WELCOME - Prompts Post Part I

[cabinpres_fic]

Please see the most recent MOD NOTE

(updated 6 June)

Welcome everybody. How you got here I have no idea but thank you for coming and welcome again, nonetheless . As you may have gathered this is a Fic Prompting Meme dedicated solely to the hilarious and oh-so-addictive BBC Radio 4 sitcom - Cabin Pressure. I'm aiming for this to be pretty anything goes - but in order for everything to run smoothly, there are a few guidelines. Don't worry - they're not too restrictive.

FILLING GUIDELINES

As you probably all know - our meme now has it's very own database created and maintained by the great Enigel. It both catalogues each and every prompt that we post and provides links to fills. You can find it here: Google Spreadsheet

We also have a Pinboard archive which has been put in place by the lovely oxfordtweed in the place of our late Delicious Archive. This Archive contains a list of all the prompts this meme has to offer - you can find it here: Pinboard Archive

This is a great step forward in making our meme just a little more organised (but not too organised of course. This is Cabin Pressure) which is always a good thing.

So in order to make things easier to archive - Please nest your fills.

This can be done by either posting each part as a reply to that part's immediate predecessor, OR by replying each time to Part I OR - well you get the idea :D

It makes it simpler for Enigel and myself to link fills in a clean and clear manner. Following these guildelines will be very much appreciated guys :D

REPROMPTING

Reprompting is allowed but please include the URL of the original prompt when you do so. It will make it infinitely more easy to Archive which would make both Enigel and I very happy :)

As for everything else

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NEW - If your fill includes a major element that veers from the original prompt (crossovers, established universes, kinks, et cetera), please take a few moments to check with the OP that such additions are welcome. This has caused problems in the past and it only takes a few moments of your time.

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REALLY IMPORTANT ADDENDUM

According to numerous Child Safety laws it is illegal to provide pornographic material to minors. Seeing that the majority of the stuff we have here is rather adult in nature, this Meme is consequently an 18+ zone. Failing to comply to this rule could result in the Meme getting shut down. So if you're here and you're under 18 please back button now.

+ Please do not post anything regarding minors in a sexual situation. It really doesn't matter how tasteful or crass it is, there are laws that classify that sort of thing as child pornography and as such, I'm afraid we're going to have to go with the attitude that safe is better than sorry.

It really is VERY important that these rules are upheld as the consequences are severe.

Other than that - go crazy guys. Any problems please just message me and I'll try my best to work it out.



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Comments

St Petersburg SPOILERS

[(Anonymous)]

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Once everything was all sorted out and MJN Air were back on their way to Fitton, the full weight of just how high an esteem he's held by Martin, Carolyn but most especially Arthur, begins to set in for Douglas.

Touched doesn't quite describe the feeling that accompanies that realisation.



Or in other words, Douglas realises just how valued he is by the rest of the crew and is somewhat moved by it, as he's not all that used, after all, "No one has a higher opinion of me than I do."

Your choice if this is a private epiphany or if he has and audience :)

Re: St Petersburg SPOILERS

[(Anonymous)]

May attempt this one, if I can think of where to begin!

Air Force AU

[(Anonymous)]

Inspired by Martin's Polar Bear monologue - MILITARY RAF AU

MJN is the smallest Aircraft Flight the RAF have to offer, so small in fact that it's not really a flight, more a gathering of like-minded professionals who just so happen to all be RAF personnel.

Nonetheless, the flight/gathering is (ruthlessly) commanded by the frankly terrifying OC, Squadron Leader Knapp-Shappey and made up of:

- Flight Lieutenant Martin Crieff, who has some how managed to claw his way up the ranks, no thanks to his 'natural bad luck and incompetence'
He lacks the 'air' of an officer, therefore, much to his annoyance and in spite of insignia he wears immaculately polished 24/7, he is rarely recognised for the rank that he is and even once said rank has been made (thoroughly) clear, is very rarely treated accordingly.

