#Screen Printing in Victoria

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Melbourne’s Custom Printing Scene: What’s the Buzz All About?

Article source: https://makinguturn.com/melbournes-custom-printing-scene-whats-the-buzz-all-about/

Hey there! If you’ve had your ear to the ground in the printing world, you’ve probably heard the buzz around Melbourne. It’s not just the coffee or the trams that make this city tick – Melbourne’s at the heart of some seriously cool custom printing innovations. Let’s dive into what’s making Melbourne the talk of the town in the custom printing world.

Melbourne’s Art Meets Tech Vibe

First off, Melbourne isn’t just another city; it’s an art hub! This city’s bursting with creativity, and that artistic energy? It’s blending right in with the latest tech to create some stunning prints. Whether you’re after an artsy tee or a massive mural, custom printing Melbourne has got you covered.

Screen Printing: Victoria’s Best Kept Secret

You might be thinking, “Isn’t screen printing old news?” Think again! In Victoria, especially around Melbourne, they’re reinventing the game. Screen Printing in Victoria is not only durable but also drop-dead gorgeous.

That Melbourne Community Feel

Here’s the thing about Melbourne: folks here love to collaborate. You’ve got designers, artists, and print gurus coming together, sharing ideas, and brewing innovation. Companies like “Custom Printing Near Me” are creating spaces for these minds to come together, and trust us, the results are pure magic.

Eco-Friendly? Melbourne’s All In!

Melbourne’s not just about looking good; it’s about feeling good too. The city’s big on green, so it’s no surprise that its custom printing game is all about being eco-friendly. We’re talking water-based inks and sustainable materials. Good for the planet and easy on the eyes!

The Custom Touch

What’s cool about Melbourne? It listens. Whether you’re a business bigwig or someone just looking for a one-off print, Melbourne’s got your back. Tailored solutions and adaptable designs are the name of the game here.

The World Loves It

Melbourne’s custom prints aren’t just catching eyes down under; they’re making waves globally! From the runways of Europe to the boardrooms of Asia, Melbourne’s custom printing charm is everywhere.

Wrapping It Up

So, if you were wondering why Melbourne’s creating such a stir in the custom printing scene, now you know! It’s that unique mix of culture, tech, sustainability, and a sprinkle of Melbourne magic. And hey, if you’re looking for a slice of that innovation, companies like “Custom Printing near Me” are the place to start. Happy printing, mate!

[wrapitsigns]

Best Custom Wall Graphics in Victoria

If you are looking for the best custom wall graphics in Victoria, Visit Wrap IT Signs. They proudly offer a great expert for the design and production of custom wall graphics for businesses in and out of the surrounding communities. Visit their website to get a quote.

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Find The Good Quality And Best Custom Signs Melbourne

If you are running a business and want to stand out from the crowd and uniquely present your company, we have a solution for you. KEM Signs has been providing signage solutions and has helped many businesses flourish. We understand every little detail of the signage industry ideally, which allows us to provide only the best-grade materials in designing your custom business signs. Our team of experts is highly skilled and knowledgeable in signage. We are committed to providing various solutions that will help you enhance the look and feel of your business or organization. Do not hesitate to contact us for more details about Custom Signs Melbourne.

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Choose The Custom-Made Safety Signage Melbourne For Your Worksite

Safety is the top priority in all settings. For this reason, it is essential to have signs that help regulate traffic on roads, as they alert motorists and pedestrians of what lies ahead and help control how things proceed. Apart from the traffic signs, you will find it very helpful to have safety signs in your workplace, which not only keep your employees safe but also warn clients and customers of any impending dangers.

Safety Signage Melbourne is of great help in keeping everyone safe and secure. While they may seem small, they are significant as they can keep people from getting hurt or even killed. Consider having your own set of safety signs that you can use in your workplace or home so that you never have to worry about the well-being of those around you. Safety signs are vital to any business or home. They keep people safe and ensure they know what to do in an emergency. 

Safety signs come in many forms, including those that warn against hazards such as fire or electrical failures. You can also have warning signs around your business so that your customers know only to touch certain things if they are trained professionals. Safety signs are not just for businesses and homes; they can also keep people safe in public places. A good example is the signs that are put up at railroad crossings, warning people of an approaching train.

