#3D BOMB ALLEY

[retrocgads]

UK 1985

[pokefan531]

[MMD] Block Party Panel Incident - Aftermath 

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_deVQ3tlzno

(After the success of destroying the Aqua Team Hunger Force Panel from August (from CN100eg's video The Block Party Panel Incident, the evils are celebrating their victory despite the police getting the out from the convention center)

Lila: OH YES!!! We got them back!! Iris: Hmm... Yeah. We got that frylock Pokemon and ruin their panel! Err: Excellent! I'm so happy you both manage to cause destruction with fire and beat up Frylock for that hate message he sent to us! Lila: Exactly! Hehe! Well, we succeed this time! Guess a few of my success brought you to feel some achievement, Iris. Iris: Yeah, but it's gonna take a lot more for me to be satisfied. Ignignokt: Well it did for us!! He exposed us for the bomb incident, but... thanks to you guys, we did a payback to him and his two idiots! Lila: Well it was just the two of us, but yes! Iris: That fry Pokemon deserved so much payback I finally pulled my revenge for sending us on an island where I was stuck in from Hano Grand Resort 5 years ago! Lila: Yeah! Err: We'd at least rescue you two, because since we had an online chat in Spring, we are now on your side for you both! Iris: Yeah!! Ignignokt: That'd teach the lesson for ATHF Trio and ones who are close friends with him in that place with red head scientist! Lila: Hehe! Since we already became a team, not only we will get more revenge on them, but also the Pokemon Studio too! Iris: OH YES!!! We shall go after the Pokemon Studio someday...only if we are strong enough for THAT CHAMP!!! I HATE HER AS MUCH AS ASH KETCHUM AND FRY POKEMON!!! Ignignokt: If you can't take her alone, we can take him together!! Err: But, we do need more teammates for this to happen! Lila: Oh don't worry. Ghetsis told me the same, but he give me a list to look for each new member around the world. Like three strong members. One is from my former school, other is from an ancient Japanese palace, and other from a video game world. So, that way, the so called "Iris's Team" will be ready to take down the Pokemon Studio, and ATHF Trios. In fact, we can do revenge on anyone we want! Ignignokt: Sweet!! Seven of us will soon to be masters! Iris: We shall find these missing pieces one by one! Err: That's right! One plan succeed against Frylock, more plans to go! Lila: Oh yes!

Now onto the hospital after the incident of the panel, Konata, Arezu, and Mona from Wacky House visited to see Frylock, but he's out cold.

Konata: Dang! Frylock is down. Although the doctor says he would recover in weeks, thankfully. Arezu: So a box of french fries is alive? Wow! A new discovery! Mona: With that in mind... Frylock is in a temporaily coma. Right now he's dreaming about saving the closest friends from Iris. Konata: Oh yes. Iris caused a fire again, but don't worry. Wallace and his firefighting crew came in to wash off all the fire in the convention center. Mona: Yeah, but for Frylock tho... at least he's alive. Still cruel how he was knocked out by Iris and her assistant. Arezu: Well... I'm thinking about something to help him a bit. How about Potato Mochi? Konata: Frylock wouldn't want to eat anything with potatoes. Arezu: Actually... we can use them to rub it on parts of his body, where it has injuries. Konata: What a great plan. Arezu: Is it a good idea, Mona? Mona: On my predictions... he would recover from the potato mochis by being covered by it. Although the main source would be the gem from his back. But no worries, it regain energy on its own so it repairs itself. Konata: Excellent! Arezu: Sweet! Let's go get the potato mochis!

And all three of them rub it on him, and rinse him off and Mona sees his gem glow once. Mona says it's far from bring back to normal state, but it's working at least.

Happy Birthday, CN100eg!

Credits: Iris - Dargliger01 (Edited by me) ATHF Models (Frylock and Mooninites Ignignokt and Err) - MrWhiteFolks Arezu - Pikapika-2000 Mona - Otakilos Alley - ignas1000 3D Custom Girl Nurse's Room

[descendantofthesparrow]

Shuffle Playlist - Rewrite - Part of Your World - Part 9 - Harriet Hook

Harriet's look:

A/n: GRAPHIC CONTENT IN THIS CHAPTER, BEGINNING AND END OF CONTENT MARKED BY AUTHOR NOTES

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Ten panic-filled minutes later, you, Gil, Jay, and Harriet had arrived back at the hideout. Jay quickly unlocked the door and sprinted up the steps, you and Gil paused at the bottom as Harriet stopped and leaned against one of the supports. “Aren’t you going to come up?” Gil asked, tilting his head.

You glanced between the two nervously, wanting to get up to the hideout and tell the rest about Harry as soon as possible. Harriet shook her head “nah, I ain't steppin’ foot in a place with all those traitors” she eyed you and Gil for a moment before looking away “I’ll be down here”

You and Gil shared a look and you shook your head “we’ll be back down as soon as possible” you told her, frowning as she didn’t respond.

You brushed it off and ran up the staircase, Gil close behind. You burst into the hideout and turned the corner, the core four were crowded around the couch, their forms tense and nervous “Harry-“ you started, but Mal quickly interrupted you

“Harry hasn’t talked to Uma went” Her eyes were wide with stress “ and Uma wants the wand” you stopped, staring directly into her eyes. You waved your hands around trying to process the first part of her sentence.

“I know the second part but what was the first?!” you could feel your chest tighten as Mal repeated and confirmed what you, Gil, and Jay had thought earlier.

Harry had never talked to Uma, and he had left his apartment over two hours ago to do so. “Harry wasn’t at his apartment” Gil took over, holding onto your shoulders as your breath intake increased worryingly. “and Harriet said he left to talk to Uma over two hours ago, so-“

The core four interrupted, their eyes wide and faces pale “Harry’s missing” Evie paced around the room, wringing her hands together as she muttered something.

Mal held her hands in her head “what are we going to do?! Uma wants the wand and Harry is missing!? And no one knows where he is?!”

“We ran into Harriet at Harry's apartment” Jay spoke up, watching as Gil pulled you into a tight hug “She's going to help (y/n) and Gil look for him with her crew” Mal nodded.

“Okay, so you three will take care of that, the rest of us will brainstorm on what do to with the wand” you groaned, pulling away from Gil's chest and deciding to just get it over with. You already knew how that ended anyway.

“Carlos make a wand with your 3D printer, Evie make smoke bombs, grab Dude, who I still don’t know how he talks-” Carlos gave a sheepish smile.

“Uh, I found some gummies in the girl's room, and I took a couple to try, but when I tried to eat one dude had it and then he could…talk” Evie glanced at him, her pacing finally ceasing.

“Wait were they red and heart-shaped?” Carlos nodded, making Evie sigh in disappointment “those were my practice truth potion gummies, Carlos what have I told you about eating random candy off my desk?”

“Don’t eat it unless you tell me to because it might be a potion?” Carlos guessed, shrugging as Evie raised her brow at him “Sorry, but anyway, what does Dude have to do with the wand plan?”

You sighed “Dude can talk due to non-bad intentioned magic right? So, it should keep going behind the barrier, so when Uma asks for Mal to test it, you can trick her by pretending to spell Dude to talk” Carlos raised his brows before it hit him. “Oohh this is what we did in your world's movie right?” you nodded.

“Yep, except Harry and Gil were still on the isle and Harry was the one to kidnap Ben instead of that asshole” you muttered, “Okay back to it, get Lonnie because she’s a good fighter, and it’s possible Gil and I won't be there for the fight so let her come when she asks Jay.” Jay furrowed his brows but nodded. “Gil and I will try to be back with Harry before noon, but I don’t know when…or If we’re going to find him” you paused for a moment, biting your lip as you thought of never finding Harry on the isle and being forced to leave him behind. You shook your head, willing those thoughts away.

“That sounds like a good plan” Mal nodded at you, turning back to the other vks “okay Carlos, Jay, you head back and make that wand, grab Dude and Lonnie, and get back here no later than noon” they nodded, standing from the table and shrugging on their jacket “and guys?” you all stopped, watching Mal as she looked at you all “losing? Not an option…cause we’re rotten”

“To the core” you all called back, smiling as Mal winked at you and Gil. You all walked towards the stairs, the boys heading for the limo while Evie and Mal planned for the hair salon.

“Oh Mal” she turned to you, her brow raised “I love the hair” her eyes brightened and she combed her fingers through her straightened mid-toned purple locks.

“I know right!? Dizzy did it!” Evie gasped, reaching out and touching Mal's hair.

“Little dizzy shut up!” Mal and Evie started chattering away about the young vk. Jay and Carlos rolled their eyes at them and continued down the stairs, you and Gil close behind them.

You reached the bottom and mentally sighed in relief as you saw Harriet still waiting for you. Her bright blue eyes turned to yours and she leaned off the pillar “we ready?” she hummed, tilting her head as Carlos and Jay ran past her down the alley.

“ready, let's go” you nodded firmly, walking up to her and gesturing around “lead the way” Harriet watched you for a moment before pushing past you and walking towards the right of the hideout building, presumably towards her ship.

It was a quiet tense walk as Harriet speed-walked toward her ship, you and Gil glancing at each other in an attempt to telepathically talk as it seemed odd to talk outwardly at the moment. You suddenly stopped, tilting your head to the right as someone talking brushed past your ears. Something told you to listen in on the conversation.

You listened to that something. “oi, why’d you stop” Harriet growled, turning back to you and cocking her hip “we ain't got time to sightsee” you held your hand up, running towards the building to your right and quickly climbing up the side to the top “What is she a monkey?”

Gil shrugged and followed your lead, Harriet looked around with wide eyes, groaning a bit before following. The three of you sneaked across the top, the two pirates following your lead and laying down near the edge.

You peeked over, a light gasp escaping as you heard the two isle residents' conversation come clear. “did yeh hear?” one of the men asked the other, his black teeth peeking from his thin and crusted lips.

(a/n): WARNING, TALK OF RAPE AND ABUSE OF MINOR

“ ‘ear wha’?” the other gruffed, leaning against the wall and inhaling a cigarette.

“Hooks boy is back on the market~ Sent out one of his men to all his clients to say he’s free to take~” the man with the black teeth purred, cackling as the other man sputtered.

“What?....hehe” the man chuckled darkly, palming his trousers as he thought about his last encounter with Harry “oooh boy, I've missed that piece of ass for months now, think he’s tighter now?”

You’ve had enough, you let out a growl that made Harriet and Gil flinch, and stood on your feet, jumping from the edge of the building.

“oh definitely, think I get him to bleed ag-GAH?!” they jumped back as you suddenly landed in front of them, your eyes glaring into theirs “what the fuck-who are you?!”

(a/n): okay the talk of rape parts done; you may resume reading if you didn’t want to read that part, but also warning graphic depiction of violence

“Harry’s girl” you snapped, grinning as they realized what you meant.

“you-you’re the bitch that punched Maleficent” the man with the black teeth whimpered, squeaking as he hit the building wall.

You stood to your full height, drawing Harry's sword, grinning at the sound the blade made against the leather sheath. Harriet and Gil's jaws dropped as you stepped closer to the two men. “Now here’s what’s going to happen.” you purred, taking delight in how the two shivered in fear. “One of you will be used as an example for what happens to those who even think about touching Harry, the other, will tell everyone else what happened to his friend as a warning to those who still think that they can hurt Harry and get away with it” you tilted your head as the man with black teeth suddenly got the courage to rush at you, a knife swinging through the air “Seems we have a volunteer~” you stepped to the side, his knife missing you by a good foot. You raised your right knee, slamming it into his sternum and twisting on your heel, using your momentum and kicking his knees in.

He flopped to the ground, his chin hitting it with a loud crack, blood already spilling from his lips. The other man tried to run, but Gil jumped from the building and landed in front of him, grabbing the mad and trapping him. He forced his head around to look at you and the other man. “Thank you, Gil, now” you flipped Harry's sword and gave a sharp grin to the whimpering man under your boot. “Let’s see you touch Harry when you don’t even have hands~” the man’s eyes widened and he screamed before he was silenced by Harriet’s boot.

“Quiet filth” she snapped, grinning as you flipped Harry's sword again “No one talks about my brother like that and gets away with it”

You swung down, thankful that Harry regularly sharpened his sword as the blade sliced clean through the lower half of the man’s arm. The man tried to scream as his arm was severed off, but choked on his own spit as you repeated the process with his other arm.

