Now, tell me again about how Mom punched out the cop?”

Cindy sighed.


It was late when Daria, Quinn and Ethan arrived back at the Morgendorffers. “Girls, I expected you for dinner!” Helen admonished. “Before I officially ground you, would you care to account for your whereabouts?”

“Sure,” Daria said. She took out a notepad. “But first, a few questions. “Number one: Why did you and Dad spend a night in jail in Boulder in August, 1976?”

Helen gasped. Then Daria asked another question...



Sunday, April 2, 2006
The Yeagers were ready to leave.

“Ethan?” Quinn asked, once their fathers had said goodbye.

“Yeah?”

“You never told me whether you thought I was, you know, cute?”

“Oh, well, sure you're cute.”

“Thanks.”

“And you're knowledgeable about stuff,” Ethan added, uncertainly.

“Yes...” Quinn prompted.

“But you're too invested in your identity as a 'geek'.”

“What? What do you mean?” Quinn asked, confused.

“There's more to life than being interested in video games, anime, computers or minutiae of science fiction,” Ethan said.

“Of course there is,” Quinn said. “I'm not shallow!”

“I'm not saying you are,” Ethan responded. “You just need to have your priorities straight.”

“Right...” Quinn said. She had something to think about.


Soon, the Yeagers had left. “Daria, do you think long-distance relationships are a good idea?” Quinn asked.

“Why are you asking me?” Daria asked.

“Something Ethan said...”

Daria was about to add something to that when Jake interuppted. “Jake - You know, kids, it's pointless to try to go back in time. You have to live in the present, and I'm going to start right now. First things first: I'm getting rid of all my vinyl records. Hey, Daria! You want 'em? ”

Words: 371


Excerpt from: Quinn's Code (Daria AU) 16: The Geeks Expose

“I know!” Daria said.

“What?” Jane asked.

“A day in the life of Quinn Morgendorffer!” Daria said.

“Huh?” Jennifer asked. “I don't think so,” she added.

“Sounds good,” Jane said.

“Why not, Jen?” Daria asked.

“You're biased against her,” Jennifer pointed out.

“That would be true,” Jane said.

Daria thought for a moment. “I need to think about this. We can't just do it tomorrow. We need to prepare,” she said.

“I agree,” Jane said.

“Good,” Jennifer said with a sigh of relief. “We'll also need her permission,” she added.

“Of course!” Jane said.

“I haven't forgotten that,” Daria said.


Wednesday, April 5, 2006
Jennifer and Jane arrived at the Morgendorffer's house before school. “Are you sure this is a good idea?” Jennifer asked as she pressed the doorbell.

“If Quinn has agreed, there's no problem,” Jane said.

Daria opened the door. “Just in time,” she said.

“Anything wrong?” Jennifer asked.

“My Dad has had his childhood videos transferred to DVD...”

“Oh...” Jane said.

“So, he's going to watch it tonight?” Jennifer asked.

“Yes,” Daria said with annoyance. “He's also going to narrate them.”

“Cruel and unsual!” Jane snarked.

“Anyway, we're off the subject, Quinn has agreed, that we could follow her tomorrow,” Daria said as she came outside.

“Cool,” Jane said.

“However, she wants to talk to her friends first. Especially the newer one, Stacy.”

“That's fair,” Jane allowed.

“Best not to film Stacy without her permission. She... panics easy,” Jennifer added.

“I see,” Daria said with annoyance.


Halfway to school, Quinn met her friend Cindy Brolsma first. “Daria's impossible!” she said after she and Cindy had greeted each other.

Cindy was used to such exclaimations by now. “What has she done now?” she asked.

“She wants to spend a whole day videoing me, as part of a project for Language Arts.”

“That's something...”

Words: 340