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Title: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Vikki on Nov 23rd, 2003, 11:32pm Archived to protect from thread monster, here's the links; Part one ~ http://members.lycos.co.uk/thecbb/realcsnemesis.htm Part two ~ http://members.lycos.co.uk/thecbb/lesleynemesispt2.html |
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Title: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by KB on Nov 23rd, 2003, 11:36pm Er, do you want to change the subject, Vikki? |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Vikki on Nov 23rd, 2003, 11:45pm *looks innocent* I can't imagine what you're talking about KB!! ;) |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Kathryn on Nov 23rd, 2003, 11:47pm *confused* Don't get this one?! |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Vikki on Nov 23rd, 2003, 11:53pm I mixed my boxes when I started the topic, and ended up with it being called 'http:/membersReal CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3' that's what happens when you try to archive and restart at the same time!! ::) :-[ |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by KB on Nov 23rd, 2003, 11:58pm *giggle* Isn't it a shame when you have to admit it? ;) |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Vikki on Nov 24th, 2003, 12:09am Not at all! Everyone makes typos! :P |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Elinor on Nov 24th, 2003, 7:29am The figure continued. “I have every reason to believe that Hilda Annersley, Helena Wilson and their colleagues may try to join you. I wish to know where they are coming from and I …”, the head tilted deliberately, “… I insist that you tell me. I know that they are in Australia but I must know the specific area. You may answer the question voluntarily but if necessary I will,” Elinor paused, as if choosing her next word carefully, “assist you …” The words hung threateningly in the air. Lesley felt a familiar pang of fear gnawing at her gut. She could sense Pat glancing at her, as if to say, “I told you so”, but instinctively she knew that Elinor’s gaze would rest on her. She was right. “You”, the figure pointed in her direction. Lesley stood, willingly herself not to waver. “I won’t tell you” she stated, drawing on every scrap of courage. You may have us at your mercy, Elinor but I will never willingly betray a friend.” “So predictable, Lesley” scoffed the voice, “I see you are steeling yourself against whatever I may choose to inflict on you. So naïve … have you learnt nothing? I thought I had made it clear that you would be the final issue on my agenda, you and Hilda Annersley.” Lesley swallowed. “Stupid woman!” the voice bellowed. “I will not spend hours tormenting you in order to get a simple answer. Far quicker for me to extend the courtesy to your companions, perhaps that will focus your mind.” The figure turned abruptly towards Pat W. “Come here.” Pat rose, her eyes glinting dangerously. “Do your worst, Elinor” she muttered impetuously. The figure straightened angrily. “I think you underestimate me, Patricia. Are you watching Lesley? It’s within your power to stop this, any time you wish. Just say the word.” Pat darted a look at Lesley, who stood motionless, appalled, and spoke sharply in an undertone. “Lesley, this is my decision, not yours. Elinor may do her damndest but I will not have you intervening or speaking for me. I’ve no idea what she’s got in store or whether I can take it but I’ll call the shots. Don’t you dare speak on my behalf …” She was cut off halfway through her speech but Lesley understood the gist and groaned inwardly. Facing one’s own torture was bad enough but watching another’s was unspeakable, especially when you hold yourself responsible. She stepped backwards, closing her eyes momentarily against what might come. In some ways, it would have been easier to be the prime target. Lesley fought the nausea rising in her throat. A consoling voice spoke behind her. “Leave it, Lesley. Pat can handle this. Don’t intervene on behalf of her, it’s simply not her style. She can control her own destiny. She knows where Hilda is, we all do, and she can tell Elinor if it gets too much. She’s relinquished you from all responsibility, that’s all you need to know. Don’t wade in to save her –she won’t thank you for it.” Carolyn grimaced sympathetically as she spoke. Lesley accepted Carolyn’s words with resignation. ‘Bloody marvellous’ she thought, ‘Not only have I brought Elinor to the party but now I get to watch her torture my friends. What the hell am I supposed to do?' |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by PatW on Nov 24th, 2003, 8:58am A response to goading!! :P Finally!!! :P Do your worst, then! 8) |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Katarzyna on Nov 24th, 2003, 10:18am Coo, I'm actually in a drabble! ok, so i should be worried but I am actually quite pleased! ok... so hurry up... what happens next... |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Rachael P on Nov 24th, 2003, 10:23am *sits back emotionally exhausted after catching up with the weekend's posts* It's all been happening, hasn't it?! Elinor's been very busy! *shudders* I have to say, Pat, you're very brave. I wonder what she has in store for you? I hope I'm that brave when it's my turn ... :( *prepares to stand up and be counted* Quote:
I have to say, that I'm more than a little worried by Hilda's concerns - Lesley and Rachael P seem to be good buddies on this - help!! Still can't figure out who it is though :-/ I definitely don't think it's Lesley and it does seem strange that Rachel has gone very quiet on the board - hmmmmm .... They must be spending a fair proportion of each day thinking eveil thoughts >:( and giggling uncontrollably!! 8oo |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by PatW on Nov 24th, 2003, 10:48am I am absolutely certain there is something very nasty in the pipeline for me! 8) However, I'm not changing my reponse just because I'm targeted! It's probably *because* I've been goading her that it's my turn now!! To quote Madge "be brave". |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Rachael P on Nov 24th, 2003, 11:38am You seem very resigned to your fate! *impressed* Do you think Elinor has something up her sleeve for you which will be as applicable as KB and Vikki's?! (I know I shouldn't but I did chuckle a little at the poetic justice of their shared predicament!) |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by PatW on Nov 24th, 2003, 11:48am Don't know what she'll do to me, but she's been researching us pretty thoroughly, I think! Love KB's and Vikki's predicament! It won't stop them though! Or only in the thread, anyway! 8oo |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Jennie on Nov 24th, 2003, 12:11pm We've all been goading her, so I don't think that that's the reason, Pat. I think she's picking on people at random. I also think that she's frozen KB & Vikki because they were getting near the truth. Perhaps we should all read those posts again. |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by PatW on Nov 24th, 2003, 12:17pm KB and I both PM's her too! |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Catherine_B on Nov 24th, 2003, 12:28pm Nice writing, Ellie. Just one little problem - Newnham doesn't have a Warden (or didn't a couple of years ago, anyway, and I doubt things have changed since then). :P :P :P |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by PatW on Nov 24th, 2003, 12:45pm It's really weird, being in a drabble! I keep wanting to respond for the me in it, if you follow that!! It's very difficult to leave my response for someone else to write! Ellie only seems to post in the early morning, andin the evening, but if you're watching as your alta ego, do your worst, my dear! I will not show fear (even if I feel it)! I refuse to give you that satisfaction! :P :P |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Abi on Nov 24th, 2003, 12:50pm Go Pat!! This is still a very scary drabble but I am utterly hooked - keep writing, Ellie darling. |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Lisa on Nov 24th, 2003, 2:13pm Quote:
