And here we are, coming in late (as usual)... The winners of the strapline competition. So many cool entries. A lot of similar ones, and unfortunately that meant we couldn't put those in the final ten. There were lots of "Burn, Baby Burn!" and suchlike, which would have been so cool to see on a cover if we'd only had one entry for it...! I love the winning entries, though, so a huge congratulations to everyone who took part.
And the winners are...
Hugo Peach
Evan Jenkins
Harriet Langley
Tom Wood
Jack Holton
Ashan Ali
Laura MacKenzie
Nigethan Sathiyalingham
Phoebe Ryall
Megan Smales
All the winners receive two signed glossy prints of the cover with their own strap line. Awesome.
Oh, and to remind you, the comments section below is NOT for spoilers!
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«Oldest ‹Older 4601 – 4800 of 4966 Newer› Newest»I second that, Adra.
((Alex, you're welcome to join the party if you so choose, but this event only happens once a year and really isn't the place for the roleplay plot.))
#ChaseForBook9
You're right, I'm being stupid, this isn't a time of death and fighting and all that jazz.
-looks up at Rose-
Rose, please come down.
And now I have to go.
Bye, all.
Be back soon/later/definitely at some point today I promise.
Niccolo *smiles* come here
Bye Sparky!
*Shakes head* I'm cool up here, Alex.
*tackles Sparky in a death grip hug* BYE SPARKY
Not stupid, you're just jumping to quickly to the next bit. That's all. But yeah, still- indulge upon the ball... What happened happened but we ought to just leave it at that for now
See you, Sparky!
#ChaseForBook9
*eats some skittles*
If any of you get drunk on me, i have duct tape and i can see a nice tree over there.
You have been warned.
*dances.*
*sits with Death and sighs* I thought this would be more fun...
#ChaseForBook9
Bye Sparky.
-teleports up to Rose, and sits with her-
I'm sorry. -gently bites on her lower lip-
*frowns* This is a party, guys. You need to have fun. Do fun stuff.
I'm going to go over here and dance by myself if I have to in order to enjoy myself.
I need sleep. Sorry guys. See you later.
#ChaseForBook9
Bye Sparky!
*makes a running start and jumps onto Trip's back* MUSH!
So, now the ball's started again, I'm left clueless once more
Ugh. Fine then. *kisses his cheek* Night.
*goes to pester Val*
Nix! DANCE WITH PEOPLE!
*begins music*
*its the fucking Cotton Eyed Joe*
Ari, last year was different... I don't know what's changed... *Sighs*
*Looks at Alex* You have nothing to be sorry for... *Loojs at the ground*
Yay! Pestering! *tackles Adra* *leaps away and tackles Nix*
PARTY
Oh, Adra?
Dance with me Nix^_^ *drags nix to the dance floor.*
I think Niccolo needs to dance with Aretha. He asked her to the Ball
Yes Sparky??
No, he really doesn't. I just thought I would enjoy this more. And really, he didn't ask me- we just sort of mutually agreed to go together. So I asked him as much as he asked me.
#ChaseForBook9
Keep an eye on Chester while I'm gone?
Hello again!
☂I tried to find a nice suit-dress.☂
☂This was the best I could do.☂
☂I'm pathetic.☂
*salutes* Yes Ma'am
*pulls her into dancing the cotton eyed joe*
Hello!
*hugs Ari tighter* its the after parties that were the best. Last year during the Ball though we DID talk formal kind of more like Niccolò usually speaks
I dig it Ember
*pushes nix to aretha.* see my plan. Now dance!
*huggles! Silver!* HI FELLOW SHERLOCKIAN!
-let's loose 100 ducks that go and flock around Adra-
Back to square one.
*Jumps off the rafter and walks out the door*
Wait, what? *has had Nix pushed into self* Um.
#ChaseForBook9
*ignores the ducks*
*climbs on Val's back* FRIEND
Hello Ember.
And here I go, back to uncertainly lurking in the shadows...
#ChaseForBook9
☂Aw, thanks Adra! *hugs* You look wonderful too.☂
☂HELLO FELLOW SHERLOCKIAN TO YOU TOO☂
*smirks* Aww Nix! *sits on bean bag* Tadra must have happened.
