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A few other wonderful shows I wanted to shoutout for BIPOCtober, with BIPOC creators and/or leads:
A Ninth World Journal: Based on Numenera, a tabletop roleplaying game, and written, produced and performed by David S. Dear (plus guests). Set one billion years in the future… it’s the story of Januae, a man who randomly teleports to strange and dangerous places with no way of controlling it.
@meteorcitypod: In 2008, a freak meteor shower hit Detroit, killing hundreds and displacing thousands. Hundreds of people were quarantined for radiation exposure. 10 years later, Bianca Diaz, a vlogger returns to tell the stories of the dead, the missing, and the remaining citizens of Detroit, now called Meteor City. Shortly after returning, Bianca realizes that Meteor City, New Detroit, and the people left behind are not what they appear to be...
@witcheverpath: An interactive horror anthology podcast. Their current story is Message in a Bottle. A siren misses what was taken from her, but as she swims out to sea, she discovers a bottle that may change the course of her life.
@radio-outcast: A fantasy-western audio drama. When Helix, the Messenger God of Sound, gets yanked from the 1980s and sent to the 1880s by her abusive ex-lover, the God of Time, she must forge unlikely alliances with two humans: Jesse, a cowboy out for revenge, and Charles, a conman running from his past. The three of them embark on a journey across the American West, each with their own goals and secrets waiting to be revealed
@vegapodcast: A Sci-Fi Adventure Podcast!: In a fantasy futuristic world, Vega Rex is employed by her government to kill off the world's worst criminals. She's never met a criminal she couldn't catch...until now. Join Vega as she journeys through a world of bumbling apprentices, powerful technogods, and her biggest challenge yet
@noadventurespod: A fantasy (un)adventure story that follows Sig, the owner of Signature Eats bakery, as he aggressively avoids becoming embroiled in any daring quests or chosen one shenanigans even though the universe really seems to want him to do just that. This is a story about cutting the Hero’s Journey off at the knees to chill with friends. And also baking. This is also a story about baking.
Harlem Queen: A Black historical fiction audio drama based on the life and times of Black, woman, gangster "Numbers Queen" Madame Stephanie St. Clair during the Harlem Renaissance (the story takes place around 1926-32). She fought the "big boys" (Lucky Luciano and Dutch Schultz) and won.
@herebedragonspod: When the body of a previously unknown aquatic creature washes up on shore, four women are called together for the expedition of a lifetime. Tasked by the U.S. Government to find and record evidence of this new breed of sea monster, Harper Bennett, Pippa Cambell, Lt. Commander Adrienne Scarlett and Dr. Natalya Atlas set off into the untamed wilds of The Bermuda Triangle.
@unwellpodcast: A Midwestern Gothic Mystery. Lillian Harper moves to the small town of Mt. Absalom, Ohio, to care for her estranged mother Dorothy after an injury. Living in the town's boarding house which has been run by her family for generations, she discovers conspiracies, ghosts, and a new family in the house's strange assortment of residents.
Fan Wars: The Empire Claps Back: A not-so-romantic comedy about two star wars fans on opposite sides of the Last Jedi debate.
#a ninth world journal#meteor city pod#witchever path#radio: outcast#vega podcast#unwell podcast#harlem queen#absolutely no adventures#here be dragons#here be dragons podcast#fan wars: the empire claps back#bipoctober#podcast recs
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189 is A Ninth World Journal!
Based on the RPG Numenera, but no previous knowledge of the game is needed to enjoy the story. Set a billion years in the future, Januae is a priest who has a teleportation device built for him, which breaks. This leads to Januae teleporting randomly to new and strange places, with no control over when this happens or where he goes.
On its fifth season, currently on hiatus. Seasons are composed of 11 episodes.
#a ninth world journal#random podcast recommendations#audio fiction#audio drama#podcasts#podcast recommendations#podcast recs
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did my best to transcribe these entries from the screenshot of gerald's journal. here's what it roughly says:
"Entry #170
I dechiphered the engravings on an [redacted] I found on a previous dig in the Mystic Ruins Jungle and calculated the location of a fabled floating paradise. I went alone to verify my findings and was rewarded with the spectacle of an angelic island.
The land was vast, lush, and hosted a number of biomes in close proximity to each other. I believe I could see an entire floating city at one point. Most majestic of all was a shrine devoted for what appeared to be a massive [redacted]. Could this be the legendary "[redacted]"?
I dared not approach or overstay my welcome. As much as I wanted to explore every inch of the island, I felt it was a sacred land; just setting foot on it's soil felt taboo. I don't know if any civilization remains — the land is vast and my stay was brief. But the majesty of that emerald and shrine will stay with me for the rest of my life.
Entry #185
I am about to embark on the most ambitious project of my life. The Earth's first orbital space colony will be the ninth wonder of the world! It will be a place of science researching all manner of things to improve our home below. Seeing as it is a vessel meant to preserve life amid the harshness of space, I have christened it the "ARK". It will be a vessel to pass on the value of life and peace for the next generation. ( And while most of the infastructure will be hidden within the base planetoid, I may have gone a little self-indulgent in the designs, ha ha!)
The real concern is the source of the funding. While the United Federation supports us, most of the financing is coming from [redacted]. I have no illusions about what they'll want, but I'm building the ARK to preserve life, not end it. While I have my concerns, I am a genius so I'm sure I'll figure something out when the time comes."
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finished reading piranesi. LOVED IT. 10/10. its a short(er?) book about a man called piranesi, stuck in an otherworldly place filled with labyrinthian hallways and statues. hes a very delightful character and you have to walk with his diary entries for a while before new events and revelations change him. the story is written in an epistolary journal form with a strong character voice, and it reveals more of the world + its characters and twists with satisfying pacing. it reminds me of the "born yesterday" concept of appreciating daily things with wonder and gratitude, which can be comforting if youre into that. the latter half of this book is also extremely plural (@/mosstrades told me this and i thought "oh thats nice!" then i got to the last part of the book and i thought oh jesus fuck this really is plural). youll like this book if you like nona from nona the ninth and possibly, poetry
#have you noticed i started doing baby book reviews now. this is how i keep track of time#book rec#chat#piranesi
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I found this higher resolution screenshot of the journal. I'm not sure what the source of this is but I'm going to assume it's real. It's a bit hard to read so I'll transcribe it here.
Entry #170
I deciphered the engravings on an [blank] I found on a previous dig in the Mystic Ruins Jungle and calculated the location of a fabled flying paradise. I went alone to verify my findings and was rewarded with the spectacle of an angelic island.
The land was vast, lush, and hosted a number of biomes in close proximity to each other. I believed I could see an entire floating city at one point. Most majestic of all was a shrine devoted to what appeared to be a massive [blank]. Could this be the legendary "[blank]"? I dared not approach or overstay my welcome. As much as I wanted to explore every inch of the island, I felt it was sacred land; just setting foot on its soil felt taboo. I don't know if any civilisation remains- the land is vast and my stay was brief. But the majesty of that emerald and shrine will stay with me for the rest of my life.
Entry #185
I am about to embark on the most ambitious project of my life. The Earth's first orbital space colony will be the ninth wonder of the world! It will be a place of science researching all manner of ways to improve our home below. Seeing as it is a vessel meant to preserve life amid the harshness of space, I have christened it the "ARK". it shall be a vessel to pass on the value of life and peace to the next generation. (And while most of the megastructure will be hidden within the base planetoid, I may have gone a little self-indulgent in the design, ho-ho!)
The only real concern is the source of the funding. While the United Federation supports us, most of the financing is coming from [blank]. I have no illusions about what they'll want, but I'm building the ARK to preserve life, not end it. While I have my concerns, I am a genius. So I'm sure I'll figure something out when the time comes.
