#Taurus-inspired beverages

[pjakes]

Savoring Gourmet Comfort: Indulgent Food and Drink Pairings for Taurus

Taurus (April 20 or 21-May 20; sources can vary), the steadfast gourmand of the zodiac, takes food seriously—like, really seriously. Your culinary horoscope suggests a love for rich, comforting flavors and an appreciation for the finer things in life. Whether it’s indulging in a slow-cooked, decadent meal or savoring the perfect balance of textures in a dish, you thrive when food is both…

[middlenamesage]

Venus Man has no placements in Cancer, but he’s much more of a Cancer, according to stereotype, than me, a Cancer Sun and Mercury. I go to his home, and he has bought my fave food and beverages, cooks for me, always asks if the temperature is right, and if the right amount of blankets are on the bed.

He comes to my home, and we are sleeping on a futon mattress pulled down onto the floor (my twin bed isn’t big enough for us both and the futon’s frame is restrictive), and he’s in the habit of always bringing his own food and pillow with him (even though I try to tell/show him that he can use mine), and has left some blankets of his at my place.

The dwarf planet Ceres is conjunct his ascendant in Taurus, the sign some say she rules, and nurturing might as well be his middle name. (especially when it comes to comfort needs! ♉️) I’m beyond grateful for his desire to make sure I’m well taken care of, physically and emotionally, because I’m a Cancer who didn’t fully receive nurturing that resonated with me in my youth, and so I still can barely nurture myself or others.

I think he is slowly helping me find that side of myself, rather than making me dependent on him🙏 (especially since we embrace a relationship where we currently only come together once a week or less). And one thing he has definitely inspired me to find/recognize more of in myself is empathy and compassion. His Pisces Moon is a beacon of all that, and in my 1st house, it helps me see the ways that I’d like to move through life myself.

In the end, it’s worked out great that my 7th house Libra Lilith, and 8th house Pluto fearing dependence, insisted on sabotaging relationships with anyone else that came into my life. (This includes the numerous times I did so with him in the past, as we’ve known each other a decade and only recently got on the same page about focused, intentional romantic commitment.) I now see my Lilith was actually acting out of wisdom, disguised as frustrating self sabotage, because there’s no way in Hell she would have ever let me settle for the wrong person. She wouldn’t even let me settle for Venus Man during the years when we still both needed to be on our journeys of growth, independently.

I’m going through my Juno return now, with transit Lilith along for the ride, and I am finally beginning a committed relationship where I can bring my own sense of self worth to the table. No wonder it feels like this will actually be my life partner.

There are good people out there. A lot of them. And this includes good men. The struggle for any of us is not that there aren’t good people out there. The struggle (but attainable mission!) is to recognize and to move in ways that honor the worth and goodness in ourselves.

[janvizr]

" is it the sea you hear in me, or the voice of nothing, that was your madness? "

･ﾟ✧:･ﾟ biography. ✼ contact. ✼ submit. ✼ stillwater, ca. ･ﾟ✧:･ﾟ

BASICS.

Full Name: Louis René Janvier

Nickname: Louis - René - Frenchie

Gender: Cismale

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Sexual Orientation: Demisexual

Romantic Orientation: Demiromantic

Birthdate: February 14, 1940

Birthplace: Marseille, France

Neighborhood: Birch Bay

Occupation: Woodcarver

Ethnic Background: French

Religious Views: Catholic

Language(s) Spoken: English, French, Danish

PHYSICALITY.

Face Claim: César Domboy

Hair Color: Rich chocolate brown

Eye Color: Light blue

Height: 6'1

Build: Lean

Tattoos: Coordinates of his birthplace on the right ribcage in small font. Think 16px.

Piercings: None.

Style/Aesthetic: Light, muted colors. Browns. Cranberries. Denim. Sweaters. Cozy. Salty air.

Usual Expression: RBF with a quirked brow

Distinguishing Features: Curly hair, dark brows

HEALTH & WELLNESS.

Physical Ailments: None that he knows of.

Neurological Conditions: Carpal tunnel

Allergies: Lamb. He detests the stuff so it works in his favor.

Sleeping Habits: Early riser, late sleeper

Exercise Habits: Isn't as active as he was at sea but makes it a point to go for a jog everyday. Weightlifts twice a week.

Emotional Stability: He doesn't usually feel strong feelings about most things. He isn't quick to anger as he says everything outright. A usually patient individual, he does get irritated when working on collaborative pieces with others who do not share the same work ethic.

Sociability: Never goes out of his way to speak to anyone but keeps a conversation going if it interests him. Close friends get the privilege (or displeasure) of listening to his philosophical rants.

Body Temperature: Warm

Addictions: None

Drug Usage: Edibles are his weed indulgence of choice. Has tried shrooms for "creative inspiration."

Alcohol Usage: Moderate. Drinks wine with most dinners.

PERSONALITY.

Positive Traits: witty, intuitive, impartial, helpful

Negative Traits: aloof, sarcastic, detached, cynical

Goals/Desires: Louis is quite shortsighted in terms of goals. He feels as though he's reached the peak of his career, and is okay with having the friends that he does. However, if anything, he continues to hope that he and his father will finally be on speaking terms.

Fears: Being forgotten. If the people around him would live on to forget him, he hopes that at least his work will make him a legend amongst strangers.

Hobbies: Although the sea has nothing more to offer him, he sails when the weather is ideal. He's taken up an interest in brewing beer and wine recently.

Habits: He presses his thumb against the side of his index finger when in deep thought.

FAVORITES.

Season: Spring

Color: Forest green

Music: Françoise Hardy, The Rolling Stones, The Mamas & the Papas

Movies: La Jetée, Le Mépris, Psycho

Food: Oysters, steak frites

Beverage: Bubble Up

Animal: Rabbits

FAMILY.

Father: Henri Janvier

Mother: Simone Dubois

Sibling(s): None that he knows of.

Children: None.

Pet(s): None for him personally, but he loves each and everyone else's pets.

Family Financial Status: Middle to high income.

Relationship: Single.

EXTRAS.

Astrological Placements: Aquarius Sun, Taurus Moon, Libra Rising

MBTI: INTJ-A

Enneagram: Type 8 - The Challenger

Moral Alignment: Lawful Good

Primary Vice: Pride

Primary Virtue: Patience

Element: Air

[missouri-witchcraft]

Apple Correspondences & Associations

Apples (the malus pumila) are the witchy omni-food. Unless you curse people, it doesn't do that (until you cider it). They have a tendency to escape from cultivation (like many plants in Missouri) because people abandon them often.

You see, Missouri has winter, and then we have some spring, and then another cold snap winter which sweeps through and kills apples and other fruits. Because of this, some people choose to winter-proof their apple trees, but these methods are so expensive that people don't get any return on investment when the harvest rolls around.

So generally, there are a lot of abandoned apples.

ASSOCIATIONS

Animals

butterfly

cedar waxwing

grosbeak

hedgehog

pig

Comets & Planets

Earth

Jupiter

Moon

Venus [especially wood]

Deities & Figures

Aphrodite (Greek)

Apollo (Greek)

Artemis (Greek)

Athena (Greek)

Badb (Irish)

Brigid (Irish)

Cailleach (Gaelic) [pastries]

Cerridwen (Welsh)

Cybele (Anatolian)

Demeter (Greek)

Diana (Roman)

Dionysus (Greek)

Eris (Greek)

Eros (Greek)

Eve (Abrahamic)

Flora (Roman)

Freyja (Norse)

Freyr (Norse)

Gaia (Greek)

Hades (Greek)

Hekate (Greek)

Hel (Norse)

Hera (Greek)

Hestia (Greek) [pie]

Idunn (Norse)

Loki (Norse)

Lugh (Irish)

Macha (Irish)

Manannan mac Lir (Irish)

The Morrigan (Irish)

Odin (Norse)

Olwen (Welsh)

Perun (Slavic)

Pomona (Roman)

Rhiannon (Welsh)

Triple Goddess (Wiccan)

Venus (Roman)

Vertumnus (Roman)

Zeus (Greek)

Elements

air

earth [especially wood]

water [especially wood]

Entities

ancestors

banshees

colt pixies

deities (fertility, Irish, Roman)

dullahans

elves

fae

Hesperides (Greek)

nature spirits

nymphs (Greek)

pixies

spirits

spirit guides

unicorns

witches

Genders

femininity [especially wood]

Zodiac Signs

Aquarius

Cancer

Libra

Taurus [especially blossoms]

CORRESPONDENCES

abundance

achievement

afterlives/otherworlds

astral travel

attraction

balance

banishing illness

binding

blessing

business

calling

challenges

consecrating

creativity

death

desire

divination [especially wood]

dream work

emotions

enchantment

eternal youth

fame [golden]

fertility [especially fruits]

forbidden knowledge

friendship [especially blossoms]

full harvest

funerary practices

garden blessings

good luck

good nature [wood]

happiness

harmony

harvest

healing [especially pie, wood]

health

hunting

immortality

inspiration

knowledge

legacy

life

longevity

love [especially pie, red, scent, wood]

luck

magic

magical abilities

memory

money

offerings

opening doorways

passion [especially wood]

peace [especially pie]

peace of mind [scent]

personal power

poppets

popularity [golden]

power

prosperity [especially green, pie]

protection [especially pie]

psychic connection

purification

rebirth

recovering from heartbreak

relationships

relaxation [scent]

remedies [wood]

romance

security

self-acceptance

self-patience [peels]

sending

sex

sexual love

sexuality

singing

soul

strength

stress relief

studying

success

sweetening

turmoil between romantic partners [decayed, rotted]

vision

wands

wealth

wisdom [especially scent]

witchcraft

youth

APPLE CIDER/APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

Apple cider is an unfiltered, unsweetened, non-alcoholic beverage made from apples in a variety of ways.

