#Sangria Times Publication

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fall/halloween bakery special

hello bunnies! i wanted to do something a little special for halloween/fall season! it's hare's favourite season so i've grown to love it a little more. basically these are special prompts that can be combined with the regular bakery prompts. but these ones are more geared towards the fall season! this is more like a halloween party rather than a bakery, but still it'll be fun!

these prompts will be closed on novemeber 2nd and be posted between now and until i finish writing them all! these will be posted on top of regular bakery orders so please feel free! and happy halloween!

what i'll write for: formula one, call of duty, haikyuu, jujustu kaisen, marvel & dc

DESSERTS

ghost s'mores dip: "i really appreciate that you're getting into the halloween spirit, but it's ten in the morning. please turn off the slasher films so i can eat my breakfast in peace."

zombie brain cupcakes: "stop squirming, you're gonna mess up your face paint!"

vampire poke cake: "what happened last night?"

witch finger cookies: "i hate this time of year, i'm always so fucking cold!"

chex-mix: "did you go as a whore this year, or did you just forget a costume?"

all-dressed chips: "i'd propose right now. but not while you're wearing this."

pumpkin patch brownies: "you should've worn something a little thicker. you're going to catch a cold."

candy apples: "alright, let's get you home."

dirt pudding: "I hate horror movies, can't we watch something else?"

pepperoni pizza: "i wonder if that mascara will run when i'm finished with you."

ghost cookies: "they had how many shots of tequila?"

dead velvet cake: "we can't fuck right now. we have to hand out candy!"

nacho dip: "seeing you with those kids makes me want one."

chunky treat bars: "i'm getting you pregnant."

hocus pocus rolls: "next year you're wearing something that covers more."

candy corn: "i'm not jealous!"

ghostly cheesecake: "i got a broomstick you can ride on."

mummy hand pies: "be careful of the full moon!"

spider web pops: "the costume is meant to be scary, not cute."

DRINKS

sprite: semi-public sex

coca-cola: costume sex

doctor pepper: university au

fake-blood: vampire au

hot cider: werewolf au

jell-o shots: drunk sex

pepsi zero: rough sex

haunted lemonade: size difference/kink

peach juice box: filming/recording

poison apple punch: outdoor sex

pumpkin sangria: pregnancy

hot cocoa: gentle/soft sex

witch's brew: witch au

little devil cocktail: demon/devil au

white claw: slutty costumes

black widow cocktail: dom!reader

espresso martini: dom!character

water: hangover

gummy bear cocktail: possessive behavior

on the house: author's choice

have a spooky halloween!!

[froggibus]

Karaoke night with their s/o for Junkerqueen, Lucio, Mercy, and Venture? (I know you're getting soooo much Venture, I'm sorry, I adore them so much, I'm crushing so hard on them right now qq but I tried to include more people!!)

Karaoke Night - Junkerqueen, Lucio, Mercy & Venture

Genre: fluff w some crack

Summary: how your s/o would be when you take them to a karaoke bar

CW: drinking/alcohol, karaoke bar, mild public embarrassment, public singing, dorky ass ow characters

thank you for the req!! honestly this one was really fun to write & I appreciate you adding some variety to it ^^ i wrote this last night but work was so hectic i forgot to post it >~< hope you like it & that you’re having a wonderful day 💓

Junkerqueen:

she cannot sing for shit I’m sorry

probably didn’t know what a karaoke bar was until you took her

but she’s utterly fascinated by the idea of it and the fact people like it even if the people singing aren’t good

you probably have to surprise her by putting her in the queue without her knowing

she’s awkward when she first goes up but gets SUPER into it

chooses some fun sleaze rock song like Rock You Like A Hurricane and does dorky air guitar and stuff while she sings

has to announce to everyone that the song is dedicated to you too

drops to her knees at the very end and plays out the whole guitar solo with almost perfect air-fret/air-string placement

everyone loses their shit

she makes you go up with her after to sing free bird

the whole 9 minutes too oops

Lucio:

he is SO fun to karaoke with but also SO obnoxious

it was definitely his idea to go to the karaoke bar

probably buys you a couple drinks just to lower your inhibitions (so you’ll sing with him!)

while he’s comfortable in any spotlight, he accepts that you’re not (that’s what the drinks are for)

he signs you up without you ever knowing and when they call your name, drags you on stage with him

picks a super fun popular song & sings it with you

maybe a duet like Don’t Go Breaking My Heart or You’re The One That I Want

he busts out some silly dance moves while you’re up there just to help you feel more comfortable

he’ll start grabbing your hands and spinning you while singing

the crowd goes WILD for the two of you & people end up recording you

it goes viral online once people realizes it’s lucio oops

he has so much fun that he signs you up for 3 more songs >~>

Mercy:

she probably wanted to go to the bar just to watch

but after a glass or two of sangria she’s getting up on stage and grabbing the mic

sings a love song or a pseudo-love song, like Total Eclipse of The Heart or Dancing On My Own

she’s a totally good singer too

smiles at you the whole time and keeps pointing at you until everyone in the bar is watching you

she ends up reaching both hands to you and dragging you on stage after to sing a duet

if she drinks enough she WILL bust out some dorky dance moves (she LOVES the corny fake-rope pulling one)

again the crowd LOVES you guys even if you’re not the best singer

probably ends up going up 2-3 more times before the bar closes

Venture:

they LOVE karaoke bars however they’re too awkward on their own to get up and sing

get them a couple drinks first and they’ll practically be running up on the stage foaming at the mouth

they will do ANYTHING but they love cheesy 80s music and classic karaoke songs

not the best singer but they’re not bad at all

they do the little awkward side shuffle dance before they start to get into it

and then they bust out some CRAZY moves

I’m talking the worm, I’m talking break dancing—some WILD things

they’ll come back and beg you to do a song with them (but they won’t tell you what)

it ends up being something ridiculous like Tequila or something

and the two of you just stand there perfectly still until you say ‘tequila’

they’ll grab your hands after and pull you off stage giggling

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if you like content like this, interactions go a long way! i appreciate every like, comment & reblog ^^

[turbulentscrawl]

I’ve just watched trolls 3 and I’m honestly in love with velvet and veneer’s voices. How would the manor react to modern famous singer reader with velvet’s voice.

I've tweaked this to make it more general! (I don't imagine their reactions being different just based on which singer in particular you sound like. If you sing well, then you sing well.)

-All in all, the reactions aren’t anything too special. You’ll be regarded about the same as anyone else there with an entertainment-based special talent. That is, you can expect some people to perhaps pay more attention to you, or make occasional song requests, but that would be the most of it.

-Memory would be among the most thrilled by your singing. She’d often ask you for lullabies and folk songs, and would try to sing along with you, even if she didn’t know the words. She often loiters nearby when you’re humming or singing softly to yourself, trying to memorize the tunes. The others to be the most enamored (with varying levels of obviousness) are Emil, Lily, Florian, Andrew, Emma, Kevin, and Demi.

-Frederick, Antonio, and Sangria may ask you to join them for their respective musical hobbies, but they also often spend time alone doing this. After all, music can be a very deep form of expression and emotional therapy. Sometimes they’ll need privacy.

-Some people, however, prefer silence, and would not like you walking about the manner making unnecessary noise. Luca in particular enjoys instrumental music for focusing on his work, but finds lyrics to be distracting because he keeps trying to follow along with them. Others who don’t really appreciate loud public singing outside of a dedicated performance are Orpheus, Aesop, Matthias, Melly, Luchino, and Frederick.

-Furthermore, a modern reader is likely to have very different lyrical tastes than most of the others in the manor. So unless you prefer older music and classical genres, there’s likely to be some clashing with even the other musically-inclined. Like. Can you imagine trying to sing some Cardi B in front of these people?

[smashegart]

So what time period does vodka take place in. And who do have in mind for the main cast as of now?

Time period wise, It's somewhat contemporary with aesthetics similar to art deco (like Skullgirls or Batman TOS) and some high tech used by rich to secure their wealth and for the military police.

As for the cast I'm still developing the stories and characters but here's what I have so far:

Vodka (Hooch) - Opossum thief raised by gangsters. He and his friend, an eel named Soda, wanted to rise to the top of the criminal underworld. But his friend betrayed him and had him whacked. He survived and was nursed back to health by a retired legendary thief who taught him her skills and he now uses her teachings to take down the criminal underworld and the corrupt elites who collaborate with them.