#sonic x shadow generations#gerald robotnik#angel island#sonic#sonic generations#sth#sonic the hedgehog
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Astrology / Ninth House / 9H
The Ninth House in astrology, often referred to as the House of Philosophy, is a realm that expands the mind and broadens horizons. It governs higher education, long-distance travel, philosophy, religion, and the search for truth and meaning. The Ninth House is where we explore our beliefs, seek knowledge, and strive to understand the world beyond our immediate environment. In this essay, we will delve into the significance of the Ninth House, its influence on personal growth, spiritual exploration, and the broader themes of adventure, knowledge, and wisdom.
The Ninth House: An Overview
The Ninth House is traditionally associated with the sign of Sagittarius and its ruling planet, Jupiter. These associations highlight the house's connection to expansion, exploration, and the pursuit of higher knowledge. While the Third House governs everyday learning and communication, the Ninth House represents a broader, more profound quest for understanding that often involves crossing physical, intellectual, or spiritual boundaries.
In a natal chart, the sign on the cusp of the Ninth House, along with any planets located within it, provides insights into how an individual approaches learning, travel, and the quest for meaning. For example, if the Ninth House is in Aries, the person might approach these areas with enthusiasm, boldness, and a desire for new experiences. Conversely, if the Ninth House is in Cancer, the individual might seek knowledge and wisdom in a more nurturing and emotionally resonant way, possibly through understanding family traditions or exploring cultural roots.
Higher Education and Intellectual Pursuits
One of the primary areas governed by the Ninth House is higher education and the pursuit of intellectual growth. This house reflects our attitudes toward learning, particularly in fields that require deep thinking, abstract reasoning, or specialized knowledge. The Ninth House is where we seek to understand the larger truths of life, often through academic study, philosophical inquiry, or spiritual exploration.
The sign on the cusp of the Ninth House can indicate how an individual approaches higher education and intellectual pursuits. For example, someone with Gemini on the Ninth House cusp might be drawn to a wide range of subjects, seeking to learn through diverse experiences and varied fields of study. They may be natural communicators and teachers, sharing their knowledge with others in dynamic and engaging ways. On the other hand, an individual with Virgo on the Ninth House cusp might approach education with a focus on precision, analysis, and a desire for practical application, often excelling in fields that require attention to detail and a methodical approach.
Planets in the Ninth House can also influence an individual's approach to higher education and intellectual growth. For example, Mercury in the Ninth House might indicate a person who is naturally curious and intellectually inclined, often seeking knowledge through reading, writing, and communication. They may be drawn to fields such as philosophy, linguistics, or journalism. Jupiter in the Ninth House, on the other hand, might suggest a person who is deeply committed to the pursuit of wisdom and truth, often engaging in higher education, travel, or spiritual study as a way to expand their understanding of the world.
Travel and Exploration
The Ninth House also governs long-distance travel and exploration, both physically and metaphorically. This house reflects our desire to explore the world, to experience different cultures, and to broaden our horizons through travel. The Ninth House encourages us to step outside of our comfort zones and to seek out new experiences that challenge our perspectives and expand our understanding of the world.
The sign on the cusp of the Ninth House can provide insights into how an individual approaches travel and exploration. For example, someone with Sagittarius on the Ninth House cusp might have a strong desire to travel, often seeking adventure and new experiences in far-off places. They may be drawn to cultures, languages, and philosophies that are different from their own, and they may have a deep-seated need to explore the world in search of meaning and truth. In contrast, a person with Taurus on the Ninth House cusp might prefer more leisurely or comfortable travel experiences, often seeking out locations that offer beauty, luxury, or a sense of stability.
Planets in the Ninth House can also reveal important aspects of an individual's relationship with travel and exploration. For example, Venus in the Ninth House might suggest a person who finds pleasure and beauty in travel, often seeking out experiences that are aesthetically pleasing or culturally enriching. They may be drawn to art, music, and cultural traditions from around the world, and they may have a natural ability to find harmony and balance in their travel experiences. Mars in the Ninth House, on the other hand, might indicate a person who approaches travel with energy and enthusiasm, often seeking out physical challenges or adventurous experiences that push their limits.
The Ninth House also governs metaphorical journeys, such as the exploration of new ideas, beliefs, or ways of thinking. This house encourages us to challenge our existing beliefs, to question what we know, and to seek out new perspectives that can broaden our understanding of the world. It is through these intellectual and spiritual journeys that we grow and evolve, often finding new meaning and purpose in our lives.
Philosophy, Religion, and Spirituality
The Ninth House is deeply connected to philosophy, religion, and spirituality, representing our quest for meaning and our desire to understand the larger truths of existence. This house reflects our beliefs, our moral and ethical principles, and our approach to spirituality. The Ninth House encourages us to seek out wisdom and to develop a worldview that is both expansive and inclusive.
The sign on the cusp of the Ninth House can indicate how an individual approaches philosophy, religion, and spirituality. For example, someone with Pisces on the Ninth House cusp might have a deeply intuitive and spiritual approach to these areas, often seeking to connect with the divine or to explore mystical and esoteric traditions. They may be drawn to meditation, prayer, or other spiritual practices that allow them to connect with the transcendent. In contrast, a person with Capricorn on the Ninth House cusp might approach philosophy and religion in a more practical and disciplined way, often seeking out teachings that offer structure, stability, and a clear moral framework.
Planets in the Ninth House can also influence an individual's approach to philosophy, religion, and spirituality. For example, the Sun in the Ninth House might indicate a person who finds a sense of identity and purpose through their beliefs, often feeling a strong connection to their spiritual or philosophical principles. They may be drawn to leadership roles in religious or educational institutions, or they may seek to share their beliefs with others in a way that inspires and uplifts. Neptune in the Ninth House, on the other hand, might suggest a person who is drawn to mystical or transcendental experiences, often seeking to dissolve the boundaries between the self and the divine. They may have a deep connection to the spiritual realms and may be drawn to practices such as meditation, dreamwork, or spiritual healing.
The Ninth House also represents our relationship with organized religion and our attitudes toward dogma and doctrine. This house challenges us to explore our beliefs and to seek out a spiritual path that resonates with our inner truth. It encourages us to question authority, to seek out new perspectives, and to develop a personal philosophy that is both expansive and inclusive.
The Search for Truth and Wisdom
At its core, the Ninth House is about the search for truth and wisdom. This house encourages us to explore the deeper questions of life, to seek out knowledge and understanding, and to develop a worldview that is both broad and inclusive. The Ninth House is where we seek to understand the meaning of life and to develop a sense of purpose that guides our actions and decisions.
The sign on the cusp of the Ninth House can provide insights into how an individual approaches the search for truth and wisdom. For example, someone with Aquarius on the Ninth House cusp might approach these areas with a desire for innovation and progress, often seeking out new ideas and perspectives that challenge the status quo. They may be drawn to unconventional or futuristic philosophies, and they may have a strong desire to understand the world in a way that is forward-thinking and inclusive. In contrast, a person with Scorpio on the Ninth House cusp might approach the search for truth with intensity and passion, often seeking out hidden or esoteric knowledge that allows them to delve into the mysteries of life.
Planets in the Ninth House can also reveal important aspects of an individual's search for truth and wisdom. For example, Uranus in the Ninth House might indicate a person who seeks out knowledge in unconventional or surprising ways, often experiencing sudden insights or revelations that challenge their existing beliefs. They may be drawn to fields such as science, technology, or metaphysics, and they may have a strong desire to explore the unknown. The Moon in the Ninth House, on the other hand, might suggest a person who finds wisdom through emotional and intuitive experiences, often seeking out teachings that resonate with their inner feelings and instincts. They may be drawn to spiritual practices that allow them to connect with their emotions and to explore the deeper aspects of their psyche.
