(seasons) Metrics for 5/17/08

starting count: 62631
ending count: 64683
change: +2052

starting line:
“So kind of you to join us,” he says, and the sarcasm in his voice is at odds with the respectful bow he gives her.

ending line:
“Night,” Nikki and Justin said, and watched him leave.

darling:
Nikki grinned. “Only as long as it works,” she said, and he rolled his eyes at her. “Seriously, though, tell me about Shanna.”

“What do you want to know? She’s as addicted to Dr. Pepper as Rick is, she’s grumpy in the morning and she drives far too fast. Her temper isn’t the best, and she’s got a mouth like a sailor.” He took another swig of beer. “And those are her good qualities.”

**

Well, we have another death, and the plot is churning forward. If I can do it right, I'll have sex tomorrow (in the book, you perverts!) and then more death. Lots more death.

Go death!

(personal/writing) The return of the To-Do list

Because I am up early (gods help me) and want to get a bunch done today (hah!), I am posting a to-do list. As I am still in the grip of the sinus infection from hell, we'll see how much actually gets done.

Mike is coming over to write later, so I will be writing. That is a good thing.

To-Do:

1. Write 2k today.
2. Use up some of the damn eggs I still have from the wedding.
3. 2 loads of laundry, or we're going to work naked tomorrow.
4. Balance checkbook.
5. Make onigri for the week.
6. Post results from contest.
7. Post results from Livers for Boobies (and podcast!).
8. I'm sure there's something else.

I'll update during the day. Now, it's time for breakfast.

(seasons) Metrics for 5/18/08 - otherwise known as Mike needs to come over more often...

starting count: 64683
ending count: 67019
change: +2336

starting line:
They sat together for a short while, and then Justin looked over at her.

ending line:
“I’d cooperate if you told me what you were looking for,” Justin said, keeping his voice neutral.

darling:
“Don’t worry about me,” he said, dragging her from the room. Rick had pulled on jeans as well and followed them out as Justin hustled her down the stairs. “Get to Edgar’s and lay low for a day or so. And Nikki…” He grabbed her arm and pulled her back towards him, giving her a hard kiss. “Do not come after me.”

Nikki blinked at him, and he murmured against her lips, “Remember, trust no one. That means Rick. I know what I’m doing.” Then he shoved her into the pantry, where the Gate was already swirling. Edgar stood on the other side, motioning her through urgently. With one final, terrified look, Nikki turned and sprinted through, and Justin yanked the Gate shut.

And then turned to see Rick staring coolly at him.

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Oooh, this was a GOOD writing day! We found another Horseman! There was nookie! (not on-screen, but it was there!) Unrequited love! AND someone's about to be arrested!!!

More tomorrow. I'm getting excited about writing again!