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A Holiday to Remember

Huh Yunjin x Fem!Reader

Word Count: ca. 3,5k

Synopsis: In the magical glow of a snow-covered holiday town, Y/N and Yunjin prepare for their first Christmas together.

Note: Have a great Christmas babes! Thank you so much for your support and kindness, it truly means the world to me. 🥹 I hope you enjoy this magical time, surrounded by love, laughter, and all the things that make your heart happy.

English isn’t my first language so I apologize in advance for any mistakes.

♡ Enjoy! ♡

The small town looked like it had been plucked straight from a Christmas card. A fresh blanket of snow sparkled under the glow of twinkling fairy lights strung between lamp posts, their warm yellow hue casting a golden glow over the cobblestone streets. Storefronts were decked out in holiday displays: miniature Christmas villages, red and gold ornaments, and faux snow glimmering in the soft light. The faint aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg wafted from a nearby bakery, mingling with the brisk, frosty air. Somewhere down the street, a group of carolers harmonized to the gentle melody of Silent Night, their voices as soothing as a crackling fire.

Y/N strolled through the bustling town square, her cheeks flushed from the cold and her scarf wrapped snugly around her neck. The energy of the holiday season buzzed all around her, but her mind was focused on one thing or rather, one person.

“This is going to be the most special Christmas ever” she thought, her heart fluttering at the thought of Yunjin. It was their first holiday season as a couple, and every little detail felt significant. Y/N had spent weeks daydreaming about the perfect way to celebrate, imagining cozy nights by the fire and stolen kisses under the mistletoe. But today, her mission was clear: finding the perfect gift for Yunjin.

As she weaved through the cheerful crowd, Y/N couldn’t help but smile. This town had always felt magical during the holidays, but this year, it was different. Everything seemed brighter, warmer because she had someone special to share it with. She paused by a street vendor selling handcrafted ornaments, her gaze drawn to a delicate angel carved from wood.

“Would she like this?” Y/N muttered to herself, tilting her head as she examined the tiny figure. But then she remembered something Yunjin had said in passing a few weeks ago I love gifts that come from the heart. They don’t have to be expensive, just thoughtful.

The memory sparked a mix of excitement and nervousness in Y/N. It was sweet of Yunjin to care more about the meaning behind a gift than its price tag, but it also meant the stakes felt impossibly high. She wanted her gift to be perfect, something that would show Yunjin how much she truly meant to her.

Her thoughts were interrupted by a child’s laughter as a snowball fight broke out nearby. Y/N chuckled, the sound lifting her spirits. She adjusted her coat and decided to keep looking. Somewhere in this picturesque little town was the perfect present.

“Alright, Yunjin,” she whispered with determination, “you’re getting a Christmas gift you’ll never forget.”

With that, Y/N set off down the street, determination settling in her chest like a warm ember. The twinkling holiday lights above her seemed to cheer her on as she made her way toward her next destination. She’d heard about the bustling holiday market in town, a place filled with unique treasures that might hold the perfect gift for Yunjin.

The gentle hum of Christmas carols grew louder as she approached, and soon, the vibrant scene came into view.

Y/N pulled her coat tighter around herself as she stepped into the heart of the holiday market. The place was buzzing with life, vendors calling out to advertise their goods, couples strolling hand-in-hand, and kids gleefully tugging their parents toward colorful stalls.

Each booth was a treasure trove of unique, handcrafted items: delicate glass ornaments, cozy knitted scarves, wooden toys, and candles in every imaginable scent.

Her eyes flitted from stall to stall, her thoughts consumed by one question What would Yunjin love the most?

She stopped at a booth displaying an array of intricate ornaments. One in particular caught her eye, a frosted glass globe painted with a snowy forest scene. It was stunning, and she reached out to pick it up carefully. Or at least, she tried.

The ornament slipped from her fingers and tumbled toward the ground. “Oh no!” Y/N yelped, her heart skipping a beat. She winced as the glass shattered into tiny pieces at her feet.

The vendor, a kind-faced older woman, waved it off with a warm smile. “Don’t worry about it, dear. It’s just a sign that you’re meant to find something even better.”

Y/N let out a relieved laugh, crouching down to help clean up the mess. “I’m so sorry. I’m a bit clumsy sometimes.”

“Nothing to apologize for,” the woman said, placing a comforting hand on Y/N’s shoulder. “Take your time. It’s not about the first thing you see, it’s about the one that feels right.”

Thanking the vendor, Y/N moved on, her cheeks still pink from embarrassment. She turned a corner and found herself at a quieter stall selling antique trinkets. Her gaze landed on a small music box nestled among the clutter. She picked it up and wound the key, and as the melody played, her heart swelled.

It was their song, the one Yunjin had sung softly to her on a late-night walk months ago, when they’d first started falling for each other. Y/N closed her eyes, letting the tune wash over her.

“This could be it,” she murmured. But doubt crept in as quickly as the excitement. "Is it too simple? Too small?" She hesitated, unsure if the music box alone would be enough to express how much Yunjin meant to her.

She pulled out her phone, scrolling to a familiar number. “Sakura Unnie” Y/N said as soon as the call connected. “I need your help.”

Sakura’s teasing laugh rang out on the other end. “This is about Yunjin, isn’t it? You sound lovestruck.”

Y/N groaned. “I’m serious! I found something, but I’m not sure if it’s the right gift. I mean, it’s cute and meaningful, but what if—”

“Y/N,” Sakura interrupted, her tone affectionate. “You’re overthinking this. Yunjin loves you, and she’s going to love whatever you pick as long as it’s from the heart. Just go with your gut.”

Y/N sighed but couldn’t help smiling. “You’re right. Thanks, Unnie.”

“Of course I’m right. Now stop panicking and focus on making her happy,” Sakura said, and Y/N could hear the grin in her voice.

Ending the call, Y/N felt her determination solidify. She decided to buy the music box, tucking it safely into her bag before heading to her next stop. The cool evening air nipped at her cheeks as she walked down the festive street, her thoughts racing ahead to where she might find something else that would speak to Yunjin’s heart.

She passed a row of brightly lit shops until her eyes landed on a boutique with a chic display of accessories in the window. A glimmer of inspiration struck her, and she pushed open the door, a small bell jingling softly overhead.

The boutique’s interior was sleek and modern, with soft jazz playing in the background and rows of beautifully displayed accessories. Y/N wandered through the aisles, her eyes drawn to a delicate gold necklace with a charm shaped like a star. It was elegant, timeless, perfect for Yunjin’s sophisticated side.

But then, she spotted something equally tempting: a pair of quirky earrings shaped like tiny microphones. They were playful and fun, just like Yunjin’s sense of humor.

Y/N stood frozen, holding one in each hand. “Why is this so hard?” she muttered, biting her lip.

“Having trouble deciding?” a friendly voice asked. The shopkeeper, a stylish woman with a sharp eye for detail, smiled knowingly.

“Yeah,” Y/N admitted. “I want to get my girlfriend something special, but I can’t pick between these two.”

The shopkeeper chuckled. “Let me tell you a secret. The best gifts aren’t about how they look, they’re about what they mean. Think about what each piece says about her and your relationship. Which one speaks to you?”

Y/N stared at the necklace and earrings for a long moment before the answer became clear. She smiled, thanking the shopkeeper as she made her choice. With her purchase carefully tucked into her bag alongside the music box, she stepped back out into the chilly air.

The streets were quieter now, the golden glow of the setting sun casting long shadows across the snow-covered ground. She checked her list one last time, a new idea forming in her mind as she recalled a little craft store she’d passed earlier.

By the time Y/N reached the craft store, the sun was beginning to dip low in the sky, casting the snow-covered town in shades of orange and pink. Inside, the store was a riot of colors, bins of beads, shelves of glitter, and racks of paints lined the walls.

Inspired by the shopkeeper’s advice, Y/N decided to make part of Yunjin’s gift herself. She picked out supplies for a small photo frame: pastel paints, a handful of tiny star-shaped beads, and a glittery gold ribbon for finishing touches.

As she paid for her items, Y/N could already picture how it would look: a simple, heartfelt frame to hold a photo of one of their favorite moments together.

Back at home that evening, after Yunjin had returned to her dorms, Y/N spread her supplies across the kitchen table. It was her turn to pour her heart into something special. As she painted and glued, she accidentally spilled an entire tube of glitter across the floor.