The Ninth House in Relation to the Rest of the Chart
The Ninth House interacts with other areas of the natal chart to provide a comprehensive understanding of how we approach the search for knowledge, truth, and meaning. Aspects between the Ninth House and other houses or planets can highlight the connections between these themes and other aspects of our lives.
For example, a harmonious aspect between the Ninth House and the First House, which governs the self and identity, might suggest that the individual's search for knowledge and truth is closely tied to their sense of identity and purpose. They may find that their personal beliefs and philosophies play a central role in shaping their life path and guiding their decisions. Conversely, a challenging aspect between the Ninth House and the Fourth House, which governs home and family, might indicate conflicts between the individual's beliefs and their family traditions or upbringing. They may need to navigate these challenges in order to find a sense of harmony and balance between their personal philosophy and their family values.
Conclusion
The Ninth House in astrology is a vital area of the natal chart, governing the pursuit of knowledge, truth, and wisdom. It represents the expansive and exploratory aspects of life, where we seek to understand the world, develop our beliefs, and find meaning and purpose.
Understanding the Ninth House can provide valuable insights into how we approach education, travel, philosophy, and spirituality. It reveals our attitudes toward learning, our desire for adventure and exploration, and our quest for truth and wisdom. Whether we are pursuing higher education, embarking on a journey to distant lands, or seeking to understand the deeper questions of life, the Ninth House encourages us to expand our horizons, to challenge our beliefs, and to embrace the adventure of life with an open and inquisitive mind.
#mysticism#occultism#metaphysics#mystic#astro community#astro notes#astro observations#astro tumblr#astrology#ninth house#9th house#zodiac#chatgpt
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A UK academic who has completed a project creating a Wikipedia page for a woman in every country in the world is calling for more women to contribute to the world’s largest encyclopedia.
Lucy Moore, an archaeologist and curator who also works as an unpaid carer, began the mammoth project in 2021 from her sofa in Leeds, completing it last week – “unsurprisingly, perhaps, I got really stuck on Vatican City”.
She has now written biographies of 532 women since 2019, when she first became a Wikipedia editor, including scientists, monarchs, activists, writers and women whose faces are well known but their stories are not, such as Sharbat Gula, the refugee with striking green eyes pictured in the famous Afghan Girl portrait from 1984.
Less than 20% of the biographies on English language Wikipedia are about women, although this is an improvement on 16% in 2014, when “a range of different editors started to get together and say, ‘Actually, we really need to change this’,” said Moore.
She began by making a table of UN member states and partially recognised UN states, such as Kosovo and Taiwan, and worked through the list based on who caught her eye.
She has now also written dozens of entries for women in autonomous regions such as Hong Kong, Zanzibar and Tibet, and those in overseas territories.
There were many women she had expected to find already had pages, such as Julia Chinn, an enslaved woman who was the common-law wife of the ninth vice-president of the United States, Richard Mentor Johnson.
“She’s really interesting and I was really surprised no one had written about her before,” she said.
She tended to focus on women who share her interests, she said, such as poets, activists and coin specialists, known as numismatists, which is her own field.
“I find it really calming,” she said. “I can go and bury myself in something that is totally, totally different from my day to day.”
But it has not been easy. She said one of the issues was that Wikipedia required three reliable sources for each biography and, while there may have been a lot written on social media about some of the women, they may not have appeared in newspapers, especially in countries where women’s achievements are not taken seriously.
The reaction to her project has been positive, she said. “No one’s said anything nasty on Twitter, though I expect that will come.”
Moore points to the work of her fellow editor Jess Wade, who wrote a number of Wikipedia pages about female scientists, “and then another editor came along and nominated them all for deletion. It was really nasty.”
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She said there was some general criticism on social media that Wikipedia editors were “making (the gender balance) more of an issue than it actually is”.
“And I find that attitude really annoying, to be honest, because it’s men who say that primarily.”
She pointed to research from 2022 that found there were more Wikipedia entries about football and footballers than there were about women.
However, Moore added: “Some of the most prolific people who work to redress the gender balance on Wikipedia are men and I’m not sure they would all describe it as being a feminist, but that’s what they’re doing.”
Run as a non-profit, open-source encyclopedia that is free to use, Wikipedia can be edited by anyone but only a fifth of its 124,000 regularly active editors are women.
“We do need to get more women to edit, but it’s not just as simple as saying, ‘Hey, women, come and edit’, because we have so much more pressure on our time. There’s all these different studies that show that women have less time to devote to things of interest. And that’s before you even get on to being able to access sources, being able to access particular academic journal articles, which are paywalled.”
Class was also a factor in who contributes and appears on Wikipedia, as was access to education, especially in countries where women are not routinely educated.
“It just gets more and more systemic, the more you look at it,” she said.
Some of the women recognised by Moore
Julia Chinn (c. 1790 – July 1833) was an American plantation manager and enslaved woman of mixed race, who was the common-law wife of the ninth vice-president of the United States, Richard Mentor Johnson. She had two children with the plantation owner and congressman Johnson, who inherited her when his father died, though she would fulfil what at the time was considered the role of the wife of a politician. She was never freed.
Sharbat Gula (born c. 1972) is an Afghan woman who became internationally recognised as the 12-year-old subject in Afghan Girl, a 1984 portrait taken by American photojournalist Steve McCurry that was later published on the cover of National Geographic. The portrait was shot at Nasir Bagh, Pakistan, where Gula was living as a refugee after fleeing the Soviet–Afghan war. Having raised a family in Pakistan for 35 years, Gula was deported to Afghanistan in 2017, later being granted asylum in Italy.
Jeanne Gapiya-Niyonzima (born 12 July 1963, in Bujumbura) is a human rights activist from Burundi. She is the chair and founder of the National Association for Support for HIV-Positive People with Aids (ANSS) and was the first person from the country to publicly admit they had HIV. Gapiya-Niyonzima won the World Food Program prize in 2003, in 2011 addressed the United Nations committee for HIV/Aids in New York and was selected as the Burundian Woman of Courage of the Year in 2012.
Ólafía Einarsdóttir (28 July 1924 – 19 December 2017) was an Icelandic archaeologist and historian, becoming the first Icelander to complete a degree in archaeology. She taught at the University of Copenhagen and published many works about Icelandic sagas and Viking history. Ólafía was awarded an honorary doctorate by the faculty of history and philosophy at the University of Iceland in 2009. The journal Ólafía, published by the Icelandic Association of Archaeologists since 2013, is named after her.
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I have finished part 1 of season 3 of Bridgerton. Thoughts under the cut
So, I hesitate to really try to talk about everything that happened, so I’m just gonna concentrate on the Polin of it all.
First, let me say that Nicola and Luke should be fucking proud cause they killed it with Colin and Penelope. Especially Nicola able to convey so much heartbreak on her face. But then toss in Luke and the longing looks, the complete denial he found himself in, was just perfect. He did such a great job.
Second, Colin’s vehement hatred for Whistledown is gonna bite them in the ass. I mean, I get they had to change the reveal from how it happened in the books, but also… WHY!? Him finding her at St Bride’s church and confronting her and then the carriage ride all went together. Not that I didn’t love the carriage ride. I mean, I’ll get to that in a moment, but I did so love the reveal in the book. But also, Eloise knowing before Colin is gonna be a big fucking problem, it seems.
Third, we get it. Colin is a manwhore making his way through the brothels of England, and also a bit of a vouyuer if he pays. Lordy Jesus what is he gonna ask to watch Pen do??🥰🥰 dirty boy. But in all seriousness, between Benedict Anthony and Colin, those brothels are being kept up. Also, yall stay the fuck away from Gregory and don’t ruin that sweet little boy.
