#S J Parris

[tudorblogger]

Monthly Reading Summary – May 2024

[pippinoftheshire]

Eight Authors Tag:

Rules: list eight of some of your favorite authors. (If you like, you can list your favourite book by them as well)

1. J. R. R. Tolkien

The Silmarillion

2. Shirley Jackson

We Have Always Lived in the Castle

3. Peter S. Beagle

The Last Unicorn

4. Andrzej Sapkowski

5. Joanne M. Harris

Blackberry Wine/Coastliners/Four Quarters of the Orange

6. A. A. Milne

The House at Pooh Corner

7. Neil Gaiman

Stardust

8. H. G. Parry

The Shadow Histories series

Tagging @willtheweaver @riveriafalll @justabigoldnerd @fandom-meet-fanthem @huggiebird @bryonyashley @deerilkka @prettyboynapoleonsolo

@inherited-by-ocelot @vnyu73 @too-young-to-fall-in-love @ikeepwatchinghelicopters @amazingrace53 @bighandsforabigheart @freddiepurrcury @m0ns00n53

@nicijones @my-jokes-are-my-armour @roseszirnheld @yallwildinrn @theliteraryarchitect

@falling-into-peril @peregrintook @ominous-faechild @happybean17 and anyone else who wants to join x

[stargatesg-1obsessed]

Okay, don't mind my bed sheet 💀 but I'm reading survival of the fittest by Sabine C Bauer. And I'm looking for those S/J moments because, well, I might as well be their no1 shipper 😭

"Hey! Being field personnel doesn't give you the right to get mouthy."

"It does, according to Colonel O'Neill." As soon as it was out, Sam wished she hadn't said it and forced a smile.

Very few things got past Janet. "You miss him."

Of course she did. Who wouldn't? But, to quote the Colonel , she and Janet had had this discussion, and they were not having it again.

"Parris Island to Sam. Come in, Sam." Head cocked, Janet gazed at her. "This anything to do with why you got up in the middle of the night?"

"Uh, no, it's just... pull up a box and look at this."

Does this count as an S/J moment? 🤔

[fbscrimjourney]

MR1: Reflecting on this chapter discussion of Dorothea Dix, how do you think she would be involved in mental health advocacy and/or reform in our current times?

Background

Dorothea Dix was an important figure in the field of social reform, specializing her efforts in mental health after seeing the horrors many mentally ill people faced while receiving residency, such as in jails and prisons across the state of Massachusetts. In such places as well as the asylums of the time, the mentally disordered individuals were commonly subject to abuse and inhumane treatment (Parry, 2006).

Noting this, Dix would take her findings to the courts and incite change in how the laws regarding "the idiots, lunatics, and insane persons, not furiously mad" (Hector & Khey, 2022) in state and local institutions. This culminated when she lay witness to the Worcester State Hospital and how new laws required specialists to attend to the mentally ill rather than normal employees of such institutions. Dix continued by petitioning to other states for similar moral treatment of the people living in these establishments.

Modern Reflecting

If Dorothea Dix was around in current day, her mental health advocacy and reform would be rooted in inciting change through action rather than just by word of mouth. This could be by:

publicly backing candidates with policies that match her values

suggesting private policies to individual institutions to make them run smoother

campaigning against those who try to strip the rights of those with mental disabilities

support those researching into treatments and prevention methods for often overlooked conditions

References

Hector, J. & Khey, D. (2022). Criminal Justice and Mental Health: An Overview for Students. 2nd Edition. Springer Publishing. ISBN: 978-3-031-15337-2

Parry M. S. (2006). Dorothea Dix (1802–1887). American Journal of Public Health, 96(4), 624–625. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2005.079152

[gamebunny-advance]

"Heaven Studio - Vs. 1010 (aka Vs. Squadmates)" [WIP]

(Original RHRE Mix)

Changelog:

- Screwbots

- Freeze Frame

- Bluebirds

- Tangotronic

+ Rhythm Somen

+ Pudding Nail

+ Mannequin Factory

*Please excuse the dead air at the end of the video. I thought I could multitask and record this while doing other things, so I stopped the recording a little late. There's nothing of interest after the fade to black.

So, besides Vs. Tatiana, I think this mix is the one that changed the most from the original incarnation. The original concept was using as many of the robot/military games as possible, but since Heaven Studio lacked most of them in the current build I'm using, I had to improvise.

As a result, this mix is the only one that I've remade that uses original games to make up for the ones that were lost. For those of you unfamiliar with Rhythm Heaven, Rhythm Somen (the bamboo noodle slide one) and Pudding Nail (the pudding and nails one) aren't real Rhythm Heaven games. I added the former since the claws that drop the noodles had those machine/robot sound effects that I was looking for, and Pudding Nail was just close enough to the theme of machinery that I decided to give it a try, and I think it actually works really well. My favorite part of this mix is the Pudding Nail segment which feeds into the queued Shoot-Em-Up segment without the "Ready!" cue.

That said, those of you who are familiar with this build of Heave Studio might have noticed that Freeze Frame was removed despite actually being in this build. Originally, I did have it in there, but it's currently very buggy: when you transition into it from another game, sometimes it'll start with the success sound. For me, it was too distracting to let it stay, so I wound up taking it out entirely. If this project somehow rises from the ashes and gets complete, I would love to re-do this with Freeze Frame.

This is also one of the few mixes where I actually did a *little* visual editing at the end. I like the idea of the game transitioning into Neon J.'s point of view when he takes over the battle. It also adds a layer of difficulty, since the game play is actually fairly simple in this section.

