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Updated: April 11, 2025

Reworked Character #1: Marco Rossi

POTENTIAL TRIGGER: Viewer discretion is advised due to references to neglect, self-harm, alcoholism, SA, death, and torture.

Real name: Marchrius Dennis Rossi

Alias: Intelligent Soldier

Occupation: Major of the P.F. Squad

Retirement plans: Become a mechatronics engineer, foster a bunch of kittens, and start a company that designs and develops functional computer models, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity programs for both military and civilian usage

Special skills: Proficiency in lightweight firearms and handling military technology, mechatronics engineering, computer science, intimidation tactics, and drunken-style boxing

Hobbies: Creating artificial intelligence and technological viruses from scratch, calculating complex mathematical equations and running times of computer programs in his head, taking naps at his desk, completing crossword puzzles, and stargazing

Likes: His quick mental calculation, considering his colleagues to be family, going on smoke breaks with Tarma, Eri, and Tequila, visiting cat cafes to play and snuggle with the kitties, and subway rides where there are little to no people around him

Dislikes: Large lines in front of restaurants, being put in a vulnerable position, how he's grown strangely accustomed to war, computer crashes paired with slow internet connectivity, and witnessing the torture and brutal executions of comrades

Favourite food: Chinese noodles (preferably if its mildly spicy and carbonara-flavoured) and barbecued burgers and hotdogs with onions and honey-glazed carrots

Sexuality: Sex-repulsed, aromantic asexual

Gender: Male

Age: 17 (in 2022), 23 (in 2028), 25 (in 2030), 27 (in 2032), 29 (in 2034), 36 (in 2041), 38 (in 2043), 39 (in 2044), and 42 (in 2047)

Blood type: A-

Weight: 162 lbs. (73.48 cm)

Design: He's a 5' 7" (170.18 cm) Italian-American ectomorph with an average musculature, broad shoulders, ivory skin, a cleft chin, and dull turquoise eyes. He sports the same hairstyle as Marco's Metal Slug Tactics portrait, but his hair is strawberry blonde and has soft waves. His features are further accentuated by well-groomed sideburns and a neatly trimmed chinstrap beard. He bears occasional dark circles under his eyes and a distinctive glass left eye in a lighter turquoise hue.

He bears occasional dark circles under his eyes and a distinctive glass left eye in a lighter turquoise hue. He has accumulated several battle scars: a few stab wounds on his right shoulder; vertical cuts on his chest; a deep slice mark extending from the left side of his nose bridge to the back of his trapezius muscle; multiple lacerations and severe burns on his back; a large patch of scar tissue on his right lumbar region; and bullet wounds on both calves and one on his left thigh. To cope with his emotional pain, he has a history of self-harm, which has resulted in the horizontal scars visible on his right forearm, hips, and inner thighs.

He's well-known for his cutting-edge, cybernetic left arm crafted from sleek, high-strength metallic alloys and advanced, artificially intelligent flexi-circuits, allowing for enhanced strength, agility, dexterity, and precision. It also has micro-sensors and neural interfaces seamlessly integrating with Marco’s nervous system for intuitive control. It possesses a high-strength, serrated blade made of tungsten, capable of extending up to 12 inches (30.48 cm) from the forearm. It can temporarily deploy an energy shield that surrounds him, providing protection from incoming attacks. This shield is powered by advanced capacitors and optimised for maximum efficiency using AI technology.

Marco's military gear consists of a white headband, a metal dog tag necklace with his name, and a platinum grey sleeveless shirt. He wears a crimson vest with four pockets and an embroidered logo of the P.F. Squad on the back, alongside khaki-green army cargo pants tucked into his olive green paratrooper boots. He also wears a leather belt with a snap-on silver buckle, mahogany gloves, a sheath for his combat knife, and a gun holster for his trusty handgun. The pockets of Marco's vest contain a gilded lighter he found in Gerhardt City, a black case for his garnet-hued reading glasses, and an old photograph of pre-teen him, his father, and his childhood cat on a leash at a park during autumn. The pockets of his army cargo pants carry two boxes of cigars and a red pen.

Over his shirt, he wears a Soldier Plate Carrier System (SPCS) with a MultiCam pattern, which carries his walkie-talkie and ammo for other firearms. His right forearm is wrapped in worn gauze, and he wears two black bandoliers that form an X-shape, holding bullets for his handgun. Marco carries a khaki-green load-bearing backpack containing camping equipment, tactical explosives, portable ammo boxes, a canteen full of water, a Gatling Shot, a Thunder Shot, and a crossword puzzle book. He's always carrying around a red-orange laptop adorned with a bronze circle on the lid, housing a black six-pointed star at its centre. This custom laptop serves as his mobile command centre, where he develops malware to breach enemy cybersecurity, tackles various classified technological assignments for the military, and works on personal software projects.

He wears his father's circular, gilded watch on his right wrist, using it to check the time as a reminder of his father's enduring presence and an opportunity to seek guidance from the past. The timepiece features an ivory dial with burgundy hands and black Roman numerals from I to XII, interspersed with four thin etchings. Additional details include a secondary display bar showing the time and AM/PM indicator, while a leather strap is secured with a matching gold buckle.

Character summary: He's a charismatic and cautious leader who takes immense pride in his high intellect, computer expertise, and masculinity. He's a self-reliant introvert who prefers to accept help and emotional support from others when absolutely necessary. He often has a stoic demeanour, showcasing his seriousness and making it challenging for him to display humour or vulnerability. Due to being a workaholic, he has developed a harmful habit of neglecting his own basic needs, including eating when necessary. He mainly struggles with loneliness because he finds it difficult to form meaningful connections due to his exceptionally high intellect, which can make it challenging for others who may not be able to keep up with his level of understanding. He also struggles with undiagnosed major depressive disorder, trust issues, a fear of abandonment, and unresolved trauma stemming from past experiences. While Marco tends to internalise his emotions, he has learned to open up to trusted individuals when his burdens become too overwhelming to bear alone.

Despite his gentle and taciturn nature, he's capable of being ruthless and terrifyingly violent. Whenever he's riled up and facing the Rebel Army, Nadia has described him as having an uncomfortably serious and sadistic look with bulging, intense eyes and a grin that seems to reveal a million teeth. He secretly finds it amusing that Nadia playfully feeds into his desire for revenge. When he doesn't find a way to calm his nerves, he can fly into a deep rage at the mere mention of General Morden's name. He harbours a deep desire for revenge against Morden that extends to his army, viewing them as pests that must be eliminated. He won't stop or make room for a successor until they're wiped out, wanting to keep the title of the world's Rebel Army expert for himself.

When interrogating others, he employs a menacing tone, his aloof demeanour making those on the receiving end feel uneasy and intimidated. He doesn't hesitate to act on threats of violence made against them, a trusted comrade or a pet they rely on for warfare or guard duty. He even goes so far as to exploit their insecurities and make them question their moral standing, and with Trevor by his side, his intimidation factor is amplified.

He's a socially awkward loner who doesn't tolerate distractions and has a strong fear of losing his current friends. He tends to be a bit of a pushover when people persuade him to take a break, especially if they're persistent or offer him a chance to step away from his hard work. He often feels awkward at parties, but he manages to put on a positive, relaxed facade because he doesn't want to spoil the fun. He prefers to bring his cat along whenever he goes out drinking or partying because it helps him feel calm and less prone to panic and irritation.

When experiencing great distress in relation to past trauma, he's prone to having a full-blown mental breakdown and indulging in suicidal ideation. Whenever he's somewhat sleep-deprived or overwhelmed with stress and discomfort, he desperately tries to put on a facade that he's okay, but it’s clearly forced. In secret, he binge-eats when he's truly starving, stuffing his face and making a mess while grappling with feelings of self-loathing and sometimes even crying. Marco tends to get stressed easily, which has led to him developing a chain-smoking habit.

