#Furiae Philosopher

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Paean of Era Nova - Honkai: Star Rail (2/2)

[beastofmetal666]

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31 𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐎 del quinto álbum de Death "Individual Thought Patterns", grabado en los estudios Morrisound, producido por Scott Burns y Chuck Schuldiner, lanzado por Relativity Records. Magnífico álbum con el que Death, y más concretamente Chuck Schuldiner, hizo historia en el death metal presentándonos un trabajo que rompió de forma apabullante los límites usuales del género en aquella época. Sin duda Death, sin dejar de ser lo que fue en esencia como banda de death metal, siempre nos presentó trabajos diferentes que apuntaban a más, que intentaban rebasar a su antecesor, este álbum para mí es el que más lo logra en muchos sentidos. Grabado con una alineación impresionante, algo así como un "dream team" del metal de la época, con Andy LaRocque acompañando a Chuck en las guitarras, Steve DiGiorgio en el bajo y Gene Hoglan en la batería, este álbum eleva mucho más la apuesta en cuanto a técnica y velocidad. Dinámicas muy bien estudiadas y tocadas perfectamente, con un nivel de ejecución impresionante, intrincadas, veloces y eso sí, muy brutales. Este álbum nos demuestra que la complejidad musical no debe estar necesariamente peleada con la furia. Si bien se muestran pasajes melódicos, en general el álbum arremete bestialmente, quizás mucho más que otros de la banda. Este álbum se nos impone fríamente, con una técnica y virtuosismo casi maquinal y un poderío incisivo e inexorable. Quizás solo el último tema "The Philosopher" da en realidad un pequeño respiro, todo lo demás es violencia que se lleva a cabo a través de brutales evoluciones de riffs y una batería aparatosa. Un álbum que sin duda debe ser escuchado con atención y muy estudiado por los que pretendan hacer death metal en verdad técnico y de gran complejidad. Con este álbum en verdad Death se impuso y se consagró como una banda extremadamente técnica y de músicos que ya estaban más allá de los clichés usuales del género.

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[catominor]

LFC 5 16 and 18?

5. Can they cry on command? If so, what do they think about to make it happen?

i don't think he's ever tried. he probably could if he did, though. he'd probably think about his father, or anything that just happens to be bothering him at the time. he goes through many cycles of woes... he is a big crier though in general, though he only does it when he's alone so it might not be apparent to people who know him.

16. What kinds of people do they have arguments with in their head?

the dastardly populares of course.... hes imagining arguing about grain laws with them and valiantly defeating their logic... and also members of rival philosophical schools to stoicism. hes exploding epicureans in his mind etc

18. Who do they love truly, 100% unconditionally (if anyone)?

i honestly think lfc loves everyone he loves truly and unconditionally, even if he doesn't always act like it, or his actions or the way he treats them don't seem to reflect it in the way you would expect. he won't change his behavior for the people he loves, but he does love them all the same. as for specific people he loves, in various ways: martinus of course, furia, and caecilia. some others probably as well. and people he loved, in various ways: sulla, his father, his brother, and his commander when he was in the army.

[x--daughters-of-darkness--x]

NERVOSA Announces New Album 'Jailbreak'

Thrash metallers NERVOSA will release their fifth full-length album, "Jailbreak", on September 29 via Napalm Records. This will be the first NERVOSA LP with guitarist and founding member Prika Amaral on vocal duties, and it will showcase the band's new lineup completed by Michaela Naydenova on drums, Hel Pyre on bass and Helena Kotina on guitars.

Following the standalone single "Endless Ambition" with "Seed Of Death", NERVOSA serves up a second taste of what's to come. Starting off with a beautiful, epic intro, "Seed Of Death" features philosophical lyrics that explore questions about the never-ending cycle of life, grabbing an omnipresent issue relevant to all of us.

Amaral on the new single and album: "I'm very happy with the result of this song and our new album. I always wanted to have a song like this but it never happened for different reasons and now we can finally make it happen. Also, we were able to take even more risks and do new things. With two guitars, the doors open to a whole new world of possibilities. In fact NERVOSA had two guitars in the beginning, but then we decided to go with one guitar for logistical reasons, since it would be easier to move with one less person for tours. Now NERVOSA has a much bigger structure that allowed this addition, and we are really enjoying this moment of the band. The process of writing this record was the most fun and brought the most musicality, enriching the band."

Kotina adds: "I think 'Jailbreak' is NERVOSA's most revolutionary record, both musically and lyrically. It was a very challenging process but at the same time very constructive. We were able to take care of every detail until we obtained the best result."

Among its various themes, "Jailbreak" explores messages of breaking free from everyone and everything holding you back from doing exactly what you want to do. It encourages the listener to be proud of who they are, and to trust in themselves and the strength that lies within them. The album kicks off with charging "Endless Ambition", a track previously released in early 2023 that acted as a first harbinger for everything that is about to come on the album. The track immediately showcases the incredibly powerful attitude and talent of Amaral as frontwoman. Raging "Suffocare", which deals with several aspects of toxic relationships, and "Ungrateful" continue on the path of the intense opening track. Relentless title track "Jailbreak" attacks with a thrash metal chorus and roaring guitar solos. As a very special treat, NERVOSA spices up the intense track "When The Truth Is A Lie" with none other than an impressive guest contribution from legendary EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt, while INFECTED RAIN/DEATH DEALER UNION vocalist Lena Scissorhands provides another strong guest feature by lending her voice on "Superstition Failed". "Elements Of Sin" features some of the album's most insane guitar work and thundering vocals, before uncontrollable closing track "Nail The Coffin" seals the 13-track album with a forceful thrash banger.