I was debating this with myself, but I think if I do release the playable file, I'll make it literally impossible to perfect it to inflict the suffering I endured at the hands of Perfect Parry Vs. 1010 on the Switch. >:3

[pinkiepie20000]

ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ PINKIEPIE20000 X GN READER ((ENEMIES TO LOVERS)) ((PINKIEPIE20000 WHIPS OUT BEATRICE))

*ੈ✩‧₊˚ synopsis: you and pinkiepie20000 despise eachother! or so you think. (pinkiepie20000 just scratches her ass at you and you hate her for it but then you battle and pinkiepie20000 whips out beatrice as a weapon and you probably would've almost made out but you made the fatal mistake of saying something really, really bad.)

a/n: can we make pinkiepie20000 x reader a real tag

It had been a nice day. No seeing your mortal enemy, pinkiepie20000. That's so nice. B-b-b-b-b-b-b-b-b-but it's not like you like pinkiepie20000!!!! Y-you would never!! *you blush hysterically* After all, you had voted for the bear, not her!! You'd rather be stuck with a million bears in a forest than be stuck alone with her!!

As you walk to the newly established Temu store to search for some cute dinosaur dildos and guess who you saw in that aisle!! It was none other than pinkiepie20000!!!!!! *Ugh!* you thought. *It's that disgusting arlecchino liking loser!! who even plays genshin impact that's so 2020!!* You scream internally. You angrily stop up to the sexy 20 year old in the Temu store.

"YOU!!!"

pinkiepie20000 looks over at you lazily, who had been scratching her ass while looking over the items on display. "who"

"PINKIEPIE20000"

"ok"

"I HATE YOU SO MUCH!! YOU ALWAYS MISTAG YOUR POSTS ITS SO ANNOYING"

""pinkiepie20000 leaned on the shelf full of 50 cent dinosaur dildos, smirking flirtatiously, fondling her glasses attractively. "So you follow me?"

"ur like the millionth person to say that js block me

"N-N-N-N-NO!!! I WOULD NEVER!!!" your face turns bright red. "J-jUST TAG YOUR POSTS CORRECTLY YOU'RE SO ANNOYING!!"

"i stead of worrying abt me u should probably go worry abt yr rat infestation"

"Y-YOU- YOU- I DONT HAVE A RAT INFESTATION!!" you scream. People are starting to stare at you. pinkiepie20000 just whips a coke out of her ass and starts drinking it.

bewildered at her reaction, you sputter out: "O-O-O-O-OKAY I CONFESS I'M ACTUALLY IN LOVE WITH YOU!!!!!" ...what? where did that come from?? it was like a demon posessing you. you could never love pinkiepie20000.

"do you want to see my strap i named it beatrice its pink"

"I'm always dreaming on your downfall, I hope all the male pregnancies you've been spreading over the world come to you, I hope all these tags you are flooding finally rebel against you, and you, will not see the end of that day, they will have their revenge!!!!!!"

"so ur dreaming of me"

"N-NO THAT'S NOT WHAT I SAID!!"

"ok im gonna go play red dead redemption bye"

"WAIT!!" you reach out towards pinkiepie20000 and grab her arm as she turns to walk away. "LET ME FIGHT YOU FOR YOUR LOVE.... I MEAN TO PROVE IM A WORTHY OPPONENT!!"

"ok"

"GOD BREAST AMERICA BITCH" you ready your fists to fight pinkiepie20000 to prove you are not in love with her. she whips "beatrice" out and grips it in her hand, readying "beatrice" in a fighting stance.

Punches fly at Jeffery from Class of 09 from your fists, jeffery parrying your hits with beatrice. However, you are dogshit at this and miss and your punches hit the Temu dinosaur dildos. What the fuck. The whole shelf's worth of Temu dinosaur dildos collapses on you, making you stagger to the ground like an old man with a life alert necklace.

pinkiepie20000 tackles you to the ground, saying, "im gonna tickle u guys toes" you scream in horror, but your face betrays your scream, as your face is bright red.

"I FOLLOWED YOU BACK WHEN YOU WERE NORMAL!" you sob. "this isn't you baby....." you cry, clawing at pinkiepie20000's chest.

"Y-y-you're the jax to my pomni!!" You cry, tears streaming down your face.

"cmere bb and give daddy a big kiss"

you lean into the approaching pinkiepie20000 with your lips jutted out like a fish with your eyes closed. she stops suddenly, leaving you frozen in that position. she looks at you with a serious expression. "who is arlecchino from genshin impact"

You open your eyes to look at pinkiepie20000 in confusion. You don't know who that is. You don't play genshin impact. "U-uh.. I don't know??? that sounds like the name of a straight woman."

pinkiepie20000's eyes darken. "ur wrong" she says, before shoving beatrice up your ass in a ferocious manner. "mayonnaise consumer" she scoffs judgmentally at you. WH- what's wrong with eating mayo??? but you didn't have the time to think about that, as beatrice was shoved up your ass so hard, you died on the spot.

rip

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did u like my custom header

amazing work sofa this could over throw booktok (please make it overthrow booktok im begging you booktok is making me go fucking insane)

[commonguttersnipe]

For the Monty Python ask game!

🎩 Favourite sketch featuring Graham

🥎 Favourite sketch featuring Terry J

🖌 Favourite animation by Terry G

🍻 Favourite duo

🌠 Favourite post-Python project

💃 Favourite sketch featuring Carol Cleveland

🪴 Favourite Pepperpot

🎶 Favourite song / musical number

🎬 Favourite movie

〰 Favourite credits sequence

🌺 Favourite Python(s)

📷 Favourite group photo

✍️ Favourite sketch

🎤 Favourite quote

🎊 Your first contact with Monty Python

💫 What you love most about Monty Python

Uhh thanks!!

