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Napoleonville [Chapter 6: The House Of Salt And Scales]

Series Summary: The year is 1988. The town is Napoleonville, Louisiana. You are a small business owner in need of some stress relief. Aemond is a stranger with a taste for domination. But as his secrets are revealed, this casual arrangement becomes something more volatile than either of you could have ever imagined.

Chapter Warnings: Language, references to sexual content (18+ readers only), dom/sub dynamics, smoking, infidelity, Evangelical Christians, kids, parenthood, Willis Warning, (Mis)Adventures With Aegon, Targ family dysfunction, bodily injury, blood, alligators, ANGST!!!

Word Count: 7.5k.

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“Did you hear that Willis is single again?”

Ugh. “Yes, Mama. I heard. You told me already.” You linger in the doorway with a white bakery box in your hands: your mother’s favorite, grasshopper pie, straight out of the 1960s. She allegedly ate through two a week when she was pregnant with you. Cadi has already dashed inside and made herself at home; she’s probably jamming the movie she got from Blockbuster—Predator, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Amir recommended it—into the VHS player. “You told me, Willis told me, all his deputies told me, Cadi told me, my mailman told me, the checkout ladies at the Piggly Wiggly told me, literally every resident of Napoleonville has informed me in no uncertain terms that Willis is single again. And I could not possibly care less.”

Your mother sighs and presses a hand to her forehead, wounded and incredulous, like she’s just watched a 60 Minutes segments about a tsunami or a genocide. “I just don’t understand it. In my day, people married for life.”

You glance back longingly at your Chevy Celebrity. “Yeah. I know they did.”

“When your father, and God rest his soul, when he was young, he was a hellion,” your mother says, as if you don’t remember it, as if you weren’t there. “He’d get his paycheck every Friday and stay out all night with his buddies, sometimes he didn’t come home the whole weekend. I’d lay into him when he finally showed, I’d say, ‘Rene, how on earth am I supposed to put dinner on the table if I don’t have any fish in the icebox?!’ Once he punched a hole in the kitchen wall and I had to cover it up with a picture of President Eisenhower! And I never even thought about leaving. How could I have done that to you? Forcing you to grow up in a broken home? Mothers and fathers living apart, whoever heard of such a thing? It’s unnatural.”

You’re brainstorming recipes to distract yourself. Caramel pretzel cookies. Banana chiffon pie. Cheese Danish cupcakes with diced cherries and a hint of vanilla. “Everyone draws their own lines, Mama.”

“But it’s not just about you,” she implores, her eyes shimmering with sympathy she never had for other women. You remember what she said on the rare occasions you confided in her about your frustrations with Willis: Of course a man isn’t going to want you bothering him with your feelings when he’s had a hard day at work. Of course a man—after you’ve had his baby, after you almost died to do it—is going to be crossing off days on the calendar until you can have sex again. He keeps a roof over your head and he never hits you, what more could you ask for? “What about Cadi? What if she grows up thinking that her marriage vows don’t mean anything? It’s the foundation of society, marriage. If that goes, everything goes.”

It’s the foundation of a lot of coercion and unfairness and misery, that’s for sure. “I wouldn’t want Cadi to stay in a situation that makes her unhappy. Would you?”

Your mother throws her hands up, like you’ve told her you’re converting to communism and catching the next flight to the USSR. “Life isn’t just about happiness, sweetheart! It’s about commitment, it’s about responsibility! If everyone did what they wanted all the time, no one would stay married!”

“Maybe that speaks to the value of marriage as an institution.”

“And morality is already falling apart in this country,” your mother continues, ignoring you. That’s what she does when she can’t refute facts, logic, evidence. “Young people living together, women having babies with two or three different men, people doing drugs, people on Welfare, people shooting and stabbing each other, sex shops everywhere, naughty magazines at gas stations, men wanting to marry other men—”

“Okay, Mama. I really have to go now.”

“Alright, I’ll shut up. I will, I will, I swear.” She makes peace with a brisk kiss to your cheek like a stamp on an envelope. “Enjoy a nice quiet night to yourself. Do you have any plans?”

Well, Mama, I’m trying to resist the temptation to call my engaged dominant oil tycoon not-boyfriend and tell him to come over for kinky adulterous sex. “Not really. I’ll probably take a bubble bath and then watch something Cadi would think is boring, like 20/20.” You hand over the bakery box, and your mother’s face lights up.

“Grasshopper pie?!”

“Of course.”

“Thank you, sweetheart. You know it’s hard for me to make it myself anymore. This rheumatoid arthritis, it’s got me all twisted up.” She nods down to where her fingers grip the box, knobby and increasingly useless.

“When’s your next appointment?”

“I’ve got one in…oh…about three weeks, I think. I’d have to check my daybook. All the way over in New Orleans with some specialist that Dr. Cormier recommended.”

“Okay. Want me to go with you?”

“Yes, that’d be fine.” It would be more than fine; she wants you to go, though she won’t say it. You aren’t sure if she doesn’t want to impose or doesn’t want to admit how reliant she’s becoming upon you, like growing up in reverse.

“Mawmaw!” Cadi shouts from inside the house. “Hurry up! I want to watch Predator!”

“You quit your hollering, I’ll be right there!” Then your mother looks to you and offers one last piece of very unsolicited advice. “Just be kind to Willis, alright? Give him a chance. I don’t think he’ll ever find a woman he likes as much as you. That’s what everyone says.”

“Mama, he has no idea who I am.” And he’s not interested either.

“Sure he does. You’re the mother of his child, and you always will be. Maybe you’ll find your way back to each other.”

“I’ll think about it.” You definitely won’t. “Goodnight, Mama.”

“So long.” She shuffles into the house, and once she’s shut the door you hear her muffled voice: “Arcadia, come on over here and help me slice up this pie…”

You drive home with the windows down and blasting St. Elmo’s Fire. There’s still an hour or two of sunlight left; the world is painted in gold and blood orange, the soybeans, the sugarcane, the grass growing tall and wild, the Spanish moss swinging from the trees, the earth ripening as its revolution hurtles towards the apex of summer. Cadi is out of school until August. Amir will be announcing his looming departure to San Francisco. Aemond will be getting married.

The adolescent alligator that Aemond is so afraid of is in the far corner of the front yard, basking in the last of the daylight. You walk into your room, flop down on the bed, lie there staring longingly at the pink phone on your nightstand. You reach to pick it up, then stop yourself. Aemond hasn’t fucked you, hasn’t kissed you, has rarely touched you at all since you found out about Christabel. But he stops by your house and invites you to his; he stitches himself into your life like someone somewhere once sutured his face back together.

I can’t. It’s wrong. He’s engaged.

Aemond doesn’t know you’re home alone. It’s Friday, and usually Cadi would be here with you until tomorrow morning.

Maybe it’s not really cheating until he’s married. I mean, if Aemond and Christabel aren’t sleeping together, if they almost never see each other…is it even a real relationship?

Wistful thinking, yes, denial, yes; but with each passing minute your resolve not to pick up the phone weakens.

We don’t have much longer until the wedding. Our time is slipping away.

He’s a robber baron. He’s arrogant, he’s delusional.

And I want him. I still do, and I can’t stop.

The phone rings. You sit up, startled. It’s not Aemond, you tell yourself so you won’t be disappointed when it isn’t him. But it is.

“Hi,” Aemond says; he sounds out of breath. “I’m really sorry to bother you.”

“No, it’s okay, Cadi is actually having a sleepover with my mom. They’re watching Predator. My mom has no idea what it’s about, she’ll be clutching that Bible she got signed by Jerry Falwell a little extra hard tonight. What’s up?”

“This is going to sound random, but…you haven’t seen Aegon, have you? He hasn’t shown up at your house, he hasn’t called? You don’t know where he is?”

Aegon? Why would I know anything about what Aegon’s doing right now? “Um, no…?”

A long exhale, a lull that’s full of dread.

“Aemond, what’s going on?”

“He and my father got into it a few hours ago. They were screaming at each other, kicking furniture over, which isn’t all that unusual, honestly. But then Aegon ran away.”

“Wait, like, he’s gone…?”

“He stormed out the back door, went down to the lake, and then headed north into the trees. And I assumed he’d be back by now, but it’s getting dark and he’s not here. He never came home. His Porsche is still sitting in the driveway.” There is a pause. “I think he’s out there.”

“Out where?”

“In the woods,” Aemond says, shellshocked, terrified. “In the bayou.”

Your eyes dart to the window; the golden daylight is dwindling. “Aemond, he can’t be alone in the bayou. It’s dangerous. He could die. There aren’t just alligators, there are wild boars, cottonmouths, copperheads, snapping turtles, brown recluses, fire ants, I don’t think there are any black bears this far south but it’s always possible, he could drown, he could get trapped in quicksand, you cannot let Aegon spend the night out there.”

“I don’t know what to do.” You’re not used to hearing this in Aemond’s voice: the panic, the vulnerability. “No one else seems worried. They said he disappears all the time, and that’s true. They’re convinced he’s found his way to a strip club or a Waffle House or something and will drag himself home eventually. No one will listen to me. My father has forbidden me from getting anyone else involved. He doesn’t want gossip getting around town and overshadowing the new rig project or…you know. The wedding thing. My wedding. And I can go over his head, sure, I can make calls, but when investigators show up here to start searching my father is just going to tell them to leave. How is it even possible to find Aegon? At night in a fucking swamp? Is anyone going to be willing to go out there before morning? Do I need people with bloodhounds or a helicopter?”

