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[octuscle]

My biggest dream was to backpacking in europe between the end of high school and the beginning of college. But I didn't do it. In a few days I'll celebrate my 50. birthday and my wife told me she has a special present for me realizing my dream from my youth and getting a young lover for herself when I'm back. Now I've this countdown on my phone from your corporation. What's going on?

You think it's a bit silly when you get on the plane. With hand luggage only. A large rucksack. Nothing else. Otherwise, when you get on the plane, you usually have a suit on and your laptop with you. Today? T-shirt and functional pants. Cell phone with extra powerful power bank. You feel dressed up. And you look really dressed up too.

When you wake up shortly before landing in Paris, you stroke your chin. Shit, you can't have grown that much beard between New York and here… Anyway, now you have to make your way to Gare de Lyon somehow. The TGV to Vezelay leaves in four hours. And from there, the first stage takes you along the Way of St. James to Strasbourg. With your little bit of school French, you'll manage quite well. In the metro, you look at your reflection in the window pane. You are a miserable tourist. An ageing man in ugly functional clothing. But the beard looks pretty cool…

When you finally arrive at Vezelay station, it's late. You are tired. You've booked a hotel room near the station for your first night in Europe. A bit of comfort. By the way, the Chronivac timer has expired. The display shows that the transformation is in progress.

The hotel is relatively elegant. You stand out at breakfast. Yes, you are freshly showered. But you could go to the hairdresser again. And although you've had a fresh shave, you've already got a shadow of a beard again.

Now it's getting serious. You're standing in front of the hotel. The rucksack on your back. You're already hot. And your first stage of the day is 25 kilometers. How much is that in miles? And why are you doing this to yourself…

The day is hell. You're sweating like a pig. Your feet hurt. You have a sunburn. On the one hand you're hungry, on the other you feel like puking. And when you arrive at your stage destination, you realize that you can't get accommodation without a reservation. As you pass a building site, the foreman asks you if you are looking for work. You reply that you need somewhere to sleep. He replies that that is not a problem. If you give him a hand, you will be given dinner and a place to sleep. You don't really feel like doing any more physical work. And you've always been a failure as a handyman. But somehow you know how to mix concrete and pour a foundation. And as you drink a beer in the evening sun at around 7:30 p.m. and talk to the other craftsmen, it feels very normal. One of the carpenters asks you if you're from the north of France. Because of your strange dialect. You look at him questioningly. And say that you're from Buffalo. He asks if that's near Lille. You have obviously arrived in France.

When you wake up the next morning in your bunk in the trailer, it's 05:30. You were expecting a hell of a muscle ache. But you feel like ripping out trees. You wash yourself briefly with ice-cold water in the rain barrel and then continue on your way. You've promised to help out for two more days before you move on.

Your wife mocked you when you said you wanted to take time out to do two months of work and travel in Europe. Sometimes you realize that she is simply much older than you. But shit, so is the French president's wife. And he should be about your age. 45 years old, as far as you know. Just four years older than you… Well, he's got further than you. But you look hotter than him. And the fresh air is obviously doing you good. Your wife is really suggestive when you facetime. You didn't even know she was into phone sex. But it's a nice change. Normally you tend to fuck colleagues on the building sites where you're helping out. It's more of a man's world. Something for real guys. And if you're anything, you're a real guy.

You've been on the road for six weeks when you finally arrive in Strasbourg. Shit, it's expensive here. Prices completely spoiled by tourists and European bureaucrats. Fortunately, you soon find a job here too. Not as a construction worker, though. But as a waiter in a bistro. And you can even sleep above the bistro. On the very first evening, you notice that very few guests spend the whole night here. A constant coming and going. And when you have to go to the toilet across the corridor, a not at all bad-looking guy in a stuffy suit asks you if you'd like to come up to his room for a moment. He slips you 50 euros. A hell of a lot of money for a blowjob or something. Should you feel cheap or like a hooker? Who are you kidding? Back home on the other side of the pond, you're the toyboy of an ancient lady. She's already 50 years old.

Strasbourg was awesome. But you only have three more weeks before you have to go back. The new semester at university starts. And your GILF is waiting for you back. She told you yesterday how much she misses you. You went out of your way to make her squeal with ecstasy at the end of the phone call. The PayPal payment arrived immediately. Together with the money you earned as a hustler and waiter in Strasbourg, you can now enjoy your last days to the full. You love the wind on your nipples. Maybe a hot trucker or something will pick you up as a hitchhiker. Tonight you should be in a place called Karlsruhe. Then it's not far to Frankfurt. And from there it's back to Buffalo. Someone there is eagerly awaiting her young lover.

[murfpersonalblog]

IWTV S2 - Pix11 clip makes me so sad for Claudia

As a New Yorker, I caught second-hand embarrassment watching the latest clip promoting Game of Thrones Ann [sic] Rice's Interview with a [sic] Vampire. 😭 But Jacob did his thing, as usual! 👏

Anyways, the clip itself was VERY interesting, from what I could tell with the audio + accents + French + lack of subtitles.

Sweet precious baby Louis, always the optimist in denial that things were getting better, not progressively worse. Louis of all people should know a thing or two about scar-tissue: some wounds only heal on the surface, but the trauma & PTSD can last forever.

I love how while Louis' waxing poetic about them "healing," Claudia's counting change (a la Bricktop 2.0--Louis "letting a woman count his money"); visibly holding back her frustration with their reality.

They had to pickpocket!? 😨 Louis! Don't stash Lestat's useless arse in a dump before making sure the alimony & child support checks get cleared! Like, I can understand them losing all their NOLA luggage while running from bombs & revenants in WWII Europe, but what happened to all Les' Parisian bank accounts!? You know how LOADED that guy is?! Louis, you really let your man take care of all the finances like that!? 💀

Jfc, Lou, The First Wives Club ain't teach you NOTHIN. 😒

Lemme calm down.

Now here's where the clip lost me; I couldn't understand a word he was saying in French--same, Claudia. 😅

But this bit right here really gets to the heart of the matter: "Truth and reconciliation;" them looking for the truth about vampiric origins & history (and the truth about Lestat's past).

Then we get this remark from Claudia:

I couldn't tell if this meant that A) Claudia was correcting Louis' French (Truth versus Trust, and her going "What?" cuz he got the translation wrong); or if B) Louis was correcting hers (her going "What?" cuz she still doesn't know any French). And if so, that got me wondering--Claudia lived with Loustat for 20+ years--how could she NOT know any French by then? 🤨

Like, I don't mean just through casual exposure/immersion; I mean cuz we learn in TVL that vampires are (preter)natural mimics. Lestat never learned how to play violin or even how to read or speak English. He picked it all up passively with the Dark Gift; a vampire who (barely) passed as human by mimicking them.

Which makes me NERVOUS for Claudia, if her powers are so dang low that she doesn't speak French by now. 😰

As for Louis, I had to laugh here; him calling French the "mother-tongue." Like, book!Louis was the same way about going to Paris--he wasn't born in America; he was a settler/colonist from France who got rich off of his Louisiana purchases in slave labor & plantations. Going to Paris really was going back to the motherland for him, and Louis was APPALLED when the Theatre mocked him for his French having an accent.

But French is clearly not AMC!Louis' native language (the DPDLs spoke English at home, NOT French--not even when Monsieur Bouillabaisse de Lioncourt came to dinner). And we also know from the OG pilot script that Louis knew (at least some) Haitian Creole, too, when he'd chat with Oncle Vervain Mayfair (GOD I wish they'd kept all that in!). French is more what bougie Creoles would speak to be cultured & educated & show off; not to converse with regularly.