“Oh no!” she laughed, watching the sparkly mess spread with every movement. Her laughter turned into a full-blown giggle fit when she realized the glitter had gotten into her hair, shimmering under the soft light.

By the time she finished, her fingers were sticky with glue, and the photo frame sparkled under the light. It wasn’t perfect, but it was hers and she couldn’t wait to see Yunjin’s reaction. With a contented sigh, Y/N carefully set the frame aside to dry and glanced at the clock. She still had a few more stops to make before the day was over.

Next day while Y/N was out putting the final touches with her gift, back at her apartment, Yunjin had been busy with her own preparations.

The soft glow of fairy lights bathed Y/N’s living room in a warm, golden hue. A freshly decorated Christmas tree stood proudly in the corner, adorned with delicate ornaments and shimmering tinsel. Yunjin stepped back to admire her handiwork, her lips curving into a satisfied smile. She had insisted on decorating the tree herself, wanting everything to be perfect for their first Christmas together.

Yunjin had perched on the couch in Y/N’s apartment, letting out a content sigh as she surveyed her handiwork. The Christmas tree twinkled softly in the corner, the fairy lights casting a golden glow over the room. Cozy blankets were draped over the couch, and she had even set out mugs for hot cocoa to complete the scene.

Every detail was wrapped in anticipation of seeing Y/N’s face light up later that evening. Her gaze drifted to the small pile of wrapped gifts under the tree, and her chest tightened. Among the presents was her main gift: a hand-written song.

The idea had come to her weeks ago, during a sleepless night at the dorms. Writing it had been cathartic, every note and lyric spilling straight from her heart. But as she sat there in the quiet warmth of Y/N’s apartment, doubt began to creep in.

What if it’s not enough?

Yunjin ran her fingers through her hair, her mind replaying moments from the past year. She thought back to a chilly evening in spring, when they’d walked by the river after a particularly grueling day. Y/N had noticed her quietness right away, wrapping her arm around Yunjin and insisting they take a detour to get hot chocolate.

“You don’t have to pretend everything’s okay,” Y/N had said softly, her warmth cutting through the chill.

Yunjin had opened up that night in a way she rarely did with anyone, and Y/N had listened,truly listened without judgment or interruption. It was one of the many moments that had made Yunjin realize she’d found something extraordinary in Y/N.

How do you put all of that into a gift?

The memory lingered as Yunjin reached for her guitar, which she had brought along to finalize her song. Her fingers brushed over the strings as she hummed the melody, letting the words come naturally

"In the glow of your smile, I find my peace,

Every moment with you feels like a masterpiece.

Through the highs and the lows, the laughter, the tears,

You’re my constant, my comfort, my reason to cheer."

Her voice faltered, and she frowned. Is this enough to show her how much she means to me?

Yunjin leaned back, the guitar resting on her lap. She thought about adding something else to the song, a special touch to make it feel even more personal. Maybe a custom necklace with their initials? Or a small charm that symbolized something only they would understand.

She closed her eyes, letting the melody play in her head again. The lyrics weren’t perfect, but they were hers. Every word carried the weight of her feelings for Y/N, and deep down, Yunjin knew that was what mattered most.

A knock at the door startled her out of her thoughts. It was Y/N’s neighbor, stopping by to drop off cookies they’d baked for the holiday. Yunjin thanked them with a polite smile, tucking the tin away on the kitchen counter. As she returned to the couch, her mind drifted back to the song, her fingers instinctively strumming the chords again.

She pictured the way Y/N’s eyes would light up when she heard the first notes, the way her hands would clasp over her heart as the lyrics unfolded. The thought made Yunjin’s lips curl into a soft, almost shy smile.

“Okay,” she whispered to herself. “This is going to be perfect.”

With her resolve firmed, Yunjin placed the guitar back in its stand and got to work. She rewrapped one of the smaller gifts, adding a bow for extra flair. She adjusted the fairy lights to ensure they cast the most romantic glow. Every little detail, every touch, was for Y/N.

As the evening deepened, Yunjin curled up on the couch, her heart fluttering with equal parts excitement and nervousness. This Christmas wasn’t about extravagant gestures or lavish presents, it was about the love and connection they’d built together.

And as far as Yunjin was concerned, there was no greater gift than that.

The evening air was crisp as Y/N climbed the steps to her apartment, her bag tucked under one arm and her breath visible in the icy cold. From outside the door, she could already see the soft glow of fairy lights spilling through the windows, casting a warm and inviting light into the winter night. Her heart raced, not just from the cold but from anticipation.

She fumbled with her keys, and as she opened the door, the sight inside made her breath catch.

The living room was nothing short of magical. The Christmas tree stood tall, its ornaments glittering in the light of the fairy strings that wrapped around it. Cozy blankets were draped over the couch, and candles flickered gently on the coffee table, filling the room with the comforting scent of vanilla and cinnamon. Yunjin stood in the center of it all, a wide smile spreading across her face as she caught sight of Y/N.

“Welcome home,” Yunjin said, her voice warm and tender. She crossed the room in a few quick strides and pulled Y/N into a tight hug, wrapping her arms around her as though she’d waited all day for this moment.

Y/N melted into the embrace, her nerves and the stress of the day evaporating instantly. “You’ve outdone yourself,” she murmured against Yunjin’s shoulder.

Yunjin pulled back just enough to meet Y/N’s gaze, her eyes twinkling like the lights around them. “It’s our first Christmas together. I wanted it to be special.”

“It already is,” Y/N whispered, her voice thick with emotion.

Yunjin took her hand and led her to the couch. They sat down, their knees brushing as Y/N set her bag beside her. The room felt like their own little world, safe and warm, insulated from the chilly night outside.

“I have something for you,” Y/N said, her voice soft but excited. She reached into her bag and pulled out two carefully wrapped items: the handmade photo frame and the music box.

Yunjin’s eyes widened as she accepted the gifts, her fingers brushing over the wrapping paper. “You didn’t have to get me anything,” she said, but her tone betrayed her eagerness to see what was inside.

“Open them,” Y/N urged, biting her lip nervously.

Yunjin unwrapped the photo frame first. She gasped softly when she saw it, a small but beautifully decorated frame that sparkled with tiny star-shaped beads and gold accents. Inside was a photo of the two of them from a day they’d spent at the park, their laughter frozen in time.

“Y/N,” Yunjin said, her voice trembling slightly. “This is... it’s perfect.”

Y/N smiled, her cheeks glowing pink. “I wanted you to have something personal, something that reminds you of us.”

Yunjin placed the frame carefully on the coffee table before unwrapping the music box. The familiar melody filled the room as she turned the key, and her expression softened even more.

“This song,” Yunjin said, her voice barely above a whisper. “It’s our song.”

Y/N nodded, her heart swelling with affection. “I heard it and immediately thought of you. I couldn’t resist.”

Yunjin set the music box down and reached for Y/N’s hands, her grip gentle but firm. “You have no idea how much this means to me,” she said, her eyes glistening. “Thank you.”

Y/N was about to respond when Yunjin stood abruptly. “Wait. I have something for you too.”

She disappeared briefly into the bedroom and returned with her guitar slung over her shoulder. Sitting back down, she looked at Y/N, her expression a mix of excitement and vulnerability.

“I wrote you a song,” Yunjin said shyly, her fingers lightly brushing the guitar strings. “It’s not perfect, but it’s... it’s everything I feel for you.”

Y/N’s breath hitched as Yunjin began to play. The melody was soft and sweet, wrapping around them like a blanket. Yunjin’s voice was steady but emotional, every note carrying the depth of her feelings.

As the song went on, Y/N felt her eyes sting with tears. The lyrics told their story. The quiet moments they’d shared, the ways they’d lifted each other up, and the undeniable love that had grown between them.

When the final chord faded into the air, Yunjin looked up, her cheeks flushed. “So... what do you think?”

Y/N couldn’t find the words. Instead, she leaned forward and cupped Yunjin’s face in her hands, pulling her into a kiss. It was slow and tender, a silent answer to the question Yunjin had asked.

When they pulled back, Y/N rested her forehead against Yunjin’s. “I think it’s the most beautiful thing anyone’s ever done for me,” she said, her voice shaking with emotion.

