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pocket-sized-nightmare · 7 months ago

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@runwiththerain hello hello! here's your secret santa gift for @/offline-nobody's hermit secret santa event :D

It turns out that when Hermitcraft’s automated mail system goes down, they’re very lucky to have a moth hybrid as a postmaster.

Late December is the worst possible time to discover a system glitch – nearly every Hermit is expecting something, whether it’s a gift from a friend, a request for a shop restock, or a new winter coat from off-world. No one from PET Post had even thought to check in on it until nearly twenty packages had backed up in the post office. Etho and Tango are working to fix it now, but since there’s no indicators of where the problem lies (and yes, Etho did check the whole system for potatoes), it could take all day. That unfortunately leaves Pearl, the winged hybrid with the fastest travel speed of the trio, to manually deliver all the mail herself.

Pearl scans over the post office one more time to make sure she hasn’t missed anything. One more outgoing delivery pops up, to her surprise: a little package hidden in a cabinet, addressed to Gem in Pearl’s own handwriting. Right – she’d packed it up a few days ago but never got the chance to put it in the system. She tucks it safely into her mailbag, then takes out a piece of paper and scribbles a message onto it.

Out delivering packages! Please leave all outgoing mail here. The redstone’s being mean today :( -PearlescentMoon

A few curious pogts peek out of cabinets and wave to Pearl. One climbs up onto the desk and grabs the note in its mouth, then walks away with it to find an envelope.

“Hey!” Pearl laughs, snatching her message back. “That’s not a letter, you nugget! That stays here for the Hermits. I’m gonna be out all day.” She adjusts her cap and slings her heavy mailbag over her shoulder. “Take care of the post office for me!”

The pogt squeaks and waves goodbye. Pearl dashes out the door and takes flight, headed for xB’s mailbox. Zero packages down, twenty to go.

Inside the post office, meanwhile, a few pogts climb up to the desk to join their friend. They squeak an indecipherable conversation. After a moment, one rifles through a drawer to find an envelope, while another runs off and returns with Pearl’s favorite stamp. They tuck Pearl’s message into the envelope and prepare to drop it into a mailbox, but one of the pogts remembers the broken mail system and takes the letter itself instead. It studies the stamp and squeaks a question to its friends, then nods and waddles towards the door with one destination in mind.

The moment the door shuts behind it, Tango walks in to grab a few supplies before returning to his redstone work. The conspiring pogts all scatter and roll around on the desk in an unsuccessful attempt at acting casual. Tango chuckles. “What are you little critters up to?”

They squeak innocently in unison.

He shakes his head. “Not gonna question it.”

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As GeminiTay settles down to eat dinner, there’s an unexpected knock on her door.

Well, “knock” isn’t quite the right word. It sounds more like someone repeatedly throwing a ball at it, accompanied by a little squeak every time. “Hello?” Gem calls.

No one responds, so Gem puts down her mushroom soup and walks over to the door. The knocking sound continues. “Hold on a sec, I’m coming!”

Gem opens the door. There’s no Hermit there to meet her, but a small, fuzzy ball comes flying through the doorway with a startled squeak instead. It lands, rolls a few blocks, then stumbles to its feet (oh, it’s some kind of creature) and adjusts the flower on its head.

Gem stares down at it, and it awkwardly waves hello to her. She bursts out laughing and scoops whatever-it-is up in her hands. “What are you doing here?”

It holds out a letter, unaddressed but marked with a clear GeminiTay stamp.

“Oh, do you work for the post office?” Gem asks. “Is this a special delivery?” She takes the letter, puts the pogt down on the floor, then opens the envelope.

Out delivering packages! Please leave all outgoing mail here. The redstone’s being mean today :( -PearlescentMoon

Gem rereads the message, puzzled. “Hey, this isn’t a letter for me! Did you take this from the post office?”

The pogt squeaks and bounces onto Gem’s shoe. She isn’t sure she can translate it right, but she gets the sense it’s trying to say something like yeah, but it’s important and we wanted you to have it. (Either that, or she’s just convinced herself that Pearl’s post office creatures think she’s an important person. She’d like to think it’s the former.)

“Aw, well, thanks for the gift,” Gem says. She picks up the pogt again, prepared to take it back to the post office, when something occurs to her. “Wait, I haven’t seen her fly by yet. How long has she been out for?”

The pogt tilts its head sideways in thought, which only succeeds in making it fall over sideways. It squeaks in surprise, stands back up, and shakes its head as though to say no idea.

Gem glances out the window at the rapidly darkening sky. She always forgets how fast the sunset goes when she isn’t thinking about it. Pearl definitely wouldn’t have gone for a serverwide flight past sundown, especially not without a fast-travel system like a nether hub. She must have been out for hours by now.

Gem chuckles and puts her head in her hands. Only you, Pearl. “Alright, well, I’ve got some cookies in the pantry from yesterday. Maybe I’ll make her some cocoa. Might as well give her a safe place to land when her wings get tired.”

The pogt bounces up and down, probably to mean now you’ve got it!

“I’m not taking you home, though. I don’t even know how you got here.” Gem walks away, headed for the kitchen. “And you can’t eat my food.”

The pogt waddles after her and squeaks.

“Fine,” Gem says. “You can have one cookie.”

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Nineteen packages down, one to go.

Pearl thought she’d finished all her deliveries by now, but nope, she’s missed another one again. Gem’s parcel fell to the corner of her mailbag, buried under an enormous box addressed to Scar (cat toys for Katy Bee and Mr. Finnegan, judging by the jingling sound) and a shiny silver package for Joel which could only be from Lizzie. She’s not too far from Magic Mountain, luckily, but nightfall has made the air much colder. Not to mention that she’s been flying for hours with an overstuffed mailbag, and her wings haven’t been this tired in ages. Gem’s base might as well be on the other side of the server.