If anything, French is more Louis & Claudia's father-tongue; from Lou's French White great-great grandfather; to the MIA Papa DPDL we never see; to Claudia's biological father "whose daddy gave her away to a mean old auntie" (and who left her for dead to die of PLAGUE in the books); to Absentee Father/Maker of the Year Lestat himself. What's more, French is the language of ANGER, VIOLENCE & verbal ABUSE in the de Lioncourt household/family/coven--Loustat only ever spoke it when arguing around/about Claudia.

So to have Louis talking in French to Claudia about mother-tongues is just hysterical, like boyyyyy if you don't stop--get Lestat's thumb out of your mouth for ONCE. 🤣

[jazlynriddle]

Welcome to your life - Pt 2:

Acting On Your Best Behaviour Ch 11:

Summary:

They'd seen it in their fellow orphans often enough to recognise the pattern and were now forced to admit, despite their hopes to the contrary, that Isidora had likely suffered similar side effects.

No… they'd always known she had. The Keeper had just wanted the power that Ranrok had, enough to convince themselves that they would be able to handle it better than that naive woman.

With the start of the Keeper’s sixth-year in Hogwarts, comes a whole slew of headache-inducing challenges from the most unexpected of places. Between insignificant pests throwing wrenches into their plans and tedious teenage drama, that the Keeper is entirely unprepared for, they wonder if they'll make it to their NEWTs without losing their sanity.

Or worse, Ominis or Sebastian.

Warnings: Sebastian x MC x Ominis! Drug Addiction! Spoilers! Slow-burn corruption! Dark content! Fucked up 1800s orphanages! MC has no love for Anne or Solomon! Dubious happy ending (it's happy for MC, Seb and Ominis at least).

You can also read on AO3! (chapter specific warnings below)

Notes:

Warnings: Non-consensual drug use. Not on Sebastian or Ominis or the Keeper! Don't worry xD

Due to the fact that we don't know anyone’s birthdays, I'll just say that the Underage restriction is lifted on the 1st of January of a kid's 17th year of life.

A random NPC comments in the game that he expected Sebastian to be from a "more posh" town than Feldcroft, which leads me to believe that Seb acts a little more aristocratic either thanks to Ominis' influence or to fit into Slytherin or both. I think it's probably both, plus he likes reading complicated books.

"And… that's one week without magic. Lovely." Sebastian sighed as he set his luggage down beside the couch.

"Well, at least next week, we'll all be considered seventeen and will be able to use magic outside of Hogwarts for the rest of our lives." Ominis chuckled, carrying his luggage over to the table instead.

"I want to drop by the castle first." The Keeper placed their luggage by the bed.

"Already?" Sebastian grinned wryly, not particularly surprised. "Guess I can't blame you for wanting to see how far it's come."

"I'd tell you to rest, but I know how much you've been looking forward to seeing our home." Ominis sighed, shaking his head. "So, just try to get back before it's dark, at least. Remember, you're still recovering."

"Think I'm already recovered, but I'll make it quick. Promise." The Keeper chuffed softly, taking a few brisk strides across the room to place a quick kiss on Ominis cheek, getting a partially resigned smile in return.

"I'll help you unpack a bit first then." Sebastian nodded as he crouched beside his bags.

"Thanks." The Keeper smiled, stooping to give Sebastian a kiss on the cheek as well, as they passed him on their way to the door. "I'll see you guys later."

"Later!" Ominis waved a hand in the air lazily as he dug through his own bags.

The flight to Dìon was cold but uneventful, and the Keeper staved off their impatience to see the grounds in person for the first time in four months, by basking in the freedom of not being under surveillance. Their powerful thestral's wings carried them through the fog bank surrounding the castle grounds and there it was.

Dìon Castle, or at least what it would eventually be. From Sepulchria's warm back, the Keeper could see the tall walls, snaking up along the hill in two layers of solid and intimidating defence. It looked even better than they'd hoped, and they hadn’t even started building the actual castle.

Under the cool winter afternoon light, the frost-covered outer walls glittered along the parapets and over the battlements. The Keeper could imagine those yet empty gatehouses and baileys lined with enchanted armour and statues made to defend their home.

The Keeper felt their heart thrum in excitement. Soon, this dream they’d had would become reality.

As Sepulchria flew over the rampart, the Keeper was pleased to note the thin coat of snow lined along the finished walls. An indication that the Machicolation were working as intended and preventing too much snow from piling along the tops of the parapets.

Guiding Sepulchria into a gentle descent, the Keeper was satisfied to see that the amount of space they'd designated for the landing strip was adequate for a comfortable landing, and they swiftly dismounted as Tynx approached.

"Welcome home, Master." Tynx bowed respectfully. "It is a relief to see you in better health."

"I see that construction of the walls have concluded. Were there any complications?" The Keeper asked absently, still marvelling at how majestic and towering the walls were, especially now that they were on the ground.

Hogwarts was amazing. The first time they'd laid eyes on it, the Keeper had been rendered speechless, but this was so much better, because it was theirs. These walls were theirs, this was going to be their home. If someone had told them two years ago that any of this would happen, they'd have laughed and called that person a lunatic.

It was like something out of a fairytale, to love and be loved, to have a safe place they could call home. Something they'd never even bothered to hope for. The Keeper swallowed thickly, suppressing the unexpected swell of emotion in their chest.

Bloody hell, if mere walls were enough to make them all sentimental, how was it going to feel when the castle was done? The Keeper thought dryly to themselves. They couldn't wait to find out.

"Surprisingly, not as much as I had anticipated. Usually, in this region, winter would have started in late November." Tynx hummed thoughtfully. "I was certain we'd be forced to halt construction of the walls till the end of winter, but we managed to complete them before snowfall began."

The Keeper blinked, their attention returning to Tynx as he spoke. It took them a moment to push aside their emotions and properly process his words.

"Ah yes." The Keeper nodded. "I would say that it's most likely due to the geography of this hill."

Tynx tipped his head to the side curiously and the Keeper gestured towards the mountain behind the castle grounds.

"Past the mountain behind the castle, is the ocean. Which means that, the air coming from that direction is cold and humid.” The Keeper waved their hands to illustrate. “It then moves upward along the mountainside, where turbulence strips the cold water vapour from it, carrying it into the clouds, leaving the warmer air to roll down to us.”

The Keeper raised a finger. "This means that the castle enjoys a warmer temperature than the rest of the Scottish Highlands during freezing winter. Fortunately for us, the dryness of the warm winds aren’t an issue, since the area is kept humid by the lake and neighbouring waterfall."

Tynx nodded in understanding, humming curiously. "Does that mean that the castle will also be warmer in the summer?"

The Keeper shook their head. "Thanks to the cool mountain water from the waterfall, carrying excess heat down to the lake, the temperature will naturally even out as well during the summers, ensuring that the weather here remains temperate all year-round."

"I see that Master chose this location with much foresight." Appreciation flickered in Tynx's eyes. "Thank you, for explaining."

The fact that other elf owners wouldn't have, didn't need to be said, and the Keeper snorted in derision. "Only an idiot would be so insecure as to need their subordinates to remain ignorant."

Tynx coughed in an attempt to hide his amusement while the Keeper shook their head and began walking towards the tent covering the opening leading into the underground.

"You and Tibsy have been living inside, correct?" The Keeper asked as they lifted the flap slightly to enter.

Tynx nodded as he followed. "Yes, we prepared a room for ourselves underground as you instructed and moved our things inside before flattening the lot and beginning work on the walls."

"Good, I'll come by for a more thorough examination of the walls in a day or two with Sebastian and Ominis. And, next week my partners and I will have access to magic again and can help with the excavation." The Keeper spoke as they descended the stairs leading underground.

"Yes, Master." Tynx nodded again, though the Keeper was more occupied with walking down the stairs cautiously, since there were no handrails preventing an inconvenient accident.

The initial excavated area was already nicely walled up, with lanterns placed along the walls for light, and the Keeper could see a neighbouring tunnel where the elves were excavating, as well as a host of shovels lined up against the walls. They then poked their head through an open archway into another room on the walled-up side, to inspect the elves' temporary living quarters.

