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Rainbow Snippets – Fanboy

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Rainbow Snippets is a Facebook group where GLTBQ writers post snippets of their work every Saturday. There are snips from every genre, kind of pairing and heat level from sweet to steamy. Click here to join us for some great, intriguing glimpses!

Jackie Keswick's Rainbow Snippets: Today, Jack shows his fanboy side

Good afternoon, snippeteers and welcome to this week’s edition of Rainbow Snippets. I’ve had an exceedingly busy week: sold a house, finished two work projects, baked cake, got stung by a bee, and… found a plot hole large enough to drive a truck through slap bang in the middle of Swings & Roundabouts!

I’m sure it must be old age creeping in. I would have sworn blind I remembered precisely how long it takes to defrost a frozen body! But no. I was wrong. Now, I’ve got to rejig the timeline and find the guys something to do for an additional four days, when they’re most likely not in the mood for snowmobile races or snowball fights. Good thing there’s work. Jack’s that is.

In last week’s snip, we had Gareth being shown the ice sculptures in their bedroom at the Ice Hotel and turning the unexpected knowledge into a bit of a riddle to tease Jack. Today, we see Jack’s reaction.  Yes, it’s over six sentences, but I really wanted to leave you with some happy fanboy Jack before it all goes to pot next week…

Have a good weekend!


From Swings & Roundabouts

“This is amazing,” Jack breathed, taking in the rendition of the Hokage Mountain in ice.

“Isn’t it just? I could name every single sculpture in the room. Not just the four on the wall. Be proud of me.”

“Every single— ”

Gareth turned them and Jack grinned when he caught sight of the figure beside the bed. “Oh, wow. That’s gorgeous. Has Nico seen this?”

“Three of our loves and a spirited mountain? You’d think so, wouldn’t you? I thought it was a rather good riddle.”

“Three…” Jack turned further. Portgas D. Ace and… a human-sized Gundam. “Gods, I want to hire the artist. Imagine having these dotted around the garden. Kakashi can sit beside the pond, under the tree. The Gundam guards the backdoor. And Ace…. I’m not sure about Ace. Daniel may have an idea.” He felt the heat in his neck and chuckled. “Yes, I know I sound like a fanboy, but man, this is amazing!”


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  1. P.T. Wyant says

    July 22, 2017 at 5:05 pm

    I love how he’s so excited that he’s landscaping with them. LOL

    Reply
    • jackiekeswick says

      July 22, 2017 at 5:29 pm

      Especially as they haven’t bought the house yet! 😉

      Reply
  2. Addison Albright says

    July 22, 2017 at 5:06 pm

    I agree with Jack–it sounds amazing! <3

    Reply
    • jackiekeswick says

      July 22, 2017 at 5:30 pm

      Definitely. I wouldn’t mind having that as bedroom decor.

      Reply
  3. Jeanne GFellers says

    July 22, 2017 at 6:13 pm

    Careful of those plot holes. They can ruin a good story’s suspension. *grin* Nice snippet!

    Reply
    • jackiekeswick says

      July 22, 2017 at 6:33 pm

      I’m glad I spotted it now. Though my brain’s struggling a bit, because I was happy with the way it read.

      Reply
  4. AM Leibowitz says

    July 22, 2017 at 7:32 pm

    Argh, yes, those details will be the death of us, I think. I’ve done those sorts of things.

    I’m not familiar with what they’re talking about here, but I like their enthusiasm. 🙂

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    • jackiekeswick says

      July 22, 2017 at 8:50 pm

      Ice sculptures of manga characters… but yes, the devil truly is in the details. I had such a nice, tight emotional line, but I’d rather change it now.

      Reply
  5. Antonia Aquilante says

    July 22, 2017 at 8:04 pm

    I love his excitement in this snippet!

    At least you caught the plot hole, but ugh, it’s frustrating to go back and fix it.

    Reply
    • jackiekeswick says

      July 22, 2017 at 8:52 pm

      Once I’d got over the panic, I was grateful I’d spotted it. And I agree. I love that, after everything, Jack can get excited by such a small thing as a sculpture.

      Reply
  6. josexpressions says

    July 22, 2017 at 11:17 pm

    Very cute!

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  7. K.S. Trenten says

    July 22, 2017 at 11:40 pm

    The ice sculptures and our fanboy’s reaction to them are so much fun! 🙂

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    • jackiekeswick says

      July 23, 2017 at 4:41 pm

      Thank you. I was hoping for that. It should make for a nice contrast.

      Reply
  8. Jana Denardo says

    July 23, 2017 at 2:05 am

    He can fanboy all he wants. I’m right there with him, this sounds great.

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    • jackiekeswick says

      July 23, 2017 at 4:42 pm

      I wish someone would create a room like that… and that we’d be there to sleep in it. That would be epic!

      Reply
  9. Nell Iris says

    July 23, 2017 at 6:58 am

    You having forgotten how long it takes to defrost a frozen body must mean you haven’t practiced that skill in a while, right? 😀

    Reply
    • jackiekeswick says

      July 23, 2017 at 4:43 pm

      A long while…

      Reply

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