Still, her job is to deliver the mail. And it’s only one package. It’s no big deal. Pearl sighs and turns around in midair. One package to go.

Gem’s lighthouse is a beacon in the distance, slowly coming into view as Pearl soars toward it. Pearl is almost disappointed by the effective lighting – she must look like a wreck after hours of flying around the server, and she certainly doesn’t want that to be illuminated for the world to see. She waves hello to Gem’s lighthouse fish as she finally reaches it, hesitates in midair, then tries to drag herself away from the bright light. Nope. No moth instincts. I have a job to do–

Unfortunately, one moment of shiny-thing distraction is enough to cause a problem. As Pearl leans towards the light, her wings rest at the exact right angle for the wind to catch them and blow her off-course. She tries to right herself, but her back is too sore to do much more than flutter her wings in place. She tumbles into the ocean below with a shriek.

The cold December waters come as a shock – it takes Pearl a moment to get her bearings enough to tread water. She hears a small object land with a splash next to her, but she’s too busy floundering about to pay it much mind. To her surprise, something hooks onto the collar of her shirt and tugs her towards the dock. She looks up to see Gem smirking down at her with a fishing rod in her hand. “Caught a big one!”

Pearl rolls her eyes. She can’t help but laugh. “Evening, Gem.”

Gem reaches out a hand to help Pearl onto the dock. “Heard you had something for me.” She unhooks the rod from Pearl’s shirt.

“Indeed I do!” Pearl checks the clasp on her mailbag, which has thankfully held strong as usual. “Last delivery of the day. Thank goodness.”

Gem links her arm into Pearl’s and drags her towards her house. “Alright, c’mon. You’ve been out for hours.”

“Wasn’t that bad,” Pearl says. “Only twenty packages.”

“Yeah, only twenty. By hand.” Gem leads Pearl to the kitchen table, pulls out a chair, and shoves her into it. “Pearl, you’re insane.”

“You know the slogan. Neither rain or snow, nor death of night.” Pearl shrugs. “Or freezing cold ocean, I guess.”

“Yeah, yeah.” Gem takes two cups of cocoa from their perch atop the warm furnace. She puts one in front of Pearl, then sits down herself. “Still. Who’s gonna deliver the mail if you get hypothermia?”

“Aw, is this you worrying about me?”

“Me? Never.” Gem points to the corner. “Oh, look, your friend’s here.”

The runaway pogt waddles over to the table with a tray of cookies balanced atop its flower. Pearl laughs, eyes wide. “How’d it get here? We’re chunks away from the post office.”

“I have no idea. But it delivered me a message. Something about you being out of the office all day.”

“Out of the–” Pearl spots the envelope on the table. “Oh, you nugget, I told you that wasn’t a letter!”

It squeaks at her.

“Oh, okay, fine. You helped.”

It squeaks proudly and curls up in her palm. Pearl laughs. “Nothing but trouble, these little ones. Reminds me of someone.”

“I made you treats!” Gem says indignantly.

“I suppose you did,” Pearl teases back. She lights up and reaches into her mailbag. “Oh, that reminds me! I made you something as well.”

“You did?”

“I did!” Pearl takes the final parcel from her mailbag and presents it to Gem with a flourish.

“I expected a restock request, honestly. You and your pickles. My pickles.” Gem opens the parcel and peeks into it. She looks up at Pearl with a surprised grin. “Oh, my gosh! You made this for me?”

She takes out the contents of the package: a Christmas card and a little plush shark. The shark’s eyes are the slightest bit wonky, giving it a goofy expression both women can’t help but smile at. “Look at it!”

“To match your ocean theme!” Pearl beams. “It’s made of wool from a couple of messed-up banner patterns. I hope you don’t mind…”

“No, it’s perfect.” Gem hugs the shark close. “I will name him Fish, and he shall be mine forever.”

“Fish! I love it.” Pearl stands and stretches her wings. “I guess I should get back to the post office. The automated system won’t fix itself–” Her communicator buzzes.

<TangoTek> Mail system debuggification complete!

<TangoTek> A few of those darn pogts got into the redstone

Pearl shows the communicator to her pogt friend, who looks away sheepishly. “You know anything about this?”

It squeaks in dismay and waddles off. Pearl chuckles. “Well, would you look at that?” She sighs. “I should probably still…” She tries to flutter her wings again, but they ache almost too much to move. “I mean…”

Gem laughs. “Yes, Pearl, you can stay the night.”

“Aw, you’re the best.”

“I know.” Gem blows Pearl a kiss.

Pearl smiles. “Y’know, after I get some rest… you think the pogts would make good mailmen? They seem to get around pretty well.”

Gem leans her head on Pearl’s shoulder and laughs. “Only you, Pearl.” Cozy and warm inside Gem’s base, Pearl closes her eyes and smiles. Maybe the postal system can wait just a little bit longer.

#pixel writes #hermitcraft #hermitfic #shiny duo #pearlescentmoon #geminitay #happy holidays ivy!! hope you like it <3

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forsaken-headcanons · 2 months ago

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Im gonna yap about a Transformers!Au and you are all going to like it.

Cough cough.

007n7, I think, would have been a neutral during the war. He might have also been a former decepticon, having defected from the faction after witnessing Shockwave's eh...less than savory experementations. He and C00lkidd would probably be traveling from neutral settlement to neutral settlement by the time he ends up captured by the autobots.

C00lkidd I think would be a Predacon sparkling that Shockwave was planning to use as a frontliner against thr autobots. He's unnaturally tiny for a Predacon sparkling, but thats because 007n7 stole him out of his test tube before he was ready.