"Master!" Tibsy greeted with a bright smile as she noticed the Keeper's entrance. "Welcome home!"

The Keeper nodded in acknowledgement, pleased to see that the elves' room looked sufficiently large enough for them to live comfortably, and that they had two decent sized beds, as well as several boxes of supplies near the back.

"I'm glad the two of you seem to be doing well." The Keeper responded approvingly. "I would appreciate it if the two of you could prepare dinner while I make my way back to Feldcroft."

"Of course, Master." Tynx bowed and Tibsy nodded vigorously, before the two elves popped away.

As soon as they were gone, the Keeper took a more careful look around, noting the many blueprints that were hung up on the walls and laid out on the floor. They were pleasantly surprised at how neat the place was, despite the developmental state it was in. They would commend the elves on that later.

The Keeper carefully sidestepped the blueprints to reach the boxes in the back, opening them up to count the amounts of supplies within them. While they weren’t entirely sure how much food elves needed to survive, they estimated that creatures of such small size should be quite healthy with this quantity of consumables spread across a week.

Truthfully, the Keeper wouldn't have been surprised if the elves hadn't been taking proper care of themselves and was relieved to see that that wasn't the case. Having confirmed this, the Keeper turned to leave the underground, the sun was already beginning to set.

They'd have to hurry if they wanted to keep their promise.

As the front door of his house slid shut behind him, Sebastian took a deep breath and began making his way across the path towards a nearby bench where two identical girls were sitting, with an open magazine across their legs. He purposefully allowed his shoes to crunch in the snow as loudly as possible to announce himself and came to a stop a few steps away.

Come on, look up. Sebastian urged internally as the girls continued to peruse the magazine together indifferently. Damn it, are they deaf? They���re supposed to ask ‘can I help you’ or something. Do I really have to start talking first? Ugh.

Great, now he had to think of a way to start the conversation. How did the Keeper approach him again?

Ah, right, with a stare. Sebastian abruptly remembered the way his partner had simply hovered a few steps away from him in the Slytherin Common Rooms, gazing at him curiously until he asked if he could help them and then they just nodded silently! Must have been difficult for the Keeper honestly, having to adjust to how normal kids behave after growing up in the Muggle world.

That had been a close one, Sebastian had never been one for socialisation and had almost shooed the Keeper away until he’d recognised them. They'd been such an enigma that his curiosity had overpowered his preference for keeping to himself, and even his dedication to seeking out a cure for Anne.

Conversation with them had come easier for Sebastian than it did with most people too, the Keeper had been polite and evasive, but also quick on the uptake, in a way he'd appreciated.

Sebastian didn't much like awkward atmospheres, so he made pleasantries as much as necessary to keep things amicable and to keep his reputation up for appearances sake. People tended to be more forthcoming with information when having a pleasant conversation, but it was always tedious when he had to discuss uninteresting subject matter, especially in order to fit in with the Slytherin house, which consisted mostly of aristocrats.

The only person who'd ever managed to hold long conversations with him had been Ominis, though he didn't often entertain Sebastian's speculation on subjects that he was uncomfortable with.

The Keeper's quick and open mind had been a joy and a balm when he'd felt abandoned by Ominis. When everyone, even his best friend, had given up on trying to save Anne and given up believing that Sebastian could. It had been the first time he’d looked forward to every interaction with someone so much. Though, it was probably thanks to spending so much time engaging with Ominis and the Keeper alone, that his social skills had gotten rusty.

The only time the Keeper’s actions had ever really given him pause was when they’d cast the Imperius curse on Ominis. Though he now understood that it had been as much for Ominis’ benefit as it had been for Sebastian’s, at the time it had turned his stomach to watch his best friend’s pale eyes empty of life.

He shook his wandering thoughts off. Well, with the Keeper out, that leaves Ominis. He’s good at talking. Hmm… he’d probably start with something he knows…

"Hey, er Nadia and Amina, right?" Sebastian greeted with a smile, trying to push aside his discomfort. Wait, those were their names, right-

"Huh? Oh, yeah, hello Sebastian." The twin on the left answered with some surprise, looking up lazily from the magazine, which appeared to be an edition from Witches Weekly, while her sister just eyed him with a bored expression before turning a page absently. "Need something?"

"Nothing much, just thought the two of you seemed a little cold, something keeping you ladies out of the house?" Sebastian shrugged, waiting as the two girls exchanged a glance.

Merlin's beard, this was awkward as all bloody hell.

"Mum decided to turn the whole house upside-down looking for something or another." The left twin finally began, followed by the right twin. "Kicked us out before we could grab our coats."

The two girls sighed in unison, their weighted breaths coming out in puffs of mist.

Sebastian coughed to cover a laugh. Well, at least that made his job easier. Honestly, Ominis would have been more suited to this, even the Keeper’s business-like approach was better for striking up conversations with strangers. Pity it was his house, so it was more appropriate for Sebastian to hand out invites.

"Sounds rough, want to pop by for some tea then?" Sebastian asked, struggling to conceal his scowl at the bland and disinterested stares the girls threw at him. He quickly followed up with. "Your mother, Mrs. Ndiaye, has been kind to me, just looking to return the favour."

The twins exchanged another long look, and Sebastian supressed an irritated sigh. Thank Merlin he and Anne hadn’t been the type of twins that couldn’t think on their own, though he had to admit that part of his irritation was because he envied these girls for still having the bond that he’d lost.

A moment later, one of them shrugged and the girls nodded together. "Sure, why not."

Sebastian sighed internally in relief, well that takes care of that. Eagerly spinning on his heels, he led the way back to his cottage and opened the door for the girls.

"Please, make yourselves at home." Sebastian waved them in politely. Hopefully they wouldn't take him literally.

"Oh, hello, and who might we have here?" Ominis asked airily from the table where he and the Keeper sat with three cups of steaming tea already on the table.

"Amina Ndiaye." The twin on the left nodded politely while the twin on the right gave a half-hearted wave. "Nadia Ndiaye."

"Pleasure to make your acquaintance." Ominis replied with a gentle smile.

"You two look cold, come. I can't say if our tea will be to your taste, but at least it's hot." The Keeper smiled disarmingly as they stood to fetch two cups and set them on the table before filling them with tea from the pot.

"Thanks." The two girls spoke in unison as they took the offered seats and cups of tea politely.

"These ladies apparently were temporarily evicted from their residence, and I took the liberty of inviting them to tea." Sebastian explained as he sat down beside the Keeper, before taking a sip from his own cup.

"I imagine it's difficult to live with fickle parents during the winter." The Keeper gave the girls a wry sympathetic smile.

"You're telling me, I swear that woman is mental over those stupid earrings." The twin on the left sighed irritably. "They're not even that pretty or expensive."

The Keeper's eyebrows shot up. "Earrings? My goodness Amina, I'd have thought only something worth a hundred galleons would be worth tossing one's child onto the streets."

"If they were worth that much, I'd have sold them by now." The other twin snorted before taking a few sips of her tea with a sigh. "Imagine what we could buy with all that money."

"Do your parents not give the two of you much allowance?" Ominis asked innocently and Amina snorted, lifting her cup to her lips to hide her expression, drinking her tea instead.

"That's putting it mildly." Nadia grimaced as she set down her empty teacup, a mildly vacant expression beginning to settle over her face. "Dad's great but he doesn't even make enough to put us through Hogwarts."

"The two of you didn't graduate from Hogwarts?" The Keeper frowned, looking genuinely concerned and even Sebastian wondered how real that expression was.

"We had to drop out in the middle of fifth-year to help our parents out. They couldn't afford our school fee anymore." Amina sighed, her eyes glazing over. "Was so embarrassing."