ASSOCIATIONS

Deities & Figures

Artemis (Greek)

Brigid (Irish)

Frau Holle (Germanic)

Freyr (Norse)

Holda (Germanic)

Lugh (Irish)

Sekhmet (Egyptian)

Elements

earth

Entities

fae

spirits

witches

CORRESPONDENCES

abundance

baneful magic

celebration

cleansing

garden blessings

gratitude

growth

harvest

healing

health

immortality

love

offerings

positivity

stability

success

warding off illness

APPLE JUICE

Apple juice comes from apples. I know, such a shocking revelation.

ASSOCIATIONS

Deities & Figures

Athena (Greek)

Entities

fae

spirits

CORRESPONDENCES

energy

healing

knowledge

offerings

psychic awareness

purification

rejuvenation

vitality

youth

[thestarsarealigning]

How you treat yourself

Aries taking a bath and some time for yourself from your fast-paced life. In winter, putting on a record and dancing just for yourself. In summer, lying on the hot asphalt of a lonely street and looking into the sky with someone close to your heart.

Taurus Taking some time to talk to some friends you haven't seen in a while. Trying out a new recipe and inviting some people to eat. Talking to your family on the phone. Urging yourself to read more and then actually finding some peace in doing that.

Gemini painting yourself as a naked portrait, even if you're not good at painting, as an act of true self love and getting to know yourself better. Crocheting. Flirting with someone without the intention of it going anywhere. Painting your nails a really pretty color. Feeling the wind on your face.

Cancer finding old treasures in your wardrobe, trying your mood ring on your little finger and remembering a time you used it to impress your crush as a child. Listening to advice your mom or dad gave you and feeling the love through this activity. Running away to a tree house or a secret place in nature only you know.

Leo listening to a true crime show. Laying in the grass with someone and letting them play with your hair. Kissing. Getting a massage. Watching some really funny videos and having someone you want to send them to.

Virgo letting out your creativity through a new outlet. Watching a good TV show and forgetting all about the situation you overthought in your head beforehand. Singing in the shower. Winning an online argument just by calm, good points that you made. Putting on a facemask and drinking your favorite hot beverage. Petting bunnies in an animal shelter.

Libra building something for your room yourself and being really proud of the end result. Going out with friends and finally letting loose at the end of the week. Solving a really good puzzle game. Taking the tram to the far away pizza place that has really really good food, and it's totally worth it. Buying a new cactus.

Scorpio Having a day where everyone does what you want without you having to ask for it. Making some really good ice cream from scratch. Watching your favorite movie for the 100th time. Listening to songs that remind you of simpler times and cool trips you took. Trying some new makeup trick and actually slaying it. Finding an old teddy and holding it tight.

Sagittarius going out to play paintball with your brother or cousin or a really good friend. Having some good chocolate. Listening to someone you love talk and just hearing so much interesting stuff you can discuss. Seeing a bird and being happy about it without knowing why. Making a snowman in the winter, and picking strawberries in summer.

Capricorn taking the time to sleep in. Getting some really good breakfast and then making plans for a get-away weekend. Achieving something you've worked towards for a while and finally being able to celebrate your victories. Getting a massage and maybe some very much needed affection. Taking the time to put on your favorite lipstick and feeling more confident than ever.

Aquarius Going to a Spa or Sauna and then to the cinema with your best friend. Having a drink and laughing way too hard about some old embarrassing story. Finding an online column you love and reading it every week. Being really inspired by a vintage fashion store and getting that bright-colored silk scarf you dreamed about.

Pisces going to a friend's party and finding out they wanted to surprise you with your favorite food. Getting yourself a really cool fan article or a game you have wanted to try for a while. Going out to eat with your family. Getting someone to braid your hair. Smiling about all the things you're thankful for. Taking some time to think about some things you want to buy for yourself and realizing how soon it will be possible to get them. Lying in a hammock with a cat.

[herakosmos]

matchup exchange w/ @todorokis-yn! 𐐪𐑂

im so grateful for her to accept this exhange! she’s very kind and sweet🥺 pls do check out her blog!!

if you want to do a matchup exchange with me pls dm me! <3

i match you up with . . .

daichi sawamura!! 𐐪𐑂

✰ when first meeting daichi, he wouldn’t be the type to be scared or intimidated by your looks, but instead intrigued? he’ll definitely be very interested in your sense of fashion (edgy) completing that aura you give off to strangers like daichi himself. his face would slowly start to heat up after realizing he’s been staring too much. this doesn’t change the fact that this man will have the confidence to ask you to get coffee together though

✰ what can i say he’s very intrigued 🌚

✰ when actually getting to learn more about you, he’s not that surprised you were the complete opposite of what everyone percieved you to be. daichi never judges someone solely on looks and really looks for what’s on the inside

✰ that soft and gentle soul of yours really makes him melt into your arms and feels the need to hug you 24/7 🥺

✰ both of you guys are very caring and great listeners on each other’s problems. you being fairly expressive on how you’re feeling, the communication in the relationship would be phenomenal. you guys would help bring out the best in each other and know your way of saying encouranging words of advice! :)

✰ daichi thinks you’re absolutely adorable once your goofy side starts showing. the fact that you’ll do anything to make him laugh makes him grateful to have you. it really shows how much you want him to smile and be happy

✰ i don’t know why, but i feel like daichi just loves dad jokes so much. he’ll be so excited to tell you one and it always ends up looking this:

“i like dad jokes…sometimes he laughs!”

“…yeah VERY funny i’m laughing my ass off right now”

✰ he immediately starts tickling you mercilessly for that and eventually it turns into a tickling war! even the neighbors could hear the sounds of your guy’s laughter 😭

✰ even though daichi comes off as a mature person, his childish side really starts to show whenever you’re around (awwhhhh)

✰ this boy is a very busy man knowing how much is on his plate and he loves you for being understanding about it. it doesn’t mean he doesn’t make time for you though! he’s open to anything as long as it’s with you. sometimes maybe going to a cafe and drinking your favorite beverages while having a conversation, holding hands on the table. 🥺THIS MAN IS WHIPPED WHSJDJ

✰ there are those days where you guys wanna relax and unwind though and binge an anime yall are already invested in. he’ll get so into it, like if there’s a part where a character is acting dumb he’ll literally say it to the tv like the character could hear him LMAO

✰ 100% trusts you in everything. daichi isn’t the type to be jealous or controlling on anything. he thinks you have the right to wear anything you want and doesn’t want to take your freedom away. he knows you love him and he loves you :(( loyalty is very important to the both of you, so there is no need to worry about anything!

✰ he loves your honesty. he’s a pretty straight forward person himself, so it doesn’t really bother him. this means you won’t have to stress about anything being hidden in the relationship. the fact that you overthink about that trait you have makes him really sad :// he reassures you every single time and always says the right things to make sure you won’t worry

✰ caresses you with his giant hand and grazes your cheek with his thumb while looking at you with his loving eyes🥺🥺

✰ hearing about your biggest fear, he doesn’t think it’s silly and tells you how much you ARE worthy of it. instantly pulls you in for one of his bear hugs while stroking your hair. he doesn’t EVER want you to feel like your are less than what you really are🥺

✰ although your drive is inspiring to him, it’s also another thing to overwork yourself. in times like this he’ll give you a massage to ease up any tension and would buy all the junk food you desire. daichi can be pretty hard headed sometimes, so convincing him by saying “you’re fine” won’t work on him. he can read you like a book and knows when it’s time to take a break

✰ probably would prepare you one of those rose petal baths and candles with your favorite scent. you guys would both talk about anything while relaxing. his hands would suddenly go to your scalp and start to massage the shampoo onto your hair to give you a head message (a busted a fat awhhh while writing this ahjdfjfjj)

✰ basically ANYTHING to help you unwind and have no worries about your work 🥺

✰ he would happily be open to you teaching him how to play the piano. he finds it soothing whenever you play it and wants to try it out himself, so he can impress you. probably would be very invested in it once you start showing him the basics. tries to look up basic songs to play on his own, so he could surprise you one day :D

✰ i feel like he would find out about your amazing singing skills whenever you casually sing or hum around the house. he’d be like where’s that angel like sound coming from? then he would realize its HIS angel singing so beautifully🥺🥺🥺

✰ when you aren’t looking he’ll quietly back hug you

“you sound so beautiful baby”

✰ his pet names for you would be the traditional “baby” or “babe” :))

✰ daichi loves exercising and since you find dancing as your only form of exercise, he would take this opportunity to do it with you! i can just see him always wanting to try new things for you and opening his hobbies, so you guys can bond more over your guy’s likes and interests🥺

✰ you being a taurus and him being a capricorn this is definitely a match made in heaven! 

✰ both signs are very ambitious individuals with a tremendous work ethic and drive to succeed professionally. capricorn and taurus are both earth signs and since this sign is very grounded, they can build a solid and responsible relationship. they’re very genuine signs that like to keep it real and want to understand each other on many levels.

✰ daichi is an ENFJ and you’re an INFP (again very compatible with each other!)

✰ both are very compatible with each other because they both share a lot in common :))

✰ they prioritize their deeply held values, seek emotional connection, very real, don’t like to be toyed with and have excellent communication skills. INFPs are attracted to ENFJ’s energy, optimism and positive attitude while ENFJs are attracted to INFP’s deep and thoughtful nature.

bonus!

heres an anime relationship type gif that i just think you two would do 🥺

[deepbluexsea]

Task #1

Basic Information

Full Name: Jonathan Scott James-Michaels.

Nickname(s): Johnny, John, Jay (Briel only). D.A. James-Michaels.

Age: 47 years young.

Date of Birth: May 10, 1973.

Hometown: Manhattan, New York.

Current Location: Yep, you guessed it – Manhattan, New York.

Gender: Male.

Pronouns: Johnny goes by he/him pronouns only.

Sexual Orientation: Mostly gay. He has been attracted to women in the past, but it has been extremely rare.

Occupation: District Attorney of New York County, N.Y.

Living Arrangements: Johnny lives with Briel in the home they bought and renovated together in 2010.

Language(s) Spoken: English (native), French (proficient), Spanish (intermediate).