Whiskey - Young prodigious orphan street cat who is an inventor. His parents were mechanics and died when their shop was burned down for not paying their mafia protection racket. Now he tries to hunt down the people responsible and use his tech knowledge to build special gear to investigate, trick, and fight them. He teams up with Vodka as their causes (going after organized crime) aligns.

Brandy - Journalist trying to uncover corruption, organized crime, and the identy of Vodka the Thief. In her youth, she was a childhood friend of Vodka who tried to keep him out of trouble. However, she broke away as he began a life of crime. Her father was framed by the company he worked for and made the fall guy for their crimes and sentenced to prison. To prove her father's innocence, she became an investigative reporter to uncover corruption and expose the truth to the public. She tries to find out the identity of Vodka's thief alter ego as uncovering the popular thief would help her career. She befriends Vodka who unbeknownst to her is the thief and slowly becomes more sympathetic to his cause as she sees the impact the thief's charity has on the city.

Cognac - Shapeshifting cuttlefish actor who uses his transformation ability to disguise himself to aid in heists. He dreams of being a famous actor and uses disguises in heists to refine his acting skills. Sometimes he gets too invested in his role and loses himself in the character, sometimes in ways that stirs up the heist!

Rum - Retired Legendary Theif who led a troupe known as the Merry Marauders who stole from the wealthy and gave to the poor. The group has dwindled from arrests and death over the years and disbanded. After saving Vodka, he inspires her to rebuild the Merry Marauders and train him. She acts as the group's Splinter if that makes sense.

Sangria - Former ally of Rum who defected because she believed Rum didn't go far enough to fight against the corrupt wealthy and criminal organizations. She works as an assassin who takes jobs to kill those who abuse their power. She gets into conflicts with Vodka's group as her trying to kill the person their robbing throws their heists into chaos but sometimes they end up forming alliances of convenience.

Soda - Vodka's ex-friend who betrayed him to rise the rranks of his criminal organization so that he can amass power and status for himself. He gets tasked by the mafia to advance their illegal aims and Vodka and friends often end up in conflict with him. He never wanted to betray Vodka as he sees him as a brother but he's beholden to their orders of his manfia leadership, which is why he wants to take over the crime organization and rule the city with his own vision. So that he's free and not beholden to the orders of anyone.

There's more characters, but that's the gist of a few important ones. Defintely going to develop the idea further. Love to hear any feedback from y'all ^u^

[merrybloomwrites]

You Can Start a Family (Extra: Mitchrry Reunion)

Summary: A couple days in to their Italy vacation, Mitch & Harry reminisce on their time in Jamaica, and reunite with Sarah and Y/N by their side.

AN: Just a smutty little extra that was sitting half done in my drafts for a while. Hope you enjoy!

Previous Chapters:

Main Story: One ; Two ; Three ; Four ; Five ; Six ; Seven ; Eight ; Nine ; Ten

Sickfic Part 1 ; Part 2

Mitchrry Prequel

Fan Reactions

Holiday Blues

Word Count: 1.4K

CW: smut

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The post-tour Italy trip was turning out to be the best decision ever made. You, Mitch, Sarah, and Harry have been enjoying every minute together. The amount of quality alone time you’ve had is allowing you all to build a strong foundation to the relationship. Plus, the warm sun and beautiful beach is a wonderful backdrop for all of these memories you’re making.

It’s halfway through the week, and you’re all sitting together at the end of the dock overlooking the water. You’ve been there since sunset, and though it’s nearly 11PM you have no plans to head to bed any time soon. Earlier at dinner you had read through the public’s responses to the news of you and Harry dating. The feedback was more positive than you all could have hoped, leading to a feeling of relief and even celebration for the rest of the evening.

You’re all sharing sangria that Harry made earlier, and you feel pleasantly warm and tipsy. You look at your legs dangling over the water, then to Sarah’s next to you followed by Harry’s and finally Mitch’s.

You notice that Harry’s legs are kicking gently back and forth, and you try to match yours to his. When you can’t quite get the same rhythm you start to giggle, pulling Sarah’s attention to you. She gives you a fond smile before leaning in and pressing her lips to yours. It’s a brief kiss and leaves your lips feeling tingly.

“You know what this reminds me of?” Harry asks, turning to Mitch. “It reminds me of that night in Jamaica” he continues.

“I was just thinking the same thing,” says Mitch before crashing his lips into Harry’s.

You’d see them kiss before, of course. You all had done a fair amount of kissing in the last couple of days. But for some reason this time is different. You’re captivated by the way they move together, how their lips slot against one another’s and the flashes of tongues you see as they explore each other’s mouths.

“Should this night end the same way that one did?” Harry asks. You can’t see his face, but you can practically hear the smirk he’s no doubt wearing. You can however see Mitch’s face, his lips plush, his pupils blown wide. He simply nods in reply to Harry’s question and the two suddenly jump up, heading back towards the house.

Just as you and Sarah share a look, they turn back and Harry says, “You girls coming?”

The four of you make your way to your shared bedroom, practically giddy at what is about to happen. Clothes are quickly removed and thrown to the floor. You sit back against the headboard and Sarah sits with you, her back eating against your front.

Mitch is next to you, Harry straddling his lap so they can continue making out. Sarah turns her head to look at you and finds your lips in a lazy kiss. You break apart when you hear Mitch say, “Turn around for me.”

Harry hesitates for a moment and Mitch asks, “What’s wrong babe? We don’t have to if you don’t want to.”

“No, I definitely want to,” Harry quickly replies. “It’s just been a while.”

Mitch presses a soft kiss to his lips before saying, “I’ll be gentle, I promise.”

Harry smiles and reaches into the drawer of the bedside table. He passes Mitch a bottle of lube before turning around and settling on his hands and knees.

You reach out to hold his leg that’s closest to you, reassuring him during this rather vulnerable moment and you see him relax at the touch. Mitch opens the bottle and pours the lube onto his fingers, warming it before bringing his hand to Harry.

He pushes one finger inside, going slowly so Harry has time to get used to the feeling. As promised, Mitch gently opens Harry up before twisting his hand and angling his finger just right. Harry keens loudly and his arms drop so that his chest is pressed to the bed.

“I’m ready,” he says breathlessly.

“You sure?” Mitch double checks.

“Yes, please, Mitch, I need you.”

“I’ve got you,” he replies, pulling his fingers out and climbing to his own knees to slot himself behind Harry. He grabs the lube and spreads some along his length, making sure it will be as pleasurable for Harry as possible. You note how Mitch squeezes at the base for a moment, and you know he must be incredibly turned on. The sight of Harry spread open like that has all of you feeling dizzy with desire.

Sarah’s hands absently stroke along your legs, and you press kisses to her shoulders, neck, anywhere. Anything to relieve the tension coursing through your own body at the erotic scene in front of you.

Your eyes are focused as Mitch begins to slowly push inside of Harry. They each let out noises of pleasure, Mitch groaning deeply while Harry releases a whine. It takes some time for Mitch to enter him fully but together they sigh in relief when they are finally flush to one another.

Harry turns his head to look at Mitch and you see how blissed out he already seems to be. He nods, subtly, and Mitch begins to pull out to the tip before thrusting in once again. It’s faster than the first but not a quick pace by any means.

“Harder,” Harry breathes out. “I can take it. I want it.”

Mitch leans forward to press a kiss to Harry's lips. When he pulls back you see a glint in his eyes, so you’re not surprised when he listens to Harry and begins to thrust into him much harder and faster than before.

From an outside perspective it almost looks too rough. But you see how much Harry is enjoying it, and how Mitch never takes his eyes off the man beneath him, constantly watching for any signs that he needs to let up.

But no signs come. It may have been years since they were last together like this, but they obviously remember their time well and know how to please each other. Just before Harry can start to beg, Mitch slides his hand to wrap around his previously neglected cock.

It only takes a few hard strokes and Harry is painting his stomach and the bed below him in his come. He melts even more into the mattress as he rides out the intense waves of his orgasm. Mitch’s hips start to stutter, and he comes just moments later.

Mitch lays on the bed, maneuvering Harry so that his head is now resting on the other man’s chest. As they begin to relax into their shared afterglow state, Sarah suddenly turns in your lap.

She moves you so you’re lying on your back, and she’s on top, one leg perfectly placed between yours. As she leans down to meet your lips in a dirty kiss you’re reminded of the tension that’s flowing through your veins. Your own need had been dormant for a while, your mind too focused on the men next to you, but now it’s back and demanding attention.

