#Thank you Koil

[krokaxe]

14. What would it take for your OC to kill someone? 21. Is your OC big on revenge? 27. What's one thing your OC will never get over? 49. Does your OC have any scars or birthmarks with an interesting story?

For Myora. Hand over the deets.

• Fifty OC Questions •

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WHAT WOULD IT TAKE FOR YOUR OC TO KILL SOMEONE?

Not much LMAO. In her baseline configuration, Myora operates on a personal strike system. She simply doesn't bide by a metric of mercy unless it's part of her internal sense of justice. In her Fallout configuration, she's an outlaw much like she is in any config where that title applies; it's kill or be killed, take no prisoners (unless it offers a tactical advantage) etc. She's an outlaw for a reason yk.

IS YOUR OC BIG ON REVENGE?

Eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth. Doing wrong by Myora or the people she cares about will warrant retaliation— albeit the metrics of that vary case by case.

WHAT'S ONE THING YOUR OC WILL NEVER GET OVER?

The knowledge that her mother came from a great deal of money, then opted to keep that a secret from Jim— Myora's father— to continue her facsimile of a helpless victim. By Myora's opinion, Rosalyn was a spoiled brat who didn't want the consequences of the lifestyle she opted to hinge herself on. Then, when it got too real for her to stomach, she promptly returned to the safety of the Gladstone family, thus abandoned her husband, her children and the rest of the people who took her in.

DOES YOUR OC HAVE ANY SCARS OR BIRTHMARKS WITH AN INTERESTING STORY?

The deep scar splitting through Myora's chest has varying origins depending on her configuration, but it always comes from the same intent— killing her, with the removal of her heart as per the statement of a bounty or personal vendetta.

[krokatron]

Happy holidays Jack!

You stand to be one of the best, if not the best artist I've ever had the pleasure to commission. For anybody looking for a communicative, pleasant and extremely detail orientated artist to work with, Jack's the one.

This level of attention to character detail— not just in features but in capturing the Vibe— is phenomenal. Everything from Whiskey's expression, the beautifully detailed uranium jewellery and the flare of the radioactive glow with her breath is absolutely perfect.

Thank you so much for your hard work; the time and dedication you put into your art really shows. The time lapse is absolutely mind blowing too— you've knocked the ball out of the park and I can't wait to continue following your art ✨️

It's the raddest gal in all the land! The illustrious and dangerous Whiskey!

If you haven't seen/read/heard of @koilarist's wonderful Fallout OC, I would recommend it :) I was so honored and delighted to animate their character, commissioned by another amazing artist, @krokaxe

I'm so happy I got to work with you and I'm so thrilled with how this came out! Happy holidays to both of y'all!

[akaiuchiha]

Chapter 5 (English): Alabasta Here We Are, The Meeting

Zeff finally set foot in Alabasta 2 days later. The past two days had been incredibly awkward and the little group took Yan to the doctor almost immediately. His situation hadn't worsened but it also didn't improve. 

The chef was followed by Patty and Carne who decided to stay with him for the time being while the rest of the crew had started to wander around. They were at Nanohana right now and according to Kehos, who still dared to speak to him, the doctor he told him about was living there. 

From what he could see, Nanohana was a port town, which meant he would probably be able to find a navigator willing to come with him. 

Zeff knew the Strawhat Pirates had helped Alabasta. They talked about how a marine named Smoker had apparently saved the country from the warlord Crocodile but he also knew that Monkey D. Luffy had been there and Zeff knew better than to trust the Marine's propaganda. He was quite sure Luffy had been the one to help them all, it was who he was, he did as he wanted, and the rumor of Princess Vivi being their friend was enough for him to be certain of that.

And if Luffy was the real savior, then that meant the people would probably help him if he said his son was part of Luffy's crew.

However he didn't take that for granted. 

“It's freaking hot here. How are we supposed to survive ?!” Patty said with sweat rolling from his forehead.

“I don't know, maybe because they are locals ? Use your brain for a second.” Zeff replied with a grunt.

“It must be the heat frying his brain cells.” Carne while grinning.

“Oh for God's sake shut up.”

When they reached the city centre, they were surrounded by all the noises, colors and smells coming from the shops, the clients and life itself. Zeff had no idea how to find the man he was looking for. He never took this path when he sailed the Grand Line the first time. He had no other choice than to ask people if they knew where to find him.

Apparently, Carne had the same idea and went to a stall where a woman, probably in her twenties, was selling spices.

“Excuse me Madam, would you know where we could find a man named Koil? He's a doctor.”