Fourth, Pen flirting with others in the ton was actually painful to watch. I have terrible second hand embarrassment. Actually sitting through it was nearly impossible. I had to up the timing on it so I could make it through. Kudos for Nicola for making that the most awkward shit I’ve seen in a long fucking time.
Fifth, Sir, that coat and open neck are sinful. But I approve. Carry on!
Sixth, that first kiss. Let’s talk about it. First, Colin bribed her maid to speak with her alone. Clever. The hopelessness that Penelope feels was so palpable. He felt wretched for her and I do think he feels a sense of responsibility for her, but also the need to try to rescue someone. And I think that’s what he sought out to do when she asked him to kiss her. However, it made him reevaluate EVERYTHING. He became awkward with her because of how it made him feel. She was embarrassed for asking, he was embarrassed because he liked it so much and it rocked his fucking world. It was really beautiful that it started out so tentative, but then the romance of it all caught up to them. And she, unbeknownst to her, left him wanting.
Seventh, dreaming about your friend now? Naughty dreams that were tamer than whatever you were doing in that brothel, but knocked you so completely in your ass Mister Bridgerton? Hmmm?
Eighth, the apology he gave her was actually really beautiful. Because it was honest and sincere. He hated he hurt her, he does value her, and she is his friend. Also, we see you with those fluttering lashes when you thought about Colin whispering in your ear at every ball. Well played. But honestly, after how hurt she was by what he said, it did take him off the pedestal she’d had him on. They were finally on even ground and not her looking up at him, theoretically speaking. She will have to give an equally compelling one when it’s revealed to him that she’s Lady Whistledown, especially since he proposed without knowing the truth. I only wish she hadn’t accepted without telling him first. My only really qualm with their love story.
Ninth, friends to lovers is a hard trope to pull off once one of the friends is in the friendzone. As they said, it’s hard to get off the wall once you’re on it. But I think they did a great job.
Tenth, Penelope reading Colin’s journal made it in and I’m so glad. She needed to see his temper a little. Part of him coming down from the pedestal is realizing that he’s not perfect and genteel all the time. Him cutting his hand and her tending to it, while also commenting on his writing was really a lovely scene. As was the moments before it.
Eleventh, the balloon scene. Colin staring at her while she was eating a pastry is unhinged. Mouth open and everything. But also, him realizing what was happening with the balloon because he’d been staring at Pen. And the swashbuckler ran to stop anything from happening. Pen then getting caught up staring, same girl same, and when she tried to run she fell. I felt that on an emotional level. I once fell out of bed because I got my foot caught in the opposite leg of my pajamas. We all clumsy out here. I know my ass would have face planted if I tried to run. But I liked all of it.
Twelfth, their meeting under the tree was super cute. Both fumbling with their words because the kiss did mean something despite what Penelope said. TBH, I would have had my maid check me for bugs after cause trees like those have them. Her paid was the MVP, honestly, that woman stayed so fucking far behind them I don’t know if she can say she was actually with them.
Thirteenth, it struck me that the advice Colin gave Penelope didn’t work because that’s really not who either of them are. They’re both weird little nerds who like to talk about the things that interest them even if no one else is interested.
Fourteenth, Colin chasing after Penelope twice as she left two different balls. The first time just shattered my heart. She had been hurt by the revelation, as she should have been, and then to have it rubbed in her face later was horrific. The realization on her face when she realized what everyone was talking about hurt my heart for her. She truly got a taste of her own medicine when she had to write an article about her own scandal. God he’s really gonna be pissed when he finds out she did that to both of them.
Fifteenth, I keep coming back to I wish she’d told him already about Whistledown. I fucking hope she doesn’t marry him without telling him. That would be hard to support. From the preview, I imagine Eloise won’t let that happen.
Sixteenth, Penelope’s new dresses were very lovely.
Seventeenth, I think I’m ready to talk about the carriage scene. Colin ran after her carriage and made it stop along the road so he could get in. Penelope was embarrassed and ashamed that her once chance to marry had slipped away. And Colin was so fucking relieved when she told him she wasn’t engaged to Debling. Also, Colin, you out here causing a doozy of a scandal by interrupting their dance. Like my dude! Carry on! And he did. I love that most of his confession was on his knees in front of her, making them eye level but also displaying his sincerity. I think that’s what’s so powerful about the scene. Luke did such a wonderful job conveying his desperation to make her understand and that he was genuine. She already knew she loved him, but thinking that he loved her had never crossed her mind. And that it was Penelope who finally revealed herself and her feelings for Colin to spark them into the spiciness.
Last, the spiciness. Admittedly, the dream was rather tame considering all their talk of spicy. The carriage ride was more Bridgerton. Penelope touching his hair LIKE WE ALL WANT TO. The caresses, the kisses. And who knew that a Pitbull song could be romantic!? I love when the carriage stopped him asking if the carriage could just keep going! The laughs, two friends who are used to sharing giggles together who now have more fun pursuits. But then the determination on his face when he climbed out of the carriage. He knew before he moved he was going to ask her to marry him. The fact that Penelope didn’t immediately say yes, tells me she was probably still a little distracted by getting finger banged inside a carriage. Completely understandable. God, I hope her mother doesn’t give her the sex talk. The fact that her sisters had NO IDEA what sex was… well, I hoped she learned her lesson. Draw pictures for your daughters, ladies. Or ask Agatha, to do so. We learned in Queen Charlotte she’s not bad at drawing. But I did really love this scene and how intimate and sexy it was.
Last minute things I had on my mind about the others: as much as I wanted to hate Cressida and Eloise’s friendship, I kind of like it and that they’re comfortable enough to call one another out on their bullshit. GUYS, UNLESS MICHAEL STERLING IS GONNA BE PLAYED BY MICHAEL B. JORDAN IM HIGHLH PISSED THAT HE’S NOT GONNA COME WITH A SCOTTISH ACCENT AND LOOK LIKE RICHARD FUCKING MADDEN. I’m serious. I mean, should they have saved Rege for that role? I’m nervous. Is the only reason that Lady Danbury dislikes her bro is because he’s a rake? Another season of Benedict wandering aimlessly through life and diddling some lady. Honestly, I would have been happier if he’d ended up with Madam Delacroix. Is it possible her name is actually Sophie?
All in all, not a bad first half.
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Little late, but... Happy birthday Yuugo! 💗🥳
Just a little something, I wrote. I know I'm a few days late but I hope it's readable 💗. Enjoy. (If not interested in the one shot or you have no time for it, it's okay🥰. Art is here, you can skip the rest of the post, no hard feelings 🥰😁)
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Short stories from the
Demon World:
Ever wondered what happened on the other side of the world, while you were living your casual life? Then one day the news was full of strange kids appearing all over the world. You think you know the full story, but you don't.
“I was forced to write this!”
At least that's what I would like to say. It would be a lie though. I want to… no… I have to write this, so everyone will know him, so no one will ever forget about him.
Even when remembering hurts, even when I'm bad at writing and even worse with typing words into a laptop keyboard. This feels hella weird and not grand enough for a person like he was. He deserved to be here and tell this tale himself. Now you are stuck with my shitty writing, which is relying on other people's memories and the tales from an old traveling journal. So enjoy… I guess– Ray.
Christmas with Them.
(24th December 2040, B06-32 Shelter)
Yuugo's Pov:
Being alone for years can really scramble your eggs. What? You don't believe me? I've been alone in this bloody shelter since 2032. And my brain makes me remember all the meaningless memories that only bring more misery in this already lonely solitude. This is the eighth Christmas I have to spend completely alone and I can't do anything about it. I think I will just lay on my bed and wait for the painful nostalgia to pass by. Ya know… the more I think about it the more clear it is.