There’s no finesse, no build up, no teasing. Your mouths and lips move in an uncoordinated but passionate way. Sarah grinds down on your leg, her clit rubbing against it just right to get the friction she needs. She makes sure she’s angled right to bring you the same pleasure.

You’re both so turned on that it doesn’t take long to reach your peaks. She moves her head and leans down to gently bite into your shoulder, and you cry out. You continue to slide together, slower, less frantic than before, and ease your way through the aftershocks.

Everyone catches their breath, and the two pairs turn towards each other. No words are spoken, but the four of you don’t need any. Kisses, gentle touches, and meaningful looks are shared. Sarah’s the one to get up and grab washcloths to clean everyone up tonight, as Mitch is currently unwilling to let go of Harry, who seems seconds away from sleep.

The four of you settle into bed, cuddling in a mess of limbs, which seems to be the new normal. Sarah had opened the window, and the cool night air is welcome after the intensity of what just transpired. The sound of the waves lulls you into another night of peaceful sleep surrounded by the people you love.

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AN: Thank you so much for reading! Let me know if you have any requests for this story!

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[boroughshq]

EVENT 003: AURA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024.

Aura Music Festival is back and better than ever! Starting off as a one-day music festival back in 2013 to celebrate the end of summer, it has since grown into a two-day, and now finally three-day music festival! Now boosting 90k fans over a three-day weekend, Aura Music Festival has always strived to host an open and inclusive environment for festival-goers and performers alike. Aura Fest is also highly known for prioritizing deals with local New York businesses over big name corporations. This year, long-time sponsor Glow Nightclub has been honored with the secondary stage name for their decade-long commitment to the growth of Aura Fest. Doors open at 11am and closes at 11pm. Aura Fest recommends guests to use public transportation to get to the festival, and to remember to follow the clear bag policy for quick and easy entry!

LINEUP SCHEDULE: FRIDAY. SATURDAY. SUNDAY.

27 LOCAL VENDORS (festival map)

Flash Tattoos with Electric Ink - Get flash tattoos specifically designed for this year’s lineup at Aura Fest!

Rave Sprouts with Dahlia & Daffodils - Forget to bring your sprouts? no worries! Come to Dahlia & Daffodils booth to make your own clipped sprouts to share!

Luxury Nails - for all your nail care needs!

Hammock Station - The trees in the are have been utilized to provide an array of hammocks for guests to relax in sweet bliss - at least until their 15min limit is up.

Rock Star Crystals - Palm readings and crystal jewelry at the ready!

Blue Note's Rest Zone - Relax with AC, mood lighting, and jazz at the Blue Note’s designated rest space.

Pegasus' Rest Zone - Even though everyone’s recharging, the energy never fades at Pegasus’ rest space!

Riot House's Rest Zone - The Riot House’s rest space provides a cool, rock-n-roll safe haven in the middle of the primarily-pop festival.

Glow's Rest Zone - The biggest rest space brought to Aura by Glow, providing ample seating and good vibes!

Vault's Rest Zone - Vault’s rest space is as elite as it’s bar, providing expensive drinks and a coveted indoor restroom.

WFUS 94.8 - When the radio hosts aren't privately interviewing artists backstage, they’re publicly interviewing and engaging festival-goers with fun festival-themed contests at their tent!

Giant Parachute with Gilded Gallery - Nothing beats the nostalgic, colorful, and cooperative vibes of playing with a giant rainbow parachute- and Gilded's provided two for maximum enjoyment!

Balloon Darts with Grooves - 3 chances to pop a balloon; if you manage to pop one with a vinyl piece inside, you’ll win one free record of your choosing from the collection provided by Grooves at their tent!

The Underground - In preparation for the event, up and coming artists made beautiful art pieces inspired by the festival - be it the vibes of the festival, or an artist on the lineup. Both the original and (much cheaper) prints of the artwork are available for purchase all weekend at the Underground’s tent!

Freshly Churned’s Sweets Tour - Come try a menu of ice cream flavors specifically inspired by the festival!

Puzzles Lawn Games - Everything is giant at Puzzles’ large station - from jenga to bowling to hamster races!

Sunscreen Station Sponsored by Triple D’s - Stay mindful of the sun, divas! Stop by for free sunscreen, sponsored by Diva Diner & Drag Show!

Songbirds & Sangria - That famous house sangria makes its Aura debut at the Songbirds tent, and don’t worry, they didn’t forget to bring a karaoke machine!

Sign Station with Sappho’s - Stop by Sappho’s tent to create signs to support your favorite artist!

Becky's Martini Bar - Providing the best martini’s in all of Aura, hands down.

Cowbells - Millie couldn’t make it, but Cowbells has plenty of tequila to help you forget that tragic detail.

Bit Bar’s Video Games - Play family-friendly competitive video games with strangers or friends at Bit Bar’s tent!

Face Painting with Glazed Finish - For all your face painting needs!

Corner Pub’s Trivial Pursuit - Trivia games galore all centered on different musical artists from this year’s lineup!

Photo Booths - Gather some friends and have some fun with any of the props available in front of a standard photobooth area! With an immediate sovereign printed afterwards, and the option to have the copies digitally sent to you, guests are sure to have some good ol’ classic fun with this one.

Video Booth - Go solo or partner up and step into Aura’s high tech video booth. Accompanied by dramatic lighting and with a variety of electronic music at your disposal, embrace your inner diva or showcase your dance moves in a video made perfect for Instagram!

Earplug Station - Free, cheap earplugs available to help guests protect their hearing!

OOC DETAILS BELOW!

OOC DETAILS.

IC Timeline: Canonically, the music festival occurs over the weekend, from August 30th — September 6th. OOC Timeline: Members will have between August 30th through September 6th to post their initial starters for the festival. After 9/6, no new starters are permitted, but members are free to continue their ongoing event threads until their natural conclusion. An announcement will be made on both days when the event has started and ended. Festival Inspo: Aura Fest takes direct inspiration from two other NYC music festivals, Governors Ball Music Festival & All Things Go Music Festival. Specifically, the location and layout of Governor’s Ball (minus one stage) and the inclusion and sound of All Things Go. As for size, Aura Fest lies in the middle of the two, bigger than All Things Go (13k daily cap), but smaller than Gov Ball (50k daily cap), with a daily cap of 30k attendees to max out at 90k over the weekend. Involvement: Aura Fest is known for sponsoring partnerships with local vendors, many of which have been included in the vendor list above. Characters are welcome to both be guests of the event or employees manning a tent, aiding a musician, volunteering as security or cleanup crew, or anything in between! Food: Small note, but for ease, listing out all the food options available was omitted. Members are free to use their imagination when it comes to what food is available at all the food symbol locations on the map. Threads: Members are highly encouraged to engage in any music festival related threads during this time, and are free to continue non-event threads as well! Just please be sure to tag all event threads as bhqevent003 for differentiation purposes.

If you have any other questions about the event, please do not hesitate to reach out to the main!

[marvelthottie]

Competitive Streak - Finale

pairing: (MAIN) Jake Lockley x Black Reader, Steven Grant x Black Reader, Marc Spector x Black Reader

rating: explicit(18+ mdni)

summary: The boys are completing to see who could take you on the best date.

Warnings: Unprotected sex, Mirror Sex, Public Sex, Dirty Talk, Slight Sugar Daddy if you squint (Jake takes care of his girl what can i say), Hair Pulling ( Reader has a silk press purr), Daddy Kink ( Reader calls Jake papi maybe 2-3 times)

You and Jake never really went on dates; okay thats a lie, you went out just never really an official date. He’d pick you up from work in his limo taking to some hole in the wall burger joint or wing spot. It would be days where he says he needs to go to the mall looking for a new coat and asking you to tag along. Anything Jake saw you pick up or take interest in he’d buy for you. So by the end of the trip he’d have a new coat and you’d have a brand new closet. There were times where you would send him a trailer of a movie or an exhibit coming soon and he’d send a only a thumbs up. You would think nothing of it until the day comes and he sends you a ticket confirmation email telling you to be ready before it starts. You never minded that he never explicitly spoke about your dates like Marc or Steven so it threw you for a loop when he said he wanted to take you out Friday at 7 you we’re surprised. Jake was taking you to a spanish bar he found from driving too many drunk people home from and decided to give it a try. It was different since Jake doesn’t like crowded areas but he knew you loved dancing. You were nervous though, you didn’t know spanish like Jake did, so you hoped it didn’t deter you from enjoying yourself.

