#∷『 PHOTOGRAPHS 』— grace v. ∷

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• identity v x e-diner [flower party] •

[otakusparkle]

Identity V Truth and Inference Announcement

New B-Tier Pet Poster Preview

The pet will be available permanently in-game shop

You can get the pet with echoes as well as fragments

[akuma-tenshi]

apparently i completely forgot to post this?? which is insane because it's one of my favourite edits i've made

well, it's here now. essence of the year imho

song is honey i'm home by ghost and pals w/ dex

[graceburnsupdates]

Grace Burns interview for V Magazine.

[staff]

We Asked an Expert...in Herpetology!

People on Tumblr come from all walks of life and all areas of expertise to grace our dashboards with paragraphs and photographs of the things they want to share with the world. Whether it's an artist uploading their speed art, a fanfic writer posting their WIPs, a language expert expounding on the origin of a specific word, or a historian ready to lay down the secrets of Ea-nasir, the hallways of Tumblr are filled with specialists sharing their knowledge with the world. We Asked an Expert is a deep dive into those expert brains on tumblr dot com. Today, we’re talking to Dr. Mark D. Scherz (@markscherz), an expert in Herpetology. Read on for some ribbeting frog facts, including what kind of frog the viral frog bread may be based on.

Reptiles v Amphibians. You have to choose one.

In a battle for my heart, I think amphibians beat out the reptiles. There is just something incredibly good about beholding a nice plump frog.

In a battle to the death, I have to give it to the reptiles—the number of reptiles that eat amphibians far, far outstrips the number of amphibians that eat reptiles.

In terms of ecological importance, I would give it to the amphibians again, though. Okay, reptiles may keep some insects and rodents in check, but many amphibians live a dual life, starting as herbivores and graduating to carnivory after metamorphosis, and as adults they are critical for keeping mosquitos and other pest insects in check.

What is the most recent exciting fact you discovered about herps?

This doesn’t really answer your question, but did you know that tadpole arms usually develop inside the body and later burst through the body wall fully formed? I learned about this as a Master’s student many years ago, but it still blows my mind. What’s curious is that this apparently does not happen in some of the species of frogs that don’t have tadpoles—oh yeah, like a third of all frogs or something don’t have free-living tadpoles; crazy, right? They just develop forelimbs on the outside of the body like all other four-legged beasties. But this has only really been examined in a couple species, so there is just so much we don’t know about development, especially in direct-developing frogs. Like, how the hell does it just… swap from chest-burster to ‘normal’ limb development? Is that the recovery of the ancestral programming, or is it newly generated? When in frog evolution did the chest-burster mode even evolve?

How can people contribute to conservation efforts for their local herps?

You can get involved with your local herpetological societies if they exist—and they probably do, as herpetologists are everywhere. You can upload observations of animals to iNaturalist, where you can get them identified while also contributing to datasets on species distribution and annual activity used by research scientists.

You can see if there are local conservation organizations that are doing any work locally, and if you find they are not, then you can get involved to try to get them started. For example, if you notice areas of particularly frequent roadkill, talking to your local council or national or local conservation organizations can get things like rescue programs or road protectors set up. You should also make sure you travel carefully and responsibly. Carefully wash and disinfect your hiking boots, especially between locations, as you do not want to be carrying chytrid or other nasty infectious diseases across the world, where they can cause population collapses and extinctions.

Here are some recent headlines. Quick question, what the frog is going on in the frog world? 

Click through for Mark’s response to these absolutely wild headlines, more about his day-to-day job, his opinion on frog bread, and his favorite Tumblr.

✨D I S C O V E R Y✨

There are more people on Earth than ever before, with the most incredible technology that advances daily at their disposal, and they disperse that knowledge instantly. That means more eyes and ears observing, recording, and sharing than ever before. And so we are making big new discoveries all the time, and are able to document them and reach huge audiences with them.

