#Copper & Kings

[becca4leafclover]

What if Pix the Copper King and Pix the Archaeoloist are the same person?

The Copper King disappeared before even hints of the Rapture started to emerge in ancient times. He was a figure of great knowledge, wealth, and mystery, and one of the most respected, if distant Emperors of the time.

His Empire, known at the time (but likely not before or after it) as Pixandria, worshipped death. The center of their civilization stood a monument known as the Vigil: a remembrance of all those that died in all the Empires, at the time of everyone else's memory. Only some drawings and paintings depict the Vigil now, for most of Pixandria at some point was buried by its sea of sand.

But it is said that despite being the one to tend to the Vigil the most, and hold some of the most sacred duties of it, the Copper King did the unthinkable, and denied death to his fellow Emperors. He uncovered a magic forgotten for a reason, and traded it with those rich enough to afford it.

And for that, he was punished. So they say, at least.

Since he denied kings and queens death, death shall deny him his eternal rest, until all those that paid him repay their debt to the afterlife.

The Copper King then fled into the desert, and was never heard from again. Not even as the Rapture claimed the mainland Empires, as his city was swallowed into the sand. It's possible that he died along with the rest of the great powers at the time, and "equally as possible that he still wanders the world in a self-imposed exile..."

Pix set down his pen and leaned back in his chair with a sigh. He gets tired of writing out this same story every once in a while, honestly. It's the accepted history yeah, but sometimes it's a little frustrating to make out the Copper King as some shadowy, potential evil figure who abandoned everyone just before their moment of need.

He looked out the window flap of his tent at the rising sun. Oh, it was morning already? He slid his chair out from his desk and stretched his back from writing for probably too long for what's considered healthy.

But when he went outside, the golden sun beams creeping over the mountains illuminating the highlights of the leftovers of Gilded Helanthia were a nice wake up call. He had a lot of work to do today- excavate more of the farming district, feed the dodos, oh yeah and Lizzie stopped by the other day wanting to trade slime for froglights again, right?

And of course, Pix had his other type of work to do today. A favor, for some old friends.

He knew the truth, written in between the lines of his ink. Maybe it wasn't quite a curse placed on him. Maybe Pixandria wasn't as buried as they thought. Maybe he didn't want to leave his friends. Maybe not all his friends ever died, same as him. Maybe his friends never left, and needed someone to guide them.

Oh, goodness me- Is that a FACE on Hermitopia?!

[kathylbrownwrites]

A Tale of Two Cities: Travels to Louisville

A travel post at The Storytelling Blog. Because every place tells a story. Louisville, Kentucky and St. Louis have striking similarities, I think. Do you agree? #travel #Louisville #setting

Louisville, as seen from the Big Four Bridge. Sometimes a new place is much like home. I have traveled to Louisville, Kentucky twice for the Imaginarium Convention, and managed some sightseeing in the process. East on Interstate 64 for about a four-hour drive, Louisville’s fondness for fleur-de-lis emblems reminded me of my home base, St. Louis, and got me thinking about the parallels between…

[sammyhasspammy]

Switcheroo Brainstorming

I'm making an role reversal au! I'm going to post this along with my posts for Viva, Poppy, and Branch specifically, which you can find by clicking on their names! Here's some ideas I have:

So Branch and Poppy are basically going to be full-on switching lines, though their backstories will be very different cause... it's kinda hard to replace 4 people with 1 sister and a father. So band together is going to be the most different! More details in the individual posts for the characters

I want "Better Place" to be replaced with "It Takes Two" for the final confrontation in TBT :)

Not all characters are going to be switch 1-to-1. Again, the brothers are going to be hard to switch for. Also, not all characters readily have someone to replace them with

There will be a lot of trollstopia characters that will be in the world tour switch, but they'll mostly have the personalities of the trolls they switch with so watching the show isn't a must (But i still recommend both shows, they're pretty fun!)

Most of the troll tribe leaders will be replaced with a trollstopia character, EXCEPT for Queen Essence and King Quincy cause I need them to be in those roles. They'll just change lines and outfits maybe?

I have no idea what to do with the bounty hunters so if you have a recommendation id love to hear it!

There's not much to say other than character switches which will be put under the cut cause it'll be a long list. If you have any recommendations or questions, hit up my ask box!

Character Switches:

Branch ↔ Poppy

Gristle ↔ Bridget

Biggie ↔ Creek

Creek’s Mr Dinkle would be the little bug thing that makes him fly in canon

Satin and Chenille (Their names also change order and they switch which side they're usually on cause I think that's fun) ↔ DJ Suki

Guy Diamond ↔ Sky Toronto

Tiny Diamond doesn't have a counterpart so he's just kinda the same

Copper ↔ Darnell (personalities don't change only backstories)

Smidge ↔ Milton (not sure if I want to change their personalities or just professions... a loud vet and a sweet bodybuilder sounds fun)

Chad and Todd ↔ Chef (Not sure if I should change her name or just keep her as Chef)

Peppy ↔ JD

Cloud Guy ↔ Janet

Barb ↔ Val

Thrash ↔ Val's unnamed father that shows up for one frame in "Flyer's Ed" (Trollstopia season 4 episode 4b)

Riff ↔ Demo

Sid Fret ↔ Blaze (their personalities do not change, just their roles)

Carol ↔ Petra

Since there's no rock child Amp just kinda hangs around and takes the roll of that random rock kid in "Val Serves Murray Duty" (Trollstopia season 7 episode 6b)

Holly ↔ Delta Dawn (no personality change)

Growley Pete ↔ Gust

Pigtail is the one who bites Poppy instead of Clampers. Again, with Clampers there's no child country troll so she's just... around.

Minuet ↔ Wolfgang Trollzart

Dante ↔ Beetrollven

Not 100% sure what I wanna do with the show's funk trolls yet. It's either switch Lownote with Groovetavius and switch R&B with each other, OR have R switch with Lownote, B switch with Groovetavius

For the techno trolls it's going to be a triangle. Laguna-> Trollex -> Synth -> Laguna. The reason for this is changing Trollex and Synth would be too similar, and would leave Laguna with no one (Except for Bliss Marina)

Velvet ↔ Veneer

Crimp ↔ Ritz

The other BroZone members don't really have counterparts. Clay and Bruce stay mostly the same while Floyd joins the rock trolls.

[ferromagnetiic]

𝟑 - 𝟓 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐁𝐄 𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐘.

𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒:

literally every hue of red

obsidian

golden-bronze

steel-silver

𝐒𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒:

faded whiffs of cheap deodorant mingled with sweat at the end of a busy afternoon. distinct, masculine musk and warmed skin from being outside in the summer sun, beating down on him. the shared tang of the ocean’s headwind.

the nervousness lingering in the back of your nose, during moments of sharpened instincts; staining your tongue with something foul. like trepidation. he smells like oncoming threat. he smells like the anxiety you experience when you know danger is approaching, like something bad is about to occur, though you're uncertain of what that entails. he smells like clammy palms and a quickened heartbeat and a distrust that never quite dissipates.

metallic notes: spilled blood and laborious metalwork. the dryness of dusty tools in need of a polish, accompanied by the overwhelming bite of motor oil. an engine that's been running for too long, been functioning too hard, and is now emitting fumes.

the booze he's been drinking. rum on the rocks, or a frothy beer. stale fruit. shrouded in miasma while glasses clink in celebration as his men exchange a round of hearty toasts. an occasional cigarette when he steps outside for a smoke break. cheap thrills and long nights.

𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐎𝐍:

his signature coat: an exotic plume of feathers, heavier than it looks and impossible to ignore, racing like a sea of soft fire down his back.

gaudy-printed pants which some would consider an eyesore for being so needlessly dramatic.

crimson hair, spiked each morning with copious amounts of hair gel.

a sizeable collection of expensive jewelry: bangles, cuffs, rings; stolen and never once bought.

bold lipstick in dark shades and kohl eyeliner painted on a face that would otherwise be too bare without.

𝐎𝐁𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐒:

a pair of tinted goggles from an old friend dear to him, still.

the harsh, jagged edges of a false alloy arm: a paradox in both loss and gain. of something clearly solid yet missing.

a welding torch carelessly abandoned on the ground next to the incomplete body of an unfinished project.

a well-used electric guitar resting atop an amp.

imposing mechanical animals seeming to contain life of their own, rattling and hissing with complicated motions.

𝐁𝐎𝐃𝐘 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐆𝐄:

the brutal collision of a fist; knowing precisely where to land to make his opponent reel.

the brawl-promised warning of a sneer poorly disguised as a wry smile.

the fluid movement of a tongue, thick with an accent belonging to an almost-dead language.

the absentminded wiping of grease-smears on an old rag.

bellowing laughter; gruff, satisfied rumbling lodged within a throat.

𝐀𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐒:

“the scream of thunderbolts overhead; a country that has lost its privileges to quiet skies. the deafening patter of raindrops crashing onto tin roofs. there’s a presence in the junkyard hidden amongst the piles of scrap. sparks that are unpleasant to touch. a thousand flesh-eating sea kings swarming the coast, keeping you at bay. fingertips smudged with pencil lead from designing blueprints, so many of which are torn. your first successful invention, and short-lived moments of joy. pride swells in your chest.”

"a storehouse of restless discomfort and emotion. static stammering beyond your rabid snarling, the rushing of blood giving rise to the fine hairs on the back of your neck, disobedient and unlistening. a tense jaw that’s starting to go sore from gritted molars. everything about you is so loud. they won't part from you, uninjured. they'll speak of spite as though they'll understand it half as well as you do."

“being too good at these war-games. at collecting broken teeth and lacerations on your knees. a narrowed set of copper eyes — alight with animosity, dangerous and unnerving. it should hurt each time they knock you down; yet you don't quite feel it anymore. no love for the frail. you're about as angry as a bruise can get."

"your pull, magnetized on the outside, commands the creaking of the earth’s core. all iron folds to your will. you have little interest in playing god; despite what they say. you don't believe in transcendence, only perspective. so you continue to climb, tireless: a sentient contraption of mismatched parts continuously breaking down in the pursuit of strength. you’re an unburied artefact, terror on hooves. a rampaging minotaur lost inside the remnants of a once-great civilization. the wild shrillness of your best friend’s laughter, reeking in sacrifice and hardship, makes your residual limb flare up in turn. the pressure upon your shoulders remains heavier than any monstrous prosthetic you wield. you’ll protect everyone who’s counting on you: you’ve no other choice. you glint in spite of the rust."

"you were a boy once, turned man too early. you cling to survival like a hungry dogchild, thinking he can feast on raw bones alone, hurting yourself on every splinter. your stomach pierced; you, swearing you're never going to die. this is what it means to be the underdog. this is what it means to have the mettle not to recoil when you were made to stand in the living room of fear. you dread nothing and no one."

tagged by: @gumpistol (thank you, love you lala) tagging: @raidpink, @goddslayerr, @ryusokcn, @meowgiciann, @sozokami (ahmya or any of your op muses!), @melodysian (for uta my best girl, ofc), @primamirage, @ravarui (if you've already done this for shanks, do it for tony!), @akagamiko, @code01746, @chronocide (katakuri), @chillin-at-partys-bar (benn beckman), @seaoftales (mihawk), @wiinchgreen, @waraxarcana, @ncfertari, @swoonji

[bourbon-banter]

Cooper & Kings American Dry Gin Review NOSE: Slight juniper on the nose, with no real bite. A very clean scent. TASTE: 

[wrecking-man]

Komi-san Can’t Adventure Chapter 5 - The King’s Announcement

Click here to read on AO3.

Ah, Itan's Town Square. Now that was the true central hub of the city. Only goods of the absolute highest order were traded there, with the natural exception of adventuring necessities, as one might have guessed... Well, unless of course one was willing to risk the black market.

The square was packed to the brim with eager citizens as the time of the king's announcement drew near. He was quite the beloved figure; virtually seen by all as a man of utmost moral character and dignity. It was from the second-floor balcony of a massive stone watchtower that he would soon give his royal address.

The royal minstrels were playing an upbeat, exciting tune on their horns to amp up the mood of the populace; they all wore iron chainmail armor, with a fine red and yellow silk cloth draped over it emblazoned with the king's coat of arms on the front and back.

Smack dab in the center of everything on the ground level of the square was a glorious, four-tiered, 25-foot fountain made primarily of marble. There were three large animal-head ornaments evenly spaced along the lowest inner tier, with precious metals etched in to catch the eye. The first was a lion, the chosen symbol of humanity; the second was an elk, to symbolize the elves; and thirdly but certainly not lastly was a bear, the symbol of the dwarves. An alliance of these three races were the founders of Itan some decades earlier. Citizens and travelers alike would often toss in coins, wishing for good fortune.

This is where our virtuous trio of adventurers currently stood.

Yes, it was there that Tadano had suddenly grabbed Najimi by the back of the collar, and pulled them into a loose, but unyielding headlock. A moment just before, Najimi had made a run for the fountain, fully intent on diving inside to collect a bit of so-called ‘walking around money’.

“Do you want to get cursed?” Tadano warned, “Because this is how you get cursed.”

Najimi tried to wiggle free, placing both hands on Tadano's arms in an attempt to pull loose his grip, but to no avail. Tadano, despite all of his average qualities, was at too high of a level for the meager level 1 godling to manage an escape. “It's fine, it's fine. You're just paranoid,” they bargained, before promptly resigning from the futility of it all. They shrugged, admitting defeat. “Ugh. Being level 1 sucks.”

“You'll just have to deal with it for now,” Tadano said... Which was easy for him to say since he was level 30―the average adventurer level.

“Thank you, Dad, for exp share,” Najimi prayed, shedding a single tear. Their unspoken plan was to do dangerous quests and just sit back while raking in all the experience while Tadano and Komi provided cover. It was foolproof.

Komi smiled (in her heart) off to the side as she attentively watched the events unfolding before her. It somewhat kept her mind off the immense sea of people they were surrounded by.

