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He compartido 6851 publicaciones este 2022

¡Son 159 más que en 2021!

76 publicaciones originales (1 %)

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He etiquetado 3787 publicaciones en 2022

Solo el 45 % de mis publicaciones no incluye ninguna etiqueta

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#lmao: 476 publicaciones

#<3: 379 publicaciones

#om: 217 publicaciones

#mxtx: 200 publicaciones

#enstars: 150 publicaciones

#my art: 143 publicaciones

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La etiqueta más larga tiene 137 caracteres

#but soon i realized i could just take the jeans off and just sleep in underwear so i started doing that when it happened after that hahah

Mis publicaciones más populares este 2022:

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He made me go to pity but I GOT HIM! 🎉🎉🎉

I'm working on a drawing of him lately, I'll try to finish it soon as celebration~ Or at least finish it before the event ends xD

8 notas. Fecha de publicación: 14 de noviembre de 2022

4

I was about to sleep but got hit with depressing sad thoughts....

Hopefully I can push them down and fall asleep 😢

8 notas. Fecha de publicación: 10 de abril de 2022

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I usually don't post much of my random happenings here buuuuut

MY SON CAME HOME!!!

It only took 40 pulls, I was blessed 🙏🙏🙏 I'm now working on a drawing to thank him for coming ♡

12 notas. Fecha de publicación: 31 de enero de 2022

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Twst questions

I was tagged by @deeva-arud here, but the post was getting long so I decided to answer them in a new one. I hope that's ok! Here we go:

Would you be a mer, a beastman, a fae, or a human? (or other!)

Mmm… maybe a lioness beastwoman?? If we're being actually realistic it would be a simple human but we're having fun here hahah

Would you be at rsa or nrc?

I don't really fit completely in either, but since RSA would be to stuck up, probably NRC.

What dorm would you belong to?

Ignihyde, but I refuse. I wish it were Savanaclaw, but I won't be xD

What character(s) would you be best friends with?

I would probably get along best with Rook? And Epel too. I'd probably get along with Cater and Kalim too, even if they'd be too extroverted for my poor introverted soul hahaha Also… Trey too. He seems nice to hang out with.

What character(s) would you hate?

Well, I already can barely stand Idia and Azul without knowing them in person… so probably them lol

What character(s) would you date?

Well, the dream would be Vil, but he wouldn't like me back xDDD So maybe Leona or Ruggie?? None of them would like me back tho hahaha

What would Floyd’s nickname be for you?

I am so bad at thinking this stuff, but my friend Sha always associates me with sharks, so we'll go with that one even if Floyd would not give me that one in a million years XDD

And Rook’s?

Again, really bad at these. Maybe something like "Dame verte"??

What twst character(s) are you most like? (personality-wise)

Jamil, definitely.

Which subject(s) do you think you would excel at?

All the Sciency ones, Biology, Potions, Alchemy…

What club would you join?

Mountain Lover's Club. Maybe also drop in the Light Music Club sometimes~

How do you think you would survive in twisted wonderland/what would your life be like in general?

I'd just have a normal quiet life. Just minding my own business at school, not really trying too hard not lazying too much (let's go with that xD). Just a normal person from a normal background hahaha

[Optional!] What would your unique magic be?

Nothing really specific comes to mind, but some kind of healing magic, for sure~ Tagging: @kokone12 @missbonekitty @kirayamidemon @chervtheherb @anevilbunnyinthehat @fumikomiyasaki @atwstedstory @evilcokito @rozengrotto and anyone else who wants to do it! (Also, you can ignore the tag too xD)

15 notas. Fecha de publicación: 30 de septiembre de 2022

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I've been using Riddle and Azul's double duo a lot for the training camp battles and they're so op 🙏

Azul's card is my friend Milka's card~ I couldn't pass these battles without her 😌

32 notas. Fecha de publicación: 5 de marzo de 2022

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Southern Spain's Golf Scene: Where Sun and Sport Meet

Southern Spain, with its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and year-round sunny climate, has emerged as a premier destination for golf enthusiasts. The region is dotted with an array of southern Spain golf courses that not only challenge players of all skill levels but also offer breathtaking views of the Mediterranean coastline and the majestic mountains.

Whether you are a seasoned golfer or just starting your journey in the sport, southern Spain promises an unforgettable golfing experience.

The Allure of Southern Spain's Climate

One of the most enticing aspects of golfing in southern Spain is its exceptional climate. The region enjoys an average of 300 days of sunshine each year, making it an ideal location for outdoor sports. The mild winters and warm summers mean that golf can be played year-round, allowing visitors to escape the harsh winter months in other parts of Europe. The temperate weather creates perfect conditions for the maintenance of the golf courses, ensuring lush greens and pristine fairways that enhance the overall golfing experience.

The coastal areas, such as Costa del Sol, not only provide excellent golf opportunities but also offer a vibrant lifestyle filled with restaurants, beach clubs, and cultural activities. After a long day on the course, players can unwind at one of the many seaside establishments, enjoying fresh seafood and local wines while basking in the warm Mediterranean atmosphere.

A Diverse Range of Golf Courses

Southern Spain is home to some of the most prestigious golf courses in Europe, catering to a variety of preferences and skill levels. From challenging championship courses to more relaxed, family-friendly options, the region's golf offerings are as diverse as its landscape.

For those seeking a test of their skills, courses like Valderrama Golf Club and Sotogrande are renowned for their challenging layouts and have hosted prestigious tournaments, including the Ryder Cup. Valderrama, in particular, is often referred to as the "jewel of Spanish golf," featuring a meticulously designed course that weaves through cork trees and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

On the other hand, there are equally appealing courses such as La Cala Resort, which offers three distinct courses set within a picturesque valley. With its stunning natural surroundings and welcoming atmosphere, La Cala is perfect for families and novice golfers looking to hone their skills while enjoying the beauty of southern Spain.

The Cultural Experience Beyond Golf

Golfing in southern Spain is not just about hitting the fairway; it’s also about immersing oneself in the rich cultural tapestry of the region. Southern Spain is steeped in history, with influences from various civilizations that have left a lasting mark on its architecture, cuisine, and traditions.

After a day on the golf course, players can explore charming towns such as Ronda or Marbella, where they can stroll through narrow cobblestone streets, visit historic sites, and sample authentic Andalusian cuisine. The region is famous for its tapas culture, and enjoying a meal with friends or fellow golfers is a wonderful way to unwind and reflect on the day’s round.

Moreover, the vibrant local festivals, such as the Feria de Abril in Seville or the San Juan festival along the coast, provide golfers with a unique opportunity to experience the local culture and traditions. Engaging with the community and participating in these festivities adds a layer of depth to the overall golfing experience.

World-Class Facilities and Accommodations

Southern Spain's golf scene is complemented by a wide range of world-class facilities and accommodations. Many golf resorts in the area offer luxurious amenities, including spa services, fine dining, and swimming pools, creating an unparalleled experience for guests. For instance, the Finca Cortesin Hotel, Golf & Spa is renowned for its outstanding service, offering guests a chance to indulge in luxury while enjoying access to an exceptional golf course.

Moreover, the presence of golf academies and professional coaching services allows players to improve their game, regardless of their skill level. Many resorts feature state-of-the-art practice facilities and experienced instructors who can provide personalized training sessions. This focus on player development ensures that everyone has the opportunity to enhance their skills and enjoy their time on the course.

Sustainability in Southern Spain Golf Courses

As the world becomes increasingly aware of the importance of sustainability, southern Spain’s golf courses are leading the way in eco-friendly practices. Many courses are implementing measures to reduce water consumption, preserve local flora and fauna, and minimize their overall environmental impact. For example, some courses utilize recycled water for irrigation and have adopted native landscaping to reduce maintenance needs.

This commitment to sustainability not only benefits the environment but also enhances the golfing experience. Players can enjoy the natural beauty of well-maintained courses that harmonize with their surroundings, fostering a deeper appreciation for the region's rich biodiversity.

Plan Your Golfing Getaway

If you are considering a golfing getaway, southern Spain should undoubtedly be at the top of your list. With its incredible variety of southern Spain golf courses, stunning landscapes, and rich cultural experiences, the region offers everything a golfer could desire. Whether you prefer the challenge of a championship course or the relaxation of a family-friendly layout, southern Spain has it all.

When planning your trip, consider the time of year that best suits your preferences. The spring and fall months are particularly popular for golfing, as the weather is mild, and the courses are in prime condition. Additionally, planning your stay at one of the region’s luxurious golf resorts can enhance your experience, providing convenient access to the courses and a wealth of amenities to enjoy during your downtime.

Conclusion

Southern Spain is a golfer's paradise, where sun and sport beautifully intertwine. With its diverse golf courses, exceptional climate, rich culture, and commitment to sustainability, the region offers a unique and memorable experience that will leave golfers longing to return. So pack your clubs and embark on a journey to discover the enchanting world of southern Spain's golf scene.

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Sarah Problem-Hoe spills the tea on the Brisbane scene

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Sarah Problem-Hoe spills the tea on the Brisbane scene

Each month, we ask local entertainers to spill the tea about themselves, their craft and the local scene. This time it’s Brisbane drag artist Sarah Problem-Hoe. 

She shares how she chose her drag name, what she thinks of the Brisbane queer scene and her message to the LGBTQIA+ community.

The first time I did drag was…

For an annual Halloween Party that we used to have called Drag Halloween. It was an annual tradition where everyone would rush to book one of the local queens to put them in drag and all were striving for the title of Miss Halloween. I was never a winner, a contestant only.

Then after that, I would constantly admire the dedication and creativity of the local girls each week and think god that looks like fun.

It then started as a hobby every Saturday night, then one thing led to another and bam here she is! 

I chose my drag name because…

I used to LOVE to party and get up to all kinds of nonsense, carry on and was sometimes a problem. So it kind of stuck. I’ve also been a lover and supporter of all aspects of a hoot, holla and hound. So I thought, bugger it let’s represent all facets of who I am as a person. So Sarah Problem, morphed into Sarah Problem-Hoe.

Because who doesn’t love a hyphen? 

I would describe my drag as…

As a single mum, with no kids, who you will always hear before you see. Always loud, often breathy but never tired. Big life, big energy.

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My best skill in being a drag performer is…

That I love the verbal journey whilst hosting. Sometimes I will just go on a roll and we will tackle every single topic from the day, get to the shows and then I’ll ask what your dad does, and if he is looking for something long-term. 

My family’s reaction to me doing drag was…

So supportive. Both of my parents have been to multiple gigs where I have worked. I run an event called PURR and my mum called me and asked me to organise one for her birthday. When she asks, I deliver. 

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The Brisbane queer scene is…

So diverse and caring. I’ve had multiple friends travel both interstate and international and they always rave about the scene. In Brisbane, we are very arms wide open with events that cater to every single person. 

I feel like this is the perfect opportunity to bring visibility to some really hard working producers who are out there hustling through the cost of living crisis but still striving to put on incredible events to cater for the entire scene: Harry K, Freddie and Royce, Eva Malteaser and Vivia Valmont, and Abrill LaTrene. 

So get out, and support your local talent. We appreciate your support more than you will ever know. 

Brisbane drag artists are…

A mix bag of variety of talent, entertainment and some of the best drag in the country. Brisbane does a great job of showcasing talent from all demographics from hall-of-famers to first time in drag. 

Seeing an icon like Malika Lam captivates an audience with every single word of a lipsync. Tina Bikki performing Bardot on the bar top in Street Bar at The Beat Mega Club building to a climax of a fire trick. Or seeing a crowd rammed from stage to bar getting their entire life whilst Luna Thicc twirls, gives you a ripping show, experience and moment.

That is what Brisbane drag is. It’s not all tricks, it’s experiences and moments that stick with you where you will sit around and talk about it for years to come. 

The drag performer who deserves more attention is…

Tall Jan, one of the most charismatic, talented and well-rounded drag performers not even just in Brisbane but in the country. Jan is an outstanding host and resident performer who works five nights a week at The Beat Megaclub. 

Like most queer people Jan has a story that many can relate to which has been an up-and-down climb of discovery and experience. She has overcome so much but has never been one to use her past as an excuse. But rather, use her past as motivation to become the breast (best), woman she can possibly be. 

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The best experience I’ve had in drag is…

Being asked to work the Virgin Pride Flight this year for Mardi Gras. I love any opportunity to work with Stefani Stefani, Luna Thicc and Harry K. It was such an amazing experience of love, acceptance and beautiful energy.