Ditto first part! *wonders if Abi's use of over familiar term is sarcastic or a sign of bribery!* |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Vikki on Nov 24th, 2003, 3:29pm Rachael!! Pat!! You're both mean to laugh at mine and KB's predicament!! :P I'm getting cramp for standing still so long!! :'( |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by PatW on Nov 24th, 2003, 3:38pm Vikki, I suspect that being made to sit still and silent will be nothing to what is about to happen. All you will have to do is watch! Come on Ellie, dear. Get on with it! Or have you got a lazy PB too?!!! :P :P |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Rachael P on Nov 24th, 2003, 3:53pm Yes, Vikki - I think it could have been a lot worse for you and KB! And at least it happened quickly for you - poor old Pat's been hanging on all day! I'm starting to feel scared on her behalf!! Pat - perhaps you should go back to Accident and try to take your mind off the imminent future by writing more there? |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Vikki on Nov 24th, 2003, 3:56pm No, no, Ellie doesn't have a plot bunny she has a plot tarantula!!! |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by PatW on Nov 24th, 2003, 4:01pm You mustn't elevate her above everyone else, Vikki. She might get ideas above her station. I'm not fretting about what will happen when she finally gets her finger out and posts! |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Vikki on Nov 24th, 2003, 4:04pm I wasn't elevating her above the rest of us, Pat!! I was just saying that a plot bunny would be far too cute for her to possess one!! ;) |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Rachael P on Nov 24th, 2003, 4:14pm *chuckling at Pat's signature :D* Edited to add: But your other signature thing is kind of appropriate too?! |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Vikki on Nov 24th, 2003, 4:15pm *joins Rachael in the chuckling!!8oo* |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by PatW on Nov 24th, 2003, 4:20pm on 11/24/03 at 16:14:24, Rachael P wrote:
No way!!!! No butterflies here, thank you! |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Vikki on Nov 24th, 2003, 4:26pm Are you sure about that Pat? ;) ;D |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Jennie on Nov 24th, 2003, 4:34pm Hey, Ellie, wellie, jellie, you tried it on me, and I'm still here. Do you know why, I've never told anyone what my real fear is, so you're not as omniscient as you think you are. Ludicrous, aren't you, being fooled like that. BTW, did you know that if my son doesn't hear from me he has instructions to phone the police? Better get a move on before you bore us all to death with your childish antics! |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Chloe on Nov 24th, 2003, 5:12pm She's not tired it on with everyone who's stood up to her yet! I'm more concerned with the CBBers on their way to help us than us trapped with her. |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by @ustria@my on Nov 24th, 2003, 5:32pm Just hope that "Ellie" doesn't find out my no. 1 fear |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Vikki on Nov 24th, 2003, 5:44pm Amy, as long as you haven't mentioned it on the board, you should be safe!! ;) |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Chloe on Nov 24th, 2003, 5:50pm That's why i'm safe i've only mentioned my second fear and as long as i have my first fear i can over come the second fear because of that |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Carolyn P on Nov 24th, 2003, 6:38pm Sorry I didn't reply last night Vikki, I had gone to bed, need some early nights this week. This thread is getting better and better, I'm hooked as well. I do hope Dear Ellie keeps it up. I think I'm going to have a lot of work to put in this week on the Christmas drabbles...Hmm, now who still needs to be included... |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by @ustria@my on Nov 24th, 2003, 6:53pm on 11/24/03 at 17:44:17, Vikki wrote:
Good, because I'd flip if she found out. Someone once shoved one right next to my face and I nearly ran out of the room screaming! |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by catherine on Nov 24th, 2003, 7:22pm Well, Ellie's certainly been doing her homework, hasn't she?!! I was on a few times over the weekend and Liss was around but not for huge periods of time and I wouldn't have thought she posts enough to know what Ellie appears to know. I didn't see Rachel logged in either but anyone can lurk. Ellie, whoever she is, is definitely very quick on the uptake though and she is obviously doing whatever she can to deflect suspicion. Also, would you necessarily have to know about Cambridge? Oxford may well have a similar posting system. |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Rachel on Nov 24th, 2003, 8:47pm on 11/24/03 at 18:38:27, Carolyn P wrote:
I'm keeping a tick chart of who/how often people have been included. Some names do seem to crop up quite often don't they! And just for all you suspicious people, I've been in bed and poorly, and that's why I haven't been around or posting lately! I deserve sympathy, not suspicion! Rachel ~ atishooooooooooo! |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by catherine on Nov 24th, 2003, 8:52pm Poor you! Help yourself to a hug! Hope you feel better soon, Rachel! (and if this really isn't you, then how about giving your mind to who it might be and helping us to beat 'Elinor'? We need you!) |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Elinor on Nov 24th, 2003, 9:02pm Once again the lighting dimmed except for a spotlight on Pat. She had paled significantly and her body was tense but she was eye-balling Elinor with as much bravado as she could muster. Elinor returned the stare dispassionately. The CBBers looked on with bated breath, filled with admiration for the stance Pat was taking but anxious about the inevitable consequences. This tableau continued for a minute or two but finally Pat had to look away as the anticipation proved too much. She braced herself for whatever was to come, gritting her teeth and fixing her sights on an invisible spot on the wall opposite. Elinor continued to watch her impassively. She seemed to be taking a malicious pleasure in delaying the moment and observing the mounting tension. “Where is Hilda Annersley?” The voice suddenly cracked like a whip, reverberating across the hushed room. One or two of the more nervy CBBers jumped. “I won’t tell you” Pat’s own voice was clear and steady but she maintained eye contact with the wall. “Very well” Elinor did not sound unduly disappointed. |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Dorothy on Nov 24th, 2003, 9:05pm Hey Ellie You can include me as a rescuer if you want. Dorothy *who really really wants to be in the story* |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Kathryn on Nov 24th, 2003, 9:07pm Are you really sure you want to be included, considering what is already going on :o :-/ I just checked out Ellie's quote and it is from King Lear. So who do we know who has been reading Shakespeare as reference material in the past months...hmmm. Could that be a lead in trying to identify her? |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Dorothy on Nov 24th, 2003, 9:09pm Yes, I am definitely sure :) :o Dorothy |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by PatW on Nov 24th, 2003, 9:32pm Well that was a bit short wasn't it? I mean, we normally get a *little* more than that at a time! I think she's losing her touch! :o :P |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Lesley on Nov 24th, 2003, 9:34pm on 11/24/03 at 21:05:36, Dorothy wrote:
Hey Dorothy - you can swap places with me if you like! Pat - I hope i'm as brave as you. |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by PatW on Nov 24th, 2003, 9:37pm It's dead easy to be brave when you're sitting in the back bedroom, which has newly stripped walls and only the computer in it! Signs of redecorating are so very normal!! I *really* wouldn't like to be actually there! ;) |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Lesley on Nov 24th, 2003, 9:46pm LOL Yes well there is that! ;D BTW It feels really strange - as Pat said earlier - being written about - did everyone else feel that when i was writing RSC? |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by PatW on Nov 24th, 2003, 9:55pm Not to the same extent! But then, I seem to be much more involved in this one!!!! ;D |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Jennie on Nov 24th, 2003, 9:59pm The quotation from King Lear, is when Lear is cursing his daughters Goneril and Regan for their attempts to strip him of his retinue, that's why I said that the curse would work only if the people who were being cursed were the children of your body. No, I'm not evil EBD, I'm an ex-English teacher who's taught King Lear more times than she cares to remember. Think of this, -'A man may smile and smile and be a villain.' Hamlet. |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by PatW on Nov 24th, 2003, 10:09pm Don't you think that Ellie ought to be suffering from Lady Macbeth's nightmares? The 'out dam ned spot' bit comes to mind!!! But I suppose that that presupposes soem remnants of humanity in her - Ellie I mean, not the mysterious person behind her! |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Chloe on Nov 24th, 2003, 10:37pm Maybe all the baiting is starting to affect her and more and more are standing up to her ;D |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Carolyn P on Nov 24th, 2003, 10:42pm Hmm, that was a short post wasn't it? Not up to your usual length Ellie!!!!!!! Poor Pat is being made to wait in anticipation. Maybe that is part of the torture? Evil. :o Lesley, yes it did feel odd with Real CS to be included in a story where you couldn't control your own actions or reply to something that happened to you. I think Ellie is being wise in this respect by not taking part in any discussion, it keeps the