#Gia will hold some importance

[riofann]

10. tempestuous

Tempestuous: characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion.

Previous Chapter

Monday July 4, 2022

“Y/N! Y/N!”

“Yea what's up?” you turn to face your sisters 

Gia asks “You okay?” 

“Why does everyone keep asking me that?!” You ask frustrated 

“Well because I just had to call you like 10 times to get you to respond” 

“I’m sorry Gia just thinking about work” 

“GOD! are they still texting you” 

“Yeaaaa” you say in a ‘duh’ tone

“Then your managers suck that's why you have managers to manage not text you all the time give me that!” she says snatching the phone from you

You reach for the phone “Hey! I need that!” 

“No! Alicia back me up!” she commands before  throwing the phone to her

“ALICIA!” you plead

Alicia moves away from you “I’m sorry sissy but sis is right”

You throw your hands up “Oh my god! You guys are killing me” 

“Look at you!” Gia points at you “you’re killing yourself.” 

You shake your head and sit down on the couch

“When's the last time you treated yourself or went on a date?” 

“Not this again” you say, this has been a recurring topic of conversation 

“No seriously when's the last time you were told you were beautiful” 

You roll your eyes “A lot of my customers tell me that daily” 

“Not your customers, your boyfriend! your man!” Alicia asks 

Gia approaches you “Listen when is the last time you got some really good dick?” 

You feel your palms sweating, “Gia really is that important?” 

“YES IT IS! we have needs too just like guys” Alicia interjects 

“Alicia! I can’t hear this!” you say covering your ears 

“No you’re gonna listen”  Gia says laying on you. “We are worried about you, and you're overworking. It was bad with one bar but now two?!”

Alicia jumps on top making you both groan “and you’ve canceled on us like 50 times!” 

“That's an exaggeration”

“Okay not 50 but every time its like I can’t ‘I'm working I cant gotta run to the bar’ ”

“I'm a busy woman!” 

“We know we also know you won’t make time for things unless someone forces you to ! You’re working too hard!”

You sigh “I promise to do better”

“We want a boyfriend for Christmas if you dont we are gonna snitch on you”  

“Nooo dont tell mom and dad” 

“Well I guess you better get to doing other shit besides working”

You groan and finally get the strength to push them off you 

“Its because we love you” Alicia hugs you 

“Yea I know” you say begrudgingly but hugging her back 

As you drive home that evening you think of the dream  you had recently. You and Rio were in his office arguing over something stupid you can’t even remember the details. Next thing you knew he was kissing you, shoving you back against the wall, and you were kissing him back! It was sloppy, not quite coordinated like it would be in real life, he was groping the same areas, some scenes kept replaying over and over, others were so vivid you could smell his cologne, taste the spearmint gum he chewed occasionally, the fabric of his shirt against your fingers. It ended when he reached up your skirt to yank down your panties, and just as you felt his calloused fingers graze up your thighs your alarm went off. Saved by the alarm! You would have liked for it to continue, because that would be the only way you were getting any. When you go to take a shower you feel the wetness between your thighs. Anyway the conclusion that you came to was you thought there was too much proximity to him and you were horny so your mind conjured him up nothing more, nothing else. 

Saturday August 13, 2022

“It's hot!” you complain as you approached Rio, once again at the country club 

“Its summer” he states the obvious 

“Yup anyway here you go” you stated dropping the bag on the floor. You changed tactics you were either dropping it on the floor/table or in his hand now by holding it with both hands on the straps instead

He shoves the bag to the side next to his duffle “It’s getting cooler though it was burning at 3” he adds 

“You’ve been here since 3? (it was 6:30 in the evening)” 

He nods “had a couple of meetings”

You nod feeling the awkward tension “want anything else or can I go?” 

He smiles, looks at the tennis court then back at you “Not gonna take me up on my offer?” 

“Offer? What offer?” You think to yourself “Oh tennis? I can't” pointing to your attire dress and heels 

He nods “I know you don’t have to work at either place so what's holding you back?” 

“Actually, stalker, I have to be at Oasis tonight so I need to get going” 

He chuckles at your stalker comment before arguing “James said he had it covered” 

“Well James is your hire and he doesn’t ‘have it covered’ because” you show the text message James sent you begging you to go in because the Andersons were gonna stop by with some friends  and only you knew how to make them happy. “I have to go in” 

He sighs with slight irritation “he should be able to manage” feeling like you were just making up an excuse 

You smile at him “He is your hire” you reiterate bringing back the memory of you telling Rio he may not be the best manager but Rio insisting 

“Let him take care of it” he argues 

“Can’t Andersons are big customers spend close to 2 grand or more every time they stop by I gotta go” you turn to walk away

“How is he gonna learn?” he continues 

You shrug and open your hands “You should have asked yourself this before you asserted his position at Oasis!”

He scoffs looking around 

“Oh look at you two! How cute! Again!” 

You both turn to face the older woman and both give her an awkward smile there's a brief moment of silence before Rio asks “Hey I’m sorry do we know you?” 

“Well I saw you two at the launch of Oasis” 

Your mind immediately remembers her “Oh how nice to see you again! Have you been back? I’m sorry if I haven’t recognized you” 

“Oh I have but you're always at the other bar Cure?” You nod “I haven't been but my husband and I plan to stop by with friends”

You give a small pout “I’m sorry I keep missing you”

She waves you away jokingly “Oh it's alright the place is still great, drinks are just the way I like them strong” You giggle “and you know staff is perfect life is still merry!” 

“That's good!” you smile 

“I didn’t mean to interrupt I just thought I would come say ‘Hi’ my name is Edith by the way” she extends her hand 

“Edith nice to meet you I’m Y/N and that's..” 

She answers “Christopher he’s in the Tennis tournament this year saw your profile” she winks 

Rio smiles

You look at your watch. “I have to go, or the manager is gonna be calling me nonstop. It was nice meeting you again Edith and next time you're there have them reach out to me I’ll stop by” 

“Okay see you later young lady” 

You don’t even think to say bye to Rio just wanting to get out of there as soon as possible 

“Boy you must have made her mad!” Edith jokes 

He laughs “something like that”

“That's alright, nothing a bouquet of flowers, chocolate, and a big kiss can’t fix! Always does the job!” She advices

He nods and looks at the older woman Edith looks at the tennis court then back to Rio “You up for another round?”  she asks

He shrugs “sure why not?”

“Good because I'm gonna smoke ya!” 

He takes a sip of his water “I owe you a round of drinks at Oasis if you do”

“Oooh more motivation!!” 

Thursday September 8, 2022

As things slowed down and the staff began closing down at Oasis you went into the office to grab your purse and go home for the night, a vow you recently made to not work past midnight. You hear footsteps walking in after you. You look back to see James standing there 

“Oh James!”, you smile at him even though he annoyed the shit out of you tonight i was just grabbing my bag

“Hey Y/N I wanted to talk to you?” 

“Yea what's up? Today was a hit right? Made a lot.”

“Yea I didn’t want to talk about that” he walks closer “I wanted to talk about you and me”

“Excuse me? I don’t follow” 

“Sorry came on too strong but I have to say it”

“Please don't” 

“You’re really beautiful and you’re an amazing woman”

“James Seriously”

“I know you’re not dating anyone why won’t you give me a chance” he says reaching to touch your cheek 

You jerked back “OH!”  You are shocked that he touched you “Don’t do that!” 

“I like you”

You roll your eyes “I know you do and I told you I’m just not interested right now it's not you its me”

“Why won't you let yourself be loved?” he asks reaching for your 

“James” you warn

He retracts “Seriously I can take care of you, make you feel good, make you feel loved

“I’m just not interested end of discussion”

“I can take care of you, you don’t have to work anymore”

“Well no that's...” 

He cuts you off “Come on” he says stepping closer to you and blocking you in as you push up against the desk “I think you’ve had a lot to drink, we’ll discuss that later but right now I need you to back the fuck up”

“Don’t be scared just let it happen” he whispers 

“James, if you don’t back up, I will shoot you.”  You declare in a flat tone 

He sucks his teeth “you wouldn’t do such a thing to me baby” he says inching closer  as you lean back placing your finger on the trigger 

“You better listen to her” You both hear from the doorway James head snaps to see Rio leaning against the door way “She will shoot you” 

James harshly mugs Rio, “cock blocker” he mumbles 

You’ve never been so grateful to see Rio “I’m going home good night!” you say moving away and walking past James 

“Text me when you get home” James says trying to stake his claim to you

“Good night James!” You say forcefully you’ve never texted him he was either really drunk today or really bold or both

“What the fuck was that about?” James asks stomping up to Rio. “I called first dibs, you knew this, You know I like her!” Rio squares up as James reaches him “you fucking up my spot now?” 

“Take your drunk ass home James before you do something that gets your ass in some shit you'll regret” Rio speaks unwavering 

“Oh you big man now?! You gonna make me regret it?!” Rio doesn't say anything he holds eye contact with him refusing to back down “Fuck you man no ones fucking scared of you!”  They both have a stare down contest before Rio snickers to himself and walks away. He had other things to do he didn't drop by for James 

“Y/N!”  you hear Rio’s voice calling to you as you speed walk to your car

“WHAT?!”  You snapped, spinning around as he was walking towards you. 2 strides and this man caught up to you. Lanky bastard “I am not working with him!” You announce “Did you see that bullshit I had my hand on my gun! I was getting ready to shoot him!”

He waves away your concerns “Don't worry about it Ima take care of it”

“By doing what “talking” to him?” 

He looks you in the eye “What’d I just say?” he responds 

You look up and rub the back of your neck. The migraine was returning  “Why are you here? What do you want?” your feet were hurting your and adrenaline was high 

“Need to talk to you” 

“About?”

