meridian_rose

Thanks so much to dendriteblues for hosting this challenge at allbingo. I got inspired, made a blackout with 9 fills, and wrote both original fic and fanfic.

Fandoms: Original Work (4), Da Vinci's Demons (2), Midnight, Texas (1), Black Sails (1), Will (1)

My card: https://meridian-rose.dreamwidth.org/657318.html

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Mira meets a fellow female fan with a secret at a convention.
For the allbingo meet-ugly prompt "we have been chatting online for three years and today I learned your profile picture isn't you"
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Mira loved going to conventions and meeting other fans, buying merchandise, attending the celebrity panels, and joining in with the amazing cosplay; those who liked to dress up as a favourite character could get very inventive with their costumes.

Mira had chosen to dress as Domino from "Deadpool 2" this year, having previously cosplayed as characters including Wonder Woman, Zoë from "Firefly" and, last year, Valkyrie from "Thor: Ragnarok". She hadn't gone so far as to add a contact lens as another Dominio cosplayer she'd met at the registration desk had, but she'd carefully applied the white makeup around one eye and fluffed up her hair.

She'd hoped to meet her online friend of three years, and fellow fan, Erica, but at the last minute Erica had said she wouldn't be able to make it this time, adding a sad emoji to her instant message. Erica hadn't been to a fan convention before and was anxious about it, so Mira wondered if it was nerves that led her to back out.

"I'll take lots of photos for you," Mira had promised. She already had several of the building and a couple with some fans, including the other Dominio, who had gushed over Mira's elbow-length fingerless leather gloves as more authentic than her own.

Mira browsed some of the stalls full of comics, signed photos, Funko Pops and other figurines, Blu-Ray box sets, and more. She'd got some money saved up especially to splurge on merchandise.

"Sorry," someone said as they bumped into her. Mira looked up at the woman who was wearing a "Burr shot first" T-shirt and a beautiful dragon necklace.

"No problem. I love the shirt," Mira said. "Both "Hamilton" and "Star Wars", what's not to love? My friend Erica has the same one." Erica had proudly photographed the shirt laid out on her bed being admired by a plush Pikachu.
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The Only Sin is Ignorance (1022 words) by meridian_rose
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Will (TV 2017)
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe
Additional Tags: First Meetings, Meet-Ugly, Community: allbingo, Playwriting, Alternate Universe - Modern Setting
Series: Part 6 of Meet-Ugly allbingo fics

Summary: Modern AU. Playwright Will finds himself in an awkward position when he takes a misdelivered letter to his upstairs neighbour who's having a loud break-up with his boyfriend. Things soon take a turn for the better however.

For the allbingo meet-ugly prompt "i'm breaking up with my girl/boyfriend when you come to drop off mail mistakenly delivered to you" although I switched it to Will's POV as the deliverer of the mail.

The title of the fic and Marlowe's play is taken from Marlowe's The Jew of Malta, "I count religion but a childish toy, and hold there is no sin but ignorance."

At AO3 and below the cut.

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Abigail is out of her depth at a party for the rich and famous until she meets someone else who seems to be an outsider.
For the allbingo "meet-ugly" prompt "accidental insult"
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"Enjoying the party?"

Abigail shrugged. She'd come out onto the balcony for some air. Even in her short red dress she was hot, the atmosphere inside stifling both from the heat and the company. She was an outsider here, and while Claire could find a way feel at home amongst these people, Abigail could not.

"It's not really my thing," she said, lifting one tan hand to sip from the glass of wine.

"Parties?" he asked, before taking a sip from his whisky glass.

She turned her to the speaker. He was tall, broad shouldered, with blonde hair a little longer than was fashionable with this crowd. His suit looked the part but the inexpensive watch didn't. Abigail had worked in a jewellery store for six months and had learnt more than she'd ever wanted to about watch brands and necklace clasps. He was probably as much out of his league here as she was.

"Not this kind of party. A few people I actually know, some snacks that I like, some music from this century. That's a party."

He laughed, came to lean on the railing alongside her. "You don't appreciate classical music?"

"Sometimes. But it just makes this whole thing seem more formal. I don't really do formal."

He glanced around, leaned a little closer. "Can I tell you a secret?"

Abigail frowned, unnerved. "I guess."

"I don't really do formal either. You know what?" He tugged off his tie and tossed it over the balcony.

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This is for the allbingo meet-ugly prompt "i thought you were my ex so I yelled at you in public. you're not them".
Thomas mistakes graphic designer Eddie for his asshole ex, Finn. Luckily, Eddie is more than understanding.
872 words. No warnings, some strong language.



It had been a bad break-up and Thomas was still smarting from it so when he saw Finn, tall red-headed asshole, perusing the second-hand bookstall in the busy market, he couldn't help himself.

"Thought you were going off to London, you wanker!" Thomas railed, hands balled into fists. "Going to get away from me and my issues! By screwing Gary, no doubt! You scumbag!"

Finn glanced over his shoulder but, to Thomas's horror, it was not Finn's face regarding him with puzzlement. Same build, similar long woollen grey coat, but this man was a little older with sea green eyes. Just as, if not more handsome than Finn. But absolutely not Finn.

The blood drained from Thomas's face. If only the earth would open up and swallow him.

"I'm sorry?" the stranger asked.

"No. I'm sorry. I thought you were someone else." Since when had Finn carried a laptop bag!

"Some scumbag wanker?"

Thomas nodded, numb. "My ex," he said by way of explanation. The stranger laughed.

"Well hopefully I'm not a scumbag. Excuse me a moment." He picked up a book, an action thriller, and handed over cash to the stallholder.

Thomas was slinking away when the stranger, slipping the book into a voluminous inside pocket, said, "I'm Eddie."

"Thomas." He shook the proffered hand.

"I've got forty five minutes before my train," Eddie said. "Would you like to get a coffee? I'd like the company."

Thomas shrugged. He wouldn't mind sitting down and gathering himself after his outburst. "I guess so.
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In an attempt to try and get back to writing I'm attempting the allbingo March challenge. The theme is "meet ugly"

This month's fest is all about the humor and tragedy of awkwardness. While a "meet cute" is a scene where two characters are introduced in an adorable, cute, funny, charming way, a "meet ugly" is a scene where your characters encounter each other in a horrible, unfortunate, unflattering way. (and still manage to like each other! )
My card
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I didn't quite make bingo to my satisfaction:
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Title: The Thorned Rose
Fandom: Legend of the Seeker
Pairing/Characters: Cara Mason
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 255
Prompt: For mmom and my solo celebration bingo card prompt "public places"
Summary: For Mord'Sith, pain be pleasure, and the Agiel is a phallic symbol after all.
Content Notes: No standard warnings apply. Masturbation.
Also @ AO3

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My self-designed 12 square bingo card



I'm retroactively claiming my first MMoM 2016 fic for the prompt "Must keep quiet"

Title: Whole and Complete Unto Thyself
Fandom: Original Work
Rating: Mature for language and themes. Gen. Original Characters.
Word Count: 1499
Prompt: For mmom and allbingo wild card - asexuality
Summary: There's nothing like being told the only sex you'll ever have is wrong to knock your self-esteem. If you're lucky, you have a friend to vent to. Discussion of sexual orientations and asexuality in particular. Please see the endnotes.

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