#Celeste Sector

[at-liberty-news]

Territory Status: Day 15

Super Earth forces have reclaimed Cirrus before the bugs could use it as a staging ground to assault Moradesh, and Acamar IV is nearly liberated as well. Well done, troopers! Overall, the Helldivers' efforts to contain the Terminid threat exceed expectations. This comes at a cost, however, as the Automaton front remains in disarray, with all contested planets except Vernen Wells remaining in critical condition, and Vernen is dropping ever so slightly by the day. Without reinforcements, the stalwart soldiers already on the surface will never push back.

In a surprising twist, Terminid reproduction rates have slowed to a crawl across all systems, so low in fact that they can only hold existing ground. Any ground taken by the SEAF will be easy to hold.

That should be all for today. Apologies for the delay! Most of the Super Destroyer staff we relied on as informants were undergoing maintenance, forcing us to take longer corroborating claims by ourselves. This is Michael Adams, signing off for the time being. Give 'em Hell, DIvers!

[affluent-havoc]

Desided to wander around, looking at all the gifts one can give the THH cast and just... this.

I must expel my thoughts now cus I got a good amount of stuff to type! First, I wonder what this game would actually be like if it was real so I could figure out what exact things Leon, Celeste, and Chirhiro like about it. Cus, the description is lowkey giving Zombie America's Next Top Model and I am dying T-T It's probably not that but I can't help it. It's too goofy for me to just pass on up! Like, the pixel lady on the cover just looks like Tyra Banks to me for some reason! I think these little pixels are making me go crazy though at the same time, ANTM PREDATES the release of Danganronpa so there COULD be a possibility that MAYBE-

Cutting myself off there. I'm losing it. ... AHEM, anyway, I'm guessing that like, Leon loves the game for the girls and the gory zombies, maybe the gameplay too. He seems like a gamer type. Celeste probably likes it for the fashion perhaps the power dynamic of playing as a badass model sticking it to the zombies. She is also a gamer cus I say so and all the THH characters accept the Funplane so one could argue that they are all gamers. As for Chihiro, minus the gamer thing, I can see the intrige on the game coming for liking it on the tecnical side. Like, Chihiro likes the game due to it being limited due to it being out of print. Maybe being into the history and the tech of it. Gosh. Now I'm imagining Chihiro as a game modder and I am LOVING that! Both for the games itself and for the hardware as well. But anyway, I'm just imagining these three being like this at the same time and now I wish to one day draw these three legitimately playing this game together cus I dunno. It's oddly wholesome. Or, if I ever got better at group pictures, maybe a drawing of the whole cast watching them in action or trying out the game themselves and getting absolutely annihilated. Golly, that is so cute. For now though, this is all I got.

This is the first thing I thought of anyway. They looks so goofy and smug. Like, I get it guys! I can't be as cool as you (ಥ﹏ಥ)

[lichqueenlibrarian]

Decided to start reading Triangle by Sondra Marshak and Myrna Culbreath and BOY are we off to a good start.

The prologue alone has:

A sector of space the Humans call “The Marie Celeste Sector” because of all the small ships that disappear there.

Starfleet’s Chief of Staff assigning the Enterprise to a diplomatic mission: “And it is still old fashioned love among solitary beings which keeps my ships going. I will give you the Enterprise, where you may learn something extraordinary about that. Then tell me whether love, or Oneness, will keep us in the stars.”

THE AMBASSADOR QUOTES FROM JOB “have you considered my servant Job?”

Then the ambassador accepts passage under “the usual terms and conditions…That I may take his soul.”

Spooky space, and basically a guarantee that the Enterprise is going to be tested unto destruction/despair, given the Job reference.

[mouseycometz]

A Blooming Valentine’s Day (Armada Starscream/OC)

Word Count: 1,000+ Warnings: None! Plot: Starscream grows curious about Valentine's Day.

Inside the walls of the Autobot base, Starscream resided in his private sector, training with the star saber. He attempted to concentrate with narrowed optics and a firm grasp on the hilt of the powerful weapon. The sword glowed as he swung it, using his frame to balance himself correctly. With the proper stance, he nearly felt at one with the blade.

“Steady….”  

Another strong movement.

‘Focus…” 

And then, quite suddenly, the image of a certain woman emerged from the depths of his processor. The woman smiled, her green eyes flickering and her glasses twinkling in the sunlight. Starscream squeaked a little before frowning and releasing himself from his fighting stance. He huffed, watching as the mini-cons transformed to the floor. They beeped at him, curiously tilting their tiny helms at him.

“That’s enough training for today.”

Puzzled, they beeped again. Starscream smiled, endeared by their concern.

“I’m fine! No need to worry. Why not take a relaxing energy bath? You’ve earned it!” 

With that, the mech made his leave, pretending not to hear their beeps behind him.

Starscream marched out of his quarters and into the main room of the base. Monitors buzzed and computers whined. In the distance, his gaze fluttered to Celeste. She worked at a nearby desk, conversing with Red Alert and the mini-cons, Short Circuit and Swindle. Before she could notice him, however, Starscream then overheard the human children walking near him.

“Hey, so, uh, Alexis, did you ask anyone to be your valentine yet?”

“You wish! Besides, even if I did, it’s none of your business!”

“Come on, Rad, you know how she plays hard to get!”

“What’s that supposed to mean, Carlos?”

Starscream paused, reflecting on their words. He blinked a few times, his wings giving a little twitch.

“Valentine?”

Apparently, he was too loud. Alexis stopped in her tracks and turned towards him.

“Oh, you don’t know what that is, do you?”

Next to her, Rad spoke, intrigued by the jet’s confusion. 

“Well, basically, Valentine's Day is a day about love and showing appreciation for someone you care about.”

Starscream was unable to keep himself from feeling the slightest bit awkward, his spark pulsing at the thought of someone dear to him nearby.

“L…Love?” 

Carlos folded his arms behind his head.

“Yeah, man, it’s too mushy for me.”

Still, the winged mech turned his helm slightly, catching the glimpses of red in Celeste’s hair.

“And...what is…asking someone to be your valentine?”

Alexis smiled at him.

“When you ask someone to be your valentine, you’re asking them to be your special partner during the holiday!”

Rad nodded.

“And don’t forget about the gift-giving!”

Starscream gawked, lowering himself to their level.

“What? Gifts?” 

Evidently, there were more human customs than he initially realized. 

Carlos laughed.

“Come on, man, do you seriously not know?”

Starscream gritted his denta, trying to act aloof but failing miserably. Noticing his shift in expressions, Alexis cocked her head at him.

“Is there…someone you want to ask to be your valentine, Starscream?”

He huffed, now standing from the three.

“No! Of course not. I have much better things to do than gift-giving on Valentine’s Day.”

From the corner of his optics, his gaze wavered to Celeste. She talked with Red Alert, flipping through the stack of papers on her desk. For a moment, he wondered how she would react to a gift of his own. 

But what would she enjoy? 

He glanced back at the children.

“But…when is Valentine’s Day?”

Days passed. After a week of tireless preparation, eyeing Celeste, and communicating with Alexis, Valentine’s Day finally arrived.

Starscream and Celeste traveled through a warp gate to their desired destination. It was a meadow, filled with swaying flowers, dazzling sunlight, and gentle breezes. Starscream chose the environment on purpose, recalling how Alexis stated that Celeste adored flora and fauna.

The woman sprinted in front of Starscream, the hem of her dress flowing as she twirled within the field of colorful flowers.

“Starscream! Do you remember this place? It’s the meadow where we first met! Gosh, I remember it like it was yesterday! You wanted Short Circuit so badly, and I was…”

He remained motionless, waiting for her to relax. When she turned back to him, he lowered himself and stretched a palm out to her. Inside, there was a bouquet of red roses.

Celeste went quiet at the sight.

“Huh?”

Swallowing his nerves, Starscream spoke.

“Celeste…I…am not familiar with human customs or holidays, but I want to give this to you.”

Her silence worried him briefly, but he carried on, his words merging with the beat of his spark.

“Will you…be my valentine?”

At first, there was nothing. Celeste’s eyes, vibrant and luminous, gazed deeply into his own. And then, much to his dismay, she began to cry. Panicked, Starscream released a sound of surprise before pulling his servo away a little.

