#Nice Life Brands + Consultancy

[gremlingottoosilly]

Asking out of curiosity since you HC König as a man in his late thirties to early forties, what interests do you headcanon König to have? Like music taste, fashion, movies, shows etc? Interested to know! :)

His fashion is whatever shop he can into without a flock of consultants watching his every move. He has outgrown the stutter and excessive anxiety in social/retail settings, but he still finds the small talk that most retail workers are engaging in annoying. Besides, he hates the stares and whispers that always follow his imposing figure...he would shop online, but it's very hard with his body, so he usually finds himself stuck in some semi-sport brands like Under Armor, because they cater to the muscular giants like him and he doesn't really care all that much about fashion. He has money, so he usually buys stuff in bulk - he can wander into some fancy store sometimes, but he can't, for the sake of his life, understand why he would need a belt made out of virgin crocodile leather if he can just wear his gear in a civilian setting. He doesn't like shops for younger people, like H&M, because he saw slim pants here once, and his nuts immediately started to feel the phantom pain. I headcanon Konig as a Loser(TM), so this man still watched Shounen anime at his grown age. I actually wrote about him watching Kakegurui in Lovefool, but I feel like he would be really uncomfortable about fan service with school girls, so he usually watched battle animes and shows with action that don't relate to real-life military. He likes escapist shows with fantasy, often reads books, and watches isekai shows - even though most of them are really stupid if you're not 16 years old, so he watches them just for the sake of nice graphics. He doesn't like to watch movies about military, even though he is a huge history of war nerd. He specially doesn't like movies about most recent wars because there is a big chance he fought in one of those, so it brings back bad memories. He can be a sucker for a really flimsy comedy with dirty humor and barely any plot - he likes to just turn off his brain while he is on leave. His anxiety and the requirements of working as a leader fries his brain bit by bit, so when he is at home, he likes to just stare at the wall sometimes. It all changes drastically when a woman appears in his life though - he will literally consume any of your interests, from silly romcoms to shops like Zara, he spend so much time being alone that he is ready to mold his personality for his wife.

[agendabymooner]

colour me your colour || toto w. x ofc (4)

Summary:  Tilly Marie nearly loses faith in her passion as she refuses to listen to everyone who told her to quit. Everyone but one. And it’s the man she met years ago at a racing event she didn’t want to attend. Who would have thought that her father’s partial ownership of three brands could take her to the zone of Mercedes and meet the love of her life?

Chapter summary: Can you actually fall in love fast? or is Tilly just fortunate enough to catch Toto's attention and gain his respect and determination in span of a day? As of this point, she might as well host a slumber party as Daniel and Lewis continue to pester her with the most important topics of her life right now: her family and the hypothetical ones she'd make with Toto.

Content warning: Age gap, brief use of explicit language, discusses the 2014 austrian gp, flirtatious banter, mutual pining kind of romance, platonic relationship with Lewis Hamilton and Daniel Ricciardo, fictional family and business involved (Hearth family and Hearth Automotives Group). NO PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS INVOLVED SORRY

Note: Thank you all so much for the 50 followers! I honestly have been writing these just because I didn't have anything occupy my time and it's a good idea that I posted them up here. knowing that you're enjoying my brain's ideas, it fuels me even more into writing. As of this point I'm currently writing a spin-off for Rush and this series so keep an eye out, I suppose. I hope you all enjoyed today's race because I certainly did (Albon was way too fucking good this weekend, I shit you not). And I hope Alonso's 2nd place makes up for the Father's Day that I'll never get to spend with him. Enjoy xx

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iv. fast lane but not the race weekend kind

“Regards,

Tilly Marie F. Hearth…”

That should be okay, I tell myself silently as I put away my laptop. It’s only 6 pm, and I already wish to retire to my bed early. 

I can be doing a lot, but instead I’m moping inside my hotel room while I’m waiting for Lewis. Being on a paid vacation is nice; I don’t have to do anything and deal with people. But at the same time, I’m craving more tasks to occupy my time because truthfully, I do NOT want to be stuck in a hotel in Silverstone with nothing to do. I spent my early 20’s being away from people, but now I’m entering my early 30’s, I’m slowly thinking that I probably should’ve done more than attend festivals by myself or with my sisters.

None of the people I was around with earlier had looked my way until after they'd been told that I was working in communications and was a boss’ child. The staff from the other teams also did the same—but some of them knew who I was already and had already made themselves comfortable. Just how I wanted.

But then again, this is my first day. And Sunday would probably be my last considering that I’ll be back to my stuffy office the next week. 

I can take up the role as a consultant for communications. My father did offer me that role for Ferrari, Red Bull and McLaren—telling me that I can do so much more in Formula One than my no-good employers. 

Bunch of bullshit, I curse out. He wouldn’t let go of his legacy like that. 

I already told him about writing for magazines or simply writing in general, but he still placed these executive positions in front of me as if he knew I’d give in. Sad fact is that he actually is right; I’m close to giving up on my job. If The Devil Wears Prada didn’t warn me the first time, Lauren Weisberger should have at least taken both of my shoulders and shaken them. 

It didn’t hurt to think about balancing Formula One and journalism out. After all, it’s what I can do as a journalist—know enough about racing and engines and ensure that my knowledge is being shared through my writing and published works. 

I try my best to relax in my bed, lying flat on the mattress with my hands resting on my stomach. The silence is deafening and I can hear my steady breathing. My eyes are growing tired as they continue to look up at the ceiling of my room. 

For a moment, I debated whether or not I should come downstairs for dinner with Lewis. If there’s anything that I know about him, he takes his dear time to get ready—and I have an endless closet at home. That’s telling you a lot. 

A knock on my door makes me stand fast and rush to open it. Daniel Ricciardo stands there with a grin.

“Oh you,” I blurt out.

Displeased with my response, Daniel cries out, “I’m not terrible all the time, Tils.” 

“Sorry,” I shake my head as I correct myself, “I meant that I thought you were Lewis.”

“He phoned me and said we should head down instead of waiting for him,” he shrugs as he sticks his arm out and offers, “let’s go?” 

I nod and head to where my flats are, slipping them on with ease as I grab my keycard and wallet. 

Daniel only pulled his arm back when I wrapped my arm around it. We descend to the ground floor where the restaurant is located. 

A host takes us to a four table seat at a corner. Seeing familiar faces from the venue, I nod at them as a greeting before I find myself sitting across Daniel. 

Soon enough, Lewis arrives and we begin to talk about today’s events. Forty five minutes had passed, and we found ourselves conversing in front of our already empty plates. 

Daniel asks about my family and all I can tell him has something to do with my mother’s side of the family. I guess out of the wealthy people in my family, I can understand my mother’s connections to the automobile industry. My toxic trait is that I despise my father but love my mother.

The difference is that my mother loves us more than anything and cares for our half-sister more than he does. 

But it seems Daniel has focused on a different matter.

“Your mother is— you’re a Ford, Tils,” his eyes widen like an owl as his mouth gapes open. I can practically see a fly entering his mouth. 

“My mum is,” I laugh, looking at Lewis as he, too, laughs at Daniel’s shocked expression. 

“Mate, she’s a Ford,” Daniel reaches out to nudge at Lewis and gestures at me. “You carry that information around just like that?” 

“She’s not really putting it out there for everyone to know,” Lewis chuckles, sipping on his water as he puts it down. “Besides, if you were really into racing you probably have heard about her dad or mum’s family one way or another.”

“I don’t really go digging for information about old money families,” Daniel rolls his eyes as he looks at me again, “you don’t look like you’re happy to be here. For someone who came from families who are into cars.”

“My father insisted on having me work for his teams,” I tell him, “I’m not exactly the brightest for motorsport. I prefer the media more than what my father wishes me to pursue.”

“Have you raced before?” 

“I had a karting career at some point,” I shrug, “or at least I started at the age 4. Mum didn’t agree with it and I should’ve started at 7, but my father insisted. I was already competing by 7. My sisters were too, but some preferred equestrian over racing.”

“If my dad was a twat, I’d stop it just to spite him too,” Daniel says as I raise my brows at the statement. He then corrects himself, “What I mean is I’d pursue the karting career for me, not for him.”

“Gotcha.”

Lewis pipes up, “Blanche is a pretty decent woman. You should see her, mate.” He turns to look at me and asks, “Is she coming this weekend?” 

“With Aimee and Sylvie,” I nod in confirmation, “I’m not quite sure about Stevie yet but she wouldn’t want to miss out on your home race.” Not elaborating any further, I return to the topic, “My father is absolutely baffled when I quit karting but he can’t do much because Poppy, my mum’s dad, was still alive. So between him and Poppy, he chose not to interfere.” 

“But you’re still here on behalf of your father though,” Daniel points out.

“It’s to secure my position and family’s future,” I tell him with a sigh. I look at him then back at Lewis before I say, “Whether I like it or not, I still need to do my part regardless of how much I hate the surname. It’s an obligation that I can’t avoid but it’s alright. It’s not just for me— it’s for my sisters and my future children.” Wow, I’ve only been friends with Daniel for a month and I’m already airing out my dirty laundry to him. Is this what happens when your friends are your sisters and just Lewis?

“You’re taking your elder sister role way too seriously. You can’t even catch a break,” Daniel says incredulously. 

I can only nod as I agree; my mother’s capable enough of worrying about them and I should just be doing whatever I want. She cares for my sisters as much as I do but being cut off from my father’s side of the family isn’t something that I’d allow. 

It’s not as if my sisters don’t want to join me at the trackside; they want to keep an eye on one of each team in fact. They want to be able to know what kind of thing our father brags about. But much like me, they don’t want to be on the track itself—they’re better off being models because that's what they wanted to be. They’ll join me soon enough, they just need to make a career out of modelling and come to work for the driving teams whenever they’re ready. 

“They’ll be in a lot of magazines soon enough,” I shrug nonchalantly. “I’d like them to do that first unless they feel like carrying a headache coming from either Brown or Horner.”

“There are three of them,” Lewis chuckles, “if anything, those three would outnumber your team principals. With you alone I got scared, could you imagine Sylvie? She’s feisty.” 

“It’s not just to keep them sane,” I roll my eyes, my foot underneath the table kicking Lewis in the leg. The table shakes lightly. “I just started working in this kind of industry. What kind of a big sister would I be if I’m just as clueless? I need to know more, especially if I want to be able to teach my potential kids about it.”

Lewis, the piece of shit, decides that this is the right time to joke about it and say, “I didn’t know you’re already thinking about a future with my boss, Tilly.” 

I snap my head to Lewis’ direction too much that I’m thinking I just got a whiplash. My glare hardens when Danny and Lewis’ faces turn red from laughing too much. 

“You ought to quiet down, boys,” I hiss, not wanting to look at the people who are giving us the unnecessary attention being gathered by their laughter.

“You have to admit,” Lewis breathes deeply to refrain from laughing again, “you two got along well. Was it because of Dubai?” 

“I told you that in confidence,” reaching down in his thigh, I pinch it as he whines quietly. He slaps my hand away as I say, “You’re a shit secret keeper.”

“Wai— what about Dubai?” Daniel, clearly not understanding what’s going on, asks as he looks at me while he expects a context. 

I muttered to him, “Met Toto Wolff in 2006. Spoke to him and all that.” 

Lewis nearly cries in laughter as he speaks, “She told me about it years ago. She never knew his name–or she refused to tell me who. She said he was attractive alright but—ow, stop it, Tils.”

I pull myself away from Lewis and sit back straight on my seat as I claim, “He doesn’t remember nor think of me like that, Lew. He’s just a silly crush.” 

“Is he?” 

“He was,” I correct him even if I’m wrong. It’s like Toto Wolff got an on-and-off button in my life. One moment he’s there making me blush the next thing he’s already gone. 

