#Rose Deschamps

[iamthewanderingbard]

Out of your ocs. Who is the best gift giver?

Thanks so much for yet another fun question, @jameshoppy!

I’ll admit, I had to think on this a bit, and I realized that it’s a toss-up between Rose and Elissa.

See, Rose is great at reading people, but she’s more quick to give encouraging/affirming words and advice and to give physical affection, because those are things you can do in the immediate moment. But when she does give a gift to someone, she would do it with intent and care. Catering to the person she is getting the gift for.

And then we have Elissa. Elissa is not the type to get gifts or show affection to just anyone. But she does it for Lucy. Whether it be for a birthday, a holiday, or some other special event. And, as with Rose, she shops with intent. Taking the time to find Lucy a gift that she will really love. And while Elissa uses it to show her affection for Lucy, she also does it to tell Lucy that she matters as a person.

Again, thank you so much for your question! I had a lot of fun thinking about this one.

[iamthewanderingbard]

Characters up for asking:

Rose Deschamps

Tina Dehavilland

Theodora Howell

Elissa Viero

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[quincyhorst]

Misc Trivia: François Deschamps

Original info post here.

I think he'd be into very obscure french music. In his little room he has a music player brought from home that plays some of his favorite CDs. If you're curious on his music taste... He listens to Mikado.

With the other EuroB coaches... He's on good terms with Gretchen, I guess. While a completely new face leading Germany caught him off guard, after spectating her in action he soon got an idea why. For now, he keeps an eye on her, specially even before the FR vs GER match.

With Julio he does have a clearer idea of who he is as a coach, granted he kept an eye on his plays back at both the Spain Community Cup and the posterior tournaments. However, after seeing who he is as a person... Yeah, he is not very amused.

I've mentioned he has a family on his original post, but not that they've also followed him into Liocott. When the team is on free time, he does sneak up and have fancy dinner dates with his wife, although he tries to cover himself from media and his own players.

Because he's always training at the team's field, he actually doesn't know well what his daughter does behind his back. She could easily encounter any of RG's players while hanging around the area, and he would not even be aware (????)

Michel is a character that is very fond of François. Long story short, since his childhood the gardener wanted to play as a forward; but everytime he got to play the other kids wanted him either on the goal or defense due to his body type. Michel tried to stand up all he could, but people kept stigmatizing him even around the FFI era. However, upon telling this to the RG coach, François decided to look outside the box, and let Michel play on his dream position. However what was at first a weird choice turned into a delight, as the new forward proved to be himself to be as capable as anyone else; no matter how he looked. Thanks to his Morin appreciates the coach deeply, and wants to help unite him and his teammates better. François doesn't mind, really, but he's happy to help. As the father of a non-verbal girl, there's nothing he despises more than discrimination.

RG and KOQ might not have the best relationship all the time, but both François and Aaron are in quite good terms, considering each other rivals both in the FFI and in the professional soccer leagues. Who knows, they might have gone to a cafe together at some point (?

...François doesn't speak it out much, but as he warmed up to RG he started to appreciate more his player's skills outside soccer. He enjoys Claude's baked bread, Ladji's beautiful art, Stephane's talented singing voice, etc.

When the FFI was over, Fran returned to his normal life, although without the contact of any of the RG players. This is NOT the case in the Ogre timeline. IN FACT, Fran's story on the Ogre is more crude. After the mess that was the final Block B match, he had to retire temporally from soccer as he had been ridiculed intensely by the media. He eventually came back to soccer thanks to his efforts, but the event left a huge stain on his previous records both for him AND even for his daughter. Poor girl was often reminded over how much her father flopped during the FFI :(

Nonetheless, the same way the RG players connected with each other after such a low point in life, the Deschamps family would also be able to join this group.

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Extra info for the Deschamps family.

Isabelle Jacquet met Fran for over 20 years, yet things are still as good as they were. She has a job of her own too as a french teacher, mostly focusing her work into helping the children of newly arrived migrants get used to their new home/language properly. She is also learning French Sign Language as to communicate with Suzette, though she's aware that the written word at times can be more easier to use and understand.

As for Suzie, she's into collecting magazines, specially fashion ones. When recognizing few of the recurrent faces appearing on dad's soccer team, she became ecstatic to meet them in person. Finding out François' ban ended up being quite dissappointing for her, though she's aware she can't do much about it. At least going by herself in the french area, she gets to meet and make some friendships of her own.

[miieandering]

"Grant translateur, Noble Geoffroy Chaucier"

Based off Eustache Deschamp's (L) Balade 285, addressing Geoffrey Chaucer (R), standing in their metaphorical garden cultivating various flowers representing their poetic works. Deschamps hands Chaucer a large rose while Chaucer grafts it onto an existing plant, emblematic of Chaucer's efforts in translating the Roman de la Rose into English. Both carry chapelets of flowers, a nod to Deschamp's Balade 1484 wherein it is symbolic of the collection of his works.

Oof that was a long explanation. I'll leave the paper that started all this here. In addition to the quote from an actual book talking about Natural Music in the 14th century.

In short, imagine if they both actually met and became friends. The Anglophone and Francophone worlds at the time would not be ready for the stuff they'd cook up. Premature end to the 100-years-war brought on by two esteemed yappers? One can only dream.

[ramyeonguksu]

I actually have another FE3H OC, his name is Callahan Tadhg Deschamps!

A student of the Blue Lions, he's the second son of Baron Deschamps. Neglected by his parents who placed their focus onto his older brother the heir, he developed an affinity towards reading and writing, aspiring to become an author himself. However, due to his sheltered upbringing he is naive and sees the world through rose-colored lenses.

Everything here is drawn by me.

Toyhouse if anyone is interested

[iamthewanderingbard]

I saw this list and it looked like fun! Characters of mine available for questions:

Rose Deschamps

Tina Dehavilland

Theodora “Theo” Howell

Ginger Épice

(No picture, sorry!)

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[annachum]

Okay so my HC of Book! Hermione Granger is that she is of Moroccan and Jewish descent

. My HC is that Hermione's dad Vincent Burhan - Granger is Moroccan British, and her mother Helene Deschamps is French

. Hermione also has Jewish heritage from her mom ( who is of Jewish descent )'s side

. Actually Hermione also got Jewish descendancy from both of her parents' sides btw

. Hermione definitely got her dark brown bushy hair and bronze skin from her father. While her mother has dark honey colored hair and bright brown eyes ( her father has grayish blue eyes )

. And being of Moroccan heritage, She defo got her French fluency from both of her parents

. Given Hermione having Moroccan heritage in her from her Moroccan - British father ( my HC ), she defo regularly teaches her friends Moroccan Arabic and Amazigh, Has several Moroccan traditional attires for fancy events and such, And also I think she also has a love for Moroccan pottery and such

. Hermione got a Star of David necklace from her dad. She regularly wears it around her neck for protection ever since he gave it to her on her 8th birthday

. Hermione defo is also an avid defender of the Moroccan and Jewish community in London ( and to an extent UK and France, really )

. Hermione also defo regularly teaches her friends how to make several Moroccan and Jewish dishes on the reg. In fact, Harry and his friends regularly tell each other about their heritage and cultural related things

. Ron isn't Jewish. But he and Hermione would love to honor their heritages and all with their wedding ( with Ron and his siblings being Welsh - British and all )

. If anyone dares to ask her along the lines of ' So your dad is half Moroccan - why are you white?! '. Cue Hermione, who definitely isn't ' white ' or ' black ', going OFF about the whitewashed AND afrocentric depictions of North Africans in several media and all to those thugs until those thugs back off.