Are you searching for a confirmed company that delivers excellent signage solutions? KEM Signs is the leading signage company in Australia. They are a one-stop shop for all your sign needs. Their team’s expertise and experience in this industry will be of great use to you when identifying your future business needs. They have an enormous client base and swear by their top-class customer service. Their products come from high-quality materials and have an excellent finish. They also offer customization services, which means you can get your signage in any size and shape you want. Contact them for more details about Safety Signage Victoria.

[starvrse]

MISSING YOU

| pairing : non-idol!kim minji x famous!fem reader

| summary: minji misses you and gets horny

| warnings: g!p minji, smut, jerking off using panties, lowercase, not proofread, more but i can’t think of them 😭

minji let out a heavy sigh as she entered her dorm and locked the door. it’s been 2 days since you left korea and went to paris for fashion week, and she missed you soo much.

she tried to take her mind off missing you by studying. but no matter how hard she tried to focus on her school work, her thoughts kept drifting back to you. she longed for the comfort of your embrace, the sound of your voice, and the feeling of your lips on hers. despite her best efforts, her heart ached with the loneliness of missing you.

eventually minji shut her book and leaned back in her chair, letting out a groan. thinking of a different way to get her mind off you, the kim picked up her phone and decided to scroll on random apps.

after scrolling for a while, her thoughts eventually drifted away from you. she continued mindlessly scrolled through her feed, when suddenly a post caught her attention, reading “OMG YN AT FASHION WEEK” her finger paused for a moment on the screen, mentally cursing her internet for not loading the content fast enough.

after a couple of seconds, the videos finished loading and she found herself unable to look away from the sight of you. the more she watched, the more her heart ached with longing and the more her cock started reacting.

minji lightly bit her lip as she scanned her eyes across the outfit you were wearing. the tight Chanel dress that hugged your curves in all the right places. the dress was a classic black and white houndstooth print, with a tight bodice that accentuated your small waist and full hips, and a skirt that flared out at the knees, giving it a retro yet sophisticated vibe. your hair was in a high ponytail with a side part, the style was basic yet you made it look amazing.

palming her cock while scrolling through your hashtag, the dark haired girl felt dirty and embarrassed for being so horny. turning off and putting her phone on the table, she pulled her pajamas pants and boxers down.

wrapping her hand around her hard dick, she slowly started pumping it. closing her eyes shut and letting out light sighs, minji moved her hand faster, trying her hardest to get off.

“obviously this isn’t working..” she mumbled to herself, feeling more frustrated and out of control than before. she clenched her jaw and let out a frustrated huff, knowing that she needed something more intense to finally find the release she so desperately craved.

giving up, she stands up out of her chair and makes her way to the bathroom to clean herself up. throwing her boxers in the dirty clothes bin, she catches a glimpse of the small pile of your dirty laundry that you left.

—

“this is sick…” she thinks to herself as she searches through the pile and finds a pair of your victoria secret panties. she picks them up and brings it to her nose, inhaling your scent deeply. as your familiar smell fills her senses, she closes her eyes and lets out a soft sigh.

immediately running back to her chair she picks up her phone and opens the same photo of you. setting her phone up on her books she sniffs your panties again while jerking her cock faster, staring at the picture. letting out moans and whimpers as she imagines pulling at your ponytail while your on your knees looking up at her with her cock in your mouth.

she abruptly stops everything. standing up, laying your underwear on her table, and picking up her phone while opening the camera app. she presses record with her left hand and starts pumping her dick again with her right. putting her shirt in her mouth so you can get a clear view of her abdomen, and so she doesn’t ruin her favorite shirt with cum, she lets out muffled whimpers.

finally reaching her peak, her shirt drops out her mouth, and whiny moans of your name spill out of her lips. as her nut spirts all over your panties, the desk, and the floor.

after squeezing out every last drop of cum on your underwear, her left hand shakily zooms in on her fingers spreading out her semen on them.