“You’ve been single for as long as I know,” Lewis huffs out, “why don’t you try dating again anyways?”

“With your boss?” I raise a brow, “Are you that obtuse?”

“What? He isn’t bad,” Lewis shrugs, returning to his usual composure as he crosses his arms, “the opportunity’s right there. Why are you adamant on not taking it?”

“Because she doesn’t want to get on Christian’s bad side for fraternizing with the enemy,” Daniel jokes. 

“I’m gonna kill you, Daniel,” I threaten him emptily, making him giggle again. 

“I’m repeating what you said!” He cries out, still laughing as he laughs obnoxiously. Men! Seriously.

“He’s quite interested you know,” Lewis states, his arms now crossing as he leaned against his seat. “He’s playing 20 questions with me whenever you leave. I’m not sure if he’s interested in me winning or you.” 

“He’s not interested like that,” I insist, “I’m sure he means well because I just popped up all of the sudden today. Nobody likes to step on the wrong foot of a newcomer. You’ll just make an enemy.”

“Yeah, sure,” Daniel scoffs haughtily, “the guy who’s been asking Christian questions about you left and right— the same person who doesn’t like Christian— isn’t interested.” 

“I haven’t been in a relationship with anyone since 2004,” I scowl, trying to keep my voice quiet as I say, “What makes you think I’ll be able to have an interesting relationship with him?” 

“He isn’t subtle about wanting to spend time with you,” Lewis answers, “what did he say again? You’re welcome to be in our paddock anytime? Does that ring a bell?”

Of course I do, I almost huff out, it’s one of the things that I intend to do. Be able to spend enough time admiring his team…

“I know men,” Daniel adds, “and with the way of how he’s looking down at you during the interview? With the heart eyes making contact with another pair of heart eyes? Yeah, that man is in loooove~”

“Like it’s a fast lane.”

Now I can’t deny it. 

I like being around Toto Wolff, more than anything. Speaking to him is like a breath of fresh air after stepping out of a cigar lounge. He’s a gentleman; I’ve always wondered how he’s not married. Women deserve him. Yet he’s here, being the most eligible bachelor in the grid following Fernando Alonso. God, I will snatch him up if I can even meet his level. I doubt he likes his women like me… trashy trying to be classy.

But it turns out, my cynicism is unnecessary. I find myself thinking a lot about the things that could be. In an empty elevator, I wait as it slowly closes. But the call from outside forces me to keep the door open until the person catches up. 

The man makes it inside as he stands tall, trying to catch his breath. There’s no way in hell—

“Tilly,” oh my god. I’m seeing too much of him today. 

I turn to my left as I dumbly ask, “Bonjour, what floor?” 

Toto looks at me with confusion in his face, probably wondering if I’m playing stupid or just stupid in general as he looks past me and says, “You’ve got it.” 

Wow, not only am I seeing too much of him, I’m also on the same floor as him. 

I nod and look back at the front, I can see him through the reflection from the doors. His polo remains unbuttoned and his hair unruly after running his fingers through it. I can see traces of sweat dripping down his forehead. I probably shouldn’t do a physical examination on him.

I look at him and ask politely, “Have you had dinner yet?” It’s a polite thing to ask, right? Like I’m not coming off as desperate to speak to him?

“Ah,” he keeps his mouth shut for a second and answers, “it is something to take up in my room, unfortunately.”

“Is it?” I ask out of curiosity, “You could have joined others for dinner?” 

“Busy, as always,” he smiles sadly, “it’s an endless battle.”

“Quite a shame,” I tell him with a shake of my head. “Do people know time zones or just business hours or is it just something written on papers?” I ask no one in particular.

“My brain doesn’t shut off the moment 7 pm hits,” he tells me with a rueful smile. “It calls for work all the time. So, no. I don’t follow my own business hours policy.” God, I feel sorry for him. 

“It’s like a wire, Toto,” I nibble on my bottom lip, not knowing how to express my empathy without looking like an arse, “you can’t plug it back in if you’ve something to prevent it from happening. Like a baby proof.” 

“You’re right,” he laughs. “What do you suggest I should do? The baby proof, I mean.”

I watch him as the door slides open, thanking him as he gestures for me to walk out of the lift first. Then my mouth does not stop speaking, “Have a dinner away from your work, for instance. Never hurts to isolate your work once in a while,” he laughs at that, “read a book? I love reading novels— I am currently skimming through Das Parfum. You can even time your break before going back to work because I can assure you that habit isn't good.” 

“Do you understand the German language?” He asks me. Mentioning Das Parfum clearly piqued his curiosity. 

It was smart of me to bring it up. When he told me earlier that he came from Austria, I knew I could talk to him in so many languages. Like I knew what I should say next. Like a mastermind.

I'm such a fucking mastermind.

My mouth quirks up and I answer, “Wir haben schließlich viele deutsche fahrer.” We have a lot of German drivers, after all.

He nods at me like he listens to everything I tell him. As if he’s following an order or he’s rather impressed with my pronunciations. Nice. 

Our conversation leads us in front of my hotel room. 

I look at him and gestures to the door, “This is my bat lair.”

“Bat lair?” He chuckles.

“My little humble abode,” I joke. “I can unfortunately hear my bed calling for me. I have to go.” 

“Right,” he nods as I open my door and step inside my room. Telling myself to get my shit together, I turn around to see him still waiting for me to head in. That was a surprise. 

I suggest, “One way to turn your stressful work day around would be breakfast. If you’d like, you can have one with me tomorrow?” 

“Are you asking me on a breakfast date?” He teases, watching me fall apart with my face flushing red. He stops eventually and answers, “I would be more than happy to accompany you before we head out.” 

“Okay good,” I laugh nervously, “I’ve no one else with me anyways so there’s that… does seven sound okay?” 

“You can ask me for anything I think I’ll say yes, liebling,” boom. There goes my heart once more. He grins gleefully as he says, “I know a place nearby. Would you like me to pick you up tomorrow?” 

“As far as I know I’m the one who asked you first,” I roll my eyes in a joking manner, smile escaping my lips. 

“I’d love to have you pick me up but I know the place,” he tells me with a shrug. “Besides, it’s by the tracks. We can head down there together before they start piling up for the day.” 

Not wanting to fluster myself anymore, I nod almost eagerly and he exclaims, “I’m looking forward to it.” 

“Have a good night, bello. I’ll see you tomorrow.”

“I’ll see you tomorrow, schatz. Sweet dreams.”

Oh I really am going to have the sweetest dreams ever. Trust me. 

[wizisbored]

wip wednesday sentences for 30/10

content warning for implied slavery in netherborne

nimona centaur au @twyrewolf, @allofthebeanz, @stonemaskedtaliesin

“I was afraid you’d say something like that. Saints help that poor man.” And with that, she opens the door.

Regardless of her feelings on the centaur, Nimona can’t deny that seeing Ballister Boldheart in real life for the first time is strange. He’s pixels in the shape of another dickhead on TV, he’s ink on a propaganda poster, he’s a name on her squireship paperwork. And also, apparently, he’s an actual flesh-and-blood seal brown warmblood standing in the doorway, looking right at her as they breathe the same air.

Not that she’d in a thousand years admit that. She holds his gaze, stone-faced, and does not stand.

“Sir Boldheart,” the Matron greets, moving to the side as she holds the door open.

netherborne @hurricanebreeze, @quietly-sleeping, @lizhly @tamsinswriting, @sourb0i

“A…Arrhythmia,” Skye whimpers.

“So she’d be cheap, that’s something.” He turns to address the room at large. “Any reason the rest of you would be?”

Prudence and Bertha glance at each other. “Uh- Jock said…”

“Her heart’s defective, I’m down an arm, and they’re untrained teenagers,” Jock rattles off. “Sir.”

“And I’ve got something else for you to hold against Takta,” Lydia says bitterly.

“Yeah? Spill.”

“Well- I saw him bringing those three in, and I tried to get him to help, so they asked if he knew me. He said I was a stray.”

The receding red rushes back. “Oh, that fucking- which one did he have?”

Lydia takes another step away from him. “Prudence and Bertha.”

“Yeah, cause I know their names!”

rabies time @enigma-the-mysterious, @zyrafowe-sny, @violet-prism-creatively, @circus-complex @somefishycat, @shelfthe-reader, @asha10100101010, @whimsicalmeerkat

“Stop- stop looking at me like that, leave me alone!”

Ballister steps back, his hand raised. “Okay, Okay, sorry. I’m not gonna touch you, kid.”

“Back. Off.”

“I’m backing off, I’m backing off.”

She watches him, eyes locked on as he goes to join Ambrosius on the other side of the room. Again, he’s unnerved. Nimona has never been something he’d call predictable, but she is understandable, with practice. He can feel that understanding slipping.

Big white eyes watch him from across the room. Predator or prey, he can’t tell.

He supposes he and Ambrosius will just have to figure out how to go about breakfast with a rabid otter in the sink.

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That night, it's Ballister’s turn.

He's woken by some sort of commotion from the direction of the bathroom, and blearily clambers out of bed. Nimona didn’t seem too bad when he turned in for the night, he could get within a foot of her at least, get more than one-word responses. Hopefully she’s just tripped, and she’ll be enough in her right mind when he finds her to easily settle.

What he finds is a little pink fawn sprawled on the bathroom floor, the room stinking of vomit.

“Oh, Nim,” he mumbles as he kneels beside her. “You with me, kid?”

Her eyes snap open, hazy for a moment, and then she locks onto him and immediately she’s scrambling to get her gangly fawn legs under her on the tiles.

“Whoa, whoa, it’s okay. It’s just me, you’re safe.”

She scrambles to the far wall, staring, legs splayed. Her mouth is hanging open, her breathing ragged, a small sliver of drool hanging from her lip.

blood red @enigma-the-mysterious, @loyal-house-of-lupin, @oriharaizayadividesintoslytherin, @kallisto-k

It’s nice, he finds, to be able to consult the horse - too tight, too loose, too forward or back? Though, he could do without the teasing.

“What’s wrong?” she asks, with mock sympathy. “Don’t know how to fit a saddle, cowboy?”

“I’m still not a cowboy,” Ballister says, as he fastens her breast collar. He finds his eye drawn to the four-pointed star on her shoulder as he does. He’d assumed it was a compass when he first saw it, with the N standing for North, but now he’s not so sure.

“Is this a real brand?” he asks.

“Am I a real horse?”

“I don’t know why I bother.”

He walks a circle around her, giving the saddle fit one last look over, before he stops at her side. Only now does he appreciate how much his sheer panic helped him get on her back earlier - how on earth did he get his foot all the way up to the stirrup with the other still on the ground?

bugebroph @eriquin, @auburnlaughter, @kalira, @post-and-out

Behind the mask, she beams. “I always made Beej tell me about his jobs when he got back, so I picked stuff up from him. But that’s just his methods, I’ve done my own research too, and that wasn’t easy. The librarian’s filing system is actively hostile.”

“There’s an afterlife library?” Adam says, practically lighting up at the thought.

“Yeah, it’s great! Would be better if the librarian didn’t hate me.”

“Oh no, did something happen?” Barbab asks gently.

Lydia shrugs. “Well, since his system is so dogshit I just keep books I like ‘cause I’d never see them again if I returned them. We’ve both got our reasons.”

“Have you tried talking to him about it?”

She grimaces. “He’s way too fond of bringing up my bloodline for any decent conversations to happen.”

[teeth-cable]

I love how Vivziepop is a big fan of Kesha and made the self insert based on a time in Kesha's life that she regrets. I didn't know that until 5 mins ago because like I'm not a huge fan of Kesha, not because i dislike her I just didn't happen to latch onto her like I did with Taylor Swift.