In true NERVOSA style, the album's lyrical themes comment on our society in a direct, critical manner, with messages delivered through intensely fast-twitching, raw soundscapes. On "Jailbreak", the band continues their powerful collaboration with Martin Furia, who produced the four-piece's successful previous records.

"Jailbreak" track listing:

01. Endless Ambition 02. Suffocare 03. Ungrateful 04. Seed Of Death 05. Jailbreak 06. Sacrifice 07. Behind The Wall 08. Kill Or Die 09. When The Truth Is A Lie (feat. Gary Holt) 10. Superstition Failed (feat. Lena Scissorhands) 11. Gates To The Fall 12. Elements Of Sin 13. Nail The Coffin

NERVOSA 2023 is:

Prika Amaral - Vocals and guitars Helena Kotina - Guitars Hel Pyre - Bass Michaela Naydenova - Drums

Photo credit: Gregory Dourtounis

[phi-los-o-pher]

Everybody hates hipsters ... especially hipsters. And the ironic part is that hipsters' opposition to pop culture has become pop culture."

Peter Furia

[canmom]

Interpreting the YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse raid series

The latest FFXIV patch gave us the last part of the YoRHa Dark Apocalypse raid series, which pulled even more from DoD with the Eggs of Resurrection and variations of the mother angel/final song rhythm game bosses in DoD 1/3. We still don't seem to have the whole picture of what went on, but someone read my NieRpost series and emailed me out of curiosity about wtf was going on there, so while i with on one for Automata, here's my rough understanding:

The impetus of this raid series seems to be that somehow an Egg of Resurrection, as in DoD 1, has ended up in the FFXIV world filled with information about the characters of NieR Automata, giving it the ability to reproduce them in a corrupted form. This included a copied version of the Red Girls (aka N2), who is the personification of the Machine Lifeforms' network, and seems to be aspiring to end the world in a 'final song'-like ritual, much like the Flower in DoD 3 and the Mother Angel in DoD 1.

This is not the motivation N2 appeared to have in Automata, despite their sadism and the symbol of the Church of the Angels/Cult of the Watchers at one point appearing tattooed on (the anthropomorphic machine lifeform) Eve. In Automata, the machines were trying to evolve beyond their limited form, experimenting with copying human societies, using the war with the androids as a catalyst. But we saw in DoD1 how the Eggs of Resurrection create corrupted versions of characters like Furiae, so maybe...

2B and 9S also seem to have been reproduced without the corruption? These are quite 'young' versions of them, much as we encounter them at the outset of Automata: 9S is much less traumatised and still dismissive of the Machine Lifeforms having any real subjectivity, while 2B is still trying to suppress her emotions. They seem to understand the intentions of N2 and want to stop it, and to that end, 9S hacks the Machine Lifeforms and takes control.

To counteract this, the Egg creates a copy of 2B it can control - possibly through trial and error given the room full of dead 2Bs we find in the Copied Factory. Eventually it succeeds, in the form of 2P. 9S almost gets her with the machines, but Anogg and Konogg and the player intervene. 2P quickly recruits us to help her force 9S out of the network in The Copied Factory, then asks the player to get her a macguffin that will seize control of the network or something?

In The Puppet's Bunker, the Egg seems to be able to create a copy of the whole YoRHa bunker and the alien spaceship, so 2P no longer needs the player's help. Control by the Egg (i.e. by God) is signified by a white uniform. 2B shows up, fighting the white androids. The player fights their way to the heart of the alien spaceship, where the 2Ps have been agglomerating together to make the 'compound 2P' - not yet sure the motivation for this! Along the way they see a machine resembling the Flower, with a similar ring of magic attack, but it's presumably not complete. Afterwards, 2B departs with 9S's body and the dorfs point blame fingers at each other.

In The Tower at Paradigm's Breach, we've finally seen the Egg, which Anogg enters, and finds herself reproduced by it. Somehow after this she links up with 2B and 9S, and they take her to visit another world - presumably Earth as of Automata! Konogg attempts to go to the Egg to find her again, but when the player arrives, it spawns a lot of 2Ps and then flies up, manifesting the tower from Automata.

Most of the bosses in Paradigm's Breach are virtual records of characters from NieR Replicant/Gestalt stored in the machines' network, but probably not significant beyond that. The funicular sequence where you fight the two (something)-Zhi robots is similar to the final sequence of Automata when 9S and A2 are climbing the tower in parallel, and the robots are named after Chinese philosophers. The first really new boss comes at the top of the tower, where N2 attempts to use the Egg to ascend, becoming a flower themed creature named first False Idol, then in the second phase, Her Inflorescence.

After the player defeats her, 2B, 9S and Anogg attempt to seal the portal... leading to Anogg going to the other side. They succeed, and the Egg is destroyed, along with all its living creations in the FFXIV world including 2B and 9S. Distraught, Konogg flees, but the player can get weekly messages from him by doing a short sidequest.