Yunjin grinned, her confidence returning as she wrapped her arms around Y/N. “I’m glad you like it,” she said softly. “Merry Christmas, love.”

“Merry Christmas, Jen” Y/N replied, her heart feeling impossibly full.

The two of them stayed curled up on the couch, their gifts sitting nearby as silent witnesses to the love they shared. The night stretched on, filled with quiet laughter, whispered words, and a sense of peace neither of them had ever known before.

And as the snow continued to fall outside, it was clear that this Christmas Eve would be one they’d remember forever.

The morning sunlight peeked through the curtains, casting a soft glow across the room. Snowflakes drifted lazily past the window, creating a serene winter wonderland outside. Y/N stirred awake, snuggled beneath the warm blankets. The scent of fresh coffee and something sweet wafted through the air, pulling her from the haze of sleep.

She turned her head and smiled at the sight of Yunjin sitting at the edge of the bed, holding a steaming mug. Yunjin was still in her pajamas, a cozy set of red flannel and her hair was slightly mussed from sleep.

“Good morning, sleepyhead,” Yunjin said, her voice soft and teasing. She handed Y/N the mug, leaning down to press a gentle kiss to her forehead.

“Good morning,” Y/N mumbled, sitting up and wrapping her hands around the warm cup. She took a sip, humming in delight. “Coffee and kisses first thing? I could get used to this.”

Yunjin laughed and pulled Y/N to her feet. “Come on, I made breakfast. Let’s eat before it gets cold.”

The two of them made their way to the kitchen, where the table was set with stacks of fluffy pancakes, a bowl of fresh fruit, and a small pitcher of syrup. They sat across from each other, sharing bites and stealing glances, the kind of quiet intimacy that only mornings like this could bring.

After breakfast, they bundled up in coats and scarves, ready to brave the snowy outdoors. The fresh snow crunched beneath their boots as they stepped outside, the cold air biting at their cheeks.

Yunjin bent down to scoop up a handful of snow, forming it into a ball with practiced precision. “You better run,” she warned playfully, her grin wide and mischievous.

Y/N yelped, ducking behind a tree just as the snowball whizzed past her. “Oh, it’s on!” she shouted, grabbing her own handful of snow and launching it toward Yunjin.

The quiet street filled with laughter as they chased each other through the snow, their cheeks pink from the cold and the effort. At one point, Yunjin caught Y/N off-guard, wrapping her arms around her waist and pulling her into a hug.

“No fair,” Y/N panted, giggling as she tried to catch her breath.

“All’s fair in love and snowball fights,” Yunjin teased, leaning in to plant a quick kiss on Y/N’s frostbitten nose.

They ended their snowy escapade by building a tiny snowman together, decorating it with pebbles for eyes and a twig for a smile. Y/N pulled out her phone, and they snapped a series of selfies, some cute, some silly to commemorate the morning.

Back inside, they warmed up with mugs of hot cocoa, their legs tangled together under a shared blanket on the couch. The Christmas tree lights twinkled softly in the background, casting the room in a golden glow.

Y/N rested her head on Yunjin’s shoulder, sighing contentedly. “This Christmas has been perfect.”

Yunjin kissed the top of her head, her voice quiet but firm. “It’s not the gifts or the snow or the decorations. It’s you. You make it perfect.”

Y/N tilted her head up, meeting Yunjin’s gaze with a tender smile. “And you make me feel like the luckiest person in the world.”

They sat there in comfortable silence, watching the snow fall outside. This Christmas wasn’t about the gifts they’d exchanged or the moments they’d captured in photos, it was about the love they’d shared, the memories they’d created, and the promise of many more holidays to come.

As the day stretched on, they stayed wrapped in each other’s warmth, savoring the simple, beautiful magic of being together.

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jadeshifting · 29 days ago

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— PLACES TO SCRIPT (HOGSMEADE)

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🪼 — THE HOGSMEADE TROLLEY glides through the village on invisible tracks, its smooth wooden exterior adorned with shimmering silver and gold filigree and glowing lanterns that cast a warm, inviting light. Enchanted to give off the sounds of lightly ringing bells, you can hear it coming from a block away, and it carries passengers from one end of town to the other without needing a driver Inside. Riders can sit in cushioned seats to enjoy their journey, or more haphazardly stand or hang off the side while holding onto the bar

🪼 — THE SORCERER’S SCONE is a charming bakery tucked away in a cobblestone corner of Hogsmeade, where the sweet scent of fresh pastries and the soft glow of fairy lights lure passersby inside. The shelves are always stocked with warm, buttery croissants, cakes that shimmer with enchantments, and delicate sugar cookies shaped like miniature broomsticks

🪼 — VELVET & LACE is Hogsmeade’s premier formal wear boutique, offering a dazzling collection of enchanted gowns, tailored robes, and wizarding suits. Each garment is crafted to ensure a perfect fit, making it the most-wanted destination before any dance or event. The shop’s opulent interior, adorned with floating mirrors and soft candlelight, makes every visit feel like a step into a royal castle

🪼 — FLOREAN’S FROSTED FLAVORS is a cozy ice cream parlor known for its enchanted scoops that sparkle, swirl, and sometimes change colors. With a constantly changing menu of magical flavors like Butterbeer Swirl and Fizzing Chocolate Chip, it’s a favorite spot for students and locals alike. The atmosphere is warm and filled with the soft hum of chatter and the occasional laughter from the enchanted toppings misbehaving

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🪼 — THE ENCHANTED EASEL is a whimsical arts and crafts shop where paints shimmer with magical hues and quills sketch on their own. Shelves overflow with supplies from self-weaving yarn to enchanted parchment that animates drawings. It’s a hot spot for creative witches and wizards seeking the right materials for all their different hobbies

🪼 — MAGIC MIRROR is a luxurious shop nestled in Hogsmeade, offering a wide range of magical makeup, hair products, and skincare potions. With shimmering shelves stocked with enchanted creams and shimmering powders, customers can indulge in the finest products, crafted to bring out their inner radiance with a little magical help

🪼 — THE QUAFFLE CLOSET is a cozy, no-frills shop tucked away on a side street in Hogsmeade, offering an eclectic collection of secondhand robes, dresses, and accessories at remarkably low prices. The shelves are stacked with vibrant, well-loved garments from past seasons, with charms used to make them look refreshed. Though humble, it’s a favorite spot for students looking to snag a deal or find something truly unique

🪼 — PRIMWICK’S PIES is a cozy, magical pizzeria in Hogsmeade, where wood-fired pizzas are crafted with enchanted ingredients and topped with a multitude of flavors. The rustic interior is warm and inviting, with bubbling cauldrons of sauce and enchanted ovens that hum with a gentle, glowing heat

🪼 — THE BLOOMING BOUGH is a charming florist shop where blooms thrive in year round, regardless of the season. Enchanted roses change color with your mood, and whispering vines curl gently around curious hands. The air is filled with the scent of fresh flowers, and the skill of the florists make it a favorite stop for romantic gestures and seasonal celebrations

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🪼 — SHEAR DELIGHT is a cozy, inviting hair salon and barbershop in Hogsmeade where both wizards and witches come for trims and new styles. The atmosphere is lively and friendly, endless amounts of gossip is spilled between stylist and client, and customers leave looking their best

🪼 — OPAL & ONYX is a charming jeweler’s shop in Hogsmeade, its windows sparkling with an array of enchanted rings, necklaces, and bracelets that catch the light in mesmerizing ways. Each piece is crafted by hand, many are imbued with protective charms. Whether seeking a gift or a personal keepsake, the shop offers something for every occasion

🪼 — MOONLIT MYSTIC is nestled between two towering oak trees at the outskirts of town, draped in rich velvet curtains and flickering candlelight. Inside, an ornate crystal ball rests on a velvet cushion, surrounded by ancient tarot decks and incense smoke that dances in the air. You can pay to have your fortune told here, though it’s still unconfirmed whether the elderly witch is a talented divinator, or a scammer

🪼 — THE SALTY TIDE is a cozy seafood restaurant in Hogsmeade, where the air is thick with the scent of freshly caught fish and magically created ocean breezes whistle through the windows. Its rustic wooden tables and softly glowing lanterns illuminate the walls, which are lined with aquariums filled with shimmering fish. The menu features a variety of magical and muggle-inspired seafood dishes

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da-birb-writes-sometimes · 1 year ago

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Good Things

You deserve good things, and Kalim makes his point.

