How I detest the dawn. The grass always looks like it's been left out all night.

[forwhomtheytoll]

the film noir meme


-Post with your character and fandom, as well as any preferences.
-Go here and generate a random number between 1-10 for the setting
-If you want, you or the person tagging you can roll a number between 1-8 for relationship as well!
- You know what to do next, honey. Do hurry up, the night's not getting any younger.

Possible settings:

1. Crime Scene: Dead body? Burglary? Whatever the crime, the area's been sectioned off for officers to investigate this nefarious deed, and you're getting front row seat.

2. Bar: There's always some hole-in-the-wall frequented by all sorts. The bartender keeps an eye out for trouble, and other things. Of course he keeps an ear to the ground, but it'll cost ya. Perhaps a cop or two will show up demanding answers, but no one ever takes that seriously.

3. Docks at Night: The breeze caressing your face, the sound of the water, the boats passing by...maybe you were called here, or maybe you just like the peace it brings.

4. Alleyway: There's only one way in and out of this little corridor, and what happens in it is up to you and the other character. Just watch for the shadows, if you can see through the fog.

5. Detective's Office: Not too clean, not too messy. Just perfect for the person that's needed to get this mystery cleared up.

6. Rooftop: The wind dramatically blowing about, it's the perfect place to get that person to come and meet you so you can tell them what you want. Or if you're evil, why not kill them up here? It'll be hard to escape you.

7. Dressing Room: For some reason, you're backstage after a performance, and you've gotten into one of these. The mirrors, the costumes, the flowers from fans and the various personal affects...all are present and will be your silent witnesses to whatever occurs.

8. Hideout: You've gotten to the antagonist's spot of choice. Is this a glitzy nightclub with a private room, or is this an abandoned warehouse where they-or you-carry out their plot? The choice is yours.

9. Nightclub: Someone's showcasing their talent tonight, and you may or may not care about it. But it's classic, dimly lit, and it's easy to hide in here.

10. Free choice

Possible relationships:

1. Friends: Maybe you're an unstoppable team, or perhaps your relationship is getting strained. But whatever the situation, you know this person, and you'd be there for them.

2. Coworkers/teammates/classmates: You might not be friends, but you know this person well enough to remember their name. And right now you're being thrown together for a reason.

3. Lovers: This is the one you wanted to stay with for now. Married, dating, or maybe an affair, but you two care about each other enough.

4. Enemies: Utter hatred flows through your veins when you hear this person's name. This is the one you want to take down, and you just might stop at nothing to achieve your goal.

5. Family: Perhaps it's a sibling you're meeting. Or your parent, or some form of relative. Remember that phrase "blood is thicker than water"? It just might apply here.

6. Mysterious Stranger: Someone's been eyeing you from across the room, or you've been eyeing them. Will you two speak, or shall they float out of your life? Do they hold information you seek, or do they want something from you?

7. Femme Fatale: You are or have encountered a mysterious and seductive woman, whose charms ensnare her lovers in bonds of irresistible desire, often leading them into compromising, dangerous, and deadly situations. Watch out, you might just get yourself into a real mess of trouble, hot stuff.

8. Free Choice

Originally from easycompany, with minor modifications. Last posted Apr 7, 2012

Comments

[seasaltkeys]

Okay.

[He searches his pocket to see if he has the correct fare. The stuff he stole, really just two boxes of chewing gum, is still in his pocket. He's not sure what to do with it. So he just keeps his hand in his pocket.]

Did you take the bus down here?

[squarecardsharp]

I hadn't, didn't want to wait.

[ The Eleven bus's station is just at the end of the street. ]

I think you deserve a ride, rather than having to walk back. We can stop by another store or something, since you couldn't get what you wanted to.

[seasaltkeys]

That's a bit of a ways...

[He sighs.]

It's fine. We should probably just go home.

[Not hiding anything. Nope. Not at all.]

[squarecardsharp]

[ Allen gives him a look, chewing at his bottom lip. Whatever it is, it could wait until they got home. There will be a little fussing, Roxas can't avoid that. ]

It's not that bad.

[seasaltkeys]

[He's avoiding eye contact.]

It's still a ways. But thanks, I guess.

[squarecardsharp]

We've gotta stick together, I mean, if we don't stand by each other, who would?

[ He keeps glancing over with a worried frown, despite the forced cheer in his voice. ]

[seasaltkeys]

Yeah, good point. You're a good brother, Allen.

[He tries to smile.]

[squarecardsharp]

[ That's what they are, isn't it? Maybe not through blood, but certainly through experience. ]

We'll just have to keep taking care of each other.

[seasaltkeys]

Yeah. We just gotta do that.

Looks like the bus is coming.

[Which is a good thing. He needs to sit down.]

[squarecardsharp]

[ When the bus slows, he waits so that Roxas can get on first. ]

It'll be good to get home and relax a little.

[seasaltkeys]

Yeah, no kidding. It's bee a rough day.

[He gets on the bus and flops into one of the seats.]

[squarecardsharp]

It can only go up from here, the worst has got to be over. Even our luck isn't that bad.

[ He picks the seat across the aisle. ]

[seasaltkeys]

I hope so. I haven't been that lucky lately.

[squarecardsharp]

[ Allen gives him a soft smile. He's sure that things will turn around, if not now, then soon.

He turns to look out the window. ]

I'm not adverse to a little cheating now and then if it makes things go more smoothly.

[seasaltkeys]

But what if that cheating doesn't work out?

[squarecardsharp]

Then you have to try something else. Not that cheating should ever be a first choice.

[seasaltkeys]

I'll, try to remember that.

[squarecardsharp]

You want to talk about it?

[seasaltkeys]

Not on the bus.

[Seems a bit too public.]

[squarecardsharp]

[ The landscape starts to get more familiar as the bus enters their neighbourhood. ]

Hey, let's cut through the park.

[seasaltkeys]

Alright.

It's nice out today after all.

[squarecardsharp]

[ He pulls the bell, so that the driver knows to stop. He then makes his way over to the door as the bus slows, holding onto the handrail, looking back over at Roxas. ]

Moving'll help take your mind off things too.

[seasaltkeys]

You think? I'm not so sure.

[Getting that close to a gunfight was not something he easily forgot.]

[squarecardsharp]

Getting busy has always worked for me. So, I think it's worth a try.

[ Worrying. ]

[seasaltkeys]

If you say so.

[He walks for a bit in silence.]

Hey, Allen?