How all this could have begun remains very unclear! One startling idea I have is that the Ark launched by the Machine Lifeforms is actually an Egg of Resurrection, though nothing specific really points to this. We do still have Konogg's logs from the weekly quests to come, so maybe we'll get some answers by the time 6.0 drops!

[furiefrancaise]

Furia Francese est allé à la rencontre de Monsieur Alexis ARETTE, sur ses terres béarnaises dans sa ferme familiale datant du 12eme siècle. Né en 1927, c’est un vétéran des commandos Nord-vietnam, écrivain à la plume rude, auteur de très nombreuses conférences sur l'agriculture, la tradition, le symbolisme et le mondialisme. Emprisonné pour ses positions en faveur de l’Algérie française, puis de nouveau en tant que Président National de la Fédération Française de l’Agriculture, pour s’être opposé à la mise en ser­vi­tude des paysans français. Il fut aussi conseiller régional d'Aquitaine en 1988 (réélu en 1992 sous l'étiquette FN). Une vie bien remplie, qui nous a donné envie d’en savoir plus sur ce personnage sans concession et qui peut être source d’inspiration pour les jeunes français. Voici notre entretien : Furia Francese : Quelles ont été les raisons qui ont amené un jeune béarnais, d’origine paysanne, à quitter sa terre pour embrasser la vie militaire et partir pour la guerre d’Indochine? Alexis Arette : Mes amis, je crois avoir tout dit dans : "On m'appelait Bleu de noir". Oui, je suis de lignée paysanne, mais il y avait dans le grenier assez de médailles  et de vestiges militaires pour me tenter de courir l'aventure, et me prouver que je pouvais faire aussi bien que mes anciens. Une petite querelle amoureuse m'a servi de prétexte pour m'engager. Mais c'était vraiment un prétexte.. FF : Ernst Jünger a vécu "la guerre comme expérience intérieure" et non pas comme une épreuve dont il serait la victime, qu’en est-il de votre expérience guerrière en Indochine? AA : Je ne me suis jamais senti victime puisque je me suis engagé. J'ai cherché les unités les plus périlleuses pour m'éprouver devant le risque de la mort. Je me suis éprouvé, et quand j'ai été blessé, j'ai eu la joie, oui la Joie, de m'être donné la preuve que je pouvais donner ma vie,  pour ce que je croyais le bien de ma patrie. FF : A votre retour d’Indochine, vous cessez le combat armé et commencez un combat politique. Pouvez- vous préciser quels ont été ces combats et l’état d’esprit dans lequel vous vous trouviez à la sortie de ce conflit? AA : Je suis revenu avec le sentiment que la République trahissait la patrie, et qu'il fallait donc changer de régime. Tout mon engagement politique s'est exercé dans ce but. Invalide de guerre, je n'ai pu aider mes amis qui devenaient des "soldats" perdus, qu'en les accueillant et en leur facilitant les passages. J'ai été condamné avec sursis, mais devenu "Indigne National" je n'ai pu faire la carrière politique que je souhaitais. J'ai donc lutté dans le syndicalisme ou j'ai eu des responsabilités Nationales. Notre combat m'a mené une nouvelle fois sous les verrous.  Quelques mois après, la cour de Bruxelles nous donnait raison contre l'état Français. J'ai rapporté de cette expérience un ouvrage : "Les damnés de la terre" auquel personne n'a pu répondre. FF : Dans votre parcours et vos écrits, Dieu a une place prépondérante, pouvez-vous préciser l’importance de la religion dans votre cheminement de vie? AA : Mon implication dans la religion est totale. Mais ma foi a été faite de découverte progressives, et le directeur du consistoire Juif de France s'est étonné de mes connaissances Biblique. Ainsi, j'ai pu débattre publiquement, avec le philosophe Alain de Benoist qui passe pour la figure la plus marquante du nouveau Paganisme. Et j'ai trouvé dans les dernières découvertes Micro-Physiques, la preuve scientifique  que tout est esprit, et que c'est l'homme qui crée son propre enfer, en niant la réalité. Aujourd'hui j'en suis au stade ou je crois avoir  atteint une certaine sérénité. Je ressens une protection particulière de St Michel, et j'ai une totale confiance dans le privilège qui m'a été donné! FF : Vous avez mené de front vie familiale et vie de militantisme. En effet, vous êtes marié depuis de nombreuses années, avez élevé des enfants, eu des petits enfants, vous avez également exercé en tant qu’ exploitant agricole, qui, comme on le sait, est un métier très prenant et physiquement difficile. Qu’avez- vous à dire à la jeunesse Française actuelle? AA : A la jeunesse actuelle,  je ne pourrais dire que ce que rapporte St Jean : "Soyez dans le monde sans être du monde!" Il ne faut en aucun cas se compromettre avec le régime laïciste qui nous conduit a la faillite et a la guerre civile, et je veux y ajouter cette parole du Curé d'Ars qui reste la parole d'un juste combat : "Aimez vos ennemis, mais ne leur faites pas de compliments !" http://www.ina.fr/video/CAF12006357 ŒUVRES : Les Damnés de la terre, Le Flambeau, 1994 On m'appelait Bleu de Noir, Chroniques d'Indochine, J. et D., Biarritz, 1997, 320 p., http://www.atlantica.fr/livre/76 Les Dieux du crépuscule, Godefroy de Bouillon, Paris, 1998, 284 p. L'Éternel et le temps des dieux : propos d'un paysan chrétien à un ami païen, Godefroy de Bouillon, Paris, 2001, 307 p. Nos bêtes d'Aquitaine dans la langue, l'histoire et le légendaire gascons, coédition Institut béarnais et gascon et Princi negue, coll. « Radics » no 29, Orthez, 2003, 229 p. La Longue marche des Aquitains, Pyrémonde, 2007 Fils d'Homme, je t'ai fait sentinelle, L'Æncre, 2013, 362 p.