“i-i’m sorry for ruining your panties princess, this is what happens when i miss you.” she says, the pout evident in her voice. minji stops the video and doesn’t waste any time going to your contact and sending it, typing a “wish you were here to clean me up :(((“ after.

have you guys realized how ass i am at making titles 😭anyways we’re so back 🙂‍↕️ also sorry for the awkward ending i literally did not know how to end ts 😭😭 just use ur imagination for yns reply 🙏 REQUEST ARE OPEN OH YEAHHH KEEP ME BOOKED AND BUSY

[heaveninawildflower]

'The Mallow' (designed 1900-1920) by Allan Francis Vigers.

Furnishing fabric of screen-printed cotton made by Arthur Sanderson & Sons Ltd., Great Britain.

© Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 2023.

[thegreatpapaya666]

Vox Headcanons

(I was working on these with a friend :3)

- Vox is a transgender man. - He has 11 sharks named Victor, Veronica, Vivian, Vincent, Viera, Victoria, Vance, Veer, Valkyrie, Vanessa, and Vark. - He is dating Valentino, though it is an explicitly stated "open relationship." Valentino often gets jealous of Vox flirting with other people, though, and the "open" status is subject to change on a dime. - Vox forgets to eat and sleep until either Valentino and Velvette remind him, or he passes out from exhaustion. - He puts his work before everyone else in his life, even himself. - He was friends with Alastor for a long time and gained most of his current power from working with Alastor. But after confessing his love to Alastor and his feelings not being returned, Vox didn't take the rejection well and fought him. He almost lost the fight, but Alastor chose to spare him and Valentino found him hours later. - The fallout was also caused by Vox changing as a person, being corrupted by the technological advances he was making with VoxTek. After partnering with Valentino, changing his own head from a CRT TV to a flat screen TV, using mind control to manipulate his viewers, and neglecting the quality of his products, Alastor felt like Vox was a different person. - Vox still has a crush on Alastor, though he hides it behind a facade of hatred and disgust. - Vox is an ENTJ. - He's touch starved. - Vox is horrible with kids, but connects with children on the autism spectrum. - Vox can open internet tabs in his brain, as well as view security footage and send messages. Everything he sees is recorded with high-quality video and audio. - Every interaction he's had with Alastor is saved in a folder buried deep in his files that he only opens during "alone time." - When Vox dreams, they're projected on his screen for anyone to see. He doesn't know about this. - Vox's screen gets a pink tint when he blushes. - His antennae twitch when he's overwhelmed or flustered. - Vox can show pictures and videos on his screen. - He can play piano and guitar. - When asked the question, "ass, tits, or thighs," he always picks ass. - He's somewhere on the aromantic spectrum. - Vox is always up by 5 AM and never sleeps in. - He can turn his pain, auditory, olfactory, and taste receptors on and off. - Vox had a traumatic childhood with a verbally abusive mother and a physically abusive father. - He had a brother who also went to Hell, but he hasn't been able to locate him. - Vox is a switch but prefers to top because of how much he likes being in control. - He's autistic. - When he was alive, he had a wife who he would frequently cheat on, and two children named Alice and James. - The first time Vox had sex with a man was drunk with Valentino, who was his bisexual awakening. - Vox was popular in school. - When he spawned in Hell, he changed his name from Mary to Vox as a fresh start. - He sleeps in shark themed boxers. - During game night with the rest of the Vees, when it's his turn to pick the game, he always picks Monopoly. Valentino and Velvette have yet to beat him, but they have an evil plan to cheat and make Vox cry and are going to enact it next game night. - He wears rainbow striped socks. - Vox sometimes listens to musical soundtracks while he's working. - His favorite drink is bourbon. - His favorite color is red, but he always lies and says it's blue. - Vox's favorite food is Alastor's jambalaya, but he'll never tell anyone. - He's from New Jersey. - He owns a shark onesie he wears for sleepovers. - You know those Terms of Service nobody reads when you make an account on a new website or agree to a new setting? Well Vox manipulates the fine print to be used as a soul contract if you own your soul. That's how he rose to power so quickly, because millions of unsuspecting sinners were unknowingly giving Vox their souls by signing up for Sinstagram and other apps.

