bakerstreet | ( the starlight meme )

( the starlight meme )

It's a beautiful, warm spring night out on the hills, and all the stars are out. Aren't they beautiful? You've decided to get out that checkered blanket from the back of your closet and put it to good use. Are you just lying down, staring at the constellations? Are you propping up a telescope, searching the sky? Are you seated on the blanket, sharing a starlit picnic with friends? Whatever the case, you're under starlight.

what to do

- post your character, including name and fandom and prefs if you have 'em

- give a small set-up for what your character is doing

- others respond to your character

- those characters are watching the stars together

- have fun!

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[Yukina is pulling a thermos out of her basket, offering a small bowl to her companion.]

Would you like some soup?

[ It's a commonly known fact that city lights are notorious for typically drowning out the luminescence of starlight. It's quite a feat to catch the light-years-away pin pricks of light with any clarity when they exist in constant competition with the neon gleam which is the lifeblood of a pulsing metropolis.

Still. Poor, dreary neighborhoods with both sparsely scattered beacons of street-light and decreased traffic tend to aid in stargazing. So too does the choosing of a particularly ungodly hour to wander out into the dark; when the wise and consciousness masses have long since let slip the restlessness of a waking mind.

It'd be a meticulous plan to cultivate such an environment. To time it right, and find a rooftop with an open skyline not yet obscured by the jut of a cityscape's wide and jagged maw. A shame Subaru cannot even begin to take credit for such efforts. Pure happenstance is the real culprit; deserving all credit.

In the end, the last thing he cares to actively seek out are the heavens. ]

Edited 2012-09-11 01:30 (UTC)

[Idrial is standing and looking up at the sky, watching the stars with fascination. She smiles a little to herself and she can't seem to be able to keep her eyes off of them. She is far from home but it is the stars that remind her of the Golden Woods of Lothlorien. No matter where you travel the stars are all the same. They may change position, but they're all there. She could stand here forever, just looking.]

The stars are breathtaking are they not?

[London isn't a city for starlight. There is too much light, too much noise, too much life in it, drowning out the stars above. But at four in the morning, there's a glimmer of starlight to be seen, in the fleeting darkness between the shuttering of the bars and before the cafes and bakeries begin opening.

And tonight, Irene Adler is walking beneath it, a slim, graceful figure in black and white, her crisp steps echoing in the dim, starlit night.]

[it was the perfect night, he found-- carefully chosen from a collection of factors involving optimal weather and personal scheduling. it was a saturday evening, which meant no conflicts involving schools (no matter the occasion, himuro would always put school before anything else, straight-laced teacher he is) and the sky was cloudless and glinting with the first few stars. the air was cooler than preferred, but it was nothing that some blankets and hot tea couldn't fix.

yes, he thinks with a twitch of his lips, it is indeed the perfect night for a practical astronomy lesson.

himuro, at present, is busy setting up the telescope, ensuring that it is stable on the slightly uneven land and in proper working order. the sun was just barely peeking over the horizon, which meant there was plenty of light before flashlights became a necessity, but himuro still wanted to ensure everything was ready for a lesson no planetarium could ever provide.]

[It's been a long, long day. The walk back through Lowtown from the Hanged Man is just as arduous and she hates having to deal with the idiots who think it's smart to hide in the shadows and wait for easy prey. But they die just the same, a few limping home with terrified looks that satisfy her. The extra fights have her too restless to want to immediately retire to her lavish estate — as appealing as that might be later.

Instead, she takes a detour down one of the side streets into one of the open courtyards, where she knows of several crates beside a low roof that make it possible for someone to climb up onto. And she does, gripping the side of the building and hoisting herself up and over to dangle her legs off of the side, getting comfortable.

The night air is cool, the sky clear, and she can see the stars dotting the sky. It's a little pocket of beauty in an otherwise tumultuous city founded on blood and bodies. And it's the only thing she has tonight.