1. The undertaker sketch.

2. Flying lessons!

3. Girl picking gravestone hands

4. Graham and John

5. Restaurant sketch

6. The penguin ladies

7. Every sperm in sacred/ Finland

8. Meaning of Life

9. Life of Brian

10. Terence. Graham. Parry. Jones.

11.

12. Banter war

13. “£3000 please, to stop us revealing your name, the names of the three other people involved, the youth organisation to which they belonged, and the shop where you bought the equipment”

14. When my Dad first showed me Life of Brian. BIG mistake on his part.

[gifmeakiss]

Gifs of Actors K-Z

. . . for A-J click HERE

K

Karen Gillan

Katherine Kelly

Keanu Reeves

Kiana Madeira

Kiernan Shipka

Krysten Ritter

Ksenia Solo

L

Lázaro Ramos

Lisa Vicari

Louis Hofmann

Lucas Gregorowicz

M

Mackenyu Arata

Marcelo Serrado

Maria Dinulescu

Marisol Nichols

Marjorie Estiano

Matt Czuchry

Matt Smith

Matthias Schweighöfer

Max Minghella

Max Riemelt

Melissa Barrera

Michael Fassbender

Miguel Herran

Miranda Otto

Morena Baccarin

N

Nathalie Emmanuel

Ncuti Gatwa

Nina Dobrev

O

Omar Sy

P

Paapa Essiedu

Paolla Oliveira

Paul Wesley

Pauley Perrette

Paulo Lessa

Pedro Alonso

Pedro Pascal

R

Ritu Arya

Riz Ahmed

Rodolfo Valente

Ruby O. Fee

Ruth Wilson

S

Sacha Dhawan

Sadie Soverall

Samuel L. Jackson

Saoirse Ronan

Savannah Lee Smith

Selton Mello

Sofia Carson

Summer Bishil

Summer Glau

T

Taís Araújo

Tamara Taylor

Teyonah Parris

Todd Lasance

Tom Hiddleston

Tom Sturridge

U

Úrsula Corberó

V

Vaneza Oliveira

Varada Sethu

Viviane Porto

W

Wagner Moura

Wunmi Mosaku

[wyntertales]

CAST OF CHARACTERS :: MUSES EXISTING IN UNIVERSE

Lavinia G. Cortez. 28-32. horror television hostess. actress. fc: sofia carson connection: friend/colleague of Landon B. Wynter :: film universe

Esmeralda C. Domingo. 30-34. diamond casino manager. fc: shay mitchell connection: friend/default love interest of Landon B. Wynter :: most universes importance: original canon connection of Landon

Emeline P. Entwistle. 30-34. actress. fc: blake lively connection: canon ex girlfriend of Landon B. Wynter :: all universes importance: original canon backstory connection of Landon

Tobias S. Fairchild. 37. producer for majestic studios. fc: ed speelers connection: rival/colleague of Landon B. Wynter :: film universe

Harold E. Graves. 41-45. psychiatrist. fc: hugh dancy connection: therapist of Landon B. Wynter :: film universe; therapist of Lance T. Wynter :: twin universe importance: muse 1st created in 2015 & adapted/returned for new use

Natalie Hill. 31-35. tabloid reporter. lipstick gossip magazine. fc: zoe kravitz connection: frenemy. colleague. at Crimson Media

Susan Horowitz. 31. ruby casino. socialite. fc: carlson young connection: former high school & college friend-enemy :: main + various aus depending on plot importance: original canon backstory connection of Landon

Jackson N. Hunter. 38. detective. fc: andrew garfield connection: American Money universe. available for interaction outside this depending on plot

Ophelia Keal. 26-29. actress. fc: tilly keeper connection: colleague/costar at Cosmic Vault Productions :: film universe

Mark J. Lansing. 30-34. news anchor. film agent. fc: chace crawford connection: canon best friend of Landon B. Wynter :: most universes importance: original canon backstory connection of Landon

Camilla Luna. 31. oceanographer. fc: lindsey morgan connection: deceased fiancée of Lance Wynter :: twin universe importance: original canon backstory connection to Lance / available only in plots pre-death / not available for shipping

Marigold D. Sinclaire. 32. failed actress. waitress. fc: amanda seyfried connection: American Money universe. selective for interaction outside this depending on plot

Brett R. Sutton. 30-34. radio dj. true crime podcaster. fc: jack quaid connection: canon best friend of Landon B. Wynter ::  most universes

Michelle O. Woodward. art director. fc: jessica chastain connection: default fiancée of Lance Wynter  :: twin universe importance: not available for shipping

Florence L. Anton-Wynter. 52-55. mystery novelist. fc: michelle gomez connection: mother of Landon B. Wynter :: all verses/currently only around in beast + film boi verses & twin universe

PRIVATE MUSES:

Aiden Lucas Wynter. 22. college student. photographer. fc: felix mallard connection: son of Eloise Gray & Landon Wynter :: Eldon ship universe

Benjamin James Wynter. 21. college student. street artist. fc: christopher briney connection: son of Eloise Gray & Landon Wynter :: Eldon ship universe

exclusive to Landon + Eloise ( ELDON ) ship universe for @itsagraywcrld

TBD: muses not currently involved but will appear plots permitted + by timeline

Veronica Allen. 33. model. fc: teyonah parris connection: ex of Landon B. Wynter :: film universe

Claudia Chen. 33-37. actress. fc: gemma chan connection: nyu friend + original documentary crew member of Landon B. Wynter

Gloria Mancini. 32. media editor. lipstick gossip. fc: dakota johnson connection: friend + colleague of Natalie Hill :: all verses

Maya Tran. 35. assistant + executive of productions. fc: maggie q connection: assistant of Landon B. Wynter :: film universe

[thesocialchronicles]