The man Gil was holding tried to scream but was unable to even take a breath in as Gil tightened his grip around his chest, cutting off his air. Gil closed his eyes and faced away from the gruesome torture of the man beneath you, but kept the man in his arms facing front and center.

People like them needed to learn a lesson.

A/N: End of graphic depiction of violence!

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Gil watched as the two men hobbled/ran off somewhere, their whimpers of fear and pain echoing in the street. You cleaned Harry’s sword on a nearby tarp and sheathed it, glancing up with a raised brow as Harriet stared at you “What?” you hummed, crossing your arms. Harriet looked away and nodded at Gil.

“let's go, we’re burning time” she led you and Gil back between the alleys and onto the docks, her ship just in sight.

“Harriet!!!” you turned, blinking in surprise as a teen came running up behind you, his red beanie almost falling off from how fast he was running “Harriet! I’ve been looking all over for you!” he slid to a stop before the taller girl, leaning over and panting. “My dad was looking for you, said it was really important that you see him as soon as possible” Harriet furrowed her brows.

“Well, we were heading back now, so come on” The teen raised his brow, looking up to see you and Gil staring at them.

“Hey isn’t that-“ he pointed at you, about to ask something when Harriet grabbed him by the neck of his shirt and pushed him forward “Gah!”

“We can talk about them later Sammy, we need to get back to the ship now and plan, dad has Harry” Sammy stopped, his eyes widening in horror. He bolted off towards the ship with another glare from Harriet.

She sighed and turned towards you before nodding her head towards the ship and continuing to speed-walk to it. You and Gil nodded to each other and followed her.

As you got to the gangplank leading to the main deck, you could see a whole gaggle of pirate teens and young adults, all looking over at the three of you climbing onto the ship “Oi!” Harriet barked, their attention snapping over to her “Where’s Smee?!” they pointed over to the other end of the ship, where presumably her quarters were. She nodded and gestured for the two of you to follow.

You kept close behind and watched as she pushed open the door and call out for Smee “Uncle Smee! You needed to talk-woah!” the old man rushed up to Harriet, grabbing onto her jacket.

“Oh, dear! It's bad it's very bad! You-your father, he has Harry!” Harriet stopped, oh god how she had wished for the two men jeering at her brother to be only based on rumors, but with her pseudo uncle's words, it was all too true that her baby brother was under the grasp of their tyrant father.

“Shit” she cursed, pulling away from Smee and running her hands through her messy hair. “This is bad, this is really-really bad! What are we going to do!? Dad will have him cooped up in the brig till one of his fucking clients decides they want him!”

“We-“ you interrupted her panic attack, her stressed blue eyes turning to you “are going to storm the ship and get Harry, that’s what we’re going to do” Harriet shook her head, crossing her arms.

“But dad’s crew, there's-” you rose your brow, stopping her from continuing.

“So what? How many members are there?” Harriet furrowed her brows, muttering off numbers and names in her head.

“I-I don’t-“ Harriet stuttered, gasping lightly as Smee placed a hand on her shoulder and turned to you.

“Nine my dear, not including me or the captain.” you smirked, just Harriet’s crew alone doubled James’.

“Then we can easily take ‘em” Harriet tilted her head in confusion “girl, do you realize how many members you have on your crew?” you gestured to the door, where her crew were waiting outside “I counted almost fifteen just from the gangplank, and I saw more than that, you have more than enough people on your side to take down your dad’s crew, plus me and Gil. we can and will easily get Harry back.” Smee and Harriet looked at you with wide eyes, slightly impressed by your determination “but I do have a question” you hummed, looking over to Smee, who tilted his head at you.

“Who turned Harry into James?” Smee's shoulders dropped and he looked to the floor.

“Davy Barbossa” a spark lit in your chest, anger burning through your limbs. That red-head that kidnapped ben then ran like a wimp when you threatened to gut him?

“I’ll kill that little coward.” you snapped, glaring down at your boots, the curve of Harry’s hook shining in your vision. You and Gil glanced at each other and nodded, turning back to Harriet “So what's the plan”

She smirked, turning to walk out the door “We gather the crew first”

You let out a breathy laugh and followed her onto the main deck, overlooking the crew as they stood at attention.

You felt Gil's hand clamp onto your shoulder and you looked up at him, giving a reassuring smile as he nodded at you.

You would save Harry from his dad.

-

Harry blearily opened his eyes as he heard the heavy steps of his father coming down to the brig he was trapped in. he closed his eyes again and laid his head on his arm, trying to avoid interacting with his dreadful father.

“Boy” he growled, Harry refused to even move, forcing his breath to stay calm as his dad slammed his hook on the bars “BOY! WAKE UP I SAY” Harry cursed himself as he flinched “I know you’re awake boy, GET UP” Harry forced himself to open his eyes and sit up, knowing if he continued to pretend to be asleep, it would be a worse punishment if he didn’t obey his father's demands. He avoided his father's eyes, continuing to look down at his hands.

“You’re lucky tonight boy, I was just notified that my client that was going to come tonight has postponed to tomorrow.” Harry let out a quiet sigh of relief “…tch” James turned and started to walk out of the brig, unamused by Harry's silence. “I wouldn’t expect your little Auradon brat to come after you, I suspect once she notices your absence she’ll celebrate” Harry let out a low snarl, making James turn with a crooked brow “Ah, some liveliness I see”

“She’ll murder yeh when she knows yeh have meh” Harry snarled, grinning at the look on his father's face as his eyes flashed red “She’ll paint the isle red with yer blood and use yer intestines as garland!”

James' eyes flashed red, and he took a step toward Harry before one of the crew members, the cabin boy, ran down the brig stairs “CAPTAIN! NEWS!”

James rolled his eyes and turned, ignoring the seething Harry. “What is it?”

“One of your clients, his-his hands! And-and his-his...downstairs area, they’ve been chopped off! The mate that was with him said it was a warning to those who would even think about touching Harry!” James stared wide-eyed, slowly turning as he heard the growing giggles of his son.

He froze as he caught Harry's eyes, the ocean blue completely gone and consumed by a gleaming crimson “I told yeh~” he giggled, flopping onto his side and giving a sharp grin to his father “She’s gonna kill yeh~”

James stared at his son's maniac form as his laughter filled the brig “She’ll come fer meh, you’ll see, and yeh won't live ta see another day!”

James growled and slammed his hook against Harry's cell, his shoulders slumping a bit as Harry continued to laugh maniacally. He turned and stormed up the stairs, the cabin boy close behind.

“If that lass is on the isle, I want her killed!” James yelled, turning to the cabin boy and pointed his hook in his face “I WANT HER HEAD ON A STICK INFRONT OF HARRY’S CELL, SO I CAN REMIND HIM THAT I OWN HIM!”

“Yes-yes captain” the cabin boy muttered, his face pale as James stormed into his cabin and slammed the door behind him.

He sighed, slumping a bit “I do not get paid enough for this”

-End of part 9-

 uuuuuuuuuuuuh yep, there it is, Harriet's been officially introduced and is gonna help save Harry along with her crew. The core four know what to do for the wand for Ben thing, and Harry is slipping into madness as he sits in his cold damp cell, luckily he holds onto the hope that you will be coming for him.

and yes i changed why Dude can talk, since Carlos isnt interested in Jane (cuz shes interested in Gil) i made the truth gummies into a test potion gummy Evie had made and was just lying around so Carlos took one (cuz in the first movie he was kinda like “ooh candy” well not completely, it was more background stuff so i wanted to keep that) and then Dude ate it. and i would like to remind those that Dude’s VA is now beast boy/Greg Cipes since that middle aged male one didn't fit him. 

 and yes, (y/n) is also kinda...off her rocker a bit, at least when it comes to Harry, I've tried to convey her as usually chill but if it involves harry, she will not hesitate on anything. oh yeah! and (y/n) finally knows who turned Harry in to James~ prepare for your ass kicking Davy.

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[godess-ofthe-underworld]

Love Finds A Way

(sequel to “See You Again” ( A Harry Hook x reader story)

Part 7

Back at the hideout the five where trying to come up with other options to not give Uma the wand but we're falling short.

“ There is no way we're giving Uma the wand.” Evie said, pacing. “ We can't just let her destroy Auradon.”

“Uma doesn't get the wand, Ben and Ruby are toast, guys.” Carlos stated defeatedly.

“ So we're going to give Uma, of all people, the wand?” Evie fired back.

“ Wait, you guys! Your 3D printer!” Hadley spoke through the argument.

The other three looked at her.

“A phoney wand” Carlos realized what she was insinuating.

“Yeah but the second Uma tests it, she'll know it's fake.” Evie retorted.

“Okay, so then we get Ben and Ruby out really fast.  We need some kind of diversion” Mal spoke from behind Hadley.

The rest thought for a moment, when Jay spoke up.

“Smoke bombs.” 

 “ That's perfect! I can get the chemicals I need from lady Tremains place.” Evie said as she walked over to Mal and Hadley.

“ Oh and sick hair by the way. Evil stepmom really stepped up her game.” Evie said running her fingers through  the ends of Mal's newly dyed purple hair.

“ Ok you wanna know something, Dizzy did this!”

“Little Dizzy? No way!” Hadley gasped.

Jay cleared his throat as the girls kept rambling about Mal's hair.

“Hello?!” 

Jay shot the girls a look when they turned to him

“Right.  Jay, Carlos, meet us at Pirates Bay no later than 12 o'clock.  And you guys, losing, not an option.” The others nodded.

“Cause we're rotten…” 

“To the core”

The five split up outside the hideout. 

Hadley, Evie and Mal walked their way through the winding streets and dark alleys to “Curl Up and Dye” owned by none other than Lady Tremaine.

Hadley and Evie pushed through the tall plastic curtain that lead on to the floor of the salon. Multiple colors of paint splatters cover the walls and broken mirrors sat in front of styling chairs.  A white claw foot bath tub sat in the very back corner, full of hair potions and colors, bubbling away. 

At the desk at the very back of the salon, with her back turned to them sat little Dizzy, daughter of Drizzella.  Dizzy is young, about 11 or 12, she wore a black paint splattered dress and a blue paint splattered apron.  Her hair was perched in two messy buns on top of her head and her purple cats-eye glasses sat far down on the end of her nose from having been hunched of the desk. The desk was cluttered with gold and silver jewelry, gems of all shapes mostly Ruby and sapphires, some skulls and tiaras litterd around as well. Dizzy always made the jewelry that Hadley and Evie wore.

Hadley and Evie looked at each other and smiled, to them Dizzy was like a little sister, there where many times they hung out with dizzy creating new dresses and playing around with hairstyles. 

They snuck over, careful not to make any noise and crouched down next to the desk.  It took Dizzy a moment to realize that there was someone next to her.

“Evie? Hadley?” Dizzy jumped from the chair and grabbed the two in a waist high tight hug.  The two older girls embraced her tighter.

“You guys came back!  Is it all just like we imagined? Do they really have closets you can walk into? Have you been to a real swimming pool? What does ice cream taste like?” Dizzy spit out question after question and evening and Hadley laughed.

“It's cold and sweet. And if you eat it too fast you get a headache.” Evie tapped her nose.

“Really?”

“Yeah”

“I saved your sketchbook for you!” Dizzy ran off to another part of the salon.

“You did?”Hadley beamed.

Dizzy came back a few seconds later carrying a large blue book.

She set the book down and Evie sat at the desk with dizzy and Hadley looking over her shoulder. Evie opened up the first page and marveled at the sketch of a dress.

Hadley gasped “We made that dress out of safety pins and an old curtain”

“It reminds me of the dress you made for Mal when she met Jasmine.”

“I spilled curry all over that” Mal inquired. 

“You did” Hadley laughed.

A look of realization crossed over Evie's face.

“You're totally right Dizzy. This was…. This was totally the inspiration for that.”

“I knew it! You can take the girl out of the isle but you can't take the isle out of the girl”

Hadley and Evie looked a Dizzy sadley.  They both knew how bad Dizzy wanted to go to Auradon.

Changing the subject and adding more light to the room, Hadley picked up a small blue  skull shaped sapphire and a silver arm band and held them together.

”is this too much or is this fabulous?” 

“Hand me the glue gun!” Dizzy held her hand out and Evie placed it in her hand.

She excitedly glued the two pieces together.

Mal then cleared her throat gaining their attention.

“Smoke bombs?”