[saintedfury]

💫 What is your favourite fact about this character and why?

((Took forever to settle on one of these, which included tiny philosophical discussions about what a fact truly was and whether it was something as changeable as outlook or dreams.

I think one of my favorite facts about Furia is that she is a Leo. Through and through, her character really embodies the Lion, specifically the lioness. She is a provider, a fighter, a protector. She can be vicious when she needs to be and compassionate when that’s what is called for. She thrives in a pride–a crew–but can survive on her own. ))

[paladinsheadcanons]

How would the champs cuddle with their s/o (if they do at all)? Whether it's in bed or just relaxing together on the couch or something.

i kinda just decided to sorta discuss what the champions’ idea of a good time with their s/o is, because many people have different ways of showing affection (something like that). it’s not exactly entirely cuddling, since i feel some may not like physical affection, but i hope it works!

- mod ash

ash: Either lazily and casually snuggle close against you, or up and about doing your chores for you. Talking about feelings is weird to her, so her default conversation starter is work or common interests. Once she falls asleep, her hug is a (very warm and soft) death grip. You won’t escape it any soon. 

barik: He doesn’t mind working on his stuff by the couch so he’s near you. It’s just sad he can’t put down work to dote on you, but he hopes the closeness and letting you lean on him is good enough for now. He kinda likes it when you watch him work. 

fernando: Will make a big deal about who’s big spoon or little spoon. Allots time to make sure you’re comfortable, insisting certain things will be healthier for you, and also try to sneak in any form of affection he can. His hug feels like he should get paid for it. 

makoa: Will always enjoy a good cup of tea with you with a nice conversation. He is a bit weirded out with physical touch, so he chooses not to. A hug to satisfy you is good enough for him, however. Walks are a good option for him. 

inara: Will sing you to sleep, even if you tell her it’s not needed. She laughs, then tells you stories. She’s more interested with yours, however, and she looks forward to it every night, and is a good listener. She sometimes tries to make you things or cook you food, even if she herself doesn’t need it. 

khan: On more private moments, is a little awkward with cuddling, always making sure he’s doing it right and consulting with what makes you more comfortable. Also, he likes playfighting, and pillow fights are always bound to happen. When both of you have slept, it’s when both of you are too tired from laughing too much. 

ruckus: He talks, a whole lot. That’s his idea of a good time. He speaks so much it’s a little difficult to keep up, but it’s his way of managing his emotions, so you listen. He also listens to you speak about your day or your problems if he’s gotten everything out. He’s not too physically affectionate, and may settle for hand-holding if ever. 

torvald: Often too busy with research, and is hard to pry away from it.  Once he puts it down he likes having deep philosophical talk with you, and thinks that’s a good sign you two are in good terms. 

terminus: He doesn’t sleep, nor cuddle, and often cannot even relax. But he will try for you. He likes long walks, and resting by nature talking in detail about flowers and the animals he has seen (and remembers). It eases his mind off things, and he doesn’t really know why. 

cassie: Filled with energy and restless, and often likes taking you by surprise by initiating tickle or pillow fights, often just to get you two tired enough to doze off. She likes making small contests like “who can make the best animal noises” or “who can run to the counter the fastest” and is very competitive with these. 

bomb king: He doesn’t feel anything. Initiating contact feels like hugging a refrigerator. He tries to understand, and will just talk if the contact doesn’t satisfy you. Tries his damn best to listen to you. 

lian: Will ask you how your day has been, if you’ve had fun, if you’re alright. If you’re upset she will make effort to get it out of your system and is willing to do your chores and take your responsibilities for you if it makes you feel better. Watching her do things from your couch is a common occurrence.

kinessa: Will let you snuggle against her lap to sleep, while she does something else. She’ll make a drink when too much time passes without sleep. You’re going to fall asleep before her, but she doesn’t mind making you comfy. 

drogoz: Physical affection feels strange to him, so often he’s not up for physical contact. When resting, he does show affection by cuddling, but it’s more for his partner than him. 

sha lin: He will almost treat you like royalty, like he is there just to serve you. Will act innocent/aloof when you point it out, and will keep doing it even if you tell him to stop because he thinks he knows what’s best for you. He likes hugging you, probably a little too much. 

tyra: Very cuddly and will make sure you’re warm and comfy at all times. Skin contact – hugging you, holding your hands, or carrying – are things she really likes, and she likes the thought of making you food so she likes talking about food she’s had or wants you to taste. 

viktor: Very silent. Almost kind of awkward. Will not touch you or snuggle up against you until you say you want to, even if he wants contact. You should always initiate the cuddling first. He will like anything you initiate. 