- Flying Officer Douglas Richardson, who was once Wing Commander Richardson, before having a regrettable run in with a Group Captain, leading to his being demoted all the way back to Flying Officer.
He is now Crieff's second in command, however he prefers to think of himself as the one really in charge of things (although he would never so much as utter such a notion whilst the OC was about. He'd learned his lesson the first time and he wouldn't put it past her to find an even colder pool to order him into)

- Aircraftman Shappey - the OC's son whom she shouldn't technically be allowed to command. Unfortunately, none of the other officers could handle the lad's non-stop enthusiasm for EVERYTHING!!!

- And then of course Phil, Karl, Dirk and all the others.

If someone could chronicle the adventures and hyjinks of MJN, I would be forever grateful.
These outlines are by no means gospel, feel free to fiddle all you want, I just really want to see this AU :D

FTM!Martin

[(Anonymous)]

A bit of Trans Martin angst please. Maybe telling his colleagues at MJN?

St. Petesburg Spoilers!!

[annievh.livejournal.com]

Ready?


Really?


Okay.



Five conversations Arthur had with his dad after his parents divorce that didn't end up well.
And their final conversation.

St. Petesburg Spoilers!!

[annievh.livejournal.com]

Once again.


You know how it goes.


And you're still here. Good.



Mr. Shappey decides the best way to get to Carolyn is through Arthur. Therefore, he takes Arthur (through clever scheme, lies, law, whatever, but not by force) and won't give him back unless Carolyn agrees to give up Gerti.

[(Anonymous)]

We've had some FTM trans-Martin, right?

Well... What about MTF?

*anon slinks away slowly*

[nejem.livejournal.com]

Ooh, nice! I'd love to see that take on trans-Martin, I don't think we've ever seen it either: seconded! :)

spoilers for Rotterdam

[(Anonymous)]

Paramount!Martin's family life isn't actually as perfect as it seemed. He and his wife are divorcing, he's worried about not having enough money to pay child support and he's only going to see his kids every once in a while and he's going to miss them so much...

Cue comfort from little!Martin and eventual Martin/Martin. Please? I can't believe we haven't had Martin/Martin yet.

Re: spoilers for Rotterdam

[(Anonymous)]

+1

[allykat42.livejournal.com]

AU for Limerick.

The thing in the box that was valuable and animal and may or may not be alive? It was a Pokemon egg. That hatches in the flight deck. And gets attatched to Arthur.

Please?

Hetalia crossover!

[(Anonymous)]

Arthur meets Canada. With a polar bear. And it's BRILLIANT!

(Could be any Hetalia character(s) - I'd just love it if it was Canada.)

Addams Family Crossover

[(Anonymous)]

Wednesday is Arthur's favorite cousin. Carolyn, however, loathes that part of her family.

What happens when she's actually paid to bring her crew to the Addams Estate? How do Martin and Douglas react to Carolyn's... heritage?

Re: Addams Family Crossover

[(Anonymous)]

So many years ago that it was actually pre-Internet - inspired indeed by the films rather than the TV show - I was a huge Addams Family fan and wrote fic, that was never seen because there was nowhere to post it! This prompt has made me nostalgic. I may attempt something!

And more Daddy Issues. Minor spoilers for St. Petersburg - character

[annievh.livejournal.com]

Not really sure it still counts as spoilery, but better safe than sorry. I think I got that wrong. Either way...


FATHERHOOD


Carolyn's father was a kind man who loved his daughters very much. He only wished Carolyn was as sweet and girly as Ruth, his little princess, his favorite.
Martin's father loved his children above everything. But he was not really that good at showing it.
Arthur's father always wanted a son. But he never wanted that son to be Arthur.
Douglas' father was the one to taught him how special he truly was.

TL;DR: Douglas' dad was a wonderful man. Everybody else's were a little (or a lot) not so good.

Happy Birlingday

[(Anonymous)]

It's another Birlingday much to Martin's chagrin. After the whiskey goes missing, Mr Birling decides to try another way of relaxing and offers Martin 1000 pounds for a blowjob. 1000 pounds is a lot of money for a man with van...

Re: Happy Birlingday

[(Anonymous)]

Seconding like whoa!

MOD-POST

[cabinpres_fic]

Hello Everybody, this is your (non)Captain speaking.

I'm just popping in to let you all know, that a new prompt post has been created.

