That now-obsolete fanfic I wrote

I mentioned I'd written a little ficlet last week, before Thursday's episode, entitled simply "Manifesting", haha. I'll just post it here for fun. Although what actually happened on the show was so much better and so SPECIAL. I wrote it as a fake transcript, which is a form of fanfic I've never tried, but I just wanted to imagine all the reactions around the table. I was NOT expecting the way the other players completely left them room, so mine's definitely poorer, but also funnier. XD

I tried to hit the tone of each player in their words, and also the way they describe their actions (like Liam talking about Orym in 3rd person, and Robbie sometimes switching). I did not see the Nein-sided tower coming, so my scene takes place in the inn by the lake.

EDIT: I shoudl add that there's some strong language in here, in keeping with the tone of the show. No graphic sex though. XD Also in keeping with the tone of the show.

MANIFESTING

MATT: … So, if nobody else has anything for tonight, you all get a long rest…

LIAM: One little thing, before the morning, DM.

LAURA: (vigourously nudges Ashley)

LIAM: Orym’s been thinking about his conversation with Yasha (which absolutely happened) and then gets up to… there's different rooms in the inn for us, right?

MATT: Yes.

LIAM: So Orym gets up and quietly pitter-patters down the corridor to Dorian’s room.

LAURA and MARISHA: Oooh.

ASHLEY: (delightedly clutches Mister)

SAM: I forgot to say, I’m absolutely in the same room as Dorian. As befits his squire.

Everybody starts laughing. Even Liam breaks character.

TRAVIS: Sleeping on the floor.

SAM: … buuut it just so happens that I couldn’t sleep and went outside for a bit of fresh air. A couple of minutes ago. And I’m taking the mask.

MARISHA: Oooh, that’s right!

MATT: So, as you approach Dorian’s room and open the door, you find Braius’ bed empty, and it’s just Dorian.

LIAM: Hey.

ROBBIE: You would find me just plucking a few chords and humming to myself, revisiting the tunes I played for the solders during the day. (startled) - Oh, hey. I didn’t hear you come in. I was expecting a clip, clop, clip, clop…

LIAM: Don’t stop.

ROBBIE: I smile to myself and continue playing.

LIAM: Orym listens for a long while, not saying anything.

ROBBIE: I finish my tune, sort of… drawing out the final chord. – Can you sing?

LIAM: (chuckles weakly) I haven’t had enough ass booze for that.  

ROBBIE: Aw well. – I put the lute away.

LIAM: Orym just gathers all the courage he has, and he suddenly wishes he had a lot more ass booze. – I was gonna ask… mind if I bunk up?

ROBBIE: (chuckles) We used to spoon all the time, right?

LIAM: Yeah, before our big spoon started straying.

ROBBIE: … which she is absolutely entitled to.

ASHLEY: (regally) I sure am.

LIAM: Oh, she absolutely is entitled to all the cuddles with dragons. And earth genasi. – Orym climbs on the bed with Dorian.

ROBBIE: I’ll make a bit of room on the bed…

ORYM: I don’t need much.

LAURA: (sings under her breath) “I don’t need much…”

SAM: (sings) “… but I know I love you…”

TALIESIN: Boy, that’s a whole thing.

MARISHA: The new “Makin’ my way.”

MATT: Yup.

(Pause, as everyone’s attention returns to Liam and Robbie)

LIAM: I’d hoped to catch you alone. (pauses) Dorian, I… boy, there’s so much I wanted to talk to you about. And now you’ve been back for a while and I didn’t know what to say. And I still don’t know what to say and I bet I’m sounding like an idiot.

ROBBIE: You could never sound like an idiot.

LIAM: ... But now we’re going to the fucking moon and it could be the end of the world in a day or two and I just need to tell you… I’ve been in love with you for months. Since before you left. Before I even realised it. Probably since the moment I met you. And then you were gone and I missed you like hell and then you were back and I was just – dumbstruck around you, and I have no idea what the hell I’m doing right now and if you say I’m being weird then I’ll just leave and we’ll pretend like this never happened, but you’re the kindest, and bravest, and most gorgeous man I know and –

ROBBIE: Orym.

LIAM: (pauses)

ROBBIE: Dorian just looks at Orym, and normally, he’s the one with the words and speeches and things, but this time, he just gets very close, very close, slowly, to be sure he’s not overstepping…

LIAM: Just sits, dumbstruck.

ROBBIE: And I kiss him.

(Cheering. Taliesin raises both fists.)

LIAM: Orym’s just, all over him.

(Cheering continues)

ROBBIE: As they break apart for a bit, Dorian says, I have to confess though, I’ve never… I have no idea how – you know, a guy like you and a guy like me…

LIAM: I got you covered.

LAURA: Orym’s totally a top.

MATT: And that’s where we pan to the fireplace.

LAURA: Pan to the fanfic.

TALIESIN: Pan to AO3.

LIAM: I’ve read it. It’s good stuff.

SAM: I’m just suddenly standing in the doorway, roaring, TRAITOR!!!

(Laughing)