[]Pray: It had been a long time since you went to Mass. You wish for the Lord to give you strength. DC: ??? Rolled:D100 => 37
"Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us,
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory,
forever and ever.
Amen."
Reward: Perhaps there will be something good coming your way. Or perhaps… something more.
But no one knows. You can only pray and hope.
But things begin to feel better, perhaps even more.
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[]Debbies Divorce Drama: Debbie needs some help keeping things civil. Seems that her Husband is doing anything but. DC: 40/50/55 Rolled:D100 => 75
Karl was trying his best to remain calm, and civil. That was much more than you cared to feel as you helped Debbie start packing away some of the memorabilia. There was nothing that you were willing to do. You just wanted to make sure that Debbie felt safe when picking up her things.
She had not finalized her divorce proceedings yet, as her lawyers were trying to make sure that there were going to be no ramifications for her divorce, and of her debts.
She had feared, and for very good reasons, that she was about to be taking every single debt that Karl had in the divorce, despite her not consenting, or taking part of many of his poor investment choices.
In fact, you were surprised with how Calm Debbie was when stating what she was doing, and how she was doing it when Karl Protested.
"I am going to do what is best for me and the children." She stated, finally breaking the silence as you sat down with a glass of water, watching Karl like a hawk as he paced the floor, trying to think of the next words to say. "Starting with leaving you."
"After everything we built!? After all we went through!" He growled, but did nothing but look big and puff his chest. If he were really dangerous to Debbie or to you, you would have knocked his ass out and called the cops.
No, this man was merely out with impotent and futile rage at the life he tried to parasite his way into was slowly being taken away, by the woman who was more powerful than him by a country mile.
"You mean all she went through. You were just coasting and using Debbie for your own ego." There was a pause, as Karl stomped over towards you, pointing an accusing finger.
"Shut up you little fuck!" He swore as he than pointed at Debbie, who was surprised that you were not laying out onto Karl. "Why is he even here!? Where the hell is Carrie and Todd?"
"Because I don't trust you farther than I can spit." You stated as you took a drink of water, to allow yourself to calm down. "And Todd and Carrie are safe, away from you."
"I have never-" He protested before Debbie continued moving her things to her car. "I'm not done talking to you, you bitch!"
Before he could lay a hand on Debbie, you jumped, nearly ten feet, and grabbed his wrist, squeezing it and twisting it at an angle, not enough to do anything but cause a great deal of pain. "AH!"
"Don't move, or you will twist and sprain your wrist." You stated as the man fell down to his knees in pain. It was honestly quite pathetic, seeing as Bruce had done something far worse to you for much worse.
But then again, this was quite serious, and you were not trying to seriously hurt him. Because it would be rude. "Ah, let go of me!" He screamed, not moving from your grip as you calmly squeezed harder, being very careful not to send anything
Debbie was quite shocked and in fear by your sudden action, as well as Karls' violent outburst and trying to grab her.
She was quiet for a moment, surprised just how skilled and controlled you were at handling the situation, and in such a way where, at least, it didn't seem to hurt her future ex-husband.
"Not until you don't move." You stated, quietly letting go, and pushing him away.
"You broke my arm!" He shouted.
"Pinched a nerve." You stated as if you were growing sick of his winning. "I pinched a nerve to where it would give the sensation of pain, it will return to normal in a few minutes, as long as you move the wrist."
You then looked to Debbie, and then to Kal. "We will return to get the remainder of her items in a day. You better hope to Almighty God, that you don't do something stupid. Like, Remain here."
And you made sure Debbie got into the Car, and you were safe in assuming.
Reward: Thankfully, there was no event as Debbie begins her divorce proceedings and her retrieving the items that she owns.
Her ex-husband did not do anything to stop her, and any event that may have been used to stop or damage Debbie, Carrie, or Todd's future chances… were quickly quashed.
Next turn, you will discover just how well the divorce went.
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[]The Todd Troubles: So… Todd stole one of your Camera… and he's trying to make something with it? What the hell is he even doing? DC: ??? Rolled:D100 => 90
You realized something was weird when you saw the Camera that Todd was working on had a huge harness.
"Todd, what the hell is that?" You asked.
Todd looked away, barely noticing you. "Harness, to keep the camera steady, and to be moved more easily, instead of it being held on the shoulder or a tripod, it can be moved in front by using the torso." He then showed you the movement with the camera on the harness, however, he had to use both hands for the moment. "Not exactly the best idea, but I did want to patent it soon so that Mom can be happy. I've been talking to an engineer to try and find a way to make the camera lighter so that it can be held with both hands, and can be used by most operators."