Ospreys: Walsh; Kasende, Watkin, K Williams, Giles; Edwards, Morgan-Williams; G Thomas, Parry, Botha, Spencer, Fender, J Morgan (capt), Tipuric, Morris.Replacements: L Lloyd, G Phillips, Henry, Griffiths, Morse, Hardy, Boshoff, Hopkins.Scarlets: I Lloyd; Rogers, J Williams, James, E Mee; Costelow, G Davies; Mathias, van der Merwe, H Thomas, Douglas, Lousi, Plumtree, Macleod (capt), Fifita.Replacements: S Evans, Hepburn, Holz, Craig, Taylor, A Hughes, Roberts, Nicholas.Sin-bin: Lousi 53, Nicholas 76Referee: Craig Evans (WRU)Assistant referees: Ben Connor & Adam Jones (WRU)TMO: Aled Griffiths (WRU) 2024-12-21 19:24:11 https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/branded_sport/1200/cpsprodpb/1dfb/live/c12c0a90-bfcb-11ef-8e5e-bb0fdcbb0bd5.jpg

[tudorblogger]

Book Review - ‘Alchemy’ by S.J. Parris

I really enjoyed this latest instalment in the Giordano Bruno series. I had to listen towards the end on double speed to finish it before my loan time expired, but that didn’t lessen my enjoyment of it. It’s weird because I sometimes put off starting some of the historical fiction I have set in the sixteenth century because I spend so much of my time there writing my own nonfiction books, but…

[lesmiserabelles]

For the end of year book asks:

1, 14, 20, 25?

thanks!!

1. How many books did you read this year?

i'm up to 101, but reckon i'll finish a couple more before the year ends

14. What books do you want to finish before the year is over?

i have some library loans i keep renewing and really need to finish - alchemy by s. j. parris for one

20. What was your most anticipated release? Did it meet your expectations?

hmm possibly pity by andrew mcmillan which yeah was very solid, lovely writing

25. What reading goals do you have for next year?

i normally set my goodreads challenge to around 70 as a start and will probably be doing that again!

[alterchaos]

SCORPION SHUFFLE

The trio of heroes come across the golden ring of joy. The only problem: it's attached to a massive, rampaging sand scorpion...

PREVIOUS CHAPTER: ALWAYS WILL BE

NEXT CHAPTER: TIME BOMB

The hedgehog ran his hands through his sun-baked quills, groaning loudly as he walked beside his friend.

“Eve…I’m SO sorry…”

“I know…” The girl with the golden hair chuckled slightly, “You don’t have to keep saying it though. I forgive you.”

Sonic dropped his head, his eyes swimming with guilt, “Yeah but-”

“Hey, seriously…” The human ran in front of him before diving in for a hug, “It’s okay, Sonic. Really.”

Sonic froze for a moment before hugging back, ignoring the creeping ache in his chest as best as he could, “R-Really?”

Eve squeezed tighter, “Really.”

Even if his words last night hit deep…

That wasn’t him…

She knew that…

“...”

So why was she the one whose heart ached the most right now?

“Eve?”

“Hm?”

The girl with the golden hair pulled away, pushing out a smile once more as she did. 

“Listen…about what I said last night-”

GROOOOOOOAAAAAAAARRRRRR!!!!!

“-!!!’

Sonic and Eve jolted from their embrace, the latter unsheathing her scimitar as the desert ruins rumbled around them. 

“Sonic…”

“Yeah…Stay behind me, okay?”

“...”

Suddenly, the sandy earth burst open as a massive scorpion clawed its way towards the blinding sunlight before them. It roared once more, waving its massive stinger behind its body. With a single swish, she saw it, bright and golden around the beast’s tail.

“Another ring…”

Sonic readied a fighting stance, “Alright, Eve. I’ll attack its head and you-”

The human was already gone, charging ahead with unbridled determination at the creature before her. She leapt into the air, arm and sword raised high above her head as she released an intense battle cry.

“EVE!!!”

SHOOOM!

Before he could reach her, the scorpion whipped its stinger around itself, aiming for the girl with poison dripping from its tip. She turned, eyes widening as the attack neared her airborne figure.

“EEEEEVEEE!!!!”

SLASH!

GROOOOOAAAAAAAAAAARRRRR!!!

Sonic froze, watching in shock as the girl swiftly swiped her arm to the side, slashing at its tail just before contact. While she was able to cut the scaly, armored surface, her sword served more as a means of parrying the scorpion’s poison stinger. The impact was enough to send her flying backwards, careening towards a stone pillar in the distance. Her eyes widened as she embraced for impact, though it never came. In less than a second, Sonic leapt towards her, catching her and using his body as a shield as they crashed.

“PUH-!!!”

“SONIIC!!!”

The two friends tumbled to the ground, Sonic shaking and gasping slightly on his knees from both the impact as well as the intense exertion. 

“N-Ngghh…”

“SONIC ARE YOU OKAY!!!??”

“Y-Yeah…” He gasped a few more times as he stumbled to his feet, “J-Just…Just stay back…This thing’s…d-dangerous…”

Eve stared at the flame on his chest with intense worry as it swayed and danced a bit. She looked up at him, “S-Sonic…please…Let me hel-”

SHOOOOM!

He was already gone, charging once again into battle as his friend watched from a distance, her golden hair blowing gracefully in the gust of wind left in his wake.

“H-HEY!!! UGLY!!!”

The scorpion turned to face the hedgehog in fury as he rubbed his nose with a confident grin. It roared once more, rearing its stinger back once again to strike as the legendary hero leapt high into the air, raising his arms above his head in preparation for a spindash.

“EYES ON-”

MUSIC END

BA-BUMP!!!

“U-Ungh!?”

