#53 x 49 cm

[casualist-tendency]

[thesilliestrovingalive]

Updated: December 3, 2024

Torquil, Guilherme, and Ferdinand

POTENTIAL TRIGGER WARNING: Viewer discretion is advised due to references to death, racism, SA, suicide, verbal abuse, and neglect.

Torquil Aitken

Nickname: Torrie

Occupation: Private First Class, a vehicle driver, and a grenadier of the Rebel Army and a volunteer for transportation services (formerly)

Retirement plans: To visit all historic landmarks, become an auto technician, and start a pet foster program for cats and dogs

Hobbies: Performing his accordion and singing traditional Scottish songs at social gatherings, upgrading and fine-tuning cars and tanks, and fostering kittens and puppies

Likes: Guilherme (especially his calm and compassionate nature), his mom’s cooking, and archaeology

Dislikes: Being told to stop joking around, seeing his friends bummed out, and animal torture

Favourite food: Kedgeree and gummies (preferably gummy worms and sharks)

Sexuality: Heteroflexible asexual

Gender: Male

Age: 28 (in 2022), 34 (in 2028), 36 (in 2030), 38 (in 2032), 40 (in 2034), 47 (in 2041), 49 (in 2043), 50 (in 2044), and 53 (in 2047)

Design: He's a 5’ 3” (160.02 cm) Scottish-American mesomorph with a robust musculature, a subtle roundness of his belly, and semi-broad shoulders. He sports medium-length coppery red hair with gentle curls, styled in a shaggy crop with sideburns, and often wears it tied back into a bun. He has tanned pale ivory skin, brown freckles, dull jade green eyes, a cleft chin, and a metallic gold prosthetic left arm. He sports a prominent scar that stretches from the right side of his forehead, organically zigzagging down to the middle of his left cheek. He dons a metal dog tag necklace with his name and the standard Rebel land troop uniform, which varies depending on his deployment location. Above his right breast pocket is an embroidered badge featuring a scarlet horizontal stripe with a thin white stripe centred within it and a black X emblazoned across the middle.

He carries a maroon duffle bag containing his accordion (a family heirloom), a versatile toolkit for mechanics, and a rocket launcher equipped with homing missiles. Like other grenadiers, he wears seven belt pouches filled with grenades. In place of the standard crimson waist pack, he sports a pink lavender one on the left side of his rosy brown belt. Inside, he carries a flare gun, 12 Gauge shells, a few extra grenades, and two bags of gummy worms and sharks. He often shares these treats with his friend Guilherme, particularly when he's starting to feel anxious or overwhelmed. He would share some with Ferdinand, but he isn't a fan due to their chewy texture, which bothers his jaw.

Character summary: He's a cheerful, happy-go-lucky extrovert whose charisma stems from his fun-loving attitude and ability to make others laugh with jokes tailored to their sense of humour. His carefree and enthusiastic demeanour gives way to a more serious and concerned attitude only when he senses that something is deeply wrong. As a confident individual, he exudes swagger in his step and rarely shows fear in the face of adversity, but it can sometimes tip into recklessness and overconfidence. He'll stop at nothing to protect his comrades, but can't resist charming the ladies and indulging in the occasional bout of mischief. He's naturally curious and enthusiastic, often getting thrilled by things he finds fascinating. When he encounters something as awe-inspiring as a tank, his excitement takes over, revealing a playful, childlike wonder.

On the battlefield, Torquil's preferred war machine is the Type-4 Girida-O, his absolute favourite, but he occasionally switches to the T-2B Melty Honey when he's feeling particularly confident. The only vehicle he refuses to drive is the Type-5 Iron Iso, due to its rarity on the battlefield and the fear of destroying it too quickly. To alleviate his boredom on the battlefield, he periodically bursts into traditional Scottish songs, eliciting either amusement or annoyance from his comrades. He honestly fears Ferdinand due to his overly serious and ill-tempered nature, yet he admires his exceptional skills on the battlefield and values his wise mentorship. Guilherme serves as his reluctant partner-in-crime, and he secretly harbours deep affection and romantic feelings for him, drawn to his understanding nature and unwavering kindness.

He holds General Morden, Allen O'Neil, Logan, and Sagan in high esteem, acknowledging their authority and sharing their vision of toppling corrupt governments and militaries to create a better society. Although occasional doubts about the morality of their crusade creep in, he quickly suppresses them, hesitant to entertain complex and potentially pessimistic thoughts that might undermine his commitment. He doesn't mind Sagan's pampering and occasionally plays along with her flirtations, which frequently lead to affectionate hugs and gentle kisses on the lips. He thinks the elite members of the Peregrine Falcons Squad, S.P.A.R.R.O.W.S., Ikari Warriors, and Division 6 are incredibly impressive, regarding them as both awesome and fearsome opponents. Although he recognizes them as the sworn enemies of the Rebel Army, he relishes the opportunity to engage them in battle. Moreover, he readily acknowledges their exceptional fighting skills and impressive teamwork, often praising them with respect and excitement.

Unlike his two friends, he maintains a neutral stance towards the Rebel Army. While he appreciates the action, loves the tanks they use, and shares their goal of combating political and militant corruption, he’s dismayed by the reckless behaviour of some comrades who cause unnecessary harm. Additionally, he disapproves of their willingness to use torture against perceived traitors and enemies. He strongly condemns bullying within the Rebel Army, particularly when directed towards individuals with physical or mental differences. As a steadfast advocate for equality, he believes that every soldier deserves respect and dignity, regardless of their background or intellect. He appreciates the vacation days, which give him the perfect excuse to spend quality time with his two closest friends outside of work and visit his mother, whom he deeply loves and cherishes.

Backstory: Torquil Aitken was born on November 15, 1994 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. His father, Vernon Aitken, was a renowned archaeologist driven by a passion for adventure and a desire to share his discoveries with the world. His mother, Elspeth, is a veterinarian who also works part-time as a convenience store clerk. His parents loved him dearly and did everything to ensure he would lead a successful, resilient, and optimistic life, instilling in him the fearlessness to tackle any challenges that came his way. He has four siblings, including an older sister named Sloane and twin older brothers, Fearghas and Farquhar, all of whom care about him deeply.

Vernon would share with him his archaeological endeavours and contributions to the advancement of ethical archaeology. In contrast, Elspeth taught him the value of treating animals with kindness, while emphasising the importance of companionship, love, and living a healthy lifestyle. Additionally, he often assisted his mother with meal preparation, with dinner being his favourite meal to prep.