During such a time when our community had faced such a tragic loss, it was a reminder that Mardi Gras really brings the community together to celebrate love and freedom. 

Being in the Virgin lounge at 8:30 AM in a rainbow latex outfit whilst passengers were selecting how they would like their eggs was an experience that I will cherish forever. The event was televised and was the closest moment I’ll ever be to a Channel 10 weather girl. 

The best thing a fan has done for me was…

Oh look we ALL love a cheeky little tip when you are giving them but really just seeing the joy and happiness in their faces when they are singing and dancing along to your number really plays on your heartstrings like a harp. 

But we always say drag queens are like Tinkerbell if you don’t cheer we turn to dust. We all appreciate the love and support of all the patrons and the louder you are the more we HIT IT! 

Big shout out to the gorgeous and incredible Laura Bargalliee and Taylah Brown for your continuous support of the art of drag. Your energy is contagious and your support is appreciated so much. Love you two!

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One message I have for our community is…

Keep it cute always. You never know whose life that you may change on that day by showing respect, love and kindness. One little thing that you may do may be a factor of brightening up the light of someone else.

It is a tough world that we live in so I always say keep it cute, or mute. 

Remember that it is your life, your rules so do what you can, within your power to be the best person that you can be. If that means being a problem-hoe handful with a fat ass, sexy attitude and a handbag full of panadol then really get into it.  Be the best you can be for you, and always really go for it. 

You can follow Sarah Problem-Hoe @sarahproblemhoe on Instagram.

Other Queensland drag stars:

Meet Townsville drag king Heywood Jablowme

Henny Spaghetti’s response to being slapped by a fan

Archie Arsenic calls for more accessible queer spaces

Get to know First Nations queen Chocolate Boxx

Spill the tea with Brisbane drag star Maxi-Bon

How AFAB drag artist Ladybird thrives despite shocking abuse

For the latest LGBTIQA+ Sister Girl and Brother Boy news, entertainment, community stories in Australia, visit qnews.com.au. Check out our latest magazines or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. 

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Joyride Vs. El Sold Out de Wet Leg en el Lunario del Auditorio Nacional

¿Qué pasa cuando mezclas el hecho de que la revelación musical alternativa del año es al mismo tiempo una banda de nicho con alguien que tal vez (definitivamente) confía demasiado en que las piezas siempre caigan exactamente dónde deben caer?

Bueno, obtienes una carrera en contra del tiempo y circunstancias de alguien cuyas metas en la vida entran en semántica con la necesidad de vencer al FOMO*.

Abordemos este barco a través del contexto de la situación: Wet Leg debió haberse presentado, inicialmente, en el Lunario el 4 de octubre de 2022. Lo más probable es que nunca sepamos la verdadera razón detrás del cambio de fecha, pero yo personalmente jamás he dejado ir la oportunidad de sacar mis propias conclusiones. Es un hecho que el show no se estaba vendiendo, en realidad parecía caminar en la misma dirección que el show cancelado de Lucy Dacus en el auditorio BlackBerry. Sumamos a esto el ascenso champañesco de Wet Leg que, podemos asumir, combinaron con muchas drogas, mucho alcohol y poca salud mental; Al final dividimos todo entre un imaginario en la que 7 de cada 10 personas no saben de qué hablas cuando dices que "Pierna Mojada" viene a la ciudad y el resultado de esta operación es que NADIE PENSÓ QUE WET LEG IBA A HACER UN SOLD OUT CUATRO MESES ANTES DEL SHOW.

Todos los “Lo compró después” y “No se van a acabar” muy rápidamente se convirtieron en “¿A alguien le sobra un boleto?” y muchos “Por favor, véndanme una entrada”. No hace falta mencionar que ante la oportunidad hicieron acto de aparición los estafadores que prometían boletos a precio de venta detrás del uniquísimo requisito de apartar el boleto con un depósito antes de recibirlo.

Afortunadamente, esta vez en mi cerebro hicieron conexión más de 3 neuronas y decidí no realizar transferencias bancarias, mi más sentido pésame a quienes sí confiaron en algún extraño en internet.

Después de semanas de la búsqueda infructífera por un vendedor honesto y a 3 días del show, empezaba a preocuparme de verdad. En mi cerebro todo el tiempo se repetía: “Por dios, ¿de qué me sirve conocer a tanta gente si nadie tiene un boleto para Wet Leg?”, intercalado a ratos con “Lo que tenga que pasar, pasará”.

Sin poder comprar ni recibir una acreditación, todo apuntaba a que no vería a Wet Leg como no vi a Tokischa en el Ceremonia 2023, pero la esperanza es lo último que muere y con el tiempo he aprendido que si molestas lo suficiente a todos, a veces te sales con la tuya. Así que se lo dije a todo el mundo, incluso lancé un comentario al final de una entrevista sobre rock en La Bestia Radio con Alejandro González Castillo, en vivo.

Aun así, ese día me fui a casa sin haber logrado nada.

El 11 de abril desperté a las 4:30 de la mañana sin boleto y con la obligación de estar en una filmación en la que sería un NPC en el fondo de alguna escena, de algún comercial que jamás veré. Mi alarma sonó 1 hora después de lo que esperaba y terminé llegando a la locación CASI tarde, un bonito presagio de lo que sucedería horas después.

Era medio día cuando me llegó un mensaje de Fran, un conocido suyo supuestamente tenía boletos para

vender, pensé que finalmente se había logrado, pero la realidad es que para las 2 de la tarde resultó que dicho sujeto había sido estafado también, y ahora él tampoco tenía boletos para Wet Leg.

Siendo honesta, para este punto ya había empezado a considerar rendirme, mientras comía una milanesa de pollo con ensalada cutre del catering. El día invariablemente continuó su curso sin mostrar ningún tipo de atención hacia mis nervios, poco a poco queriendo dejar en claro que mis deseos no eran problema suyo y al final el única arma que me quedo fue el ruidoso convencimiento de que merecía ir y salirme con la mía el día de hoy.

Para las 6 de la tarde ya tenía hambre de nuevo y todo estaba perdido; Si me hubieran preguntado, jamás habría imaginado recibir el mensaje de un escritor de la revista Marvin... él mismo al que habíamos entrevistado el día anterior y quien fue responsable de poner el plan en marcha de nuevo a escasas 2 horas y 15 minutos de la meta final.

Pero los nervios no iban a hacer más que aumentar después de esto.

Para las 7:00 PM estaba llena de confianza de nuevo, nos hacía falta 1 sola escena y él Lunario quedaba a solamente 10 minutos de la locación. Movida fácil, ¿No? No. De repente ya eran las 7:30 y no había ni siquiera empezado a grabar. 7:40 y luego 8:00. —“La escena es fácil, la graban en 30 minutos”.

Vale, pues, mientras llegue 10 minutos antes del show, todo bien. 8:20 - ¿Dónde mierda está la cámara, por qué no están haciendo nada? 8:30 y todos a set, creo que podría lograrlo aún, pero en mi mente ya estaba empezando a murmurar la idea de escapar. El cielo se revolvió y yo a la par estaba pasando un momento verdaderamente esquizofrénico, impulsado por el estrés, en el que a mi parecer la forma en la que se movía el viento era una señal directa de que debía encontrar una manera de huir, ya mismo. Para las 8:40 no se había filmado ni una toma y decidí escapar.

No fue mi día o momento más honesto, pero fingir una emergencia logró su cometido y a las 8:51 estaba subiendo al Uber con 2 mochilas con ropa y mi computadora, respectivamente y pidiendo al conductor que por favor manejara lo más rápido posible. A las 8:59 ese “¿Aquí está bien?”, llego rayando tanto como yo al Lunario, porque mientras el conductor terminaba de decirlo, mis pies ya estaban tocando el suelo y corriendo hacia la paquetería del lugar para dejar mis cosas.

Sin mochilas y con el boleto escaneado tocó subir las escaleras de dos en dos, y como si lo hubiéramos planeado a modo de flash mob, las luces se apagaron tan pronto como entré al foro; De repente... “Necesito acostarme, acabo de levantarme....

Me siento sin inspiración, como que quiero rendirme... Siento como si alguien me hubiera golpeado en el estómago, pero me gusta un poco por qué.... Se siente como estar enamorada.”

Finalmente, respiré y comencé a encontrar un buen lugar entre la gente.

Canción tras canción se notaba la felicidad de multitud en sintonía con la mía y ni hablar de la felicidad que se notaba en las caras de Rhian y Hester. El control que las chicas tienen sobre su público es notorio; Hester es muy tímida, y habla muy, muy bajito, por lo que cada vez que lo hacía, él silenció era absoluto entre los asistentes.

Sin tener que ponernos de acuerdo, decidimos que no íbamos a perdernos ni una sílaba de lo que ella tenía que decir. El show continuó con Wet Dream, que, por cierto, fue todo lo que llevaba imaginando por meses. Me transportó directamente a los días de banda en el cuarto de visitas en casa de Emilia, cuando tocábamos covers de esa misma canción por horas hasta que sobanaba más o menos bien.

Entre guitarrazos y vueltas coordinadas, el show siguió con Supermarket, Obvious y Oh No, entre otras canciones que cuando seamos mayores recordaremos como clásicos. El momento más alto de la presentación, en mi opinión, se dio en Ur Mom. Rhian eligió como prologo para la canción dar la siguiente indicación:

“Ahora, vamos a intentar un poco de terapia del grito” y a la señal de “I’ve been practicing my longest and loudest scream.... One, two, three...”, lo que se sintió como el mundo enteró, se unió para presumir su mejor grito y puedo decir que en 23 años, no he tenido una sesión de terapia que haya arreglado tanto en tan poco tiempo.

Las reflexiones no pararon, pensé en todo. Desde cuanto necesito seguir practicando escalas, cuanto deseo que crezca más rápido mi cabello y tocar en vivo de nuevo, hasta como últimamente puedo sentir bajo mi piel el término del año más triste de mi vida. Quizá este escrito no sea el lugar o el momento para hablar al respecto, pero hablando en modo sensible puedo confesar que no importa cuanto lo haya pedido por años, desde que tengo memoria vivir en modo fácil nunca ha sido una opción. Desde una infancia disfuncional, pasando por una adolescencia que no pudo haber sido más emo, en la que la tristeza se sentía tan mía como un poema (¡Nunca fue una fase!) y hasta la desconcertante y rara adultez temprana que estoy viviendo ahora mismo, recuerdo escasas épocas en las que no estuviera presente la idea de no seguir aquí. Dicha idea suele rolar turnos constantemente entre el observarme desde la esquina sin luz de mi cerebro y el gritarme directamente en la cara, pero durante estos últimos meses, la mayor parte del tiempo vivo dentro del silencio más tranquilo que he conocido, y cuando no, de nuevo soy capaz de convertir el dolor en palabras bonitas. Termine de entender esto último mientras escuchaba la voz de Rhian Teasdale cantando Piece of Shit. Escuchar una voz tan afinada cantando a capella en vivo le hace cosas al cerebro humano que no sabría explicar; Todos deberían vivirlo alguna vez, creo.

Es difícil encontrar las palabras para explicar cómo se siente ver los resultados de un esfuerzo de último aliento cuando desde siempre has decidido identificarte con la mala suerte, intentando detener el conteo de daños; Es difícil aceptar que has pasado demasiado tiempo suspendido en cómoda “precaución" antes de cada vuelta, en cada la esquina.

Pero es mas que fácil reconocer cada letra de cada canción en este setlist y también lo es existir en este momento en el que las cosas se alinearon para poder estar aquí, específicamente por qué así decidí que pasaría.

Lo que quiero decir es que si alguna vez tienes enfrente la oportunidad de dejar a un lado las cosas que se requieren de ti, en el nombre de pasar un momento genial, gritándole sus letras de vuelta a una banda genial, la opción correcta siempre va a ser poner al mundo y a sus urgencias en espera y elegir la irresponsabilidad.

Pero esa solo es mi opinión al respecto. *Fear Of Missing Out - Miedo a perderse algo.

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Decor, Design & Dish: Events on the Loose

On September 20th, 2023 we held an industry event for everyone to enjoy! Vendors participated in a friendly competition curating design and culinary stations for a grand prize! Winners were awarded the "Hospitalian with a Heart" Award and Events on the Loose donated $5,000 to Feeding South Florida in honor of Hunger Action Month. We also held a non-perishable food drive at the event! Take a look at some of the activations created by our friendors!