Character; Kalim Al-Asim

Content; Fluff, gender-neutral reader, romance implied

Word Count; 450+

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A soft sigh escapes Kalim’s lips, warm ruby eyes looking up at you as if you had hung all the stars in the sky. He was quiet, something that would have surprised anyone, but you knew that despite his loud and warm demeanour, Kalim had a calmer side, still warm but in the sense of the warmth of a comforting blanket instead of the sometimes harsh brightness of the sun.

You hummed, pausing your hands in his hair, looking back at him with a silent question.

He brought your hands down from his hair down to his lips and placed a gentle kiss on your knuckles, paying each joint of each finger mind before placing a kiss on the inside of your wrist and nuzzling into it.

“What was that for,” you hummed, a flustered yet giddy smile on your face. Even if you wanted to hide it, it was nearly impossible. Plus this was Kalim; why would you hide your happiness from him?

Kalim smiled widely at you, still holding your one hand. “Because you deserve good things!”

You deserve good things! Such a simple statement yet it held more weight than its simplicity.

Good things.

Kalim nearly drowned you in good things. One may think he gifted you gold and more valuables than humanly possible, and while that was true at the beginning, he had eased up.

And while he does still give you a miniature stroke every now and then by gifting you something that you honestly don’t want to even think about the price of, the ‘good things’ had changed as he got to know you. As you got more comfortable around him. As the lines between friendship and romance blurred until you found yourself clutching onto his cardigan as you melted into one of his warm embraces during a particularly rough day.

He didn’t push for answers, he didn’t push for anything. He was authentic with you from the first day you met him, and you, in turn, became authentic with him.

He never judged you. Never pushed you to go outside your comfort zone. And he stuck back with you where others may have walked on ahead.

You brought up his hands to your lips now and paid the same mind he did to your hands. “You deserve good things too,” you sighed in contentment. “I may not have-”

Kalim stopped you gently by getting his head off your lap and placing a kiss on your forehead. “You’re the best thing that has ever happened to me. That’s enough… you are enough.”

You looked at him, and his bright eyes looked at you with the warmth of the sun.

Cupping his face between your hands gently, you placed a kiss on his forehead too, lingering there. “Thank you, Kalim… for everything.”

“You don’t have to thank me,” and he placed a chaste kiss on the corner of your mouth. Soft, yet it felt like the sun gently warming your skin.

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#twst #twst x reader #twst x gn reader #twisted wonderland #twisted wonderland x reader #twisted wonderland x gn reader #kalim al asim #kalim al asim x reader #kalim al asim x gn reader #something possessed me but i really like how this turned out #brain wanted to write a soft kalim and soft kalim it received #just something short and sweet for now since i'm working almost full time rn but been wanting to write something for a bit #to the kalim kissers i hope you enjoy!!!!

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ryuzakemo128 · 3 months ago

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I Am Once Again Average At Best

Pairing: Ex-Fiance! Eddie Munson x Italian Mafia Princess! Female Reader

Content Warnings: Cheating, affair, infidelity, violence, blood, swearing, cursing, arranged marriage.

Words: 1020

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Credit for the Template and Dividers: @cafekitsune

Summary:

“I know you don't want to talk to me,” he began, his voice cracking, “but I just had to see you.”

You raised an eyebrow at his remark, you didn't have the luxury of waiting for another excuse, “I'm getting married soon. I don't have the time or the patience for you.”

You were planning to get married for the past six months until it fell through when you found him sleeping with your close friend. You cancelled the wedding, chucking all of his things out of the window. Furthermore, you would not let him ruin everything you built for yourself. Ever. He let his greed ruin everything.

You were in your mushroom shed, where all the mushrooms you grew resided inside. You were happy, at least it what you thought you would be, right? Who would want someone like you, right? A gruesome soul amongst those glistening brighter than you.

A gemstone worth less than ten dollars and even less than a diamond. Why would they want you?

Why would anyone want an amethyst? Only ever worth between $20 to $50. Only worth it if someone couldn’t afford a diamond encased in 18k gold. The worth of a ring crafted what made you, you would have been sold for at least a thousand times.

But here you are, surrounded by the fungi of the earth, the unsung heroes of nature's bounty, feeling worth less than their decomposing counterparts.

You had met him at the flea market, his eyes had sparkled with a mischief you thought was charming.

You had been the one to introduce him to the wonders of the mycological world, showing him the magic of how life could sprout from decay.

But he had never seen the beauty in it, the way you did.

He had never understood true value comes from the soul, not from the price tag.

The shed was your sanctuary now, a place where you could escape the judgmental whispers of the townspeople. You had turned it into a miniature forest, with wooden shelves acting as branches for your fungal friends to grow upon. The air was thick with the earthy scent of life and the faint hint of oyster mushrooms cooking on the stove. It was comforting, a stark contrast to the coldness of the outside world.

When he saw you again, you were buying fabric to make more clothes for you. You weren't going to buy clothes like you used to. He tried to approach you, his eyes pleading, but you turned away, the fabric swishing around your legs like a wall of protection.

You didn't need his apologies or his excuses. You had moved on, found solace in the quiet whispers of the mushroom shed, where your thoughts grew as wild as the fungi themselves.

Your dad was beyond keen on marrying you off to a rival crime family to keep the peace between your clan and theirs. You were the Italian Mafia Princess, the bargaining chip in a game of power and alliances. But when you saw Eddie at the flea market, you felt something you hadn't felt before — a spark of genuine interest.

He was a breath of fresh, non-criminal air in your otherwise suffocating world. You had hoped that with him, you could escape the destiny already laid out for you.

But he decided cheating on you was better than being around you. You shook your head, removing the thought from your skull.

The bell on the door jingled as a customer entered the shop, bringing with them a gust of cool autumn air. You looked up, expecting it to be another regular looking to stock up on their weekly fungi supply, but instead, you were met with the unmistakable presence of Eddie. His hair was dishevelled, his clothes wrinkled, and his eyes…his eyes had lost the spark of mischief, replaced by a desperate sadness.

“I know you don't want to talk to me,” he began, his voice cracking, “but I just had to see you.”

You raised an eyebrow at his remark, you didn't have the luxury of waiting for another excuse, “I'm getting married soon. I don't have the time or the patience for you.”

Eddie’s eyes widened in shock, the colour draining from his face, “What? Who? When?” he stuttered.

“I don't know.” you answered, looking away from his face, his deep brown eyes were enough to make your knees weak in the past. Now all you cared to do was to punch him in the face and make him cry. “It's out of my hands now. And for once, I don’t have to think about the aftermath of someone else’s bad decisions.”

Eddie didn’t know whether to scream at you or tell you to take him back, for the sake of your life being worth more than the shallow graves dug out for those who dared to break your heart in the past. The murders planned, carried out and undergone under the same roof you had grown up in.

Your father is a ruthless man, standing at six feet seven inches tall, dressed in fine suits and rarely seen dressed in anything less than perfection. His eyes bore into Eddie, sizing him up as if he were a piece of meat at a deli counter.

You could almost hear the gears turning in his head, calculating whether he was worth keeping around. But you had made your decision, and it was final. You didn’t need Eddie’s kind of love, not anymore.

You also convinced your father that killing Eddie would bring him nothing in return.

He understood the value of getting something worthwhile in return. Your father banned him from his butcher shops, he wouldn't be allowed near you while you were working in them, at least.

Though your father is more of a girl dad than a boy dad, it meant you were spoiled from the day you were born, and you never asked for much.

Which to him meant you were relatively easy to care for. Easy to make and keep happy, at least until you had fallen in love with Eddie. Now, you were his daughter first and a bargaining chip second.

Your father kept every drawing, art piece, and craft you had ever made, displayed proudly on the walls of his office. He was a man who valued the unspoken bond between a father and daughter, something that Eddie never understood.

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blueiscoool · 7 months ago

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Archaeologists Find Roman Centurions' Letters in Ancient Animal Cemetery in Egypt

Discovered among the graves of hundreds of cats, dogs and monkeys, the correspondence was likely written by centurions in the first century.