He then set it down. "Unfortunately, the idea is too impractical." He then set the camera down, and he stretched his back. "Also really hurts your back."
Oh. "Still looks pretty cool?"
He smiled. "Hell yeah, it does."
"Where did you come up with that idea?" You asked.
Todd smiled. "Saw a picture of Carrie holding me when we were kids. Tied me up to hold me up for a picture. Just came to me after that."
Reward: Todd has invented a Harness for Movie Cameras, though right now, it is extremely impractical with the current camera designs in Hollywood. A step in the right direction for future Action cinematography everywhere.
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[]The Three Amigos: You, Robin and John are going to have some fun times. Maybe that will make things easier for your mind. DC: 10/20/??? Rolled: D100 => 86
It was almost too easy to get lost in the confusion that was Robin Williams, it was almost like his entire act was captivating, in such a way that it was hurting just to breathe in laughter.
But it was like watching the sun, because there was nothing stopping Robin from just being… everywhere.
Because that was how it was. "Robin stops it, I'm going to be sick!" You wheezed as you took breaths just to make yourself stay up.
"He needs to breath he says!" Robin smiled and laughed as he sauntered on over with a smile and a wink. "Say no more darling, I shall do what I do best!"
He then farted, and you laughed even more at the absolute perfectness and brilliance of the display, as he waved it. And then he stopped, clearly not ready for it as he grabbed his stomach in pain. "Shit." He then ran towards the bathroom, clearly uncomfortable and clearly about to go in his pants.
John was on the ground, wheezing at the display of comedy that was on display, and he couldn't stop laughing.
"Oh dear!" You said as you slapped John's back. "I think we need to be more careful around Robin's comedy sessions. Holy shit."
John coughed. "He's hilarious though, absolutely maddening that he's so good."
"Do anything interesting?" You asked John.
"Trying to get a TV role, been keeping very quiet about who I know." He replied. "But It's alright."
You knew that anyone that knew you that wasn't Hollywood royalty like Carrie or established like Bruce or Clint.
Well, anyone that did know you, or was friends with you, might be set in the wrong direction.
Then Robin came bounding out of the bathroom, a strip of toilet paper hanging on his pants, placed their purposely by the man himself. "Who's ready for round three!?"
Reward: You, John, and Robin have fun as Robin acts out one of his stand-up shows for rehearsing it.
It seems that you might have more bad blood in Hollywood than you thought.
Robin might be willing to teach you how to get some comedy in your blood if you ask.
John has a few roles he wants to bring to your attention and is asking for an opinion.
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[]Helping Carrie: Carrie is here and needs help. You are going to give it to her. DC ??? Rolled:D100 => 91
Special Event:D100 => 84+20=104
Carrie was smiling. That was more than enough to make you feel better after everything that happened.
"Sure I can't convince you to stay?" You asked as you looked at Debbie pestering Todd about what he was wearing. "Apartments going to be mightly lonely without you all."
Carrie smiled… and damn, did her smile make you feel something.
"I think we'll manage." She said. "Bruce… I can't thank you enough for-"
"Don't thank me." You replied with a smile. "Just, keep getting better. I'm sure you'll knock the socks off of Broadway when you're there with your mom."
She smiled. "Thanks, Bruce."
She then took a breath and took her chance.
It was an ambush of a kiss, one you were not ready for, but you both embraced and allowed the kiss to stay far longer than it should have had any right to.
All it made you feel was warmth and longing as she released it, and you both stepped back.
You were blushing red, and so was she, looking away. "And this is for you." She said, handing over a notebook. And in it, was a Completed Screenplay, between the pages, in order.
With a single title "Some Nights"
"Don't forget me." She said.
"Promise." You smiled. You then handed over a letter. "If you're ever in Hell's Kitchen, look up the Jumping Whale. Show the owner this, and you'll be treated like family."
Reward: Carrie and her family are leaving for New York, for a time to help rebuild their family, to get out of the debt and hole they are in.
And maybe to find out what they really want in this life.
Carrie has given you the completed Script for Some Nights.
You may now begin to shop it around for her if you wish. Or hold onto it.
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-[X] Research: Renaissance (Pretty sure the free research bonus works, otherwise I've got nothing for sixth slot except write) Auto Pass
You had studied the Renaissance quite heavily in the coming month, though not near the level of someone who dedicated their career to studying the entire era.
But you did know enough about Italian politics of the era, and the people who would shape it, to make at least something of it.
Reward: Writing any sort of Renaissance project will see an increase in productivity, and in authenticity.
It will also lead to if you are part of any production set in Renaissance Italy, to correct and help around.
Certain Pitches can now be expanded on in the writing action.
AN: Enjoy.
Next Update will be THX 1138.
