Because there needs to be something else around here...

[stillane]

In the interests of not wallowing, I declare that here shall be a new post. So let it be written, etc. (Two Yul movies in one, nonetheless.)

First of all, I need to say that I know some amazing people. I asked for help, and I got it, and I can't thank any of you enough. There's nothing new to report on that front, by the way. Still sorting options.

Back to the help: In particular, raucousraven sent me hugs and betad like a mad thing, and just generally was the sweetest person on the continent, as usual. the_moonmoth got in on the hug action, and tossed w's my way straight out of the blue, and volunteered to be a target for my future freak outs. That takes guts, and unparalleled kindness. Thank you both tremendously for being as absolutely wonderful as you are.

And though she will most likely never read this - being one of those practical people with no time for LJ - M. deserves huge thanks. She drags me on supply runs for popsicles and Caramel Sutra, and keeps my head above the water when I'm flailing. Though she doesn't know it, it means a lot.

And, feartheotter, who I haven't introduced hereabouts only because I'm the absentminded sort, and who I've paradoxically known forever and just met. (It's... yeah, don't ask. It will take longer to explain then any of you will likely want to spend). Just take it for granted that he is most awesome. Most especially so when he talks me down from the crazy for hours on end, and even makes me laugh in the bargain. He threatens to write fic, and actually has references for zombie info. Plus, he's my musical Yoda. You can't beat those qualifications.

Now that I'm done being verbally thankful, you will all be subjected to the ongoing saga of the Rodneyfish. Riv, if you're reading this, fear not. This is not an AU I'm planning. Just further proof that I should not be allowed purchasing power where critters are concerned.



If I had a camera, I would pic-spam you wildly with actual shots, but alas, not so much. I've tried hunting down appropriate web materials instead, and stolen screencaps from sdraevn. Here goes:



This is a reasonable facsimile of the Rodneyfish. For those of you that don't know, I am a huge fan of irony.




Lots of irony.



And, you know...



Long story short, I walked into the campus center, stumbled into the plant and now apparently acquatic animal vendor, and Rodneyfish flapped his fishy little lips at me... Yeah, I am that easy.

Because the vendor sensed a good deal, or maybe because he is a closet slasher with his own OTP, he threw in something extra.



To which I thought...



Now, they spend most of their time chilling out and watching my sparkly lava lamp.



I kid you not. I could not make this stuff up. Rodneyfish appears to be happiest - judging by bubble production, which seems to be the standard in betta psychology - when he is pressed up against the side of his vase nearest to BambooJohn, watching the pretty colors. I hope to have them cohabitating within the next week, as soon as the appropriate supplies arrive.

Take all of that as you will.

Comments

[20thcenturyvole.livejournal.com]

OMG! The doomed interspecies romance of Rodneyfish and BambooJohn, forever divided by the cruel... fishtank. Glass. Um.

[stillane.livejournal.com]

Oh, the horror! Hopefully they will soon be reunited, without the barriers. I'm just waiting for my marbles to show up - the ones for the bottom of the fishtank, at least. Rodneyfish appears to get very agitated at change, however, so I anticipate the move is going to rile him at first.

[eccentric_hat]

I'm just waiting for my marbles to show up is a fantastic statement all by itself.

[stillane.livejournal.com]

Hee. I figured I'd better qualify it. Wouldn't want anyone to assume I'm about to have a sudden attack of sanity.

[eaivalefay.livejournal.com]

Rodneyfish and BambooJohn, the new OTP. ♥ That's so crazy it just Really Works and suits me perfectly. *coos girlishly at them* ^_^

*hugs*

[stillane.livejournal.com]

Yep. I've caught myself talking to the fish, and pretty much decided it was an all-time low for me. I have been told by the wise that I shouldn't worry until he starts talking back, though.

Rodneyfish and BambooJohn forever. Hee. I'm easily amused.

*hugs back*

[eaivalefay.livejournal.com]

Ah, no worries. It was very wise advice indeed; you only need to worry when they start talking back. *nods* Particularly BambooJohn. *whispers* I talk to my pets too. ;)

Rodneyfish and BambooJohn = Meant To Be. *grin*

[rivier.livejournal.com]

Hee! I actually did quail for a moment, until I read your reassuring sentence.

Rodney as a betta? Every male betta I've ever had has done three things: chased skirt, huffed around looking self-important and, erm, lived a short life. Well, two out of three...

[stillane.livejournal.com]

Yeah. I wrote out the name, and then thought, 'Rodneysaur In Water' and figured I'd better qualify it. Fingers crossed about the short-lived thing. The little guy definitely does the self-important schtick well, though. That, and I'm fairly certain a fish shouldn't be able to express displeasure that eloquently. He glares when I turn off that lamp, or change his position relative to BambooJohn. It's kind of disturbing.

[aurora]

One of the reasons I love this fandom so much, is the PURE CRACK.

And yet, I can totally get behind 'RodneyFish/BambooJohn = OTP'.

[stillane.livejournal.com]

We are a wild and crazy bunch. Somewhere, there are whole continents of villages missing people like us :>

But they're just so damn cute, in their respective species' ways. *sigh* I need to get out more.