“Need a favor”

You roll your eyes again “Favor before apology wow” you mutter 

“What was that?” He asks not fully catching what you said but knowing you made a smart comment 

You smile at him “What is it boss? How can I be at your disposal?” you ask sarcastically 

He drags his tongue on his lips taming the irritation from your sarcastic tone and comment “Got a gala night coming up at the country club need a date”

You scoff and roll your eyes  “Do you really need one? Just take one of the many women around you”

He smirks “Jealous?” he teases

“No! But why the hell do you want me? Don’t you have cousins, aunties or I don’t know?! Lady friends you can take?” He nods “I do but you fit the bill plus how do you want me to tell Edith we broke up?” Your eyes bulge “Did you tell her we were dating?” He smiles seeing your reaction “No but you didn’t tell her either that day or when she saw what happened on launch night” “That was your fault I was trying to move out of the way. I remember correctly you wouldn’t let me!” “So that what?  Your ex could corner you and you stand there looking like you don’t know how to tell him to fuck off I did you a favor”

You throw your hands up frustrated “I don’t get you” 

“Feelings are mutual”

“Why do you want to take me? You don’t even trust me!” you state

“Who told you that?”

You point at him “You!” you look at him unbelieving of his naivety “Every chance someone gets to lie to you telling you I screwed you over you believe them” He scoffs looking away, waving you off “why the hell would you trust me around those country club people? People I am assuming you want to impress” 

He sighs “It was a yes or no question” he asks now annoyed 

“I told you no”

“No you asked about irrelevant shit”

“Okay well the answer is no! There!” 

“Reconsider, I’ll be in touch” he says before walking away

Saturday October 1, 2022

The butterflies in your stomach might as well be wrecking balls your nerves are bad. Why? QTNA. You spent the last 3 weeks finding gala appropriate attire. Some were too much, others too little in any case you had back ups in case your highness didn’t like what you had on. 

You hear the doorbell ring and you hang your head low shaking it as you walk towards the door you had told him to text you so all you had to do was get out of the house. 

You open the door to see him standing there with a tuxedo “Nice tux” an all black tuxedo you couldn’t have predicted anything else 

He nods “clean up nicely yourself”

“Thanks, ready to go?”

He slowly takes you in before responding “mhmm” he hums 

“Okay lead the way” 

The ride to the country club was silent with old school RnB playing in the background. You were temporarily okay until you got to the club and were forced back to reality. You ran over the details you had memorized. 

You and Rio have been together for a little over a year, he owns several businesses around town. He is working on a non-profit to help families pay off medical bills. You’re just there to be his arm candy nothing else as he put it. Even though you argued over him literally getting said arm candy from the slew of women he had at his disposal 

“Ah Mr. Serraño your table number is table 5” 

“Thanks” he says, taking your hand and pulling you along into the room. When the space got too small making it hard for both of you to walk by he would go first, occasionally during that time your hand would bump against his glock that was secured around his waist. 

He stops to mingle a bit catching up with old friends/partners? You don’t know you're just here to be here. 

Eventually you made it to your table. You hated feeling like the newcomer but at least you weren't the only one. 

The night events commence shortly after  with a speech (how the club did this year, plans for next year expansion blah blah blah), announcement of silent auctions, awards, dinner and drinks. 

“Congratulations on the awards Mr. Serraño” He does something that resembles blushing but you write it off as a smile. Rio had gotten 3rd place in the single tournament and 2nd in the double tennis tournament. 

You turn back your attention to the host of the night. The drinks were good, food was good, a good change of scenery from your usual. At some point after dinner during the drinking hour and silent auction Rio excused himself. You don’t question why you just assume it was his usual running to the loo or getting another round of drinks. 

You notice he had been gone awhile when you glance down at your phone and realize almost 30 minutes had passed by. 

He returns shortly after in a huff, irritated. 

“You good?” you ask, glancing at him before you return to listen to the host not wanting to bring attention to his changed mood to your table mates. All he does is grunt frustratedly in response. 

When the host stops talking and the attention is brought back to the table for desserts/drinks/conversation. You notice Rio’s right hand and left, bruised and bloody. With the right being worse, it was bleeding and just as he finishes putting his glass down you grab it in a sly manner bringing it to your lap. 

Rio goes to pull it away but you hold it there pretending to be engaged in conversation while removing the tissue that was in your purse. You hold it firm and in a quick moment you look down at the tissue which was showing stains of red and up at Rio who locked eyes with you. 

That got him to relax enough to let you deal with it. 

When you're confident the bleeding has stopped you let his hand go and Rio takes the hint to go to the bathroom and clean up the rest. You two linger for a little before you both make your exit. You don’t know what he discussed half the night, plans for opening up another business it was all corporate jargon you just weren’t interested in. 

The car ride now is completely silent, no radio, nothing just breathing and the occasional glance at the phone here and there. 

You pull up to a strange building and Rio drives underground and parks the car. He turns to look at you and you stare back not knowing what he’s gonna say

“Gonna wait in here or upstairs?” 

“Upstairs?” you answer unsure of what the right option was

He nods and gets out of the car and being the gentleman of the night he opens the door for you again. You slowly make your way out of the car and walk beside him as he walks into the concrete building, you see number letter combos on the doors. It must be an apartment building you think to yourself. When you arrive on the fourth floor via the elevator only one door is present to you, you assume it was a penthouse unit. 

He opens the door and lets you in, “I’ll be quick just need to change” you nod “make yourself comfortable” he offers before disappearing into the hallway. 

Only  a few lights were turned on. From what you could see it was very much Rio, in some ways it resembled his office at the warehouse. Not a lot of clutter, everything seemed to have its place and served a purpose, no need for the extra fluff. As you continue to take in the space you see a few pictures of Marcus and him along with a larger picture of the greater family. Even the art framed matched him somehow. You turn to the kitchen and think to yourself either he didn’t cook or he cooked everything from scratch except for the very expensive espresso machine sitting on the counter. 

You take a few steps in and your hand grazes the back of his leather couch. It has minimal signs of being utilized. He was busy so a couch with signs of use didn’t seem right. You turn to face the hallway hearing noise coming from that end, a door closed. There were two hallways one by the kitchen the other by the wall where Rio disappeared. You want to walk around exploring his house like he has done to yours several times, you want to strip away any ounce of privacy he had left, you wanted him to feel exposed and vulnerable like he made you feel, not maliciously, maybe some ill intent involved to get back at him if you were being truthful with yourself. To even out the playing field in some sort of way. After he broke into your house the first time and you discovered he looked around you got rid of every sex toy that existed practically became celibate involuntarily. 

“I’m ready” you hear as Rio walks out with a bandaged arm wearing his usual garb. You smile at him and wait for him to approach you. “You could have made yourself a drink or sat down” he chuckles

“It’s okay, I know you have somewhere to be, don’t want to hold you up.” you say before turning to walk away towards the door. 

This time there was music on your way to your house. 

“Sooo what happened to... your...... hand?” you dare to ask after 15 minutes of driving. There's a long silence before he responds. He takes in a deep breath “Fucker moved and I punched the floor” 

“Ouch” you comment 

“Mhm!” 

“Take pain meds?”

“Mhm!”

You nod and look out the window watching as the city lights fade away as you approach the suburbs. Satisfied with his answers. 

He pulls into the driveway turning off the car before slowly turning to face you 

You feel nervous; it's not how he typically looks at you with a blank face or annoyance; there's familiarity in his gaze; he is comfortable with you, well at this moment anyway. 

You giggle nervously “You have somewhere to be”  you say before looking into your bag to find your key “got my keys and cellphone” 

There's a lazy smile on his face “ ‘preciate you joining me tonight” 

You nod, smiling “You made a good impression, they really like you.” That was the whole purpose of the night, right? 

He smiles again looking away  

“Yup well goodnight Rio” you say before opening the door

“Oh come on you wouldn’t let me open the door this time?” he asks jokingly as you step out “Oh! Slipped my mind, sorry” 

He nods stepping out of the car “well the least I can do is walk you to your door” 

You nod in response and close the door making your way towards the house, you were used to him being angry with you, you knew how to navigate around him when he was, this was different it felt like you were being studied in ways you didn’t even understand. 

You fumble slightly to open the door but you do and step in “do you want to come in?” you offer just to offer not that you really wanted it 

He shakes his head “can’t” 

“Right you have things to do, well I guess thanks for the evening I had fun hope your hand heals” 

“Yea here’s your cut” he says handing you the envelope full of money before walking away. 

Friday October 14, 2022

“Have you talked to him?” Alicia asks

“Talked to who?” “Who else?!” 

You sigh “no!” you were starting to regret telling your sisters about the faux date between you and Rio

“Why not?” 

“Well it’s more of like a ‘hi’ and ‘bye’ thing”

“Did you text him the next day?”

You look at the camera on your phone “To tell him what?” 

“Y/N!” Gia scolds 

“Whaaaaat?” You whine

“You were supposed to tell him that you enjoyed your time” she continues

“I already told him that when the night was over! He doesn’t need me to say it again!” 

“You’re supposed to remind him, to keep his mind on you!” 

You roll your eyes “Ugh there's too many rules to dating now”

“Christmas is approaching” she threatens 

“I know!” 

“Either you show up with a boyfriend or we tell mom and dad!” 

You let out a sigh of frustration “Fine! Just tell them. Tell mom and dad!” They remain quiet “What? I don’t think I will have anyone by then guys. I'm busy, I just don’t have the time and I can't ask any man to accommodate this schedule of mine. I know mom and dad won’t be happy  but hey its okay we can’t have it all” 

“That's not true” Alicia speaks up sounding sad

“Don’t Alicia” you warn “I’m not dying here, you guys are acting a bit crazy over this”

“What's wrong with wanting someone to take care of you like you do everyone else?” 

“Nothing I just want you guys to be a bit more realistic on how soon or the possibilities of that happening. But I don’t like talking about myself. I wanna hear about you guys. How are your beaus?”

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𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗲 1

🍦 You guys will be going on a journey soon . It can be physical or astral too . Either way a new adventure is waiting in the horizon . So prepare yourself and embrace it happily . It can be impromptu or detailed planned - either way it will be an important step for your soul calling .

🍦Why are you so suddenly disconnected from me ?? This is what I heard from Mother gia . Okayy some of you are not appreciating nature enough . Remember material world is temporary and it's full of illusions . It can wrap you in it's illusions . So beware. Don't be so materialistic . Start spending your time with nature . Go for walks or simply let your foot touch some grass . Even stargazing at night will help you more in connecting with your intuition and you'll be soon rewarded with your soul family . I'm hearing this way nature will reveal some clues or solutions to you for your current problems .