There are a few days in the year where being born can backfire you later in life. For example if you were born on the same day as one of your relatives, you can forget about getting all the attention. Or if you were born in the summer… Well sorry to tell you, but all of your friends are already on vacation somewhere far away. New Year's Eve? Everyone is either already asleep or drunk themselves under the bench. Sorry. Valentine's Day? Ugh! I don't even want to think about it. All that lovey-dovey crap… makes me sick. Halloween or the Day of the Dead? I'm sure you are always THRILLED to celebrate your birthday. But even that can't compete against the worst birthday of all time…
Which birthday is the worst then? I tell you… mine. I was born on the night of December 24th. Yep. You're reading that right. I'm not fucking with you, that's my actual birthday, talk about bad luck, huh?
“But hey, doesn't that mean you get double presents?” you might ask which to, I would say: ‘Bullshit’!
Or maybe you guys are right. Maybe in the Human World it works like that but on this side of the world it's nothing like that. I mean in Glory Bell, in the House it wasn't so bad because Christmas wasn't about presents there. Of course everyone got something small from our caretaker and she always remembered that it's also my birthday. So I got a bigger present each Christmas than the others and that made most of the kids jealous in the House. Funny, I almost forgot, but that's how Lucas, Dina and I actually became close friends. We were friends before but it was mostly because we grew up together. Our trio’s friendship had its highs and lows, but hey which friendship hasn't?
I remember a particular low pretty clearly. Lucas, that kind hearted idiot, from all people got jealous on one Christmas, it was my eighth or ninth birthday and I got a cool model airplane. Ya know, the one with the double wings and turnable propellers. He simply pulled the box out of my hands, locked himself into the House’s library and refused to give it back. It needed our beloved Teacher and Dina’s combined effort to convince him to give my gift back. Later our caretaker sat down with him and told him that he shouldn't be jealous, since everyone gets birthday presents and mine just happened to be on the same day as Christmas.
That of course didn't change the fact that when Lucas first came to me to apologise I didn't even listen to him. I simply stood up and walked out of the room. Later he tried again, I gave him an ‘Get lost!’ look and shoved him in the shoulder as I walked past him. That rust haired idiot thought it was an invitation to try again or maybe he thought that ‘Third times the charm’ and approached me again at night when me and Dina sat in the dining room trying to build my present. I still remember that conversation as clear as day and oh boy. I would smack my young self on the back of his neck for being a smartass little rascal.
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(24th of December 2025, Glory Bell; Plantation 4)
“You're doing it wrong Yuugo. If you have to force it then it doesn't belong there” Dina sighed, gently scolding me.
“The manual says it goes there so…grr the hell!? Why doesn't it work? Piece of shit!” I muttered under my breath.
“Language!” my friend shot a glare at me. “You know that Miss Ruelle doesn't like when we talk like that”
“She is with the little ones outside and they are snowball fighting. I doubt she will hear me from there” I rolled my eyes, shoving away the half done model airplane “I gave up! It's impossible to build! Must be broken or something”
“Don't you think you gave up a bit too fast Yuugo?” Dina chuckled while inspecting the toy. “You're almost done, just a few more piece…
“Why do I need to build it?! Why couldn't our Teacher give me an already built one?”
“I think it's like those tests she gives us. Where we… have to work in teams to solve a problem” someone said from the door.
I know the voice and at the moment I didn't want to talk with him.
“Get lost! No one asked for your opinion”
“Don’t be mean” Dina whispered to me “Oh, hey Lucas! Come sit with us” she waved at him with a smile.
“Oh nyenyenye come Lucas sit with us. You're such a traitor” I whispered, mocking the blonde haired girl next to me who shoved her elbow between my ribs under the table. Needless to say, that made me shut up pretty quickly.
“Are you guys still building the airplane?”
“Yeah, but we could use some help… I don't understand this kind of thing and Yuugo is as stubborn as a mule”
“Dina, you are my closest friend and I respect you but… shut up” I groaned under my nose while softly banging my head against the dining table.
“Is building the airplane really this hard?” Lucas sat down across the table.
“Why do you care? Do you want to steal it again?”
“Okay, okay. Fair point. I deserved that” he sighed tapping on the table. His expression looked guilty. “Yuugo, I'm so sorry about earlier. I really got jealous and…”
“You behaved like an asshole?” I lifted up my head from the table.
“Heh yeah… I guess I was kind of an asshole”
“And?” Dina grinned at the rust haired boy.
“I'm sorry for being jealous and it won't happen again” Lucas muttered, still not looking at me. “I acknowledge that it's your birthday present and I won't attempt to steal it again.” I huffed while my blonde haired friend seemed to accept this apology.
“Well it's not like I can stay mad at him for long” I thought, standing up and ruffling his hair. “Fine. Come here ya idiot. We are all good”
“Really?”
“Of course you dummy!”
“Just don't do it again Lucas” Dina kindly chimed in.
“Yeah, you know if you asked me I would have shared it with you”
“So… does that mean I can help you build it?” my rust haired friend grinned at me.
“What do you think?! Of course ya can!” I laughed.
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A lot of things happened after me and my friends left Glory Bell following the path of William Minerva. Lot of things happened after we left our new home, the B06-32 shelter and headed towards our next goal, which was Goldy Pond. There I… I faced many horrors and most of them still haunt me in my dreams. I lost everyone I ever cared about, my younger ‘siblings’, my comrades, even my closest friends Dina and Lucas and I blamed myself for these horrors. For thirteen long years I blamed myself. I completely abandoned hope and only concentrated on my own survival.
Then almost a year ago a bunch of idiots bursted into my life, full of ambitions, dreams and hopes. It was sickening really, I wanted all of them gone, but no matter what I did. How many times I threatened to kill them they just wouldn't leave. Ya all remember what I said about hitting my younger self on the back of his neck for being a rascal right? Well I had that feeling tenfold when I first met Emma and Ray. Then those two… no the whole group managed to do the impossible. They gave me back the hope I lost. Antenna dragged me out of the shelter and Cyclops basically kicked my butt back to Goldy Pond because that purple eyed idiot refused to let his best friend die. And then they gave me back not just hope but also someone I thought I had lost forever. Lucas! I will be grateful to Emma and Ray and all of those amazing, headstrong idiots for reuniting me with him until the day I die. But if anyone from y'all who are reading this tells them that, I will make you sleep a night out of the shelter, kapish? They also made me, me who always loathed my birthdays, enjoy it once….
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(24th of December 2046, B06-32 shelter)
Third Person Pov:
The shelter was buzzing with life. A little more than 60 people gathered under the shelter’s trapdoor. They all seemed excited about something. The trapdoor opened with a quiet beep and a white haired boy’s grinning face appeared.
“We are totally snowed in” Oliver's voice was basically ringing with excitement. “The whole Wasteland is demon clear. Everyone dress up warmly!”
All the kids started cheering as they ran towards their rooms to get their winter clothes.
Yuugo watched them and rolled his eyes, trying to mask the grin tugging on his lips.
The little ones were asking for this for weeks, while the Kvathidala search group can use this day as a well deserved break.
“Yuugo, come one! You don't want to miss this out!” Emma peaked into the kitchen, smiling brightly.
“Yeah Geezer, what are you waiting for? You always say you want to throw things at us. Now you can do it without any consequences! Don't tell me you're scared of a little snowball fight?” Ray joined in the conversation with a huge grin on his face, resting his chin on the red haired girl's head.
“Speaking of the most troublesome pair from the Search group” The black haired man thought to himself.
“I'm coming, I'm coming. You go ahead ya rascals”
“In that case… tag you're it!” the freckled girl tapped Ray on the shoulder and started running.