He privately grapples with self-harm and binge drinking, often consuming multiple beers at once, while concealing his struggles with alcoholism and suicidal thoughts from those around him. He attempts to conceal his struggles with alcoholism by either excessively partying or withdrawing socially, and privately harms himself due to his reluctance to burden others or cause unnecessary concern. Additionally, he struggles with denial, finding it difficult to accept the loss of his father and former war comrades, and resisting the idea that he needs professional mental health support.

He has a dry sense of humour that he rarely showcases, and when he does, his witty remarks often blend English and Italian. Having learned some Japanese from Tarma and Eri, he occasionally sprinkles Japanese phrases into his jokes. He deeply cares about his friends and will stop at nothing to protect them, even if it means putting his own life at risk. He finds great comfort in the presence of his best friend, Tarma, thanks to his breezy and optimistic attitude. Although he doesn't always show it, he genuinely enjoys Tarma's jokes and appreciates listening to them, even if they occasionally test his patience. He often mistakes Sophia Greenville for his mother due to their similar appearance, and he's always embarrassed when he accidentally calls her "mommy”. Nevertheless, he's deeply grateful for the maternal affection she shows him, treating him like a son and unknowingly becoming the kind of mother he wishes he had.

He cherishes his flamboyant and extremely cuddly Domestic Shorthair, Perifa. Perifa boasts copper eyes and a blue-black, reddish-orange, and white calico coat, which he diligently brushes. She was a heartwarming birthday gift from Tarma, received prior to the Survival Island Occupation. He finds comfort in spending quality time with his cat, affectionately referred to as his "dramatic little princess”. He enjoys engaging in playtime, giving gentle pets, and even using soothing baby talk to calm his feline companion. He's easily offended by people who rudely insult cats, going as far as to comfort the insulted feline and silently glaring at the person who uttered such words.

He’s in a polyamorous queerplatonic relationship with Fio and Tarma, a bond that satisfies his deep-seated longing for emotional intimacy. He’s close friends with Trevor, regularly mentoring him in computer skills like reading binary code and enjoying social time together, but their occasional marijuana use has raised concerns due to Marco's pre-existing unhealthy smoking habits. He holds Tequila in high esteem, recognizing his pivotal contributions to the success of the Regular Army and S.P.A.R.R.O.W.S. special forces unit. He deeply values his wisdom, open-mindedness, fatherly demeanour, and exceptional covert agent skills. He dislikes accompanying Nadia on shopping trips because her constant meddling and overly inquisitive nature frustrate him.

He once had a vision of creating an artificial intelligence, dubbed Adaptive Learning Interface for Cognitive Engagement (ALICE), that could mimic human development, emotions, and personality. However, he abandoned the project due to concerns that it could become rogue if provoked incorrectly, and he felt uneasy about the notion of being a "father" to such a being. He views his computer programs solely as practical tools, designed to fulfill specific purposes, rather than as "children" with distinct identities. As a result, he developed a skeptical view of artificial intelligence being fully human. This stems from his understanding that the emotions and unique personalities exhibited by AI are the result of intense programming. In his opinion, genuine emotion and personality require the physical and mental growth that comes with human ageing and development, something AI systems lack.

This has led to rocky tension between him and MS-Alice because he struggles to fully accept her as a sentient AI with realistic human emotions and growth. He finds it particularly unsettling that she sometimes confuses him with her original creator, whose memories she can't fully recall. However, over time, he comes to regard her as a daughter, treating her with increasing respect and moving beyond the notion that she's merely a tool to aid him in his duties and other tasks.

Having never experienced raising children, he had always doubted his ability to provide love and be a good parental figure because he was consumed by his own interests and mental health issues. But everything changed when he adopted an abandoned young girl and felt an obligation to provide parental care for the toddler. With the guidance and support of his friends, he discovered valuable parenting skills and named his new daughter Midori. He transformed into a loving, supportive, and overprotective father, dedicated to ensuring her happiness and safety. He made it a point to offer wise advice, hoping to spare her from his own past mistakes.

He found immense joy in watching Midori form close bonds with his friends, affectionately regarding them as uncles, aunts, and grandparents. He was particularly grateful for the ways his friends nurtured Midori's passions: Tarma and Alisa encouraged her interest in engineering, while Walter and Trevor fostered her love of music. He can't imagine a world without his adoptive daughter, who has brought him a newfound sense of purpose and motivated him to become a better father while overcoming his personal hardships.

Whenever he's had too much to drink, he starts to act rowdy, easy-going, overly affectionate, and clingy. When sexual activity is mentioned, he reacts with extreme discomfort as he finds it to be disgusting. He’ll either become nauseous or start gagging, displaying expressions of strong distaste towards the person discussing the topic. If he unexpectedly encounters someone engaging in sexual activity, he often experiences a panic attack, feeling lightheaded and overwhelmed. In such situations, he usually tries to seek comfort and support from a trusted individual to talk to and receive a reassuring hug. This experience may also trigger unpleasant thoughts related to sexual matters, leading him to fear that he's somehow perverted and disgusting. He'll only lose his temper with others if they say something extremely rude to him or his friends, intend to hurt his loved ones or tell him blatant lies. Although he tends to have a pessimistic outlook on life, he sometimes manages to see the brighter side of things. 

He has a sleepwalking habit, often accompanied by vivid dreams of fighting or killing someone, which greatly annoys and frightens Tarma, who’s frequently the target of these nocturnal episodes. When sleepwalking, he's known to mumble and attack anyone who attempts to interfere with whatever kitchen knife is in his hand. The only way to wake him is to strike him hard across the face, jolting him awake and leaving him briefly gasping for air. He resents being hailed as a war hero due to his intense aversion to fame and his conviction that conflict should prompt sombre reflection, not glorification. He believes that every commander should have a thorough understanding of their subordinates and colleagues in order to maximize performance and effectively control the enemy's movements. He dislikes flirtatious advances and has low tolerance for complaining, bullying, and excessive talking, which can trigger irritability and extreme defensiveness. He feels uneasy with romantic inquiries and is secretly intimidated by Gimlet, whose relentless verbal aggression and frequent heated confrontations leave him on edge. He has a commanding presence that demands respect, and his consistently serious demeanour can make him seem intimidating and unapproachable to others.

He's incredibly introspective and prone to questioning the intentions of his friends and his own worthiness of having meaningful friendships. He defines his masculinity by embodying traits like physical strength, courage, independence, leadership, and assertiveness. However, he makes a conscious effort to avoid toxic masculinity by ensuring his behaviour doesn't harm others' feelings or self-worth. Despite this balanced approach, he admits to having some vanity regarding specific issues he considers unbefitting of his ideal masculinity, such as sagging pants and carrying toys, as he sees these as detrimental to personal dignity. Whenever he encounters a pair of glowing red eyes, he's either deeply unsettled or irresistibly drawn to them, captivated by their aura of curiosity and command. This hesitant fascination occasionally leads him to wander aimlessly until it directs him to a destination of its choosing.

He’s a consequentialist who believes people's actions are judged by their consequences. He thinks it's more logical for individuals to prioritise not causing harm to others and maximising the welfare of both themselves and others over personal gain. In his view, everyone should act in ways that benefit themselves and others, taking into account fully informed and rational preferences. He believes that all conflicts are gradually moving towards equitable unification and collective strength for humanity, paving the way for a new era free from violence, hate, and political corruption. From his perspective, all life forms have the capacity for destruction, and if their creative drive is surpassed, it can lead to severe consequences, ultimately undermining the act of creation.

Backstory: Marchrius Dennis Rossi was born on April 13, 2005 in Twin Falls, Idaho, United States. His mother, Kharissa, was a researcher for a secret government project, and his father, Salvatore Rossi, was stuck in a dead-end office job. His mother never fully discussed her secret project, citing classified information, but revealed that it involved monitoring military activity for the U.S. government. His father took schooling in the field of computer science, but he had to drop out due to high costs and find a job to support his lower middle-class family, so he ended up working in the tech department of his dead-end office job. His parents had a distant relationship, having had Marco in the hopes that a child would bring them closer together and mend their broken marriage. However, they often ignored each other and frequently got into heated arguments that resulted in broken items and things being thrown. Kharissa would often storm out of the house to unwind with a couple of drinks.