That being said, these headlines also showcase how bad some media reporting has gotten. The frogs that scream actually scream mostly in the audible range—they just have harmonics that stretch up into ultrasound. So, we can hear them scream, we just can’t hear all of it. Because the harmonics are just multiples of the fundamental, they would anyway only add to the overall ‘quality’ of the sound, not anything different. The mushroom was sprouting from the flank of the frog, and scientists are not really worried about it because this is not how parasitic fungi work, and this is probably a very weird fluke. And finally, the Cuban tree frogs (Osteocephalus septentrionalis) are not really cannibals per se; they are just generalist predators who will just as happily eat a frog as they will a grasshopper, but the frogs they are eating are usually other species. People seem to forget that cannibalism is, by definition, within a species. The fact that they are generalist predators makes them a much bigger problem than if they were cannibals—a cannibal would actually kind of keep itself in check, which would be useful. The press just uses this to get people’s hackles up because Westerners are often equal parts disgusted and fascinated by cannibalism. 

What does an average day look like for the curator of herpetology at the Natural History Museum of Denmark?

No two days are the same, and that is one of the joys of the job. I could spend a whole day in meetings, where we might be discussing anything from which budget is going to pay for 1000 magnets to how we could attract big research funding, to what a label is going to say in our new museum exhibits (we are in the process of building a new museum). Equally, I might spend a day accompanying or facilitating a visitor dissecting a crocodile or photographing a hundred snakes. Or it might be divided into one-hour segments that cover a full spectrum: working with one of my students on a project, training volunteers in the collection, hunting down a lizard that someone wants to borrow from the museum, working on one of a dozen research projects of my own, writing funding proposals, or teaching classes. It is a job with a great deal of freedom, which really suits my work style and brain.

Oh yeah, and then every now and then, I get to go to the field and spend anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months tracking down reptiles and amphibians, usually in the rainforest. These are also work days—with work conditions you couldn’t sell to anyone: 18-hour work days, no weekends, no real rest, uncomfortable living conditions, sometimes dangerous locations or working conditions, field kitchen with limited options, and more leeches and other biting beasties than most health and welfare officers would tolerate—but the reward is the opportunity to make new discoveries and observations, collect critical data, and the privilege of getting to be in some of the most beautiful and biodiverse places left on the planet. So, I am humbled by the fact that I have the privilege and opportunity to undertake such expeditions, and grateful for the incredible teams I collaborate with that make all of this work—from the museum to the field—possible.

The Tibetan Blackbird is also known as Turdus maximus. What’s your favorite chortle-inducing scientific name in the world of herpetology?

Among reptiles and amphibians, there aren’t actually that many to choose from, but I must give great credit to my friend Oliver Hawlitschek and his team, who named the snake Lycodryas cococola, which actually means ‘Coco dweller’ in Latin, referring to its occurrence in coconut trees. When we were naming Mini mum, Mini scule, and Mini ature, I was inspired by the incredible list that Mark Isaac has compiled of punning species names, particularly by the extinct parrot Vini vidivici, and the beetles Gelae baen, Gelae belae, Gelae donut, Gelae fish, and Gelae rol. I have known about these since high school, and it has always been my ambition to get a species on this list.

If you were a frog, what frog would you be and why?

I think I would be a Phasmahyla because they’re weird and awkward, long-limbed, and look like they’re wearing glasses. As a 186 cm (6’3) glasses-wearing human with no coordination, they quite resonate with me.

Please rate this frog bread from 1/10. Can you tell us what frog it represents?

With the arms inside the body cavity like that, it can basically only be a brevicipitid rain frog. The roundness of the body fits, too. I’d say probably Breviceps macrops (or should I say Breadviceps?) based on those big eyes. 7/10, a little on the bumpy side and missing a finger and at least one toe.

Please follow Dr. Mark Scherz at @markscherz for even more incredibly educational, entertaining, and meaningful resources in the world of reptiles and amphibians.