No way, you think as soon as the idea hits you. But it’s the right thing to do. It’s the only thing to do. “I can think of someone who knows their way around the bayou.”

~~~~~~~~~~

It’s just after 7 p.m. when Willis arrives to pick you up: grinning smugly, mullet fluffed, Plymouth Gran Fury hauling his brand new 20-foot jon boat. He’s dressed for night fishing in boots, camo-colored waders, and a grey hoodie with SHERIFF printed across the front in black letters. You climb into the passenger seat wearing sneakers, denim shorts, and a blue raincoat over your Pepsi t-shirt. You haven’t been fishing since you were married to Willis, and you’ve never missed it. It’s a grisly business: hooks through lips, hooks through eyeballs, hooks swallowed and tangled up in some doomed creature’s guts.

Aemond is waiting at the mouth of the Targaryens’ driveway, just out of sight of the mansion they call The Last Desire. He gets in the back seat and sits there testily with his arms crossed, lips pressed into a thin line, glaring out the window as an indistinct blur of primeval vegetation passes by outside. He has on his Marlboro jacket, light-wash jeans, and Adidas sneakers. You hope he doesn’t ruin them; although you suppose he can always buy more. He could buy a hundred more, a thousand more, and it wouldn’t make a difference. You can’t fathom what it’s like to live that way. It seems to conflict with all the laws of man and nature.

Aemond speaks grudgingly to Willis, a quick flat statement that invites no conversation. He didn’t call Willis to explain the situation, you did. You’re afraid to leave them alone with each other. You aren’t sure who would be more likely to end up a corpse decomposing in the muddy silt at the bottom of Lake Verret. “Thank you for agreeing to help with this.”

Willis chuckles warmly, either oblivious to Aemond’s prickliness or unbothered by it. “Bien sur! It’s my job, son. We’ll hunt your brother down.” Then he glances over at you, smirking, prying. “So, sugar…how’d you two make each other’s acquaintance?”

“Amir and I baked the cakes for his engagement party.”

“Engagement party, huh?” Willis looks at Aemond in the rearview mirror. “You gettin’ married?”

Aemond is still staring out the window. “Obviously.”

“So you ain’t single?”

“Legally, I am in fact single until the day the marriage license is signed.”

Willis returns his attention to you. “So he ain’t the petit ami you’ve been so secretive about.”

“I don’t have a boyfriend, Willis. I really can’t be more clear than that.”

“Oh, I know you got one. I know all your looks, sugar. Some days you come ‘round my office lookin’ lovesick, like you’re just a-floatin’ on a cloud. Other days you’re real mean, like you don’t want me takin’ none of your time, like you got somebody more important to spend it on. And then sometimes you just look…” He smiles, mischievous. “Well, how can I put it? Satisfied. The cat who ate the canary. And I recall exactly what that looks like on you. It’s been a while, sure. But I remember.”

From the back seat, Aemond sighs irritably. You say to Willis: “Can we please focus on finding Aegon?”

“Sois calme, sois calme. That’s why I’m here. We’ll be in the water in ten minutes.”

There is no more discussion; the only sound is the radio, Holding Out For A Hero by Bonnie Tyler. Willis turns onto a winding dirt road that leads to a boat launch about a mile from the Targaryens’ property. He spins his Plymouth Gran Fury around and backs it down the concrete ramp towards the rippling, slow-moving currents of Lake Verret. It’s difficult to see from the driver’s seat—most people would have someone get out to guide them—but Willis knows the way by heart. He’s been on boats since before he could walk; Willis’ daddy knew the bayou, and his daddy knew the bayou, and his daddy did too, all the way back to before the Louisiana Purchase. Your family are newer arrivals (relatively speaking), having only been in Napoleonville for about 100 years and keeping mostly to the town. You remember your 11th grade science teacher saying once that alligators have been around since before the dinosaurs went extinct. Maybe that’s what Willis is: a relic of a distant time and species, afflicted with a cunning ruggedness that won’t allow his kind to go extinct.

When the trailer is mostly underwater, Willis gets out of the car to unhook the straps that keep the boat moored to it. You go outside to help and Aemond follows, though he doesn’t know what to do. He’s never handled a boat this size and it shows; perhaps a yacht would be more his speed. He stands aside and watches, frowning, hands buried in the pockets of his Marlboro jacket. His lack of expertise riles him. He’s not used to being the incapable one. He hates not having control.

Willis already has a tow rope tied to a metal handle at the bow of the jon boat; he lifts it out and gives the free end to Aemond. “Hold onto that, will ya? Don’t let her get away.”

“Sure,” Aemond replies ungenerously. Willis returns to his Plymouth Gran Fury to finish backing the trailer into the lake until the boat floats. Standing on the shore together, you and Aemond stare at each other, unable to speak honestly, unable to decide what you’d say even if you could.

The jon boat bobs in the water, and you show Aemond how to pull it away from the trailer using the tow rope. Willis drives the trailer back onto dry land, parks his car in a flat area near the boat launch, and then joins you and Aemond by the water’s edge. He walks to where the boat is floating just to the right side of the concrete ramp and, with some difficulty, clambers inside as the boat rocks under his weight. Then he stands in the middle of it and gestures for you to approach. “Let’s get goin’, sugar.”

You take Willis’ hands when he reaches for you and let him help you into the jon boat. When you stumble over a bench seat, he steadies you with a hand on your waist, familiar but in no way erotic; not for you, at least. Still, from where he is standing on the lakeshore with the tow rope, Aemond glowers venomously.

“Your turn, son,” Willis calls to him, winking. “And I promise not to get too sweet with ya.”

But Aemond doesn’t need any assistance to board the vessel. He has long limbs, good balance, and an ironclad determination not to let Willis see him falter. Aemond sits at the bow of the boat. You claim a spot in the middle. Willis takes a seat at the stern, starts the outboard motor, and guides the boat into the treacherous swampland that lurks like a stalking animal at the edges of Lake Verret.

In the bayou, the water is sluggish, currentless, thick with vivid green salvinia and duckweed. Towering bald cypress trees grow out of the opaque depths and are adorned with greyish, anemic bundles of Spanish moss like spiderwebs. Mangrove trees with their myriad of semi-submerged roots are sanctuaries for catfish, turtles, baby alligators. Larger gators—as big as the female that lives in your yard, and some up to seven or eight feet—prowl with only their nostrils and ancient yellow eyes peeking out from under the water. Great blue herons tiptoe along the shallow shoreline and stab at fish that unknowingly flit between their long skeletal legs. Cicadas shriek in the trees so loudly they almost drown out the hum of the boat’s motor. When the last of the daylight vanishes, Willis tells Aemond to turn on the spotlight mounted to the bow, and the water becomes a soupy, greenish, primordial witch’s brew beneath its glow. Aemond lights a cigarette and puffs on it as he ponders this alien corner of the world that he’s found himself in.

Willis has a number of items stowed on the flat aluminum floor of the boat, you notice now: nets, paddles in case the motor fails, bottles of water, ropes, fishing poles, flashlights, hunting knives, a few sturdy wooden walking sticks. He’s wearing his sheriff’s pistol on a belt fastened over his waders. This makes you uneasy, though you can’t recall ever seeing him use it. It seems wrong to be able to end a life with so little effort.

“Aegon!” Aemond shouts from the bow, using a flashlight to look to the sides of the boat where the spotlight’s luminescence doesn’t shine so brightly. You grab your own flashlight to help him search. “Aegon! Where are you?!”

There’s something burning in your nose and throat as you lean over the side of the boat to peer into the shadowy wilderness. Salt, you realize, but that doesn’t make any sense. Lake Verret is a freshwater lake. You turn towards where Willis is steering the boat with the rumbling gas-powered motor. “Do you smell that?”

“Yup. Sure do.”

“But…how…?”

“One of the rigs mighta hit a salt dome while they were drillin’, I figure,” Willis says. “There’s been talk for years that we got salt domes under the lake. But that don’t stop these oil companies.” He stares meaningfully at Aemond. Aemond glances back, rather abashed. “And ya know what that means. If the water turns brackish, most of the fish’ll die. And who’s got to live with that for generations to come? Not the Targaryens or the Rockefellers, that’s for sure.”

Aemond resumes shouting for his wayward eldest brother. A dark snake, perhaps six feet long, slithers down the length of the boat through the murky water. “Aegon! Aegon!”

“What did he and Viserys argue about?” you ask.

Aemond is cagy. “It’s…kind of personal.”

“Personal like he got a stripper pregnant or personal like he murdered someone in a drunken hit-and-run?”

“Neither. But closer to the first option.” Then he roars into the darkness: “Aegon!”

“Maybe the bon a rien already found his way back home,” Willis says. “Maybe—”

And then there is an echo through the bayou, faint but vaguely human, a ghost, a phantom. “Aegon!” Aemond shouts back. “Where are you?!” Willis cuts the boat engine so you can hear the reply.

Faintly, very faintly, his disembodied voice drifts out of the trees. “Over here! Help me! Quickly! Seriously, really really quickly!!”

“Keep talking!” Aemond yells. Willis is listening intently, trying to pinpoint a direction. His thick, dark eyebrows are knit together in concentration that is rare for him.

Barely audible over the screams of the cicadas: “What the fuck am I supposed to say?! Just get over here and save me!”

“We’re trying to figure out where your voice is coming from, so don’t stop talking!”

“Help me! Come help me!! Right now!! My arms are getting tired!!”

“What? What are you doing with your arms?!”

“I got him,” Willis says. He restarts the motor and steers the boat down a narrow corridor of the swamp. The path is only about ten yards wide and bordered by mangrove trees with nests of exposed, labyrinthian roots. The water is probably relatively shallow: five feet, ten feet, just deep enough for secrets. The breeze is cool and wet, almost chilly. On the shore, you spy a snapping turtle the size of a golden retriever. Its long prehistoric claws are coated with mud and green blades of marsh grass. It ogles you as if to say: What are you doing here? You don’t belong here. This is where the dinosaurs that survived the asteroid live.