Leaning back, she crosses her hands behind her head and watches the stars with a lazy half-smile on her face, content.]

[Shore leave on Earth. It’s a novelty he’s definitely taking advantage of. Jim smiles as he sprawls back on the blanket, gaze fixed on the familiar sky. He can easily map out the stars, their constellations, has a story about almost all of them. There’s a basket of food laid out between himself and his companion; fruits, cheese, slices of meat and bread. Glasses of wine sit precariously to one side. All in all it’s a beautiful night, a beautiful set-up – and he couldn’t be more content.]

And while Irene was walking around, Amy had herself planted in the middle of a grassy area of the park. While the Doctor fixed something in the TARDIS Amy had grown bored and decided to watch the stars for a bit. It was a bit eerie, the park being this quiet at night, which is why she all to easily heard footfalls coming her way. Turning her head, she squinted against the darkness before calling out. "Hello? Is someone there?"

[Vivi often wanders at night, but tonight he's found a nice and comfortable bench in a park to sit on. It's far away from any lights, and the stars are out in force. He gazes up at them with wide, glowing eyes, wondering if there are worlds like his own where they are.]

[It takes a bit of work for Martha to get somewhere where she can actually see the stars, but once she's there, it's all worth it. She's relaxing on a blanket and looking up at them, wondering what else is out there that she hasn't seen.]

[It's not often that Tosh has a night off to simply kick back and relax; her job keeps her rather busy most of the time. But sometimes things work out just right, and she can find a quiet place to stargaze and lose herself in contemplation.]

[Charisa kicks back on the blanket she had sprawled out upon the grass, having visited this little location for star gazing before it brought back fond memories. The military captain smile softly as she stares up at the night sky.]

[ooc: you all knew this one was coming.]

[Oh, it's been ages. Somehow, Oswin's found the very best view she can and is gazing up at the night sky, a rather foolish grin on her face. But, can you blame her, really?

There's a bit of excitement there too. Perhaps this time, she'll be visiting each and every one. There's always a chance.

Currently, she's sitting on a blanket in the grass, her knees tucked up to her chest and her arms wrapped loosely around them. She also might be ignoring her companion a bit. Oops.]

[ There are no great big explosions, no giant robots-- nope. Just the wrecked shell of an observatory, an alien with a radio (that is currently off), a blanket, a point overlooking the lake and the furthest away you'll get from the lights of Metro City without going upstate and into the boonies. ]

[ Sometimes you just gotta kick back, look at the sky, and remember where you came from. ]

[ There is a tap at the edge if the roof -- before a hand closed over the edge, and Varric hauled himself upright. ]

Hawke, why don't you pick someplace a little closer to the ground the next time you want to be all picturesque and thoughtful? It'd be easier for me to capture the moment if I can get to it that way.

[ Dwarves; they aren't much for heights or climbing. Sure, there are the schlubs that carve the tall halls of the Deep Roads and all that, but... Varric has never been that dwarf, and never will be. ]

[ But he settles on his feet, not looking forward to the trek back down, and approaches with a smile in the pale light of the night. ]

Knew it was you. Good thing, too. I might've gotten a taste of somebody else's crossbow otherwise.

[ Sometimes all you need is the right place, the right time, and the right archaeological discovery to make you feel like a walk spec of stardust in the annals of time. As an Asari, Liara's life is a slightly longer hiccup in the time stream, but face it... She recently met a man whose race has been dead for fifty thousand years. ]

[ She's feeling the weight of time on her shoulders. Perched now on this new ruin, long after the war's dust has settled, Liara wonders at what they won, and what the cost was. ]

Edited 2012-09-11 01:28 (UTC)

[ Some days all you need is a high point, a little bit of paper, and a dream: and you too can chart the stars. ]

Edited 2012-09-11 01:28 (UTC)

[ Raphael loves New York. He loves it when it's bright, loud and smell, when you can smell the stink of the homeless and human waste from every alley in a sweltering July, he loves it when it's an icy death trap in the depths of winter because nobody can be arsed to salt their stretch of sidewalk. ]

