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Jack Horner ([personal profile] originaljackass) wrote2013-03-05 12:07 pm

Ch. 11 - The return of the amazing and irresistible Jack of Fables

When Jack woke up half naked in the cold, his first thought was FUCK I JUST GOT STABBED.

After patting himself down, he realized he was in all his fleshy wonder. And how. Jack stood up and admired his impressive physique for the first time in years. He was human again! He was attractive! He would kiss someone if he could, but he was by himself. So he settled for kissing his bicep, which somehow managed to stay in shape even while he was being a slothful dragon. God, he loved being a Fable so damn much.

He proceeded to the village, walking barefoot in a winter forest with naught but a white pair of pants on. He didn't shiver or let it bother him. The cold never bothered him and he was enjoying having human flesh to feel anything with. So much better than scales. In fact, he even whistled happily some old tune he only half-remembered. Damn, life was really good sometimes.

First stop in the village was the Clothing Shop. He had no previous garments to look through, because dragons don't wear clothes. Anyway, he wanted to suit up. A man in a suit had power, undeniable power. And besides, he knew how good he looked in one. women couldn't resist. Conveniently, he found his briefcase there as well. So using its infinite capacity for storage, he loaded it up with extra clothes. It would save him a trip later on.

Then he stopped at Seventh Heaven where he ordered, oddly enough, a salad. The thought of meat made him a little nauseous still. He'd been eating cows (and maybe Gary's wife) whole for ten years now. Salad? Salad was friggin' delicious. He even stopped at the Grocery to grab some fruit and was amazed by how good it tasted. He tossed some fruit into his suitcase for later.

At the Smithy, he was just looking for a casual weapon to keep on his person for his own self protection. A knife, really. But he hadn't expected to find Excalibur, the same weapon that impaled him, to be waiting all pretty like for him. Deciding that no one can go wrong with a magic sword, he stuffed it inside his briefcase and moved on.

Last stop was in the evening for Cloud Nine. Time to reclaim the old business. He was really, really hoping it wasn't super lame now. That would suck the joy out of an otherwise perfect day.

[Voice]

Hey Luceti, looking good. Your old pal Jack Horner is back, better than ever. How's it been? Did you miss me? Damn is it good to be back here. Did you guys redecorate? Things look different. Kind of.

Hey Buffy, you still with that second-rate knock off of me? How about we climb in bed and you can slay me next? Or Saber, you could be my Once and Future Fling. Lightning, babe, how about we ignite that spark between us again. Aerith, let me offer some help with your gardening and do some deflowering. Karai, feel free to ninja your way between my sheets at your convenience. Saten, I'd love to explore your dark side, inch by inch. And Nami, you're Luceti's next top model, so just for you, I'll let you do the topping.

Damn, can I just say that I missed you guys? Well, you know, not while I was home. Didn't remember any of you. But holy hell am I glad to be back here again.
toujoursfluer: (I see you)

[Voice]

[personal profile] toujoursfluer 2013-03-09 06:36 am (UTC)(link)
Most relationships defy labels I've found. Did you know any of her crew?
not_a_troll: (i know this)

[voice]

[personal profile] not_a_troll 2013-03-09 08:46 am (UTC)(link)
[Loki laughs softly.]

Of course it is. I noticed that immediately.

Have you ever contemplated to walk around without a shirt? The females seem to be fond of such a thing.
first_darkness: (A is for Apple of tempters and lies)

[voice]

[personal profile] first_darkness 2013-03-09 08:53 am (UTC)(link)
[ Ah, yes. She thought so. ]

In that case yes. You're not going to get that chance.
doubleppk: (cheerful normal)

[Voice]

[personal profile] doubleppk 2013-03-09 10:03 am (UTC)(link)
Nope! Still here. I stole Cloud Nine though, and I'd rather not give it back, Sweetie. I'm sure you understand, ne~?
herotypical: [ angry ; neutral ; snarky ] (✝ it's just a simple line)

[personal profile] herotypical 2013-03-09 12:14 pm (UTC)(link)
...In more detail than a girl could ever want.

[ something about the joys and pitfalls of chilly coitus. ]
changethepast: (it isn't enough)

[voice]

[personal profile] changethepast 2013-03-10 04:12 am (UTC)(link)
[ There's a beat or two of tense silence, but then- ]

No, I'm pretty sure she's... perfectly alright with hitting people she doesn't like more than once.
doubleppk: (Lupin hmph)

[Voice]

[personal profile] doubleppk 2013-03-10 04:25 am (UTC)(link)
That monkey? No. That's Lupin. My ex, but it's complicated.
herotypical: [ neutral ; angry ; snark ; bite me ] (✝ protège moi)

[personal profile] herotypical 2013-03-10 11:52 am (UTC)(link)
Death doesn't change that, huh?
first_darkness: (H is for Heathens: the simply ambitious)

[voice]

[personal profile] first_darkness 2013-03-10 12:57 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't care about souls. I've already told you. You've disappointed yourself there.
stillplaying: ([anger] sulking)

[video]

[personal profile] stillplaying 2013-03-10 07:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[That he's recently returned to this world barely goes noticed by Katniss. She's too busy focusing on the initial issue at hand: her own embarrassment by his words. Embarrassment she really, really hates.]

You could just ask if they're still here? You don't have to mention beds and sheets and sparks!
not_a_troll: (the world of online!)

[voice]

[personal profile] not_a_troll 2013-03-10 08:55 pm (UTC)(link)
The maiden I know prefers the shirtless approach. She likes to marvel at a man's abs.

[And unfortunately he still kind of lacks said abs. Being thirteen and all.]

I am not really sure about the connection between suits and feces. But I definitely agree on suits being powerful and extremely dashing.
herotypical: [ snark ; angry ; neutral ] (✝ eighteen steps is one complete set)

[personal profile] herotypical 2013-03-10 10:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[ oh look. his count beats hers. one of the few battles buffy's okay with losing. ]

Do you want a medal or something? And the trophy for most deaths goes to...

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