. Her Jewish heritage also literally is a reason why she is so fucking passionate about the rights of house elves and an AVID Anti pureblood supremacist supporter - her Jewish ancestors been through similar shit in WW2 as the Death Eaters regularly had on those who they torment, and Hermione DEFINITELY is not gonna back down on her fight to support anti pureblood supremacy and the rights of house elves.

. Hermione is fluent in Moroccan Arabic, French, Amazigh and Hebrew

. Rose and Hugo Granger - Weasley have their mother's bronze skin and bushy hair texture, and their father's freckles. And they both have dark auburn hair. Rose got her father's blue eyes while Hugo got his mom's bright brown eyes. Bless.

[raeharmonia]

I Fell in love with an Angel

Author's note: IM BACK WITH ANOTHER LYMARANTHE FIC YIPPEEEEE

This fic is inspired by Must be Love and While You Were Sleeping by Laufey JSJSJSJ

Word count: 4.6k (lord help me) NOT PROOFREAD

Tags: fluff, hurt/comfort, might be ooc Lyney (i tried qwq), mentions of death, Lyney's pov

"Would you like to hang out with us today?"

Says Lyney with a wide grin, his eyes are filled with a hopeful twinkle. Amaranthe sighs, unable to find the strength to say no to his annoyingly cute face.

"Fine.. It just so happens that i have free time today."

She says as she closed her navy sketchbook and puts it back to its rightful place on her leather belt. Lynette took a sip of her tea and settled it down on the white marble table, a faint smile etched on the cat hybrid's face.

"Im so glad that you agreed, Amaranthe."

Amaranthe gave her a friendly nod before turning her head to ask Lyney a question.

"What are we going to do to spend this afternoon, Mr. Lyney?"

"Huh, i havent really thought about that. I didn't expected you to actually say yes to my offer." Lyney scratches the back of his neck with a sheepish smile.

"How about this, you can decide what we shall do today. Does that sound good to you?"

"That doesn't sound bad.. How about we take a walk at one of my family's gardens? I can show you around and i know a few activities we can do besides admiring the scenery."

Ah, the family gardens, one of the Deschamps family's pride and joy.

"Yes yes of course! That sounds amazing, dont you think so too, Lynette?" Lyney beamed.

"I think its sounds great." She replied with a smile once again.

The three then proceeded to finish their tea and confectioneries before departing to one of the Deschamps' many gardens.

Amaranthe led the way in front of the twins, a wide smile spreads across Lyney's face as he observed her walking figure. His cheeks grew a bit warm as he's laying eyes on her. Strange.

As their stroll continued, he noticed how the shining sun granted the lady with a soft golden glow which made her look like an angel descending from the heavens.

Oh who is he kidding? In his eyes, Amaranthe's already an angel. A beautiful, elegant, and kindhearted angel.

"Lyney, are you perhaps in love with her?" Lynette asked, her voice snapped out of his trance.

"In love? What made you come to that conclusion, dear sister?" Lyney asked with a smile.

"Its just that, you always look at Amaranthe like.. That."

"Like what?"

"We're here." Amaranthe called before Lynette could provide her answer.

The twins glanced upwards at the garden's gate. It's made of off silver iron with intricately decorated pearly white details with the Deschamps family crest carved on top. Tendrils of vines surrounded the gate with crimson red roses accompanying them.

Amaranthe opened the gate and gestured the two magicians to enter the garden. Upon stepping in the plot of land, they see myriads of colorful flowers and plants, trees that stand mighty and tall, and a breathtaking view.

The two are awestruck, they never saw such a view so mesmerizing as this!

"Its beautiful isnt it?" Amaranthe slightly smiled before leading the way once more.

During their walk, they see a plethora of flowers such as rainbow roses, lumidouce bells, even ones that are native to other nations like glaze lilies and padisarahs. Amaranthe plucked a few of these flowers and placed them on her hand carried basket while Lyney and Lynette does the same.

"Hey Amaranthe, what are we going to do with the flowers that we picked?" Lyney asked out of curiosity.

"Oh? We're going to make some flower crowns, dont worry i'll teach you both how."

Making flower crowns? Taught by the radiant lady herself? Now Lyney's excited. Now he must pick the perfect blossoms for his lady's crown, a crown fit for a princess. He gave her a wide smile before continuing their stroll.

They then stopped by an apple tree and sat down beneath its shade. Amaranthe then teaches the twin magicians the basics of making flower crowns, she first taught how to braid the flower stems together and then finishing the lesson with how to secure the finished crown.

Unfortunately for Lyney, he was too distracted by the painter's extravagant beauty that he couldn't find himself to pay attention. Lynette rolled her eyes as she noticed her brother's smitten behavior.

"—ney! Earth to Mr. Lyney!" Amaranthe belted, snapping her fingers to catch the magician's attention.

"Wh- huh? S- sorry do you need something, Amaranthe?" He asked with a flustered smile, his cheeks growing into a shade of pink.

"Your flower crown.. It looks like it got trampled by a boar. Here, let me help."

Amaranthe takes Lyney's poorly weaved crown, their hands slightly brushed against eachother, sending butterflies to his stomach.

"Here's how you do it, you take two flowers and twist one of their stems around the other like so.." The lady's eyebrows slightly furrowed, her dainty fingers delicately weaving the two stems together.

Amaranthe looks even more beautiful when she's focused, Lyney thought.

"Mr. Lyney, are you paying attention?"

"Huh? Y- yes, my lady." He cleared his throat, his cheeks grew even more pinker.

Amaranthe handed back Lyney's crown and gestured him to perform the steps that she instructed. He carefully weaved the flowers together, a smile of satisfaction appeared on Amaranthe's lips.

"Good, good. Now simply repeat the two steps until the moment when you think the crown is big enough for someone to wear."

Lyney smiled brightly, motivated than ever to finish his flower crown perfectly.

Some moments then passed, the three then finished creating their flower crowns.

Lynette's flower crown consisted of lumidouce bells, Kalpalata Lotuses, and Cecilias. Glaze lilies, Windwheel asters, and Sakura blooms donned Amaranthe's, while Lyney's included Rainbow roses, blue poppies, and sunflowers.

The youngest twin rested her flower crown on the top of her head, a small, proud smile crept up on her lips. Amaranthe looked at hers with a melancholic look, gripping on it tightly.

"My lady?"

"Hm?"

"The flower crown that i made, i made it for you." Lyney chimed.

Amaranthe's cheeks grew warm as he crept closer to place the crown on top of her golden hair gently.

"Thank you, Mr. Lyney.. Its a very beautiful crown."

"Hehe, no problem."

Comfortable silence filled the atmosphere as Lyney looked at Amaranthe with an adoring look. Oh Archons, Amaranthe's so beautiful..

The painter stood up from the grass and looked at the blonde, he looked at her confused.

"Hey, would you like to play a game?" Amaranthe asked with a playful tone.

He tilted his head, curious. "What kind of game, my lady?"

"Hmm its.. Tag you're it!" And there goes Amaranthe, sprinting towards the fields while Lynette followed, the two girls laughing as they go.

"Heyy! That's not fair!" Lyney protested before chasing after them.

Lynette and Amaranthe runs through the flower fields, joyous laughter escaping their lips as their hearts are filled with glee. The boy scurried swiftly after them, a pout formed on his lips, how are they so fast?!

He successfully managed to tap his twin's shoulder, making her the new "it". She turned and attempted to tag Amaranthe, the painter successfully avoided Lynette's attempt before turning around and grabbing Lyney's hand.

"Follow me! I have a good hiding spot!" She said with a smile.

Amaranthe's smile made the boy's heart flutter, her fingers intertwining his made his stomach feel like its on the verge of combustion. He happily nodded at her and together they dashed towards the sunflower fields with Lynette at their tail.