Kharissa had never wanted Marco, viewing him as an unplanned consequence and a responsibility that hindered her career. She often berated Marco for being useless and annoying, even going so far as to say that he should've died in her womb. She wasn't afraid to strike him across the face or drag him into his bedroom, locking him in there until just a few minutes before his father came home. She threatened to leave him on the street if he ever told his father about what she did to him, which made him unusually taciturn and secretly fearful of the other terrible things Kharissa might have in store for him. Meanwhile, Salvatore provided unwavering support and care, while his mother was neglectful and emotionally absent, hiding her true behaviour behind closed doors. Although he found his son to be a little odd, he thought he was perfect in his eyes and would do anything to keep him safe. But despite this, Marco shocked his parents by exhibiting a fast-growing intelligence at a very young age.

From the moment he opened his eyes, he muttered his first word, "daddy". He learned how to walk at 3 months old and showed advanced motor skills by 5 and a half months. He skipped object permanence altogether and completed his first crossword puzzle at just 1 year old, astonishingly understanding political terms. By the age of 2, he had memorised all 50 U.S. states and read two books in their entirety, demonstrating a profound understanding of their documented subjects: jurisprudence and psychoanalysis. By 4, he was answering calculus-level questions and describing his feelings about endangered animals in zoos with sophisticated vocabulary.

From the age of 2, he would occasionally see a pair of glowing red eyes in darkened corners or places drenched in darkness. He described them as always watching him and swore that they belonged to a living, breathing creature that seamlessly blended into the darkness. When he turned 5, he created an imaginary friend as an excuse to enjoy his alone time and avoid befriending the children who frequented the local park. This imaginary friend was named "Jubby", and Marco often drew him, depicting him as an anthropomorphic snow leopard with golden eagle wings, Komodo dragon legs, and a face covered in a ball of black scribbles.

Before he turned 6, his neglectful mother, Kharissa, grew fed up with how "weird" he was. She was also annoyed by his persistent fear of a glowing pair of red eyes that watched him occasionally and his uninterested attitude towards forming connections. While Salvatore was away from home, Kharissa took matters into her own hands and packed her belongings. Before leaving, she noticed Marco standing before the basement door, which was wide open. She investigated and saw the same glowing pair of red eyes, which terrified her.

Believing that Marco was attracting an evil spirit, she pushed him down the basement stairs and locked the door, hoping to contain the perceived threat. Abandoning Marco, she left the house, leaving him absolutely terrified. Marco attempted to cope with the trauma by conjuring up Jubby, but he claimed that his imaginary friend never came to his aid. This painful realisation marked the day he began to harbour resentment towards his mother, feeling unappreciated, unloved, and viewed as a burdensome presence in her life. When Salvatore returned home and discovered that Marco was trapped in the basement by Kharissa, he was infuriated. His father attempted to track down Kharissa, but it was too late. He decided that finding her was the least of his worries and instead focused on comforting his son, listening to everything he had to say about what she had done to him. This included the time when he was four-years-old and accidentally wet himself, prompting Kharissa to angrily smash an empty wine bottle over his head. This traumatic event instilled in him a lasting fear of heading down into dark basements alone.

During his time in grade 1, Marco struggled to make friends and often looked sad when he saw other children with their mothers, a concern his father noticed. To cheer him up, his father brought home a Turkish Angora with a black, orange, and white fur coat, which sparked Marco's love for felines. As a result of his childhood cat's fondness for eating bugs, he affectionately named her Grubley. At the age of eight, his father introduced him to the world of computing, igniting a passion for computer science that would last a lifetime. Salvatore was always supportive of Marco and his passions, encouraging him to excel in school, chase his dreams, and make the most of the opportunities life has to offer.

Marco knew he had an uncle, but his father forbade him from seeing him. Salvatore had warned him that his uncle was untrustworthy due to his con artist lifestyle and struggled with alcoholism. However, he was permitted to visit his aunt and grandparents, who were incredibly kind. They encouraged him to appreciate nature and the simple things in life, rather than spending all his time on the computer. He has fond memories of his grandfather teaching him how to barbecue. His grandmother, an immigrant from Italy, taught him some Italian and often shared photographs she had taken in her home country before moving to the United States.

His father unknowingly sparked his interest in the Tuatha Dé Danann, an ancient race of demigods that existed before all life, and two antediluvian places, Atlantis and Ultima Thule. He would silently observe his father spend a short amount of time researching these fascinating topics when not working. Marco would eventually discover that he has a slight hint of Tuatha Dé Danann DNA, leading him to wonder if others might also have ancestral ties tracing back to the Hadean Eon.

He was bullied by many students for being perceived as "friendless" and for having an abnormally high intelligence, leaving him feeling isolated. A few students attempted to befriend him, but he rebuffed their efforts, fearing they would eventually abandon him. He also struggled to connect with them on an intellectual level, feeling like an outsider. During high school, he was involved in a few physical altercations, but he typically managed to defuse the situations with his words or, if necessary, defend himself relentlessly. In his spare time, he mastered the unconventional art of drunken-style boxing, giving him an edge in self-defence. Despite his school troubles, he excelled in all his classes and achieved outstanding grades in mathematics and computer science courses.

Before graduating from a state technical high school, Salvatore died due to health complications caused by Huntington's disease. Shortly after, Marco's beloved cat, Grubley, peacefully passed away in her sleep. Marco was devastated by these losses, compounded by the shocking revelation that his father had been secretly battling Huntington's disease without ever sharing his struggle with him. The last gift his father gave him was a red-orange laptop, which was intended to be a graduation present. Rather than letting the tragedy consume him, he transformed his grief into a driving force, cultivating resilience and independence. To move forward, he made the difficult decision to distance himself from his remaining family, seeking to leave the past behind and forge a new path.

He began developing artificial intelligence to engage in online debates and sophisticated computer software, including anti-viruses and error-checking tools, as a means to earn a living and hone his programming skills. He went so far as to meticulously rebuild and upgrade the desktop computer in his father's old office at home, enhancing both its design and performance. Marco decided to attend officer's school at the Academy of Special Technologies and subsequently joined the prestigious Peregrine Falcons Squad shortly after graduation.

Once he joined, he was trained under Colonel Hart of the Peregrine Falcons Squad, a well-respected technique instructor in the Regular Army, and Chun Yutetsu, a combat school instructor. Marco feels immense regret for destroying the Iron Nokana because Chun Yutetsu was inside, suffering a horrific death of being burned and crushed alive. To make matters worse, Colonel Hart revealed to him that Chun Yutetsu had joined the Rebel Army after General Morden held his daughter hostage and threatened to kill her unless he piloted the Iron Nokana and provided them with crucial data on the SV-001. Marco describes Colonel Hart as a golf enthusiast and a good friend of President Marx who will never forgive General Morden as a human being and only wishes to take his last breath.

Unlike many of his peers, he quickly distinguished himself through his exceptional leadership skills and computer expertise, earning him a spot as 1st Lieutenant of the P.F. Squad. This was also when he met Tarma, forming a fast friendship after discussing their interests, reminiscing on their childhoods, and having a couple of beers. Tarma was his first real friend, whom he holds dear, despite viewing him as a “maniacal gearhead”. Through his friendship with Tarma, he discovered the value of having friends and stepped out of his comfort zone to befriend the other members of the P.F. Squad and Regular Army. He would also gradually develop a queerplatonic relationship with Tarma as he deeply cherished their friendship and came to realise that it filled a void of emotional intimacy left by his father's passing.

When the Amadeus Syndicate served as the scientific and medical branch of the Regular Army, Marco met Doctor Amadeus, the organisation's founder and Nadia's clone mother. They had a cordial relationship, and Doctor Amadeus was particularly impressed by Marco's exceptional computer skills. She intended to leverage his talents for a bioengineering experiment, focusing on the development of super soldiers utilising salvaged Martian and Invader technology. However, it's unknown if her plan has ever come to fruition.