Accent: Typically, Johnny doesn’t have a very strong accent; as an attorney of 22 years, he has worked on having skilled vocal control. He also had voice lessons as a kid. However, when he’s not paying attention, not at work, or gets really into an argument, his accent is clearly NYC metropolitan. 

Physical Appearance

Hair Color: Dirty blonde/light brown.

Eye Color: Blue, very blue.

Height: 6′1″.

Build: Johnny usually maintains a fairly athletic and somewhat muscular physique.

Tattoos: Two. 1) A drunken “accident” in college that he now hides. Only Briel has ever gotten to see it. 2) His husband’s initials over his heart. 

Piercings: None. Never. And none in the future.

Clothing Style: Johnny is almost always found in a suit due to his profession. If he doesn’t have court, he’ll wear slacks and a button-up or a sweater. On his off days, he’s mostly business casual. At home, he dresses as most guys do (e.g., a t-shirt and jeans).

Favorite Accessories: His watch and his wedding ring.

Distinguishing Characteristics: Undeniably, Johnny’s eyes are hard to miss. People comment on his teeth/smile. Mainly, he’s noticed for the way he commands a room.

Health

Physical Conditions: None. Johnny’s physical health is good. He wears contact lenses and has a couple scars, but that’s it.

Mental Health Conditions: Alcohol Abuse Disorder - in remission.

Allergies: Some mild seasonal allergies, but nothing severe.

Sleeping Habits: Johnny typically goes to bed at or before 10:00 PM and wakes up around 5:30 AM (much to Gabriel’s chagrin). On the weekends, he’s a little more lax. One thing everybody knows about Johnny is that he can sleep anywhere, and will fall asleep when/wherever he feels the urge.

Eating Habits: Mostly healthy/balanced. He sticks to lean meats, veggies, etc., although he isn’t obsessed. Food just isn’t on his mind a lot. Johnny will often forget to eat if someone doesn’t feed him.

Exercise Habits: He enjoys running, boxing, and weightlifting a few times a week.

Addictions: None anymore, thankfully. He will smoke a cigar every now and again, but it’s far from an addiction.

Drug Use: In college, he experimented with psychedelics, molly, and weed. It didn’t stick.

Alcohol Use: Once or twice a year now that he is sober. One drink + water.

Personality

Label: It’s literally impossible to pick just one, right??? The Competitor (attorney + personality), The Advocate, The Liberator, and The Reformer (attorney), and The Thinker (personality). Different ones at different times, and sometimes a combination. 

Positive Traits: Intelligent, caring, hardworking, methodical, clean/organized, passionate.

Negative Traits: Competitive, stubborn, argumentative, blunt, relentless.

Goals/Desires: Taking an extended vacation on the boat. Seeing the aurora borealis. Raising/watching his kids grow successfully. Retiring and spending more of life with his husband. Seeing justice prevail more often than not.

Fears: Losing his family. Heights.

Hobbies: Watching the New York Yankees, taking care of and going out on his boat, playing with his pets + kids, cooking, reading, singing, traveling, taking Gabriel out.

Habits: Running his hands through his hair, chewing on pens, drinking when stressed (past).

Favorites

Season/Weather: Fall. Not too hot, not too cold.

Color: Probably blue. Maybe green.

Music Genre: Rock, singer-songwriter, classical.

Movie: Legally Blonde? He doesn’t watch a lot of movies because he doesn’t really have time, but when he does, he falls asleep during at least half of them.

Sport: Baseball, but he will also watch football.

Beverage: Coffee at all times of the day.

Food: Sushi? Pizza? Steak? Not picky.

Animal: Dogs. Definitely dogs.

Family

Father: Geoffrey Warren Michaels – former Wall Street analyst (deceased since June 2020).

Mother: Virginia Lorraine Matthews – former private practice attorney; current co-owner of Matthews & Wyatt, LLC. She resides at 305 West End Assisted Living Facility and is 87 years of age (although still sharp as a tack).

Sibling(s): None; a spoiled only child.

Children: Juliet Michaels (biological daughter), Andrew James (stepson), Constance James (stepdaughter), Arabella James-Michaels (adopted daughter, step-granddaughter via Constance).

Pet(s): Four dogs, two cats, a rabbit, a donkey, and an alpaca. The last two live at Gabriel’s place from when they were separated in 2018.

Other Important People: Sam Wilder – best friend. Joan Lourd (deceased; best friend for many years). His staff at the D.A.’s office. Gabriel’s friends and coworkers are also often a big part of his life (Nicola, Kale, Kid, Abby, etc.). 

Extra

Zodiac Sign: Taurus – smart, ambitious, stubborn, hardworking, inflexible, reliable, pleasure-seeking, resilient, blunt.

MBTI: ENTJ – The Commander. While Johnny wavers between introverted and extroverted, this personality type fits him best. “People with this personality type embody the gifts of charisma and confidence, and project authority. Commanders can be dominant and relentless. They are true powerhouses. They cultivate an image of being larger than life – and often enough, they are.” Strengths: strategic, efficient, strong-willed, inspiring. Weaknesses: stubborn, impatient, ruthless.

Hogwarts House: Ravenclaw – intelligence, knowledge, curiosity, creativity, and wit.

Moral Alignment: Lawful Neutral: The Judge – law, tradition, order, organization, reliable, honorable. However, Johnny would not fit with the weaknesses; he is very appreciative of diversity and freedom.

Primary Vice: Pride – excessive belief in one’s own abilities; also known as Vanity.

Primary Virtue: Diligence – no matter what stands in their way, one with this virtue will accomplish their goals + stay true to their core beliefs. 

Element: Earth – real, methodical, physical, bull-headed. Though Johnny has characteristics of Fire (natural leader, dynamic) and Air (clever, free-thinking), and he has wished to garner more Water characteristics, Earth fits him best.

[aeipcthys]

╰ ❛   💉 — › miranda otto. cis-female. she/her.  ╯ have  you  met  celeste white  yet  ?  this fifty year old  taurus  has  been  living  in the seattle  area  for  one month.  she  makes  a  living  as  head of general surgery, which  is best suited for their cunning,  protective,  egotistical,  and stubborn personality. dream a little dream of me by doris day  is  one of  their  favorite  songs.

trigger warnings: abuse, alcoholism, misogyny, adultery, age difference, divorce, estranged parents

full character page here

BASIC INFORMATION

Full Name: celeste adella white

Nickname(s): you’ll call her celeste and like it

Age: 50

Date of Birth: april 30, 1970

Hometown: manchester, england

Current Location: seattle, washington

Ethnicity: white (english, german) 

Nationality: english

Gender: cisgender female

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Orientation: queen of the sapphics, but pansexual (believes sexuality is fluid) 

Status: divorced, single

Religion: agnostic

Political Affiliation: liberal leaning

Occupation: head of general surgery (specializes in minimally invasive & robotic surgeries)

Living Arrangements: lives alone and will not tell you where she lives but you can bet it’s bougie af

Language(s) Spoken: english, german

Accent: english

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE

Face Claim: miranda otto

Hair Color: red

Eye Color: green

Height: 5'5

Weight: 128 lbs

Build: slim

Tattoos: nope.

Piercings: ears

Clothing Style: bougie most of the time 

Usual Expression: pursed lips, scowl, something that says...I’m disappointed 

Distinguishing Characteristics: her smile, when you get to see it

HEALTH

Physical Ailments: none.

Neurological Conditions: n/a

Allergies: none.

Sleeping Habits: she sleeps on her freaking back like HOW people do that, i’ll never know, but the gal does

Eating Habits: she’ll eat whatever ends up in front of her 

Exercise Habits: she’s up every day at 4 or 5 am to do something physical 

Emotional Stability: i don’t know her

Sociability: very skeptical of people, often judgemental, but she can be kind and hold a conversation at times; she’s used to people wanting to talk to her

Body Temperature: runs cold yet often wears outfits she’ll definitely be cold in

Addictions: none.

Drug Use: not really (still stress smokes sometimes it’s not great)

Alcohol Use: oh yes...oh yes. she’s that person that has a bottle of really nice scotch in her bottom desk drawer with two empty glasses. 

PERSONALITY

Label: tbd

Positive Traits: cunning, protective, fierce, poised, skilled, brilliant

Negative Traits: egotistical, stubborn, judgmental, competitive, cold, closed-off

Fears: fears are for wimps 

Hobbies: who has the time for hobbies 

Habits: drinking, writing people off, holding grudges :) 

FAVOURITES

Weather: give her a brisk day

Colour: any deep red

Music: something classic, on a record player preferably 

Movies: old movies

Sport: tennis

Beverage: scotch, black coffee

Food: tbd

Animal: cats and only cats 

FAMILY

Father: oscar white

Mother: lucille white

Sibling(s): annabelle white

Children: bella peterman

Exes: clifford hughes (ex-husband #1), daniel peterman (ex-husband #2), lilith baxter (on again, off again girlfriend)

Pet(s): prince the black cat

Family’s Financial Status: wealthy

EXTRA

Zodiac Sign: taurus

MBTI: entj

Anything Else:

BIO

tl;dr: abusive father, quiet mother, distant sister; two failed marriages; daughter who hates her; VERY accomplished surgeon (studying under Ellis Grey for a bit), then doing her own research; particularly influential in the field of minimally invasive and robotic surgeries (well-known award winner); fucked lilith 

Celeste White was born to Oscar and Lucille White in Manchester, England. She was born a few years before her sister, Annabelle. The four lived in a large house, Celeste’s father being the beneficiary of her late grandfather’s successful business. Of course, Oscar couldn’t manage anything, let alone a successful company. 

Their house was a cold place to grow up. (TW alcoholism, abuse) Celeste’s father was constantly drinking, and when he wasn’t drinking, he was screaming at someone to get him more to drink. Her mother was a quiet woman, constantly living under the thumb of her father. He was most definitely abusive, although he mostly kept that out of their eyes. But Celeste knew, and she grew to resent her mother for what she saw as weakness. Annabelle tried to pretend it wasn’t happening at all. 

