Recurring old muse. Finally (possibly) to be apped.

[phenomenalcosmicpowers]

...look, kid, mun, whatever you want me to call you... Relax. You're no Robin Williams, but you know what? Neither am I. Robin and I are two separate people- he's just my voice, that's all. One of them. You know me, I do impressions. So does he. He does a pretty good me, but so did Homer Simpson. Yeah, it wasn't greatly written, but I was consistent. And you are keeping me semi-phenomenal and nearly-cosmic, so just something to think about.  

Seriously though, if you could please...
[Here he seems to transition, there goes the teddy bear, comes the bottled up irritation] 

Make up your MIND!  I'm patient. I can understand trepidation about god-mod politicking and filling the shoes of a legendary comedian and one of the mods maybe doesn't like you, but I've been rattling around here in the back of your head for two years. If you're not gonna app me, write a fic, do something before I get a little stir crazy and place myself into that big crossover you're writing, because I gotta do something, kid. Man's gotta eat, fish gotta swim, Genie's gotta have a little fun someplace.

Comments

WELL :)

[genie_lady]

[Aghast, she's not the only genie in town.]

Re: WELL :)

[phenomenalcosmicpowers]

[...Oh hello there.]
...Might I just say, miss, I'm a big fan of yours... If it weren't for you, the writing staff might never have given me my girlfriend.

[genie_lady]

[Her icy demeanor melts somewhat, a smile coming to her face. Jeannie always was a little vain when it came to compliments about herself.]

You may say it as often as you like.

[phenomenalcosmicpowers]

The writing staff based her on you, or as close as they could without getting sued.
[He laughs.]
She got herself in a different domestic spot, though. She's looking after an orphan, long as the kid keeps alive. The kid wished they could stay together with her third wish. Not a bad wish. Just one that put us on hiatus, because heaven forbid status quo is broken on a kids' show.

[genie_lady]

Hmm...well at least you are not like the Blue Djinn. [Which is what she thought initially.] He was terribly rude. [In fact, he's the one that made her into a genie.]

That is lovely, she sounds like a wonderful person.

[dragonspooker]

...well, that poor fourth wall never had a chance.

[phenomenalcosmicpowers]

[Jeff Bridges voice] Well, without the rug, it just threw off the feng shui of the room, man.

[dragonspooker]

Eh, I guess so...

[A pause.]

So you're a genie, huh?

[See that glint in her eye? That's one Genie's proooobably pretty familiar with, the kind of look that comes with the less-than-savory types that come after his lamp.]

Re: hmmmm.

[phenomenalcosmicpowers]

[He gives her a bit of a flat look.]
...I don't do the 'wish granting' thing anymore if that's what you're after.

[dragonspooker]

...aaaaaaaaaugh.

[Cue one defeated slump and head-hang.]

[phenomenalcosmicpowers]

[William F. Buckley impersonation]
Observe the opportunist in its natural habitat. Note the head-bang of failure as it realizes its prey is not prey.
[He slacks to normal.]
So, was that really all you were interested in?

[dragonspooker]

[Said observations go a way into riling Lina's temper, and when her head raises up, well. She's angry.]

OF COURSE IT WAS! WHAT OTHER REASON WOULD I HAVE TO APPROACH A GENIE I'VE NEVER MET?! AND THEN TO FIND OUT IT'S A USELESS ONE THAT DOESN'T EVEN GRANT WISHES! AAAAAAAAUGH!

[phenomenalcosmicpowers]

Hey, hey, calm down there, killer. I said I don't grant wishes. I didn't say I was powerless. Just free.

[desert_illusion]

I'm surprised you know such big words, former slave.

[phenomenalcosmicpowers]

Well, would you look what the fire-cat dragged in. Evil incarnate wrapped in what lonely nerds spend their nights pining for.

[kingofnightmares]

I thought genies were only used to granted wishes. Not to have fun.