They hide within the tall sunflowers, laughing softly. Amaranthe turned to face him, a smile still present on her features. Lyney smiled back, pink hues spreads across his cheeks.

"Thank you for agreeing to hang out with us today, my lady." He beamed.

"No problem. You know, i havent felt this happy spending time with someone else besides father and Charlotte. It feels.. Nice." Amaranthe remarked, sincerity laced her words.

They look at eachother quietly with smiles decorating their faces, basking in the warmth of the sun and each other's presence. Their fingers brushed against eachother, sending jolts of electricity to Lyney's heart.

"Found you."

Lyney lets out a loud screech, jumping like a cat. Meanwhile, Amaranthe is slightly unfazed.

"Lynetteee!! You startled us!"

"Ms. Lynette, how long have you been here?"

"Long enough to see everything."

Shades of dark crimson quickly surrounded Lyney and Amaranthe's faces, the painter brought her hair to her face, attempting to hide her embarrassment.

"Ehaha i guess this is where our game ends.." Amaranthe nervously laughed before standing up and dusting off her skirt.

"C'mon, we have one final destination to go to. Th- this way." Lynette helped her brother up, curiosity present on their faces. The twins followed the lady through the flower fields.

After a 10 minute walk, they arrived at a Bulle fruit tree. The area's surrounded by Windwheel asters, fully bloomed Glaze lilies, and Lumidouce bells. Sakura petals scattered across the soft grass, leading to a gravestone lying under the fruit tree, words etched onto its surface.

Amaranthe approached the gravestone and placed the flower crown near it. She then knelt down and gazed at it with yearning and sorrow, the twins joining her to pay respects.

"Here lies Marianne Deschamps. The sun shined brighter when she was here." She read the text on the gravestone. "Yeah, it did..."

Lyney and Lynette touched Amaranthe shoulders and leaned their heads onto hers in hopes of comforting her saddened soul.

"You have no idea how much i miss her.. I would do anything to see her again. Heck, even just to hear her voice..."

The blonde man noticed the beads of tears trickling down the painter's freckled skin and scrunched up face, the sight clenched his and Lynette's heart.

Before they could react, Amaranthe approached the gravestone and wrapped her arms around it, letting out weeps of sorrow.

As much as the twins wanted to comfort her with a warm hug, they understand that Amaranthe needs the space.

When she's done, the lady wiped off her tears and caressed the gravestone with the same sorrowful look.

"Im sorry that you had to see me like this.." Amaranthe apologized with a raspy voice.

"Dont be. Its not good to suppress those kinds of things." The cat hybrid replied, the twins gave her a reassuring smile.

Amaranthe faintly smiled back, giving a sign that she's feeling a bit better.

"Would you like to have dinner with us at the estate? Im sure father wouldn't mind." The young lady offered.

"Really? That would be great, my lady! Dont you think so too, Lynette?"

Lynette simply nodded with a faint smile, agreeing with her brother.

"I guess that settles it, lets go."

The three stood up from the lime grass and started walking away from the Bulle fruit tree and towards the garden exit.

When they're nearing the exit, the painter saw two cats bumping their heads against eachother. She looked at the two felines, her expression softening at the sight.

"My lady, are you coming?" Lyney asked from afar.

"Coming!" Amaranthe responded, she took one last look at the two cats before jogging towards the twins.

"Oh Amaranthe you're here.." A man said, presumably Amaranthe's father.

"Yes i am. We just got back from taking a walk around the garden and i figured to might as well eat dinner while we're at the area." Amaranthe replied.

The man approached them with a warm smile on his face. "Im assuming these are the magicians that you work for?"

"Oh y- yes they are. Mr. Lyney and Ms. Lynette, this is my father, Antoine. Father, these two are Mr. Lyney and Ms. Lynette."

"It's a pleasure to finally meet you, Monsieur Deschamps." Lyney said politely as he and his sister bowed down to show respect. Its the head of Deschamps family and Amaranthe's father that they're meeting after all.

"Oh no need for the formalities. Just call me Antoine." He said with a kind tone.

Antoine has a trapezoid build, long golden hair with leaf green tips that parted to both sides, and downturned, hazel eyes. He has a tan complexion with specks of freckles decorating his face, neck, and hands, and incredibly long eyelashes. He's also wearing a silk poet blouse and black tights.

"Come now to the dining room, dinner is almost ready." Antoine kindly said as he lead the way to the dining room.

The room is not too big but not small either. The walls are painted white with blue and gold details, the dinner table is big enough for twelve people to eat at, and the centerpiece of the table is a bouquet of Rainbow roses that rests inside a porcelain vase.

They all sat down on their respective seats, waiting for dinner to arrive. The atmosphere of the dining area is very sophisticated but very homey and comfortable.

At the door, multiple servants entered the room bringing kitchen carts filled with plates of food. They serve plates of Trout Amandine to the twins, Vessie Chicken to their master, and Mushroom Soup to their master's daughter.

Its not long before they all start eating their dishes. Once Lyney and Lynette takes a bite of their buttery fish, their eyes swirled with stars and sparkles as they hummed out of delight.

"This tastes amazing! The trout is cooked with absolute perfection!" The male blonde chimed with glee, his sister nodded in agreement.

"Well that's Pierre to you. Our head chef cooks the finest dishes in all of Fontaine." Antoine proudly stated.

He then looked at his daughter who is sipping on her soup quietly, wearing her signature monotone expression.

"Tournesol, what a beautiful flower crown you're wearing today. I take it that you made it? It has your favorite flowers on it after all." The man inquired.

"My flower crown?" Amaranthe is slightly stunned to realize that she's still wearing it.

"No i didn't made it. Mr. Lyney is actually the one who did made it."

"Oh? I see." He replied, slightly smirking at his daughter.

"Favorite flowers? Wait a minute, i thought you dont give a fig about rainbow roses, my lady?" Lyney asked with a playful grin.

"Oh she didn't. Amaranthe only started becoming fond of the blossom recently when she told me the story when you first gave her one-"

"Father!" Amaranthe interrupted, hues of pink surrounded her freckled cheeks.

"You talk about me to your father, my lady?" Lyney chuckled amusingly.

"Oh yes she does! Plenty actually. Tournesol always talks about the time that she spends with you with a big smile on her face-"

"Father please stop! They really didn't need to know about that.."

The two immediately stopped their teasing, playful expressions still present on their faces.

The painter exasperatedly sighed before wiping her mouth and standing up from her seat.

"I'll be taking my leave. Excuse me everyone." Amaranthe then immediately walked towards the dining room's exit. Lynette also finished her dish and proceeds to follow her, leaving Antoine and Lyney alone at the table.

Once the cypress wood door closed shut, the boy picked up his fork and started playing with his food. His chin rests on his gloved palm while a wide smile spreads across his face.

"My lady talks about me.." He softly giggled, kicking his feet back and forth.

Antoine noticed Lyney's giddy behavior. "You seem awfully happy." He softly smiled at the magician.

"Why of course i do! I never thought that my lady actually talks about me quite often."

"Amaranthe loves talking about you and your sister. She often talks about how spectacular your performances are and how much they give her solace. You have no idea how much the both of you mean to her.."

"Oh really? Im glad that she finds our shows enjoyable." Lyney mused, his cheeks grew pink.

"Say, what do you think of my daughter?" Antoine requested.

"What i think of your daughter. Well first of all, she's smart, capable, kind, and a woman of many talents! Not to mention beautiful.."

Antoine listened intently, happy about the things that Lyney is saying about his daughter.

"Amaranthe has a very special talent at evoking people with the emotion that her paintings portray! She's also strong and agile and her eyes- dont get me started with her eyes! They're like rare gemstones glistening under the night sky.. And her smile.. Her smile is as bright as the sun..."