“Aegon?” Aemond calls.

“Here! Over here! I can see you, I see the lights! Oh my God, I’m not gonna die! Thank you Jesus!”

Aemond laughs in relief. “I didn’t think you two knew each other.”

“Shut up and save me, you muppet!”

And then you see Aegon—the spotlight hits him, he is illuminated in a stark white glow—and your stomach plummets, your blood goes cold. In an alcove of the bayou, right where the water meets the shore, Aegon is up in a bald cypress tree. He’s about five feet off the ground and standing on top of a branch just thick enough to hold his weight. It’s too narrow to balance comfortably on; he is hugging the trunk to ensure he doesn’t fall, and a fall would be catastrophic. Sprawled on the muck surrounding the base of the tree are a plethora of alligators, all approximately ten feet in length. That’s big enough to be lethal humans. That would be big enough to kill a bear, a horse, a shark. When the spotlight shines on them, the gators begin to squirm and hiss, glaring with soulless reptilian wrath at the boat. Willis shuts off the motor, and the boat bobs placidly.

“Oh, fuck,” Aemond says.

“Yeah, exactly!” Aegon pitches back. He’s wearing an unbuttoned Hawaiian shirt and tiny turquoise blue shorts. He is barefoot. “So what’s the plan?! By the way, hey, cake lady.”

“Hi, Aegon.”

Aemond says: “How the hell did you get up there?”

“I was pissed off about the dad thing and I was walking for a long time, then I realized I was probably in the wrong neighborhood for someone with two legs and no desire to get eaten. I tried to find my way back but then these pig-looking things started chasing me and I freaked out and climbed up here to hide until they left. But as the sun went down, alligators started showing up. And the more time went by, the more alligators there were. And that’s the whole story, can you get me down now?!”

Aemond asks Willis, petrified: “How do we get him down?”

Willis surveys the scene for a moment, thinking. “Alright. Here’s what I reckon. We can toss him one end of a rope and he can tie it to the branch above him, right at the base where it’s real thick. Then we’ll hold the other end of the rope, and he can kinda shimmy on down it into the boat.”

Aegon says: “But what if right before I get to the boat, when I’m like four feet above the water, an alligator jumps out and bites me?”

“They don’t usually do that,” Willis replies.

“Usually?!”

“Look, we don’t have a lot of options,” Aemond tells his brother. “We can do the rope plan now, or we can leave you here, backtrack all the way to the boat launch, get the car, get some help, and hope they magically have a better solution for you. Or you can wait up there until morning to see if the alligators leave. You pick.”

“Isn’t that the hick sheriff guy? Can’t he shoot them?”

“Gators got brains ‘bout the size of a walnut, son,” Willis says. “And if I don’t hit ‘em where it counts, I’m just gonna make them angrier. That ain’t good for any of us.”

“Okay,” Aegon concedes. “Throw me a rope.”

Willis grabs one from the bottom of the jon boat, hands an end to Aemond, and tosses the other to Aegon. It takes the eldest Targaryen boy four attempts to catch it; the rope keeps falling and smacking the hissing alligators in the face before Willis lugs it back to the boat to try again. Once he finally obtains the rope, Aegon knots it—double, triple, quadruple—around where the branch above him, just barely within reach if he stretches as far as he can, meets the massive trunk of the bald cypress tree. Willis tells Aemond: “Now ya gotta hold the rope real tight. No slack at all, or it’ll dip and he’ll end up in a gator’s lap.”

“Yeah, Aemond!” Aegon says, his voice shaky. “No slack!”

“Got it.” Aemond loops his end of the rope around his waist, makes a knot, and then grips it with both hands and tugs it until it forms a straight diagonal line from the tree to the boat.

“Ya sure you wanna do that?” Willia says softly, nodding to Aemond’s waist. “If somethin’ goes wrong and he ends up in the water, you’ll be goin’ in with him.”

“I’m sure.”

“Alrighty.” Willis grabs one of the heavy wooden walking sticks from the aluminum floor of the boat. “If a gator tries to cause a problem, I’ll whack ‘em good. Don’t let ‘em get their jaws ‘round ya, not an arm or a leg or nothin’. If they get ahold of ya, they’ll roll and rip your bones right outta the sockets.”

“Awesome,” Aegon says from the tree. “I’m so glad you told me that. Yeah. Great. Any more super helpful alligator trivia, Sasquatch?”

“Yes sir. If one chomps down on ya, poke it in the eye with your fingers. A whack to the snout or a poke to the eye is the best way outta a gator’s mouth.”

Aegon gulps and clutches the rope, steeling himself.

“What should I do?” you ask Willis. “Should I get a stick too—?”

“Nothin’. You don’t do nothin’. You just sit down right in the middle and keep the boat steady. And if your petit ami starts goin’ overboard, maybe try to snatch him. But don’t ya fall in. Ya don’t want to be in that water. If there are gators above the water, there are gators below too. I guarantee it.”

You sit in the precise middle of the boat, using your weight to reinforce the vessel’s center of gravity as Aemond and Willis stand at opposing ends. Right before Aegon begins his descent, Aemond snags your attention. He makes a motion with one hand, a slicing, a prohibition. Don’t do anything insane, he means. Don’t risk trying to drag me back into the boat if I start going over.

“Whenever ya ready, bon a rien,” Willis says. And no one else but you knows that what he’s calling Aegon is a good-for-nothing.

Aegon begins scurrying down the length of the rope, rapidly closing the distance between himself and the bobbing jon boat. He passes above the hissing gators congregating at the base of the bald cypress tree and then over the water, where there are ripples that multiply out from epicenters and flashes of movement just beneath the surface but no homicidal alligator activity. When Aegon nears the boat, Willis seizes him and helps him into it; and then Aegon ruptures into hysterical giggles.

“I almost died, can you believe that?” he asks Aemond, who is untying the rope from his waist and beaming, the first real smile you’ve seen from him tonight. “Because I ran away from Viserys?! What an idiotic way to go. I’ll never let that bastard convince me to off myself. I gotta outlive him. I gotta do Jello shots on that motherfucker’s grave someday.”

“Yeah, you do,” Aemond agrees, squeezing Aegon’s shoulder.

“Goddammit,” Willis grumbles. He’s using his walking stick to jab at the water near the rear of the boat. “We’re hooked on a mangrove root or something.”

“Do you need help?” Aemond asks, headed towards him.

“Yes sir, if you’d be so kind. I don’t…I can’t see…what the hell is it stuck to?”

“The motor…? The blades of the motor?”

“Oh, Jesus Christ, you’re right. Yup. There it is. We musta drifted into it while we were preoccupied. Okay, we gotta push the boat off the root and then we can get movin’ again. Grab a stick, let’s start pushin’.”

“Should I get a stick too?” Aegon says, joining them. “I can hit stuff with sticks. I really want to get out of here…”

There’s a bit of a commotion at the back of the boat as the men try to propel it away from the mangrove tree. Willis is complaining that the water is too deep to touch the bottom with his stick. Aemond’s stick keeps slipping off the mangrove roots when he tries to get leverage. You aren’t sure what Aegon is contributing, if anything. The boat has begun to rock.

You look to the tree where Aegon had been imprisoned. The alligators are fully awake now; they are headed into the water and disappearing there, unseen, unheard, and yet all around you.

“I think we need to go now,” you say, but no one is listening to you. They’re still wrestling with the mangrove root. You rise, taking a few steps to the left to offset the boat’s listing towards the right. “Guys, we need to—”

The boat is freed from its organic jailor and lurches sharply towards the left. As the men cheer triumphantly—completely unaware of what’s happening—you are jolted off your feet and tumble backwards over the side of the boat.

The shock of hitting the water stuns you. It is cold and impossibly dark; when you open your eyes to try to find the surface, the boat, you can’t see anything. You paddle blindly. Something brushes your leg, and you scream bubbles of mute terror. You can’t breathe, you can’t think, you are picturing those ten-foot gators slinking into the water that you’re now thrashing wildly through. You swim towards what you think is the surface and strike unyielding metal—the underbelly of the boat—hard enough to put stars in your skull like the flashes of lightning bugs. You get turned around and don’t know where you are again. Something glides past your arm, and you gasp before remembering that there’s no air. Dark water—salt and silt and decomposition—surges into your lungs, your stomach, sinking you like an anchor from within. There is a whirlpool of motion around you and muffled shouting. Then something closes around your wrist.

The eyes! you think frantically. I have to poke out its eyes!

But the vice around your flesh has no teeth. It’s not a reptilian jaw, you realize now, but a human hand. It leads you and you obey.

When you break the surface, you cough bayou water from your throat and blink it out of your eyes. Willis is leaning over the side of the boat and stabbing at gators with his stick, shrieking at them in French. One lunges at him from the water, jaws snapping. Willis whips the pistol off his belt, aims it squarely between the creature’s eyes, and fires. The boom is deafening; the bleeding gator sinks into the water. Aegon is kneeling in the boat and offering his arms to help you climb up.

You look beside you. Aemond is barely keeping his head above water. “Go!” he orders you. “Get in the boat!”

With Aegon’s help, you heave yourself over the side and collapse to the aluminum floor, lungs aching, skull pounding, heart thudding mercilessly, soaked to the skin. Then you force yourself to your hands and knees to see where Aemond is.

“Aemond?!” Aegon is yelling. “Aemond, where are you?!”

He’s gone; you don’t see him in the water. You try to scream for him too, but the water still in your throat strangles you. Your hands close around the edge of the boat, and Willis grabs your raincoat to yank you backwards. “Other side!” says, pointing. “We’re gonna capsize, we need weight on the other side, go there!”