[celestiaras]

ft. claude clawmark x gn! reader — ttt, nijisanji en

╰₊✧ claude humping his dakimakura of you┊0.4k words

contains: smut!! solo/sub claude┊reader is part of ttt, claude has a pussy, masturbation (pillow humping), fantasizing (giving oral & face-sitting, degradation)

➤ author's note: don’t ask┊inspired by (clip) & (clip)

it isn’t too strange for him to have a dakimakura of you, right? sure, it’s a weirder way to support his genmate, but you knew about it and thought it was funny. you literally have ones of kunai and victoria, posting pictures of them online for fifteen thousand likes and laughs with the promise that you were on the lookout for one of the cleric. except… you owned them for the memes and assumed that he did too, not knowing that he actually owned it for more depraved reasons.

there’s always the feeling of guilt when he kicks off his underwear and straddles the body pillow, doing something so dirty with the thoughts of a friend whom he’s been on countless of adventures with in mind. however, it quickly disappears once he loses control of his hips and himself in his imagination, it’s all replaced with the familiar feeling of sinful pleasure while humping his cunt on the print of your face.

he’s always wished that he was more to you than just a friend to loot dungeons with, but now with your new occupations confined to a screen in a new dimension, he feels like he’s talking and seeing you on a screen more than in person. don’t get him wrong, he enjoys the more relaxing life of not risking his life while throwing potions at fire-breathing dragons, but he’ll admit that he misses the old days of making questionable brews that explode to annoy the other two with you.

there’s a particular fantasy that he’s been enamored with ever since he started this perverted ritual, the thought of you having him at a campsite while out exploring. just the two of you in a cramped tent in the pitch dark, your hands having a firm grip on his thighs while he rides your face. he could only imagine how good your mouth would be with your sharp tongue that would bully him for being such a closeted whore for you,

a mindless whine of your name came from his throat along with his moans as his legs began to quiver from his unwavering pace, his thoughts becoming more hazy and incoherent with the sole goal of changing his climax. there was no rhythm to his movements, but he was just going with what felt good and continuously grinding his puffy clit against the fabric until he collapsed when he finally snapped.

it was a wet and sticky mess all over from his sweat and slick coating his body and your wrinkled dakimakura, reminding him that he needed to stick the bedsheets and the pillowcase in the laundry then shower before sleeping. for now, he was too exhausted and would lie in his rumpled bed until he regained feeling in his legs, scrolling on his phone and answering your messages like nothing ever happened.

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Untitled (Raven Paddle)

Beau Dick

from the website: This is likely one of the first prints Beau Dick created. It is unnumbered with his signature as part of the screened design.

The University of Victoria's Legacy Art Galleries has the red print in their collection under ID Number U993.26.5-1.

[transfemme-floofer]

I was dusting the house as normal, like I did every week when I saw a strange golden card note on the kitchen table labelled “for my first ancilla”

“Strange” I thought, Mistress Luci was not normally like this, sure she was affectionate at times, but that’s normal for humans to feel that way about their pets. Curious, I opened it, it said: “3pm, on the private beach, near the cove, dress your best”

The time came and I walked down the garden and down the cobbled steps onto the beach. I was dressed in Merrel sandals instead of the standard Imperial Serva heeled sandals, a pink and white pleated skirt given as a gift for good behaviour instead of my summer cherry skirt or my standard issue skirt , a Very Special Occasion (MEO-Mucha Especial Ocasión) scented wick away slave blouse instead of the standard version, and a Peugeot love heart shaped chain link Titanium alloy collar instead of the standard oval chain link medicollar

Mistress looked at me up and down like five times before saying a word. “You’re… beautiful” she finally said, clearly rendered speechless. I curtsy in front of her, “thank you Domina” i replied, remembering to use Latin as well as my native British “where are we going” she had no obligation to reply and so kept silent as we walked to the cove admiring the waves and the cool afternoon, until I could see it, her Amphibicar Fiat Chariot (think like an Italian Ford Crown Victoria or Opel Omega), those things had been around 2610 AUC (1867), but this was a 22nd generation rear mid engined 2766 (2012) Amphibian vehicle variant (itself in it’s 10th generation since 2680 (1947)) with a 5.5L Ferrari Turbo V8, modular and hydraulically adjustable bench seats front and rear, four wheel drive courtesy of Lancia and a luxurious 3-speed hydraulic automatic transmission (with three electro-locked overdrive gears tacked on in the 2760 refresh for fuel and performance, as well as to hide its age) yanked out of the Buick Sappho coupe “Mistress this is wonderful” I turned to see her and say thank you, but found her on one knee