But like Vivziepop literally didn't do any research about Kesha's wants and desires. Even if she is a celebrity Kesha is still a human being like I don't know exactly what happened but if it were me and I took a job for whatever reason where my self insert that was made without consulting me... Especially since the character is a demon of gluttony and is based off the era of my life I actively despise.. Like wtf.

I can understand Kesha changing her mind completely and delaying the ep like I doubt Bee's design was made with her consent or input because of what it represents. She probably took the job because some people were making an indie project and could afford her so maybe she was being nice.

Also the party girl era from the early 2000s for Kesha's brand is gone so Helluva Boss could probably damage her newer version of herself and make her go back to it or cause confusion from a marketing perspective.

I feel like if Bee wasnt a Kesha self insert from a bygone era the ep wouldn't have been delayed as much.

Viv was being a creepy fan, there is no better way to put it. She made this fursona to fit her interpretation of a real life human being without their approval, based it off a personality that was pushed on to Kesha by her creepy producer, Dr. Luke, a personality Kesha is trying so hard to remove herself from because it was part of a terrible phase in her life, and the cherry on top is Viv made Kesha's fursona, the Queen of Gluttony when she had an ED. There are so many layers wrong with Bee and it's not surprising, Kesha didn't want her name in Helluva Boss afterwards.

[slothquisitor]

Invisible String: Chapter One

A Baldur's Gate III Modern AU.

Chapter Summary: Brand new to Baldur's Gate, without friends or family but with a dream job as an archivist at Baldur's Gate University (that barely pays anything), Liv is introduced by a friend of a friend to Astarion whose social media career seems to be stalling and is therefore willing to rent out his spare bedroom to her.

The roommates mostly avoid one another, and in a burst of loneliness, Liv joins the new app everyone in Baldur's Gate is talking about: The Weave. Who knows, maybe she really will meet someone and fall in love...

Read on AO3.

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The music is no longer blaring and the lights are no longer strobing, but they might as well be for the way they continue to echo through Astarion’s mind. He sits at the cleanest of the empty tables in the Elfsong and nurses an end of shift drink. It feels nice to have a solid span of five minutes without anyone needing a damn thing from him, so he finally decides to check his notifications on his smartphone. 

He doesn’t get far. 

“Fangs!” Karlach yells as she approaches. How the red-skinned tiefling manages to have this much energy after working a full shift should almost certainly be studied. “Third time working this week. Everything alright?”

He glances quickly at the notifications waiting for him, but he sets his phone down with a sigh and puts on the same smile he’s worn most of the evening. “But of course, why wouldn’t it be?”

Karlach sets down her own glass of cider and angles her broad body sideways into the booth he’s claimed. Their fellow employees are beginning to clean up the ravages of the evening in the old bar turned club. With the overhead lights on and the music no longer shaking the space, the room looks rather ordinary and a little dingy. He hates it here. 

Karlach doesn’t. She works here full-time, happy to be a bouncer or the life of the party at the bar, she’s equally at home doing either. He only picks up the odd night or two on the weekends when money is tight. He works hospitality for the VIP guests, smiling and pretending he doesn’t hate their guts. But lately, money has been tighter than usual. So to the Elfsong he trudges. 

“Just don’t usually see you working here so much. Not unless you need a new computer or camera or something.”

He sighs. “If you must know, Chirper is taking a much larger cut from creator funds than ever. So…despite my content doing just as well as it has in the past…there’s less cash flow.”

Karlach nods and takes a deep drink. “You know, I told you to get a smaller apartment so that you wouldn’t be in this position.”

He had purchased his very fabulous, very spacious apartment with the first of his suddenly insane income when he’d started going viral for his roastings of men with terrible fashion sense on Chirper. Now he has a whole consulting business remotely helping men dress less terribly, but the bulk of his income still comes from his merciless Chirper threads making fun of men in power with terrible sense of style. He loves that apartment for all it represents: freedom, security, and ownership. Those things just don’t come very cheap these days and neither does his mortgage. 

“I’ve got it handled, Karlach.”

“You hate spending your nights here,” she replies. 

And she isn’t entirely wrong. Karlach loves the press of people, the attention, but she doesn’t have to take shit from anyone and people still love her. He spends his evenings here smiling and mediating and generally hating himself from dusk until the bar closes a few hours before dawn. It’s his choice to be here, but sometimes when a certain song comes on or he catches just a whiff of the right mix of booze and perfume he’s trapped all over again in a very different club. He doesn’t exactly have a lot of other marketable skills though, so the pay here is good when needs it. 

“It’s fine, really.”

“Have you ever considered getting a roommate?”

He tilts his head at her in disdain. “A roommate, really? That’s your solution?”

“Oh come on, it’s not the worst solution. Consistent income every month would give you more freedom, you’d spend fewer nights here.”

“I just need to figure out how to make the side things more profitable. Or get more sponsorships or whatever. It’s just that so many of them want me to wear their clothes and have personal content. Which doesn’t really work for me,” he says. 

Karlach is one of the few people in the city that knows exactly what he is. Who knows what he was before all this and still doesn’t shrink away, doesn’t seem to mind at all. He’s grateful, of course, even if he still can’t quite fathom what she’s getting out of the arrangement. 

“They still wanting you to show your face?” she asks. 

Objectively, he has a very good face. He’d love to show it off on social media, but a truly charming byproduct of his condition is his inability to do that. Oh, he’s tried all sorts of things, but the outcome is always the same: a blurred smudge where his face should be. 

He nods. “I keep telling them that my anonymity is part of my charm, but everyone wants ‘get ready with mes’ and peeks into the ‘real life’ behind the influencer. I miss when the internet preferred everyone at arm’s length.”

“I don’t,” Karlach scoffs. “Look, I only bring up the roommate thing because my friend Gale told me to keep a lookout for a friend of his who needs a place and you have an entire extra room and bathroom you don’t use.” 

That is not true, he uses the closet in that bedroom regularly. “Gale who works at the library?” Astarion tries to remember. Karlach has lots of friends, and it would probably be good of him to pay more attention when she talks about them. 

“Yeah. Guess she’s a new archivist or something. If she’s anything like Gale, she’d be steady and dependable. And unlikely to be prone to throwing large parties.”

There’s a slew of reasons why getting a roommate is a terrible idea, but on the other hand…it would be nice to have money coming in through no labor of his own. “I’ll think about it.”

“Well, let me know, and I’ll pass your info along.” 

His phone buzzes on the table; he sips at his drink rather than turning it over to see exactly what it is. 

Karlach glances at it meaningfully. “Is it the Weave?”

He shrugs and grins. “Probably.”

“I still don’t understand how you manage to get so many matches on there. I’ve matched with exactly two people in the last month, the first one ghosted me and the second was great until they started asking for feet pics.”

“Mystra favors me, what can I say?”

“I’m not sure how an AI algorithm for love matching is favoring you over me. You’re not even looking for anything serious. How many people have you met up with from it? I’m betting six or seven.”

His smile turns feline. “Darling, wouldn’t you like to know?”

He hasn’t actually met up with anyone from the app at all. He likes the anonymity, of chatting with someone without having to worry about being himself. He likes having someone’s undivided attention, especially when he can control exactly when he gets it. He enjoys having someone to constantly talk to, to ask about his day, the possibility of building something. But there’s always a point that he cuts it off. It’s easier, cleaner that way. Besides, he rather prefers to be the one to cut things off before it can get too far or too insistent about meeting in person. 

He knows that makes him broken. And he’d rather not admit that to anyone, so letting them believe the lie is far, far easier. 

Karlach sighs. “Maybe I need to go try out some new coffee shops or something. Then maybe Mystra will match me with some new people.”

The whole draw of the app is that it tracks your location and finds others in your life who also use the app, and then matches you with them, anonymously of course. There’s something romantic about the idea that maybe you’ve already met the person you’re conversing with through the app. But all you get is their screen name and pronouns. The rest of it is up to you. 

“Trying to game it? Let me see your profile, maybe I can help.”

Karlach hands over her phone, and the first thing he looks at is her username: HotCliveMama34. “Well there’s your problem,” he says as he hands the phone back. 

“What?”

“You’re matching with people who think you’re a mother!”

Karlach looks offended. “I am a mother.”

“Your dog doesn’t count…besides are you sure he’s a dog? He looked more like a bear in the last picture you posted.”

“Clive is my child. My favorite, best, most wonderful child. If someone can’t handle me at my Mama K, they don’t deserve me otherwise.”

Astarion shrugs. “Fair enough.” He envies her confidence that who she is should be enough for anyone. That it’s someone else’s problem and not hers if they don’t love her just the way she is. 

“I should go, it’s getting late,” he says, draining his glass and standing up. 

She offers him a wave and a smile. “Later, Fangs.”

As he walks away he checks his notifications at last. 

KissMeQuick: I haven’t ever told anyone this before, but it’s really easy talking to you. 

RomanceJunkie: hey hope work is good, wyd after?

Mystra, new match alert: HeartacheHero.

Every last one is a Weave notification, nothing real at all. 

***

Most people have a compulsion towards preservation. It’s why they keep report cards with high grades and hang up their children’s art on fridges. They’re constantly keeping or looking for mementos, magnets from every place they’ve traveled or pictures snapped in front of buildings and structures. Liv Vires has always been interested in what people keep and what they don’t and how to ensure knowledge isn’t lost. But for someone whose entire career is focused on preservation, she has managed to cut herself loose from almost every vestige of her old life in the span of one short month. 

She has to race to keep up with Lae’zel as she strides with a singular purpose through the university campus and toward the large, domed library building. Students and the handful of seemingly ever-present tourists instinctively shift to make way for her, and Liv simply follows in her wake. Baldur’s Gate University sprawls in the oldest part of the city, with hundreds of years of history contained in its old stone architecture. It's not just a place of learning; it is also a pilgrimage of sorts. 

This job is still new enough that every morning Liv cannot help but gaze up at the collection of spires and towers that make up the inner campus of BGU, still a little in awe that this is where she gets to work each day. Liv had left Cormyr in a hurry, in the type of impulsivity borne of nothing but desperation. Her relationship with her family had always been strained, but then the Laughably-Awful-That-We’re-Not-Thinking-About had happened and broken everything irrevocably. And honestly? It had been a relief in some ways to finally have a legitimate reason for cutting off her family completely. But it didn’t leave her feeling any less unmoored. And suddenly, Cormyr had felt too damn small. Her family knew too much of her life, her friends. She’d needed a change so radical, so all-encompassing that it wouldn't leave any space for her family. And so far, she hasn’t once looked back.  

Liv feels lucky for the new job, the new city, the new life. But it is still somewhat overwhelming. When she finally catches up with Lae’zel, she gestures to the bookstore on the corner, the one with the coffee shop on the second floor. “I was going to go grab some coffee, you want something?”

Lae’zel looks rather annoyed, but Liv can’t tell if it’s at the question or if that’s just how Lae’zel generally is. Lae’zel has been generous enough to let her stay at her small, rather spartan apartment, and Liv is just trying to not be too much of an inconvenience until she finds her own place. “Tchk, I do not need coffee, but go if you must.”

“See you in a few,” Liv replies, hurrying away. She still hasn’t quite figured out Lae’zel’s moods or tone or what any of it means. She hates her reliance on other people right now, and all the ways that Lae’zel doesn’t quite allow her to pay her back. She had jumped on a train and left Cormyr like a thief in the night with nothing but the job offer in hand. She was grateful for Gale, who had remembered her from their shared undergrad in Waterdeep, and had recommended her for the archivist position and then promptly promised to help her with the move to a new, unfamiliar city.

It wasn’t that she hated her librarian job at Cormyr’s public library, but she’s an archive conservator. Archivists and librarians are not the same thing, and while they’re both small, interconnected worlds. Liv was sort of tired of wearing a bunch of different hats. This job not only got her away from her family but is exactly the type of work she’d always dreamed of. It would be perfect if she could just find a fucking apartment of her own though…or a roommate where she doesn’t have to sleep on the couch. 