Lyney dreamily sighs, his cheeks are completely covered with shades of pink, his cheek muscles ache as he continues to maintain his wide smile.

Antoine silently chuckled at Lyney's tone and behavior. He seems like he's incredibly fond of Amaranthe.

"Lyney, are you perhaps.. Smitten by my daughter? As in, in love with her?"

The boy was taken aback by his question. He felt the warmth of his cheeks spread to his neck.

"Wh- what? Haha what made you come to that conclusion, Antoine?" He nervously laughed, sheepishly scratching the back of his neck.

"Oh, its just that.." He paused. The expression on Antoine's eyes slightly changed, softly gazing at the sunflower bracelet on his wrist. Lyney didn't noticed the piece of jewelry before.

Antoine heaves out a sigh before looking at the window, noticing that it has gotten dark outside. The man opens his mouth to speak once again.

"On Amaranthe's stories, she always tells me how much you love complimenting her, infinite showering her with compliments. She also told me how often she catches you staring at her with a 'stupidly wide smile'."

Antoine softly chuckled, he thinks Lyney's methods of affection towards his daughter is quite endearing.

"Not only that, she also told me about how often you give her a Rainbow rose and a kiss on her hand upon greeting, and your efforts to lift up her mood." He continued speaking while wiping the corners of his mouth with a napkin.

Lyney's cheeks grew warmer. "Well, i do those things for Amaranthe because she's my friend. A friend that i deeply care about."

"Are you sure friend is the exact word, Lyney? Tell me, what are the emotions or sensations that you feel whenever you're around Amaranthe? Even just by seeing her from afar? Be honest with me here."

Antoine warmly smiled, patiently waiting for his reply."

"Well.. I feel my heart suddenly racing whenever i lay my eyes on her like its going to leap out of my chest. And whenever she looks back at me, her gaze makes my cheeks feel warm!" Lyney extolled.

"Whenever i see Amaranthe approaching me, i suddenly feel giddy and excited. She invades my every thought that i find it hard to sleep at night.." His voice slowly trailed off, Antoine smiled at the boy once more.

Lyney stared at his plate with his lips slightly opened. The feelings that he listed.. Could he be actually...

"Lady Amaranthe! S- she ran off!"

Lyney's trail of thought was interrupted by a servant's voice and the sound of the suddenly opened door.

Antoine quickly leaves his chair and approached the servant, worry can be found in his tone.

"What happened? What did she do?"

"She was giving her friend a tour around the estate u- until suddenly it started raining.. Lady Amaranthe told me to guard her friend and keep her from exiting the building before running off with her weapon!"

Lyney's face is painted with anxiety. Why would Amaranthe run off so suddenly? And why would she tell the servant to prevent Lynette from leaving?

Without thinking, he stormed out of the room, with the goal to find Amaranthe. He can hear the servant calling out for him but he doesn't care, he just wants to look for the lady and make sure she's okay.

It was cold and dark, droplets of water poured down from the dark and murky clouds. Lyney's eyes darted to at every single direction at the are of the estate, in hope of finding Amaranthe.

He calls out her name as loud and clear as possible, panic rising in his voice.

All of a sudden, he hears a familiar voice from afar, the water splashing as a response to his frantic treads towards the voice's direction.

"Amaranthe!" Lyney cried out.

The girl swifty turned around with her golden sword on hand, pointing it at Lyney's face.

Her anxious countenance slowly faded into a slight mild expression as she instantly recognizes those lilac irises.

"Mr. Lyney! It's you.."

"Yeah, it's me..."

Amaranthe lowered her blade, looking at Lyney with worry.

"What are you doing here?! Y- you should be back at the estate!-"

"Im supposed to be the one who's asking you that! What are you doing here in the middle of a downpour?!"

Her eyes darted left and right, her grip on the hilt of her sword tightening.

"Danger.." She replied, her voice shaky.

"Danger?! Did something happened? Is someone coming for us-?!"

"Yes! No. Probably... I dont know! Look im telling you, you have to go back to the estate now." Her tone's cold and firm.

He's confused, why does she think there's danger in a normal rainy night? Whatever it is, Lyney's not going back to the estate without her.

"Amaranthe everything is fine. No one's going to attack the estate i assure you-"

"Go back to the estate now."

"My lady—"

"It's not safe out here."

"Why are you acting like this?!"

"Because i don't want to lose you okay?!"

Amaranthe's response staggered him. The blonde boy watches her lower her head, soft sniffles can be barely heard thanks to the loud rain, drumming against the surface.

"I just.. Dont want to lose you and Ms. Lynette. Just like how i lost my mother..."

Lyney's eyes widened. "Your mother..?"

"It was raining.. During the night when she died... It was raining during the night when father and Charlotte nearly died! Bad things happen to the people i hold dear at a rainy night- I just dont want that to happen to the both of you too...!"

His felt his heart drop. The sight of Amaranthe holding back her sobs hurts him.

"Amaranthe, look at me."

Lyney gently cupped Amaranthe's face, brushing off her damp hair to properly see her golden sapphire eyes. Her body flinches at his tender touch but does not oppose it.

"I know that you're scared and i understand why you're acting like this. But there's nothing to be afraid about. No one is going to attack the estate i assure you that." He says while softly brushing her skin with his thumb.

"Even if there are people who's going to try to do such a thing, the gardemeks are going to take care of them. Look the point is, you're not going to lose anyone. Not your father, Charlotte, Lynette, not me, not anyone. Everything's going to be okay.."

Lyney pulled Amaranthe into a firm, warm hug. She was taken aback by his spontaneous action. She dropped her sword and hugged him back, burying her face on the crook of his neck as she choke back her sobs.

His hand rummages through her drenched golden hair, giving it gentle strokes. Whispering reassuring words to her.

The boy pulled away to look at her once more, giving her a comforting smile. "C'mon, lets go back to the estate. If we stayed here a bit longer we might catch a cold."

Amaranthe slightly nodded at him, slipping his hand and interlocking their fingers together. They then walked back to the estate hand in hand.

When they entered the building, Antoine approached his daughter, placing his hands on her shoulders. A few servants arrived with silk two towels, wrapping one around Lyney and one around Amaranthe.

"Are you okay, tournesol?" Her father asked with worry.

"Yes father, im fine.." Her hands finding its way to the towel that's wrapped around her body.

"That's good to hear. Now then, follow the servants, they prepared a warm bath for you." She nodded and did what Antoine told her to do.

Lynette made way towards her brother and hugged him.

"Lyney! Im glad that you're okay.."

The eldest twin softly patted his sister's back.

Antoine tapped Lyney's shoulder to catch his attention. He turned around to face him.

"Thank you for bringing back my daughter."

"No problem, Antoine." He slightly bowed at him.

"Here's some spare clothes, go wash yourself up and get changed so you wont catch a cold." Antoine gave two pairs of silk pajamas, one for each twin.

"You two should stay for the night, it doesn't look like the downpour's going to end soon. I'll be taking my leave then."

"Thank you very much, Antoine." The twins thanked in unison, the three bowed at eachother and went to attend their own businesses.

As Lyney's drying his blonde hair, a servant approached them saying that Amaranthe requests for his presence.

They led the way to the lady's room and left the two alone.

"My lady. Why do you want see me? Miss me already?" He teased.

"Definitely not. Here, sit down." Amaranthe patted a spot on her bed beside her.

Lyney sat down and locked gazes, her eyes glistening under the chandelier lights.

"I asked you to come here because.. I cant sleep." She reluctantly stated, her face dusted with pink.

"Oh? So me being here would somehow help you sleep?" His Cheshire cat smile spreads across his lips.

Amaranthe averted her gaze, using her hand to cover her face. "S- something like that.. Yes.."