distance to a certain extent. How did you find it when you were writing real CS and people commented on what their characters were doing? |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Lesley on Nov 24th, 2003, 10:49pm Carolyn - I don't think it was such a problem when I was writing because, with only a few exceptions, the posts with all of you in were incidental to the story - you may have noticed i concentrated on Hilda and Nell ;) Some of the ones where I did concentrate on CBBers were mostly for fun, and of course when I wrote about myself there was no problem - and i'd spoken to Rachael about those posts as well. These ones are going much deeper - and somewhat uncomfortably so as far as I'm concerned!! |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Elinor on Nov 24th, 2003, 10:50pm As Pat focused on the stonework in front of her, it began to blur and sway before changing shape. The other CBBers looked on astounded as the wall altered, taking on the blue skies and sunshine of Sydney. The Opera House could be seen in the background and, across the bay, the glorious vista of Manly. “Kathryn, is that Darling Harbour or the Rocks?” Lisa_T asked her neighbour in an undertone. It had been some years since she lived in Australia. “Could be either” replied Kathryn, but then as the panorama shifted upwards, assuming height, she exclaimed, “No, it’s the view from Sydney Harbour Bridge …” “I take it Pat suffers from vertigo then?” Lisa posed a rhetorical question. Pat meanwhile was staring with fixation at the wall and had flung out her arms as if to balance herself like a tightrope walker. “So what’s the deal with the Harbour Bridge?” demanded Nicolette. “Surely you can’t climb it?” “Oh you can,” affirmed Kathryn, “But it’s totally safe. You’re locked on like a climber with karibenas, rope, the full works. You’re attached to the bridge and everything you’re got is attached to you – shades, hat, hankies, you name it, there’s no margin for error because of the traffic flowing underneath. It’s quite easy really, like a flight of stairs but it’s very open, as you can see there, and if you were subject to vertigo it would be very intimidating.” As if to corroborate this point, Pat froze, clutching at hidden handrails, but to no avail. She had no support and she was reliant on her own equilibrium. She was held here for what seemed like an aeon but not a word or sound passed her lips. Eventually, Elinor closed in on her from behind, “Have you anything to tell me, Patricia?” “No!” Pat’s voice was hoarse but still strong. “It’ll take more than a bridge to break me, you b*tch.” The figure’s eyes narrowed at this insolence. The image began to transform, this time a taller erection which Dorothy recognised as the Sears Tower in Chicago. “That’s the highest building in the States”, she hissed, “It’s even taller than the Empire State.” Pat appeared to be at the very top and at the very edge. She also seemed to be trying to back away towards the centre of the building, as if to locate her own centre of gravity but something was forcing her back towards the edge, insistently. Abruptly, the skyline disappeared as Pat endeavoured to resist the compulsion to look down. There were a number of muffled gasps as a handful of CBBers empathised with Pat. It was a sheer drop, dizzying in its scope, the cars and people below like matchbox toys. Pat bit her lip, the giddiness threatening to overwhelm her. She could feel her resolve abating. “What’s the matter, Patricia?” jeered Elinor after many minutes. “Feeling less daring? Or just acting like the spineless jellyfish I know you are?” “Damn you, Elinor” Pat’s voice was quieter but as firm as ever. “Damn you to hell and for eternity, Elinor.” |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Elinor on Nov 24th, 2003, 10:52pm This time, Elinor’s mouth tightened as though her patience was waning fast. Next, the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur. Arguably the tallest building(s) in the world and a masterpiece of Malaysian construction. “Four hundred and fifty one metres above street level” smirked Elinor as Pat trembled. “What do you think of the view?” A tinge of green tainted Pat’s features as she fought to control herself. She knew that she was fighting a losing battle. So did Elinor. As if to bolster her advantage, the wall became a medley of camera angles and views from tall buildings and tourist attractions around the world – swooping, diving, soaring, lunging, pitching …. One minute she was in a helicopter, plunging into the Grand Canyon, the next a hot air balloon, swinging out of control above Ayres Rock or Uluru as it was now known. Pat knew it was only a matter of time before she gave way and she cursed herself for her perceived weakness. Still she held out. The CBBers, on the other hand, were overawed by Pat’s willpower in the face of such torment. She was not to know it at that moment but each and every one of them was mentally pledging to face whatever Elinor planned for them with the same valour. Finally, the images turned to England – the London Eye, the Post Office Tower, Parliament and Big Ben – a nightmarish rollercoaster ride across the Thames. It was over. Elinor had won. Is there something you’d like to tell me, Patricia?” The voice was softer this time. “Melbourne” Pat was finally able to falter, “They’re in Melbourne” before collapsing into a dead faint. She came round almost immediately but drifted in and out of consciousness, as she was half-supported, half-dragged back into the group. Any number of willing hands pulled her out of Elinor’s sight and Emma_N tended to her with care. Lesley stood stock-still near the door. Throughout the ordeal she had had to be restrained by Carolyn and Sue who held her back and urged her not to utter a word. “Don’t do it, Lesley” Sue had advised. “Let Pat end it when she’s ready. She won’t want you to intercede on her behalf. I know it’s difficult but it’s not your call.” Lesley watched with eyes blazing as Elinor made to exit from the room. The figure turned at the door, as if aware of Lesley’s gaze and stepped towards her smiling triumphantly. Leaning forward she spoke softly so that only Lesley could hear. “Your friend was spirited but she capitulated in the end. Hardly challenging but then that was scarcely to be expected, was it? Do you think she will appreciate your silence or will she question the way you found it so easy to stand by?” Lesley attempted to ignore the taunts but they were hitting home as Elinor continued callously. “I have a number of questions to put to you. I wonder, how best to ensure they are answered? Who should I choose next? Pat again? Or someone closer to you, perhaps?” The eyes flicked towards Rachael P. Granite-faced, Lesley made no reply but something in her expression must have given her away because Elinor nodded with a grim satisfaction before withdrawing. |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Lesley on Nov 24th, 2003, 10:58pm Oh God, sorry Rachael! |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Carolyn P on Nov 24th, 2003, 11:00pm Are you OK Lesley? |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Lisa_T on Nov 24th, 2003, 11:01pm Hey, I may not know much about the Twelve Apostles, but I DO know what the view from Sydney Harbour looks like! And for your info, welle-ellie, I've been in the museum thingy about building it too. Up inside the statue of liberty as well, while I'm on the subject. |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Lesley on Nov 24th, 2003, 11:29pm on 11/24/03 at 23:00:45, Carolyn P wrote:
Yes thanks Carolyn! Just getting into character! ;) |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by KB on Nov 24th, 2003, 11:32pm I was thinking back to what Lesley put in the original, in the letter from the real EBD, and I thought we should all talk about the very early books, before Evil Ellie took over. Pat, you have my sympathy. I hate heights with a passion, too! |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by PatW on Nov 24th, 2003, 11:50pm Getting vicious, huh! For your information, dearest Ellie, balloons and helicopters are no problem at all! I've looked straight down from a hot air balloon and loved it! Buildings on the other hand....!!! I also make myself go up castle towers and other similar places - though I do only look straight out, and hold on very tight too. You haven't won yet though! Look at my signature - that hasn't changed, nor will it!! :P :P |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Lesley on Nov 25th, 2003, 12:14am Good for you Pat! Hey how come I'm suddenly bad tempered?? |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by KB on Nov 25th, 2003, 12:16am Perhaps because everyone's accusing you of being Ellie? ;) |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Kathy_S on Nov 25th, 2003, 12:29am Not everyone.... Rosalie the reference bunny insists that Lesley would use more semicolons. |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by KB on Nov 25th, 2003, 12:40am Suggest to Rosalie the RB that perhaps Lesley is deliberately leaving them out to confuse