She’s been frequenting this particular coffee shop within this bookstore enough in the last two weeks that the baristas recognize her, and it’s nice to start feeling like she’s becoming part of a place. She grabs her coffee and heads into the library, flashing her work badge to get around the tourists eagerly vying for a view of the old convocation house and its fancy ceilings. She makes her way up the long, steep staircase in the old building before finally arriving on the floor of the archives, where she follows the snaking path of books to her small cubicle. 

These days most of the archival work happens digitally, so they all have their own desks and only work with the rare books in specialized ‘clean rooms’. She’d be more annoyed, but it means that she gets to bring in her coffee. 

“Ah, good morning,” Gale greets her, leaning on the corner part of her cubicle wall. He dresses the exact same way he did nearly ten years ago all thick sweaters and sports coats. He wears the years well though, the only hint of passing time is his longer hair with peeks of gray at the temple and a slight crinkling around his eyes. 

“Morning,” she smiles. “How are you?” She finds it hard to believe that she’d once thought him arrogant during their studies in Waterdeep. It’s only been a few weeks since they reconnected, but Gale has turned out to be her most steadfast friend through the upheaval of her life. 

“I’m doing wonderfully, and I have some rather good news for you.”

“I love good news in the morning.”

“A friend of mine knows someone in need of a roommate,” Gale grins. 

“Thank the gods,” she says, and then promptly lowers her voice. “I think Lae’zel is getting very annoyed having me around.”

“It’s a small space, it’s to be expected,” Gale says with a bit of a wince. Gale had also offered to allow her to stay with him, but she has a mild allergy to cats. The allergy doesn’t stop her from spending a few hours in his place, properly medicated of course, but it would be impossible to live there for any length of time.  

“Who is this friend?” 

“It’s a friend of a friend, but Karlach wouldn’t send me his information unless she believed it would work out. His name is Astarion. I’ll text you his info. I’ve never met him, but Karlach says he’s some sort of fashion consultant, and sometimes works hospitality at a nightclub?”

“In my price range?” Liv asks. That’s been the biggest hurdle of this whole move. Archivists are highly specialized so naturally they make hardly any money. Unfortunately, finding a place that’s affordable and isn’t student housing has been an absolute nightmare. And while she could live next to a bunch of rowdy undergrads, she’d really love to not do that in her thirties.

“Yes, and much nicer than any of the places you’ve been looking at. Karlach says it has its own room and bathroom.”

“Damn. I’d live with almost anyone if it means that kind of privacy. I’ll shoot him a text. Thank you.”

Gale shrugs. “What am I here for? Oh, did you see that we got that Karsus manuscript yesterday evening? I’ve been dying to get my hands on it. Want to help me with the page scanning?”

“Hell yeah. I’ve got some requisition requests to respond to first, and I’m hoping I’ve got a lead on an earlier copy of the Baldur’s Gate charter. So give me an hour?” 

“It’s a plan.” As he walks away, he texts her Astarion Ancunin’s contact information and she promptly sits and spends far too long crafting an introductory text. 

Liv: Hi there this is Liv Vires, Gale Dekarios gave me your contact information. I hear you’re looking for a roommate? 

She rereads the text at least three times after sending it, hoping that it sounds friendly enough before giving up on staring at it in hopes of a reply. There is no immediate reply anyway, but then ten minutes later her phone buzzes. 

Astarion: Hello. That depends entirely on how ugly the furniture is that you propose to bring in. 

Oh good, he’s got a sense of humor. What a relief. She stares at his reply while she thinks through her response. 

Liv: In that case, I’ve got great news: I don’t have any furniture at the moment. I suppose we could negotiate your input on future purchases. Otherwise, I’ll just promise to do my best not to clash with the curtains.

Astarion: If we keep my input on the table, then I suppose I do have a room available. I assume you’d like some pictures of the place? 

Liv: We can certainly negotiate. And sure, I’d love to see the place. 

A few moments later she receives several pictures of a very nice apartment. It’s a hells of an upgrade compared to the rundown and downright falling apart places she’s been looking at. Something tells her that this is too good to be true, but the more she looks at the immaculately clean kitchen, the living room with large windows, and the empty and waiting bedroom it becomes very hard to care. But she can’t shake a sinking feeling in her stomach: there’s no way she can afford this. 

Liv: Your place looks amazing, but I’m worried that our friends may have misunderstood what I can actually afford. I can’t go over two grand. 

Astarion: That’s what I was told. This is a little bit different since I own the apartment, your contribution helps me afford my mortgage in the capitalistic hellscape we inhabit. 

That actually makes a lot more sense, and she immediately relaxes. She looks back through the pictures again, trying to get a better sense of it. The bedroom is already semi-furnished with a bed and nightstand and the closet looks rather large. The Liv she was before, the one who hadn’t left Cormyr or her family would be more meticulous about this whole thing. She would ask more questions and track down backup options for her backup options. But it was impulse that got her to Baldur’s Gate, and it’s worked out so far. So, she’s determined not to overthink this one too much either. Besides, the more she texts with Astarion, the better she feels about the whole thing. 

***

Two days after making initial contact, swapping social information, and ironing out a rental agreement he shamelessly stole from the internet, Astarion’s new roommate arrives at his door. This whole thing has only been a mild inconvenience so far, so he’s hopeful it will actually work out for the best. The most annoying part was that he had been using the closet in what will now be her bedroom as his second closet, so finding space for those clothes in his own room had required a fair bit of creativity. Otherwise, she seems exceedingly normal, nice, and boring as all hells. Karlach says that’s a good thing. 

He’s spent the past two days stalking Liv’s social media in an effort to figure out who she actually is. He hasn’t learned much. Her most recent post is from almost two years ago posing at the beach with a woman he can only assume is her sister since they share the same dark hair and green eyes. Otherwise, she’s proven to be an enigma.

But Liv hasn’t arrived alone. When he opens the door he is greeted by her and a small, terrifying githyanki woman dressed in a smart pantsuit and holding a box. “Oh, hello there,” he says, stepping aside at the door. 

“Nice to actually meet you,” Liv says brightly. “This is my friend Lae’zel, she came along to help me with my things.” If he’s not what she expected from their brief text exchanges, there’s not a hint of it in her expression. 

“I’m here to ensure you pass the vibe check,” Lae’zel says without a hint of a smile and strides inside. 

Liv for her part turns a rather shocking shade of pink. She’s also dressed as formally as Lae’zel, wearing a deep purple blazer that’s tailored so well he doesn’t even have a critique of it. Perhaps they’ve both come to move her in straight from work. 

“Vibe check?” He raises a brow in her direction. 

She attempts a smile that’s more of a grimace. “Well, I am moving in with a person I’ve only just met, so I guess you can’t be too careful.”

He laughs. “Don’t worry, I already hid the bodies and had the carpets cleaned of all the blood of my enemies.”

“How thoughtful.”

She’s only carrying one large suitcase and a backpack. Lae’zel had a bag in addition to the box she carried, but still, it’s a rather sparse amount of stuff for moving. “Where are the rest of your things?”

Liv gives him a confused look. “This is all I’ve got. I told you I didn’t have any furniture.” 

Sure, but still. She had said she’d moved here recently, somewhat in a hurry to accept a new job. He just didn’t realize exactly what that might mean. He follows her as she steps into the apartment properly. “This is the kitchen, obviously.”

Lae’zel stands in the living room, eyes sweeping over the large windows covered by thick enchanted curtains. Enough to let the light in, but also offering protection from the sun for him. 

“Are these enchanted?” Lae’zel asks bluntly.  

“Of course, my furniture is expensive, and I won’t have it damaged by the sun’s rays. The curtains are set to open at night, part of the enchantment.” The lie is somewhat less believable than he’d like since he’d bought the apartment fully furnished and hasn’t bothered to change a thing about the generic decor. Including the couches that though nice, are not exactly the pinnacle of luxury. 

Liv and Lae’zel exchange a disbelieving glance. He’d decided rather abruptly that he was not sharing the fact he is a vampire with Liv. Karlach had encouraged him to be honest, but no matter how much Karlach trusts Gale, Liv is a stranger.

“That seems excessive,” Lae’zel replies.  

Liv jumps in looking somewhat awkwardly between him and her friend. “Well, best to protect your investment. I guess that means eating on the couch is out?” 

He stares at her for a moment before he finally catches her meaning. “Oh, yes. Obviously.” He steps around them both. “Your room is this way.”

The apartment is rather open concept. The living room and kitchen are connected, the two bedrooms sit opposite each other flanking the kitchen area. Her room is the smaller of the two, but not by much. It’s sparsely furnished, the same as it was when he moved in. A bed and a dresser with a nightstand and nothing else. 

Liv surveys the room, the emptiness of it. He’s not sure what she’s seeing, but she smiles. “It’s perfect.”

She seems like someone who smiles a lot and who has a perpetually sunny disposition. He finds it annoying, but he really doesn’t want to find someone else now that he’s gone through all the work of getting her here. “It’s an empty room, but it’s yours. Assuming I pass the vibe check, of course.”

Lae’zel glares at him, he thinks. It might just be the way she looks at everyone. Hard to tell. “It’s questionable at best.”

“A glowing review!”

Liv seems to be stifling a laugh as she steps between them. “I think we’re good, assuming I have also passed the vibe check?”

He’s surprised by the question, by the deference to him. As if his comfort also mattered. “Of course.” He holds out the key. “I’ve got a work call, so I’ll get out of your way.” He has nothing of the sort, but he’s done standing here awkwardly with these two. 

“I’ll see you later,” she says with a grin, hand closing around the key. He pulls away immediately, avoiding touching her. 

It’s an effort to keep smiling. “It’ll be unavoidable now, darling.” And then he strides away to the relative safety of his room.

[accio-victuuri]

LRLG CPN : 1/23/2023 Contribution 🎉

The first piece for this year, just in time for the lunar new year celebration. as with all the other lrlg, this may be hard to understand because it’s only random incidents. most of these are speculations from our part, and it’s really just nice to read as a turtle. true or not. it’s all cpn anyway.

꘎♡━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━♡꘎

It starts with a conversation between the boys and staff, with GG saying the others got there earlier. the more important bits tho are the following pieces:

"Those few are doing publicity in the company and summarizing at the end of the year"

"It's only been a week since the entire outline, and the content hasn't been filled in yet. Don't you worry?"

"Then I guess your summary this year is another set of templates."

GG: "Well, just pay attention to the wording"

GG: "Movies and TV dramas still need to be separated. Last year, all of them were waiting to be broadcast. Wait for me to talk to him in private” (announcement of working overtime in the company)

WYB: (still out of the situation) What did you say?

GG: It’s useless to tell you

This could be pertaining to yibo-official’s year end post which had a round up of all Bobo’s works. I love this cause it shows how they talk about career related things — even the simple stuff can come up in conversation. and it’s not like we need any more example of how their studios work together. it’s one of the strongest cpns out there, the similarities in their studios’ content.

Plus I like how one of GG’s love language to Yibo is consulting on things like that for him. It’s not because Bobo doesn’t care, but he does not have that sense of being hands-on like GG. ( Bobo is a perfectionist in his acting/dancing/singing but not so much with his social media presence — he doesn’t even post much. that’s what his team is for, to do the social media side for him ) It’s the artist in him ( GG ) and his knowledge in visual media / branding etc that probably makes him more attuned in what is out there representing him and Yibo. He cares so much about every detail when it comes to Bobo, everything will be perfect and up to standard as long as he has a say on it.