Torquil was a mildly quiet and worrisome kid who was anxious around strangers, but once they had earned his trust, he would become a talkative jokester when he felt comfortable around them. He would frequently engage in playful banter, pull pranks on Sloane and Fearghas, and play soccer with Farquhar. He was also fascinated by his siblings' hobbies and would often intently watch Sloane work on her scrapbooking projects, Farquhar write poetry, and Fearghas play video games, driven by his curiosity.

Sadly, just two months after he turned 13, Vernon met a tragic end. Vernon and his team of fellow archaeologists were attempting to escape a sudden mummy uprising in an ancient tomb within a previously unexplored pyramid in Ajirabia, as their careful probing inadvertently awakened the curse of Nephthys. In their frantic bid to contain the mummies, debris dislodged by dynamite fell and crushed him. This was devastating news for Torquil, his older siblings, and Elspeth, plunging her into a state of melancholy. However, Elspeth knew she couldn't give up easily, so she did everything in her power to raise her four children on her own.

After losing Vernon, Torquil adopted a more extroverted, carefree, and fun-loving demeanour reminiscent of his father. As he now lives with his mother, Elspeth, who is struggling financially, he took it upon himself to find a way to support his family. He drew inspiration from his older siblings, each of whom had their own part-time jobs. Sloane was a librarian assistant, Fearghas held a position as a data entry clerk, and Farquhar worked in lawn care. Leveraging his interest in fine-tuning cars and tanks, he came up with a brilliant idea: volunteering for businesses that required transportation services. By making deliveries and carrying materials, he earned a steady income, allowing both him and his family to stay afloat financially for a while.

At 33, Torquil's life took a dramatic turn when Maurice, a coworker and high school acquaintance, revealed that the Rebel Army was seeking new recruits. With minimal persuasion, Torquil saw this as a thrilling opportunity to witness tanks up close and eagerly volunteered. However, his mother was hesitant to let him go, fearing the dangers of warfare and the possibility of losing her son. She worried about his safety and whether he would return home alive. His siblings were also worried, uncertain if the Rebel Army was a legitimate military organisation and fearing he might not make it out alive. Torquil reassured them that he would be fine, then set off to join the Rebel Army, where his expertise with cars and tanks earned him a role as a vehicle driver. To enhance safety, he further volunteered as a grenadier, mastering grenade deployment.

Guilherme Delgado

Nickname: Guil

Occupation: Private and a sniper of the Rebel Army and a fortune-teller (formerly)

Retirement plans: To start a small business where he can sell his handmade, crocheted clothing

Hobbies: Writing and sketching in his journal, honing his cardistry skills, and crocheting

Likes: Adorable rabbit merchandise, nu metal and post grunge music, and the unique meanings that each tarot card has

Dislikes: Panic attacks, incurable diseases, and people exploiting his kindness for their own selfish gain

Favourite food: Coxinha

Favourite drink: Limonada suíça with condensed milk

Sexuality: Homoromantic graysexual

Gender: Male

Age: 31 (in 2022), 37 (in 2028), 39 (in 2030), 41 (in 2032), 43 (in 2034), 50 (in 2041), 52 (in 2043), 53 (in 2044), and 56 (in 2047)

Design: He’s a 5’ 1” (154.94 cm) Brazilian ectomorph with a lean figure, a mediocre musculature, sloping shoulders, and left hand that has six fingers. He has wavy chocolate brown hair styled as a textured quiff, umber skin, and sunburst green-hazel eyes. His neck bears heavy scarring on the right side, and he has two distinctive facial moles: one located above his eyebrow and another near the centre of his chin. Like Torquil, he dons a metal dog tag necklace with his name and the standard Rebel land troop uniform, which varies depending on his deployment location. Above his left breast pocket, a circular silver badge trimmed in scarlet features a pair of outstretched black dragon wings extending from either side.

He carries a chestnut-hued satchel bag containing his crocheting tools, four yarn balls in different colours, a pencil, an eraser, a red ink pen, and a treasured family heirloom: a worn, handmade Spanish blue leather journal passed down from his great-grandmother. He uses it to record his thoughts, observations, and insights, often accompanied by sketches of the people and environments he encounters. Guilherme wears a navy blue waist pack at the back of his dark teal belt, holding a deck of tarot cards that he often shuffles through to calm his nerves when feeling anxious. A faded greyish-green bandolier is slung over his right shoulder, which securely holds his rifle's ammunition.

Character summary: Due to his compassionate and nurturing nature, he has a habit of prioritising the needs of others over his own, which can sometimes lead to self-neglect. He’s a shy, resourceful, melancholic individual that listens actively and shows genuine interest in others' concerns, but his patience wears thin when his paranoia takes hold. He strives to remain calm in high-pressure situations, but when overwhelmed, his composure can give way to ruthless and reckless behaviour. Guilherme is often taciturn, but will become a skittish loudmouth when impatient and extremely paranoid. He's an incredibly observant person who often notices details that others miss, and has a habit of fleeing from situations he deems particularly grim.

Despite being a down-to-earth sharpshooter, he's surprisingly prone to anger when his rifle jams, particularly in high-stakes situations. When feeling anxious or awkward, he exhibits one of two behaviours: rubbing his hands together or picking at his skin. He deeply admires Torquil's confidence and courage in battle, which inspires him to be more fearless and push through daunting situations. He often joins in on his playful antics and secretly harbours romantic feelings for him, drawn to the kindness and tenderness he shows him. He regards Ferdinand as a wise mentor and strives to prevent him from lashing out at Torquil when he inadvertently provokes his frustration. He has assumed a paternal role in Tyra's life since rescuing her from the clutches of depraved fanatic land troops, offering her much-needed solace and comfort. Whenever possible, he cherishes spending time with her, engaging in wide-ranging conversations and actively listening to her stories about her life's recent developments.

Despite his admiration for General Morden, Allen O'Neil, Logan, and Sagan, he can't shake off the nagging doubts about their true intentions and whether their actions will genuinely topple corrupt governments and militaries. Sagan's platonic pampering makes him feel valued and brings a glimmer of happiness into his life as he struggles with self-doubt. Although he's not fond of how Logan playfully teases him for being timid, he appreciates his words of encouragement, which further motivate him to become a more fearless and assertive fighter. He secretly aids the enemy by leaking classified information and intervening in situations where they're outnumbered and outmatched, all while avoiding detection to prevent being labelled a traitor and suffering the deadly consequences. Marco's allies deeply appreciate his readiness to lend a hand whenever possible and have warmly welcomed him as a trusted friend. He keeps his alliance with the Rebel Army's enemies hidden from Torquil, fearing that if discovered, their friendship would come to an abrupt end.

