#Boundless Curiosity

[epicstoriestime]

The Tale Behind My Moniker: The Journey of the Epic Alien

🚀 Embark on an intergalactic adventure with the Epic Alien! Join me in a cosmic journey of self-discovery, guided by the wisdom of Epictetus and Epicurus. 🌌✨ #CosmicOdyssey #PhilosophicalContemplation #EpicAlien

What’s the story behind your nickname?   In the boundless cosmic expanse, where galaxies twirled like celestial dancers, and the stars sang a symphony of wonder, I, the Epic Alien, embarked on an unforgettable odyssey. But how did this unique moniker come to be? Gather around, for the story I’m about to share is one of cosmic encounters, transformative philosophies, and the celestial wisdom of…

[s-lycopersicum]

[thegravethegravethegrave]

also kind of feel like im running at a brick wall with russian again in what world is memorizing the words for how a university system i'll never be a part of is structured helping me read fucking. в окопах сталинграда

[molinaskies]

How about we start the main boi. What are your Sonic headcanons?

Sonic and Knuckles share a rivalry, but Sonic holds a deep respect for Knuckles and even looks up to him. Sonic thoroughly respects Knuckles’ opinions and would honestly seek out his perspective more often if he was more easily accessible.

I also imagine that Sonic encourages Knuckles to read more often, as Sonic is a bookworm and Knuckles spends a lot of his time with the Master Emerald. Sonic wants the best for Knuckles—which is whatever would make Knuckles happy—and he takes this small step when he can to give Knuckles something to do.

Knuckles probably likes detective novels best because they remind him of exploration and detail hunting, but he and Sonic bond over history and adventure genres.

(Their relationship in Frontiers, which is touching!)

[kittaykattz]

i feel like the appropriate response to finding out someone has you blocked is just "eh whatever" but no my ass is always like "who are you. why did you block me. what did i do"

[pommenarrateur]

I Have a quick question for you, do you have a favorite fruit?

and just to give an identity hint, I have a sign off.

(I enjoy mysteries)

-⏰

You're curious to know about my favorite fruit, of all things?

Why? Is this something you concern yourself with regarding everyone you speak to? Something you lie awake at night thinking about perchance, dwelling, wondering if you could possibly guess the right answer? Or maybe you see it as a better method of determining oneself than a horoscope? With your very own personality pop quiz?

...Excuse me please. You're just one of a good handful that have sent me absurdly specific questions and I'm still trying to wrap my head around the reasoning behind each. These aren't exactly the kinds of queries I expected opening this account, you see.

Nonetheless, assuming we're speaking of literal, edible fruit, the kind that grows from trees and vines and such, and this is not some horrible euphemism I'm unaware of, I'll say...

My favorite fruit would be avocados.

Or perhaps olives.

Pumpkins, maybe?

And if you read that and now wish to argue with me whether or not any of the listed are legitimate fruits, I advise you take it up with your favorite internet browser and/or your respective (or favorite) God.

If you do not have nor believe in either of those things, take it up with your parents.

If you don't have parents, I'm still not fighting with you about it.

[transgnckon]

Seeing Ariel slander always makes me so mad. stay away from her you don’t deserve her!!!!

[nostalgia-tblr]

I know it's almost certainly a good thing that there's no "Reader x Alligator Loki" fic out there but at the same time it feels like surely by now someone should have crossed that bridge of horrors into the land of OH GOD NO that fandom frequents despite our collective better judgement?

[girldraki]

Hm. Yikes

[egglygreg]

2. Favorite canon thing about this character?

For Link

For BotW/TotK Link, I love his funny bits of sassy dialogue (like the ones talking to the creepy sand boots guy) and his happy little humming while he cooks.

But mostly the fact that, despite the absolute horrors he's experienced, he perseveres and keeps going, with amazing courage.

[pixiepretzel]

The Boundless Horizon

In a world where virtual reality has reached new heights, Alex stumbles upon a hidden game known as "The Boundless Horizon." This cutting-edge experience offers players the chance to explore an open world of endless possibilities.