That said, it was as if the three of them were in a bubble, completely isolated from the rest of the crowd. Nobody dared stand within several feet of the demon goddess in the flesh before them. Komi wasn't aware of their reasons, but she was relieved all the same. As a result, however, quite a few eyes from higher up were upon her.

[What is my level?] Komi asked in writing. She wasn't new to power rankings, which typically ranged from F to SS―or from copper to adamantite―but actual levels were unknown to all but the gods and their apostles.

Tadano hadn't actually thought about checking her levels until now. He just knew she gave off a nice, strong aura. So he had a look. Strength? 100. Magic Power? 100. Insight? 100. Stamina? Intelligence? Agility? Willpower? All 100. Just who is this girl!? He broke out into a cold sweat. “Y-you're level 100.”

[Is that high?]

“S-super high.” Tadano could hardly believe it, but it made sense that Todd would choose someone this strong to help reign in his precious child.

Komi did a modest fist pump. She had no frame of reference. She just knew she trained a lot over those lonesome years and was happy that her level was ‘super high’ as Tadano had put it. She would probably faint if she were to learn just how strong that was compared to the average person.

Before long, the music finally died down and the king made his appearance.

King Arcadeus was an old man with a short and neatly-groomed white beard. Despite his advanced age, he was far from the withered appearance one might have expected of someone as old as he was.

To one side, was his most trusted advisor and negotiator, who simply went by the name Lackey. He was a buff, equally-bearded young man with a proclivity for wearing nothing but a red speedo, gauntlets, and boots. Atop his head was a dark brown mohawk, which matched the color of his beard and thick body hair. In a past life, he was a so-called ‘street fighter’.

To the king's other side was General Thinks, whom was also held in the king's utmost esteem. He was clad in bulky titanium armor with the exception of his head, which was instead covered in messy brown hair. On his hands, rather than armor, were specially-made white gloves. Through his messy brown hair, his piercing eyes were intently focused on the crowds down below, particularly in Tadano, Komi, and Najimi's general direction. They couldn't have made it easier for him to spot them if they tried.

King Arcadeus held his right hand up in front of his throat, and used an enchanted ring on his middle finger to amplify his voice so that it could be heard by everyone throughout the city. The flyers giving advance notice were more due to his high approval among the people―to give everyone a chance to actually see him giving the speech, rather than missing out.

“My dearest citizens of Einai,” the king began, “it is my highest privilege to be with you here today...”

Thunderous applause erupted from the crowds. As well as a few ‘Kya!’'s, ‘King Arcadeus-sama!’'s, and the like.

“Now, I have gathered all of you here today to personally give you the most blessed of news,” the king continued as he took in the applause, “The oracles have bestowed upon me a new prophecy, one detailing the appearance of a new fledgling god walking among us!”

“Yech,” Najimi complained. This was, for them, the most unwanted kind of attention.

Tadano chuckled to himself, noting the excited cheers of the people they were surrounded by. “Sounds like you have a lot of potential fans.” He was really rubbing the salt in.

“I'll pass!” Najimi firmly whispered and crossed their arms. They wanted to wait at least a while before their debut as a god. How undignified would it be for people to know of them as a god when they were only level 1? And that's not even considering that it wouldn't be giving the other gods much face either.

The king's speech continued for several minutes, heaping praise upon praise to the gods, and eventually finished.

[Are we going to leave him hanging?] Komi asked. She didn't understand why Najimi would want to conceal their godhood from the king. Working with the king was bound to have plenty of perks.

Najimi thought on it a while before answering, “Well it's not as though I have anything against him.” They shook their head. “But let me ask you this. If you were a goddess, and you were the one he wanted so desperately to meet... Would you be so eager to offer yourself up? With all of the unwanted attention that would bring? I'm talking public appearances, speeches, negotiations with neighboring kingdoms...”

Komi trembled at the thought and shook her head frantically before quickly writing on her book and hiding behind it. [I see your point.]

Najimi pressed another button on their controller, which made the sound of a stomach growling, then playing it off as real. “Oh, haha. Hear that? Who else is hungry?”

Oi. Tadano judged silently.

“Hoooh, you're hungry?” Agari said in an uncharacteristically dark tone as she literally appeared from within Komi's shadow. The aura she gave off was that of an assassin in the night, “Well then, it's my time to shine.”

Eh???

One scene transition later.

“Tadaaaa~! This is the shop I recommend,” Agari said, radiating her blissful excitement as she gestured toward the restaurant. The name was Mutton Darou. You could tell because it was written above the entrance in giant, bold calligraphy.

Najimi was thoroughly impressed, as they were actually not expecting much. “Hey, isn't Darou that famous chain restaurant?”

Najimi had actually managed to do a small amount of research while playing around earlier, as it so happened.

“Yes!” Agari beamed.

“Ah, but is it alright? I heard their portions are quite big and oily.”

[Let's go!] Komi insisted. She was ready.

Instant reply! Tadano was shocked.

Agari's personality shifted back into gourmand mode. “Let's see, the Darou chain has been picking up some fame lately, so normal people think they have quite a solid image established," she read from her notes of the place in a notebook she carried with her. “The kind where men come to eat alone... But that is not really the case. It's okay even if girls come alone. Did you hear about Darou girls? I come here a lot, but the taste, unexpectedly, isn't that strong. Actually...”

Agari-san!?

Agari noticed the three staring at her and panicked. She let her love of food run amok again. “Ah, IIIII'm sorry! I always say t-t-too much when I talk about f-f-food...”

“I-is that so?” Tadano replied. Good, it's the usual Agari-san...

“Well, that's an unexpected side of you, Agari-chan,” Najimi teased lightheartedly, “Ah, aren't there some rules in this kind of shops? I heard it from Maa-kun.”

She silently judged, and didn't respond.

In a word, it was quaint. It couldn’t compare to the beauty of some other places nearby, but it held its own unique charm that kept customers coming back for more. The restaurant was built out of stone and wood, and resembled a tavern more than anything else. There were three sets of tables and benches lined up across from the bar counter, all made out of hickory wood from the trees grown in the carefully managed forest just a few miles outside of the city.

“What are you getting, Agari-chan?” Najimi practically yelled, “Shall I get the same thing as you?”

Najimi was startled by an intense feeling of pressure on their shoulder, where Agari had lightly placed her hand.

“Guilty,” Agari proclaimed coldly, before walking to the counter, leaving Najimi in a state of confusion.

Mutton Darou’s iron rule #1 – Thou shalt not speak unnecessarily.

Komi passed easily.

#2 – Thou shalt immediately take a number and promptly take your seat.

A line was already forming behind Tadano, and they were growing more impatient by the second.

“S-sorry!” he said anxiously and quickly caught up with the others.

#3 – Thou shalt uphold manners, respect the shopkeeper, and wait with peace of mind.

Agari had been meditating from the moment she took a seat.

“What are you doing Agari-chan...?” Najimi asked, still thrown for a loop.

Silence.

Najimi shrugged and reached for their soundboard remote, only for Agari to slap it from their hand when they went to press a button. Najimi pouted.

#4 – Thou shalt not play around at the table.

A buff, intimidating older man with a scruffy goatee approached with his arms firmly crossed. There was a bandana covering the top of his head, and a towel draped over his shoulders. His eyes were concealed by glasses with darkened lenses.