During a battle against a terrorist attack in Minnesota, he sustained severe injuries that nearly left him paralysed and resulted in significant blood loss. He was rushed to one of the state-of-the-art medical facilities that belonged to the Amadeus Syndicate, where he received treatment and underwent surgery to repair his injuries. As Marco attempted to rest after surgery, Doctor Amadeus forced herself upon him to collect semen and DNA samples without his consent, an experience that left him severely traumatised. The experience was so distressing that Marco tried to suppress the memory, inadvertently forgetting much of the history and purpose of the Amadeus Syndicate in the process. He also swore his revenge to kill Doctor Amadeus one day for what she did to him. As a result of this event, he began to act strangely anxious and slightly aggressive when in a hospital or near Nadia for prolonged periods of time.

During the first coup led by General Morden, with the aid of his superiors, he scraped together the remnants of the Earth Federation military forces to reassemble the P.F. Squad, S.P.A.R.R.O.W.S., and the Regular Army. Marco became the main leader of the governmental resistance against General Morden. As Marco's team was approaching Gerhardt City, about to leave and head towards the base of operations of the Rebel Army, disaster struck. General Morden, Sagan, Logan, and a large group of Rebel troops ambushed them, seizing the opportunity to decimate the remnants of the P.F. Squad, S.P.A.R.R.O.W.S., and Regular Army, leaving Marco with mental and physical scars that would haunt him forever.

Marco endured unimaginable suffering at the hands of General Morden, Allen O'Neil, and the Rebel soldiers, who brutally tortured him, gouged out his left eye, and severed his left arm. After experiencing a strange tingling sensation of familiarity, General Morden realised that Marco possessed Tuatha Dé Danann heritage. Intrigued, he discreetly collected DNA samples from Marco, which would later be utilised by the Amadeus Syndicate for experimentation in bioengineering and advanced military technology. The cruelty continued as Morden forced Marco to witness the slaughter and torture of his comrades and friends. Devastated by the losses and horrors he experienced, Marco teetered on the brink of giving up. He was even convinced that his best friend, Tarma, had perished, plunging him into a deep depression. 

However, Tarma managed to escape the Rebel Army's clutches and staged a daring rescue, reuniting with Marco. With Tarma's emotional support and his own newfound rage, Marco found the strength to keep fighting. Before confronting General Morden, Tarma constructed his prosthetic left arm using technological debris and cutting-edge medical technology available to the Regular Army. However, it took him a couple of weeks to adapt to his new limb. Together, they became legendary heroes, ultimately defeating Morden and restoring world peace. Marco's bravery earned him the rank of Major, but he soon grew to resent his war hero status as he realised that the media often glorifies conflict.

Shortly after the Great Morden War, Marco created a computer virus for fun, which inadvertently spread to the Regular Army's mainframe server. The virus destroyed several security systems, compromised the lowest echelons of the Regular Army, and nearly triggered the launch of a nuclear missile. Fortunately, a military scout named Trevor, whom Marco would meet years later during his recruitment into the P.F. Squad, managed to stop it. He refuses to discuss this potentially disastrous incident, even after a few too many beers.

He continued to lead the P.F. Squad together with Tarma, regarding him as the true linchpin of the elite task force within the Regular Army. Marco joined forces with Tarma, Fio, and Eri for a second mission to thwart General Morden's second coup. Although the mission technically failed, as they captured a Mars Quotidian troop from the Pipovulaj disguised as General Morden, the Regular Army's higher-ups deemed it a success nonetheless. This moment got on Marco's nerves as he deeply desired to see General Morden brought to justice and face the full consequences of his actions.

Following this success, Marco attempted to resign, but his higher-ups quickly denied his request. They insisted on his participation in a mission to eliminate the remaining remnants of the Rebel Army and other operations addressing threats to global peace such as the Pipovulaj.

After the Survival Island Occupation ended, Marco, Eri, and a contingent of Regular soldiers, led by a commanding officer, were sent to the South Pacific training island. Their mission was to investigate Rebel disturbances and scout for any surviving cadets. To his surprise, Division 6 and some cadets had already dealt with the Rebel issue and made it out alive. Marco personally congratulated them on their effort, shaking Walter's hand. This gesture left Walter overjoyed, nearly to the point of fainting. However, Marco was annoyed by Walter's excessive admiration and interest in him.

[gladosisstillalesbian]

Your Name Is Chell

Chapter Four: Talk To Her - Read It On Ao3

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Maybe, you think — and it makes you feel mean, but you think it, as you peel the carrots and snap them between your teeth — you just want something for yourself. Everything you have is shared: gifts with eyes and ears, clothing and bedsheets and old canned food with that same little logo that’s stamped across her side; even your time belongs to her, when she wants it. And she usually wants it.

Maybe “quiet” really means “alone.”

It’s not like you don’t like it — you smile when she comments on the films you watch, flush when she curls you close — but she has a way of taking things and turning them over. Opening them up, exposing their underbelly. A way of pulling things apart. Things can’t be shared once they’re so thoroughly digested — you just want to hold this for a little while before the dissection begins.

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[danshive]

I’ve seen people say stores should be fined for not donating food past the “best by” date (which is different to a “use by” date, and is still perfectly edible and fine) instead of throwing it out.

I’m in favor of stores doing that, but I don’t like the idea of fining them for not doing so. That’s a stick approach. People don’t respond well to threat of punishment, and it should be a last resort used when there aren’t better options.

Depending on the egos and wealth involved, some businesses might just plan their finances around that loss.

While I could be mistaken, I think a carrot approach would be better.

What I have in mind is two rewards for stores that donate edible foods instead of throwing them away:

1 - Tax benefits, and a system in place that keeps the process from being a headache for stores. Make it a financial net-gain that way instead of threatening a fine.

2 - Official certification with a well-designed logo that stores can legally use in promotion if they meet the qualifications. Have it be good PR for the store with a ready-to-go, recognizable seal of approval they can use.

[oneofusglobal]

Carrots🥕 vs Potatoes🥔 which is the better food? Let the debate begin.

Zanahorias🥕 vs Patatas🥔 ¿Cuál es la comida superior? Que el debate comience.

Visual description: This video features clips of Technoblade playing Minecraft. The text, "One of Us" is below the video, the "o" in " of" is replaced by the One of Us logo, a heart surrounded by a pair of hands. The video ends on a black screen with the text "Happy April Fools Day" in white. The One of Us logo is above the text but the heart is filled with Minecraft carrots.

Audio description: Classical instrumental music plays in the background and gradually picks up in intensity.

Descripción visual: Este video muestra clips de Technoblade jugando Minecraft. El texto "One of Us" se encuentra en la parte inferior del video, la "o" de "of" es reemplazada por el logo de One of Us, un corazón rodeado por un par de manos. El video termina con una pantalla en negro con el texto, originalmente en inglés, "Feliz Día de los Inocentes" en letras blancas. El logo de One of Us se muestra sobre el texto, pero el corazón está relleno de zanahorias de Minecraft.

Descripción del audio: Música clásica instrumental suena en el fondo y gradualmente se vuelve más intensa.

[obihiro-division]

"Fear is temporary. Regret is permanent.”  -Dan Skinner

Introduction

Hisoka Tetsumasu is the leader of the Obihiro division rap battle team, Veiled Vanguard. He is widely known by his old nickname, now stage name N. Although he is recognized today in the world of zoology as a man dedicated to breeding race and show horses in Japan, the shadow behind him details a long history of crime. The most significant of his old ventures cemented him as one of the first men to establish a black market on illegal hypnosis microphones. Now several years later, he reemerges back into the public eye, albeit unwillingly.

While most people may describe Hisoka as a strong, silent man who spares only a few words to his colleagues, Hisoka's true personality shows when he is isolated with his horses. That is a surprisingly soft, timid man who is absolutely obsessed with horses. While the circumstances that have led him to the northern part of Japan was unfavorable to say the least, Hisoka has been quite content raising horses for both racers, hobbyists, and even rich and famous people. This led to his connection with the Kamiyama family, the father of said family being a huge fan of the horses Hisoka and his colleagues raise.