"I see, sounds awful." The Keeper nodded sympathetically. "How did the two of you meet Macnair and Selwyn?"

"We were in the same class with them." Nadia answered, her voice slightly distant. "They helped us out when half of dad’s beasts died during a really bad winter, lent him the money he needed to buy more animals to keep the business going till he could pay them back."

"Is that so… hm, how do the two of you feel about them? Do you like them?" The Keeper asked with some amusement.

"Not really, we're not exactly top in class, but those two buffoons make us look like honour students." Nadia snorted. "They've been bugging us to go out with them since we were in third-year."

"Yeah, wasn't very nice having to thank those simpletons and agree to go out with them after they helped our dad out." Amina agreed drowsily. "They can't even tell us apart."

"But they helped us out, so it's hard to say no, and it's nice when they buy us expensive stuff." Nadia nodded with a heavy sigh, this was clearly something that had been weighing down on her for a while. "Feels nice sometimes, having two rich idiots after us, living out here without any future."

"Yeah… without NEWTs or OWLs, we can't go anywhere. I do love tending beasts with dad, but I’m not sure I want to live like this forever, so I don’t really know if I want to break up or not, you know?" Amina looked just about ready to cry and Sebastian felt mildly uncomfortable with the direction the conversation had taken.

When did this go from testing Veritaserum, to a therapy session for a pair of gold-diggers?

"Do you two think that the boys might break up with either of you?" The Keeper asked, glancing towards the timepiece on the cabinet counter. They probably had under five minutes or so left.

Nadia glanced at Amina, her eyes still glazed over as she returned her focus to the Keeper, her face flushing slightly. "Well, we actually were thinking that the two of them might be losing interest in us…"

Amina's cheeks reddened as she sniffed, her eyes focusing on the Keeper as well. "Y-yeah, they've been doing nothing but talk about you and follow you around…"

The Keeper's eyes widened and Ominis promptly choked on his tea, while Sebastian's breath wheezed sharply through his windpipe as he fought to control his laughter.

"That's- uh-" The Keeper found themselves completely speechless for the first time in years. "W-wha- why would you think such a thing?"

Amina's eyes drifted away shyly. "Well, you do look… really… nice…"

Nadia nodded reluctantly. "Even though you're- you know… enough to well, maybe get them- I mean, they're not very bright…"

The Keeper stared incredulously at her while Ominis sniggered. "Well, she's not wrong there, it's a wonder those boys realised that they liked Amina and Nadia in the first place."

The twins nodded in agreement, both having trouble looking the Keeper in the eye while they struggled to find words.

Seeing that the Keeper’s brain seemed to have stopped working, Sebastian cleared his throat and stood. "And on that cheery note, perhaps it might be a good time to see if your mother has found her earrings?"

"Yes, that might be prudent, teatime is almost over besides." Ominis agreed sagely and the twins immediately nodded.

"Y-yes, it was very nice to speak with the three of you." Amina nodded sheepishly as she stood as well, her eyes starting to clear.

"The tea was very, erm good." Nadia looked a little bewildered as she got to her feet unsteadily. "Sorry for just, well, unloading all of that…"

"Ah, ahem, yes, don't worry about it, I'm told I'm easy to talk to, Nadia." The Keeper smiled enigmatically, and the twins seemed to relax slightly in response. "It was lovely speaking with the two of you and I wish you all the best."

"Thanks for inviting us to tea." The twins replied together, smiling bashfully as Sebastian opened the door for them to leave.

"Good day to the two of you then." Sebastian tipped his head politely as they walked past him.

Just as the twins stepped out through the door however, two all too familiar and unpleasant faces showed themselves just a little ways down the road.

Sebastian's eyes widened in recognition, before an even wider smirk spread across his face as he leaned against the doorframe, enjoying the brief flash of horror on the bullies' faces before they instantly warped into anger.

The Keeper sighed as the girls left the room, rubbing their forehead tiredly. Well, the three drops of truth potion they'd dripped into the twins' teacups beforehand had worked.

The rest had been a bit more than they'd bargained for, it wasn’t like they were unfamiliar with being an object of desire for their appearances, but the Keeper was extremely certain that that wasn't the case here. What an absurd conclusion to come to.

"Oh my, that’s unexpected." Ominis chuckled beside the Keeper, and they hummed curiously. He tapped a finger to his ear. "Listen."

The Keeper turned their gaze towards the doorway where Sebastian was still standing, his pose exuding confidence and victory, his body language almost taunting. The sound of raised voices drifted on the wind to the Keeper's ears and the smirk that soon stretched across their face mirrored Sebastian’s.

"...in there with…" That sounded like Macnair.

"...nice people!" That sounded like Amina’s lighter tones.

"If… really… visiting us, why… over here!?" And that was Nadia.

"...not like that!" Selwyn, definitely.

"Argh!" And that was both of the twins.

The Keeper snorted in amusement, lifting their own cup of untainted tea, and taking a deeply satisfied drink from it while they leaned back comfortably in the plush single-seater couch. That couldn't have gone any better.

The shouting carried on for several more minutes, and the Keeper could hear Sebastian feigning innocent nonchalance when the bullies turned on him. A few moments later, the sound of heavy steps crunching across snow began and the voices faded.

Until finally there was silence and Sebastian took a step back into the house.

"Ah, now that was a great show." Sebastian sighed contentedly as he closed the door behind him. "After that thrashing, I doubt those idiots will be welcome here this holiday. Got the Quaffle and the Snitch in one!"

The Keeper snorted, their eyes following Sebastian as he returned to the table. "An unexpected boon."

"Couldn't have timed that better." Ominis agreed with a chuckle. "Though, I almost feel bad for Selwyn and Macnair."

"Imagine flunking your NEWTs and repeating seventh-year for two girls who don't even love you." Sebastian sniggered as he settled back in his seat.

"Sad existences indeed." The Keeper drawled.

For a few moments, Sebastian gazed at his half-filled teacup contemplatively. "Hey, do you- um, that is…"

The Keeper hummed curiously as Sebastian stammered uncharacteristically. Ominis smiled in understanding.

"Do- would you like me to- well, to drink some?" Sebastian finally got out.

"What, tea?" The Keeper asked in confusion.

"Not- well, yes, but I mean tea and Veritaserum." Sebastian coughed and looked the Keeper dead in the eyes. "I know you have a hard time trusting, so…"

"I would be willing to as well." Ominis nodded.

There was a brief moment of silence, before the Keeper snorted. "And waste two doses of Veritaserum? Pass, it's unnecessary."

At their unspoken declaration of trust, Sebastian's face lit up with a brilliant smile and Ominis blinked several times, his eyes suspiciously glossy. While the Keeper finished their tea, trying to remain outwardly unaffected by the boys' joy.

I mean, Ominis knows Occlumency and as such, could easily resist Veritaserum. There is simply no benefit to be had from accepting that offer. Besides, the Keeper shrugged internally, they were in far too deep.

At this point, if the Keeper needed truth serum to trust their lovers, they might as well kill the two boys right now.

Notes:

Ominis: Try to get back before it’s dark. Sebastian: How would you know it’s da- ack! Keeper: Of course, Ominis. Sebastian lying on the floor KOed. — I don't know what you guys will think of it, but my partner thought the last line was really sweet and I thought Sebastian offering to take truth potion was very sweet. Like, to Sebastian, he is offering to take Veritaserum as a show of trust, and to the Keeper, if he offers then it means that they have nothing to gain by taking the offer.

And that whole "Ominis can resist it" is just an excuse to themselves, like justification for them trusting the boys instead of accepting the offer, which is tempting because they normally wouldn't pass up such an opportunity.

Sort of, "I'm not being naïve, there's just nothing to gain", and then they couldn't even come up with a reasoning for not taking Sebastian up on the offer and just side-stepped the issue with a mental redirect that sounds more in line with how they view themselves.