Celeste hated her father from a young age, always challenging him. He was a bastard (her words), and she let him know it. His reactions were often volatile. He wasn’t afraid to push around his kids, pull them by their hair, or hit them when provoked enough. And verbally he was a nightmare. He never paid it much mind after an altercation, but Celeste remembered everything. Especially how he would pit Celeste and Annabelle against each other. It prevented them from growing close as sisters. 

Celeste left the family at age 17, heading to the University of Oxford to begin her education. It was there she completed a six-year medicine program, and then she continued on in London for a few years to perfect her craft. During her schooling, Celeste met Clifford. She was barely 19 years old when she agreed to marry him. (TW age difference, misogyny, abuse) Clifford was 31 when he married Celeste, and their initial romance quickly curtailed into a mess of a marriage. They fought constantly. He threw countless insults at her. His hatred of women became clear. Celeste was doing very well in her school, excelling in her medical studies, but Clifford was failing in his business ventures at every turn. He began to drink and became quite the son of a bitch (her words). Their marriage ended with both of them engaging in a volatile fight. She divorced him once her training was done, deciding to move to the states the first moment she could. 

Celeste was 26 when she moved to the U.S., securing a job at Mass General Hospital. Celeste wasn’t overly crazy about the states, but she found working at the hospital to be enlightening. She started working under Ellis Grey. She was a hard woman to be around, but Celeste adamantly enjoyed learning from the other woman. She worked with her as she eventually won her a second Harper Avery award. Feeling inspired by the woman’s influence, Celeste began to engage in research of her own.

Celeste was 29 when she met Daniel Peterman. Daniel was a professor of medicine, and Celeste was enamored with his kindness and warmth. They were dating about 6 months when Celeste found out she was pregnant. She’d never wanted children. She even considered not having the child, but it turned out she was too far along to consider such choices. 

Celeste had to halt her research to give birth to her daughter, Bella. Looking at the tiny baby in her arms, Celeste really did fall in love. Possibly for the first time ever. She and Daniel were married soon after. 

Being in the U.S. soon became tiresome, so Daniel and Bella moved with Celeste back to London where she began to, once again, engage in her research. Celeste wrote numerous papers, many notable to her peers. She was becoming a very well-known surgeon, but her time away from Daniel and Bella was waring on them. Daniel would become more and more irritated that Celeste was more married to her work than him. He began to have numerous affairs outside of their marriage. To get back at him, Celeste did the same. Their marriage became more about the battle than their lives together. Bella was often caught in the middle of it all, but her Dad was more present in her life. Although Celeste tried, Bella began to openly favor Daniel.

Celeste and Daniel finally started their divorce proceedings when she was 39 years old. Bella was barely 10. Their divorce was bitter and angry. They fought over every scrap, including Bella. Celeste was able to maintain shared custody, but that wasn’t really the way it ended up playing out. Bella fought her at every turn, always wanting to go back to her father when she was with Celeste. For years they were at odds. Celeste loved Bella deeply, but she also loved her work. As Bella became a teenager, she eventually just stopped fighting and let Bella choose. Bella, of course, chose her father.

Celeste fell into her work, possibly producing even some of her best. She expanded her specialty to include minimally invasive and robotic surgeries. Celeste single-handedly changed the game with her research, becoming the face for minimally invasive techniques and robotics in surgery. When she was 45 years old, Celeste was awarded the Lister Medal by the Royal College of Surgeons of England (and countless other awards throughout her career). 

She even tried her hand at teaching. Although she was not always the easiest person to learn from, Celeste found herself quite taken by Kassandra. They formed a bond during their time working together, and while she’d never fully admit it, Celeste enjoys mentoring the girl. One of her soft spots.

Celeste never had the desire to marry again, and she wasn’t concerned with love of any kind. Just loving. Her sexuality was something she always felt encouraged to explore. Although she’d only ever married men, there were women and other folks she’d had affairs with over the years. She much preferred women, if she was being honest. 

Celeste met Lilith Baxter through her work and found the woman to be seductive and sensuous. They were on and off again, but Celeste quite enjoyed when they were on. They weren’t a perfect duo...two dominating personalities never were, but Celeste did think about Lilith. More often than she should. 

It occurred to Celeste as she was turning 50 that she had accomplished a lot, but retirement was nowhere close to where she wanted to be. Upon hearing of the opening in Seattle, Celeste decided to once again venture to the states. She asked Bella to move with her, but her daughter ignored the offer. They barely speak these days, which breaks Celeste’s heart. Celeste has won a lot of awards, but she would love to secure the Harper Avery.

PLOTS

y’all know me open to anything

we love a mentee or research assistant, perhaps an enemy to loath, a connection from someone who used to work with her (either abroad or in the u.s. in the past), a connection with one of her ex-husbands, and of course sexy times

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This Is How Every Zodiac Signal Will get You To Fall For Them

Aries: They take you on spontaneous dates

Aries are identified to leap the gun on issues, however this may be a part of their allure. Reasonably than plan all the things out, Aries will whisk you away on a spontaneous date that appeals to each of you. They’ll think about what you take pleasure in, and their spontaneity is irresistible.

Taurus: They study the little particulars about your life

Taurus indicators are loyal and dependable, however they’re additionally detail-oriented listeners. They spend time attending to know each side of you they'll, and can keep in mind these particulars in a while. The extra they incorporate them into your lives- shopping for you a sentimental reward, remembering your favourite beverage, or buying tickets to a live performance you’ve needed to see forever- the extra you end up falling for them.

Gemini: They banter with you about your favourite topics

Geminis are playful and humorous- their flirting often attracts individuals in simply. Nonetheless, as soon as a Gemini learns what your favourite topics are, they'll brush up on them and have interaction them in discussions. They may tease you or supply a brand new perspective, however understanding somebody is prepared to take the time to indicate curiosity within the stuff you like is tough to not fall for.

Most cancers: They do selfless issues for you

Most cancers indicators aren’t afraid to indicate how a lot they care- they usually received’t hesitate to indicate it in any approach they'll. They may care for stuff you need assistance with, inspire and encourage you once you want it, and luxury you once you’ve had a tough day. Realizing that somebody cares a lot for you and is prepared to indicate it means a lot as of late, and also you’ll end up falling earlier than you absolutely understand.

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Leo: They dazzle you with their generosity

Leos can get a nasty repute at occasions for being self-involved, however they actually have such large hearts. They care simply as a lot about your accomplishments and goals as their very own, and they'll do no matter they'll to assist make that occur. Plus, they aren’t afraid to indicate you off to everybody, and feeling their sense of satisfaction relating to you is sufficient to make anybody swoon.

Virgo: They work out issues with you rather than bailing

Virgos are reserved, however they’re additionally extremely affected person. Whereas they received’t put up with liars and people who solely need to waste their time, additionally they perceive nobody is ideal. When conflicts come up, relatively than ghosting or bailing, they’ll take the time to work issues out with you. They could be blunt about it, however understanding somebody actually needs to make issues work relatively than ditching is a strong feeling that’s exhausting to resist- and why would you need to?

Libra: They make you're feeling relaxed when all the things is worrying

Libras are identified to ease tensions in any scenario given their likable character and skill to be buddies with just about anybody. When issues on the earth really feel overwhelming, or if conditions in your life appear out of hand, they'll inspire you and calm you down simply by being current and reassuring. Having an escape from the world is without doubt one of the many unbelievable qualities they possess. Nonetheless, this one, specifically, causes individuals to fall for them.

Scorpio: They confide in you about one thing essential to them

Scorpios are notoriously mysterious and have a tendency to maintain again private elements of themselves relatively than sharing them with others. This doesn’t imply they by no means open up, although, and once they select to, it says one thing vital about their emotions and belief in direction of you. When somebody opens up about one thing that issues to them when it’s out of the odd for them to take action, it’s straightforward to acknowledge the connection that types between you.

Sagittarius: They make you snort continuous

Sagittarius indicators have an easy-going streak and like to discover new individuals and locations, however their humorousness tends to face out essentially the most. The best way they mild up a room or show you how to snort on the worrying issues in your life, you’ll end up drawn to them, the extra time you spend with them.

Capricorn: They hold all their guarantees to you

Capricorns are exhausting employees and extremely loyal people- they usually stand by what they are saying to you. It’s straightforward as of late to return throughout individuals who make guarantees within the second they'll’t hold, or who say good issues solely to vanish later. You recognize that when a Capricorn makes a promise to you, they'll observe by. Having the ability to relaxation in that is endearing, and you are feeling your self falling for them an increasing number of.

Aquarius: They allow you to into their internal world

Aquarius don’t select so far simply anybody, and your preliminary attraction to them could also be as a consequence of their elusive nature. Nonetheless, as soon as they’ve proven curiosity in you, they begin to allow you to inside their internal world little by little. You end up falling for them as a result of they're in contrast to any particular person you’ve ever identified.

Pisces: They genuinely hearken to all the things you’re saying

Whereas some individuals declare to hear or to care about your issues, Pisces genuinely specific empathy with little or no reservation. They care concerning the issues occurring in your life, they usually encourage you to speak about it- and there's something transferring and even romantic understanding that somebody received’t simply ask to listen to about your day and half-listen, however will absolutely be current and supply recommendation for those who want it.

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𝖜𝖍𝖆𝖙 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖋𝖑𝖎𝖕 𝖎𝖘 𝖚𝖕 , 𝖙𝖚𝖇𝖊𝖗𝖘 ?? it me , ur girl ... moe ! i am twenty years old , i prefer she / her pronouns , and i stay being a dumbass in the est . this is my best boy , lot . i hope you all grow to be as fond of him as i am because i am whipped for my baby . i would also just like to take a quick moment to sing my praises for reed & hannah because they have done such a good job at compiling such a god tier group of people to write this story . like , 10/10 best admins in the game . anywho ! pls don’t hesitate to drop into the read more to learn more about LOT KANG !

