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Polar Explorer RPF - Prompt Post 1
This is for prompts for all things general Polar Explorer RPF.
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Under this umbrella you can prompt:
Prompts in line with adaptations of Heroic Age stories can also fit here, for example if you want to specifically prompt Hugh Grant!Cherry from The Last Place On Earth getting wrecked (which someone really should).
No blorbo too obscure for this post! EXCEPT: NO PEARY ALLOWED. God I hate that guy.
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If you've filled (or started filling) a prompt, please make sure to link it in the comments of the Fills Post. And if you would like to cross-post your fills on AO3, here is the collection!
Under this umbrella you can prompt:
- Historical versions of Franklin Expedition(-adjacent) guys (Rossier, Gore/McClure, etc)
- Madhouse at the End of the Earth/Belgica Expedition
- Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration - Shackleton, Scott, Amundsen, Mawson
- Andrée Expedition
- Karluk Expedition
- etc
Prompts in line with adaptations of Heroic Age stories can also fit here, for example if you want to specifically prompt Hugh Grant!Cherry from The Last Place On Earth getting wrecked (which someone really should).
No blorbo too obscure for this post! EXCEPT: NO PEARY ALLOWED. God I hate that guy.
Rules:
1. Be fucking nice. YKINMATO/KINKTOMATO at all times.
2. This meme is CNTW (Choose Not To Warn) but warnings are highly encouraged.
3. Prompts should use this format in the subject line: [SHIP], [DESCRIPTION]
e.g.
Mertz/Ninnis, sex crying
Solo gen can be prompted as well alongside (a) character name and description
e.g.
Gen, Emil Racovitza, discovering a crazy new fish
4. Fills should use this format in the subject line: FILL: [TITLE], [PAIRING], [RATING], [ANY WARNINGS]
e.g.
Fill: The Very Next Day, Cherry/Birdie, E, cw self-harm
5. One prompt per comment please.
6. Multiple fills for each prompt are welcome!
7. You don't have to be anon for your prompts or your fills but we do encourage it because of the vibe. You're also welcome to deanon your stuff by posting on AO3/Tumblr as you please!
8. Feedback on prompts and fills is AWESOME; please take longer conversations to the discussion post.
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FILL: For Immediate Release, Hurley/everyone, T
(Anonymous) 2023-06-22 10:56 pm (UTC)(link)Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance, which was discovered in April of 2022, has continued to yield new information about the 1914 expedition during which she was lost to the ice. Searchers recently retrieved glass photographic plates and even cinematic film from the ship, which will, it is hoped, reveal previously unseen images and footage taken by Frank Hurley. The surviving photographs and film reveal the thrilling story of the expedition’s survival, and any new insight into life aboard Endurance before she sank would be a priceless addition to this incredible tale of hardiness and struggle to live in the worst conditions imaginable.
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“That’s it, Boss, just turn the handle when you’re ready,” Hurley said.
“I know very well how a camera works,” came the terse reply. “Now stop directing and focus. Form an orderly queue, you lot.”
The midwinter celebration was drawing to its climax, following the feasting, singing, and other performances. The men’s cabins had been raided for an array of mattresses, pillows, and blankets, which were arranged on the makeshift stage in the Ritz to form an ill-equipped Edwardian’s idea of an exotic Eastern boudoir. Frank Hurley reclined at the centre in a state of undress quite unsuited to the party’s extreme southern latitude.
To one side, the ship’s company jostled and joked as they lined up.
“Ladies first!” someone called, and McIlroy, still done up as a Spanish dancer, was unceremoniously bundled forward. He shook himself free and tossed his black curls.
“This rather reminds me of a night in Ibiza, actually,” he drawled, only to be shouted down by his comrades.
“Action!” called Shackleton, and began to crank the camera.
The Spanish dancer showed remarkable energy and stamina, and other members of the crew soon joined in the frolic. Crean’s creative encouragements prompted much speculation about what the film’s dialogue cards would look like. Worsley and Macklin made an enthusiastic team effort, as did Bakewell and Blackborrow. The latter was heard to mutter weakly afterwards,
“I didn’t know a man could do that with his tongue, like.”
Hussey flopped down next to Hurley and declared that he couldn’t possibly let his shipmate take on all these great rugged seamen alone, and his heroic self-sacrifice was duly rewarded.
Frank Wild approached Shackleton, who was diligently recording the proceedings as Hurley had requested, and wrapped an arm around his waist.
“Need me to take over the camera, Boss?” he asked. “It looks like you might fancy a turn.”
Shackleton glanced at him with a smile.
“I’m just fine where I am, Frankie,” he said, “if you’re willing to lend me a hand.”
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The Scott Polar Research Institute, which has been leading the effort to conserve and reconstruct the photographic materials found on board the wreck of Endurance, finally made a much-anticipated announcement today regarding their condition.
“Unfortunately for all the polar enthusiasts and scholars who have taken an interest,” SPRI’s representative said, “the film was too badly damaged by seawater to preserve. But judging from the label, it was not directly connected to the expedition and of little historical significance. Don’t worry about it.”
An archivist tapped her on the arm and whispered in her ear.
“Excuse me,” she said, “we have some pressing research to attend to.”
Re: FILL: For Immediate Release, Hurley/everyone, T
(Anonymous) 2023-12-27 05:58 pm (UTC)(link)