*collapses under Adra* HI FRIEND
☂Hi Fabi!☂
☂Anything interesting happened during the ball I should know about?☂
Tadra did happen. *giggles* DAS RIGHT.
*whispers to Val* Let's ambush Nix
Sorry, was uh... making a sandwhich
Awkward yes, apparently I was dancing with a few people while doing that. Whoops
Death... I'm sorry this wasn't what you expected/wanted. But please don't leave. I can't enjoy myself at all if I know you left because you were unhappy.
#ChaseForBook9
*tackles Nix with Adra*
*hugs Fabi!*
...now i want to come and Sherlock or Moriarty...
*glances at the music thingy* Hello do I need to make a slow dance to happen?
*tackles Nix apparently*
NIXION
*steals his hat*
*turns and hides*
*tackles Blaze*
Because that's what people DO!
☂YES YOU SHOULD TOTALLY COME AS EITHER☂
☂Then I can be Mycroft!☂
☂Or half Mycroft, anyway.☂
But... my hat
My head doesn't feel right without it. I haven't cut my hair in a while...
DON'T LOOK AT ME! I'M HIDEOUS!
Okay, now give it back
OH DAMN VAL
No!
*runs away*
*wears the hat* It's rather fashionable..
*Climbs tree outside and starts singing*
*steals Nix's hat from Adra and puts it on, running around like a shrieking madwoman*
[hugs Death]
[hugs Eld]
#ChaseForBook9
*sighs awkwardly sitting on bean bags*
☂steals hat from Val and poses☂
*takes the hat from Val* no
Of course it is! I wear it! The fashion points increase dramatically when it's worn by me!
Val! I'm speaking with exclamation points! I can't stop until I get my hat back!
*frowns and steals Mycroft's umbrella*
*steals the hat again and again*
*quietly curls up in dark corner of the room*
#ChaseForBook9
☂☂throws hat across the room like a frisbee☂☂
AHHH SOMEONE GIVE HIS HAT BACK THE OVERUSE OF EXCLAMATION POINTS IS KILLING ME
-brings Rose back inside-
Dance with me. -smiles, and kisses-
-grabs one of your hands, and places my other hand on your back (maybe a little too low;)
*goes to Ari and sits by* Hi Ari! You look sad
M: DO NOT TOUCH
THE UMBRELLA
EVER, EVER, EVER, EH, EH, EH
*mubbles* i cant believe John dragged me into this even when he isnt here. *looks around making deductions on people.*
[hugs Ari as well]
#ChaseForBook9
☂☂takes umbrella from Ivy and gives it back to Mycroft☂☂
*pokes Sherlock in the face, having to stand up pretty tall in order to do so*
'Sup.
*smirks* Alex you touch me ever and I'll flay you
*Sighs and moves hand higher* Okay. We'll dance. *Begins dancing*
Why hello, Sherlock. Didn't think I'd see you here.
Although, in actual fact, I did. Do not mistake my politeness for ignorance.
-goes over to the music player, and puts on Stay by Rihanna-
Oh dear god...
*gives Val the hat*
*shrieks* *runs*
-goes back to Rose and continues dance-
*gives Nix his hat back*
*grabs Ivy's hand*
First you steal my umbrella. Then you poke my little brother. I am not amused.
Hat! Mine!
Lice!
SHERLOCK
YOU'RE ALIVE
*shrieks* Ah! Human contact! Get it off get if off get it off get it off!
*Looks away and sighs heavily* *Pulls back from Alex* I'm sorry... *Walks back through the door*
*sighs* I just... Was hoping this might... You know... Make people happier. Lighten the mood a little. It seems to be doing the opposite... *hugs knees to self*
#ChaseForBook9
MYCROFT! This thing is agaonising me. Make it 'dissapear' now if you would please. *the cute smirkish grin*
Rose, what's wrong? Please tell me.
*Spots Rose and walks behind her carrying Lorcan, wrapped up in his blankets*
Rose?? There's someone I want you to meet...
*Shows Rose the two month old baby*
This is Lorcan. He's mine and Chase's son.
I WAS SO ALONE
*punches Sherlock*
*strokes his mustache*
Ari the only person sad is Death and god knows why but everyone else is having a good time. Don't make me get my father out here.