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐂𝐒 .

full name : lancelot elijah kang .  age : twenty .  date of birth : november 18 , 1999 .  zodiac : scorpio sun , pisces moon , taurus rising .  gender & pronouns : cismale & he / him ! major : american literature .  year : second year .  romantic orientation : panromantic .  sexual orientation : pansexual .  occupation : sales associate at bookends .  label : the shakespearean tragedy . 

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐂 .

inspiration : nick miller , freddie benson , robbie shapiro & his puppet rex , wes gibbons , that one kid in class who NEVER talks but suddenly offers up an unpopular opinion at the end of the semester & you never hear from him again ,  ricky bowen , and cameron frye . 

aesthetics : half finished mugs of coffee with too much creamer in them , dogeared book pages , a couple handfuls of unanswered texts , barbie bandaids wrapped around bloodied fingers , crying silently in the shower , romantic lines of poetry scribbled on the bottom of a beloved skateboard , longing to wake up from a dreadful nightmare , the tightness in your chest before you have to give a presentation in class , torn denim , rain on the pavement , a backpack full of an assortment of literature from all over the world . 

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐓 . 

so little lancelot kang was born in a tiny little town in florida after his parents moved there from south korea to start on a new adventure . they lowkey hated it but their tiny house became a home to six kangs pretty quickly - mrs . kang gave birth to four little boys !

lancelot HATED his name so he literally forced everyone to call him lot or else ! and for the most part , this demand was respected . unless you were his mother when he was in trouble or his brothers when they wanted to bother him . 

but like , aside from the obvious lack of space in their house & wildly busy schedules , the kangs were pretty happy ! 

( cancer & death tw ) unfortunately , this happiness did not last for long . lot’s mother was diagnosed with cancer pretty late & only had a few months left to live . she told her husband & twelve - year - old lot , thinking that the rest of the boys were too young to understand . so , young lot carried around the knowledge of his mother’s illness , the information feeling like a ticking time bomb strapped to his shoulders . a few months later , mrs . kang passed away , leaving her husband & four young boys . in order to pay for the kids & the hospital bills & funeral costs , mr . kang had to pick up more jobs . this left preteen lot to care for his three little brothers , with no choice but to grow up much quicker than he or his parents would have liked . 

( alcoholism tw ) mr . kang would often come home late after lot had already put all the younger boys to bed . the oldest boy knew to have a drink ready for his father when he got home , but the glass bottles began piling up . the boys’ father would often need the help of alcohol to get to sleep every night because if he didn’t black out from the drinks , he would have dreams about his wife . he couldn’t handle seeing her , even if it was in a dream . lot saw her in his dreams too , but he didn’t have the choice of alcoholic beverages to numb himself at such a young age .

so instead , the boy turned to a dream journal to write about his thoughts & experiences while in his mind . however , this dream journal began to bleed into non - dream journals . these journals were filled with poems , long - winded essays , short stories , sonnets , etc . lot was filled with too many emotions to stay quiet , but the boy had nowhere else to express himself .

lot immersed himself so deeply in his stories & poetry & raising the boys & taking care of his father that university snuck up on him . he graduated high school & had no plan for himself . so , he took a gap year to tie up any loose ends at home & get the youngest  kang into high school before he even considered university . but with the help of financial aid & pushes from all of his brothers , lot decided to attend covington university & major in american literature .

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓 & 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐒 . 

lot is a real hopeless romantic who deeply longs to love & be loved . however , everyone he asks out turns him down or he’s too afraid to even speak to them in the first place .

he’s just such a dirtbag , but a dirtbag with the kindest heart & love for books , poetry , theatre , falling deeply in love , and the like . 

lot is very scared of his twenty first birthday because he doesn’t want to start drinking like his dad & he has been able to use his age as an excuse for why he doesn’t drink without giving anyone information . but once his twenty first birthday hits, that excuse will no longer be available & he is afraid of being pressured into drinking . 

lot gets tired of his own face really easily so he’s always switching up his hair or getting new piercings . 

as u can probably tell, lot is very strongly connected to his dreams whether he likes it or not . the man rarely gets a good night’s rest because he experiences such real shit in his dreams & it feels like information is always being communicated to him somehow in these dreams . part of lot knows that he would be very good at astral projecting, but he’s very scared of the concept . 

bro idk i will be putting up a wcs page real soon . please love me & my son . thank u for reading . hope to talk to all of u soon ! pls like this for me to come bother you on discord about plotting !

[absolutelyxosmittenxo]

Imagine: How miscellaneous RWBY characters express how much they love you.

RUBY ROSE: Little Red Riding Hood is flushed in the cheeks, incapable of containing her excitement to the extent you encourage herself to breathe before passing out. "You're just so cool, amazing, really cute, and I just really, really, really love you a whole lot! I can't believe you're dating me and oh my goodness I can't breathe-"

WEISS SCHNEE: Conveyed as the anime archetype 'tsundere', it simply depends on the circumstances. In your company, the heiress holds your gaze tenderly, delicately folding her hands together and speaking honestly. "I love you so much. Thank you for taking the time to know me, and letting me discover who I truly want to be."

BLAKE BELLADONNA: Distance has been asserted considering the past experiences shared with Adam Taurus - the Belladonna's daughter is mortified of what threat infatuation could pose. Yet you've seeped through those cracks; within, a timid, open minded and merciful girl desiring nothing but unity for everyone. She is smiling softly, ears exposed freely as they flick every which way. "I've been afraid for so long - but when you came into my life, I decided I didn't want to run away anymore. Now, I can fully admit I love you, and know you love me for me."

YANG XIAO LONG: "You actually stayed here with me," the bombshell blonde utters, implying abandonment was an emotional obstruction she faced more than desired. Her mechanical arm quivers under the pressure of her anxiety; but as she concludes you are there, you won't leave, she takes a moment to breathe. "I want to be there for you, like you always have been for me. You mean the world to me."

PENNY POLENDINA: Whether Professor Polendina invested in hardwiring the concept of romance or love into the robot's system, she was adapting to the idea. Little by little, she was learning more and more. Sometimes, Penny jumps to the opportunity to wrap her arms around your neck, squeezing the very life out of you. "I love you! I love you! You're the bestest friend I could have ever asked for."

JAUNE ARC: "I know most underestimate me - well, I'm sure pretty much all of Beacon did," Jaune laughs dryly, evidently wandering to the bitter moments of being seen as underwhelming, even by his own family. "But I know there's people who believe in me. Even then, I was so dumb, and ignored them, and once I realized they cared, they were gone. I won't make the same mistake twice. I love you so much, I can't bear to lose you like Pyrrha."

NORA VALKYRIE: Born a rambler, once her lightning strikes, there's no way out of it. "You're always just so adorable, strong, wonderful - mhm, Ren, more pancakes, please! - When you said you wanted to be together-together, I just couldn't pass the chance up!" Through a mouthful of ooey gooey, syrup soaked pancakes, she says, "I love yoooooooooooou!" 

PYRRHA NIKOS: Destiny was debatable; was it predetermined, or was it belonging to you as you paved your own pathway along life? It was a definitive question the invincible girl pondered frequently. But the very fact you try your best to bring joy into her life, in spite of potential doubts of your worth? She is absolutely smitten. With a light stroke of your hair, and caressing your cheek, Pyrrha smiles warmly, "You are everything to me."

LIE REN: Ren relies on subtlety to depict his emotions. One could say his motto is "Actions speak louder than words." Indeed they do, considering whenever push comes to shove, his affection manifests itself in simple ways. Particularly holding your hand. You could be clinging to your very life line, hope fading as the world seems to be plummeting into oblivion. However, once the huntsman intertwines his fingers with yours, you realize everything will be okay on the end.

SUN WUKONG: His velvety smooth, cream yellow tail is embracing the branch haphazardly, as he awaits your presence. As soon as you stroll on around, the monkey faunus seizes the opportunity to execute his plan. Dropping down, Sun swoops in, kissing you square on the mouth as you emit a surprised squeak. "Love you, babe!"

NEPTUNE VASILIAS: It was gentle leaning, inspecting your features, admiring how lovely you were. He was a love sick fool - you had the flirty boy enraptured, head over heels, considering himself every term to describe how much he was falling deeper in love with you. Neptune adores you. "Gosh, you're cute," he smooches you on the cheek, How'd I get so lucky?"

COCO ADEL: Her expressions of love are never discreet; Fox, Velvet and Yatsuhashi are subjected to her attempts of showing it often. Before you awaken, the gunslinger equips an appealing color of her lipstick, and inscribes a few words upon the mirror. In the morning, as the time signifies you must rise to the occasion, you venture into the restroom, only to see what Coco had left behind. "I love you" written in lipstick, her signature emblem implying it was her.

VELVET SCARLATINA: Each picture was worth a thousand words - upon every photograph snapped, Velvet could sense the devotion, sweetness, heartfelt moments and even beyond emanating from the scenes captured. Thus, she compiles them to the best of her ability. The shy bunny is internally bouncing off the walls as she hands you the album she created, confessing with rosy cheeks, "Every moment we share reminds me of why I love you so much - so, I thought, why not show you all the moments we have had together?"

OZPIN: Millenniums were spent contemplating pensively, having people lose faith in him, watching everyone else perish as he was forced to wander the Earth. The academy's headmaster has suffered severely. The thought of having you cease to exist while his soul remains is ingrained his mind. But Ozpin concludes worrying for the future isn't going to be helpful. For now, he must cherish what he had. As he sees you sleeping soundly, and leans over, pecking your temple, he truly can say, "I love you to the moon and back."

GLYNDA GOODWITCH: Left to mend the broken pieces of a once content Vale, Glynda has suffered the hardships of immense, overwhelming grief. Ozpin was off to reincarnate wherever his soul wound up, students fled across the kingdom, majority barely seeing the light of day since the fall. But you didn't leave. As you raise Glynda up, explain how grateful you are for her efforts, how Ozpin and all the students are proud of her, she is reminded of why she fell in love with you. "Thank you for staying beside me in this time of hardships - you mean everything to me." 