🍦Ahh the very next message kinda go alongwith the previous one . Connect with your roots . Inner child healing is needed. Don't completely throw away your inner playfulness. So what if people thinks it's weird to watch cartoons while being 40 ?? If it makes your inner child happy then watch it without guilt free . Do something silly and fun but stay safe .

𓋜 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝗆𝗈𝗋𝖾 𝗂𝗇𝖽𝖾𝗉𝗍𝗁 𝗋𝖾𝖺𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖣𝖬 𝗆𝖾 𝗍𝗈 𝖻𝗈𝗈𝗄 𝖺 𝗉𝖾𝗋𝗌𝗈𝗇𝖺𝗅𝗂𝗌𝖾𝖽 𝗌𝖾𝗌𝗌𝗂𝗈𝗇 ʕ´•ᴥ•`ʔ

𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗲 2

TW :- infertility / miscarriage / health problems not anything major just one message contains this topic !!!!!

🍦My very fav message okkayyy healing is coming in your way . Now is a time for you to give or receive healing . Recently some of you may found yourself in searching ways of healing ? Or even started to go for a therapy ? Spirits are happy they are encouraging you to go on with it . Now keep in mind healing can come in very different forms . Mostly I'm picking art , aroma or even just be there for people in needs . I'm seeing rainbow in my visions so if you or your partner have experienced miscarriages recently spirits are showing me rainbow baby . But you have to take care of your womb . Treat it good and care because it is sacred . Also some of your family members may be going through some major health problems expect some good news regarding them too .

🍦 something finally will be reveal to you . You've worked hard in these past months for something but are not seeing results finally universe will reveal your rewards or a way to speed up your manifestations. I'm seeing road covered in flower petals . Marriage ?? But something hidden is about to come in light perhaps a secret or an ancestral memory ? Scroll ? It'll be beneficial for you . Don't be scared and embrace it because I'm getting messages that some of you are scared in knowing something .

🍦month of winters are important . So pay close attention during winters . I'm getting some of you could even meet your s/o too . Your manifestation will come true in those months . Very high chance . But as long as your manifestation holds true and honest intentions which is for highest good of all will be fruitful .

𓋜 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝗆𝗈𝗋𝖾 𝗂𝗇𝖽𝖾𝗉𝗍𝗁 𝗋𝖾𝖺𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖣𝖬 𝗆𝖾 𝗍𝗈 𝖻𝗈𝗈𝗄 𝖺 𝗉𝖾𝗋𝗌𝗈𝗇𝖺𝗅𝗂𝗌𝖾𝖽 𝗌𝖾𝗌𝗌𝗂𝗈𝗇 ʕ´•ᴥ•`ʔ

𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗲 3

🍦first of all colour green can be important to you . Because all the cards I've got has exact green colour in them . Or maybe you are attracted to pile 2 ? Because pile 2 has healing message and it could be important for you . No pressure feel free to check out . It's upto you . Okay for the actual message here you're advised to protect your dreams . Don't Expose to people for now . Because I'm sensing some evil eye on you or not so good energies rn . You're the guardian of precious dream and they are safe in your presence . Keep them close until and unless you're ready to release them. No hurries !!!

🍦Find balance between your work , rest and playtime and you'll have more energy , harmony amd productivity in your life. Take a power nap . Check your diet it lacks major key ingredients. Remember you are what you eat . Emotions . I'm seeing having unhealthy obsessions you need to sort out your priorities.

🍦music or sound therapy can be beneficial at this point for you . Listen or play close attention to the songs you're hearing or are advised to listen . It holds important messages for you . Follow the tune I'm hearing . Let yourself be immersed in this beautiful sound and just relax a bit .

𓋜 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝗆𝗈𝗋𝖾 𝗂𝗇𝖽𝖾𝗉𝗍𝗁 𝗋𝖾𝖺𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖣𝖬 𝗆𝖾 𝗍𝗈 𝖻𝗈𝗈𝗄 𝖺 𝗉𝖾𝗋𝗌𝗈𝗇𝖺𝗅𝗂𝗌𝖾𝖽 𝗌𝖾𝗌𝗌𝗂𝗈𝗇 ʕ´•ᴥ•`ʔ

𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗲 4

🍦get ready to be able to celebrate your victories . Good news and celebrations are on the way . You deserved it . Let yourself be immersed in this positive and uplifting energy . Revamp your soul . Let your hair down and dance !!!! Also some of you may even get some invitation from someone important or something important. I'm seeing people going for proms and thankfully with their crushes 😍.

🍦you are advised to venture in your spiritual side . It's frightening but magical . Let yourself dive into this magical gateway . It takes courage and spirits are saying you are courageous !!!! Don't doubt it . This is where your greatest purpose lies.

🍦this is very specific message . If you are manifesting then you have to check your method because current method will not be fruitful for you. Be very very honest about your intentions and be clear what you want . Be direct and place your desires .

𓋜 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝗆𝗈𝗋𝖾 𝗂𝗇𝖽𝖾𝗉𝗍𝗁 𝗋𝖾𝖺𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖣𝖬 𝗆𝖾 𝗍𝗈 𝖻𝗈𝗈𝗄 𝖺 𝗉𝖾𝗋𝗌𝗈𝗇𝖺𝗅𝗂𝗌𝖾𝖽 𝗌𝖾𝗌𝗌𝗂𝗈𝗇 ʕ´•ᴥ•`ʔ

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[andreal831]

Totally using your recent tiktok for this. Would you say Elijah’s love language is more physical touch or acts of service? I feel like Hayley’s is definitely physical touch, but I see Elijah as more acts of service.

Also could you continue the haylijah in every episode and/or Elijah’s relationships in songs? I enjoyed those, plus it gave me song suggestions.

Thanks for watching my tik tok! If you haven't seen it, this anon is referring to this one.

So I've always loved how affectionate Daniel made Elijah and if you watch anything else that he is in, that is just kind of how Daniel acts. But I do think they ran with it. He always greets Rebekah with a kiss or is holding hands and kissing Hayley's hand.

While I don't fully buy into the love languages because I think everyone shows and gives love in all the ways and even more that aren't listed, I think it's a simple way to express what one may want from a relationship and how one may express their own affection. That being said I do think Elijah and Hayley tend to use physical touch to show their affection the most.

Part of this is because of a headcanon, but I think it's supported by canon. Essentially, I always viewed Elijah as being touch starved. We hear from Esther that their family was broken until Klaus was born, that Klaus brought joy back into their family and made them feel like a family after losing Freya. But Elijah was born during that time. If you've read my prequel to TGW, You're On Your Own, Kid, (which I know I need to update), it starts with Esther going through some heavy emotions at the time Elijah was born, even post-partum depression. Elijah, to me, always seemed neglected by his parents. He was no ones favorite and used essentially as a place holder for parents or even for a child they actually wanted. I always thought this is why he is so attached to Klaus, because it was the first time he felt love.

But back to the ask. Elijah let's himself get close to very few people throughout his long life, so when he does, he is always reaching out for them. To remind himself that they are still there. He uses it to ground himself in that affection. That they love him enough to allow a monster like him to touch him.

I do agree that he also likes to show his love in acts of service, however, to me, it always seemed like he did this more when he was uncertain of the other's love, like he was trying to earn their love because he's always had to earn love through acts of service and sacrificing himself. Like when he killed all of the Strix members for Hayley because he was uncertain that she cared for him after everything. I'm not saying he does so selfishly, but rather he believes he isn't worth anything to his loved ones if he isn't acting in their service.

So both of these love languages to me come form places of insecurity. I think the most important one to him, without his insecurities, is quality time. Hayley and Elijah fall in love while she is trapped in their home. They fall in love from spending time with each other. It's similar with Elijah and Gia. Their affection develops from their mutual interest in music and them working together.

To me, Hayley and Elijah were such a good match because they seem to feed off of each other's love languages. They were always there for each other when they needed comfort. They were there to offer physical comfort as well as just physically being with each other in times of need. They are also incredibly protective people so they are willing to do anything for each other.

We don't see them really give gifts but I think it's just for lack of the show putting any effort on them, because we know Elijah would shower his loved ones in gifts.

It's essentially a mix of all of them and they just instinctively know which one the other person needs which makes them so special.

I will definitely continue the haylijah in every episode series as well as the Elijah's relationships in songs. I welcome any suggestions! In case it isn't obvious, my ADHD hyperfixations make me super unorganized with them but I will continue!

Thanks for the ask! It inspired me to make a gifset of their love languages, coming soon!

[artzychic27]

Continuing on the tradition of the previous two posts, what do you think are the theater kids and recess class (minus the Austins) worst experiences with Ms. Marinette?

Lotta Jameson:

This girl actually greased the hand rail of the stairs when she saw Lotta talking to Adrien and laughing. After sliding down the rail, Lotta fell face first into the floor and had to get fillings

Keeps promising to fix her goggles, then flakes out at the last second because of more “important matters”

Kendra Anne Gunderson

Didn’t appreciate Kendra’s trademark snarkiness, and started badmouthing her to others

This resulted in Kendra getting kicked out of a club she was a part of due to the badmouthing delving into rumor territory

DJ Detweiler

Marinette exposed several of his harmless pranks, getting him in trouble multiple times with the teachers. He hasn’t forgiven her since

To get back at her for a prank she still holds a grudge against, Marinette laced some cupcakes DJ made for a bake sale with itching powder, getting her in trouble

Austin Spinelli

Once she heard his name was Austin, that was enough for her to start antagonizing Spinelli, and she refused to refer to him by his surname

While Spinelli was in the art classroom working on another chalk piece, the dust kept getting on an outfit she was designing. So, when everyone left, Marinette poured water on the chalkboard, ruining Spinelli’s work

Gia Griswald

Constantly critiques her love of camouflage-print clothing and keeps trying to get her to wear more bright colors

If the girl wants to wear camo, let her wear camo! Shut the fuck up

Victoria LaSalle

Whenever Victoria is unintentionally blocking her way, she just pushes their wheelchair out of the way without even politely asking them to move. (Just don’t touch another person’s wheelchair, alright?)

