#High fibre food

[suzieb-fit]

Ok, I couldn't wait.

Got my keto porridge ingredients. They were delivered early, and yep, I had to try it.

So that means a later fast start tonight. And an extra meal. A significant one, too!

Hmmm, I have to say, though...... Kind of wasn't worth it.

For one thing, I made way too much. Basing it on conventional oat based porridge.

But because I had already taken the relevant insulin dose, I had to finish it. And boy, I'm stuffed!

It's ok. But it was a weird "poofy" texture, and really dried my mouth out!

No problem, though. I'm going to find other things to use the coconut flour for. And the cashew butter will definitely get used! I already use collagen in my morning decaff and my afternoon fruit and greek yoghurt snack.

So whilst I'm not saying I'll never try it again (maybe cold?), I'm not a fan. And now I can't move 😅😅.

And to be fair, coconut flour isn't actually low carb. Almond would work much better as "keto". But I'm not personally keto, I just can't eat oats anymore.

[smackdownhotel]

Todays yogurt

Classic tropical 🌴 banana 🍌 munch

[hall0ween-halftime]

Thierry Mugler's 'Birth of Venus' Dress made out of lettuce, with a vegetable bodice... the epitome of elegance.

[knowledgepowergate]

Health Benefits of Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Yum Yum Sauce

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How To Cook Roasted Cauliflower Tacos With Yum Yum Sauce

As the golden rays of the sun paint the sky with hues of orange and pink, a tantalizing aroma fills the air, beckoning you closer. Your senses awaken to the sizzling symphony of flavors emanating from the kitchen, where a culinary masterpiece is about to unfold. Nestled within the warm embrace of a soft tortilla, adorned with vibrant garnishes, lies a revelation of taste and texture - the exquisite Cauliflower Tacos with Yum Yum Sauce.

First, let us delve into the enchanting world of cauliflower, a humble vegetable that has risen to the ranks of gastronomic stardom. Tender florets of this cruciferous marvel are carefully roasted to perfection, retaining their natural sweetness while acquiring a delicate char that adds depth to every bite. The cauliflower, once crisp and golden, takes on a sublime tenderness, creating a satisfying contrast against the pillowy tortilla.

But the true magic lies within the Yum Yum Sauce, a symphony of flavors that elevates these tacos to celestial heights. Creamy yet tangy, with a subtle hint of sweetness, this ethereal sauce coats each cauliflower floret, infusing them with its irresistible charm. Crafted from a harmonious blend of mayonnaise, rice vinegar, garlic, and secret spices, it is a sauce that dances upon your palate, leaving a trail of sheer delight in its wake.

With every bite, the Cauliflower Tacos reveal their myriad of benefits, nourishing both body and soul. These delectable delights are not only a feast for the taste buds but also a boon for health-conscious individuals. Cauliflower, renowned for its nutritional prowess, is a low-calorie and low-carbohydrate alternative to traditional taco fillings. Packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, it bestows upon you a myriad of health benefits, supporting your well-being with each mouthful.

Moreover, the Yum Yum Sauce, while indulgent in flavor, can be a healthier alternative to heavy dressings and sauces. By using low-fat or vegan mayonnaise options, one can enjoy the lusciousness of the sauce without compromising on dietary choices. Its tangy notes are derived from rice vinegar, which not only adds a burst of freshness but also provides a host of potential health benefits, such as aiding digestion and supporting immune function.

As you savor these Cauliflower Tacos with Yum Yum Sauce, the symphony of textures and flavors unfolds before you. The tender bite of roasted cauliflower, enveloped in the creamy embrace of Yum Yum Sauce, is complemented by the softness of the tortilla and the vibrant crunch of fresh garnishes. It is a sensory journey that delights the palate, nourishes the body, and leaves an indelible mark on the memory.

So, indulge in this culinary masterpiece, let the Cauliflower Tacos with Yum Yum Sauce transport you to a realm of gustatory pleasure. Relish in the harmony of textures and flavors, while knowing that you are savoring a dish that not only gratifies your senses but also supports your well-being.

Core Health Benefits of Cauliflower Tacos with Yum Yum Sauce:

A. Nutritional Powerhouse:

Low in calories and carbohydrates, making it suitable for weight management.

Rich in essential vitamins, including vitamin C, K, and B vitamins, supporting immune function, bone health, and energy metabolism.

High in dietary fiber, aiding digestion, promoting satiety, and maintaining a healthy digestive system.

Abundance of minerals like potassium and magnesium, essential for heart health and proper muscle function.