QROW BRANWEN: Alcohol flooding into his brain, the uncle of Ruby and Yang is spouting lyrical nonsense. You sigh in response to your beloved's irrational babbling, having his head rest in your lap. He is the equivalent of a toddler following a few or several alcoholic beverages. "I love you~" Qrow would confess constantly, trying to smother you sloppily in kisses, breath radiating the worst of odors before passing out. After waking up the next day with a hangover, the Branwen groans from the migraine, apologizing for his goofiness. "I don't know how you do it, but thanks for putting up with me."

WINTER SCHNEE: Family was a touchy subject to graze on in terms of a persuasive yet spiteful father neglecting his children unless they were needed to serve a purpose. All the soldier considered to be family, for the most part, was her younger sister, and butler, Klein. However, it's a rare sight to see as she disentangles her luscious white hair from its bun, and she is witnessed smiling so sweetly as she peppers you in brisk kisses. "It isn't often someone comes into my life and makes it more worthwhile - but you have helped me cherish it even more." 

JAMES IRONWOOD: His body was composed not of flesh and blood; metal prosthetics filled the spaces of appendages deprived of him. Yet James was as handsome, wholesome, and endearing as he always has been. With the man's chest exposed, ebony bangs slightly out of place as you both had just woken up, you rest on the edge of your bed. He's breathing gingerly, as you stroke your thumb under the surface of his palm. Raising your hand to his lips, he kisses it, expressing, "I love you so dearly." 

OSCAR PINE: He wouldn't be the kid he was prior to merging souls with a seemingly immortal man. No longer a farmer hand reduced to playing the role of feeding livestock and raking hay. Now, he was thrusted into the life of a new incarnation of the one meant to defeat an unstoppable force. Through it all, though, Oscar was falling in love. He plucked the loveliest flower he could find, stroking the back of his head nervously as it offered it to you. "I know there's so much going on right now, with there perhaps being a war, people trying to kill us constantly - it's just crazy. But you give me a chance to breathe. And, as silly as it might sound, I really love you for it."

CINDER FALL: Perhaps the wicked woman's upbringing was similar to Cinderella, yet she couldn't seek the happy fairytale ending her inspiration was fortunate enough to have. Or, at least, from what we have seen. To you, Cinder is an enigma, much to be explored as she is in pursuit for power. But you turn the tables as she stops the world to get off with you. Having you close your eyes, Miss Fall indulges you in her, lips touching yours endlessly, and you are on the verge of fainting from being so breathless. "Do not think - succumb to these urges to embrace me, and I shall never let you go. Maybe you and I can find that happy ending we desire, as we rise to the top, and all else fall." 

ROMAN TORCHWICK: Smoke drawls from the cigar tucked in between his lips, the con artist grinning as you curled yourself around his waist. Being pummeled by fifteen year old girls weren't exactly confidence boosting, but at the end of the day, to have you be so loyal and endearing has his heart skip a beat. Roman parts the cylinder momentarily, "Dear, have I ever mentioned how much I adore you?" 

MERCURY BLACK: One, two, three - the liplocks multiplied as the mechanical marvel covers your body in kisses. He doesn't hesitate to express his dedication, although preserves it for private settings, sprinkling playful banter here and there. The assassin's son swipes away any residue residing on your mouth, smirking, "Babe, you're my one and only - don't let anyone tell you otherwise." 

EMERALD SUSTRAI: In your arms, the master of thieves believes she is finally at home, a safe haven where she can not worry about going hungry or being reduced to filth. She isn't manipulated to conduct misdeeds as she is by Cinder; you have compassion for her, saving the time to make her happier and make her feel loved. Really, Emmy never anticipated to receive such affection. But as the thief dissolves into your embrace, she whispers, "God, I love you." 

NEOPOLITAN: As far as we are concerned, the killer queen waving around a lethal parasol cannot emit sound from her vocal chords. But verbal obstacles won't stand in the way of this tiny antagonist. Neo props herself up on her tip toes, fluttering her eyelashes innocently. No hidden intent, yet you have your worries. Of course, your expectations are evaded, as she stands on top of your feet, kisses your lips, and signs the typical romantic phrase for you. 

SALEM: Externally, Salem appears monstrous, depravity consuming her as revenge drives her motives. Beneath the surface, however, the eternal being exposes gentleness, in which she nurtures you, raises you up, refusing to let you crumble. "I have lived as long as you can imagine. It's scarce, for someone to catch my interest as you have. Ozpin's dominion shall fall apart, so long as all is executed as it should. As I seize control, you will forever remain by my side. That much I can promise you, my love."

ILIA AMITOLA: "I always wanted Blake to look at me the way she did with Adam," the memory causes the chameleon's heart to throb undeniably, "I was hopelessly in love with her." Alternating accordingly to her emotions, Ilia's speckles changes to a pink resembling cherry blossoms.  "But now that I've met you, I can forgive myself for my past mistakes. I don't need to blend in - you love me as I am. And I love you just the same."

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Alanya tours The castle at Alanya was built-in the thirteenth century via the Seljuk Emperor Alaaddin Keykubat, this medieval marvel stands sentinel more than the city of Alanya and provides you nonetheless additional incredible Photograph possibilities.

See the stunning Seashore metropolis of Alanya from higher higher than on this scenic evening tour. Through the superior terrace of the Alanya Mountains company may have a twilight vantage to appear down upon Cleopatra Seashore and its bordering peninsula under.

Alanya tours Established out on an epic trip to Pamukkale and Hierapolis from Alanya on this comprehensive-day guided tour, which include lunch and evening meal.

Relax like an ancient Roman on a full-day excursion to Hierapolis & Pamukkale from Alanya, with time for you to examine the UNESCO Planet Heritage Web site alongside a specialist guidebook. You’ll walk the streets of Hierapolis previous Roman baths, a basilica, and a fantastically-preserved colonnade, then soak in Pamukkale’s travertine springs, where by mineral-loaded drinking elliotuxti291.exposure.co/10-situations-when-youll-need-to-know-about-alanya-tours?source=share-elliotuxti291 water flows around a landscape of snow white travertine.

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Meet up with a Turkish spouse and children within their village house, share a glass of tea or coffee, then find out about Islam with the village mosque ahead of location out via Sapadere Canyon. This 7-hour tour contains lodge pickup and drop-off, entrance service fees, and lunch.

Your working day includes a easy lunch, smooth drinks, and snorkeling equipment: Alcoholic beverages are at your individual cost.

Alanya tours Tours present free time to either swim in Cleopatra Beach or go to Damlatas Cave. Vacation easily amongst locations with the driver and guideline, with complimentary lodge transfers from anyplace inside the town.

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If you’ve just arrived in Alanya and are overcome by many of the sightseeing destinations and pursuits on present, this tour will take the rough alternatives out within your palms. See Alanya within the top rated of your Taurus Mountains, commit a while enjoyable on Cleopatra Beach front and take a cable motor vehicle around Alanya Castle on this night tour throughout the town.

Initial prevent on this itinerary is going to be Dripstone Cave. You will have the chance to take a look at the extensive underground caverns and lakes. An ideal opportunity for using the greater abnormal images within your holiday break.

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The cable car or truck in Alanya from Mahmutlar is really a sightseeing wander within the town as well as a look at of your Coastline from the best of the ancient fortress. It will likely be interesting for both equally Grownups and youngsters. See much more!

Alanya metropolis beaches are general public! There is absolutely no entry fee however , you can lease sunbeds and umbrellas for just a rate. Alanya is also an excellent base for excursions. Most popular tours inside the location begins listed here. Lovers of nightlife and entertainment will see a big collection of dining establishments, golf equipment and bars in this article. There will be loads to complete at any time from the working day or evening. Throughout the day, you can commit hrs shopping in markets and bazaars. While in the evening take a look at one of many night time clubs. Alanya is found one hundred twenty km from Antalya airport and about forty five km in the lesser airport in Gazipaşa. Inside Alanya you will discover this sort of locations as: Keykubat, Cleopatra, Centrum. Outside the house the city, in the Alanya area, you'll find scaled-down towns, exactly where you can also come across a great deal of hotels, such as: Mahmutlar, Kestel, Tosmur, Oba, Konakli, Türkler, Avsallar, Okurcalar. From all of these you will be picked up on our tours!

Alanya tours Our personal fishing boat will established sail from your Alanya new yacht port and get there within the open up waters where there are plenty of fish.You might swim take it easy and revel in a wonderful day.

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What exactly is included in the Alanya cable motor vehicle tour? The price from the Alanya cable car tour features transfer from all motels of Alanya and its provinces at no extra cost, entrance ticket for the funicular, one.

Chances are you'll benefit from the all-natural pureness of Taurus Mountains and swim in crystal apparent waters on this tour.This journey is a full day to find out the one of a kind and magical beauties in the Canyon Lake.

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You can fish in the Alara Stream or swim while in the great h2o. You could watch the sunset over the Alanya See Terrace and seize fantastic photos. At Sealanya Dolphinpark, you are able to enjoy the dolphins display and enjoy swimming with them. You may have an awesome breakfast accompanied by the seem of drinking water during the cafes of Dim Stream and take a walk throughout the creek. Or it is possible to check out Manavgat along with the encompassing cities for per day and learn new sites.

Common arrival transfer by air conditioned minibus from Gazipasa Airport to your resort or household in Alanya obtainable 24h 7 days per week.

Let your imagination operate wild as you stand over the phase of the grand Aspendos amphitheater, then roam the sprawling ruins of historic Aspect and pose for photographs with the seafront Temple of Apollo.

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Alanya tours Cruise the Inexperienced Canyon on a complete-working day excursion with the Turquoise Coast, Checking out a spectacular reservoir in the guts of the Taurus Mountains. Stick to rocky shorelines right into a slender department of your canyon, and enjoy a hearty Turkish lunch at the sting in the h2o, and also unrestricted smooth drinks whilst to the boat.