Acts like this perfect advocate and suggests Victoria should find a wheelchair basketball team to play on rather than DuPont’s, and it pisses Victoria off

Gerard Gunderson

Makes a big deal about his prosthetic leg and keeps trying to get him to model for her inclusive line

His tooth gap often causes him to slightly whistle, and then one day, Marinette got annoyed by it and caused a whole scene, making him embarrassed

Mindy Blumberg

Has implied several times that Mindy should quit singing and join the school wrestling team due to her “physique.” The girl wants to sing! Let her sing!

In reality, Marinette couldn’t stand when Mindy was chosen to sing in accompaniment to Adrien’s piano playing during a school function

Rochelle Weems

When she heard that Rochelle often spills secrets about people, she decides to get revenge and spill some of Rochell’s secrets…

… And that caused Zir to run home crying, and skip school for a week

Mason Ewing

Keeps trying to push him out of his comfort zone despite his obvious discomfort. It’s led to panic attacks on two occasions

Calls her creepy for keeping her classmates’ info logged in a binder. Pot. Meet kettle.

[808snfastbreaks]

DISCLAIMER: Due to footage getting deleted, episode two had to be recorded all over again. There are bits of old content mixed in with new things added, so hope you enjoy!

MJ: “Hello and welcome back to another episode of the 808s and Fastbreaks podcast, I am your cohost, MJ and to my left is the man that makes it happen, Zaire. How you doing today bro?”

ZW: “I’m really good man, a little bummed that our initial recording of this episode was wiped but what could we really do? We have a good list of things to talk about here anyway.”

MJ: “It sucks but you’re right, the show must go on by any means. Let’s get into it though! On the last episode, we talked briefly about the Cleveland Cavaliers who were unbeaten prior to your game against them. Afterwards, the Celtics were the ones that came out on top and snapped their win streak. Your thoughts on that?”

ZW: “Mannnn, it was a high pressure moment for sure. I don’t feel nerves before games but this one felt different to me. First I want to shoutout Cleveland, them boys are tough. Going into the games we noted that we went up against them in the playoffs last season so we immediately knew to not take them lightly. I mean.. they were clearly undefeated up until that point for a reason. That was our first true test of the season, and to have it with the stakes being this high only added to the pressure we as a team went through. We won though, and I look forward to the future battles between the Celtics and the Cavaliers.

But more importantly, I’d like to give a shoutout to my good luck charm, Gia. She was the first to see me nervous when it came to this game and when I saw her there court side.. it was like those nerves disappeared and I immediately started to do my thing.”

MJ: “We love true love at work, bro. It sounds like you might have to bring her for every high stakes game that you have, and I will say this. Whenever the Cavaliers and the Celtics are playing, it’s a must see, so for those watching—definitely give that matchup a look. Speaking of, you’ve recently visited the White House during your road trip to Washington D.C. Can you explain what was that like?”

ZW: “I’ll admit, stepping into the White House for the very first time was an experience I’ll never forget. It was almost surreal, like stepping into a place where history and significance come alive all at once. Just walking through those halls made me feel important, being acknowledged as a champion. I felt as if I was being apart of something much bigger than myself. Being there with my teammates, and coaches meant a lot to me for sure. That picture with all of us surrounding President Biden holding a Celtics jersey definitely got hung up in my living room somewhere too. If I had the chance to go there again, I would definitely do it.”

MJ: “Hold up, does this mean if you guys repeat this year you’re gonna go back especially with the new president in office?”

ZW: “Fuck no. I might get fined for saying this but I would much rather mop the ocean or some shit than do that.

MJ: “You’re funny as hell for that, bro, I swear. But let’s get into the NBA, we have some news to unpack. So recently, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler’s agent has listed a couple of teams Jimmy is open to getting traded to. These teams include the Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns, and the Houston Rockets. This comes as breaking news as both the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler are not able to come to an agreement for a contract extension. Thoughts? Do you think Jimmy is staying this season as a member of the Heat?”

ZW: “If I have to put my basketball fan hat on for a second, I think Jimmy will stay in a Heat uniform, and the Heat will find a way to trade him in the offseason through a sign and trade. As for where he goes, he fits on all those teams perfectly, a guy that can be your #1 or #2 depending on the situation, you could always count on him to win you some games through grit and determination. I’ll let you take the reins on predicting where he’ll go, I’ll be in trouble if I do.”

MJ: “Well, from the outside looking in I do see him getting traded to the Golden State Warriors. It makes the most sense as they are trying to maximize Stephen Curry’s window for a championship the best way they possibly can. Teams like the Mavericks, and Suns could use a Jimmy but they don’t have any assets they could part ways with. The Rockets make sense too but they’re a top 3 seed in the Western Conference with the team that they have. They’re not gonna tinker with what’s working, so they’re out. The Warriors make the most sense here.”

ZW: “Jimmy and Steph? Damn. That’s gonna be crazy. I wonder what both teams would look like if that trade goes down. I know they just traded for Dennis Schröder the other day, he’s a decent contributor. That team would look like a real finals contender out west with him there. We’ll just have to see what happens.”

MJ: “Definitely keeping an eye out for that one. Onto other things, the NBA Cup just passed and the Milwaukee Bucks are the ones that are going home with the trophy and the 250k cash prize. Is the NBA Cup here to stay?”

ZW: “You remember how on the last episode we said the Bucks were one of the disappointing teams to start out the season? They definitely redeemed themselves after that. I believe it is, the uncertainty of it all when it isn’t just 16 teams and it’s all 30 teams really makes it an anybody vs anybody type of deal. The 250k prize for every player on the winning team is a great incentive to add for players to take it serious. When it was introduced I didn’t think much of it, similarly to the NBA’s Play-In tournament, I thought it wasn’t needed but the quality of games proved me wrong instantly. It also gets a lot of eyes on the product too, which is good for league popularity.

MJ: “I’m glad you said that last bit because I want to bring up a topic that has been the focus of many debates as of late. The NBA’s decline in ratings. With the league successfully implementing the Play In tournament and the NBA Cup, why is it that the ratings are on the decline?”

ZW: “Before I give my opinion, I seen a tweet that said the NBA was going to be doomed once LeBron, Steph and KD retire and immediately disagreed with it. Those guys are pioneers and legends of the game, for sure, but there is other stars the league could build up. The talent has been the best it’s been in a long time.. The league just has to take notice of this and push all this talent. Now we could sit here and debate the reason as to why the NBA is on the decline ratings wise, but I think it’s just more than one thing the NBA needs to fix. For the casual viewer, they literally have to pay for separate channels in order to watch games for different teams.

For example, if you’re a Celtics fan living in Boston, you can’t watch Celtics games on NBA league pass because of the local games being blacked out. Many fans are not gonna go through the trouble to pay that much if they can’t see their favorite teams in action. Then you have the style of play that every team plays in the NBA. I will admit I am apart of the problem since I shoot damn near 8 threes every game, but that has to go. The analytics and numbers guys have taken over the game of basketball with the idea that if you take too many threes, you win the game. While that is true, you’re pushing guys that don’t shoot threes like that shoot them and in turn— makes the game unwatchable. Being back the exciting plays, bring back the dunks that make people jump out of their seats, and also… the referees have to stop being soft.”

MJ: “Honestly, you hit the nail on the head there with that one. I do hope the NBA sees all what’s going on and does whatever it can to improve the product moving forward and grow the game now just in the United States, but internationally as well. With that being said, thank you for watching this episode of the 808’s and Fastbreaks podcast.. before we sign off, any last words, Zaire?”

ZW: “I’m happy to announce that the next episode will feature our first special guest, as for who it is? Y’all will find out soon. Happy Holidays!”

[go-to-two]

The director Gia posted stories to argue against the Upstead fans after episode 12. Are fans not allowed to criticize anymore?? Now Burzek fans on Twitter are mad too. So if fans are not allowed to complain or say we do not like a story, are we just supposed to sit and smile? It makes no sense.

Ok, this will probably be the most "fandom drama" thing I weigh in on because I actually think there is some important stuff here. And I apologize, it got long. Gia's stories are on Instagram @/giarayne if anyone wants to check them out for themselves.

I'll start by saying I'm not on every social media platform, so obviously I don't see everything. If people are genuinely hurling personal insults, threats, misogynistic rhetoric, or anything else truly targeted, that's not cool. That's also not what I'm talking about in the below sections. And as for the Burzek fans on Twitter... lol. I have to laugh. Maybe they should check some of the stuff they've said about Eid over the years.

Okay! Gia's main claims that I took away were that the creative team was kind (love that!) and that Gwen specifically should be supported as a woman in a male-dominated field. I love that Gia seemingly had a wonderful first experience directing. She has stated that Chad Saxton, Gwen, Tracy, and team were all warm and welcoming, as I have no doubt they were. Gia seems lovely and excited, so this was nice to hear.

The part I take exception to is that Gwen should be safer from reproach or criticism because she is a woman in a job that historically been very male. I think two things can coexist here. Women need to be regarded and respected as showrunners and in the same way as men, and Gwen has not done her job well this season. Her gender has nothing to do with it. At the end of the day, this is a job to Gwen, and we are the intended audience of said job. If people aren't happy with the work produced, they have every right to express that. Just as they should (and have) when they love it. Or are scared by it. Or confused. Or happy, or any other emotion a TV show can bring about. This is a creative field, and negative emotions have to be part of the conversation.

Perhaps we need to separate Gia a bit from the fandom. She isn't an upstead fan hanging with everyone online, she's a director. Naturally, she will be defensive of the work she helped create and the people who were good to her. No harm there. She clearly thinks Gwen has done great work and has a solid hold on the storytelling this season. We are not obligated to agree, and fans have every right to express that respectfully.

[justafrogandherumbrella]

Welcome to Nowhere: In Our Midst

It takes you an unfortunate amount of time to find Bianca. And of course, when you do find her, she’s not even inside the school. You find her seated inside an empty living room inside one of the many, tiny pink houses in Dispassion. She’s surrounded by people- one of whom being Felicity.  You would question why she’s here- but you don’t want to waste any time. So instead,  you explain your predicament, despite the audience. 

“Yeah…” Bianca mutters once you finish, looking grave. “That checks out. I’ve known about his ‘consequence’ rooms for a while now, but I don’t know how to get to them. No one really does.”