“Right.” Hadley looked over at Dizzy, “is it alright?”

Dizzy beamed at her.

“Sure take what you need!”

“Dizzy you are the best!” Evie gave her a side hug and the three got to work creating the smoke bombs.

After two hours and five smoke bombs later, Hadley, Evie and Mal were ready to leave.  They carefully placed them in Mal and Evie's bags.

Evie turned around,as Mal placed the last smoke bombs in the bags, holding a gold circular band encrusted with Ruby hearts over her head.

“H, how amazing would this look with my shredded tee and my heart purse?”

“Very amazing!” 

“Take it! Take a bunch!” Dizzy exclaimed from across the salon.

Dizzy scooped up a bunch of the jewelry from the desk skipping over to the three girls.

Hadley quickly grabbed Evie's bag and opened it up for Dizzy. 

“Oh Dizzy!” Evie squealed.

“It would make me so happy to know that you were wearing something of mine in Auradon.  It's almost like me being there myself.” Dizzy smiled.

Evie and Hadley both exchanged looks and pulled Dizzy into a hug.

“We really wish we could take you with us.” Evie said.

“At least two of us had our dreams come true, right?” Dizzy said as they pulled away.

The two girls looked down.

“E,H we gotta go.” Mal quipped from the back.

The two nodded and followed Mal to the front of the shop where Evie and Hadley turned to look back at Dizzy who had sat back down at the desk looking through the sketchbook.

“She's gonna be okay” Mal said.

Hadley sighed.

“Yeah.  But she could be so much more.” Evie whispered.

Hadley gave a tight lipped smile. 

“Let's go.”

The three walked out the salon and back into the cold Alleyways.  The walk back to the hideout was filled with the three girls linking arms and laughing at ridiculous stories from Auradon gossip. 

“I'm serious! Ruby told me She turned her mother into a bear. All because she didn't want to get married.” Hadley laughed.

“yeah okay H” Mal remarked

“It's true!” 

Mal held her hands up in defense.

Evie had a small smile on her face but it looked more like a grimace.

“Evie, you okay?”

Mal took this as her que to leave, heading up the stairs and into the hideout.

"E.. you can tell me" Hadley took both of Evie's hands.

Evie let out a drawn out breath.

“You and Ruby are getting pretty close hu?"

"I mean yeah, she's a good friend"

"Good enough to ditch me for her?" Evie questioned looking up the alley.

"what are you talking about?" concern flashed through Hadley's features.

"You know what I mean, your always running off with her anymore, ditching me in your path.." Evie removed her hands from Hadley's. 

"Evie… I am so sorry.. honestly.. I didn't know I was doing that." Hadley pleaded.

" I feel like I'm losing my best friend" Evie hung her head.

"Evie, you're not my best friend…" Hadley stated stated shaking her head.

Evie's face fell.

Hadley took her hands again. 

"You're not my best friend…you are so much more than that..you're my sister…"

Evie grinned wildly and pulled Hadley into a tight hug. 

"Im sorry I've been ditching you.  I promise when we get back, we'll spend time together.. just you and me." Hadley smiled as she pulled back.

"I'd like that" Evie smiled. 

(Hadley)

Yo, my best friend, best friend til the very end

Cause best friends, best friends don't have to pretend

You need a hand, and I'm right there right beside you

You in the dark, I'll be the bright light to guide you

'member the times, times, times sneaking out the house

All of the times, times, times that you had the doubts

And don't forget all the trouble we got into

We got something you can't undo, do

Laughing so damn hard

Crashed your dad's new car

All the scars we share

I promise, I swear

(Hadley and Evie)

Wherever you go, just always remember

That you got a home for now and forever

And if you get low, just call me whenever

This is my oath to you

Wherever you go, just always remember

You're never alone, we're birds of a feather

And we'll never change, no matter the weather

This is my oath to you

(Evie)

I know I drive you crazy, mm, sometimes

I know I call you lazy, and that's most times

But you complete me, and that's no lie

You are my tuxedo, and I'm your bow tie

We in the car, sing, sing, singing our song

Rocking the building, tear it down, like we king kong

And in my eyes, you can't do, do no wrong

You got the best friends sing, sing along

(Hadley and Evie)

Laughing so damn hard

Crashed your dad's new car

All the scars we share

I promise, I swear

Wherever you go, just always remember

That you got a home for now and forever

And if you get low, just call me whenever

This is my oath to you

Wherever you go, just always remember

You're never alone, we're birds of a feather

And we'll never change, no matter the weather

This is my oath to you

I'll never let you go

Whoa, this is my oath to you

Just thought that you should know

Whoa, this is my oath to you

Yeah

Wherever you go, just always remember

That you got a home for now and forever

And if you get low, just call me whenever

This is my oath to you

Wherever you go, just always remember

You're never alone, we're birds of a feather

And we'll never change, no matter the weather

This is my oath to you

Oh oh

You should know, you should know, you should know, you should know

Yeah oh

Whoa, this is my oath to you

Whoa, wherever you go just always remember

You're never alone, we're birds of a feather

Whoa, this is my oath to you

The two girls held their interlocked hands up in the air at the top of the stairs. 

"Come on.. i think Mal needs someone to talk to" Hadley nodded her head towards the door to the hideout.

Together they went in and talked until they dozed off.

The morning sun crept of the isle the next morning, the light breeze from the surrounding ocean giving the isle a slight chill.  The docks where busy and crowded as Umas crew prepared for the trading of the wand.  

 Uma had stationed Harry and Gil to watch over their royal captives. Not like they could go anywhere though.  Uma had ordered Ben and Ruby to be tied, separated, to each  mast of the ship for the night so they couldn't try to escape. 

Harry jumped down from the upper deck and stalked around the tied up King, he stopped leaning in uncomfortably close to Ben as he could.   Harry lifted his hand up and scratched under Ben's chin cooing at him.

"Coochy, coochy coo." Harry chuckled wildly 

Ben just looked at Harry.

"How's it feel to be King now,  eh?"

Harry smirked wildly, showing off the insanity behind his eyes.

He sauntered around the mast again ready to say something else but Uma beat him to it.

"Give it a rest Harry. Give it a rest" she sat down on  a crate in front of Ben.

"We don't want damaged goods"

Harry climbed up the rope ladder and was hanging on by on hand.

"You said that I could hook him" he sneered through gritted teeth.

"I said at noon" Uma reminded him not taking her eyes off Ben.

Harry jumped down and made his way up to the King, holding out his small pocket watch.

"20 more minutes now" 

"That says 11:30" ben looked at Harry concerned.

"You better hope you're Girlfriend comes through" uma smirked.

"She's not my girlfriend anymore." Ben looked down at the planks in the ship.

Uma looked surprised.

"Leave us alone Harry."

Harry looked at Uma, he tuned and held the pocket watch up again.

"19 more minutes now and then you're gonna pay for takin' away me Haddie."

Harry strutted away swinging the pocket watch and whistling. 

Ben looked at Uma confused. 

"He means Hadley. You know, blue hair, a bit of a hot head"

”Were they.. together?” 

Uma chuckled “He wishes.  Nah, they were just friends, that both had major crushes on each other”

Ben tried to turn his head catching a glimpse of the red leather jacket.

“What happened?”

“You happened.” Uma deadpanned.

Ben looked back at her.

“Look, when you took Mal, Evie, Jay and Carlos over there, that's as mad as I've ever been. And trust me I've been plenty mad. But when you took Hadley from Harry, I've never seen a rage like that boy threw.  Hadley was the one thing keeping him sane over here on this trash heap. And when she chose to stay over there, he snapped. Lost a few crew members because of it.” Uma looked around at her crew on the docks and the ship.

“You mean he…” Ben gulped.

Uma scoffed “We ain't that bad.  No, he just scared them away”

Ben sighed and looked down for a moment then at Uma

“The plan was to start with the five and bring more over from there.  I guess I just got so caught up being King, I know that sounds lame.”

Uma hummed.

“ I guess that's why Hadley always mentioned Harry or you around me.  To get me to realise, I am so sorry Uma.  Please come with us, be part of our solution.”

“oh so now we get the invite!” Uma looked up from her nails. “I don't need your apologies, were going to get there on our own, let's see what this baby can do.” She fiddled with her mother's shell necklace.

Wooooo!!!! Part 7!! i cant believe that were already this far... if you liked this part and would like part 8 please like and comment! as always you can read the illustrated version over on my Wattpad (@phelpsphan).  if you would like to be added to the tag list please message me!!!

Summary: You would think that six months in Auradon would do any villain kid good.  Well, not Hadley.  After the events of the Coronation, Hadley's mood took a downward spiral; and for one reason, guilt.  She'd broken a promise and left her best friend on the Isle of the Lost.  How will she handle seeing him again when certain circumstances bring her back to the Isle? Will she finally tell him what she really feels?  

Disclaimer: I do not own any characters in Descendants.  Hadley and the plot between her and Harry are mine. 

Tag list: @unded-bride

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Small press Shack stock update 1

I'm opening up an online store soon and here's a look at the current stock of titles available. if interested in any of the books let me know. shipping costs vary.

Small Press Shack  comic stock listing (by Company)

36k  studios

Tru vibes

# 1 $5

# 2 $5

2000 A.D.

Scarlet Traces

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vol. 2 $25

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N-Guard # 1 $5

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Unsacred

# 7 $5

Unsacred TPB 1 $25

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# 1 $5

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Motor Girl # 1 $10

Rachel Rising

# 13 $4

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book 4

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Adventure Finders vol. 2 #1 $5

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TPB  $10  

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Perfect Memory

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vol. 1 (Mindvisions)

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Interlude

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vol. 1

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[beardyallen]

Well, that went quickly...

What day is it? I’m starting to lose track of how long I’ve been here...

Well, it’s been a week since my last post, and it seems that a lot must have happened, but honestly I feel like I’ve just been cranking through a bunch of comic books.

But I do know that Friday and Saturday involved a good deal excitement, so I guess we had might as well pick up pretty much where we left off!

Last Friday was Orientation for ICB, which meant getting all of the 35-40 instructors, 10 staff members, and the 6-8 people in charge of this program together in a room to introduce us to...basically what we’d been doing all that week. Also, aside from a couple study-abroad-undergrads and my officemate and me, everyone there had probably already heard the spiel.

It was scheduled from 5p-6p with a buffett afterwards, but a bunch of the Communications people from my floor were going out to eat (again?) afterwards, so I made plans with NR. She wanted to try this Mexican restaurant in what I’ll describe as the “international district” of Beijing. Most everything around us when we got there looked like it belonged in literally every metropolitan area in the world. Every major brand you can imagine had a store. Multiple. Too many...

But the Mexican restaurant we visited is owned and managed by a Mexican expat, apparently. He even stopped by our table to ask how the food was, and let me tell you: that quesadilla was the BOMB!!! And the margarita was pretty good (not as good as MHO’C’s, though!). By the time we finished up dinner, it was kind of late, so we wondered around the shopping center, found a bookstore. You know: the usual.

Fun fact: when a store or restaurant wants to indicate to their patrons that they are getting ready to close, they play smooth jazz and turn the lights down. Like for real. Had their not been windows open to the pavilion outside with it’s hundreds of light displays, I would have been seriously concerned when the lights in the place just went out and Kenny G popped up on the speakers.

We entertained the idea of finding the cinema nearby to see Alita Battle Angel, but during the 15 minutes that we spent wondering around in search of the complex, it seemed to elude us. Plus it was getting close to that time when the subway shuts down, and I wasn’t exactly hankering for a taxi ride this early in my stay....if at all.

The next morning, I got up early to meet back up with NR at the National Museum near the Forbidden City. Now, for the most part, the stairs I get don’t bother me. But I will say, if you’re going to stair at the pasty white guy with a hard-to-describe-its-color-accurately-beard, maybe don’t do it when you’re going 15 mph on a bike, facing in the wrong direction! *sigh.....Some people’s kids...

But what really bothered me, especially at the time, was the father-of-three who straight-up filmed me on his phone from 5 feet away for a solid 6 minutes, three hallways, and two escalators! I get it, I’m funny looking. But I really think I a picture would have done just fine...

One of the things that bothered me the most about that experience was that (a) he had a shit-eating grin plastered on his face, (b) his daughters seemed rather embarrassed, (c) he filmed me with the screen aimed at me so I could watch myself on his phone, (d) there was text on the screen, and (e) it went on for a solid 6 minutes.