Then there is a whole conversation again between them and their staff. It’s pretty chill and feels like the usual atmosphere when both of the employees come together. Turtles really went back to 2018 with this exchange tho :

WYB: "Nonsense, how many noodles can you eat?"

GG: 👊

WYB: "If you can't say it, just hit it"

GG: 👊👊👊

WYB: “Maybe you can eat two extra sticks after eating noodles”

Staff : "Is this the level we talk about?"

GG: "He's idle"

WYB: "Drink the soup when it is salty"

GG: 😒

Bobo is still coaxing GG to eat more!!!! 😂

The next 2 paragraphs of text are all in GREEN, which means it is all Yibo. Lol. Does he really talk that loudly on the phone? Or maybe this contributor sits close to Bobo. Anyway, read along and see how sweet he is. He really checks up on ZZ and look at that bit about his mom wanting ZZ to come back. and he cooks noodles now? he is bored when he’s not with ZZ? I cannot with them.

( thinking of this cute bobo while reading 🥺🥺🥺 )

"Didn't you go to bed early last night?"

"Then what's going on here?"

"I asked Miss X to buy it and send it to you"

"The humidifiers will arrive tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, and there are two”

"When are you coming back"

"xx asked when you will come back for dinner"

"If you don't come back, I have to go by myself. It's boring."

"I have a companion, I won't go by myself"

"Not sure when you will come back

"I'll cook noodles for you"

“Get out of the car and eat noodles”

"Mom said you come back and let me cook noodles for you"

Then you have an exchange where Mister Wang is buying strawberries. 🍓🍓🍓 Look at him making everyone feel like they have to have a higher standard when it comes to romance. Wherever he goes, he thinks of what he can get the love of his life. He really spoils him.

WYB (eating strawberries): very sweet

Staff C: You get what you pay for

WYB: Then buy six boxes (give it to him) and send it away

Staff A: You are more sour than strawberries

WYB: If you want something sweet, ask your partner to buy it for you

Staff A: Do you think all men in the world are the same (like him)? Can you still think about giving your daughter-in-law a taste of strawberry sweetness before buying it? Totally impossible.

Worker C: (my wife) She doesn’t eat it, she said it’s just right to eat in summer, but it’s too cold in winter

Staff C (awakened by Mr. Wang, the master of love): Then I will also buy two boxes for (my wife) and send them back.

WYB : Whatever you want to eat, you can follow Brother X (staff C) and come back together

Staff member C: I’m afraid I’ll move the store to you,

WYB : See if there’s any little tomatoes .

Staff member B: I’ve gone to take photos and send them to the group Here, see what else you want.

The last bit is the two of them bickering like an old married couple even if the subject is work. which is their default. you are both so lucky to have each other. ♥️💚

WYB: "Here I want red"

GG: "Green attracts money, wyb"

WYB: "You and I won't be because I am making money"

GG: "What do you mean me and you, what do you mean me and you"

WYB: "Then you asked me to follow you because I am making money?"

GG: "Look at how shameless he is"

GG: "You think you're a lucky cat"

WYB: "Lucky Bull"

GG: "Lucky Dog and Lucky Cow"

GG: "Should I say it or not, you are really lucky"

WYB: "Here you go"

GG: "It's awesome"

WYB: "Ah"

GG: "You better be

WYB: "☺️"

AND THAT’S IT! 🤍

Note: If I “missed” something that jumped out for you in this LRLG post then feel free to reply or reblog and add your thoughts. I don’t purposely leave out certain things, I just add ones that were interesting for me. I say this many many times but it’s impossible to catalogue every single thing that comes out of the fandom. I make posts so I can archive it myself, it’s for my personal use.

[fanfic-recs-01]

Johnlock Fics

This is a list of John Watson/Sherlock Holmes fics I like on AO3, if you have any recs for me feel free to send me some!

Updated 8/13/23

Relationship Reveal 

Yarders Find Out by MidnightMonster

~How the yarders or more specifically Greg gets to know about Sherlock's soldier husband, John Watson who had been in Afghanistan for a little bit more than two and a half years.~

Can't Be His Boyfriend by sorrowsofyore

~In which Sherlock has himself a doctor and Lestrade is just befuddled by it all.~

Secret acquaintances by whokilledholofernes

~Sherlock rushes from the crime scene after receiving a text. That leaves Detective Inspector Lestrade behind with the question: What is Sherlock hiding?~

(un)remarkable by intrinsicness 

~Basically I want a fic where John is like this nice but seemingly boring guy who you've known for years but never really bothered to get to know much about because it's obvious that nothing interesting ever happens to him. In reality though his life is fascinating.~

A Study In Partners by LonelyThursday 

~Sherlock and John met years before ASiP, but nobody told the Yard that~

The Fifth Northumberland Fusiliers by rhelia

~Alternate Universe where John and Sherlock were flatmates (and boyfriends) even before John enlisted, leading to one very surprised policeman.~

This is my friend, John Watson by SeamsInLine

~where Sherlock is married and the Yard doesn't even notice.~

Outed By a Drugs Bust by Inactive Account (sassybleu)

~Sherlock and John are together-but no one else knows that. The damage is done when Lestrade and his crew break in on a drugs bust.~

I Thank My Lucky Stars (For Every Crack, Scratch, and Scar) by burnedplaylists

~Greg was aware that Sherlock acting a bit out of the ordinary wasn’t unusual. In fact, weird was Sherlock’s own brand of normal. But he had been texting the bloke for a week straight with no reply, not even with the promise of a locked-room murder.~

A Surprise in 221B by lancesface

~Lestrade entered the flat prepared to find a consulting detective sulking on the couch due to the lack of cases but instead found a short blond man, wearing an oatmeal jumper, who was limping down the hallway towards the door.~

Illusory Correlation and Confirmation Bias by VanillaBegonias 

~Looking back, there were a few things that should’ve tipped Greg off long before that night at the pub. A few things Sherlock left fairly obvious, that on reflection, made Greg question how he’d gotten his job in the first place.~

In Which Sherlock Is Hiding Something by Huffordle

~Sherlock is hiding something from Greg although the DI doesn't notice.~

Capt John H Watson, MBBS by anthonyedwardstark

~Sherlock has not been seen or heard from for more than a week. Lestrade decides to begin his search for the man at 221B Baker Street. When Scotland Yard's finest arrive at the flat, what (or rather who) they find is certain to surprise them.~

Sherlock's Secret by Superlocked_25

~Sherlock had a secret, one that he told no one. But people were becoming suspicious.~

Sherlock's "Friend" by Lavander_Clearwater

~Sherlock has been acting strange and Lestrade tries to figure out why.~

"Surprise! I'm gay!" by Awkward_bean_sky

~Sherlock suddenly doesn't answer any of Greg's calls anymore and he's worried to say the least. In the end, things aren't nearly as bad as he'd suspected.~

The Internet Is Not Just For Porn by cyerus

~John is Sherlock's internet boyfriend - from CANADA.No one thinks he's real.~

5687 (Approximately) by prettysailorsoldier

~When John's leave request for Christmas is denied, Sherlock is nothing short of devastated, not that he's letting it show. The holiday season now something he's just waiting to end, Sherlock doesn't think anything can possibly make it worse. That is, until he realizes no one in his life believes his army "boyfriend" is even real, but, luckily, everyone is in for a surprise.~

A Long Time Coming by thestanceyg 

~Sherlock's been acting strangely, and Lestrade isn't sure why. One day he finds a shirtless soldier in Sherlock's flat and things start to make a lot more sense.~

The One Where Greg is Exasperated & Confused, Sally is a Cow and Sherlock is Apparently Married by WhatLocked

~When Greg first met Sherlock he was rude, abrupt, acerbic, strung out and practically homeless, and was most certainly not in any way marriage material. This is probably why, when four years later, Sherlock flippantly mentions that he is married, no one believes him.~

Sherlock's Little Secret by DoctorRainyStardusttheThird (orphan_account)

~Namely...an army doctor boyfriend. During a drugs bust, the Yarders stumble upon something they weren't expecting.~

The Imaginary Boyfriend by Oliver_966

~John and Sherlock met after Johns first leave, and have been in a relationship for years. Sherlock hasn't ever mentioned this to anyone at the Yard, and when he does they turn it into a joke. Sherlock doesn't care though of course, because he knows his John is real.~

Sherlock's Who? by freakypet

~John has been away for Sherlock's entire career and suddenly returns to London unexpectedly from Afghanistan. Injured and tired and in pain, all he wants is to surprise Sherlock and kiss his husband. His search to find and surprise his wayward partner takes him across London and meets him up with those in Sherlock's world he has only heard about until now.~

Misc.

What Meets the Eye by worldaccordingtofangirls

~Amnesia is just another case to solve. Piece together unfamiliar faces, reconstruct the old identity, the lost reality. A challenge that Sherlock could even enjoy. He can read people like books. The man with the silver hair is his boss. The tottering old woman, his landlady. The girl with the worried look in her eyes…infatuated. And as for John Watson? His husband. Obviously.~

The Blind and the Clueless by InTheShadows

~5 times Greg saw John was perfect for Sherlock but didn't say anything and one time he did.~

Division by MrsNoggin

~John likes mysteries. And every morning he dips into the local independent coffee bar with his newspaper and ponders another... one Sherlock Holmes. Coffee Shop AU.~

Without Knowing How by kinklock

~John grows up reading about a fictional detective named Sherlock Holmes but, after nearly dying in Afghanistan, finds himself in a world where Sherlock Holmes is very much real.~

"finally kiss the bloody idiot" by Salambo06

~"John and Sherlock know the Yard has a pool going for when they’re finally going to get together. It’s been running forever, and it’s worth thousands of pounds. It’s all fun and games, hahaha, until they find out Lestrade is in dire financial straits and they decide to fake a relationship to win the pool for him. Sherlock figures out the day and way that Lestrade thinks it’s going to happen, and they act it out. It’s all for a good cause, fake relationship style, until it’s not."~

Off on the Wrong Foot by Unloyal_Olio

~John and Sherlock aren't flatmates. Instead, John gets a job in Bart's morgue, and Sherlock attempts to abscond with body parts.Which is just not on.~

He’s Not Paid Enough to Deal with This Shit by janonny

~(Or the one where John returned from the war and ended up working for Mycroft as his personal assistant slash doctor on retainer. Everything was fine, until he was sent to post bail for one Sherlock Holmes.)~

An Officer, A Sociopath and A Soldier Walk Into A Bar by ourdancingdays

~...And the punch line is for their ears only. / When Greg started yet another drugs bust, he expected the decomposing ears and infuriating detective, but not the war hero husband leaning against the kitchen counter.~

Cherry Hearts by harrypotteryaoi

~Lestrade's team is unaware that Sherlock is in a relationship, but an accident on a case leads them to meet someone unexpected.~

The Soldier by Evandar

~Captain John Watson meets Sherlock Holmes in Afghanistan and - after a whirlwind romance involving spies and giant monsters - marries him on the army base there. Months later, he's shipped home to his husband wounded.~

Five Times John Noticed But Didn't Really by ScandalousMinds

~5 times John (thought) he noticed something peculiar about his and Sherlock's relationship but really missed the obvious.~

The Other Kind Of Drugs by Yuval25

~'Flushed, dilated pupils, and that weird text. Clearly, Sherlock's back on drugs, right?' A worried Detective Inspector Lestrade decides a drugs bust is in order. Little did he know, the new drug that Sherlock's got himself addicted to is much more... human. And blond. And a doctor.~

Signs of Life by DefNotForWork 

~The Yarders have a pretty well developed view of Sherlock Holmes. Cold, cruel, dispassionate and robotic. He simply doesn't register as human. As Sherlock and John fall farther and farther in love with one another, however, the proud men and women from NSY find themselves facing irrefutable evidence as to the true existence of a heart in Sherlock Holmes.~

The Imaginary Boyfriend by Oliver_966

~John and Sherlock met after Johns first leave, and have been in a relationship for years. Sherlock hasn't ever mentioned this to anyone at the Yard, and when he does they turn it into a joke. Sherlock doesn't care though of course, because he knows his John is real.~

Homecoming by nbcravenstag

~Greg Lestrade always knows when there's something wrong with Sherlock Holmes. When the detective stops talking, stops eating, doesn't come to crime scenes, and barely moves from the red chair in 221B, Greg starts to worry that he's using again, and this time, he's in too deep to be helped. That is, until a certain soldier shows up at a crime scene.~

[lenniharrisonsims]

Allied Nations War Council Trials

Part X

Stefano & Justine Colona

Moving out of Windenburg for a moment, the once Prince of Newcrest, Prince Consort of Sulani, and Usurper King of his brother's throne, Stefano Colona is up on the stand.