“Wait,” you say, confused. “Then what was up with that elevator thing earlier? Where were you going?”

“I was going back home,” she says matter-of-factly, as if that makes any sense. “Our house is connected to the building.”

“How?”

“I dunno,” Bianca shrugs. “Doesn’t really matter, does it? As far as I know, the elevators lead to other floors, and other important buildings. There’s a button that’ll take you here, to the school, too.”

“Uhm- Rue, right?” A petite, soft-spoken girl with a rosebush-head steps forward, in front of the much taller Lucas. 

“Yup, that’s me,” you say, wringing your hands together anxiously. 

“Right, we’ve met before, but I wanted to make sure,” she whispers. “I’m Ava, Lucas’ twin. Anyways- you’re worried about your friend, right?”

“Yes, I want to go rescue them- as soon as possible.”

“Well, maybe we shouldn’t becau-”

“We shouldn’t?” Felicity, who had been holding Ava’s hand up until now, lets go. “Why do you say that?”

“Well if you would let me finish,” Ava scoffs, still managing to sound… gentle, you guess? “We don’t want to start a big conflict with Mr.Rotary right now, especially since-” she stops, looking alarmed. “Since something.”

“What does that mean?” Caitlyn asks, wrinkling her rabbit nose. 

“Well, I don’t know,” Ava says in wonder, bringing her hand to her forehead. “I know there was something…”

“The reset,” you say, causing everyone’s heads to turn.

Felicity is glaring at you. 

“What do you mean by that?” Lucas asks, crossing his arms. 

Felicity answers before you do. “It’s something Mr.Rotary does, to keep us in line.”

“Excuse me?” Bianca says suspiciously. “And how would you know that?”

“Jerrell told me! Look, I can explain, I promise!”

“Then explain.”

“Resets are basically Mr. Rotary using our contracts to make us forget any information that he feels threatened by us knowing. Jerrell doesn’t reset because of his… special relationship with him. Jerrell told me.” 

“Hmmmn… Bianca mutters, still looking suspicious. “I suppose that would explain some things…”

“Uhm,” Ollie, the one with the floating blue eye above their neck, steps forward, raising their hand. “No offense, Felicity, but why would Jerrell tell you that?”

She shrugs. “I don’t remember.”

“Felicity…” Ava speaks softly, looking hurt. “Why wouldn’t you tell me this before anyone else?”

“I’m sorry but I-”

“You guys?” You say, growing frustrated. “Can we please focus on rescuing Gia? I don’t want to leave them there…”

“I thought Ava said that was a bad idea?” Felicity says, scratching her head.

“Well,” Ollie says. “Maybe it is- but she doesn’t have to be involved.”

Bianca turns her head to look at them.  “Sounds like you might have an inkling of a plan. Please, tell us.”

“Felicity, you probably won’t like this,” they say, nodding at the dog-girl. 

“Then I’m not gonna do it, obviously,” she sneers, looking irritated.

“Please just hear me out. Felicity, you’re known to be a bit of a goody-two-shoes, so if you could ‘report’ a few of us to the principal, and tell her that Rue here needs to do their job and… I dunno, punish us or something,”

“Why did you think I would be so against that?”

“Not important,” Ollie says, blinking their eye. “Rue, you should say that for your punishment, you’ll need to take us outside for something, and then we can sneak into the office to find Gia. Since no one expects us to be there- no one will be keeping an eye on us.”

Bianca nods. “Good idea- definitely better than the one I had.”

“What’s your idea?” Jenny- who had been unusually quiet until now, asks. 

“I have no ideas- that’s why I said Ollie’s idea was better.”

“Oooooh, got it!” Jenny says, holding out finger guns. “That checks out.”

“I should probably be one of us who ‘gets in trouble’” Bianca says thoughtfully. “That way I can show you where the elevator in my house is, and we won’t have to go through the front door.”

“I’ll go too!” Jenny says, bouncing on her toes. 

“Me too,” says Lucas. “This is probably enough people. We’ll be caught easier if there’s too many of us.”

Bianca nods. “Okay, Felicity, you should start walking to the school first so-”

“Wait!” Felicity protests. “I never said I want to do this!”

“Do you want to do this?”

“... Fine.”

After Felicity leaves the house and heads in the direction of the school, your group gives her a bit of a head start. Once she’s out of sight, you, Bianca, Jenny, and Lucas walk through the desert-town until you reach Dispassion High School.  Once inside, you leave the three friends, so as to look like you have nothing to do with them. Not long after, the principal comes storming towards you from around the hall’s curve, three bored looking skippers and one smug looking Felicity in tow.

“Rue!” She shouts, wagging her finger at you as soon as she reaches you. “These three were skipping class just on the other side of the hall, and you didn’t even notice!”

“Oh!” You cry out, pretending to take her seriously. “I am so sorry ma’am. I was… taking a smoke break. Here, please allow me to amend my mistake. I will punish them myself.”

“Tch- how unprofessional. I’ll let you off the hook for now- but do better from here on out. It’s not just your ass on the line you know.” She sighs, looking a little defeated. “What did you have in mind to punish these miscreants?”

“I’d like to take them out into the- uhm- desert heat, and uh- make them run laps! And then run all the way back here when I say they’re done!”

“... very well. Felicity?”

“Hmmn?”

“I’d like to have a bit of a word with you.”

“Me, why?”

“I’ll tell you in a moment- what are you four still doing here?” She waves her hand at you, gesturing for you to leave. “Shoo!”

And so begins your (third?) trek through the empty, desert town in these past few… brief chunks of existence? It’s awfully hard to describe just how short or long a period of not-time is when there’s no way to measure these moments. You want to say hours, but you have no real idea of what that means anymore. You would bring it up, but asking questions about time has always proved useless, no matter who you ask. Instead you keep your thoughts to yourself, pondering in silence while the rest of the group talks until you reach the manor. 

“Welp, here we are,” Bianca says dryly. “My pa’- the mayor, is probably at his deeply neglected office right now, so we shouldn’t have to worry about sneaking past him.” The screen on her TV head flickers from the image it was displaying before- a grainy video of migrating geese- and changes once again to noise, and her now ever-familiar soft static starts to play. 

“This way to the elevator,” she says, swinging open the door and stepping into the mansion. 

You, Lucas, and Jenny follow Bianca through the twisted-labyrinth that is her home in complete silence, as if you are afraid of breaking her concentration. It’s a strange thought to have- she lives here, after all. She doesn’t need to focus much to get around her own home… That being said, there is something about this house that makes it particularly stressful to be in. 

“Alright, here we are,” Bianca says as you reach the end of a hall which you’ve never been in. Sure enough, there’s a silver elevator, waiting for you. 

Lucas is the first to enter. Then Jenny and Bianca. You are the last to enter, still a little lost in thought.

There is only one button in the elevator, so naturally, it’s the one Bianca presses. The elevator goes down, rather than up. You were expecting it to go to the side, since the office building is so far away. But no, it goes straight down. How does that make any sense? Dispassion Offices can’t possibly be under Bianca’s house if it’s above ground. And yet, you just keep going down, and down, and down further still. 

Ding. 

The door opens, and Mr. Rotary stands on the other side, waiting. 

Bianca leaps back, shocked. You freeze. What is he doing here?!

“What? What’s going on?” Jenny asks, trying to peer over your shoulders. She shoves past you, only to freeze in her tracks. “Oh. Fuck.”

“And to think you really thought you could deceive me,” Mr. Rotary scolds, shaking his head. “I really am disappointed, especially with you, R… Ru…” he falters pointing at you.

“It’s Rue-”

“Ah! Yes! Ruby! I am very disappointed in you. What a shame. As for you,” he scowls, looking down at Bianca. “I expect this much from you. I don’t know how many times I’m going to have to teach you this lesson young lady.” He sighs, about to say something more, but is stopped by the ringing of his telephone. “Hello?” He asks, picking it up off his head. “Yes, yes, I’ll be there right away.” He brings the phone away from himself for a moment and scowls at you. “I’ll deal with you all later.” He pushes a button on the elevator, and the doors shut. You start to ascend, back to Bianca’s house, you assume. 

The group is silent, but then you start to hear something. A whisper, in the static. 

“Rue, don’t react,” it says. “It’s just me, Bianca. No one else can hear me right now.”

You almost nod- but stop yourself at the last moment.“There was no way he could have known about us coming. We were too far out of range for him to pick up on us formulating our plan, and no one else knew about our plan,” she explains. “The only people who knew were me, you, Ollie, Jenny, Lucas, Ollie, Ava, Caitlyn, and Felicity.  Ten people- who all agreed to the plan. One of them must have told.” She stops, going silent for a moment. “I fear there may be a traitor in our midst.”

[treehouse-void]

Fighting practice

I have permission from @into-the-null-and-void. All characters belong them. Pokemon belongs to Nintendo. Please check out the OCs' owner's stuff after this because they deserve it.

Gia was running around in tall grass, her ears just barely poking out of the top. She heard a portal opening and closing shortly after it opened. As she went to investigate, she heard her name being called by a familiar voice. The Eevee quickly realized who it was and ran over.

"Dad!" She calls out, running into his open arms. As she starts to relax, he picks her up and starts chatting with her.

"Heya kiddo! How have you been?" Immortale asks her. She responds that she's doing good and asks him how he's doing, to which the dragon responds that he's been doing good as well and that he's been keeping himself busy with inventions. He then asks if anyone has been troubling her and she replies with a "not really". He sighs as he sets her down, relieved he doesn't have to beat up anyone. Her dad then explains why else he's there.

"... I'm here to train you!" He told her. She got excited at this and jumps out of his arms. She starts to wonder how her training will go, guessing each way with examples in her head, changing it from bipedal to quad. Immortale continues, saying that it's about time and that he's going to help her with her powers, both ones she knows she has and ones she's unaware of.

They walk out to an empty field and pulls out a portable sheild ring. He then tosses it in the center to create a barrier around them and keep everything safe from what was to come. He then asks her to show him what she's got, "and don't hold back".

She did exactly that. The Eevee hit her dad with a powerful scratch, powerful enough to cut through his hoodie but not his scales. He complimented her strength while giving her a tip, saying that she should try to be "hard to his, and hard to see" followed by him pining her down as an example. He let her free after she told him that she understood.