Tropical by Special Event Resource

Maximalist by MJ Events and Promotions

Pizza Station by Thierry Isambert Culinary & Event Design

Craft Cocktails & Bites by Parkland Chef

Cottagecore by Austintatious Designs

Tapas Station by Abril's Table Catering

Mediterranean Station by Peacock's Pantry Catering

Taco Station by SandyJames Fine Foods

Modern American by H&C Collective

Music by DJ Danny Stern The night was a success and we are so thankful to all that came and supported! Our friendors did a fantastic job utilizing our rentals for their setups! Congratulations to the winners of the Design category @specialeventresource & @austintatiousdesigns as well as the winner of the Culinary category @abrilstablecatering 🧡 Special Thank You to all the vendors who helped us out as well! YML Portable Restrooms Tent Tech Works SFL Productions Jeren Tropicals Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits American Portable Air

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It had always been known to Daemon that he would wind up in an arranged marriage. It only made sense, given the fact that he was a crown prince and his children would go on to inherit the throne after him - the Vastic dynasty resided within him, and it was important that whoever he did wind up wedding would bear him worthy children and help to elevate their family. But he had been skeptical, because he had wanted to marry for love. He had seen the love firsthand, with his father and his mother, and he knew that was possible - and he wanted it.

And he also wanted to make sure that whoever he married would not only be good for his family, but for his kingdom. After all, he was known as a prince of his people, someone that often helped out the smallfolk and listened to their troubles. He had helped to mend ships, take to the fishing boats when they were short-handed from illness - or when people were afraid to venture out when the waters were rocky - and even helped to climb some of the higher trees in the orchards to gather fruits for those afraid to reach for the fruit near the tops of the trees.

To find that Abril Canalo was everything he had wanted in someone was a breath of fresh air, a real blessing of Etia and Aznas, and it was easy to fall in love with him. Something he had been unsure he would be able to do, given that someone else held a piece of his heart, but he could see a real future with Abril. Not only was he kind and caring, but he also cared for the people and he had seen it firsthand when Abril had taken him to one of the orphanages he helped out, and seeing the tender way he catered to the children... It was enough to have feelings take root in his heart.

Now those feelings were beyond merely liking and admiring Abril. He could truly say that he loved the man, wanted to make him his Queen and create a beautiful kingdom where the gap between nobility and commonfolk was miniscule. And he also knew that the children that they have would be beautiful - because while he was certainly confident in his good looks, Abril was stunning and he could envision a baby with Abril's brilliant eyes would be enough to have the strongest of men weep.

"'Twas not my intention, your highness... Merely a statement of fact in that you are always radiating with a beauty that captures my attention and my breath every time my eyes rest upon you," he stated, grabbing the man's hand that rested on his chest - not too far away from the scar that rested there - and brought up to his lips to kiss the back of it. The querie about whether or not they would truly be alone had his lips pressing together for a brief moment - with the recent attempt on his life, his parents had insisted on strengthening the guard to ensure his safety but... He wanted to be alone with Abril, to savor his time with the young prince and get to know him in a way that they really hadn't yet.

After all, this was their first time without their parents chaperoning them, the first time that they were alone - save for their guards - and the first time that they could get to know one another... intimately.

"Do not fret, my prince... We can be truly alone," he stated, glancing over at the guards and giving them a nod. They looked at him pensively, eyebrows rising up as if to question him, but he stood his guard. "I am sure Ar'ik can prove to be more than capable of guarding me even outside of these gardens." Given his dragon, he was sure that the rider could use him to look for any outside threats... and he knew that Ar'ik knew the... importance of keeping his distance, too.

Once the guards had disappeared, though, Daemon had taken a step closer and brought his hand to Abril's chin, lifting his head up just enough as he stared into his eyes. "No puedo esperar para hacerte mi reina," Daemon whispered in Onderan before he leaned forward, letting his lips capture Abril's in a tender kiss.

Abril knew the the world at large was in mourning. Wither it was due to the loss of king or society as they knew had yet to be seen. As a prince of the people and one who helped the people his family ruled over he should be worried. However, the joys of his personal life had taken over his mind. Even now as he pinned the black flower to the front of his flowing pink gab he couldn't help but smile.

He had known from a young age that hiss marriage was gong to be one of political gain. That his only hope of a happy marriage was to be paired with someone that would continue to the let the young prince continue to garden and be of service to his people. Never had he thought he would catch the Eyes of Daemon. Sure it was pairing made in the backroom by their fathers but he over the last months Abril had truly come to love the man. He thought about all their life could be as he sat in the private gardens very few people had access to. Even some of his brothers weren't allowed to walk these paths. "Careful my prince," he teased with a smile, "you chastise my life's work." He smiled as he looked at the older male. This was their first date with out a chaperone so the nerves swelled as he Abril waved his hand to dismiss his attendants. "will we truly be alone or do your guards have to stay with in the garden's walls?" A small pout to his lips his hand pressed themselves to Daemons chest.

[elcorreografico]

El Pata Medina y parte de su familia serán enjuiciados a partir de marzo

#Política #Gremiales #LaPlata | El #PataMedina y parte de su familia serán #enjuiciados a partir de marzo

La Justicia federal le puso fecha al inicio del juicio al extitular de la UOCRA La Plata, Juan Pablo “Pata” Medina y parte de su familia, para el próximo 3 de marzo. Se trata de la causa en la que el exjefe sindical es acusado de coacción, asociación ilícita y lavado de activos y por la que él y su hijo Cristian permanecen detenidos, ahora con domiciliaria, desde 2017.La instrucción que llevó a…

[shelovessunflowers]

TRADUCCION DE RECEIPTS

Los siguientes posts pertenecen a @tellmethisisnotlove​.

Todos los créditos van dirigidos a ella.

Estos posts se pueden encontrar con el tag ‘larry receipts’.

El masterpost de receipts en español aquí.

//CIRUGIA DE MUÑECA// 

queenlokibeth:

Aquí está el link: https://youtu.be/dmye8fCfHkY

 queenlokibeth:

Primera imagen: Comentarios del video

Simmon Sylian:

Dios, Lo vi (Harry) en el hospital hace dos años cuando tuvo una cirugía.

Rutumbara Padwai:

Como se ve?

Natalie Dundas:

Oh mi dios como se veía? Jajaj apuesto a que fue en  un hospital en Londres.

Segunda imagen:

Shady Khalil:

Louis estaba allí o no?

Shady Khalil:

Lol

Jude A.H Styles:

@ Shady Khalil ohhhh por favor dime sobre la cirugía.

Alannah Edward Styles:

Chicos ella/él no va a decirles nada sobre eso porque ELLA NO ESTABA ALLI! Osea sentido común chicos.

Tercera Imagen:

Simmon Sylian:

@Alannah Edward Styles soy un hombre y no conocía a Harry Styles antes pero lo vi en el hospital hace dos años y él tenía su mano envuelta y cuando este video me apareció a mi yo sabía que lo que yo vi fue un cantante.

Simmon Sylian:

@Alannah Edward Styles solo vi a alguien con una barba y pelo castaño oscuro que lo estaba acompañando a él. Eso es todo lo que recuerdo.

Simmon Sylian:

@Alannah Edward Styles por favor no hables si no sabes nada, no tendría ningún interés si estuviera mintiendo.

Alannah Edward Styles:

Simmon Sylian  si no tuvieras ningún interés en mí no me estarías respondiendo.

Simmoon Sylian:

@ Alannah Edward Styles debes entender que yo no te respondí, yo estaba respondiendo a quienes preguntaron OK?

 Continúa tellmethisisnotlove:

Así que! Encontré accidentalmente un receipt. Obviamente no tengo forma de confirmar si es verdad o no, pero de todos modos. Este en un video de Harry hablando sobre su cirugía de muñeca. Voy a publicar el enlace en un reblog para que no arruine las etiquetas.

//SITUACIONES EN EVENTOS//

Anónimo dijo:

Entonces mi historia es que uno de mis amigos es chef en un restaurante de alta gama en el Reino Unido y hace un montón de eventos privados para el catering, así que le  estaba preguntando quienes eran algunas de las personas famosas con las que había tratado. Algunos de los nombres que surgieron fueron Ed Sheeran, Emma Bunton y Harry, y cuando lo mencionó dijo Louis Tomlinson también, fue en la misma casa. Y yo estaba tipo eso no puede ser porque ¿cómo sería posible?

Me miró como si estuviera locx, y dijo que estaban teniendo un evento para uno de los miembros de su familia, ¿por qué no sería posible? Obviamente no podía entrar en todas las razones, por lo que le pregunté cómo eran entre ellos y se encogió de hombros y dijo muy amigables, caminaron con los brazos alrededor de los hombros del otro por bastante tiempo y al final del evento el (Harry) le dio una muy buena propina a todo el personal del catering.

Amamos a los chicos que dan buenas propinas.

//SIEMPRE ALLI//

Anónimo dijo:

La misma fuente me dijo que Harry y Louis fueron increíbles anfitriones. Dieron una muy buena cena para la fiesta. Louis es aparentemente ‘sex on a stick in person’ (expresión utilizada para referirse a que una persona es muy sexy). Encantador. Muy cálido. Además no espera mucho de Louis este año. Él tiene un equipo de gestión publicitaria en su lugar pero su enfoque es en su familia y Harry. Quien es hermoso y divertido ---------------------- así que Louis iba a estar a su alrededor, que incluye yendo al tour con el pero ‘no te preocupes, cariño, su tiempo llegara’. El sorprenderá cuando esté listo. Se le dijo esto en abril.

Continúa twopoppies:

Con Louis finalmente dejando Syco y habiendo anunciado sus fechas de gira reprogramadas de Walls para 2021, y viendo como tanto él como Harry han reprogramado tan perfectamente sus fechas alrededor del otro, pensé que podría ser el momento de compartir este anónimo que recibí en 2017.

Para aquellos que tal vez no recuerden, Jay falleció a finales de 2016, Eleanor regresó en febrero de 2017, este anónimo dijo que se les dijo todo esto en abril de 2017 (y me lo enviaron en noviembre de 2017). En retrospectiva, parece bastante claro que Louis pasó gran parte de 2017 haciendo todo lo posible para asegurarse de que sus hermanas y su hermano estuvieran bien y que él estaba allí para Harry cuando comenzó su primera gira en solitario.

Pero queridos... Creo que el tiempo de Louis finalmente ha llegado y no tengo ninguna duda de que nos seguirá sorprendiendo a todos.

PARA TU INFORMACION: la primera parte de este mensaje tenía algunas cosas que no creo que tengan sentido publicar, pero sí incluyó que uno de los mayores conceptos erróneos sobre 1D es que Harry es estúpido. Además, censure algo de información personal en esto, pero... Disfrútenlo.

//UN ALMUERZO ESPECIAL//

 lornasaurusrex:

Primera imagen:

Anónimo dijo:

Tengo un receipt de LA Circa 2014/15 – Mi jefe solía trabajar en un lugar donde servían almuerzos en ---------------- y el tema de H y L surgió un día porque estaba escuchando 1D en Spotify.  Ella dijo que ellos solían venir aquí y siempre ordenaban huevos benedict y panqueques, lo cual pensé que fue divertido porque ‘era la altura de la col rizada Harry’ (se refiere a que en su momento se pensaba que Harry llevaba una vida muy saludable llevándolo al extremo por eso le pareció gracioso que el comiera eso). Ella es mayor y nunca supo demasiado sobre ellos, pero dijo que estaba sorprendida cuando se enteró que Louis tenía un bebe porque ella asumió que él y Harry eran una pareja basado en su comportamiento, más todos esos tatuajes.

Continúa lornasaurusrex:

Anónimo, muchas gracias por compartirlo!! ¿Le dijiste que tenía razón?

Saqué la ubicación porque quiero que mantengan su lugar especial para el almuerzo allí. Apoyamos los carbohidratos para estos bebes en esta casa!!

... y wow si estuviera en su posición y viera eso estaría pidiendo una actualización diaria porque estaría obsesionada el resto de mi vida.

lornasaurusrex:

Segunda imagen:

Anónimo dijo:

Hola, anónimo del almuerzo de nuevo! Si, termine diciéndole que ella tenía razón y le di la resumida versión de su situación, además dijo que la mantuviera actualizada porque estaba intrigada. No quería molestarla demasiado acerca de ellos, pero una cosa más fue que Louis siempre ordeno para ellos y él le dio muchos golpecitos en la nariz a Harry para tener su atención lol!

Continúa lornasaurusrex:

Gracias por volver!! Jajajaj oh mi DIOS esto lastima mucho mi corazón aldkflgjjdjasgf los amo tanto. Tal vez todos esos boops en Sunflower fueron inspirados por esos golpecitos de ese almuerzo.