Like, trying to shift their mental tone back to their usual thought patterns because sweet and trusting feels so weird to them xD And the Keeper definitely didn't go to Dìon just to check up on Tibsy and Tynx because they were worried about the elves. Absolutely not. Unfathomable.

Also, I found a video collection on YouTube of every single one of Sebastian's and Ominis' voice lines datamined and have been going through them, and I feel like you can really see how not-okay Sebastian was with the Imperio thing the whole "So you wouldn't learn Imperio earlier, but now you'll learn it to use on my best friend?" and "Imperio? No, that's insanity."

There's a bunch of unused dialogue in it too that I'm totally gonna use to add in-character-ness for this fic xD Can you believe there are lines like "Hold on, I shan't let death come for you!" and "Damn it, stay with me! Don't give up!".

Duuuuude, we could have had Sebastian react to us dying!? How could they take that away from us!? ToT

If anyone is interested, these have been pretty helpful with keeping the tone of the boys as in-character as I can xD https://youtu.be/yxYM1_T9lG8?si=B77Rimp2ReHgCpSS https://youtu.be/wB9yNFBUcyc?si=VaHzBzE7R4XGbDsa

Also, apparently one of the recent patches fucked up Hogwarts Legacy so companions only say one bloody line with the Companion mod. I swear, how does Avalanche keep breaking the game with every patch? First they permanently break Rackham's Trial, and now the NPCs. The greatest thing this game succeeded in, making these characters feel alive when exploring with them, and they ruined it.

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𝑪𝑨𝑹𝑹𝒀 𝑶𝑵 ― hello kitty, side spinner.

Hypoallergenic pillow

Headphones

Power bank

Charging cord

Dental floss

Personal wet wipes

Money

Hooded blanket

Extra pair of shoes

Extra pair of socks

Extra pair of underwear

𝑳𝑼𝑮𝑮𝑨𝑮𝑬 ― skull spinner.

4 pairs of sleeveless shirts (all black)

2 pairs of pants (black)

2 pairs of shorts (black)

2 pairs of swim trunks (1 neon orange & 1 neon yellow)

6 pairs of underwear

1 pair of slides

1 pair of combat boots

1 jean jacket

1 leather jacket

(in a plastic bag) ; shampoo, razor, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, body spray, comb, nail polish, hand sanitizer, condoms.

𝑶𝑵 𝑯𝑰𝑺 𝑷𝑬𝑹𝑺𝑶𝑵

Phone

Wallet

Keys

Passport

Boarding Pass

LUGGAGE VISUAL BELOW CUT.

[lgcmanager]

FABULA MISSION 010

SCHEDULE TYPE: TRIMESTER ( PART 1 OUT OF 1 ) SCHEDULE RESTRICTIONS: cannot be paired with another trimester schedule, unless stated otherwise. for reference as to whether your muse is eligible for this event, please click over HERE.

on JANUARY 15, SHIM JOOHEE gathers the three fabula members. one could have guesses as to where PARK EUNSOOK had gone off to, but just like any other meeting they start off with JOOHEE mentioning the first point on their schedules.

LINE FRIENDS UPDATE

“after the teams reviewed your pitches, we’re happy to say that they’ve begun creating mock products for you to review one more time before we begin doing photoshoots for this campaign.” JOOHEE smiled while glancing down at her files to see the list of products that will be launched for their LINE FRIENDS x FABULA COLLABORATION later in the term.

the product list are as follows:

EUNHYE’S PLUSHIE ( MIEUN )

HAYOUNG’S PLUSHIE ( CHEYI )

MINJI’S PLUSHIE ( MICHOCO )

CHEYI’S LUGGAGE TAG ( SUGGESTED BY HAYOUNG )

CHEYI’S PAJAMAS ( SUGGESTED BY HAYOUNG )

MIEUN’S PHOTOCARD HOLDER KEYCHAIN ( SUGGESTED BY EUNHYE )

MIEUN’S USB RECHARGEABLE HAND WARMER & POWER BANK ( SUGGESTED BY EUNHYE )

MICHOCO’S CHARACTER HAT ( SUGGESTED BY MINJI )

MICHOCO’S PLUSH COVERED NOTEBOOK ( SUGGESTED BY MINJI )

the campaign will release 9 items in their collection and each of the girls will be scheduled for a photoshoot sometime around FEBRUARY where they will be modeling with their items! the FABULA members will also be asked to do a short video for LINE FRIENDS’ youtube channel where they will be asked a series of rapid fire type of questions ( eg. “what do you think would be your character’s favorite food?”, “name three hobbies or interests your character would have.”, “what is one thing that your character is afraid of?”, “what is one keyword to describe your character?” etc. feel free to add more if you would like ). these videos will serve as part of the set of teaser videos they will post in their youtube channel leading up to the day of the launch ( and during this time, they will also release introduction videos of the characters, similar to THIS ). the products will be launched on MARCH 8.

LUNAR NEW YEAR GREETINGS

a couple of days before LUNAR NEW YEAR ( FEBRUARY 10 ), the three FABULA members will be dressed up in traditional clothing and record a lunar new year greeting for all of the fans which will be posted on the FABULA’s youtube channel.

PROJECT ORIGIN EXHIBITION & SHOWCASE

“with the release of the OSTs and the start of the animation series, LEGACY has invited the debuted groups to take part in the PROJECT ORIGIN EXHIBITION & SHOWCASE, which is scheduled to happen on FEBRUARY 23. on this day, there will be the unveiling of the exhibition where the costumes used during both the original and second reiteration of the musical will be displayed. among that are some of the memorabilia we have collected from all of the groups participating, so this includes costumes and props used during some of the past future dreams seasons, year end ceremonies, and much more.” JOOHEE continues on as she explains the rest of the details regarding this event. “later on that day, there will be a showcase where the groups will be performing the webtoon OSTs and since this will be happening after the airing of the future dreams season 7 finale, HAYOUNG and EUNHYE will be given a chance to perform their original songs from the show ( ‘STUPID’ and ‘PSYCHO’ ).”

for EUNHYE, since she were a part of the original PROJECT ORIGIN MUSICAL, she will be given a chance sometime around JANUARY to record some narration parts about the musical and describe some of the initial thoughts she had when she was in the musical.

HAYOUNG & EUNHYE’S GIG ( TRAINEE MISSION 016 )

just like HARU, PARKER, and DAEHO, JOOHEE will inform the two rappers that they will be partaking in a separate gig involving the trainees. more information about this can be found in the TRAINEE MISSION 016 post.

NEW MEMBERS

the door opens and EUNSOOK enters inside first followed by SEO NINA, a trainee who had recently participated in TEAM UNKNOWN, and CHA SORI, another trainee who is currently a part of LGC GIRLS JAPAN. “apologies for the delay, but i hope you covered some of their schedules, JOOHEE?” EUNSOOK asks her fellow colleague before looking back at the other three members. “due to YEJIN’s departure and our upcoming schedules, legacy had planned ahead to find new members for FABULA. from what i was told, out of the ones participating in TEAM UNKNOWN, NINA was best suited to join the group.” she turns her head towards NINA, allowing her to introduce herself to the rest of the group.