vivian: Will almost willfully ignore you for work. Is not really physically affectionate. You have to strike up the right time and mood for her to reciprocate a hug. But she will, once you make her drop work. She likes holding hands in public, though. 

willo: Is a very sarcastic fellow, and often would not speak with you seriously about feelings, and would rather just talk to you about things that interest you both. Is often too engrossed with things she likes doing in her spare time to notice small things. 

strix: Things are silent with him. He will nod, murmur, or shift to answer to your silent pleas of contact. He hopes you understand he is sometimes too tired to think of anything once his head hits the pillow, but in sleep he is very cuddly. 

dredge: Loves public affection. Holding hands in public, kisses, that kinda stuff. When resting, he is cuddly as hell, though the only con is that he talks a lot and may unconsciously talk over you. Likes physical gifts more than anything, and is strangely very sentimental with anything you give him, from gifts to tiny notes you write. 

furia: Will act like a doting mother tucking you to bed when coaxing you to rest, cuddling with you warmly. She likes watching you sleep. She hopes you don’t find it creepy. She likes waking up early to see you wake up. 

seris: She’s distant. She doesn’t like cuddling. She likes it when you’re laid out on her lap, though. She will not sleep, but she enjoys watching you sleep, and wake up, and everything else in between. She just likes the time between.

grohk: He likes making jokes with you. Pranks and puns are a favorite, and he would often rant about his day and listen to you complain about your day. 

jenos: He doesn’t need sleep, but is very willing to at least have you sleep against his lap to help you sleep. He says things on what the stars have written for both of you the next day, and often comes to you with small trinkets. 

ying: She makes you both a drink, and talk about the events of both of your days. She likes establishing skin contact, like holding your hand, or caressing your arm, at almost everytime she’s with you. 

mal'damba: At first, he’s not really a cuddler, but over time as he grows more comfortable, he becomes very clingy, and big-spoons you no matter how big you are compared to him. He likes stroking your hair and whispering cute stuff before you guys fall asleep. 

pip: Not the most physically affectionate, but he likes giving hugs when he can! He’s a good listener, even though he gives off the vibe that he’s always too busy. Hugs you when you need it, even though he’s small and it probably won’t matter. 

grover: … He’s a tree. He likes long walks and watching the sun set before he hibernates, though. He likes staring at views for extended periods of time, and enjoys long contemplative silence. Walking with him may be annoying if you’re not patient because he can/will stare at something for longer than 20 minutes.

androxus: Very distant. Sometimes will complain that he’s too tired to cuddle when you try to initiate physical contact, but will often relent anyway. On off-times he likes talking about work, money, or serious stuff, and rarely talks about personal feelings. 

buck: Loves deep conversation, and preparing food for you! He’s the kind that would wake up early morning and have a really elaborate routine, and encourages you to stay healthy (which is easy to do considering he likes preparing food and other things for you). Long hugs really warm him up. 

evie: She’s all about self-care, so her idea of a good night is a good long bath, face mask and all ten steps of skincare with you, while both of you are on the couch watching a movie or reading something. When speaking or cuddling she’s very vocal and makes for a very loud but passionate conversation partner.

koga: Too up and about to cuddle or do soft stuff. Likes walking around the room and letting his thoughts out by talking, sometimes exercising and jogging to get his mind running, and would very much appreciate it if you walk/jog with him. He’s often quiet on walks but will get talkative when tired enough. 

moji: Also not that physically affectionate. She has so much pent-up energy though, and likes it when you join her in events and dates and her constant exploring. She’s very observant, and likes it when you notice little changes, and does pretty good noticing small things with you as well. 

maeve: Will curl up against you, wanting you to spoon her as she lies down and does things like count money or inspect/clean the things she’s stolen. She likes showing them off, so oftentimes you either do small talk or admire the trinkets she’s stolen, giving them names and talking about cleaning. She likes it when you scratch or pat her hair.

lex: While not entirely game about physical affection, he will listen to you, having a different way of showing his affection. He likes holding your hand in every single opportunity, even if it is somewhat inconvenient. On more private times, he likes 

skye: She likes verbal banter, so when she’s restless she will strike up conversation randomly, and that comforts her a lot even though she doesn’t know the topic. Long relaxing baths are very pleasant to her, although she falls asleep way too easily in them. 

talus: Of course this isn’t with an S/O, but having him sleep is a nightmare. He has so many things to talk about, and most of the stories have nothing to do with each other, and his energy is boundless and everywhere. He’ll sleep once you’ve given up. 

zhin: You almost have to force him to lie down with you. It’s not like he will entirely hate it. He is very restless and will usually not stay put. However, he likes it when you fall asleep before him. 

[uel2019s1]

L’agitation muette derrière nos écrans.

« Sous les claviers, la plage. » est une oeuvre participative de Filipe Vilas Boas, un artiste et designer interactif. 

Tous les visiteurs sont invités à composer un mot avec les touches proposés stratégiquement (les lettres les plus utilisées).    « Sous les claviers, la plage. » fait référence à l’expression célèbre des événements de MAI 68 qui était: « Sous les pavés, la plage. », symbolisant un désir de liberté. On comprend ici que le simple fait de taper sur un clavier peut être bien plus qu’un geste dérisoire.