When Jake picked you, he didn’t have his signature hat on which threw you for a loop but you knew it was him from the slick back hair and signature cologne.

“No cap?”, you questioned as you opened the door for him.

He didn’t reply at first closing the door behind him, he watched as you scrambled around your studio apartment. You were almost ready, grabbing some slides to put in your purse.

“Not tonight.” He answered, watching as you gave yourself on last look over in your floor length mirror and proceeded to him. He couldn’t help to way his eyes tracked your body, your brown skin glistening from your favorite body oil, from your hair to your makeup , to the barely there shirt, nipples poking through the fabric. From your mini skirt to which he wants to pull up to see if he’d find anything underneath to the boots he bought you last shopping trip.

“Mi reina, you must want to stay home looking that good.” Jake pulled you close, grabbing you hips laying light kisses on your neck, smelling your vanilla perfume.

You lightly gasped, feeling him grow hard against your thigh, you knew your outfit would rile him up. You haven’t enjoyed the night life in a while and you were ready for tonight.

“Baby, you promised me a night out; do not get distracted.” You pushed away from him, grabbing your purse. “Let’s go.”

When you arrived, there wasn’t much of a line, seeing as the place was fairly new. Jake look a seat at the bar, with you in between his legs. There was a band, playing various music and which you both swayed to the music. He bought you drinks, him two shots of tequila and you sangria. As the night went by and more drinks, you found yourself dancing more on the floor, Jakes eyes never leaving you. Swaying your hips, letting the music take ahold of you, you knew this place would be a new favorite. You found yourself opening you eyes catching Jake drinking and watching you with dark, lust filled eyes. He motioned for you to come here and who are you to deny him.

Once close he grabbed your jeweled hand, Jake always made sure you wore diamond bracelet when you were him, and dragged you off to bathroom.

You don’t know who kisses who first. After the door was locked ( thankfully a single stall bathroom and fairly clean), you both pounced, kissing each other with fiery passion. He lifted you up on the sink counter, pushing himself against you. You moaned tasting him, feeling him all over. You wanted him, whine low in your throat.

“Patience, mi reina.” Jake unzipped his pants, your mouth salivating at the sight. You loved their dick, thick and veiny, you could never get enough. You climbed off the sick bending slightly to take him in your mouth.

He hissed as you bobbed your head, hand jerking him from what you couldn’t take. You hummed slightly, as he rested his hand on your head the other bracing himself on the counter as to not crowd you. You found yourself gagging as you took as much as you can down your throat to which he groaned, gripping your hair. You moaned, loving when he pulls the strands, you knew he was always careful, knowing to never mess up a black woman’s hair but you liked it when he losing himself in the pleasure you give him.

“Okay, baby, get up here, mi vida”

He turned you towards the mirror, lifting your black skirt, groaning at the black thong greeting him. He moved it to the side, diving in.

Jake always ate your pussy like a man starved, like it was his last meal on earth, and you loved it. Eyes rolling back at the way he dived in, tongue pushing in and out of you. One hand thumbing at your clit, as the other spread you open so he could go deeper. You moaned, twisting, at the intense pleasure Jake was giving you.

“Fuck Jake, Yes, Yes, Please” You tried to keep your moans low, aching feeling that build up in you. He could always tell when you were close, two fingers replacing his tongue as he laid kissing on your thighs.

“Come for me baby, let go, I got you, come on my fucking fingers.”

Your stomach tightened, cumming letting out a loud moan, muffled from the sounds of the band still performing. Jake took his fingers out, licking the juicing you left behind, eyes meeting in the mirror. And for a second he was almost looking beyond you, then he smirked. “Marc’s enjoying the view baby, let’s give him a show.”

At that you flushed, becoming more aware of the mirror in front of you. You meet Jake’s eyes again, you both hissed as you pushed in you. You grabbing the counter at the stretch, moaning as he pushed his way in. He started slow, hips moving slightly as to warm you up, but you knew it would last long. Once you gave the go ahead he pounded in you, like he couldn’t get enough,hand gripping your hips making you arch with every thrust. You couldn’t control the moans slipping out of you slightly aware of the pounding knocks against the door.

Jake never cared though, he would take you when he wanted and where he wanted others be damned. One hand leaving your hips, grabbing the length of your black hair, drilling you like there was no tomorrow. You was aware of how went you was, squealing noises coming from your pussy.

“ You hear that, mi reina?”

“Yes papi,” You moaned, back arching at the pleasure pain from the tug.

“That pussy purring for me baby, it’s all mines, Marc’s so jealous right now, wishing it was him fucking you like this. Who’s is it, mi vida.”

“It’s yours papi, this pussy’s yours, fu—.” A deep moan cutting you off, as your second orgasm took over you, you tightened against him, to which he found himself letting go. Jake came deep inside of you, growling as you milked him, his chest against your back, holding you against him. You shaking from the aftershocks of pleasure coursing through you. As Jake pulled you thong in place, and cleaning himself up. You giggled sightly, looking at the mirror.

“What”, he questioned, smiling slightly.

“This is definitely taking first place”

He smirked, looking in the mirror, “Guess I’m the winner.”

[bhqextras]

Meeting Starters

Send “Meeting + a symbol” for a starter of our muses meeting at this location, possibly for the first time! (all specific locations are only suggestions!)

Our muses meet out to eat

🥐 at a bakery (ex. Bake My Day in Queens; Toastery in Manhattan) ☕️ at a cafe (ex. Higher Grounds, Manhattan; The Snug Mug, Staten Island) 🐈 at a cat cafe (ex. Kitty and Brew in Brooklyn) 🍵- for tea (ex. Rise & Grind in the Bronx) 🍳 for brunch (ex. Bluebirds in Manhattan) 🍝 at a fancy restaurant (ex. Bella Vita in Staten Island) 🥤 at a cheap diner (ex. Diner in the Bronx) 🍨 at the ice cream parlor (ex. Freshly Churned in Staten Island)  🎤 at a singing restaurant (ex. Stardust in Manhattan) 🧃 at a smoothie shop (ex. Main Squeeze in Queens) 🥗 at a vegan restaurant (ex. Wild Living in Manhattan)

Our muses meet shopping

🛍️ at the mall (ex. Bay Plaza Mall in the Bronx) 👖 at the market (ex. Brooklyn Flea Market, Queens Night Market) 👗 at the thrift store (ex. Trove Thrift in Brooklyn) 📚 at a book store (ex. Cover to Cover in Queens, Brownstone Books; Brooklyn) 🌸 at the florist (ex. Dahlia and Daffodils in Staten Island) 🎵 at the record shop (ex. Grooves in Staten Island) 🗝️at the antique store (ex. Antiques in Queens)

Out muses meet at the club

🕺 at a club playing throwback music (ex. Retro Night Club in the Bronx) 💃🏻 at a club playing latin music (ex. Havana Night Club in Queens) ✨ at a club playing modern music (ex. Club 51 in Manhattan) 🏳️‍🌈 at a LGBTQ+ club (ex. Glow, Brooklyn; Sugar & Spice, Queens, Pegasus, Manhattan) 🤠 at a club with a mechanical bull (ex. Cowbells in the Bronx) 👠 at a strip club (ex. Emeralds in Manhattan) 🎷at a jazz club (ex. The Blue Note in Queens)

Our muses meet at a bar

🍸 ordering drinks (ex. Becky’s Martini Bar in Manhattan) 📝 on trivia night (ex. Corner Pub in Brooklyn) 🍺 sitting at the bar (ex. Joe’s Tavern in Queens) 🎱 playing a bar game (ex. Puzzles in Manhattan) 🍹on karaoke night (ex. Songbirds and Sangrias in Staten Island) 🌆 viewing the skyline (ex. Zenith in Manhattan) 👀exchanging glances (ex. The She Shed in the Bronx) 🍽 sharing an appetizer (ex. The Tool Shed in Staten Island)

Our muses meet around the city

✈️ at the airport (ex. JFK in Queens) 🎟️ at an amusement park (ex. Coney Island in Brooklyn) 🐠 at the aquarium (ex. New York Aquarium in Brooklyn) 💳 at the library (ex. New York Public Library) 🗿 at a museum (ex. Guggenheim, Met, MoMa, New York Historical Society) 🏞️ at the park (ex. Central Park, Prospect Park in Brooklyn, Socrates Park in Queens) 🎭 at a theatrical production (ex. the Theater District in Manhattan) 🚋 at the train station (ex. Grand Central Station in Manhattan) 🚕 at Times Square 🌆 on a walking path (ex. The High Line in Manhattan, Brooklyn Heights Promenade) 🏟️ at Yankee Stadium 🦦 at the zoo (ex. Bronx Zoo)