007n7 would be a flight frame, I think. Not another Starscream clone, but indeed another jet. He can probably go ridiculously fast, but burns his energon quickly due to it. He's probably starving since he keeps giving his energon rations to C00lkidd whenever they're stopped at a neutral settlement.

Hmm...

I think the other survivors would mostly be autobots, with exceptions for Two Time. They came from a neutral faction that worshipped Unicron and not Spawn, probably.

Guest 1337 would totally be a frontliner mech, probably like Ironhide but even more softer when off the field.

Elliot is still a former delivery mech, but with some medical background, probably from dropping out of college before he could graduate. I think he'd work under Ratchet alongside First Aid. He's ine of the most reluctant mechs to treat 007n7, probably because 007n7 was focusing fire on medics when he was a Decepticon. I think Elliot would take that hatred to his grave, especially if he saw other medics die infront of him at the hands of 007n7.

Chance, would have probably been a lower caste mech that made it to the top somehow. He owned a casino with ITrapped before the war started, and iTrapped promptly joined the Decepticons when he had the chance. (Get it) Anyways, he ended up joining the autobots purely to spite iTrapped, not because he cared much for thr war.

I dunno much about Noob but I think they'd be a minibot, and probably would help gather intel from the Decepticons.

Shedletsky oohh.. I dunno about him, actually. Maybe he was a former Seeker, probably one of the fastest seekers known. He won 128 medals in the SFOTH (Seeker Flights on The Hights) Arena before he was crippled due to an incident. Now he lives alongside Builderman, who probably is working on making Shed some prosthetics so he could fly again.

Builderman is an engineer who lives in a shitty shack on the edge of Iacon, just beside the highway that leads to Kaon. He's lower caste and fixes shit for cheap, just because its what he's good at and he enjoys helping the community.

Taph still tears down buildings and shit, also a former flight frame, hes now an escaped empurta victim who lives in the same area as Builderman. He scavenges energon from the gifts left out by the locals who think that he's a cryptid and want to get on his good side. Sometimes he hangs out with Builderman, as he's the only mech who has any hope of repairing him if he's broken.

I dont know about the Killers yet, I may write about them later :3

-02 Anon

(searched up everything here so if our knowledge isn't accurate we sincerely apologize hsgdjhsgd) c00lkidd being a predacon feels accurate as hell ngl.... WAIT. CONCEPT FOR ONE OF THE KILLERS MAYHAPS. uh uh. john doe used to be an autobot before he died and had his body taken and remade into a predacon maybe. hsjkd. idk if that's not possible (< looked around the wikis to see and couldn't figure it out) so take our words with a grain of salt 💔

THESE ARE PEAK O2 ANON!!! specifically staring at the itrapped and chance ones. guh. love those idiots /affectionate /sillier

#forsaken headcanons #forsaken #forsaken roblox #roblox forsaken #02 anon #007n7 forsaken #c00lkidd forsaken #two time forsaken #guest 1337 forsaken #elliot forsaken #chance forsaken #shedletsky forsaken #builderman forsaken #taph forsaken #john doe forsaken #mod c00lkidd‼️‼️#transformers

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mandareeboo · 1 year ago

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Prompt! How aboutttt Mei giving Pigsy a hand fixing the uhh noodle delivery bike thingie that mk uses?

Maybe Pigsy being a good dad asking about MK if hes doing ok stuff like that? :3

OR pigsy dad's senses going off when Mei keeps complaining about her folks so he casually drops a "we got a guest room in the shop, just saying. Heavens know mk could use a hand with deliveries" or some other excuse like that

The only reason the tuk tuk has survived this long is because of Mei. The girl is, to put it simply, a one-woman pit crew. At least once a week she pops open the engine and hammers out the dents as payment for a good meal. Pigsy hovers while she works, passing tools with one hand and smoking with the other.

"Thanks fer this," he says, like he does every week. "I know you've had a long, uh.... shift? Is it a shift? You had a long shift at the race course. Yer prolly wore out."

"You kidding? This is the highlight of my day."

"Yeah." Pigsy blew some smoke out. The street tended to quiet down in the evening, giving it a private, homey appeal. "You think he's doing okay?"

The tuk tuk made a noise that sounded suspiciously like a jackhammer as Mei twisted something. "'Course he is. He's MK."

"Yeah, I know. I jus' worry about him, is all." There was a pause as he gently punched her shoulder. "I worry 'bout both of ya's."

"Aw, c'mon, Pigsy. You know me." Mei patted her chest. "Always land on my tires."

"I know, I know," he grumbled. Pigsy took a long inhale. "It's so easy fer Monkey King to do this sorta thing, you know? Here, kid, take my staff, go on adventures, get knocked around a bit. What's he know about head trauma? He's immortal." He exhaled and bumped her shoulder again. "And I know yer helpin' him without that."

"Uhhhh, hello?" She unsheathed her jade sword.

"Yeah, yeah, you got firepower, but it's different. That's a family heirloom. No one just showed up and went, 'hey, you, let's give you god powers for funsies.'"

"Ha, yeah, god powers," Mei ran her hands down the blade of the sword with the same awe Pigsy noticed she always had. It clearly meant a lot to her. "Getting this sword means I'm supposed to protect my family house until, like, forever."

The way she said it made it sound like a horrible imposition. Pigsy had never met Mei's folks, not personally, but he wasn't exactly looking forward to the day they crossed paths, either. He had a lot to say to them. "You know I got room in the back for you, right? You could be the fastest delivery driver in Megapolis."

"Yeah, yeah, you've told me a hundred times before." It was her turn to lightly sock his shoulder. "Let me handle my folks, alright?"

"Alright. Just so you know."

"Like you'll ever let me forget," she chided. "Hey, lemme have some."

"Absolutely not." He twisted his upper body away from her. "This here is fer adults. Bad adults. Don't smoke, kid."