[rolozco]

Como crear una pagina web para restaurante

Más de la mitad de los consumidores buscan primero en Internet antes de elegir un sitio para comer, y muchos acaban reservando directamente en la página web del restaurante.

Una vez en el local, la mayoría de los consumidores navegan en sus smartphones para opinar y compartir su experiencia en las redes sociales. Por lo tanto, si eres profesional de la restauración te conviene estar presente y activo en internet.

¿Todavía no tienes un sitio web? ¿Deseas rediseñar tu web actual para hacerla más moderna y eficiente?

Aquí tienes varios elementos claves que hay que considerar antes de abordar el proyecto de una página web para un restaurante.

Diseño web adaptable

Un sitio web para un restaurante debe combinar una parte gráfica acogedora y agradable con una buena usabilidad

Un fallo en cualquiera de estos aspectos puede tener una influencia negativa en la visibilidad y las reservas del restaurante.

Seguramente habrás oído hablar del diseño adaptable o adaptativo, el cual ofrece una experiencia de navegación optimizada de las páginas web, independientemente del tamaño de la pantalla del dispositivo que se esté utilizando para visitarlas.

Hoy en día, casi la mitad de los usuarios de smartphone admiten haber recurrido a un sitio de la competencia después de una experiencia móvil decepcionante.

Por lo tanto, tener un sitio web «mobile friendly» (móvil amigable) es mucho más que una simple cuestión de tendencia o de comodidad para el usuario, se ha convertido en una necesidad estratégica y comercial. Además, en abril de 2015, Google actualizó su algoritmo, favoreciendo los sitios de diseño adaptativo.

¿Qué significa esto en la práctica? Que si tu web no es adaptable para móviles o tablets, seguirá estando accesible para los usuarios de estos dispositivos, aunque Google, líder indiscutible del tráfico en Internet, lo perjudicará en detrimento de los sitios más amigables.

Si ya tienes una web y tienes duda sobre la forma en que se ve en un teléfono móvil, puedes utilizar la herramienta gratuita de prueba de optimización para móviles, la cual te dará un diagnóstico rápido y te mostrará lo que ven tus usuarios cuando se conectan a tu sitio desde un dispositivo móvil.

La elección de colores para tu web

Los colores son un elemento importante en el diseño de un sitio web para restaurante. Transmiten emociones, desencadenan reacciones e influyen en el comportamiento de los usuarios.

Por ejemplo, se sabe que hay colores que tienen un efecto directo sobre el apetito, como son el naranja, que lo estimula, y el azul, que lo calma e incluso lo reprime. El rojo es un color estimulante y energizante, por lo que es muy utilizado en el mundo de la comida rápida. El marrón evoca estabilidad, el amarillo, alegría, el blanco, pureza, el negro, lujo y elegancia….

Si estás considerando un desarrollo para un público internacional, puede ser útil analizar el significado de los colores en los países a los que te diriges, porque estos no tienen el mismo significado simbólico en todo el mundo. En los países asiáticos, por ejemplo, los blancos se refieren a la muerte.

Además de sus significados, los colores también pueden ayudarte a hacer que tu contenido sea más claro, más legible y más impactante. También ayudan al visitante a hacerse una idea de lo que le espera.

La regla 60-30-10

Para conseguir una web agradable a la vista, se puede recurrir a la regla 60-30-10, una combinación de colores que ha demostrado su valor entre los profesionales del diseño web.

Elegir un color dominante, que ocupará el 60% del espacio

Elegir un segundo color que idealmente creará un contraste con el primero y que ocupe el 30% del espacio

Finalmente, un 3er color que ocupará el 10% del espacio y que atraerá la atención del visitante hacia elementos estratégicos (botones de llamada a la acción, horarios, menú, promociones,…).

Para ayudar, se puede utilizar la técnica del triángulo. En el círculo cromático de abajo, se dibuja un triángulo equilátero y luego se obtienen 3 colores que juntos crean una buena armonía.

Y si se quiere ir un poco más lejos, se puede utilizar las siguientes herramientas que son muy útiles a la hora de elegir los colores y tonos de un sitio web:

ColorZilla: ¿Has visto en una web un color que te ha llamado la atención? ColorZilla es una extensión disponible para Google Chrome y Mozilla Firefox que permite capturar el color con su cuentagotas.

Adobe Color: una completa herramienta que ayuda a definir las tonalidades y los colores a asociar a partir de un color principal.

Botones de llamada a la acción

El objetivo de un botón de llamada a la acción (call to action) es convertir los visitantes de una web en clientes finales. Para ello, la idea es colocar botones de llamada a la acción en lugares clave del sitio, con el fin de invitar a los visitantes a completar acciones específicas, tales como:

Suscribirse a un boletín de noticias

Descargar un cupón para aprovechar una promoción

Unirse a ti en las redes sociales

Hacer una reserva online

Hacer un Pedido online

Registrarse a un evento que se está organizando

Solicitar un presupuesto para un servicio de catering

Concretamente, una llamada a la acción es un elemento gráfico que invita al internauta a actuar. Puede ser un enlace, una imagen, un botón…

El diseño de los botones de llamada a la acción

Cuidar el diseño de los botones de acción da la oportunidad de convertir más.

Estos son algunos consejos y reglas a seguir para optimizar los botones de llamada de acción y ganar la atención y el compromiso de los visitantes:

Utilizar colores que destaquen y proporcionen contraste

Elegir un texto corto y contundente. Evitar el vocabulario pasivo y utilizar verbos de acción: «Pedir» o «Quiero pedir», «Reservar» o «Quiero reservar», «Regístrame» o «Quiero registrarme»…

Evitar diseños demasiado originales, elegantes y sofisticados. De hecho, si se quiere que los visitantes hagan clic, los botones deben parecerse a botones, y no a otra cosa. Los formatos más comunes son el redondo y el rectángulo.

Finalmente, hay que pensar en renovar. Es probable que los clientes se aburran de ver siempre los mismos botones y puede que llegue un momento que incluso no los vean.

También se puede considerar la posibilidad de realizar una prueba A/B, y así comprobar la eficacia de los diferentes diseños, formatos y ubicaciones de los botones.

La página «Acerca de» o «Quienes somos»

Muchas páginas webs para restaurante descuidan el apartado «Acerca de», o incluso la olvidan por completo. Sin embargo, una página bien construida te permite diferenciarte de la competencia y mejorar el posicionamiento natural gracias a un contenido único, rico en palabras clave.

Nunca es fácil hablar de si mismo. Si te encuentras con la página en blanco y no sabes que escribir, puedes recurrir a un profesional, o tratar de responder de la manera más sencilla posible a las siguientes preguntas:

¿Quién eres?

¿Qué valores defiendes?

¿Cómo y por qué creaste tu restaurante?

¿Qué oportunidades has aprovechado para llegar hasta allí?

¿Qué equipo te acompaña?

¿Qué te gustaría que tus clientes pensaran y dijeran cuando salgan de tu local?

Una página «Quienes somos» debe contar una historia, la tuya. Debe mostrar un rostro humano, revelar un poco los entresijos de la empresa. Una página «Acerca de» que cumple estas funciones es una página que tranquiliza y da confianza, y ese es el objetivo final.

Por último, ten en cuenta que una página «Acerca de» no tiene porque llamarse «Acerca de». Con un poco de imaginación, seguro que se te ocurre algo.

¿Qué debe contener un sitio web para restaurante?

Una web de un restaurante debe incluir información a la que se pueda acceder rápidamente, ya sea a través de la barra de menús o en la parte inferior de la página. La información que debe integrarse en el sitio de un restaurante es numerosa, y entre otra se debe incluir la siguiente:

La carta del restaurante

Horario de apertura

La ubicación exacta

Un módulo de reservas o de contacto

Además, la integración de los comentarios de los clientes del restaurante es recomendable pero no obligatoria.

La importancia de las fotos para el sitio web de un restaurante

El mundo de internet está cambiando constantemente, y las páginas web que hacíamos hace unos años no tienen nada que ver con las actuales. En el pasado, la información tenía prioridad sobre la ergonomía. El diseño web en sí mismo no existía o sólo existía de forma limitada, siendo el interés únicamente el de transmitir información.

Pero hoy en día, se ha vuelto esencial captar la atención del visitante gracias a una interfaz fluida y agradable y, en el caso de un restaurante, las fotografías de calidad, claras y atractivas son esenciales para que el usuario quiera quedarse en el sitio.

La vista es un sentido que juega un papel muy importante en la comunicación de un restaurante. ¿Por qué?, porque comemos a través de los ojos. Las fotografías tienen un objetivo muy claro: proyectar la imagen más apetitosa posible de los platos del restaurante para animar a la gente a probarlos. Las imágenes deben ser tan atractivas que debemos ser capaces de hacer que nos elijan a nosotros y no a las fotos del restaurante de al lado.

Haz tus platos más apetitosos con fotos de calidad

la calidad de las fotos es un criterio esencial para garantizar que el mensaje que quieres transmitir llegue perfectamente al público objetivo. La fotografía debe tener una buena dosis de color en su composición.

Conclusión

Si no quieres invertir en un página web de inmediato, puedes optar por las redes sociales. Para empezar en Internet, una página de Facebook o una cuenta de Twitter pueden ser un buen comienzo. Puedes usarlas para compartir tus noticias, informar sobre horarios, cambios de mapas, etc. Pero, al final un sitio web puede simplificar tu vida cotidiana gracias a numerosas funcionalidades que te ayudan a convencer a nuevos clientes para que acudan a tu establecimiento.

Espero que estos consejos te hayan inspirado para crear tu propia página web para tu restaurante.

[talpup]

Light In the Darkness: 15

Please remember this fic is rated mature and has warnings of violence, abuse, sexual tension, eventual sexual behavior, and other possible triggers.

***If you prefer reading off AO3 here’s the link for that: https://archiveofourown.org/works/20887595/chapters/54018274

Part II

Chapter 15

It was two weeks after the Magic Knights Entrance Exams and much to Yami’s chagrin Bronn’s hateful focus hadn’t moved on to the newest Black Bulls member. Sure the Vice Captain cuffed the new recruit on the back of the neck and gave the lad a hard time but Yami still got the brunt of it all. He supposed it was a good thing. Yami doubted the young Possession Mage could’ve handled more abuse. Fresh from his Grimoire Acceptance Ceremony, Bran was small even for a boy of fifteen and far too polite and unsure of himself to survive much of anything in Yami’s eyes. Which meant only one thing. The boy needed toughening up.

“Uh. Mister Yami. Sir.” Bran panted stopping in front of him as he entered the dining hall.

“It’s just Yami, boy.” Tobin called from his seat at the table.

“Let the boy speak.” Yami hushed liking the sound of ‘mister’ before his name.

“What would you like on your plate, sir?” Bran questioned.

Yami looked at the other members of the Black Bulls seated around the dining table wondering what was going on.

Venice and Tobin laughed while Teris and Abril appeared none too pleased. Gendry, as usual, seem oblivious to it all.

“Bran has been told of the house rule that all first year recruits cater to their senior members during their chore week of cooking.” Olsen informed smiling.

That explained Abril and Teris’ ill humor, neither liked to see the small getting picked on. Toyed with, that was well and good, but picked on was a completely different matter.

Yami was tempted to give the boy his order, till he saw Teris watching him and thought better of it. She had been somewhat distant of late, going out with Venice and not inviting him. His birthday was in two days and he didn’t want to do anything the further their separation. Before her slight withdrawal from him, Yami had hoped to get his first kiss from her as a birthday present to himself. It had been a year since they had met, nearly destroying the arena and killing everyone in it when they had battled during their own Entrance Exams, he thought he had been more then patient in denying or being interrupted from having a taste of her lips.

Yami grabbed the plate from Bran and told. “They’re having one over on you kid.”

“Come on Yami!” Tobin complained. “The least you could’ve done was wait till he got me seconds.”

“You’re no fun.” Olsen remarked shaking his head.

Without a word of apology Yami made for the serving table. Seeing burnt bacon and biscuits he cried. “Who cooked?”

Chewing Tobin answered. “The kid.”

Yami looked at Abril. “Wasn’t it your week to cook?”

Abril gave a guilty glance at Bran.

“And you had the nerve to look offended at the others making him serve.” Yami accused.

“Shame Abril.” Tobin scolded. “Taking advantage of the new recruit. Bran. Serve yourself and come sit by me. I’ll protect you from these sharks.”