“Julia, I have legally submitted a form for us to be married, so that you won’t have to worry about losing me, your first constant and comfort in a long time” she pulled out a finger print scanner, “all I need is your fingerprint”, I pressed down excitedly, then my tabula got a notification

“Married to Doctor Luciana Antonia Presenti MD, PhD”

And another, from Fiat Intelligencia Automobilli “Authorised Guest of Luciana Presenti’s Intelligent Control System on her 2766 Fiat Chariot”

Mistress added on, “use it wisely”

I oblige “Fiat, open doors-“

Mistress chides playfully “No slave, stupid slut, type it out in the app”

I open the app and find the command room, where I find Mistress had already done test runs, I type in, “open driver door and say “welcome Domina””. It does so flawlessly and without hesitation. Mistress blushed “thanks pet, really appreciate it” she found the 2730s Buick touchscreen still in there with updated visuals and apps, but the same size of the screen and the same working concept. She typed in, “open passenger left back door and give the back ambient red gel lights and put on brothel music”. It did so. “very funny mistress”

(Another case of part two when I feel like it)

[astonishinglegends]

Ep 298: The Long Strange Trip of the Tromp Famil

"I thought getting out was the best idea at the time. But here, in hindsight, I probably should’ve stayed with them and tried to help."  -- Mitchell Tromp, the middle adult child of the family, to Sky News in September of 2016.

Description:

We all know family road trips can be fun, bonding experiences that generate fond memories, but they can also be filled with tension and frayed nerves—although perhaps not to the degree experienced by the Tromp family of Silvan, Australia. In August 2016, Mark and Jacoba Tromp and their adult children Riana, Mitchell, and Ella embarked on a perplexing journey of around 1000 miles that captivated the country. They abruptly left their home, abandoning their phones and credit cards. What followed was a five-day saga of mystery and confusion. The family’s erratic behavior, including apparent paranoia and separation, led to a nationwide search. The incident, dubbed the “Tech-Free Family Road Trip,” sparked widespread speculation about mental health, shared psychosis, and the pressures of modern life on their successful farm. During this family travel season, we work to dissect what happened and why. Was this bizarre odyssey a contagious emotional meltdown, or was there an actual threat to their safety as the parents initially thought?

Reference Links:

“Tromp family: The mystery of a tech-free road trip gone wrong” from BBC World News

“Bizarre tale of Tromp family road trip cloaked in mystery” from The Sydney Morning Herald

Folie à deux

“'Difficult period': Tromp father breaks silence over family's bizarre off-grid trip” from YahooNews.com

“Riana Tromp speaks about bizarre roadtrip in first interview” from News.com.au

“Tromp family’s idyllic life before road trip chaos” from News.com.au

“Eerie photos of the Tromps' abandoned home: What happened inside the walls of this pretty farmhouse that drove the family out of their minds at exactly the same time?” from DailyMail.com

Silvan, Victoria, Australia

Ep 233: What It Wasn't: Or "How I learned to stop dismissively categorizing potentially paranormal events as mass hysteria" from Astonishing Legends

Mass psychogenic illness

Morgellons

Dancing plague of 1518

Tanganyika laughter epidemic

TiffanyGomas.com

“Displacement” from Psychology Today

Ariel School UFO incident

“With X-Files hitting our screens, we take you through Australia’s scariest abductions” from News.com.au

The Knowles Family UFO Incident from Brian Dunning’s Skeptoid

Location:

Silvan, Victoria, Australia; the town where the Tromp family farm is located.

Suggested Listening:

The Why Files: Operation Podcast

Like many podcasts, the Why Files covers conspiracies, aliens, time travel, and ancient civilizations. Some people are very serious about this stuff. They believe every detail, even if the details don't quite add up. Others tear the stories apart. What fun is that? The Why Files is different. First, they explore the mystery, and then together, we separate fact from fiction and see what's left. Some legends can't be debunked. And those are their favorites. The Why Files is available on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts. The X Files said the truth is out there, but the Why Files says the truth is right here. 