B. Cruciferous Marvel - Cauliflower:

Contains potent antioxidants, such as beta-carotene and vitamin C, protecting cells from oxidative stress and reducing the risk of chronic diseases.

High in fiber, promoting a healthy gut microbiome and aiding in the prevention of digestive disorders.

Supports detoxification processes in the body, thanks to compounds like glucosinolates, which aid in liver function and toxin elimination.

Anti-inflammatory properties, potentially reducing the risk of inflammation-related conditions like arthritis and cardiovascular diseases.

C. Yum Yum Sauce:

Customizable to suit dietary preferences, including vegan and low-fat options.

Made with rice vinegar, which may provide health benefits such as improved digestion and potential immune-boosting properties.

Adds flavor and creaminess to the dish without excessive calories, making it a healthier alternative to heavy dressings and sauces.

Enhances the enjoyment of vegetables like cauliflower, encouraging the consumption of nutrient-dense foods.

D. Overall Benefits:

Supports weight management and a balanced diet due to the low-calorie and low-carbohydrate nature of cauliflower tacos.

Provides a wide array of essential nutrients, promoting overall health and well-being.

Supports digestive health through the high fiber content in cauliflower and potential benefits of Yum Yum Sauce's rice vinegar.

Offers antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, potentially reducing the risk of chronic diseases.

A delicious and satisfying meal option that encourages the consumption of vegetables and the exploration of healthier culinary choices.

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[whatyoutaughtwasfear]

finding out kombucha can give you ibs symptoms has been a trip. thats so fucked up. it's supposed to be good for you. but it just. might not be

[irawhiti]

while everyone's rightfully talking about oppenheimer and its flaws regarding the erasure of japanese and native american voices regarding nuclear testing and detonations, i'd like to bring up the fact that pacific islanders have also been severely impacted by nuclear testing under the pacific proving grounds, a name given by the US to a number of sites in the pacific that were designated for testing nuclear weapons after the second world war, at least 318 of which were dropped on our ancestral homes and people. i would like if more people talked about this.

important sections are bolded for ease of reading. i would appreciate this being reblogged since it's a bit alarming how few people know about this.

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in 1946, the indigenous peoples of pikinni (the bikini atoll) were forcibly relocated off of their islands so that nuclear tests could be run on the atoll. at least 23 nuclear bombs were detonated on this inhabited island chain, including 20 hydrogen bombs. many pasifika were irreversibly irradiated, all of them were starved during multiple forced relocations, and the island chain is still unsafe to live on despite multiple cleanup attempts. there are several craters visible from space that were left on the atoll from nuclear testing.

the forced relocation was to several different small and previously uninhabited islands over several decades, none of which were able to sustain traditional lifestyles which directly lead to further starvation and loss of culture and identity. there is a reason that pacific islanders choose specific islands to inhabit including access to fresh water, food, shelter, cloth and fibre, climate, etc. and obviously none of these reasons were taken into account during the displacements.

200 pikinni were eventually moved back to the atoll in the 1970s but dangerous levels of strontium-90 were found in drinking water in 1978 and the inhabitants were found to have abnormally high levels of caesium-137 in their bodies.

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i'm going to put the rest of this post under a readmore to improve the chances of this being reblogged by the general public. i would recommend you read the entirety of the post since it really isn't long and goes into detail about, say, entire islands being fully, utterly destroyed. like, wiped off of the map. without exaggeration, entire islands were disintegrated.

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as i just mentioned, ānewetak (the eniwetok atoll) was bombed so violently that an entire island, āllokļap, was permanently and completely destroyed. an entire island. it's just GONE. the world's first hydrogen bomb was tested on this island. the crater is visibly larger than any of the islands next to it, more than a mile in diameter and roughly fifteen storeys deep. the hydrogen bomb released roughly 700 times the energy released during the bombing of hiroshima. this would, of course, be later outdone by other hydrogen bombs dropped on the pacific, reaching over 1000 times the energy released.

one attempt to clean up the waste on ānewetak was the construction of a large ~380ft dome, colloquially known as the tomb, on runit island. the island has been essentially turned into a nuclear waste dump where several other islands of ānewetak have moved irradiated soil to and, due to climate change, rising seawater is beginning to seep into the dome, causing nuclear waste to leak out. along with this, if a large typhoon were to hit the dome, there would be a catastrophic failure followed by a leak of nuclear waste into the surrounding land, drinking water, and ocean. the tomb was built haphazardly and quickly to cut costs.