S-so this is one of those tough shopkeepers...

“Side dishes?” the shopkeeper asked in a voice below that of a whisper, after a period of silence.

So quiet!

“Toughmuttonfullofoilbitspicyandsomeveggies,” Agari chanted with calm conviction.

A chant?!

The shopkeeper said something, but neither Tadano nor Najimi could hear it.

“What did I just hear?? T-Tadano-kun?” Najimi whispered.

“Don’t ask me...” Tadano whispered back, though he was more or less able to guess. “Ah, then, I’ll have the same?”

“I-I’ll have that too...” Najimi nervously added. The two of them were dripping with nervous sweat.

“And the young lady?” the shopkeeper continued.

What are you gonna do, Komi-san? Tadano peered over directly to his left, where she was seated.

Komi calmly looked the shopkeeper in the eyes and after a brief moment of silence, some kind of understanding was reached. He nodded and cheerfully got to work fulfilling their orders.

He understood!! Tadano was in awe.

That was the empathy between two people bad at communicating.

Agari’s, Najimi’s, and Tadano’s orders were presented first. Their wooden plates were piled over with spicy, oily mutton—and a generous serving of assorted veggies such as roasted asparagus, creamed spinach, and radish slaw.

Tadano and Najimi were united in their hearts in this moment. This... This is too much... They looked at it with hearts full of fear. Could they eat it all?

Komi’s order came shortly thereafter. It was somehow beautiful. The way the mutton and veggies were neatly arranged couldn’t be described any other way. In addition to that, the shopkeeper also gently placed in front of her a tiny pecan tart on a separate plate―on the house.

Shopkeeper!?

Komi delicately tied her hair back into a ponytail to keep it from getting it in the way, and began eating without delay. She was totally oblivious to Tadano and Najimi’s misgivings.

The two watched Komi in awe as she ate her beautiful meal... beautifully.

For her, each bite was pure bliss. She was completely enamored by the rich, new flavors that danced in her mouth. So much so that it shielded her from the fact that she had drawn a small crowd of admirers.

By the time she was finished, Agari was finishing up as well. Tadano and Najimi were so distracted that they had yet to even begin.

The shopkeeper blushed as he basked in the moment, proudly.

Shopkeeper!?

And then Komi noticed... All eyes were on her. No fewer than 15 people. She blushed, and felt a wave of uneasiness overtake her. She was certain she must have done something wrong. Najimi did say something about rules earlier, after all.

She abruptly got up from her seat and presented her plates back to the shopkeeper before walking back outside.

Iron rule #5 – Thou shalt return the plates once you finish eating and immediately give up your seat.

Excluding Agari, those still seated were united in their hearts at this moment. The food is getting cold...

“That was heavenly,” Agari said to herself, fully satisfied with her meal.

Back outside.

“That was delicious!” Agari beamed, clapping her hands together in front of her chest.

“Yea...” Najimi agreed in a nauseated tone while patting their stomach, “but I think I ate too much...”

Tadano kept his hand over his mouth. It felt as though it would come up if he spoke.

Komi looked over to them, she had been waiting patiently for their return. [Let’s come again sometime.]

Tadano, Najimi, and Agari smiled at her.

Until Tadano and Najimi were hit by another wave of nausea. “No... We think we’ll pass on that,” they said in unison, shocking Komi and Agari both.

But in the end it would become a habit, and they would go again before long.

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[sourcherrymagiks]

Carry on Countdown 2019

Day 18 - Crack!

Lamplight

Ao3

Simon

He’s trying to avoid talking to me. That’s how it happens. There was kissing. Amazing kissing. Merlin and Morgana, he’s beautiful and when he kisses me back.....

But anyway. He’s also a stuck up twat who can avoid the shit out of anything. We were back in the room after the kissing (Great Snakes,that kiss though) and he was taking forever to hang his blazer up so he didn’t have to look at me or talk to me. What was I going to do but come up behind him and kiss his neck? I ask you, what else could I have done?

Which is how we came to stumble and fall into the wardrobe. And then straight out of the back. Into a drift of snow.

“Erm Baz, this is going to sound pretty stupid but I think we just fell into...”

“Narnia”

“Yes”

Baz

I know that this is somehow his fault. Why does he always have to involve me in his ridiculous heroics. Although, to be fair, this is well outside of his usual remit.

“Snow, might I suggest we go back? From memory Narnia has its own set of chosen ones. Lots of them. They can probably get by without you”

“I’m not sure that’s how this works, the path has gone”

I look around and he’s totally right. It’s just us, in the snow, under a lamppost.

I can’t keep the petulant tone out of my voice as I say “But you are our chosen one, you belong to the world of Mages”

He laughs and kisses me. “Didn’t know you cared you big softy” I briefly toy with the idea of snapping at him but instead I pull him back into another kiss.

When I pull away to catch my breath and try to get a hold over my treacherous body, Simon gets up. I grumble a bit under my breath but then I decide to co operate a bit. Grudgingly. It seems very unfair that we are here and not snogging in our room. Even though I was the one avoiding the snogging (Why?, I’m such an idiot)

Snow’s sketching in the snow with a stick. It looks like nonsense until I’m standing right next to him. Then it hits me at once, he’s drawn a map of Narnia. From memory.

I must be staring at him because he starts laughing.

“I know you think I’m a thick urchin who’s only ever read cereal packets but I’ve loved Narnia my whole life”

“Me too, that part is not quite right” I alter the shape of the western forest slightly so it ends further from the frozen lake. “I would definitely remember if you were the hero in it. I suppose you do have a bit of Peter about you”

“Fuck off Caspian” he throws a snowball at me. I throw one back. Then I kiss him again because this is all unbelievable.

He’s sketching plot points out now, trying to work out the timeline.

“Right you gorgeous villain, we need to get to the camp here in time for the battle. There’s enough footprints and sled tracks here to show they’ve all been through fairly recently. I don’t think we can help at any point up until the end, do you agree?”

“I do, excuse me while I try to absorb the shock of you being a reader.” He lightly punches me on the arm, he’s blushing. “Is your magic working?”

We both laugh

“As well as it ever does, yours?”

I take out my wand and cast ‘lights out’ at the lamp post. It blinks off.

“Cool. Let’s get moving. Keep your wand out. I don’t want to draw my sword until I need it and I, Erm, can I hold your hand please”

“Come here” I grab his hand and before I can stop myself I’ve kissed his knuckles.

“I like this, you,like this” he bumps my shoulder with his.

Simon

I’m really excited. I dunno if it’s the Baz thing or the Narnia thing but I’m so amped up I’m practically skipping.

“So, Caspian then?” Baz asks with his eyebrow up.

“It’s possible that I might have been not entirely straight for a while”

“You think?”

“There’s no need for that tone you wanker”

Then I’ve got him up against a tree. This want is everything. I need to touch him, kiss him, press myself against him.

He doesn’t just let me, he right there with me, pulling my hair, licking my neck, moaning into my mouth.

He pulls away gasping “Right Snow, let’s get back to the mission and stop debauching the pristine Narnian forests”

“But I like it, I like you” I’m whining a bit.