“Hey! Not fair!” the dark haired boy complained jokingly, chasing after her.
The two oldest Grace Field kids left the kitchen, their laugh and cheerful shouts echoed in the hallway. They were already in their thick, warm winter clothes. Yuugo shook his head, smiling.
“Now, they are finally behaving like kids should” he murmured under his breath while going to fetch his own winter clothes. “Ray's birthday is next month. Who else has a winter birthday? I should ask Lucas” his thoughts trailed towards the children as he climbed up the ladder to the surface only to immediately get hit by a snowball in the face.
Yuugo's Pov:
“Eek! Sorry Mister! I thought that you would be Don!” Thoma’s voice shouted.
“You little… when I catch you!” I whipped down the snow from my face, jumping at the snow, already forming a ball-like shape from it and throwing it towards the boy. Unfortunately someone stood in front of Thoma receiving the unpleasant icy surprise instead of the boy.
“Oh shit…” I thought “Lucas, why are you in the way?!”
“Oh so you threw the snowball” the rust haired man laughed. “If I didn't know you Yuugo, I would call you childish”
“Yes because of… huh?! Where is Thoma?”
“He went after the others” Ray chimed in.
“And where are the others?”
“The other side of that hill” the black haired teen pointed across the white landscape. “Anna, Nat, Zack and Oliver took most of the kids to sleigh with them. I think Nigel even built some skis and snowboards. They are testing them” he stood next to a huge snowman, while lifting up Chris in piggy back style so the little boy could place the carrot as the snowman’s nose.
“Then why are you still here Cyclops?”
“Don't worry Geezer, once we finish this we get out of your hair.”
“We?” I started to get confused.
“Theo said he never had a chance to build a snowman, since there weren't big snowfalls in the past few years in his Plantation so we thought we would make up for that” Jemima smiled, stepping out from behind the thing, bringing a few pebbles for the snowman’s buttons, mouth and eyes.
“And Ray is here to make sure we don't get buried under the snow” Theo said, shooting a thankful glare at the older boy.
“He is totally acting like a mother hen” Lanni brought himself two big sticks and immediately received an annoyed glare from Ray. “What? It's true. You are always worrying.”
“Because you and Thoma always do something that you think it's funny while in reality it's dangerous”
“Oh here we go again…” the blond haired boy rolled his eyes.
“I don't know Lanni… I think Ray is in the right here” Alicia handed the black haired boy an old scarf, which he put on the snowman.
“Ugh… of course you say that”
“Lanni enough. How about you help Theo decide what hat should our snowman have?” there was a little warning in Ray’s voice.
“This is the subtle way to say ‘Shut the fuck up’.” I thought to myself “Damn! Maybe I should ask Cyclops to teach me how to do that”
“And now you're sounding just like Mom…” Lanni continued and Ray's eyes shot up at him. For a second his expressions seemed shocked with a dangerous light shining in his eyes.
“You're on thin ice, Lannion.” he said, gently putting down Chris from his neck and hiding a good amount of snow on his hand
“Yeah? And what will you do about it? Put me in a time out, like she used to when we were still in the House”
“No” Ray calmly walked over to the blond haired boy, messing up his hair “I think this will do the trick” he grinned and put the snow under Lanni's winter coat.
“Ahhh! Ray! Ahhh! What is wrong with you?! You know how freaking cold this is!?”
“Yeah, I know. Come on Little man, turn around. Back to the shelter. We are going to have a serious talk” The black haired boy grabbed Lanni's arm and I physically had to restrain myself from laughing.
“And what about the sleigh?” Jemima asked quietly and Cyclops' eyes immediately grew wide, then he looked at me with almost pleadingly.
“Fine…you can have this Kid” I thought. “Lucas, would you be so nice and join me on a walk? I have a revenge to get back on Thoma” I turned towards my partner.
“Sure, come on kids! Let's leave your very nice snowman here and join the others” he smiled, herding the kids towards the hill.
“Thanks” Ray whispered.
“You owe me one, Night owl” I scoffed with a smile.
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Hours later, when all the kids got tired of sliding down and climbing back up to the hill. We started to head back to the shelter. Lucas and I closed the line to hide our tracks, so no wild demon could follow it. We were walking for quite a while when Lucas spoke up.
“You seem grumpier than usual. What's wrong?” he asked as we watched the kids in front of us.
“It's just…” I sighed. “This is the first Christmas I spent with others after a really long time”
“We missed out a lot of Christmas haven't we?” Lucas sighed.
“Wait, you too? Really? You didn't celebrate with the kids at Goldy Pond?” my eyebrows shot up in surprise.
“No, not really. Occasionally we had time to sit down together and eat a meal in peace but usually we had to spend most of our free time planning the final battle”
“Oh yeah… right. Sorry” I nervously run my hand through my hair.
“You know you don't have to walk on eggshells whenever we mention Goldy Pond, right?”
“Then why do I feel like I have to?”
“Because you're an idiot?” the rust haired man offered.
“I'm serious Lucas. Oh god! I wish I wasn't a coward and went back to the Hunting Ground! Then…
“Then they…” he pointed towards Emma and the Grace Field group who were currently climbing back down on the shelter’s ladder “...wouldn't have had you here to help them. I'm not happy about the missing time either. I hate how you were alone for 13 years, but let's be honest. Emma and the others would not accomplish this many things this fast if you weren't here”
“Ah… well damn. I guess you are right about this” I muttered under my breath.
“What? Sorry I didn't hear you” he grinned.
“Oh my god Lucas…I swear you're dancing on my nerves on purpose” I thought but in the end I just sighed. “I said you were right, ya idiot.” I grumbled which caused him to chuckle.
“Good to know I can still rile you up” the rust haired man laughed as he started to climb down the ladder.
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Third Person Pov:
“So you really did that on purpose. I'm offended” Yuugo gasped, a false annoyance swiping into his voice as he landed on the solid floor behind his rust haired partner. Only to find himself in the dark corridor, alone. “Oh haha Lucas. I'm not eight anymore, I'm not scared of the dark”
There was no answer, but some faint whispers were coming from the room with the piano in it.
“What the hell? Are all the gremlins playing hide and seek?” the black haired man switched on the corridor’s lamps. “And where the hell Lucas went to?” he slowly walked towards the room as the whisper got louder and louder.
He turned to the next corridor, went straight to the room’s door and now he was able to hear some words.
“Psst… keep it down… he is coming” various children's voices mixed together.
“Oh yeah. They're definitely playing hide and seek” Yuugo grinned, pushing down the doorknob. “Found ya little rascals!” He opened the door only to get blinded by someone who turned on the lights.
“SURPRISE!” the younger kids yelled jumping at the man “HAPPY BIRTHDAY YUUGO!!!” the older kids choir joined in, leaving the black haired man speechless.
A confetti cannon popped open, covering the man with colorful confetti papers.
“Wha… what…What's going on?” his voice faltered, still not quite believing what he saw.
“Well… we thought that this year we would celebrate your birthday instead of Christmas” Emma smiled at Yuugo. “Lucas told us it's today and since last year we met in January. We thought that this year there's no way we will miss out on it.
“The most tricky part was to make sure everyone kept the secret until today” Oliver joined in placing a party hat in the hands of the still shocked Mister.
“But… But you… You guys… How in the world?”
“Give us some credit Geezer.” Ray chuckled, placing the hand crafted confetti cannon onto the table. “We organised an escape plan and an attack plan in the same year and we were on our own for that most of the time”
“Keeping a surprise party as a secret for a few months was child's play” Don nodded.
“They're fascinatingly creative” Lucas patted Yuugo's shoulder from behind. “Only Anna and Pepe asked a question about which plant can replace sugar. They did everything else on their own”
“We also made presents. I hope you will like them” Alicia hugged the black haired man.