Tsarina Ekaterina: "Mr. Colona, I'm going to yield the floor immediately, because there's someone who's been waiting for this day for a long time. Judge Colona?"

King Cesare Colona: "Hello Little Brother." Mr. Colona: "Cesare..." King Cesare Colona: "Would you like to try to explain yourself to the court?" Mr. Colona: "I have nothing to say to you." King Cesare Colona: "Very well, we will continue with the sentencing right away."

King Cesare Colona: "For the crimes of treason against your sovereign Lord- me, for the usurpation of my throne, for the illegal elevation of your son Damien, born out of wedlock, to the rank of Crown Prince, for the unlawful over taxation of the Newcrest people, for the dismantling of the lawfully elected Newcrest Parliament, for the exile of the Newcrest royal family, and for the attempted murder of Princess Emma Lofton-Strauss of Windenburg, this court finds you Guilty. You are sentenced to life at Imperial Mountain Prison, and- this'll be familiar to you- you are stripped of all titles you hold, have held, or may be entitled to hold by right of inheritance for you and your heirs. Further, you are relieved of the custody of your son, Damien Colona, who will be placed with a trustworthy relative until he comes of age."

Chief Lilah Mahoe: "I know we're supposed to be impartial, but personally, that was very satisfying." Mr. Colona: "How dare you, you bitch-" King Cesare Colona: "That's enough, Stefano! You are dismissed." *gavel bangs*

Looks like the hot headed usurper got what was coming for him, and his wronged brother and ex-wife got to be the ones to hand it to him. Sometimes, vengeange really is sweet, especially when it's really justice in disguise.

Next up on the stand is his mistress-turned-wife, Justine Colona

King Cesare Colona: "Mrs. Colona, how do you plead?" Mrs. Colona: "Not gulty, duh." King Cesare Colona: "And you believe that, why?" Mrs. Colona: "Because I didn't do anything, obviously. I had an affair with a married man, which, last I checked, wasn't a crime. I lived with him after we were married, it's not my fault that the house he picked happened to be yours. I did nothing illegal." King Cesare Colona: "Well actually, we beg to differ. For the illegal spending of the Newcrest Royal Trust- a fund set up to pay working royals for official duties- on frivolities such as hair appointments, manicures, pedicures, lavish meals, luxury brand clothes, etc, for the verbal and sometimes physical abuse sustained by the New Moon Palace staff at your hands, and for the attempted murder of Princess Emma Lofton-Strauss of Windenburg, this court finds you Guilty. You are sentenced to life at the Evergreen Women's State Penitentiary without possibility of parole, and you forfeit the custody of your son, Damien Colona." Mrs. Colona: "This is ridiculous! I didn't do anything!"

King Cesare Colona: "This court finds that to be untrue. I yield to Judge Pelletier." Queen Genevieve Pelletier: "After consulting a board of social workers and child welfare experts, the court awards custody of Mr. Damien Colona, to his paternal Aunt and Uncle- Queen Misha and King Cesare Colona." Mrs. Colona: "That's biased! You're on the court!" King Cesare Colona: "I abstained from that vote. I accept the court's decree, and swear to dutifully care for my nephew."

(Queen Misha Colona, watching the proceedings as a Member of the Public) Queen Genevieve Pelletier: "Mrs. Colona, you are dismissed." Mrs. Colona: " But- Wait! Don't I get an annulment!?" King Cesare Colona: "You entered into your marriage freely and of your own will. I'm afraid you'll have to follow ordinary divorce proceedings from inside the pententiary. Next!"

Oof... they both had that coming for a long time. And it's nice that Damien will be raised by family, in Newcrest where he grew up, and in a loving home with all of his many cousins nearby.

Stay tuned for more coverage of the trials!

[livinghighmaintenance]

Maintaining Your Highest Self

Welcome to the High Maintenance Lifestyle Blog, your guide to living luxuriously while prioritizing your health and wellness. Here, we delve into the world of holistic experiences, from the soothing benefits of aromatherapy to the rejuvenating effects of spa treatments and the nourishment of natural foods and herbs.

As a woman juggling a career and a bustling business, I know firsthand the challenges of maintaining a healthy balance amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Like many ambitious women, I found myself pushing my body to its limits, neglecting self-care in pursuit of success. It wasn't until I experienced the detrimental effects of neglecting my health that I realized the importance of prioritizing self-care. Maybe, I'll have the courage to share those experiences one day, sometime throughout this journey.

For me, embracing a high maintenance lifestyle isn't about materialism—it's about investing in my mind and body to ensure I'm operating at my highest potential. Granted, I do like nice things and definitely like to live a certain lifestyle lol, and while it fits my "aesthetic," the goal was to redefine what it means and change the narrative regarding self care. The definition of High Maintenance literally means: "needing a lot of work to keep in good condition." Unfortunately for many, we aren't putting in that work.

Over the years, I've made it my mission to take better care of myself, exploring various holistic practices, from indulgent massages, vegan diet (which I learned is not for me lol) to freezing cryotherapy sessions and relaxing hot springs experiences.

I've received numerous inquiries about my lifestyle, prompting me to share my journey with you all. However, it's essential to recognize that everyone's body is unique, and what works for me may not work for you. Therefore, this blog serves as an educational platform, encouraging you to conduct your own research and consult with healthcare professionals before embarking on any new treatments or dietary changes.

At the heart of my wellness journey are my candles—they serve as a companion on my path to self-discovery and healthy living. Many don't know this journey began 6 years ago, in my mother's kitchen. I've perfected my craft over these years and I'm happy to be able to share them now, with everyone. Each candle is hand crafted to create a sense of not just tranquility, but luxury as well, encouraging you to indulge in moments of relaxation with the soothing sound of our wood wicks.

I hope this better explains the story behind the brand. Thank you to everyone who has supported me thus far. It truly means the world.

Now, join me as we explore the intricacies of this High Maintenance Lifestyle and discover how my candles can enhance your wellness routine. Together, let's prioritize self-care and embrace the beauty of living luxuriously while nurturing our minds, bodies, and souls.

If you have one of my candles, light it tonight.

With love, Carlissa

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[theretirementstory]

Greetings from a cloudy Troyes in the Aube département of France. It’s 7c, raining and I think we are due 11c and a drier day. Not that it matters to me I am still ensconced in my hospital room 13 days after arriving.

The arrival of my eldest son may well give them the impetus to send me home, as there will be someone with me 24/7, for a few days.

When I came into hospital I brought my usual notebook, pen in bag etc, well the pen only ran out the first Thursday I was here (wish I could have joined it 😂). Now, a week later I asked for a pen and was given a whole brand new one to keep ……. the notebook is filling up nicely now with diary notes, questions etc.

Today is Mother’s Day in the UK, a big greeting to all of the mothers being feted by sons and daughters throughout the Kingdom.

I am going to introduce the music section, this was prompted by a telephone call before I was admitted to hospital. I was talking to a friend in North East England about “back in the day”, as they say, and talking of artists, she recalled going to see the amazing Sylvester in a night club in MIDDLESBROUGH! Yes they brought Soul artists from the States and they performed amongst the Steel workers, dockers etc of the grimy north east. So with this in mind here are two records I love . The first is back to 1974, ( I remember it well 😂) it’s the Isley Brothers with “Summer Breeze”. The second one is from three years earlier 🙈, 1971, and it’s The Four Tops with “Simple Game”. Enjoy, oldies but classics.

Now let’s concentrate on me! I was so “out of it” a couple of days last week, I remembered dreaming of speaking French and then there I was telling myself the phrase isn’t correct! Well I must admit that dream really did do something because I am now speaking more French to the nurses, taxi driver, Uncle Tom Cobley and all. I have even been (dare I utter it) reading the booklet on the next stage of treatment which is all in French, wow, I understand so very much, there are jottings in the margins now in case I lose this new talent!

I had a bit of bad news in the early part of the week. I heard of four people who had passed away! One was Marie-Therese who I visited London with a couple of years ago. Her son rang me and I really had to give in to tears. However, she had had a good life, she would have been 88 years old on the 6 March! A couple were relatives of friends and my kind next door neighbour and another a man I knew from when we were all in our 20’s.

I received a telephone call giving me the date of the next PET scan, 20 March, let’s hope I am at home for a break before then 🤣. Then, I got the appointment at the hospital in Paris, for the consultation on the next steps in my treatment, that was on Friday. Fortunately the doctor spoke excellent English and I had quite pertinent questions to ask. All being well, I will go there for harvesting of leucocytes towards the end of March. After that I think I should be called “The Combined Harvester” as I will have had stem cells and leucocytes harvested 😂.

As I have said my eldest son “The Photographer” is coming to see me. If I ever get out of here, we will do a lot of the jobs I need to be done (mainly computer work) and tidy things up there.

It’s the weekend before “The Reconnect Navigator’s” birthday so celebrations are taking place. A nice evening out last evening, wonderful!

“The Trainee Solicitor” has lots on his mind as in pricing up for new items in the house. It’s not that they are just cosmetic they are actually needed. So investing now could see benefits later.

I had a video call with my gorgeous grandchildren yesterday. My grandson was a bit confused he thought I was taking a bath when in fact I was laid in the hospital bed. Well he is only a young boy so that’s fine.

Now to the newest member of the “clan”, “The Jetsetter”. I am not quite sure of the schedule of “turnarounds” she will be doing over the next few months but after arriving back from Norway, I guess washing is all done and a change of clothes for the change of temperatures. Plus am sure it is going to be warmer in Italy. Not too sure of the region but have a wonderful time indeed.

Well guess you can’t always guarantee good weather, as I had a holiday in the Alto Adige region of Italy (a long time ago). It was August and in Trafoi where I stayed it was rather pleasant weather. Friends and I caught the bus to the top of the Stelvio Pass only to find it snowing and a nice cover there was too (especially for someone wearing sandals 🙈). The bus had to put snow chains on to come back down the hairpin bends. What an adventure that was!

It looks as if we have caught up with all of my news. The beauty of the two hour drive to Paris and back is that being in the Saint-Antoine district there are wonderful sites to see. Last year it was the Gare du Lyon, this time it was “The Bastille”. I was lucky to catch the couple enjoying a stroll and looking towards the monument then further along, on the bridge over the Seine, where we were fortunate to be stuck in traffic for another view.

I wish you all a good week until next week.

[lionguarded]

silas. • bodyclaim. • headcanons. • isms. • memes. • tracker. • silas/dante

Is that PEDRO PASCAL? No, that’s SILAS RIVERA. The 45 year old WERELION OMEGA MALE is a GUARD POLICE OFFICER. If you ask their friends, they’re known to be PROTECTIVE & STRONG-WILLED, but beware, they’re also known to be SHORT-TEMPERED & CALLOUS. Their friends also say that they’re into PRAISE & HAIR PULLING but don’t you dare try SCAT & GORE with them.