“Weren’t you just complaining that Yami ruined your tricking Bran into fetching you a second serving?” Olsen remarked.

“Shut up.” Tobin snapped. “It was your idea.”

Olsen laughed. “I know. I’m brilliant.”

Teris watched Yami as he served. Venice leaned over and whispered. “Are we going out perusing again today?”

Teris nodded.

“Have any clearer idea what you want to get him?” Venice questioned.

Teris shook her head. It wasn’t that Yami was difficult to please. He’d likely be happy that she remembered his birthday let alone gone through the trouble of getting him a gift. But this was the first time she would celebrate his birth with him, last years having gone by with little fanfare as they were simply trying to survive Greywright’s training. This would also be the first thing she would ever get for him. It had to be perfect.

Yami took his usual place across from Teris and stared.

“What?” Teris asked cocking her head slightly.

“Nothing.” Yami said wondering why he had taught her how to read and dampen her Ki. Now, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t get a clear reading of her, if he could read her at all.

She returned to her breakfast.

“What are you doing today?” Yami asked picking up a charred piece of bacon and letting it drop back onto his plate in disgust.

“Unless a mission comes up. Going to Castle City with Venice.” Teris answered.

“Can I come?”

“To Castle City? Why?” Teris asked.

“Why not. You’ll be there.” Yami watched her carefully wondering if it was something he had done. Or maybe something he hadn’t done. Why were girls so difficult. Couldn’t she just tell him? He’d apologized. They’d move on. Things would go back to normal. He didn’t like it when she pulled away from him.

“Don’t you have a new beast to train?” Teris reminded.

“Mooshu.” Yami smiled thinking of the long haired mess that he had saved from a boar trap. After her subdued behavior as he had nursed her back to health Mooshu had surprised him by reverting back to her wild aggression once released into the training pen.

“Ungrateful creature.” Yami muttered. Looking at Teris he said. “You keep saying you’re going to let me introduce you to her.”

Teris pushed away her plate. “I know. Maybe tomorrow.”

“What about today?” Yami tried. “Before we had out to Castle City. Pilfer misses you.” So do I, he thought.

“Not this time, Yami. Sorry.” Teris’ heart broke to see the confused disappointment in his eyes. “But I’ll go out to the pens with you tomorrow to visit Pilfer and meet Mooshu. I promise.”

Yami held her gaze a moment before looking down at his food as he moved it about the plate with a fork. The stuff wasn’t even worthy of feeding his wolves.

“That reminds me.” Tobin said putting a hand on Bran’s back. “You have to feed the beasts in the pens outside.”

“No he doesn’t.” Yami rumbled. He leaned forward so he and Bran could see each other over Tobin. “You don’t go near the pens without unless I take you.” He looked at Tobin making a noise. “What do you want? To see the kid ripped to shreds and eaten.

“I never would’ve of let him do it.” Tobin assured. “I just wanted to see boys reaction.”

“That was cruel.” Venice said shaking her head.

“Too far.” Olsen agreed. “I don’t even go near those things.”

“It was a joke.” Tobin persisted.

“I don’t remember you all giving Yami and I such a hard time when we first arrived.” Teris commented.

“That’s because you two were imposing. Olsen said. “In a good way, my lovely. Well, mostly good.”

“Imposing?” Teris questioned. “After what happened at the Entrance Exam and all that followed I was scared out of my wits.”

“And so were we.” Venice said looking at her. “Of the both of you and what you might inadvertently do to us if we messed with you.”

“Nearly destroying part of a city, possibly killing countless people, and wrecking the dining hall has it’s perks.” Tobin said giving her a nod. “That, and after the beating this one got from Bronn his second night here.” He said jutting a chin at Yami. “We figured it’d be best to let you two be.”

“I guess our difficulties were good for something.” Teris said giving Yami a small smile.

“They were good for more than that.” Yami told her. “They brought us together. Made us inseparable.

“Well, I wouldn’t say inseparable. Venice countered. “You two don’t bathe, sleep, or poo together.”

“You should be grateful for that, Teris.” Tobin told her. “I’ve had the unlucky displeasure of entering the stall after that one and let me tell you. Somethings the nose can’t forget no matter how hard it tries.”

“You’re weak.” Yami said almost proudly as he looked at Tobin out of the corner of his eye.

“Speaking of--”

“Shit?” Venice asked smiling playfully at Olsen.

“ --bathing.” Olsen went on dryly. “Did anyone ever find out why Captain Mereoleona didn’t host her usual excursion to the Lava Springs after the Star Awards?”

“Her what?” Teris asked.

“No.” Venice answered Olsen. To Teris she said. “Ever since Mereoleona became Captain of the Crimson Lions she’s hosted a massive multi-squad trip to an active volcano the day after the Star Awards.”

“Sounds like fun.” Teris enthused sarcastically.

“Oh, it’s hell getting up there,” Venice admitted. “But once you reach the top and nightfall's, the lava stops and a hot springs is revealed.”

“So you and Yami may eventually add bathing to your list of inseparable activities. Tobin teased grinning at Yami as he elbowed him in the ribs.

Yami stared at his friend unamused.

“The bathing is separate. Olsen hushed. “Though last time, I believe a couple boys got caught trying to look over to the girls side. Maybe that’s why there wasn’t one this time.”

“And after the springs we’d trek back down the mountain, a lot easier without the lava and all.” Venice added. “I don’t know who the house belongs to but it sure is nice.”

“Sounds like you’re talking about the Vermilion's Summer Cabin,” Teris said.

“You call that place a cabin?” Abril blinked. “Just when I nearly forgot you’re a royal you say something like that.”

“So you have been up to the springs,” Tobin said.

“At night.” Teris nodded. “Never traveled up there during the day. That’s when the volcano’s active.” She turned to Venice. “What’d you all do at the cabin?”

“A party of course,” Venice said. “Food--”

“Lots of food,” Olsen nodded.

“--and games. It didn’t end till everyone fell asleep.”

“Everyone slept at the Vermilion's cabin?” Teris inquired doubtfully. The place might’ve be overly large to be called a cabin but it certainly didn’t have enough bedrooms, let alone beds, for a full squad of Magic Knights never mind multiple.

Venice nodded. “Yeah. We pretty much slept wherever we found or fell.”

“Boys and girls together?” Teris questioned glancing at Yami.

“Oh, the Captains were always around and made their presence felt.” Olsen assured. “Not to mention the upstairs, where I can only assume the bedrooms are, was cordoned off.

“And if you got caught trying to seek off upstairs, like this one couple did once--” Venice audibly blew out her cheeks, eyes wide.

“And was this again?” Yami asked.

Tobin smiled. “Interested in adding bathing and sleeping together to your list of--”

“Stop talking before I make you.” Yami warned.

Tobin’s words died on his lips.

“For the two years I’ve gone it’s been the day after the Star Awards Festival,” Venice answered.

“Always been then since she started doing it.” Olsen put in. “I wonder why she didn’t do it this year.”

“What are you looser talking about?” Bronn asked entering.

“The yearly trip to the Lava Springs,” Venice called.

“Do you know why Captain Leona didn’t host one this year?” Olsen questioned the Vice Captain.

“Who knows why that She-Lion does or doesn’t do anything,” Bronn said. “Who burned breakfast!”

Gendry lifted an arm pointing down at Abril’s head.

“I didn’t burn nothing.” Abril said giving Gendry a shove.

“Well it’s your week to cook so who else could’ve done it?” Bronn accused. “Did little people sneak in while you were stacking the plates and burn it all for you?”

“No.” Abril snipped. “Bran did.”

“Bran snuck into the kitchen while your back was turned and burnt the food?” Bronn questioned in disbelief.

“No,” Abril said. “Bran did the cooking.”

Bronn eyed her sternly. “Having a bit of fun with the new recruit are you.”

“Just a bit,” Abril admitted. “It’s not like I told him it was his job to serve our plates or tend to Yami’s beasts.”

Bronn smirked in amusement as he scanned the usual suspects. “Who told the kid that?”

Olsen and Tobin pointed at each other.

Bronn huffed. “I wouldn’t mind my breakfast being served and brought to me.”

“Right!” Olsen agreed.

“But not this kindling.” Bronn tossed the serving spoon back down. “Well. I guess I’ll surprise Gilly by bringing some sweet breads to our date later this afternoon. Anyone want a come with me to Castle City? You can’t hang around me, mind.”

“Who’d want to,’ Abril muttered.

“I heard that.” Bronn snapped.

“We’ll go.” Venice said jumping up.

“If you don’t mind.” Teris said wiping her hands before taking her and Venice’s plates to the cleaning station where she scrapped the remaining food into the slop bucket and stacked the plates.

As much as Yami wanted to join them, no matter what Teris had said, he had to tend to Pilfer and Mooshu. Pilfer had reached a point where he could be trusted around others. Gendry had gladly looked after the Saber Wolf on occasion. But Mooshu was a ways from that, and even if he asked Gendry to leave her in her pen and simply toss her food in, it would only derail whatever trust he had earned from her. Maybe in a week or so that would change, but for now he had to be the one looking after Mooshu.

Yami watched Teris as she and Venice followed Bronn through the gateway without a glance back at him.

“What did you do this time?” Olsen asked as the portal closed.

Yami glared at him.

“I mean Teris hasn’t ignored you like that since the night of the Star Awards when she found out you lied to her.” Olsen went on.

“She’s not ignoring me and I didn’t lie to her.” Yami grumbled.

“You kinda did and it kinda looks like she is.” Olsen challenged.

Yami stood and made his way to the side door that led down half a level to the kitchens.

“You forgot to clear your area.” Olsen called after him pointing at the untouched plate Yami had served.

“That’s what new recruits are for.” Yami shot back before disappearing down the stairs/.

Olsen turned to Bran. “You heard him.”

15.2

Nozel’s younger sister was in Castle City for some three day long, young noble ladies activity and, despite the Silver Eagles base not being in Castle City, his father had commanded him to take a day to escort her around. Though the Silva’s, like the Vermilion's had a residence on the royals grounds beside the Kings own castle, until of she had received her grimoire, Nebra was not allow off the castle grounds without escort.

“Might we go into that shop on the corner,” Nebra asked. “Lady Neyres had the most lovely gloves on yesterday and said she got them from there.”

“Neyres was at this suction?” Nozel questioned looking down at his sister. Though he hadn’t seen the fellow royal or Margery, for that matter, the last couple of days he had thought nothing of it; he was just grateful to the blessed silence and their absence, especially where Margery was concerned.

“Of course,” Nebra giggled. “She is a royal. All royal and noble young ladies were invited. Expected, in fact.”

Nozel looked down at her a moment then away. Careful to keep his tone conversational he asked. “Did you see Teris there?”

“No.” Nebra shook her head. “And father had encouraged me to speak with her.”

“Why?” Nozel wondered certain he knew. No doubt Nebra was expected to give their father a full report of Nozel’s own activities and behavior as well.

Nebra shrugged a shoulder. “I suppose because she will one day be my sister-in-law.” She looked up at her brother. “I know you will do whatever father commands but how do you feel about eventually wedding the Lady Teris?”

Mindful of his tone and expression Nozel responded. “I don’t feel anything about it.”

“How can that be?”

“Our families have intended for us to wed since I was Noelle’s age,” he said. The mention of his youngest sister’s age reminded him that it also been four years since their mother’s death birthing the good for nothing child. He slowly blinked away the painful memory. “I suppose you could say I don’t remember a time when Teris wasn’t intended to be my bride.”

“But she’s so--”

Nozel looked sternly down at her. “What?”

“Unorthodoxed.” Nebra said carefully. “Take this event for instance. I already told you all the royal and noble ladies were invited but what I didn’t say was that this was Lady Teris’ third year being absent.”

“And?”

“And,” Nebra stressed, “if you don’t show for three years in a row you are dropped from the Young Ladies Social and Finishing League.”

Nozel blinked at the name of the group wondering a moment who had come up the thing.

“It is the dream of every young lady to receive their acceptance letter into the league on their tenth birthday,” Nebra went on. “I remember the fuss I made in the weeks leading up to the first meeting I would attend at my area Chapter.”

“Lady Teris is hardly a giddy ten year old,” Nozel reminded.

“No, but she is a royal lady of sixteen who’s name has now been stricken from the Leagues ledgers and barred from any and all League activities and functions, including Chapter meetings,” Nebra informed. “It’s unheard of. Up until her nineteenth birthday, even Lady Mereoleona attended this annual event every two years so she wouldn’t be dropped from the rolls.”