His eyes flew wide.

BA-BUMP!!!

He watched in horror as a school of golden flecks floated upwards before his vision from his chest below.

BA-BUMP!!!

They disappeared, Sonic’s eyes glossing over in his stupor as his body fell limp.

BA-BUMP!!!

BA-BUMP!!! BA-BUMP!!!

Eve’s eyes widened in terror as she watched him fall into the clutches of the massive scorpion, its tail quickly wrapping around his arms and torso, holding him hostage. 

BA-BUMP!!!

She grabbed her scimitar as she stumbled to her feet, racing desperately towards the duo as they began to rapidly sink down into the earth.

“SONIIIIIIIIIIIIIIC!!!!!”

The scorpion disappeared, its tail rapidly following with Sonic and the ring in tow. 

“NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!”

The half-genie emerged from her ring, having heard the commotion. She rubbed her tired eyes, “W-What is-”

“SHARAH GRAB HIM!!!! FREE SONIC!!!”

The girl with the bangles jolted before turning and attempting to pull the limp, semi-conscious hedgehog free to no avail as he began to sink, “IT IS NO USE, MASTER EVE!!! HE IS ENTANGLED AND WE ARE RAPIDLY SINKING!!!”

Eve reared back her arm as she slid down into the funnel of quicksand, gaining immense speed as she neared the bottom, “THEN HOLD ON TIGHT AND PULL WITH EVERYTHING YOU’VE GOT!!!”

Sharah watched with wide, panicked eyes as the human neared their location, “WHAT ABOUT YOU THOUGH!!!??”

She began to sweat as she neared her possible doom, “I’M DIVING IN!!!” 

Sharah floated up as she continued to pull on Sonic’s head, “ARE YOU CRAZY!!!??”

Eve chuckled nervously as she prepared to strike, “Y-YEAH!!! A LITTLE!!!”

One strike…

She just needed enough momentum…

At least enough to free him and the ring…

Sharah maintained her grip as she watched the rapidly approaching teen nervously, “But what about you? You will be crushed by the sand. Your body cannot withstand such force…”

Eve exhaled, steeling herself as she made peace with her decision, “He’s my friend, Sharah. That’s just a sacrifice I’m willing to make.”

“Master E-”

She dove in, disappearing beneath the sinking hedgehog and the earth below.

…

…

RRRRRRRUMBLE

GROOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRR!!!

Sharah gasped as she continued to pull at the hedgehog, the scorpion and sand’s grip loosening.

“Come ooon…Come o-”

POP!

Sharah flew backwards as both Sonic and the tail pulled free from the sand, flying high into the air along with the golden ring and-

“MASTER EVE!!!”

The girl covered in sand unshielded her face and opened her eyes. They glowed a striking blue for a moment before settling back to their normal, aquamarine hue. She looked down at Sharah, then at her hands in complete shock as she wondered about her survival. By all accounts, she should have been dead.

Yet…here she was…unharmed…alive…

Eve grinned.

Undefeatable…

She threw her arms behind her, diving towards the ring as Sharah flew up, freeing Sonic and carrying him to safety. Eve grabbed the relic, her eyes glowing golden as she prepared for a rough landing. Within moments, however, she felt Sharah’s grip on her free hand, the young half-genie having laid the hedgehog to the side and flown back up to rescue her from the jaws of the sand scorpion’s deadly trap. 

“Master Eve!!! Are you alri-”

“Heheheheh…”

“Huh?” 

Sharah watched with deep concern as the girl with hair as golden as the ring she carried began to tremble, a soft laughter creeping from her lips.

“M-Master Ev-”

The girl turned her face upward as she suddenly roared with laughter, her golden eyes sparkling with unfiltered joy.

“HAHAHAHAAA!!! WOW, SHARAH!!! DID YOU SEE THAT!!!?? I ALMOST DIED!!!” She laughed some more, tears springing from her eyes.

Sharah began to sweat, the chilling effect of the ring of joy not lost on her, “Uuh…R-Right…I saw…” 

“HAHAHAHAHHAHAAAA!!!! WHAT A RUSH!!! I’M UNSTOPPABLE!!! HAHAHAHAHAAA!!!!”

The half-genie lowered the girl to the sandy earth below with care. As soon as her feet hit the sand, she fell onto her back in a continued fit of joy and laughter. Sharah paid her no mind, instead turning her attention to the hedgehog beside them. He was trembling, gasping for air as his body rapidly became soaked in sweat despite the intense sun beating down on him. The flame on his chest was noticeably smaller than before, though that was the least of Sharah’s worries. Her gaze shifted down to his right leg, which had rapidly bruised from where he’d been stung. How or when this occurred, she did not know, nor did she care as she watched his veins turn dark from the poisonous venom now coursing through them.

Her eyes widened, “Oh no…Master Sonic!!!”

He continued to gasp, no longer conscious enough to respond or even recognize the fretting girl beside him. His other friend, having quieted her laughter a bit to catch her breath on account of a sudden onslaught of hiccups, rolled onto her knees and crawled over to the hedgehog while maintaining her grip on the ring.

“Hahahahaa…Oh no…Is…Is Sonic going to die? Haha…ha…”

MUSIC END

She paused, taking in what she just said. 

“Ha…”

Her smile faltered.

“...”

“Master Eve?”

She remained quiet, eyes glued on the hedgehog whose signature blue hue was rapidly fading as his life slowly slipped away.

This…

This was wrong…

She shouldn’t be laughing about this…

“E-”

She threw the ring to the side, her eyes fading back to their natural color as she turned to one of the packs King Sharyar had gifted them. She dug and clawed her way to the bottom as she searched desperately for something, anything, that could save him. 