Ici les pierres symbolisent la pérennité, la solidité, on peut comprendre que derrière chaque hashtags et chaque opinions défendues sur les réseaux ou plus généralement sur Internet, restent, et peuvent être interprétées de différentes façons par chacun il serait donc important de peser nos propos et de prendre du recul quand on s’exprime sur internet, c’est comme s’engager, on défend une idée. Aujourd’hui tout le monde est incité à débattre par les hashtags, ou autre. Certaines prise de parole on permit le développement de mouvements comme par exemple le mouvement #metoo, #balancetonporc, en francais (qui sensibilise le monde sur les agressions sexuelles en encourageant les victimes appelée “survivors” à partager leurs histoires.) ou le #blacklivesmatters (pour mettre fin à la brutalité policière et aux meurtres d’africains américains aux États-Unis) etc.

Aussi, les informations qui circulent sur Internet prennent rapidement de l’importance, les « Gilets Jaunes » par exemple, n’aurait surement pas pris autant d’ampleur sans l’existence des réseaux sociaux.

En effet, Internet est sans limite, les contenus peuvent être vus pas tous, jeune et moins jeune. On est aujourd’hui confronté a une nouvelle forme de violence, le cyberharcèlement (harcèlement conduit par divers canaux numériques) les  jeunes utilisateurs veulent partager sans se soucier et ne pense pas a configurer les paramètres de sécurité. Leurs publications sont donc vu par tous, et il se peut que des personnes soit mal attentionnée, ceci fait parti des dangers du net, il ne faut pas hésiter à protéger nos jeunes grâce aux paramètres de confidentialité et ou réstreindre l’utilisation (le monde réel a aussi beaucoup à nous apprendre).

Cependant, Michel Serres célèbre philosophe et écrivain, évoque avec grand optimiste les « petites poucettes » (il utilise le féminin pour rendre hommage à la victoire des femmes dans le milieu professionnel). Il qualifie de « petites poucettes » la génération d'aujourd'hui capable d’envoyer des SMS avec les pouces. Il fait un comparatif des générations « AVANT INTERNET » qui tapent sur un claviers avec l’index et celle actuelle « APRÈS INTERNET » qui tapent avec les pouces. Michel Serres est d’autant plus intrigué et optimiste par rapport à la jeune génération qui progresse dans un monde dynamique et bouleversé de changements qui sont pour lui comparable à ceux de « l’Antiquité » il nomme les jeunes des « mutants » et appelle à l’indulgence des jeunes évoluant dans ce monde fluctuant et changeant.

A l’heure des hashtags et des différents moyens de communication, il est primordial d'avoir un esprit critique. « Derrière les clapotis du claviers se cache une Révolution silencieuse.» (FILIPE VILAS-BOAS)

Mes sources:

https://cargocollective.com/filipevilasboas/Sous-les-claviers-la-plage

https://cargocollective.com/filipevilasboas/Sous-les-claviers-la-plage

https://audreypleynet.wordpress.com/2018/01/10/resume-de-la-conference-de-michel-serres-les-nouvelles-technologies-revolution-culturelle-et-cognitive/

FURIA Sonia (LEA L2)

[hunnybadgerv]

Furia & Ang: "Why does anyone have to be naked?”

Summary: A rathertipsy Ang waxes philosophical on the potential of the shower.

a/n: Inspired bya prompt from @ofmanynames for Furia & Ang: “Why does anyone have to be naked?”

Pouty Drunk

Furia’sshoulders sagged as she tried her damned to get the right key for the lock withonly the one hand. When she let go of Ang, the woman slumped toward the floorlike a rag doll.

“Whoops,”she giggled, as Furia’s arm looped around her waist again and pulled her flushagainst her side. “I think you’re trying to get fresh with me, mon chéri.”Ang’s finger heavily traced the shell of Furia’s ear.

The bartender shifted a little and managed to get the key inthe lock just about the time Ang sank her teeth into her neck. Furia hissed. “Shit, Ang.” Her free handdotted at her neck; she gave it a quick glance to see if she was bleeding.

“Ithink I’m going to be a vampire this Halloween. I’d make a good one, don’t youthink?” Ang fell into giggles again as she hung her arms around Furia’sshoulders.

“Accurate,to say the least,” the soberer of the two noted. She turned the key in the lockbefore her lover could go for blood again.

“I’mtired.” The notation was followed by a soft yawn.

“Let’ssay we get you a shower first. It’ll help you sleep.”

Ang hummed and straightened up enough to loom over Furia andpush her back against the door, slamming it behind them. “I did get you all hot andbothered on the dance floor. Maybe it’s you that needs a shower.”

“Ifigured we could wash two birds with one bar of soap so to speak.”

“Ithink you just want to see me naked,” Ang whispered, but only barely.

Furia chuckled, grinning at her. “I always want to naked,” she purred. She held Ang tight andclose as she kind of walked and partially carried her back toward the bathroom.“Naked, sprawled out on the bed, screaming my name.”

Ang giggled again, hiding her face in the crook of Furia’s neck. This time the kisseswere much gentler than the bite she tried to take out of her in the hall.