Nozel realized why his father had encouraged Nebra to speak with Teris at the event. It was more then simply keeping tabs on her activities and behavior. Nozel had no doubt that Lord Silva was much more aware of the politics surrounding how the noble women functioned themselves and that Teris had been in jeopardy of being cast out.

“Teris is a Magic Knight.” Nozel said at length. “Those duties far precede that of some ladies league.”

“But there were lots of royal and noble ladies present who are Magic Knights,” Nebra told.

“It’s possible there was a mission making her absence unavoidable.”

“Unavoidable or not the League won’t rescind their decision,” Nebra said.

“It doesn’t matter what your League does.” Nozel said opening the door to the shop she had asked to visit. “Upholding the honor and duty of being a Magic Knight will cover any blot this strickening might cause.”

If she’s on a mission, Nebra thought entering the boutique.

“Teris,” Venice whined. “We’ve looked at nearly every store in Castle City. If you can’t find something for him here you won’t find it anywhere.”

“Come on, Venice. Think of it as a mission,” Teris cajoled. “Besides, I thought you loved shopping.”

“For myself,” Venice clarified. “Not burly, mopping boys who are easy to please where you’re concerned. Want to make him happy? Spend the day with him. Even just a few minutes will do, bad as he has it for you. You know he thinks you’re mad at him.”

“Stop it.” Teris hushed blushing.

“I mean, did you see his face when you told him he couldn’t come? My heart just about broke for him.” Venice went on as she picked up ridicule looking it over.

Yami’s light brown eyes filled with questioning disappointment replayed in her mind giving Teris pause. She shook her head. “He’ll get over it. I just have to find him the perfect gift.”

“I suppose she was on a mission. Of sorts.” Nebra breathed softly as her brother allowed the closed the door behind them.

Nozel cursed his acquiescence to his sisters request certain that everything she heard and continued to hear would be relayed to their father. He was wondering how to go about getting her out of the shop without being overly obvious about what he was trying to do when the store attendant greeted them. “Welcome. Looking for anything in particular or just wanting to browse?”

Nebra began telling the woman what she was looking for while Nozel stayed by the door listening to Teris and Venice.

“What about that pen?” Venice asked pointing.

“What’s Yami going to do with a pen?” Teris bitingly asked.

“Write you love letters.” Venice teased.

The right side of Nozel’s jaw muscles began to spasm in complaint of his clenched teeth. As if there had been much doubt to begin with, he thought sullenly. She’s looking for a gift of that foreigner.

“Venice this is serious.” Teris told. “His birthday is in two days. If I don’t find the perfect gift today I don’t know what I’m going to do.”

“Go shopping tomorrow.” Venice shrugged setting down to purse wondering when she’d have need to carry such a fancy bag.

“I can’t,” Teris said. “I already promised him that I’d visit Pilfer and meet Mooshu.”

“That won’t take all day.” Venice said picking and holding up a hair clasp, looking at herself in a mirror. “I don’t know why you bother pretending to like those creatures when you can barely tolerate his human friend, Jack”

Teris gave a disgusted shiver. “Please don’t say that creeps name.”

“It’s not as if Yami’s interest in you is dependent on your interest in his creatures.” Venice turned to her still holding the beret to her hair. “Do you think this brings out the color of my eyes?”

“I don’t pretend to like Pilfer,” Teris said. “He’s a good Saber Wolf.” She picked up a different clasp and held it out to her friend. “Try this one.”

“Good at eating moderately large creatures in a single sitting and slobbering everywhere.” Venice said taking the beret and turning to the mirror. “I guess I can see why you don’t have to pretend to like it. It’s not all that different from Yami.”

“Funny.” Teris said her tone and expression making it obvious it she found it otherwise.

“I swear if he comes in one more time tracking mud, grim, and that things slimy drool all over the clean floor on my mop week...”

“You actually mop on your mop week?” Teris asked in surprise.

“Yeah.” Venice answered slowly. “Don’t you?”

Teris shook her head. “I don’t think anyone does.”

“You mean I’ve been the only one cleaning those floors?” Venice exclaimed. “No wonder they’re filthy by the time my week comes around. And here I thought we lived with a pack of pigs.”

“That’s still a high possibility given Bronn, Tobin, and Abril,” Teris said.

“Mother of all mana,” Venice cursed. “I’m gonna have a word with everyone when we return. You can count on--”

“And how are you ladies getting on?” The stores Clerk asked her smile a bit forced. “Still doing alright? Sure I can’t assist you with anything?”

Venice turned prepared to tell the woman that if she was needed they would call her when she saw Nozel standing in the doorway. “Mother of--”

“I got it!” Teris enthused oblivious of the Clerk or Venice’s curse. She rushed to the back counter. Grabbing a quill she began to draw on a piece of paper, slapping the bell for assistance.

“I guess you can be of assistance.” Venice smiled tightly at the Clerk still eyeing Nozel.

A Leather Smith passed through the doorway that led from a workshop behind and waited.

Teris finished scribbling and turned the paper to the Smith saying a few words. Nozel watched them go back a forth a bit before the Smith took the quill from Teris and drew on the paper. He turned the sheet to her and she looked it over appearing more pleased than before. They conversed further before the Smith wrote up a slip with her order and passed it to her. Teris said a few more words before turning.

“Venice! I--” Teris fell silent upon seeing Nozel. Her eyes widened wondering just how long he had been there. She tried to recall what she and Venice had said and then got angry at herself for worrying. Teris made her way to her friend and Nozel but was halted a few steps short by yet another surprise.

“Lady Teris.” Nebra greeted making her way to her brother from the side counter. “If this isn’t a pleasant surprise.”

“A surprise indeed,” Teris said. “What brings you to Castle City Nebra?”

“The Annual Young Ladies Social and Finishing League function of course,” Nebra said. “I must say many, including myself, were sorry to see you missed it.”

“I’ve been busy.” Teris said not caring about the younger girls judgment laced comment.

“So it would appear,” Nebra smiled. “A birthday gift. Forgive me. I couldn’t help but overhear.”

Teris glanced at Nozel knowing he had heard enough. “Please give the ladies of the League my regards. Teris told Nebra. “I will leave you to your shopping.”

“Oh, but I’m done,” Nebra smiled. “I hope you don’t mind brother but I had them send you the bill. You know how father can be about my purchases. And isn’t nearly time for our luncheon with Lord Fuegoleon and Lady Mereoleona. Why don’t you and your friend join us?” She finished turning to Teris.

Seeing this as her chance to question the Crimson Lions Captain about the Lava Springs bash Venice, without thinking, said. “I could eat.”

Teris turned slowly to her friend. “What?”

Realizing she had put her friend in an unwanted position Venice nevertheless doubled down saying. “You ordered your gift and, despite my admit arguments against it, you and Nozel are speaking again.”

Nebra looked at her brother. “She makes it sound as if you and Teris had a falling out.”

Nozel eyes slid down to his sister. “Don’t be silly, Nebra.”

“Yami--” Teris began.

“Yami lied,” Venice reminded. “He made us all play down his injuries so he could get you to speak to Nozel again. Don’t ask me why.” She breathed under her breath.

Nozel blinked eyes snapped to Venice. The foreigner had been telling the truth that night, Nozel thought in wonder. Why would he do such a thing? It couldn’t simply be for the reasons he had claimed. No one was that confident or stupid.

“What’s done it done.” Teris said grating once again at the thought of Yami’s deception.

“So you should be fine joining your fellow royals for lunch,” Venice said. “Come on.” She whined when Teris merely stared at her. “I wanna ask Mereoleona about the Lava Springs.”

“That’s what this is about?” Teris asked in disbelief.

“Please!”

“Venice.”

“Yes, Teris.” Venice said in her sweetest voice as she batted her eyes innocently at her friend.

Teris growled a sigh and shook her head. She turned to the female Clerk pointing to the hair clasp Venice still held. “Add that to my bill. I’ll pay for it when the belt is delivered on the seventeenth.”

“Of course Lady Nova.” The Clerk nodded. “Thank you for your patronage. Lord and Lady Silva. Thank you. Please come again.”

“A belt!” Venice said as she followed Teris through the door Nozel held for them. “After weeks of fretting and countless shops. You get him a belt.”

Nozel ground his teeth forcing himself to take a calming breath. He turned as Nebra passed and asked out of curiosity and desire to silence Venice’s talk of the foreigner. “Where’s your purchase?”

Nebra held up her hands wiggling her fingers. “I’m wearing it silly.”

“Are those the gloves you saw Neyres wearing?” He asked as the four of them made their way down the sidewalk.

“Not the exact same.” Nebra said noticing how her brother made certain he was beside Teris and walked to the right of her shielding her from the street. From behind the older royals Nebra went on. “That would be embarrassing for the both of us. But I am pleased.”

“Good,” Nozel replied. They walked down the block in silence before asked, loud enough for Teris to hear but not the others. “It’s been a while since we’ve last spoken.”

“A month at most.” Teris put in.

Nearly two Nozel thought. “How are you?” He asked fighting the urge to look at her.

“Same as I ever was. And you?”

“Hopeful of a promotion.” Nozel said trying not to sound overly boastful even though his intention was to impress her.

“And what are you ranked now?” Teris asked even though she knew. “Junior Magic Knight Second Class?”

“First,” Nozel told.

“So this would make you an Intermediate Magic Knight and so soon after your first year.”

Nozel fought down the smile that threatened at her mildly impressed tone.

“I wish you the best of luck,” she said.

Nozel turned.

“Don’t look so surprised.” Teris said giving a huffing laugh. “I’ve never wished you ill. Well. After your unprovoked attack, that turns out nearly killed Yami by the way, I did a lot more than wish you ill but we’re past that. Aren’t we?”

“I would hope so.” Nozel said wishing he had channeled just a little more mana into the attack and been rid of the foreigner for good. “But I feel I must say.” He looked at her and sighed. “That was a rough day for all of us. Tensions were high and--”

“Nozel. Don’t.”

He paused glancing uncomfortably away at her stern expression praying he hadn’t messed things up and made her mad at him all over again.

“Don’t bring up what’s been buried.” Teris said her tone almost pleading. “It’s done. We’re fine.”

“I’m glad.” Nozel said giving her a small, hesitant smile. “As friends we should be able to work through anything.”

“I wouldn’t go that far,” Teris said. “Friends.” She shook her head giving a small somewhat forced chuckle of amusement. “And people say you don’t have a sense of humor.” She patted his shoulder. “You’re funny Nozel.”

Nozel didn’t know what was more painful, her words or the absence of her touch as she let her hand slide off him. Unable to look at her, he gathered himself and asked. “What would you call us--”

“And we thought we would have to wait.” Mereoleona called upon seeing them. She slapped her brother on the back. “I told you we should come straight here.”

“That would have made them early and us on time.” Fuegoleon said looking back at her.

“Leon. Manners. A gentleman never keeps a lady waiting. And Nozel has brought three of them. What a pleasant surprise.” Mereoleona moved to Teris giving her a hug. “I haven’t seen you in ages.”

“I know.” Teris smiled returning the hug.

“It’s been a week.” Fuegoleon told watching the two of them.

“Nine days. But who’s counting,” Teris said.

“You. Obviously.” Nozel said looking at her coolly.

“Venice,” Mereoleona smiled patting the girl on the head. “It’s good to see you as well. We could’ve used your mirror magic on our last mission. Right Leon?”

“We managed just fine.” Fuegoleon said, his pride not letting him admit that another squads member would have been helpful.

“And Nebra,” Mereoleona smiled. “Aren’t you growing up fast. Shall we go inside and sit.”

Seated and ordered Mereoleona asked. “So, how did you two girls enjoy the Ladies League bash?”

“Immensely.” Nebra answered from her brothers right. She looked over to Teris who was seated to on Nozel’s left.

Mereoleona took her cousins silence as displeasure of the events goings on. “I know.” She said to Teris. “Having to go to such things was never my cup of tea either. Most girls can’t wait till their tenth birthday to be accepted into the League. I couldn’t wait till my twentieth to be done with it all. Always found it funny how a gathering of supposedly polite young ladies can, and usually was, anything but polite.”

“I didn’t go,” Teris told.

“I’ve been there too,” Mereoleona nodded. “Skipped two years out of every three.” She held up a finger. “Don’t get any ideas, your father or Fyntch wouldn’t approve.”

“This was my third absence.” Teris informed the realization of what she had done hitting her in full. Not that she would have done anything different.