(☂this is so my dream come true right now why didn't we do this before☂)
It is not a "thing", brother. It is a human. Surely you are smart enough to know that, or has your time away done you more harm than good?
Hello, John.
*gets away from Mycroft and violently pokes Sherlock in the face again*
*introduces Jawn to Fletcher so they can be hedgehogs together*
*goes to Aretha offering a hand* Smile Aretha, care to dance with me?
Death, we love you, okay?
#ChaseForBook9
Jawn? Jawn... JAWN!
Mycroft what the hell is this?
SHERLYYYYYYYY *tackles*
I just... I'm sorry... *gets up and walks away quickly, leaving*
#ChaseForBook9
☂☂Is Death okay? And Aretha?☂☂
*shoves Jawn and Sherlock together*
NOW KISS
Aretha come back! Seriously...really why are you leaving?
PLEASE REFRAIN FROM HAVING INTIMATE REUNIONS IN PUBLIC.
Valkyrie, I will send my best agents to come and get you if you do not stop harassing my brother and his....
I'M NOT HIS DATE
...his FRIEND.
*ignores Mycroft*
*gets punched by Jawn.*
Well that was mild.
BOO
☂leaves the Holmses☂
☂Are you okay, Ari?☂
*arches an eyebrow at Mycroft* Your best agents? Well then. Poor little me. I mean, it's not like I have magic or anything to fight them off. No, wait, I do.
Sparky!
You respawned!
Mild? I agree. He made an effort to avoid all sensitive parts of your face.
Lorcan is beautiful, Em.
SPARKY! *lunges*
Aretha, don't go. Stay. Enjoy yourself. Have fun.
Please.
[hugs Ari]
#ChaseForBook9
*Hugs Jawn* Jawn... jawn... jawnn...
Mycroft: I don't have FRIENDS.
*ignores the strange red dressed girl*
You are so lucky, Sherlock. *shakes his finger at him* you....
My night just got great *shadow-walks*
*hugs Sherlock* I hate you
And it's not like we have contact with the Sanctuaries, and they won't come and try to lock you up.
Oh, wait, we do.
*eats popcorn* *throws it at Jawn and Sherlock*
JUST KISS ALREADY
*laughs*
Oh, my dear Sherlock. You don't have friends? Your actions beg to differ.
*agents show up to try and take Val away*
Hello again Sparky
#ChaseForBook9
*stops, reshaping his mustache*
OH WAIT
I HAVE TO GO.
*hails a cab* I'M GETTING MARRIED
I'LL SEE YOU AT THE FLAT
*frowns at Mycroft* How the bloody hell do you have contact with the Sanctuaries?
Besides, I've got friends working there.
John... *looks into his eyes*
Will you dance with me?
*punches agent in the face* *kicks another in the ribs* *elbows another in the nose*
*smiles sadly*
Thank you Alex.
I thought I would introduce him at the ball because of the occasion.
But everyone has so many worries, I'm beginning to think that maybe now wasn't the right time...
YOU'RE MY BOOTY CALL, THOUGH. DON'T YOU FORGET THAT SHERLYYYYYYYY.
*the can peels away into the sunset*
*Jawn is gone*
*dials number*
Anthea? Have miss Valkyrie's friends fired.
I have contact with everyone. And they do exactly what I tell them to.
I assure you.
.... You WHAT? Mycroft!!!
I told you to ban mustaches and ban weddings!
You have failed me!
*the cab comes back*
YES OH GOD YES
I've returned.
Distant.
Very.
You had the right idea Em. Though sometimes some people manage to...never mind. I'm only further upset
*shakes head*
Such violence. Such violence.
Sherlock, since your... friend... has disappeared to get married to another woman who you know nothing about, would you like to dance with me?
*frowns and walks up to Mycroft*
I don't like you.
*punches him in the face*
You did not such thing.
My memory is excellent.
*attacks Mist* MOOOOOOOOOOSE! HELLO!
Mist! You joined the server!
Rose can we have a baby together?
*duct tapes Val to tree with duct tape that resists all magic and restrains it.*
I wanted to see Ari...*sighs going back to the awkward corner miserable*
*Adra hugs Em*
*Jawn pulls Sherlock towards him, spinning him debonairly*
Alex did you....what the actual hell....