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CREDITS:

Episode 298: The Long Strange Trip of the Tromp Family. Produced by Scott Philbrook & Forrest Burgess. Audio Editing by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound. Music and Sound Design by Allen Carrescia. Tess Pfeifle, Producer and Lead Researcher. Ed Voccola, Technical Producer. Research Support from The Astonishing Research Corps, or "A.R.C." for short. Copyright 2024 Astonishing Legends Productions, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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5 Ways Your Screen-Printing Company Might Help

If you put in the time and effort required, you can be assured that you will work with top-notch printing services in Victoria, BC, on your next job. There are several advantages to working with a professional screen-printing service that applies to virtually any industry. Read this blog to know the 5 ways your screen printing company might help.

[gogmstuff]

More images of 1912 fashion -

1912-1913 Afternoon dress.

1912 (Winter) Jeanne Paquin evening gown (Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection, FIDM Museum - Los Angeles, California, USA).

1912 (Winter) Jeanne Paquin evening gown (Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection, FIDM Museum - Los Angeles, California, USA).

Left 1912 Lucile dress (V&A). From omgthatdress.tumblr.com/post/654088327176306688/evening-dress-lucile-1912-the-victoria-albert 1280X1707.

Center and right ca. 1912 Chantilly lace dinner dress front quarter and back (location ?). From whitakerauction.smugmug.com-Fall2012-Clothing-ID-22-140-i-b3kCXfz 3068X2895

1912 Lady in Furs, Mrs. Charles A. Searles by Cilde Hassam (location ?). From tumblr.com/catherinedefrance 900X1090.

1912 Lady wearing a large hat sitting by Franz von Stuck (auctioned by Sotheby's). From their Web site 1753X1991.

1912 Mrs J., by Józef Męcina-Krzesz (location ?). From godsandfoolishgrandeur.blogspot.com/2016/11/randomly-ix.html; shadows 60% and fixed spots w Pshop 750X975.

1912 Mrs. Ernest Guinness by Sir Francis Bernard Dicksee (auctioned by Christie's) From www.pinterest.com/nouvellegiselle/vintage-inspiration slightly cropped & fit to screen 924X1500.

1912 Mrs. John Lawrence by Edmund Tarbell (private collection). From cutlermiles.com/mrs-john-lawrence-edmund-tarbell/ 992X1280.

Left 1912 Princess Elena of Greece, nee Russia, in 1912, wearing the diamond and pearl tiara she later gave to her daughter as a wedding gift From pinterest.com/inara0798/aristocrats/ 602X960.

Center 1912 Princess Paley in a dinner dress with fancy headdress. From Sacheverelle's photostream on flickr 488X983.

Right 1912 Vizcondesa de Termens From laalacenadelasideas.blogspot.com/2012/12 1018X1316.

1912 Robe de Visite de Paquin (pl.5, La Gazette du Bon ton 1912-1913 n°2) by George Barbier. From edition-originale.com/en/prints-engravings-photographs/ 1682X2518.

Left ca. 1912 Frau Prinzessin Rupprecht in Bayern, Marie Gabrielle in Bayern, by F. Grainer. From eBay fixed spots w Pshop 1017X1600.

Right ca. 1912-1913 Olga de Meyer wearing the famous Paul Poiret coat La Perse, photograph by Baron de Meyer. From facebook.com/144304418968266/photos/a.397639360301436/1143579645707400/?type=1&theater 1123X2048

Left 1912 Winifred, Duchess of Portland by Philip Alexius de László (Portland College - Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire, UK). From books0977.tumblr.com/post/111045895147/the-duchess-of-portland-1912-philip-alexius-de 999X1280.

Right 1912 New Book by Walter Bonner Gash (location ?). From tumblr.com/larobeblanche/742427773413556224/the-new-book-c-1912? 876X1024.

Left 1912 Le Manteau bleu by Xavier Gosé (location ?). From tumblr.com/mote-historie/744587745354301440/painting-by-xavier-gos%C3%A9-le-manteau-bleu-1912?.

Center 1912 Fourrures Max (Max Furs) in the catalogue 'Fourrures Portraits Minatures' by George Barbier. From tumblr.com/mote-historie/732453186620866560/george-barbier-illustration-for-the-catalogue?source=share& 1939X2541.