“You aren’t completely intolerable either Snow”

We seem to have been walking forever. I slept about ten minutes last night. I would kill for some Turkish delight.

“In the books it doesn’t seem this far”

I moan to Baz

“Heaven forbid that the made up world is larger than the children’s book made it appear”

“I get your point, even though you’re a twat, but its hardly made up is it?”

He shrugs. I’m rubbing off on him. That makes me smile. I nearly don’t hear the crack of the twig, I’ve disarmed the guard before I’ve had chance to worry about my sword or magic. They aren’t the best written soldiers.

“Take us to either Peter or Aslan please” I ask the battered looking Narnian as politely as I can be arsed to. I’m not great at manners when I’m hungry and tired.

Baz

Peter is beautiful, not a patch on Snow obviously, but still. The two of them together are blinding. Simon offers our assistance and Peter accepts a little unwillingly. I’m not sure he would at all if not for the wonderful Lucy. She never sees herself as the protagonist so she doesn’t have the same struggle as Peter. To be fair I wouldn’t want to share my story with Simon bloody Snow if I already had three siblings and a lion muscling in on the action. Poor fuck.

The two of them spend the afternoon practicing, Snow is better trained and in great shape but Peter is faster and lighter in his feet. It’s glorious.

When Simon fights Edmund it’s a different thing. No longer a master class in heroic swordplay fought by two golden leaders. Now it’s like a cunning bar fight. Simon has to stop himself from head butting Edmond. When he throws an elbow at Edmond’s face,then stops before it connects, Edmond is not so polite and punches Simon in his exposed ribs. It’s very feral.

When they’re done he comes over and presses his sweaty lips to mine. I don’t know how I avoid making a scene.

Obviously it’s still a bit of a scene. Uncomfortable coughs and averted eyes abound. Then simultaneously everyone decides to ignore it and peace is restored.

I leave to speak with Lucy. She’s got magic and I want to see if I can help her use it. It doesn’t work like ours though. She can’t harness it. I advise her to go to Watford as soon as she can when she returns home. She probably won’t.

She gives Simon a small banner embroidered with a dragon holding a blazing sun. He tucks it into his pocket because the courageous fuck won’t wear armour. He kisses her head. I’m completely flabbergasted when she gives me one emblazoned with a flaming moon. I must be allergic to it because my eyes are watering.

After dinner we talk tactics. Simon keeps quiet about upcoming plot points and focuses on the battle. Simon and Peter lean over the map, blond hair and copper curls tumbling together as the argue over every inch. From his plan I deduce that Snow’s aim is to kill the witch while keeping all the kids well out of the way. This goes down like a sack of shit with Peter. It’s his story and he is the king. Gorgeous (and capable) as Simon is he can’t lead this army. They aren’t loyal to him. Also he won’t play by their outdated battle rules, fight in a line and die, because he knows better. They finally agree on enough compromises to keep everyone happy and save lives. A lot of lives.

In spite of the protests I hold my ground. I will stay by his side regardless of what he thinks he’s going to order me to do.

It’s fun. Really. I mean there is an impending battle but, Crowley, I’ve read that battle so many times. It’s going to be brilliant. I catch Simon’s eye and I know he feels it too.

Simon

I can’t fucking sleep. This is going to be epic. I’m traipsing around the camp looking for anything to take my mind off the combination of wanting to get into this battle and wanting to do unspeakable things to Baz.

It’s not the time though, right?

We still haven’t talked. It’s possible we’ve managed to bring a fictional world to life to avoid talking. But I’m going to tell him after the battle. Hopefully it will be dead romantic.

Baz

The battle starts off early and badly, not quite as badly as I remember because Simon is genius at this and Peter listened to about a quarter of his suggestions. Plus there are two of them.

The absolute confidence of them helps keep up the morale that’s been damaged by Aslan fucking off.

Simon hadn’t mentioned that he was the bearer of a flaming sword or that he had a particularly impressive brand of violent, pulsing magic so when he calls his sword, the fear it causes slams the first wave right back.

I cast quickly and use so much magic that I’m nearly spent in moments but I have taken down most of the ogres and a couple of hags. Peter, Edmond and Simon smash through line after line of the White Witch’s army. Simon is actually grinning, the prat.

I wait for Simon’s signal to disarm the White Witch. Then he’s on her in a moment with Edmond and Peter. She never stands a chance.

By the time Aslan arrives back with the girls there’s only cleaning up and healing to do. He growls at Simon and Simon shrugs at him. He turns his back clearly as pissed off as a magical lion gets.

“This was not your battle Mage”

“Explain how it just was then wise one?”

Simon is brillant at one liners, when he’s not fighting me. I guess it’s in the job description. Aslan grunts and continues back to his tent. What a prick. I guess he’s not willing to let the homoerotic subtext turn into the story.

It’s very clear we’ve outstayed our welcome.

Simon

That was mega. But now it’s time to go. I don’t want to fuck with these guys and I also don’t want Aslan to eat me.

It’s a pretty shitty deal those kids have got anyway. Kings and queens in one land but not able to stay. We hug them goodbye. At least I live where I live. Except for right now obviously.

I grab Baz and we set off back to the lamppost.

“That was amazing, you were amazing” I say to him

He looks at me like he thinks I might he taking the piss.

“You did an ok job yourself Snow. You’re not as pretty as Peter though”

I’m glad he catches me when I jump on him. “Take that back Pitch”

“It’s an objective fact Snow, he is more dashing, I just prefer you”

“You do?”

“Yes you attention seeking numpty, I have appalling taste so I prefer you to most people”

“Good. Because, well, I’m, I think I might be, falling, you know, for you” Merlin. I doubt he’s even going to understand that.

Then he kisses me and I know he does.

Baz

I’ve been kissing Snow for hours. We don’t know how time works here relative to Watford so we should get back. But it’s complicated there and easy here under a lamppost in a forest full of spring.

It’s also not our story.

Simon still has his own story to finish.

“Ready Sweetheart?”

“Not really love”

“Shall we do it anyway?”

“After you”

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Critics’ Choice Awards 2020: The Best Skin, Hair and Makeup Looks on the Red Carpet

Award season just got underway with last week's Golden Globes, and now we've got another batch of celebrity beauty looks to pore over, from the annual Critics' Choice Awards!

Held last night in Los Angeles, the event always calls for a creative approach to glamour—exemplified this year by Lupita Nyong'o's dramatic updo, Olivia Wilde's negative-space cat eyes and Zendaya's pink shadow and box braids.

Take a look at the must-see skin, hair and makeup of the night:

Lupita Nyong’o

Lupita Nyong'o at the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards.

Close-up of Lupita Nyong'o at the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards.

Has any celebrity ever glowed like Lupita is glowing on this red carpet? No highlighter could create this kind of luminosity! But the makeup is impressive, too—especially the warm red lipstick and copper eyeliner. I'm also digging the cloud-like bun with gold wiring. 