In hindsight, I was wearing sunglasses and a hat, in a subway system, in the morning, heading to the center of Beijing. Maybe he thought I was a celebrity? I had spoken to a Communications graduate student the other day who happens to be black, and he told me the story of how a citizen here pull out their phone with a picture of Samuel L. Jackson on it, and gestured to him as it to ask if it were him...even though SLJ is for sure at 70 years old and this kid is no more than 35. And he looks 25. #smh

Anyway, after dealing with whatever the hell that was, I got to visit the museum! They, for whatever reason, were not allowing people to bring their charging blocks into the museum (external battery that you can use to charge your cell phone and other devices on-the-go), but more surprising to me was just how many people carried one with them! At least, it was surprising until I took a moment to think about it. As I’ve mentioned before, basically every payment made in Beijing is through WeChat, which needs internet access, so I guess it shouldn’t be too surprising. You also really can’t navigate through the city with some sort of Maps app; there are just too many bus routes, train routes, terminals and stops to keep logged in your head.

As far as the museum itself goes, the gifts to China from foreign governments exhibit and the Ancient China exhibit themselves took most of the day. Also, no surprise: the gift that took up the most floor space was given by a U.S. President. I also got a refresher in 8th Grade Social Studies. Too many small countries to remember all of them, and that space made me feel somewhat moronic.

The Ancient China exhibit was exceptional, though. They broke up the last, oh...750,000 years of human-ish life in China into 8-10 separate eras, the first few cataloguing the life and evolution of Homo erectus pekinensis into Homo sapien, while the latter eras were segregated dynastically. I’ve never seen the progression of human evolution laid out in such detail! The rock tools became better rock tools, then pottery and paper, stamps, buildings and so much more! There were even ceremonial helmets that would put the Juggernaut to shame!

It was strange, though, to have all of this knowledge just beyond my fingertips both literally and figuratively. The literal sense isn’t too shocking, as I’ve been to a museum before and know not to touch the pieces, but to have placards written in a language that would take years to learn was frustrating. Fortunately, NR has a never-ending supply of patience, and she translated much of the text. She even quizzed me on several of the characters. I’ve worked out how to write “rock” for sure.

After the museum, we wondered over to a nearby mall that, honestly, puts the Mall of America to shame. No joke. This place was huge! It just kept going and going and going! There was a particular alley that has all of the “exotic foods” that you might see on The Amazing Race, which I haven’t tried yet but intend to, but the rest is mostly-outdoor shopping center. Our reason for being there was to find food (we had been in the museum for a bit over 7 hours), and then sit our fine asses down in a movie theater to watch Alita.

We found a restaurant that served food traditionally found where NR grew up. It was exceptional. And the beer just made it better. :P

The movie experience was something else entirely. I’ve gotten used to watching television and movies with subtitles so that, when people decide to talk to me, I can follow along with both bits. Or if people are just talking near me while I’m watching television, I don’t have to rewind the show. That helped a lot; the movie was still spoken in English, but there were Chinese subtitles. I recognized the Chinese character for “1″ frequently enough, but that was about it.

The movie itself was way more than I expected. I shouldn’t be surprised, given that one of the primary characters is played by Christoph Waltz. If you haven’t seen it yet, you should definitely consider it.

Also, additional fun fact: I’m thinking that most (if not all) showings of major motion pictures here are in 3D. *shrug* Side note: we’re going to see Captain Marvel tomorrow and I’M SO FREAKIN’ EXCITED!!!!

After the movie, we wandered back to the subway station and parted ways mid-subway-ride to head home. The next day I spent playing Kingdom Hearts 3 and sipping some beer in the 3rd Floor Lounge. All day. It was blissful.

This workweek has consisted of four main things: teaching responsibilities, a bit of dissertation work, trying out another one of the cafeterias on campus, and reading comic books. Oh, and beer. But that kind of goes without saying, doesn’t it? There’s a convenience store on the other side of the building in front of the Guest House that has cans of beer. You can buy them individual for 3 yuan, or roughly 45 cents. I won’t lie to you: I bought 12 of them and it didn’t cost me more than 6 bucks. And it’s really not bad, and even more convenient than the liquor store I lived by in Denver.

Anyway, as I said, I’m going to see Captain Marvel tomorrow, then to “W-Town” (originally Watertown...so glad they shortened it...) in northern Beijing, which sits at the base of part of the Great Wall. More than 20 people from ICB will be heading up to their on Saturday, so I imagine one of them will take pictures. Probably ML or S. So you’ll have those to look forward to since you know I won’t be taking any!

Oh!!! I almost forgot the biggest thing that happened this week! Actually, it might be the biggest news of my entire stay!!!

I did laundry.

And I washed my slippers. I’m not convinced that they’ve stopped smelling, but I’m holding out hope that I’ve finally figured out how to resolve an issue that I know humanity has been seriously struggling with for decades. I’m on the verge of a breakthrough, people, I swear!

Anyway, time to finish this beer, read a bit more of Scott Lynch’s Republic of Thieves (WE FINALLY FIND OUT ABOUT SABETHA!!!!), and head to bed. Big couple of days ahead...

Sláinte,

BeardyAllen

P.S. I bet you thought I was gonna forget! After class on Wednesday, I worked out how to make a phone call from here to the States to wish my Mom a Happy BIrthday. Caught her at work, and we got to chat for a good long while. It really put a nice cap on my evening, and it seemed it gave her a good start to her day. Anyway, I hope you had a great evening, found something nice at C&B and enjoyed that glass of wine you mentioned! Love you!!

[still-single]

new HEATHEN DISCOS for you to listen to

Took a lot of shit from randos over doing Blaze posts about my radio show. Looks like that isn't even possible anymore, so you lucky fucks get to soak it all in now for free. 14 hours of music and talk here. Settle in.

HD 304 8/14/2022

HOUR 1

Conjunto Primitivo – Vagando

Phantasia – All the Flowers

Baston – Neptune

Bohannon – Let’s Start the Dance III

Paul Johnson – Construction Work

Minami Deutsch – Grumpy Joa

Golomb – Western Threshold

Double Wig – Broken Cup

Hammer – Forever Tonight

Lil Keke – Graped Up and Dripped Out (Textasy Jungle Remix)

Dichroics – The Invisible Floor

Kokoroko – Ewa Inu

Killing Joke – Wardance

HOUR 2

Regina Leather – Communicazione Due

The Sound Vandals – Extasy (Body & Soul Mix)

Stephen Mallinder – Galaxy

Lincoln – Benchwarmer

Scupper – Superbike

The Movers – Oupa Is Back

To Damascus – Behind Me Closer

208L Containers – Holograms

Ace of Spit – Lonedell Wild Flower

Siobhan – Calamity

Space Art – Nous Savons Tout

Angels and Images – Hold Me Tight

Ty Segall – Don’t Lie

Civic Center – Rival the Sun

The Leather Nun – No Rule

HOUR 3

Green Screen Door – Brooding Giants

Manufacture – Passion for the Future

International Music System – Nonline

Crystal Grass – Crystal World

Pankow – Gimme More (Much More)

Th Blisks – Alaska

Love Nation – Love Nation Theme

Dummy – Mono Retriever

Orchestre Massako – Temedy

RRR Band – Rock for Birds

Squarepusher – North Circular

I AM – Confessions of the Heart

HD 303 8/7/2022

HOUR 1

Naujawanan Baidar – Koh Har Qadar Boland Bashad Baaz Ham Sar-e Khod Rah Darad

Party Dozen – The Worker

Lifeguard – Fifty Seven

Joseph Jarman/Don Moye – Ode to Wilbur Ware

Charles Stepney – That’s the Way of the World

Thinking Fellers Union Local 282 – February

Killing Joke – Complications

Death Bells – Intruder

Workforce – Skin Scraped Back

Norma White – I Want Your Love

D’Arcangelo – Spacing Out

HOUR 2

Surface of the Earth – Causer Gird

My Bloody Valentine – To Here Knows When

Kirlian – Pulsingers Dream

Unique 3 – Weight for the Bass (Digi House Mix)

Barry White – It’s Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me

The Movers – Oupa Is Back

Cupol – Kluba Cupol

Soho – Hippychick

The Cure – So What

Curleys – Florida Fights Back

The Sods – R.A.F.

Circus Lupus – Cat Kicking Jerk

Magazine – My Tulpa

Machine – There But For the Grace of God Go I

Nick Macri & Mono No Aware - … Without Jumping Out of Your Skin (for Tracy Pew)

Vision 3D – Hypnose

HOUR 3

Oogbogo – A Side

Judy and the Jerks – Scorpion

CB Radio Gorgeous – Asking for a Friend

Foxy – Get Off

Moss Icon – What They Lack

Unrest – Cherry Cream On

Hard Corps – Sacred Heart

Sam Prekop and John McEntire – Ascending By Night

T.U.M.E. – One on One

Pharaoh Sanders – Summun Bukmun Umyun

1990s – (My Baby’s) Double Espresso

Gang Starr – Step in the Arena

HD 302 7/31/2022

HOUR 1

Sonic Youth – Cotton Crown

Unwound – Honourosis

Polvo – Gemini Cusp

The Telephone Numbers – The Ballad of Doug

Nick Macri & Mono No Aware – How to Be in the Body…

Double Wig – Gone Circling

Sub Skin Cables – Closer to Myself

The Sleepers – Walk Away

Stephen Mallinder – Hush

Hard Corps – Respirer

400 Blows – Strangeways (Revisited)

The Great Unraveling – Left with Only Out

Minami Deutsch – Fortune Goodies

Hüsker Dü – Eight Miles High

HOUR 2

Teenage Fanclub – Every Picture I Paint

1990s – What’s Up with the Midnight Me?

Blank Realm – Falling Down the Stairs

Ray Barretto – Mercy, Mercy Baby

The Soft Boys – I Got the Hots

Slovenly – At Sea

Michael Beach – Out in a Burning Alley

Civic Center – Actualization

Public Image Ltd. – The Question Mark

U-Roy – Natty Kung Fu

Bernie Worrell – Insurance Man for the Funk

Galcher Lustwerk – Been a Long Night

Ron Trent – Cycle of Many

Slumber Party – I’m an Example

HOUR 3

Space Opera – Outlines

Terry Reid – Sea of Memory

Linton Kwesi Johnson – Song of Blood

Jackie Paris – Run for Your Life

Georgie Red – If I Say Stop, Then Stop!

Sam Prekop and John McEntire – Ascending at Night

Bomb the Bass – 10 Seconds to Terminate

Sparks – Amateur Hour

DAF – Mein Herz Macht Bum

Grace Jones – Warm Leatherette

Eric Copeland – Antibirth OST (side A)

HD 301 7/17/2022

HOUR 1

Sam Prekop and John McEntire – Crossing at the Shallow

Velocette – Stumm

Prince Charles and the City Beat Band – Jungle Stomp

Le Mystere – Opus 303

Busta Rhymes – Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check

Two Shell – Ghosts

Oogbobo – New State

VISION 3D – Blv Cbd

CB Radio Gorgeous – Devil

Thin Lizzy – The Hero and the Madman

Anthony Moore – Useless Moments

Sex Tourists – He Said

Jay & Yuta – Be More Kind

Wire – Being Sucked In Again (5th Demo)

Lower Tar – Brothers Pt. 1

Season of Life – 4:08

HOUR 2

A Certain Ratio – Do the Du

Doctor’s Cat – Feel the Drive

Night Communication – Nocturne Seduction

A Guy Called Gerald – Voodoo Ray

Bohannon – Cut Loose

Ndikho Xaba and the Natives – Makhosi

Miss Lie – Claustrophobia

Baby Ford – Flowers

Severed Heads – Never Fall in Love/Nazi Beach Party

Syamese – Absorbia

Mordicai Jones – All Because of a Woman

Terry Reid – Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace

High Mountain Hoedown – Pickin’ Berries

Funk Factory – Rien Ne Va Plus

Reg King – Merry-Go-Round

Flanger Magazine – Falls Fountain Removed

The Velvet Underground – Ocean (Live 1969)

HD 300 7/10/2022

HOUR 1

The Fall – And This Day

Gene Clark – No Other

Bernie Worrell – I’ll Be With You

Unrest – Imperial

Psychic Ills & Gibby Haynes – At Long Last

The Mice – Not Proud of the U.S.A.

