Heartbreak, and Hope Turn 67 Results (August-September 1979)
-[X] Keeping a Promise: Let's do this one more time, for good this time. DC: ??? Rolled:
D100 - 10 => 65
You took a breath as you looked at the interviewer, and you smiled. It was something that filled you with joy as you took a breath and finally finished.
"Finally, was that so hard?" George laughed.
"I should punch you in the face for this George." You replied. "This was terrible."
"It was perfect." He replied. "And I had to suffer through it too."
"You got to talk about cameras and effects, and could change the subject on a whim because you could." You replied.
"The perks of not being an actor and director on this film." He replied. "And to not talk about Star Wars."
You frowned. "I am going to tell Marcia about Japan."
George smiled. "She already knows."
Dammit.
Reward: You have a successful interview. It has a small effect on the audience and critic roll.
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-[X] Getting the Writers Room Back Together: They have been a mess since John came back, and most of them are having trouble even focusing on their work anymore, trying to get John back home, and out of the bottle. DC:??? Rolled:
D100 => 67
You honestly didn't know how the boys would do it. But somehow they did it. Because they gathered themselves together, went to Johns Apartment, and basically kidnapped him, and put him in the safest place they could think of. The Writers room.
You didn't know if it worked.
But you know that John has stopped drinking. And he was going to see a doctor in LA proper, someone that several veterans from Vietnam are seeing.
He said he would never forget anything. But… it would be alright. soon.
Reward: John is back...but it will take time for him to fully recover. He has delayed the production of Red Dawn. For a time.
Mike understands and is still paying him his full salary.
In a few months, he will go back.
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-[X] The Animators of Lucasfilms (America): You want to produce more movies, so you are putting out a call for any animators in America to see if they will join you. DC 50/??? Rolled:
D100 => 57
It wasn't much, there really wasn't much talent, to say the least… but you are sure that a couple more collage animators were okay with working for Dreamworks.
Reward: You now have enough Animators to start producing a second Animated film at the same time. However, there is a slight problem. The money used to pay them will be far more than you intended, due to the Animators strike that occurred while you were overseas… but that is okay. You have enough cash you think.
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-[X] The Animators of Lucasfilms (Japan): Sunrise is a place that is always cranking out more shows, but you want to try and see if they can get another show and team of animators to do a personal project of the Goose. DC: 35/???/??? Rolled:
D100 => 60
Sunrise put out an ad in the Japanese main newspapers. Offering over a hundred new positions as animators for Animation. That would have been normal, most Japanese animators were not really under contract, but on commission, who worked for studios that paid the most and went out and worked at multiple studios or on multiple projects.
This was different. Sunrise had Lucasfilm's money and a guaranteed salary of 70,000 dollars. Every Animator in Japan wanted to work in Sunrise so that they could have their families… or even start families while doing what they loved. Or not have to worry about the strain of finances from other studios.
Every other studio noticed, but they did not have Lucasfilm money. They didn't or weren't willing to pay their animators.
Yet all they could do was watch as Sunrise swallowed up 100 of the best animators in Japan. Like it was nothing.
And they were talented beyond belief. And they owed the Goose and Tomino a favor.
Reward: 100 Animators have been hired by Sunrise to increase anime production. At the end of the year, you can create another anime in addition to Miraculous, which will gain a big boost to its production rolls.
Rivals' quality will decrease.
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-[X] Happy Together: "Come on, we're getting a picture." You looked at George. "Please get this." DC: 0 Rolled:
D100 => 59
You were holding Mary who was not enjoying this. At all. "We should put Kermit on the camera, than she'll be happy."
Carrie leaned over to your shoulder and sighed. "But if we took it away, she would cry. And we just calmed her down."
Both of you were exhausted at this, and you were trying your best to get Mary to look at the Camera. "George, can we just take the picture!"
"Hey, you're the one who is asking me to take it, and I want to do this right, and only once." He said. "Carrie, please move your head ever so slightly to the left."
You frowned. "This is what I get to have a director take my family photo."
"Hey, you asked me." George responded.
"And I'm regretting that choice," you responded. "Mary don't eat Kermit." Mary was beginning to chew on Kermit's hand.
George then smiled. "Alright everyone, smile."
"Three"
You smiled and whispered. "I love you."
"Two."
Carrie didn't respond, but you knew what she wanted to say.
"One."
Reward: You finally got a picture. It was a good one.
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-[X] Getting Through Carries Pregnancy: You smile, as you realize she was screaming at you. "Bruce, where the hell are all my chocolates!" DC:30 Rolled:
D100 + 40 => 44
You were trying your best to keep things moving, but that was always going to be hard for two different reasons.
One reason was Mary, who was not used to her mommy being so strange, and it was scaring her.
Two, and most importantly, was Carrie herself. Now it was normal for mood swings and cravings to happen, at least in what you were able to read.
That much was certain. But you only looked to Debbie and asked. "Was she like this when I was gone?"
Debbie laughed. "She was far worse. She cried for you every day for two weeks trying to gather the courage to buy a ticket to go to you. Only took ice cream and her friends to make her stop. And help her realize you would be home soon."
You then heard her scream. "WHERE ARE MY CHOCLATES!"