You scramble to the opposite end of the boat, sobbing now, still hacking up muddy water. Where’s Aemond?? Where is he??

Both Willis and Aegon are grasping for something. They’re shouting and stabbing into the water with their walking sticks. And then they’re hauling him into the boat: Aemond, blood pouring down the left side of his face, a gash by his temple, another on his forehead; something bit him or clawed him. He’s wearing only his jeans and a white tank top; he ripped off his Marlboro jacket before diving in after you. You don’t see his Adidas sneakers anywhere. They must have been kicked off in the water. His glass eye has been knocked out and lost in the muck. What’s left in its place is a void, gaping, pink; it’s difficult to look at, you’d be lying if you said it wasn’t. It has the visceral, gory quality of organs never meant to be seen. His fingertips go to the socket to feel for his prosthetic. When he confirms it isn’t there, he covers his face with his hands and moans.

He saved me. He jumped in after me.

You crawl to him. “Aemond—”

“No!” He pushes you away, and you see that there’s blood and ancient silt from the bayou in his empty eye socket. It will have to be cleaned out. Willis watches, astonished, bewildered. For once, he is at a loss for words.

“Aemond, please…” You’d do anything to help him. You don’t know how to help him.

He saved me.

Aegon reaches for Aemond. “Hey, hey. It’s not that bad. Hey…” He drops to his knees, presses his forehead against Aemond’s, stains himself with his brother’s blood. And when Aemond tries to pull away, Aegon doesn’t let him; he’s got his fingers tangled in Aemond’s wet hair. “Thank you for saving me. I’m always almost getting myself killed and you’re always saving me. What would I do without you, huh? None of us would be okay without you. Thank you, Aemond. You hear me? You’re not gonna get this again anytime soon, so listen up. Thank you. Thank you.”

“I’m just so—”

“I know.”

“I hate that I’m like this.”

“It’s not a big deal. You’ll order a new one.”

“You know what he’s going to say.”

“Fuck him. Why do you care what he thinks? Because you think he’s the one who gets to decide what you’re worth? He isn’t. He’s not qualified.”

Aemond nods, but he doesn’t seem to be convinced. He still doesn’t look at you. He turns so the left side of his face—bloodied, eyeless—is angled towards the water and out of your view. Willis goes to the motor, starts it, and begins guiding the boat back towards the launch where he parked his Plymouth Gran Fury.

Aegon glances over at you. “You okay, cake lady?”

“Yeah.” But your voice shakes. The rest of you is shaking too; now that the adrenaline is wearing off, you can feel that you’re shivering in your wet clothes.

“Put it on,” Aemond says softly, and at first you don’t understand. Then you see that he’s pointing to his Marlboro jacket, left hurriedly flung on the floor of the boat. You unzip your dripping raincoat and don Aemond’s Marlboro jacket instead. It smells like him: smoke, cologne, effort, secrets.

“Thank you,” you tell him, wanting to say more. Aemond doesn’t answer. He stares into the murky water, greenish under the glare of the spotlight, and says nothing to anyone all the way back to the boat launch. Wordlessly, he helps Willis re-hitch the jon boat to the trailer. He remembers the steps. He’s a fast learner. The blood on his face is drying; his right eye won’t allow itself to look at you. The only sound on the drive to the Targaryens’ mansion is the radio of the Plymouth Gran Fury, which Willis turns up to cover the silence: In A Big Country.

At the end of the cobblestone driveway, lights are on in the vast house called The Last Desire. Everyone gets out of the car. Willis shakes a rather puzzled Aegon’s hand, then turns to Aemond, who ignores him. Willis chuckles, more curious than offended.

“So ya are the man who’s been givin’ her that satisfied look. I knew it. Yes, I knew what I saw. What’s your secret, son? Ya must really know your way around a woman if ya got her so mad about ya with a face like that. Ya look like the Rougarou got ahold of ya—”

Aemond grabs Willis by his hoodie, yanks him off his feet, jacks him up against the side of the sheriff’s vehicle. Immediately, you and Aegon are shouting and trying to break them apart.

You plead: “Aemond, don’t!”

“Aemond, he’s got a gun!” Aegon screeches.

Fortunately, Willis isn’t grappling for his pistol. He holds both palms in the air, open and empty, like he’s surrendering; but there’s still a smile on his face. Aemond doesn’t act like he’s heard anyone. He leans in close to Willis, his voice low and dark and snarling, his sole blue eye glinting. “You had so much in your filthy fucking hands and you just threw it away.” Then he slams Willis against the car one more time, tears away from him, and strides up the porch steps and into the house.

Aegon hurries after him, casting you a quick glance and a beckoning wave. It’s an invitation. You coming? Aegon mouths, and then vanishes inside.

Willis peers up at the house: stained glass windows, immense white columns. You don’t see any signs of Vhagar the Great Dane. Willis speaks calmly and without looking at you. “I think he’s in love with you, sugar.”

Improbable. Impossible. If he was, he couldn’t marry someone else. “He’s not.”

Now Willis’ eyes flick to you. “All I’m sayin’ is that I’ve been fishin’ on that lake since as long as I can remember, day, night, sun, storms, and nothin’ on earth would have gotten me to jump into that water. Not even Heather Locklear herself.”

“Just go, Willis,” you say, exhausted, heartsick. “Thank you for what you did tonight. But please go now.”

“How ya gonna get home?”

“I’ll figure it out. Don’t worry about me.”

“Of that, I am incapable,” Willis drawls. Then he climbs into his Plymouth Gran Fury and is gone. You sprint up the porch steps in your soggy sneakers, searching for Aemond.

In the white-and-gold foyer, Viserys is just arriving. He struts across the marble floor until he is close enough to his two oldest sons to embrace them, to hit them, to extract their teeth with his knuckles. The others pour through the doorways—Alicent, Criston, Helaena, Daeron, Otto—but while they gape in horror and fascination, they don’t speak in anything more than murmurs amongst themselves. Viserys steals only a glimpse of Aegon, swift and disinterested, then examines Aemond: wet clothes, no shoes, grime and blood, dazed fury. When his cool, pale gaze reaches Aemond’s empty eye socket, Viserys flinches and looks away.

“So you lost another prosthetic,” is all he says. His face twists into a grimace. And you expect Aemond to do something, to jab back, but he doesn’t. He’s frozen, he’s paralyzed. His right eye is misty. He’s biting his lips so they don’t tremble. And suddenly you hate Viserys Targaryen, you hate him more than you can imagine hating anyone. You think that you could watch his entrails unspooled from his body without feeling a thing. The Targaryen family patriarch hasn’t spoken to you; you don’t register to him at all. You might as well be an oriental vase or a house plant.

“You’re the one who did it, Viserys,” Aegon says, stepping in front of Aemond seething and sharp like a blade. “You remember that part? I do. I remember. The North Sea, 1968. I remember him trotting around after you, always so desperate to prove himself, always doing anything you asked, anything you could dream up, worshipping you like you were God. And where were you when he was getting his eye socket debrided at Moorfields Hospital? In fact, where were you when he got his hands caught in a winch when he was eleven? Where were you when he fell off a pipe deck and broke six ribs because one of your idiot employees forgot to close a safety gate and he couldn’t see it? Where were you then? Where are you now?”

Viserys scowls down at him—revolted, repelled—but he doesn’t reply. He feels no instinct to defend himself. He is unable to internalize shame; it rolls off him like raindrops.

“You’d love me so much if I was dead,” Aegon says, grinning, baring his teeth like an animal. “How sick is that? You can love bones in a box, but not someone standing right in front of you. You love Aemma, a ghost. You love Baelon, and you never even knew him. You’ve got nothing for me. That’s fine, I don’t care, I’ll be alright without you.” He points to Aemond. “But you’ve got nothing for him either, and he’s everything you always wanted. You’re disgusting, you’re broken. You belong in a box too. The part of you that was human is gone. I don’t give a fuck about what’s left.”

Aegon shoves Viserys, hard, and then storms past him. As he crosses into the kitchen, Helaena grabs for his wrist. You can hear her whisper: “What the hell happened?!”

Then Aegon remembers one last thing. He whirls around and bellows at Viserys, his voice reverberating off the vaulted ceilings: “And I’m not getting my vasectomy reversed! You can’t make me! It’s bioethics! I asked the lawyer!” He stomps off and disappears, Helaena in tow.

Alicent shoots Viserys a hateful glare and then flees from the foyer, her long auburn ringlets streaming out behind her. Viserys goes in the opposite direction. Daeron and Otto share an awkward glance and then depart as well. Only you, Criston, and Aemond remain in the room, surrounded by treasures that might as well be handfuls of earth, flour, swamp water, salt.

Cautiously, Criston lays a hand on Aemond’s shoulder, on his right side where he can see it. “Aemond…”

“Don’t touch me,” Aemond says as he wrenches away. He leaves like a hurricane, like a flood, receding until there remains only wreckage and memory.

Criston sighs deeply, and then he asks you: “Do you need a ride home?”

You don’t respond. You haven’t decided how to yet. You stare at the place where Aemond stood, a void like a star that died out. Do I follow him upstairs? you think.

Do I?

[kaiyunsim]

HEARTS IN THE MARGINS — chapter 12 : og bf

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Jake shows up at the usual meetup spot, the library, this time a half-hour early. He feels bad for having you come over on such short notice so he decides to pick something up on his way there. The place he stopped by was a coffee shop that you mentioned that you liked, he took a mental note of it and hoped it would make up for the mini emergency that he had.

fifteen minutes pass, normally you would be there. he doesn’t think much about it though because it’s still early. eventually it reaches the time you agreed to meet up and he looks around for you, still nowhere to be seen. he starts to check his messages if you said anything. empty. he decides to text again, thinking you probably just missed his previous message.

hi y/n erm you’re coming right