[luvvictoria]

hi i wanted to send you another ask i really like your content i wanted a smut from yamagishi kazushi x female reader the reader calling him to take a shower and you have sex in the bathroom

Strangers

+ pairings. yamagishi kazushi x f!reader

+ tags. explicit content , age gap , smut, p in v, idk bro

In the bustling heart of Tokyo, nestled between gleaming skyscrapers and neon lights, stood a quaint little bar named "Whispering Melodies." It was a place where time seemed to sway to the rhythm of jazz, a haven for those seeking refuge from the city's relentless pace. Inside, the air was thick with the scent of aged whiskey and cigarette smoke, a faint haze dancing around the dimly lit corners. The walls were adorned with black-and-white photographs of jazz legends, their eyes seemingly watching the patrons as they whispered secrets and shared laughter.

Yamagishi Kazushi, the bar's enigmatic owner, moved with a grace that defied his towering frame. His sharp features, framed by a neatly trimmed beard, and piercing gaze held an allure that drew people in. As he slid a perfectly crafted cocktail across the polished mahogany bar to you, the female reader, your eyes met, and a silent understanding passed between you. It was a look that spoke of shared experiences and unspoken desires. The chemistry was palpable, setting the stage for a night that would soon spiral into uncharted territory.

The music grew louder, the conversations more hushed, as the evening stretched into the early hours of the morning. The bar had become an intimate sanctuary, the outside world fading away with each clink of ice and swirl of the mixer. As the last customer stumbled out, leaving only the two of you in the dimly lit space, Kazushi leaned closer, his breath warm against your ear. "Let's take this somewhere more… private," he murmured, his voice a low rumble that sent shivers down your spine.

Without waiting for a response, he led you through a hidden door behind the bar, revealing a staircase that ascended to his private quarters. The tension between you grew with each step, the anticipation a tangible force that seemed to propel you upward. At the top, a small, dimly lit bathroom beckoned, the steam from a recent shower still clinging to the air. The stark contrast between the public space and this intimate retreat sent your heart racing.

The moment the door clicked shut behind you, Kazushi's demeanor shifted. The calm, collected bartender was replaced by a man driven by passion. He pinned you against the cool tiles, his hands exploring the curves of your body with a hunger that was both thrilling and overwhelming. His lips found yours in a kiss that was as fiery as the whiskey you had shared, leaving you gasping for breath.

The sound of running water filled the small room as he turned on the faucet, the steam enveloping you both. He guided you to the shower, the heat of his touch searing through the thin fabric of your clothes. The water cascaded over your bodies, mixing with the sweat of desire as your clothes clung to your skin.

Kazushi's hands traced a path down your back, his fingers deftly unhooking your bra. It fell to the floor with a soft thud, forgotten amidst the crescendo of your pulsing need. He whispered sweet nothings in Japanese, his words as tantalizing as the sensation of the water on your skin. His hands found your breasts, teasing and caressing until you moaned into the mist.

The shower grew steamier as your kisses grew more urgent, your bodies entwined under the warm spray. He lifted you with surprising ease, your legs wrapping around his waist, and pressed you against the shower wall. The coldness of the tiles sent a jolt through you, heightening every sensation as he entered you.

The world outside the bathroom ceased to exist as you lost yourself in the rhythm of his body moving against yours. The sound of the water was the only music now, punctuated by your gasps and his gruff whispers of pleasure. The water streamed down your faces, mingling with the tears of ecstasy that rolled down your cheeks.

In that moment, you were no longer two strangers in a bar. You were lovers, bound by a connection that transcended language and propriety. The intensity of your union was reflected in the droplets that clung to the shower door, creating a mosaic of your shared passion.

As the night grew darker, the steam in the bathroom thickened, the air heavy with the scent of desire. Each touch, each kiss, was a promise of more to come, a silent vow that this night would not be the last time you danced in the whispering melodies of passion.