hey, though, there's a plus side! the water in the lagoon and the soil surrounding the tomb is far more radioactive than the currently contained radioactive waste. a typhoon wouldn't cause (much) worse irradiation than the locals and ocean already currently experience, anyway! it's already gone to shit! and who cares, right, the only ""concern"" is that it will just further poison the drinking water of the locals with radioactive materials. this can just be handwaved off as a nonissue, i guess. /s

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at least 36 bombs were detonated in the general vicinity of kiritimati (christmas island) and johnson atoll. while johnson atoll has seemingly never been inhabited by polynesians, kiritimati was used intermittently by polynesians (and later on, micronesians) for several hundred years. many islands in the pacific were inhabited seasonally and likewise many pacific islanders should be classified as nomadic but it has always been convenient for the goal of white supremacy and imperalism to claim that semi-inhabited areas are completely uninhabited, claimable pieces of terra nullius.

regardless of the current lack of inhabitants on these islands, the nuclear detonations have caused widespread ecological damage to otherwise delicate island ecosystems and have further spread nuclear fallout across the entirety of the pacific ocean.

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while the marshall islands, micronesia, and the surrounding areas of melanesia and polynesia were (and still are) by far the worst affected by these atrocities, the entirety of the pacific has been irradiated to some extent due to ocean/wind currents freely spreading nuclear fallout through the water and air. all in all, at least 318 nuclear bombs were detonated across the pacific. i say "at least" because these are just the events that have been declassified and frankly? i wouldn't be shocked to find out they didn't stop there.

please don't leave the atomic destruction of the pacific out of this conversation. we've been displaced, irradiated, murdered, poisoned, and otherwise mass exterminated by nuclear testing on purpose and we are still suffering because of it. many of us have radiation poisoning, many of us have no safe ancestral home anymore. i cannot fucking state this enough, ISLANDS WERE DISINTEGRATED INTO NONEXISTENCE.

look, this isn't blaming people for not talking about us or knowing the extent of these issues, but it's... insidiously ironic that i haven't seen a single post that even mentions pacific islanders in a conversation about indigenous voices/voices of colour being ignored when it comes to nuclear tests and the devastation they've caused.

[bubblegumgothglados]

There's a lot said about the importance of aftercare but I don't think I've ever heard someone talk about why aftercare is important for your body not just your mind. So here's a quick rundown of why, even if you feel a scene didn't affect you emotionally, aftercard is still important for all participants.

Any injury you sustain during a scene needs to be healed, obviously. But maybe you didn't know that 'injury' includes hickeys/ other bruises, small scratches even just to the outermost layer of your skin, and even the muscle fibres that get shredded during use. (Pointing the finger specifically at tops who think they don't have any healing to do but just spent the best part of an hour swinging floggers around). Your body has to heal all of these things.

Healing takes energy and your body can only create a finite energy at any one time. This is why when you're in a high adrenaline moment your body shuts down functions like digestion, digestion takes energy and your body could be using that energy to fight tigers or whatever it is that's causing the stress. So post scene your body now has all this healing to do and will take energy from other systems to do so. You need to let it. By resting.

The energy also has to come from somewhere, your body will burn the energy from food you've recently eaten first and then move onto fat reserves and even muscle mass in an emergency. So you need to give it things to burn. By eating snacks.

And finally, much more obviously, you just did a bunch of activity which caused you to loose water through your skin. But further than that water is what your body uses for just about everything, it is the vehicle nutrients and chemicals take to reach the parts of your body that need healing. You need to replenish it. By drinking fluids.

Rest, eat snacks, drink fluids. Just as important to aftercare as cuddling and reassuring each other.

[wanttobeh3r]

Binging - How to Avoid It

In my experience, the key to avoiding binging is learning how to control my cravings. Now when I see a pack of chocolate covered biscuits I just look at it and go "meh" or at most even have 1 piece of it with milk *after* lunch and won't even feel like binging because I feel satiated (satiated ≠ full)

Cravings - What Causes Them?

A sugar crash is the sudden drop in energy levels after consuming a large amount of carbohydrates, such as pasta, pizza and desserts ↬ This is what causes your cravings and may lead to another binge, especially after a period of restriction

What I have done:

1) Get rid of the triggers. Get rid of sugary food, sodas, chocolates, sweets, etc whatever is the thing that triggers a binge. Out of sight, out of mind. If you can't because someone else is buying those things, stay away from them.