he texts, of course not expecting a response right away so he puts his phone down. he starts to scan his surroundings checking if you are around. he kills some time by preparing the area and setting up his supplies and books.

eventually fifteen minutes pass, he just makes up another excuse, ‘maybe they’re bus is late’ ‘maybe they had to do something’ ‘maybe they forgot’ he rambles on and on in his own thoughts wondering why you aren’t there yet. he checks his messages again, all of them left on delivered.

are they ignoring me?

jake thinks to himself. after waiting another fifteen minutes, for a total of thirty minutes later than the scheduled meetup, jake finally packs up and starts to leave. at this point his gift that he got you was cold and ruined already.

jake leaves and drives off to the last place he last knew you were, heeseung’s place. once there he knocks. heeseung opens the door and greets jake with a confused face.

”why are you here? i didn’t know were having a game session today…” heeseung rambles,

”no i’m not here to play,” jake scoffs, slightly annoyed by the comment from heeseung, “is y/n here?”

”oh you know them? they left just a bit ago”

”really? which bus did they take?” jake asks, knowing you don’t have a car and just use public transit.

”oh they didn’t take a bus, their friend picked them up.”

jake sighs in defeat, not knowing of any more places to check or find y/n.

“why don’t you try asking hoon? they’re friends,” heeseung comments, trying to help jake out. it sucks to see him like this so heeseung wanted to do whatever he could to help.

jake nods before waving goodbye and hopping into his car, driving back to his dorm, leaving him thinking about what to do next.

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a/n : sorry everyone been busy doing school :(( BUT i have a long weekend so maybe oneshots?? i didn’t really like how this turned out but i have some ideas for future chapters. plus i had to get something out i feel bad for being so ia so it def feels a bit rushed. (please request things so i get out of this writing block for hearts in the margins)

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(I apologize for the errors, I use Google Translator to write this post) Hello, not so long ago I found out about your game "Darling Duality" and, having passed it the other day, fell in love with it! You draw amazing, and I almost really fell in love with Castor (you picked up an amazing voice for him, it's nice to listen to him). The way the atmosphere is conveyed deserves separate words. First, the calmness of the day / evening for the passage of the game, then a sweet and slightly anxious feeling during the first sleep with Castor, then embarrassment and panic fright in the cube with a slight madness (when we cut our palm) and at the very end a light comedy made me not get bored and experience emotions throughout the passage of the demo game! You write amazing music that conveys the atmosphere well! Please forgive me if my message seems strange or stupid to you, but in addition to thanking you for playing, I would like to ask a couple of questions (of course, if you don't mind):

Is it possible to ask questions about the character? I would like to learn as much as possible about Castor/Castoria, but if you can't, then I'll understand everything.

How is the development of the game progressing and when, perhaps, will we be able to see the sequel? (please forgive me if my question sounded rude. In no way am I going to be rude to you, rush you or put pressure on you)

Thank you so much for the wonderful game, and I wish you success in everything!

Hey hey! Thanks so much for all your kind words :3 I'm really glad you've enjoyed what there is of DD so far! I just wanted to let you know that I do plan to answer your questions and write you a proper reply, I just don't have time to do it at the moment because I'm really busy trying to get my project for this year's Yandere Jam done in time (the jam ends this coming Tuesday x3) I just didn't want you to think I was ignoring you or anything, so thought I'd let you know that I will answer when I can, it just might be a little while :3 Hope you have a good weekend! EDIT (to add my full answer :3)

Okay, so, hopefully I'm doing this right and you'll be able to see what I'm typing cos I don't really know how Tumblr works all that well x3

Firstly, I should probably say that, while I wish with all my heart that I could draw, I sadly cannot draw to save my life T_T haha. The art in all my games is either the result of me teaming up with amazing artists who can draw beautifully, or, me taking to GIMP and spending hours editing assets that I own to at least try and make them look somewhat unique to my projects rather than using them as they come :3

Darling Duality is the result of the second option, haha. I think it took me around 3 days to edit Castor/ia's sprites because I heavily edited colours, but I also added additional facial expressions that didn't come with the asset pack by layering parts of the face individualy, haha.

I'm glad you ended up liking Castor though ^-^ And I agree, his voice actor is incredible and the character wouldn't be the same without him!

I can also only take credit for certain music tracks within the game x3 The soundtrack is currently only partially original, and the rest of the tracks are ones I chose from various asset packs that felt like they fit well. I really enjoy making music though, so I've been trying to include more and more original tracks in my more recent projects :3

Your message doesn't seem strange or stupid at all though! I think it's extremely sweet :3 And it means a lot to me that you liked the game enough to even want to write something about it ^-^

I don't mind answering questions at all, so you're welcome to ask whatever you like :3 There might be some things that I can't say if they might contain spoilers for the story that is still to come, but I'll do my best to answer what I can.

To answer your second question, in all honesty, development is going very slowly >.< I got quite demotivated to work on the project when I found out that I might not be able to get the same voice actors back to keep playing the characters. So I ended up putting the project on hold and just working on game jams for quite a while.

The voice acting situation is still up in the air, but I am at least slowly working on the project again :3 I have a lot of writing finished that currently isn't coded into the game yet. In the next update, I'm hoping to continue a little more of Castor/ia's story, along with adding a new character to the mix as well whose route you will be able to begin.

It's a very long-term project though because I hope to add quite a few different characters over time. Because of that, my plan was to update sort of episodically, so that it doesn't take forever to release new content. Because the fully completed game will likely take me years to make >.<

As for the next update though, I can't really put a proper time on when I might be able to get it released, but I'm really hoping that it will at least be sometime later this year :3 It's just hard to say because you never know what is going to go wrong and get in the ay, haha.

Thank YOU for taking the time to check the game out and leave such kind words <3

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See Also: Best IAS Coaching in Bangalore 

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Courses Offered: Prelims, Mains, Optional Subjects, and Interview Guidance.

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Why Choose It: One of the oldest and most reputed IAS coaching institutes in India.

2. Vision IAS

Highlights: Famous for its test series, interactive online classes, and current affairs material.

Courses Offered: Foundation Courses, Mains Focused Courses, and Optional Subjects.

Location: Karol Bagh.

Why Choose It: Ideal for aspirants looking for a blend of online and offline learning.

3. Drishti IAS

Highlights: Offers programs in both English and Hindi, with well-structured notes and test series.

Courses Offered: Prelims, Mains, Optional Subjects, and Interview Preparation.

Location: Mukherjee Nagar.

Why Choose It: Excellent for Hindi medium aspirants.

4. ALS IAS

Highlights: Known for its innovative teaching techniques, live video classes, and extensive mentorship programs.

Courses Offered: Foundation Batch, Weekend Classes, and Test Series.

Location: Shalimar Place and other branches.

Why Choose It: Great for students who prefer modern teaching methods.

5. Khan Study Group (KSG)

Highlights: Renowned for personalized mentoring and exclusive test discussions.

Courses Offered: Prelims, Mains, and Interview Programs.

Location: Hudson Lane, Delhi University area.

Why Choose It: Provides focused individual attention.

6. Next IAS

Highlights: Backed by the MADE EASY group, offering high-quality classes and technical expertise.

Courses Offered: Foundation Courses, Optional Subjects, and Test Series.

Location: Saket and other branches.

Why Choose It: Popular among engineering graduates.

How to Choose the Best IAS Coaching for You?

Analyze Your Needs: Decide whether you prefer offline classes or online options.

Faculty and Reviews: Look for experienced teachers and feedback from former students.

Study Material: Ensure the institute provides up-to-date and well-researched content.

Fee Structure: Compare the fees and facilities of different institutes.

Success Rate: Check the number of candidates who cleared UPSC from the institute.

Conclusion: Each of these coaching institutes has its strengths, and the best choice depends on your learning preferences, budget, and requirements. Remember, while coaching helps, your dedication and consistent self-study are the keys to cracking the UPSC exam. Good luck! 🌟

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IAS Preparation Strategies from Coimbatore’s Top Academies: Secrets to Success

Coimbatore, often referred to as the Manchester of South India, has emerged as a thriving hub for UPSC aspirants. Its unique combination of resources, educational excellence, and a conducive environment make it an ideal place for working professionals to prepare for the rigorous demands of the UPSC examination. Among the many attributes that define Coimbatore, the presence of the best IAS academy in Coimbatore adds significantly to its appeal for aspirants balancing their professional and academic aspirations.

A Conducive Environment for Learning