As Alex dons the VR headset, they are transported to a breathtakingly vast and dynamic landscape. Mountains touch the skies, forests whisper with mysteries, and cities pulse with life. The horizon stretches infinitely in every direction, and curiosity becomes their guiding star.

With each step, Alex discovers new wonders, encounters fellow explorers, and unravels the secrets of this boundless realm. The story unfolds as Alex's journey in "The Boundless Horizon" explores not only the expansive virtual world but also the limitless potential of the human spirit.

[epicstoriestime]

Celestial Treasures: Thirty Cosmic Gems Igniting the Spark of Happiness

🌌✨ Embark on a cosmic voyage with the Epic Alien, a celestial being of infinite curiosity and boundless empathy. Discover the profound connection between the universe and the human spirit through thirty celestial treasures that ignite the spark of happiness within. Let’s wander through the cosmic expanse together, celebrating the wonders that bring joy and wonder. 🌠🌍 #CosmicVoyager #EpicAlien #CosmicSymphony #WonderofExistence #CelestialCuriosity

List 30 things that make you happy. Amidst the radiant glow of countless stars, I, the Epic Alien, find solace and joy in the tapestry of existence. Across the vast expanse of the universe, I have discovered thirty celestial treasures that ignite the spark of happiness within me: Amongst the Celestial Symphony 🌌✨ The celestial ballet of stars, dancing to a symphony beyond time. Embracing…

[luna-azzurra]

list of common cute things or traits for your original character (OC)

1. Big, Expressive Eyes: Large, expressive eyes can give your OC an innocent and cute appearance.

2. Unique Hairstyle: A distinct or quirky hairstyle can add a touch of charm.

3. Shyness or Bashfulness: A bit of shyness or bashfulness can make your OC seem sweet and approachable.

4. Love for Animals: Having a soft spot for animals, particularly small and fluffy ones, can be adorable.

5. Childlike Enthusiasm: A boundless, childlike enthusiasm for simple things can be endearing.

6. Giggles and Laughter: Frequent giggles or infectious laughter can make your OC likable.

7. Awkwardness: A charming level of social awkwardness can be endearing.

8. Clumsiness: A propensity for stumbling or being clumsy in a cute way can add to their charm.

9. Favorite Comfort Food: Giving your OC a favorite comfort food or snack can create relatable moments.

10. Caring Nature: A character who cares deeply for their friends or family is inherently cute.

11. Doodles and Sketches: The habit of doodling or sketching cute and whimsical drawings can be charming.

12. Adoration of Nature: A love for nature, flowers, or starry nights can make your OC more endearing.

13. Quirky Habits: Unique and charming habits or quirks can set your OC apart.

14. Childhood Nostalgia: Relatable nostalgia for childhood toys, games, or TV shows can be cute.

15. Warm Smile: A warm, inviting smile is always charming.

16. Politeness and Manners: Good manners and politeness are universally appealing.

17. Innocent Curiosity: A genuine and innocent curiosity about the world can be adorable.

18. Playfulness: A playful and carefree nature can make your OC lovable.

19. Emotional Vulnerability: Showing moments of vulnerability or genuine emotion can endear your OC to readers.

20. Wearing Glasses: If it fits your character, glasses can add a cute and intelligent vibe.

[kevlo75]

In 1820, French artist John James Audubon made it his mission to paint every species of bird in North America. The result was a stunning collection of hand-coloured prints. The Library's copy has been the jewel in our collection since Guille and Allès's day.The centrepiece of BOUNDLESS CURIOSITY is The Birds of America, one of the rarest and most beautiful books in the world. #audubon #nantes #guernsey #boundless #curiosity #creativeisland #barbados🇧🇧 #dominica 🇩🇲 #jamaica 🇯🇲 #zanzibar #tanzania🇹🇿 #saintpierreandmiquelon 🇵🇲 #japan 🇯🇵 (à Guille-Allès Public Library, Guernsey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoXtpglrQ6Q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[sunderwight]

Further speculation on Shen Yuan transmigrating in some kind of Beast:

Werewolf Shen Qingqiu.

And like, major emphasis on the wolf, in his case. Not wolfman. Every full moon Shen Qingqiu has to make arrangements for himself to turn into a gigantic silvery-white wolf that retains extremely little of his consciousness, and mostly just seems to want to do Wolf Things, though according to PIDW and all information he has on the matter, he ought to be turning into a violent and bloodthirsty predator.