With a gentle nudge, Kazushi adjusted the showerhead, redirecting the water's flow to massage your back as he continued to explore the landscape of your body. The sensation was exquisite, the pressure of the water mixing with his touch, sending waves of pleasure that washed away the last remnants of hesitation. Your hands roamed his chiseled abs, feeling the power beneath his skin, the warmth of his body a stark contrast to the cool tiles.

His mouth traveled down your neck, leaving a trail of kisses as he tasted the salt of your skin. You arched back, allowing him access, the warmth of his breath fanning the flames of your desire. His teeth grazed your collarbone, sending a shiver down your spine, and you couldn't help but let out a soft moan. The water pounded against your skin, a rhythmic backdrop to the symphony of your entwined bodies.

The shower floor grew slick with the mixture of water and soap, but you didn't care. All that mattered was the feeling of him inside you, the connection that grew stronger with every thrust. The tension grew, tightening in your core like a coiled spring, until it snapped. You cried out, your orgasm crashing over you like a wave, pulling him under with you.

Kazushi's grip tightened, his movements becoming more urgent as he chased his own release. His eyes never left yours, the depth of his passion mirrored in the dark pools of his gaze. And when he finally found it, his growl of satisfaction echoed through the small space, the vibrations resonating through you.

The two of you clung together, the water beating against your sated bodies. He leaned his forehead against yours, breathing heavily, his chest rising and falling with each breath. The steam had painted your skin with a fine sheen of moisture, making you both glisten in the soft light.

Slowly, the water grew cooler, and reality began to seep back in. But the connection you had forged in the steamy embrace of the shower was something that neither of you were ready to let go of just yet. As you stepped out, wrapping yourselves in plush towels, the promise of more nights like this one lingered in the air, as tantalizing as the scent of whiskey and jazz that still lingered in the bar below.

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[warwickroyals]

Sunderland's Royal Jewel Vault (19/∞) ♛

↬ The Glencairn City of Warwick Fringe Tiara

Like their mainline cousins, the Glencairn branch of House Warwick has gathered quite the jewellery collection over the past seventy years. The City of Warwick Fringe Tiara is one of the oldest in their extensive collection. When Lady Esther Jungman (1926 - 1988) married the youngest son of King George II in 1954, the royal family did not skirt the costs, as it was the first royal wedding since the end of World War Two. Plus, Esther was no stranger to the royal lifestyle, she was a great-granddaughter of King George and Queen Alexandra. Esther's maternal grandmother was the ill-fated Grand Duchess Anastasia Georgiyevna (1873 – 1919), who was renowned for her irreplaceable jewel collection. This made Esther a great-niece of Tsar Nicholas II—and a second cousin of her husband-to-be. The twenty-eight-year-old bride was described as extremely beautiful, with quantities of dark hair, wide-set blue eyes, and a slightly retroussé nose. Wedding gifts were shipped in from across the world, each befitting for a quasi-Romanov princess. The most notable gift was from the City of Warwick itself: the tiara Esther used to secure her wedding veil. The tiara was modelled after a similar piece, the only tiara Esther's mother, Grand Duchess Natalia Georgiyevna (1902 - 1977), retained after the Russian Revolution forced her into exile. Like her mother's the fringe tiara featured rounded spikes set with diamonds. Esther was emotionally moved by the gift, thanking the city's mayor several times. Following the wedding, the new Duchess of Glencairn reached for the tiara frequently, sporting it at state visits, galas, and at the inauguration of her brother-in-law, King James II (1915 - 1970). Esther adjusted to royal life well, even after her husband was killed in a 1962 plane crash, she continued a wide variety of work. Thirty years after Esther's wedding, the tiara graced the head of another royal bride. Esther's middle daughter, Princess Frances, wore the tiara to marry Lee Wayne Grierson (1948 - 2024) in 1983. The televised wedding was attended by several prominent guests, including King Louis V, who walked the bride down the aisle. Unfortunately, Esther died before the 1998 wedding of her youngest daughter, Princess Valerie, who ended up inheriting the tiara. This wedding was more lowkey—greatly overshadowed by the wedding of her cousin James, Prince of Danforth to Lady Tatiana Farnsworth—but all the same, Valerie honoured her late mother by wearing the tiara to her wedding reception in New York City. The tiara stayed with Valerie and she wore it as much as circumstances would allow, including for several portraits taken in the '00s. To this day, the tiara continues to be one of the most recognizable tiaras from the Glencairn collection, reminiscent of an empire lost to history.