Hisoka has been antagonizing the Chuohku government for years now, but with this sudden summons by the Chuohku officials, the man is doomed to sing and dance for his captors hoping he can find another way out from the mountain of damages and debt he has left in his wake.

Appearance

Currently Hisoka sports a head of long red hair that obscures a portion of his old tattoo; A dragon that wraps around the length of his right arm and up around the right side of his head. His eyes are a sunny yellow color.

Typically he sports a black, white, and pea green tracksuit, with the team's symbol on the front as a logo. The jacket of his tracksuit is typically unzipped and shrugged off his shoulders to show off his black turtleneck underneath. For footwear, he dons a pair of black combat boots. He also wears gloves, both to cover the end of his tattoo on his right hand and also for his work.

Hypnosis Microphone

Originally Hisoka had no talent when it came to wielding a real hypnosis microphone, which led to his making of faulty, weak hypnosis microphones. However after his life had been turned around and getting thrown into the D.R.B., his microphone actually takes form! Hisoka’s mic takes the form of a grey amethyst microphone with a silver horseshoe arching over the head of the square mic. Instead of being on a stand as most amethyst microphones typically are, it appears to be handheld. His speakers take the form of an abstract chandelier, with the main body acting as the main speaker. The branches of the speaker alternate between ordinary candle holders, to hands which wriggle and move around behind him (something he is having difficulty getting used to).

His rap ability “NULL” completely nullifies his opponent’s ability. This ability is dampened by the fact Hisoka is seemingly unable to use this ability on command, rather it is dependant on his emotions.

Hisoka’s gravelly voice makes for an intimidating factor. His chances for actually utilizing this effectively is dampened by his anxiety. While in the past he might have been able to egotistically sing about himself, a good majority of his tracks these days start with him repeating phrases as a way to hype himself up. But as soon as he can rid himself of his anxiety, he is surprisingly capable of returning to his old self, with a new appreciation of his teammates supporting him.

Entomology

Hisoka - Written as “scarlet”, “think”, and “song”. 

Tetsumasu - His last name literally translates to “iron growth” or “iron expansion”.

Trivia

Hisoka is right handed.

He loves horses and nearly all forms of racing but despises police officers, detectives, and anyone else that may pry into his life.

His favorite food is carrots while he hates red meat and brussel sprouts.

Surprisingly, Hisoka used to live a very reckless and dangerous life in his past dabbling in an array of violent and addictive habits. This was all dropped after his life was literally and figuratively destroyed by Iwao Yoshioka.

Due to the trauma he suffered at the hands of Iwao, Hisoka has severe PTSD. He has difficulties sleeping and can be irritable in stressful situations (no doubt something that’s going to increase).

Hisoka used to be a researcher that worked under Rei Amayado when the war had technically ended. Hisoka however chose to betray him and steal from Rei to establish his black market business after being influenced by his brother. Hisoka lives under the assumption Rei may be trying to hunt him down, although it’s unknown what the conman really thinks of Hisoka.

He owes a lot to the Rikiya family, especially to Toshiko Rikiya as she was the one who helped him recover and get him connected with the owners of Spur Stud Ranch.

[becomingkatie]

Theo is still not doing great. Now that we've been tracking his every litterbox attempt, it's clear that pooping is more of the trouble than peeing. He's peeing about twice a day, but only pooping every three days, and mostly outside the litterbox. Lots of going in and out of the litterbox before every pee and poop, having to try for each. It's heartbreaking, and he's on an all-wet food diet now to boost his hydration, and the vet recommended some additional supplements for his joints (he definitely has some pain) and his urinary tract in addition to pain medications in the hopes that some of the troubles are just that it hurts him to assume the position and not that something worse is wrong internally. But as more time goes on and he doesn't improve, it just gets hard. And of course putting the medicine in his food makes him not want to eat the food, and he won't take pill pockets anymore. He's tired of it. We're tired of it.

We didn't travel for Christmas like we'd planned, because we can't leave him with a sitter and feel comfortable right now. I still haven't mailed my brother and his wife their presents - since we were going to drive, there was no time pressure to prepare, and then when we cancelled our plans everything felt chaotic and I need to actually get them in the mail asap. I finally wrapped all but one, and that one is a mock-up of the pottery stamp and I had to wait for the paint to dry before I could wrap it. I wanted to make something for him to unwrap, but didn't want to buy it without talking with him first so he can decide what the stamp actually has on it, whether it's his signature or a logo or something else.

Since we can't really travel right now and she's semi-retired, my mom is coming to visit us. She's coming up today and staying three nights. It's a long drive at over eight hours. Not as long as the drive I used to make from here down to where she and my dad lived, but still not a fun solo drive. I'm very grateful she's making that drive just to see us, and I'm excited to give her her presents and hug her and have her see Theo. Part of me feels guilty for not traveling and feels like if she sees us mixing medicine into his food multiple times a day, tracking every litter usage, she'll be like "of course you couldn't travel!" Even though she and my brother were already like "do not worry! your cat is sick! stay home and do what you need to! we'll see you when we see you!" and didn't make us feel bad about it.

I'm trying to come up with some ideas for what to do while she's here. I've got food mostly figured out but not activities.

I've also been in a BAD MOOD lately, and I think a lot of it is that the year is ending and a new year is starting and I just feel like I failed this year? Like I feel disappointed in myself for not getting my next book finished and published, and instead of getting in better shape I slid into worse shape, and my head is just a really negative space right now. And when your own head is a negative space, that negativity leaks out. I keep a wall calendar specifically so I can look back at the end of the year and see all the things I did - remember that I started a writing group, that I played DND for the first time, that I grew carrots and turned them into cake, etc. So after Mom leaves when I have some alone time it's imperative that I spend some time turning this headspace around so I can stop spewing negativity. I'm not even enjoying being in my own presence, so I know Ken can't be enjoying it.

This has been... way more negative of a post than I realized! But the wrapping paper I bought this year is super cute, the gift I'm making for my best friend Molly is coming along adorably and I'm really excited to post pics here after I send it to her, and I have a consultation at the hair salon later to talk about cutting my hair and dying it pink! There's good!

[paranatellonta]

Be-wish-Dish

The camera slowly zooms in on a shallow, sparkling metal bowl filled with a colourful salad.

A high, slightly croaking voice starts talking: “Have you ever cooked dinner and wished it would turn into something else? Then the new Be-wish-Dish is what you’ve been waiting for! Any edible material you throw into the Dish will mirror the meal you’re really craving—why don’t you take a bite?”

Two hands with long, green nails cup the metal bowl and lift it in front of the stomach of a middle-aged witch with curly hair and a bright green hat. Suddenly, she looks straight into the camera and says: “Don’t be like me, though. Last week, my Be-wish-Dish was the nearest bowl around when I was mixing the ingredients for an extremely valuable spell, and I really thought I’d be able to resist—but I ate every last bit, because it just looked so good!”

The witch grabs a fork and digs into the colourful salad with gusto. As the camera zooms out and the Be-wish-Dish logo fills the screen, a deeper voiceover warns: “Be aware that food emulated by the Be-wish-Dish mirrors the properties of its components; if you are allergic to the original ingredients, you may experience the same reaction to the magically altered meal. In situations where the only available food is that which you’d rather not identify, however, the Be-wish-Dish is absolutely ideal.”

—

[Image description: Photo of a salad with grated carrots, chickpeas, small pieces of red bell pepper, red cabbage, and spring onion, in a metal bowl. The sides of the bowl reflect the colourful vegetables.]