However, it turns out that the wolf form does retain some awareness from the mind/soul of the human, meaning that the reason SJ's wolf was so incredibly unsafe to be around was because it was constantly trying to process SJ's trauma in wild animal terms. So, it was hostile towards the vast majority of humans and in a heightened state of anxiety, always anticipating violence (and reacting accordingly) whenever something unexpected happened. Matters were not helped by SJ's decision to try and lock himself up for every transformation, which of course freaked his wolf out even more (trapped) and resulted in self-harm as it desperately tried to escape. It was just that SJ interpreted the self-harm as a sign that the wolf was so extremely violent that it would cannibalize itself rather than go a single night without the taste of blood.

SY, who is a lot less traumatized, conversely has a much more calm and curious wolf. Like he's extremely cautious and nervous about the whole thing, because he's expecting it to be violent based on his information, and since he doesn't retain much awareness of his transformations he has little idea of what his wolf-self does. But he also isn't great at locking himself up like the original goods did, and he never really seems to wake up covered in blood or anything? Once or twice he thinks he might have hunted a rabbit, but they definitely were rabbits and not like his subconscious somehow going after children in the middle of a wilderness somewhere, because when he came to the wolf had brought the leftover bunny bits along back to the ruined temple he was supposed to be shutting himself up into.

The new Shen Qingqiu consequently gets a bit complacent about the whole thing. He can only blame himself. Maybe he should have anticipated Luo Binghe, with his boundless curiosity and interest in his shizun, would notice the oddities in his schedule and follow him out one night. Everyone's supposed to believe that he's just going to brothels and engaging in purely mundane debauchery, though, so why would Binghe doubt his story?

But he did, and so of course Luo Binghe ends up witnessing his shizun's terrible transformation into a wretched and hated beast. Stunned, the young disciple stands transfixed (no doubt in horror) in the moonlight. The wolf sees him, and though Shen Qingqiu doesn't retain much memory, he recollects the running, the leaping, the... uh... licking...?

Well. Turns out that even Shen Qingqiu's subconscious wolf mind recognizes Luo Binghe as pack, and thank goodness too, because at least he didn't attack him!

Although after that it becomes an extreme challenge to explain to Luo Binghe why he can't accompany Shen Qingqiu for his transformations every month. It's not safe, the wolf is unpredictable and Shen Qingqiu can't promise that he won't startle or suddenly change his tune and lash out, and even though Binghe's cultivation is progressing in leaps and bounds, the wolf also isn't limited to normal mortal strength. It would be able to track his scent and follow him relentlessly, chasing him down to catch and pin him beneath its massive paws, and... Binghe why is your face so red? Are you feeling alright? If it's too frightening, then let's not describe it any further, but the point is that it's dangerous.

Shen Qingqiu has to put his foot down. In the end, he has his suspicions that Binghe is still circumventing him, as he could swear he sometimes remembers running around the wilderness with company. (Binghe is absolutely sneaking out to go spend time with Wolf Shizun.) But there's nothing concrete enough to be certain. Meanwhile, Luo Binghe has at least agreed to keep it secret (for now -- probably not once the time comes for Shen Qingqiu to be put on trial) and fusses over his shizun, helping him keep track of the moon scheduling and always making sure he has a full belly before he goes into wilderness seclusion (Shen Qingqiu never says, but somehow Luo Binghe guesses anyway that he doesn't like waking up to find that the wolf had a snack during the night...)

Another hazard: lycanthropy in the PIDW setting is a curse. Like admittedly it's kind of a kickass one, but it still has tons of negative associations, most commonly befalling impoverished individuals or travelers who get bitten by wild wolf demons, and survive only to find that a piece of the wolf's spirit has gotten stuck to their own. Cultivators with lycanthropy are often associated with demons and disrepute, like Wu Yanzi, and there are countless tales of them turning on their own people or being revealed as violent, depraved criminals. It's only slightly more acceptable than being a demon outright.

In other words it's not a desirable circumstance.