Our muses meet doing an activity

🏋️‍♀️ at the gym (ex. Core Fitness in Staten Island) 🥊 at the boxing gym (ex. Champion Boxing in the Bronx) 🍿 at the movie theater (ex. Dollar Theater in the Bronx) 📽️ at an outdoor projected movie (ex. Technicolor Theater in Queens) 🎸 at a concert (ex. The Echochamber in Brooklyn; Riot House in the Bronx) 🤣 at a comedy show (ex. Punchline in the Bronx) ⛸️ at a skating rink (ex. Roller City in Queens) 🎳 at a bowling alley (ex. Strike! in Staten Island) 🖌️ at the tattoo parlor (ex. Electric Ink in Brooklyn) 🧰 at the mechanic (ex. One Stop Auto Repair in Queens) 🖼️ at an art show (ex. Haze Gallery, The Underground, or Gilded in Brooklyn) 🎨 doing arts and craft (ex. Glazed Finish in Brooklyn) ⛳️ playing mini golf (ex. Holidaytown in Manhattan)

[abookishdreamer]

Character Intro: Ichnaea (Kingdom of Ichor)

Nicknames- The Hidden Goddess by the people of Olympius

Agapitós by Anytos

Age- 36 (immortal)

Location- Phrygia, Olympius

Personality- She's an introverted, quick, & clever goddess with an exceptional attention to detail. She's also very particular and analytical. She's married & is a new first time mom.

She has the standard abilities of a goddess except shapeshifting. As the goddess of tracking her other powers/abilities include invisibility (by way of camoflauge- which also includes becoming intangible, inaudible, & inodorous), psychometry, having supersonic eyesight, enhanced smell, being able to make objects & other beings invisible, and having limited prophectic visions.

Members of her immediate family includes her husband Anytos (Titan god of anonymity & secrets), her newborn baby daughter Phyge (goddess of escape), and her stepdaughter Despoina (goddess of the arcadian mysteries, frost, winter, & shadows).

Ichnaea lives with her husband & daughter at their lakehouse estate in the state of Phrygia. They have their own private lake, a sailboat, and a stone pavilion outside. Inside the house the color scheme is mint green, gray, cream, dusty rose, & forest green. The interior design is very rustic with stone flooring, many potted woodland plants, brushed brass & wood furniture pieces, leather and burlap furniture, a carved stone coffee table, framed black & white photographs on the walls, various mounted animal antlers, as well as decorative pottery pieces. There's also two guest bedrooms. In her bedroom, there's a co-sleeper for the baby.

A piece of jewelry Ichnaea always wears is a gold locket, which has a photo of her husband and baby.

She has quite the furry brood! There's two bernese mountain dogs named Bear and Duchess as well as three german shepherds named Bruno, Bolt, & Heidi.

Ichnaea starts out her mornings with a three mile jog and a swim in the lake. She'll sometimes have a session of tai chi.

A typical breakfast for her is a small bowl of cereal- her favorites being the Golly Grains vanilla spice & the Earthly Harvest raisin crunch with almondmilk. She also likes banana nut oatmeal (topped with peanut butter & dark chocolate chips), lightly buttered chia seed muffins, toasted whole wheat kalamata olive bagels spread with tzatziki cream cheese, and her husband's shakshuka.

Honeydew, kiwis, apples, bananas, figs, & apricots are her favorite fruits.

Ichnaea has always kept a low profile in the pantheon and public. She doesn't mind her status as a minor deity. Ichnaea just does her best to serve all beings in the realm, pay respect to the crown, and be there for those she cares about.

At home she prefers walking barefoot, but when outside, her preferred footwear are sandals & flats.

A go-to drink is her husband's homemade banana-olive juice. She also likes mineral water, limeade, mint tea, ginger ale, vanilla almondmilk, homemade honeydew-kale smoothies, lychee juice, cucumber & mint flavored botanical beer, orange juice, classic martinis, sparkling green sangrias, white wine, and peartinis. Her usuals from The Roasted Bean includes a large scorching hot dark roast coffee (with plenty of sugar) & an olympian sized iced green tea. She hasn't drunk coffee or alcohol since her pregnancy.

She's not on any social media websites, including the most popular one- Fatestagram.

Her favorite color is light green.

She keeps her straight shoulder length black hair in a low ponytail or tight bun. Ichnaea swears by the olive oil Glory's Crown hair products- the shampoo, conditioner, & hair gloss.

Ichnaea views her relationship with her husband as "The greatest love story ever whispered." Their love grew over time, starting up from when they met on the deserted Mt. Othrys at a small get together with other deities celebrating the anniversary of the end of the Titanomachy. She saved all the letters & love poems Anytos sent her during their correspondence while he was living in Colchis at the time. Ichnaea says that his serious and intense eyes remind her of embered coals. Ichnaea & Anytos were married in a small intimate ceremony in the woodlands. There were only twenty guests in attendance. She carried a bouquet of wildflowers & lilies and wore a pastel light green strapless silk ruffle dress. Her best friend Ioke (goddess of pursuit, tumult, & battle rout) was her maid of honor.

Her favorite frozen treat is pistachio ice cream. She also likes lime sorbet.

Ichnaea's relationship with her stepdaughter hasn't been so seemless. Despoina isn't outwardly disrespectful, but always maintains a certain emotional distance. Ichnaea considers it a treat if her stepdaughter utters more than five words to her. Recently, to get on Despoina's good side, Ichnaea gifted her the latest hardcover mystery novel (with splayed edges) written by Phoebe (Titaness of prophecy, the moon, radiant intellect, & mystery). The Silver Titaness signed the copy herself.

Her favorite desserts are pistachio baklava, key lime pie, and hummingbird cake.

The spinach & mandarin orange salad topped with dried cranberries, pomegranate seeds, toasted almonds, and sweet sesame seed dressing is her favorite thing to get at The Bread Box.

Ichnaea has been enjoying her journey into motherhood. She takes joy in all the little things- the sleepless nighs, the constant feedings and diaper changes, & counting the tiny breaths the baby inhales and exhales. Leto (Titaness of demurity & motherhood) did the maternity photoshoot as well as the birth announcement photoshoot. Ichnaea decided on a home birth with Gaia (goddess of the earth) being her midwife. Ioke was also there for support. After 18 hours of labor, Ichnaea pushed out the most perfect being she ever seen- a six pound baby girl with a thick mop of black hair, a snub nose, cherub cheeks, hazel brown eyes, and dark olive skin. She made Ioke Phyge's godmother, or noná.

She's exclusively breastfeeding & is currently on maternity leave from her job. Ichnaea made note of Phyge's milestones at an appointment with Paean (goddess of physicians) at nine and a half weeks old.

Before becoming pregnant with her daughter, Ichnaea worked in the country's defensive department in the SAR branch (search and rescue) alongside Soteria (goddess of safety). She also worked in Olympius' military department, becoming one of the few decorated & celebrated female snipers in the realm's history.

The alarming number of missing Athenians in Crete has been a real headscratcher for her.

In the pantheon she's also good friends with Lelantos (Lantos) (Titan god of the unseen, air, & hunting), Apheleia (goddess of simplicity), Nárkosi (goddess of sedation), Lethe (Titaness of forgetfulness, oblivion, & concealment), Damia (goddess of naturalness), Elais (goddess of oil), Dyssebeia (goddess of ungodliness & impiety), Limos (goddess of starvation & famine), Ptocheia (goddess of beggary), and Proioxis (goddess of attack, onrush, & battlefield pursuit). She's also friends with Lantos' wife Periboia.

Ichnaea was the official mentor to Britomartis (goddess of mountains, hunting, & fishing nets).

She's also fond of Lantos' daughter Aura (goddess of the breeze).

Ichnaea has traveled throughtout the country (mainly New Olympus) to see her friends.

Her and Ioke has been in attendance to the Olympian Grand Prix, the most popular & exclusive motor racing event in the entire realm!

She even visited Nárkosi at the commune she lives in with Pan (god of the wild, satyrs, shepherds, & rustic music).

For Christmas, Ioke gifted Ichnaea with the Diamond Ave. jeweled camera clutch, as a nod to her best friend's growing interest in photography.