"I'm twenty three! Soon I'll be all decrepit and old like you. Let me enjoy it while it lasts."

Too young to be saving the world, he decided. Pigsy handed it over, watching with eyebrows raised as she took a small sip. A rattling cough shook her chest.

"Oh, Gods, that's vile. What the hell is wrong with you, Pigsy?"

"I'm a father of two," he bemoaned, reaching out to ruffle her hair.

#Ask #Question Mandar #withered-tears #Drabble Prompts #LMK #Pigsy #Mei #I saw this and went: how 'bout all three?#HC that Pigsy is a stress smoker

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hybriddhthestoryteller · 9 months ago

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In a city made of neon lights,

Where the sky’s always dark and the stars are too far,

A boy named Keiran walks the streets,

His boots scuffing along cracked pavements

That shimmer with the glow of hovercars,

Flying past him like comets in a forgotten galaxy.

His hands, rough and calloused from endless work,

Grip a small chip tucked into his pocket—

The savings of years, hard-earned and stored.

It’s not enough yet, but he’s getting there.

Every day he gets a little closer to his dream.

He wasn’t born into wealth, not like the ones who cruise

In their sleek ships that light up the night,

Their engines humming with the pulse of distant worlds.

No, Keiran was born in the Lower Rings,

Where the sky never clears and the machines never sleep.

Down here, the air’s thick with fumes

And the glow from the screens

Barely reaches the ground.

But Keiran—he’s always had his eyes on the stars.

Even though the towers block out the sky,

He can feel them calling to him.

Every day after his shift at the scrap yard,

Where he pulls apart broken drones and ancient tech,

He walks by the shipyards,

Where the greatest vessels sit in silence,

Like beasts waiting to be tamed.

His favourite is an old rusted starship,

The Orion’s Dream, a relic from the days

When the galaxy was wide open,

Before the corporations fenced it in with rules

And checkpoints and spaceports

That charge more than a lifetime’s wage.

The Orion’s Dream isn’t the fastest,

And its hull has seen better days—

But to Keiran, it’s the greatest ship in the universe.

It’s got scars from battles long forgotten,

Laser burns etched into its metal like memories.

And when he looks at it,

He can see himself there, in the cockpit,

The stars racing by,

His hand on the throttle, pushing past light speed,

Past everything that ever tried to hold him down.

But ships like that don’t come cheap.

And so, Keiran works.

He works in the scrap yard by day,

Wading through piles of broken machinery,

The hum of old engines singing their dying songs.

By night, he picks up jobs wherever he can—

Fixing broken bots in alleyways lit by flickering neon,

Running deliveries for shady clients

Who pay in untraceable credits.

He saves every coin, every credit,

Every promise of a better future,

All for that ship.

Sometimes, when the grind feels too much,

When his muscles ache and the world feels too small,

He slips into a dive bar called The Cosmo Drift,

Where the holograms dance in slow-motion

And the air hums with synthwave beats

That echo like the heartbeat of the stars.

He sits at the bar, sipping something cheap,

Watching the pilots tell their tales of adventure,

Their voices carrying over the music,

Talking about worlds he’s only seen in dreams.

He listens, absorbing every word,

His mind painting pictures of asteroid fields

And planets with skies like liquid gold.

One day, he tells himself.

One day, I’ll have my own stories to tell.

There’s a girl who works at the bar,

Her name’s Rei—

She’s got eyes that glow with the light of distant galaxies

And a smile that could melt the frost

Off the coldest moon.

Sometimes, she asks him why he’s always sitting alone,

Staring into his drink like it holds the answers

To questions he hasn’t asked yet.

He tells her about the Orion’s Dream,

About how he’s going to buy it one day

And take off into the stars,

Leave this world behind.

She laughs, not in a cruel way,

But like she’s heard a million dreams like his before.

“Why wait for someday?” she says,

Her voice soft, like the hum of an engine at idle.

“The stars will always be there, but you—you won’t.”

But Keiran’s not one to take risks.

Not with something this big.

He’s seen too many people crash and burn,

Too many lives snuffed out in the vacuum of space,

And he’s not about to be another name

On a list of the forgotten.

So he works.

And he saves.

And the days turn into months,

The months into years.

His body wears down before his spirit does,

The long hours taking their toll,

But every time he feels like giving up,

He looks up at the sky,

At the tiny pinpricks of light

That manage to break through the smog.

They remind him that there’s something out there,

Something bigger than this city,

Something waiting for him beyond the clouds.

One night, as the neon lights flicker like dying stars,

He walks to the shipyard with his bag full of credits,

The ones he’s been collecting for as long as he can remember.

He’s got enough now.

Barely, but enough.

The shipyard is quiet, except for the hum of the machines

That keep the ships in stasis,

Their engines sleeping, waiting for someone to wake them.

Keiran walks up to the Orion’s Dream,

Its hull still rusted, still battered,

But to him, it’s the most beautiful thing in the universe.

He runs his hand along the side of the ship,

Feeling the cold metal beneath his fingers,

And for the first time in his life,

He feels like he’s exactly where he’s supposed to be.

He hands over the credits to the shipyard manager,

A grizzled old man with cybernetic eyes

That glow like burning coals.

The man nods, takes the money,

And hands Keiran the key to the ship.

It’s small, almost insignificant,

But in Keiran’s hand, it feels like the universe.

He steps inside the cockpit,

The controls old and worn,

But still functional.

He sits in the pilot’s seat,

His heart racing as he powers up the engines.

The hum of the ship fills the air,

A low, steady vibration

That feels like the heartbeat of the stars.

He grips the throttle,

His fingers trembling,

And with a deep breath,

He pushes it forward.

The Orion’s Dream lifts off the ground,

Slow at first, like it’s waking up after a long sleep.