“Oh, no! Please! Don't cry! Did I do something wrong?”

And then, abruptly, Celeste leaned forward and pressed a kiss to one of his digits. Starscream squeaked as she held onto the bouquet. A smile bloomed across her face like the flowers she adored so much.

“Always, Starscream. I’ll always be your valentine.”

The mech blushed, hard and fast, completely at loss for words.

Carefully, Celeste set the bouquet below her and rummaged through the bags she brought with her into the meadow.

“I actually…wanted to ask you the same thing!”

From her bag, she retrieved a most peculiar item. With narrowed optics, Starscream recognized tiny images of himself in varying poses and expressions. There were pictures of him flying, sword training, and even laughing. He tilted his helm, remembering that all the pictures were taken with his permission. On top of the small board, there was also his name in the form of perfect calligraphy, another hobby of hers.

A reward? A gift? For him?

“What is it?”

Celeste chuckled.

“A photo collage! Filled with pictures of you!” Her voice softened as she held the present out for him. “I know it isn’t much, but I…really appreciate you, Starscream.”

His blush burned deeper and brighter than before, his spark humming and thrumming within his chest plate. But after a pause, he gathered himself, feeling more at ease than he ever felt in his life.

“Happy Valentine’s Day, Starscream.”

He smiled, gently cradling the board in his servo.

“Yes. Happy Valentine’s Day, Celeste.”

After setting both of their gifts beside them, Starscream held Celeste close in his giant palm. When he lifted her to his faceplate, her lips brushed against his cheek, setting it ablaze once again.

[alien--bunny]

So I got a letter back from my congresswoman Celeste Maloy.

Dear Ms. [Bunny], (I told her it was Mx.)

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me about the 119th Budget Resolution. I appreciate your insight on this matter.

On February 26, 2025, the House of Representatives passed the Budget Resolution, marking the first step in the Budget Reconciliation Process. With the resolution now approved in the House, both chambers of Congress will work to reconcile their respective budget bills into a final version, which will then be presented to President Trump to sign into law. This is just the beginning of a complex process, as the House and Senate must come to an agreement on the final draft before the budget is enacted. The resolution is subject to change as it is reconciled with the Senate’s version.

Over the past few weeks, many of my constituents have reached out to express their concerns about the budget resolution and the proposed cuts to vital programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. I understand how important these programs are to you, your families, and your loved ones. As someone with loved ones who rely on these benefits, I know firsthand how essential they are, especially for those caring for elderly family members.

I voted in support of the resolution because our nation is facing serious fiscal challenges, with mounting budget deficits and an unsustainable national debt. At the same time, the cost of health care continues to rise, putting additional strain on these programs. I oppose the elimination of any of these vital programs, which, according to the Congressional Budget Office, made up approximately 40% of the Federal Budget in FY 2023, or about $2.2 trillion. We do, however, need to cut the fraud, waste, and abuse that exist in Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security so they will continue to be sustainable for current participants and future generations. If we fail to do so, we risk jeopardizing the very benefits that millions of retirees depend on. Reforms are necessary—not to cut benefits, but to increase savings that can be allocated elsewhere, either to other individuals in need, or in different sectors that benefit the American people.

Sustainable reforms must ensure the long-term stability of Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security by addressing inefficiencies, cracking down on fraud and abuse, and making necessary adjustments to keep these programs viable. We also must accomplish this task without burdening future generations with unsustainable debt. Protecting these programs is not just about numbers on a balance sheet, it is about honoring the contributions of hardworking Americans who have paid into them with the expectation that they will be there when needed. The United States must uphold its commitment to seniors and workers by ensuring their sustainability with responsible oversight.

I remain committed to advocating for appropriations that protect these vital programs and reflect American values. Those values include transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility.

I encourage you to continue to share your thoughts and feelings with me.

Sincerely, Celeste Maloy

Then my reply;

Please explain what waste has actually been found. Also if there is fraud, why hasn't anyone been arrested?

You know who I think is the waste and fraud of the government? Elon Musk and Trump. Explain to me why our tax dollars are being wasted on Trump going to the Super Bowl and Musk blowing up rockets. Unless you start doing something, I'm going to assume we're wasting our taxes on you too.

Literally do something. You represent us, not Trump.

[fundielicious-simblr]

Narrator: Claire also loves a good family round up, with the year she's had she must tell everyone all about it. The lady has finally married off her on-the-shelf daughter AND has 5 grandbabies about to join the family in the coming new year - the world must know.

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Hi all, Claire here!

This past year has been full of examples of the Lord’s everlasting goodness, and we are so undeserving but nevertheless grateful! The Lord has seen it fit to bless us in so many ways! If I sit here and start writing them down this might be hundreds of pages long, so I’m going to tell you about a few.

This year has been filled with homeschooling, homemaking, and music - lots and lots of music. Conner and Jarrett graduate high school this spring, bringing an end to 27 years of homeschooling for me. How time has flown! They’ve grown into such wonderful young men and it makes this mama’s heart proud to see the men they’re going to continue to grow into! 27 years ago little Carter was my only student, with the rest of the kids following suit as they grew. At it’s peak I had 8/10 kids actively being taught, that season of life was organised chaos, but leaning on the Lord brought us all out the other side to praise him for his goodness.

This year has also been full of babies! This summer Kristyn gave birth to her second child, a boy she and Gregory named Wyatt. Wyatt joins older sister Kayla (2) and the happy parents at their home in Oasis Springs where they all joyfully serve the Lord as a family.

On the heels of her sister’s birth announcement, Sabrina and Tucker announced to to us that they’re expecting another blessing next spring! This baby shall join older brother Campbell (1) and is already so loved!

Almost a few weeks after the above announcement, Alan and his wife Tessa announced that they’re expecting and that its twins! These babies will be joining the family in the spring, soon after their cousin.

Not to be outdone by his siblings, Jarrod and Madison also announced that they’re expecting twins! I could’ve fainted right then and there! This makes 5 new grandbabies on the way in the new year!

The Lord has blessed the music ministry at Newcrest Baptist, we’ve had the pleasure to host music camps yearly where we’ve helped many to learn how to use music to praise the Lord. Our church choir has a travelling sector that will be invited to sing at various revivals, camp meetings, and hymn sings, so it’s been such an enriching time travelling with them and getting to sing the Lord’s praises.

Our family has been growing in more ways than one! Earlier this year Celeste met a young man named Reid Robbins. Reid comes from a Godly family in Northbury that we’ve had the pleasure of getting to know. Their relationship has been written by the Lord from the very beginning, they grew their friendship by challenging each other in their individual walks with the Lord, where soon after they started praying about each other. Soon after Reid was at our door asking to court our daughter! They’ve been such wonderful examples of respecting your parents and glorifying the Lord. Parents, let this be an example to show that raising your children in the way of the Lord is always the right way! We closed out the year celebrating their union in marriage with the Lord’s blessings, how great it is to see our children be joined in holy matrimony with the one that the Lord has for them! As we enter this new year, my the Lord bless and keep you all in his eternal memory!

Love,

Claire for the Paulsons

[ophernelia]

'Cause maybe you wanna just jump in at Season 3 and that's okay too. So, here's a quick synopsis of seasons one and two for each major character. Spoilers below!

Lykaia is a dark fantasy series that stems from one of my gameplay saves. Content warnings can be found here. Season 1 was just meant as a means for me to practice filmmaking. It wasn't too lore heavy or thought out. Somehow it's developed into this. I've made everything up as I've gone. Only taking a real shot at writing a script during season 2.

SEASON 3 OF LYKAIA PREMIERES ON YOUTUBE APRIL 5TH

IMOGEN SUMNER: Quiet and somewhat psychic Imogen moves to Copperdale after her eccentric grandmother dies. She finds out her childhood best friend, Lou, is a lycan. The girl Lou was pursuing prior to Imogen moving to Copperdale, Eloise Tinsley, comes from a family of hunters who take over the town with the help of the mayor. Imogen and Lou develop romantic feelings for one another. The two begin dating the following summer. Lou marks Imogen claiming her as his mate. Imogen helps Lou and his friends (who are also his pack mates) move out of Copperdale to San Francisco once the former becomes too unsafe for them to live in. Season 2 Imogen struggles with fully integrating into the friend group, but ultimately does so successfully. Lou and Imogen quietly get engaged. She aids Lou in helping him find his dad. Upon helping Lou meet his father, Imogen meets her great aunt, the oracle Dodona. Imogen finds out Hattie died after passing her abilities onto Imogen.