HRH Esther, Duchess of Glencairn wears the tiara in a 1957 portrait

HRH Princess Valerie of Glencairn wears the tiara in a personal photograph from 2005

[cate-eblanchett]

Now that we don't talk// Cate & Jessica

The new year was brimming with promises of change and the hope for only positive developments. The holiday season was traditionally a time for reflection and family, yet for Cate, it was also a period of relentless work. As the awards season approached, she found herself nominated for several awards, which was not a complain at all for the actress but a lot of extra work. That morning, Cate was expected at a luncheon hosted by the members of the Foreign Press Association, an event attended by both current nominees and past winners of the Golden Globes. Despite the festive spirit, she had to leave her children at the hotel, temporarily pausing their holiday cheer for the sake of professional engagements. These social events were not just about celebration but also about self-promotion, a strategic move in the competitive world of awards. Accompanied by her closest confidantes and her beauty team, Elizabeth and Mary, Cate prepared for the event. Her look was meticulously crafted: subtle makeup, her blonde hair styled in soft waves, and she wore a stunning white Balmain jumpsuit this piece was sleeveless with a deep V-neckline, accentuated by a large, ornate brooch that made a bold statement. Mary urged her to hurry, hinting at another celebrity client awaiting her services. When Cate inquired, Mary's reluctance to name names spoke volumes. "I know who it is," Cate remarked, her tone lacking its usual enthusiasm as she guessed it might be Jessica Chastain, another frequent client of Mary's. Their shared history was complex, having a tight bond over the years that becoming into something more intimate and with it, more complicated for several months leading an abrupt end. Although Cate made it look like everything was fine, something in that friendship seemed somehow broken.

Her arrival to the hotel where the reception was taking place, it was like watching a seasoned swimmer dive into familiar waters. She moved with a grace that belied the undercurrents of her emotions, engaging in light conversation, socializing, talking about her plans for the new year, her past holidays and of course rencountering with new and old friends and colleagues avoiding to all cost crossing looks with the red-haired that seemed so close but still too far from the australian actress, but cate couldn't avoid her forever, when a friend in common brought them together to take a photograph "Hello Jess, Nice to see you again, you look incredible" Cate said when they were left by themselves in the middle of the crowd, and when finally cate took a moment to really look at jessica, the australian with a drink in hand and no witnesses of what they have been hiding for weeks now about their complicated friendship. @jessicachastaain

[seeminglyranch87]

Taylor & Travis Timeline

November 2024 - Part 2

November 8 - Taylor is nominated for 6 Grammys:

Album of the year - TTPD

Record of the year - Fortnight feat. Post Malone

Song of the year - Fortnight feat. Post Malone

Best pop vocal album - TTPD

Best music video - Fortnight feat. Post Malone

Us - Gracie Abram’s feat. Taylor Swift

Taylor is seen out in NYC dining with Zoe Kravitz & friends at Chez Margaux.

November 10 - Chiefs v Broncos, Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO

Travis arrives ahead of game

Taylor arrives at Arrowhead with her parents.

Travis Kelce scored the first touchdown for The Chiefs. (x)

The Kansas City Chiefs defeat the Broncos 16 -14 with an Adrenalin filled ending, the Chiefs blocked a game deciding field goal to remain undefeated this season 9 - 0

Post game celebrations

November 13 - Travis Kelce attends Jelly Roll concert with Clyde.