But then it picks up speed,

Rising higher and higher,

The city shrinking beneath him

As the ship breaks through the smog,

Through the clouds,

And into the open sky.

For the first time in his life,

Keiran sees the stars—

Not through the haze of the city,

Not through the glow of neon lights,

But real, bright, and burning

In the endless expanse of space.

And as the Orion’s Dream

Shoots forward, faster than he ever imagined,

He knows that this is just the beginning.

The universe is wide open now,

And he’s ready to explore every corner of it.

No more working in the scrap yard,

No more saving up for a dream.

Because now, the dream is real.

And the stars—they’re his to conquer.

As the ship races into the darkness,

Keiran looks back one last time

At the city that used to be his world.

It’s nothing but a speck now,

A tiny dot of light in the distance.

And as he turns his gaze forward,

Toward the endless possibilities ahead,

He smiles.

Because this is what he was meant for.

Not the grime and the grind,

Not the struggle and the waiting.

But the stars.

The adventure.

The infinite unknown.

And with that, Keiran pushes the throttle harder,

The stars stretching out before him,

The universe waiting for his mark.

This is his time now.

This is his story.

#original writing #80s aesthetic #short story #story #original story #adventure story #sci fi story #sci fi #scifiart

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aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaabaaaaaaa · 7 months ago

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Technically, we weren't immortal; there was nothing different about us that wasn't present in any other dragon. In fact, we were quite weak, possessing no scales, no claws, no flame; void, our growth was stunted as well!

However, here we still were. 2000 years and several dozen deaths after we dragged ourselves out of that fountain that made us. We had been impaled, burned, stomped, ripped in half, poisoned, shot, decapitated, taxidermied, and all sorts of nasty things that happens when others consider something to be weak.

If we weren't immortal, how were we still here? How were we able to go back our delivery job mere weeks after a much bigger dragon bit off our head? After being stabbed by a human guard who hadn't been made aware we were "tamed"? After our guts are exposed so many times? Did we have some type of regeneration, as mentioned? Did we steal people's souls to gain life force? Did our ghost possess hapless victims and transform them into our image?

No. None of those things. Everytime, we died and our soul passed on. Everytime, we saw the death void stretch for miles, and everytime we were cast back to Soul Prison for our, not-so-amazing past. We were truly dead, no possible way back.

At least, that's what most people think.

The Warden is, to put it lightly, not very good at constructing a world. She refused to use any templates made by the other gods, insisting she did everything herself. She made everything about Soul Prison from scratch, the physics, chemistry, terrain, structures, creature behavior; in a way, it was impressive that she got close enough that most people didn't notice.

But we are not most people. We pride ourself on our movement, winning most engagements by being impossible to hit, getting over our inability to fly by being an excellent climber, being able to run faster than most dragons could fly. So, when we first arrived, we immediately noticed that gravity was oh so slightly lighter, that steel didn't have quite as much pushback as it usually did, that our jumps were floatier, that we could hold much more than we usually could.

And most importantly, if something was fast enough, it would simply phase through solid objects.

We didn't have the vocabulary to explain it at the time, but after a few centuries, human technology advanced enough to simulate their own worlds. They had to make the physics themselves, just like The Warden. And just like The Warden, the ran into similar issues of objects "clipping" through each other. Something about it being so fast that by time the system notices it's going to interact with something else, it's already past it.

And we were, quite possible, the fastest land creature. With the aid of an explosion propelling our sprint into specific places, we would "clip" through the walls of Soul Prison. Most of the time, we would simply fall for miles until we died and our Soul was brought back into Soul Prison, but there were a couple spots where we could position ourselves to fall into places we weren't supposed to access. Places that were supposed to only be accessible by The Warden. Places that, of course, had an exit. Because why would The Warden stay in her own prison? Afterwards, it was as simple as walking through the portal, and suddenly, we back in our world, entirely not dead.

So technically, we are not immortal, but functionally, death is only an inconvenience, as we have to put up with Soul Prison for the month or two it takes to set everything up. We can take on whatever challenge we like, unafraid of what adversaries may do, we can live to see the rise and fall of kingdoms (we were even Queen of one!), we can do whatever we damn please, because anyone who dislikes us will die long before we do.

We just really hope The Warden doesn't fix the flaw we've been exploiting.

"So, what immortality do you have?" "What?" "Well everybody in this room has a type of immortality, I got hyper regeneration, the guy over the is a lich, the girl in leather can save and reload, and I am not bothered enough to keep talking so what is your immortality?"

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How to Build a Successful Remote Development Team in 2025?

Introduction

Speed, agility, and execution define whether an idea makes it to the market or fades away in planning. Remote development teams have become the preferred model for fast-moving startups that need immediate access to specialized skills without the delays of traditional hiring. Whether you are bootstrapping or backed by venture capital, building a capable tech team remotely is proving to be the fastest way to go live.

As distributed engineering teams become the global norm, startups are leveraging this model to accelerate MVPs, reduce fixed costs, and improve development velocity. In this blog, we’ll explore how remote development teams are transforming startup launch timelines and how you can tap into this advantage to get ahead of your competition!

Why Speed Is Everything for Startups in 2025?

Launching fast means collecting user feedback early, improving product-market fit, and increasing chances of better valuation in the next funding round.

Startups must move fast to survive. Shorter funding cycles demand quicker execution, and delays can cost traction. Global competition makes early launch a key differentiator. Remote development teams help startups ship faster by reducing hiring time and providing sprint-ready talent. With the ability to hire remote developers or set up a dedicated remote team, startups gain speed without sacrificing quality.

What Slows Down In-House Development?

In-house development might offer control, but it often becomes a bottleneck for startups aiming to move fast. Many of these challenges can be avoided when startups hire remote developers or build remote development teams with flexible engagement models.