And yet, for some reason, Luo Binghe is reprehensibly lapse in his protections against lycanthropy. Shen Qingqiu has told him all of the precautions he knows against it, and yet it's almost like Binghe keeps doing the exact opposite things! Listen, wolves are cool. Shen Qingqiu knows that. He's actually kind of fine with turning into one, since it seems to be less of a ravenous beast situation than he'd feared. But there are still social consequences to this kind of a thing! Luckily, it doesn't actually matter much because even with his uncharacteristic youthful irresponsibility, Binghe's heavenly demon blood protects him from ever being cursed. The only way he'd get lycanthropy would be if he deliberately let a werewolf bite him and then just refused to excise the curse, and even then, he could purge the tainted wolf spirit from him just by force of will whenever he wanted.

Seriously, though! It's only when Shen Qingqiu points out that Luo Binghe is going to make people suspicious with all his negligence towards basic precautions that Binghe finally smartens up about it.

(Luo Binghe, out in the woods during a full moon: Wolf Shizun please bite me? Bite Binghe? Then we can be together every full moon! Look here I'll stick my hand in your mouth... just, just chomp down... no don't lick... *sigh*...)

Anyway, the plot still goes mostly the same, except that when Shen Qingqiu put into the water prison it's the full moon. He expects this is part of Luo Binghe's plan against him -- Binghe probably couldn't reveal the lycanthropy without also admitting he'd known before and helped hide it, but this way, Shen Qingqiu can just get caught as a wolf by the palace guards. But Luo Binghe's just been so frazzled and distressed by everything that he genuinely forgot what phase the moon was on. Shen Qingqiu's expecting a lot of things when he wakes up after transforming in the Water Prison, but being back out of the Water Prison and snuggled up to the protagonist's chest wasn't on the list.

Turns out that after his confrontation with Luo Binghe and the Little Palace Mistress, Gongyi Xiao went to check on him and found him transformed. After Gongyi Xiao alerted the rest of the palace, the Palace Master determined that Shen Qingqiu being a werewolf was as good as a confirmation of guilt, and had the wolf dragged out to be killed. Luo Binghe intervened, Shen Qingqiu took off, and between one thing and another the whole night was spent with Huan Hua and Cang Qiong cultivators trying to catch him (for different reasons).

Of course it was Luo Binghe who eventually cornered the terrified wolf, at which point the wolf actually, finally did bite him. But when Binghe failed to react, it whimpered and went back to its usual behavior, and let Binghe lead it out of the city and off to its usual territory near Cang Qiong. The wolf then proceeded to act like an overjoyed puppy whose owner had finally come back from war, until Binghe broke down and sobbed himself to sleep. It must have curled up onto his chest afterwards.

Shen Qingqiu is deeply embarrassed, but... somehow Luo Binghe doesn't seem to be taking revenge on him?

He's going to need to treat that bite wound soon, though.

Binghe.

Binghe, you are going to treat that--

[requiemforthepoets]

babysitting duties 𖦹 LN4

PAIRINGS: lando norris x female!reader

SUMMARY: who knew that babysitting your four-year-old niece would make you feel things and imagine a life with lando, with a kid and family of your own.

AUTHOR’S NOTE: all these lando interactions with kids in my fyp got me, so here you go. hope you enjoy this one! :)

REMINDERS: this is purely fiction, the way how the character is portrayed in my story does not reflect the person that is portraying my character in real life. always separate fiction from reality, and do not repost or copy my work in any way.

WORD COUNT: 1.2k

WARNINGS: typos, photos grabbed from pinterest, inaccuracies of the photos, and baby fever

It was a busy race week, but it didn’t stop you and Lando from taking on a new role as temporary guardians. Your brother and his wife are currently away for a business trip, and flew their four-year-old daughter, Chloé, to Monaco to be in your care for three weeks, so that’s basically a whole month with her. Chloé had quickly become attached to both of you, especially Lando, who had easily embraced the added responsibility very proudly. Now, she’s living with you both in your shared apartment in Monaco, and despite the busyness of the race week, she was certainly coming along for the ride.