Coimbatore is renowned for its serene atmosphere, free from the chaos that typically characterizes larger metropolitan cities. This calm environment is essential for UPSC aspirants, especially working professionals who need mental clarity and focus after their daily work commitments. The city’s well-maintained infrastructure, minimal traffic congestion, and clean surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for uninterrupted study sessions.

Availability of Expert Coaching

One of the defining factors that make Coimbatore a prime destination for IAS preparation is the availability of expert coaching. The best IAS academy in Coimbatore is equipped with experienced faculty who are not only well-versed in the UPSC syllabus but also adept at guiding aspirants through effective preparation strategies. These academies offer tailored programs that cater to the needs of working professionals, including weekend classes and flexible schedules, ensuring that no one is left behind due to time constraints.

Comprehensive Study Materials and Resources

Coimbatore’s IAS academies provide access to comprehensive study materials, curated meticulously to cover every aspect of the UPSC syllabus. These resources are designed to save time and effort, which is crucial for working professionals juggling multiple responsibilities. The best IAS academy in Coimbatore ensures that aspirants receive updated content, including current affairs modules, which are indispensable for cracking the examination.

Personalized Guidance and Mentorship

The mentorship provided by Coimbatore’s IAS academies is unparalleled. For working professionals, personalized guidance plays a pivotal role in streamlining their preparation. The best IAS academy in Coimbatore assigns mentors who understand the unique challenges faced by employed aspirants. These mentors help in crafting personalized study plans, addressing doubts, and providing motivation to keep the aspirants on track.

Networking Opportunities with Like-Minded Aspirants

Studying in Coimbatore offers the advantage of connecting with a diverse group of UPSC aspirants. This community fosters a spirit of collaboration and healthy competition, which can significantly enhance the preparation journey. The best IAS academy in Coimbatore often organizes group discussions, mock interviews, and peer-learning sessions that allow aspirants to exchange knowledge and gain new perspectives.

State-of-the-Art Infrastructure

The facilities provided by the best IAS academy in Coimbatore are designed to create an optimal learning environment. From air-conditioned classrooms to digital learning tools, these academies ensure that working professionals have access to everything they need to succeed. The integration of technology, such as online portals for accessing study materials and recorded lectures, further adds to the convenience for those with hectic work schedules.

Flexible Programs for Working Professionals

Understanding the constraints of working professionals, the best IAS academy in Coimbatore offers flexible coaching programs. These include weekend batches, evening classes, and online courses that allow aspirants to learn at their own pace. Such adaptability ensures that even the busiest professionals can carve out time for effective preparation.

Strategic Location and Accessibility

Coimbatore’s strategic location makes it easily accessible from various parts of Tamil Nadu and neighboring states. The city’s well-connected transport network ensures that aspirants can commute conveniently to attend classes. The proximity to affordable accommodations and a variety of dining options further enhances the overall experience of studying in Coimbatore.

Focus on Holistic Development

Beyond academic preparation, the best IAS academy in Coimbatore places significant emphasis on holistic development. Preparing for the UPSC examination requires not only intellectual growth but also personality development to excel in interviews. Coimbatore’s academies offer training in communication skills, stress management, and confidence building, ensuring that aspirants are well-rounded and prepared for all stages of the examination.

Call to Action

If you are a working professional aspiring to crack the UPSC examination, Coimbatore is the destination where your dreams can take flight. With the support of the best IAS academy in Coimbatore, you can transform your ambitions into reality. Enroll today and take the first step toward a promising career in public service.

Conclusion

Coimbatore offers a unique blend of resources, expert coaching, and a supportive environment that makes it an ideal place for working professionals to prepare for the UPSC examination. The city’s tranquil atmosphere, combined with the unparalleled guidance of the best IAS academy in Coimbatore, ensures that aspirants can pursue their goals without compromising on their professional commitments. Whether it is the availability of flexible programs, personalized mentorship, or comprehensive study resources, Coimbatore provides everything needed to succeed in this competitive journey. Choose Coimbatore for your UPSC preparation and embark on the path to becoming a part of India’s elite civil services.

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How to Prepare for the UPSC Exam with Coaching in Bangalore

The UPSC Civil Services Examination is a dream for countless aspirants across India. While self-study plays a critical role, many aspirants turn to coaching institutes to gain a competitive edge. Bangalore, often referred to as a hub for UPSC preparation, is home to some of the most renowned coaching centers. If you're looking to prepare for this challenging exam, here's a comprehensive guide to making the most of your coaching experience in Bangalore.

Why Choose Coaching for UPSC in Bangalore?

Bangalore has earned its reputation as a center for education and innovation. The city offers not just a variety of coaching institutes but also an environment conducive to learning. Many aspirants choose coaching in Bangalore because of:

Experienced Faculty: Institutes here employ highly knowledgeable teachers, including former civil servants and subject matter experts.

Comprehensive Study Material: Coaching centers provide well-structured notes, test series, and resources that save time and enhance preparation.

Peer Learning: Interacting with like-minded aspirants fosters healthy competition and collaborative learning.

Guided Preparation: Personalized mentorship and structured schedules help aspirants stay on track.

Top 10 UPSC Coaching Centers in Bangalore

If you’re looking for guidance from experts, here’s a curated list of some of the top coaching institutes in Bangalore:

Legacy IAS Coaching Center Known for its student-focused approach, Legacy IAS Coaching Center has consistently produced successful candidates. The institute offers comprehensive programs, expert faculty, and detailed mock tests tailored to the UPSC exam.

Shankar IAS Academy A prominent name in civil services preparation, Shankar IAS Academy is praised for its faculty and environment.

InsightsIAS This institute is famous for its innovative test series and daily current affairs updates.

Vision IAS Bangalore Vision IAS is known for its personalized mentorship and high-quality study material.

IASbaba A favorite among aspirants for its online and offline integrated courses.

Plutus IAS Academy Offering a mix of online and offline classes, Plutus IAS emphasizes conceptual clarity.

ALS IAS Bangalore With years of experience, ALS IAS provides comprehensive classroom programs and regular answer writing practice.

The Hindu Zone Known for its mentorship programs and curated study resources.

Rau’s IAS Study Circle Bangalore This institute specializes in foundational courses and advanced-level preparation.

Dr. Rajkumar Academy A reliable choice for aspirants looking for affordable yet effective coaching options.

How to Maximize Your UPSC Preparation with Coaching

Choosing the right coaching is just the first step. Here’s how you can make the most of your preparation:

1. Start with a Clear Goal

Before joining an institute, identify your strengths and weaknesses. This clarity will help you select the coaching center and courses best suited to your needs.

2. Create a Personalized Study Plan

A good coaching center will provide a timetable, but customizing it to suit your pace and goals is essential. Dedicate time to revise class notes, practice mock tests, and focus on weak areas.

3. Regularly Attend Classes

Whether you join weekend or regular batches, consistency is key. Attending all classes ensures you don’t miss critical topics and concepts.

4. Leverage Peer Learning

Discuss topics with fellow aspirants to gain different perspectives, especially for essay and interview preparation.

5. Evaluate Your Progress

Use mock tests and feedback sessions to track your preparation level. Coaching institutes like Legacy IAS provide regular assessments to help you improve.

Benefits of Joining the Best Coaching for IAS in Bangalore

Coaching is more than just attending classes. Here’s what makes it a valuable part of your preparation:

Expert Guidance: Learning from seasoned faculty who understand the exam’s nuances can save you time and effort.

Structured Approach: Coaching institutes design their curriculum to cover the syllabus systematically.

Time Management: Mock tests and practice sessions teach you to manage your time effectively during the actual exam.

Confidence Building: The right mentorship and consistent practice help build confidence for the prelims, mains, and interview stages.

Self-Study vs. Coaching: Striking the Right Balance

While coaching provides direction, success in UPSC largely depends on self-study. Here’s how to balance the two:

Use coaching materials as a foundation but expand your preparation with additional resources like newspapers and standard reference books.

Follow the timetable provided by your coaching institute but allocate time for independent study and revision.

Participate actively in group discussions and test series to fine-tune your knowledge.

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Top 10 Best IAS Coaching Institutes in Chandigarh for UPSC Preparation

Chandigarh, known as the City Beautiful, has emerged as a prominent hub for IAS coaching in North India. With increasing demand for quality civil services exam preparation, numerous institutes in the city cater to aspirants aiming to crack the UPSC exam. In this blog, we have compiled a list of the best IAS coaching in Chandigarh, known for their exceptional teaching methods, experienced faculty, and impressive success rates.

Why Choose IAS Coaching in Chandigarh?

Choosing the best IAS coaching in Chandigarh ensures that you receive proper guidance, study materials, and a competitive environment to excel in the UPSC exams. Chandigarh’s coaching centers are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, expert mentors, and comprehensive curriculums tailored to the needs of aspirants. Additionally, the peaceful and student-friendly atmosphere of the city enhances focused learning.