An ancient pet cemetery in Egypt is becoming a gold mine for rare Roman history. Alongside its carefully constructed graves of more than 200 beloved cats, dogs and monkeys, archaeologists have now found letters handwritten 1,900 years ago by Roman centurions stationed nearby.

Though Rome controlled Egypt for centuries—from the year 30 to the mid-600s—few Roman sites still exist in the region, lead researcher Marta Osypińska, an archaeologist at Poland’s University of Wrocław’s Institute of Archaeology, tells Science in Poland’s Ewelina Krajczyńska. The burial ground, which dates back to the first and second centuries, is located in Berenike, a Red Sea port in southern Egypt built by Roman Emperor Tiberius.

Osypińska’s team first discovered the cemetery in 2011, and they’ve been slowly excavating it since then. Among the burials of cats, dogs and exotic monkeys, researchers have found ceramics, Roman coins and now, several letters written on papyrus by military officers who commanded units of Roman legions.

According to a statement by the University of Wrocław, these “priceless sources of knowledge about the ancient inhabitants of Berenike” are from the era of Emperor Nero, a cruel Roman ruler of the mid-first century. During his reign, Berenike was a hub of cross-continental trade, through which goods from India, Arabia and East Africa flowed, Osypińska says in the statement. The port was home to regional merchants, Roman higher-ups in charge of trading and—as historians have long suspected but never before proven—a unit of the Roman military.

The newly-found correspondence contains several names of presumed Roman centurions: Haosus, Lucinius and Petronius. In one letter, Petronius asks Lucinius, who is stationed in Berenike, about the prices of some exclusive goods, Osypińska tells Science in Poland. Petronius writes that he’s sending money via “dromedarius,” a unit of Roman soldiers traveling on camels, and tells Lucinius to provide the soldiers with veal and tentpoles.

Researchers believe ancient Romans likely kept the papyri in a nearby office which was later destroyed, accidentally distributing its contents over the pet cemetery, as McClatchy’s Aspen Pflughoeft writes. Excavators found the papyrus in rolled fragments, which they showed to Rodney Asta, an expert of ancient inscriptions, who pieced together a page approximately one and a half feet long and a foot wide, Osypińska tells Science in Poland. Among the animal graves, researchers have found countless ostracons—pieces of pottery etched with writing—but the papyri are the first paper texts to be found on-site.

The letters are the latest evidence of advanced Roman trade to be found in the cemetery, per the statement: The skeletons of several buried monkeys, recently identified as macaques native to India, show that Romans imported non-utilitarian animals across oceans. These primates, along with long-haired cats and miniature dogs, were “elite pets,” and many were buried with toys, ceramics or other animal companions.

As Osypińska notes in the statement, it may seem difficult to reconcile the image of commanders of an ancient foreign legion with such animals, which were “treated as family members.”

“However, our findings unequivocally show that the military elite surrounded themselves with elite pets and led an exclusive lifestyle,” she adds.

By Sonja Anderson.

#Archaeologists Find Roman Centurions' Letters in Ancient Animal Cemetery in Egypt #Berenike #ancient pet cemetery in Egypt #Roman Emperor Tiberius #ancient artifacts #archeology #archeolgst #history #history news #ancient history #ancient culture #ancient civilizations #roman history #roman empire

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petermorwood · 6 months ago

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The following is, according to @dduane,"Old man shakes fist at unpleasing-and-overpriced-pen-shaped cloud," so YMMV about any or all of it. :->

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As anyone who reads my blog will know, I'm interested in - among other things - history, movies, fantasy, cats and fountain pens, all of which get at least a mention in this post..

That's probably why, a couple of years back, a friend pointed me at a Montegrappa Limited Edition pen. Of course he may just have been curious to hear my reaction, and believe me, he certainly did. This post is the short version. :->

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The other day I saw it again, and was even more... Whatever the diametric opposite of "impressed" is, because mere "unimpressed" doesn't pack enough punch.

That Viking longship is both a display stand and a storage box, and I already knew the figure is the pen. Despite being described as "a perfect reproduction of a Norse soldier in miniature", historical Vikings didn't dress like that. There's plenty of evidence proving historical Vikings didn't dress like that. And yet...

IMO it's just ugly.

It's also $16,348 at current Rate of Exchange, so Expensive and ugly.

There's a gold version too, which on the website is "price by request", so I went looking elsewhere and here's what I found.

That converts to $224,959.82, so Way More Expensive.

And still ugly.

Some pages of the Montegrappa website are like a glimpse into the lifestyles of the Rich and Tasteless, showing a skewed talent for making expensive things look gaudy and cheap.

Maybe they're a gilty pleasure. (ouch)

Their sensible pens, however, are much more appealing and way less expensive (though most are still far from cheap). This is the Magnifica.

This is the Elmo 02 in "Croda Rossa".

And this is the Venetia in "Vintage Conifer".

I like them because they're shaped like what they're meant to be, as well as looking comfortable to hold and use. The Venetia is especially attractive. If King Thranduil of the Wood-Elves used a fountain pen, it would be one like that.

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Nakaya pens are also at the understated other end of the style-scale to exuberant, extravagant or execrable "Limited Edition" stuff, and here are three of my favourites.

"Cigar decapod twist" kuro-tamenuri (black top lacquer over red base lacquer)...

..."Cigar decapod twist" aka-tamenuri (solid dark red over red)...

...and "Cigar" tamesukashi neko (translucent dark red over red and maki-e gold cat)...

...which is a bit more elaborate, but no need to guess why I like it. :->

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They are a dream I have.

Because yeah, they're expensive too.

But dreams cost nothing. :->

#fountain pens #writing instruments #Montegrappa #Nakaya

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dimity-lawn · 7 months ago

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I went to an antique store today and, in addition to a book on medieval and renaissance miniatures and a simple and dainty but sturdy handkerchief, I got a couple of other neat finds.

One of these was a question mark stickpin! Long have I loved the late Victorian-Edwardian trend of question mark pins, and now I have one! Of course it’s not one of the super fancy gold and diamond ones, but it’s certainly enough for me, and I’ve never seen one for such a low price ($5).

The last thing I got is just *chef’s kiss*. It’s a tiny little silver* mesh coin purse to keep on a chatelaine. No, even smaller than that. No, even smaller. Smaller. Think ridiculously and amusingly wee. The purse itself is ever so slightly shorter than my index finger. The ring to connect it to the chatelaine is subtly decorated (I absolutely adore the subtle decorations on so many Victorian-1910s things, including glasses frames) on either side, the outer rim, and even the inner rim(!). At the center of the elongated hexagonal frame is a circular lid, approximately the size of a quarter, to open the purse. Upon opening it, you will see that the lid isn’t just a flat surface, but is one of those spring coin dispensers. This can hold about 3 coins, and can accommodate dimes, although they are a little tricky, as they are almost too small to fit, pennies, and nickles (which are on the large side). Quarters cannot fit into the dispenser, but can be held in the purse. I’m usually not personally one for tassels (at least on my own items), but I kinda like the chain tassle on this. Despite how it appears in the photo, the chains are not a tangled mess. The mesh is surprisingly heavy, but it’s super cool. The mesh moves with unexpected fluidity and drapes quite nicely. It sorely wants polishing, but that’s not that big of a deal. I can’t help thinking of dwarfish micromail from Discworld.**

*Well, presumably silver at the ring and at the frame. I’m not sure about the mesh. **Seriously, you hold this thing and suddenly you’re a fashionable dwarf lady. Didn’t you see Jools wearing a similar one in the latest issue of Bu-Bubble?

#thought(s) from yours truly #antiques #19th century #20th century #victorian #edwardian #1910s #1900s #1890s #dress history #current goings on #discworld #gnu terry pratchett #dwarf #juliet stollop #unseen university staff #unseen university #unseen academicals #wizards

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jetspikepub · 1 year ago

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New artbook info!

(Machine translation from official website)

This book is an official book commemorating the 25th anniversary of the TV broadcast of "Cowboy Bebop" and consists of two A4 size booklets, one in color and one in black and white.

The three-sided box that holds the two booklets was designed by graphic designer Toshiaki Uesugi (Mach 55), who also created the eye-catchers and other elements for this work.

On the back cover of the box are the signatures of director Shinichiro Watanabe, producer Masahiko Minami, character designer Toshihiro Kawamoto, mechanical designer Kimitoshi Yamane, and musician Yoko Kanno. The cover is beautifully decorated with gold foil stamping and embossing.