her. |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Lisa_T on Nov 25th, 2003, 2:17am Lesley would also use more spaces! And the way the speech is written isnt Lesley. Myself, I'm wavering between the Rach(a)els and Jennie. Wasn't she the one who put the quote about smiling and being a villain? Rather telling, that one. Anyone fancy digging out more Richard III and King Lear? |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Vikki on Nov 25th, 2003, 2:38am Very very scared now!! Poor you Pat!! I'm actually quite glad to only be frozen now!! :o |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by KB on Nov 25th, 2003, 2:38am My guesses: Liss Xanthe (despite Chloe's protestations) Pat? ETA: also Lisa_T. |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Vikki on Nov 25th, 2003, 2:46am Well, I did speculate about Pat somewhere else..... |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Elinor on Nov 25th, 2003, 7:12am Lisa_T had been watching Elinor carefully with furrowed brows. It seemed to her that the figure had an indeterminate ethereal quality to it and, she may have been mistaken, but had it stumbled as it left the room? Re-playing this final scene in her mind, she tried to analyse what it meant. “Eureka!”, she pounded her fist on the table. “I think I’ve got it” she announced to the room at large, “And I think that’s why KB and Vikki were stricken dumb because they’d cottoned on to it as well. Elinor is drawing her power from our feelings. She needs to provoke destructive feelings in us … hatred, despair, fear, pain … because in some bizarre, hideous way, it nourishes her. But, on the flip side, she has to use up a certain amount of energy to generate those feelings. Whatever she metes out to us leaves her depleted. That’s why she disappears … to … to re-energise.” A number of the CBBers were struggling to conceal their scepticism. “Oh come off it, Lisa, that’s a bit far-fetched” said Catherine. “Oh, don’t you see? It was easy for her to conjure up a screen and to force Jennie in to living her nightmare. Jennie’s fear was overwhelming and Elinor got a quick hit. She didn’t have to do much to force a reaction from Jennie but she was able to feed on it, probably intensely. She leaves the room almost as soon as she’s done and that’s when she recharges or whatever it is she does …” “Oh my God, you may be right!” Aletea was sickened. “I know I am. She got a triple whammy through Jennie, Ray and Liss … short, sharp bouts of terror or pain, effortlessly produced … her perfect scenario. But Elinor bit off more than she could chew with Pat. She would have been expecting Pat to yield immediately but Pat, bless her, wouldn’t budge. Elinor must have been at her for an hour or two. Just think about the energy she must have used up to defeat Pat? I saw her when she left the room and she had reverted to a more shadowy state, just like when she first appeared. It took it out of her. She’ll be able to feed on Pat’s suffering, I don’t doubt it, but I don’t think it’ll be enough – for now at least, she’s been weakened!” The penny finally dropped and the CBBers began to discuss it fast and furiously. Lisa banged on the table again. “Keep it down, you idiots! I don’t think she’ll be back for some time, she’ll need to summon up her energies again but we mustn’t let her see us like this. We may have stumbled upon a critical vantage point and we need to discuss it one at a time ….” “OK, I’ll start” jumped in Catherine. “I’m sorry for being cynical earlier, Lisa. It just seemed preposterous but I can see now that it makes some kind of warped sense. One thing though – if she gets her strength from our misfortune then won’t she just keep picking on us one by one?” “Good point” murmured Chloe uneasily. “Yes, I expect she will.” Lisa glanced round at them all. “Which means that we all need to be as strong and as brave as Pat” She threw a grin in Pat’s direction which was returned weakly. “Remember, Elinor is in a slightly weakened state and we need to keep her that way or better still, debilitate her further.” “But how do we do that?” A small voice piped up plaintively from the back of the room. Lisa turned to beam at Annie. “By making her work for it” she proclaimed confidently. “Every time Elinor singles one of us out, we do our best to copy Pat. We refuse to give in, we take it in on the chin and we basically force her to expend as much of her power as we can. Pat was goading her, did you notice? By answering back, provoking her to do more. A bit foolhardy, Pat, but it worked. I don’t say it will be easy but if we all use Pat as our role model and give it our best shot then we’ll begin to wear her down …” “And then what?” Lisa sighed. “I don’t know for sure but I know it will help. If Hilda and Nell are on the way and arrive when Elinor is below par, then perhaps we do have a chance … all of us.” |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Annie on Nov 25th, 2003, 7:38am Very good! I've been mentioned again ;D (or maybe that's a bad thing) I just thought of something everybody. Look at the times she is logged on. That might give a clue as to what part of the world she is in (i.e. help to discover who she is) I am IMMENSLY suspicious of someone! I shan't say who, but I am and very sure of myself too. |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by PatW on Nov 25th, 2003, 8:37am In reply to KB, she posted last night when I was watching the programme on Oliver Cromwell! I think it may be soemone who was at the Melbourne meeting, which would be why there was no post on Saturday night, UK time! thank you for making me so brave, Ellie! :) |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Rachael P on Nov 25th, 2003, 9:03am Annie - I think Elinor is posting at specific times to make it look like she could be from UK or Australia - also there's a slight lean towards Aussie places but that could be a double bluff so I still see the field as open. I'm thinking Rachel or perhaps even Lisa_T - I agree the formatting etc is not like Lesley's and it reminds me most of those two. Definitely not me, Lisa, so you can take the (a) out of your Rach(a)els - I can definitely testify to not sneaking back to work in order to post at all hours of the day or night. I tend to be tucked up safely in bed when you lot are yibbling late at night! Neither do I have that kind of imagination! ::) LOL! Pat, Elinor must respect you to make you so brave - after all your goading she could have turned you into a snivelling wreck! (Unless you are Elinor, of course - we only have your word for it about Cromwell!!) Talking of snivelling wrecks - I don't like the look of that veiled hint that I'm next ... although, don't worry, Lesley, I don't blame you! *off to search for courage* |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Kathryn on Nov 25th, 2003, 9:09am on 11/25/03 at 08:37:24, PatW wrote:
Definitely NOT. KB asked us all on Sunday whether it was any of us and I'd already threatened her PBs concerning her involvement. And I can swear till the cows come home that it is not me. I cannot write like that. I'd love to, but it is not possible. |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Abi on Nov 25th, 2003, 9:13am Oh Pat, you were so brave! I hope they manage to beat Elinor in the end, but I'm sure they will. Come on Ellie, lets have some more, I want them to beat her ;D |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by PatW on Nov 25th, 2003, 9:15am Kathryn, how do you know that it wasn't a double bluff on KB's part?!!! I am prepared to answer questions form others who saw the Cromwell prog! Besides, surely the real author wouldn't treat herself so well! :-[ |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Kathryn on Nov 25th, 2003, 9:18am True re the double-bluff but then I know where she lives, who her supervisors are, what texts in the library she uses (no I'm not stalking, just demonstrating the things that are valuable to her that would prevent her from lying (hopefully)!). So I'm willing to trust her. Also, nothing that I've mentioned has yet to turn up. I have my theories about the author but it is not KB. |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Annie on Nov 25th, 2003, 10:06am BTW I agree with KB's guesses of Liss and Xanthe. I have many complex reasons which probably wouldn't make sense to anyone else, so I won't say 'em, but I just a have a feeling... |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Ray on Nov 25th, 2003, 1:51pm *plays catchup on this drabble* *notes that, surprisingly, she's only been suggested as the possible author of this once* Having read this all, the truly frightening thing is, this IS something I could see myself writing. It's not me, but...it does sound like me. Or at least, it sounds like my non CS work... Ray *curious and more than a little disconcerted* |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Alex on Nov 25th, 2003, 3:46pm Does Vikki write drabbles? (Not very up on who writes what sort of fiction). Only I feel really suspicious of her for some reason. Really enjoying the story....scared out of my head! With the plodge thing from earlier, I've