Chain of Flowers – Death’s Got a Hold on Me

The Dils – I Hate the Rich

Flux of Pink Indians – Tube Disasters (JD Twitch Re-edit)

Tetsu Arrey – Go

Slices – Floodlight

Slug – Aurora F

Roller – Au (Yellow)

HOUR 2

Vision 3D – Rien a Dire

Portray Heads – Puppet

Kraus – Dear Giulietta

Poesie Noire – Pity for the Self

Liars – Pillars Were Hollow and Filled with Candy So We Tore Them Down

Sprung Aus Den Wolken – Junge Menschen

2 Body’s – Astoria

D’Arcangelo – Godsonix

Urge Overkill – Now That’s the Barclords

1990s – Diamond Drag

Cult Objects – When Will a Fire Come?

18th Dye – Play W/ You

Shizuka – Lunatic Pearl

Lelly Boone – When Will I Be Loved

Ron Trent presents WARM – Melt Into You

Charles Stepney – That’s the Way of the World

HOUR 3

Loose Ends – Slow Down

The Cure – Close to Me (Closer Mix)

Depeche Mode – Shake the Disease

Photon – Doin’ Our Thang (Radiant)

Time Machines – Psilocybin

Dump – International Airport

Slug – Swingers 

[1-highscore]

New high score on 3D Bomb Alley (BBC Micro Emulated) by LuigiRuffolo 3,280 https://ift.tt/b0GEWuh

[mi5014huilaampang]

10-20 SECOND 3D ANIMATION PROJECT - 1ST TREATMENT

For the first treatment, I am going to stick to the exact story. In order to create a short animation, I am only choosing the scene when the angel died and was discovered as a liar because it is the most impressive one in the whole story.

On the roof across the way they saw some kids throwing a water bomb. “You know,” Udi smiled. “Once, when I was little, before I met you, I used to come up here a lot and throw water bombs on people in the street below. I’d aim them into the space between that awning and the other one,” he explained, bending over the railing and pointing down at the narrow gap between the awning over the grocery store and the one over the shoe store. “People would look up, and they’d see was the awning. They wouldn’t know where it was coming from.”

The angel got up too and looked down into the street. He opened his mouth to say something. Suddenly, Udi gave him a little shove from behind, and the angel lost his balance. Udi was just fooling around. He didn’t really mean to hurt the angel, just to make him fly a little, for laughs. But the angel dropped the whole five floors, like a sack of potatoes. Stunned, Udi watched him lying there on the sidewalk below. His whole body was completely still, except the wings, which were still fluttering a little, like when someone dies. That’s when he finally understood that of all the things the angel had told him, nothing was true. That he wasn’t even an angel, just a liar with wings.

I will mainly talk about the environment design of the animation and show the moodboards, then I will focus on the characters after choosing one of the treatments.

This is my ideal scene of the animation. As the story didn't mention the exact time and location, I am setting it to happen when it is the sunset, in a village living with a few families. The housings will be similar to the photo at the top-right corner which has a flat rooftop, so Udi and the angel can sit and stand there and have their conversation.

I was thinking not to have too many bright colours in the scene because of the death of the ‘angel’ at last, showing that it wasn’t a happy story at all. However, I want to show the sunlight and bring out the warmth when Udi was talking about throwing water bombs at his young age. When it comes to the death of the angel, his body will be in the shadow, creating a comparison between the warm and the cold atmosphere. I will talk about this in detail if I choose this treatment.

“But the angel dropped the whole five floors, like a sack of potatoes.”

To satisfy this condition, I am considering changing the levels of the housings. I searched for some photos of the buildings which are mostly found in urban areas, and I think they can adapt to the atmosphere in a village. Nevertheless, the road between the buildings is usually a car road or a large lively street, and it doesn’t match what I want to show in the animation. I am expecting to have fewer people in the environment so as to focus more on Udi and the angel. Therefore, I looked for some alleys and they may suit more into the animation.

I prefer to have shorter and smaller houses, so I also searched for some photos of them. I was thinking of combining the elements together and create a scene that can both satisfy the original story and my thoughts.

[retrocgads]

UK 1983

[disneygirl2202]

Broken Promises (Carlos!sister reader x Harry Hook)

Requested by anon. Request: hi there!! could you write a harry hook x reader where the reader is Carlos's sister and she hates him for not ever coming back to get her and when he does come back to the isle and he sees her dating harry he gets mad?? you can choose how it happens but reader stays with harry while Carlos goes back to auradon?? thanks sm!

A/N: I seriously loved writing this! Please anon, request anything like this. Just heads up now, you will be seeing more of Carlos!sister x Harry Hook. I might get some Ben!sister x Jay. But I really hope you guys enjoy this.

Tags: @promptoargentum-is-my-husband

Your P.O.V.

“Wait, their only bringing Carlos?” You ask your mom

“The prince only wanted four, and Carlos is one of them.” You mother says

“They can’t separate me and Y/N. We’ve always been the de Vil duo, they can’t separate us.” Carlos says

“You two will be reunited once you four who are going get the wand and bring this barrier down.” Maleficent says

You look at them then back at Carlos and he nods. You walk with him to your room, trying to ignore everything rushing through your head.

“What am I supposed to do without you?” You ask

“You know how to handle yourself. Besides, I won’t be gone that long. You won’t even realize that I am gone.” He says

You roll your eyes as you start to help him pack what he needs.

“Kids, lets go!” You hear Jafar yell up

You walk out with your brother, looking at the limo. You and Carlos stop and you give him a quick hug.

“I’ll be back for you. I promise.” He says

You nod and step back onto the steps, grabbing Jay’s shoulder.

“Watch out for him please.” You say

“You got it Y/N. See you soon.” He says

You watch them as they drive off in the limo and you sigh, walking back inside.

You walk into Ursula’s Fish and Chips, automatically being met with your boyfriend’s arms around your waist.

“Finally you get here.” He whispers in your ear

“Sorry, you know how my mother is.” You say “Ever since Carlos decided to ditch us.”

He smiles as he hears the venom in your voice. You smile down at him as you place a small kiss to his lips when you see Gil come running in, an excited look on his face.

“What do you have for us Gil?” You ask

“You won’t believe who I just saw.” He says

“Get on with it Gil.” Harry says

“I just saw King Ben, Evie, Jay, and Carlos.” He says

You look at him, a surprised look. First it was Mal, then it was the whole entire gang. The gang that left you, forgot about you.

Harry feels you tense up at the mention of your brother. He stands up, unwrapping his arms from your waist, walking towards Uma. You follow behind him quietly.

“Captain, what do you want us to do?” Harry asks

“What’s a way to get to Mal?” Uma says, mainly to herself

“We take the king. You’ve seen how much she cares for him.” You say, leaning against one of the poles, crossing your arms

“That’s actually a good idea coming from a de Vil.” She says

Harry looks at you and smiles, you smile back as you let your hair fall into your face.

“Harry, Y/N, take a few of men and get Ben. And have somebody relay the message for Mal to come here alone if she wants to hear our conditions.” Uma says

“Yes Captain.” You say, walking out

Carlos’s P.O.V.

“Jay, Evie, we have to keep an eye out for Y/N.” I say as we reach the isle

“We know. We also forgot about her. And she is going to be pissed.” Jay says

I nod and climb out and start helping to cover the limo. I shake the thoughts out of my head of Y/N and our broken promise.

“Carlos lets go!” Evie hisses

-~-

I look down the alley way and don’t see Ben. I look back at the other two.

“Uhh, guys..” I say and nod down the alley

“Ben?” Evie says

We hear laughing a form walking towards us.

“Ben. Don’t go scaring us like that.” Evie says

“Don’t go scaring us like that.” A higher pitched voice says

I look closer and see the one and only Harry Hook come into view. He looks between us and laughs. His eyes stop on me.

“You haven’t changed one bit. It’s a shame that your sister has.” He says

I look at him then look behind him and see another figure come walking towards us. When they get closer, I see white hair with black near the roots.

“Back off Harry. Auradon has softened my dear brother and our friends up.” She says, stopping next to Harry, setting her arm on his shoulder, leaning against him, chuckling

“You are right, just like always my love.” Harry says, showing us a smile

“Y/N, your dating Harry Hook?!” I ask

“What does it look like dearest brother?” She asks with a shrug and a smirk

“What happened to hating him?” I say

“Things change. People tend to change when they have been forgotten.” She says “When you and the others forgot about me, it hurt. It really did. I never expected my own brother and our friends to forget me, but they did. And Uma, Harry, and the crew were there for me. They brought me in under their wing, and it just happened. Before you knew it, Harry and I were together.”

“Both of us Uma’s most trusted.” Harry adds

She laughs and looks over at him and places a quick peck to his lips. She smiles against her lips.

“Anyway, the actual reason why we’re here.” She says “If you guys want to get Ben back, tell Mal to meet Uma at Fish and Chips.”

“Alone.” Harry says, pointing his father’s hook at us

I watch as Harry wraps his arm around Y/N’s waist and they walk away, laughing. I bite my lip and look at Jay as he starts to climb up to the room.

-~-

I look at Mal as her and Evie are trying to figure stuff out.

Jay hits me and I clear my throat to get their attention.

“What are we supposed to do?” I ask

“How are we supposed to get Fairy Godmother’s wand?” Evie asks

“Your guys’ 3D printer. All the hacks you guys have added to it!” Mal says

“Your right!” Jay says

“Alright. Me and Evie will get the smoke bombs, you two go print the wand. Meet at their ship at 12 noon. No later.” She says

We nod and Mal grabs my shoulder, turning me to look at her

“We need to figure out a way to take care of Y/N. I don’t want to hurt her anymore than we already have.” She says

“She can’t be hurt by us anymore. We have already hurt her bad enough. We forgot about her.” I say

-~-

“Carlos, you can’t really be blaming yourself for Y/N turning out like this.” Jay says

“How can I not? It is my fault. I’m the one who never came back for her.” I say, looking out at the sea

“There was no possible way you could have been thinking straight when everything happened.” He says

“I shouldn’t have left her in the first place, or demand that she came with. It’s my fault that she is working with Uma and is now with Hook.” I say

He sighs, patting my shoulder, continuing to drive,

Your P.O.V.

You would be leaning against the railing on the side of the boat, next to the plank, your eyes switching between watching for your brother and his friends and watching Harry as he messes with King Ben.

“Careful Harry, wouldn’t want him falling into the water before Uma says.” You say

“I know what I’m doing my love.” He says

“I know you do. You just know that it is a habit now to tell you to be careful.” You say

“de Vil!” Uma yells

“Yes Uma?” You ask, pushing yourself away from the railing to look at her

“Are you positive that your brother and your friends will bring the wand?” She asks

“His friends.” You correct “Of course. There shouldn’t be any doubt there. Like I told Harry when we were collecting dear King Ben, Auradon has softened them up.”

You hear Ben Ben start to say a few things to himself. You look away and watch as Harry walks away from him and goes to talk to Uma about the rest of the plan.

You walk over to where we have him tied up. You sit in front of him and he just studies you and tries to fix his position.

“So your Y/N de Vil.” He says

“What gave it away?” You start “The hair? Uma yelling my name? Cause I know for sure that it wasn’t my brother who told you about me.”

“Actually it was how familiar you look. You and Carlos look a lot alike.” He says

You look at him as you shake your head. You stand up and close a bit of the distance between him, setting your hand above his head, leaning towards him.

“That might be because we’re supposed to be twins, but we may look alike, but let me tell you this, we don’t act the same anymore.” You say, pushing yourself away from him

“What do you have against him anyway?” He asks

Before you register what you are doing, you have your sword out and have it pointed at Ben’s throat. You laugh at his question.

“You should know, as you are originally the reason why I hate him now.” You say

“Your hurt just like Uma.” He says

“I was more than hurt. When you chose Carlos, Mal, Jay, and Evie, I felt vulnerable. I was never the strong one out of the group, so when they left, I didn’t know if Uma and her crew were gonna try anything against me.” You say “But when I was watching what was supposed to be mine and Carlos reunion and he decided to be good, leaving me on the island alone. He forgot about me.”

Ben just looks at you as the hurt washes over your face.

“I couldn’t help but think, if only you had brought me along with my brother, he would have never forgotten about me. And maybe you wouldn’t have been in this situation. I would’ve been able to keep Mal from coming back.” You say, putting your sword away

““So this is my fault. If I would’ve never brought them, or had you come with them. You wouldn’t be hurt since the ones who you thought you could trust would’ve never forgotten about you.” He says

“Exactly King Ben.” You say, looking up to see Mal and Evie standing there “Uma, we have some company!”

