Fare-thee-well... (or however you spell it!)

[elisi]

OK, Darcy and I and all the ickle girlies are going on holiday toworrow (for 2 1/2 weeks!) so this is a sort-of goodbye. See there will be broadband (we're going to my parents'), but I have a feeling I'll only have time to skim my flist now and again, so much lurking ahead!

I'll leave you with [the script for/transcript of] Amy Acker's screen test (which is apparently an extra on the S3 DVDs), curtesy of Stephen Tempest.


The scene is a library. WESLEY is reading a book. FRED rushes in, looking flustered.

FRED: Wesley? Hi. There could be a situation. Th-there might have been a slight, um, beast come out of one of those old books. I-I mean you can't just read 'em aloud, it's just not... don't move your lips... so technically, fault-wise... mm, I was just wondering if Angel was about someplace, maybe with a, a broadsword of some kind?

WESLEY: You are the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.

FRED: Um... okay. There's a beast -

WESLEY: Angel never told me what radiance flowed from your damask cheek -

FRED: Well, he's very busy, um...

(Wesley removes Fred's glasses)

WESLEY: Now you truly are perfection.

FRED: Whereas you are slightly fuzzy now. C-can I have those back?

(GUNN enters)

GUNN: Have I fallen asleep? Am I dreaming such a beautiful sight?

WESLEY: I dreamed it first!

FRED: Okay. Something's really not right...

GUNN: Back off, English! Thou art no match for such a prize.

FRED: Did you just say 'thou'?

WESLEY: I tell you this fair creature shall be mine!

GUNN: Is she your chattel that you claim her thus? I would rather beg of her a moment's glance than claim her!

FRED: Okay, y'all are talking Elizabethan crazy talk -

WESLEY: I say that she shall be mine. Can I stand by such a goddess and be content with a glance? I could drink from those eyes for a hundred years. This damask cheek, this hair, these bosoms -

FRED: Mm-mm. Step away from the bosoms. That is a 'No' on the bosoms. And I really do want my glasses...
(She takes her glasses back from Wesley and puts them on)
I'm thinking that there might have been a spell in addition to the ravaging beast that I brought out -

GUNN: Fair Winifred, do not fear my love! For it is as gentle and true as his is base and inconstant -

WESLEY: My rapier shall answer that!

FRED: Okay, stop it! Maybe there's a spell.. and maybe you two just think it's pretty funny to pretend that I'm... that I'm pretty and all goddess-y... a-and I know I'm not, y'know, any big deal like your friend with the giganamous boobs. B-but that doesn't mean it's okay to make fun of me!

GUNN: Fun? I mean to wed thee!

FRED: Wed? ...This is really a spell.

WESLEY: Then let it never be broken!
(Wesley notices someone coming in off-camera)
Isn't that Mrs Waldemeyer, the librarian?

GUNN: Truly she is a vision.

WESLEY: One you'll watch from afar, for she shall be mine!

(Wesley runs off)

GUNN: Say you so?

(Gunn chases after him, leaving Fred by herself)

FRED: But... what about my damask... bosoms...
(she points to her breasts)
Don't you want to...?
(Sulky)
I hate magic.

Comments

[priscellie.livejournal.com]

*cackles* It's on the AtS3 DVD? I must rent!

[elisi]

I must *buy*... at some point when I have, y'know - money!

And that is one kick-ass icon!!!

[priscellie.livejournal.com]

I know, I love it! T'was made by tinkermellie. :D

[elisi]

Thanks. I might just snag it...

[beloved4always.livejournal.com]

Enjoy your vacation!!

We'll miss your 'voice of reason' on the NG. Well, lol, _I'll_ miss it, at least. I'm sure there are some who won't *grins*.

Right now, I'm just waiting patiently for 3DMaster to swoop into the Smashed thread to save innocent and dumb girls around the world to definitively explain how Spike raped Buffy in the ending scene, lol. But, who knows, maybe we'll be lucky - he hasn't posted in quite a few days, maybe he's not coming back *fingers crossed, lol*.

[elisi]

We'll miss your 'voice of reason' on the NG.
I might just stop by now and again... broadband is something I can't live without... and I *need* to see what AOQ makes of Dead Things!

And apparently 3D has been around for *years*! So, sadly no hope of peace. I think I shall be very rude to him - or maybe just ignore him alltogether. Btw I *loved* your reply in the S6 thread! :)

[beloved4always.livejournal.com]

Btw I *loved* your reply in the S6 thread! :)

lol, yeah, thanks, and notice he never responded to that one. I promised myself I'd never get into an interaction with him but he just pushed me to my limit, ya know? He's a sad case and very scary, IMO. His hysterical posts and the 'reasons' behind his NEED to inform the world of the "true facts" about the show are totally creepy to me. If my daughter brought _him_ home I'd certainly try to immediately talk her out of it, lol.