[sgtmickeyslaughter]

Weekly Tag Wednesday

thanks for tagging me @jrooc @lingy910y and @iansw0rld ive had a hellish day and this was fun!

name_gigi

location_looking at this iconic building while i wait for my horrible afternoon meeting to start thinking about how i prayed for this big girl job and now i have to...do the big girl job

and now for the randomness!  tell me your most and least favorites of:

candy?

most_i like a lot of chocolates, but the white rabbit candy logo is my favorite and i always pick up a bag when i see it

least_peeps, fuck those nasty little weirdos

seasons?

most_spring! rebirth and light!

least_depends on where you are, summers in the city are miserable but if i had to experience winter in a place where i had to shovel snow it would be game over

hot beverage?

most_coffee <3

least_super sweet hot apple cider, it hurts my teeth

cold beverage?

most_super cold fresh water also iced coffee <3 <3

least_coca-cola, same reason as cider i dont like really really sweet things

colors?

most_pink and olive

least_dark/saturated purples

vegetables?

most_any delicious roasted vegetable

least_any boiled/most steamed vegetables

traditional foods from your country state?

im not going to use the names but...ifkyk

most_cubed raw fish in sweet/savory sauce and fried spam on rice w/ nori

least_bland white fish steamed in banana leaves

insects?

most_moths

least_those little creepys like house centipedes/earwigs i haaaate them and spend all summer viciously murdering them

cake flavors?

most_funfetti or carrot cake (mickey's nickname for ians ass btw)

least_probabaly a bad chocolate or red velvet esp with a bad cream cheese frosting

non-gallagher or milkovich shameless characters?

most_anne 😍 cutest on the show

least_kash and linda karib yall deserve each other fr 😒

what about you? @st4rrylesbian @gallavichroom @mickeyheartian @darlingian @fierromilkovich @gallawitchxx

[sharponsight]

QSP Mulan Chef's Knife: A Perfect Blend of Performance and Value

The QSP Mulan Series 8-Inch Chef’s Knife is an impressive entry in the world of professional-grade kitchen tools, bringing together the brand's dedication to quality and the demands of modern culinary enthusiasts. Whether you're a home cook or a professional chef, the Mulan is designed to be a reliable and versatile workhorse. This review will explore its design, materials, performance, and overall value to help you decide if it’s worth adding to your arsenal.

Design and Aesthetics The QSP Mulan Chef’s Knife boasts a striking design that blends traditional and contemporary elements. Its blade shape adheres to the classic chef’s knife profile, with a slight curve that facilitates smooth rocking motions. The clean lines and minimalist branding reflect QSP's philosophy of letting performance speak louder than flashy embellishments.

The knife’s handle is ergonomically designed, offering comfort during prolonged use. QSP offers the Mulan in various handle materials, including micarta, G10, and wood, catering to diverse preferences. Each option provides a unique balance of durability and grip. For those who appreciate aesthetics, the natural wood handles exude a rustic charm, while the G10 and micarta options feel modern and utilitarian.

The attention to detail is evident in the smooth transitions between the blade, bolster, and handle. This seamless construction enhances both comfort and hygiene, as there are no crevices where food particles can accumulate.

Blade Material and Construction At the heart of the Mulan Chef’s Knife lies its blade material, which is crafted from 14C28N stainless steel. This Swedish steel is renowned for its exceptional balance of edge retention, corrosion resistance, and ease of sharpening. While many premium kitchen knives rely on high-carbon steels that demand meticulous maintenance, the Mulan’s stainless steel construction makes it more forgiving without compromising performance.

The blade features a full-tang construction, ensuring durability and balance. The spine is moderately thick, tapering gracefully toward the edge, which contributes to its versatility in handling a wide range of cutting tasks. The knife is also sharpened to a razor-like edge at a 15-degree angle per side, a sweet spot that balances sharpness and edge stability.

The satin finish on the blade not only enhances its visual appeal but also helps reduce drag during slicing, making the cutting process smoother and more efficient. The subtle Mulan logo etched near the heel of the blade is a tasteful touch that doesn't detract from the knife's overall elegance.

Performance in the Kitchen The QSP Mulan Chef’s Knife truly shines when put to work. Its versatility allows it to excel in a variety of tasks, from precise vegetable slicing to handling tougher proteins. Here’s a breakdown of its performance across different applications:

Vegetable Prep The slight curve of the blade and its razor-sharp edge make the Mulan perfect for chopping, dicing, and mincing. It glides effortlessly through onions, carrots, and bell peppers, delivering clean cuts without crushing the produce. The blade’s length provides ample clearance for large vegetables like cabbage or squash, while its balance ensures control during fine tasks like slicing herbs.

Protein Preparation For protein work, the Mulan handles like a dream. Whether you're slicing raw fish for sashimi, trimming fat from a pork roast, or carving a cooked chicken breast, the blade maintains precision and control. Its sharpness reduces the effort required, minimizing drag and preventing tearing, which is particularly important for delicate tasks like slicing through fish or poultry skin.

Hard and Dense Foods The knife’s robust build makes it capable of tackling harder ingredients like butternut squash and sweet potatoes. While not designed as a cleaver, the Mulan can handle moderate amounts of harder chopping without chipping or losing its edge. Its slightly curved belly facilitates rocking motions, allowing for efficient mincing of garlic and ginger.

Comfort and Ergonomics A standout feature of the QSP Mulan Chef’s Knife is its comfort during extended use. The handle’s ergonomic shape accommodates both pinch grips and handle grips, making it suitable for various hand sizes and cutting styles. The weight distribution is near-perfect, with the balance point situated just ahead of the bolster. This ensures a natural feel during use, reducing fatigue even during lengthy prep sessions.

For those accustomed to lighter knives, the Mulan might initially feel slightly weightier. However, this added heft translates to more cutting power, especially when dealing with tougher ingredients. Over time, the weight becomes an asset, as it contributes to the knife’s versatility and robustness.

Durability and Maintenance Durability is a cornerstone of the QSP Mulan’s design. The use of 14C28N steel ensures that the blade resists chipping and staining, even with heavy use. Unlike high-carbon blades that require constant oiling to prevent rust, the Mulan only needs regular cleaning and drying to maintain its pristine condition.

Sharpening the blade is straightforward, thanks to the steel’s fine grain structure. Even if you’re using a basic whetstone, restoring the knife’s razor edge is achievable without professional assistance. Additionally, its edge retention is commendable; casual home users will likely only need to sharpen it a few times a year.

It’s worth noting that, like any high-quality knife, the Mulan should never be subjected to a dishwasher. Hand washing with warm, soapy water and immediate drying is the best way to preserve its edge and finish.

Comparisons to Competitors The QSP Mulan Chef’s Knife occupies a middle ground between budget-friendly options and ultra-premium models from brands like Shun or Wüsthof. While it doesn’t have the prestige or intricate craftsmanship of some Japanese brands, it holds its own in terms of performance and value.

In comparison to other knives in its price range, the Mulan’s use of 14C28N steel gives it a competitive edge. Many similarly priced options rely on softer steels like German 1.4116, which don’t offer the same level of sharpness or edge retention. Additionally, QSP’s attention to ergonomics and handle options sets it apart from mass-produced alternatives that prioritize cost over comfort.

Pros and Cons Pros Versatile Performance: Excels in slicing, chopping, and dicing. Durable Materials: 14C28N steel offers excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance. Ergonomic Handle: Comfortable for extended use, with multiple material options. Value for Money: High-end features at a mid-range price point. Ease of Maintenance: Forgiving steel that sharpens easily and resists stains. Cons Slightly Heavy: Might feel cumbersome to users accustomed to ultralight knives. Limited Availability: As a lesser-known brand in kitchenware, QSP’s knives may not be as widely available as mainstream competitors. Not Dishwasher Safe: Handwashing is required to maintain longevity (though this is standard for high-quality knives). Ideal User The QSP Mulan Chef’s Knife is ideal for:

Home Cooks: Those who want a reliable, high-performing knife without spending a fortune. Professionals: Chefs seeking a secondary knife for daily tasks or a main knife with less maintenance than high-carbon steel. Gift Buyers: Its sleek design and performance make it a great gift for culinary enthusiasts. However, if you’re looking for a knife with intricate traditional craftsmanship or prefer ultra-light blades, the Mulan might not fully satisfy your preferences.

Conclusion The QSP Mulan Series 8-Inch Chef’s Knife is a versatile and reliable tool that bridges the gap between affordability and high performance. Its thoughtful design, premium materials, and excellent ergonomics make it a standout choice for cooks of all levels. While it may lack the brand recognition of some larger names in the culinary world, it more than compensates with functionality and value.