Unlike his two friends, he has a complicated relationship with the Rebel Army. On one hand, his involvement brings him a sense of fulfillment and boosts his confidence. On the other hand, he’s deeply troubled by the constant violence, cacophony, and disturbing incidents of racism and sexual assault he has witnessed, which leave him feeling miserable. He deeply regrets joining the Rebel Army, yet he remains loyal due to his strong bonds with his two closest friends, whom he cannot bear to leave behind. Additionally, he feels compelled to continue supporting Marco's allies, fearing that if he were to leave, they would abandon him. Another concern that keeps him from retiring is the traumatic experiences he endured during his time in the Rebel Army, which he believes would make it difficult for him to reintegrate into society. He's immensely glad that he's been granted vacation days, which he uses to hang out with his two best friends and spend quality time with his long-lost sister and his pet rabbit.

Backstory: Guilherme Delgado was born on April 3, 1991 in Salvador, Brazil. He got along fairly well with his father, and he made sure his son had adequate food and a safe place to live. At the age of 6, he witnessed a traumatic event that would leave a lasting impact: his father taking his own life with a hunting rifle. Compounding this trauma, his mother was largely absent from his life, leaving behind a legacy of secrets and mysteries surrounding his family. The only few things he knew about her were that her last name was Delgado, she had an older sister, she wasn’t on good terms with his father, and she worked in the clothing manufacturing business. His anxiety stems from his childhood experiences growing up in a violent and cruel environment, where he had to find ways to survive.

Fortunately, his aunt and great-grandmother provided a safe haven for him to stay in until he was mature enough to venture out into the world on his own. He remembers his aunt as strict and grumpy at times, but deeply loving, while his great-grandmother was incredibly compassionate and would often regale him with stories of Spanish mythology and her own life experiences. His cousin, Juscelino, didn't get along with him because he struggled to connect with Guilherme due to his social difficulties and sensitive nature. Additionally, Juscelino felt overshadowed by the extra attention Guilherme received from their great-grandmother. As a result, Juscelino often ignored Guilherme, partly because he knew Guilherme would tattle on him if he teased or bullied him.

He was formerly a devout Catholic, often praying to God for hope in a better future and the strength to persevere. Additionally, he would pray to Menina Izildinha for good health, protection from harm, and deliverance from diseases for himself, his aunt, and his great-grandmother. To earn a living, he turned to fortune-telling, using tarot readings to predict the future, and also created handmade crochet items like scarves, ponchos, sweaters, and hats to sell on the side.

However, he lost his faith in Catholicism when his great-grandmother died from a hemorrhage after a devastating fall. Shortly after, his aunt passed away from a debilitating disease with no available cure. Juscelino distanced himself from Guilherme, irrationally blaming him for the tragic losses they had suffered. He had come to view Guilherme as a bad omen, and this misguided perception only intensified the overwhelming sadness and loneliness that lingered after the passing of his aunt and great-grandmother. Before his great-grandmother passed away, she gave him her journal, and he decided to use it to record his insights and observations, and sketch the people and environment around him. He would also adopt a lop-eared rabbit with a harlequin fur coat named Janaina. Journaling and the companionship of his newly adopted bunny brought him some solace, alleviating some of his sorrow and isolation.

As an adult, he continued to explore his surroundings, still haunted by unresolved questions about his family's past: What had happened to his mother? Had he had any brothers or sisters? Driven by a desire for answers, he embarked on an odyssey to find more members of his family. After a long and arduous search, he finally found his lost sister, Geovana. As they spent time together, he learned that she had been a successful surgeon.

However, his life took a dramatic turn when he stumbled upon a propaganda flyer promoting recruitment for the Rebel Army. Feeling unfulfilled and without direction, he made the difficult decision to leave Janaina in his sister's care and joined the Rebel Army five months before the Great Morden War. Once he had joined, he was frequently picked on by the others for being timid and a person of colour, which caught the attention of Torquil. Torquil offered to be Guilherme's friend, which he hesitantly accepted, and they remained on relatively good terms since then.

Ferdinand Hofbauer

Nickname: Ferdan

Occupation: Specialist and a Gatling soldier of the Rebel Army and a landscape architect (formerly)

Retirement plans: He's not entirely sure what he wants to do after his military service ends

Hobbies: Attending classical opera performances, rock balancing, and collecting taxidermy

Likes: His beloved house pets, fine art enthusiasts, and baroque architecture

Dislikes: Winter, being reminded of his wife’s death, and needlessly wasting functional technology and edible food

Favourite food: Homemade apple strudels and bosna

Favourite drink: Grape soda

Sexuality: Heterosexual

Gender: Male

Age: 38 (in 2022), 44 (in 2028), 46 (in 2030), 48 (in 2032), 50 (in 2034), 57 (in 2041), 59 (in 2043), 60 (in 2044), and 63 (in 2047)

Design: He’s a 5’ 7” (170.18 cm) Austrian endomorph with a partial beer belly, decent muscles, and broad shoulders. He has straight jet black hair styled as a crew cut, warm beige skin, blue-grey eyes, and a finely chopped goatee. A cut scar crosses his left cheek, and he has a prosthetic right leg that almost seamlessly blends with his skin. He has a shimmering silver-grey glass eye in place of his right eye, marked by a scar from a severe stab wound. Like Torquil and Guilherme, he dons a metal dog tag necklace with his name and the standard Rebel land troop uniform, which varies depending on his deployment location. On his right breast pocket, a metallic black skull with a missing jaw and scarlet eyes hangs from a silver-white ribbon, secured by a golden clip.

Ferdinand always carries around two photographs: one of him and his deceased wife on their Caribbean honeymoon, and another of him sharing a meal with his two best friends at a café in Gerhardt City. He wears a harvest gold waist pack on the right side of his brownish-black belt, equipped with his silver-plated night vision binoculars, a pack of cigarettes, an almond-hued lighter, a black digital camera, and five cans of grape soda. He often shares a couple of grape soda cans with his closest friends, Torquil and Guilherme. He carries a heavy minigun with a back-mounted ammo pack, a machete sheathed at his left hip, and a Desert Eagle-designed pistol secured in a crimson drop-leg holster on his right.

Character summary: He's quite serious and overprotective of his two best friends, Torquil and Guilherme, due to a deep-seated fear of losing them, stemming from the tragic loss of his pregnant wife. He’s a by-the-book individual who carefully follows protocols and expects the same from others, maintaining a stern expression while trying to avoid distractions. He’s a strategic thinker that rarely complains, preferring to keep his true emotions hidden behind a stoic mask. He has a fearsome temper, triggered only when people neglect their duties or stir up unnecessary trouble. He asserts himself confidently, especially when defending those he cares about, and doesn't back down easily, refusing to accept "no" as a final answer.