For those of you who are unsure, this means that from now on, you prompt over there, not here.
HOWEVER, that does not mean you are not still allowed and encouraged to comment, fill and review all you like over here - because their's nothing sadder than a lonely Plot-Bunny and Authors and Artists need love too.

I understand that this may seem a bit early, in comparison to other memes.
The reason I'm creating a new post now rather than at 8000 comments or there about, is because, like some of you already know, CAPTCHA becomes compulsory for EVERYONE after the 5000 comment point is hit, something I'm sure we would all like to avoid.
In other words, this is all to avoid those pesky Humanity-tests - because this is an inclusive meme - we welcome all lifeforms: human, alien, Polar Bear or Otter - as long as you're a fan of Cabin Pressure, you can find a home here!!

So please, wander over, take a look, leave a prompt and enjoy yourselves

Other than that - I just really want to commend you all once again, on how brilliant you guys have been with the Spoiler Alerts, the fill nesting, the general positive attitude... everything really.
Thank you so much, you guys are great.

Right-o, I'll stop pestering you now. As always, if you have any problems, questions or concerns, I'm on stand and ready to do a Douglas and make it all better (or at least try to).

Re: MOD-POST

[allykat42.livejournal.com]

Erm... Curious. How long do we need to keep up the spoiler warnings for season three?

[karadin.livejournal.com]

Good on you Martin, to think of Monte Carlo and MJN, even at your lowest, Martin may be down, but he's stronger than people think he is.

[(Anonymous)]

The only way this can end is for Sherlock and Martin to meet. And make out.

[omletlove.livejournal.com]

My heart hurts :( Is it too late for a happy ending for all involved? Can Sherlock and Martin just merge into one person?

[sostrangechild.livejournal.com]

I merged Sherlock and Martin into one person once. There was a lot of angst and heartbreaking involved. :(

[(Anonymous)]

Tomorrow I'll sit here and go all F5 F5 F5 F5.

Oh god :')

[(Anonymous)]

Douglas, thank you forever! This fic is so heartshattering and heartwarming at the same time I am going to cry. The end scene though. <3 The song I can imagine going with it is 'Sticks and Stones' by Jonsi. Just the right tune. Thank you for this fic, it's beautiful. :"S

ALL OF THESE FEELINGS

[jammedthoughts.livejournal.com]

I just sat and read this all in one go. Oh dear Darwin.
I didn't actually end up hating Sherlock. He did put me off a bit though, and I was so very sad for Martin ;_;
But I think you tied it up beautifully. So yes. Incredibly good job :)

[(Anonymous)]

There's never enough Lisping!Martin <3

[(Anonymous)]

I'm a bit embarrassed that I'm enjoying this so much, but... Arthur and Martin are surprisingly hot together. *blushes* So, er... Update soon.

[flubber2kool.livejournal.com]

Aww that was so sweet. I totaly ship those two. I just think there is something so right about those two. <3

Much Kudos to you and you made me smile to.

[flubber2kool.livejournal.com]

You know there is a part of me that felt that Douglas was feeling the same way about Martin as he did about his friend. Maybe thats wishful thinkin on my part but hey. I can but hope.

Martin/Douglas - shipper alert.

Ipod shuffle challenge: Cabin Crew ensemble ficlets

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1.
Song: Against all Odds – Phil Collins

Pairing: Caroline & Arthur (Family fic)
Setting/Title: Wedding day.

Caroline Knapp Shappey watches her precious son straighten his tie. He looks so happy that it seems almost obscene.

Almost.

He’s marrying a good girl, she tells herself someone who genuinely loves him for himself with all his quirks and here she is being the stereotypical overbearing mother who won’t let her fledgling go.

Martin and Douglas are here to hold his hand (literally). She smiles when he leaves off straightening the tie for the umpteenth time and says, ”Mum? Are you going to be ok?”

“Of course you silly boy!”she exclaims ” This is your day and you are going to be -“

“Happy?”

“No dear heart, you’re going to be brilliant.”