LOU HOWELL: Lou is the only child of a physically abusive and neglectful single mother. He was often left to roam outside on his on. This habit is what led to him meeting Imogen. Lou had no knowledge of him being a lycan prior to the first time he shifted as his mother hid it from him. The summer he turned was the same summer that Imogen's grandmother Hattie died. After his first shift his mother kicked him out. With no guidance and no where to go his friends brought him to Rory. Rory took him in and trained him to control his shift. Lou had feelings for Imogen prior to her moving to Copperdale and quickly became enamored with her after her move. In season 2, Lou becomes extremely attached to Imogen and begins to neglect his other friendships. This causes a rift between him and Owen specifically. Lou also decides to search for his father during this time. At the end of season 2, Lou's relationships are mended and he finally meets his father and older sister.

RORY OAKLOW: Rory runs and lives on a campsite in Copperdale that's home to several in-need lycans. She reluctantly decides to take Lou in after he's brought to her by Savannah, William, and Owen. Eventually she comes to think of him as her younger brother. Ultimately, she's pushed out by Eloise Tinsley's family business, Aconitum, as they bulldoze the campsite in order to erect a warehouse for their company. Imogen's family provides Rory with a place to stay. She refuses to be pushed out of Copperdale and bolsters her strength by having her mate, Ceres, join her pack. Pissed off by the events that transpired, Rory digs into Aconitum's dealings by breaking into the mayor's office and stealing sensitive documents. This event ultimately leads to this sector of Aconitum's downfall in season 2. After Ceres' pack is killed, Rory and Ceres get injured during a night out, Rory decides it's too unsafe to stay in Copperdale and moves to SF. The two decide to marry upon moving to SF. In season 2, Rory and Ceres' relationship is turbulent due to his meddlesome sister, Celeste. Rory moves in with Imogen's cousin and Savannah's current girlfriend, Kaila. Ceres and Rory break up briefly but ultimately get back together. Rory steals Kaila from Savannah and enters into a polyamorous relationship with the two. Rory's family comes to visit for the holidays and her mom decides to move to California to be closer to her and her father, whom she has a horrible relationship, does as well. By S2's end, Ceres and Rory marry. The pair are still with Kaila.

OWEN ELLISON: Owen is a background character for the better part of season 1. He plays the role of Lou's loud best friend who will sleep with anything in a mini skirt. He's also the reason Lou shifted early after playfully knocking him off the pier during a full moon. In S1 Owen joins Rory's pack and she takes him through ritual so he is fully able to shift. In season 2, Owen and Lou's friendships becomes strained after Owen develops on a crush on Imogen. He also becomes angry with Lou for the amount of time he spends with Imogen. Mistaking his jealousy as a genuine dislike for the new Lou. Ultimately, Owen comes to terms his feelings and recognizes he in fact is attracted to Lou and not Imogen. He's able to mend his friendship with Lou and Imogen after the realization and begins exploring his sexuality. At the end of S2, Imogen introduces Owen to her new friend, Grey.

SAVANNAH ROBINSON: Savannah also plays a background character for the better part of season 1. She becomes significant when she starts dating Eloise Tinsley as a means to get information out of her. However, Savannah does have genuine feelings for Eloise as they briefly dated prior to Eloise pursuing Lou. Savannah is the catalyst in Eloise's decision to disrupt Aconitum. In S2, Savannah discovers that Eloise tried to rekindle a relationship with Lou while they were together and the pair break up for good. In an attempt to cheer her up, Imogen hooks Savannah up with her cousin, Kaila. Still hurt by the events that transpired, she briefly has a squabble with Imogen after becoming annoyed with her relationship with Lou. The two make up quickly. After Rory moves in with Kaila, Rory tells Savannah of her interest in Kaila. The two briefly compete for Kaila's affection, leading to Kaila cheating on Savannah, but the two split amicably as Savannah decides Kaila isn't worth the effort. By S2's end, Savannah and Eloise mend their friendship and she tricks her friend group into going to visit her. Upon her arrival in Redwater, Savannah meets Eloise's current fling Savannah. Sensing chemistry between each other they decide to remain in contact without Eloise's knowledge.

WILLIAM ROBINSON: William also plays a background character in season 1 and most of season 2. He is the most unproblematic of the group, only getting involved to mediate Owen and Lou's squabble and to support his twin sister, Savannah. In season 1, Will joins Rory's pack and she also takes him through ritual so he is able to shift. (Though Savannah is his twin, female lycans mature faster than males. They're usually able to shift by age 13 while males cannot shift until 20 or so.) In season 2, William is busy happily living in SF. He begins seriously dating another lycan, Indiyah Atwood, while his sister and friends are busy with their drama. By S2's end, William decides to take his relationship a step further with Indiyah and take her as a mate.

ELOISE TINSLEY: In season 1, Eloise attempts to date Lou and is ultimately turned down and dropped when Imogen comes to town. Out of disdain for her and Lou, she doesn't tell him about her father's plans to take over the campsite. Shunned by the friend group for this, Eloise decides she wants to ruin her father's business. By S1's end, Eloise becomes a full fledged hunter and joins her father on his endeavor to alleviate Copperdale of it's lycan problem. Though Eloise has ulterior motives the entire time and only wishes to see how the company works in order to sabotage it later. In season 2, with most of the lycans gone from Copperdale, Aconitum begins to fail. This causes a severe rift between her father and Mayor Tarentino. Eloise influences her father to question her grandfather's capabilities in deciding how profitable a sector is going to be. After going away to college and dating a new guy, Eloise decides it's time to report her father and Tarentino to the feds. Eventually an investigation transpires which forces Copperdale's mayor to step down and Eloise's father to shut down his sector. Eloise's grandfather, Arenthal, joins them in Copperdale to help fix the situation. After pissing off the mayor, Eloise's family is forced into hiding and they move to Redwater, Texas. By S2's end, Eloise has to rescue her father and her mother from Mayor Tarentino and his partner, Vasily. Eloise is only able to save her father in time and her mother is killed. She develops a close friendship with AJ, Lou's sister, and the two move in together. Though their friendship is disrupted when Lou and Imogen come to town.

[the-rebels-and-the-saints]

Chapter 6 - Excerpt 3

Author's note: *evil laughing*

x

Tyler James

It was chaos. Everywhere.

Celeste Grainge stood at the stage and surveyed the situation before her keenly as Hunters jumped up, and, roguish creatures that they were, crowded over the back exit to chase after the real rogues.

I turned in my seat to see what it was they were doing; there was a lot of pushing and struggling, I could make out that much, but nothing besides. They didn’t even need orders to make chase after the escapees, I noticed with some discomfort.

It was the red of the walls, I decided. Red was a very triggering colour, and could instill an end number of things in people. Bravery, passion, love. War, violence, hate. Two sides of the same coin. The impact things like these could have was often looked over, and some people would scoff at those who thought that way.

The same ones that were currently and rather unfortunately trying to break down the walls trying to get after their precious ‘Rogues’.

I hope they get away, I thought.

They won’t get away, I remembered.

I remembered Desiree as well, how frightened she’d been as she’d followed her company out. Understandable really, considering the friends she kept. But who was I to judge? She was my friend too, and I could somehow never seem to do more for her.

I got up then and resolved to assist in the infirmaries. Hunters would be needing their shots, I reminded myself, and I’d best be useful. Useful was the only thing that let you make a place for yourself in the Chambers. And that was the only thing that mattered, if you didn’t want to starve. Have a little patch of yourself on the red tapestry that was Knightville’s Chambers. You could be brilliant, you could be better than the rest, but if you weren’t useful, you were deadweight.

Now, that wasn’t to say I didn’t love my job here, as a Healer, in the Chambers. It was one of the better job oppurtunities anyone could get really, healing. You had to study extremely hard for it, sure, and very few actually made it to the Healing sector (there are only hundreds of us), but if you did, you were set for life. And so what if the Seconds were terrible, and you could never get many friends amongst the Thirds? It was a question of adaptation, really. Adaptation was a requirement for all species of life, and not even Diaforians were above that, much as they’d like to believe otherwise.