Right 1912 Man and woman in evening dress by Coles Phillips (NYPL). From tumblr.com/sartorialadventure/747029584815489024?; fixed flaws & spots w Pshop 764X1000

ca. 1912 a Femme chic, Supplément by A. Souchel (Rijksmuseum). From their Web site; fixed flaws & spots w Pshop 3229X5315.

[wolfgirlmay]

Dusk & The Sarkaz Prince

Characters - Dusk x Hibiscus

Summary - Hibiscus participates in Rhodes’s Island annual fundraiser and aims to make Dusk ́s heart skip a beat or two while getting lots of donations.

Word Count - 1,266

Tags - Humor, Drag, Drag King Hibiscus, Trans Dusk, Lava and Nian are there too, NSFW, Sexual content happens mostly off-screen, Hibiscus uses He/Him while in character.

Notes - This is a slight rewrite of an old fic that I love but did not feel it was enough of a change to post on AO3 again.  No beta read and English is not my first language so grammatical errors abound.

It was time for Rhodes Island's annual fundraiser, and this year Nian and Closure cooked up their best scheme yet, a drag king show featuring some of Rhodes Island's most popular operators.

The plan was simple; have tons of cheap alcohol, let the audience put money to vote for their favorite performers, and at the end of the show, once they were all good and tipsy, sell signed prints of the performers in their outfits for extra profit.

Of course this could only work if the incentive for voting was a good one. And to this point, Kal’tsit made the perfect recommendation. The most voted contestants would be featured in a calendar they could sell for a boost in funding.

The resulting event was a total success. Entry tickets sold out in record time, the crowd was having a great time, and judging by the reactions so far, voting and merchandise would bring in a ton more LMD. They were only about half way through the show and already well on track to break last year's record, and that was not even accounting for their online merch sales.

“Give another round of applause for Moby Dick!” Nian called over the speaker system.

Nian’s boisterous tone was almost lost in the cheer of the crowd. The auditorium, full to the brim, exploded in applause, screams, and the feral squealing of a certain shark as the latest performer left the stage with a reserved bow.

“Don’t forget everything you expend tonight goes to a good cause! Keep the drinks rolling, and use that hard earned cash to put some votes towards your favorite performers.”

Among the lively crowd were two less outspoken observers, Lava and Dusk. The two girls were seated in the front row, a privilege of Nian producing the show and Hibiscus being one of the featured performers. Neither of them were fond of such crowded, or loud, spaces, but they were willing to make an exception to support their respective lovers.

Two cups of wine hit the girls table and the crowd began to calm down as the stage was being prepared for the next performer.

“God, that shark's wailing felt like it was piercing my soul,” Dusk complained.

Lava nodded approvingly. “No joke, I thought I was gonna go deft.”

Lava and Dusk took a long relaxing sip of their drinks. Despite their complaints, they were having a fun night together. It turned out they had more in common than they first knew, and if they were being entirely honest with themselves, they were enjoying the show.

“Hey, did Hibiscus tell you when she was up?”

“No,” Dusk said with a shake of her head. “She would not even tell me her stage name or anything. She said that she wanted it to be a surprise.”

“Yeah, that sounds like my sister alright.”

Nian’s voice came back to life with an electric buzz, ready to announce the next performer. “Next up, all the way from Victoria, he aims to claim your hearts with his royal charm and sweet music! Give a warm welcome to…”

Dusk’s tail perked up. “Could it be?”

Lava shrouded with fear. “I have a bad feeling about this…”

“...Prince Long Flute!!” Nian finished.

Dusk knew instantly, but she was still shocked. “Prince…Long Flute?” she mumbled to herself as she began awkwardly clapping.

Lava facepalmed. “Ughh, I knew she would pick a terrible name.”

To the roaring applause came out a well dressed figure. A pristine black suit featuring a vibrant flower on its jacket’s pocket, half gloves and dress shoes to match, and an immaculate violet bottom up shirt in full display through the open jacket made up his outfit. His short yet flowing lavender hair framed his heart melting smile as he playfully waved to the crowd.

The pace erupted with cheers and Dusk had to bring both her hands to her mouth to restrain the wild noise that was forming in the back of her throat. “A prince, he is a prince. A twinky, handsome prince!!” the dragon thought to herself as she stared in awe.

Lava looked at Dusk with a teasing grin. “Looks like you are the one about to squeal now.”