Top 10 Best IAS Coaching Institutes in Chandigarh

1. Chanakya IAS Academy

Known for its experienced faculty and excellent track record, Chanakya IAS Academy is a top choice among aspirants. Their interactive teaching methodology and comprehensive study materials make it one of the best IAS coaching in Chandigarh.

2. Abhimanu IAS Academy

Abhimanu IAS Academy stands out for its personalized teaching approach and regular mock tests. They provide detailed guidance on both prelims and mains preparation.

3. ALS IAS Chandigarh

ALS IAS is a well-reputed coaching institute offering a well-structured course curriculum and one-on-one mentoring. Their satellite classes and online programs make it convenient for students.

4. Vashisht IAS Academy

Vashisht IAS Academy is another name among the best IAS coaching in Chandigarh. They focus on building a strong foundation and helping aspirants develop analytical skills for the exam.

5. Dronacharya IAS Academy

With its affordable fee structure and quality teaching, Dronacharya IAS Academy is a preferred choice for UPSC aspirants in Chandigarh.

6. Nimbus IAS Academy

Nimbus IAS is widely recognized for its holistic preparation strategy and highly qualified faculty. They focus on time management and concept clarity.

7. Simran IAS Academy

Simran IAS Academy is known for its specialized coaching for optional subjects and regular answer writing practice.

8. Divine IAS Academy

Divine IAS Academy has a strong reputation for producing top rankers. Their focus on individual attention and small batch sizes makes them one of the best IAS coaching in Chandigarh.

9. SNM IAS Academy

SNM IAS Academy provides regular feedback sessions and well-researched study materials. Their weekend batches are ideal for working professionals.

10. Raj Malhotra’s IAS Academy

Raj Malhotra’s IAS Academy is a go-to institute for its innovative teaching techniques and dedicated doubt-clearing sessions.

Key Features of the Best IAS Coaching in Chandigarh

Experienced Faculty: The top institutes have highly qualified mentors with years of experience in UPSC coaching.

Comprehensive Study Material: Well-structured and updated materials are provided to cover the vast UPSC syllabus.

Mock Tests and Practice Sessions: Regular tests help aspirants evaluate their progress and improve their time management skills.

Focus on Current Affairs: Daily discussions and materials ensure aspirants stay updated with the latest news and events.

Student-Centric Approach: Small batch sizes and personalized guidance make learning more effective.

How to Choose the Best IAS Coaching in Chandigarh

Faculty Expertise: Look for institutes with experienced mentors and subject experts.

Batch Size: Small batches ensure better interaction and doubt resolution.

Past Results: Analyze the success rate and achievements of previous students.

Student Reviews: Feedback from past students can provide insights into the quality of coaching.

Conclusion

Finding the best IAS coaching in Chandigarh is crucial for your UPSC journey. The institutes mentioned above are among the top choices for aspirants looking for structured guidance and consistent support. Evaluate your needs, attend demo classes, and choose the institute that aligns with your goals. With dedication and the right guidance, you can achieve success in the IAS examination.

Start your UPSC preparation with confidence and take the first step towards your dream career in civil services

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Top 10 IAS Coaching Institutes In Mumbai

Top 10 IAS Coaching Institutes in Mumbai: Prepare for Excellence

The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is one of the most prestigious career paths in India. Aspiring candidates need the best guidance, resources, and mentorship to succeed in this challenging examination. Mumbai, the financial capital of India, is home to some of the top IAS coaching institutes that have consistently helped aspirants achieve their dreams.

Here’s a list of the top 10 IAS coaching institutes in Mumbai, with a detailed overview of why Plutus IAS stands out as the best.

1. Plutus IAS - The Pinnacle of IAS Coaching in Mumbai

Plutus IAS is undoubtedly the best IAS coaching institute in Mumbai. Known for its unique teaching methodology, experienced faculty, and advanced technology-enabled learning, it has earned a reputation as a leader in civil services preparation.

Why Plutus IAS is the Best:

Experienced Faculty: The institute boasts a team of top-notch educators with years of experience in mentoring IAS aspirants.

Personalized Attention: With small batch sizes, students get individualized guidance and mentorship.

Comprehensive Study Materials: The study resources are meticulously curated, covering the entire syllabus with regular updates.

Interactive Online and Offline Classes: Plutus IAS offers hybrid learning solutions for flexibility and convenience.

Outstanding Results: Many of its students have successfully secured top ranks in the IAS examination.

2. The Prayas India

The Prayas India has emerged as a popular choice for IAS coaching in Mumbai. It provides a well-structured curriculum, affordable fees, and a robust test series to prepare aspirants for all stages of the examination.

3. A.A. Shah’s IAS Institute

Known for its dedicated focus on civil services exams, A.A. Shah’s IAS Institute offers quality coaching, particularly in general studies and optional subjects.

4. Dronacharya IAS Academy

This institute is renowned for its affordable coaching programs and excellent faculty. Dronacharya IAS Academy also provides comprehensive mock tests and interview preparation.

5. Lakshya IAS Academy

Lakshya IAS Academy is known for its result-oriented approach, offering specialized coaching for prelims, mains, and interviews.

6. ALS IAS Academy

With a strong network across India, ALS IAS Academy in Mumbai provides standardized study materials and mentoring sessions for its students.

7. Paradigm IAS Academy

Specializing in weekend batches and personalized mentoring, Paradigm IAS Academy is ideal for working professionals preparing for the IAS exam.

8. Royale IAS Academy

Royale IAS Academy focuses on providing holistic preparation with well-structured classroom sessions, mock tests, and study materials.

9. Vidyasagar Classes

Offering coaching for both UPSC and state-level exams, Vidyasagar Classes has experienced faculty and a disciplined study routine for aspirants.

10. Chahal Academy

Chahal Academy is another excellent option for IAS preparation, offering high-quality study materials, online courses, and personal mentorship programs.

Conclusion

While Mumbai has numerous top-tier IAS coaching institutes, Plutus IAS continues to lead the pack due to its commitment to excellence, innovative teaching methods, and proven track record. Choosing the right institute is a crucial step in your IAS journey, and Plutus IAS ensures that you are well-prepared to tackle the challenges of the UPSC examination and achieve your goals.

Embark on your IAS preparation journey with the best guidance – choose Plutus IAS and turn your dream into reality!

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What is the top coaching institute in Bilaspur?

Top 5 IAS coaching institutes in Bilaspur that provide quality guidance for UPSC preparation:

1. Plutus IAS

Plutus IAS is a leading name in IAS coaching and has a strong presence nationwide. They provide online classes accessible from Bilaspur, featuring live interactive sessions, recorded lectures, and updated study materials. Their small batch sizes ensure personalized attention, making it a top choice for aspirants seeking quality coaching. Plutus IAS focuses on holistic preparation for Prelims, Mains, and the Interview, with a strong emphasis on regular mock tests and answer-writing practice.

2. Yojna IAS

Yojna IAS is another reputed institute offering online coaching, especially popular among Hindi-medium aspirants in Bilaspur. The institute provides bilingual study materials, live classes, and detailed test series designed to help students excel in UPSC. Yojna IAS focuses on conceptual clarity and answer-writing skills, ensuring aspirants can tackle the UPSC exam effectively.

See also - Top 10 IAS Coaching Institute in Bilaspur

3. Chahal Academy

Chahal Academy has a strong presence in smaller cities like Bilaspur and provides both online and offline classes. Their comprehensive course includes personalized mentorship, daily current affairs updates, and regular tests. Chahal Academy is known for its affordable fees and high-quality teaching, making it a popular choice among local aspirants.

4. ALS IAS

ALS IAS offers online coaching programs accessible to students in Bilaspur. Known for their interactive teaching methodology, ALS IAS focuses on foundational clarity, answer presentation, and mock test performance. Their flexible schedules, including weekend batches, make it a convenient option for working professionals.

5. Dhyeya IAS

Dhyeya IAS, with its strong emphasis on Hindi-medium coaching, caters to aspirants in Bilaspur through its online classes. The institute offers topic-wise tests, model answers, and mentorship programs, ensuring a thorough understanding of the syllabus. Their regional focus makes them a preferred choice for students preparing for both UPSC and state services.

Conclusion

These institutes are among the best for IAS preparation in Bilaspur. Plutus IAS and Yojna IAS stand out for their online accessibility and comprehensive guidance, while Chahal, ALS, and Dhyeya IAS provide robust support for aspirants. Choose based on your language preference, budget, and learning style.

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Best UPSC Coaching in Hyderabad | IAS Academy in Hyderabad - La Excellence

Preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination is a significant milestone for many aspiring to serve the nation. To ensure success in this competitive exam, it is essential to choose the right coaching institute. La Excellence IAS Academy stands as the best UPSC coaching in Hyderabad and a premier IAS academy in Hyderabad, known for its comprehensive courses, experienced faculty, and proven success rate.

Why La Excellence is the Best UPSC Coaching in Hyderabad

Highly Experienced Faculty: La Excellence is home to some of the most respected and knowledgeable educators in the field of UPSC coaching. Their deep understanding of the syllabus, exam trends, and strategic teaching methods contribute to making La Excellence the best UPSC coaching in Hyderabad.