My step quickened as the shouts grew louder, even as I left the warfield and arrived at the sanatorium.

It was a lovely place; the receptionist area was wide and high like the auditorium, but mostly blue, quiet and always smelling clean. The windows were wide and tall and touched both floor and ceiling, so as to better recieve the little light we could never seem to get. It was a place where you could wait for something to happen to you.

At least, that’s what the dreamer part of me thought.

The practical Healer part of me, on the other hand, was wondering if my eyes were functioning correctly, or if Adam Forrest of all people was standing in front of the receptionist’s desk of the Healers’ sanatorium.

“Mr. Forrest? What are you doing here?” I blurted, forgetting my manners in my obvious surprise.

“Thorne,” Adam regarded, turning to see me.

I prefer Tyler James, I almost said. Almost. No one cared about what you preferred in the Chambers.

I nodded.

Adam evaded my question. “Come to make yourself useful?” He asked instead.

Have you? I thought. “Quite,” I said.

“Going to the same place then,” Adam said lightly.

So good at pretending, I thought, but didn’t say. There were so many things that I thought of but never said. External restraint was never a problem, however, and in my mind, I could do whatever I liked. There were no mind-readers in Knightville, anyway, and in Adam’s case, his power was oral manipulation, the ability to have anyone do what he said with his voice alone, so it was hardly a problem. And if there was ever any danger of getting any truth out of me if he was authoritarian enough—well, there wasn’t, because Adam was powerful, both in his position at the Chambers and his own magic, and when you were that powerful, you inevitably became at least somewhat arrogant.

And when you’re arrogant, you think you know everything.

I raised an eyebrow. “The same place?”

His eyes were full of meaning. “Yes,” he said.

Oh, I realised. He wants to go there.

I stopped the smile before it could tug on my lips.

People walked around us. Some even stopped in their tracks for a moment to stare at our interaction. What was the famous, handsome, successful Adam Forrest doing here? they thought. Moreover, what was he doing talking to that what’s-his-name nobody from Third? Surely Adam was having him run an errand. He didn’t keep company like that, ever.

Oh, yes, I meant what I thought. Adam Forrest was tall and good-looking in the way that had all the women sighing in absolute mourning that they could never have him, because he was already married—to his job. He had gleaming black hair and eyes that struck ferociously with his pale skin, and his face structure only made it pop more. He was neat and sharp and always smelt clean. He And it wasn’t just his looks either. He was young success. He was hard, no, he was impossible to get. He was everything a lady could ever want and thirst for, and while I had a great deal of respect for the female species, I couldn’t help but think that some of them had absolutely nothing better to do with their time, judging from all the gossip I heard.

But at the end of the day, it didn’t matter how worthy a woman was, or how much she may have fitted Adam’s taste, or how much she may have loved him. It didn’t matter, and it probably never would.

The door was locked and we were alone. We’d checked and double-checked for good measure. My back was against the wall and Adam had pushed me there. Our hands were on each other and we were kissing.

Have you ever had a secret so well hidden, so in the dark, that when you walked back into the light you almost believed it had all been a dream?

“Someone’s impatient,” I commented idly when Adam finally let go of me, both of us out of breath.

“No one was here,” Adam explained. “I probably wouldn’t get to do this all week by the looks of things, so now seemed like a pretty good time to do it.”

“Practical as always,” I huffed into his ear, shaking my head a little.

He frowned at that a little, but then seemed to decide he’d gotten enough oxygen in his system to go right back to kissing me, and did precisely that.

Make no mistake, there were no feelings lost on us, romantic or otherwise. The only thing that brought us together was the secret that we shared, a necessity of sorts. One secret was all it took to keep coming back to this, to the dark room where we left our reality and responsibilities outside the door, only to reclaim them again when we came back out.

That said, I had no illusions that this—this lover affair of ours—would last in any way. It would probably only make the year, tops. Secrets could do a lot of things, but they couldn’t sustain. Secrets ruined, and this relationship of ours was built to be secret, and that secret would one day die, like everything ultimately did.

Still. Didn’t mean I couldn’t enjoy it while it lasted, and Adam was, actually, not the worst kisser.

“Why now, though?” I asked, like I always did.

“Can’t I want to?” he answered, like he always did.

And we went back to kissing again, like we always did.

Adam left first, because he had more pressing issues to deal with, and because we needed to be inconspicuous. I didn’t mind staying in the dark room for a little while longer; that way I could hold onto the remembrance of what we had but would never get to keep.

It didn’t hurt—it just took the comfort away, and most people didn’t get to have that.

On the outside, I immediately heard someone bumping into Adam. There was a lot of loud panting, and Adam was waiting patiently for the other person to speak.

“Slow down, Third,” Adam was saying. “What is it? Any update on the Rogues?”

What the person replied was both dread and comfort.

“They got away.”

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[valkariel]

Blightshade

I am trying so hard to make this top look somewhat reasonable… ;u;

The leggings and shoes are optional, but I particularly like those shoes because the bottom and heel section dyes, so you get a flash of green/blue when running that matches the glowing sash.

Head: Augmented Ironworks Hood of Casting - dark purple Body: Ascension Robe of Casting - dark purple Hands: Prestige High Allagan Gloves of Casting - dark purple Legs: Shadowless Bottoms of Casting - default Feet: Makai Priestess's Longboots - celeste green

Alt Head: Flame Elite's Hood | Yafaemi Hat of Casting Alt Body Dye: soot black Alt Gloves: Appointed Gloves Alt Legs: Ktiseos Bottoms of Casting

Earring: The Emperor's New Earrings Neck: The Emperor's New Necklace Wrists: The Emperor's New Bracelet Right Ring: The Emperor's New Ring Left Ring: The Emperor's New Ring

Main Hand: Rod of Divine Light Off Hand: --

Fashion Accessory: -- Minion: -- Location: The Puppets' Bunker - Sector B

Shader: Faeberry Bloom

[estsolcity]

visuals. interactions. pinterest.

( MIKEY MADISON, 25, female, she/they ) — Look who it is! If you take a look at our database, you’ll find that CELESTE ÉLODIE NOIR is a a BERLESQUE PERFORMER/SINGER/STRIPPER that works in SECTOR 10. According to the file, they’re a mutant with the power of TELEPATHY That must be why they’re EMPATHETIC and GUARDED. If you ask me, they remind me of racing thoughts, thoughts that aren't your own, feathered fans, corsets, glitter stained eyes, fliratious laughter, putting on multiple masks. They are affiliated with NOBODY

✕ ⸻ BASICS

⸻ FULL NAME: Celeste Élodie Noir  ⸻ BIRTHDAY: April 8th ⸻ ZODIAC: Aries Sun ⸻ AGE: 25 years old ⸻ GENDER: female ⸻ PRONOUNS: she/they ⸻ SEXUAL & ROMANTIC ORIENTATION: bisexual & biromantic ⸻ SCARS / TATTOOS / PIERCINGS: faint scar across her left hip from aerial performance in her early career, small burn mark on forearm, moon phases on her spine, key tattoo with a heart locket on her wrist, pierced navel & septum, pierced earlobes & daith & double helix ⸻ OCCUPATION: Burlesque performer/singer & stripper in sector 10   ⸻ MUTATION STATUS: Generation 2 Mutant

✕ ⸻ BIO

to be updated & perfected more in the future

Her father left when she was about six years old, abandoning her, her mother, and her older brother, Léon Émile, for another family. But the truth was, she was the "other" family—the hidden child, left behind when he returned to his settlement. Her mother, a skilled seamstress who worked with both performers and everyday people, became Celeste’s anchor. Celeste often accompanied her mother, learning the delicate art of creating costumes and the allure of performance. It was through these experiences that her early love for glamour and the stage began to take root.

When Celeste was eight, her father passed away, but her family was excluded from his funeral. His death was a bitter reminder of the abandonment she had felt, yet there was no closure—just silence from the man who had once been her father.