Lupita is wearing: Moisturizer • Foundation in 555 Suede C • Highlighter in Lumières d'Or Rose • Eyeshadow in Haute Couture • Eyeshadow in Terre de Sienne • Eyeliner in Cuivre • Lipstick in Rubiez

Olivia Wilde

Olivia Wilde at the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards.

Close-up of Olivia Wilde at the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards.

Cat eyes are my favourite makeup look for Olivia, so of course I'm obsessed with this. If you look closely, the wings actually have a tiny bit of negative (open) space! Light pink lipstick and a soft bun keep the focus on the eyes.  

Zendaya

Zendaya at the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards.

Close-up of Zendaya at the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards.

Zendaya is taking more and more risks on the red carpet, and I love it! Here, she gave new meaning to "matchy-matchy" by pairing her pink eyeshadow with a futuristic pink breastplate (!!). Box braids down to her waist give it even more flair.

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway at the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards.

Close-up of Anne Hathaway at the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards.

It's been nearly a year since we've seen Anne (who recently welcomed her second child). The only thing she's changed up is her hair colour, by going darker and ditching the red. I think this makeup is just lovely, especially the brown liner to match her hair and eyes. I also love the juxtaposition of a peachy blush with a pinky lip.

Florence Pugh

Florence Pugh at the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards.

Close-up of Florence Pugh at the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards.

Florence is a new face on the red carpet this year, and with looks like this, she's one to watch. How fabulous is that shimmery, almost wet-looking white eyeshadow? She also has fantastic brows, amped up with two shades of pencil (which her makeup artist says creates the most natural effect).

Florence is wearing: Foundation in 4 • Concealer in 2 • Highlighter in D'Or • Eyeshadow in Hadaka (on cheeks) • Blush in La Rosee du Soir and La Vie En Rose • Eyeshadow in Kira Kira • Eyeshadow in Starr, Scintillante and Rosâtre • Eyeliner in Mousseux • Mascara in Noir • Brow pencil in Brunette and Rousse • Lip liner in Faire La Bise • Lipstick in Gamine

Alison Brie

Alison Brie at the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards.

Close-up of Alison Brie at the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards.

This has to be a personal best for Alison! I think it's mainly down to that amazing lip colour (created with not one but three products) and the loose, wavy updo. The orange dress also adds something, because it wouldn't have been as exciting with black. My only gripe is the way her brows were filled in. Hair-like strokes would be better!

Alison is wearing: Eye mask • Tinted lip balm in Berry • Lip stain in AT03 • Lipstick in Bang

Joey King

Joey King at the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards.

Close-up of Joey King at the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards.

After a heavier look at the Golden Globes, Joey lightened things up considerably with this subtly winged green eyeshadow (actually three liners). With understated lips and vintage-inspired waves, it's classic with a twist. 

Joey is wearing: Primer • Eyeliner in Deep End, Overdrive and Mildew

Saoirse Ronan

Saoirse Ronan at the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards.

Close-up of Saoirse Ronan at the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards.

I'm a fan of Saorise's avant garde aesthetic, but sometimes there are aspects that seem a bit too "mature." Like this ladylike red lip and one piece of curled hair... I don't get it! I think something more casual would've worked better with this high, buttoned-up neckline. But I do love the shimmery peach shadow, and the fact that she was wearing bright yellow nail polish!

Saoirse is wearing: Eye cream • Foundation in 10 Beige • Eyeshadow in Warm Memories • Eyeshadow in Quartz Rose • Mascara in Deep Eros • Brow pencil in Blond Clair • Lipstick in Rouge Spectaculaire • Lip gloss in Crystal Clear

Kate Beckinsale

Kate Beckinsale at the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards.

Close-up of Kate Beckinsale at the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards.

There's nothing fashion-forward about Kate's ensemble, but I appreciate that she experimented just a wee little bit here. It's the smoky pink shadow all the way around her eyes that is new—and really quite pretty with the slightly warmer pink blush and lip colour. (Seriously, her lips look so good!) I'd prefer it without the false lashes, but we can't have everything.

Awkwafina

Awkwafina at the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards.

Close-up of Awkwafina at the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards.

Awkwafina is back with another red lip, same as at the Golden Globes, but this time she wore it with long waves and bright gold winged eyeshadow. She has a more relaxed vibe here, but I'm really on the fence about that gold—I think it may be competing too much with the yellow dress. Also, her brows should be ashier.

Kristen Bell

Kristen Bell at the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards.

Close-up of Kristen Bell at the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards.

Chartreuse is not an easy shade to wear, so Kristen basically opted out of any strong makeup colours and stuck with peachy, rosy neutrals instead. It's fine, I guess, but she never used to be this boring! As for the slicked-back bob, I think Reese did it better.

Lucy Hale

Lucy Hale at the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards.

Close-up of Lucy Hale at the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards.

Then we have Lucy, who at least tried—but didn't quite succeed with this mint and brownish-nude palette. Honestly, I think it's the most unflattering makeup I've seen on her. The colours don't do anything for her skin tone, and the eyes just seem unnecessarily heavy. Jewel tones are your friend, Lucy!

Lucy is wearing: Illuminator in Blush • False lashes • Brow colour

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez at the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards.

Close-up of Jennifer Lopez at the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards.

I'm happy to report that JLo didn't cake on her makeup like she did at the Golden Globes. In fact, this would be quite gorgeous if it weren't for the two-toned skin and her signature ring-around-the-lips. The hairstyle is very elegant, she looks great in the peachy-pink tones, and I can even live with these false lashes.

Mandy Moore

Mandy Moore at the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards.

Close-up of Mandy Moore at the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards.

Surprisingly, I was most disappointed by Mandy's look (and I never say that!). I'm not opposed to a low chignon, but something about this hairstyle is so matronly. Her lashes are also insanely clumpy, and combined with the liner look amateurish. On the plus side, the peach lipstick is very pretty.

Mandy is wearing: Eyeshadow in Dusk and Brûlée

Who had your favourite (and least favourite) beauty look on this red carpet?

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GSN Spirited News: March 3rd 2020 Edition

GSN Spirited News: March 3rd 2020 Edition

Winebow has added El Buho mezcalto its New York distribution portfolio. The Oaxaca, Mexico-based brand was founded in 2012 by chef T.J. Steele, Adam Parker, and John Henry, enlisting the Don Isaac Distillery for production. El Buho’s portfolio includes Espadin, Ensamble, Cuishe, Tepeztate, Jabali, Pulquero, and Tobala-Espadin, all distributed by Winebow. The distributor now represents the brand…

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Copper & Kings Launches Two New Distilled Luxury Gins

Copper & Kings Launches Two New Distilled Luxury Gins

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Sixteen things I noted about CR2E62 “Domestic Respite” and the Talks Machina about it :

Every ad now, I feel like Sam asked himself "ok, how can I make D&D Beyond really wonder why they're sponsering the entire campaign ?" and built his ads from there. At the beginning, I couldn't see of the insanity could amp up to what it is today in CR3 ads (a musical ? the fucking NordVPN universe ????). But now... I'm beginning to see it, somewhere, in Sam's manical eyes, when he talked about D&D Beyond and genital herpes.