only ever hear Cambridge students call it a plodge, not Oxford students. |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by PatW on Nov 25th, 2003, 3:56pm LOL!!! In theory she does!! But the posts are few and far between and her drabble is mostly made up of yibbling! ::) have a look at 'New Family'. |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Chloe on Nov 25th, 2003, 4:01pm KB i've only posted once that i didn't think it was xan but she's been missing for a few days so can't deny the comment herself and if it is her it's unlike anything she ever written before! :P |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Jennie on Nov 25th, 2003, 4:11pm Lisa_T, I'm not the evil EBD, sorry but as I said before, I've had phlebotomist's and other medical appointments at the times of these postings. My knowledge of Shakespeare comes from having a degree in English Literature, and having taught 'A' Level for well over twenty years. |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Vikki on Nov 25th, 2003, 5:04pm Alex, it definitely isn't me!! I was out last night between 6.30 and 12.30, so it couldn't possibly have been me! Quite apart from the fact that I know nothing about Australia, and the details given make it sound like Ellie either lives there or has visited! Plus, it's highly unusual for me to be up at 7 am!! Pat, :P :P for your comments!! I'm still swithering between various possible authors!! :-/ |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Chloe on Nov 25th, 2003, 5:32pm Just spoke with xan and the answer is no definatly to her writting it as she's not had time with all her uni stuff to be on the site plus the bit about calming down and breathing comment is far to like evil leader L to have been written by her |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by xanthe on Nov 25th, 2003, 5:55pm Just caught up on this thanks to Chloe telling me how much had gone on! Have been working like several lunatics rolled into one, hence my absence from the board - I certainly don't have the time to drabble, so ypu should stop suspecting me! *flops to floor in an exhausted heap, concussing self on pile of books she still wants to read for this week's essay* This is intriguing... the bits about me draw on info from the board, but as Catherine_B said, Newnham doesn't have a warden... it does sound as if it's someone who knows a bit about Cambridge though... *deeply deeply intrigued* |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Vikki on Nov 25th, 2003, 5:58pm I have my own very definite suspiscion as to who it is, but I'm keeping stum until I know more!! |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by PatW on Nov 25th, 2003, 6:31pm on 11/25/03 at 17:04:37, Vikki wrote:
Couldn't resist that! And you rose!! :P |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Carolyn P on Nov 25th, 2003, 6:43pm I really can't decide. There is a handful of people I'm considering, but most have denied it, although I'm not taking that into account of course. Whoever wrote it, I'm enjoying it immensly. More please Ellie. |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by PatW on Nov 25th, 2003, 6:45pm It's about time for her evening posting isn't it? Come on, stop hanging about!! :-* :-* |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Chloe on Nov 25th, 2003, 7:31pm on 11/25/03 at 17:55:26, xanthe wrote:
Is this very different to your normal collapsing ??? *unsure if a chant for more is approaite considering we can never tell what's coming next???* |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Elisabeth on Nov 25th, 2003, 7:58pm Phew! Having just read through this entire drabble from the beginning I'm rather exhausted. This is a very scary story and it's made even scarier by the fact that someone whose identity we do not know but who is probably among us is able to make anything happen to any of us. Every time someone mentions themselves or someone else being in the drabble, lo and behold their name appears! It makes perfect sense of course in RL but doesn't anyone else find it a trifle disconcerting? |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Vikki on Nov 25th, 2003, 8:13pm Yes, it is disconcerting Elisabeth!! That's probably why we're all being so flippant about it, to keep ourselves from thinking too much about the creep factor!! :-/ |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by catherine on Nov 25th, 2003, 8:28pm So I've suddenly appeared in it, have I? And here was me thinking I wasn't important enough to get a mention! Have to say - I actually thought the idea was very plausible when KB and Vikki first started talking about it so :P Ellie! |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Lisa_T on Nov 25th, 2003, 8:50pm Well, it aint me. (see post on Health Kick for why I've not posted today- boo hoo- had to walk in the rain to uni to use theirs!) *really don't know what I've done to KB to make her so suspicious!* I tell you, IT IS NOT MEEE!!! Where is Elinor, anyhow? |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Elinor on Nov 25th, 2003, 8:54pm Jennie, the eldest in the group, had a motherly approach and was very aware of the alarmed faces of the younger girls. “Lisa!” she interrupted. “I suggest we fix it so those of us who are older shield the younger ones as much as possible. With any luck Hilda and co. are already on their way here and we won’t all be subjected to Elinor’s will.” “Good idea, Jennie” replied Lisa and the younger members of the group visibly relaxed. “What about KB and Vikki?” Abi demanded. “Yes, that’s a difficult one” Lisa walked over to her pals and crouched down in front of them. “I’m sorry guys. I think I’m right and that you had just worked it out when Elinor froze you. I’ve no idea how to break her spell but even if we could, I don’t think it would be sensible. It’s important that Elinor doesn’t know what we know. For now we need to keep it that way. I hope you both understand.” She patted both women on the shoulder and returned to the group. “So, is everyone in?” A united, if muted round of applause told her everything she needed to know. Only Lesley sat miserably to one side. Although cheered by Lisa_T’s revelations and insight, she was brooding on Elinor’s last words to her. Glancing across at Rachael P who was chatting animatedly with Elisabeth and Catherine_B, she sighed. Better than Lisa, she realised that Elinor was fuelled as much by vengeance as a need to build up her strength. Being witness to Elinor’s strictures of Pat had sapped much of her will and she felt drained, certain that she would be unable to watch more, and definitely not if it involved a close friend. Rachael caught her eye and came over laughing. “Isn’t it fantastic news?” she cried. “Lisa’s pulled a blinder. I can’t believe we didn’t see it earlier. This is it – our way out!” Lesley did her best to respond to Rachael’s enthusiasm but she was half-hearted in the extreme. Rachael was quick to pick up on her downcast mood. “What is it, Lesley? We should be optimistic now …” Lesley smiled wanly. Rachael dropped down next to her, becoming serious. “I can guess,” she said, pulling her knees up to her chest and wrapping her arms round them. “Elinor’s main objective is to revenge her imprisonment: through you, through Hilda and anyone else that encompasses. That’s not lost on me, nor that Elinor will have clocked our friendship. She’ll know that the best way to punish you is to hurt those closest to you. I’m under no illusions, Lesley, I expect I’m next and there’s nothing you or I can do to change that. But what she can’t control is how we react. All of us older ones know that we could be next – I just know there’s a greater chance of it being me. And, I’ll just have to hope and pray that I can demonstrate the same level of courage as Pat …” “You don’t understand,” muttered Lesley. “I gave you away. She looked across at you and she could tell by my face …” “No!” Rachael interrupted swiftly. “You’re no Judas. Elinor knows we’re good mates. She’s just needling you so don’t rise to it. You mustn’t reproach yourself! If you do, she’ll feel your guilt and latch on to it.” Lesley subsided. |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Elinor on Nov 25th, 2003, 8:55pm In a undistinguished hotel on the outskirts of Banbury, a small taskforce was congregating. Hilda Annersley, Nell Wilson, Nancy Wilmot and Kathie Ferrars had arrived two hours previously and had made the most of the restaurant’s full English breakfast along with the other CBBers. No one was particularly hungry but Hilda had insisted that they all keep up their strength. Introductions had been made and Xanthe, Chelsea, Katarzyna, Tassie_Ellen, NickiL, LulieCat and the rest were looking towards Hilda for leadership. Exchanging glances with Nell, Hilda stood up to address the team. “Ladies,” she began, “Thank you all for coming and at such short notice. The Chalet School Board will, of course, reimburse your expenses and Madame has asked me to convey her own personal gratitude over your willingness to assist. I have convened this meeting to discuss an action plan to rescue