Here are the core challenges:

1. Long Hiring Timelines

Hiring skilled developers locally is not fast. It often takes 6 to 12 weeks to source, interview, and onboard the right talent. This delay slows down your product roadmap, especially during critical phases like MVP or beta launches.

2. Limited Local Talent Pool

Startups face limitations when hiring from a restricted geographical area. Niche roles like Laravel developers, DevOps engineers, or QA automation testers are often in short supply. This forces compromises in quality or slows down the hiring process.

3. Fixed Payroll and Overhead Costs

Maintaining an in-house team means committing to salaries, benefits, office space, and equipment. For lean startups, this model reduces agility and blocks your ability to shift resources quickly based on evolving priorities. On the other hand, understanding the cost to hire remote developers can help startups plan smarter, stay flexible, and scale teams efficiently without the overhead of a traditional in-house setup.

4. Burnout from Wearing Too Many Hats

Early-stage teams often stretch their developers across multiple responsibilities, writing code, handling deployments, managing bugs, and even product planning. This leads to decreased efficiency and delays in key deliverables.

How Remote Teams Are Changing the Game?

Modern remote development teams are reshaping the startup launch cycle. They offer structural advantages that directly cut time-to-market and improve delivery velocity.

1. 48 to 72-Hour Developer Onboarding

You can now hire remote developers and get them integrated into your workflow within two to three days. Pre-vetted talent pools make this possible, especially when working with the right staffing partner.

2. Specialized Teams per Stack or Sprint

Instead of hiring generalists, startups can now hire dedicated remote developers tailored to specific needs, Laravel for backend, React for frontend, or DevOps for CI/CD. This leads to faster and more focused execution.

3. Parallel Development Across Time Zones

With remote development teams spread across regions, development continues beyond your local work hours. This "follow-the-sun" model reduces delays and accelerates feature rollouts.

4. Agile Integration from Day One

Dedicated remote teams often come with Agile experience. From the first sprint, you can expect structured standups, defined sprint goals, and collaborative planning. It eliminates onboarding lag and boosts early productivity.

Key Advantages of Remote Development Teams

Choosing remote development teams gives startups a tactical edge in speed, scalability, and budget optimization.

Faster Hiring with Vetted Developers

Startups can hire remote developers quickly without lengthy screening. Most platforms or partners provide pre-vetted talent, ready to be deployed within 48 to 72 hours.

Scalability on Demand

Whether it’s a product sprint or sudden scale-up, you can hire dedicated remote developers when needed and release them post-delivery. This model supports lean, agile scaling.

Reduced Fixed Costs, More Budget for Growth

Without office rent, equipment cost, or local payroll, you can allocate more capital to product development, marketing, and user acquisition. Hire dedicated remote team to structure support variable cost models.

Access to Niche Tech Skills

Remote teams let you tap into specialized talent pools. Whether you need Laravel, AI, Flutter, or DevOps expertise, global access makes hiring seamless.

24/7 Productivity with Time Zone Overlap

With distributed remote development teams, your product can progress while you sleep. Teams across multiple zones ensure continuity and quicker delivery.

Real Startup Examples That Launched Faster

Remote development teams have helped startups reduce time-to-market by weeks, even months, through flexible scaling and rapid onboarding. Here are two anonymized case studies showing how.

Story 1: SaaS Startup Launched 6 Weeks Ahead of Schedule

A US-based SaaS startup building a productivity tool needed to accelerate its MVP launch after pre-seed funding. Their in-house team struggled with backend logic and integrations, causing sprint delays.

Solution:

They decided to hire remote developers specialized in Laravel and PostgreSQL. Within 72 hours, they had two senior backend developers integrated into their sprint planning using Jira and GitHub.

Outcome:

The MVP was completed 6 weeks earlier than planned, resulting in a faster beta rollout, early feedback from over 200 users, and a follow-up funding round.

Validation Report:

According to McKinsey's digital strategy insights, companies that use global developer talent can speed up delivery by up to 35%.

Story 2: Fintech Startup Plugged Skill Gaps Mid-Sprint

A growing UK-based fintech platform received investor funding to build a secure multi-tenant dashboard. Their core team lacked experience in React and DevOps for CI/CD deployment.

Solution:

They used a dedicated remote team approach, hiring a frontend engineer and a DevOps expert mid-sprint through a vetted partner.

Outcome:

The team integrated seamlessly with their existing GitLab pipeline, optimized their production release process, and cut feature deployment time by 40%.

Industry Insight:

Deloitte’s Global Outsourcing Survey highlights how staff augmentation helps scale rapidly without long-term hiring overhead.

How Acquaint Softtech Helped an EdTech Startup Launch in Record Time?

An early-stage EdTech startup based in Canada was building an interactive learning platform. They needed to launch a functional MVP before the new academic year, but lacked the resources to scale their backend and UI development in-house.

Challenge:

The local hiring market was slow, and onboarding full-time developers would've taken 6–8 weeks.

Solution:

The startup partnered with Acquaint Softtech to hire dedicated remote developers skilled in Laravel and Vue.js. The onboarding process was completed in under 48 hours.

Execution:

Acquaint’s sprint-ready team immediately contributed to backend APIs, UI workflows, and QA automation. Project milestones were tracked through Agile sprints.

Result:

The MVP was launched 4 weeks earlier than projected, helping the startup secure a beta-testing partnership with a leading school board.

This kind of outcome reflects the broader industry trend where distributed teams accelerate product readiness without compromising engineering quality.

What to Look for in a Remote Team Partner?

Choosing the right remote development team can define your product’s success. Focus on these five must-haves:

Transparent Pricing

Your partner must share clear, upfront rates with no hidden fees. Understand what's included: developer time, project management, QA, or tools. Avoid vendors with vague estimates.