Caduceus does a rooftop garden with a huge magic tree, and if it was possible for me to jump through the screen to hug Taliesin for this amazing idea, I'd do it in a heartbeat. Amazing !! He speaks my langage.

Awwwwww, Jester painting the mural of flowers for Yasha's bedroom, break my heart, Laura, won't you ?

Nothing says "paranoïd wizard" like Caleb setting up permanently 3 Alarm spells in each room leading to his room.

Critical Role out of context : Matt : "Okay, how big and how long ?" (He was asking about the copper tubbung Caduceus used to do a chime... but of course Laura smiled at that !)

The Mighty Nein are THOSE obnoxious neighbours who have an awesome garden and invite lots of people to do lunch and parties in their awesome garden and I"m not jealous at all, no, not at all !!

Caleb finally finally talking to Nott and Jester about the letter they sent to Astrid was so statisfying, because in has been a plot hook left alone for a long time... But I agree, and I've said it before when they were sending it : the name 'Lavorre' may lead the Cerberus Assembly to Jester's Mom one day !!

Beau : "Question totally unrelated : Are you in love with Nott ?" The rest of the cast : IMAGE. Even if it was asked to get Caleb out of her room, man !!!!!! Beau !!!!!

Oh, how I've missed Fjord coaching Beau into politeness ! "Did you see that ? I'm fucking HOSTING !!"

Oooooooh, now, what I vaguely now of Mister Essek Thelyss makes me very very interested in all of his scenes, particularly the ones with Caleb. I did not expect him to teach our hobo wizard dunamancy spells so soon...

The finally have suude ! Sam is doing a happy wiggly dance.

The Xhorhouse. Yes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"My liege" ???? And someone was preventing Jester from scrying ???? FUCK ! The blonde man is working close to the king of the Empire AND the Cerberus Assembly !!!!

Jester : "If we tell [the Dynasty] about this, we're for sure taking a side now, we are definitely saying we're for Xhorhas." Caduceus : "If we say nothing, we're also taking a side." Oh my god oh my god, I love political intrigues like this ! Nom nom nom

Fjord : "Real question : Do you care about the Empire? No judgment." Beau : "I didn't think I did. It's not the Empire that I care about. I just think the more and more that I'm on the ground, and I'm walking, and I'm seeing the faces of people from city to city... And everyone's the fucking same ! I mean, sure, people look different, have different customs and beliefs, but everyone's miserable, everyone's just trying to survive, everyone's just trying to fucking make a living, and raise a family."

Ashley and Laura are particularly cute and giggly on this episode of Talks. I've got to watch their episode of "Travis Willingham's Yeehaw Game Ranch" (or TWYGR as I will call it)

[princeofgod-2021]

LIGHT OF LIFE 112

John 1:4

DANGEROUS LIGHTS 15 – POWER FLOW ISSUES 3

Exo 19:21-22 The LORD said to him, "Go down and warn the people not to FORCE their way through the boundary to see the LORD, or many of them will die. Even the priests who are allowed to come near the LORD must SET THEMSELVES APART as holy, or the LORD will VIOLENTLY kill them." GW

Now let us focus on another Subtopic I’d like to call POOR CONDUCTOR.

A Conductor is the channel through which Electrical Current flows from one point to the other.

Your cables running all around the walls of your house or within your conduit system are all called Conductors, and for your indoor connections, Copper is the best to use.

When corrupt manufacturers use fake materials, like iron [mixed with copper], as conductors, there is problem.

Prov. 11:1 A false balance and unrighteous dealings are extremely offensive and shamefully sinful to the Lord, but a just weight is His delight. AMP

Iron heats up as current flows increase along the lines.

The day you carry heavy loads like Pressing iron, A/C, Electric Cooker or Boilers, the lines get so hot and serious fires occur plus, the wires melt and touch to cause Short-circuit.

The spiritual equivalent is simple: Impure vessels can’t effectively carry anointing that will benefit anyone.

They can’t stand it themselves so, sometimes, God withholds it outright.

2Ki 4:29-31 "Gehazi, get ready and go to her house," Elisha said. "Take along my walking stick, and when you get there, lay it on the boy's face. Don't stop to talk to anyone, even if they try to talk to you. But the boy's mother said to Elisha, "I swear by the living LORD and by your own life that I won't leave without you." So Elisha got up and went with them. Gehazi ran on ahead and laid Elisha's walking stick on the boy's face, but the boy didn't move or make a sound. Gehazi ran back to Elisha and said, "The boy didn't wake up." CEV

Gehazi was never pure enough for God to use, so he was never privileged to carry any anointing.

As soon as Elisha gave him the staff, anointing dried up in it.

All the caution of speed and not talking to anyone along the way did not help matters at all.

Thank God the woman was wise enough to insist that Elisha followed her too.

If you ask me, I would say that God’s spirit communicated to her spirit that the man Elisha just gave the Staff to, can carry no anointing.

May our lives not be like that man’s life.

Lk 11:44 Yes, what sorrow awaits you! For you are like hidden graves in a field. People walk over them without knowing the corruption they are stepping on. NLT

Jesus here was talking to Pharisees, who were so corrupt that they affect everybody with their impurities.

Some men of God lay hands on you and you start living with their sins.

The most disturbing aspect of the poor/fake conductor is the unnecessary heat and burning it produces.

Anoint an impure person and everyone is in danger.

2Ki 8:16-18 Jehoram son of Jehoshaphat became king of Judah in Joram's fifth year as king of Israel, while Jehoshaphat was still king of Judah. Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he ruled eight years from Jerusalem. Jehoram disobeyed the LORD by doing wrong. HE MARRIED AHAB'S DAUGHTER and was as sinful as Ahab's family and the kings of Israel. CEV

We need little history to grasp the points in scriptures above: her name’s Athaliah and she was the only female Leader of Judah and the worst of leaders that ever lived, why?

She was a daughter of Ahab, and by extension, daughter of Jezebel.

Are you getting something already? Alright; let’s carry on…

King Jehoshaphat entered an alliance with Ahab’s family (I Kg 22:2-4), even when God warned him not to (II Chron 20:35-37 – pls. read this).

He went ahead and took the daughter of a cursed family from Israel – whom God was going to destroy – and married her to his son, bringing the curse and corruption to Judah.

The evils of Athaliah in Judah, who took over forcefully as ruling Queen, after her son [the king] died, was beyond measure and by far an epic occurrence.

2Ki 11:1-2 As soon as King Ahaziah's mother Athaliah learned of her son's murder, she gave orders for all the members of the royal family to be killed. Only Ahaziah's son Joash escaped. He was about to be killed with the others, but was rescued by his aunt Jehosheba, who was King Jehoram's daughter and Ahaziah's half sister. She took him and his nurse into a bedroom in the Temple and hid him from Athaliah, so that he was not killed. GNB

That is what poor conductors do: fire, fire and destruction everywhere.

Basically, it was the association that Jehoshaphat initiated with the Ahab family that brought evil on them all.

In summary, anointing, power and authority in the hands of a corrupt, immoral and unworthy vessel spells doom for all.

Don’t lay hands on any man anyhow, please.