He's extremely sensitive about his weight and becomes deeply upset when others mock him, often responding with angry outbursts and profanity. Ferdinand is a wise and hard-boiled individual with a penchant for surveilling his surroundings due to his hypervigilance. He lives with chronic depression, but he prefers to keep it private due to concerns about the stigma surrounding mental health. He sometimes finds Torquil's overconfidence and playful nature grating, particularly when it leads to slacking off and distractions. In contrast, he’s deeply concerned about Guilherme's fragile mental state and makes a conscious effort to offer comfort and support him during his darkest moments.

He holds General Morden, Allen O'Neil, Logan, and Sagan in high esteem, and his gratitude for serving in the Rebel Army leads him to trust their judgement implicitly without questioning their motivations or moral compass. Although he protests Sagan's affectionate nature, which includes lavish praise, playful flirtations, and tender kisses, he can't help but secretly enjoy it. He harbours a deep contempt for the fanatic land troops, whose unstable behaviour and penchant for sabotaging vehicles he finds utterly reprehensible. He secretly admires the elite members of the Peregrine Falcons Squad, S.P.A.R.R.O.W.S., Ikari Warriors, and Division 6, respecting their exceptional tactical prowess and seamless teamwork. He harbours a lingering sense of guilt whenever he confronts them, but swiftly suppresses it, wary of being perceived as sympathetic to the Regular Army.

He's the sole confidant of Guilherme's clandestine assistance to Marco's allies, but he remains tight-lipped about it, fearing the consequences of exposing someone he cares deeply about. Despite his reservations, he occasionally lends a reluctant hand to Marco's allies in extreme circumstances, such as when they're lost or desperately low on supplies, even though it troubles him to aid the enemy. Unlike his two closest friends, he holds the Rebel Army very dear to his heart because it provides him with a sense of purpose and an outlet to exercise his mental acuity and physical prowess. He values his vacation days, which give him the opportunity to spend quality time with his pets and reconnect with his father, a retired police officer living in the Austrian countryside, whom he had drifted apart from after the loss of his wife.

Backstory: Ferdinand Hofbauer was born on August 26, 1984 in Kufstein, Austria. His father, Gottfried Hofbauer, was a distinguished police officer who had once aspired to be a therapist. However, he changed careers after noticing the alarming rise in crime rates. Tragedy struck when his wife suddenly passed away shortly after their son's 5th birthday, succumbing to mysterious and unforeseen heart-related health complications, leaving him a widower. Recognizing the importance of both parents in a child's life, he remarried, hoping to provide a mother figure for his son. His stepmother, a public opinion analyst, presented herself as a charming and affectionate person, but beneath this façade, she was a hedonist who was verbally abusive and neglectful towards Ferdinand, viewing him as an obstacle to her husband's affection. In contrast, his father was a simple man who cherished the lives of the innocent and his family above his own, finding joy in the small things in life during his quiet moments.

At the age of 7, Ferdinand began exhibiting signs of child verbal abuse and neglect, which deeply concerned his father. When Ferdinand revealed that his stepmother was responsible for the mistreatment, Gottfried was consumed by strong displeasure and even regretted remarrying. He made the difficult decision to divorce Ferdinand's stepmother and severed all ties with her, prioritising his son's safety and well-being above all else.

While attending university to study architecture, he met the love of his life, Franziska. They went on numerous dates, including attending art museums and baking homemade desserts, and grew closer. After completing their college education, Ferdinand proposed to Franziska. After getting engaged, they married a year later and spent their honeymoon in the Caribbean, where they began thinking about starting a family.

Four years after landing their dream jobs—Ferdinand as a landscape architect and Franziska as a law clerk—they decided it was time to start a family. Franziska became pregnant, but tragically, her life was cut short. At just five months pregnant, she was brutally mugged and killed by an unknown assailant on a snowy day while out getting lunch. Ferdinand, who was at work, learned of his wife's passing via a phone call from his mother-in-law, leaving him utterly devastated and heartbroken.

After his wife's passing, he quit his job, feeling lost and aimless because Franziska had been the source of his happiness. Struggling to move on, he became withdrawn and distant, and developed self-destructive habits: chain-smoking, frequenting bars, and getting into trouble with the law for public indecency and starting fights. He would also gain more weight as he turned to binge eating and alcohol as a way to numb his emotional pain. He drifted apart from his father because he didn’t want to burden him with his personal struggles. Seeking comfort, he adopted two pets: a Russian Blue cat named Franziska, after his late wife, and a Styrian Coarse-haired Hound named Benedikt. This decision brought some solace to his sorrow and gave him a renewed sense of motivation to improve his lifestyle and health, and to search for new meaning in life.

Three years before the Great Modern War, Ferdinand stumbled upon a recruitment advertisement for the Rebel Army, urging citizens to join their ranks. Seeing an opportunity to find purpose, he decided to join the army and become a soldier, hoping to do something meaningful for once. Although he faced ridicule for his weight and solitary nature, he swiftly silenced doubters by showcasing his military prowess and innate leadership abilities. As the Great Modern War began, Ferdinand met Torquil, who was repairing his Type-4 Girida-O, and Guilherme, who was sketching in his journal, at a campsite in a forest near the Villeneuve Mt. System, where he and his fellow comrades were stationed. Desiring an end to the bullying he faced for being a loner, he made the bold move to approach them, and surprisingly, they instantly clicked, forming a lasting and inseparable bond that has endured to this day.

[oncanvas]

Interior with a Woman Reading, Carl Holsøe, late 19th to early 20th century

Oil on canvas 49 x 53 cm (19 ¼ x 21 in.)

[dragon-in-the-watery-bowl]

Some more Danganronpa fankids, this time for the ships of Kaito x Maki, Shuichi x Kaede and Tsurugi x DRA!Yuki.

Information under the cut:

Name: Anzu Harukawa (春川 杏). Age: 21. Parents: Kaito Momota and Maki Harukawa. Gender: Female. (Possible) Ultimate Title: Ultimate Bodyguard. Birthdate: April 12 (Aries). Height: 180 cm. Weight: 72 kg. Chest Size: 77 cm. Blood Type: A. Likes: Potted plants, children. Dislikes: Cold weather.

In a world where a little joke saved Kaede Akamatsu's life, and the 53rd season of Danganronpa went different, Anzu was born as the daughter of Maki Harukawa and the late Kaito Momota. Having been conceived the day before her dad's death, she's the last remainder that the survivors of the 53rd season have of the the Luminary of the Stars, something that it feels more painful thanks to having inherited her dad's love for space.