Pre-Vetted Developers

Insist on developers who’ve passed technical screenings and have proven experience. Look for public portfolios, client feedback, and strong GitHub profiles.

Dedicated Project Managers

A dedicated PM streamlines delivery, communication, and sprint planning. They act as your single point of contact.

Sprint-Aligned Engagement

Agile sprint models give better control, flexibility, and predictability. Choose partners who follow structured sprint cycles and deliver in iterations.

Time Zone Compatibility & Tools

Make sure they use tools like Slack, GitHub, and Zoom for smooth, real-time collaboration. At least 4 hours of work overlap is critical.

Why Acquaint Softtech Delivers Speed and Stability?

Startups can’t wait months to hire or risk downtime at launch. At Acquaint Softtech, we combine elite engineering with rapid execution to give your remote development team both speed and structure.

Laravel Silver Partner + Pre-Vetted Developer Pool

We’re an official Laravel Silver Partner, with access to top-tier Laravel talent. Every developer in our pool passes technical interviews, code reviews, and real-world project evaluations.

48-Hour Developer Matching

Need to hire remote developers urgently? We assign qualified candidates within 48 hours, aligned to your tech stack and startup stage.

India-Based Engineers With Agile & English Proficiency

Our dedicated remote team works from India, offering excellent communication skills and deep Agile know-how. You get daily standups, sprint demos, and async updates!

Full-Stack Support: QA, PMs, and DevOps

We prevent launch slowdowns with integrated QA engineers, experienced project managers, and DevOps experts. This ensures reliable deployments, faster releases, and zero-blocker delivery.

FAQs

How fast can I onboard a remote development team?

You can onboard a remote development team within 48 hours at Acquaint Softtech. We offer pre-vetted developers ready to align with your sprint and tech stack immediately.

Are remote teams as reliable as in-house developers?

Yes, a structured remote development team with sprint alignment, strong project management, and real-time collaboration tools can match or outperform in-house developers. Reliability depends on the partner’s vetting, communication process, and support layers like QA and DevOps.

What are the common pitfalls to avoid when launching with remote teams?

Common issues include unclear sprint goals, timezone misalignment, and lack of dedicated project oversight. You must hire remote developers who work in your time zone, follow Agile practices, and offer clear deliverable tracking to avoid these traps.

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Complaint Ticketing System Integrated with WhatsApp Campaigns

In today’s business world, having a complaint ticketing system is not just an option—it’s a necessity. When customers reach out with issues or complaints, they expect quick responses and solutions. A ticketing system helps businesses track, manage, and resolve complaints efficiently, improving customer trust and satisfaction.

Alongside a complaint system, businesses also need a strong customer messaging platform. Customers use many channels to communicate—emails, social media, and especially instant messaging apps. A good messaging platform keeps all these conversations in one place, so your team never misses an important message. It also allows you to respond faster and keep customers happy.

Another important tool for modern businesses is customer review management tools. Reviews shape your brand’s online reputation. With the right tools, you can monitor reviews across platforms like Google, Facebook, and Yelp. You can reply to feedback, fix negative experiences, and encourage happy customers to leave positive reviews. This not only improves your image but also helps attract new customers.

Today, one platform that businesses can’t ignore is WhatsApp. That’s why WhatsApp campaign management services have become so popular. Businesses use these services to send updates, promotions, and support messages directly to customers. It’s one of the fastest ways to connect with your audience. A good campaign management service lets you create message templates, track delivery reports, and personalize messages for better engagement.

Imagine the power of combining all these tools into one system. A complaint ticketing system that integrates a customer messaging platform, customer review management tools, and WhatsApp campaign management services can transform the way you handle customer service. Your team can respond quickly, track customer issues, manage online reputation, and even run marketing campaigns—all from a single dashboard.

This kind of all-in-one solution saves time and reduces stress for your support teams. More importantly, it leaves your customers feeling valued and heard, which leads to loyalty and positive word-of-mouth.

Conclusion: Why Choose Rannkly

If you’re searching for a reliable complaint ticketing system that also offers a powerful customer messaging platform, efficient customer review management tools, and advanced WhatsApp campaign management services, look no further than Rannkly. Rannkly’s all-in-one platform helps businesses stay organized, improve customer satisfaction, and grow their brand online.

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Cracking the Job Code: How an Employment Agency in Toowoomba Can Help You Succeed

Whether you’re fresh out of school, switching careers, or getting back into the workforce, the job market can feel like a maze. And if you're in Toowoomba, you're in luck. The thriving region boasts a growing job market across sectors like agriculture, healthcare, education, logistics, and trades. However, finding the right opportunity (or talent, if you're an employer) can still be overwhelming. That’s where an employment agency in Toowoomba becomes your game-changer.

In this blog, we’ll cover everything you need to know about employment agencies in Toowoomba — what they do, who they help, the benefits they offer, the challenges you might face, and how to make the most of their services. We'll also walk through a real-world case study and offer a step-by-step guide to working with an agency. Let’s dive in.

What Is an Employment Agency and Why Is It Important?

An employment agency, also known as a recruitment agency or job placement agency, connects job seekers with employers. These agencies act as matchmakers — they understand what employers need and help candidates with the right skills get hired quickly and efficiently.

Why It Matters in Toowoomba:

Toowoomba is one of Queensland’s fastest-growing regional hubs. With its booming industries and influx of people, there's growing demand for skilled workers and support for local businesses in hiring. Using an employment agency Toowoomba means you get expert help tailored to the local economy and job market.

Popular Industries Supported by Employment Agencies in Toowoomba

Toowoomba’s employment agencies cater to a variety of industries, including:

Agriculture and Horticulture: Seasonal workers, machinery operators, and logistics.