November 14 - The Eras Tour, Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON N1

My Boy Only Breaks His Favourite Toys x This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things (guitar) & False God x tis the damn season (piano)

November 15 - The Eras Tour, Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON N2

I don’t wanna live forever x Mine (guitar) & evermore x Peter (piano) N2

Travis’ friends Ross Travis and Reggie King attend the Eras Tour and photographed with Austin Swift.

November 16 - Taylor posts her upcoming release: The Anthology on CD & Vinyl.

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Taylor Swift's 'THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT: THE ANTHOLOGY' will feature four bonus acoustic tracks:

Fortnight

Down Bad

But Daddy I Love Him

Guilty As Sin?

- The Eras Tour, Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON N3

Tammy Reid & Tavia Hunt (wives of Chiefs Coach & Chiefs Owner) attend The Eras Tour photographed with Andrea & Scott Swift

Taylor mimics Travis’ dance move during Midnight Rain

Us x Out Of The Woods with guest Gracie Abrams (guitar) & You’re On Your Own Kid x Long Story Short (piano)

Travis Kelce arrives in Buffalo ahead of game.

November 17 - Chiefs v Bills

Buffalo Bills defeat Chiefs 30-21. This is the first loss of the season for the KC Chiefs. Taylor did not attend.

Travis with Jelly Roll and Clyde

November 20 - Taylor at Jean-Georges private members’ club Chez Margaux with Faith Hill, Ashleigh Avignon & Este Haim

Taylor wins the ARIA for most popular artist (x)

November 21 - The Eras Tour, Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON N4

Mr Perfectly Fine x Better Than Revenge (guitar) & State of grace x Labyrinth (piano)

November 22 - The Eras Tour, Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON N5

Ours x The Last Great American Dynasty (guitar) & Cassandra x Mad Woman x I Did Something Bad (piano)

November 23 - The Eras Tour, Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON N6

Ed Kelce attends The Eras Tour - his first show. He is wearing a suit and trading friendship bracelets - adorable! (x)

Sparks Fly x Message In A Bottle (guitar) & You’re Losing Me x How Did It End (piano)

Taylor gets emotional during the Champaign Problems speech

Travis arrives in Charlotte, NC ahead of game.

Go to previous update - November 2024 part 1

Go to next update -> November 2024 part 3

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[otakusparkle]

What will the anniversary party for the hunters be like? Click on the live pictures to see how everyone is celebrating!

[artfulfashion]

Sara Grace Wallerstedt photographed by Rob Rusling for V Magazine Fall 2023

[graceburnsupdates]

Grace Burns for V Magazine.

"#VGIRLS | When 20-year-old @graciebrns first told her mom she wanted to be a model a couple of years back, it didn’t go so well. “We were sleeping in the same bed the night before my dad got back from a work trip,” she recalls to V inside the pages of V145. “And right before we went to bed, I was like, ‘By the way, I want to model, okay goodnight!’ and turned to the other side. Her first words were, ‘So, you’re not going to school!?’”

While many parents would worry about their teenage daughter compromising her education to pursue a creative path, Burns’s mom has direct experience: she happens to be the iconic supermodel @cturlington, who bypassed college to model full-time as a teenager, before later going back to complete degrees at NYU and Columbia. Since reassuring both parents that she would attend school, Burns has been balancing her studies at NYU Gallatin with appearing on magazine covers, starring in campaigns for Carolina Herrera, and making her runway debut in a British Vogue x Luisa Via Roma show in Florence, and even becoming a zine editor and photographer—just to name a few moments. Head to the link in our bio to read the full story + order your copy of V145 at shop.vmagazine.com.