Thanks to having received self-defense training from her mother, to protect her from Team Danganronpa, she ended up getting a job as babysitter for families that would pay anything to protect their kids in the chaotic world she's living right now.

Name: Kazuyuki Saihara (最原 和幸). Age: 16. Parents: Shuichi Saihara and Kaede Akamatsu. Gender: Male. (Possible) Ultimate Title: Ultimate Pianist. Birthdate: June 21 (Gemini). Height: 169 cm. Weight: 55 kg. Chest Size: 76 cm. Blood Type: AB. Likes: Pianos, romance novels. Dislikes: Bikes.

In a world where a little joke saved Kaede Akamatsu's life, and the 53's season of Danganronpa went different, Kazuyuki was born as the son of Kaede Akamatsu and Shuichi Saihara. Having inherited his mom's talent with playing piano, he has been seen as a prodigy, and even an Ultimate, in the instrument, but the only thing he wants to do is have a normal life with his parents, thanks to having heard of them about the horrible things that were done to them, and their friends, all in the name of the "Ultimate Talents", even though fate seems interested to make him repeat the history his parents suffered in the past.

Name: Kaida Kinjo (金城 快勇). Age: 12. Parents: Tsurugi Kinjo and "Yuki Maeda". Gender: Female. (Possible) Ultimate Title: Unknown. Birthdate: May 3 (Taurus). Height: 156 cm. Weight: 49 kg. Chest Size: 69 cm. Blood Type: B. Likes: Mangas, trustworthy people. Dislikes: Untrustworthy people.

In a world where the class 79's killing game was stopped before anything could happen, and the fake Yuki Maeda was able to thrive, and start a relationship with Tsurugi Kinjo, Kaida was born. Thanks to Yuki's influence, Tsurugi never taught her his father's skewed black-and-white morality about good and evil that he fell into, giving her a chance to grow as a normal, but still justice-seeking, girl.

Thanks to her ginger-haired father's true identity, who still is buried deep inside his subconscious, she has started to show a strangely strong luck, a luck that could change everything for the worse.

[yyh4ever]

Yu Yu Hakusho Running Deformed Series

Bandai is releasing this Yu Yu Hakusho "Running Deformed Series" Apparel and Miscellaneous Goods. Each character appears running in a cute caricature (deformed) design! 🤣 This series is cute, I've seen merch from Naruto before.

Goods include acrylic stands, acrylic key-chains and T-shirts.

Pre-order: December 27, 2022 to January 29, 2023, on Premium Bandai

Shipping: March 2023

Goods:

Acrylic Stand

Price: ¥770 each (6 types)

Material: Acrylic

Sizes:

Pedestal (common size for all types): approx. 61 x 25mm

Yusuke Urameshi: approx. 55 x 67mm 

Kazuma Kuwabara: approx. 55 x 79mm

Hiei: approx. 60 x 67 mm

Kurama: approx. 57 x 74mm

Youko Kurama: approx. 54 x 77mm

Koenma: approx. 53 x 76mm

Acrylic Keychain

Price: ¥770 each (6 types)

Material: Acrylic

Sizes:

Yusuke Urameshi: approx. 49 x 62 mm

Kazuma Kuwabara: approx. 50 x 72 mm

Hiei: approx. 46 x 63mm

Kurama: approx. 51 x 67mm

Youko Kurama: approx. 49 x 70mm

Koenma: approx. 49 x 69 mm

Long-Sleeve T-shirt

Price: ¥6,380

Material: 100% cotton

Sizes:

M: Length approx. 70, Width approx. 52, Shoulder width approx. 47, Sleeve length approx. 58 (cm)

L: Length approx. 74, Width approx. 55, Shoulder width approx. 50, Sleeve length  approx. 59 (cm)

XL: Length approx. 78, Width approx. 58, Shoulder width approx. 53, Sleeve length approx. 60 (cm)

T-shirt

Price: ¥3,850

Material: 100% cotton

Sizes:

M: Length approx. 70, Width approx. 52, Shoulder width approx. 47, Sleeve length approx. 20 (cm)

L: Length approx. 74, Width approx. 55, Shoulder width approx. 50, Sleeve length about 22 (cm)

XL: Length approx. 78, Width approx. 58, Shoulder width approx. 53, Sleeve length about 24 (cm)

[andra-visual-research]

Anne Collier | Double Exposure (2011)

[speedywonderlandtrash]

Class eight (8) math annual exam preparation - model 5

Class eight (8) math annual exam preparation

  Section A: Objective (25 Marks) Multiple Choice Questions: (Write the correct answer in the answer sheet)    1 × 15 = 15 1. The length of the classroom is 2 feet more than its width. If the width is x feet, what is the length? (a) 2x feet (b) 2 − x feet (c) x + 2 feet (d) x − 2 feet 2. Which of the following is the formula for the volume of a cube? (a) V = (b) V = (c) V = 3l (d) V = 3. At a 12% profit rate, what principal amount will give a profit of 36 Taka in 3 years? (a) 150 Taka (b) 100 Taka (c) 600 Taka (d) 550 Taka 4. What is the formula to calculate interest when the time period is 1 year? (a) I = Pnr (b) I = Pr (c) (d) 5. What is the index of the compound interest formula (1 + r) at the end of the first year? (a) 2 (b) 1 (c) 0 (d) n 6. Which of the following points lies on the x-axis? (a) (0, 1) (b) (1, 1) (c) (0, −1) (d) (2, 0) 7. Who introduced the method of representing the position of a point using coordinates? (a) Euclid (b) Newton (c) Leibniz (d) René Descartes 8. What is the midpoint of the points (−2, 4) and (4, 6)? (a) 2 (b) −2 (c) −5 (d) 5 Answer questions 9 and 10 from the following diagram:

9. If AB = CD, what is the distance between AB and CD? (a) 4 cm (b) 2 cm (c) cm (d) cm 10. What is the value of OC? (a) 5 cm (b) cm (c) cm (d) None of the above Class eight (8) math annual exam preparation - part 4 11. What is the binary representation of ? (a) (b) (c) (d) 12. What is the result of subtracting 10010 from 11101? (a) 1111 (b) 1010 (c) 1011 (d) 110 13. If the range is 110 and the number of classes is 10, what is the class width? (a) 10 (b) 11 (c) 12 (d) 13 14. What is the average of the prime numbers from 1 to 19? (a) 9.625 (b) 10.625 (c) 14.625 (d) 15.625 15. What is the median of the integers from −5 to 5? (a) −5 (b) −1 (c) 0 (d) 5 One-word answer:1 × 10 = 10 16. What are the dimensions of a cube (length, width, and height)? 17. What is the volume of a square showcase with a length of 2 units? 18. What does "profit" mean? 19. What type of capital is used to start an investment? 20.What is the value of "y" in the fourth quadrant? 21. What is the distance between the points (4, 6) and (−8, 4)? 22. What is the angle measurement of a sector in a circle that is subtended by a chord? 23. How many digits are used in the binary number system? 24. What must we do when drawing conclusions from unordered data? 25. What lies along the horizontal or x-axis in a rectangular shape? A Section: Short Answer and Descriptive (75 Marks) 1. Answer the following questions: 2 × 13 = 26 (a) Find the cube of xy + z − 3. (b) Find the LCM (Least Common Multiple) of 5 and 3, and 53 and 33. (c) Find the compound interest for 3 years on 5000 with an annual interest rate of 10%. (d) Rayhan deposited 20,000 taka in the bank for 7 years. If the interest rate is 8%, how much interest will he earn? (e)Sharifa deposited 70,000 taka in the bank at 8% interest. How much interest will she earn after 6 years? (f)Find the equation of the line passing through the points (0, 0) and (−7, −3). (g) Find the equation of the line passing through the origin (0, 0) and point P (−4, −2). (h) Prove that the sum of the opposite angles of any quadrilateral is 180°, or that the quadrilateral's vertices form a cyclic quadrilateral. (i)

O is the center of the circle. Find the area of the arc ACB. (j) Find the 10's complement of the decimal number 2351. (k) Multiply (27)₁₀ by (11)₁₀. (l) The daily market expenses of 20 families are given as: 257, 152, 358, 425, 192, 283, 170, 326, 252, 246, 228, 340, 375, 400, 327, 290, 260, 310, 350, 268 Create a frequency distribution table for the given data, assuming 6 classes and a class width of 50. (m) A frequency distribution table is given below: Class Interval 10-20 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 Frequency 5 6 7 4 3 Find the mode of the given data. Descriptive Questions (7 out of 10 questions must be answered, each worth 7 marks): 7 × 7 = 49 2. (i) (ii) (a)Prove the formula (i) using the identity for the cube of a binomial and trinomial. (b) Prove the formula (ii) using the identity for the cube of a binomial and trinomial. (c) If a = 8, b = 5, c = 3 , prove formula (ii). 3. Insa and Wasir have two cubic-shaped boxes, one with a length of 25 cm and the other with a length of 45 cm, in which they place chocolates. The chocolates are also cubic in shape. (a) What types of chocolates can completely fill both boxes? (b)What is the maximum size of chocolate that can completely fill both boxes? (c)Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) and least common multiple (LCM) of the lengths of the two boxes. 4. 75,000 taka was deposited in the bank for 5 years at an 8% interest rate. (a) What is the simple interest? (b)What is the compound interest? (c) What is the difference between simple interest and compound interest? 5. Mr. Kamal bought a car for 700,000 taka and sold it at a 5% loss. Then, he used the money from the car sale to buy 5 motorcycles. He wants to make a 10% profit on the initial amount of money he had by selling the 5 motorcycles. (a) How much did he sell the car for? (b) What price should he sell each motorcycle for in order to make a 10% profit on his initial amount? 6.Four points are given: A(−3, 1), B(−1, 4), C(3, 2), and D(1, −2). (a) Find the slope of the line passing through points A and B. (b) Find the equation of the line passing through points C and D. (c) Determine the nature of the triangle formed by points A, B, and C. 3. Insa and Wasir have two cubic-shaped boxes, one with a length of 25 cm and the other with a length of 45 cm, in which they place chocolates. The chocolates are also cubic in shape. (a) What types of chocolates can completely fill both boxes? (b)What is the maximum size of chocolate that can completely fill both boxes? (c)Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) and least common multiple (LCM) of the lengths of the two boxes. 4. 75,000 taka was deposited in the bank for 5 years at an 8% interest rate. (a) What is the simple interest? (b)What is the compound interest? (c) What is the difference between simple interest and compound interest? 5. Mr. Kamal bought a car for 700,000 taka and sold it at a 5% loss. Then, he used the money from the car sale to buy 5 motorcycles. He wants to make a 10% profit on the initial amount of money he had by selling the 5 motorcycles. (a) How much did he sell the car for? (b) What price should he sell each motorcycle for in order to make a 10% profit on his initial amount? 6.Four points are given: A(−3, 1), B(−1, 4), C(3, 2), and D(1, −2). (a) Find the slope of the line passing through points A and B. (b) Find the equation of the line passing through points C and D. (c) Determine the nature of the triangle formed by points A, B, and C. 7.A quadrilateral has four vertices: A(1, 1), B(4, 4), C(4, 8), and D(1, 5). (a) Plot the points on the xy-plane and draw the quadrilateral on graph paper. (b) Determine the nature of the quadrilateral. 8. In the figure, the circle has center O and a diameter of 27 cm.

(a)Find the length of the perpendicular from O to the chord BC. (b) Find the measure of ∠BAC. 9.The sum of the numbers 69 and 78 is (10010011)₂. (a) Find the binary sum of the two numbers. (b) Subtract 69 from 78 using the complement method. 10. Consider the following frequency distribution: Class Interval 0-20 20-40 40-60 60-80 80-100 Frequency 7 11 p 9 13 The arithmetic mean of the frequency distribution is 54. (a) Find the value of p using the direct method. (b) Verify the value of p using the shortcut method. 11.The marks obtained in mathematics by 30 students of class 8 are: 80, 75, 85, 95, 90, 80, 85, 70, 95, 90, 90, 80, 60, 70, 75, 65, 70, 80, 75, 90, 95, 75, 80, 72, 86, 92, 78, 68, 72, 70. (a) Find the mode of the marks. (b) Construct the cumulative frequency distribution table for the given data. (c) Using the cumulative frequency table from part (b), find the median by drawing the cumulative frequency curve. Read the full article

[sandras86]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Genuine BALTIC AMBER Necklace Honey & Cognac Beads.

[kemangi77]

*Abbasy Koko Kurta*

Abbasy Koko Kurta. Produk eksklusif kolaborasi Tokorame x Qomishu.

Abbasy Koko Kurta. Produk eksklusif kolaborasi Tokorame x Qomishu. Koko Kurta lengan panjang dengan desain dan pilihan warna yang elegan. Cocok untuk Anda kenakan saat momen spesial atau ibadah sehari-hari 😊

Menggunakan bahan Oxford Premium yang tegas memberikan kesan elegan, Abbasy Koko Kurta terasa nyaman saat Anda kenakan.