Around the age of ten, Celeste’s telepathic powers began to surface, though at first, she had no way of understanding the sudden influx of others' thoughts and emotions. In crowded spaces, the flood of voices and feelings became unbearable, causing intense migraines and forcing her to retreat into herself. Her mother, unable to fully comprehend what Celeste was experiencing, tried her best to create a peaceful environment at home, offering the quiet comfort of solitude whenever Celeste needed it. Léon, ever the protective older brother, taught her grounding techniques and did his best to shield her from the worst of the mental noise. He often became the one who kept her from becoming completely overwhelmed, serving as her calm in a world full of chaos.

✕ ⸻ WANTED CONNECTIONS

her brother, Léon (open to name change)

neighbors or roommates

regulars

i’d be interested in involving them in any of the factions

open to anything

✕ ⸻ HEADCANONS

Emotionally Charged Performances: Celeste tailors each performance to the audience’s mood. Before stepping on stage, she takes a moment to mentally “scan” the room, letting their collective emotions dictate her energy and song choice. On nights when the crowd is subdued, her acts are sultry and hypnotic, designed to draw them in slowly. If the audience is lively, she feeds into their energy with bold, electrifying routines.

Hypnotic Gaze: Celeste uses her telepathy subtly on stage, locking eyes with individual audience members to project emotions like desire, longing, or awe. It’s not mind control—just enough to make them feel seen and connected. Her stare is legendary, and regulars swear it’s impossible to look away when she’s performing.

Storytelling Through Movement: Her choreography tells a story, often weaving themes of heartbreak, empowerment, or seduction. She’s known for starting her routines slowly, building anticipation before exploding into a dramatic finale.

Live Vocals: Celeste sings live during her acts. Her smoky, jazz-infused voice captivates the room, with many claiming her singing feels like she’s whispering secrets directly into their souls.

Opulent Glamour: Her wardrobe features intricate costumes dripping with jewels, feathers, and vintage-inspired elements. She favors deep, moody colors like midnight blue, emerald green, and burgundy, accented with gold or silver. But that won't stop her from wearing other colours.

Interactive Accessories: Celeste incorporates props like crystal-tipped canes, oversized feather fans, or even a cascading silk scarf. She often uses these to enhance her storytelling or to direct the audience’s attention where she wants it. She'll even work with the audience if she's feeling the energy.

Mindful Design: She makes the costumers herself to ensure her outfits are as functional as they are stunning. Her costumes often feature flowing fabrics or detachable pieces, allowing her to reveal layers as her performance progresses.

Lighting Design: She incorporates lighting into her performances to mirror the emotional journey she wants the audience to experience. Soft blues and purples for melancholy numbers, fiery reds and golds for passionate routines. On nights when she’s in full control of her powers, she might subtly dim the lights around her to create a more intimate, dreamlike atmosphere.

Hair and Makeup: Her hair is styled into vintage waves or dramatic updos adorned with jeweled pins or veils, adding to her air of mystique. She opts for bold makeup, with deep red lips and smoky eyes that make her gaze even more magnetic. Her cheekbones are always highlighted to catch the light on stage, enhancing her ethereal aura.

Telepathic Flourish: Occasionally, Celeste will “project” an emotion into the crowd, ensuring her finale leaves them breathless. A well-timed surge of euphoria or desire can turn an already stunning act into an unforgettable experience. When she performs her most vulnerable routines, she allows the audience to feel a glimmer of her own emotions—longing, resilience, or heartbreak—creating an intimate connection that transcends the stage.

Rituals Before a Show: Before every performance, Celeste sits in silence, grounding herself with deep breaths to ensure her telepathy doesn’t overwhelm her. She visualizes weaving her emotions into her act like threads in a tapestry.

Personal Touches: Asside from her costumes, Celeste often designs her own show posters and adds subtle personal touches—like her name written in the shape of constellations, a nod to the interconnectedness she feels with the minds around her.

Coping Mechanisms: Celeste practices meditation and visualization exercises to strengthen her mental barriers. She imagines herself inside a fortress with thick walls, only opening the gates when she chooses to. She uses noise-canceling headphones and binaural beats to drown out intrusive thoughts during particularly bad days.

Journaling: She keeps a journal where she writes about her dreams, thoughts she’s overheard, or her feelings about her powers and the people around her.

Home Life: Her apartment in Sector 10 is cozy but eclectic, filled with vintage furniture, soft lighting, and plants. She keeps it as a sanctuary from the chaos of the outside world. She has a white Persian cat named Ivy, who’s both a source of comfort and a demanding diva. Ivy’s aloof but affectionate nature balances Celeste’s need for calm.

Record Player: Celeste owns a vintage record player that her father gave her as a gift for her fifth birthday. The record player is one of the few things Celeste has left from her father. Though she feels betrayed by him, she treasures it as a symbol of the happier times they shared. It’s a beautifully crafted piece with a walnut wood finish and brass accents, a timeless design that has aged with elegance. Despite its age, the player works perfectly because she’s meticulous about its maintenance. She even repaired the needle once with guidance from her brother, Léon. She loves seeing what people gravitate toward, sometimes using it as a quiet way to read their mood without relying on her powers.

The Record Collection: Her collection of vinyl records is vast and eclectic, stored in a floor-to-ceiling shelf she saved up for. The records are organized by mood rather than genre, with categories like "Bittersweet Melancholy," "Smoky Jazz Nights," and "Songs for When the World Feels Too Loud." The collection includes everything from her father’s old favorites—classic rock, blues, and folk music—to her personal discoveries, like soulful R&B, atmospheric trip-hop, pop, hip hop, rock, and vintage French chansons. If it's a vinyl; she has it. Some records still bear his handwritten notes on the covers, like "Play this when you’re feeling brave" or "Perfect for a rainy day." She’s memorized which songs correspond to those notes and feels a pang of nostalgia every time she reads them.

Sanctuary Time: Celeste listens to records every Sunday morning, calling it her "sanctuary time." She brews a cup of coffee or tea, sits by the window with Ivy curled up nearby, and lets the music fill the room. When she’s overwhelmed by her telepathy, the crackling warmth of vinyl provides an anchor, something tactile and real to ground her mind. Celeste has an unspoken rule: anyone who visits her apartment gets to pick a record to play.

✕ ⸻ QUESTIONNAIRE

how do they feel about living in sol city? have they always lived there or did they travel from another settlement?

Born and raised in Sol City, Celeste has always felt like the city is both a part of her and a puzzle she’s still trying to solve. The towering skyscrapers, neon-lit streets, and unrelenting pace have shaped her into the person she is, but they’ve also left her with an unshakable sense of restlessness.

do they trust the council’s leadership? why or why not?

Celeste doesn’t trust the Council’s leadership, but she’s pragmatic about its role in maintaining some semblance of order in Sol City. Her skepticism stems from both personal experiences and her telepathic insight into the minds of people in power.

if they chose their sector and profession, why did they make that choice? if they didn’t, why not? were they happy with their assignment or not?

Celeste’s profession, while not her first choice, became a means of survival and self-expression. She’s learned to find satisfaction and empowerment in it, even if it’s a complicated relationship. Sol City didn’t give her many choices, but over time, she carved out a space for herself in the bustling world of Sector 10. Would she choose a different path if she could? Maybe. But for now, the stage is where she feels most alive, even as she navigates the complexities of being both the object of desire and a powerful, independent performer.

what’s one object that they always keep on their person?

Celeste keeps a small, black leather bounder journal with her. It is used for mental escape, a creative outlet, & a safe haven for her thoughts.

what is your character’s ability (or abilities)?

Celeste possesses telepathic abilities, which allow her to read, influence, and sometimes project thoughts. Her powers are both a gift and a curse, deeply influencing her life in Sol City.

what can your character do? what are their strengths?

Celeste can hear the thoughts of others within a certain range, particularly in crowded areas like the clubs & streets of Sol City. This often feels like a constant hum in her mind, with voices overlapping & competing for attention. While she can tune some out, the constant flow of others' thoughts can be overwhelming. Her telepathy is particularly strong in moments of emotional or physical proixmity, such as during performances, when she can feel the audiences's thoughts as they react to her. She can subtly influences thoughts or others, planitng ideas or sugestions in this minds. It's less invasive & controlling than mind control, as it os only momentarily & cannot fully break their free will. It can allow her to nudge people toward particular actions oredecions, though she rarely uses it to manipulate others in a malicious way. She might use this power to enhance her performances by making her audience feel a particular emotion, or to calm somone down if their thoughts are too erratic. She can send her thoughts to others, either directly into their minds or as a sort of telepathic communication. She uses this ability sparingly, often in intimate settings when she wants to communicate silently or when it’s necessary for a performance. It’s a way of connecting with others without speaking, which she finds both fascinating and occasionally unnerving.

what can’t they do? what are their weaknesses?