All-Inclusive Curriculum: The academy offers a well-structured curriculum that covers all aspects of the UPSC exam—Prelims, Mains, and the interview phase. Each topic is meticulously taught, ensuring students receive comprehensive coverage and thorough understanding, solidifying La Excellence’s position as a leading IAS academy in Hyderabad.

Updated and High-Quality Study Materials: La Excellence provides meticulously prepared study materials that are regularly updated to reflect the latest UPSC exam patterns. This enables students to stay current with their preparation and gain an edge over competitors, reinforcing La Excellence’s reputation as the best UPSC coaching in Hyderabad.

Features that Make La Excellence a Top IAS Academy in Hyderabad

Personalized Mentorship and Support: One of the distinguishing factors of La Excellence is its focus on personalized mentorship. Every student receives tailored guidance to address their strengths and weaknesses. This approach helps build confidence and ensures that each student stays on the path to success, marking La Excellence as a premier IAS academy in Hyderabad.

Intensive Mock Tests and Evaluations: La Excellence conducts regular mock tests that simulate the actual UPSC exam environment. This helps students build exam readiness, manage time effectively, and refine their strategies. Detailed feedback is provided to help them improve continuously, supporting its status as the best UPSC coaching in Hyderabad.

Interactive and Engaging Classes: The academy incorporates interactive learning methods, including discussion sessions and case studies, making classes more engaging. These teaching techniques help students understand complex topics and retain information better, contributing to La Excellence’s success as a top IAS academy in Hyderabad.

Why Choose the Best UPSC Coaching in Hyderabad?

Proven Record of Success: La Excellence has consistently produced top-ranked candidates in the UPSC examinations. This track record is a testament to its effective teaching methodologies and the dedication of its faculty. The academy’s consistent results make it the best UPSC coaching in Hyderabad.

Supportive and Collaborative Environment: At La Excellence, students benefit from a collaborative and supportive learning atmosphere. Peer discussions and group learning help reinforce understanding and keep motivation levels high, a key aspect of its reputation as a top IAS academy in Hyderabad.

Flexibility for Diverse Learners: La Excellence caters to students with varying schedules and learning preferences by offering regular, weekend, and online classes. This flexibility makes it accessible to working professionals and students from different backgrounds, maintaining its place as the best UPSC coaching in Hyderabad.

Focused Interview and Ethics Preparation: La Excellence emphasizes not just academic knowledge but also ethical understanding and interview skills, which are crucial for clearing the UPSC interview stage. Specialized workshops and mock interviews ensure that students are well-prepared for this final hurdle.

Conclusion

For those in search of the best UPSC coaching in Hyderabad and a reliable IAS academy in Hyderabad, La Excellence IAS Academy stands as an unparalleled choice. Its expert faculty, comprehensive curriculum, and student-centric approach make it a leader in UPSC preparation. By choosing La Excellence, aspirants set themselves up for a path of rigorous preparation, expert mentorship, and a high chance of success in achieving their civil service goals.

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Which IAS coaching institute in Delhi is the most reasonable and provides the finest preparation for the IAS?

Here are the top 5 IAS coaching institutes in Delhi known for their affordability and quality preparation.

1. Plutus IAS

Plutus IAS is a top-rated institute that combines affordability with exceptional quality. It provides comprehensive study materials, interactive online classes, and personalized mentoring. With a focus on small batch sizes, students benefit from individual attention. Their test series and faculty expertise have consistently produced excellent results.

2. Yojana IAS

Yojana IAS stands out for its specialization in Hindi and English medium IAS preparation. Its reasonable fee structure, detailed subject coverage, and expert faculty make it an excellent choice. Yojana IAS also offers dedicated guidance for General Studies and popular optional subjects, making it a preferred choice among aspirants.

See Also: Best IAS Coaching in Delhi 

3. Vision IAS

Vision IAS is renowned for its systematic approach to UPSC preparation. They offer a variety of courses, including weekend batches for working professionals. The affordability of their courses combined with high-quality study materials, current affairs modules, and a robust test series ensures comprehensive preparation.

4. Vajiram and Ravi

A well-established name in the IAS coaching domain, Vajiram, and Ravi offer detailed classroom programs and up-to-date materials. Their fees are reasonable compared to the value they provide, with highly experienced faculty and a focus on answer-writing skills for mains preparation.

5. ALS IAS

ALS IAS is popular for its innovative teaching methodologies, including satellite classes. Their course fees are budget-friendly, and they offer consistent mentorship and doubt-clearing sessions. ALS has an excellent track record of producing successful candidates.

These institutes provide a blend of affordability, personalized guidance, and high-quality resources, ensuring aspirants receive the best preparation for their IAS journey.

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Preparing for IAS in a Rural Setting: Resources and Tips

Preparing for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) exam is a significant challenge, especially for aspirants in rural settings. Despite the unique hurdles, aspirants can access ample resources and develop effective strategies to succeed. In this article, we will explore valuable tips and resources to assist rural candidates in their IAS preparation journey, including insights on finding the best IAS academy in Coimbatore.

Understanding the IAS Exam Structure

Before diving into preparation strategies, it's essential to understand the IAS exam structure. The IAS examination consists of three stages: the Preliminary Exam, the Mains Exam, and the Personality Test (Interview). Each stage has its own syllabus and requires focused preparation. Rural aspirants should prioritize a structured study plan that covers all aspects of the exam.

Utilizing Online Resources

In a rural setting, access to physical libraries and coaching centers may be limited. However, the internet offers a wealth of resources:

Online Courses and Webinars: Many platforms offer online courses tailored for IAS aspirants. These courses often include video lectures, study materials, and interactive sessions.

YouTube Channels: Numerous educators share free content on IAS preparation. Following these channels can help rural candidates grasp complex topics easily.

E-Books and Study Materials: Digital libraries provide access to e-books and study guides that cover the IAS syllabus comprehensively.

These resources can supplement traditional study methods and keep aspirants well-informed about current affairs and exam trends.

Creating a Structured Study Plan

A well-structured study plan is crucial for effective IAS preparation. Rural aspirants should consider the following tips:

Set Clear Goals: Define short-term and long-term goals for each subject. This helps in tracking progress and staying motivated.

Daily Study Routine: Allocate specific hours each day to different subjects, ensuring a balanced approach. Aim for a mix of theoretical learning and practical application.

Revision: Regularly revise topics to reinforce learning. Dedicate weekends to review what you’ve learned throughout the week.

Incorporating these elements into your study routine can lead to a more organized and effective preparation process.

Finding the Best IAS Academy in Coimbatore

While studying independently is beneficial, enrolling in a coaching institute can provide additional support and guidance. The best IAS academy in Coimbatore can offer structured courses, experienced faculty, and an environment conducive to learning. Here’s how to find the right academy for your needs:

Research and Reviews: Look for online reviews and testimonials from former students. This will give you insight into the academy's teaching quality and success rates.

Course Offerings: Ensure the academy provides a comprehensive course that covers both the prelims and mains syllabus.

Mock Tests and Assessments: A good coaching center should offer regular mock tests to help students evaluate their preparation and improve time management skills.

Joining the best IAS academy in Coimbatore can enhance your preparation by providing mentorship, structured learning, and a support network of fellow aspirants.

Networking and Community Support

Building a network with fellow IAS aspirants can be incredibly beneficial. Consider joining online forums and social media groups where you can share resources, tips, and encouragement. Engaging with others preparing for the IAS exam can provide motivation and accountability.

Additionally, local study groups can be established among aspirants in rural areas. Collaborating with peers allows for sharing knowledge and discussing challenging topics, making the preparation process more interactive and engaging.

Staying Updated on Current Affairs

Current affairs play a crucial role in both the preliminary and mains exams. Rural aspirants should develop a habit of reading newspapers, watching news channels, and following reliable online news sources. Regularly updating yourself on national and international events will not only help you in the exam but also in interviews.

Conclusion

Preparing for the IAS exam from a rural setting may present unique challenges, but with the right resources and strategies, success is within reach. Utilize online platforms, create a structured study plan, consider enrolling in the best IAS academy in Coimbatore, and actively engage with the IAS community. With dedication and the right approach, you can navigate the IAS preparation journey effectively, transforming your dreams of serving in the civil services into reality.

By leveraging available resources and maintaining a focused mindset, rural aspirants can significantly enhance their chances of success in the IAS examination. Remember, persistence and a positive attitude are key to overcoming any obstacles along the way.