Detail:

- Kerah changi

- 4 Kancing hidup bagian depan

- Kantong disisi kiri

- Variasi overlap di atas kantong memberikan kesan elegan

Tersedia dalam 4 pilihan warna:

1. Black

2. Grey

3. Navy

4. Ivory

Material: Oxford Premium

Rincian Ukuran:

Ukuran M

Lebar Pundak: 46 cm

Lingkar Dada: 110 cm

Panjang Tangan: 53 cm

Panjang Koko: 82 cm

Ukuran L

Lebar Pundak: 47 cm

Lingkar Dada: 114 cm

Panjang Tangan: 55 cm

Panjang Koko: 84 cm

Ukuran XL

Lebar Pundak: 49 cm

Lingkar Dada: 118 cm

Panjang Tangan: 57 cm

Panjang Koko: 86 cm

Ukuran XXL

Lebar Pundak: 51 cm

Lingkar Dada: 122 cm

Panjang Tangan: 60 cm

Panjang Koko: 88 cm

Toleransi Ukuran: 1-2cm

*Kesesuaian warna foto dan hasil mencapai 90-100%, dipengaruhi oleh faktor cahaya pemotretan, editing, dan resolusi cahaya masing-masing handphone.

[danaeanastasiou]

A Pair of Loving Cats Mixed Media: Watercolour & Pens Framed: 53 x 43 cm Unframed : 49 x 39 cm By Danae Anastasiou @anastasioudanae So since my op this is what I have been up to and also resting 😉 These WaterColours will be available At Soon at the newly renovated Danae’s Genuine Hand Made Arts & Crafts Shop For more information DM me direct or link to bio @watercolor_guide @cypruslovecats @catsofcyprus @lina_levin_art @paphos_life @oldtownpafos @artestreestudio @paphosoldtown @paphos_life @watercolor_guild @blueirisartgallery @gardenbed @cats_of_instagram (at Pafos, the Old Town) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpa3weOqOHq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[anantradingpvtltd]

Price: [price_with_discount] (as of [price_update_date] - Details) [ad_1] 1 Yera Naapai 2 Deva Deva 3 Abhimana Mannadu 4 Kaligi Yunta Kada 5 Manasa Srirama Chandruni 6 Devi Poornamangala Kamakshi 7 Prasanna Parvathi 8 Ada Modi Galatha Ramiah 9 Tillana 10 Vaathaapi Ganapathim 11 Amba Kamaakshi 12 Pantureethi v 13 Ragamalika (Ragam Thanam Pallavi) 14 Thani Aavarthanam Visweswara 15 Maha Ganapathim 16 Thyagaraja 17 Narasimha 18 Maa Mava Meenakshi 19 Naama Kusumamula 20 Manchi Dinamu 21 Visweswara 22 Bhajan 23 Mallaari 24 Valli Naayaganae 25 Thani Aavarthanam (Thavil) 26 Chidambaram Ena (Violin) 27 Thani Aavarthanam (Thavil) 28 Kaavadi Chindu 29 Sabapathikku 30 Pranamamyaham 31 Sivakaameshwari 32 Nee Vanti 33 Thiruppugazh 34 Siddhi Vinayakam 35 Yogeenthra Saayeenam 36 Kaanavendamo 37 Unnaiyallal 38 Thani Avarthanam 39 Kaa Vaa Vaa 40 Rama Ninne Nammina 41 Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai 42 English Note 43 Thiruppukazh 44 Gajavadana 45 Brova Bharama 46 Pavana Guru 47 Bhajare Gopalam 48 Manasa Sancharare 49 Umbartharu Thenuma 50 Jaya Jaya Padmanabha 51 Gaana Murthe 52 Durga Laxmi Saraswathi 53 Samaja Vara Gamana 54 Alaipaayuthe Kannaa 55 Shakthi Sahitha Ganapathi 56 Raghu Nayaka 57 Pariyachakama 58 Paridanamichite 59 Biranavara 60 Neemaye 61 Nee Irangayenil 62 Radha Sametha 63 Yaen Pallikondirayya 64 Eppadi Paadinaro 65 Koovi Azhaithal 66 Kaakkai Siraginile 67 Om Saravanabhava 68 Venkatachala Nilayam 69 Vanden Vasudeva 70 Gana Nayakam 71 Janaki Ramana 72 Niravadhi Sukhada 73 Pantureethi 74 Alaipaayuthe Kannaa 75 Rara Rajeevalochana 76 Vagaladi (Javali) 77 Jagadodarana 78 Varnam 79 Karimuga 80 Tholi Janma 81 Kamalamba Samrakshathuman 82 Sri Valli Devasenapathe 83 Shakthi Sahitha 84 Bhajan 85 Maha ganapathi 86 Amba Paradevathe 87 Narayana 88 Kartikeya 89 Dikku Teriyada 90 Manju Nigar 91 Sri Ganapathi 92 Jagadanandakaraka 93 Dudukugala 94 Sadinchene 95 Kanakanaruchira 96 Endaro Mahanubhavulu 97 Ksheera Sagara Vihara 98 Nagumomu 99 Venkatachala 100 Suttum Vizhi 101 Thunai Purindarul Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 1.5 x 11 cm; 100 Grams Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ INRECO Item part number ‏ : ‎ INMC 005 Studio ‏ : ‎ INRECO ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07MHCMK1X Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ India Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 100 g Item Dimensions LxWxH ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 1.5 x 11 Centimeters [ad_2]

[huariqueje]

In the Evening Sun   ��-   Therese Schachner , before 1917.

Austrian,  1869 - 1950

oil on cardboard ,  53 x 49 cm.

