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PROMPT POST PART IV

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(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

Be respectful to one another. Disagreements are fine, but not everything disagreeable is trolling. If you suspect someone of trolling, just ignore it. If you cannot respond to a comment without attacking or trolling someone else, keep it to yourself.

No bashing prompts. It might not be your cup of tea - but obviously someone wants it enough to go to the effort of requesting it. So just scroll past it.

Prompt away as much as you like guys - seriously, go wild - but please try to fill as well.

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.
Please no RPF. I'm not trying to oppress you RPF writers and enthusiasts, I would just really like to avoid any legal problems.

When you post a fill (or post a new part of a WIP) please go over to the Filled Prompts Post (if it is complete) or the WIP Post (if there are still more parts to come) and, following each post's guideline's, post a link to this fill or new part.

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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I don't care who or why, I'd just love to read some cute snuggly moments :) Maybe MJN crew has to share one big bed to save money, or they're stranded in Syberia and have to spend the night on unheated G-ERTIE?

Seconded with every ounce of my soul.

omgosh, I really want this. Third!

DEFINITELY YES!

GIVE THE CREW ALL THE CUDDLES!!!

Ahem... What I meant to say was, yes please.

Oh my goodness! This is just too precious...

*opens word processor*

*hold breath*

*types faster* You're starting to go blue!

Re: cuddling and snuggling

linguini17 - 2012-04-06 21:32 (UTC) - Expand

Arthur. Arthur.

I do believe our valiant steward has finally succumbed to his overwhelming desire for sleep. I would have thought the closed eyes and snoring gave it away. Crossing the date line does tend to jiggle up one's body clock.

I can see that... It's just that... Grr... Damn, no use. I can't move without waking him.

Let him be Martin. We've got a couple of hours before Carolyn comes back yet, best thing you can do at an airport terminal is sleep. We've got the grace of the gods that they even have a terminal waiting room equipped with seats here. Anyway, be thankful Sleeping Beauty here hadn't decided he wanted a game of Baggage Trolley races. You remember Minsk?

Mmm, oh god yes.... [shuffling] No use. He's out for the count. [pause] Douglas, dig into my bag and get out the blanket will you?

And why, pray tell, do you carry a blanket around with you?

[defensively] It's for a perfectly legitimate reason! I get cold a lot when we stay in hotels, and well, it, um... it was my mum's old patchwork one that she left me...

In that case, I shall treat it with the utmost care [fumbling, then Douglas passes the blanket over]

[Martin tucks the blanket around Arthur and himself] It's just so he doesn't wake up frozen that's all.

Why, captain, you old softy you. Well, I'm not going to let everyone else prioritise the warmth. I think as first officer, I'm entitled to at least a portion of this heat-preserving device. [sounds of movement]

Douglas! What are you doing, you're taking all the covers!

Oh hush Martin, I'm joining in, isn't it obvious? And look, there's plenty for everyone. I'm sure your old mum wouldn't mind it being put to such heroic and practical use of warming up abandoned pilots stranded in the far eastern lands of Vladivostok International.

[huffs] I suppose. [tugs at the blanket]

[An awkward silence, then Douglas starts singing] There were three in the bed and the little one said...

Shut up Douglas [pause, then softer] You'll wake him up. [jostles] God, I can't get comfortable with you here now.

I am wounded by that slight upon my presence. Look, Martin, just shuffle over this way, so Arthur can get a better purchase using you as an elongated pillow.

It's not very easy to move like this, you know...

Yes, he does have a rather tenacious hold on you, doesn't he? I'd imagine such a grip would make some lesser octopi jealous.

Shhhh!

[sarcastic] Oh I'm sorry, Martin, should I be using my 'inside voice'?

Douglas!

[Arthur stirs]

Mmm, Skip?

Yes Arthur?

Mum not back?

Not yet, just go back to sleep. We'll be here when you wake up, I promise.

'K Skip...

[Arthur's soft snoring is heard after a few moments]

I would imagine Arthur would have adored you as an older brother, you know. You seem to be taking on all the requirements for the role. I never would have thought you had a fraternal bone in your body if the evidence wasn't before me now.

[Martin strokes Arthur's hair gently in soothing motions] Mmm? Oh, it – it's nothing really. I just wish my siblings had done this sort of thing for me. Tucking me in and [coughs self-consciously] well, the usual stuff, whatever that's meant to be. And, I suppose, Arthur doesn't have any brothers or sisters either. He's missed out.