The color booklet includes character and mecha setting drawings, art settings, monitor screen settings, and copyright illustrations from "Cowboy Bebop" and "COWBOY BEBOP: Heaven's Door". In addition, the booklet includes a dialogue between Shinichiro Watanabe and Masahiko Minami, a dialogue between Toshihiro Kawamoto and Kimitoshi Yamane, an interview with Yoko Kanno, and some storyboards for OP, ED, etc., making it a highly readable volume.

The black-and-white booklet contains line drawings of character and mecha settings for each episode in an easy-to-understand format. The front and back covers of the color and black-and-white booklets feature new illustrations of the main characters (Spike, Faye, Jet, Ed, and Ein) by Toshihiro Kawamoto, with background design by Toshiaki Uesugi.

As a store bonus, the Sunrise Store (in Premium Bandai) will offer a miniature color paper (121mm x 136mm) of "Spike" illustrated on the cover of the booklet, and the A-on Store will offer a miniature color paper (121mm x 136mm) of "Faye", also illustrated on the cover of the booklet. Both color paper are signed by Toshihiro Kawamoto. (For details on store special offers, please check each store's order site.)

This is a definitive item for fans, so please don't miss it!

Price: 12 100 JPY

If you preorder on Sunrise store you'll get Spike shikishi, A-on store - Faye

Bebop website

#cowboy bebop #i told you that dream was prophetic

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abookishdreamer · 2 years ago

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Character Intro: Livádi (Kingdom of Ichor)

Nicknames- Liv by the others

Momma by her daughters

The Blossom Goddess by the people of Olympius

Age- 38 (immortal)

Location- Arcadia, Olympius

Personality- She's definitely the outdoorsy type- being in total bliss when surrounded by nature. She's down-to-earth, colorful, passionate, & cheerful. She's casually dating.

She has the standard abilties of a goddess. As the goddess of meadows her other powers/abilities include flower mimicry, limited chlorokinesis (as it pertains to grass and flowers), limited photokinesis, being able to manipulate dew, & the natural ability of camoflauge.

Liv is the mother to Chloris (goddess of flowers) and Antheia (goddess of swamps, vegetation, & floral wreaths). She had her daughters a year apart on her own through use of the fertility services of Gaia (goddess of the earth). She doesn't play favorites, loving them both equally. They all live far away from each other, but make the effort to meet up a few times a month. They also keep in touch through texting, phone calls, & video chats. Hair day is also a great bonding experience for them.

She lives on her private estate in Arcadia. Aside from a small garden there's scenic greenery in her backyard- meadows, soft rolling hills, and a dozen different fruit trees. There's also floral nurseries & greenhouses on her property as well. Inside her house there's always an overwhelming smell of flowers and soil. The walls are painted in various vibrant hues- a kaleidoscope of colors! There's also a lot of humidifiers & different flower shaped chandeliers. Liv owns a plethora of animals including rabbits, sheep, golden retrievers, beagles, and border collies. She gets around in her bright candy apple red VW beetle.

A go-to drink for her is butterfly pea flower tea that she brews herself. Other go-to drinks include white peony tea, mint infused sparkling water, lavender tea, ginger ale, chamomile tea, appletinis, fruit punch sangrias, & bourbon peach sweet tea. Her usual from The Roasted Bean is a large strawberry lemonade.

Liv doesn't mind her status as a minor deity. In fact she loves the anonymity that comes from her position like walking down the street without a horde of paparazzi following her.

Instead of using lotion to moisterize her body she uses this vegan organic almond-sunflower oil blend.

Many anthousai (flower nymphs) are employed by her.

A favorite snack for her are pretzel sticks (which she dips into boysenberry jam).

As a birthday gift her daughers gave her a beautiful pair of gold hummingbird-floral drop earrings- decorated with pearls, pink diamonds, & miniature white diamonds!

Liv's main source of income comes from her company that produces/manufactures various organic potting soils. These products are then shipped to & sold in flower shops, supermarkets, and home improvement stores like The Lumber Shed owned by Ktesios (god of the household).

Three summers ago, Liv debuted her designer shoe brand aptly named Anthisméni Raptikí. A notable feature of all the shoes released so far is the heavy floral motif in the designs. The brand has so far been recieving glowing praise! There's an official website, a store in Arcadia, and there are plans for a makeshift store to be opened up in the Mall of Olympius. An average price for a pair of shoes is between 300-400 drachmas. Liv's also in the process of developing a parfum. So far, she knows that that she want the perfume to have notes of red raspberries, musk, tangerine, white lily, iris, & peony.

Being the biggest supporter/hypewoman for her daughters, she also models for/endorses their brands- Studio Bloom (their nail polish brand) and Tu-Lips (their lipgloss brand). Liv's favorite products are the Tu-Lips hydrating tinted lip oil in "Pale Petals" & Studio Bloom Nail Lacquer in "Thistle Make You Bloom" (a vibrant shimmering magenta) "Once and Floral" (a bright pink-orange), "A Bloom with a View" (a deep ruby red), and "Emflowered' (a bright neon pink). Liv also models for/endorses Glory's Crown (loves the hydrangea water products).

Her favorite dessert are the coconut cupcakes with pineapple buttercream frosting from Hollyhock's Bakery.

She loves getting the toasted panini ham & cheese melt with a kale salad drizzled in carrot ginger dressing from The Bread Box.

In the pantheon Liv's friends with Nárkosi (goddess of sedation), Demeter (goddess of the harvest), Paean (goddess of physicians), Karme (demi-goddess of the harvest), Promylaia, Karmanor (demi-god of the harvest), Oeno (goddess of berries & wine), Eudaimonia (goddess of happiness), Aegle (goddess of good health), Charis (goddess of charm), Pan (god of the wild, satyrs, shepherds, & rustic music), Argía (goddess of holidays), Eunostos (goddess of the flour mill), Pherusa (goddess of substance & farm estates), The Nesoi (sister island goddesses), Philotes (goddess of sex, friendship, & affection), and Kéfi (goddess of mirth).

She was an official mentor to Zephryus (god of the west wind).

A guilty pleasure for her are spicy crab rolls!

Her favorite frozen sweet treat is the mixed berry sorbet. She always gets an olympian sized cup at The Frozen Spoon.

Liv has a slow growing collection of Diamond Ave. jeweled clutches- wanting to own all the floral themed ones! The basket of roses clutch was a gift from Argía, costing nearly 7,000 drachmas!

She's casually dating after enjoying a couple hundred years of singledom. Her daughters convinced her to make a dating profile. Lately, Liv's been messaging a satyr named Silas on the dating app and she has gone on two dates with a mortal man- a botanist named Delano.

Her favorite meal is paella vedura with fried sweet plaintains.

In her free time Liv enjoys gardening, sunbathing, bike riding, tennis, football (soccer), shopping, drawing, painting, swimming, & surfing.

"Every so often, hope blooms in even the loneliest forgotten meadow."

#my oc #original character #my original oc #oc character #my character #my oc character #oc intro #character intro #oc introduction #character introduction #modern greek gods #modern greek mythology #greek myth retellings #greek goddess #greek goddesses #greek mythology #greek pantheon #greek myths

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dndwithaerin · 2 years ago

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Part 9 - A Fair to Remember

Over a month had passed. The school semester drawing to a close, ushering in the Midsommar Festival. A week of rest and relaxation to signify the halfway point of the calendar year, ushered in by a day of revelry, Midsommar’s Fair. A day for the nobility of Balouise to revel in their wealth, to enjoy food, games, rides, but most importantly, to see and be seen. Capped off in the evening by the illustrious Senator’s Ball, to which our heroines had received invitations, owing to their respective lineages.

The Tenser clan arrived, Orlaith in tow, to the fair in a veritable parade of carriages, each levitating on its own spectral disk, providing as smooth a ride as possible. The Lord Ernest Tenser VIII emerged first, hand in hand with the Lady Carol, no doubt eager to once again make an attempt at the grand game of politics. In the second carriage, Ernest IX and his lovely wife, Cynthia, still very pregnant, garbed in blacks and reds of the finest fabrics, hardly suiting the warm summer’s day, but appearing cool and collected, nonetheless.