Lyney sighed, placing his hand on top of hers, caressing it gently.

He chuckled softly. "Ok. What would you like me to do, my lady?"

The blue eyed girl nervously scratches the back of her neck, trying to maintain her composure.

"I want you to.. Hold my hand during the rest of the night. Please."

He must admit, Amaranthe's request surprised him a little.

"Of course, my lady. Anything to help you feel more comfortable."

"Really? You would do that?"

"Of course! It's you after all."

Her cheeks slightly turned more pink before giving him a small smile.

"Thanks Lyney." Amaranthe said in a soft tone, bumping her forehead against his.

Her sudden gesture astonished him, he didn't expected her to show affection. Amaranthe quickly realized this and pulled away, covering her crimson red face with both of her hands.

"Im sorry! I- i didn't mean to do that.."

The boy laughed. "No need to apologize, Amaranthe. Say, where did you get that gesture of affection?"

"I got it from two cats.. That i saw at the garden. Im sorry for doing that, it was stupid of me."

"Once again, there's no need to apologize. I quite liked it, we should do it more often." Lyney replied, removing Amaranthe's hands from covering her beautiful face before casually bumping his forehead against hers.

They stayed like that for a while. Specifically for 5 minutes. 5 minutes of basking in each other's comforting presence.

"Are you ready to sleep, my lady?"

"Mhm."

Lyney gave her a soft smile as he stands up and tucks Amaranthe into bed.

He grabbed a chair and placed it on the lady's bedside, taking her hand into his.

"Goodnight, my lady. Sweet dreams."

"Goodnight to you too, Mr. Lyney."

He traces comforting strokes on her hand and caressing Amaranthe's soft, yellow hair, lulling her to sleep.

Lyney's looks at her peaceful face. She looks like a sleeping angel.

No, she is a sleeping angel. The lady's peaceful smile makes his stomach turn and cheeks warm.

Lyney plants a soft kiss on her forehead, gazing at her with pure adoration.

Oh archons, he loves her so much.

Author's note: Thank you so much for taking the time to read my fic! I hope you guys enjoyed it 💕

[alexlacquemanne]

Mai MMXXIII

Films

Quand la Panthère rose s'emmêle (The Pink Panther Strikes Again) (1976) de Blake Edwards avec Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom, Leonard Rossiter, Colin Blakely, Lesley-Anne Down, André Maranne, Michael Robbins et Burt Kwouk

Le Dimanche de la vie (1967) de Jean Herman avec Danielle Darrieux, Jean-Pierre Moulin, Olivier Hussenot, Françoise Arnoul, Berthe Bovy, Anne Doat, Hubert Deschamps et Jean Rochefort

Romance inachevée (The Glenn Miller Story) (1954) de Anthony Mann avec James Stewart, June Allyson, Henry Morgan, Charles Drake, George Tobias et Barton MacLane

La Canonnière du Yang-Tsé (The Sand Pebbles) (1966) de Robert Wise avec Steve McQueen, Richard Attenborough, Richard Crenna, Candice Bergen, Marayat Andriane et Makoto Iwamatsu

Deux Heures moins le quart avant Jésus-Christ (1982) de Jean Yanne avec Coluche, Michel Serrault, Jean Yanne, Michel Auclair, Françoise Fabian, Mimi Coutelier et Darry Cowl

Le Dernier Voyage (2020) de Romain Quirot avec Hugo Becker, Paul Hamy, Lya Oussadit-Lessert, Jean Reno, Bruno Lochet et Émilie Gavois-Kahn

Le Dernier Métro (1980) de François Truffaut avec Catherine Deneuve, Gérard Depardieu, Heinz Bennent, Jean Poiret, Andréa Ferréol, Paulette Dubost, Jean-Louis Richard et Maurice Risch

Les cadavres ne portent pas de costard (Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid) (1982) de Carl Reiner avec Steve Martin, Rachel Ward, Carl Reiner, Reni Santoni, George Gaynes, Barbara Stanwyck, Ava Gardner, Burt Lancaster, Humphrey Bogart, Cary Grant et Ingrid Bergman

Docteur Folamour ou : comment j'ai appris à ne plus m'en faire et à aimer la bombe (Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb) (1964) de Stanley Kubrick avec Peter Sellers, George C. Scott, Sterling Hayden, Keenan Wynn, Slim Pickens, Peter Bull et Tracy Reed

Un homme est passé (Bad Day at Black Rock) (1955) de John Sturges avec Spencer Tracy, Robert Ryan, Anne Francis, Dean Jagger, Walter Brennan, John Ericson, Ernest Borgnine et Lee Marvin

Le Monde, la Chair et le Diable (The World, The Flesh and the Devil) (1959) de MacDougall avec Harry Belafonte, Inger Stevens et Mel Ferrer

La Belle Saison (2015) de Catherine Corsini avec Izïa Higelin, Cécile de France, Noémie Lvovsky, Kévin Azaïs, Lætitia Dosch et Benjamin Bellecour

Le Grand Embouteillage (L'ingorgo) (1979) de Luigi Comencini avec Annie Girardot, Fernando Rey, Miou-Miou, Gérard Depardieu, Ugo Tognazzi, Marcello Mastroianni, Stefania Sandrelli, Alberto Sordi, Orazio Orlando, Gianni Cavina, Harry Baer et Ángela Molina

Ariane (Love in the Afternoon) (1957) de Billy Wilder avec Gary Cooper, Audrey Hepburn, Maurice Chevalier, Van Doude, John McGiver et Lise Bourdin

Voici le temps des assassins (1956) de Julien Duvivier avec Jean Gabin, Danièle Delorme, Gérard Blain, Lucienne Bogaert, Germaine Kerjean, Gabrielle Fontan et Jean-Paul Roussillon

Séries

Castle Saison 1, 2

Des fleurs pour ta tombe - Jeunes Filles au père - Amis à la vie, à la mort - Sexe, Scandale et Politique - Calcul glacial - La Piste du vaudou - Crimes dans la haute - Mémoires d’outre-tombe - Où est Angela ? - Double face - La Mort à crédit - Quitte ou Double - L'Enfer de la mode - L'Escroc au cœur tendre - L'auteur qui m'aimait - Pour l'amour du sang - Dernières paroles

Coffre à Catch

#113 : Unforgiven 2008 : Matt Hardy will not die ! - #114 : Matt Hardy champion, les débuts de Jack Swagger ! - #115 : La ECW, c'est bien, mais avec Vianney c'est mieux ! - #116 : Maryse : Pourquoi es-tu si belle? - # 117 : All Star Main Event + Gérard Lenorman !

