Annie glanced up from the papers she was filling out on her desk. A small group of people was filing into her office. She stood and smiled at them, gesturing to the pre-set up chairs.

"If you all would, take a seat. I'm not sure how long this is going to take."

She waited a moment more for everyone to get settled. Then she rubbed her hands together gleefully.

"Alright, you're probably wondering why you're here. Either that, or you're wondering why I'm here. Truth is, ladies and gentlemen, Elin couldn't be here herself to do this. Something about AP homework due tomorrow. So here I am to deliver her message.

"First, she wants to thank everyone for reading, and especially those who reviewed. Her aim with the couple little stories about us she put up was to make people laugh, and it seemed to work. She wasn't sure if she could make it work or not, but she figured she should try.

"Apparently, this anti-slash weirdo," she said with a meaningful look at DuchessRaven, "was told that she needed to make time to write. Mine and Seth's creative mommy," another meaningful look, " gave her permission to use us. So she gave it a go.

"Now, while she's going to continue writing the funny stuff, Elin's got an idea about writing a multi-chapter fic about what goes on between me and Seth after Mom and Dad go on their eternal and extended honeymoon. Hey, when are they coming back to visit me, anyway?"

DuchessRaven smiled secretively and shrugged. Annie frowned at her and continued.

"Anyway, Elin was thinking about it, and she's come up with a proposition for this authoress. Since she's innately lazy about writing things up, it could take forever to get this fic going and actually keep running. So here's what she suggests-- she'll match Duchess chapter for chapter. When Duchess puts up a new chapter, so will she. That way, she'll keep it going. Also, when it takes her forever to post something, it'll be on Duchess's head." She stopped and grinned broadly. "Kidding."

"So, that being said, we'll wait to see what Duchess has to say about that. Moving on, I've been told that since it's my story, I need to tell you guys about the atmosphere a little. It's not going to be like these little ficlets that Elin's already put up. Seth and I had a lot to work through, and this is really going to be how we dealt with it. Of course, it won't be all drama; Elin can't stay away from the funny for long. But it won't be a bunch of slapstick, either. It'll all be evened out. There's something more, though. I'm not sure, and Seth's not sure, and Elin's really not sure, that people will want to read it, or if they'll care. Obviously, you guys might, since you showed up. But really, before she gets started, let her know if you're interested, or else mine and Seth's story will forever be bottled up in her head, with no one to share it with. I think I deserve a little more screen time," a glare at Duchessraven, " because it seems Mom and Dad went off and forgot about me." She sniffed, then smiled again. "Besides, Seth needs some character development. Honestly, he's really more interesting than you think.

"So now we're going to play a little suggestion game. What do you all want to read? You want humor? You want fluff? You want me and Seth biting each other's heads off? Sorry for the pun, by the way. Com'mon. Questions, comments, concerns, things you would really like to happen?"

"Keep it clean, though," came a female voice from the doorway. She walked to where Annie stood. Annie gaped.

"I thought you had homework!'

Elin shrugged. "I finished. Anyway, seriously guys. I'm fine with requests for certain events, but keep it clean. I am not writing porn for you. I don't care how much you want to read about Annie and Seth screwing each other. I'm not doing it. I'll go as far as to let you know when something happens, if you know what I mean, but I'm not about to actually write it while it's happening. Got that? Let's be responsible, now, and keep in within the PG, PG-13 range, ok?' She looked at Annie. "That's all I've got for now. Oh, and anyone who wants that proposition to go through, tell DuchessRaven I'll be waiting for her to reply in the affirmative. Otherwise, it could be a very long time until you get anything out of me besides these little AxS shorts. Now, I have web browsing to do. See you all later!"

Annie watched as Elin left the room. "That pretty much covers it. Anyone up for a game of Monopoly? Seth won't play with me anymore, the meanie."