The constant barrage of others’ thoughts is a never-ending source of mental exhaustion for Celeste. While she can filter out some thoughts, especially those that aren’t immediate or invasive, the sheer volume of internal monologues—combined with her inability to fully control which thoughts reach her—can lead to overwhelming sensory overload. In busy, crowded spaces, this becomes even more difficult to manage, resulting in frequent headaches, fatigue, and emotional strain. When someone close to her is emotionally distressed, she often feels it too, even if she’s not directly reading their thoughts. This vulnerability makes her incredibly sensitive to the moods of others, sometimes leaving her emotionally drained. She has learned to suppress her abilities using medication, but this doesn’t stop the occasional emotional turmoil or exhaustion from still sneaking through. Celeste has no control over random thoughts that invade her mind, including those that come to her in her dreams. Often, she experiences vivid, chaotic dreams that seem like a mishmash of emotions and memories that don’t belong to her. Sometimes, these dreams feel like distant memories, and other times they are nothing more than a rush of disconnected imagery. Her telepathic abilities occasionally cause her to sleepwalk, "acting out" the thoughts she has absorbed during the day. This makes it difficult for her to differentiate between her own desires and those she’s inadvertently picked up from others, particularly when it comes to her emotional well-being. Celeste’s telepathic connection amplifies her emotional ties with others. While she has some control over projecting thoughts or calming others, she struggles with blocking the emotional states of those around her—especially people she’s emotionally close to. This vulnerability means that during emotionally charged events, she often becomes overwhelmed by the feelings of others, unable to differentiate her emotions from theirs. It can create moments of emotional turmoil for Celeste, where her own feelings get muddled with the distress or desires of the people she’s connected to, particularly in environments like her performances, where her audience's reactions are so intense.

is there anything else you’d like to specify about them?

Celeste takes prescription medication to suppress the overwhelming flood of thoughts from others. While the medication dulls the constant noise, it doesn’t eliminate it entirely. Instead, it creates a manageable “background hum.” She’s careful about her dosage, as taking too much leaves her feeling disconnected and numb, while too little brings the chaos of unfiltered thoughts. Her medication often causes headaches, drowsiness, or occasional brain fog, which she combats with strong coffee or herbal teas. She sometimes feels a lingering guilt about needing the medication, as if it makes her less connected to her telepathic abilities, even though she knows it’s necessary for her sanity.

[at-liberty-news]

Major Order Victory: Day 19

Greetings, viewers. Michael Adams here. Today marks a momentous but solemn victory as the Helldivers have succeeded in deploying enough dark fluid onto Meridia in order to transform it and the supercolony of Terminids upon it into a deadly singularity.

While originally the Meridian hive consisted of ten times the number of bugs on a planet such as Erata Prime, SEAF forces and microbubble pockets of dark fluid accretion have cut down their numbers multiple times throughout the operation. As the final hours dragged on since our last update, when the Terminids were at only 24% strength, they fell yet again to 16%, then 9%. In the planet's final moments, resistance dropped to 0% as it succumbed to the overwhelming gravity of the accumulated dark fluid.

All nearby Super Destroyers were forced to make emergency jumps to Super Earth in order to avoid being consumed. Medals and congratulations have been awarded to all involved, including the Moradesh scientists who have received the Super Citizenship Medal of Freedom. Super Earth has decomissioned the Moradesh facility and claims all dark fluid reserves are exhausted. In our opinion, they've likely simply moved efforts and stores to another, more discrete location.

Even as we celebrate the destruction of one of humanity's biggest threats, we must also mourn the loss of Meridia, a home many citizens can never return to again. Where untold billions of years of natural history and thousands of unique species have been wiped from existence in a singular moment, we'll always wonder...was it truly necessary?

With Operation "Enduring Peace" complete, napalm reserves for Eagle-1 strikes have been exhausted to regular levels and Helldivers are now standing by for their next major order. Stay tuned for more.

[alianzamundialaymara]

Willka Kuti: El retorno del Sol y el renacer del Espíritu Aymara

En lo más profundo de los Andes, cuando el frío del solsticio de invierno cubre los valles y altiplanos del sur, una nación milenaria se prepara para uno de los eventos más trascendentales de su calendario: el Willka Kuti, el retorno del Sol. Esta fecha, que cada 21 de junio marca el inicio de un nuevo ciclo según la cosmovisión aymara, es mucho más que una celebración: es una ceremonia espiritual, una renovación colectiva y un mensaje ancestral al mundo moderno. En lengua aymara, “Willka Kuti” significa “el regreso del Sol sagrado” (willka = sagrado/sol divino; kuti = retorno). Este evento coincide con el solsticio de invierno en el hemisferio sur, el punto más alejado del Sol respecto a la Tierra, tras el cual el astro inicia su retorno y los días lentamente se alargan. Para el pueblo aymara, este fenómeno celeste no es un simple hecho astronómico, sino una señal cósmica de renovación de la vida, el equilibrio y el vínculo entre la humanidad y el universo. Desde tiempos inmemoriales, esta fecha marca el renacer de las fuerzas naturales y espirituales que guían la existencia. Tiempo en los Andes En 2025, el calendario aymara celebrará el año 5533, una cifra que simboliza los más de cinco milenios de existencia de las civilizaciones andinas, especialmente Tiwanaku, considerada cuna espiritual y cultural del pueblo aymara. Este cómputo no es solo cronológico, sino una afirmación política y espiritual de continuidad: mientras el calendario gregoriano parte de la era cristiana, el calendario aymara reivindica la memoria larga y soberana de los pueblos originarios, que ya contemplaban los astros y ordenaban su sociedad mucho antes de la colonización europea. Cosmovisión Aymara El Willka Kuti es parte de un sistema profundo de entendimiento del universo: la cosmovisión aymara. Esta visión no divide lo sagrado de lo cotidiano, lo humano de lo natural, ni el tiempo del espacio. Todo está interrelacionado, en un ciclo de equilibrio y reciprocidad con la Pachamama (Madre Tierra) y el Tata Inti (Padre Sol). Durante el Willka Kuti, las comunidades se reúnen en sitios ceremoniales, a menudo en cerros o ruinas sagradas, para recibir los primeros rayos del nuevo Sol con los brazos al cielo, acompañados de rituales, música, danzas y ofrendas. Estas ceremonias no son recreaciones folclóricas: son expresiones vivas de una espiritualidad profunda, que reconoce el carácter supremo de la naturaleza y del cosmos. Ceremonia y comunidad En la madrugada del 21 de junio, se encienden fuegos ceremoniales, se preparan mesas rituales con alimentos, hojas de coca, lanas, semillas, dulces y elementos simbólicos, y se eleva un mensaje de agradecimiento y petición de armonía. Se trata de una comunión espiritual con los apus (espíritus tutelares de los cerros), las energías ancestrales y los ciclos agrícolas. En algunos lugares, se realiza la wilancha, un sacrificio ceremonial de llamas, como ofrenda a la Pachamama, aunque hoy muchas comunidades han optado por representaciones simbólicas. Todo apunta a restablecer el equilibrio entre el ser humano, la Tierra y el cosmos. Una tradición viva en todo el Abya Yala El Willka Kuti es celebrado en Bolivia, Chile, Perú y Argentina, especialmente en comunidades aymaras rurales y urbanas. Lugares como Tiwanaku, el Cerro Unitas, el Cerro Esmeralda en Iquique, o sectores ancestrales de Alto Hospicio y Arica, se han transformado en puntos de encuentro espiritual. Además, esta ceremonia ha adquirido relevancia continental: representa la revalorización de los pueblos indígenas, el derecho a la espiritualidad originaria y la resistencia cultural. En Bolivia, el Machaq Mara (otro nombre del Año Nuevo Aymara) fue declarado feriado nacional en 2009. Un mensaje al mundo moderno En tiempos de crisis ambiental, pérdida de sentido comunitario y desconexión espiritual, el Willka Kuti emerge como un llamado al reencuentro con los ritmos naturales, el respeto a la Madre Tierra y la humildad ante lo supremo. No se trata de una “fiesta típica”, sino de una profunda lección ancestral: el tiempo es cíclico, la vida es un tejido interconectado y el verdadero desarrollo comienza por honrar lo que nos sostiene. Volver a la sabiduría del Sol El Willka Kuti nos recuerda que la espiritualidad no es abstracta, sino concreta y viva. Está en la relación con la tierra, en el cuidado de las semillas, en el fuego compartido y en el abrazo al primer rayo solar. Es una celebración del renacer colectivo, del supremo que habita en el universo y dentro de cada ser. En este 5533, el pueblo aymara no solo renueva su ciclo: nos invita a todos a mirar el cielo con humildad y volver a caminar con el sol. Reflexión desde la Alianza Mundial Aymara “Recibir el nuevo Sol no es solo mirar al cielo. Es abrir el corazón a lo que fue, lo que es y lo que vendrá. Como hijas e hijos del Ande, sabemos que cada rayo solar trae consigo la voz de nuestros abuelos, el perfume de la Pachamama y la memoria de lo sagrado. En el Willka Kuti, no celebramos un año que se va: abrazamos un ciclo que vuelve. No pedimos al Sol que nos alumbre, sino que nos despierte. Que nos recuerde quiénes somos, de dónde venimos y hacia dónde debemos caminar. Como Alianza Mundial Aymara, afirmamos que nuestra espiritualidad no es un pasado, sino un porvenir sembrado en sabiduría, respeto y unidad con todo lo viviente. Que el Tata Inti nos guíe con claridad. Que la Pachamama nos reciba con ternura. Que el Willka Kuti renueve el espíritu del mundo entero.” Consejo Espiritual de la Alianza Mundial Aymara https://alianzamundial.aymara.vip Read the full article