Lately, she's been getting into pressure point martial arts.

She's been developing a bit more of a sweet tooth, enjoying the green grape flavored saltwater taffy from Confection Carousel.

Ichnaea loves listening to alternative, grunge, rock, and classical music. A new favorite has been the music of Moros (god of doom).

Her all time favorite meal is her husband's lentil stew with saffron rice & roasted artichokes.

In her free time Ichnaea enjoys archery, basketball, hiking, boxing, football (soccer), reading, mountain climbing, sewing, going to the spa, knitting, mixed martial arts, cooking, and spending time with family.

"To walk in nature is to witness a thousand miracles."

[ladylooch]

Liv teasing Luca out in public.

Liv isn’t sure what has gotten into her. 

Well, that’s a lie. She knows it’s the sangria. 

Somewhere between her third and fourth glass, the world got a little crooked and she developed a sickening need for her boyfriend to the left. The two of them had taken a weekend trip away to the Spanish coast, wanting to escape the awkwardness with her family from a few weeks ago. Liv thought moving out would end it. But her dad’s constant pleas for reconciliation weigh on her. Luca swept her off to forget.

The man of her dreams lays back in his chair next to her. His thick thighs are spread wide, shorts riding slightly up to give Liv the perfect look at his quads. His shorts are bunching over his lap, making her wonder if It’s just the fabric, or if he likes her skimpy, blue dress tonight. Luca’s hand is stretching along the back of her chair, playing with the skinny strap on her shoulder. She has no bra on. Her nipples tease him while they pucker with each breeze rolling off the sea behind them.

Luca had been vibing to the live, Spanish band before he drags his gaze to his girlfriend. Any shred of innocence that was on her has been wiped away by him. He's smudged her forever. Her blue eyes yearn for him. He raises a questioning “what ya gonna do about it?” eyebrow. He watches her eyes drag to his zipper. He twitches beneath her gaze at the thought of her there. He moves his hand from her shoulder to the back of her neck, giving it a squeeze.

“Come closer.”

Liv scoots her chair, resting her hand on his thigh. She strokes the fabric below where he wants her. Her heart beats heavily in her chest, realizing how public this all is with other patrons surrounding them. But their focus is where Luca’s used to be. She could get away with it…

Her first stroke barely lands. He holds his breath for her second pass. On the third one, he grabs her hand in his, letting it cover hers to give them privacy while she explores. He inhales as she cups him fully. Fuck. Liv bites her cheek as she feels him thicken against her palm. Her eyes stay in front of them, fingers brushing, keeping light pressure to force his hips up, looking for more.

“Thought you were a good girl?” Luca’s husky whisper comes to her ear. “Look at me while you touch me.” She turns back to him, eyes staying on his as she feels him over his pants. 

“You don’t want me to be good all the time.” Liv says back to him, watching his lips come closer to hers. 

“Being good means different things to us then.” He nips her bottom lip. He tugs it away from her teeth then watches it snap back into place. Now, Liv looks drunk on more than Sangria. 

“I wanna leave.” She whispers. Luca smiles.

“We gotta wait a sec. And you have to stop touching me.” He pushes her hand away from his shorts, clasping their fingers together on her thigh instead. 

“Do you like that?” Liv asks, watching his face. He closes his eyes at her innocent question. He loves teaching her.

“I do, baby. I really, really do.”

[jow99]

Castell-Platje d’Aro day 2

This morning I finally got to do a big load of washing, thank goodness. It was about to become dire in the underwear department. Once it was hanging up to dry we took ourselves in to Platja d’Aro to check it out.

Our first stop was a cycling cafe - La Maglia. The food looked terrific and our cakes were pretty good. We managed to resist the temptation to buy a jersey (though they were very nice), but I came away with a cycling cap.

We then wandered down to look at the beach. It’s huge and looks really nice, though the water looked a bit choppy. It was nearing lunchtime but first we took the opportunity to get Jose a long overdue haircut. From there we headed back for sangria on the beach.

For lunch Jose had spotted a bar on the way down to the beach. It looked pretty popular which is always a good sign. We decided to do the daily menu and it was great. For about A$40 we both had 3 courses, we shared a bottle of wine and we had a 1.5l bottle of water 🤩 We’re in for a rude shock again when we get back to Oz.

Absolutely stuffed we waddled back to the campground, time to lie by the pool for what was now left if the afternoon, which wasn’t a lot.

This evening we watched a replay of today’s La Vuelta stage. What a race this has been so far! We only had a few nibbles as we were still pretty full from lunch.

Being Friday a lot of families have arrived today. It’s a public holiday here in Catalunya on Monday so they’re no doubt taking advantage of that. Given the length of today’s stage coverage it was pretty late by the time we’d finished. I was pretty tired so shuffled off to bed. As I woke in the early hours I could still hear the music going. I think it stopped around 3am. I’m guessing it will be pretty quiet in the morning 😉

[purplesurveys]

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How does Chinese food make you feel? Full...? LOL how am I supposed to answer this uh. Chinese isn’t my favorite cuisine but I also don’t dislike it, and when my family and I have it I mostly find it an OK choice to have. Have you ever eaten bad sushi? (meaning, it made you sick) I’ve never had bad sushi but I have gotten really bad food poisoning from, surprisingly enough, a few sticks of barbecue. An uncle brought it as potluck during one of our family gatherings, and the effects kicked in (read: woke me up) at around 3 AM. Pain felt like the end of the world.

Have you ever read a historical fiction novel about the Chinese? No, I rarely read any fiction to begin with.

Have you ever been tempted to steal? No. I grow envious a lot, but I never really have the urge to just take something and run.

Are you for revenge, or are you for forgiveness? I’m for quiet, passive, and permanent rage.

What foreign cuisine do you like best? Indian, Malaysian, and Indonesian.

Were you born in the year of the Dragon? Nopes, I’m two years earlier.

Which do you like better: your American zodiac sign or your Chinese one? I don’t care for either.

What foreign country would you like to visit for your next birthday? I’ve always wanted to go to Thailand and I’m finally flying there in June! Not for my birthday per se, but I guess I can consider it some form of birthday gift for myself nonetheless.

Have you ever had pumpkin spice ice cream? I’ve never had anything pumpkin spice.

How old will you be on your next birthday? 25.

Are you a busybody, or do you take it slow? Busybody on weekdays, taking it slow on the weekends.

Do you wish you had more friends? Not this thought particularly as I’m pretty happy with the circles I have, but I wish my friends could be more outgoing hahaha. It took nearly three years to band my college friends together and even when it finally happened, we hadn’t even been complete. It’d be nice to see more of my friends more regularly.

What is the main character’s name in the book you’re reading? Phileas Fogg.

When was the last time you washed the dishes? Friday night.

Do you need to do laundry? Nope.

Have you ever seen a harvest moon? No and I’m a little scared to admit I don’t even know what this refers to haha.

Would you rather travel to Ireland or Japan? Let’s go with Japan.

Would you rather travel to China or Morocco? Morocco in a heartbeat.

What color hair would you have if you were a cartoon character? Purple.

Martini, margarita, or sangria? Margarita.

Is your life really that exciting? It can be; my work can be pretty cool most of the time! I like to keep my life outside of it super laidback and uneventful though.

Do you feel you are extremely gifted but no one appreciates you? I don’t feel like I am extremely gifted at all.

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Do you have a specialty dish that you're really good at making? No.

What video games did you play when you were growing up? Grand Theft Auto because we didn’t exactly have adults watching over us, lol. I also loved the Spongebob video game based on the movie and Simpsons Hit and Run. Oh and Rock Band too!

Are you good at making big decisions alone or do you tend to seek approval from others? I appreciate advice and always try to seek them from either people I trust or people I know who’ve been through something similar. I also have a very rich history of making the not-so-best decisions so...to other people I go, lol.

Does your town or city have good public transport, or is it easier to drive? We have the shittiest and most uncomfortable public transport to ever exist and I’d admittedly much rather drive and be part of the terrible Metro Manila traffic crisis since I have the means and privilege to.

What was the last cocktail you drank? This gummy bear inspired cocktail from a nearby bar; it’s also served with vodka-infused gummy bears. I was super excited by it as I’ve wanted to try it out for a while, but it honestly turned out just ok. I personally would try another drink next time.

Are you good at keeping running counts and tallies in your head? Not really, I need to write or type it down in order to better track.

Does your country have its own edition of Big Brother? Yeps.