And from the final car stepped forth the young ladies Laura Tenser, characteristically poised and proper, and Orlaith El, rather uncharacteristically put together, having been insisted upon by Yuri that her normal ill-fitting robes and unkempt dark hair may be ill-suited to the occasion. Both garbed in light, airy, summer dresses, they stepped forth from the carriage, into the warm summer morning.

Arriving together, yet immediately separating, the girls found their attention drawn to the midway, games of skill promising prizes both mundane and magical, grandest among them, a tabard of purple and gold, revealing to the trained eye a magical aura, fetching the price of fifty prize tokens. Laura’s goal was set. She needn’t know the nature of the magic, only that it was, and that she would very much like to study it.

The first game the pair took to was simple, target shooting with air rifles, with which Laura found herself quite the natural, collecting a handful of prize tokens before she heard a familiar voice calling out to her from across the way. Sean had been conspicuous in his recent absences from school, returning only just in time to take his final exams, and it was apparent in in his appearance that at the very least he had not been sleeping well. There was some urgency in his voice as he ushered the two off to the side, between two of the stalls.

He first explained he would be playing a show that evening accompanied by David Dinkleberg, which was a shock in itself as Laura had heard no shortage of Sean’s gripes concerning the gnome. To hear him speak on it, they could never see eye to eye on anything, so the concept of the two cooperating was incredibly unusual. But more importantly, there was a matter he wanted their assistance with afterward. Details were sparse, only that Laura and Orlaith were to meet him at the gates of the city at ten o’clock that evening. The only grain of information Sean offered, was a mysterious piece of bark he asked Laura to examine. Not much was to be gleaned, however. It was definitely magical, containing some sort of healing property, but nothing of where it came from, or how it had come in to Sean’s possession.

Nevertheless, the girls required no convincing to help their friend, only hoping that they would be able to get away from their own engagement in time.

Having exhausted the patience of the operator of the target shooting booth, Laura and Orlaith moved on, choosing to take a break from games, and directed their attention toward the rides. They had just disembarked from a delightful miniature train ride, full of twists and turns at high speed. Struggling to reorient herself following the dizzying experience, Laura clumsily stumbled into an unaware patron.

Little did she know, she had bumped into a familiar face, at least to Orlaith. Marisa Ansling, investigative reporter for the LeStrand Herald, notorious gossipmonger, and all-around busybody. Despite their sudden, percussive introduction, she seemed absolutely delighted to meet the one and only Laura Tenser, as she had only managed to receive comment from Orlaith following their now infamous duel.

Ansling was enthusiastic in her questioning, delighted to finally meet another member of the team that had bested Tomas Straid, though she failed to notice the deathly shadows looming behind her. Not so subtly clearing his throat, the realization that Straid himself was directly behind her nearly sent Ansling in to shock, all but leaping to take cover behind Orlaith. Accompanying Tom was the elder Straid, Degratia. As Tom bared his fangs, insisting emphatically that the result had been a fluke, a firm hand fell on his shoulder.

The elder Straid snapped at the metaphorical leash he held over his progeny, and Tom yielded nearly instantly, cutting his words short and recoiling. Degratia was quick to apologize for his son’s outburst, hoping for it not to be seen as a slight against Houses Tenser or El, and expressing his own pleasure in meeting the two that had knocked Tom down a peg. The pleasantries were quick, and it was only as they left that Tom spoke once more, requesting a rematch, this time one-on-one with whomever was willing. Both Laura and Orlaith were happy to accept. Having received a glimpse into the life of Tom Straid, Laura wished him farewell with a remark of sympathy that seemed to catch him off guard.

“Don’t sweat it, I know what it’s like to be under your father’s thumb.”

A few games and a few prize tokens later, the duo found themselves famished. The options for food seemed endless, skewers of roast potatoes, sausage sandwiches, fried pastries and sweets. One stall in particular caught Laura’s attention, owing mostly to the unorthodox name of its offering, “Bloodmeat.” A meat pie of sorts, within contained thin slices of bloody rare lamb. Surprisingly, quite enjoyable, delicious in fact!

While stopped to enjoy their lunch, Laura and Orlaith spotted another familiar face through the crowd, a feat given his small stature. David Dinkleberg, Sean’s gnomish gnemesis. They learned from David that he and Sean would indeed be performing that night, though the key detail Sean had either left out or was ignorant of himself, was that they would be playing for the Senator’s Ball! A truly massive opportunity for the both of them, to be sure, as they’d play in front of the most important people the city had to offer. Knowing that, the girls wished him all the best, hoping Sean and David would be able to cooperate.

A couple more hours and many, many games later, Laura finally caught sight of the one man she had had her eye out for all day. Will Mercier. Catching only a glimpse of him as he effortlessly weaved through the crowd, she gave chase immediately, leaving Orlaith to collect the last of their tokens from a dart throwing game.

Laura finally caught up to him, coming to a stop near a shaded table behind many of the stalls. There he was conversing with Cynthia, his sister and Laura’s sister-in-law, and another girl, to whom Laura had not yet been acquainted. She approached the table with a slight wariness, though was greeted with warmth and enthusiasm by Cynthia. The younger looking girl was introduced as Cohen, daughter of the Mercier clan, and a savant in the world of banking and money management.

But Laura was not there to speak with them, nor to make new friends. The wedding loomed large in her mind, and she was seeking Will for a potential way out. He ushered her in to an ornate door, very out of place against the makeshift wall on the rear of a carnival stall. Through the door, no sound from outside could be heard. The space within lavish, with fine furnishings and dim lighting, as though they had stepped in to another world, far away from the amusements.

Laura attempted to get directly to the point. She wanted out, and she wanted to know if Will had any suggestions that may help achieve that goal, to which she was pressed on questions of her own conviction. What did she wish to achieve in calling off the wedding that she could not otherwise? What would she do with her life, if it were wholly her own? And also, if her decision had been swayed by knowledge of the spell, Gate? Though she did not betray her source of information on that matter.

Laura’s goals were as they always were. She wished to become a wizard spoken of in legends, in tales of renown for generations to come, and unfortunately, should she be wed, the only future she saw for herself was to fade to obscurity, a general’s wife, a footnote.

There was a potential solution, though it would come at a great cost, and would require a greater amount of consideration. Will began with a tale. A tale of creatures spoken of only in fables and church tales. Creatures that once roamed the land freely, so they say, free to hunt and feed as they pleased. Creatures allegedly exterminated by the legendary Saint Albain.

His offer to her was power. His power. The power of his blood. He offered her the embrace, to become like him. To become… a vampire.

As he would explain, the Mercier clan were not related by blood, at least, not in the traditional sense. The blood they shared was of a more supernatural sort, passed from sire to childe, along with great power. Her brother had become one of them as well, finally putting to words the “affliction” of which Will himself had spoken, though his embrace was imperfect, done in haste only after they had learned of Cynthia's pregnancy, not sanctioned by the elder Mercier. A matter for another time though. Hers would be done entirely above board, should she so choose.

He proceeded to demonstrate the powers afforded by the potency of his blood. Setting his sunglasses on the table, revealing his crimson red eyes for the first time, the gleam mesmerizing her, a stronger force than any enchantment Laura had encountered thus far. With a simple phrase, “Would you please” his commands became irresistible. Laura found herself compelled to rise from her chair, walk calmly around to the other side of the table, and allow Will to place a cold hand on her neck, caressing the arteries. If he wanted to feed from her, she was in no position to refuse.

Laura was unnerved, but not fearful, as Will’s words up to then had not lead her to believe he meant her harm. His grip loosened and he allowed her to return to her seat, assuring her she was never in any danger. She trusted him, for better or worse. It was a decision that could not be made lightly. One that could not be taken back. And one that not even he could guarantee would achieve the desired result, but maybe offered a better chance than anything else.

Will did not expect an answer immediately, nor was Laura prepared to give one, assuring she would explore all other available options before accepting his offer. With her newfound knowledge, she made her way out of the room, Will ushering in his “sisters” as she left.

Orlaith had been making small talk with the girls, and once Laura emerged, was glad to tell her she had obtained the final prize token. The magic tabard was theirs, but there were much greater matters on Laura’s mind. Matters of grave importance.