“Come on…Come on…”

Sharah watched her with wide eyes as the flame on Sonic’s chest began to flicker, his breath slowing.

Panic began to overtake her.

“Please! Give me something!!”

She continued to dig.

“-!!!”

She gasped, freezing as her eyes fell on a small vial at the bottom. Eve grasped it in her trembling hands, reading the small note attached.

Spiky thing,

I assume you will waste no time in getting mixed up with that pesky sand scorpion nesting in the ruins nearby. If, and when, you are no doubt stung by its venomous tail, consume this antivenom IMMEDIATELY. The fate of our world depends on it.

His Majesty, King Sharyar

Tears sprung into her eyes as she released a nervous, shaky laugh, relieved to have found such this miracle of a solution. Eve quickly leaned over her still, pale friend, pulling the cork stopper from the top and bringing the vial to his lips. She tilted his head back slightly to help the clear liquid go down, clutching the empty vial close as she gasped in panic, watching him with anticipation.

“S-Sonic…Sonic please…please…y-you have to wake up…”

“...”

A few large tears rolled down her cheeks.

“P-Please…I need you…”

“...”

“Sonic…”

She continued watching as she fought desperately to remain calm.

…

…

Then…

Gasp!

The trembling human dropped the empty vial in her shock as she watched the hedgehog before her suddenly come back to life, the darkness in his veins slowly disappearing. His breathing was erratic and shallow, more beads of sweat appearing and evaporating all over his body beneath the scorching sun as he trembled from his battle against the poisonous venom. Eve leaned in, gasping and barely able to form a sentence in the intense sea of emotions overtaking her.

“S-S-SO-SONI-!!!!”

She attempted to cover her mouth in an effort to quell her panic and quiet herself down so that she wouldn’t be screaming in his face. Sonic had already gone through enough, and she wasn’t about to add to his discomfort. She regathered her thoughts, bringing her attention to his continued hyperventilation as she took a breath.

“S-S-Sonic…H-Hey, i-it’s okay! Just…J-Just b-breathe, okay!? I…I’m r-right here! Just f-focus on your breaths…j-just breathe…”

After another moment of panic, she placed her hand to his forehead, taking in the feverish sensation as he continued to struggle.

“Crap! He…H-He’s really hot! U-Um…” Eve froze, her mind completely overtaken in that moment by her rampant anxiety. She stared at him as she trembled, her mind both racing incessantly and going blank all at once. 

This wasn’t lost on Sharah, “Master Eve?”

“U-U-Uh…” She remained frozen in place, unable to process her surroundings or what she should do next.. Now that Sonic was alive, she simply shut down, having spilled over her capacity for such a distressing situation, “A-Ah…”

The half-genie watched her as she continued to panic, unable to release her tense breath in her wide-eyed, frozen state. She’d simply shut down, a sensation Sharah knew all too well from her days at his side.

Erazor…

Her gaze fell.

She’d been so helpless against him all this time. 

Even as she tried to escape him…

Even as she fled the pages she called home…

Even as she sought help from the outside…

She was always so helpless!

Sharah clenched her fists. 

And now…the first person to treat her, a mere servant of the ring, with such respect…

“No…”

She looked up, a fierce determination in her eyes.

“I am NOT letting him win this time…”

She grabbed Eve’s shoulders, the girl jolting slightly out of her panicked state.

”Sh-Sh-Sharah!?”

She pulled her into a hug.

”You did good, Master Eve. Do not lose sight of that.”

Her tense shoulders visibly softened.

”Sh-Sharah…”

The tanned girl pulled away, offering a sincere smile, “We should get him some water. I am certain that will help with the fever and any dehydration. Then we can focus on finding him some shade.” She took her hand in hers, “I will not let anything bad happen to him.”

The human stared into her eyes as she pulled away, sniffling as she wiped the mixture of sand and tears from her eyes.

”R-Right…” She exhaled, regaining her composure, “Th-Thanks, Sharah…”

The half-genie nodded, taking the lead as Eve carefully lifted Sonic into her arms, following swiftly behind. The two of them quickly spotted an entrance to the ruins near a sandy oasis, wasting no time in setting up camp and tending to the ailing hedgehog’s needs. Sharah got to work gathering water while Eve reached into her pack, pulling out the turquoise ring and gently laying it on her friend’s chest. She watched as his erratic breathing slowed to a steady rhythm, the ring’s effect taking hold. She exhaled, relief flooding her system as he fell into a peaceful sleep.

”There…That should help for now…”

”Careful, or else he might never let you have it back.”

Eve turned, catching sight of the girl now carrying a jar full of water. She floated over, Eve dunking her flask in the cool liquid and helping the hedgehog drink. She chuckled at Shara’s comment, “Let me guess: he gave you a hard time before you two found me on that pirate ship?”

Sharah sat down next to her, dunking a piece of torn cloth in the jug and bringing it to Sonic’s forehead to help him cool down, “Yes. He was rather…persistent…” She smiled at the memory.

Eve took a drink herself, smiling as she did, “This is Sonic of all people. How persistent are we talking?”

Sharah chuckled, “He was like a small child.”

”Nooo.”

”Oh yes.” Sharah took a drink as well, “He begged me incessantly to let him keep it all to himself.”

Eve smiled, taking note of the color and life returning to her friend’s cheeks, “Then how did you get him to let go?”

Sharah smiled as she followed her gaze, “I simply told him to command me to.”

The human’s eyes shot wide, “WHAT!? And he just let go!?”

”Yes.”

Eve shook her head, releasing a small but hearty laugh, “Yeah…That sounds like him, alright.” She smiled thoughtfully, “Like I said…All Sonic cares about is doing the right thing. You can’t fight him on that…” The memory of his sacrifice aboard the Blue Typhoon came to mind, her smile faltering a little, “…believe me.”