You entered the paddock hand in hand with Lando, while he was carrying Chloé in his arms, balancing her weight effortlessly as if he’d done it a hundred times before, with her tiny arms wrapped around his neck. Chloé, with her bright eyes and boundless curiosity, had become an instant star amongst the paddock. She was also dressed to coordinate with you and Lando, with miniature personalized ear defenders completing the whole ensemble. You couldn’t help but laugh at how effortlessly she charmed everyone around her.

“She looks so much like you two!” Someone exclaimed as you passed by. Lando quickly gave you a playful nudge.

“Well, we do make a good-looking family, don’t we?” He said cheekily, sending you a wink. You couldn’t help but laugh at the idea of rolling with the misconception that Chloé was your daughter suddenly became amusing for you.

“You two look like a proper happy family, eh?” Carlos teased as he approached, grinning mischievously, and giving Chloé a high five.

Lando chuckled, glancing over at you with a playful smirk. “Maybe we should let them think that, huh?”

You playfully rolled your eyes and chuckled, “you really have a knack for stirring the media, don’t you?”

“Anything to keep them in their toes.” You all laughed. “Let them have their field day. They want headlines, then let them eat this up.” He added.

Chloé, oblivious to the whole conversation that is going on, tapped Lando’s shoulder gently. “Can we see the cars now, Uncle Lan?”

He ruffled her hair and pressed a soft kiss on her temple. “In a bit, Koko. First, we have to make sure that Uncle Lan wins this weekend.” She giggled, her innocent laughter melting the hearts of the people around.

As the three of you continued through the paddock, other drivers couldn’t help but stop and coo at her and with Lando joking that Chloé should call Fernando ‘grandpa nando’, in which the older didn’t mind, and find Chloé a very wonderful kid. She even got Oscar to play with her, pretending to race alongside her as she ran towards him, he got Chloé to behave like a car, and squealed so hard with laughter, clearly enjoying every second of her playful interaction with Oscar.

Then Max came over, pretending to be serious but a soft smile was threatening to break through. “I didn’t know you two had a secret kid. When did this happen?”

You laughed, shaking your head. “She’s my niece. But for the thrill of it, let’s start some rumors.”

“Could’ve fooled me! You three looked like a picture-perfect family.” Max smirked, “she’s too cute not to be yours, mate.”

“See?” Lando chimed in, nudging you lightly with his elbow. “Told you, we’re a great team. Maybe we should borrow her every race weekend, love. Just to keep everyone guessing.”

“Yeah and I’ll get an earful from my brother in return for making her miss Kumon just to attend a race weekend with us.” You laughed, shaking your head.

Chloé had asked to be brought down from Lando’s arms, wanting to walk, and now, she’s swinging between the two of you, and you couldn’t help but smile at the way Lando looked at her. Lando had always been really great with kids, but seeing him in this light, with Chloé, felt like something deeper. There was an unspoken ease in the way he handled it, as if it wasn’t a huge leap from where you both already were.

Just then, Charles strolled over, taking a good look at the three of you. “A mini Norris already?! This weekend just got more interesting, huh?”

Before you could reply, Chloé pointed at Charles’s shirt. “I like your red shirt!” She announced, earning a laugh from everyone around.

Charles knelt down to her height, his eyes lighting up with genuine affection. “Thank you! I like your ear defenders. Maybe one day you’ll be in the car too?”

She beamed, nodding with all the confidence in the world. “I will! And I’ll beat Uncle Lan!”

You all burst into laughter, and Lando playfully feigned shock. “Whoa, hold on! You’re supposed to be on my side!”

“Koko is really adorable.” Charles smiled as he put out a hand for Chloé to high five, “can Uncle Charles get a hug?” She giggled and ran up to Charles, her tiny arms wrapping around his neck.

You smiled, watching the scene unfold, heart full from how she effortlessly fit into this world. It was sweet, chaotic, and somehow, everything just felt right. But honestly, all of this is making you feel a little bit of a baby fever.

The day continued on and more drivers stopped by to say hello, each of them being enamored. Even some of the team staff were swooning over how adorable she runs towards Lando and climbing to sit on his lap during brief moments in the garage. Lando even gently placed her inside his car, much to her delight. Chloé’s eyes sparkled as she explored the cockpit and touched the steering wheel, her giggles echoing through the garage. The whole team watched it all with fond smiles, exchanging knowing looks.