“Yes, there are over there Mister. You can open them whenever you want” Jemima pointed at a chair full of wrapped boxes.
“We wrapped them up” Lanni and Thoma grinned.
“More like, you annoyed me and Ray as we did it” Gilda scolded them gently.
“When did you have time to decorate? To place the presents here? To… well… To do all of this”
“Come on Mister, did you really think it was a coincidence that you had to come with Chris to the hills today?” Zack shrugged with a smile on his face.
“Lanni and I were the decoy… he overplayed his part though” Ray sent an angry glare towards the blond haired boy.
“Hey, I already said sorry ten times. When will you let it go?”
“That insult was way under the belt” the dark haired teen groaned under his nose, but immediately stopped moping when Nat sat down to the piano.
Yuugo's Pov:
“I was told that you don't like the ‘Happy birthday’ song so mind if I play ‘Quiet night’?” Nat looked at me.
“Ah… no, no, not at all… ya go ahead Kid” I muttered, trying to find against my emotions.
He started playing and oh boy, he was good. Way better than we were back in Glory Bell when our Teacher tried to teach us this song.
“Well this is definitely not helping to fight back my tears” I thought thinking that was it, but nooo, because the kitchen door opened. Anna and Pepe carefully brought in a tray of cake with candles and everything. I spent the next hours surrounded by this found family of mine. Opening hand made presents, eating cake, which turned out delicious by the way and just being in the moment. Because this night the outside world with the demons, with all that pain from the past seemed to cease from existence.
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“So? How do you like this birthday?” Lucas' voice felt light thunder in my eardrums pulling me back to the actual conversation I was in. I turned towards him.
“You! You set this all up?”
“I merely dropped some words here and there. It was all the kids’ doing” he smiled, joy was twinkling in his eyes. “Don't tell me you don't like it”
“Are ya kidding?! This is the second best birthday I had in my life”
“Second?” he was surprised. “Which one do you place on top if not this?”
“When a certain rust haired idiot got jealous and stole my present” I grinned at him and watched his reaction.
“Oh my god! You're such a jerk, you know that” Lucas laughed, then placed his head on my shoulder. “In some way I miss it.”
“The House?”
“No…” he shook his head lightly, his voice quieted down. “The company” he looked up at me and my tears suddenly threatened to fall.
“Hm…me too. I miss them so very, very much. But if I learned anything this year, it is that nothing and no one really dies. You know how many times these little rascals remind me of our friends, hm?” I whispered, putting my head on top of his. “Everything lives on in some way as long as someone is there to tell their story”
“Yeesh, when did you get so wise?” my friend's voice faltered.
“Comes with age… I guess” I shrugged not finding more words.
“Happy birthday Yuugo” Lucas looked up at me, gently squeezing my hand.
“Merry Christmas Lucas” I answered softly, squeezing back his hand.
The End💗
#the promised neverland#tpn#yakusoku no neverland#tpn ray#tpn emma#tpn yuugo#tpn manga#tpn spoilers#tpn lucas#I hoped I can copy my whole writing XD.#I'm always late with character birthdays but hey... we are still is December#that's progress for me🤣#The art in the end is for the one shot#I hope the story is okay💗🥰
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HZD Terraforming Base-001 Text Communications Network
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Zo: GAIA, I had a question about the data we've been studying.
ADMIN [GAIA]: Of course. How may I help?
Zo: Where did it all come from? You told me that you don't have access to APOLLO or any other Old World archives. This seems like far more data than what Aloy could have found on a few scattered devices.
Zo: I scanned some devices around the base and only found a few lines in each.
ADMIN [GAIA]: Before the Faro Plague, even the most commonly available devices could store libraries worth of text and hundreds of hours of high-resolution video. While most people rarely filled their devices to capacity, they would often be filled with many incidental articles and video clips related to their favorite topics. Time and inevitable data corruption rendered many of those files difficult or impossible to read; however, the last file the device accessed has minimal corruption and is most intact. With time, your Focus can restore many corrupted files, and I can accelerate this process. The restored files are then placed in an archive.
Erend: I WAS WONDERING HOW ALOY FOUND SO MUCH OF THIS CONCRETE BEACH PARTY STUFF.
ADMIN [GAIA]: Yes, she found several devices with many hours of their music. The redundancy is also why I was able to ensure the final archive versions were of such high quality.
Erend: NO COMPLAINTS HERE!
Varl: Many complaints here.
Zo: I suppose that explains why so much of the data is entertainment and history, rather than more directly useful information, such as farming.
Erend: I FOUND STUFF ON HOW THOSE FARO MACHINES WERE BUILT. I MEAN, I KNOW IT'S IMPORTANT, THESE WERE THE THINGS THAT WERE ENDING THE WORLD, BUT THERE'S A LOT OF TECHNICAL SPECS IN THERE. HARDER TO READ THAN THE CRAZIEST TINKER'S BLUEPRINT. AND I'VE SEEN SOME CRAZY TINKERS.
Erend: WHAT, DID ALOY JUST FIND SOME TINKER'S JOURNAL SOMEWHERE AND DOWNLOAD ALL HIS DATA?
ADMIN [GAIA]: That is not impossible. However, I do not believe I have properly impressed upon you how easy it was to access information. Once the threat of the Faro Plague became clear, all information on their design, weaknesses, and specifications was available for public perusal, and anyone could choose to download such information from the global data net at a moment's thought. Many of the devices Aloy scanned had gigabytes of data on the Faro Plague.
Erend: GIGA WHAT?
Zo: It's a measure of information. It should have been in one of the first files GAIA gave you, the terminology file.
Erend: UH, I SKIMMED THAT.
Zo: Sigh.
Varl: Did you just typed sigh?
Zo: It's difficult to convey tone and expression in a text.
Varl: I think the Old Ones must have had some way, considering how much they texted. I'll loom into it.
Erend: SO WHAT'S A GIGABYTE? LIKE, HOW MUCH DATA IS IT?
Aloy: A byte is eight bits, or the amount of data required to encode a single character of text. It's basically the smallest measurable amount of data.
Varl: Aloy? You were listening? Or reading?
Aloy: I have a minute. I can text while I ride.
Zo: That doesn't seem safe.
Erend: OKAY, OKAY, BYTE IS ONE LETTER, GOT IT. SO WHAT'S A GIGABYTE?
Aloy: Ten to the ninth power bytes.
Varl: What?
Zo: I don't understand either.
Erend: OH, MATH. I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN IT WOULD BE MATH.
Erend: SO IT'S A STUPIDLY BIG NUMBER. BUT, I MEAN... HOW MANY BOOKS IS THAT?
Aloy: One gigabyte of pure text is probably more books than you could read in a lifetime.
Erend: SO, WHAT, THREE?
Aloy: I'm glad I took time out of my busy day to explain this to you.
Erend: I AIM TO PLEASE!
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A is for A Ninth World Journal!
A fantasy podcast based on the RPG Numenera. Set a billion years in the future, Januae is a priest who has a teleportation device built for him, which breaks. This leads to Januae teleporting randomly to new and strange places, with no control over when this happens or where he goes.
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Alecto the Ninth News
Part Two
If you haven't read part one, click here. If you are looking for part three, click here.
Another bunch of screenshots and links after the cut
If you enjoy this post please reblog so more people can see it!
Source: The Portalist Interview
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• wonder who all this could reference...let's see: Gideon, Harrow, Ianthe, John, Judith, Coronabeth, Pyrrah, Aiglamene, and Sarpedon are who I can think of that match this in the literal sense of not being dead[well...] at the end of Nona. But if we start including souls we've seen in the river and deaths we've only heard about or were in any way ambiguous....it gets more interesting. I'd imagine the BOE who were on the Ninth will continue to be involved like AIM and Pash. I'd assume Paul will be a major player despite not technically appearing in two books and maybe Juno Zeta and Kiki?