“I don't know him but you should ask there.” She showed him a stall held by a man and his wife. “They are known as the hypochondriac couple. They think they have every disease that exists and they went to many different doctors. They might help you.”

He thanked her and this time, Zeff went first. The man seemed to be fifty-something and so was his.They both looked anxious when they approached and took a step back.

“If you want to buy something, do it quickly.” The wife said while crossing her arms.

“Do you know a doctor named Koil?” Zeff asked.

“Why do you want to see that liar? He's good for nothing, I have no idea how he became a doctor. He's not even able to tell us what we got!” The man started to spew on the doctor.

“Sir, we just want to know where to find him.” Patty added, clearly tired of his nonsense.

“Oh, easy. You go up the street and it's the worst house you'll see. How dare he call himself a doctor…I swear this man….”

Zeff, Patty and Carne didn't hear the end of their speech, they had left the moment they had told them where to go. 

“What the hell was that. People just can't take what changes have happened to them now.” Patty said.

“Patty, you know it's not easy for them, right? It's a paranoïa, and even more, it's something regarding mental health, just like other more known problems like anxiety. It's something that IS a sort of disease but not the kind they think they have.” Zeff explained while looking around to see if the house was here.

“I don't understand how this works.” Carne said.

“You don't have to understand a problem to be able to have empathy. I thought you knew better not to judge someone different from you.” 

Zeff ended the conversation on this bittersweet note. He had to say, he was frustrated by their reaction. Yes it was tiring and the couple hadn't been kind with them, but still. 

Everyone had problems and everyone had a different reaction to said problems. Maybe he should do more mental health awareness on his ship, he had a kid who probably had anxiety after all. 

They arrived in an area where there were less people and more houses. They had left the market area and now were in the living part of the city. Carne saw a kid running around with a ball and went to talk to him.

“Hey kiddo, do you perhaps know a man named Koil?”

“Uncle Koil?” The kid asked while taking the ball in his hands.

“I don't know? Is he a doctor?”

“Yeah! Uncle Koil heals everyone here! He's the best!”

“I see well, we'd like to see him, could you lead us?”

“Follow me!”

The three men glanced at each other, nodded and followed the little kid. He was still playing with the ball and humming while taking them to the doctor's house. But from what the kid had said, if the man was an important person, the chances for him to  go with them were low.

The kid stopped right in front of a big house with a plate near the door. 

“It's here!”

“Thank you kiddo, you're a good little one.”

“My mom always says that!” The kid giggled with a big smile on his face.

“And she's right. Now we have to go inside, thank you again.” Zeff said and couldn't stop the wave of nostalgia this kid brought with him.

They entered and were immediately faced with a huge entrance hall. Children's drawings were hanging everywhere and a lot of furniture, chairs, tables, shelves, everywhere.  

Patty took the lead and went to the door on their right and opened it. Inside there was a bed with a desk and medical supplies. It was probably where he worked.

They closed the door, turned around and were faced with a small man, with grey hair and a beard, wearing glasses and clearly not happy to see them.

“What do you want? Why are you rummaging?”

“You must be Koil, right?” Patty asked.

“No I'm the king you fool.” The man answered with a poker face.

“Really funny old man.” Carne said.

“Enough you too. We didn't know where to find you and a little kid showed us the way. Can we talk to you?”

“Tss..follow me.”

They went upstairs and entered what was the man's office.

“Well, what do you want from me. I don't heal people for free.”

“We are searching for a doctor to set sail with us. Would you join us?” Patty finally said.

“Ah! Pirates I see. I won't.”

“We're not pirates..we're a restaurant crossing the Grand Line.” Carne mumbled.

“As if I'd believe you.” Koil crossed his arms and glared at Carne.

“A man recommended you to me and said you'd understand if I told you about the situation.”

“Which man? I know plenty of them.”

“Kehos. Him and his friends sailed with us from Whiskey Peak to Nanohana.”

Koil raised an eyebrow and seemed more interested. 

“Kehos, the man who looks like a puppy?”

“Yeah him.”

“Ah I see.”

The doctor sighed and sat down. Patty and Carne seemed to be uncomfortable and they were fidgeting with a scowl on their face. Zeff wondered who taught them social manners because they clearly lacked here and he had been a pirate.

The chef sat down and was soon followed by his staff.

“Why do you need me?”

“You see, I'm sailing the Grand Line but we don't have a doctor and a navigator. I plan on finding a navigator here too but for now a doctor is our priority.”

“In what world did you think it was a good idea to do what you're doing?” Koil scoffed.