those CBBers who we believe are trapped only a few miles from here. Unfortunately, we have very little information to go on, other than we lost communication with them within a few hours of their arrival and that we have every reason to believe that Elinor is behind their internment.” Here she paused, not wishing to reveal the next bit personally, and looked across at Nell who rose to the occasion. “We don’t know for sure but we also believe that the reason Elinor has imprisoned them, is not only as revenge for the part the CBB played in Miss Annersley’s release but also as a lure to recapture her. For those reasons we need to plan and act very, very carefully.” “Most importantly,” resumed Miss Annersley, “I do not want anyone risking their own lives. Safety is paramount to this operation. I will consider it a failure if we have any serious injuries or fatalities.” Some of the more reckless members of the group looked very conscious and squirmed uncomfortably. The Heads resumed their seats and the meeting was opened to the floor. “Please, Miss Annersley?” Chelsea’s hand was raised very properly as she made her request. “What … what exactly are we dealing with in Elinor? How could she have escaped from where Lesley left her?” Again the Heads exchanged glances. In their discussions with Nancy and Kathie during the long haul flights from Australia, the four women had agreed that there should be no secrets. All discussions would be open so that everybody was fully aware of the possible dangers they could be facing. “We don’t exactly know, Chelsea and that’s our main problem. Katherine and Rachael believed there was something odd about Lesley at the Gathering and it is possible that Elinor was operating under the guise of Lesley to gain access to the group. However, this is pure supposition because they didn’t have a chance to inform us of what actually happened immediately prior to communication being broken. We considered that very question for hours while we were travelling and we did not come to any conclusions, other than the force which is Elinor is pure evil. She is not human and there is no indication of humanity in her actions. There was a darkness in my dealings with her,” Hilda repressed a shudder with some effort, “that spoke of an evil not found in this world.” A shadow seemed to fall momentarily across the room and each person shivered inwardly. No one needed to be told of the possible consequences should their mission fail. |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Chloe on Nov 25th, 2003, 9:02pm That's great Ellie all i want now is more lets see how we all cope with your attempts |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Vikki on Nov 25th, 2003, 9:27pm More please Ellie!!! You're doing really well!! ;) |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Lesley on Nov 25th, 2003, 9:57pm More please - I think! And I really don't like being a character in someone else's drabble! Hilda and Nell will rescue us won't they? :-/ |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by xanthe on Nov 25th, 2003, 10:45pm Poor Lesley *huggles* This is................. interesting........................ |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Vikki on Nov 25th, 2003, 10:51pm Please define interesting!! ;) |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by xanthe on Nov 25th, 2003, 10:55pm Interesting: holding the attention; arousing interest... ;) |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Ray on Nov 25th, 2003, 10:59pm *snickers and feels Vikki walked into that one* I think I'm looking forward to seeing more. Ray *still undecided* |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Vikki on Nov 25th, 2003, 10:59pm *wishes certain people wouldn't take everything so literally!!* ::) |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by xanthe on Nov 25th, 2003, 11:00pm *picks up Vikki's last comment and walks off with it, taking it MOST literally...* ;) |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Ray on Nov 25th, 2003, 11:02pm But isn't that half the fun? I'm always wondering why doors are alarmed after 5:30pm - are they afraid of the dark? Ray *strangely literal* |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Vikki on Nov 25th, 2003, 11:03pm *wonders if Xan is high on chocolate, as she's being very cheeky tonight!!* |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by xanthe on Nov 25th, 2003, 11:04pm And why do fires need their own special exits? :P |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Vikki on Nov 25th, 2003, 11:05pm Okay, what am I going to do with the pair of you? ::) |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Ray on Nov 25th, 2003, 11:06pm Or, why pubs forever advertise "Good food" - as though you'd expect to see other pubs advertising "Bad food". And then there's the one that always amuses my sick and twisted sense of humour: "This is [reporter] reporting live from [location]". Well they wouldn't do a lot of reporting if they were dead. Vikki: Give us a pressie? Ray *very clearly in a strange mood and probably ought to go to bed* |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Chloe on Nov 25th, 2003, 11:06pm Vikki what did you put in the brownies you sent xan ??? ;) |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by xanthe on Nov 25th, 2003, 11:10pm Actually, it's just that rehearsal tonight was PARTICULARLY mad... *giggles* |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Vikki on Nov 25th, 2003, 11:26pm Ray ~ nope, stay up and be silly with us!! Chloe ~ there was nothing in them that shouldn't have been! Xan ~ what happened at rehearsal? Have they cancelled that concert on March 6th yet? *hopeful* |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by PatW on Nov 25th, 2003, 11:35pm I suppose we've now had all we're going to get from Ellie till tomorrow morning. Shame! what's she going to do next? |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by xanthe on Nov 25th, 2003, 11:37pm It was Trinity Singers tonight, as opposed to CUMS, with George, who is completely mad... 8oo we are SO not ready for our concert on Friday... |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Vikki on Nov 25th, 2003, 11:49pm Ah! I see! Any news on potential cancelledness of concert in March? |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by KB on Today at 1:08am Wowee! It's really heating up, isn't it? *waits eagerly for more but decides not to goad, this once* |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Vikki on Today at 1:10am Well, Ellie should be back in about six hours I guess!! ;) |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by KB on Today at 1:11am When I'll be at work! *wail* |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Vikki on Today at 1:16am And I'll be asleep!! :'( |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Esmeralda on Today at 1:39am on 11/26/03 at 01:16:37, Vikki wrote:
As will I. I think I'm looking forward to more........ |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Elinor on Today at 7:18am Xanthe was the next to speak, jumping impulsively to her feet. “Miss Annersley, do we know how we’re going to get into the house?” “I had rather intended to knock on the door”, replied Miss Annersley dryly, “After all, we’re expecting Elinor to be lying in wait for us.” “Are you sure that’s wise?” The student blushed as she contradicted the Head. “What I mean is, it might help if we retain an element of surprise. I agree that Elinor will be anticipating us but she probably won’t know when. Given that we’ve lost all contact with them for the last two days, I guess we can assume that she’s locked all the exits and entrances but there may be more that she doesn’t know about … a cellar, a loft, the chimney even …” “You may have a point, Xanthe”, Miss Annersley bestowed her with an encouraging smile. “Do any of you have local knowledge of the house or surrounding area?” “I don’t think any of us do, none of us come from round here,” Xanthe deferred to her peers who all shook their heads, “But I did manage to do a bit of research on the net this morning.” “Anything of interest?” Nell had pricked up her ears. “Possibly”, Xanthe could barely restrain her excitement. “Look what I found,” and she pulled some papers out of her bag which she proceeded to spread across the table. “The village is very old, with the church dating back to the fourteenth century. Most of the houses in the centre are almost as long-standing and are all built close to the church. If you look at the plans and foundations here,” she pointed, “And here, it’s just possible that there’s some kind of underground network of passageways …” “Where do they come out?” “Well, that’s the gamble,” admitted Xanthe unwillingly, “The plans definitely show a route into the house but they aren’t detailed enough to show where and for all we know it could be a filled-in cellar or a blocked up fireplace.” “But it’s a possibility!” Nell pored over the documents with curiosity. “It’s worth a shot, Hilda!” She looked up with a glint in her eye that Hilda had not seen since before the isolation of