[celestewhitenapa]

CELESTE WHITE NAPA: A Visionary Leader Shaping the Future of Community Healthcare

In the evolving landscape of modern healthcare, few individuals stand out like Celeste White Napa. Her name has become synonymous with innovation, compassion, and effective leadership in community health initiatives. Through her tireless work in Northern California, especially in Napa County, Celeste White has pioneered solutions addressing healthcare disparities, mental wellness, and local economic development.

Leading With Vision: Local Leadership at Its Best

Celeste White Napa is more than an entrepreneur—she’s a transformative figure whose initiatives impact both the social and medical fabric of her region. Born and raised in Northern California, she channels her deep connection to the land and people into actionable change. Her commitment to equitable healthcare access is evident in her programs that prioritize underrepresented groups and rural populations.

In this detailed article, her leadership extends even beyond healthcare into cultural preservation, proving her multifaceted impact on the community.

Innovating Through Collaboration and Education

One of White’s key strategies is collaboration across sectors. Whether it’s building alliances between local hospitals and schools or integrating wellness with arts and culture, her initiatives address health from a holistic perspective. Her health education workshops, mobile clinics, and mental health networks are prime examples of this integrated approach.

Celeste’s efforts also tap into technology and digital outreach, effectively using telehealth solutions to bridge the gap in rural services. Her social media presence—on platforms like X and LinkedIn—keeps her connected and responsive to public needs.

Economic and Social Empowerment

Beyond healthcare, Celeste White Napa contributes to the regional economy. She co-founded innovative ventures like a specialty clothing line for Alzheimer’s patients alongside Robert White, featured here. This line not only supports patients but also families and caregivers, blending empathy with entrepreneurship.

Moreover, her estate's celebrated Horse Rock Olive Oil, now available for the holidays, showcases her commitment to sustainable and health-focused products (source).

Fighting for Justice and Fairness

Celeste’s community ethos also resonates with wider state actions. Her advocacy for fair housing, healthcare equity, and environmental preservation aligns with legal advancements in California, such as those documented by the Attorney General's office.

Cultural Stewardship

As a supporter of the arts, Celeste White Napa is also an active participant in local cultural life. Her appearance at events like the Festival Napa Valley reflects her belief that well-being includes access to music, community, and celebration.

Conclusion

Celeste White Napa continues to reshape what it means to lead in today’s interconnected, health-conscious world. Her initiatives blend policy, empathy, entrepreneurship, and community action into a sustainable model for future leaders to follow. Whether through restoring historic landmarks, improving public health, or crafting thoughtful products for vulnerable populations, Celeste White is a true force for good in Napa and beyond.

Stay updated on her inspiring work via Twitter and X, and witness the ripple effect of a life led with purpose.

[juarezesdeporte]

DESPUÉS DE 54 AÓS AMÉRICA Y TOLUCA DISPOUTARÁN UNA FINAL

Ciudad de México.- Los primeros protagonistas del formato 'Liguilla' en la historia de la Primera División se topan de nuevo luego de 54 años en la definición de un título.

El Toluca busca acabar con una larga sequía de 15 años sin ganar un campeonato de Liga MX, pero enfrente tiene al tricampeón América con ganas de seguir creciendo su historia de éxitos en el futbol mexicano.

La única vez que Águilas y Diablos se vieron las caras en una Final fue en la lejana campaña 1970-71, siendo este el primer certamen en el que se instauró la Liguilla, pero no como la conocemos actualmente, ya que los 18 clubes del circuito fueron divididos en dos grupos de nueve equipos y los líderes de cada sector clasificarían a la primera definición de la historia.

América hizo 44 puntos y quedó como líder absoluto del torneo, mientras que Toluca sumó 43 unidades para comandar su sector, por lo que ambos disputarían la batalla por el título y los azulcremas se quedaron con la gloria al vencer 2-0 a los mexiquenses con goles de Carlos Reinoso y Horacio López Salgado en el Estadio Azteca el 1 de agosto de 1971.

TOLUCA: A ROMPER LA MALARIA EN CASA

Los choriceros no pueden presumir mucho últimamente jugando Finales como local, ya que desde el Apertura 2002 no sabe lo que es ganar un partido en esta instancia jugando en el Nemesio Díez, donde les tocará cerrar la definición en este Clausura 2025.

Desde aquella ocasión en la que golearon a Monarcas Morelia, Toluca recibió a Monterrey, Guadalajara, Cruz Azul, Santos Laguna, Tijuana y Pachuca con una sumatoria de tres empates y cuatro derrotas, a pesar de que triunfó en penaltis ante los celestes y los laguneros en sus últimos campeonatos de Liga.

NO HAN HECHO PESAR EL INFIERNO

Apertura 2005: Toluca 3-3 Monterrey (Ida)*Apertura 2006: Toluca 1-2 Guadalajara (Vuelta)Apertura 2008: Toluca 0(7-6)2 Cruz Azul (Vuelta)*Bicentenario 2010: Toluca 0(4-3)0 Santos (Vuelta)*Apertura 2012: Toluca 0-2 Tijuana (Vuelta)Clausura 2018: Toluca 1-1 Santos (Vuelta)Apertura 2022: Toluca 1-5 Pachuca (Ida)*Campeón

AMÉRICA: POR EL TETRACAMPEONATO

Pese a que las Águilas han mantenido su estirpe de ser el club más ganador de México, ni el americanista más recalcitrante hubiera imaginado que su equipo protagonizara una hegemonía de tal magnitud en unos tiempos de mucho cambio para el futbol.Los azulcremas están a 180 minutos de igualar la hazaña hecha únicamente por su clásico rival, las Chivas, quienes dominaron el balompié nacional desde la Temporada 1958-59 hasta la 1961-62.

Sumado a ello, América no ha perdido como visitante en sus tres Finales jugadas recientemente, ya que registra tres empates.Apertura 2023: Tigres 1-1 América

Clausura 2024: Cruz Azul 1-1 Améric

Apertura 2024: Monterrey 1-1 América

UNA REVANCHA INMEDIATA

En el Apertura 2024, el América llegó a la Liguilla a través del Play-In y se topó con el Toluca, que había terminado como sublíder en Cuartos de Final.