Whether you’re prepping a weeknight dinner or tackling an ambitious culinary project, the Mulan is up to the task. For those willing to step outside the mainstream and try a knife that delivers professional-grade results without breaking the bank, the QSP Mulan is a strong contender. It’s not just a knife—it’s a testament to QSP’s dedication to quality and innovation in a competitive market.

[vulpine111]

I would like to draw some purple bats eating fruit for the Food Not Bombs poster.

I'm not sure what sort of bats do this (if any) but I wanted to draw them next to pomegranates. Bats and pomegranates are associated with goddess Persephone. I have a feeling she'd be happy if I went through with this.

For a different poster, I would probably do a handful of rabbits eating carrots. The rabbits would also be purple! (In honor of the fact the Food Not Bombs logo's hand is purple, lol.)

[foyil420-blog]

Creating A Creative Blog Name

Hello and How is your day? GmaKelly here with some Creative ways to name your Blog. I found a fountain of information on Creating a Creative Blog Name. I love it, wish I had found this when I named mine. This makes it so much fun to come up with a name that you can be proud of for years to come. Creating a Blog Name Determine Brand Value You already have determined your Niche and probably some Keywords. You want your Blog Name to be relevant to your Niche. Something that has visibility, and it relatable to you, meaning when they see the name they see your Blog or Product. Identify Target Audience Along with identifying your Niche, you should have also identified your Target Audience. You want your Blog Name to be a recognized term for that demographic. ie: someone that is 50 yrs old will not have the same understanding of someone that is 25. Brainstorm Potential Names Make a list of all the Names you can think of. Even the ones that are just stupid. Don't laugh, stranger things have happened. Take that list and run them through Google, see what's available, what's taken, what is similar. Check a Niche Research Tool and compare the result Is the Name Available: When you settle on 2 or 3 names you want to make sure those names are available as a Blog Name or even a Domain Name. You don't want to end up promoting someone else's site, Test It! Test it by asking your friends, co-workers and anyone else whose opinion you value, how do they like the name for this product or service. Roll around in your mind. Is it easy to say, spell, is it memorable? Put Brand Everywhere! Once you have established your Blog Name or Domain Name, you will still need a Logo. Your Brand includes not only the Blog Name but also the Logo. They both need to be memorable and connected to your Niche. Then spread that EVERYWHERE you can, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, etc. You want to get as much exposure as possible. Post your Blog regularly to all these sites. It not only expands your exposure but it also breeds trust with your readers. See my Post:Building Your Money Making Brand Ways to Create Crazy Names I looked up some Creative Names On-line and came up with this list: (note: According to Kinsta.com these are live sites, so none of these are available). Unique Names - Arctic Wolf Network - (security) - Purple Mango (multiple businesses) - Blue Kite Website Solutions - The Maroon Door (restaurant) - Unchained Carrot (market) Use or Make-up Words - Intrepid - Adventurous (travel marketing) - Defendify - security - Kaboom Fireworks - Wanderer - travel - Semi Colon Bookstore Use an Idiom, Adage or Common Phrase - When Pigs Fly - food - Light As A Feather - health - To Each Their Own - beauty - Bent Out of Shape - jewelry - Soft As A Grape - clothing Something Epic - Atlantis Sports Club - Titan Alarm - Jarvis Surgical Catchy Business Name - Combine Words - Groupon - Omnilert - Securiteam - Intelivision Rhyming - cognitive memory key influencer - 7-Eleven - Hobby Lobby - ElemenOPillows - The KnickKnack Shack Miscellaneous Naming Suggestions: - Use your Focus Keyword or 2 and string words together, create your own word. - Use your Own name - best if you have already have a following - Use a Thesaurus - find like words ie: Target - Bullseye - Use Alliteration - ie: Starbucks Stories - Use Acronyms or Abbreviation - ie: NASA, AARP, - Portmanteau (2 words added together) ie: Labradoodle - can be confusing - Common Saying - - Words in Another Language - ie: Blog de Pelis - Choose a Random Name - ie: The AV Club - movie reviews - Check Competitors Names - ie: Allstate has an Allstate Blog Final Thoughts There are over 600M Blogs posted daily around the World, standing out will be difficult. But keep your Niche and Target Audience in mind and that narrows down the target quite a bit. Naming your Blog or Domain can be a daunting task for some. You have to take so many different factors into account. I hope you enjoyed this post. I was amazed at some of the options to come up with names that I never thought to consider. If you have questions or comments please leave them below, or do you have a Unique or Creative Blog Name leave me a message and tell me about it. Thank you for sharing your time with me. Have a great day! GmaKelly To learn more about Blogging and How to Make Money from Home click here. Read the full article

[financialsecrets]

Creating A Creative Blog Name

Hello and How is your day? GmaKelly here with some Creative ways to name your Blog. I found a fountain of information on Creating a Creative Blog Name. I love it, wish I had found this when I named mine. This makes it so much fun to come up with a name that you can be proud of for years to come. Creating a Blog Name Determine Brand Value You already have determined your Niche and probably some Keywords. You want your Blog Name to be relevant to your Niche. Something that has visibility, and it relatable to you, meaning when they see the name they see your Blog or Product. Identify Target Audience Along with identifying your Niche, you should have also identified your Target Audience. You want your Blog Name to be a recognized term for that demographic. ie: someone that is 50 yrs old will not have the same understanding of someone that is 25. Brainstorm Potential Names Make a list of all the Names you can think of. Even the ones that are just stupid. Don't laugh, stranger things have happened. Take that list and run them through Google, see what's available, what's taken, what is similar. Check a Niche Research Tool and compare the result Is the Name Available: When you settle on 2 or 3 names you want to make sure those names are available as a Blog Name or even a Domain Name. You don't want to end up promoting someone else's site, Test It! Test it by asking your friends, co-workers and anyone else whose opinion you value, how do they like the name for this product or service. Roll around in your mind. Is it easy to say, spell, is it memorable? Put Brand Everywhere! Once you have established your Blog Name or Domain Name, you will still need a Logo. Your Brand includes not only the Blog Name but also the Logo. They both need to be memorable and connected to your Niche. Then spread that EVERYWHERE you can, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, etc. You want to get as much exposure as possible. Post your Blog regularly to all these sites. It not only expands your exposure but it also breeds trust with your readers. See my Post:Building Your Money Making Brand Ways to Create Crazy Names I looked up some Creative Names On-line and came up with this list: (note: According to Kinsta.com these are live sites, so none of these are available). Unique Names - Arctic Wolf Network - (security) - Purple Mango (multiple businesses) - Blue Kite Website Solutions - The Maroon Door (restaurant) - Unchained Carrot (market) Use or Make-up Words - Intrepid - Adventurous (travel marketing) - Defendify - security - Kaboom Fireworks - Wanderer - travel - Semi Colon Bookstore Use an Idiom, Adage or Common Phrase - When Pigs Fly - food - Light As A Feather - health - To Each Their Own - beauty - Bent Out of Shape - jewelry - Soft As A Grape - clothing Something Epic - Atlantis Sports Club - Titan Alarm - Jarvis Surgical Catchy Business Name - Combine Words - Groupon - Omnilert - Securiteam - Intelivision Rhyming - cognitive memory key influencer - 7-Eleven - Hobby Lobby - ElemenOPillows - The KnickKnack Shack Miscellaneous Naming Suggestions: - Use your Focus Keyword or 2 and string words together, create your own word. - Use your Own name - best if you have already have a following - Use a Thesaurus - find like words ie: Target - Bullseye - Use Alliteration - ie: Starbucks Stories - Use Acronyms or Abbreviation - ie: NASA, AARP, - Portmanteau (2 words added together) ie: Labradoodle - can be confusing - Common Saying - - Words in Another Language - ie: Blog de Pelis - Choose a Random Name - ie: The AV Club - movie reviews - Check Competitors Names - ie: Allstate has an Allstate Blog Final Thoughts There are over 600M Blogs posted daily around the World, standing out will be difficult. But keep your Niche and Target Audience in mind and that narrows down the target quite a bit. Naming your Blog or Domain can be a daunting task for some. You have to take so many different factors into account. I hope you enjoyed this post. I was amazed at some of the options to come up with names that I never thought to consider. If you have questions or comments please leave them below, or do you have a Unique or Creative Blog Name leave me a message and tell me about it. Thank you for sharing your time with me. Have a great day! GmaKelly To learn more about Blogging and How to Make Money from Home click here. Read the full article

[rimongraphics]

Carrot food logo design

[nr1-logo-design-inspiration]

Rabbit + carrot logo design concept 🐇 🥕

Write your thoughts on this 💬👇

Thank you! 🙏🧡

[graphicfor5rr]

I will do modern restaurant,kitchen,food,catering,cafe,bar,coffee shop logo

[nerdyenby]

Orange time :D Ranboo pov

Pregame

Oh my goodness this bit

Sir you do not get to “Hey everybody” us after all of this

Garfield Kart????