2) Up your fibre and protein intake. Fibre is wonderful, because it "clothes" your carbs aka the carbs in your food is absorbed much slowly into your blood stream + you don't absorb all the calories of the carbs you ate. For example, if an item contains 10 g carbs and 3 g fibre, net carbs is 7 g so you'll only take in approximately 28 kcal instead of 40. Protein will keep you satiated for longer as well as reducing your cravings

3) A sugar crash happens after a sugar spike. So trying to decrease that sugar spike will in turn help curb your cravings. A way to do this is to get active right after eating- it doesn't have to be intense, a 10-15 minute walk is enough or even doing leg lifts while you're sitting for 10 minutes

4) *Sometimes* I have water with 1 tsp of apple cider vinegar. Ideally it would be before every decent meal but it tastes bad so I dilute it a little bit more (1.5 cup water). "When taken before a high carb meal, vinegar slows the rate of stomach emptying and prevents large blood sugar spikes. It also improves insulin sensitivity, which helps your body move more glucose out of the bloodstream and into your cells, thus lowering blood sugar levels"

5) I wasn't sure if I should mention this since most people might already be doing it, but eating slowly and mindfully helps with it too. There's science behind it I promise XD

6) If you are prone to binging after a period of restriction, do not restrict!! You will only end up eating a lot more during a binge than you would if you ate 1-2 small meals during the day. My advice would be to plan your meals and follow through with it and trust me you will lose more weight than you have while b&p - ing

These are my tips to avoid binging, I hope they help you too 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 Repost so others can find and benefit from it. If you have any more advice/tips please feel free to drop them in the comments ^^ I'd love to hear about what has helped you

[suzieb-fit]

There are lots of things I cannot eat. Including oats, peanuts, sweeteners, wheat AND gluten (not the same thing).

I used to love porridge with peanut butter and protein powder. Nope. Literally and figuratively.

I've been eating mixed nuts with a spray of olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt. Coupled with fresh apple and cinnamon. Very nice.

But fancied trying some "keto porridge".

So I've got a new amazon order on its way.

I already use collagen and inulin in other ways, but I'm throwing all these things together to see how it works as a hot breakfast. I'll add my half an apple and cinnamon into the mix. Maybe blueberries too. I also used to have those on my porridge.

It's all about trying new things. Working round what our biology, hormones and genetics throw at us from time to time!

It doesn't help my bank balance, lol. Just the cashew butter is a big jump up from much cheaper peanut butter, but I'll just have it as an occasional treat. A break from my usual breakfast.

[smackdownhotel]

Today’s yogurt

PB&J compass 🧭 crunch

[bhavikorganicwisdom]

You can make supremely nutritious and mouth-watering multigrain chillas with this Organic Wisdom’s trusted, ready to use Multigrain Chilla Mix. Has organic goodness of Jowar, chick peas & wheat. Pre-nourished with Sesame, Ajwain, Chilli Powder, Turmeric Powder and Salt, it definitely simplifies your task of cooking a healthy and tasty meal.

[reportwire]

6 Everyday Foods High in Prebiotics

6 Everyday Foods High in Prebiotics

Prebiotics are a special type of fibres which comes with lots of health benefits, and you can find them in many everyday foods. Here are the best 6 to try! Source link

[theonlyladyt]

Fibre... All About It, How To Get More & The Benefits Of Fibre~aka Roughage

Fibre… All About It, How To Get More & The Benefits Of Fibre~aka Roughage

Hello my lovelies, for anyone with digestive issues such as IBS Diverticulitis Crohn’s Disease, and many gastrointestinal conditions. Symptoms such as constipation bloating excess wind and passing gas. Other symptoms such as nausea vomiting and diarrhoea are typically distressing for the individual affected. Many factors need to be taken into consideration when trying to determine why you’re…

[musicalsiphonophore]

FUN FACT TIME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So, when you eat carbohydrates that cannot easily be broken down (by hydrolysis*) into glucose molecules, they don't get released into glucose molecules in your small intestine as would, for example, simpler sugars like sucrose that is only two monosaccharides (single sugars) long.

This means that these carbohydrates reach your large intestine not fully broken down. So, they tend to be fermented by gut bacteria instead. This has the lovely side effect of making one fart, as well as the genuinely lovely side effect of causing gut bacteria to (A) generally be healthier and (B) produce butanoic acid salts (known as butyrates), which are really important to regulate metabolism, and also produces SCFAs and idk what they do but Wikipedia makes it sound like they're good.

