by Delyth Penrose (mirrors http://s2b2.livejournal.com/115927.html) Cast list and name pronunciations at the guide post. — “What a magnificent specimen,” Livia Vitella said, looking at the naked barbarian as she might a particularly spirited horse. Her husband liked to jest that such things came with marrying into a noted equestrian family. Aenfrith thought it simply further […]
Category Archives: Bang*Bang no. 21
28
Oct
Slow World In A Universe Too Fast
by Tsubaki (鍔き) illustrated by The Winter Cynic (mirrors http://s2b2.livejournal.com/116214.html) It’s with a smile and a tone of matter-of-fact fondness that friends say Emil and Ryan may as well have been made for each other. The slightly cliché Golden Couple, completely adorable, eternally well-coordinated, thoughtful and romantic, involved with each other to a degree most […]
28
Oct
Keep The Door Shut
by Umeko Noa (梅子乃愛) (mirrors http://s2b2.livejournal.com/116300.html) “We’re not allowed to throw any parties, eat the trick-or-treat candy, scare the little kids, or eat the cake in the fridge,” you say, ticking the list off your fingers. Your thumb’s left and there was a fifth one, but that’s all you remember so you wiggle your thumb, […]
28
Oct
…A Boy Will Do
by Kuruki (来木) illustrated by Kin Nori (mirrors http://s2b2.livejournal.com/117149.html) 1659, east of Barbados I hear shouts coming from the deck. I can’t understand the words. Why can none of these foreign devils enunciate? I acknowledge that I am foreign to this part of the world, but so many of these Englishmen can’t speak their own […]
28
Oct
Lights, Action
by Oneira (mirrors http://s2b2.livejournal.com/117503.html) “Alright, move it!” Frank bellowed, his taskmaster’s voice booming over the din of the busy set. “I want those lights in position! Tim! You working up there or just looking pretty? Get to work!” Tim nodded in automatic agreement, eyes never leaving the confused tangle of cables at the back of […]
28
Oct
Cables To Cobwebs
by B. B. Dox (mirrors http://s2b2.livejournal.com/117763.html) “You’ve something on your mind, Koya,” a voice said, muffled by the curtains that enclosed the palanquin. “It is of no consequence, my lord,” Koya said stiffly, keeping his voice low. The palanquin’s bearers, panting in the humid summer air with every step, were too busy and too smart […]
28
Oct
Avast Conspiracy!
by Hinotori (火鳥) (mirrors http://s2b2.livejournal.com/118109.html) The ninja was only a few feet away, watching Jason intently. The air between them crackled with tension. The skintight fabric of the ninja’s costume showed off all the lines of his body. In typical style, his face was covered except for a narrow slit for his eyes. It was […]
28
Oct
Lost
by Hana Chikai (羽名血海) illustrated by tashigi (mirrors http://s2b2.livejournal.com/118505.html) “Weigh anchor!” The familiar call rings out across the scuffed wood and billows the sails as they unfurl from the mast. Well-worn boot soles pound the deck as all hands are put to the myriad tasks involved in leaving port. The captain stands, feet firm, by […]
28
Oct
Help
by frostfire (mirrors http://s2b2.livejournal.com/118609.html) Reid hadn’t been intending to go out that night; he’d planned to finish up his job, go home, shower off all the dust and bird crap and dirt and other planet-specific detritus (he missed living on a station so fucking bad, sometimes), and sleep the happy sleep of someone that-much-closer to […]