James May : Notre Homme au Japon

Allez ! - Chou farci - Déodorant - Salut Bim ! - Le garçon de la pêche - Prune salée

Friends Saison 8

Celui qui venait de dire oui - Celui qui avait un sweat rouge - Celui qui découvrait sa paternité - Celui qui avait une vidéo - Celui qui draguait Rachel - Celui qui perturbait Halloween - Celui qui voulait garder Rachel - Celui qui engageait une strip-teaseuse - Celui qui avait fait courir la rumeur - Celui qui défendait sa sœur - Celui qui ne voulait pas aller plus loin - Celui qui passait une soirée avec Rachel - Celui qui découvrait les joies du bain - Celui qui découvrait le placard secret - Celui qui visionnait la vidéo de l'accouchement - Celui qui avouait tout à Rachel - Celui qui voyait dans les feuilles de thé - Celui qui était trop positif

Inspecteur Barnaby Saison 8

Un cri dans la nuit - Les Régates de la vengeance - Requiem pour une orchidée - Pari mortel - Double vue - Le Saut de la délivrance - L'assassin est un fin gourmet - Rhapsodie macabre

L'agence tous risques Saison 4, 5

Qui est qui ? - Cowboy George - La roue de la fortune - Services en tous genres - Club privé - Harry a des ennuis - Un monde de fou - La mission de la paix - Les orages du souvenir - Un témoin capital : 1re partie - Condamnation : 2e partie - Exécution : 3e partie - Match au sommet - Théorie de la révolution - Mort sur ordonnance - Une vieille amitié

Columbo Saison 2

Rançon pour un homme mort - Requiem pour une star

Les Petits Meurtres d'Agatha Christie Saison 3

Jusqu'à ce que la mort nous sépare - Meurtres du troisième type

Affaires Sensibles

Algues vertes : le danger qui empoisonne la Bretagne - James Jesus Angleton : paranoïa à la CIA - THE GRIM SLEEPER : Le faucheur en embuscade 1985-2007 - La création du festival de Cannes - 2000, les Jeux paralympiques de Sydney : la fraude des basketteurs espagnols

Bardot

Une enfant sage - B.B - La Madrague - Le papillon - Bébé - La vérité

Les Enquêtes de Morse saison 9

Mascarade - Prélude - Sorties de scène

James May's Cars of the People Saison 1, 2

Transports et totalitarisme - Rien n'arrête les nouilles - Les voitures qui nous ont toujours fait rêver - La puissance de la vapeur - 4x4 - Boom (et effondrement) d'après-guerre

The Grand Tour Saison 4, 3, 1, 2

The Grand Tour présente… Seamen - The Grand Tour présente… La Chasse au trésor - Eaux salées et eaux douces - The Grand Tour: A Scandi Flick - Virée à l’Italienne - Spéciale Colombie : Première partie - Spéciale Colombie ; Deuxième partie - Oh, Canada - Coup de vieux

Livres

Orage de chaleur de Richard Castle

Cinq Gars pour Singapour de Jean Bruce

Lucky Luke, tome 27 : Le 20ème de cavalerie de Morris et René Goscinny

Garôden de Jirô Taniguchi et Baku Yumemakura

Une enquête du commissaire Dupin : Etrange printemps aux Glénan de Jean-Luc Bannalec

Détective Conan, tome 9 de Gôshô Aoyama

Il était une fois… Le cinéma, Tome 1 : Des frères Lumière à Charlie Chaplin de Jean-Pierre Georges et Dentiblu

[iamthewanderingbard]

It’s Rose’s birthday today!

[quincyhorst]

FFI Euro B Coaches - François Deschamps (Rose Griffon 🦅)

Similarly to Gretchen's father, he's currently the coach of Saint Paris, a widely renowed french team. During the Alius menace, France held a more relaxed approach to the situation unlike its neighbours; only huge change being perhaps an increase of training hours in soccer than other sports.

However, when it was time for the Euro League to happen, the french association deemed to use a high level figure as to help lead the rose griffons into victory. And after many discussions and evaluations, François was choosen. Given nothing interesting was happen on the high leagues currently (I mean, the ones attacking buildings and kidnapping people were not adults, the man accepted the job, even if the thought of him training younger players puzzled him. It would be an interesting challenge (And in a way, it could help him out on his personal life).

However, he himself NEVER expected that the type of kids he'd have to train all looked like they came from a soap opera. Seriously.

Probably the biggest thing holding Rose Griffon back as a team was the huge difference between coach and players. They were on a similar wave when it came to soccer, sure, but François had it very hard when dealing with them in other ways. Seriously, why did they need to sleep so much!? Why did they need so many beauty products and clothes!? WHY WERE THERE SO MANY PAPARAZZIS FOLLOWING THEM!?

Not everything was hellish at least; because if not otherwise RG would have never made it into Liocott on the first place. First off, François managed to either just get used to or even befriend the more "normal" players of his team, such as Ladji and the other field defenders. The main keeper was a special case even, given his closeness to the chaotic duo of Pierre and Julien helped as the perfect middleman for them. Another advantage François had was by communicating with the actual coaches these players once player for, as a way to see how each dealt with them. Once things were set, he and RG managed to pull of a decent performance in the FFI. But of course, there were some things about his players that he never could get used properly.

In the end, after RG's road ended, he felt quite satisfied with what he and his team had done at least. This experience although a failure did made him change his views upon many things and it gave him memorable lessons for the future. He still preferred to work with professional older players, sure, but he saw a bright future on many of the RG members; some even outside of soccer. The players themselves also felt quite happy with François despite all, even if some contacts were lost as they grew.

A last point that I want to say is that he's a married man, even having a daughter named Suzette. However while she and her mother have been following both François and RG everywhere, the coach has made it clear he won't allow her nearby his team in any way. No hard feelings, he's just afraid of his players being like Pepe Le Pew with her, specially with the fact that she's just eleven years old. Fran's wife is always around to look over her, although it can be hard to deal with a curious child...

[iamthewanderingbard]

Are your ocs good at pranks or jokes?

OOOOOH!!!

I’m just seeing this now, but this is such a fun question!!!

I wouldn’t say that Rose is so much. At least not mean-spirited ones. Even as a kid she was more the kind of person to draw people together and tried to be kind to those who needed it.

Tina, most likely as a kid! She was a very precocious child — the kind who would get on easily with the older kids — so, yes! Though as an adult this (and other influences in her life) has turned her into being the kind of person who knows just how to get what she wants out of a person.

Ginger, I’d say so to some degree! Earlier versions of her more so. She was more of a troublemaker before I developed her more and she calmed down somewhat, but the Magical World that she is from prides itself on pranks and jokes and the like so I’m sure some of this would have rubbed off on her!

And now my newest girl Theo! (I say girl but really she’s currently 31 in the TTRPG I’m playing her in. XD)

As a child, Theo used to be known as Tera, and Tera was much more of a wild child and she’s always had a strong sense of wrong and right/black and white about her. So I’m sure she would have played pranks and jokes on other kids when she felt that it would have taught them a lesson. Aaand probably played pranks and jokes and such if the mood struck her too. XD But as Theo… she’s much more reserved due to an incident that had her and her family fleeing for their lives. It set things into motion for her that turned her into a much more stoic and reserved individual, so now pranks and jokes are out the window for her.

Thank you so much for the question, @jameshoppy!

[cielrouge]

YA SFF Books by Black Authors 

A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Morrow: About the strength of black sisterhood set in Portland, OR, best friends Tavi and Effie discover their true supernatural identity when Effie starts being haunted by demons from her past, and Tavia accidentally lets out her magical siren voice during a police stop.

A Chorus Rises (A Song Below Water #2) by Bethany C. Morrow: Teen influencer Naema Bradshaw is an Eloko, a person who’s gifted with a song that woos anyone who hears it. Everyone loves her — well, until she's cast as the awful person who exposed Tavia’s secret siren powers. When a new, flourishing segment of Naema’s online supporters start targeting black girls, however, Naema must discover the true purpose of her magical voice.

A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown: Inspired by West African folklore in which a grieving crown princess, Karina, and a desperate refugee, Malik, find themselves on a collision course to murder each other, despite their growing attraction.

Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor: Sunny Nwazue, an American-born albino child of Nigerian parents, moves with her family back to Nigeria, where she learns that she has latent magical powers which she and three similarly gifted friends use to catch a serial killer.

Akata Warrior (Akata Witch #2) by Nnedi Okorafor: Now stronger, feistier, and a bit older, Sunny Nwazue, along with her friends from the the Leopard Society, travel through worlds, both visible and invisible, to the mysterious town of Osisi, where they fight in a climactic battle to save humanity.

Bad Witch Burning by Jessica Lewis: For fans of Us and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina comes a witchy story full of black girl magic as one girl’s dark ability to summon the dead offers her a chance at a new life, while revealing to her an even darker future.