You walk back to the ship, leaning against the railing next to the plank as Harry brings Ben to the plank. You look at the tube as you see Jay, Carlos, and one other girl come running through.

-~-

“I got Carlos.” You yell at Harry and Uma as you see them trying to escape

You run after them and quickly duck under a few swords until you are in front of your brother, sword at his throat.

“Y/N, this isn’t you!” He tries to say

“This is me now. You’re the one who left me then forgot about me.” You say, blocking his attack

“You really thought I forgot about you?” He asks

“It’s obvious that you all did. If you didn’t, you would have came back for me! You’re the one who said you would be back for me.” You say, ducking

“Y/N, behind you!” Gil yells

You look back and see Evie come running over to help Carlos, you shake your head and roll out of the way. You look over towards Harry and see him gone and Jay standing there.

“Y/N, come with us.” Evie says

“Oh, so now you want me with you guys. Now that you see what I’m capable of.” You growl

“Y/N!” Harry yells “Uma.”

You look back and see Harry trying to pull himself up onto the deck. You rush over and grab the other arm and help Uma pull him up. He wraps his arm around you as he slightly leans against you. You set a hand on his chest, keeping him on his feet as his wet hair drips onto you.

“Y/N, come with us please.” Carlos says

“Just go Carlos. Haven’t you guys hurt me enough?“ You say, seeing the hurt wash across all of their faces

You watch as they run through the tube, you have one last look at Carlos as he turns to look at you before he continues to run away. When Mal stops, she looks at you and nods her head, then mouths “We’re sorry”, then runs off.

Carlos’s P.O.V.

“Carlos, I am so sorry.” Evie says

“It’s just how it is. How we are supposed to be. I should’ve came back and got her before Harry could hook her.” I say

“No, I should’ve brought her along with you guys. This is my fault, and for that I am sorry.” Ben says

“Don’t worry Ben. We should’ve known that one of us five would be bad. And it just so happened to be Y/N. Maybe one day we can all forgive ourselves for being the ones who forgot about her.” Mal says

[inverumlibertas-blog]

===> Nights in the past, but not many...

|Terezi Megido|

It's barely been 48 hours since your lusus returned with no letter from your dearly beloved Kanaya, and you've more than raised hell about it. After taking your motorcycle down to the collective's local dim season location and beating the hell out of their toughest bruisers for information, you proceeded to curse them with plague, throwing down a smoke bomb that scattered nanobots all around the area that would seek out trolls and cause rashes. 

 You only refrain from killing them because you know Kanaya's still out there. She would hate it if you killed them, she was always a softie like that. Brutalizing animals but having the naivety to trust a troll. 

 You hoped to glean something from those disgusting layabouts in the forest, but apparently they had all been too busy pissing on each other's unkempt beards and crying about Troll Facebook to actually pay attention to whether they had killed your closest friend, whether she had escaped, or which direction she had run off in. Your hand hovers over your left pocket, where you keep your crystal dagger, and you take a deep breath as you board your hoverbike, boots locked in and a pack strapped to your back with your walking stick. 

 You wanted to stay off grid as much as you could. Gamble online here, pawn some things there, pick up basic necessities now and then -- cash is king, and you always kept it handy. You wonder if information is something you need a line of credit for -- you wonder how well that information is guarded. You're prepared to do anything, but you're still hesitant about that.

Your broker agreed to deal with you, but they seemed incredibly wary about it, not having much of any information on you. Megido, maroon, 5'4. Information you could get from a sweeps old biometric scan rudimentary enough to be used as login information for an online game. Your contact is nearby -- in an alley by the flickering advertisement for Stay Neon cosmetics that always causes your scanner to fumble while parsing it. You requested no recorded surveillance, but you really have no idea if they'll honor that. You'll have to trust that the information at least won't leave the broker's husktop, though you don't want to. Even if you took your glasses off, you probably wouldn't be able to notice a surveillance device. You're a good judge of character, not cameras. 

You park your hoverbike and lean it against a dingy wall that smells like dusty plaster, stepping into the alleyway. You can't see it, but you can feel the damp shadow cast over your body by the lack of moonlight when you pass through. A faint, sour odor, though you can't place it, and don't want to. "Gee, I sure hope I don't get jumped in this alleyway all by myself!"

A fantastic code phrase for identification, engineered by yours truly.

|Feferi Serket|

“I know,” you tsk mournfully, “I know it’s hard, in this night and age, to find someone to be with, who wants to be with you. And to think you had something real, only to find this? I- I know, but those are the facts.” 

 You’re sitting at your desk, where you’ve been stuck for the past thirty minutes with your hand heavy over your eyes, keeping a headache at bay. Thirty minutes!! Thirty whole damn minutes. You could have planned a murder and been done with this whole mess in that time, but no. No, this emotional Blueblood was clearly more interested in whining to you because his Boyfriend was seen across town with someone else. Of course you’d had them looked into, and this wasn’t the first time it’d happened, but you’ve decided to keep that to yourself. He’d only paid for last night, after all. This, however, did not assuage his sudden grief. Your hand drops against the hard exoskeleton of the desk and you roll your eyes at the communication device in your ear, glancing over at it as though it – or he – could see you. 

 “I can't release everything to you without proper clear- Yes. Yes, I’m aware, but I did not cause your partner's infidelity, sir. This company is not liable for that, we just found it out for you. Yes. Sir, yes, I know. Not without proper clearance, as you well know when you signed your papers, it’s in the agreement. I know you’re sad. I know it hurts, dear, I am sorry for your loss.” You keep your voice just cheerful enough to slide through the thin wall of polite empathy and non-offence. You’re just floating, now, trying to get him off the line. You weren’t a therapist if you could help it and he hadn’t paid you nearly enough to care about this for much longer. 

 “Well, if you do decide to follow through with that, I know an excellent crematorium. Yes! Yes, I’ll have it forwarded. It was good to speak with you too. Mhmm!! You have a good night now.”

You hear the call line end in your ear and your head drops to your desk dramatically. Ugh!! Ugh. You stand up to stretch a little after that, eyes unseeing of the bright white room that was your office, already focused on your glasses screen, sending data packets to some of your operatives and making notes to get the crematorium’s number to your now – thankfully!! – ex-client. You pause, considering just how serious he might have been about killing the jade for his indiscretion. You roll your eyes again, listing to one side and pulling a face. God, if he was willing to whine to you for that long, he’d probably go through with it. Fine, whatever, you send a message to Anisce to send the boy a warning. It was out of your hands now, better or worse. 

 Your wrist starts to vibrate in pulses, and you turn your wrist up to look at your watch. Ah. You’d been waiting for this. Your other wrist flicks out and you finger down the holo-display, the bright whiteness of the tile fading down to blacks and blues, dimming the whole thing. You press something else, as you sit back down, to lock the door. The display outside flickers from a light blue smiling crocodile to a red one, sunk up to its eyes in digital water, eyeing everyone who passed suspiciously. It was, frankly, one of your more favorite customizations.

 A low grumbling noise vibrates the floor, and you smile softly. “Give me another hour, and ill have your food sent up.” You say to no one in particular, and you’re answered with the sound of sloshing water as she slips back under the pool.

“Eyes on.”

Your glasses display flickers, and suddenly you’re staring at a troll in an alley, under one of many Stay Neon Cosmetics signs peppering the City floor.

A short troll walks out of the shadow and into the hollow buzzlight of the sign. She’s young, probably just off of the nursery continent. She’s covered head to toe in white leather, white helmet, White mask covering the lower half of her face. 

 She points to her left eye, and the inner circles of its cybernetic iris bring the other troll into focus. 

 “The broker will see you now.”

|Terezi Megido|

Most of the aesthetic is lost on you, your scanner reading back to you simple things. Cybernetic eye, white leather, simple biometrics - height, species, things that don't matter too much to you. You give a thumbs up, you're sure there was some kind of mysterious pageantry you just missed out on, and you like to pretend to be in the loop. 

 "Well, let's get to it, then. You have resources, I have funds. I need someone found, and time is of the essence." 

 You doubt she's in any pressing danger, but she's always in possible danger. It's the price of living in this world, augmented or not. You pull a holographic card out of your wallet and hold it out in the palm of your hand. In it is a picture of Kanaya, a bit younger, cropped from a selfie you took together on the nursery continent. You tilt the card slightly and the hologram shifts, showing slight angles from 3D facial mapping. 

 "She usually tries to stay out of cities, but I need information on any sightings or surveillance footage possible." 

 Saying this much makes you uneasy. If you could track her yourself, you would, but nobody notices a grimy oliveblood slinking around in the gutters unless you offer financial incentive.

|Feferi Serket|

The Small Troll doesn’t respond, doesn’t move at all, really, until she’s presented with the holocard. Then she’s slow, deliberate, between looking at the face of this maroon, to moving forward slowly, to staring pointedly at the card in her hand. 

 She doesn’t move or speak, without your say so. You’ve already got colorful displays emanating from your desktop and your wrist projectors, both of the troll in front of you – er-the troll in front of the proxy - and the woman on the card. You’re running facial recognition on the card, and aging it it up and down at least five sweeps to cover your bases. You flick a finger and set it to keep the line to Vriska on hold, just in case you needed the Nursery Database files. Meanwhile, the Proxy stands there, staring at the card, awaiting your instruction. 

 Your fingernails tap on the edge of the chair. That’ll take a minute or two to run through and triple check itself. You refocus on the proxy visuals. You could do a lot with a few minutes. 

 “Look at her again. Prepare to speak.” 

 The Woman in White stands straight again without word or warning, staring at your client, unblinking. You take her in through your secondary set of eyes. Something doesn’t set right. Shes almost familiar, but you comb through so much on a nightly basis, that hardly tell you anything. Still…. Something beeps on your right and you glance over, and smile satisfactorily. It wasn’t a full facial match, and it was from sweeps ago, but the probability of you being right was high enough, you’d take the risk. Best case, you intimidate her, worst case, you’re wrong and you play it off, and she lets down her guard. Or, you know, spooks and knifes the proxy, but you like to stay optimistic. You open your mouth to speak, and it comes out of your proxy’s mouth. 

 “Hello, Miss Megido, It’s a pleasure.”

|Terezi Megido|

Panic descends on your frail little lowblooded heart, like a skeletal hand squeezing a hopbeast to death. Outwardly, though, you just take a breath. Your hand twitches slightly; you want to place your hand over your crystal dagger again, but you know better. Worthless little underling that proxy may or may not be, you can't just go around stabbing people to get what you want - or escape from what you don't. You're not well-bred enough for that. 

 Instead, you tilt your head slightly to one side, flip the hologram off, the card back into your pocket, and the LEDs on your sunglasses display little blinking inquiry hooks where it normally displays fake eyes. 

"So can you do it or not?" 

 You're scared out of your mind, but you can't afford to piss yourself in an alleyway. You wouldn't be able to live with yourself if you contributed to this stench.

|Feferi Serket|

You’re sitting comfortably, legs crossed petitely under and to the side of your chair. You’re relaxed, all the displays hovering above the desk now, leaving your hands free to fold over one another just in front of your chin. You grin over them, eyes alight with the rush of near victory at the ways she tenses, the ways she challenges you. You’d been right.

Your words continue to ghost through your much less reactive operative. 

 “I can, and am. And you can calm down, Megido, if I turned in every Off Grid troll that asked after my help, I wouldn’t have a very interesting clientele, would I?” 

 Your head tilts with the question, but the Woman in White remained stoic as ever. As pleased with yourself as you generally where when even small gambles paid off, something still wasn’t in its place. Your eyebrows pinch lightly, and you send a command to re-run Megidos known features in conjunction with the name. 

“And I do like interesting. Now, About payment. What exactly did you have in mind?”

|Terezi Megido|

You steel your nerves, roll your shoulders a little. 

 "Obviously I prefer not to pay through a credit company. I have old world gold coins that would fetch a pretty price placed in the claws of a collector or reclaimer, gems, paper money, hexes. It's a noob move, perhaps, but for such a simple operation, I'm sure you can afford to give me a reasonable price." 