He then decided to focus on her null energy, something she hadn't used before. He explained that it helps to "focus on something of importance" to her. She thought for a bit and chose to focus the her dad and the time they spend together. Using these memories, she strikes.

It took Immortale by surprise. He hadn't expect this from her, not that he was complaining despite his broken rib. He tells her good job, gives a tip saying that if she focuses more she can deal stronger blows, and sits in the grass to heal himself. She goes over and takes a break with him, and makes sure he isn't too injured. Her dad reassures her that he'll be fine. While he was healing and thinking about how far she's come, Gia starts wondering how much worse it could've been. The only thing that kept her from starting to stress was her dad's presence. They talked for a bit and she explained what made her attack so powerful, which made him feel better about how he is as a parent.

After he healed, they moved on to mental fighting. He gave her three methods to choose from: intimidate, underestimate, or affect their minds. Using this as a chance to practice controlling how much serotonin she releases, she chooses the last one. She gets into a battle stance and starts releasing them in his direction. At first it works, but then she hits what feels like an aura of rage. Immortale encourages his daughter to try harder, and she does. She eventually is able to push past the rage aura and he fully calms down. He asks her to stop, saying she did well, and decides not to do a Quick Attack.

After resting up for a short bit, they move on to physical strength. He grabs some equipment and puts leg straps on her legs, explaining that they'll give her some resistance especially when running and will increase her muscle mass. After putting her's on, he puts on his own and picks a hill off in the distance as the destination and she agrees to it. They start their trek, but not before forgetting to put the shield down.

During their walk, Gia started thinking about what will happen when they get there. "I hope it's some food," she thought, not because she was hungry but because she loves to watch him cook. Her dad breaks her train of thought and asks her how the weights are, to which she says that they're "just the right weight" for her. They eventually get there and, after taking the equipment off and wanting to do zoomies, she asked what he was planning on cooking. She could never choose a favorite meal of his, and she would say that proudly to anyone who asked, so she wasn't fazed when she was told that he was planing on making something with meat while pulling out a piece of pork. Instead, all it did was narrow down what she guessed he was making while she gathered dry bits of grass. While she did that, he got some sticks and waited to start the fire. She eventually came back with the dry bits of grass and gave them to him. He proceeded to use them to help the fire start.

After intently watching him cook, an old habit of her's, and eating with him while spending quality father-daughter time together, they plan on bringing someone in to help her get stronger. As he heads back through another portal, he offers to take her with. Almost immediately, she gets up and is ready to go. They go through and the portal shuts behind them.

Thanks for reading everyone who did. Sorry it's long, I'm not used to writing stuff like this on tumblr. Although if you did enjoy, please check out my Wattpad account. It's under the same username as here so it shouldn't be too hard to find. ^^'

[rosenallies]

”you’re a very good parent” sick au

Sick verse🥹😔💓

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“How are you feeling?” Gia asked as they got into bed beside Synthia, brushing some damp blonde hair from his forehead.

Synthia yawned, stretching and resting his head on their shoulder. “I’m okay, just really exhausted.”

Truth be told, they were all really exhausted after spending the day in the sun at the water park for Natalie’s birthday. She was turning 8 and all she wanted was to go to the water park, and they all knew that despite her saying she was fine with just having cake at home, she was dying to go to the new water park that just opened up. They saw it in her eyes when commercials came on the tv. It was Synthia that had suggested they surprise her with it, despite the worried looks from his partners. He’d been lucky to wake up that morning and feel almost normal for a change. That didn’t mean that being out in the sun for that long wasn’t going to make him feel bad, but for his baby girl it was worth it. It was worth the nausea he’d gotten from being overheated just as much as it was worth the migraine. The smile on Natalie’s face was worth everything. If only he had more days where it was possible for him to do things like that with her.

“Just tired?” Kendall questioned, getting into bed on his opposite side, “your nausea and migraine went away?”

Synthia shrugged. “My medicine helped with the nausea some and the hot shower helped my head a bit.”

“You’re sure? You seem a little off.”

He sighed. “I just wish we could have more days like this with her, or I wish I could have more days like this with her. If we didn’t surprise her with the water park she really would have settled for just a piece of cake and a present. If it wasn’t for me maybe-“

“Stop,” Gia hushed, “you’re perfect with her.”

“I wish I was a better parent,” he sighed, “I feel like I’m not.”

“You’re a very good parent,” Kendall reiterated, “just because you’re ill it doesn’t mean you’re not. I hate that you think that.”

Gia nodded in agreement. “Nat adores you, no matter what.”

He shrugged, holding back a yawn. “I guess, I just wish I could do more.”

“I know.” Gia shut off the light and kissed his forehead, “we all do what we can but we love her and she loves us and that’s what’s most important, right Ken?”

Kendall hummed. “That’s right. You’re an amazing parent, no matter what.”

[mivraajewels]

Timeless Elegance: Exploring the Luxury of Diamond Rings at Mivraa

When it comes to luxury, few things attract the attention and allure like a diamond ring. The gleam of a well designed diamond ring not only enhances your style, but also represents eternal elegance and prestige. Mivraa takes pleasure in creating some of the most magnificent diamond ring designs in the business, combining history with modern sophistication.

Why Choose a Luxury Diamond Ring?

A diamond ring is more than simply a piece of jewelry; it represents elegance and a commitment to quality. Luxury designs are ideal for those who value artistry, workmanship, and the attraction of diamonds. Let's take a deeper look at what distinguishes premium diamond rings and what makes Mivraa's line stand out rest.

1. Unique Designs That Stand Out

Mivraa's diamond rings are precisely made to the highest levels of elegance and style. Luxury is more than just the size of the diamond; it's about the overall appearance. Our rings often have intricate settings that showcase the diamond's brilliance. Cushion, marquise, and emerald cuts provide a distinct look. Mixed metals such as platinum, rose gold, and yellow gold provide a modern yet timeless look. Our designers recognize that luxury is personal. Each piece is designed to convey a story, serving as both a fashion statement and a cherished memory.

2. The Quality Behind the Sparkle

Quality is important. The clarity, cut, color, and carat weight (the 4Cs) are essential for analyzing the value of a diamond. At Mivraa, we adhere to strict standards:

● Clarity: Every diamond in our collection is hand-picked for its purity, devoid of visible inclusions.

● Cut: We exclusively utilize diamonds with exceptional or very brilliant cuts to ensure maximum brilliance.

● Color: We concentrate on colorless or near-colorless diamonds to offer an unrivaled sheen.

● Carat: From delicate and subtle to bold and majestic, we offer a carat weight to fit every taste.

Our commitment to the best quality means that your diamond ring not only looks great but also holds its worth over time.

3. Common Concerns in the Diamond Industry: "How Do I Know I'm Getting a Genuine Diamond?"

This is a prevalent issue among customers, and we recognize the value of authenticity.

At Mivraa:

● Certification is crucial. All of our diamonds have certificates from respected gemological institutes such as the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) and the IGI (International Gemological Institute).

● Transparency in sourcing: We use ethical sourcing techniques to ensure that all diamonds are conflict-free and ethically mined.

"Is a Luxury Diamond Ring Worth the Investment?"

Absolutely. A magnificent diamond ring is more than just a piece of jewelry; it is a real asset. Diamonds, particularly those with distinctive cutting or unusual hues, frequently appreciate with time. With careful care, your diamond ring will remain a valued heirloom for future generations.

"How Do I Choose the Perfect Design?"

Choosing the proper ring can be difficult, but our experts are here to help:

● Personal Style: Consider if you like a modern or minimalist look or something vintage and intricate.

● Lifestyle: If you have an active lifestyle, choose a secure setting such as bezel or halo.

● Budget: We offer a variety of luxury rings to suit different budgets without sacrificing quality.

4. Consider Customization: Create a unique piece.

Mivraa believes in the power of personalization. A customized ring not only adds a personal touch to your jewelry, but it also ensures that it is truly unique. Our design staff collaborates directly with you to bring your vision to life, from picking the ideal diamond to selecting the setting and metal. This collaborative process ensures that the piece matches your personal taste and flair.

5. Caring for Your Luxury Diamond Ring.

A beautiful diamond ring is an investment, and good maintenance can keep it looking bright for years to come. Here are a few tips:

● Regular Cleaning: To keep your ring sparkling, gently clean it with a mild soap solution and a delicate brush.

● Professional Inspection: Visit us once a year for a professional cleaning and inspection to guarantee the prongs are secure.

● To protect your ring from scratches, store it in a fabric-lined box or a separate compartment.

Enhance Your Style with Mivraa's Exclusive Diamond Collection.

Mivraa's premium diamond rings are designed to evoke the essence of elegance, sophistication, and flair. Each design is a tribute to the diamond's intrinsic brilliance, skillfully crafted to withstand the test of time. Whether you're celebrating a milestone or seeking for the ideal gift, Mivraa has a magnificent collection to suit any taste and occasion.

Are you ready to find your perfect ring? Explore our collection today!

Discover the allure of elegance at Mivraa. Explore our exclusive diamond ring collection online, or come to our showroom for a tailored consultation. Allow us to assist you in finding a piece that speaks to your unique personality while also dazzling.

Visit our collection today and let us help you achieve timeless elegance.

[tatsamjewels]

Unveil the Beauty of Personalized Diamond Jewelry in Surat

Surat, known as the "Diamond City of India," is a treasure trove for diamond lovers. With its rich history of diamond cutting and jewelry crafting, the city offers some of the finest diamond jewelry shops and has become a hub for those seeking exclusive and personalized diamond pieces. Whether you're looking for a timeless diamond necklace for women, elegant diamond rings for women, or the perfect diamond engagement ring, Surat is the ideal place to create something unique that reflects your personal style.

The Rise of Personalized Diamond Jewelry in Surat

One of the most remarkable trends in Surat’s jewelry market is the demand for customized diamond jewelry. Unlike off-the-shelf options, personalized jewelry allows customers to be a part of the design process. Whether you're creating a custom engagement ring, a unique necklace, or a special anniversary piece, customization ensures that the final product is truly one of a kind.