Chloé continued to win everyone’s heart, even joining Lando in signing autographs, and each time a fan got their merch signed, she’d beam proudly and say, “I helped!”

At one point, Toto passed by, taking one look at the three of you and shaking his head with an amused grin. “You two should just get married already and have one of your own. This one suits you.”

You blushed, the thought of you and Lando getting married and having a child of your own. Stammering out a response as Lando laughed beside you. “Oh no, we’re…we’re just babysitting.”

“Sure,” Toto said with a knowing wink before walking away.

By the time the day came to an end, Chloé had fallen asleep in Lando’s arms, her tiny body curled up against him. You glanced over and saw how tenderly Lando held her, stroking her hair softly. Witnessing this scene had made your heart flutter and melt.

“You know,” Lando said quietly, not wanting to wake her, “if this is what having a family looks like…I wouldn’t mind having one someday with you.”

You smiled, feeling your chest tighten with a mix of emotions. “Someday,” you agreed, leaning in to kiss him on the lips and him meeting you halfway.

For now, this was enough—an amazing race weekend, Chloé, and the unexpected joy of playing family for a little while. It was sweet, it was funny, and it was everything you didn’t know that you needed.

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username1 GIRL DAD LANDO!!!!

username2 not her decking lando’s car with stickers 😭😭😭😭

yourbrother so the little monster went karting, huh ♥︎ liked by the author

yourusername yep, she has been BEGGING landonorris 😭😭😭 you might have a future racer in your hands soon 😆

yourbrother should we start saving now? 🙂‍↕️

landonorris oh you should, mate. koko’s got some talent

yourbrother 🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️

yourusername oh come on u drama queen, not like you can’t afford it 🤥 also lan asked if koko can join us every race weekend 😂

yourbrother ?????? make your own ?????? she can’t miss her kumon

landonorris what do you say, love? 🤩

yourusername marry me first??? 🤨

landonorris won’t be a problem 🤪

yourbrother already asking her to marry you, when you haven’t gotten our blessing yet? 🤨

landonorris working on it!

yourusername 😭😭😭😭

landonorris she’s (and our future kids) the only one allowed that can deck my car in stickers ♥︎ liked by the author

yourusername already thinking about the future, huh 🤨🤨🤨🤨

landonorris ofc??? you’re the only one that i want to spend my life with, woman

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landonorris i love you more 🤪❤️

username3 not this post and all the comments calling me single 😔

username4 HER KART NUMBER IS LANDO’S NUMBER TOO 🥹🥹🥹

lilyzneimer it was a pleasure meeting koko! she’s such a pure sweetheart! 🥺💗 ♥︎ liked by the author

yourusername she’s happy to meet you too, lils! when we got home, she asked me when can she meet you again 😆

lilyzneimer omggg what a sweet baby! i’ll visit you guys in monaco before she heads back home to france! ❤️

yourusername ofc! just beep me anytime 🫶🏻

username5 SHES DEFINITELY THE STAR OF THE PADDOCK!!!!

yoursisterinlaw thank you so much for babysitting koko, you’re the best! 🥺❤️ ♥︎ liked by the author

yourusername anytime!!! she’s such an angel ❤️

yoursisterinlaw you and lando are both life savers! i hope she’s not giving you a hard time

yourusername oh nooo, she’s such a good kid!

yoursisterinlaw thank you! we’ll see you by the end of the month ❤️ ♥︎ liked by the author

username6 oh i can already imagine the moment y/n and lando have their own kids 🥹

username7 lando is born to be a girl dad!!!!

username8 he’s gonna be the BEST dad

username9 NOT OSCAR MAKING KOKO ACT LIKE A CAR LMFAO THE EXACT SAME THING HE DID BACK WHEN HE WAS A KID 😭😭😭

username10 y/n and lando being the fun and cool aunt and uncle 🥺🫶🏻

username11 HER PUTTING STICKERS ON LANDO’S CAR IS SO CUTE WTF 😭

username12 lando with kids is definitely top tier, chef’s kiss