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chloeparancrafts · 2 days ago

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Colorful and Inexpensive Keychain Gift Sets: Perfect for Any Occasion

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The stages of getting a sample of La Mer are as follows

You get the sample from a female relative or in-law over fifty. The miniature jar is enticing and cute and you whisper about the price to whichever clueless partner is with you at the time. The is The Cream, it might as well be the fucking substance, this is the most expensive thing that will touch your face this month

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Immediate week long extreme breakout like you’re 16.

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kalyantoursudaipurblog · 19 days ago

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Bada Bazaar: Best Place for Shopping

Bada Bazaar in Udaipur is one of the most popular and vibrant markets in Rajasthan. Known for its lively atmosphere and variety of goods, this market attracts both locals and tourists alike. Whether you're looking for traditional Rajasthani attire, unique jewelry, or handcrafted souvenirs, Bada Bazaar has it all. The market is a must-visit during your Udaipur Sightseeing Tour to experience the rich culture and craftsmanship of the region.

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The market is also famous for its collection of Mojaris and Juttis, traditional Rajasthani footwear made from leather and adorned with colorful embroidery. These are not only comfortable but also add a touch of elegance to any outfit. Alongside footwear, you’ll find an array of handcrafted bags, including potli bags, sling bags, and leather purses. Exploring these items with the help of Udaipur Taxi Services ensures you can carry your shopping bags with ease while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere.

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To make the most of your visit to Bada Bazaar, here are some tips:

Visit in the morning to avoid crowds and get the best deals.

Carry cash as most small shops may not accept cards.

Wear comfortable shoes as you’ll need to walk through narrow lanes.

Plan your visit as part of your Udaipur Sightseeing Tour to explore other attractions nearby.

A Memorable Shopping Experience

Shopping at Bada Bazaar is not just about buying goods; it’s about immersing yourself in the vibrant culture of Udaipur. The lively ambiance, friendly shopkeepers, and unique products make it a memorable experience. With Kalyan Tours, you can enhance your trip by using their Udaipur Taxi Services, which ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey throughout your Udaipur Sightseeing Tour.

In conclusion, Bada Bazaar is the best place for shopping in Udaipur, offering a blend of traditional and modern products. Whether it’s clothing, jewelry, art, or spices, the market has something for everyone. Make sure to include this bustling bazaar in your itinerary and rely on Kalyan Tours to make your visit seamless and enjoyable.

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shrinakodatoursandtravels · 1 month ago

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Jagdish Bazaar: Great Place to Buy Souvenirs

If you're planning a trip to Udaipur, one place you absolutely should not miss is Jagdish Bazaar. Known for its vibrant atmosphere, colorful shops, and wide variety of local goods, it is one of the most popular markets in Udaipur. Located near the famous Jagdish Temple, this bustling bazaar offers tourists a unique experience to explore the rich culture and traditions of the region. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a regular traveler, Jagdish Bazaar is the perfect spot to find souvenirs that reflect the essence of Udaipur.

A Historic Market with a Cultural Vibe

Jagdish Bazaar is not just a shopping destination; it is a place full of history and culture. The market is named after the renowned Jagdish Temple, which is located nearby. This temple is an architectural masterpiece, and the area around it is filled with narrow lanes, ancient buildings, and shops offering traditional items. As you stroll through the bazaar, you'll notice the hustle and bustle of daily life, with local artisans selling their handcrafted products and visitors exploring the many shops.

For those visiting Udaipur with a Udaipur Tour Package, Jagdish Bazaar is a must-visit place to immerse yourself in the local culture. It offers a variety of handcrafted goods, including colorful textiles, beautiful jewelry, and intricately designed artifacts. This is the perfect spot to pick up unique souvenirs that will remind you of your time in Udaipur.

Traditional Crafts and Handicrafts

One of the main attractions of Jagdish Bazaar is the incredible collection of handicrafts and traditional goods. Udaipur is famous for its local arts and crafts, and the bazaar is the best place to find them. You’ll come across beautifully painted miniature paintings, wood carvings, metal sculptures, and much more. These items make perfect gifts or keepsakes for yourself or loved ones.

As you explore the stalls, you will see shopkeepers offering items like handwoven fabrics, pottery, wooden toys, and intricately designed metalwork. These unique products are made by local artisans who have passed down their craft through generations. If you are looking for a meaningful souvenir that represents the local culture, Jagdish Bazaar has plenty to offer.

When you book your Udaipur Tour Packages through a Travel Agency in Udaipur, you can ask your travel agent to guide you to the best spots in the market. The friendly locals are always happy to share stories about their crafts, so you can learn more about the history behind each item while you shop.

Local Clothing and Textiles

Jagdish Bazaar is a great place to pick up some traditional Rajasthani clothing and textiles. The market is filled with colorful fabrics, including block-printed cottons, silks, and woolen shawls. The vibrant colors and patterns of these textiles are a true reflection of the region's culture. You can find beautiful sarees, turbans, scarves, and dupattas that will add a touch of Rajasthan to your wardrobe.

Many of the shops in Jagdish Bazaar offer custom-made clothing, where you can choose the fabric, design, and style. Whether you’re looking for a traditional outfit or something more modern, you’ll find it here. The textiles in this market are also known for their quality, and you’ll find that the prices are quite reasonable, making it a great spot for both souvenirs and personal shopping.

Rajasthani Jewelry and Accessories

If you love jewelry, Jagdish Bazaar is the place for you. The market offers an array of traditional Rajasthani jewelry, including silver, gold, and imitation pieces. You’ll find stunning neckpieces, bangles, earrings, and rings adorned with intricate designs. Many of the pieces feature gemstones like turquoise, coral, and lapis lazuli, which are commonly found in the region.

The bazaar is also known for its collection of accessories like colorful scarves, bags, and footwear. These accessories are perfect for adding a touch of Rajasthan to your everyday style. The jewelry and accessories sold at Jagdish Bazaar are unique, and you'll have the chance to pick up something that reflects the local culture and craftsmanship.

As you walk through the bazaar, take your time to explore the different shops. The friendly shopkeepers are eager to show you their collections and often offer great deals. If you are traveling with a Udaipur Tour Package, be sure to ask your guide for recommendations on the best jewelry stores in the area.

A Culinary Experience

No visit to Jagdish Bazaar would be complete without trying some of the delicious local food. As you explore the market, you’ll find a variety of street food vendors offering tasty snacks like kachoris, samosas, and chaat. These savory treats are perfect for a quick bite while you shop. If you have a sweet tooth, don’t miss out on trying local sweets like ghewar, mawa kachori, and jalebi.

The food stalls in the market provide a perfect opportunity to indulge in some authentic Rajasthani flavors. Many of these dishes are made using traditional recipes passed down through generations, offering a true taste of the region. So, while you shop for souvenirs, make sure to take a break and enjoy some of the local cuisine.

Bargaining and Shopping Tips

Shopping at Jagdish Bazaar is an enjoyable experience, but it's important to know that bargaining is a common practice in the market. The shopkeepers often quote a higher price initially, but with a little bargaining, you can often get a better deal. Don’t be afraid to negotiate, especially if you're buying multiple items.

It’s also a good idea to shop around and compare prices at different stalls before making a purchase. While the prices are generally reasonable, you can often find better deals if you take your time and shop smart. Keep in mind that the products sold here are of high quality, and you’ll be taking home a piece of Rajasthan's rich heritage.

Perfect for Souvenir Shopping

Jagdish Bazaar is truly a treasure trove for anyone looking for unique souvenirs that reflect the culture and history of Udaipur. Whether you're interested in traditional handicrafts, local clothing, or beautiful jewelry, you'll find something to take home. The bazaar's vibrant atmosphere and colorful displays make it a fun and exciting shopping experience.

If you're traveling with a Travel Agency in Udaipur, they can help you plan your visit to Jagdish Bazaar as part of your Udaipur Tour Packages. With their guidance, you'll be able to explore the best shops and find souvenirs that will remind you of your wonderful trip to Udaipur for years to come.

In conclusion, Jagdish Bazaar is a fantastic place to visit during your trip to Udaipur. Whether you're looking for traditional crafts, Rajasthani textiles, or local food, the market offers something for everyone. The friendly atmosphere, unique products, and rich cultural experience make it a must-visit destination. So, be sure to include Jagdish Bazaar in your itinerary when you book your Udaipur Tour Packages with a Travel Agency in Udaipur.

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