Sharah watched her, taking in her sudden change in demeanor. No doubt, Sonic had done far more perilous stunts in the years she’d known him, scaring her more than she’d like to admit.

She looked down at the diminished flame.

”Yes…He is truly a good person…”

”The best…”

The two girls smiled at each other, their eyes popping open in shock as a shaky finger raised in the air between them.

”…da bessss…” 

Eve shot Sonic an incredulous look as his finger fell once more at his side, “The grownups are talking. Get some sleep, you goof, before I take that ring back.”

Sonic hugged the ring close, ”Nooooooooo…I grownuup toooo…” With that, he immediately passed back out, snoring loudly as he did.

Sharah and Eve looked to each other once more, laughing as they did. In the harrowing battle they’d just had and the death they’d nearly faced, it felt nice to rest and simply take in the joy of being alive, no ring required.

Though…

Joy can’t last forever. 

CHAPTER END

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Wings of Departure Epilogue.

Summary:

'I would rather share one lifetime with you than face all the ages of this world alone' - J. R R Tolkien

Warning(s): NONE

AEMOND x O.C

Word Count: 1542

A.N - Aemond and O.C say FUCK THIS SHIT!!

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the House of The Dragon or Fire & Blood characters nor do I claim to own them. I do not own any of the images used.

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Vaena stood at the edge of the training yard, a serene smile gracing her lips as she watched her family. The sun cast a warm glow over the scene, its rays highlighting the vibrant energy and joy that filled the air.

Aemond, his brow furrowed in concentration, guided Aerion through his sword drills with a blunt metal sword. At the age of eight, Aerion moved with surprising agility and determination, his small frame echoing his father's stance.

Aemond’s commands were clear and encouraging, each movement and parry a lesson in both skill and discipline.

Nearby, the twins Saella and Saeryna, clapped and cheered with every successful strike Aerion made.

Rhaegar, not yet old enough to fully participate, waved his small wooden sword with earnest enthusiasm. Every so often, he would glance at Aemond, seeking approval.

The proud father, never missing a beat, would speak words of praise and encouragement, his eye twinkling with affection and pride.

In Vaena’s arms, their youngest, Daena at a year old, slept soundly, her tiny face nestled against her mother's shoulder. Drooling softly in her peaceful slumber.

The training yard of the Manse was alive with a joyful chaos—children learning, playing, and growing under the watchful eye of their father. The sight of them all together, so happy and full of life, brought a warmth to Vaena’s heart that she cherished deeply.

As Aemond continued to guide Aerion, his occasional glances towards his family spoke volumes of his love and pride. Vaena could see the joy in his eyes, mirrored by the pure adoration of their children. It was a simple moment, a slice of normalcy amidst the turmoil of their lives, but it was one that made her feel profoundly grateful.

Vaena leaned against the balustrade of their home, her gaze drifting over the city’s shimmering skyline as memories of the past five years flickered through her mind. It felt like a lifetime since she and Aemond had fled King’s Landing, leaving behind a world of turmoil and betrayal.

The journey across the Narrow Sea had been a long one, but their escape had been a daring success. They had landed in the cities of Tyrosh, Volantis, and Astapor, each place leaving its own mark on their lives.

They marvelled at the bustling markets, exotic spices, and the diverse cultures that each city offered. Yet, it was Qarth that had captured their hearts.

The city was like something out of a dream. Buildings in hues of rose, umber, and violet seemed to shimmer in the warm sun, creating an otherworldly beauty that was impossible to forget.

Fountains shaped like mythical beasts adorned every open square, and the streets were lined with statues of bronze, each telling its own silent story. The opulence of Qarth was a stark contrast to the chaos they had left behind.

The ruler of Qarth had greeted them with open arms, no doubt enchanted by their dragons. In return for their grand lodgings, befitting their status as Targaryen royalty, Aemond and Vaena agreed to have their dragons guard the city and act as a deterrent against any potential thieves passing through the Jade Gates.

The dragons thrived in the warm climate and abundant food of the Jade Sea. Vhagar, in particular, revelled in the sun-soaked days, often found basking on a sandy dune, contentedly napping.

Cannibal, though still fearsome, had developed a surprisingly tender bond with Silverwing, who in turn had delivered another clutch of eggs. The arrival of the eggs had meant that each of their children were now blessed with a companion of their own, the skies of Qarth often alight with the sounds of hatchling dragons learning to fly and hunt.

News from Westeros had trickled in slowly. Rhaenyra had claimed the Iron Throne, and Aegon had been executed—a mercy killing at Daemon's hands, as the rumours suggested, although the same couldn’t be said for those charged with treason.

The fallout from Aemond's moon light flit had been significant. Rhaenyra, enraged by the escape was convinced that Alicent had tipped him off, and had her confined to her chambers, only allowing a septa to attend her.

Helaena and Jaehaera had been spared, and so had Daeron, who had joined the Queens Guard. Aemond scoffed when he heard the news, declaring it as a way for Rhaenyra to keep his little brother under her control, but deep down Vaena knew he was glad that they were alive.

Despite the tension and anger at Vaena’s role in Aemond’s escape, Rhaenyra had demanded her return. Her threats to force Vaena back to Westeros had been met with defiance.

Vaena had abdicated her claim as heir to the Iron Throne in favour of Jacaerys, a gesture that did nothing to calm Rhaenyra’s wrath.

The Queen's growing impatience had been tempered by Lord Corlys, who wisely noted that antagonizing Qarth so early in her reign would be unwise.

Reluctantly, Rhaenyra had been forced to let go of her demands, although she later tried to claim that Aemond had been exiled from Westeros indefinitely, which was obviously an attempt to save face and quell any demands by Aegon’s supporters for Aemond to be crowned King.