Construction and Trades: Carpenters, electricians, and project managers.

Healthcare and Aged Care: Nurses, allied health professionals, and caregivers.

Education: Teachers, teacher aides, and administrative staff.

Hospitality and Retail: Chefs, waitstaff, baristas, and retail assistants.

Transport and Logistics: Forklift drivers, delivery personnel, and warehouse workers.

Administration and Business Support: Receptionists, data entry clerks, and HR assistants.

Benefits of Using an Employment Agency in Toowoomba

Whether you're a job seeker or a business owner, there are plenty of perks:

For Job Seekers:

Access to Hidden Jobs: Many companies only recruit through agencies.

Resume and Interview Help: Agencies help polish your CV and prepare you for interviews.

Skill Matching: They help you find roles that suit your experience and ambitions.

Faster Placements: Agencies often have urgent roles to fill.

For Employers:

Time Savings: Let professionals handle shortlisting and screening.

Better Talent Fit: Agencies assess culture fit, not just skills.

Compliance and Paperwork: Agencies manage payroll, insurance, and contracts.

Temporary and Permanent Staffing: Hire for a day, month, or full-time.

Challenges in the Toowoomba Job Market (and How Agencies Help)

Even with so many advantages, job hunting or hiring isn’t without hurdles. Here's how a good employment agency Toowoomba can help.

1. Skill Gaps

Challenge: Some industries face shortages of qualified workers, especially in healthcare and skilled trades. Agency Fix: Agencies often provide or partner with training services to upskill candidates.

2. Employer-Employee Mismatch

Challenge: Wrong hires cost businesses time and money. Agency Fix: Through candidate screening, psychometric tests, and background checks, agencies reduce poor hires.

3. Geographical Barriers

Challenge: Rural job seekers often struggle to access opportunities. Agency Fix: Many Toowoomba agencies support regional placements and offer virtual recruitment.

4. Limited Time for Businesses

Challenge: Small businesses may lack time to screen hundreds of applications. Agency Fix: Recruitment consultants shortlist and interview on the employer's behalf.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Use an Employment Agency in Toowoomba

Whether you’re job hunting or hiring, here’s how to make the most of your local agency:

For Job Seekers:

Step 1: Choose the Right Agency

Research agencies that specialise in your field. Look for reviews, success stories, and local reputation.

Step 2: Register Your Profile

Submit your resume, certificates, and proof of ID. Be honest about your availability, experience, and preferences.

Step 3: Attend a Consultation

You’ll likely meet with a recruiter who will assess your skills, career goals, and ideal job type.

Step 4: Get Matched

The agency will match you with current openings. Be proactive and express interest in roles that suit you.

Step 5: Prepare for Interviews

The agency may coach you on how to perform well during interviews or employer assessments.

Step 6: Start Working

Once selected, you’ll receive onboarding details. Some agencies also handle payroll and taxes if you're on a contract.

For Employers:

Step 1: Contact the Agency

Call or email with your job vacancy. Provide the job title, responsibilities, salary, and timeline.

Step 2: Define the Ideal Candidate

Clarify the skills, experience, and personality you’re looking for. Agencies can help you shape the role.

Step 3: Review Candidates

Your recruiter will present a shortlist. You can conduct interviews or ask the agency to handle it all.

Step 4: Onboard Your New Hire

The agency will help with contracts, onboarding documents, and HR compliance.

Step 5: Ongoing Support

Good agencies follow up after placement to ensure things are going well.

Real-Life Case Study: Local Success with an Employment Agency Toowoomba

Background: Sarah, a 26-year-old with a background in administration, moved to Toowoomba after her partner landed a job in the area. She struggled to find employment for two months despite applying online every day.

Challenge: No callbacks and limited knowledge of the local job market.

Solution: Sarah registered with a leading employment agency in Toowoomba. Within a week, they arranged an interview with a mid-sized construction firm needing an admin officer.

Outcome: Sarah landed a full-time role with ongoing career development, thanks to the agency’s support in revamping her resume and preparing her for the interview.

Quote from Sarah: "I didn’t just get a job — I got my confidence back. The team at the agency treated me like a person, not a number."

Tips for Choosing the Best Employment Agency in Toowoomba

With so many options, it’s important to find the agency that fits your needs. Here’s what to consider:

Industry Expertise: Do they specialise in your field?

Local Knowledge: Are they familiar with the Toowoomba job market?

Support Services: Do they offer resume help, training, or career coaching?

Transparency: Are they clear about fees, timelines, and responsibilities?

Employer Networks: Do they work with reputable companies?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Are employment agencies free for job seekers?

Yes! Reputable employment agencies in Toowoomba do not charge job seekers. They are paid by employers.

How fast can I get a job?

It depends on your industry and availability. Some placements happen within days; others may take a few weeks.

Can agencies help with temporary or part-time roles?

Absolutely. Many Toowoomba agencies specialise in casual, temp, and part-time positions.

Do I need experience to register?

No. Some agencies cater to entry-level job seekers and offer training programs to boost employability.

Conclusion: Unlocking Career and Business Success with Employment Agencies in Toowoomba

Whether you’re a job seeker trying to break into the workforce or an employer seeking top talent, working with a local employment agency in Toowoomba is a smart move. These agencies offer more than just job listings — they provide support, guidance, and expert matchmaking tailored to the local economy.

From bridging skill gaps to reducing hiring stress, employment agencies help drive Toowoomba’s workforce forward. With the right agency by your side, navigating the job market doesn’t have to feel overwhelming — it can be the start of something great.

So take that first step. Reach out to a trusted employment agency in Toowoomba and open the door to your next big opportunity.

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Cracking the Job Code: How an Employment Agency in Toowoomba Can Help You Succeed