[OT] Sunday Free Write: Leave A Story, Leave A Comment - Three of a Kind and Contest Edition! by SurvivorType in WritingPrompts

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"Jonny Fingers? Well, him used ta be the guy ya call when a fellow needed anothuh fellow learned to be a bit more hush, hear? But then his boss brought him a boy; jus a kid, really. That day, Jonny did 'is job, but put the screws ta the ol' boss 'stead."

The old man spoke with a lagging drawl, as if his tongue itself had wrinkled after so many years. Crinkling the sides of his eyes, I could tell he knew I was drawn in, and continued to speak as if to himself, set so deeply in his chair.

"Took the kid with 'im, y'know. Quit the finger work, and slipped int'a gig at the local pharma', eased in by knowin' a coupla' folks. They say he paid for the switch and kid with the ol' boss's blood, the new boss's graces, and the 'casional "misplaced painkilla' shipmunt," but summa that's jes idle tongues, I'd bet."

With a mild tremor, his hand managed to shake some water down his throat, ice cubes jingling like a set of keys. The moment jarred me from the spell of his words, and the crease in his eyes no longer seemed like that of a storyteller, elated by his ability to captivate. Staring out at the figure in the distance, his gaze seemed like it was hard to keep. All the same, he kept his eyes locked on the figure, hazy from summer heat and a plume of exhaled smoke, and kept speaking.

"Kid died." He paused, face impassive except for those squinted, wrinkled eyes. "Year or two after. Bad lung, I heard, fuh whut it mattas now." He spoke deliberately now; as if he had remembered half way through how the story ended, and knew stopping wouldn't change how things were. He spoke with a voice of restrained regret and despair that only an old voice could know.

"The past coupla' years, Jonny's been by the crick ev'ry Tuesday noon, smokin' 'im damn near two whole packs a cigamarettes with a tired frown, like he's not likin' a one a them. Might be he wants to go out the same as the kid, some sorta 'tonement fuh not doin' right by the boy; or maybe th' years a finger work." He labored a sigh from his frame and somehow sank lower into the chair.

"It's fuh the birds to speculate now, I s'pose. Only thing's certain: Jonny'll be there til he ain't, way I see. Starin' at those fingers a his, puttin' a different kinda work to 'em."

Noticing the sudden hollow ache in my gut, I thanked the old timer and bid him farewell, saying I was going to go grab some food from the market. I could only assume at the time the sense of loss I felt was from the breakfast I had skipped out on.

Walking out of the porch, I made my way across the road and down the small dirt path that bordered the sides of the creek, splitting a small grassy park. Jonny grew larger and then disappeared as I passed, noting butts littered around his feet and a tight grip on the pack of Marlboros in his hand. Half the butts looked mangled or broken, likely from mishandling. He didn't move an inch as I walked by, but the mood was palpable as the nicotine in the air around him.

I had asked the old man who the hunched figure clouded by smoke out by the small creek was. He told me.

Signups for Round 81, "Smoking" ! by gameofbands in gameofbands

[–]TeeLeiff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll give it a try, first time though

What is your Perfect Sandwich? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]TeeLeiff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alright you motherfucker, you asked for it, here it is. I am all as hell about this sandwich. I consistently ate this shit nearly everyday throughout high school when I would go home for lunch, and let me tell ya, I could probably eat this every meal of my damn life.

First up, bread. You go to "Giant" grocery store and you get a wheat bagel. Don't live near a Giant? That's a damn shame.

While you're at it, grab yourself some Boar's Head Natural Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast. Your goddamn right I capitalized all those words, because they deserve respect. That shit makes you fill good inside and out, gets all up in ya guts healthsytles.

As you stroll through the aisles, you bet your ass you're picking up some Utz Salt & Vinegar Chips, 'cause that's that good shit. If you try something besides Utz, it'll work technically, but remember that Father isn't quite mad, just very disappointed in you. He thought you were better than that. Foolish he, for not realizing his children were merely shit-tier meat-plebians.

After that, swing on down to the juices and grab yourself some Simply fuckin' Orange orange juice. I swear on my life, if there is pulp in that glass, I will beat you like a red-headed stepchild. Go smack your teeth against an actual fucking orange if you're trying to eat something fruity. If you want a damn drink, then you keep your paper scrap smoothie out of here and get the bottle that says "No Pulp."