Beasts Made of Night by Tochi Onyebuchi: After he eats the sin of a royal, Taj, a talented aki, or sin-eater who consumes the guilt of others whose transgressions are exorcised from them by powerful but corrupt Mages, is drawn into a plot to destroy the city, and he must fight to save the princess he loves and his own life.

Beasts of Prey by Ayana Gray: Two Black teenagers, talented Beastkeeper Koffi and warrior-in-training Ekon, must trek into a magical jungle to take down an ancient creature menacing the city of Lkossa, before they become the hunted.

The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton: In the opulent world of Orléans, where Beauty is a commodity only a few control, Belle Camellia Beauregard will learn the dark secrets behind her powers, and rise up to change the world. 

A Blade So Black by L.L. McKinney: A whimsical and butt-kicking Alice in Wonderland retelling featuring a black teen heroine who battles Nightmares in the dark and terrifying dream realm known as Wonderland. 

Bleeding Violet by Dia Reeves: 16-year-old Hanna reunites with her estranged mother in an East Texas town that is haunted with doors to dimensions of the dead and protected by demon hunters called Mortmaine.

Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury: Set in near-future Toronto in which, after failing to come into her powers, 16-year-old Black witch Voya Thomas must choose between losing her family’s magic forever or murdering her first love.

The Bones of Ruin by Sarah Raughley: Set in Victorian England, African tightrope walker Iris cannot die; but soon gets drafted in the fight-to-the-death tournament of freaks where she learns the terrible truth of who and what she really is.

The Cost of Knowing by Brittney Morris: A gripping, evocative novel about Black teen Alex Rufus, who has the power to see into the future, and whose life turns upside down when he foresees his younger brother’s imminent death.

Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi: 17-year-old Zélie and companions journey to a mythic island seeking a chance to bring back magic to the land of Orïsha, in a fantasy world infused with the textures of West Africa.

Children of Virtue and Vengeance (Legacy of Orïsha #2) by Tomi Adeyemi: After battling the impossible, Zélie and Amari have finally succeeded in bringing magic back to the land of Orïsha. But with civil war looming on the horizon, Zélie finds herself at a breaking point: she must discover a way to bring the kingdom together or watch as Orïsha tears itself apart.

Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron: 16-year-old Sophia would much rather marry Erin, her childhood best friend, than parade in front of suitors. At the ball, Sophia flees, hiding in Cinderella’s mausoleum. There, she meets Constance, the last known descendant of Cinderella and her step sisters. Together they vow to bring down the king once and for all.

The Cost of Knowing by Brittney Morris: A gripping, evocative novel about Black teen Alex Rufus, who has the power to see into the future, and whose life turns upside down when he foresees his younger brother’s imminent death.

Crown of Thunder (Beasts Made of Night #2) by Tochi Onyebuchi: Taj has escaped Kos, but Queen Karima will go to any means necessary--including using the most deadly magic--to track him down. 

A Crown So Cursed (Nightmare Verse #3) by L.L. McKinney: Alice is ready to jump into battle when she learns that someone is building an army of Nightmares to attack the mortal world, before she learns of a personal connection to Wonderland.

Daughters of Jubilation by Kara Lee Corthron: In Jim Crow South, black teen Evalene Deschamps finds her place among a family of women gifted with magical abilities, known as jubilation - a gift passed down from generations of black women since the time of slavery.

Dread Nation by Justina Ireland: The Civil War is over, but mostly because the dead rose at Gettysburg—and then started rising everywhere else. Fighting the undead is a breeze for Jane McKenne, an Attendant, trained in both weaponry and etiquette to protect the well-to-do. But the fight for freedom? That’s a different story.

Deathless Divide (Dread Nation #2) by Justina Ireland: After the fall of Summerland, Jane McKeene hoped her life would get simpler. But nothing is easy when you’re a girl trained in putting down the restless dead, and a devastating loss on the road to Nicodermus has Jane questioning everything she thought she knew about surviving in 1880’s America.

A Dream So Dark (Nightmare Verse #2) by L.L. McKinney: Still reeling from her recent battle (and grounded until she graduates) Alice must cross the Veil to rescue her friends and stop the Black Knight once and for all in Wonderland.

Early Departures by Justin A. Reynolds: Jamal’s best friend Q is brought back to life after a freak accident … but they only have a short time together before he will die again.  How can Jamal fix his friendship without the truth?

Fate of Flames by Sarah Raughley:  Before they can save the world from the monstrous phantoms, four girls who have the power to control the classical elements: earth, air, fire, and water must first try to figure out how to work together. 

For All Time by Shanna Miles: Tamar and Fayard, two Black teens, are fated to repeat their love story across hundreds of lifetimes, from 14th-century Mali to the distant future, as they struggle to break the cycle.

The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna: Inspired by the culture of West Africa, a feminist fantasy debut traces the experiences of 16-year-old Deka, who is invited to leave her discriminatory village to join the emperor’s army of near-immortal women warriors.

The Good Luck Girls by Charlotte Nicole Davis: The country of Arketta calls them Good Luck Girls--they know their luck is anything but. Sold to a "welcome house" as children and branded with cursed markings. When Clementine accidentally kills a man, the girls risk a dangerous escape to find freedom, justice, and revenge.

Kingdom of Souls by Rena Barron: Set in a West African-inspired fantasy kingdom, Arrah comes from a long line of powerful witchdoctors, yet fails at magic. When Arrah trade years off her life for magic to stop the Demon King from destroying the world—that is if it doesn’t kill her first.

Legacy of Light (The Effgies #3) by Sarah Raughley: After Saul’s strike on Oslo—one seemingly led by Maia herself—the Effigies’ reputation is in shambles. Belle has gone rogue, Chae Rin and Lake have disappeared, and the Sect is being dismantled and replaced by a terrifying new world order helmed by Blackwell. If the Effigies can’t put the pieces together soon, there may not be much left of the world they’ve fought so desperately to save.

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn: In this King Arthur retelling, Black teen Bree Matthews infiltrates a secret society of powerful magic wielders to find out the truth behind her mother’s untimely death.

Mem by Bethany C. Morrow: In alternate reality Montreal (1925), a young woman’s personality is the result of a startling experimental procedure, leaving her to struggle with the question of who she really is.

Miles Morales, Spider-Man by Jason Reynolds: But Miles Morales accidentally discovers a villainous teacher's plan to turn good kids bad, he will need to come to terms with his own destiny as the new Spider-man. 

Oh My Gods by Alexandra Sheppard: Half-mortal teenager Helen Thomas goes to live with her father—who is Zeus, masquerading as a university professor—and must do her best to keep the family secret intact.

The Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds: After falling for Kate, her unexpected death sends Jack back in time to the moment they first met, but he soon learns that his actions have consequences when someone else close to him dies.

Orleans by Sherri L. Smith: Set in a futuristic, hostile Orleans landscape, Fen de la Guerre must deliver her tribe leader's baby over the Wall into the Outer States before her blood becomes tainted with Delta Fever. 

Nubia: Real One by L.L. McKinney & Robyn Smith: When Nubia’s best friend, Quisha, is threatened by a boy who thinks he owns the town, Nubia will risk it all—her safety, her home, and her crush on that cute kid in English class—to become the hero society tells her she isn’t.

A Phoenix First Must Burn: 16 Stories of Black Girl Magic, Resistance, and Hope edited by Patrice Caldwell: Filled with stories of love and betrayal, strength and resistance, this collection contains an array of complex and true-to-life characters in which you cannot help but see yourself reflected. Witches and scientists, sisters and lovers, priestesses and rebels.

