Eerie, Indiana fanfiction: Concealment
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Written for Day 21 of the
31_days October challenge. The prompt for today was "dressing for a costume party"
“I look stupid,” complained Marshall, trying in vain to adjust the heavy star-shaped pendant at his collar so that it didn’t jab him in the neck when he spoke or breathed.
Dash twisted the eyepatch around, trying it over his left eye, then his right, then his left again.
“This was your idea,” he reminded Mars, settling a huge pirate hat on his head and brushing a bright red feather out of his face. “You wanted to sneak in and spy on the local Dracula.”
Simon was struggling with a pair of blessed-silver cufflinks. They were warded against evil, but apparently not against rolling off into the darkness when one tried to put them on. Syndi removed her Julie Newmar-style Catwoman gloves in order to help him out.
“Is it really spying if you’re named on the invitation?” she asked, affixing the recalcitrant cufflink with deft, practiced motions.
“A Halloween party at a spooky old mansion that didn’t exist a couple of months ago,” scoffed Marshall. “That Dracula must think we’re a bunch of blithering idiots to fall for that.”
“Pretty much the whole town is going,” said Simon, lifting his chin so that Syndi could straighten his silver-skull tie pin. She stood back, appraising him critically, then gave him a thumbs-up and turned to the mirror to check that her ears were on straight.
“It’s the perfect opportunity to snoop around,” said Mars, “But we still need to be careful if we don’t want to end up eating bugs and doing grunt-work for an immortal bloodsucker for the rest of our lives.” He tied a domino mask over his eyes and followed it with a pointy beard and curly moustachioes, then looked at his sister. “You should hide your face.”
Syndi adjusted a twisted coil of leather in her corset and raised an eyebrow at her baby brother.
“I don’t think they’ll be looking at my face.”
“Oh, I didn’t mean for the party,” said Marshall. “I meant in general.”
Syndi grabbed a plastic pumpkin pail from the workbench and threw it at his head.
Microwave-verse
Bonfire by
froodle, in which Pinocchio is ruined forever
Gingerbread by
froodle, in which there is a witch in the Eerie Woods
Leaves by
froodle, in which plantlife finds Marshall entirely too enticing
Offspring by
froodle, in which there are dragons
Based on Your Previous Purchases by
froodle, in which Mars should really pay attention to Amazon's reccomendations
Housework by
froodle, in which a rota cannot be agreed upon
Breakfast by
froodle, in which Dash's attempts at cookery do not go well
Ghost in the Machine by
froodle, in which a new laptop opens an old wound
Consequences by
froodle, in which an encounter with leprechauns leaves the boys very tired indeed
The Microwave by
froodle, in which Andrea Fantucci returns to Eerie after a considerable absense
The Eldritch Abomination in the Room by
froodle, in which the microwave is most definitely not discussed
Basic Household Maintenance by
froodle, in which manticores are inconsiderate houseguests
Torrential by
froodle, in which there is a storm, and the boys eat ice-cream
Linens by
froodle, in which Dash X makes a bed
Night Music by
froodle, in which Simon is woken by a nocturnal visitor
In For The Night by
froodle, in which Dash refuses to leave the house
Hound by
froodle, in which Simon makes a friend
Errands by
froodle, in which Simon has a to-do list
Waterlogged by
froodle, in which Eerie experiences heavy rainfall
Wildlife by
froodle, in which Simon and Marshall go to the beach
Rainbow by
froodle, in which Dash fails to properly appreciate Michael Flatley
Jackolantern by
froodle, in which the local pumpkin patch has a problem
Trusted Associates, Inc.
Halloween by
froodle, in which Mars and Simon celebrate a Von Orloff-free All Hallows Eve
Surprise by
froodle, in which Mars tries to make sure Simon's birthday goes a little better this year
The Glade by
froodle, in which Simon and Mars visit a place that only exists on February 29th
Egg Hunt by
froodle, in which Simon and Mars partake of some traditional Easter activities
Boardwalk by
froodle, in which Simon and Mars are swayed by radio advertising
Lady in Red by
froodle, in which Simon experiments on the old-fashioned radio in the Secret Spot, and horror ensues
Waiting In by
froodle, in which there is an ice-storm and a handyman does not arrive
Seafoam by
froodle, in which Simon and Marshall go to the seaside
A Night at the Circus by
froodle, in which a carnivale comes to town, and Marshall and Simon do not enjoy themselves
Taking a Break by
froodle, in which Simon and Marshall enjoy some much-needed R&R
Model Railway by
froodle, in which a new business prepares to open in Eerie
Shoreline by
froodle, in which Simon and Marshall investigate strange happenings on the shores of Lake Eerie
Parade by
froodle, in which Mars takes issue with the Eerie Beekeepers Association's choice of mascot
Homestead by
froodle, in which Marshall finally gets something useful out of shop class
Hound by
froodle, in which Simon makes a friend
Errands by
froodle, in which Simon has a to-do list
Slyboots by
froodle, in which a certain corporal of the infernal regions comes to Eerie. Crossover with Johannes Cabal the Necromancer.