By working closely with skilled artisans in Surat, you can select the diamond cut, setting, metal type, and design details to craft jewelry that holds deep personal meaning. Whether it's a diamond necklace for women with intricate detailing or diamond rings for women with custom engravings, Surat’s craftsmen are adept at bringing your vision to life.

Why Choose a Certified Diamond Jewelry Shop in Surat

When purchasing diamond jewelry, quality and authenticity are essential. This is where the importance of a certified diamond jewelry shop in Surat comes into play. Certification ensures that the diamonds are ethically sourced and meet strict quality standards. Reputable jewelry shops in Surat offer certified diamonds from renowned organizations like GIA (Gemological Institute of America), which verifies the cut, clarity, carat weight, and color of each diamond.

Choosing a certified shop gives you confidence that you are investing in a genuine, high-quality diamond that will retain its value over time. This is particularly important for significant purchases like diamond engagement rings, where both emotional and financial investment are substantial.

Crafting the Perfect Diamond Engagement Ring

The engagement ring is one of the most cherished pieces of jewelry, symbolizing a lifelong commitment. Surat offers an exceptional selection of diamond engagement rings, allowing couples to design their dream ring from scratch. Whether you envision a classic solitaire or a more contemporary design, Surat’s diamond jewelry shops provide endless options for customization.

You can choose every element, from the shape of the diamond to the band material and even add personal touches such as engravings or side stones. With the help of expert designers, your engagement ring will not only be visually stunning but will also reflect the unique love story you and your partner share.

Timeless Diamond Rings for Women

Diamonds have long been associated with elegance, grace, and sophistication. Surat’s jewelers offer a variety of diamond rings for women, ranging from minimalistic, everyday styles to bold, statement pieces. Whether you're celebrating a milestone or simply want to treat yourself, a custom-made diamond ring is a perfect way to showcase your personality and style.

The ability to personalize your diamond ring means that you can select the size, shape, and setting of the diamond to suit your preferences. This flexibility allows you to create a ring that feels personal and meaningful, making it a treasured keepsake for years to come.

Elevate Your Look with a Diamond Necklace for Women

A diamond necklace for women is an essential piece of jewelry that adds a touch of luxury to any outfit. Surat’s jewelry shops offer a wide range of necklace designs, from simple and elegant pendants to elaborate statement pieces. For those seeking something more exclusive, customized diamond jewelry is the perfect way to create a necklace that reflects your unique style.

From choosing the perfect diamond to deciding on the metal and design details, customizing a diamond necklace in Surat is a seamless process. The result is a stunning piece of jewelry that can be worn for any occasion, whether it’s a formal event or a casual night out.

The Art of Customization

The beauty of customized diamond jewelry lies in its ability to tell a personal story. Whether it's a gift for a loved one or a treat for yourself, customization allows you to create a piece that’s truly yours. Surat’s diamond jewelry shops specialize in offering bespoke services, where every detail is meticulously crafted according to your preferences.

From engagement rings to necklaces, customization ensures that your jewelry is one-of-a-kind, making it a reflection of your style, personality, and the moments that matter most to you.

Conclusion

Surat stands as a beacon for those seeking personalized and customized diamond jewelry. With a wide selection of diamond engagement rings, diamond rings for women, and diamond necklaces for women, the city’s certified diamond jewelry shops provide the assurance of quality, authenticity, and craftsmanship. Whether you're crafting a unique engagement ring or creating a custom necklace, Surat’s artisans are dedicated to helping you unveil the beauty of diamonds in a way that’s uniquely yours.

[aryanaxeconsultancy]

How to Insure Your Diamond Jewelry: A Complete Guide

Introduction

Diamond jewelry is not only a significant financial investment but often holds deep sentimental value as well. Whether it’s a sparkling engagement ring, a timeless necklace, or the best bracelet for women, insuring your diamond jewelry is a crucial step in protecting these precious pieces. In this complete guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about insuring your diamond jewelry, ensuring that your cherished items are safeguarded against loss, theft, or damage.

Why Insure Your Diamond Jewelry?

Protection Against Loss and Theft Diamond jewelry is often worn daily, making it vulnerable to loss or theft. Whether you misplace a bracelet or have a ring stolen, the financial loss can be significant. Insurance provides peace of mind by covering these unfortunate events.

Coverage for Damage Even the best bracelets for women, made with high-quality craftsmanship, can be susceptible to damage. Accidental chips, cracks, or other damages can be costly to repair. Insurance ensures that you’re covered for such incidents, allowing you to repair or replace your jewelry without incurring out-of-pocket expenses.

Preserving Sentimental Value Beyond its monetary value, diamond jewelry often carries emotional significance. While insurance can’t replace the sentimental value of a piece, it can help you recreate or repair an item that holds special memories, preserving its importance in your life.

Steps to Insuring Your Diamond Jewelry

1. Get an Appraisal

Why Appraisal Matters The first step in insuring your diamond jewelry is to have it appraised by a certified professional. An appraisal provides a detailed description of your jewelry, including the type of diamond, the 4 Cs (cut, color, clarity, and carat weight), and the overall value of the piece.

Finding a Qualified Appraiser Look for a qualified gemologist or an appraiser who is accredited by reputable organizations such as the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) or the American Society of Appraisers (ASA). A professional appraisal will ensure that you have accurate information for your insurance policy.

2. Choose the Right Insurance Policy

Types of Jewelry Insurance There are different types of jewelry insurance policies available. You can choose to add a rider to your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy, which specifically covers your jewelry, or opt for a standalone jewelry insurance policy. The best choice depends on your individual needs and the value of your collection.

What to Look For When selecting an insurance policy, consider factors such as coverage limits, deductibles, and the types of incidents covered (e.g., loss, theft, accidental damage). Some policies may also cover mysterious disappearances, which can be important for items like bracelets that can easily slip off.

3. Understand Your Coverage

What’s Included It’s important to fully understand what your insurance policy covers. Does it include replacement costs? Are there any exclusions, such as coverage for certain types of damage or loss in specific locations? Knowing the details will help you avoid surprises if you ever need to file a claim.

Replacement vs. Cash Value Some policies offer replacement coverage, which pays for the replacement of the item with one of similar quality and value. Others may provide cash value, which gives you the current market value of the item. Understanding the difference will help you choose the right policy for your needs.

4. Keep Your Documentation Safe

Storing Important Documents Keep all documentation related to your diamond jewelry and insurance policy in a safe place. This includes the original purchase receipts, appraisal certificates, and the insurance policy itself. Having these documents readily available will streamline the claims process if needed.

Regularly Update Your Appraisal As the value of diamonds can fluctuate, it’s a good idea to have your jewelry appraised every few years and update your insurance policy accordingly. This ensures that you’re fully covered in case of a claim.

Tips for Insuring the Best Bracelets for Women

Consider the Bracelet’s Design When insuring the best bracelets for women, consider the specific design and any unique features that may require special coverage. For example, bracelets with intricate designs or rare gemstones may need additional coverage beyond standard policies.

Wear and Tear Coverage Bracelets are often subject to wear and tear due to their location on the wrist. Ensure that your policy covers repairs for everyday wear, especially if your bracelet includes delicate settings or a clasp that might require maintenance.

Conclusion

Insuring your diamond jewelry, whether it’s a cherished engagement ring or the best bracelet for women, is a vital step in protecting your investment and preserving its value. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can ensure that your precious pieces are covered against loss, theft, and damage, giving you peace of mind and allowing you to enjoy your jewelry with confidence.

[gembleu]

What should I consider when choosing a blue sapphire diamond ring for an engagement? Any tips on quality, settings, and reputable jewelers?

When choosing a blue sapphire diamond ring for an engagement, there are several important factors to consider to ensure you select a high-quality piece that fits your style and budget. Here are some tips on quality, settings, and reputable jewelers:

Quality

Color: The color of the sapphire is the most crucial aspect. Look for a deep, vivid blue hue. Avoid stones that are too dark or too light, as they might not have the desired brilliance.

Clarity: Sapphires often have inclusions, but they should not be visible to the naked eye. A sapphire with fewer inclusions will generally be more valuable.

Cut: The cut of the sapphire affects its brilliance and sparkle. A well-cut sapphire will reflect light beautifully, enhancing its natural color and shine.

Carat: Consider the size of the sapphire. Larger stones are more expensive, but they should still meet the criteria for color, clarity, and cut.

Settings

Metal Choice: Sapphires pair beautifully with both white and yellow gold, as well as platinum. Consider the metal that best complements the sapphire and matches your personal style.

Design: Classic solitaire settings highlight the sapphire itself, while halo settings with diamonds can add extra sparkle and enhance the size appearance of the stone. Vintage and three-stone settings are also popular choices.

Durability: Ensure the setting securely holds the sapphire and diamonds in place. Prong settings are common, but bezel settings offer more protection.

Reputable Jewelers

Certification: Buy from jewelers who provide certification from reputable gemological labs, such as GIA (Gemological Institute of America) or AGS (American Gem Society). This ensures the authenticity and quality of the sapphire.

Reviews and Reputation: Check online reviews and ratings for jewelers. A reputable jeweler will have positive feedback and a history of satisfied customers.

Customer Service: Choose jewelers who offer good customer service, including clear return policies, warranty options, and the ability to customize designs.

One reputable jeweler to consider is GemBleu. They offer a stunning collection of blue sapphire rings, ensuring high-quality stones and beautiful craftsmanship. You can browse their collection of sapphire rings here for a variety of styles and settings to find the perfect engagement ring.

By considering these factors, you can select a beautiful blue sapphire diamond ring that will be cherished for a lifetime.

[justafrogandherumbrella]

Welcome to Nowhere: Plan

“No!” Aderyn hisses. “There’s no way that will work!”

The group groans collectively. This is the fourth plan you’ve gone over together- and yet there’s somehow something wrong with this one too. 

“Why? There’s literally nothing wrong with it, ” Jenny pouts. “This one is foolproof!”

“No, it’s not,” Aderyn explains, shaking her head back and forth. “You said that we could call Mr.Rotary, pretending to be Jerrell, right? There’s a couple of problems with that- number one being you two,” she nods towards Bianca and Jenny, “- are the only ones who have ever met Jerrell, and none of us know what he sounds like. That’s also assuming that you guys could pull off an accurate impression of him. Second of all, that doesn’t account for Mayor Miller at all.”