Once she managed to get them into the bathroom, Furia gotAng perched on the toilet and leaned against the sink so she wouldn’t crumple or slide into thefloor. Then she started at the ankles and worked her way up removing shoes andstockings. But when she reached for the zipper of the dress, Ang leaned back,pinching Furia’s hands between her back and the toilet tank.

“Idon’t see why anyone has to be naked.”

“It’sa shower, canela.”

Ang pouted. “Wouldn’tit be so much easier to shower with our clothes on. We’d save time and money onlaundry.”

“That’sa brilliant idea, but if you do that how am I going to scrub your back.” Theway her eyes narrowed, Furia wasn’t sure if she was considering it or fallenasleep. The next moment Ang sat up and started trying to strip off her own top.Furia grabbed her hands. “Let me get that, okay.”

“Okay,”Ang agreed, giving Furia another haughty pout.

She just smiled and peeled her out of the rest of herclothes, then quickly tossed her own aside and helped Ang into the shower.

[saintedfury]

12. dusk or dawn?, 25. are they fiscally responsible? or would they prefer spending with wild abandon?, 31. what temperature would they prefer the room to be?, 39. how do they read a book (if at all)? slowly, over the course of a few days, or within a few hours? do they sit, stand, lay down, all of the above?, 44. what is their opinion of authority?, 45. what is their opinion of tradition?, 49. what is(are) their love language(s)?

12. dusk or dawn?

This is really a toss up. She loves them both. For her dawn and dusk are the most beautiful times of the day. And she loves them for different reasons that are heavily dependent on her mood and perspective at the time. Dawn brings something to look forward to. Dusk kind of wraps up a day, even if night for Furia is a time when she is still quite busy. But Dusk brings this tiny flash of reflectiveness for her. A reminder of another ending with the whisper of promise looming as the blue takes over the colors of sunset.

25. are they fiscally responsible? or would they prefer spending with wild abandon?

Yes, very much so. She is incredibly fiscally responsible. Growing up as she did, she keenly knows the value of a dollar. And even though she will sometimes squander money, she always has a nest egg to fall back on. She never spends every cent she has, even if she’s splurging for the hell of it. In a way, even when she does seemingly “spend with wild abandon” it’s usually quite thought out.

31. what temperature would they prefer the room to be? 

69 degrees :D 

She likes it cool. Not that she needs any extra reason to snuggle, but cooler temperatures allow it to be comfortable for both her and the cuddlee. She also doesn’t like it super hot. So even like 72 degrees is out of the question for her. She keeps her thermostats set at 69, and not just for the giggly reasons.

39. how do they read a book (if at all)? slowly, over the course of a few days, or within a few hours? do they sit, stand, lay down, all of the above?

It depends on the book and her interest in it. Sometimes it is slowly, other times, she’ll happen across a real page turner. She reads in all those positions--maybe standing and leaning on the counter in the kitchen reading with her cup of coffee, curled up in bed, or snuggled up in a blanket in the corner of the sofa or in her favorite chair. 

44. what is their opinion of authority?

It depends on which side of the authority she stands on. She is a staunch believer of people being able to choose their own destinies, but she also knows that cooperation is a better model than competition which is what she associates authority with. It is always one entity enforcing their will and viewpoint on everyone else. Even so, she knows that sometimes authority has its place. Within and around the gang there was always an authority structure--she started under it, then became it. 

45. what is their opinion of tradition?

Furia is actually a big keeper of traditions. Her grandparents instilled a respect for tradition in her. She has regular family dinners with her crew, and there are things that she always does for certain holidays. 

49. what is(are) their love language(s)?

Physical touch--Furia is a very sensual being. Her senses are how she really interacts with everything in the world. And with a lover, it comes out as well. She likes to touch them, hold them, embrace them. That physical tough is a way she can tether herself to them, a way she can show them with the barest brush of a thumb that she loves them. 

Acts of service--She will do just about anything for the people she cares about, and she does little things for them that she knows will make them smile or that might bring them comfort. Like keeping fresh cookies in her kitchen for Eli. Cooking for her crew. Creating an Emu farm for Sam and stealing Charlie. She just likes to do things for them--whether small, big, or ridiculous.

Quality time--One thing that a lifetime of loss has taught Furia is that she shouldn’t take the time she gets with people for granted. She tries to make the time she has with the people she loves count, even if it is in tiny ways rather than some grand gesture. Whether its an afternoon of trying on clothes and grabbing gelato with Shaundi, a sparring match with Johnny, or one of those deep philosophical conversations during a game of chess that Oleg can’t resist.

[saintedfury]

17: What is the difference between living and being alive?, 24: Where do thoughts come from?, 31: What defines you?, 34: Where does the soul live?, 39: Is it better to love and lose or never to love?, 43: Is life all a dream?, 49: Do soulmates exist?

50 Philosophical Questions

17: What is the difference between living and being alive? “Being alive is a mere question of existence. Living is a matter of taking hold of your life and making/leaving a mark.”

24: Where do thoughts come from?“Your guess is as good as mine,” Furia said with a chuckle. “I mean it could just be the right firing of the right neuron at the right time. Or maybe they are little seeds that spring forth from memories, ideas, or the things around us. I really don’t know.”

31: What defines you?“I think a person is the sum of the things they have done, the choices they have made, the people they’ve let into their lives along the way.”