[cma-european-art]

Samson, Valentin de Boulogne , c. 1630, Cleveland Museum of Art: European Painting and Sculpture

The Old Testament hero Samson rests his head on his hand in a pensive, even melancholic pose. Objects on the table recall two of his heroic deeds: he killed a lion with his bare hands, and liberated the Israelites by slaughtering a thousand Philistines with a donkey’s jawbone. Samson’s cuirass, or breastplate, is joined at the shoulder by a clasp in the form of a bee—the emblem of the Barberini family, who commissioned the painting. The figure of Samson may be a self-portrait of the artist. Size: Framed: 157 x 125 x 7 cm (61 13/16 x 49 3/16 x 2 3/4 in.); Unframed: 135.6 x 102.8 cm (53 3/8 x 40 1/2 in.) Medium: oil on canvas

https://clevelandart.org/art/1972.50

[cma-japanese-art]

Waves, Nakamura Hochu, late 1700s-early 1800s, Cleveland Museum of Art: Japanese Art

Nakamura Hochu represents a late, spirited expression of the Rimpa school of decorative painting in Japanese art history. Established at the beginning of the 17th century, it appropriated traditional Heian era (AD 794-1185) motifs and imagery, transforming them into startling designs and formats in architecture, painting, ceramics, and lacquerware. This composition of limpid blue waves can be seen as detailing in religious paintings of the 12th century, then again as the central elements of large screen paintings in the 17th and 18th centuries. Here Hochu employs it on a utilitarian object--a hand-held fan--that has in modern times been remounted as a hanging scroll. Size: Image: 39.8 x 53 cm (15 11/16 x 20 7/8 in.); Overall: 126.4 x 61.3 cm (49 3/4 x 24 1/8 in.) Medium: fan painting mounted as a hanging scroll; ink and color with gold on paper

https://clevelandart.org/art/1999.90

[dosunochou]

 Robert Pattinson's sweater from THE LIGHTHOUSE

pattern

To fit chest 40 (42, 44, 46, 48)" / 102 (107, 112, 117, 122) cm Finished measurements Around chest: 48 (50, 52-1/4, 54-1/4, 56-1/2)" / 122 (127, 133, 138, 144) cm Length to back neck: 26 (26-1/2, 26-3/4, 27, 27-1/2)" / 66 (67, 68, 69, 70) cm Sleeve seam: 20 (20, 20-1/2, 20-1/2, 20-3/4)" / 51 (51, 52, 52, 53) cm Yarns 12 (13, 14, 14, 15) x 50g/1-3/4oz balls of Rowan RYC Cashsoft DK in Sage 516 Needles • Pair of size 3 (3.25mm) knitting needles • Pair of size 6 (4mm) knitting needles • Size 3 (3.25mm) circular knitting needle Gauge 22 sts and 30 rows to 4"/10cm measured over St st using size 6 (4mm) needles or size to obtain correct gauge. Back Using size 3 (3.25mm) needles, cast on 134 (140, 146, 152, 158) sts. Work in garter st for 18 rows, inc 0 (1, 0, 1, 0) st at each end of last row and ending with RS facing for next row. 134 (142, 146, 154, 158) sts. Row 19 (RS): P2, *k2, p2; rep from * to end. Row 20: K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end. These 2 rows form rib. Work in rib for 4 rows more, dec 0 (1, 0, 1, 0) st at each end of last row and ending with RS facing for next row. 134 (140, 146, 152, 158) sts. Change to size 6 (4mm) needles. Starting with a K row, work in St st until Back measures 16-1/2"/42cm from cast-on edge, ending with RS facing for next row. Place markers at both ends of last row to denote base of armholes. Next row (RS): Knit. Next row: P5, k5, p to last 10 sts, k5, p5. Rep last 2 rows until work measures 9-1/2 (9-3/4, 10-1/4, 10-1/2, 11)" / 24 (25, 26, 27, 28) cm from markers, ending with RS facing for next row.** Shape back neck and shoulders Next row (RS): K34 (37, 39, 41, 43) and slip these sts onto a holder, bind off next 66 (66, 68, 70, 72) sts, k to end. Slip this second set of 34 (37, 39, 41, 43) sts onto another holder. Front Work as given for Back to **. Join shoulder seams Holding WS of Front against WS of Back, bind off first 34 (37, 39, 41, 43) sts of Front with first 34 (37, 39, 41, 43) sts of Back (by taking one st from Front with corresponding st from Back), bind off next 66 (66, 68, 70, 72) sts of Front only, then bind off rem 34 (37, 39, 41, 43) sts of Front with other set of 34 (37, 39, 41, 43) sts of Back to join second shoulder seam. Sleeves Using size 3 (3.25mm) needles, cast on 62 (62, 66, 66, 66) sts. Work in rib as given for Back for 32 rows, inc 0 (1, 0, 0, 1) st at each end of last row and ending with RS facing for next row. 62 (64, 66, 66, 68) sts. Change to size 6 (4mm) needles. Starting with a k row, work in St st, shaping sides by inc 1 st at each end of 3rd and every foll 4th row to 90 (98, 102, 114, 120) sts, then on every foll 6th row until there are 106 (110, 114, 118, 122) sts. Work even until Sleeve measures 19-1/4 (19-1/4, 19-1/2, 19-1/2, 20)" / 49 (49, 50, 50, 51) cm from cast-on edge, ending with RS facing for next row. Starting with row 2, work in rib as given for Back for 6 rows, ending with RS facing for next row. Bind off loosely in rib. Finishing Press lightly on WS following instructions on yarn label. Neck gussets (make 2) Using size 6 (4mm) needles, cast on 15 sts. Starting with a k row, work in St st, dec 1 st at each end of 2nd and foll 5 alt rows, ending with RS facing for next row. 3 sts. Next row (RS): K3tog and fasten off. Mark points along front and back neck bound-off edges 9 sts in from ends of shoulder seams. Matching fasten-off point of neck gusset to end of shoulder seam and ends of cast-on edge of neck gussets to marked points, sew neck gussets to front and back. Neckband With RS facing and using size 3 (3.25mm) circular needle, pick up and knit 15 sts from cast-on edge of left neck gusset, 49 (49, 51, 53, 55) sts from front, 15 sts from cast-on edge of right neck gusset, then 49 (49, 51, 53, 55) sts from back. 128 (128, 132, 136, 140) sts. Round 1 (RS): *K2, p2; rep from * to end. Rep this round 13 times more. Bind off in rib. Matching centre of sleeve bound-off edge to shoulder seam, sew sleeves to back and front between markers. Mark points along sleeve and side seams 2"/5cm either side of underarm points. Sew sleeve seams below these points, then sew side seams below these points, leaving side seams open for first 18 rows. (There should now be a 4"/10cm "hole" in underarm seam.) Underarm gussets (make 2) Using size 6 (4mm) needles, cast on 12 sts. Starting with a k row, work in St st for 16 rows, ending with RS facing for next row. Bind off. Matching corners of underarm gussets to "corners" of underarm "hole," sew underarm gussets in place so that, when sewn in place, gusset folds in half to form a triangle.

[mia-paintings]

Idle Boats, LeRoy Neiman, 1953, Minneapolis Institute of Art: Paintings

Genre. Marine abstraction. Size: 39 1/2 x 49 1/2 in. (100.33 x 125.73 cm) (canvas) 43 1/8 x 53 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. (109.54 x 134.94 x 3.81 cm) (outer frame) Medium: Oil on panel

https://collections.artsmia.org/art/18112/