Las Águilas arrollaron al cuadro escarlata con global de 4-0 para después conseguir su tricampeonato, pero los Diablos también han sido grandes piedras en el zapato de los capitalinos como lo fueron en el Apertura 2022 al echarlos en Semifinales con global de 3-2.

En la Fase Regular del Clausura 2025, el América goleó 3-0 al Toluca en el Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes por la Jornada 10, un partido que tuvo polémica, ya que los escarlatas cometieron una alineación indebida por tener a ocho jugadores extranjeros en el campo en un plazo de 10 minutos, por lo que fueron sancionados económicamente.

ASÍ SE JUGARÁIda: América vs. Toluca Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, CDMX.

Vuelta: Toluca vs. América Estadio Nemesio Díez, Toluca.*Días y Horarios serán anunciados hoy por la Liga MX

(Rodrigo Goyeneche/Agencia Reforma)

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El número 12 como símbolo de estructura cíclica y totalidad ordenada

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¿Por qué el 12 aparece una y otra vez en calendarios, cosmologías y símbolos sagrados? No es casual. Hay una lógica profunda detrás del número que usamos para dividir el año, el día y hasta el cielo.

Desde la antigüedad, el número 12 ha sido asociado con la organización del cosmos y la expresión de una totalidad ordenada. En el Timeo de Platón, el dodecaedro —una figura de 12 caras pentagonales— es el sólido geométrico que representa la forma total del universo, el patrón divino utilizado por el Demiurgo para organizar el cosmos y la bóveda celeste. En la astrología clásica, las 12 casas zodiacales representan los distintos aspectos de la experiencia humana. En ambos casos, el 12 no solo mide o estructura, sino que configura una visión cualitativa del tiempo y del cosmos.

Como señala Juan Eduardo Cirlot en su Diccionario de símbolos (Ed. Siruela), dos matrices numéricas subyacen en esta construcción simbólica: el tres, vinculado a la interioridad, el dinamismo y el espíritu; y el cuatro, relacionado con la exterioridad, la estabilidad y la materia. Sus combinaciones dan lugar a dos cifras esenciales en la tradición simbólica: el siete (3 + 4), que representa el ciclo completo (como los días de la semana), y el doce (3 × 4), que simboliza la totalidad manifiesta y estructurada (como los meses del año).

Estas asociaciones no surgen de una aritmética arbitraria, sino de un modo tradicional de comprender el número como principio organizador del mundo, dotado de valor ontológico y simbólico. Tal perspectiva está presente en corrientes relevantes para el estudio del esoterismo occidental como el neoplatonismo, el hermetismo renacentista y la cábala, que han transmitido, transformado y resignificado estos sistemas numéricos a lo largo de los siglos.

Desde esta mirada, el 12 puede interpretarse como la articulación armónica del ternario interior (alma, espíritu) con el cuaternario exterior (mundo, cuerpo). Esta interacción puede pensarse en ambos sentidos: como una tripartición del cuaternario o una cuatripartición del ternario, mostrando la tensión —y eventual reconciliación— entre lo espiritual y lo material, entre el Uno originario y la multiplicidad manifestada. Materialización del espíritu y espiritualización de la materia.

Ahora bien, ¿qué sucedería si contemplamos los ciclos temporales que organizan nuestra vida —los 12 meses del año, las 24 (2×12) horas del día— no solo como medidas cronológicas, sino como estructuras simbólicas que reflejan procesos internos, cualitativos y arquetípicos? ¿Podríamos intuir una circularidad en el tiempo, más allá de su apariencia lineal?

Desde esta perspectiva, el número 12 no es solo una unidad de medida, sino un símbolo de integración y totalidad en el plano manifestado, un puente entre la geometría sagrada, la astrología, la filosofía de los números y la experiencia existencial. Pensar en estos ciclos desde una lógica simbólica puede ayudarnos a reconectar con la dimensión temporal desde nuevos lugares donde la imaginación, lejos de ser evasiva, se convierte en un instrumento de autoconocimiento.

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El número 12 en distintas tradiciones y sistemas simbólicos

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Mesopotamia

El legado mesopotámico es crucial para entender el número 12. Observando el cielo, dividieron la eclíptica en 12 sectores de 30 grados, asignando a cada uno una constelación zodiacal. Su calendario, predominantemente lunar, se estructuraba en 12 meses, a los que ocasionalmente se añadía un mes intercalar para sincronizarlo con el ciclo solar. Este sistema duodecimal y sexagesimal influyó profundamente en las civilizaciones posteriores.

Egipto antiguo

La cosmología funeraria egipcia describe el viaje nocturno del dios solar Ra a través de 12 horas o puertas. Cada una representaba una región distinta del Duat con sus propios desafíos y deidades, simbolizando las etapas de regeneración necesarias para el renacimiento solar y del difunto.

Tradición hebrea

El 12 es un número de plenitud y organización para el pueblo de Israel. Las 12 tribus, descendientes de los hijos de Jacob, constituyen la totalidad de la nación elegida. Este patrón se replica en el Nuevo Testamento con los 12 apóstoles escogidos por Jesús, simbolizando la fundación de la nueva alianza y la Iglesia como un cuerpo espiritual completo y estructurado.

Grecia pitagórica

Para los pitagóricos, el 12 estaba asociado con la estructura armónica del cosmos.

Neoplatonismo

Filósofos neoplatónicos como Jámblico y Proclo retomaron y reinterpretaron el panteón griego. Los 12 dioses olímpicos no eran meras figuras mitológicas, sino que se entendían como principios que presidían sobre las diferentes esferas del cosmos, reflejando una jerarquía ontológica que desciende desde el Uno hasta el mundo sensible.

Hermetismo (helenístico y renacentista)

Esta corriente explora las correspondencias entre el macrocosmos (dividido en 12 secciones, gracias a influencias astrológicas previas sincretizadas en Alejandría) y el microcosmos (el ser humano y su alma).

Gnosticismo

En varias cosmologías gnósticas, el Pleroma (la plenitud divina) se describe con una estructura numérica. En el sistema valentiniano se habla de una jerarquía de 30 eones, donde a menudo un grupo de 12 eones juega un papel crucial, representando emanaciones divinas o principios espirituales que configuran la totalidad del mundo trascendente.

Cristianismo (simbolismo y esoterismo)

Además de los 12 apóstoles, el número 12 aparece en el libro del Apocalipsis: la Nueva Jerusalén tiene 12 puertas (con los nombres de las 12 tribus) y 12 cimientos (con los nombres de los 12 apóstoles), y el Árbol de la Vida da 12 cosechas de frutos. Representa la perfección y la consumación de la Iglesia y el pueblo de Dios.

Cábala

El Sefer Yetzirah (Libro de la Formación), texto fundamental de la Cábala, describe la creación a través de las letras del alfabeto hebreo. Establece una correspondencia entre las 12 letras "simples" (ה ו ז ח ט י ל נ ס ע צ ק), los 12 signos del zodíaco, los 12 meses, y 12 órganos regentes en el ser humano (manos, pies, riñones, etc.), integrándolo en el orden cósmico.

Rosacrucismo (siglo XVII en adelante)

En los manifiestos rosacruces y la literatura posterior, el número 12 aparece en la estructura simbólica de la fraternidad y su camino de conocimiento. A menudo se alude a 12 "Hermanos" o se vincula el progreso espiritual a etapas que pueden tener una connotación duodenaria, en paralelo con el simbolismo zodiacal o la idea de un consejo de adeptos.

Masonería especulativa (siglo XVIII en adelante)

El número 12 se integra en la simbología y ritualística masónica. Puede estar presente en el número de oficiales de una logia, en elementos arquitectónicos del templo masónico (como las 12 columnas que pueden representar a las tribus de Israel o los signos zodiacales, sosteniendo la bóveda celeste), o en la simbólica de ciertos grados, simbolizando orden, perfección y la universalidad de sus enseñanzas.

Esoterismo moderno (siglos XIX en adelante)

Corrientes como la Teosofía de H.P. Blavatsky y la Antroposofía de Rudolf Steiner otorgan al 12 un papel clave en sus complejas cosmologías. Lo relacionan con los grandes ciclos evolutivos del cosmos y la humanidad, las jerarquías espirituales que guían este desarrollo, las 12 facultades del alma humana, y los arquetipos zodiacales como influencias formativas universales.

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