2
Song: Blame it on the weatherman – B*witched.

Pairing: Arthur/Fliss (girl with the squint)/Snoopadoo (H/C)
Setting/Title: Post Birling Day

The lightening follows the boom and the drops start falling. The words rattle around like the hail inside his head. He watches the rain and hail fall outside with Snoopadoo curled on his lap. The cockapoo seems to sense his master’s distress and licks him in sympathy.

“Did she say she couldn’t see you anymore?’

Hah yes funny that. Old joke really.

Thing is, when Fliss said she didn’t want to see him again, she was already friendly with that nice horse trainer who was taller, more bronzed and generally quite a catch.
He didn’t feel bitter, not really and Fliss was brilliant about it really. Maybe it would have been nice to hear what she would have thought of Mr Birling’s comments. She always did have a great sense of humour and putting people in their place the way he never could because other people were brilliant.

Right?

3.
Hi de Ho – K7 & the Swing kids

Pairing: Martin & Caroline Knapp-Shappey (Friendship/Family)
Setting/Title: After Foxtrot and Tango comes?

“C-Caroline, I really think-”

“Sh! don’t be such a wet blanket Martin and just follow my lead.“

Martin gripped the older woman in desperation as she swung him across the dance floor. Douglas’s evil grin swept past his vision before he got to grips with the music and tried to follow her lead.

“I didn’t know that you could swing.”

“I use to dance all night till 3 in the morning and still look smart in a stewardess uniform, if I wasn’t lucky first” she said with a saucy wink.

Martin blanched.

”You?”

“Don’t ruin it Martin” she said, “And swing your hips, boy they’re bony enough as it is.”
Blushing beet red and meekly following her instructions Martin found that he was enjoying himself.

By the end of the first set, a pretty red head met him with a glass of punch and by the time the second set came up, they were slow dancing while Caroline and Douglas clinked glasses in the background.

4.
Rotterdam – The Beautiful South

Pairing: Martin & Douglas (Friendship)
Setting/Title: Roadtrip to the beach

Driving at an even 30 miles per hour, the blue waves caressed the shoreline competing with the endless skies of blue cerulean.

“Well Martin” said Douglas “This is a turn up for the books.”

“Yes, it was a good idea to let Caroline use us on my day off to do a delivery for her.”

“Oh cheer up Captain” he said. “Look at the bright side. After you finish the delivery, you get the rest of the day off by the beach and what could be nicer than getting some tan on that pale body of yours?”

“Yes I know, but I have bills to see and I was hoping to upgrade my aviation console and maybe get the groceries -”

“Martin, even Captains need a little R & R. away from it all. Literally.”

“Perhaps you’re right. Ice cream?”

“Make mine a Mr Whippy with extra chocolate flakes please.”

5.
Summer time – Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.

Pairing: Caroline Knapp Shappey/Hercules Shipwright (Romance)

Setting: Post Ottery St Mary

Everything is slower when you’re older. Things that need to be appreciated can take its time to be appreciated.

Hercules Shipwright is not the most romantic of men, but he knows (on four consecutive occasions) how to please a woman and the thrill of a woman who knows exactly what he’s doing causes excitement to thrum through his veins in a way that none of his ex- wives made him feel.

Caroline can turn an argument on its head, stare down men and make them wilt and yet be so tender ministering to her loved ones (Arthur and Snoopadoo the ridiculous cockatoo) that the vulnerability merely reinforces her character.

They are slowly sipping wine while watching the sunset. (The match will start at 6:00, Caroline has an argument lined up for that one)

“I suppose that ridiculous green car is somewhere around here.” She says.

“Why yes it is”

“Still keeping it then”

“Caroline, do you want a ride?”

“If you insist.”


6.
I’ll be watching you – Sting and the Police

Pairing: Douglas/Caroline ( Friendship/Romance)
Setting/Title: Innuendo Games

She knows he watches her. They are old hands at this game that go over the heads (Thank God ) of her naive Captain and her equally naive yet perceptive son.

“What game is it this time?”
.
“Anagrams on postal letters.”

“What?”

“You know like S.W.A.L.K – Sealed with a loving kiss.”

“I didn’t think people did that anymore.” she says evenly.

“Sadly the death of snail mail leaves behind such treasures like C.H.I.N.A or Come Home I need Affection.“

“Yes alright., what else have you got Biggles?”