EUNSOOK then looks at SORI and explains, “as for SORI, some of you may know her especially through her recent appearances in FUTURE DREAMS and LGC GIRLS JAPAN. based on her progress during LGC GIRLS JAPAN, we felt that she would help us fill what we’re missing in the group and strengthen the dance line following ARIN and JIAE’s departures.” just like before, the head manager of FABULA turns towards SORI, allowing her to introduce herself.

congratulations to NINA and SORI on being the newest members of FABULA! starting from JANUARY 15, NINA and SORI will be moving into the FABULA DORMS. SORI and NINA will be both taking ROOM B, so they will be each other’s roommates. this information will be updated on the room arrangements tab on the master sheet whenever we get a chance.

in addition to this, both NINA and SORI will be spending their time during this term learning all of FABULA’s discography. both JOOHEE and EUNSOOK will tell the two new members that these are the skills they will be asked to focus on for the next few months until their comeback:

SEO NINA: KOREAN, DANCING, SINGING

CHA SORI: KOREAN, PERFORMANCE, ACTING

GROUP ROLES

“as many of you are aware, the current three members; MINJI, HAYOUNG, and EUNHYE have their own group roles. we’ve decided that starting from now we will be dropping the official role titles. this is done because we’ve noticed how well-rounded the three members are and with the inclusion of the two members, rather than giving official role titles like a main or lead vocalist, all of you will be considered VOCALIST/DANCER/RAPPER. however, EUNHYE will still be keeping her title as the LEADER of this group.” EUNSOOK clarifies to all five of them the minor change that would be going on with the group.

do note that to the public, these roles will be official once FABULA has their next comeback, which is scheduled for Q2.

MINJI AND HAYOUNG’S SOLO SONGS

“after reviewing through the songs and seeing the outcome for FUTURE DREAMS: ALUMNI, MINJI and HAYOUNG will be the first two FABULA members to have their solo songs on a FABULA album.” EUNSOOK gives a gentle smile to the two idols before turning her head towards EUNHYE. “unfortunately your time to have a solo will not be happening any time soon, but we have something else that we want you to work on.” 

she then returns back to the topic at hand and glances at the file that JOOHEE was holding. “to create some hype and tease for FABULA, MINJI and HAYOUNG will be having pre-releases to their solos before the actual comeback happens. but during this time, we want you to slowly start working on recording the songs and music video because we’ll be busy in the next few months.” 

for the solo songs, here are what was selected for each of the girls:

CHERRY COKE ( HAYOUNG’S SOLO )

SUGARCOAT ( MINJI’S SOLO )

for HAYOUNG, SORI will be making a brief cameo in ‘CHERRY COKE’ as one of the women inside the subway ( for reference it’s around 0:20 in the video ). as for MINJI, NINA will be making her secret cameo in ‘SUGARCOAT’ as one of the girls passing by MINJI ( for reference it’s around 1:51 in the video ).

with ‘CHERRY COKE’, music video filming for that will happen sometime around late MARCH, but HAYOUNG will be practicing and recording the song for early to mid MARCH. HAYOUNG will be making a small contribution to the lyrics for the song as well. there will be some behind the scenes videos for this especially during the music video filming but all of that will be aired at a much later time. during that time though, SORI and HAYOUNG can participate in the vlog as they talk about filming for the music video.

on the other hand, MINJI will be flying to BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, where she will be spending two weeks there filming for the music video AND working with a professional choreographer over the choreography for ‘SUGARCOAT’. in those two weeks, MINJI will get a chance to film a short vlog series talking about her time and experience in BUDAPEST. later on, NINA will be flying over to BUDAPEST as well to film her cameo and stay in BUDAPEST for three days. the videos for this will be posted at a later time after the songs have been released, but in private settings ( eg. when they’re both in their hotel rooms ) they ( MINJI and NINA ) can record a segment talking about their thoughts and experiences about the music video. all of this will be happening sometime around LATE MARCH ( and due to MINJI being a part of matilda the musical, she will be skipping two weeks of rehearsals but will still be expected to practice for it overseas ).

EUNHYE’S PODCAST

“as i mentioned earlier, we’ve been approached by a company called OOTB STUDIO, OOTB meaning ‘out of the box’. with your countless variety and radio show gigs that had me losing some sleep sometimes,” EUNSOOK jokes before continuing on. “the studio is planning on creating a youtube series promoting universities and education. however, with the school term coming to an end and them wanting to see your individual reputation and skills, they decided to create a prequel to this project, which is called ‘BACK TO SCHOOL PODCAST’. this will be a short-term gig to test and see if their plan will be a success.”

starting from today until the middle of MARCH, EUNHYE will be given a chance to interview LGC individuals for the podcast! since this will be a short podcast, there will only be 5 episodes ( ranging around 30 minutes ) and all of them will be recorded in LGC STUDIOS. here is a general idea of how the episodes would go:

EPISODE 1: introduction of the podcast, EUNHYE will be describing her thoughts regarding university life and be asked the question about what major she would pick if she were to start attending university right now.

EPISODES 2-4: interviewing 3 people ( one per each episode, can be a LGC staff member, idol, actor, model, or trainee as long as they are CURRENTLY attending university ) with different majors. for each episode, EUNHYE must curate questions to ask the guest about why they chose that major and pros and cons about being a part of that major and/or school.

EPISODE 5 ( FINALE ): EUNHYE discusses her thoughts about what she feels about university life now that she’s gotten some insight from the guests and three majors that she would be interested in exploring.

the writing requirements for this one are a bit different seeing that there is a specific criteria for the guest. 

to successfully complete the challenge, you must write 2 THREADS ( 4 replies with a minimum of 8 lines; 2 posts per person ) with anyone who matches the criteria above ( one guest per each thread/episode ). the third guest and final guest will be a LGC staff member. there are no restrictions with whether this muse would have been a part of the previous or current term’s youtube shows, podcasts, or personal channels due to the requirements that the guest would have to meet ( eg. currently a university student, making sure the two muses have different majors ). completing this will earn you +5 MCING/HOSTING and +5 NOTORIETY for every thread completed !  the guest can also receive points ( +5 MCING/HOSTING, +5 NOTORIETY ) for helping and participating in the challenge.

for this task, please use the hashtag lgc:btspodcast for any threads related to this. you have until MARCH 30, 2024 at 11:59PM EDT to complete the requirements and validate your points. please submit the following form ONCE on the points blog.

MUSE NAME ∙ BACK TO SCHOOL PODCAST - THREAD: +5 mcing/hosting, +5 notoriety [ LINK ] ** for eunhye, this can be done twice **

WRITING REQUIREMENTS ( FOR EVERYTHING ELSE )

LINE FRIENDS PHOTOSHOOT: write a 300+ word solo about either your muse preparing for the behind the scenes photoshoot of their products OR them partaking in the rapid fire questions video for +5 MODELING and +9 NOTORIETY ! ** only available for MINJI, HAYOUNG, and EUNHYE **

CHERRY COKE BTS VLOG: write a 300+ word solo or a 4 replies ( minimum 8 lines; 2 posts per mun ) with another person participating in the music video filming for ‘cherry coke’. completing this will earn you +6 POINTS TO DISTRIBUTE ANYWHERE and +6 NOTORIETY ! ** only for HAYOUNG and SORI **

SUGARCOAT BTS VLOG: write a 300+ word solo or a 4 replies ( minimum 8 lines; 2 posts per mun ) with another person participating in the music video filming for ‘sugarcoat’. completing this will earn you +6 POINTS TO DISTRIBUTE ANYWHERE and +6 NOTORIETY ! ** only for MINJI and NINA **

DEBUT PREPARATIONS: write a 300+ word solo or a 4 replies ( minimum 8 lines; 2 posts per mun ) with the other person ( NINA/SORI ) about anything going on with their dorm life and arrangements or practicing fabula’s discography. completing this will earn you +10 POINTS IN THE SKILL(S) TO IMPROVE ON ( it’s listed under the ‘NEW MEMBERS’ section ).

SOLO SONGS BONUS: as a reward for completing the song selection task last term ( MINJI ) and doing well in FUTURE DREAMS: ALUMNI ( HAYOUNG ), each of you will receive additional rewards! for MINJI, she will be receiving +6 CHOREOGRAPHY ( POP/HIP HOP/STREET ) and +3 NOTORIETY while HAYOUNG will be receiving +6 LYRIC COMPOSITION and +6 NOTORIETY !

make sure to use the hashtag lgc:fabulamission for the task. you have until MARCH 30, 2024 at 11:59PM EDT to complete the requirements and validate your points. please submit the following form ONCE on the points blog.