1Ti 5:22 Don't be in a hurry to place your hands on anyone to ordain him. Don't participate in the sins of others. Keep yourself morally pure. GW

May God fully cleanse us all and make us worthy vessels to be custodians of His Spirit and Divine mandate, in Jesus name, Amen.

Be back on Wednesday for more on this intriguing subtopic.

Keep Shinning!

Brother Prince

Monday, October 25, 2021.

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A Florist + Photographer’s Creative Converted Warehouse!

A Florist + Photographer’s Creative Converted Warehouse!

Homes

by Lucy Feagins, Editor

Everything in the space was either built by Dan including the kitchen island, the wooden bench in front of the couch and the sideboard on the right, or bought specifically for the space. There’s a careful balance between wood and colour into the space to add character and warmth. Coffee table is Coco Flip. Stools are by Arnold Circus. Light over kitchen island is from Grandfather’s Axe lamp on the right is from CCSS. The couch is from King Living. White cupboard and rug from Ikea. Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Dan and Gina! Sideboard made by Dan. Wooden candlesticks from Grandfather’s Axe. Mid-century lamp from CCSS. Small chequered candlestick holder by Capitalism is Disappearing. Photographic print by Jamie Hawkesworth. Speakers are Bang & Olufsen. Amp is Yamaha. Stool by Arnold Circus. Pot from Plant Society. Gina is wearing all Arnsdorf top and pants. The sideboard is filled with books and trinkets the pair have collected over the years. Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Pots from Plant Society and Mr Kitly. Hanging lamp was a 30th gift from Dan’s parents. Speakers are Bang & Olufsen. Record player is Sanyo. Small plant stand from Kmart. Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Coffee table is Coco Flip. Vase is from Shop Memento. Coasters by Capitalism is Disappearing. Handmade brass plate by Fog Linen Work with stones Dan collected on his travels and wooden spinners from Dan’s mum. Photography book is by Jamie Hawkesworth. Blue book is Polaroids by Helmut Newton. Dialogue Through Form by a collection of photographers. Ikea rug. Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Sideboard made by Dan. Wooden candlesticks from Grandfather’s Axe. Mid-century lamp from CCSS. Three ceramic vases by Ghost Wares. Small chequered candlestick holder by Capitalism is Disappearing. Photographic print by Jamie Hawkesworth. Stool by Arnold Circus. Pot from Plant Society. Wax objects by Tony Assness. Small incense holder a gift from Dan’s mum. Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

‘Pendant light from Grandfather’s Axe was the first thing that even entered the space when we moved in,’ says Gina. Kitchen island built by Dan. Lamp on the fridge is fro CCSS. Kettle by Noda Horo. Le Creuset utensil holder. Coffee maker from Alessi. Hanging planter by Izawa Seito Ceramics. Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Kettle by Noda Horo. Le Creuset utensil holder. Coffee maker from Alessi. Hanging planter by Izawa Seito Ceramics. Salt holder and mortar and pestle from Kmart. Soda maker is Aarke. Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

The pendant light from Grandfather’s Axe. Kitchen island built by Dan. Blue ceramic bowl is Mud. Wooden bowl is Muji. Le Creuset utensil holder. Coffee maker from Alessi. Hanging planter by Izawa Seito Ceramics. Soda maker is Aarke. White pantry is Ikea. Black watering can was a gift from Dan’s brother. Vase is Nude. Couch is King Living. Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

From left to right: Sake cups from Tigmi Trading, a photo of Gina’s Mum, Bridget Bodenham ceramic citrus juicer, ceramic candlesticks by John Ellefson, candle from Makers’ Mrkt, ceramic cups by Kirsten Perry, little glass vases gifted by Gina’s mum many years ago. Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Dan’s photo hanging on the wall. Copper vases by Greybox Design. Wax candles by Tony Assness. Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Stairs wrap around the main bedroom to reach the upper mezzanine level where another bed is located! Copper vases by Greybox Design. Wax candles by Tony Assness. Table and chairs were handed down to the couple by Dan’s mum. Candle holder and glass bowl from  Shop Memento. Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Copper vases by Greybox Design. Wax candles by Tony Assness. Table and chairs were handed down to the couple by Dan’s mum. Candle holder and glass bowl from Shop Memento. Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

‘This bathroom always gets a reaction when people see it for the first time,’ says Gina. ‘I love the continuation of tiles. It was like this when we moved in. Dan built us some small wooden storage under the sink. Middle of the day is the best time to shower when the sun it streaming in.’ Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

‘We wanted a darker wood for the floors in our bedroom to contrast with all of the white and concrete in the rest of the space,’ says Gina. The duo found the door at Renovator’s Paradise, which they cut down, painted and transformed into a sliding door. Bedside table and bed frame from Ikea. Sheets are Bed Threads and I Love Linen. Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Sheets are Bed Threads and I Love Linen. A photograph of Dan’s hanging on the wall. Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

The flower studio below their apartments. Monty the dog sits out the front! Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Oodles of bouquets! Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

‘Nothing better than when the workshop is filled with flowers, the music’s on and we can have the roller door open for the neighbourhood to enjoy,’ says Gina. Amen! Photo – Eve Wilson for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Gina Lasker owns the floral studio Georgie Boy, so there were some key features she was looking for in a home/workspace.

‘I was specifically looking for a space where I could live and work, and being a floral studio I needed loading access, ground floor access, water sources, an office and storage!’ Gina says.

In a twist of fate, it turned out the perfect space was actually somewhere she used to work – the former Northcote studio of fellow florist Katie Marx! 

‘When it came up [for sale] just as I was looking for something in 2018 I couldn’t believe it really!’ says Gina. ‘I knew it was perfect from having already spent time in it.’

The ground floor now serves as Gina’s floral studio, and the office of her partner, photographer Dan Roberts, while the upper storey has been transformed into their home. What was essentially one large, open space has been defined into liveable areas, including two bedrooms, achieved with the expertise of Dan’s retired architect mum, Glenys!

‘Our brief to Glenys was basically to give us a bedroom that fits into our space and can incorporate lots of clever storage,’ says Gina. ‘She did all of this from New Zealand with measurements from us and dodgy FaceTime calls.’

This main bedroom is insulated, contains plenty of storage space, and the floor is raised to take advantage of the windows opposite. The second bedroom is a mezzanine level located above the main bedroom (accessed via the wrapping timber staircase!) allowing space for overnight visitors. 

Aesthetically the home is bright, sunny and utilitarian, reflecting a combination of Gina’s love of colour, and timber elements made by Dan. ‘We love the balance of these two things on our neutral base of white walls and concrete floors,’ says Gina. ‘If we had to distill [our style] down, we’d go for contemporary meets mid century.’

The couple say their place is still very much a work in progress. Future plans include creating a small courtyard, extending the kitchen, and better separating the work and live areas. 

‘There is still plenty more to do, but for now, during a pandemic, we’re made it very liveable!’ Gina says. ‘The beauty of doing it slowly is you get to slowly figure out what is best for the space by being in it.’ 

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SEMA 2020: New “Max Amp” Alternators For Mustang And Jeep

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SEMA 2020: New “Max Amp” Alternators For Mustang And Jeep

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