“In a world in which my son is in danger.”

By the look Zeff's answer created on the other man's face, it was a good explanation.

“Your son?”

“Yes, my son. He's part of the Strawhat Pirates and I'm sure you've read the newspaper.”

“Ah. The one getting married… I have kids too, they grow up and have their own lives now.”

“Don't even dare thinking that my son is willing to get married for his birth family.”

The air around them was tense and everything was about to snap when the little kid entered with four people they knew oh so well.

“Uncle Koil! Uncle Koil! They're back!”

“I can see that. Great timing you four.”

“Don't tell me…” Yan, finally on his two feet, said.

“I see you've met the chef.” Tara added.

Now, the situation was even worse. It was almost as if a spark would ignite the room. It was Kehos who broke the silence.

“So they told you about their problem?”

“Of course. And you thought I'd follow them.”

“Well…yes?” Kehos said hopefully.

“My boy, you're too naive.”

“But you saved us! You can save them too!” Kehos replied.

“You four were kids left alone in the desert!”

“Well their friend is in danger! It's just like for us!”

“No it's not!” Koil almost screamed.

Kehos gasped and took a step back. Yan looked at him and squeezed his shoulder before exchanging a look with Tara and then he started to speak.

“Old man, as much as I dislike them, they saved me.”

“What do you mean?”

“I…I had an allergic reaction on their boat to something I had never tasted before, no one knew and that man over here saved me. We just came back from the doctor and because I had been taken care of, my condition easily improved.”

“I didn't know he could talk that much without being hostile.” Patty whispered to  Carne.

“Shut up you too let them speak.” Zeff told them.

Yan seemed to be embarrassed by the whole situation. His cheeks were two shades darker and he kept bouncing from a leg to another. Eri had been silent the whole time but if eyes could kill, they would all be dead.

“Uncle Koil, please follow them. They saved Yan like you saved us and as much as I'm wary of them, I can't deny they did help us and that the allergic reaction wasn't entirely their fault..” Tara said.

“I still think this is a bad idea.” Eri mumbled.

“You think everything is a bad idea Eri.” Kehos replied.

Koil watched them intently before he closed his eyes. Silence came back and now they were all waiting for the man's reaction.

After what seemed hours, Koil opened his eyes and looked at Zeff with a resigned face. 

“Fine, I'll go with you. But don't expect me to be kind with your crew. I'm merely doing it because the kids asked me so nicely.” The sarcasm in his voice could be easily heard.

“Then it's settled. Our boat looks like a giant fish.” Zeff said while standing up.

“A fish…how ridiculous.” Koil rolled his eyes. “I have to prepare everything for my departure, get out of my house.”

“Thank you uncle Koil!” Kehos happily added and seemed to be seconds away from jumping on the man to hug him.

“Yeah yeah, you owe me a favor, kids.”

“As always…” Eri ended the conversation by leaving the office.

“We'll leave when the Log Pose is set. You can do everything you need in this span.” Zeff told Koil.

“Near the port you should be able to find a navigator. They're all too willing to leave this place.” Koil grumbled.

“That we'll do.” 

They all left the office without looking back. At least, it was one good thing for them. 

[suenitos]

HII <33

KISSU T_T thank you for keepign things up while ive been gone quick question should i koil myself

[bl00dbite-reblogs]

in case you haven't been paying attention to nopixel recently :p.

HUUHHH , am i surprised? no not really . i actually have been watching igninte with kiwo and luka_aus! <3 sooooooooooo yeah

i mean you could look throught the cracks how fucked up everything was. how toxic the enviroment was sooooooooooooo not really surprised.

the koil and rated thing tho???? hOOOOOOOOOOLY SHIT MAN thats uhh sOMETHING YEAH . And regarding DW good for him if koil stole his code.

i dunno man , i always felt like it was gonna end in a shit show, specially since one of my irl besties told me theres like a nopixel spain ? it started to feel shady.

THANKS FOR THE UPDATE THO!

[sevensfantasia]

i'm trying to get into rp and see youre sort of the go to on here. any servers you would suggest i start watching?

Well first off, thanks for the compliments.

Secondly, I'm gonna say what I like and dislike about the servers I watch, and you can decide on what you want to watch. :3

More after jump in case this becomes a novel

NOPIXEL

People treat Nopixel as the end all, be all of rp on fivem, and it really isn't.

If you purely want to watch for content, then this is the server for you.

The server is very crim centered because the majority of PD left to go to Purple/ONX and don't want to deal with CG.

It's the most talked about server on social media sites like twitter and reddit.