34: Where does the soul live?“I guess that depends on who you ask. Sadly,” she said with a tilt of her head, “I don’t have an answer for that one either.”

39: Is it better to love and lose or never to love?“Honestly, I have to say that it is better to love and lose than to never know love. I mean, of course, it hurts to lose someone. I’ve lost a few in my time, and I wouldn’t choose to do it different. I wouldn’t want to have never loved any of the people I’ve cared for in my life.”

43: Is life all a dream?“I don’t think so. The kind of nightmares people like you and I have lived would just be a cruel joke if this all turns out to be some kind of dream,” Furia said, wearing a telling smirk. 

49: Do soulmates exist?Furia pursed her lips and shrugged. “I don’t know. Maybe there are and maybe there aren’t. A part of me might be tempted to say that Troy and I and Eli and I manage to make it work because there is some fated connection that allows it.”

Suddenly, she broke out into laughter, shaking her head. “Wow, when I say it out loud it all sounds like a steaming pile of bullshit. 

“My relationships haven’t been some magical connection dictated by mythology or fate. These things take work. A lot of work. And we didn’t come together like the long lost sides of two magnets. But maybe soulmates exist, if you work at it. I think that you can build a relationship that reaches that level of connection, but it is never just dropped into your lap.”

[saintedfury]

Character Sheet: Furia

BOLD WHAT APPLIES TO YOUR MUSE.

PLACE IN SOCIETY

financial: WEALTHY / moderate / poor / in poverty.

medical: FIT / moderate / sickly / disabled / disadvantaged.

class or caste: upper / middle / WORKING / slave / unsure.

education: QUALIFIED / unqualified / studying.

criminal record: YES, FOR MAJOR CRIMES / YES, FOR MINOR CRIMES / no.

FAMILY

married - happily / married - unhappily / engaged or betrothed / PARTNERED / single / divorced / separated.

has a child or children / HAS NO CHILDREN / wants children.  

close with sibling(s) / not close with sibling(s) / has no siblings / SIBLING(S) DECEASED.

ORPHANED / adopted / disowned / raised by birth parent(s).

TRAITS + TENDENCIES

extroverted / introverted / IN BETWEEN .

disorganized / organized / IN BETWEEN.

close minded / OPEN-MINDED  / in between.

CALM / anxious / in between.

disagreeable / agreeable / IN BETWEEN.

cautious / RECKLESS / in between.

PATIENT / impatient / in between.

outspoken / reserved / IN BETWEEN .

LEADER / follower / in between.

EMPATHETIC / unempathetic / in between.

optimistic / pessimistic / IN BETWEEN.

traditional / modern / IN BETWEEN.

HARD-WORKING / lazy / in between.

CULTURED / un-cultured / in between / unknown.

LOYAL / disloyal / unknown.

FAITHFUL / unfaithful / unknown .

BELIEFS:

monotheist / polytheist / atheist / AGNOSTIC.

belief in ghosts or spirits: YES / no / don’t know / don’t care.

belief in an afterlife: yes / NO / don’t know / don’t care.

belief in reincarnation: yes / NO / don’t know / don’t care.

belief in aliens: YES / no / don’t know / don’t care.

religious: orthodox / liberal / in between / NOT RELIGIOUS.

philosophical: YES / no.

OPINIONS

pro-suicide / ANTI-SUICIDE / doesn’t know or on the fence .

PRO-EUTHANASIA / anti-euthanasia / doesn’t know or on the fence.

PRO-CHOICE / anti-abortion / doesn’t know or on the fence.

pro-marriage / anti-marriage / DOESN’T KNOW OR ON THE FENCE.

pro-death penalty / anti-death penalty  / DOESN’T KNOW OR ON THE FENCE .

pro-drug legislation / anti-drug legislation / DOESN’T KNOW OR ON THE FENCE .

pro-murder / anti-murder / DOESN’T KNOW OR ON THE FENCE .

pro-cannibalism / ANTI-CANNIBALISM / doesn’t know or on the fence .

LEFT WING / right wing / middle / doesn’t know or on the fence .

SEXUALITY + ROMANTIC INCLINATION

heterosexual / homosexual / bisexual / asexual / PANSEXUAL.

sex repulsed / sex neutral / SEX FAVOURABLE.

romance repulsed / ROMANCE NEUTRAL / romance favourable.

sexually: ADVENTUROUS / EXPERIENCED / naive / inexperienced / curious.

potential sexual partners: male / female / agender / other / none / ALL.

potential romantic partners: male / female / agender / other / none / ALL.

ABILITIES

combat skills: EXCELLENT / good / moderate / poor / none.

literacy skills: EXCELLENT / good / moderate / poor / none

artistic skills: excellent / good / MODERATE / poor / none

technical skills: excellent / good / moderate / POOR / none.

HABITS

drinking alcohol: never / SOMETIMES / frequently / to excess.

smoking: NEVER / sometimes / frequently / to excess.

other narcotics: NEVER / sometimes / frequently / to excess.

medicinal drugs: never / SOMETIMES / frequently / to excess.

indulgent food: never / sometimes / FREQUENTLY / to excess.

splurge spending: never / SOMETIMES / frequently / to excess.

gambling: never / SOMETIMES / frequently / to excess.