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From V145 Winter 2023 Issue

Photography @brvceanderson (@1972.agency)

Fashion @xanderang

Makeup @mariel_barrera

Hair @wardhair4real (@homeagency)

Manicure @ritaremark (@bryanbantryagency)

Text @slurpette

Editor @savsob

Production @maraweinstein"

[sweetdreamsjeff]

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[simlebrityblogger]

A N O T H E R E V E N T

The Sterling-Copour family recently gathered the community's goodwill and generosity at a grand charity event that raised an impressive 200,000 simoleons. Held to support local artists and creators, the event highlighted the family’s commitment to nurturing talent and creativity. Amidst the glitz of the red carpet, Collin Copour stood out, gracefully posing for cameras while honoring his late wife, Julia, by continuing to wear his wedding ring—a touching tribute to their enduring love.

Christian and Lincoln Sterling also graced the red carpet, radiant and seemingly more in love than ever. Their enduring partnership added a layer of warmth to the event's atmosphere, complementing their philanthropic efforts.

Inside the venue, leaked photographs revealed intimate moments of joy and togetherness among the family members. A particularly striking image captured the Sterling sisters, smiling side by side in their first public appearance together, looking stunning.

Another candid photo featured a fun ensemble of the Sterling and Copour cousins. In the snapshot, Nixon and Trixi—children of Collin and the late Julia—flashed bright smiles, embodying the spirit of the occasion. Alex and Rachel's daughter, Elaina, was also pictured, striking a pose on the far right. This picture marked a rare public appearance of all the young Sterling and Copour members together, symbolizing a new generation stepping forward in unity and camaraderie.

In the midst of the celebrations, whispers circulated about Sage possibly dating a woman, as the pair were seen cuddling and sharing intimate moments during the event. Although no photographs of them together have surfaced, their close interaction has sparked curiosity and support from fans and attendees alike.

[earlgarden-archived]

Jumin Han x Elegant! reader part 2!

Outline: Jumin with a elegant wife

Characters: Jumin Han

Warnings: Only for female readers. Might be a bit ooc

Sorry if this was a bit short.

Wedding

Yup we're gonna completely skip the proposal and go straight to the wedding. (Because I'm a bit lazy)

The wedding was... Big. And very expensive. Jumin wanted to make this the most memorable day in your life, so he went all out with the wedding. He insisted on paying for your wedding dress, but since he was already paying for everything, you decided to pay it yourself. Of course, you being the elegant queen you are, you wanted a gorgeous, elegant dress. And after a long day, you couldn't really find the perfect dress. So, Jumin suggested to get a custom made wedding dress. And once again offered to hire one, but again, you declined (because you are too kind) After all, being elegant is not just about the looks. You were able to work with the designer to design the PERFECT dress. And oh my god, the look on Jumin was priceless. He had to quickly fix his composure though. He invited all the RFA members for you to meet, and even offered for you to join RFA (its up to you if you accept or not).

RFA members opinions

After becoming wife and husband, a lot of the RFA members have noticed that he's changed a bit. He came into the chatrooms more, often talking about you, and he would be a little more considerate of others, thanks to your influence. He also shares a lot of photos of you in the chatrooms, slightly bragging about how lucky he was to have you.

Zen was SO shocked about the sudden consideration Jumin now has for him. Before, he would constantly tease Zen with Elizabeth the 3rd, but now, he doesn't do it as often. But he is also a bit jealous of Jumin. He kinda thought that he would be the first RFA member to date, or even marry someone. So when Jumin shared the news of their marriage, he was a little jealous and said that he didn't really deserve you. (As shown in Jumin's official after story). But he's come to accept it now.

Jaehee is relieved that you influenced him to be more nicer to people. Now, she has time for breaks and can finally rest. Now that you're there, you're the one to look after Elizabeth the 3rd, leaving Jaehee cat-free! Unfortunately, you are also sometimes busy, so she's still forced to take care of her. But at least it's less often. (Unless you're also busy like Jumin, then she would not be happy).