WHY ARE THEY LIKE THIS?? /aff

Ran made it a whole 12 minutes without laughing at himself, I’m so proud of them

“I don’t know who you think you are, Philza- phil- philza? I don’t know who the hell you think you are but his favorite food is goddamn lasagna” garfieldfan2487 my beloved

“Stop making me think, get out of here you ganti” losing my absolute mind

The eye contact and “… you like Garfield?” killed me

GARFIELD KART IS REAL?!!?! I thought they were clowning

Leaving himself a message and creating lore for their MCC scuffed persona is so Ranboocore

Aimsey instantly becoming Garfieldfan2487’s best friend can be so personal

Ran and Callum’s interaction is everything

“Just like Garfield gets destroyed by Mondays, I am getting destroyed by the IRS”

Ran FINALLY breaking character, it’s been almost an hour my liege, cmon /lh

So I was under the impression Martyn was pg, guess not lol

All the skins 😭

The music just being a single kazoo note on repeat is so good

Bingo but fast!!! :D

BINGO BUT FAST?!!

MCC really said no to democracy and I respect that

Bingo but Fast

Are… they actually all going to be bingo? I don’t know if I want to believe that

Shoutout to Martyn for actually having played this game before

Why are there elytras???

They have to say bingo 😭

I feel like they’re killing it but they’re in fifth lol

Ewwww why is the savannah green?????

Battle Box

Excuse me why isn’t this game sillier?? /j

Thus Noxite and Ranboo’s rivalry begins

Sneeg mvp :))

Martyn mvp!!!!

Eat the carrots!!

ORANGE V YELLOW MY BELOVED!!!

“Fist up or die” so true Kara

Magic school bus conversation my beloved

Ran and Phil throwing their chickens at each other is so silly of them

Hole in the Wall

The hitw logo <333

Ran is so excited, I can stop smiling

Ranboo could I get you to consider: accents

This whole event is just going to be overstimulation central and I’m ready for it

Martyn’s “Nuh uh, if my parents couldn’t get me to eat me vegetables then you can’t either”

Sot music <333

THEIR SPRINT :((

MY STREAMER POPPED OFF

Garf permission granted, still don’t know what that means tho

They’re so real about how ideal the stimulation of hitw with hunger is

Ranboo zooming in and making eye contact is so intimidating what

Survival Games

“I’m so garfed up right now” “damn dude” KARA

THE SURVIVAL GAMES LOGO <33333

What does MCCAF stand for?

Everyone laughing at Martyn taking fall damage is so silly of them

The way the music cuts out just before they encounter their first other team is legit terrifying

“Is there a /top command?” 😭😭😭Ranboo my favorite Techno stannie

“You can now use /top” MCC MY BELOVED 😭😭😭

No clue how or when they got in first but I love that for them

Phil is merely playing Rocket Spleef, okay? Let the man enjoy himself /lh

The scoring is scuffed, don’t worry about it

SYLVEE TOP 5!!!

High key thought my computer froze when Ranboo just walked up to Phil and stared into the camera

TGTTOSAWAF

“I’m trying to maximize our garfage, okay?” “You can’t garf when you’re dead, Sneeg! There’s no garfing in hell!” […] “Of course you can, you’ve never been more surrounded by orange, that’s where we’re supposed to be” “I jump into the lava to be reunited”

I expected the dark to be darker ngl /lh

Now THIS is dark darkness

This is exactly the level of chaos I was craving

I was restraining myself from making a “gay on gay crime” joke when Ant justified punching Ran with “the chick-fil-a took over my keyboard, I’m sorry”

Slow falling into the void is so painful

“Who’s being a guy?” “Not me” RANBOO 💕💗💖💕💕💗💖 or should I say 💛🤍💜🖤

Kara asking if she can swear in game 5 is iconic, Sneeg is right there queen /gen

Kara going feral, as she deserves <333

Why is Martyn surprised? He was popping off

Martyn getting a screenshot of himself in the top ten “Sending that one to mum” I love him, okay??

“Dodgebolt with multishot” Sneeg is so real for that

Kara just had a kazoo on hand?? And perfect pitch??????

Sands of Time

Kara and Martyn having a whole “no you first” “no YOU first” over who gets to run is so!!!

Ranboo calling H a nerd, my streamers <333 (but seriously I don’t know if they’ve really interacted? Like they were both on dsmp but I can’t remember anytime they’ve actually spoken)

That sound effect is so cruel but if that’s the only thing scuffed about sands I’m happy

Omg what if all the vaults were down the same path

“Oh surely” “don’t call me Shirley”

Ranboo you idiot

You died in lava pal, the key is gone

They are merely gaming

That reaction was so delayed lol

Ran snickering at “under where?”

That was terrifying but so cool, it’s really lucky that they went in with like 30 seconds left

I really do want Ranboo to get third

Martyn being terrified of buildmartmanager!Grian is so real

Ranboo is so Techno-coded this MCC :((

Big Sales at Build Mart

Awww it’s the og map

The new game logos are everything, I would sell my soul for stickers of them

“Oreos!!” “No, that’s ore” “Oh” me too Kara, me too

Ran falling twice in a row and Sneeg just laughing at them

I’m actually down for the little nether run

Ran and Aimsey stopping mid game to wave at each other my beloved

Noooooo

Wow they are really bad at this /aff

Skyblockle

This event is just a love letter to everyone who’s been here since the beginning and it makes my heart really happy

The way they made a scuffed logo for this game because it’s the only time it’s getting played does something to me

WHY IS RANBOO TAKING A SELFIE???

I’m so down for end crystals actually

Sneeg mvp!!!

“I think I’m the April fool” we been knew Ran

Martyn mvp

Oli my beloved

BLUE!!!! IM SO PROUD OF THEM!!!

GEM WON!!! MASSIVE DUB FOR WOMEN EVERYWHERE

Yeah yeah, I may be a Ranboo fan first and foremost but I’m rooting for almost everyone but him, they deserve to maintain their status as career loser /aff

Dodgebolt

HELL YEAH!!!

Ok I got spoiled (saw Skeppy won) but yellow and green!!! Aimsey and Oli!!! My bois!!!!

I think Oli wins no matter what, actually

PUNZ /pos

OLI MY BELOVED 😭

This is insane, I want a 1v8 here lmao

JOEL!!!! Blue was my pick going in so I’m happy no matter what lol

THAT TRADE!!!

FROG WIN!!!!

INSTANT BETRAYAL!!!

ANOTHER TRADE?!!?

Revenge lol

“Babes I died” “It’s okay babes” GLOWDUO OWN MY ENTIRE SOUL

Punz and Krinios are IN SYNC

EMPIRES WIN!!!

Martyn popped off <333

Chicken infection????

THEY ADDED THE PLAGUE TO MINECRAFT

Martyn’s chicken noises are everything

Every MCC should end with zombie tag, actually

I love this team so much

Martyn just sounds like Elmo now 😂

“I’m working, honey. You gotta bawk to pay the bills” I’m dying

Can’t believe Noxite is vaccinated smh /j

I’ve said it a million times and I’ll say it a million more: SCOTT SMAJOR NEVER MISSES!!! He always does a superb job of making teams and matching vibes and he absolutely deserves to be proud of that