Chill out like an historical Roman on an entire-working day journey to Hierapolis & Pamukkale from Alanya, with time to investigate the UNESCO Planet Heritage Site together with a specialist manual. You’ll wander the streets of Hierapolis previous Roman baths, a basilica, and also a beautifully-preserved colonnade, then soak in Pamukkale’s travertine springs, where mineral-abundant h2o flows in excess of a landscape of snow white travertine.

Rafts can in good shape around 12 people, so you can hop in together with your family and friends. A highly trained information is on-hand to suit your needs to unwind and enjoy the ride.

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Unwind and unwind over a sightseeing cruise alongside the coast of Alanya, taking pleasure in primary sights of Alanya Castle, Cleopatra Seaside, plus the Pirates, Lovers, and Phosphorus caves. Maintain your eyes peeled for dolphins while you float across the bay and watch out for sea turtles and tropical fish as you swim or snorkel at the various beach locations.

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tagged by: @pxrifiedmxniac tagging: Anybody who feels like doing it!

one ( alias / name. ) Seal/Josh (Seals are cute yo) two ( birthday. ) May 24 three ( zodiac sign. ) Gemini technically, though I behave like a Taurus too. four ( height. ) 5′8″? 5′9″? five ( hobbies. ) Writing, gaming, this.  six ( favourite books. ) Off the top of my head? Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit...I’m technically going through Stormlight Archives right now (I lost my place in the audiobook though :CCC) seven ( last song listened to. )  “Nothing Remains” by Andrew Stein eight ( last film i watched. ) ...Jesus it was probably Infinity War. nine ( inspiration for muse. ) Yang Xiao Long has been my muse for almost as long as I have been RPing--she’s one of the “Big Three,” that is to say, one of the three muses I cannot ever lose. Sometimes she needs a rest, but she never goes away. The other two are both my own characters. ten ( meaning behind your url. ) If I recall my conventions behind naming it, it was something to do with sun-fury-angel in latin, but don’t quote me on that. I remember that I abbreviated it briefly as SBS, which was a pun based on Yang’s favorite beverage, the strawberry-sunrise.

This was fun. Thanks Jolt! C:

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Women’s Day Gifting Ideas as per Your Zodiac Signs

It's difficult to envision a world without women who give birth to us and perform a variety of responsibilities in our lives. Every year on March 8, International Women's Day honours the achievements of women in various sectors.

 This is also an important opportunity to promote awareness of women's empowerment, gender equality, violence against women, and other topics. The day is also commemorated in India on a large scale. The majority of organized-sector businesses use this day to provide unique gifts to women in their workforce.

 With the guidance of the zodiac signs, I've come up with some unique present ideas. According to the famous astrologer in Kolkata, The gifts personalised for zodiac signs complement a person's personality qualities and inspire a fresh fervour of energy and passion. There are twelve zodiac signs, each with its unique set of characteristics, benefits, and drawbacks. Here are some fantastic gift ideas for all the signs of the zodiac -

 1.Aries (March 21–April 19)

They are born adventurers who aren't afraid to try new things. They occasionally experience a nostalgic yearning to be a teenager. They are the most self-assured and enthusiastic of all the signals. Their innate talents and charisma are apparent. They'll always enjoy your gifts, especially if they're unusual.

You can gift them –

Coffee Maker/ Beverage Warmer

GPS smartwatch/ Smart Sunglasses

Desk Set.

 2.Taurus (April 20–May 20)

Quality things that bring usefulness to their secure haven will melt their guarded hearts into delicious, sweet jelly. They are methodical and want to follow a set of rules. They are symbolised by a bull because of their solidity and strength. They are among the meticulous planners.

You can gift them –

Alarm Clock.

Perfume.

Books Set.

 3.Gemini (May 21–June 20)

They are gregarious and livable, yet they become bored easily. Variety is the spice of life for them, and they are fast to change their thoughts. Gemini is a sign that enjoys writing with a pen and paper, so they'd like a fountain pen or personalised stationery. They can also be appealing to people who enjoy travelling and discovering new places.

You can gift them-

Fountain Pen/ Notebook

Travel Guide

Luggage Bags

 4.Cancer (June 21–July 22)

They are represented by the crab, and they are the zodiac's most protective and caring sign. They have an unquenchable desire for candles and can never have enough of them;they love cooking so that you can gift them with-

You can gift them-

Cooking pan

Gift Card

Desktop Photo Calendar with their photo or with the family photo suggested by the best astrologer in Kolkata.

 5.Leo (July 23–August 22)

They were born to be "STARS" and have one of the most diverse and creative minds, as well as a great deal of self-assurance. They enjoy dressing up and making a fashion statement. They enjoy being pampered as well as skincare products.

You can gift them-

Pearl Earrings/Pearl Necklace

Stylish sunglasses

Hair Perfume

6.Virgo (August 23–September 22)

Their minds are constantly busy, and they never sit still; they enjoy using their minds. They are pragmatic in their outlook on life. They enjoy crossword puzzles and will appreciate a supper that is both healthy and delicious.You can gift them useful office accessories, and

 You can gift them-

Fitness Tracker

Crossword Puzzles

Monthly Planner

 7.Libra (September 23–October 22)

Libras are passionate and loving. They are open-minded, collaborate effectively, and can be excellent coworkers or partners. They are the most fashionable of all the signs, therefore

You can gift them-

Silky Blouse/ Fluffy Blanket

Meditation Cushion

Reusable Manicure Constellation

 8.Scorpio (October 23–November 21)

Scorpions are recognised for their enigmatic nature. They favour black and leather outfits. They are lively and intense souls. You can give them the following items as a present:

You can gift them-

Nice Lingerie

Leather Jacket

Leather Phone or Laptop Case

 9.Sagittarius (November 22–December 21)

They are known as “World travellers”. They prefer comfortable and practical clothing. They are excited by life

You can gift them-

You can gift them with-

Passport case/ Suitcase

Camera

Round Trip ticket to Somewhere

 10.Capricorn (December 22–January 19)

Capricorns have a reputation for being practical and ambitious. They are also no-nonsense sorts, as evidenced by their actions. They prefer things that are straightforward and uncomplicated. As a result,

You can gift them-

Wireless Hand Warmer

Casio Watch

Fashionable Scarf

 11. Aquarius (January 20–February 18)

They are passionate about technology and the environment, according to the top astrologer in Kolkata. They are anything but traditional, and they are huge fans of technologies.

You can gift them-

Latest Phone or Laptop

Pocket thermal Printer

Crystal Water Bottle

12. Pisces (February 19–March 20)

Pisces is a water element, so they love anything soft and cosy. They prioritize self-care and love luxury gifts.

You can gift them-

Leather Journal

Book of Poetry

Picture Locket Necklace

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Contains minor SPOILERS.

Cala Maria gif courtesy of @casioonaplasticbeach​.

The debut game of Studio MDHR is the completely hand drawn 1930s cartoon inspired Cuphead for the Xbox One and PC. Particularly the Fleischer Studios short starring Bimbo known as Swing You Sinners! (1930). For example, Cagney Carnation’s idle animation is one a ghost has in it. A later significant donnybrook borrows from that cartoon’s aesthetic and characters too. There’s visual grain filter and simulated 24 fps too! There’s a deliberate color inconsistency between Cuphead’s design and the hues for his victory screen: a commonality found with older cartoons. An Inkwell Isle II boss character speaks with a Porky Pig inspired stutter whilst possessing a moniker close to a famous animator’s (Grim Natwick). Natwick, in real life, spoke with a stutter, making a double reference to cartoon history. 

As a cartoon fanatic and a seeker of run and gun games, I had to check out Cuphead for sure! 

On Xbox One. 

My name is OrchardBlossom. 

Cuphead has been in development for seven years and is the final result of seven people animating it is beyond mind blowing. Their names are Chad Moldenhauser, Danielle Johnson, @jake-clark, Thomas “Smo” Smolenski, @habihanna, Joseph Coleman, and Tina Nawrocki. Take a bow y’all! *Throws roses, kisses, glitter, and confetti* 

Cuphead, is, as cliche as it sounds, a dream come true for me. 

The moment I tried the Sony Imagesoft (publisher) and Traveller’s Tales (developer) Sega Genesis game Mickey Mania in the early 90s, I’ve been relentlessly searching and totally craving another release that utilized hand drawn animation that pulls from classic cartoons. In it, Mickey Mouse can toss marbles at foes and his HP that’s represented by fingers on his glove is 5. The player goes from left to right avoiding by jumping over or trouncing adversaries. Mickey Mania’s opening level is the culturally and genre significant Steamboat Willie (1928) and a later one is a favorite of mine known as The Lonesome Ghosts (1937). Often I’d avoid enemies and not proceed so I could soak in the game’s distinctive visual aesthetic for a second longer. Similarly, I’d prolong a couple of clashes in Cuphead for that very same reason. Despite never winning against the final fight in that damned The Prince and the Pauper (1990) stage, that Mickey Mouse game still retains a special place in my heart. In fact, when taking a slight break from Cuphead I fired up my Sega to only lose against Captain Pete…Again. 

25% of Cuphead features run and gun stages that bring to mind Mega Man, Contra, Gunstar Heroes, Metal Slug, and Super Ghouls ‘n Ghosts. Your introductory HP is 3 and can be higher if you sacrifice the strength of your weapons via purchased charms. Charms are bought using Coins found in levels and around the hub islands of Inkwell Isle.

With this currency, charms or weaponry can be bought at Porkrind’s Emporium. For instance, the Smoke Bomb Charm makes your dodge waaaay more efficient. The Coffee Charm is ideal for plane boss battles since you cannot make your Shrink dodge any better in them: this allows you to obtain Super Arts of powered up techniques faster. Cuphead’s basic projectile weapon is known as the Peashooter. The boomerang-like Roundabout is your best bet against most bosses if you’re adept at facing the opposite and firing it. Chaser is a weak homing weapon that’s perfect for boss battles that require both tricky and constant dodging (like the final phase of queen bee Rumor Honeybottoms). Experiment with your six firing weapon selections and find what’s the most comfortable for you though. Remember that Cuphead and Mugman can fire while ducking/moving and their firing angle can be adjusted. 