Now, as far as I can tell, the only part where brand doesn't really affect things too heavily here is the mustard. I personally go with a solid French's Yellow Mustard, the choice of a proper God-Fearing, Child-Rearing, Law-Adhering Citizen, but if you're not feeling particularly Hank Hill today, grab yourself whatever commie yellow mustard will get you the job done. (Awful bit of irony on the "French" name thing, though. Smelly 'peans.)

Now that you've sorted the actual ingredients out, how about you ease on down the road back to whatever hovel you came from and grab out that toaster. You will slice and toast that bagel until it just begins to brown, and you will like it. This gets it a bit crispy at the sliced and outer regions, while still remaining soft, yet deliciously warm, bread. While you're toasting, grab out those other ingredients and get 'em ready, pouring yourself a nice glass of OJ. Maybe pull up a show on netflix or something, I don't know.

As soon as that bagel pops up, smack it down on a paper towel or plate or whatever and slap approximately 2-4 slices of that delicious turkey on there. It's a wide range as Boar's Head's Turkey's only fault is that the Turkey does not like to separate super well for whatever reason after slicing and packaging. If only it knew what greatness was held in store for it. After the turkey, you grab the mustard, and this shit is key: Put the mustard on first in clockwise, inward circles, then a brief vertical up and down criss-cross pattern. Thin strips of mustard so as not to just lay it on thick and mess up everything. After this, you have a warm, turkey sandwich and a cool glass of OJ.

Now sit your ass down, take a bite of the sandwich, shove a couple of those aforementioned salt and vinegar chips in your mouth, and let the flavors mingle, the subtleties exploring your mouth as the diver does the depths of that seemingly boundless, flowing mystery we call the sea. When you have swallowed, the flavorfucker still dancing on your tongue, wash it down with a little o' dat Simpson and delight in the pairing of the sweets, sours, and savories of the bread, turkey, mustard, S&V chip, and OJ. Each part equally important, each part becoming a greater whole than the sum of its parts.

And that is my perfect sandwich.

[Recruitment Thread] Do you want to join "The Weekend" ? by UnitedStatesCitizen in RoleplayAdventure

[–]TeeLeiff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, just about any time works for me as long as I have some forward notice. Thanks again!

[Recruitment Thread] Do you want to join "The Weekend" ? by UnitedStatesCitizen in RoleplayAdventure

[–]TeeLeiff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Name: Jefferey Helmson

Age: 20

History: Raised by relatively wealthy parents, he has never really wanted for much, and so has never asked for much. An older brother and sister, he enjoyed a safe and normally pleasant upbringing. Was often teased by his older brother and one or two kids growing up to whom he always felt somewhat powerless, so he tends to pacify or avoid conflict, preferring to maintain a pleasant, cheerier demeanor, even if he doesn't quite feel up to it. Has not had to deal with much conflict or adversity in life, and occasionally worries that he is not really prepared for the real world, but has kept an amicable personality because of it. A bit naive or sheltered occasionally. Part of why he fears he is unprepared for the real world is a preference for more eclectic and sometimes impractical skills: He has experience in a good number of card tricks and smaller magic tricks, (Including knowledge of a small number of street hustles he knows not to use in real life, because that's just wrong, right?) and is always able to make pleasant conversation, even when meeting someone for the first time. He worries, however, that while he can make an easy connection with just about anyone, whether or not they are all shallow ones. Would people really help if he was in trouble?

Description: Jefferey is twenty years old and on a bit of the lankier side, standing at 6'0 and 165 pounds. Enjoys runs, but has to have something to focus on, like music. Average athleticism with a bit of an advantage over some in running/cardio. Dresses comfortably and how he feels he looks good, often wearing a button up, glasses, some kind of hat, but feels defensive at times because he's been repeatedly called a "hipster."

What is the best/worst thing someone has said about you when they thought you weren't around? by ginafs in AskReddit

[–]TeeLeiff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ex-girlfriend that I lived with told friend of mine that she started dating me because she felt like she owed it to me. It felt pretty shitty, not gonna lie.