the Gathering. “I propose we send in an advance party of the smallest two, Xanthe and Kathie. If they can enter safely, they can alert the rest of us and we move quickly inside.” “Then what?”, Kathy_S didn’t mean to detract but it had been a long journey from the mid-West of the United States and she had got no sleep at all on the plane. LulieCat gave her a dig, indicating that she should be quiet but Miss Annersley was sympathetic. “It’s a fair question, Kathy and one that I can not answer. We shall have to play it by ear. If we can enter the house without attracting Elinor’s attention then we should have time to discuss the position with the others. They will have had ample opportunity to observe Elinor’s modus operandi,” she offered up a voiceless prayer for Lesley and her companions, “ and perhaps identify any weak spots. If Elinor is waiting for us then we can but remember that there is always safety in numbers.” She spoke as reassuringly as she could and the CBBers were able to take some comfort from her calm exterior. “Now then, it makes sense to wait until we have cover of dark which is some hours away. I am recommending we all try to get some rest before tonight.” Then, as she surveyed the mutinous faces before her, she revised her statement, “In fact, I insist! We shall be neither use nor ornament to anyone if we’re worn out and most of us have been travelling for the last twenty four hours. Come on, Nell, let’s set a good example!” She tucked her hand into Nell’s arms, turning to say to the rest, “We meet back here in eight hours.” |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Carolyn P on Today at 9:08am Rachael P does this fit your village, and is that info really available on the net or does someone know? Have you been telling anyone anything? Ellie, this is wonderful, looking forward to tonights episode, and I've lots of computer time today and this evening to enjoy it. (yes, and to write advent drabbles!) |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Rachael P on Today at 10:11am Hmmm, very interesting - I knew the church in the village was very old (and central but that's probably the same for most villages) but couldn't have told you which century :-[ I checked on the net and she was right! Am relieved to say there was no mention on the net of underground passageways and I certainly have no cellar although who knows what's under the stove in the fireplace?! Am very relieved to see that action has moved away from the house and hoping wildly that Hilda & Co get there in the nick of time ... or preferably before!! Hey, Ellie - is this a good time to mention that I have a horror of drowning in a vat of molten Cadbury's Dairy Milk ;) ;D edited to add Hey, look - I found my courage!! |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Vikki on Today at 10:14am Thank you Ellie dear!! Interesting twist there! Looking forward to the next part! (bit disappointed that we only got one post from you today!! Usually we get at least two or three at a time!) |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Abi on Today at 10:43am Wow, I've just caught up on this and it's still as scary as ever. It's making me quite jumpy in real life now! But still waiting eagerly for the next installement! |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by xanthe on Today at 11:34am As I said earlier, this is interesting... I also think, on reflection, that I must have told you all WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY to much about myself :-[ |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by PatW on Today at 11:53am One measly little post! What a let down! Ellie must be losing her touch, or losing touch with her Plot Animal!! Or else she's deliberately keeping posts about the inside to a minimum - which I wouldn't put it past her!!! Come on, don't be so lazy!! :P :P |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Carolyn P on Today at 12:17pm That is an dreadful fear Rachael ;) Strangely enough I've just discovered I share it. ;D Come on Ellie, are you being lazy today, or is your PB having a sleep. Prod it woith a stick if so and demand the rest of the story. |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Rachel on Today at 12:18pm Isn't it interesting that at ten past one this morning Vikki said "Only six hours til Ellie's next posting" (or words to that effect. Then six hours and eight minutes later, the posting arrives! I thought Ellie normally posted a little later in the morning, about another hour and a half later usually. And isn't it also interesting that under Vikki's avatar it says "looking innocent". Just thought I would point that out. Now I can get back to Advent Drabbling. It is SO much fun! (Psssssst! Carolyn! Who did we agree was next on the List?) |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Carolyn P on Today at 12:25pm I'll tell you that via email. Love your idea for KB. Inspired I think. |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by PatW on Today at 12:34pm If it's Viiki, it would certainly explain the minimal postings to New Family, wouldn't it? She could also get info about melbourne from KB!!!! ;) ;) |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Ray on Today at 1:33pm Fascinating little installment - very fascinating. Ray *wondering if she's being dense by not knowing anything about the advent drabble or where to find it* |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Katarzyna on Today at 1:42pm I think that Rachel and Carolyn P's Advent drabble is due to be launched on Monday. They are trying to wind everyone up about it *shrugs* don't think they've quite managed though! |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Chloe on Today at 2:19pm One post, just one little post, come on Ellie you're losing your touch, we (well me at anyrate) want more! |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by PatW on Today at 2:30pm Chloe, judging by previous postings, we've had our lot until after 6.00pm tonight, UK time. Posting during the day would probably indicate that she lived in the UK!! I suspect that the times of her postings are carefully selected to give as little away as possible! |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Lesley on Today at 5:51pm [quote author=Carolyn P link=board=drabbles;num=1069630321;start=120#130 date=11/26/03 at 12:17:55]That is an dreadful fear Rachael ;) Strangely enough I've just discovered I share it. ;D quote] Me too!!! ;D So do you think 'Ellie' is rationing posts then? Or could it be her plot bunny isn't co-operating - imagine what that plot bunny must be like! (And I thought mine was bad enough!) Perhaps there'll be more later - doesn't she normally post about 9ish? |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by PatW on Today at 6:03pm I've just checked back. It was 8.54 yesterday, and 7.30 on the 23rd. I thought she'd also posted as early as 6.15 to 6.30 some evenings. Her postings are getting a little smaller I think! How shocking! Perhaps we should goad her a little more! I'm sure she enjoys that!! What was Evvy's favourite phrase? 'A rubbernecked, splay-footed, four-flusher'? Does that fit the bill?!!! :P :P |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Alex on Today at 6:17pm I had a new theory about who it might be (my job is not terribly challenging). Entirely based on Ellies quote about revnge. I've just finished reading Lesley's epic (which is riveting I must say) and I think the people who would want revenge most are the people who the worst thing happened too so my vote goes to the cess pit victims. That was so gross. So that's KB, Lisa, Vikki and Esmerelda I think. Vikki has claimed she was out when Ellie posted. Out where? Somewhere with a computer? |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by PatW on Today at 6:21pm The geographical mistake about Melbourne could easily be a cover-up. It could be a UK member getting information from someone in Australia. I think you have a good case there, Alex! |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Esmeralda on Today at 6:33pm I may have been a cess pit victim, but it certainly isn't me! For one thing, I can't write like this (wish I could), secondly, at 06.00 to 07.00 in the morning I'm either in bed, or at work. And if we are looking for people who suffered most in the original, I think what happened to Catharine B. was far worse than having a dip in a cess pit after partaking of enough iffy chocolates to make me totally laid back about the whole thing! |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Lesley on Today at 6:34pm Alex and Esmeralda I sincerely hope you are NOT correct - otherwise I'm in for a really bad time! :o |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by catherine on Today at 8:12pm I don't actually think it is any of those five; the style's not quite right. Whoever it is must have time on their hands to be able to do their research so well. Hope she posts more soon though as I am feeling very annoyed. I bought a salmon en croute for supper (salmon in a creamy sauce inside puff pastry) and the filling exploded all over the oven!! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!! |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Elinor on Today at 8:46pm “What is it Hilda?” queried Nell as they ran lightly up the stairs towards their rooms. “Nell, I haven’t had a wink of sleep since Katherine’s phone call which seems like a very long time ago. My mind is racing, my heart’s beating at a rate of knots and every time I close my eyes I can see Elinor’s face leering out of the darkness. I accept that I need chemical assistance. Now where are those pills that Daisy gave you when we left?" Nell stared at her friend with renewed respect. “B … but how did you know?” she blustered. Hilda fixed her with a penetrating gaze. “Really, Nell. I’ve been teaching for more than thirty years, over twenty of which I have been Headmistress. I possess twenty / twenty vision and whilst I may not have developed eyes in the back of my head, I am certainly capable of spotting the passing of notes, or even small parcels, particularly when the perpetrators are as clumsy as yourself and Daisy! Give me a little credit, do!” Nell grinned, relieved to see that Hilda was contriving to retain her humour despite the gravity of the situation. She popped into her room to retrieve them but as she handed them over, she paused. “Hilda, you’ll let me know if the nightmares return?” Miss Annersley touched her arm lightly, “Of course, I will. I don’t expect any problems if I knock myself out with these and I suspect you will hear me if I’m proved wrong. You’re a good friend, Nell Wilson, thank you.” Once inside her room, Hilda opened up the packet of pills and was taken aback to see that a small note had been tucked inside the packaging. It was from Daisy. Dear Hilda, If you’re reading this then either your bad dreams have recurred or you’re suffering from insomnia, probably because of that woman. The enclosed will help. They should knock you out for five or six hours and are guaranteed not to render you groggy when you awake. Go easy on the dosage though as they’re very powerful! Auntie Madge and Jo know you too well. They reckon that you will be feeling the burden of responsibility for the staff with you as well as all those CBBers. Well, you’re not alone, Hilda. We wanted to let you know that we’re all thinking of you back in Melbourne and you are in our prayers every day. We have every confidence that you and Nell and the others have what it takes to overthrow Elinor. God willing you will all be returned safely to us soon. Take care of yourself and love from us all, Daisy Hilda experienced a warm glow as she read and re-read the note, ‘How kind of them’ she thought to herself. She took a couple of the pills and a small sip of water and then lay down on the bed, filling her mind with calm thoughts. She would do her best to relax now so that she was better prepared for whatever might unfold that night. For months, even the idea of Elinor had thrown her into a state of unholy terror but today, despite the underlying fear that had been constant for the past few days, she felt consumed by an inner peace. The presence of God was closer to her than ever before and she felt very certain that the next few hours would bring some kind of final resolution. |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Elinor on Today at 8:48pm Nancy and Kathie followed their seniors from the room but rather than going straight to theirs, Nancy pulled Kathie into the lounge area and poured them both a cup of coffee. Kathie took a sip and pulled a face. “It’s not as good as Jeanne’s is it?” “No, I should have remembered that England is better for tea but never mind, it’ll do for now.” “So what did you want, Nance?” “To bend your ears, my love. What do you think of the Heads’ manner?” “They seemed very confident to me” “Exactly, but do we really have anything to be confident about?” Kathie put down her cup with decision. “I admit that we don’t really know what we’re getting ourselves into but Hilda could hardly inspire belief from the rest of us if she didn’t display a certain amount of confidence herself.” “This is different” Nancy was adamant. “Hilda and Nell, especially Hilda, have had extensive, personal experience of captivity at the hands of Elinor. I don’t believe even we know every detail of what went on but it was clearly unspeakable. How can they be so assured that will everything will work out now?” “Perhaps they’re not, but they are both extremely professional people and remarkable leaders. Isn’t that the sign of a great leader? To inspire others however bad the forecast?” “Yes, of course but there was something about them, Hilda especially, which I can’t quite put my finger on. An air of resignation or … or fatalism maybe?” Nancy was struggling to express herself. “And Nell seems more subdued than usual. It’s not glaring but she’s not her brisk, snappy self.” “It’s hardly surprising, Nancy!” Kathie remonstrated with her friend. She was feeling frustrated that Nancy could not articulate her concerns. “Come on … bed! If we turn up bleary-eyed, we’ll be in trouble!” Nell Wilson may not have been privy to this conversation but as she had knelt at the side of her bed praying for assistance in their hour of need, her thoughts had also turned, inevitably, to Hilda Annersley. Focusing on a final plea to Our Lady, she rose and moved to the only chair, positioning it so that she could view the beautiful English countryside stretching out from her window. They had touched only briefly on the possibility of Hilda offering herself as an ultimate sacrifice and whilst they had been in Australia and in the plane, this had seemed like a very distant last resort. Here in England, only a few miles from Elinor herself, the prospect had become a very immediate and disturbing reality, despite the surface flippancy of their exchanges. Nell sighed despairingly. She loved Hilda with a depth born of years of friendship and support. Neither of them had close family and had naturally gravitated towards an easy companionship that, in time, had developed into something special and cherished by both women. Nell’s face clouded as she thought of a world without her best friend. Since arriving in England she had observed Hilda confronting her personal demons and had found herself standing on the sidelines, keen to be supportive but unable to participate in what was clearly a very private battle. It had become devastatingly clear to Nell that come what may, Hilda had decided she would not be found wanting if the final sacrifice was required. Having committed to the crusade, she was at peace with both herself and her faith. Now it was Nell who had to conceal her emotions and wordlessly allow Hilda to follow her destiny. |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by PatW on Today at 8:52pm I do hope that this isn't all for tonight, Darling Ellie!! :P Dis you see how many peopel were logged in waiting for you?!!! :o |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Lesley on Today at 9:21pm No Elinor! You are not to kill off Hilda - I'm the only one allowed to even consider that! :o |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by PatW on Today at 9:26pm I don't think she will kill Hilda. She knows the consequences!! |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Emma_N on Today at 9:28pm It's the first time I've managed to catch up with this drabble 'cos my manager has sussed me out and has moved me next to her :(!! I like the way I've become the first aider in this drabble. Whoever is writing this drabble has more imagination than me!! |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by catherine on Today at 9:46pm Oops! Oh dear, Emma! Have to hope it doesn't last! |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by KB on Today at 10:18pm Well, it's at least good that we're getting more parts on a regular basis, I suppose, and that they're quite long. Oh, and has anyone noticed that Vikki hasn't reappeared to refute the claim of being Elinor this time? Very interesting... |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Carolyn P on Today at 10:25pm Sorry everyone I will have to archive this very very soon. Dare I repost Ellie last post I wonder?? |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by KB on Today at 10:28pm I wouldn't bother. I'm sure she will repost it if she feels like it, and you probably don't want her wrath on your head... |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Vikki on Today at 10:29pm KB, three words to explain why I've not denied it being me! 'battling a migraine!!' Came in from work, threw up, crashed out until half past eight, and have only just managed to get this far!! >:( |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by KB on Today at 10:31pm *now rather unsure whether it's Vikki or not* We've only your word for it, my love. *sends Vikki to the hugs box just in case* |
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Title: Re: Real CS Epilogue/Lesley's Nemesis #3 Post by Vikki on Today at 10:41pm *is hurt by KB's doubt!* *wanders off to hugs box sobbing!* |
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