“Well, he’s not too important, is he?”

“Didn’t you guys say earlier that he also  is really determined to not let anyone into Mr. Rotary’s office?” You ask. 

“Well- yeah,” Jenny falters, “buuuuut… what if we find a way to put the call on speaker- somehow, while he and Mr.Rotary are in the same room? With whatever we say and whatever Mr.Rotary says back is bound to make him upset! I mean- c’mon, we all know those two have a…thing.”

Bianca shakes her head. “Pa’s not dumb- he already knows. He just… isn’t angry about it enough to do anything.” She tilts her head down towards the floor, looking glum. 

Jenny shoots her a sympathetic look before pulling her into a hug. 

“Yeah,” she sighs, “I guess it wasn’t the best idea after all.”

“Hmmn,” Emerson muses. “What if we just… locked them both in a closet or something? We could lead them toward us and just… shove 'em in, lock the door, and then wander around freely- if you think that will work, of course.”

“That’s an… uncharacteristically violent thing for you to suggest, Emerson.” Gia says, shooting him a look that seems to whisper, “you okay there, buddy?”

“Pfft- common, that’s not that  violent.”

“Yeah, maybe not in general,” you say, giving them the same glance. “But for you it’s pretty weird. You’re awfully squeamish, y’know.”

“I am not squeamish,” they mutter. “You guys are just kind of barbaric.”

“Hey,” Gia says, holding up their hand near Emerson’s face. “Me being barbaric saved your life- and many other lives, as a matter of fact. Slaying monsters is an act of heroism.” They tilt their planet-head up, looking proud. “Violent heroism! The best kind!”

“Guys, we’re getting off topic,” Bianca says, waving her hand dismissively in Gia’s direction- causing them to slink back against the wall, vexed. 

“Hay, guys,”  Jenny says, sitting up. “I think I might have some semblance of a plan.”

“Oh?” Gia says, perking back up. “Do tell.”

“Well, here’s the thing,” Jenny goes on. “Bianca’s family should be calling us all down for dinner soon- and that’s when a couple of us could make a distraction- keeping Bianca’s dads distracted in the kitchen while the rest of us sneak off to break into Mr.Rotary’s office.” She explains, letting go of Bianca. “Bianca, it would be best if you’re one of the people staying in the kitchen to cause a distraction, that way you can keep Mr.Rotary from hearing us by playing your static.”

“That…” Bianca pauses, thinking for a moment. “Could potentially work, I guess?”

“Great!” Aderyn cheers, clapping her hands together. “What’s the distraction?”

Jenny shrugs. “I dunno.”

…

“What? I told you I had ‘some semblance’ of a plan- not a full plan!” She said indignantly, crossing her arms as everyone in the room watched her with frustrated stares. “Jeez Louise…”

“ I might have an idea for a good distraction.” Bianca says, standing up. “If we were to use it though- I’d need some assistance and someone with acting skills.”

“Just tell us what it is…” Gia says, looking awfully tired. 

“Okay, soooo, my dad basically has a ‘no dating’ rule… he thinks that one: Dating is a reason I keep failing, and two: that I’m a total slut. Now, I don’t have much of a problem with that- but he does. So basically, if I was to make an announcement that I’ve ‘found the love of my life’ and that ‘I plan to run off with them and never work again’ that’s bound to piss him off beyond reason. Oooh! It’d work even better if the person pretends to be a suuuuper bad influence,” she says, almost excitedly.  “Me and whoever pretends to be my partner would stay in the kitchen while my dad is too busy being pissed off, and my pa’ is too busy trying to calm him down- that way the rest of you can sneak off and break into the office!”

It’s silent for a moment while everyone in the room scrutinizes Jenny and Bianca’s plan, looking for some kind of devastating flaw. 

“That sounds like it could work.” Gia says at last, and the room nods their head and mumbles in agreement. 

“Perfect!” Bianca whoops, doing a little twirl. “So, who here can put on a good show?”

“I mean, I think I could-” Aderyn starts to say before Bianca interrupts her. “Emerson, what about you?”

“M-me?” Emerson looks up, surprised. “I mean, I don’t know about my acting skills-”

“Oh, I bet you’ll do wonderfully.” Bianca says with what you think is supposed to be whatever a flirtatious wink looks like on a TV screen. “So,” she says in a teasing tone. “What do you say? Wanna be my ‘boyfriend’ for the night?”

[sustainable-diamonds]

Exploring the Spectrum: Understanding Diamond Color Grading

Diamond color holds significant importance in determining a diamond's overall quality and value. A crucial factor, along with cut, clarity, and carat weight, influences how a diamond is perceived and valued in the market. The presence or absence of color within a diamond affects its visual appeal, rarity, and purity. Recognizing the significance of diamond color is essential for consumers and industry professionals, as it directly impacts these precious gemstones' desirability, pricing, and investment potential.

What Is The Diamond Colour & Its Importance?

 

Diamond color refers to the presence or absence of color in a diamond. It is one of the 4Cs used to evaluate and grade diamonds, alongside cut, clarity, and carat weight. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) grades diamond color on a scale from D (colorless) to Z (light yellow or brown).

Here's a breakdown of diamond color and its importance:

Color Grading: Diamonds are graded on a scale from D to Z, with D completely colorless and Z having a noticeable yellow or brown tint. This grading is conducted under controlled lighting conditions by comparing the diamond to a set of standardized master stones.

Aesthetic Appeal: Apart from color grading, the absence of color in a diamond allows more light to pass through, enhancing its brilliance and fire. Colorless or near-colorless diamonds are generally more desirable and fetch higher prices due to their visual appeal.

Value Determination: Diamond color significantly affects its value. Colorless diamonds (grades D-F) are rarer and thus command higher prices. As the color grade decreases (moving towards Z), the value of the diamond decreases as well.

Personal Preference: Some may prefer diamonds with a hint of color for a warmer, more vintage aesthetic. However, personal preference varies, and ultimately, the choice of diamond color depends on the buyer's taste and budget.

Quality Perception: Diamond color is often associated with diamond quality and purity. Colorless diamonds are perceived as pure and of higher quality, making them popular for engagement rings and other high-end jewelry pieces.

Matching with Metal: The diamond color should also complement the metal of the setting. For example, colorless diamonds pair well with white gold or platinum settings, while warmer-toned diamonds may complement yellow or rose gold settings.

Investment Value: Colorless diamonds retain their value better over time than those with noticeable color. Therefore, colorless or near-colorless stones may be preferable for those considering diamonds as investments.

What is the Diamond Color scale?

The diamond color scale is a standardized system used to grade and categorize the color of diamonds. It was established by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and ranges from D to Z, with D representing colorless diamonds and Z indicating diamonds with noticeable yellow or brown tint. The diamond color scale works as a diamond color guide and helps users to make a correct choice.

Here's a brief overview of the color scale diamond:

D-F (Colorless): Diamonds in this range are considered colorless, displaying little to no detectable color. They are exceptionally rare and highly valued for their purity and brilliance.

G-J (Near Colorless): Diamonds in this range have slightly detectable color, but it is typically not noticeable to the untrained eye. They offer excellent value for those seeking high-quality diamonds without the premium associated with colorless stones.

K-M (Faint Yellow): Diamonds in this range may exhibit a faint yellow tint when viewed under controlled lighting conditions. While the color is more noticeable than in higher grades, these diamonds can still be attractive options, especially for those on a budget.

N-R (Very Light Yellow): Diamonds in this range have a noticeable yellow or brown tint, even to the naked eye. They are considered lower quality and may not be as desirable for jewelry settings where color is a significant factor.

S-Z (Light Yellow to Light Brown): Diamonds in this range have a pronounced yellow or brown coloration, detracting from their visual appeal and value. They are typically the least desirable and least expensive diamonds on the color scale.

What is the Gia Diamond Color Chart?

The GIA Diamond Color Chart is a visual representation of the diamond color scale established by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). It helps jewelers, gemologists, and consumers to easily understand and reference the different color grades of diamonds.

How To Choose The Right Diamond?

Choosing the right diamond involves considering several factors to ensure you select a stone that meets your preferences and budget. Here's a guide to help you make an informed decision:

Establish a Budget: Before diving into the world of diamond shopping, set a clear budget to guide your selection process. Knowing your spending limit will help you narrow down your options and focus on diamonds that fit within your financial means.

Learn About the 4Cs: Apart from this, you should also Familiarize yourself with the 4Cs - Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat Weight - as they play crucial roles in determining a diamond's quality and value. Understanding these factors will empower you to make informed decisions when comparing different diamonds.

Prioritize Your Preferences: You can consider which aspects of the 4Cs matter most to you. Whether it's the brilliance of the cut, the color purity, the absence of imperfections, or the size of the diamond, identifying your priorities will guide your selection process.

Choose a Diamond Shape: Explore various diamond shapes, such as round, princess, cushion, emerald, or oval, and decide which appeals to your aesthetic preferences. The shape of the diamond will greatly influence its overall appearance and style.

Opt for Superior Cut Quality: Recognize that the cut of a diamond is paramount to its brilliance and sparkle. Look for diamonds with excellent or very good cut grades to ensure optimal light reflection and maximum beauty.

Assess Color and Clarity: Similar to quality, the color and clarity grades of diamonds, considering how these factors impact the stone's overall appearance. Choose grades that align with your desired level of colorlessness and clarity while staying within your budget constraints.

Insist on Diamond Certification: Prioritize diamonds that come with reputable gemological certifications, such as those from GIA or AGS. Certification ensures the authenticity and quality of the diamond, providing you with peace of mind in your purchase.

Trust Your Instincts: Ultimately, trust your instincts and choose the diamond that resonates with you on a personal level. Opt for the stone that captures your heart and reflects your unique style and preferences.

Conclusion 

Understanding diamond color as part of the 4Cs is crucial for consumers and industry professionals. The Gemological Institute of America's (GIA) diamond color scale provides a valuable guide for assessing diamonds, from colorless to light yellow or brown hues. Whether for aesthetics, investment, or personal preference, diamond color plays a significant role in selection. Considerations like budget, preferences, and the 4Cs enable confident choices. 

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