This is also why fibres (which is a broad term including things like cellulose*, so non-starch carbohydrates that aren't as easy to hydrolyse) are good for you - because they are a little bit tougher to digest, so they reach your large intestine where they are fermented by gut bacteria rather than simply instantly getting broken down into glucose the second they encounter a teeny bit of amylase.

But it gets even more interesting than that!

Starches that cannot be easily broken down are called Resistant Starches, right? Resistant starches include amylose. Amylose is a long straight chain of glucose molecules, which contrasts with the other type of starch, amylopectin, which has branches.

Because of its branching, amylopectin has a high surface area to volume ratio, so it is easier to digest. Amylose has a lower surface area to volume ratio so it is roughage and is trickier to digest, so it reaches the large intestine.

Also, in plant cells, starch is often stored in granules. What do we do when we cook food? The heat causes granules to expand, start leaking, or even burst completely, thus making our food easier to digest. It is harder to digest if you have to eat through the granule first before you can even START to break down the polymers. Cooking means that often times, the starch is Literally Right There, so it makes the food much easier to digest.

Anyway, stuff that is Really easy to digest, you get the sugar all at once, so it goes into storage or you get super energetic but it doesn't give you a good lasting amount of energy like slower-releasing starches do.

This all explains... like everything that people say about how you need to eat healthy. (Except for the stupid things like that you need to cut carbs.) It explains why fibre helps digestion, why more complex carbohydrates are often healthier than simple ones like sucrose, WHY WE COOK FOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT'S SO COOL

Explanations for those who are confused by terminology under the cut:

*cellulose is found in cell walls and is a carbohydrate that is really tough since it forms a lattice shape. It is the stuff that makes wood so strong, and also forms part of lignin AKA tree bark.

*Basically, carbohydrates are made of single sugars that bond together by condensation. Condensation reactions are when on the end of two monomers, there is an OH group and an OH group, and then one of the OHs gets removed and another H+ off of the other OH is removed. This means both monomers are then sharing the one oxygen left, and there is a water molecule produced hence the name. Hydrolysis is the inverse of this - when a water molecule is split into OH- and H+ and then it breaks apart a polymer.

[sissydiaperloverzoe]

What Diaper Discipline elements do you want?

This list is to help you think about the elements of Diaper Discipline you want and can also be used by a partner to list elements they’re comfortable with.

Reblog with what you’d pick!

Let us know in comments if we’ve missed anything ❤️

Diaper Wearing:

Disposable Medical Diapers

Disposable ABDL Diapers

Pull Ups

Cloth Diapers

Diaper Usage:

Wetting

Messing

Frequency:

24/7

Forced Usage:

Bulk forming / Fibre

Suppositories

Oral Laxatives

Enemas

Castor Oil

Catheters

Locking Clothing / Pant

Hollow Butt Plugs

Anal Stretching

Toilet untraining

Checks & Changes:

Partner checks if you need changed exclusively (you can’t ask for changes)

Partner changes you into dry diapers

Partner changes wet diapers

Partner changes messy diaper

Partner does all changes (Not allowed to change yourself)

Partner changes in public (i.e. back of car / disabled washroom)

Adult Baby Clothing:

T-shirt and exposed Diaper

Plain Onesies

AB Onesies

AB Rompers

AB Footed Sleepers

AB Pyjamas

AB Play Clothes (Shortalls, Dresses, etc)

Spreader pants

Mittens

Booties

Bonnets

Adult Baby Accessories:

Pacifier

Bottle

Sippy Cup

Bib

Baby Blanket

Teddy

Chew Toys

Diaper changing bag

Adult Baby Furniture:

Changing Mat

Diapers on display

Changing Table

Crib

High Chair

Playpen

Bouncer

Public Wearing / Usage:

Wear diapers in public

Wet diapers in public

Mess diapers in public

Wear diapers around friends & family

Wet diapers around friends & family

Mess diapers around friends & family

Wear diapers at work

Wet diapers at work

Mess diapers at work

MDLB / DDLG Behaviours:

Being called Baby

Sweet talk (being talked to as if a small child/baby)

Must hold hand in public at all times

Calling partner Mummy/Daddy

Diaper pats

Helped to get dressed/undressed

Bottle feeding

Pretend breast feeding

Spoonfed adult food

Spoonfed baby food

Baby talk

Crawling

Bondage:

Locking Diaper Covers / Plastic Pants

Locking Mittens

Pacifier Gags

Bed Restraints

Straight Jackets

Full Fixation Restraints

Chastity:

