Five Years of Inkwell!
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inkwell_barYes, today is the Inkwell's fifth anniversary! On this date in 2008, the mun granted Clockwork Doc the title to the place, figuring that, should things go wrong RP-wise, having him in command of the vaguely-imagined place she was using as a muse hangout would be good for keeping him around.
It's proven to be a lot more than that, hasn't it? The population's jumped up to ten regulars and a bunch of visitors, the place has gotten a solid construction (helped by some Sims-related blueprints), and it's essentially become the home away from home for all of the RP muses. So five years of having it around is more than adequate reason to celebrate!
And celebrating they are -- the Inkwell is hung with rainbow-colored streamers and balloons, and a big sign declaring "FIVE YEARS" in shimmery silver letters. The jukebox is on and playing a medley of songs from the soundtracks of BTTF, Corpse Bride, and both Alice games. The tables all have new tablecloths, and a bunch of the chairs have ribbons tied on them, thanks to Dee. And the bar -- well, it's clear to see Doc and March have gone all-out with the food. There's large bowls of potato chips, popcorn, and pretzels, a huge plate piled with sandwiches (chicken and chicken salad on one end, turkey and ham in the middle, tuna and cucumber at the other end), and various kinds of cake and pie ready for serving. There's also a "build your own" sundae station, with nuts, various kinds of syrups, whipped cream, different kinds of mini-candy, sugar cones (either for crushing and mixing or for using as hats for face sundaes), bananas for banana splits, and a little mini-freezer keeping the chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, cookie dough, and Snickers-style ice cream cool. Basically, whatever the hell you'd like to eat, it's available.
So yeah, come and celebrate with the gang! (And hurry, because with three Victors around these days, the sweets probably won't last long.)
It's proven to be a lot more than that, hasn't it? The population's jumped up to ten regulars and a bunch of visitors, the place has gotten a solid construction (helped by some Sims-related blueprints), and it's essentially become the home away from home for all of the RP muses. So five years of having it around is more than adequate reason to celebrate!
And celebrating they are -- the Inkwell is hung with rainbow-colored streamers and balloons, and a big sign declaring "FIVE YEARS" in shimmery silver letters. The jukebox is on and playing a medley of songs from the soundtracks of BTTF, Corpse Bride, and both Alice games. The tables all have new tablecloths, and a bunch of the chairs have ribbons tied on them, thanks to Dee. And the bar -- well, it's clear to see Doc and March have gone all-out with the food. There's large bowls of potato chips, popcorn, and pretzels, a huge plate piled with sandwiches (chicken and chicken salad on one end, turkey and ham in the middle, tuna and cucumber at the other end), and various kinds of cake and pie ready for serving. There's also a "build your own" sundae station, with nuts, various kinds of syrups, whipped cream, different kinds of mini-candy, sugar cones (either for crushing and mixing or for using as hats for face sundaes), bananas for banana splits, and a little mini-freezer keeping the chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, cookie dough, and Snickers-style ice cream cool. Basically, whatever the hell you'd like to eat, it's available.
So yeah, come and celebrate with the gang! (And hurry, because with three Victors around these days, the sweets probably won't last long.)
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9/8/13 20:06 (UTC)"I think the main issue would be 'how well would people understand him?'" Doc says. "If he hasn't got a particularly strong accent, I don't see why he shouldn't keep it."
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10/8/13 00:10 (UTC)"I can understand him just fine, but I'm used to listening with an accent," says AL. "I guess we'll just have to wait and see. Actually a big complaint was that the new Doctor wasn't a Person of Color or a woman." She grimaces and lowers her voice to say, "Personally I'm glad of that...I don't think I'd be this ecstatic if they broke the mold they've had for 50 years."
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10/8/13 00:35 (UTC)"They've got to have him playing Americans sometimes. . ." Doc says with a shrug and a hiss of steam. "And yes, wait and see indeed." He tilts his head. "I wasn't aware that was an issue."
"It was," Forgotten deadpans.
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10/8/13 00:38 (UTC)no subject
10/8/13 00:46 (UTC)"Really, you think by now the fact that it's directed by Henry Selick would be all over the web. . ." Doc shakes his head. "You're certainly entitled to that opinion. It would have been a shock of major proportions, wouldn't it?"
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10/8/13 00:57 (UTC)AL nods vigorously. "Again, 50 years of the same type of person playing the Doctor. I don't think I could handle a change that big."
((Yeah, I'm awful))
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10/8/13 01:01 (UTC)"There probably would have been just as many people complaining if they had made the change, yes," Doc says pragmatically. "And they can say they at least made a small effort. So I suppose it all worked out for the best."
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10/8/13 01:25 (UTC)"We'll be sure to get into a long argument about DeLoreans versus TARDISes," Marty jokes.
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10/8/13 01:38 (UTC)"We want you there, too," adds Ten with a grin.
"Yes," says Eleven. "You're rather like family at this point." Coming from him, that means a lot.
((I may not be able to bring over the LJ community planet_alnilam because technically the comm's not mine, it's Ben's, but I might make one on DW for the occasion))
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10/8/13 01:48 (UTC)"Yes, we do -- and we'd be honored to attend," Doc assures the various Doctors. "I'm sure it'll be quite the event!"
((Oooo, cool :D))