She was, and could not muster the words to deny it. Seeing Hibiscus like this was filling Dusk’s mind with more inappropriate thoughts than she ever thought possible.

Nian’s commentary continued. “Have his princely looks already conquered the audience, or will this slender prince have to do more to win them over?”

Prince Long Flute stood tall in the middle of the stage, flute at the ready, and offered the audience a playful wink, getting a loud roar in response. Dusk, unable to hold on any longer, joined in with the cheering crowd.

“Looks like our prince charming is ready to show us his skills!”

With that Nian’s commentary stopped. Prince Long Flute moved his flute aside and brought  a finger to his mouth. He dexterously took his glove off with his teeth and then flung it to Dusk down in the audience. The dragon squealed like the Shark before her and blushed a vibrant red. The crowd loved it, going wild at the bold display.

The ensuing musical performance was mostly lost on Dusk who was still flustered beyond belief. After the show was over and the voting results were up, Dusk made her way backstage. The dragon looked frantically around the crowded dressing room for her lover.

“Dusk, over here!”

Dusk rushed to the familiar voice. She greeted her lover, still in full costume, with a quick kiss and held them in her arms in a cramped corner of the dressing room. “You were great out there.”

“Thank you, I figured you would like it. So, did I make your heart skip a beat?”

“You always do, but that was just unfair.” Dusk returned the glove to her lover. “I almost passed out when you pulled that stunt.”

Hibiscus let out a giggle before putting on her character once more, changing her tone to match that of her noble persona. “I guess my charms worked on you, my fair lady.”

“Hibi… No. Prince Long Flute, you have no idea. I can’t wait till we are alone, there are so many things I want to do to you right now.”

“Oh? Do tell.”

Dusk held her lover by the chin and teasefully ran her thumb against his lips. “First off I want to put that mouth of yours to work. I want to see if you are as good at handling me as you are with that flute of yours.” Dusk leaned in to whisper into his ear. “I will have you on your knees, sucking me off until I ruin that pretty face of yours.”

“That can be arranged, after all it is a prince's duty to take care of his lady.”

“Good,” Dusk purred. “You are such a good boy, and good boys let themselves be pegged all night long, right?”

“But of course. It would be ill fitting of Victorian nobility not to. Why don't we make way for my chambers? I promise they will be to your liking, my sweet patron.”

“Yes, yes.” Dusk claimed his lips with passion, her serpentine tail possessively warping around him as she did so. “Let’s get out of here, my prince.”

The role play continued all night long, until Dusk was done breaking her twink. She loved Hibiscus in all ways she came, from the sweet but fierce medic, to the noble prince from Victoria. She just could never have enough of the Sarkaz.

The End

Thanks for reading!!

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STREET STYLE: MARINA WEARS FULL OUTDOOR VOICES ‘FIT TO JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE TAPING

On September 3rd, 2019 a pretty-in-pink Marina was papped arriving to the Jimmy Kimmel Live studios in Los Angeles ahead of her performance!

Our Greek-Welsh superstar wore a full look from athleisure label Outdoor Voices!

The screen-printed logo cotton crew-neck tee was sold exclusively at the opening of their Los Angeles store. She also rocked the Court skort in durable textured pink compression fabric which features built-in shorts and a phone pocket ($58.00 - available in other colors).

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Outdoor Voices “Court” Skort ($58.00)

Some of Marina’s jewelry is signed by Sylvia Toledano. She wore the Petite Candy hoops in gold brass with turquoise, turquoise verte, cornaline, yellow onyx, amethyst, died ruby and moonstone…

…and the Byzantine cuff with green turquoise, dried ruby, turquoise, amethyst, cornaline, green onyx, tiger eye, yellow onyx, black onyx and calcedoine.

One of M’s rings is the Versace’s Pre-Fall 2019 heart-shaped Love gold ring with Medusa icon and meander pattern.

Next, she accessorized her skort with her vintage 2000s Chanel CC logo-plaque belt in pink.

The absolutely S-T-U-N-N-I-N-G one-of-a-kind, hand-painted black leather bag was created by Mary Benson in collaboration with artist Victoria Watts!

Finally, she wore a pair of Buffalo’s classic white leather low top chunky sneakers with logo detail and lace-up front.