MUSE NAME ∙ FABULA MISSION 010 - LINE FRIENDS PHOTOSHOOT: +5 modeling, +9 notoriety [ LINK ] - CHERRY COKE BTS VLOG: +6 ( skill points distribution ), +6 notoriety [ LINK ] ** only for hayoung and sori ** - SUGARCOAT BTS VLOG: +6 ( skill points distribution ), +6 notoriety [ LINK ] ** only for minji and nina ** - DEBUT PREPARATIONS: +10 ( skill points to skill assigned to muse ) [ LINK ] ** only for nina and sori ** - SOLO SONGS BONUS: +6 ( choreography (pop/hip hop/street) - minji OR lyric composition - hayoung ), +3 or 6 notoriety [ LINK ] ** only for minji and hayoung **

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[kyndaris]

Dam-Nation

Our last day at Aswan had us waking at a more reasonable hour than the day before. It was a good thing too as I’d embarrassed myself the night before when I was called up to dance when our cruise ship hosted a Nubian performance. And if you’re asking for proof, you won’t get it. I know not to reveal my true face on the internet! 

Popo, by now, was terribly tired. I, on the other hand, was still full of vim and vigour. So, while she stayed aboard the Jaz Celebrity, I disembarked with a few other members of the tour group.

Our first stop was the High Dam. It should be noted that the High Dam was the second attempt to utilise the mighty Nile waters to bring benefits to the Egyptian people. Constructed in the years between 1960-1970, it saw Lake Nasser flood, threatening 40 temples in the area, including Abu Simbel. With the help of UNESCO, the Egyptian government was able to save the most important temples although some were taken overseas to other European countries. Only a few remained in Egypt including our next destination: Philae Temple.

The flooding of Lake Nasser also saw the relocation of the Nubians to their current location further north of the Nile and near Aswan, changing their lifestyles from living off the land through farming to becoming fishermen and relying on tourism for their livelihood. Which, as per my previous post, meant entertaining strangers in t heir houses and sharing the space with pet crocodiles!

Of course, constructing the dam also had its benefits. The first dam built atop the Nile in Aswan had been at the behest of the English and the French. When Egypt threw off the yoke of their previous ‘benefactors’ in the Suez Crisis, they sought the assistance of the World Bank and the USSR to help build a new power plant near the High Dam. This enabled Egypt to transform its economy and provide it with independence from other countries.

Our second stop for the morning was a visit to Philae Temple, which was dedicated to the Goddess Isis. It also featured the most recent use of hieroglyphs with dating devices putting in the tiny wall scribble at about 350AD. It might not have been a very good engraving but it still showed that the language of the Ancient Egyptians was still being used when the country was under Roman Rule.

Philae Temple, it should be noted, seems to have mostly been constructed during the Greek occupation of the country. The Grecian-style to the columns was very distinctive to my well-trained eye, although not all had been completed. Another indication that it was built during the Greek era of Egypt’s history was the presence of a ‘birthing’ house, which was meant to illustrate how the Ancient Greek leaders were transformed into Egyptians in order to make their rule of the country more palatable to the common folk.

And although I wasn’t able to take a long look at it, I did note that on the map layout of the Temple, there was even a small dedication to the very first Roman emperor, and the focus of one of my Ancient History projects: Augustus.

Once we had finished touring the temple in the allotted time we were given, it was back on the motor boat and the coach as we headed back to the cruise ship to collect our luggage and head to El Dokku, a Nubian restaurant, for lunch. The novelty here was that the restaurant was on a small island that was only reachable by boat!

After lunch, we headed to the airport with only moments to spare in order to check in and board. Upon landing once more in Cairo, we visited the Khan El-Khalili bazaar where, instead of wandering the stalls and being the target of wily thieves, I simply sat at a local cafe and enjoyed a mango smoothie. Later, people would claim that the mango smoothie was the source of the diarrhoea that struck down quite a few of the tour group but let it be known that I was unaffected.

Then it was back on the coach for a very late dinner at a restaurant near the pyramids. By the time we reached our hotel, St Regis Almasa, it was 11PM.

But it was better this than another hurried visit to the Papyrus and Essential Oils store - something that held zero appeal to me and felt like an attempt to shove in some sponsored shopping (something I very much detested in my cheap Chinese Europe trip back in 2009 with my mother).

And so ended our stay in Egypt. We might not have ticked off everything on our travel itinerary but we got to see most of it. 

Turkey (or Turkiye), here we come!

[shrutins]

A Possible Cause of Power Bank Fires

CrystalPlanet - A Possible Cause of Power Bank Fires

A power bank charging a mobile phone. Pic: source Given the random exploding or catching of fire of power banks on flights, airlines have either banned or restricted the carrying of power banks to hand luggage only. According to an interesting article by Andrew Hirst in 2021, there were about 340 lithium battery related incidents on flights (presumably in the US only?) between January 2006 and…

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When it comes to travel, preparation is everything. Ensuring you have the right travel essentials can be the difference between a seamless adventure and a chaotic trip. With Travel Report Ai's expertly curated guide to top travel essentials, you’ll know exactly what to bring for any journey. We go beyond the basics and tailor our recommendations to suit all travel styles—from frequent flyers and solo adventurers to family vacationers and business travelers.

1. Luggage & Packing Solutions

Your travel bag sets the foundation for your journey. Opt for durable, lightweight luggage that offers ample organization features like packing cubes and compression bags. Travel Report Ai recommends hard-shell suitcases for protection and easy maneuverability, while backpacks or carry-ons with multiple compartments provide flexibility for quick getaways.

2. Versatile Clothing & Footwear

The key to packing efficiently is choosing versatile clothing. Select pieces that can be layered, mixed, and matched for various weather conditions and occasions. Pack breathable fabrics, wrinkle-resistant outfits, and comfortable shoes for walking. For adventures like hiking, lightweight outdoor gear is a must.

3. Travel Tech & Gadgets

Stay connected and organized with essential travel tech. Power banks, universal adapters, noise-canceling headphones, and travel routers are invaluable for tech-savvy travelers. Travel Report Ai suggests using apps for navigation, language translation, and currency exchange to enhance your travel experience.

4. Toiletries & Personal Care

Compact and travel-friendly toiletries save space and keep your hygiene routine intact. Opt for reusable travel-sized bottles, TSA-compliant containers, and eco-friendly toiletries. A compact travel first-aid kit, sunscreen, and hand sanitizer are essential items to keep you comfortable and healthy during your journey.

5. Travel Documents & Security Essentials

Never underestimate the importance of secure document storage. Bring a travel wallet for passports, tickets, and emergency contacts. RFID-blocking pouches can protect sensitive data. Travel Report Ai also recommends keeping digital copies of all important documents as a backup.

6. Health & Comfort Items

Whether it’s a neck pillow for long flights, compression socks, or motion sickness tablets, make your journey comfortable. Hydration packs, healthy snacks, and antibacterial wipes are useful for on-the-go travel days.

7. Sustainable Travel Essentials

Sustainable travel is gaining traction. Eco-conscious products like reusable water bottles, metal straws, collapsible containers, and biodegradable toiletries help reduce your environmental impact while on the go. Travel Report Ai’s guide includes sustainable recommendations for those looking to travel more responsibly.

8. Destination-Specific Items

Research your destination to pack accordingly. Beach getaways require sun protection, swimsuits, and water-resistant bags. Mountain trips need thermal clothing and trekking poles. Tailoring your packing list to the activities planned ensures you’re ready for anything.