 You have a feeling the broker is going to deny your payment capabilities and demand something stupid, but you really hope it's just a feeling. Only an idiot would turn down old world coinage -- it's worth a fortune if you can peddle it to the right old money alcoholic with their claws desperately digging at the past. Or a salvage op. Maybe it's a little radioactive, but the tumors wouldn't show up for decades!

|Feferi Serket|

“Oh I can afford it, to be sure, but I think  you and I both know you don’t want to wait on me to verify the values of all that." The Woman in white hasn’t moved since she started looking at Megido. 

You, however, are flipping through displays rapidly. Something had clicked, seconds ago. Some phrase or word, or. Something. Bells were ringing, and you needed desperately to shut them up. To know. 

The more you pulled up, trying to trace this downright ghostly line of though, the more you were realizing that it was stirring up old memories you hadn’t really wanted to hold onto, but, apparently, weren’t willing to give up yet. You tried not to care about that. You just had to verify. Dig, and verify. You wave away your view of her, the womans eye shifting with the pause, so you could refocus. 

 A few moments later, you lean back against your chair heavily, disbelieving. You rub your eyes.  It really was such a small fucking world,  wasn’t it. The iris rings spun again in their reawakening as you look through them, trying to take this woman in. What you could see of her, anyway, as your hands now gripped the arms of your seat.

 And sure enough, there it was. The memory clicked into place, flickering like a bad projector. Your bubbly exterior sweeps away with it, and you’re left bitter, and angry, but, to the benefit of her general well being, not at her. 

 You take a deep breath, and sit straight-backed, as your desk finally beeps a match at you. Fine. Time to end this. 

 “I’ve found pictures of Kanaya, Surely a little bit of cash and the promise of a favor or two would suffice?”

|Terezi Megido|

"You wanted that in modern cash or old?" 

 You bristle a little at the mention of Kanaya's name, but it's only natural that she'd be able to find that out if she had yours. She probably has info on the nursery island. That has to be it. Still, you slip your backpack off of one shoulder and pull it to the front -- a pair of shimmering, holographic dragonfly wings burst forth momentarily and flutter before dispersing. 

 Your claws hover over several different parcels, waiting for confirmation.  You have no idea what kind of a favor she could ask of you -- you doubt she believes in your hexes. 

 "What would I need to pay you to update me if new information becomes available?"

|Feferi Serket|

You watch her impatiently, as she pulls off her dirty pack and starts to rifle through it without putting up a fight, and you pull a face of minor disgust. She didn’t want to negotiate; she wasn’t asking questions about what you’d found…For all she knows you could have photos from sweeps ago, entirely useless.  She’s over eager, She’s dirty, scared…and She’s, frankly, desperate. God. You close your eyes, and allow yourself the smallest sigh. Thinking about that time in your life was usually something akin to lighting a slow burning fuse that only ever ended with a pile of rubble and regret. But, somehow, you can feel that coal in your gut start to quench itself before it ever gets to really burning, and, confused, you remind yourself that it was Eridan you hated, not her.

But this sudden calm was more than that. 

She used to be kind of arrogant, in that way that people who know what they’re doing are. That is to say, not terribly boastful, but definitely accurate. Dangerous, in that way, and you’d liked that about her. She got what she wanted, dealt fair, and played her odds. It wasn’t something one was often given due credit for, as anyone could run a FVRRP guild bank, but to run Aradia Captors Guild Bank and make it dance the way she used to – That. That was a skill. That was a whole subset of skills. That Megido would have given you a run for your money, but you pull yourself from your memory. She was somebody you could have, maybe, looked up to, once.

This is not the Terezi Megido that you remember. You shake your head. 

But, then, who of any of you were.

“Modern Cash will do, and two favors you owe me. I don’t know what they will be, or when I will ask them of you, so do keep in touch. The Money will be a Third of my usual asking price. You may entrust it to the woman you see before you." you pause, considering her second question. 

“…On second thought, give me those coins, and I’ll add you to the mailing list. The data is streaming to you now.” 

 The Woman in White, reaches up behind her right ear to pull out a memory insert, blinking green to signify it’s been filled, and holds it just beyond what Terezi could reach.

“My Proxy will handle the rest. You know how to contact me. “ 

 Your finger hovers over the display, ready to end the connection. Everyone had changed, and you were no exception. You didn’t do friends, anymore, and besides. You had a reputation to keep. 

 “I’m sure I’ll be seeing you, Terezi.” 

 You end the call, and turn the lights back up. You had a lusus to feed.

|Terezi Megido|

Again, calling you your first name. You shake your head, squinting a little -- it doesn't show up on your glasses, but your nose scrunches up a bit. You hate the idea of owing a favor to someone like this, let alone two favors. Impersonal, smug, detached. Your lusus comes to life around your neck from where she had been hanging like a limp scarf, darting out to fetch the insert, delicately between sharp teeth. She's always had a pretty good sense about playing along with you, almost like she can sense what you want. She coils back around your neck easily and drops the info right into your waiting hand, and spirits above, a part of you wants to just dart off; hop on your bike, sand your horns down and get a new anonymity schtick. 

 The other part of you is a cynical witch who values her life and knows not to double cross someone whose sinister aura manages to shine despite not even being physically present. 

 You count out what you need and hand over your payment to the proxy, along with little hex bag. "For good luck," you say, and you don't wait for a response from the Woman in White before you're back on your bike and heading away, somewhere, anywhere that isn't that alleyway.

[oldschoolretrogaming-blog]

List of NES Games

10 Yard Fight 1942 1943 3-D Worldrunner 720 degrees 8 Eyes A Nightmare on Elm Street Abadox The Addams Family The Addams Family: Pugsley's Scavenger Hunt Advanced Dungeon's and Dragon's: Dragonstrike Advanced Dungeon's and Dragon's: Heroes of the Lance Advanced Dungeon's and Dragon's: Hillsfar Advanced Dungeon's and Dragon's: Pool of Radiance Adventure Island Adventure Island II Adventure Island III Adventures in the Magic Kingdom The Adventures of Bayou Billy The Adventures of Dino Riki The Adventures of Gilligan's Island The Adventures of Lolo The Adventures of Lolo II The Adventures of Lolo III The Adventures of Rad Gravity The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Air Fortress Airwolf Al Unser Jr.s Turbo Racing Alfred Chicken Alien 3 Alien Syndrome All Pro Basketball Alpha Mission Amagon American Gladiators Anticipation Arch Rivals: A Basket Brawl! Archon Arkanoid Arkistas Ring Astyanax Athena Athletic World Attack of the Killer Tomatoes Baby Boomers Back to the Future Back to the Future II & III Bad Dudes Bad News Baseball Bad Street Brawler Ballon Fight Bandai Golf: Challenge Pebble Beach Bandit King's of Ancient China Barbie Bard's Tale Barker Bill's Trick Shooting Base Wars - Cyber Stadium Series Baseball Baseball Simulator 1.000 Baseball Stars Baseball Stars II Bases Loaded Bases Loaded II: Second Season Bases Loaded III Bases Loaded IV Batman Batman Returns Batman: Return of the Joker Battle Chess The Battle of Olympus Battle Tank Battleship Battletoads Battletoads and Double Dragon: The Ultimate Team Beetlejuice Best of the Best: Championship Karate Bigfoot Bill and Ted's Excellent Video Game Adventure Bill Elliot's NASCAR Challenge Bionic Commando Black Bass Blades of Steel Blaster Master Blue Marlin The Blue's Brothers Bo Jackson Baseball Bomberman Bomberman II Bonk's Adventure Boulder Dash A Boy and His Blob Bram Stoker's Dracula Break Time: The National Pool Tour Breakthru Bubble Bobble Bubble Bobble: Part 2 Bucky Ohare The Bug's Bunny Birthday Blowout The Bug's Bunny Crazy Castle Bump N Jump Burai Fighter Burgertime Cabal Caesars Palace California Games Captain America and the Avengers Captain Planet Captain Skyhawk Casino Kid Casino Kid 2 Castelian Castle of Dragon Castlequest Castlevania Castlevania II: Simon's Quest Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse Caveman Games Championship Bowling Championship Pool The Chessmaster Chip N Dale: Rescue Rangers Chip N Dale: Rescue Rangers 2 Chubby Cherub Circus Caper City Connection Clash at Demonhead Classic Concentration Cliffhanger Clu Clu Land Cobra Command Cobra Triangle Code Name: Viper Color a Dinosaur Commando Conan: The Mysteries of Time Conflict Conquest of The Crystal Palace Contra Contra Force Cool World Cowboy Kid Crash N the Boy's: Street Challenge Crystalis Cybernoid: The Fighting Machine Dance Aerobics Danny SulIvans Indy Heat Darkman Darkwing Duck Dash Galaxy in the Alien Asylum Day Dreamin Davey Day's of Thunder Deadly Tower's Defender II Defender of the Crown Defenders of Dynatron City Deja Vu Demon Sword Desert Commander Destination Earth Star Destiny of an Emperor Dick Tracy Die Hard Dig Dug II: Trouble in Paradise Digger T. Rock: Legend of the Lost City Dirty Harry: The War Against Drugs Donkey Kong Donkey Kong 3 Donkey Kong Classics Donkey Kong Jr. Donkey Kong Jr. Math Double Dare Double Dragon Double Dragon II: The Revenge Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stone Double Dribble Dr. Chaos Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Dr. Mario Dragon Fighter Dragon Power Dragon Spirit: The New Legend Dragon Warrior Dragon Warrior II Dragon Warrior III Dragon Warrior IV Dragon's Lair Duck Hunt Duck Tales Duck Tales II Dungeon Magic Dusty Diamonds All-Star Softball Dynowarz: The Destruction of Spondylus Elevator Action Eliminator Boat Duel The Empire Strikes Back Evert and Lendl Top Player's Tennis Excitebike F-117A Stealth Fighter F-15 Strike Eagle Family Feud Faria: A World of Mystery and Danger Faxanadu Felix the Cat Ferrari Grand Prix Challenge Fester's Quest Final Fantasy Fire N Ice Fisher Price: Firehouse Rescue Fisher Price: I Can Remember Fisher Price: Perfect Fit Fist of the North Star Flight of the Intruder The Flintstones The Flintstones: The Surprise at Dinosaur Peak Flying Dragon: The Secret Scroll Flying Warrior's Formula 1: Built to Win Frankenstein: The Monster Returns Freedom Force Friday the 13th Fun House G.I. Joe G.I. Joe: The Atlantis Factor Galaga Galaxy 5000 Gargoyles Quest II Gauntlet Gauntlet II Guardian Legend Gemfire Genghis Khan George Foreman's KO Boxing Ghostbusters Ghostbusters II Ghost's N Goblins Ghoul School Goal! Goal! Two Gold Medal Challenge 92 Golf Golf Grand Slam Golgo 13: Top Secret Episode The Goonies II Gotcha! Gradius The Great Waldo Search Greg Norman's Golf Power Gremlins 2: The New Batch The Guardian Legend Guerilla War Gumshoe Gun Nac Gunsmoke Gyromite Gyross Harlem Globetrotters Hatris Heavy Barrel Heavy Shreddin High Speed Hogan's Alley Hollywood Squares Home Alone Home Alone 2: Lost in New York Hook Hoop's Hudson Hawk The Hunt for Red October Hydlide Ice Climber Ice Hockey Ikari Warriors Ikari Warriors II: Victory Road Ikari Warriors III: The Rescue Image Fight The Immortal The Incredible Crash Dummies Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Infiltrator Iron Tak Ironsword: Wizards and Warriors II Isolated Warrior "Ivan ""Iron Man"" Stewarts Super Off-Road" Jack Nicklaus Major Championship Golf Jackal Jackie Chans Action Kung Fu James Bond Jr. Jaws Jeopardy! Jeopardy! 25th Silver Anniversary Edition Jeopardy! Jr. Edition The Jetsons: Cogswells Caper Jimmy Connors Pro Tennis Tour Joe and Mac John Elways Quarterback Jordan VS. 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My Original Comedy

Jim: today’s the day, i finally get to generic blockbuster movie the sequel. I walked into the movie theater, and you know i played it cool, the cashier told me to enjoy the movie and i said “you too” wink. Then i walked past the concession stands and played it even cooler by buying a popcorn drink combo that only cost me $42.69. But what hey didn’t know was that I had a box of craisens hidden in my fanny pack. Joke’s on them. Oh looks the perfect spot to sit. Now that I’ve got this seat, my 3D glasses, my large popcorn, my large drink AND my box of craisens *wink* I’m finally ready to watch the movie. Oh wait the previews haven’t even started yet. This is probably going to take several agonizing minutes isn’t it!