“Oh,” Mereoleona blinked. Recovering she said. “And I thought myself a fearless rebel of expectation. You’re putting me to shame. Was Fyntch aware? What am I saying. Of course your brother wasn’t. He would have likely left your father to drag you to the Leagues event. Was Julius? No. I’m wrong again. That man is too focused on making sure his dream of getting to the top of the Magic Knights is achieved to pay care to such things.” She crossed her arms and sat back shaking her head.

Teris could hardly look the Crimson Lions Captain in the eye out of fear and shame.

“What are we going to do with you girl?”

“I don’t know,” Teris mumbled.

“Well,” Mereoleona sighed smacking the table with a palm. “It can’t be helped now. The Mistress’ of the League are an unforgiving bunch. Even if you had been on a mission, or your death bed for that matter, they wouldn’t retract your strickening.”

“I don’t want s retraction.” Teris told softly barely managing to glance at Mereoleona.

“You say that now,” Mereoleona said. “Look at you. You can’t even look at me. How are you going to fair when faced with your Lord Father and Fyntch? You’ll be singing a different tune when next you see them I’m telling you now.” Mereoleona watched her wondering how the girl could be so fierce and yet so fragile. She wanted and hoped for the best for her young cousin, having felt a comradery with her since the first time she had seen an eight year old Teris refuse to sit side saddle while on a hunt. But, only time would tell if she grew up to be her own person and a force to be reckoned with or broken into subservience by her brother, Fyntch, and marriage into the Silva family. “Let me know if Fyntch goes too hard on you. I’ll do what I can to soften the blow.”

“You don’t have to do that, Leona,” Teris said.

“You’re right. I don’t. And it’ll likely cause me a bit of trouble in doing so,” Mereoleona admitted. “But you bucked the system and did your own thing. And that has earned my respect.”

Their food arrived and with it, Teris thanked, a change in subject.

“I hear you’re close to a promotion.” Mereoleona said looking at Nozel.

“That is my hope.” Nozel affirmed.

The Crimson Lions Captain looked at her brother. “Better step it up Leon. Your rival’s about to out rank you.”

“I’m not that far from a promotion myself,” Fuegoleon told.

“Not as close as he is.” Mereoleona teased. “Then again, Teris has you both beat as she’s closer yet.”

The two boys looked at Teris in surprise.

“Isn’t that so.” Mereoleona smiled, the famously pointed Vermilion incisors glinting in the light.

“Why didn’t you say anything?” Nozel asked feeling a fool for his boasting, then wondering if that had been her intention.

Teris shrugged ill at easy under Nozel’s intense gaze. “I don’t know. I didn’t want to make a deal of it.”

“But you’ll be stepping up to Intermediate Magic Knight.” Mereoleona said picking up her drink as if in toast. “Kind of a big deal.”

“It’s not like I’d be stepping up to be Knights Commander,” Teris said.

“No.” Mereoleona laughed choking on her plum juice. “You’ve got quite a ways to go for that promotion. And I think Greywright would have a thing or two to say about it since he shows no signs of stepping down.”

“It’s funny how you and Yami get the same promotions at the same time.” Venice said then shrugged. “But I guess that’s to be expected since you two are always going out and getting into trouble together.”

Teris could have ground Venice’s foot into the floor under the table if she had been seated beside her. Instead she was stuck between Nozel and Fuegoleon and Venice tucked safely between the two Crimson Lions. If only Fuegoleon hadn’t been such a gentleman and pulled Venice’s chair out, or Nozel for that matter having pulling at chair out for her when Nebra had already claimed the space between him and Mereoleona.

“You should be thankful.” Mereoleona told Venice. “By all appearances, it’s because of them that the Black Bulls are doing so well.”

“They’ll still be ranked last.” Fuegoleon huffed. He looked to Teris. “What possessed you to choose to join the Black Bulls when you have such dreams as becoming Knights Commander eludes me to this day.”

“It’s because if she manages to become a candidate for the role having come from such a squad there’s nothing anyone could do.” Mereoleona said, kindly not finishing with, to take it from her. “Am I right?”

Teris gave a small nod.

“You think no one understands you,” Mereoleona said. “But I do.”

Yami understands me, Teris thought. Maybe that was why she was so drawn to him. He knew who she was and accepted her as that person without showing the faintest hint in wanting to steer or change her.

Having an idea Mereoleona turned to Nozel. “Promise me something.”

“If I am able.” Nozel said blue eyes flicking up to her.

“At the next Silva, Nova gathering when they invariably try to coerced Teris into meeting their expectations and do their will. Do or say something on her behalf. If you’re going to be her husband she’s going need your support and protection. Unless you plan on attempting to break her spirit. So, why get some much needed practice and start now with this one thing. I can all but guarantee you that doing so will earn you earn trust and goodwill. Neither of those unwanted things in a marriage.”

The thought of speaking against his father scared him but not half as much as the thought of Teris finally showing some goodwill and trust enticed him. Nozel inclined his head.

Teris watched Mereoleona in disbelief. Hadn’t her cousin just announced that she understood her? Before she could find her voice to rebut such a thing Venice spoke.

“Speaking of gatherings. What happened to this years trip to the Lava Springs?” Venice asked none to subtlety changing the subject. “And will there be one next year?”

Mereoleona darkened as she recalled seeing Bronn at the Star Awards with his arm wrapped around a girl. She had later learned the girl was a Healing Mage named Gilly and that the two had in fact been on a date, and were still dating.

Thankful for the change in subject Teris left her rebuttal unsaid adding. “Venice, Olsen, and Tobin were talking about it at breakfast this morning. I can’t believe Uncle Leonidas lets you use your family's summer cabin to host what sounded like a pretty rowdy Magic Knights party.”

Mereoleona forced the image of Bronn with another girl out of her mind and nodded. “It can get rather rowdy. But as long as none of you kiddies go upstairs or get into his liquor stores, father doesn’t mind.” To Venice she said. “You enjoy fighting up the volcano. Do you?”

“I enjoyed the hot springs and party after,” Venice said.

Mereoleona laughed.

“Will there be one next year?” Venice asked again.

Mereoleona thought of her jealousy towards Gilly and anger at Bronn which had been the reasons she hadn’t called the gathering; which was always last minute even though it had turned into an annual event. She forced another toothy smile. “Just try to stop it,” she said.

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BETTE DAVIS α:5 de abril de 1908 Ω:6 de octubre de 1989

Bette Davis (Lowell, Massachusetts, 5 de abril de 1908-Neuilly-sur-Seine, París, 6 de octubre de 1989) fue el nombre artístico de Ruth Elizabeth Davis, actriz estadounidense de teatro, cine y televisión. Se destacó por su facilidad al interpretar personajes antipáticos y fue ampliamente apreciada por sus actuaciones en filmes melodramáticos, históricos y ocasionalmente de comedia, aunque sus mayores éxitos los alcanzó con dramas románticos. Es considerada como uno de los hitos cinematográficos. Después de aparecer en obras de teatro de Broadway,1 Davis se trasladó a Hollywood en 1930, donde sus primeros filmes para Universal Studiostuvieron poca aceptación. Se incorporó a Warner Bros. en 1932 y fortaleció su carrera con varias actuaciones aclamadas por la crítica. En 1937, intentó liberarse de su contrato y aunque perdió un procedimiento legal muy publicitado, dio inicio al período más exitoso de su carrera. Hasta finales de los años de 1940, fue una de las actrices del cine norteamericano más importantes,reconocida por su desenvolvimiento apasionado y decidido. Davis fue calificada como una perfeccionista que podía llegar a ser muy combativa y a menudo se hicieron públicos sus enfrentamientos con ejecutivos de los estudios, directores de cine y coprotagonistas. Su manera de ser frontal, su estilo vocal entrecortado y su cigarrillo ubicuo contribuyeron a forjar una imagen pública que a menudo fue imitada y satirizada. Davis fue cofundadora de la Cantina de Hollywood8 y fue la primera mujer en ser presidente de la Academia de Artes y Ciencias Cinematográficas. Obtuvo el premio de la Academia como Mejor Actriz en dos ocasiones y fue la primera persona en alcanzar diez nominaciones a los Óscar por sus actuaciones y en recibir el premio a la Trayectoria del American Film Institute. Su carrera pasó por varios períodos de declive y catástrofes personales. Casada en cuatro ocasiones —se divorció en tres de ellas y quedó viuda una vez—, crio a sus hijos prácticamente como madre soltera. Sus últimos años estuvieron signados por un largo período de mala salud, pero continuó actuando hasta poco antes de su muerte por cáncer de mama, con más de 100 películas, ciclos televisivos y obras teatrales en su haber. En 1999, Davis fue seleccionada como la segunda mejor actriz de todos los tiempos en la lista del American Film Institute, solamente precedida.

FILMOGRAFIA 1962 ¿Qué fue de Baby Jane? 1950 All About Eve 1934 Of Human Bondage 1938 Jezabe 1964 Hush… Hush, Sweet Charlotte 1942 Now, Voyager 1941 La loba 1978 Muerte en el Nilo 1940 La carta 1939 Amarga victoria 1965 A merced del odio 1946 Una vida robada 1980 The Watcher in the Woods 1989 Wicked Stepmother 1942 El hombre que vino a cenar 1964 ¿Quién yace en mi tumba? 1952 The Star 1944 El señor Skeffington 1968 El aniversario 1955 The Virgin Queen 1952 Phone Call from a Stranger 1987 Las ballenas de Agosto 1976 Pesadilla diabólica 1939 The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex 1936 El bosque petrificado 1941 the great lie 1942 Como ella sola 1940 El cielo y tú 1939 The Old Maid 1943 Una vieja amiga 1961 Un gángster para un milagro 1949 Más allá del bosque 1937 La mujer marcada 1956 The Catered Affair 1943 Watch on the Rhine 1945 The Corn is Green 1948 June Bride 1935 Dangerous 1941 La novia cayó del cielo 1932 Three on a Match 1931 The Bad Sister 1938 Las hermanas 1951 Veneno para tus labios 1951 Payment on Demand 1932 La oculta providencia 1937 Kid Galahad 1979 Los pequeños extraterrestres 1932 Hell's House 1964 Where Love Has Gone

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Como as lâmpadas led podem acelerar o cultivo de plantas

O uso de sistemas de iluminação LED na agricultura já conta com algumas décadas. Mas avanços recentes nessa tecnologia têm viabilizado projetos cada vez mais ambiciosos, com fazendas indoor cada vez maiores, cultivo de vegetais na Antártica, em regiões desérticas e mesmo em missões espaciais. Exemplo disso é uma parceria da Current, powered by GE  com a Jones Food Company Ltd. (JFC) para a construção da maior fazenda vertical indoor da Europa – e uma das maiores do mundo. Instalada em Lincolnshire, na Inglaterra, ela vai produzir até 420 toneladas de verduras por ano, numa área de 5.120m2 (equivalente a 26 quadras de tênis). Para otimizar a produção, a Current e a JFC desenvolveram uma versão customizada da Arize – sistema de iluminação LED com foco em horticultura. Serão utilizados cerca de 12 quilômetros desse sistema, que emite um espectro luminoso capaz de otimizar o ciclo de crescimento de cada planta, para que ela seja colhida e servida no menor tempo possível. Para o CEO da JFC, James Lloyd-Jones, isso permite trazer a produção de vegetais para um nível industrial, mais intensivo, o que se reflete na viabilidade comercial desse tipo de estrutura. A Arize emite uma combinação de luz vermelha, azul e branca – comprimentos de onda que proporcionam o crescimento da planta de forma eficiente. As lâmpadas de LED ajudam a compor um ambiente com concentração adequada de CO², onde água e nutrientes são levados diretamente às raízes das plantas. O projeto utiliza 90% menos água e 50% menos fertilizante que o cultivo tradicional. A área de plantio é isolada de contaminantes externos - até a hora da colheita, as plantas não são tocadas por ninguém, pois tudo é feito por meio de automação inteligente e robótica avançada. Enquanto isso, um sistema de análise de dados desenvolvido pela GE monitora o consumo de energia no ambiente, assim como os dados provenientes dos diversos sensores, de forma integrada.