[ But he loves it best when he's high above, on a rooftop, in the dead of night in the places where the city pretends to sleep, when lights go black and nobody comes out, in the witching hours between three and five am, in certain parts of the town. ]

[ Then, it's like the city had wrapped these few, often dangerous, blocks, and simply stopped rivaling the stars. ]

[ Lights below and lights above are one thing, but for now, he enjoys the heights of a tenement rooftop and the face there's no lights but what glitter above. ]

[Ford is staring with intensity at the sky.

By the way he's swaying, he is also more than a little bit drunk.]

( She sits, legs dangling precariously over the edge, hands folded over her skirt. The air about her is thoughtful, melancholy, her head tilted back as she gazes up at the stars. Home is far - very far from here, but the stars bring her some comfort. )

fairytale world;
(Still not exactly what one would call relaxed, Granny's grip on her life had eased somewhat since Red had discovered her little secret. To the extent that she was actually allowed outside at night not, full moon or not. Just so long as she kept on that red cloak. Thankfully the moon was only a sliver tonight, so her cloak doubled as a blanket in the small field she was laying in)

storybrooke;
(She's not much of a stargazer, not really a nature girl in general, but every now and then it's kind of nice. To think about something other than how much she longed to get out of this town. On those nights, if the weather was tolerable, she could be found on the roof of the little diner)

(ooc: choose your own adventure)

Edited 2012-09-11 01:53 (UTC)

[ the galaxy is beautiful and full of mysteries.

that's the doctor's favorite part, which is why he has a telescope prompted and peeking through it to look at just how beautiful they are; there is a table with notes and sketches and his saw for emergencies — it makes him want to just know. theories do not satisfy him. it makes him imagine, makes him think of things he cannot touch or experiment on and that is so dissatisfying.

that's why he's disappointed poopy joe's mission ended in a disaster. he could have checked up on the astronaut and see: 1) precious data that could have been gathered, and; 2) the effects of a primate in space.

a filled pipe resting on the table, a violin case on the chair — the man isn't in teufort or in any other city, their smog covers the sky. he's out in badlands; in the deserted canyons. he borrowed the engineer's truck while the man was asleep. ]

Edited 2012-09-11 02:03 (UTC)

[Hawke quite nearly sits up and draws her blade when she hears him climbing, but she quickly grins when she sees just who has come to join her.]

Where's your sense of adventure, Varric? It's just a couple of extra steps, after all.

[She scoots over to leave him room to find a spot.]

We really need to figure out a way to deal with those idiots, you know. I hate how easy it is for them to ambush us after dark.

[She taps a finger to her chin.]

Think we could set some traps up on a few of these rooftops?

There is a nearly horse sized metal lion flopped out on the grass and just watching the sky. He's clearly enjoying being outside and just letting the breeze waft interesting smells in his direction.

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( the starlight meme )

Yukina | Yu Yu Hakusho | Open to All

Sumeragi Subaru ❀ X/1999

Idrial | Lord of the Rings | OTA

Irene Adler || BBC Sherlock || default post-Scandal, but mid-Scandal okay too

Reiichi Himuro || Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side 1st Love || OTA

Marian Hawke | Dragon Age 2

James T. Kirk || Star Trek XI || ota

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Vivi » Final Fantasy IX » OTA

Martha Jones / Doctor Who

Toshiko Sato / Torchwood

Charisa Sosa ~The A-Team~

Oswin Oswald | Doctor Who

Megamind | Megamind

Lilia | Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits

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Liara T'Soni | Mass Effect

Rapunzel | Tangled

Raphael | TMNT Mirage Canon

Ford Prefect | Hitchhiker's Guide the Galaxy (novel version)

sigyn ∫ myth/mcu

Ruby ☾ Once Upon a Time

red medic | team fortress 2

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