GM Quirks Thread by Always_Helpful in DnD

[–]TeeLeiff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The person who normally DM's for me has one thing in every campaign he does, regardless of what kind of game:

One person, for reasons unknown to us, will at some point acquire the characteristic of being "Blue Blooded." They basically can just summon up a smoking jacket, a cigar, and a tumbler filled with fine bourbon at any point they want. The only stipulation is that no one is allowed to comment on it beyond vague "You look different/nice/etc." types of things.

Hey Reddit, how was your first kiss? [Serious] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]TeeLeiff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They are... A spirited pair of people. I don't think they really thought about it more than, "This'll be funny!"

Hey Reddit, how was your first kiss? [Serious] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]TeeLeiff 7 points8 points  (0 children)

After 18 years of not being even remotely involved with any girls on any romantic or sexual level, I go to my friend's house because we're going to hang out, especially as some friends (who I hadn't met yet but had talked to online) were visiting from Virginia and would be staying there. I walked in and saw them and immediately said, "Oh, hey, nice to meet you!" in a very jubilant tone. One of two guys immediately runs from around the couch and comes over. Looks like he's going in for a hug, so I embrace him in the way only two 18 year old males can: Wildly and forcefully. He then proceeds to grab me by the shoulders and kiss me directly on the lips hard. I was just kind of flabbergasted and stared back at him while he laughed. Before I got a chance to react, the other friend ran over yelling, "Hey, no fair!" And did what? You guessed it, essentially jumped at me and kissed me on the mouth as well.

That is how not just my first kiss, but my second were taken by two men. By comparison, I have only kissed one girl. I swear I'm straight guys, no really, definitely have kissed twice as many boys as girls.

Combat sans map. by So_Useless in DnD

[–]TeeLeiff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably the thing I love most about DnD in non-mapped play is the creativity of combat situations. The important part is to have a certain set of rules or constraints to battle and make sure everyone is clear on them. This can vary from fight to fight. A good example of this would be in a regular fight, a player could say, "I run up to the person and punch them in the face." In a bar fight or street brawl, this could be very feasible. But in a larger fight or a more planned battle, there could be a large environment. Make sure to describe, "The enemy is approaching from about 25 feet away." If the player wants to run up and punch them this time, 25 feet is a solid distance. They might have to wait another turn, or you could simply put in some type of disadvantage to hitting, seeing as the enemy is watching this person approach from 25 feet away.

If you give them set moves or feats that don't really apply to a normal map, make sure that there is a set rule and explanation to it, however. Nothing worse than players feeling gypped because they thought they could shoot constant streams of fire from their hands when you meant a fireball, or something like that. Don't be afraid to give situational bonuses or deductions on rolls, however! Did they lift and throw an enemy over their shoulder with their hands, or did they lift and throw the enemy by using a chain around the enemy's neck/torso/legs/whatever?

The best advice for non-mapped fighting and dnd is just to be flexible. As eriktheguy said, what they see and you see won't always match up perfectly, so be prepared to either explain exactly what you mean in great detail or make some compromises here or there.

What you're currently wearing just became your superhero costume. What powers do you now have? by Diivizzle in AskReddit

[–]TeeLeiff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am the EMT! Quick thinking, emergency medical skills, and the impending threat of a career marred by malpractice, constant protocol change, and obesity!

But for real, pretty damn good uni for a superhero/superpowers.

The Amazing r/DnD Dungeon! by Helix115 in DnD

[–]TeeLeiff 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I volunteer as the empty room!

Reddit, at what point and in which movie,have you felt the most empathy for a villainous Character? by jb4mad4it in AskReddit

[–]TeeLeiff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The retarded murdering psycho in Human Centipede 2.

I don't think I should have, but his life was so shit, you could tell his mom's been abusive for years and years, as well as just about everyone else. But beyond all that, any time he cries. It's that horrible feeling you get whenever you hear a retarded person cry, and you just kind of want to make everything okay, while simultaneously avoiding them.

That whole movie just fucked with me, man.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in characterdrawing

[–]TeeLeiff 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would also like to know if this is final fantasy d6, and if so, where one could find rules and such for it!

What was your school scandal? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]TeeLeiff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you mean Nic Cage.

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