Just read about the whole US/UK flight situation - hope you don't have too many hassles :(

[elisi]

I tired to talk to him once about *why* he saw things the way he did, and apart from the *very* literal interpretation, he also tries to unify all the metaphors... he obviously can't cope with things having two meanings. Definitely something odd there!

And we were completely hassle free! :)

[gamiila.livejournal.com]

Bye then! Have a wonderful time!

[elisi]

Thanks. :)

[mefnord.livejournal.com]

Do I detect a slight Willow in this Fred-y shaped fun?

Have fun at your parents and most importantly - travel safe!

[elisi]

Possibly... it was early days!

And thank you. :)

[fishsanwitt]

We're leaving next week :)

Have a wonderful time!

::hugs::

[elisi]

You too!

::hugs::

[gillo]

That is so funny! I can just visualise them all doing it too.

Have a great holiday. At least you aren't flying anywhere. Take care and have fun.

[elisi]

Glad you liked! :) And oh yes we are flying...

[gillo]

Oops. I'd somehow got the impression your parents were over here now. So it's Airport Hell tomorrow, including ritual tasting of baby milk? Good luck. I suggest you take some throwaway drawing stuff and even a book to read to the older girls that you're prepared to abandon in the airport - log waits look inevitable for some days, I think.

Very, very good luck!

[elisi]

Nope - my in-laws are here, but my parents are still in the Fareos. :)

So it's Airport Hell tomorrow, including ritual tasting of baby milk?
Well Stansted is not too bad as these places go, and *my* baby is breast-fed! *beams* We'll probably bring a cup of water, but that's all!

And we have already tried to think up ways to keep them entertained...

Very, very good luck!
Thank you!

[awmp.livejournal.com]

Have a fab time on vacation :)

[elisi]

Thank you! :)

(And I love my new banner!)

[shapinglight]

Have a lovely holiday. I really hope you didn't have to fly somewhere.

[elisi]

Holiday going very well indeed! :)

[shapinglight]

Oh dear. You are flying. I hope it won't be too bad.

[elisi]

Easiest flight ever! Ain't life strange?

[(Anonymous)]

Hee. Hee. Okay, laughing muchly.

Bye! Wavings! Missings already!

[ibmiller.livejournal.com]

oooops, that was me.

[elisi]

Hee! Thanks for the good wishes, and I *do* check in sometimes. All holidays should come with broadband! :)

[(Anonymous)]

I'll leave you with [the script for/transcript of] Amy Acker's screen test (which is apparently an extra on the S3 DVDs).

It's a transcript, written out by me the old-fashioned way with a mouse-cursor over the 'pause' and 'backspace' buttons. I had to restrain myself from putting in every last action and facial expression as well... you could tell they were really enjoying themselves.

If anyone's doing the renting-one-disk-at-a-time thing, it's on Disk Six of the season 3 DVD set. They've also got Vincent Kartheiser's screen test on there.

2 1/2 weeks holiday, eh? Sounds like you'll come back just in time for AoQ to start reviewing season 7, and you'll miss out on the big Seeing Red and Spike's Soulquest debates. Lucky you...

Have fun.

Stephen T.

[elisi]

It's a transcript, written out by me the old-fashioned way with a mouse-cursor over the 'pause' and 'backspace' buttons.
In which case I'm very grateful to you! It's was a wonderful read. :)

you'll miss out on the big Seeing Red and Spike's Soulquest debates. Lucky you...
Ah, but my holiday comes with broadband... and there's no way I'll be able to stay away! *g*

Anyway, I'll trust you to put across all the good points in the long debates - I'll just drop in and leave my own thoughts.

And you *really* should get a LiveJournal!

[avrelia.livejournal.com]

Enjoy the vacation!

and the scene is hilarious. must see. ;)

[elisi]

Thanks! Enjoying muchly as I write. :)

And one day I'll buy AtS...

[kittyzams.livejournal.com]

I am wishing you LOADS of fun on your trip! And very short lines at the airport, yes. On the plus side, this is probably just about the safest time to fly!

Your homeland is gorgeous and I'll be thinking of you and the family in the fairytale isle. Have a wonderful time!

[elisi]

Well everything went fine and we're all happy. :)

And you have a brilliant time with LM! *smooches to both of you*

[prophcygrl.livejournal.com]

I hope you have a lovely time, sweetie! ::huggles::

::gigglesnort:: Runs to watch Season 3 extras. ;)

[elisi]

Thanks! We're all having a very nice time. :)