Male chastity cage

Self-imposed chastity

Punishments for masturbating in diapers

Punishments:

Time-Outs

Denied/delayed diaper changes

Forced pacifier use

Chastity

Laxatives

Bottom stuffing with a butt plug

Restrained

Loss of adult privileges

Masturbation & Sex:

Vibrator though diaper

Butt plugs

Diaper humping

Prostrate massage (combined with Chastity device)

Pegging

Cuckolding

Sissy:

Pink AB Diapers

Girly AB Onesies

Female AB clothes (dresses, etc)

Full sissy attire

Fake breasts / bras

Makeup & painted nails

Exposure:

Private photo album

Anonymous social media account (faces hidden & identify keep secret)

Attending ABDL events

Visiting ABDL shopS

Public diaper exposure

[doki-doki-imagines]

Can I ask Johnny, Tomas and maybe some others being mind numbingly in love with the reader??

Like theyre so in love they don't know how to act so they always make a fool of themselves and feel so stupid after???

author note: love this prompt. Added Liu Kang so I could write for my 3 fave boys🫶🏻.

Johnny Cage: -He doesn't leave you alone. His eyes always search for yours even for just a brief glance. -Johnny smiles way more around you and also listens to you like the universal truth is flowing from your lips. -Everybody can tell he has a crush on you. The problem is that nobody takes him seriously. -When you talk to Johnny face to face, he totally gets lost looking at your face. He has a dreamy expression and will totally bite his lower lip. -Damn, he doesn't remember a word you said, but he could listen to you the whole day. -Johnny shows off every time you get near him, blabbering on how good he is at everything. How can you not fall for such a dripilicious guy? -"Look at me, I'm winning this for you!" He's gonna lose. -But you can tell his sentiment is pure. Maybe calling it love is a stretch, but Johnny isn't joking…most of the time. -Even if he keeps failing wooing you, Johnny not gonna stop. He doesn't have any shame, so he doesn't mind failing. The moment of dejection always lasts very little.

Tomas Vrbada: -The guy gets obsessed. -He keeps glancing at you, but the moment you look back, Tomas turns his head down like a kid getting caught stealing from the cookie jar. -You fill his brain. Tomas trains? He thinks of you. He eats? He thinks that he'd like to share this delicious food with you. -And damn, when Tomas doesn't have any important mission going on, his mind starts to wander. He is like a schoolgirl jiggling and kicking his feet in the air every time you are just normally kind to him. -The kind that hugs his pillow when sleeping, thinking it is your body. -Tomas is down deep, so deep it reaches his knees, and he can't move. -He is a sweet guy, it happenes to him to stutter and for his cheeks to get tomato red, but Tomas is reaching new peaks. -Once Tomas was talking with Liang at Wu Shi Academy. He turned his head and his grey-ish eyes locked on yours, Tomas then missed a step and fell down the stairs rolling directly at your feet. -Tomas knows he looks like a fool, but it's not like he is doing that on purpose. He'd gladly smash his head against concrete if that would make him go normal. -Thankfully, Tomas will get normal, that you like him back or not, but before reaching that point, there is a long road ahead…

Liu Kang: -After living for so long, after shaping so many timelines, Liu Kang thought to have learnt from his and others' mistakes. -You never have a part in his life, that's why it comes as a surprise when you both start to work together. -It wasn't planned, Liu Kang didn't have to pull any strings. You just…happened. -And something blossomed in Liu Kang's heart, a feeling he once felt but forgot for aeons. -He is in love. -Liu Kang may have lived for centuries, but he didn't gain any rizz. His good boy charm long forgotten since he became a god. He is still nice but much less loose. -And it shows. -Should he give you gifts? But what should he buy? Looking at your life in the hourglass wouldn't be right. But the temptation is high. -At times, Liu Kang is just chatting with you, and something shiver inducing (and not for pleasure) slips out his mouth. Obviously, Liu Kang notices but a minute to late. He'll gladly dig his own grave with his bare hands. -He is so fucking sure one day you'll tell him to stop bothering you. -Liu Kang desire to touch you is immense, but you still haven't reached that point in your relationship. -When you sit next to each other, drinking a hot beverage, every fibre in Liu Kang's body screams to touch you. Tracing the lines of your face with his fingertips, brushing away the hair that hides your face, losing himself in your eyes. -Liu Kang is lovesick. -Every step to make you close is really hard for him, so blinded by his own feelings that he doesn't see that they are reciprocated. -You'll totally need to take the first step.