BASIC INFORMATION

Name: Silas Rivera

Nickname(s): Si, Cariño, Grumpy, Princess

Age: 45

Species: Werelion

Moon Phase: Fire Oak Moon

Secondary Gender: Omega

Occupation (former): Guard in the Blazepelt Pack

Occupation: Police Officer

Pack (born): Marin (dame), unknown royalty (sire)

Pack(former): Sindra (owner), Trenton (sired his cubs except Sam), Taj (oldest cub, 26), Remy (2nd oldest cub, 25), Balis (third cub, 24), Zander (fourth cub, 22) + Vander (fifth cub, 22), Sam (sixth cub, 2)

Mate: Dante Di Cesare (future mate)

Likes: nature, peace, quiet, a good fight, training, spending time with his pups

Dislikes: traditions, alpha arrogance

APPEARANCE

Height: 5'11

Weight: 167 pounds

Build: lean, but muscular

Hair Color: Brown

Eye Color: Brown

Lion Appearance: He is on the smaller side with relatively big paws.

Tattoos, scars: His owner branded him with his insignia. It’s located at the back of his head, under his fluffy mob of hair. He has scars across his body, a few here and there, from training, from abuse, from fights he picked, but none are really impressive. Mental scarring though? Yeah.

SEX

Kinks: Service Tops(like be one for him), Praise, Clothed quickies, Biting, Rimming (receiving), Scenting, Spanking, Pits, Be nice to him and play with his hair pls and thx

Anti-Kinks: Scat, Gore, Vore, Bondage, Restrictions

Note: He’s vers and complicated lol. Due to past experiences and general suspicion towards others (Alphas more than anything), he can go from wanting a soft Alpha to love him to rough, casual quickies with whomever comes by, usually Omegas tho, cause ew Alphas. Though at the end of the day, he wants to be claimed, taken and bred by an Alpha like a good little Omega, only he’s too stubborn/afraid to admit it.

Before Willowshire (tw miscarriages, tw domestic abuse, tw rape, mpreg (duh), abo dynamics)

Silas was born in the Royal City, his dame a royal servant and his sire the King’s brother (so they said, but in truth - the King himself had granted himself a little midnight soiree). A bastard son with blue blood running through his veins was.. in fact, just a bastard son. His dame was blamed for the incident despite her being the victim in the affair, so he was shunned already as a cub, but he never understood why. As a young boy, he was trained in the art of sword fighting and melee combat, should he ever fight in the name of the Crown. The training was hard, strict and would shape Silas in more ways than one. As he grew older, he began to understand the reason he was avoided by most of the people around him and it hardened his heart, but strict training every day kept the young man distracted and in line. He was determined to join the royal guard, if only to die in the name of the Crown and give his life meaning.

When he (unexpectedly) presented as an Omega on his 18th birthday, everything changed. Barely a day later, still in heat, in his most vulnerable state, he was gifted to a very close friend of the King - some Lord he owed a favor. Lord Sindra was in need of a mate for reproduction purposes and Silas was perfect for that. The “problem” that previously was the King’s bastard son would finally be out of the way and they had found a use for him, too.

Silas was not asked, or consulted - nor did he have a choice in the matter. The young man always thought he’d join the guard, get the chance to prove himself and earn the respect he felt he was owed. Or die trying, but Mother Nature took that dream from him.

Instead, he was branded with his owner's mark and escorted to his new home, never to be seen again. Silas was fit, healthy - had a very defined, strong body, he promised healthy cubs, but what nobody knew at the time was that his mate, Sindra, was incapable of siring cubs himself. The Omega before Silas found out the hard way and was discarded after a few years of no success. Now, with such a healthy, blue-blooded mate it had to work, right? It wouldn’t. Couldn’t.

Before Silas could find out about that himself, though, someone else pushed himself into his life. His first heat fell on a terrible date for the Lord. He was hosting a party at his house. Silas was escorted to his new home during the party on a late evening. A handful of the finest noblemen were gathered at the Lord’s house. Silas didn’t get to attend as his Lord had been too busy to tend to him, so he was bound to his bed (he had his own room, Sindra didn’t wish to share his own bedchambers with the Omega), gagged so he wouldn’t disturb the festivities and would be dealt with after.

Only… someone else with a very refined sense of smell picked up on his need and paid him a visit in his room. He didn’t know the Alpha, didn’t know if his mate agreed, but Silas was “blessed” for the first time of his life that night. Taken against his will, he was left on his bed for his Lord to find him. Sindra was not pleased - it was Silas’ fault, of course. So his Lord finished what the Alpha had started and let the case rest.

When Silas became pregnant with his first cub afterwards, it was not the news he wanted to hear. His Lord, though - was pleased. While he didn’t like anybody else touching what was his, he knew his secret would be safe once more. The humiliation he would be objected to, if his secret came out.. unthinkable. The cub was born healthy and strong, so his Lord made a decision. A deal was struck involving Silas’ body - his life, but he wasn’t asked. Trenton Coliar, as he later found out, would be invited for tea every time Silas’ cycle struck from then on to ensure more offspring  - and of course his Lord would always claim what was his again when the nobleman was done. Silas knew it was an ego thing, it didn’t matter. The entire ordeal was mentally scarring enough, he didn’t really want to dwell on the why’s.

He bore his so-called mate five healthy cubs over 5 years, but love had no room in their home. He was beaten, humiliated, degraded and raped repeatedly, but every time he tried to run, the guards brought him right back and fighting them had brought him broken ribs, cheekbones and days in the cellar, so he gave up eventually. As did his pseudo-mate after two stillborn cubs and a handful of miscarriages, all of which had been caused by violence during pregnancy, or other outside influences. His first miscarriage would be the most scarring, for sure. 

Before Silas gave life to his twins, he lost their older siblings a few weeks into pregnancy. Sindra had been growing more and more irritated with every cub he bore - the reason? Silas didn’t know. Sindra wanted offspring, he got it. Again, he was quite sure it was an ego thing. Trenton seemed fine with it, but Silas’ heart broke with the loss. Blame was put on him, as per usual. Sindra had explained to Trenton that it was an unfortunate happenstance. Then he had his twins. Sindra had been traveling more than usual, which ensured their safety until birth. When they presented Bear at around six months of age, Silas knew he was in trouble. Sindra - a tiger and Silas - a lion would never create a bear, so those two would tarnish Sindra’s reputation whichever they turned this. 

Frustration grew within the Alpha once again, his anger best let out on his property. Silas.  With no quick, discreet back-up plan, his Lord put the blame back on his Omega, naturally. When Silas turned out to be carrying again, Sindra snapped. He couldn’t sire a single cub, yet Trenton managed to leave a cub in Silas every single time he came around. Anger was, once again, bestowed upon Silas. He lost the next cub, earlier than before, too. Trenton was called over again almost too soon, maybe Sindra had been panicked, maybe he hadn’t thought about it properly, because Silas was still struggling with the loss and healing from the beating that caused the loss in the first place, but there he was again. 

The Omega had never not been on his hands and knees when Trenton came to hold up his end of the deal, but this time something seemed off. Trenton had caught up, had realized Silas shouldn’t be in heat again - couldn’t possibly be, unless.. Whether Silas had given his consent to the deal or not, he loved his cubs from the bottom of his heart and losing one - even before birth, cut deep. A pain that wasn’t easy to hide. Trenton sniffed it out, found his face black and blue, his stomach and torso a painting of purple. Silas would not be bred that night. Instead Sindra would be finding himself getting a glimpse of what Silas’ life had been ever since he presented. Sindra was taken against his will by a ravenous Bear, humiliated and broken …and Silas was allowed to watch. He was his master, his owner, but when Trenton was done, Silas couldn’t have cared less about Sindra’s injuries. 

Sindra, though - once he had recovered, called the deal off. Silas wouldn’t see Trenton again for a long time. And they were back to before Trenton. Sindra would breed him, but nothing came of it, so eventually Silas was deemed infertile, useless, but as the Lord had laid claim upon him officially, Silas was meant to remain in his home to raise his cubs. But that didn’t stop Sindra from exercising cruelty on the trapped Omega, again and again and again.

When his heat struck and Sindra wasn’t in the Royal City, Silas would be bedded by the guards that kept him locked in his golden cage. Possible offspring that came from those couplings were taken care of the same way Trenton’s deceased cubs had been. A good beating and all would be well. When Sindra was in town, he’d fulfill his duty as Alpha.

A little over twenty years had passed since Silas first set foot into this house. His cubs old enough to live their own lives, Silas found an opening - a chance to get away. That was, until he found out he was expecting, again, but he knew it couldn’t possibly be his owner’s. It had to be one of the guards. Sindra hadn’t been home in over a week and wouldn’t be for a few weeks longer. The child was safe. Fleeing while he was pregnant would be risky, so he waited. Patience, he was familiar with it. So he had to wait. Again. And then he had to wait for yet another opening. 

When Sam turned two years old, his eldest cub (all five miraculously had turned out to be Alphas) came through with a plan, a once in a lifetime opportunity to smuggle Silas out of the Royal City with the help of a knight - the knight who trained them. Orion. They trusted him and had convinced the man to help. His cubs had to stand by and watch all their lives, but now they were old enough to help. That one Friday night, he picked up his two year-old cub and his oldest son smuggled him out of the royal city, the guards attended a royal festival in the city, the gate was passed with the help of the knight, so his second oldest brought him to the edge of Willowshire without any trouble, but didn’t dare setting foot in it. They had a good life in the Royal City, they had no reason to leave and Silas never expected them to.

In Willowshire

Silas had grown hard over the years, his heart locked away for protection. He was angry, he was full of rage that he bottled up for most of his life. He’d signed up to be a guard, knowing he’d do anything to protect his cub (and therefore the village) and given that he was trained with the spear, bow and in close combat, he was a good pick for the job, everybody agreed on that.

He never really agreed with the conservative view of Alphas and Omegas in pack Blazepelt, but accepted the pack as it was. All he cared about was keeping his cub safe.

Months passed and Silas had slowly grown more comfortable in his new home. That was when an Alpha he never thought worth his time slowly, but surely, became a vital part of his life. Something he never thought possible, something he never expected, but after a few very long, very frustrating and nerve-wrecking months, Silas found something in that Alpha he thought he could only feel for his cubs.

Maybe life wasn't meant to be pain?

In New Haven

Silas didn't land in New Haven during the time collapse, he spawned halfway across the country, confused and alone - with no idea what happened and no way to even find out where he was, or if his .. family, his loved ones were okay. Had they jumped with him? He'd seen them.. right? After wandering for a week, aimlessly - with fear in his heart, he was found by one of the search parties and escorted to New Haven.

To find his youngest in custody of ... of him.. Silas couldn't have been more relieved.

Life in New Haven was .. different, he was two weeks behind in adjusting, but with his family by his side, had had more than enough reason to try. His work as a guard and his skills prior to the time shift qualify him to work for the law enforcement in New Haven, so that’s what he’s going to do.

Moon Phase

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How to find 3BHK Apartments for Sale in Mysore

How to Purchase Affordable 3BHK Apartments for Sale in Mysore

Apartments for Sale in Mysore. said for its wealthy background, best weather, and nicely-advanced infrastructure, has grown right into a preferred holiday spot for actual assets investment. The town, often called the cultural capital of Karnataka, is likewise becoming a hub for cutting-edge-day dwellings. One of the most sought-after belongings kinds in Mysore nowadays is much less high-priced 3BHK houses. These spacious, nicely designed devices provide snug residing for families and those trying to settle in colorful but non-violent surroundings, 3BHK Apartments for sale in Mysore.