Transition voice: several agonizing minutes later

Jim: *loudly has popcorn and drink* you know, now that I think about it I really hate the previews.

Preview guide person: Well Jim I think I can change that

Jim: Wow these 3d glasses sure are impressive. I could've sworn some guy just stepped out of the screen.

Guide person: Well sir you would be correct! Since you don’t seem to appreciate the previews I thought I would bring the previews to you to truly show you how great they are.

Jim: Well I mean I guess so. I’ve got nothing better to do right now.

Guide person: Great! Just grab my hand I’ll take you to the world of previews!

Jim: Ok. *is pulled into the previews* Ok so what is the first movie trailer you’ve got for me?

Guide person: Oh wait you wanted a movie trailer? You’ve got to be joking Jim, you got here way too early for that.

Jim: Ok so what are we in right now?

Guide: Well right now we’re in the pre-preview previews.

Jim: and what exactly are those?

Guide: Oh mostly just an odd mix of car commercials and celebrity trivia things

Jim: Well why would anyone want to see--

Trivia host: Hello there and welcome to the celebrity quiz game, where the questions are ones no one cares about and the answers are probably made up!

Jim: So what can I win on this show? Like a free drink refill or something like that?

Host: Why no my good sir what you win issss *somewhat unnecessarily long pause here maybe* absolutely nothing

Jim: so why would anyone want to play this?

Host: Ok first question: What did actor Kevin Bacon have a fear of as a child? A. clowns. B. Spiders. C. george foreman grills. Or d. The dark?

Jim: well it’s obviously not A because I don’t see how clowns could ever be a problem and I don’t think it’s C or D soooo I am going with B. Spiders

Host: We’ll see about that! And the answer is... *buzzer noise* ...C George Foreman Grills. As a child Kevin Bacon burnt his foot and his breakfast in one when he tried to make breakfast in bed. And just as a bonus trivial piece, that is where he got the nickname of kevin BACON.

Jim: Wait Isn’t Bacon just his last name?

Host: next question! David Tennant played what role in a famous british sci-fi television series doctor who? A. a doctor. B. a british person. C. Barty Crouch Junior or D. a time traveling alien?

Jim: well the show is called doctor who so obviously he plays a doctor

Host: Incorrect! Technically he isn’t a doctor, that’s just his name. The answer is B a british person. David Tennant is actually scottish but did a british accent for the role. And that about wraps up todays show! But now a short word from our sponsors

Commercial Man: Fast, sleek, modern, and convenient. These are all words people use when describing our competitors’ cars. What about us you ask?

Jim: I didn’t ask anything

Com. Man: Well here at Kiaha we care about one thing and one thing only. Cupholders. We at Kiaha want you to go home thinking man that sure was an efficient cup holder. We envision a world where people can safely store their drinks when not in use. A perfect world. Kiaha: we put your priorities first

Guide: Well that was the end of the pre-preview previews. Now on to real previews! Showing you all the upcoming movies you want to see. BUT FIRST! A commercial from Coca-Cola because we want you to waste your money at the concessions stand.

Jim: but I just wanna see the movie!

Coca-Cola man: yes but what movie is complete without a nice refreshing coca-cola from the concession stands?

Jim: Literally any of them

Coke Man: But according to all our commercials Coke can bring people together and always cheer people up. We’re even sponsored by leading car manufacturer Kiaha.

Jim: That really isn’t helping your case. Besides I’m really more of a pepsi guy myself

Coke Man: Listen man if i’m not able to sell people this product I don’t know I’ll be able to support my family. Please all i need you to do is take a sip, and then sing “it’s the real thing”

Jim: Ok jeez I’ll have one *slurps Coke* It’s the real thing (sung very badly)

Coke man: you have to be more convincing than that. I have kids to feed

Jim: It’s the real thing (somewhat better but still not that good)

Coke man: Good enough I guess. thanks for helping me make that money, chump

Jim: Wait but what about the kids to feed

Coke man: oh I lied about that. The only thing this money is feeding is my gambling addiction. Enjoy the movie trailers!

Jim: Well at least I can see some trailers. I wonder what this could be about

Movie trailer voice: This Summer, see the action movie you’ve all been waiting for, as michael bay ruins yet another series from your childhood. Follow Dora the Explorer and her partner Boots as they are on the run from mob boss swiper the fox

Boots: Ok Dora there should be a safe house somewhere around here. Do you see it on your map?

Dora: well there are 3 paths on my map. Let’s see is this the path to the safehouse? No that's a shady alley

Boots: Dora we don’t have time for this! Swiper’s men are gonna kill us!

Trailer voice: See Dora overcome obstacles like sabotage

Boots: quick dora i need something to heal this bullet wound before i hemorrhage and die!

Dora: there should be a first aid kit in my backpack! Let's see is this the first aid kit? No that’s a still lit cigarette! Here boots hold this

Boots: Ah Dora that was my bullet wound!

Dora: Well this isn’t it, this is a bomb that’s about to explode

Boots: a bomb!

Trailer voice: and watch them be betrayed by their closest friend

Boots: Dora I found out who betrayed us! It was Diego

Dora: well if that doesn’t just break the pinatas back!

Trailer voice: see Dora like never before with dora played by scarlett johansson and boots played by the recently deceased harambe in, “Swiper no swiping”

Jim: Even the movie trailers are bad! Do the previews have any redeeming features?

Guide: It’s funny that you would ask that Jim because we are now at the last part of our tour, the PSAs

Jim: And that's better how???

Guide: It means the movie is gonna start soon.

Jim: I mean I guess that's good

Guide: Shhh listen these are important

PSA person: We would ask at this time that you please turn off your cellphones as they can be distracting to the people around you

Jim: Ok that seems reasonable.

PSA: Please locate the nearest emergency exits on your left and right in case of things like a fire, and earthquake causing the building to collapse, or a spooky yeti monster breaking in. Remember, Yetis’ one weakness is emergency exits

Jim: Well I guess part of that was good advice

PSA: please put on your 3D glasses at this time. But in case of a yeti outbreak take them off. Otherwise The yeti will see it as a challenge and your life will be at risk. Just remember the acronym G.A.Y.: G.lasses A.gitate Y.etis. Thank you for coming to AMC and we hope you enjoy your experience.

Guide: So Jim what did you think of that? Still hate Previews?

Jim: Yes! Nothing about that was appealing! The trivia was nonsensical, the commercials were annoying, the trailer for swiper no swiping looked nothing like the source material. And yetis? Really? I live in the midwest, they live WAY farther up north

Guide: Really? After all that I've shown you? Why can’t you just see it my way? Previews are amazing. Just open your eyes and see the truth Jim! Open your eyes! Open your eyes!

Usher: Open your eyes. Sir please we have to close soon.

Jim: Wait what?

Usher: well sir you've been sleeping here for like 2 hours. I had to clean up all your spilled popcorn.

Jim: Wait two hours? I was dreaming the whole time? Wait that means I missed the movie!

END

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time & How It Made Me Want To Run Away From Home

The Date: December 25th, 1998 The Place: The den, my house

Me, age 11. Hyped as crap.

Santa brought me and my siblings many gifts that year. Even an air hockey table, which was pretty sweet until we left it out in the rain one day, but that’s a story for another time.

Today we’re focusing on the gaming gifts I received that year. 

Pokemon Red Version. Harvest Moon GB, Legend of the River King GB and of course, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

Each one of these games would go on to help shape the person I would eventually become over the next two years as well as who I would be going into an adult.

Harvest Moon and River King helped cement my love of nature, animals, gardening and fishing. All of which were things that I loved prior, but found an even more intense passion for them upon playing these games. My history with River King started and ended that Christmas, but my history with Harvest Moon started earlier in 1998, but that is yet again a story for another day.

I had always loved collecting things(as you may have noticed from some pictures I’ve uploaded) and so Pokemon was right up my alley. It’s been a constant mainstay with me ever since. Story at a later date.

The real focus of today’s entry is the big boy of 1998, which you can catch after the break.

Nintendo’s ‘The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’ for the Nintendo 64 was the big must-have holiday item that year. Okay well it was the must-have video game that year(Remember folks, the Pokemon fad was still in its infancy and didn’t really hit its stride until 1999). The actual must-have gift for your children in 1998 was Furby.

The build-up leading into the holiday season and the November 23rd release of Ocarina of Time was something else. There was an air about it that even someone as young as I could tell it was a big deal. There were advertisements hanging all over the electronics departments at Wal-Mart and Super K-Mart. The magazines were littered with reviews and other things relating to the game that I soaked up while my parents did all the shopping. It also helped pass the time while I hung out in the electronics department waiting for my go at the demo kiosk. Man did I ever love being able to just sit around and ready video games magazines while my parents spent an hour or more in the store.

I did get my first chance to play OoT peacefully at home the day before Thanksgiving 1998, when my parents somehow managed to snag a copy of it from Hollywood Video just a mere 3 days before turkey day. How they pulled that off I will never know, but I was grateful. I spent the rest of that night sitting on my bed in front of my old TV with those big old turn dials for channels and other things, all the while stuffing my face with lil’ smokies.

Fast forward a month and it’s Christmas day. I rush out into the den which was once a carport and is now my bedroom. Along with my three siblings, we drown the floor in discarded wrapping paper as we tear through our gifts. One by one those neatly wrapped presents turn into items we pined for through the year. I even got an unexpected gift: A pellet gun. Did not ask for it as I was not nor have I ever been a fan of guns, but it was a nice little piece. Kinda resembling a 9mm and it fired off little plastic pellets and - oddly enough - feathered darts. Not sure why that was but it was there. I still have the old thing sitting around here somewhere, though I painted the tip of it white because I didn’t want anyone confusing it for a real gun. And yes, I did hear the Christmas Story line several times, from several different family members.

Among the other gifts I received were the four games I had asked for: Pokemon, River King, Harvest Moon and Zelda. I may have worried at some point that I wouldn’t get Zelda, just because I was aware of how popular it was and how much trouble my parents were having finding a Furby, but sure enough they also managed to pull that off too. I was ecstatic, and as soon as everything calmed down and before the family started showing up, I bolted for my room and fired up my N64 along with my very own personal copy of Ocarina of Time. I was so excited that I had even bought some blank VHS tapes so that I could record my playthrough. I wish I still had those tapes.

Ocarina of Time wasn’t the only Zelda gift I received that year. Also waiting for me under the tree from Santa were two figures of Link and Ganon. I’ve really no idea who manufactured them, but they were solid looking figures. Sadly I ended up losing both over the next year due to how much I played with them. I even tossed one into the algae-ridden pool of ours, then laughed as it froze over.

Going into January 1999, I was approaching the end of the game. I was making my way through the Spirit Temple. I didn’t care for having to jump between time periods in order to progress. Even now I don’t like it, but it is what it is.  Now it was at this point that I was in a full blown Zelda state of mind. I was drawing comics, roleplaying around my yard. It was great. I had been a Zelda fan since the early 90s, having owned and played through both Link to the Past and Link’s Awakening. But it didn’t really hit me until with this game, I guess because I had this huge expansive world to explore. The day and night system was something new, I could swim, fish, play minigames. 

That’s when things started to turn. And just to reiterate, I was but 11 years old at the time.

I began entertaining the idea of gathering together a collection items that would closely mimic Link’s. I drew a list on a piece of paper using pencils and crayons. I knew darn well I wasn’t going to get any bombs, but water balloons would be a nice safe alternative. I had green, blue and red shirts wrote down to act as the various tunics. Alas, it did not end there.  I wanted to go off on a big adventure of my own, meet interesting people, traverse dangerous locations and fight... well whatever would fight me and my wooden sword. I would adventure a little farther away from home each time I went out to play as practice. My mind was full of thoughts of amazing adventures, visits to farms and epic battles. Thinking back now it’s pretty funny that I ever seriously thought about it, but that sort of thing is part of what being a kid was all about: The adventure and your imagination running wild. 

1998 will forever remain one of the most memorable years for me. It was the start of a lot of great things and interests that are still part of me today, and as I wrap up my 100% run of Ocarina of Time 3D on my Nintendo 3DS, I can’t help but think back to that year and all the exciting developments that happened in it. I smile every time.

I love nostalgia.

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