“Pity that texting is the romantic language these days or should I say sexting N.O.R.W.I.C.H or Knickers off ready when I come –“

“That’s enough, Douglas. Martin looks like he’s about to pass out.”

7.
Out of the Blue – Michael learns to Rock

Pairing: Arthur & Martin (Friendship)
Setting/Title: Morning pick ups

The noise in the student dorm drops under the enthusiastic ringing at the front door. The only enthusiastic ringer in Martin’s experience is his boss’s son Arthur Knapp - Shappey.

“Mornin Skip!”

“Morning Arthur, just give me a minute.”

“Right – O take your time.”

Arthur made general and specific chats with everyone downstairs. The students like Arthur in general, though Martin suspects its more from assuming that they are a couple thanks to Arthur’s overly affectionate nature. Luckily, Arthur made up for the gaffe by brining his last girlfriend from the pony club to a music festival with the students.

Sometimes Martin envies his friend. He has an uncanny ability in making himself at home in any circle whether they want him or not. His simplicity makes him both approachable and at the same time uncomfortable for long periods of time.

“Oh Skip, Margaret made these brilliant squash and raspberry cupcakes. Do you want some for the way?”

“Yes Arthur, please load up.”

8.
Valerie – Mark Ronson feat Amy Winehouse
Pairing: Douglas / Helena (Angst / Romance)
Setting/Title: Aftermath of third divorce

When was the last time that they went dancing?

The first time he met Helena was at his second wedding dance. She could turn a pretty ankle, and there were a lot of other pretty things to admire on her as well.

She listened to his stories told in his trademark raconteur style. She hung on his words, utterly besotted with him .He was the sun and moon and stars, the man with adventure in his soul.

She settled for a Tai Chi teacher instead.

She said she was smothered by his adventurous fancies. He wanted to jet set around the world, while she wanted to settle down with a proper family. She didn’t want to be another step-mother, it was time to be the nurturing earth mother.

“Why don’t we dance one last time Helena?” he asked her sadly.

“Douggie, you should try to take it easy,” she said soothingly, “not at your time in life.”

9.
Love will come through – Travis
Pairing: Molly Hooper / Martin Chrieff (Romance/Mystery)

Setting/Title: Sherlock Crossover set post Reichenback Fall

He was walking fast, she was walking faster. It was a cliché waiting to happen.

“Sorry” they said simultaneously. He collected his log books while she collected the spilled contents of her handbag.

Their eyes met and she gasped.

“Why are you here?” she hissed.

“I-I ‘m sorry, I didn’t see you.”

Molly wrinkled her brow before clearing. “Thank you for helping me, sir. Let me reimburse you for ruining your shirt.”

“Y-You didn’t ruin anything ”

She scribbled something on a napkin and passed it to him whispering, “I’ll meet you if you need to talk” before walking away.
.
Martin stared at the napkin. It was her phone number.

10.
Warwick Avenue – Duffy

Pairing: Douglas & daughter (Family)
Setting/ Title: School

It is ‘Bring your father to class’ day and anyone who did not know Douglas Richardson intimately knew he was relishing the opportunity to extol the wonders of his job ( involving himself) , the adventures around the world (courtesy of self again) and in general of what it takes to make him Gods gift to the skies.

As he drives his Lexus into the parking lot, he can see other fathers walking with their daughters, some accompanied by their wives. There are accountants, police officers, shop keepers even a swimming pool attendant. Most of them are perfect units of family that his daughter will never have despite his best efforts.

His daughter tugs his hand and looks up questioningly. She looks just like his ex wife but with none of the suspicion just simple trust. He smiles and swings her hand lightly as they walk through the doors. His epaulets may be only three bars but he would gladly strip himself bare if it could make his daughter that much prouder of him in her eyes.

A/N - Yes i cheated a bit, correcting grammar mostly but good fun all the same. Thanks OP for chance to boost creativity.

What happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas

[(Anonymous)]

I'm new to this fandom and so I am only just discovering wonderful fics like this one which must rate as one of my favourites. I love it and I just hope the author is still around so I can say well done, that was brilliant!