Suppose you’re looking for a 3BHK condo in Mysore. In that case, this comprehensive guide will help you remember the elements to consider, the amazing pricing options, and why this metropolis is the right area for real estate investment. We may even discover why PickYourProp is the excellent belongings consultant in Mysore, imparting unrivaled services and assisting you in finding homes with true amenities and facilities, 3BHK Apartments for sale in Mysore.

Why Choose Mysore for 3BHK Apartments?

1. Expanding Infrastructure and Connectivity

Mysore’s proximity to Bangalore, way to the brand new Mysore-Bangalore Expressway, makes it an appealing preference for professionals going for walks in Bangalore, however, in search of a quieter, more relaxing lifestyle. The metropolis’s infrastructure improvement, Apartments for sale in Bangalore, which encompasses the approaching Outer Ring Road, has made it less tough for citizens to ride, get proper access to critical locations, and enjoy the conveniences of town existence, 3BHK Apartments for sale in Mysore.

Moreover, the city is witnessing growth in the IT, education, and tourism industries, notably boosting the demand for residential homes and apartments for sale in Bangalore. Owning a 3BHK rental in Mysore not only offers a terrific living experience but also serves as a long-term investment because of growing property values, 3BHK Apartments for sale in Bangalore.

2. Affordable Property Rates

Compared to special primary towns like Bangalore, Pune, or Chennai, Mysore offers 3BHK homes at fairly low costs. With growing infrastructure and rapid urbanization, Apartments for sale in Bangalore, and property expenses in Mysore are affordable, but they are expected to rise soon, making it a terrific time to make investments, 3BHK Apartments for sale in Mysore.

The affordability problem, the metropolis’s serene surroundings, and access to fashionable centers make Mysore a splendid choice for families, retirees, and operating specialists, 3BHK Apartments for sale in Mysore.

3. Quality of Life and Environment

Mysore offers a balanced lifestyle with a combination of modern offerings and a peaceful environment. The city boasts clean air, much less traffic, and abundant greenery, which considerably complements the high quality of life. For those seeking to escape from the hustle and bustle of bigger towns, Mysore offers a serene living experience without compromising on modern conveniences, 3BHK Apartments for sale in Mysore.

Mysore’s rich cultural history, ancient landmarks, and leisure options like parks and gardens also contribute to its appeal. Investing in a 3BHK rental in Mysore gives you the opportunity to stay in a well-rounded town that caters to all aspects of life, from the boom in professions to owning a family-exceptional dwelling, 3BHK Apartments for sale in Mysore.

Key Considerations When Purchasing a 3BHK Apartment in Mysore

1. Location Matters

When making funding in real property, the vicinity of the belongings performs an essential feature. In Mysore, several localities offer 3BHK residences on the market near vital offerings, academic establishments, and leisure alternatives. Some prime locations for 3BHK homes include:

Vijayanagar: One of Mysore’s most sought-after residential regions, Vijayanagar offers easy access to faculties, hospitals, purchasing facilities, and the Outer Ring Road. It is nicely associated with remarkable components of the metropolis, making it a favorite among professionals and families, 3BHK Apartments for sale in Mysore.

Hebbal: Known for its nicely planned residential layouts, Hebbal is a developing locality gaining popularity due to its proximity to industrial areas, IT hubs, and the Ring Road. It is suitable for those seeking an apartment with contemporary services and clean access to workspaces, 3BHK Apartments for sale in Mysore.

Jayalakshmipuram: A posh locality with a combination of traditional homes and contemporary homes, Jayalakshmipuram is positioned near the coronary coronary coronary heart of the city. This location gives excellent instructional institutions, healthcare centers, and recreational options, making it exceptional for families, 3BHK Apartments for sale in Mysore.

Yadavagiri: Another upscale region in Mysore, Yadavagiri offers scenic views, non violent environment, and proximity to vital business and academic hubs and Bogadi.

2. Proximity to Ring Road and Hospitals

When shopping for a 3BHK condominium in Mysore, it is important to consider its proximity to key landmarks, including the Ring Road and reputed hospitals. Being close to the Ring Road ensures seamless connectivity to particular parts of the city and decreases journey time, especially for specialists commuting to paintings, and 3BHK Apartments for sale in Mysore

Similarly, having easy access to top hospitals, such as Apollo BGS Hospital, JSS Hospital, or Columbia Asia Hospital, gives peace of mind in scientific emergencies. Families with children and elderly individuals gain drastically from being near nice healthcare services.

3. All Available Facilities and Amenities

Modern 3BHK residences in Mysore regularly include several centers and facilities designed to decorate the comfort and comfort of citizens. These consist of:

24/7 safety and CCTV surveillance

Power backup and water supply

Elevators and big staircases

Clubhouses, gyms, and swimming swimming pools

Landscaped gardens and play regions for kids

Covered parking regions

When shopping for a condominium, make certain that the building provides the essential facilities to guarantee a solid and comfortable dwelling experience. In gated communities, you may find more centers like walking tracks, sports courts, and community halls, further enhancing the quality of life.

4. Best Pricing for 3BHK Apartments

While affordability is considered one of Mysore’s key factors of hobby, the price of 3BHK residences can vary depending on one locality, developer, and centers supplied. It is essential to analyze the modern market trends, examine costs at some point of certain one, and negotiate to get a brilliant deal.

Prices may be barely higher in hooked-up areas like Vijayanagar and Jayalakshmipuram due to their high location and facility admission. On the other hand, emerging localities like Hebbal offer extra low-price alternatives with the potential for destiny appreciation.

Working with a trusted belongings representative like PickYourProp will help you find the best-priced 3BHK homes in Mysore, ensuring you get the maximum rate on your investment.

Steps to Purchase an Affordable 3BHK Apartment in Mysore

1. Determine Your Budget and Financing Options

Before beginning your search for a 3BHK condo, it’s vital to decide your price range and discover financing options. Consider elements such as your monetary savings, monthly profits, and mortgage eligibility. Most banks and financial institutions provide home loans with flexible repayment alternatives, making it much less complex to buy your dream apartment.

A realistic budget will help you narrow your options and interest in residences within your financial reach.

2. Identify the Right Locality

As stated earlier, the region of the condominium is essential. Based on your needs (e.g., proximity to schools, hospitals, or your place of business), pick out a locality that offers the proper balance of consolation, affordability, and destiny growth ability.

3. Choose the Right Developer

Investing in belongings from a reputed developer guarantees outstanding production, a timely finishing touch, and adherence to felony norms. It’s vital to research the developer’s music document, evaluations from previous clients, and the amazing projects they’ve delivered the beyond.

In Mysore, several reputed builders offer 3BHK residences with modern facilities and infrastructure. These builders are known for their transparency in transactions and their determination to provide guarantees.

4. Check Legal Clearances and Documentation

Ensure that the rental has all important prison clearances, collectively with:

Title deed: Verify that the property has a smooth perception and that the vendor has the criminal property to sell the condominium.

Encumbrance certificate: This confirms that the assets are free from monetary or jail liabilities.

Occupancy certificates (OC): Issued via the community municipal authority, these certificates confirm that the building complies with all prison requirements and is ready for a career.

RERA registration: Check if the challenge is registered with the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), which ensures transparency and responsibility in real estate transactions.

Consulting with prison professionals or assets experts like PickYourProp will let you confirm all documentation and ensure a trouble-free purchase method, 3BHK Apartments for sale in Mysore.

5. Negotiate the Best Deal

Once you’ve identified the condo you want to buy, don’t hesitate to negotiate the charge and terms of the deal. Developers regularly offer reductions, mainly if you are looking for them during the pre-launch or smooth launch tiers. You can also negotiate for added amenities, reduced upkeep expenses, or even prolonged rate plans, 3BHK Apartments for sale in Mysore.

Why PickYourProp is the Best Property Consultant in Mysore

When shopping for a 3BHK rental in Mysore, choosing the right property representative should make all the difference. PickYourProp is one of the main property specialists in Mysore, offering custom-designed services and access to a massive variety of real estate alternatives.

Here’s why PickYourProp will be the high-quality belongings representative in Mysore:

1. Extensive Market Knowledge

With years of experience in the Mysore real estate marketplace, PickYourProp has in-depth knowledge of property trends, pricing, and the best locations to invest in. They provide precious insights into growing localities, making sure you invest in houses with high appreciation potential, 3BHK Apartments for sale in Mysore.

2. Wide Range of Property Listings

Whether you’re searching out a 3BHK rental in a gated network or a standalone building, PickYourProp offers an intensive database of houses to choose

from. They work with reputed builders and ensure that every house indexed is legally compliant and equipped for the marketplace, 3BHK Apartments for sale in Mysore.

3. Personalized Services

PickYourProp is aware that every customer has particular desires and possibilities. Their specialists work closely with you to understand and manually guide the complete system, from belonging as you attempt to find to the last negotiations, 3BHK Apartments for sale in Mysore.

4. Transparent and Hassle-Free Transactions

Transparency and integrity are the foundation of PickYourProp’s operations. They ensure that all transactions are clear and help with jail documentation, mortgage processing, and registration, making the acquisition process easy and stress-free, 3BHK Apartments for sale in Mysore.

5. After-Sales Support

Even after the purchase, PickYourProp offers an after-earnings manual, alone and, if desired, with asset control, safety, and condominium services if delusion.

Purchasing a low-fee 3BHK condominium in Mysore is a clever investment that offers both a comfortable dwelling and outstanding appreciation potential. By considering key factors like region, facilities, and pricing and working with trusted specialists like PickYourProp, you can find the right rental that meets all your goals.

Whether you’re seeking a home near the Ring Road, near hospitals, or in a pinnacle residential place, PickYourProp ensures that you discover the top-notch houses in Mysore with all the critical facilities at aggressive prices.

For More Information Visit: Apartments for Sale in Mysore. 

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BP Remodeling offers a huge variety of renovation offerings tailored to your desires. Whether you are looking to update your kitchen, restroom, or entire home, we've got the knowledge to make it happen. Our services encompass kitchen renovations, restroom renovations, basement completion, domestic additions, and outdoor renovations.

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The value of home renovations varies depending on the mission's size and scope. On average, owners spend between $18,000 and $75,000 on major kitchen protection.

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Time Constraints: Implementing a QMS can be time-consuming, requiring willpower from employees throughout numerous departments.

Resource Limitations: Smaller organizations can also lack the assets, including schooling budgets or committed personnel time, to implement and maintain a QMS efficaciously.

Change Management: Shifting to a pleasant-targeted way of life may be met with resistance from employees familiar with present practices.

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Bridging the Knowledge Gap: Consultants with massive experience in ISO 9001 Certification in Cyprus and first-rate management ideas act as precious partners for Cypriot companies. They own deep information on the standard’s requirements and may guide corporations via the entire certification manner:

Gap Analysis: Consultants conduct an opening assessment to evaluate the prevailing first-rate control practices toward ISO 9001 Certification in Cyprus.This identifies areas where upgrades are wanted.

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Documentation Development: They assist in developing vital QMS documentation, which incorporates rules, techniques, and artwork instructions.

Training and Awareness: Consultants educate employees about tiers to ensure they recognize their roles and responsibilities inside the QMS.

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Partnering with a qualified consultant offers Cypriot corporations several blessings:

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Objectivity: Consultants adopt a goal-oriented attitude toward the business organization’s practices, identifying areas for improvement that cannot be noted internally.

Increased Success Rate: Studies advise that agencies working with specialists have a higher achievement charge in accomplishing ISO 9001 Certification in Cyprus.

Long-Term Support: Consultants can provide ongoing guidance after certification to ensure the QMS remains effective and maintains compliance.

Choosing the Right Consultant in Cyprus

When deciding on a consultant for ISO 9001 Certification in Cyprus, it’s essential to remember the following elements:

Experience: Choose a representative with an examined tune document of achievement in guiding Cypriot agencies through the ISO 9001 certification gadget.

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