Likewise, in a plane, one can use the gun or bombs. I didn’t realize this until late in the game, ha ha! 

The remaining 75% of Cuphead consists of brimming with personality and creativity boss battles alongside some toe-tapping worthy jazz-infused tracks. Cuphead is a game that takes patience, analyzing patterns, learning to properly parry (leads to the capability of utilizing stronger weapon moves and Super Art techniques), knowing when to stop firing versus dodge some more, ducking, and changing your weapon set or Super Arts when necessary. Now, it is possible to hold down the fire button and switch between weapons on the fly. I personally found it overwhelming, an additional challenge of sorts, that made it increasingly harder to accurately concentrate during either run and gun stages and boss battles.

So, in Cuphead, you will die a lot. I guarantee it. I died 1111 times beating it on Normal mode alone. I didn’t give up nor go above 3 HP. It was immensely satisfying when I won against everything. 

But I feel this by design: the game’s mechanics are solid and each time I lost I didn’t blame Cuphead since everything is clear. Trial and error is in the game’s DNA. Controls aren’t an issue essentially. They’re quite responsive, so each failure unquestionably feels like my fault. If an attack or enemy isn’t pink, it cannot be parried, so it must be avoided or slain. The directions in which bosses bombard you don’t change at all (besides after a phase alteration where new moves are still very much broadcast)…The order isn’t consistent however. And my advice is to always stay on guard. Sometimes, the smartest attack is to wait though. 

Whenever you do lose, a progress bar is unveiled about how dismal or great your overall performance was. Along with a taunting quote from a boss. Like Wally Warbles, a Woody Woodpecker colored bird says, “Even without my feathers, you’re in for stormy weather!” Talk about adding insult to injury! This actually compelled me to keep going. I wasn’t deterred because I learned from my errors and mistiming mistakes until I won. I can defeat some of the initially seemingly impossible boss battles without taking a hit now. 

In short, Cuphead is tough yet fair in my eyes.

Alas where it falters most is the usage of two boys as our protagonists. I get that is supposed to be a homage to Mickey Mouse (with a hint of Felix the Cat?) and the long forgotten Oswald the Lucky Rabbit with each sporting said famous character’s colors/gloves. That’s cool I guess.

Still, not Cuphead and his sister? Because it isn’t like Betty Boop isn’t that famous or anything right? Or how about neither a guy or girl? They’re anthropomorphic characters with a cup and a mug for heads! Why solely men…?

Cuphead is a tale of owing a debt to the Devil through gambling. They are forced to collect soul contracts from the lives of others the Devil and Dice King’s casino have corrupted. Or lose their own lives instead as grisly punishment. The minimalist plot is conveyed through a excellently done storybook motif. I prefer Cuphead’s bro Mugman who told him to stop gaming when the Devil challenged him.

Mugman’s the one I never get to play as. XD

Yes, despite the game creators (Chad and Jared Moldenhaur, brothers) stating Cuphead wanted to avoided a damsel in distress narrative as the main one a.k.a. a retro concept that should stop being the norm. However, there’s a small juxtaposition between this and Cuphead writer Evan Skolnick. In Cuphead, women are unfortunately in short supply. The most prominent recurring one (Legendary Chalice) is literally trapped and has to be saved to unlock the powerful Super Art abilities located in the Inkwell Isle Mausoleums. I mean our introduction to her in the game is the word “HELP” with an exclamation mark for emphasis. Saving her grants you more useful Super Arts that assist in stage and boss fights, but aren’t necessary to beat the game. To achieve victory, the player must parry all of the spectral threats to release the straw-halo spirit from a repeated prison thrice times throughout the course of your journey. 

For some reason, a celebatory background statue of her can be seen in Rugged Ridge, suggesting her character was once one of considerable prominence in this game’s world (or storyline I suggest). My real query is why the Legendary Chalice has “legendary” in her name in the first place? So, why couldn’t she of been similar to a Great Fairy from the Legend of Zelda series then? As the protagonist Link, you locate the Great Fairy fountains and she gives you something for the effort. Or what if the Mausoleum parry challenges were meant to prove that Cuphead and Mugman are worthy to own the sacred Super Arts Legendary Chalice has in her possession?  

I sincerely wish her character’s background had been suitably expanded on. Like maybe she sees potential in them for completing the Mausoleums in Inkwell.  Perhaps her role in the game could of had more meaning? How it stands with Legendary Chalice simply plays into a classic video game trope I’ve always loathed. The damsel in distress the Moldenhauser bros tried to not use. 

Others women talk to you in the hub world or ask for assistance in some way. Like a fish fishing, for one! How wonderfully weird. Is she a cannibal by chance?

What remains are bosses. Ahem, how few there are that is, yeah. Out of twenty plus bosses only seven feature women with five being the actual focus.

The introduction to planes battle has Hilda Berg: an Olive Oly zeppelin that transforms into the constellations Taurus and Sagittarius (they are coded/drawn as men) during the fight. Another is a drunken martini glass that’s part of an alcoholic beverage trio you might contend with. The Domino mini-boss has two halves: the top is a hat and bow while the bottom is a skirt with that same bow serving as hers. This half has distinct lashes and red heels as well. There’s the Betty Boop sound effect laden Cala Maria, the gigantic mermaid seen in each trailer for the game’s release. Sally Stageplay is the most memorable for me with her battle taking place in a theatre with a live audience: it opens with a wedding and has her theatre husband in the background not contributing to the fight while trying to take care of a baby. There’s the aforementioned Rumor Honeybottoms, in an intense scenario which pushes you to your platforming and parrying limits. My favorite in terms of concept to execution is in the Inkwell Isle II level Sugarland Shimmy! She is called Baroness von Bon Bon. 

Here’s an intriguing fact: the singer for the seemingly masculine Cab Calloway influenced antagonist Dice King is sung by Alana Bridgewater (her vocals are fantastic!).

All in all, I recommend Cuphead. The indie darling is an equally exhilarating and addictive game with a superb soundtrack to boot! On top of that, Cuphead’s nods to video games and animation history are an impeccable fusion I couldn’t get enough of. Cuphead’s fun and challenge is raised with a friend on-board for the surreal worth taking ride. You can revive your teammate for a price (they return with 1 HP left and any subsequent revivals become increasingly harder to pull off) through parrying their ghost or taking HP (Like a thief…Blargh. ) from one another upon dying in boss battles or levels.

Oh, there is indeed a lower difficulty, but the developers will sadly not let you truly finish the game if you select it. Bosses lack entire phases and overall health. Locking content in this manner does disappoint and irk me for those that desire the full Cuphead experience. Especially for those that are already put off by the game’s difficulty curve as a whole from the get-go. Since part of Cuphead’s joy is seeing so much creative and stunning animation lovingly crafted on display. Listening to new music. Drinking in the atmosphere prior to being killed for the umpteenth time due to miscalculating a parry or boss attack. This is lost for those that choose Simple. *Sighs despondently*

As are the game’s wonderful secrets I won’t divulge here. 

On the other hand, folks should give Simple Mode a gander to check out lost animation Normal and Hard Mode doesn’t have. ;)

A PSA for those seeking an A rank on the Run and Gun stage Funfair Fever! Um, there’s a glitch in the game that won’t allow this achievement. Meaning, you have to conquer it with a P (Pacifist: only parrying, no shooting) rank as an alternative. I spent hours attempting to secure an A rank to no avail until I succeeded with the P rank I needed towards earning a game secret. This has just been patched.

My recommendation for Cuphead would be loftier if gender representation had been better and Simple Mode had encompassed all of the game. It doesn’t. You’re mocked by Dice King and that doesn’t seem right to me. No one deserves to be made fun of for playing something that is meant to be purely entertainment.

My feelings towards the red skinned turban wearing genie magician guy in the game bother me as well. Like he’s time period accurate and ultimately offensive. Should of done some in-depth research before posting this. :(

P.S. Dr. Kahl, is named after animator Milt Kahl, but modeled after Sonic’s Dr. Ivo Robotnik and Mega Man’s Dr. Wily. You’ve been warned. So many deaths were caused by him. So. Many. Losses. *Shudders*

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You can add just about anything to moon water, just gotta be mindful on the use it’s intended for and whether it may be ingested or not. 

From https://wiccanow.com/magickal-properties-of-vanilla/

Be Inspired by the Magickal Properties of VanillaWritten by

Amaria Pollux

Medicinal Benefits of Vanilla

Vanilla is still mainly used as a flavouring in food and beverages. Research into the medicinal benefits of vanilla are limited.  

Rich in antioxidants

May help to reduce intestinal distress

May reduce fever

Might be an aphrodisiac

Might reduce cholesterol, leading to a healthier heart

May prevent tooth decay

Anti-inflammatory

Promotes healthy hair growth and may slow down hair loss

Can help to fight acne as it can target the underlying infection in the skin while also increase blood circulation meaning the skin heals faster

It may help fight the symptoms of anxiety

Magickal Properties of Vanilla

Vanilla is often used in spells for love and friendship. It has both calming and strengthening properties which make it an amazing addition to healing spells and rituals. It can help to raise the positive vibrations in a room to enhance feelings of peace, tranquillity and comfort.

Love

Passion

Vitality

Happiness

Healing

Friendship

Stress and anxiety

Luck

Increasing mental capabilities

Beauty

Associations

Deities: Aphrodite and Venus

Correspondences

Zodiac: Taurus

Planet: Venus

Element: Water

Gender: Feminine

Crystals: Amber, rose quartz, carnelian

   Sounds like a great moonwater to use when making tea :)

Trust my spirit and intuition right? It's telling me go outside to make this moon water with some vanilla extract and chamomile. This doesn't seem to be in line with what I read everywhere but I want to do it either way. Does this mean it's my own spell I'll be creating? Am I aimlessly just doing things? Or do I just trust and believe in myself and my intentions?