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PACKING TIPS FOR BUSINESS TRIPS

Business travel can be both exciting and challenging, especially when visiting bustling metropolitan areas like Colombo, Sri Lanka, where many professionals seek short stay rooms in Colombo for their business engagements. The key to successful business travel lies in strategic packing that balances professionalism with practicality. Whether you are travelling for a quick meeting or an extended conference, mastering the art of efficient packing can make your business trip more productive and stress-free. This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about packing for business travel.

Essential Clothing and Accessories

Professional Attire

Two to three business suits or blazer combinations (opt for wrinkle-resistant wool blends).

Four to five coordinating dress shirts or blouses (stick to classic colours like white, light blue, and pale pink).

One pair of formal shoes (worn during travel, preferably in black or dark brown).

Professional accessories (two ties, pocket squares, conservative scarves, belt).

Wrinkle-resistant fabrics whenever possible.

Hosiery and undergarments for each day plus two extra sets.

One formal overcoat or blazer (depending on weather).

Emergency sewing kit for quick repairs.

Casual Wear

One casual outfit for downtime (dark jeans and a smart casual shirt).

Comfortable walking shoes (many hotels in Fort Colombo are near shopping districts).

Exercise clothes if planning to use the gym (moisture-wicking fabrics recommended).

Swimming attire for pool access.

Loungewear for hotel room comfort.

Light jacket or cardigan for air-conditioned environments.

Technology and Business Essentials.

Electronics

Laptop and charger (consider a backup charger).

Smartphone and charger.

Universal power adapter with surge protection.

Portable power bank (minimum 20,000mAh recommended).

Wireless earbuds for calls (with charging case).

Small USB drive for presentations (bring a backup).

Tablet or e-reader for downtime.

Mini power strip for multiple devices.

Bluetooth mouse and portable keyboard.

Webcam for virtual meetings (if laptop's built-in camera is inadequate).

Business Materials

Business cards (at least twice as many as you think you will need).

Important documents (both digital and hard copies).

Multiple notebooks and professional pens.

Presentation materials (including backup copies).

Company ID and access cards.

Business portfolio or document organiser.

Project-specific materials and reference documents.

Client meeting agenda and background information.

Toiletries and Personal Care

Basic Essentials

While many Colombo hotel offers include complimentary toiletries, it is wise to pack:

Travel-sized shampoo and conditioner (3.4 oz/100ml or less).

Deodorant (both stick and spray options).

Toothbrush with protective cover and toothpaste.

Razor and shaving cream (consider an electric option).

Hair styling products (travel-sized).

Basic makeup items (if needed).

Face wash and moisturiser.

Sunscreen (even for city trips).

Contact lens solution and case.

Lip balm with SPF.

Hand cream for dry climates.

Dental floss and mouthwash.

Health and Wellness

Prescription medications (in original containers).

Pain relievers (both for headaches and muscle pain).

Antacids and digestive aids.

Band-aids in various sizes.

Hand sanitiser (multiple small bottles).

Face masks (both disposable and reusable options).

Antibacterial wipes.

Immune system supplements.

Sleep aids for jet lag.

Eye drops for dry eyes.

Basic first aid supplies.

Personal protective equipment as needed.

Smart Packing Strategies

Luggage Selection

Choose a carry-on with multiple compartments.

Use a business-appropriate laptop bag or briefcase.

Consider a garment bag for suits.

Ensure all bags have identification tags.

Select bags with TSA-approved locks.

Consider smart luggage with USB charging ports.

Choose lightweight but durable materials.

Choose four-wheel spinner luggage for easy navigation.

Organisation Tips

Many business travellers staying at a Colombo city hotel recommend:

Using colour-coded packing cubes for different categories.

Rolling clothes to maximise space and minimise wrinkles.

Placing heavy items at the bottom of the bag for balance.

Using shoe bags to protect clothing from dirt.

Keeping liquids in double-sealed plastic bags.

Organising cables with cord organisers or clips.

Creating a designated pocket for quick-access items.

Using compression bags for bulky items.

Implementing the "one in, one out" rule for new purchases.

Maintaining a digital inventory of packed items.

Space-Saving Techniques

Choose a colour scheme for your clothing (e.g., navy, grey, white).

Pack multi-purpose items that can be dressed up or down.

Wear bulkier items during travel to save luggage space.

Use travel-sized containers for toiletries.

Consider local laundry services for longer stays.

Pack clothing that can be layered.

Choose reversible belts and convertible bags.

Select accessories that work with multiple outfits.

Utilise hollow spaces (inside shoes) for small items.

Pre-plan outfits to avoid overpacking.

Pre-Trip Preparation

Digital Organisation

Download necessary documents to multiple devices.

Save important contact information offline.

Install relevant travel apps (maps, translation, expense tracking).

Download offline maps of your destination.

Save booking confirmations in multiple formats.

Set up international calling/data plans.

Install VPN for secure internet access.

Back up all devices before departure.

Update all software and applications.

Download entertainment for offline access.

This comprehensive guide ensures you will be well-prepared for any business travel scenario while maintaining professionalism and comfort throughout your trip. Remember that the key to successful business travel lies in finding the right balance between being prepared and travelling light.

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How to Efficiently Pack for the Business Trip

Traveling for business can be both exciting and stressful, particularly when it comes to packing. With the luxury of private jet charter services, your travel experience is streamlined and stress-free. However, packing efficiently remains crucial to make the most of your trip. Here’s a guide to help you pack smartly and stay organized, ensuring you arrive at your destination prepared and ready for business.

1. Plan Your Itinerary

Before you start packing, review your business trip itinerary thoroughly. Knowing your schedule helps determine what you need. Identify key meetings, events, or dinners and tailor your packing list accordingly. Private jet charter services often offer more flexibility in luggage allowances, but keeping your bag compact and organized will still be beneficial.

2. Choose the Right Luggage

Select a high-quality, durable suitcase or business bag that fits the needs of your trip. For shorter trips, a carry-on might suffice, but for longer stays, opt for a medium-sized suitcase. If you’re flying with private jet charter services, consider using a stylish, professional-looking bag that aligns with your business image. A well-organized bag with compartments can make packing and unpacking easier.

3. Pack Smart, Not Heavy

Efficient packing involves prioritizing items that serve multiple purposes. Choose versatile clothing stuffs that can be able to mixed and matched. Stay to the color scheme that will maximize the outfit combinations. Lightweight, wrinkle-resistant fabrics are ideal for business travel. For formal meetings, a classic suit or blazer should be included.

4. Organize Your Documents

Keep all your important documents organized and easily accessible. Use a travel organizer or a dedicated compartment in your bag for passports, tickets, itineraries, and business cards. For added security, consider a document wallet that is easy to reach but safe from potential loss or theft. Private jet charter services often have minimal check-in procedures, so having your documents readily available will speed up the process.

5. Prepare Your Tech Gear

In today’s digital age, tech gear is essential for business trips. Pack your laptop, tablet, and any necessary chargers or adapters. Invest in a portable power bank to ensure your devices remain charged throughout your journey. Private jet charter services typically offer onboard Wi-Fi, but it’s wise to have all your work materials prepared in advance.

6. Prioritize Personal Comfort

Pack items that help you stay relaxed and refreshed, such as a neck pillow, a water bottle, and personal hygiene products. With private jet charter services, you can often enjoy amenities like comfortable seating and a more relaxed travel environment, but having personal comfort items on hand will enhance your experience.

7. Plan for Security and Customs

Even though private jet charter services offer a more streamlined travel experience, you still need to be prepared for security and customs if applicable. Pack any liquids and gels according to the regulations, and ensure that all your belongings comply with the required standards.

8. Review and Repack

Before finalizing your packing, review your list and ensure you have everything you need. Check for any last-minute additions or adjustments based on changes to your itinerary. If possible, do a final repack to ensure your bag is well-organized and nothing is missing.

By understanding your itinerary, selecting the right luggage, packing smartly, and prioritizing comfort and convenience, you can ensure a smooth and successful trip.

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