"Am I going to hell if I say that I'm terrified of my wife as she is right now?" You asked.
"No dear, you would be a smart man." She handed over a box of chocolates. "But also a foolish one. Now go get her, and keep my little girl safe."
"I always will." You replied.
Reward: you and Debbie help Carrie get through her… more extreme moments of moods. She's very sorry that it happened.
Carrie's episodes of depression are… significantly worse when you were gone…so she's extremely happy that you remained home.
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-[X] An Ultrasound: You know Carrie isn't far enough along to tell the gender, but she insisted, said she felt like it was special. DC: ??? Rolled:
D100 + 40 => 109
You looked at the screen and were surprised to see something that made you extremely happy… and worried.
"Twins?!" You said with surprise in your voice, and Carrie was also looking at the doctor, very concerned. "Um is that dangerous?"
"Normally, I would say only a little and precautions would need to be made to protect yourself and the babies, but considering the healthy lifestyle that you Lead Mrs. O'Brian, as well as the ease in which your previous pregnancy was, as well as your body healing substantially since you gave birth to your daughter… well I won't say that it won't be dangerous, but I am confident that it will be a smooth birth, provided there aren't any medical complications." The Doctor stated.
He smiled. "Well, I'll make sure there are copies are made for you."
Reward: You and Carrie are going to have twins. And while the Doctor is not entirely certain, he is pretty sure that Carrie will have a safe birth as long as she does not change her lifestyle, or does something dangerous.
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-[X] The Dark Knight: You are going to the premiere of Batman. And you are going to make sure things are going well. DC: 35 Rolled:
D100 => 100
Holy Fuck. It's blowing up bigger… well okay, not as big as star wars… but pretty damn close.
This was the year of Bruce O'Brian.
(Continued in Batman)
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-[X] Cat is in Hollywood?: Soo… Cat, how does it feel working for the Evil Empire? DC:???
Rolled:
D100 => 95
As you sat down on the porch of Cats' new home, you wondered quite a few things but never bothered to ask them. Well until now. "Disney, really?"
Cat laughed. "Well, to be honest, Sid came to me a few days prior to me choosing Roy, with an offer that was almost insane. He gave me free rein on a single picture, any script I want to produce, in exchange for the filming rights for my novels."
"And you didn't take it why?" You asked.
"Well, for one thing, I'd never get in the way of the blood feud. I know what Sid did to Carrie, and I told him to fuck off and never come to my home again. He had hurt my sister and that is not something I would ever take."
Sister? "Didn't know you and Carrie were that close?"
"She married you, that makes her one." Cat smiled. "Well, Roy came to me and just wanted my opinion, him and some Imagineer who was desperate to start his own animated adventure story, who was looking for a writer. I came on board because I have another book almost ready and I wanted a challenge." She smiled.
"But Disney?" You asked.
"Bruce, no offense, and don't take this the wrong way… But I don't want to work for you. That would just be saying I rely on you, and I don't want people to see me in that light." She said. "It's hard enough after going home to Ireland for a few years in exile. But I learned to enjoy that kind of freedom."
"You wound me." You said with a smile. "But I'm happy for you."
Reward: You love to see Cat succeed.
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-[X] Gavin Get's Hitched: You are surprised when you receive the invitation to Gavin's Wedding. DC: 50 Rolled:
D100 => 50
It was almost impossible to see Gavin so happy, but you were really smiling at his side. "I knew you'd finally ask her?"
"Well not everyone has the money to have a dream wedding with your friends and family." He said. "And this is my day, not yours."
"Oh, I know. Hey, maybe the O'Brian luck will finally rub off on you." You smiled.
"Screw you." He said as he looked to his future wife, walking down the aisle
And it was perfect for him.
Reward: Gavin got married.
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-[X] A New Way of Doing Things: Since Brandon wants to be an actor, You decided that he will do things your way in how to handle a situation and of course, that means one thing. "Time to do Henry the Vth Brandon." The Complete Works of Shakespeare needed to be memorized cover to cover. DC: ??? Rolled:
D100 => 72
You took a deep breath as you looked at the book that Bradon was trying to memorize. "Come now Hal, you must not be afraid of fumbling words."
Brandon frowned. "Could you stop it? I'm trying."
"That's the problem. You are trying far too hard when the words are there, and you just need to feel them!" You said with a smile. "How many times have you watched a production of Shakespeare, and not one done by a school, but a professional trope?"
"Two or three times. But it was in Cantonese. Not English." Brandon said.
"Then think of the words in Cantonese, before thinking of them in English, then let it flow. Be comfortable."
And then Brandon smiled. "Now. Try it again. Imagine the emotion of Henry. A young man who is trapped in history and has the ability to shape it."
Brandon then snarked. "No pressure."
Reward: Brandon has begun to understand why you are doing it. He is getting better as an actor. And sees you as a very good mentor.
-[X] Helping Brandon Graduate Part 5: So Brandon, you are now a junior. We are going to get you to graduate by the end of the year, so that you may join the workforce without sacrificing your education. DC: 60/??? Rolled:
D100 => 61
Brandon groaned. "How many more chapters?"
"Two more for tonight." You smiled.
Reward: Brandon is beginning to hate you as a teacher… but he won't deny that he is really learning things well.