How often do you take a nap during the day? Rarely.

What social media platforms do you use? I’m on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram. Are there any foods you hate the smell of but like the taste, or vice versa? Liver. Under vice versa, longganisa smells absolutely amazing but I hate how it tastes. Every single kind of it.

Do you have a dishwasher? No. Idk any household that has one.

Who do you live with? Family and pets.

Are you listening to anything right now? Yeah I have a Run BTS episode playing in the background.

What is one of your favourite sitcoms? Friends :)

Do you make to-do lists? Yep, I always make a to-do list every single day for work; I fill it out as soon as I clock in and before doing anything else. Without it I’d be lost for the entire day.

If you could magically become fluent in any language, what would it be? Korean.

Have you ever tried vegan ice cream? I haven’t but it’d be really nice to give it a try!

What pet names do you use for your friends/loved ones? Siz, Madam, Mars, Mumsh, Mhie, Ate...the majority of these have local contexts that I am way too lazy to elaborate on.

What pet names do you like to be called? Like, in a relationship? I’m fine with your basic ‘baby.’

What was the best concert you've ever seen? Paramore, 2018.

Do you have any hobbies? Sure; going to museums and art fairs is one of them.

What is your favourite pasta shape? Linguine.

Have you ever developed your own film? I haven’t.

When was the last time you stayed in a hotel/motel and where was that? Tanay, last January.

What breed was the last dog you saw? Those would be my own dogs, and they’re a beagle and Yorkshire terrier.

Do you watch the Super Bowl? No. I’ll occasionally watch the halftime shows if I like the artist, but otherwise I couldn’t care.

What's your favourite Disney movie? Toy Story :)

What's the most stressful job you've ever had? My first and also current one.

What was the last text message you received? Something about work.

Should you be asleep right now? If so, go to bed! Not really; it’s only 9:23 in the evening.

[mikaharuka]

15 and 18 for the lovely ladies!

(Ok, for Beau's beau and the Chaotic ship as well)

Heyo Alhaira! Thanks for the ask... and the mental image of a certain chaotic pair XD

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#15 - "who isn’t afraid to embarrass the other in public?"

Rose/Elle - Oddly enough, I think both of them! In the spirit of good-hearted teasing and mild embarrassment, they dish about the same as they get, though in different flavors. It's all super sweet how they do it, though, so everyone can tell it's more for them than for any sense of embarrassment. As it relates to *other* people though... totally Elle! She was giving Edward and Beau shit about the whole 'fake boyfriends' thing, as Mike noted in Sapphire and Sangria!

Alice/Mina - Alice is certainly more likely to try (she and Edward are peas of a chaotic sibling pod lol), but Mina is at total peace and it's actually really hard to phase her. Mina will find her entertainment with others acting around her (see Sangria for the first of many examples lol), so she's more likely to see Alice's attempts as cute. Hilariously enough, while Mina might not try to embarrass Alice explicitly, she might accidentally do so successfully~

Carlisle/Beau - I feel like both of them would definitely do their best *not* to embarrass the other in public officially (not at first, anyways), given the super awkward circumstances. In the longer run, though, I think it would be Carlisle, actually, though it would be more of a mild way... so more good-natured teases rather than embarrassment.

Edward/Mike - These two morons could definitely find themselves in a competition. Edward is more likely to initiate shenanigans (see Mocha for an example XD), but while Mike won't start anything, his inner monologue is naturally sassy. For now, he's finding his ground, but once he does... Edward better watch out. Especially since Mike has Rose as a petty partner-in-crime, if stuff gets wild enough XD

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#18 - "who finds it impossible to stay angry at the other for long?"

Rose/Elle - Both of them! Rose is a bit of a tsundere, so she might be 'annoyed', but she just loves being around Elle. And Elle is a general sweetie... well, when she's not out being casually teasing and petty. Which Rose is too, but Rose is more serious and concentrated about it. They tend to make up and get on the same page rather quickly.

Alice/Mina - Probably Alice. Alice might get upset more easily, but she gives in way more easily too. Mina is pretty hard to get upset, since she's always in a sort of state of total peace... but heavens forbid you actually piss Mina off, she'll hold onto that for a long while!

Carlisle/Beau - I think both of them, because neither of them seem the type to stay angry at the other person (other people on the other hand... that's a different story altogether - they both hold grudges). Being said... I think Carlisle would give in more easily in the grand scheme, since time makes you learn to let go of the smaller stuff.

Edward/Mike - Probably Edward. The first reason is the same as Carlisle's - time just makes you let go of the small stuff. The second reason - Mike is quite accommodating and peaceful by nature, putting others before himself... so you'd have to work to actually get him visibly angry. But if you *do* rile him up (which Edward does quite easily)... then Mike can absolutely be that petty bastard who holds onto stuff. Heck, he's already shows signs of it and I suspect this part of him will show its face in the next chapter, Indigo lol

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Do feel free to send more asks my way! You can either specify the WL pairs (Carlisle/Beau, Mike/Edward, Rose/Elle, Mina/Alice) you'd like the question for, or you can leave it out and I'll answer for all four (because I need an excuse to ramble on and think and plan for my end-game, of course XD) And of course, you can find the questions here and my other answers I've given in the 'mizuka's otp stuff' tag :)

[stormyaskgames]

Crimson: One of the ones my bf gave me

Maroon: i’m always the baby

Ruby:🤷‍♂️ idk like i have a concept of time

Brick Red: tons! I used to love to go urban exploring

Merlot: Severe Somniphobia. I have a severe fear of sleep. Its not really a aaaaa scary fear its more like intense anxiety and panic due to trauma and chronic nightmares/night terrors.

Vermillion: XD thats funny you’re funny. Im a severe insomniac that has gone weeks without sleep. Long enough i made myself SEVERELY sick and got pretty delusional and had to be hospitalized because i have nearly killed myself from exhaustion more times than i want to admit too. And i’ve been doing this since i was a small child. Haven’t been able to sleep without pills since i was 6. FUN FACT. When you need sleeping pills over such a prolonged period they wont give you actual sleeping pills (because they are addictive) you get some random medicine with a side effect of knocking you out. Mines technically a blood thinner.

Carnillion: oh i realized. And it was when i started dating my best friend✨💜

Burgandy: Sometimes? Httyd sheets ive had since the first movie came out

Red ochre: that makes me less inclined. That was the reason i refused to watch naruto when it was popular

Garnet: jewelry, Game consoles, idk

Sangria: i dont really enjoy sour or spicy normally unless i am wanting to self harm and then i love it✨ its a kick with no real damage

Cardinal: didn’t legit cry but this country song my bf showed me about being deeply in love with someone and being happy to wake up beside them? Makes me think of him

Blood: Biodad, Mama, Kristy, Grandma Mary Ann

Rosewood: arent online friends basically that? Also i dont see why not!✨

Scarlett: Horror and Childrens, Adventure and Scifi. Also im not picky

Carmine: i like routine

Persian red: no. Pictures are a pain in the ass on here and i dont want too

Strawberry: anything by Creature Feature, The nightmare before christmas soundtrack, ghibli soundtracks

Claret: i dont take public transport

Mahogony: Thermin

Lipstick red: cause chaos? Do crime?

Wine: its honestly pretty boring. I put barely any (it tastes baaaad) in some dr pepper and took a bath.

Cherry: its music alright?

Pomagranate: Favorites: Blueberries, Rasberries, Apples, Mangos, Lychees, Rambutons, Cotton Candy Grapes, Grapples, Pears, Peaches, Pinapple

Least Favorite: Papayas ( tastes more like a spice like rosemary than a fruit. Its not sweet? If im eating fruit i want it to be sweet)

Imperial: THE INVISIBLE MAN FROM THE 30S! nearly 100 years old and it STILL holds up. And the effects are so fun! I love it!✨

🏮 shades of red asks

crimson: if you could have only one photo or poster on your wall, what would it be?

maroon: what role do you play in your group of friends?

ruby: favourite pre-2000 song?

brick red: have you ever been in an abandoned building?

merlot: do you have any unusual fears?

vermilion: have you ever pulled an all-nighter? if so, tell us about the first time.

carnelian: at what point did your life change without you realising?

burgundy: how often do you make your bed? what do your favourite bedsheets look like?

red ochre: are you inclined to watch a tv series if a lot of people on the internet are talking about it?

garnet: what’s the most expensive thing you own?

sangria: to what extent do you enjoy sour candy?

cardinal: what is the first song that made you cry?

blood: which of your family members is your favourite?

rosewood: have you ever had a penpal? would you like one now?

scarlet: think of your favourite genre. what kind of media in that genre do you prefer - books, films, or tv series?

carmine: do you prefer having or not having a schedule?

persian red: answer with a picture of your dream holiday destination.

strawberry: what album would you love to have on vinyl?

claret: talk about a memorable experience on public transport.

mahogany: what is your favourite musical instrument, in terms of sound?

lipstick red: if you could live one day with no one recognising you, what would you do?

wine: tell us about your first experience with alcohol.

cherry: thoughts on mainstream music?

pomegranate: favourite and least favourite fruits?

imperial: what film, in your opinion, has the best cinematography and/or special effects?