This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron: In this contemporary fantasy inspired by The Secret Garden, Black teen Briseis has a gift: she can grow plants with a single touch. Up against a centuries-old curse and the deadliest plant on earth, Bri must harness her gift to protect herself and her family, when a nefarious group comes after her in search of a rare and dangerous immortality elixir.

A Psalm of Storm and Silence (A Song of Wraiths and Ruin #2) by Roseanne A. Brown: As the fabric holding Sonande together begins to tear, Malik and Karina once again find themselves torn between their duties and their desires.

A Queen of Gilded Horns (A River of Royal Blood #2) by Amanda Joy: After learning the truth of her heritage, Eva is on the run with her sister Isa as her captive, but with the Queendom of Myre on the brink of revolution, Eva and Isa must make peace with each other to save their kingdom.

Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko: In a West African-inspired empire, Tarisai is raised by The Lady and sent to kill the Crown Prince once she gains his trust. Tarisai won’t stand by and become someone’s pawn—but is she strong enough to choose a different path for herself?

Redemptor (Raybearer #2) by Jordan Ifueko: For the first time, an Empress Redemptor sits on Aritsar's throne. To appease the sinister spirits of the dead, Tarisai must now anoint a council of her own, coming into her full power as a Raybearer.

The Ravens by Danielle Page & Kass Morgan: The sisters of Kappu Rho Nu share a secret: they’re a coven of witches. For Vivi Deveraux, being one of Kappa Rho Nu’s Ravens means getting a chance to redefine herself. For Scarlett Winters, a bonafide Raven and daughter of a legacy Raven. When Vivi and Scarlett are paired as big and little for initiation, they find themselves sinking into the sinister world of blood oaths and betrayals.

Rebel Sisters (War Girls #2) by Tochi Onyebuchi: Though they are working toward common goals of helping those who suffered, Ify and Uzo are worlds apart. But when a mysterious virus breaks out among the children in the Space Colonies, their paths collide.

Reaper of Souls (Kingdom of Souls #2) by Rena Barron: After so many years yearning for the gift of magic, Arrah has the one thing she’s always wanted—at a terrible price. But the Demon King’s shadow looms closer than she thinks. And as Arrah struggles to unravel her connection to him, defeating him begins to seem more and more impossible.

A River of Royal Blood by Amanda Joy: A North African-inspired feminist fantasy in which two sisters, Eva and Isa must compete in a magical duel to the death for the right to inherit the queendom of Myre.  

Slice of Cherry by Dia Reeves: In Portero, Texas, teens Kit and Fancy Cordelle, daughters of the infamous Bonesaw Killer, bring two boys with similar tendencies to a world of endless possibilities they have discovered behind a mysterious door.

Siege of Shadows (The Effigies #2) by Sarah Raughley:  After Saul reappears with an army of soldiers with Effigy-like abilities, threatening to unleash the monstrous Phantoms, e-year-old Maia and the other Effigies hope to defeat him by discovering the source of their power over the four classical elements, but they are betrayed by the Sect and bogged down by questions about the previous Fire Effigy's murder.

The Sisters of Reckoning (The Good Luck Girls #2) by Charlotte Nicole Davis: The blockbuster sequel to an alternate Old West-set commercial fantasy adventure.

The Sound of Stars by Alechia Dow: Set in the near-future, in which a captive teen human and a young alien leader—bonded by their love of forbidden books and music—embark on a desperate road trip as they attempt to overturn alien rule and save humankind. 

War Girls by Tochi Onyebuchi: Set in a futuristic, Black Panther-inspired Nigeria, sisters Onyii and Ify, separated by a devastating civil war, must fight their way back to each other against all odds.

Vessel by Sarah Beth Durst: When the goddess Bayla fails to take over Liyana's body, Liyana's people abandon her in the desert to find a more worthy vessel, but she soon meets Korbyn, who says the souls of seven deities have been stolen and he needs Liyana's help to find them.

The Weight of Stars by K. Ancrum: After a horrific accident brings loners Ryann and Alexandria together, Ryann learns that Alexandria's mother is an astronaut who volunteered for a one-way trip to the edge of the solar system.

White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson: Black teen Marigold and her blended family move into a newly renovated, picture-perfect home in a dilapidated Midwestern city, and are haunted by what she thinks are ghosts, but might be far worse.

Wings of Ebony by J. Elle: Black teen Rue, from a poor neighborhood who, after learning she is half-human, half-goddess, must embrace both sides of her heritage to unlock her magic and destroy the racist gods poisoning her neighborhood with violence, drugs, and crime.

Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Thomas: In this Jamaican-inspired fantasy debut, two witches from enemy castes—one seeking power, and one seeking revenge—will stop at nothing to overthrow the witch queen, even if it means forming an alliance with each other and unleashing chaos on their island nation.

Within These Wicked Walls by Lauren Blackwood: An Ethiopian-inspired Jane Eyre retelling in which an unlicensed debtera, or exorcist, Andromeda, is hired to rid a castle of its dangerous curses, only to fall in love with Magnus Rochester, a boy whose life hangs in the balance.

Yesterday Is History by Kosoko Jackson: Black teen Andre Cobb undergoes a liver transplant and as a side effect winds up slipping through time from present-day Boston to 1969 NYC on the eve of the Stonewall riots, delivering a story that is part romance, part gay history, and part time-travel drama, exploring how far we have and haven't come. 

[lifeisart61]

Gèrard Deschamps

“L’important c’est l’art rose” 1960

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Now that I’m figuring some things out about Rose, I’d love to answer these questions for her!

Describe Your OC

1: their voice

2: their smile

3: their greatest achievement

4: their insecurities

5: their shortcomings

6: how they deal with grief

7: how they like to dress

8: what they like to eat

9: their theme

10: their fashion sense

11: their family life

12: their romantic life

13: their embarrassing memory from years ago

14: how they react to burning their tongue on food

15: how they react to a brainfreeze

16: their dreams

17: their ambitions

18: how they sleep

19: their reaction to betrayal

20: their reaction to a mystery love letter

21: how they react to pain

22: what they're like on two hours of sleep

23: how they act when they're sick

24: what motivates them

25: why you enjoy them

[aroundtheworldiej]

A Worrying Last Match

BY MATHIS ALLOUL

The French team lost 1-0 to Tunisia in their last game of the World Cup group stage. A match marked by a huge refereeing error but which does not change anything for "Les Bleus".

A goal from Wahbi Khazri in the 58th minute was enough for the Carthage Eagles to win against the defending french champions. This Tunisian team absolutely had to win to have a chance to qualify. France is already qualified for the next round of the competition and are quite certain to finish top of their group. French coach,Didier Deschamps, decided to make a lot of changes in the team by making play the substitutes. Now we can understand better why the substitutes are substitutes, because the team was not good.

Credits : جام جهانی ۲۰۲۲ / اکوادور - قطر

An evening full of twists and turns

Tunisia played a good game and rose to the occasion. A goal was disallowed to the African team at the very beginning of the match even though, they would have deserved to score. France also had a goal disallowed, this time in a more questionable manner.

Griezmann was flagged offside after scoring, which was questionable as the French striker was not onside. The referee used VAR to disallow Antoine Griezmann's goal even though he had blown his whistle at the end of the match, which is not allowed under the rules.

In the other match in this group.. Australia surprisingly defeated favourites Denmark to reach "the last 16" for the second time in their history. The Danes are logically eliminated after a disappointing tournament. This Australian's victory seals the fate of the Tunisians who are also eliminated.

What does the future hold for the french team ?

France will face Poland in the next round. The Polish team has been quite disappointing in it's first three games, the French team is logically favourite. On the other hand, Australia will face one of the favourites of the competition : Argentina.

Credits : Flickr