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giefuWell, after that I think you guys deserve something more regular! Here's something I wrote for ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-community.gif)
origfic_bingo that doesn't quite fit into any of the categories any more. Consider it a 'teaser trailer' for one of my original universes- if you like this, you'll probably like what I post at the end of the month!
DARING RAID UPON PRIDE OF LIONHEART FLEET
NEW NOTTINGHAM- Your correspondent is eager to report the news of a most shocking robbery carried out upon the Cloudburster, the airship so recently completed as the crown jewel of the new Lionheart Airships line. At approximately eleven a.m last Tuesday, the Cloudburster was the subject of a surprise attack by several armed members of the lower orders. As this was the dirigible's maiden voyage (an event of course attended by all the great & good of New Nottingham society, including a minor baronet) the ruffians made off with a wealth of jewels and booty.
MYSTERIOUS HOODED MAN VOWS VENGEANCE
Eyewitnesses report the sight of several one-man ornithopters attacking the noble vessel and at least one sighting of a light dirigible in extremely poor condition. None of the assailants could be identified, although some have reported the salacious rumour that even members of the more delicate sex are ranked among this disreputable group. One Lord Barnsdale reported that: "Their leader obscured his face with a respiration mask and goggles, like a pilot- and he wore a hood. We couldn't make out anything about him at all apart from his voice. He sounded rather young." Others report that this hooded man threatened the assembly with wildly exaggerated claims of decadence and insufficient philanthropy, leading some to claim that this may be a new revolutionary group. Further raids were implied, leading some cautious citizens to forego air travel altogether.
'WE ARE WATCHING THE SKIES' PROMISES CHIEF OF POLICE
Delicate constitutions should not worry, however, as newly-appointed chief of police G. Gisbourne was eager to inform yr. correspondent. "We are doing everything we can." he assured the assembled reporters outside New Nottingham police station earlier today. "Such a ragtag team cannot stand against the might of the police for long. I was hired by Mister Sheriff to protect the citizens of New Nottingham, and that is precisely what I shall do."
Mr. Gisbourne refused to be drawn on the details of his plans on the grounds that certain unsavoury parties could be listening. "Only know that we are ready." he concluded. "And that these villains shall not catch us sleeping a second time."
The chief of police was then ushered from the stage amid rounds of applause and a spontaneous outbreak of 'God Save the Queen'.
EDITOR ASKS, HOW LONG WILL THIS STAND?
News of this raid, and just months after the disappearance of Lord Richards, Chairman of Lionheart Airships, and the ascension of his successor Mr. Sheriff to acting head of the corporation, cannot bode well for the future of the New Nottingham airship industry, or indeed the future of the town as a whole. This fair city, for so long a hive of technological innovation, has stagnated. Too long have we tolerated the leeching of the lower orders. Like the Rome of old, New Nottingham has now been challenged by barbarians at its very gates. Now is the time for swift, decisive action! Let the hammer of justice fall! Clear the slums if you must, hunt the rogues down to the last man (or woman)- but let not this heinous crime go unpunished! This editor for one puts the full weight of his support behind Chief Gisbourne's efforts, and urges his readers to do the same. NO to anarchy! NO to revolution! NO to the Hood!
origfic_bingo that doesn't quite fit into any of the categories any more. Consider it a 'teaser trailer' for one of my original universes- if you like this, you'll probably like what I post at the end of the month!DARING RAID UPON PRIDE OF LIONHEART FLEET
NEW NOTTINGHAM- Your correspondent is eager to report the news of a most shocking robbery carried out upon the Cloudburster, the airship so recently completed as the crown jewel of the new Lionheart Airships line. At approximately eleven a.m last Tuesday, the Cloudburster was the subject of a surprise attack by several armed members of the lower orders. As this was the dirigible's maiden voyage (an event of course attended by all the great & good of New Nottingham society, including a minor baronet) the ruffians made off with a wealth of jewels and booty.
MYSTERIOUS HOODED MAN VOWS VENGEANCE
Eyewitnesses report the sight of several one-man ornithopters attacking the noble vessel and at least one sighting of a light dirigible in extremely poor condition. None of the assailants could be identified, although some have reported the salacious rumour that even members of the more delicate sex are ranked among this disreputable group. One Lord Barnsdale reported that: "Their leader obscured his face with a respiration mask and goggles, like a pilot- and he wore a hood. We couldn't make out anything about him at all apart from his voice. He sounded rather young." Others report that this hooded man threatened the assembly with wildly exaggerated claims of decadence and insufficient philanthropy, leading some to claim that this may be a new revolutionary group. Further raids were implied, leading some cautious citizens to forego air travel altogether.
'WE ARE WATCHING THE SKIES' PROMISES CHIEF OF POLICE
Delicate constitutions should not worry, however, as newly-appointed chief of police G. Gisbourne was eager to inform yr. correspondent. "We are doing everything we can." he assured the assembled reporters outside New Nottingham police station earlier today. "Such a ragtag team cannot stand against the might of the police for long. I was hired by Mister Sheriff to protect the citizens of New Nottingham, and that is precisely what I shall do."
Mr. Gisbourne refused to be drawn on the details of his plans on the grounds that certain unsavoury parties could be listening. "Only know that we are ready." he concluded. "And that these villains shall not catch us sleeping a second time."
The chief of police was then ushered from the stage amid rounds of applause and a spontaneous outbreak of 'God Save the Queen'.
EDITOR ASKS, HOW LONG WILL THIS STAND?
News of this raid, and just months after the disappearance of Lord Richards, Chairman of Lionheart Airships, and the ascension of his successor Mr. Sheriff to acting head of the corporation, cannot bode well for the future of the New Nottingham airship industry, or indeed the future of the town as a whole. This fair city, for so long a hive of technological innovation, has stagnated. Too long have we tolerated the leeching of the lower orders. Like the Rome of old, New Nottingham has now been challenged by barbarians at its very gates. Now is the time for swift, decisive action! Let the hammer of justice fall! Clear the slums if you must, hunt the rogues down to the last man (or woman)- but let not this heinous crime go unpunished! This editor for one puts the full weight of his support behind Chief Gisbourne's efforts, and urges his readers to do the same. NO to anarchy! NO to revolution! NO to the Hood!