[phenomenalcosmicpowers]

Well, yeah, when you're imprisoned. But, some of us aren't.
[He raises his left wrist, showing off that it's bare.]
Me, I managed to have fun even when I was most of the time, at least, most of the time I spent outside my lamp.
[He shrugs.]
Just the kind of guy I am.

[notaglitch]

Boy. Your mun sounds like they're as much of a nervous wreck as mine is when it comes t'characterization.

[phenomenalcosmicpowers]

Yeah, well, it's not that unreasonable a thing to get concerned about when half of your screentime is improvised, but the boy's taken it a little far.
[He laughs.]
Granted, yours has their reasons too... For one, your movie isn't even on DVD yet, so no going back and rewatching to refresh without ticket prices. Me, I've been around as long as my mun, almost. He's known of me all his life- it's getting my humor down that's been keeping him back.

[notaglitch]

Yeah, ain't that th'truth. She's only been able to see the movie once, and even though she's gonna get the movie when it comes out there's not really much she can do until then. But yannow- these muns of ours need to just-

[She shrugs her shoulders before digging her hands into her pockets.]

Learn to not be so uptight an' let US do the talkin'. Everythin' else seems to kindof fall into place if they do that.

[phenomenalcosmicpowers]

[He nods.]
Yeah, there's too many doubting Mustafas round here. But that's what you get when you're limited to internet fanwriters.

[notaglitch]

Yea, guess beggers can't be choosers huh? Maybe after a little practice your guy will lightin' up a bit.

[heartisabattleground]

I'm sure there's plenty of places they can send you, Genie. I mean who wouldn't want you in their game?

[phenomenalcosmicpowers]

[He chuckles]
You're right, kid. Though the one he's considering has one of your friends hanging around in it, if you've got my drift memorized.

[heartisabattleground]

Wait, are you saying Riku or Kairi's there?

[phenomenalcosmicpowers]

...Not quite. If you'd listened a little harder, I practically gave it away... Axel is there.

hmmmm.

[goldbattleship]

good job ii gue22 on breakiing out ju2t a liittle.

Re: hmmmm.

[phenomenalcosmicpowers]

...Thanks, I think. [He pauses.] Homestucker, huh? Pretty popular thing you got going on. Though I have a little difficulty following it all.

hmmmm.

[goldbattleship]

not sure if ii under2tand what you are even 2ayiing. what ii2 home2tuck even.

ii am a piilot and two old for thii2.

Re: hmmmm.

[phenomenalcosmicpowers]

...Oh. You're not aware of the fourth wall like some of us... Alright. Homestuck is a web... comic. I guess comic's the best word. There's pictures and text but it's no picture book, and there's sounds and animation but it's no movie. So yeah, webcomic is the best description I got.

Re: hmmmm.

[goldbattleship]

woah.

well ii gue22 that ii2 diifferent but ii don't really care about that.

2urprii2e?

Re: hmmmm.

[phenomenalcosmicpowers]

...I guess. I've never really filled someone in on that before. Always expected it'd be more of a shock.
[He shrugs.]
Nice to meet you, by the by. Did you have a name?

Re: hmmmm.

[goldbattleship]

my tiitle wa2 ju2t p2iioniic. recent 2weep2 have me a2 the helm2man of the battle2hiip conde2cen2iion.

call me whiichever you want. ii don't care.

dont really remember my oriigiinal name. two long ago.

Re: hmmmm.

[phenomenalcosmicpowers]

Nice to meet you, Helmsman... I'm Genie. ...yes, my parents weren't exactly the creative type. There's actually a pretty funny story there. They wanted to name me Gene, but there was a clerical error.

Re: hmmmm.

[goldbattleship]

um... niice two meet you.

Genie! :D

[rrbando_rambo]

Your mundane there knows how the story ends right? You're free an' its a happy ending.

That's a good way to start thinkin' bout games. That's the best way ta have fun really!

[hahahailtotheking]

Well, I for one say that any game that'd turn you down would be losin' out on an awful lotta fun!