Yoosung thinks youre super kind, like Rika. He really envies how you are confident in who you are, and how you know you're valuable. He sometimes has a hard time with that, since he always thinks he's the least interesting person in RFA. As well, he notices how you have polite manners, a little bit similar to Jumin. You can also handle conversations really well, almost nothing catches you off guard, you hide most of your emotions behind a graceful smile. He knows why Jumin fell for you.

You and V got along quite well. You both have nice conversations with eachother, talking about various different topics, from Jumin's childhood, to V's photographs etc. And when Jumin asked if you could join RFA, he said he didn't mind, you seemed like a pretty secretive person, so he felt like he could trust you with information. Of course, he and Seven both have to do a background check first before you join. But overall, he thinks that inviting you should be alright.

707 thought you were a chill person, you slightly giggled at his jokes and you seemed like you enjoyed his company (which made Jumin a tiny bit jealous). V asked him to do a background check on you, and he was slightly relieved when he found that you had a safe background. Since he kinda wanted you to join.

When you're a ballerina as a hobby

When he found out you were a ballerina, he made an entire ballet practice room just for you. This is so you don't need to walk that far to practice, and it was more efficient this way. As well, whenever you had a show, he would ALWAYS come. No matter what, he would somehow find time in his busy schedule to come to your show. Several times, meetings were delayed to make time for your show. You always said that he didn't need to come any time, but he insisted on coming. Plus, you were pretty happy that he was so supportive.

One time, you were starring in Swan Lake, and he was stoked. He even invited the RFA members to come. (Believe it or not, he invited Zen, since he knew Zen would probably enjoy this). Everyone was mesmerized. You were just so... BEAUTIFUL. Even Yoosung enjoyed it, which Jumin was slightly surprised about.

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VERÔNICA DAUMAS

The Boys OC / Human / Private eye / The Boys affiliated

If you ask Verônica Daumas, having an obsession can be weirdly therapeutic. Nights spent awake are moments of deep introspection. Piles and piles of documents, photographs, records are akin to a collection of something simple like, I don't know, bottle caps or pins. The sprawling out of the investigation through the walls of her tiny apartment is simply renewing the decor. Searching for something happening in the background, whatever that is, is having a greater purpose — and who doesn't want that? Who wouldn't miss that?

So when, five years after having abandoned her investigation, Verônica is called back to work by those she used to call a team — why would she say no?

“What did he call you?” “Enxerida do caralho.” “What does it mean?” “Nosy bitch.” “Eh. Can't say he's wrong on that one.”

Verônica Daumas is a Brazilian expat in New York, working under the radar as a private eye for the underworld of the city. Want some information you can't obtain through legal means, to take even less legal measures? Call V. DAUMAS, PRIVATE EYE — “I fuck around, you find out.”

After all, a woman has to make a living after losing everything, several times — whether the schemes in Rio she left behind, or her attempt to get a legit job in New York that burned to the ground (literally), or the team that was disbanded with a tragic conclusion.

Her investigative abilities are what made her a valuable asset; first to Grace Mallory — the promise of a visa, legit documents, and the erasure of her criminal record, led her to join her team to bring down Vought International —, and later to Billy Butcher — when putting the team back together, they couldn't forget their local nosy bitch, could they?

However, her utter lack of loyalty can make Verônica a liability — she won't hesitate to run away, which has been proven time and time again by the amount of things and people in her life she has left behind. Her uncanny ability to get away with things and save her own ass comes at the direct expense of the others' asses.

Of course, she has to reevaluate her loyalties (or lack thereof) when the operations of The Boys become more dangerous than ever, the stakes are higher, and the connections between them are stronger. Maybe she has to stay and face her fucking problems for once instead of running away. Maybe there are people worth staying for.

happy to be finally introducing my oc for the boys, verônica — she's the loml and i have been writing A LOT for her. ship stuff incoming btw hehe i ship her with frenchie and they have been living in my head rent free