Na antártica e na ISS Em abril deste ano, pesquisadores da Neumayer Station III, da Alemanha, comemoraram a primeira colheita de vegetais cultivados sem terra, luz solar ou pesticidas na Antártica, graças a uma estufa de alta tecnologia, que também utiliza um sistema de iluminação LED de alta performance. A lista inclui verduras, pimentão, rabanetes, pepinos e tomates, além de ervas (como manjericão, salsa e coentro), e a meta é colher de 4kg a 5kg de alimentos por semana. Coordenado pelo Centro Aeroespacial Alemão DLR, o projeto está ligado a um consórcio que envolve entidades da Áustria, Itália, Holanda, Suécia, Estados Unidos, Canadá e Irlanda. A experiência integra o EDEN ISS, um programa de quatro anos de duração (2015-2019) que, por sua vez, faz parte do Horizon 2020, iniciativa da União Europeia. A meta é desenvolver tecnologias que permitam o cultivo de alimentos em missões espaciais: na Estação Espacial Internacional (ISS) e, por que não?, em outros planetas. Astronautas da NASA (agência espacial americana) já estão plantando vegetais na ISS, também de olho nos benefícios (nutricionais e psicológicos) que isso proporciona em missões de longa duração. Mas não é só no espaço que encontramos ambientes desafiadores para o cultivo de alimentos – nosso planeta também conta com muitas regiões que sofrem com a falta de luz ou de água. E, com as mudanças climáticas, isso pode se tornar um problema ainda mais comum; afinal, um dos efeitos decorrentes do aquecimento global é a desertificação. Pensando nisso, vale a pena citar como exemplo uma nova fazenda vertical que será construída em Dubai, cidade que lida com a escassez de água. Orçado em US$ 40 milhões, o projeto prevê a produção de três toneladas de vegetais por dia. As plantas crescem graças à iluminação LED, consumindo pouquíssima água e uma solução com nutrientes específicos. A conclusão da obra, que deve começar ainda neste ano, está prevista para 2020. À frente da iniciativa estão a Emirates Flight Catering e a Crop One Holdings (startup do vale do Silício, nos EUA, com foco em cultivo indoor). A ideia é servir os alimentos provenientes da fazendo vertical nos voos da companhia e no saguão do aeroporto.

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LGBTQIA+ New Year's Eve Celebrations across Australia

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LGBTQIA+ New Year's Eve Celebrations across Australia

Emerging from the Christmas food coma, the question on everyone’s lips is what to do on New Years? From fireworks to bush doofs, there are LGBQTIA+ New Year’s Eve events across Australia to cater to all members of the community. 

NSW Events

Poof Doof NYE Party

Held at Arq, Poof Doof NYE has a killer lineup as well as a special appearance from Drag Race Down Under finalist Hollywould Star. Tickets are available to purchase online.

Eden Sydney NYE Party

A new event for Sydneysiders, Eden is the largest touring women’s party in the world. Catering to the lesbian, queer, non-binary and trans community- guests can expect queer female celebrity DJs, live music performances and show stopping dance performances.

NYE at Bernie’s Bar

The ultimate New Year’s Eve party destination is none other than Newcastle’s favourite gay bar! Brace yourself for an unforgettable night filled with an exciting lineup of performers, mesmerizing roaming acts, a dazzling Infinity light-up dance floor, delectable canape service, and so much more.

Bush Magik New Year’s Festival

Tropical Fruits know how to ring in a new year. Held at the Lismore Showgrounds, Bush Magik consists of three dance parties across the 30th (Camp party), 31st (NYE party) & the 1st (Recovery party), renowned Cabaret (NYE) the crooked ‘Next Day Cabaret’ (NYD) as well as an arts & cultural program with panels, workshops & activities. Camping is also available from 27th-4th for up to 1000 people.

Queensland Events

NYE at The Wickham

Was your 2023 heavenly or hellish? Either way, celebrate in epic style at The Wickham! Hosted by RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Art Simone and Karen from Finance, join us for a devilish evening of heavenly performances, DJs and campery! Also featuring performances by Shanny T-Bone, Asphyxia, Chocolate Boxx, Abril Latrene & Ivyy Monroe.

Runway: New Years Eve at Sporties

With three bars and a ‘Supermodel Spectacular’ starring an ensemble cast of Dame Liz Taylor, Gina Vanderpump, Katya Lou-King, Liz Anya, Magenta and more- Sporties is the perfect destination for your new years celebration. Limited tickets are available at the door.

Victoria Events

BONEZ Queer Party

BONEZ is Australia’s Alternative Queer party with Punk as F*ck Bands, Drag, Burlesque and DJs. Ring in 2024 at the Northcote Social Club in an inclusive and welcoming enviroment.

Sundaylicious NEW YEAR’S EVE

Sundaylicious, the renowned Sunday event that celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community, will be making its way to the majestic Northcote Theatre on New Year’s Eve. Ring in the new year with community in a colourful and joyful celebration of love and diversity. Doors open from 7:00pm.

South Australia Events

Love Island NYE at My Lover Cindi

Love Island invites you to shake off 2023 and dive into 2024 with friends and lovers.  The rhythm of tropical house and all your club favourites from the year gone by heat up the dance floor for an unforgettable celebration of queer joy! Doors open at 7PM for sensory hour with general doors opening at 8PM. Dress code: tropical beach party and paradise creatures.

Silver and Chrome Party at Mary’s Poppin

Say goodbye to 2023, and hello to 2024 with a silver & chrome disco pop party unlike any other. With Adelaide’s best drag & DJs going hard all night to keep the vibes high & the mood right. Dress code: Think chrome couture, silver chains, metallic sparkles, holographic glitter- just be sure to shine brighter than anyone else on the dance floor.

Western Australia Events

NYE at The Flaming Galah

Freo’s first inclusive small bar is hosting a free event to ring in the new year- The Bowery Ball. A night to let your freak flags fly, boogie your shoes off to DJs Kenneltoe & Mama Cass and dress like your life depends on it. In honour of the legendary Leigh Bowery, let your imaginations run wild, get your faces painted for the gods and say goodbye to 2023 in style.

New Years Eve at The Court

Get ready to embark on a journey back to the future as we present the most epic event of the millennium – the Y2K Space Invaders! Brace yourselves for a cosmic collision of nostalgia, futuristic fun, and intergalactic adventures like never before.

Tasmania Events

Judy’s Ruby Slipper Ball

Coming to Altar, Judy’s Red Slipper Ball is ready to help you say goodbye to 2023. Brought to you by the iconic Pussay Poppins, bring your best Judys along for a night of queer communion and celebration.

Whatever the plans, have a safe and fabulous New Year’s Eve.

For the latest LGBTIQA+ Sister Girl and Brother Boy news, entertainment, community stories in Australia, visit qnews.com.au. Check out our latest magazines or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

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some Of the Best Areas in Spain to master The spanish language Culture

cursos de espanhol Planning a holiday break to the magnificent state involving Spain? Learn Romance language destinations that you could visit beforehand. The connected with Spain has a whole lot to supply to its travelers, hence many people returning to have their trip again. It is not necessarily enough to see Spain merely once. You will return back again for sure.

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Journeying the first time? Fret not. This kind of article will direct you towards choosing the tourist places this you should not care to skip during your initial holiday in order to Spain.

a single. Madrid : Heart Involving Spanish Trend

For these who would love to be able to get their hands in excellent bargains, visiting This town is important. This city will be a close up competitor associated with Paris in terms of fashion, outfits, and more vogue. When you want to discover Spanish manner, take some sort of stroll in the active streets of Madrid along with observe how the natives spice up. Aside from retailers, there are also theaters as well as depart markets with Madrid which can cater for individuals who have limited pocket money but nonetheless want to dress way up Spanish type. After a new tiring day, check out one particular of the restaurants within This town and enjoy great food joined with initially class service.

2 . not Andalucía - For The Passionate Jet Setters

Considered for you to be as the utmost romantic area in Spain, Andalucía is usually the perfect getaway spot for honeymooners or newly-wed couples. Aside from the particular romantic and also vibe regarding the city, Andalucía is definitely also home to attractively structured buildings as properly as traditional landmarks which usually include palaces in addition to places of worship. The city also annually celebrates the April good or ferias de Abril, where the city clears their gates to typically the public to get a whole day time of fun party, very good food, and stay enjoyment.

3. Learn Spanish language Background Through Old Dating back involving Corunna

For those who also adore history and just about all, Corunna is a place that will you should go to help. That place showcases often the history in the early Spaniards. Corunna may be the port just where the royals as well as noblemen of England, Ireland in europe, and also France pass through. The particular port was maintained along with renovated during the periods of Isabella and Ferdinand and of the actual Holy Emperor Charles. The site is actually also where Catherine connected with Aragon was last noticed departing from Corunna.

5. Experience The Best Connected with Spanish Lifestyle in Barcelona

Last yet definitely definitely not the least; Barcelona will be the absolute must-visit place inside The world. The city will be best known for it has the stunning scenery and traveler areas. There are several things that you can certainly do in Barcelona, that is a whole land in a. You can go to museums, churches, merchants, in addition to eat at the very best restaurants in the metropolis. Just before visiting Spain, bear in mind that you must learn Speaking spanish words so that you can be in a position to converse with the particular local residences. This will permit you to go close to the location easily.

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Feria de abril 2010: UGT pagó una cena en su caseta de la Feria con cargo a una subvención de la Consejería de Empleo. 12.716,23€ de catering “para la lucha obrera”

Feria de abril 2010: UGT pagó una cena en su caseta de la Feria con cargo a una subvención de la Consejería de Empleo. 12.716,23€ de catering “para la lucha obrera”

Feria de abril 2010: UGT pagó una cena en su caseta de la Feria con cargo a una subvención de la Consejería de Empleo. 12.716,23€ de catering “para la lucha obrera” https://t.co/7oAzH5wBI7 Source by Mar Díaz

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“CREPÚSCULOS “ EM BAYREUTH 2022 .O MEU ADEUS À COLINA VERDE ? : se nesta peregrinação foi estrondoso o fiasco do « crepúsculo dos deuses » epílogo do desastre da “Saga Netflix” de Valentin Schwarz já considerada o pior dos dezasseis ANÉIS apresentados desde 1951 ,outros “crepúsculos” caem , no meu caso, sobre Bayreuth e o Festival …... Não descobri nenhuma melhoria significativa na substituição do catering da cadeia Steigenberger pela nova firma Wahnfood GmbH de Bayreuth que apenas assumiu um estilo mais Feira Popular. As filas continuam

Quanto ao alojamento a minha primeira escolha em Bayreuth ,enquanto a família Seuss, o dirigiu era o histórico Bayerischer Hof com o charme do seu restaurante Gendarmerie hotel onde tantos cantores se hospedavam e com uma história que incluía Toscanini . Infelizmente a nova gerência destruiu o

nível e passamos a ir para o simpático Arvena Kongress Hotel há alguns anos quartel general do CRW Portugal ganhando um caloroso convívio .Infelizmente este ano o hotel ainda não recuperou das dificuldades da pandemia e a qualidade do serviço está em declínio .

Também as limitações físicas actuais impediram-me que depois de visitar a sepultura de Richard Wagner em Wanhfried atravessasse como era ritual a beleza do Hofgarten . Não sou único ,- pilhas de almofadas , muitas bengalas, marchas lentas são cenas cotidianas no Festspielhaus onde o envelhecimento do público aumenta claramente .

. E finalmente a Zica notou nas fotografias do FB que a relva onde os visitantes se fotografam estava amarela e seca este ano …

A lenda de Bayreuth é ser palco transcendente para experimentar a genialidade de Wagner . Depois de uma flute de Sekt – sentar-se num auditório sem ventilação com 1.900 outras pessoas numa tarde de 30 graus centígrados exige uma experiência única .Não esqueço a emoção com que depois de anos e anos de espera obtive uns bilhetes medíocres na fila 23 para assistir com a Zaza ao Tannhauser de Arlaud . Foi mágico . Mas muitos anos depois após Anel dos Nibelungos de Valentin Schwarz “ um guisado de ideias mal cozinhadas “( a stew of undercooked ideas) como wagnerite profundo sentar-me no Valhalla do mundo da ópera e não sentir nada ,senão perda e fúria ,impõe uma pergunta : É isto que eu quero?

PS. 1) Não é preciso ir a Bayreuth para ser wagneriano e acontece grande Wagner fora do Festival .Espero saúde para assistirmos em Berlim ao ANEL da STAATSOPER UNTER DER LINDEN em Abril de 2023 dirigido por Daniel Barenboim ,encenado por Dmitri Tcherniakov e com elenco de luxo .

2) a considerável redução de público e consequente diminuição da venda de bilhetes que atingiu todas as grandes casas de opera como o MET , Viena , Munich e Paris e Festivais eliminou a tortura da espera por Bayreuth . Agora qualquer estreante obtém uma mão cheia de bilhetes para a Colina Verde . Ainda bem para eles !