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How much trouble can a Novel Be?

Submitted by rachaeln1 on Wed, 08/19/2009 - 23:09.
Captivated by the prose, which were her only salvation from the mundane events and petty machinations of others Yolanda’s brief respite ended abruptly. Miss Yaleford do try to attend, their Chaperone prompted. Looking about she realised the bus had stopped and the other girls had already disembarked, they gathered outside a rather interesting looking Hotel waiting for their luggage to be unloaded. Come along Miss Yaleford the Lecturer prompted, one should attempt to be apart of this excursion. Yes
Mrs Petunias, she responded half smiling at her Professor.
 
Quickly gathering he travel bag she followed the Professor from the coach and joined the other girls.
 
“What do you think Matilda, would the Carton have sufficient attraction to be included in any of your flights of fancy” the girl taunted
 
“Of course Natalie after all we may even find one or three schemes of the Beaumont’s were  heavily embroiled with if one deems to try” Yolanda mumbled in response
 
“Now, now then Ladies…” Mrs Petunias interjected “It’s a constant source of amazement how often Young ladies these days tend to forget not only their manners, but others Names. One shouldn’t mumble Miss Yaleford, if you wish to articulate correctly, do try to enunciate correctly,” the Professor scolded “For the benefit of Miss Beaumont, would any of you care to enlighten her as to the first names of her team members” she added.
 
“Come, come; Ladies we have much to occupy our time” she prompted bustling girls into the hotel lobby; closely followed by an efficient bellhop who had quickly transferred their baggage to a waiting carryall.
 
On entering the lobby Yolanda in an attempt to manoeuvre herself away from the odious Miss Beaumont ended up standing alongside the front desk, as the receptionist assisted a rather talkative guest named Miss Lucy Talbot to register and provide some additional directions.
 
“Miss Yaleford if you please” Professor Petunias summoned, with an upraised hand, gathered them together, handed each another copy of the itineraries, issue instructions along with cautions, as to the Colleges expectations, then  ensured each registered  and were escorted to their respective billets.
 
At last Yolanda thought a respite freedom from the incessant prattle about Ledger, Depp, Dicaprio and a slew of others the others indulged in. A quick examination of the room found it to be stylishly furnished modestly decorated yet with an oddness about it, there was something in the room that was totally out of placer. Dismissing this thought she busied herself unpacking, enjoyed a refreshing shower and followed by a chapter or three of either Olive Kittredge or Yellow Face. Closing her eyes she slipped her hand into her handbag randomly selecting one and settled down to enjoy its contents.
 
After a few pages her thoughts returned to that feeling of oddness which she noted previously. “This wouldn’t do” she announced to the room; “what is it then” she added for effect. Standing she began a more thorough exanimation of the apartment within minutes she had located the oddity, this being an hanging on its wall, depicting a Highland Officer and by all appearances His Wife seated at a table playing whist, however the cards were not cards rather they appeared to be tickets….\
 
“Oy in there Matilda want to come out and play “Natalie announced in an attempt to replicate a cockney urchin and thumping the door.
 
Momentarily distracted by this Yolanda opened the door “Natalie you’re a bother, who doesn’t know when to stop” she observed
 
“Comon then Guvner spare a shilling for a waywould lass wills ya” Natalie continued. “Least ways ye could be showen usen Londers the sights” she added
 
The three Flibbity Jibbit stood without grinning gleefully their success.
“Effen yd be so kind we’ll be easy onya fer the rest o’ the week” Natalie offered
 
Rolling her eyes in exasperation she would do almost anything for a weeks normality and peace from them “Oh alright then provided you drop the urchin routine” ” she acquiesced collecting her hand bag and joining them in the hallway.
 
“Lead on McDuff…” she prompted closing the door

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Submitted by Chairman on Thu, 08/20/2009 - 00:27.
Love the energy Rachael!

This kind of stuff is great for your blog, if you'd like to use it.  And then it would be front paged. 

Your GM will give you more guidance once he has your prologue up and ready for you to enjoy, but if you'd like to hop in and post a fiction piece to your blog, here are some instructions.  http://www.nextgenrpg.com/content/how-do-i-post-blog-entry

Comments are generally used for ooc information and leaving comments on other people's fiction pieces.

Don't worry about the learning curve here, you'll pick it up immediately once you start playing.  ...but until you experience it, it's hard to know what to do, because quite frankly it's a very unique style when compared to most pbp or pbem sites.  ...and if you ever have any questions, just give someone a shout on the forum.  We're happy to help!

"Actually, it's 'Lay on,

Submitted by Imajica on Thu, 08/20/2009 - 03:40.

"Actually, it's 'Lay on, MacDuff' but I didn't have the heart to correct him."
The Black Friars, Neverwhere.

I've got to get this prologue started soon!

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