Waterlogged by
froodle, in which Eerie experiences heavy rainfall
Festival by
froodle, in which Eerie's local businesses celebrate the summer
Strawberry by
froodle, in which there is unauthorised hubbub in Eerie
Wildlife by
froodle, in which Simon and Marshall go to the beach
Facilities by
froodle, in which the Eerie Bus Station and Supper Club has a problem with the men's toilet
Anticipation by
froodle, in which Simon and Harley look forward to the Equinox
Castle by
froodle, in which there is unexpected architecture in Eerie
Visitor in which Marshall's grandma comes to stay
Euclid by
froodle, in which Marshall and Simon investigate strange events at the Eerie Cemetery
The Hut by
froodle, in which Simon takes on the forces of Eerie solo
Teller Family History
First Date by
froodle, in which a young Edgar Teller shows off one of his earlier inventions
Popcorn by
froodle. Friday night is always movie night in the Teller household.
The Teller Home for Displaced Youth by
froodle, in which Edgar harbours some doubts about his new home town
Lawn by
froodle, in which Marilyn Teller contemplaces some yardwork
Tornado Day, Revisited by
froodle, in which Syndi learns exactly what it means to be Miss Tornado Day
Wildlife by
froodle, in which Simon and Marshall go to the beach
Culinary Delights by
froodle, in which Syndi's terrible cooking may or may not have been an accident
Camping by
froodle, in which Syndi cannot sleep
Artist in the Family by
froodle, in which an immortal creature takes a liking to Syndi
Without Due Care and Attention by
froodle, in which Syndi finally becomes mobile
Waiting In by
froodle, in which there is an ice-storm and a handyman does not arrive
Brunch by
froodle, in which Marilyn does not appreciate Edgar's help in the kitchen
Handmade by
froodle, in which the Tellers receive a Christmas package from Marilyn's mother
Poor Life Choices by
froodle, in which Syndi loves her brother anyway
Lillian by
froodle, in which Marilyn's mother has concerns
Visitor by
froodle, in which Marshall's grandma comes to stay
Nap by
froodle, in which Marshall has a quiet moment in the Secret Spot
Fresh Sheets by
froodle
Tradition by
froodle, in which Dash and Marshall decorate a Christmas tree
Hometown by
froodle, in which Mars and Syndi visit New Jersey
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“I look stupid,” complained Marshall, trying in vain to adjust the heavy star-shaped pendant at his collar so that it didn’t jab him in the neck when he spoke or breathed.
Dash twisted the eyepatch around, trying it over his left eye, then his right, then his left again.
“This was your idea,” he reminded Mars, settling a huge pirate hat on his head and brushing a bright red feather out of his face. “You wanted to sneak in and spy on the local Dracula.”
Simon was struggling with a pair of blessed-silver cufflinks. They were warded against evil, but apparently not against rolling off into the darkness when one tried to put them on. Syndi removed her Julie Newmar-style Catwoman gloves in order to help him out.
“Is it really spying if you’re named on the invitation?” she asked, affixing the recalcitrant cufflink with deft, practiced motions.
“A Halloween party at a spooky old mansion that didn’t exist a couple of months ago,” scoffed Marshall. “That Dracula must think we’re a bunch of blithering idiots to fall for that.”
“Pretty much the whole town is going,” said Simon, lifting his chin so that Syndi could straighten his silver-skull tie pin. She stood back, appraising him critically, then gave him a thumbs-up and turned to the mirror to check that her ears were on straight.
“It’s the perfect opportunity to snoop around,” said Mars, “But we still need to be careful if we don’t want to end up eating bugs and doing grunt-work for an immortal bloodsucker for the rest of our lives.” He tied a domino mask over his eyes and followed it with a pointy beard and curly moustachioes, then looked at his sister. “You should hide your face.”
Syndi adjusted a twisted coil of leather in her corset and raised an eyebrow at her baby brother.
“I don’t think they’ll be looking at my face.”
“Oh, I didn’t mean for the party,” said Marshall. “I meant in general.”
Syndi grabbed a plastic pumpkin pail from the workbench and threw it at his head.
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Date: 2016-10-20 11:20 pm (UTC)I hope there's more of this adventure to come!
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Date: 2016-10-21 04:38 pm (UTC)And yes, that boob-haired Gary Oldman is totally getting investigated!
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Date: 2016-10-21 12:34 am (UTC)yes syndi in the group is win!
also watch as the dude is like the most normal person in the universe...or SEEMS THAT WAY
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Date: 2016-10-21 04:39 pm (UTC)OR eccentric but in a completely harmless way, like he really really likes thimbles