As the training session drew to a close, Aemond wiped the sweat from his brow and walked over to where Aerion and Rhaegar were putting away their practice weapons.

He placed a reassuring hand on Aerion’s shoulder, giving him a nod of approval. "Rhaegar, help your brother with those," he instructed, watching as Rhaegar eagerly complied, his small face alight with concentration.

With the training gear stowed away, Aemond made his way over to Vaena, who was standing near the edge of the training yard. He placed a hand on the back of her head, and pressed a tender kiss to her cheek.

His other hand gently caressed the curve of her belly, feeling the warmth of their sixth child growing within. “You should be resting,” he murmured softly, his breath warm against her skin. “It’s quite hot today.”

Vaena smiled up at him, her eyes filled with love and a touch of defiance. “I wanted to watch you train. Besides, I’m fine.”

Aemond’s gaze softened as he lifted the sleeping Daena from her arms. The little girl stirred slightly but remained peacefully asleep.

He cradled her carefully, then motioned for the children to come inside. The training yard was quieting down as they gathered around him.

Vaena turned to the maids, instructing them to prepare cool baths for Aemond and Aerion. The heat of the day had been intense, and a refreshing bath would be a welcome relief.

“And it’s time for Saella and Saeryna’s embroidery lessons,” she added, knowing full well their reluctance. The twins groaned but followed the maid with as much grace as they could muster.

Rhaegar, ever the enthusiastic artist, asked for some colouring materials to occupy his time. “I want to colour!” he announced, his eyes sparkling with excitement. Vaena chuckled and handed him a few sheets of parchment along with some vibrant crayons.

Meanwhile, Daena was gently placed in her crib, her form nestled comfortably beneath soft blankets. As she continued to sleep, Vaena took a moment to catch her breath and enjoy the calm after the bustle of the training session.

Vaena stepped into the bathing chambers, the cool, fragrant air providing a welcome respite from the heat of the day. She moved gracefully to the edge of the large, sunken tub where Aemond was reclining in the water.

The bath was filled with petals from fragrant flowers and the gentle scent of lavender, soothing and calming.

She settled beside the tub on a cushioned seat, her hand trailing through the cool water as she watched Aemond. He glanced up at her, his eyes noting the slight shadow of contemplation on her face.

“You seem a bit subdued,” he remarked, his tone laced with concern. “Is everything alright?”

Vaena looked at him, a thoughtful expression on her face. “I was just wondering,” she began, her voice soft, “are you happy with how your life has turned out?”

Aemond’s brows furrowed slightly as he regarded her. “What’s prompted this question?” he asked, his curiosity piqued.

Vaena shrugged gently, her fingers still skimming the water’s surface. “Just curious,” she replied with a small smile. “Sometimes it’s good to reflect.”

Aemond shifted in the bath, sitting up and taking her hand in his. He raised it to his lips and pressed a gentle kiss to her fingers, his gaze steady and sincere.

“I can honestly say that I’m more than happy with our life,” he said, his voice filled with warmth. “I have the family I’ve always wanted. You and the children mean everything to me. After everything we’ve been through, this—” He gestured around them, the serene setting and the gentle hum of family life “—this is everything I could have dreamed of.”

Vaena’s eyes softened as she listened to him, her heart swelling with love and contentment. “I’m glad,” she murmured, squeezing his hand gently. “I’m glad we’ve found this peace together.”

Aemond gave her a reassuring smile, his expression filled with affection. “Me too,” he said, his voice tender. “I wouldn’t trade this for anything.”

[if-you-fan-a-fire]

"TWO YEARS IN PRISON," Hamilton Spectator. December 27, 1933. Page 2. ---- Wm. Morgan, Former Hamilton Man Sentenced ---- Sudbury, Ont., Dec. 27. - (CP) - Two years' imprisonment in penitentiary was imposed to-day by Magistrate McKessock, on William Morgan, who pleaded guilty last week to escaping from Burwash Industrial farm December 18. Morgan was serving a six months' sentence for vagrancy, imposed at Parry Sound. He was released only on October 31 after serving a five- year sentence for armed robberies at Toronto, Hamilton and St. Catharines in 1928.

"I tried to escape from Burwash because I thought six months was too long a term to give a man two weeks after he got out from serving a five-year stretch," Morgan said. He has had 18 convictions since 1917.

"Burwash Escape Gets Two Years," Sault Star. December 27, 1933. Page 1. === Sudbury, Ont., Dec. 27. — (CP) - Two years imprisonment in penitentiary was imposed today by Magistrate J. S. McKessock on William Morgan who pleaded guilty last week to escaping from Bur- wash industrial farm on Dec. 18. Morgan was serving a six-months term for vagrancy.

"I tried to escape from Burwash because I thought six months was too long a term to give a man two weeks after he got out from serving a five-year stretch," Morgan declared. He had served the longer sentence for armed robbery at Toronto, Hamilton and St. Catharines.

[Morgan, 35, single, from Cape Breton, was also known as John Sullivan, and indeed had a very long record. He also had a sailors head tattoo on his left arm and his initials on his right, and he had worked as a sailor. He told the prison authorities he was an 'intemperate drinkers.' He been on probation twice, been in various American houses of correction in his youth, had been in the Regina Jail, Manitoba Provincial Jail, and the Toronto Jail Farm, in addition to Burwash. He also had been in Kingston Penitentiary twice before, as convicts #23 and #1184. This time around he was convict #3305 and worked in a stone shed. Like most experienced prisoners, he knew his way around and avoided getting reported against the rules. He was released June 1935 to the Ontario provincial authorities.]

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