Source: The Library Journal
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• this kind of ties into the above but also ties into the harrowing of hell/what's wrong with the river plot line. I'm still saying John did something to damn the river and feeds off the energy of all the ghosts of the past 10,000 years being unable to cross to the beyond. I'd also venture that it has something to do with needing to restore the soulnof Earth as the rightful power/God of their universe. But eh. Maybe that's too simple. Again, all just speculation on my part.
Source: In the Margin
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• This whole interview is great but this part about tragic figures in the locked tomb stuck out to me. It definitely seems like the third temptation will be a subject for Alecto and yet again heading into the Catholic allegories. Obviously referencing to the third temptation of Christ.
For the third and final temptation in Matthew (presented as the second temptation of the three in Luke) the devil takes Jesus to a high place, which Matthew explicitly identifies as a very high mountain[or a tower], where all the kingdoms of the world can be seen. The spot pointed out by tradition as the summit from which Satan offered to Jesus dominion over all earthly kingdoms. The temptation to assume leadership over the kingdoms of man. The kingdoms Jesus would inherit through Satan are obtained through love of power and political oppression. Barrett characterizes this "the old but ever new temptation to do evil that good may come; to justify the illegitimacy of the means by the greatness of the end." [From Wikipedia]
Basically the temptation to overthrow God.
Source: In the Margin
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• A return to Canaan House and its mysteries. Is this in regards to the devils and the tower, Abigail and her theory about the secret private chambers of the Emperor, Palamades being systematically lied to about the ages and psychometric signatures in Canaan House or Harrow and her secret door theory? Or something else entirely...but I'm glad that we may get another glimpse into Canaan House.
Source: Nerd Daily Aug. 2020 interview
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• Now this interview is pre-Nona as its own book, but I can't think of any 2 characters that interact in Harrow that would have had a moment that fits this in Nona. Brutal sincerity? It feels like it has to involve Harrow, John, Ianthe or Gideon in some way.
Source: The Nerd Daily 2020
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• Again on the theme of love which relates to Nona, but TazMuir has said in other interviews to expect that theme to continue onto Alecto.
Also don't expect everyone to get what's coming to them which doesn't shock me.
Source: LA Book Review
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• Pre-Nona interview. But talking about Gideon and Harrow’s relationship dynamic changing as their standing changes. Obviously we're going to see some fallout/paradigm shifts with Gideon being the heir aparent of God and Harrow basically becoming a heretic of sorts.
Source: The Library Journal
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• Broad strokes here about character growth and a painful but begrudging happiness that some characters will find. But there is a chance at happiness. So that's something a lot of haven't been counting on.
Source: Vox Bookclub Podcast transcript
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• while this is a reference to Harrow the Ninth it does mention to look out for more biblical allusion in Alecto. Now, I'm pretty sure this is pre-Nona announcement and obviously we got all the John biblical references but from the other interviews we've been talking about we know there is so harrowing of hell and temptation of christ in our future. Maybe someone more upon Bible study can chime in with other Biblical passages or stories that may come into play that fit the same theme?
Source: The Coode Street Podcast
• Paraphrasing but On episode 598 of the Coode Street podcast, Tamsyn Muir said that Alecto the Ninth was completed but hadn't been edited yet and that she doubted it would be out by the end of 2023 as it was a "chonky boy" or a "chungus" (her words). That podcast was released in December, so I'm assuming recorded in November or earlier.
Seems to me like any listed dates right now are probably placeholders until Tor announces an official release date.
PHEW! That was a lot so far. To be honest there are some other podcast interviews I know I've listened to in the past but haven't had time to revisit for this project so I may be missing some things.
We have one more roundup of interview screenshots to go, but it will have to be its own post. And the theme of part 3 of ATN news is: CW: Ianthe Tridentarius. Yep. There are so many mentions referring to Ianthe in Alecto that they will be their own post. [Yikes]
Click here to see part 3 of this post
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The Incendiary Lumchagg
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My response to this week’s BestiaryPosting challenge, from @maniculum
Pencil sketch, then lines TWSBI Eco fine nib fountain pen, using Diamine Tyrian Purple ink. (I just so happened to be using purple ink in my journaling pen this month, so given the description I felt it made sense to use this for the linework this week!)
Reasoning below the cut…
"The Lumchagg is a bird of Arabia, so called either because its colouring is purple, or because there is only one of its kind in the whole world. It lives for upwards of five hundred years, and when it observes that it has grown old, it erects a funeral pyre for itself from small branches of aromatic plants, and having turned to face the rays of the sun, beating its wings, it deliberately fans the flames for itself and is consumed in the fire. But on the ninth day after that, the bird rises from its own ashes.
The Lumchagg also is said to live in places in Arabia and to reach the great age of five hundred years. When it observes that the end of its life is at hand, it makes a container for itself out of frankincense and myrrh and other aromatic substances; when its time is come, it enters the covering and dies. From the fluid of its flesh a worm arises and gradually grows to maturity; when the appropriate time has come, it acquires wings to fly, and regains its previous appearance and form."
I'll be honest, this is one of those weeks that I didn't think too hard about, but rather to take what was given to us by the description in the bestiary, and concentrate on the composition of the piece. We don't have a lot to work on apart from 'bird' and 'worm' so I had a lot of freedom there; the bird's head, crest and beak was largely influenced by the hoopoe (mostly because they are wonderful birds, rather than any particularly logic), but the profile of the bird in flight was taken from flamingos 🦩 (mostly because there is a link there to the creature I suspect this prompt may be about…🤔). I tried a slightly faster sketch this time with a little less detail, trying to work out where the balance lies between definition and detail...
The worm itself was pretty simple, though I did take some influence from the art of Mike Mignola (though I'm not confident enough to try the super-heavy shading he does!), as were the orbs of flame above each of the creatures' heads.
The nest is a little messy, but one of the things I tried to do here was make sure the branches were recognisably from the Commiphora and Boswellia plants (source of myrrh and frankincence, respectively).
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In 1922, Carter G. Woodson, known as “the father of Black history,” bought the home at 1538 Ninth Street NW for $8,000.Credit...Scurlock Studio Records, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
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In 1922, Carter G. Woodson, known as “the father of Black history,” bought the home at 1538 Ninth Street NW for $8,000. The home served as the headquarters for the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (which is now known as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, or A.S.A.L.H.).
It was where he ran the Associated Publishers, the publishing house focused on African American culture and history at a time when many other publishers wouldn’t accept works on the topic. It’s where The Journal of Negro History and The Negro History Bulletin were based, and it’s where he initiated the first Negro History Week — the precursor to Black History Month — in 1926.
“If a race has no history, if it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world, and it stands in danger of being exterminated,” Dr. Woodson famously wrote.
The site, owned by the National Park Service, is being restored and will likely be open to visitors starting this fall, a spokesperson for the Park Service said.
“If a race has no history, if it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world, and it stands in danger of being exterminated,” Dr. Woodson famously wrote.Credit...Kenny Holston/The New York Times
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Though Dr. Woodson was the kind of neighbor who doted on children playing on the street and his stoop, even as other adults told them to behave, 1538 Ninth Street NW was more about his life’s work than serving as a traditional residence. It became known as Dr. Woodson’s “office home,” as Willie Leanna Miles, who was a managing director of the Associated Publishers, put it in her 1991 article “Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson as I Recall Him, 1943-1950.” The article was published in The Journal of Negro History, which was founded by Dr. Woodson and is still running as The Journal of African American History today.
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