So have you it seems. What a matching pair you make.

[Martin doesn't reply]

You don't need to resemble a plank of wood with such a practised posture, you know Martin, you'll do your spine no good. I would hate to be your chiropractor with the state your back must be in, what with all that lifting and then being bend over the controls of a plane for hours and hours. Just put your head on my shoulder, I wont bite.

But um... I couldn't possibly... I mean, it's not very professional...

I'm not asking for your hand in marriage Martin. Your eyelids are fluttering like you're trying to mimic one of those ditzy Disney maidens, just succumb to the fact that you need sleep as well as any other mortal. Just because you're the captain doesn't make you invincible you know.

But Carolyn...

Will wake us up loudly and heartily when she returns, never you fear, so take the opportunity for some well earned rest while it's in supply. Put your head down for a couple of minutes, drift off. You'll like sleeping, it's good for you. One of those relaxing indulgent activities they encourage in lifestyle magazines.

[snorts] Don't really get to do much sleep, truth be told.

Oh? Martin, you Casanova you...

No! [restrained, so as to not wake Arthur] No, no, not like that, I mean, just normal sleeping. The proper relaxing kind. I usually just get cat-naps in between flying, and well, you know about my job with the van. Sleep is more one of those rare essentials for me. It's less time that could be spent out earning money.

One must never underestimate the miraculous powers of a good night's sleep. [stretches] I think I might drop off for a bit actually. Since the third Mrs Richardson left, the house has been... [coughs] rather too quiet of late for a peaceful night's rest...

I'm sorry, Douglas...

It wasn't your fault Martin, you weren't sleeping with her, not unless under that gawky graceless body of yours you have the suppleness of one adept in the ancient – or carnal, I should say – knowledge of Tai Chi. [shifts] No, it's water under the bridge now, gone, finished. She's moved out to live with her...paramour, and I've moved on.

[pause] I don't believe that for a moment.

….And perhaps you shouldn't. [brightens up] But still, maybe one day. Till then, well, I've got the kids when I get to see them, and some of my old Air England mates, and the hypothetical Mrs Richardson the fourth if she ever comes along.

You've... got us as well? Me, and Arthur, and Carolyn.

[quietly] Yes... Yes I do, don't I?

[mutters] For what we're worth anyway.

When man but struts and frets his hour upon this mortal stage, friends are worth everything Martin. Even the unconventional ones. They're worth the most I've found in my accumulated experience.

[Martin smiles, then checks his watch] How long did you say till Carolyn got back?

Oh, I would say a while yet. Her intimidation skills may be the stuff of Fitton legend, but I rather doubt she's had to go up against any variety of Russian mechanic before. It may be hours before they even deign to look at the ol' girl – the plane I mean, not Carolyn. God forbid she ever overhear me refer to her in such terms.

I might just [yawn]... shut my eyes for a while then, if she's going to be a bit...

[teasing] Want me to sing you a lullaby?

[Martin tucks the blanket further around Arthur before settling against Douglas' shoulder]

[without heat] Shut up Douglas.

Aye aye, sir. [glances down, sees Martin falling asleep against him] Sweet dreams, captain.

Absolutely adorable. Cobbled-together families are the best!

*grin* Thank you. I always love fics that play with their family dynamics, so I just couldn't resist in this. =)

Love, love, love *hands corner of blanket for sharing*

Thank you! *takes corner of blanket, snuggles*

This is so incredibly sweet I think I feel a few cavities starting. I've got all kinds of warm fuzzies now. Can I have a Martin to tuck me in and a Douglas to cuddle me?

I don't own the rights to the personages of Martin and Douglas, but I'm sure I could get them to tuck you in if I asked them nicely... =)

Thanks for the comment!

Awwwwwwwwwwwww! This is cute as kittens!

Arthur the Octopus, Martin the older brother substitute, Douglas the sarcastic but occasionally tender favourite uncle... I want to sneak in under that blanket now ;-)

Re: Fill: Vladivostok 1/1

(Anonymous) - 2012-04-07 11:31 (UTC) - Expand

Um, can I just say they fact that Douglas sang There were three in the bed and the little one said... had me in complete stitches because that was what my parents/sibs sang to me when I was little. That Douglas sings it to the boys is beyond awesome.

So, so lovely. MJN as a family is the best thing ever and you captured it perfectly! :D

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