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Week 5: Culture shocks, lifestyle, and observations in Madrid

Hola from Madrid! This is Lilly, a CEE student, and this week I thought I would go over some of the culture shocks and adjustments I’ve made to my lifestyle in the past month. This post is on the longer side, but I wanted to share some of my observations.

Everything is slower in the best way possible. Used to the typical hustle and bustle of campus life, Spanish culture is a breath of fresh air. Back home, I would often walk so fast between classes that I would get shin splints. But here, it is a casual stroll everywhere I go. A sharp contrast from the persistent hustle culture of America. I absolutely love it (and so do my shins), because it has brought a sort of balance in my schedule. A built in time of appreciating the beauty around me – the architecture, greenery, people – as well as checking in with myself. A time where I can ponder the deeper questions I so desperately want answers to. A time to swim amongst the currents that are my thoughts. While I was originally annoyed by my nearly 30 minute commute to class, it is now a time of listening to music and decompressing with a book on the metro. Not everything, I have realized, needs to be efficient or planned to the hour.

Here are some pictures of the architecture and art I have the privilege of viewing during my walks.

Socialization is key. Playing into the slower pace of life, socialization is an important part of Madrid and Spanish culture. Lunch is meant to be a time of laughter and easy conversation. Plazas are for hanging out on a bench and relaxing. Cafes aren’t for work, but sipping a latte and meeting with friends. Parks are for picnics and late night strolls, a safe space for the enjoyment of all ages. Dinners are meant to be shared. Here, meals and public spaces are a way to step away from the chaos of work and actually live. Live. Not survive or go through the motions of the day. Not an inconvenient task meant to be checked off a list. But to take a step back and experience the present moment. This is something that has become important to me. Even with a limited social battery, humans need humans.

Smoking culture here is huge. I don’t personally participate, but it isn’t uncommon to find students smoking between classes, people smoking on their commute, people gathered in a plaza. Here, it is socially acceptable to smoke at basically any point in the day.

Getting the bill at a restaurant. Here, restaurants are in no rush to cycle customers in and out. So you can enjoy your meal at a slow pace, and flag down your server when you are ready to depart. It’s a little awkward, but a little gesture and eye contact eventually will do the trick.

Menu del dia. Kind of like a “specials” menu in the states, you can find a menu del dia pretty much anywhere. This is a specific menu for lunch that includes a drink, starter, main course, and your choice of dessert or coffee. I personally love this, it is economical and always at a great price. Lunch is meant to be the largest meal of the day, and a menu del dia will always hold me over until a 9:00 dinner. 

“Military time”. This is standard in all of Spain, and to my knowledge, most of Europe as well. It isn’t a huge deal in my opinion, just something to get used to.

People are out late. You will even find kids in the park running around well past 10 or 11.

Drinking culture. Here it isn’t uncommon to find people sipping on a sangria or beer as early as 11:00. It is common to have one drink with lunch or dinner since it usually comes with a menu del dia. It is important to note, however, that visible aloofness or abuse of alcohol in any setting is frowned upon. 

Public display of affection. It seems silly to talk about, but you will find that people aren’t shy here about holding hands etc.

Commuting 30 mins is normal. Madrid is a 15 minute city, so you will be able to find everything you could need in close proximity. But realistically, if you are taking the metro it is going to end up taking you 20-30 minutes to reach a different neighborhood of the city.

Lunch breaks and siestas. Like I said before lunch is a time to socialize and take a break. Most schools and people in general will take about a 2 hour break. Stores like pharmacies or grocers will also close for a short period of time usually between 2:00-4ish. People don’t realistically nap for 2 hours, but it is a built in time of rest that originated from staying out of the summer heat during the hottest part of the day. 

Staring. People will stare and it’s not necessarily because they think you are a foreigner, it’s simply just a normalized thing here. No need to be self conscious. 

Crossing the street and walking. People don’t really organize by the “right is right” rule. So crossing the street is typically a chaotic maneuver of zig zagging through people.

Typical fashion. The rumors are true. People generally dress nicer here. There is still a wide range of styles, especially between teenagers, but I will dive into this in a later post.

Going out. People will stay out late here. It isn’t uncommon for people to arrive at clubs and bars as late as 2:00 or 3:00 and not leave until the sun rises. 

I’m sure to have forgotten a few, but I hope this gives you a sense of what the Madrid lifestyle is like. If I think of any more I will be sure to add them to my future posts. Until next time!

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Cost of Living in Spain: Budgeting Tips and Financial Support Options for Indian Students

You've finally made the exciting decision to study in Spain! While visions of tapas, siestas, and sangria may be dancing in your head, your practical side is wondering just how you'll manage your money. Studying abroad is an investment, and you want to make the most of this experience without breaking the bank. Although the cost of living in Spain is lower than in many other European countries, you'll still need to budget wisely. But don't stress! With some strategic planning and resourcefulness, studying in Spain can be affordable. Expert tips from overseas education consultants can be of great help here!

This guide will break down the average costs, scholarship options, and money-saving tips to help you create a realistic budget. Follow this advice, and you can fully immerse yourself in Spanish culture without going into debt. ¡Vamanos!

Study in Spain: Average tuition and living costs 

Let's talk about expenses while studying in Spain according to overseas education consultants:

Tuition fees

For Indian students, tuition fees in Spain are quite affordable compared to other European countries. Undergraduate programs cost between 6,000 to 18,000 euros per year. Private universities charge higher fees of 10,000 to 18,000 euros. Medicine, business, and engineering degrees have higher fees.

Living expenses

As per overseas education consultants, studying in Spain is generally cheaper than in other Western European countries. You'll need around 800 to 1,100 euros per month to cover basic living expenses like accommodation, food, and transport. Rent costs between 350 to 750 euros per month for a one-bedroom apartment. Groceries cost around 300 euros per month. Local transport is around 50 euros per month.

Additional costs

Don't forget additional costs like health insurance (around 50-100 euros per month), phone/internet (30-50 euros per month), entertainment (around 100-200 euros per month) and any extra tuition fees for courses.

Financial assistance

There are scholarships and loans available for Indian students in Spain. The ICCR and the Spanish government offer scholarships covering tuition and living costs. Student loans from Indian banks like SBI, BOB, and PNB offer loans up to 20 lakhs for studying in Spain. Some private education loan companies also lend to students going to Spain.

Budgeting tips to save money as an international student

As an international student studying in Spain, keeping expenses in check is key. Here are some tips to help you budget wisely:

Find affordable housing

Housing will likely be your biggest expense. Look for shared student housing or host families to cut costs. If renting an apartment, choose a place close to campus or public transit to avoid transportation fees. Negotiate the best deal you can- you never know what discounts may be available!

Buy a student travel pass

Public transit in Spain is very affordable, especially if you buy a discounted student travel pass. These passes often allow unlimited travel within a city, so you can easily get around without a car. Some even provide access to bike-sharing or reduced-fare taxis.

Take advantage of student discounts

Show your student ID whenever making a purchase. Many businesses like museums, gyms, and retailers offer student discounts of 10-50% off. Download student discount apps like UniDays, Student Beans, or Youth Discount to find deals.

Cook meals at home

Eating out frequently can drain your budget fast. Buy groceries and cook meals at home instead. Shop at budget supermarkets and meal prep on weekends to have leftovers during the week.

So there you have it, my friend. Studying abroad in Spain can be an amazing adventure, but you'll need to be smart with your money. Make a detailed budget, look for discounts and scholarships, consider working part-time if your visa allows, and don't be afraid to ask for help from your university or fellow students. The financial aspect may seem daunting at first, but with some planning and resourcefulness, you can make your Spanish dreams a reality without breaking the bank. The experiences you gain will be well worth the effort. Best of luck with your studies abroad!