*bites Sherlock's hand till it bleeds*
*scowls at duct tape*
Goddammit.
☂☂punches Val in the face☂☂
☂☂☂YOU DID NOT JUST DO TH☂T☂☂☂
(☂XD☂)
No. *turns away from Mycroft and sits down. Goingbto mind palace*
*uses Darquesse to light Sherlock's mind palace on fire*
*whistles innocently*
Fine then, Sherlock.
*goes back to the cab, dejected*
*rides off into the sunset*
*smiles, dancing with Jawn.*
Wedding canceled?
Hi people who arrived...
I'm mostly watching at this point, but hi anyway.
#ChaseForBook9
*falls to floor in pain of mind palace burning.*
*laughs maniacally*
*re enters in her new dress that was her other choice* aaaay
I leave for a few minutes and this is what happens?
Tsk, tsk.
*nods to Adra* That dress looks lovely on you.
*scowls and sticks tongue out at Mycroft*
☂ADRA☂
☂THIS DRESS IS SO GORGEOUS!☂
☂I love green...☂
☂☂slaps Valkyrie☂☂
☂☂☂STOP H☂R☂SSING HIM☂☂☂
*bites September's hand*
*Stands on the edge of the roof, humming Miserable at Best* I wonder how long it'd take... *Looks over the edge of the building and smiles*
* shakes head clear. Standing up and bumping into someobe with a green dress.*
Is, is there a voilin somewhere? I need a violin.
Don't hurt SHERLYYYYYYYY
*curtsies* Ta
☂I have a violin, Sherlock!☂
☂hands over violin☂
☂☂sucks Val's soul☂☂
☂
There's no violin, Sherlock, but if you unbind me I can go play my viola or my cello, either works.
☂
☂UUUUGHHH☂
☂I GOT THE ONE BEFORE AND THE ONE AFTER☂
☂XD☂
Hellooo
*scowls at September* Hey, I liked that soul. I want it back.
[Grabs Death in a right hug]
[Hasnt been saying much because I don't watch Sherlock]
#ChaseForBook9
*Hugs Fabi*
*tight hug
*hasn't
#ChaseForBook9
*would flail at Sparky if she could*
HI!
Death don't you dare do anything stupid on the edge of that building. Don't. You. Dare.
#ChaseForBook9
... What have I missed?
And I'll be distant cause I'm writing a quick little something.
☂JUBI!!☂
☂hugs☂
☂No, Valkyrie, I'm not giving your soul back until you apologize to Mycroft.☂
*hugs*
Wb Sparks
Hello again Sparky.
#ChaseForBook9
*glares at September* You know I hate apologising.
*nods brightly to Jubi* Hello!
Whenever I'm somewhere high, I get the desire to jump. I was 88 floors up on Tuesday and in a small wire box and I wanted to jump.
Jubiii! Nice dress! Also hi.
#ChaseForBook9
stop talking val your lowering the IQ of the whole ball.
*takes the violin off Mycroft.*
Wasnt expecting you of all people to have one. *starts tuning the violin, playing it smoothly and sadly.*
VAL!!!! EMBER!!!! FABI!!!!! ARI!!!!! SPARKY!!!!! ADRA!!!!!! DEATH!!!!!!! *supermegatacklehugsofdoom*
HAAAIII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[hugs Death again]
#ChaseForBook9
Why, THANK YOU Fabi :)
YOU TOO! :D
Hey, Sparky.
*scowls at Sherlock* Bloody mortals. Think they're so great.
Ugh. Look, you're making me sound like a Roarhaven mage.
Just untie me, for God's sake.
DO.NOT.DEATH.DONT.
I'm always tempted to jump too, actually, just because I love the sensation of falling.
#ChaseForBook9
Sparky respawned again!
☂glares at Sherlock☂
☂For the record, Sherlock, I am not Mycroft.☂
☂(umbrellas mean me, no umbrellas mean Mycroft)☂
*looks at Nix* You say that as if every time she leaves she dies.
JUBI! *hugs*
What makes you think I am mortal Val?
☂Whenever I see a train coming, I have the urge to jump in front of it.☂
He is mortal, albeit slightly delusional. Don't listen to him.
*cautiously climbs on Sparky's back*
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