The talk is not usually good though.

There is a bias toward users who are straight and the server owner has some sort of weird hate boner for lgbtq people.

Fr it's weird

There's a twitter thread that is going around rn about how Koil hates the gays and it's oofers

4.0 is a mad shitshow with the way things are going right now.

The dev team, especially tobii and nikez, are incredible

ONX

The majority of the RP centered people who used to play on NoPixel are over here

There has been a recent boom of people who were playing on NP coming over because they're sick of CG and Koil

Server started out really slow

Most of the Devs didn't talk to each other until like April or something like that

Was supposed to be a DW/WG/Penta/Kyle thing and half the group jumped ship already

DW has some mystery illness that is super bad to the point he hasn't been a part of the server yet either

WG is working his ass off to keep the server afloat

The city is 15 million bucks in debt lmao

PD doesn't know what they want to be

PD is johnsouls because majority of them were forged in the fire of the 7:00 CG shootout during 3.0

My personal favorite

Penta stopped playing because devs "ruined" his rp with valets and the giga cops.

Stuff is coming out, but slowly

NEW DAY

Another personal favorite

entire server is ran through donations from the users

very few users stream

users that do stream stream early in the day US time normally

long term story rp

stories can last months on there

black lotus' war with one of the cartel gangs lasted almost a month

wars between gangs can be iffy because certain groups over there like to break the server rules and watch streams (cough homesikh's stream) to see where people are

users are also admins and makers of assets like clothes

larry motherfucking tate

their wiki is on the website and only pages for characters are made at the streamer's request

[mattressdreamer]

Sleep Solutions: Comparing the Best Mattresses Available in India

Finding the best mattress in India is a crucial part of achieving a good night's sleep. A comfortable and supportive mattress can make all the difference in ensuring you wake up feeling refreshed and energized. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore some of the top-rated mattresses available in India, helping you make an informed decision to improve your sleep quality.

Best Mattress in India: Memory Foam Marvels

Memory foam mattresses have gained immense popularity in recent years, and for a good reason. These mattresses conform to your body shape, providing excellent support and pressure relief. Leading brands like Wakefit, SleepyCat, and Sleepyhead offer some of the best memory foam mattresses in India. They are known for their durability and superior comfort, ensuring a restful night's sleep.

The Innerspring Innovators

Innerspring mattresses have been a traditional favorite in India, and they continue to offer a range of options for those seeking a more bouncy and responsive sleep surface. Brands like Springtek and King Koil have brought innovation to innerspring designs, providing better support and motion isolation. With various firmness options, these mattresses cater to a wide range of sleep preferences.

The Latex Luxe: Best Mattress in India for Allergies

Latex mattresses are an excellent choice for individuals with allergies, thanks to their hypoallergenic properties. The most popular latex mattress brands in India include SleepX and Flo Mattress. These mattresses are not only comfortable but also highly breathable, ensuring a cool and allergen-free sleep environment.

The Hybrid Heroes

Hybrid mattresses have been gaining momentum in the Indian market, offering the best of both worlds - the support of innerspring and the comfort of memory foam. Leading the pack in this category are brands like Emma and Sunday. With a combination of pocket springs and memory foam, these mattresses provide excellent support, relieve pressure points, and offer superior durability.

Natural and Organic Choices

For those who prioritize eco-friendliness and sustainable materials, natural and organic mattresses are the way to go. Brands like Wakefit and Coirfit have introduced mattresses made from natural materials such as coir, latex, and cotton. These mattresses are not only comfortable but also environmentally conscious, making them the best mattress in India for the eco-conscious sleeper.

Adjustable Airbeds: The Customized Comfort Solution

Airbeds have come a long way from being just temporary sleeping solutions. Brands like Sleep Number have introduced advanced airbeds that allow you to adjust the firmness to your liking, making them one of the most customizable options in the Indian market. If you and your partner have different firmness preferences, this may be the best mattress in India for you.

Best Mattress in India for Back Pain: Orthopedic Options

If you suffer from back pain, finding the right mattress is essential for alleviating discomfort and promoting spinal alignment. Brands like Sleepwell and Kurl-on offer orthopedic mattresses specially designed for individuals with back pain. These mattresses provide the necessary support to ensure a pain-free and restful sleep.

Finding the Right Firmness Level

The best mattress in India for you depends on your individual sleep preferences. When selecting a mattress, consider the firmness level that suits you best. If you prefer a soft and plush feel, memory foam and latex mattresses are excellent choices. Innerspring and hybrid mattresses offer a range of firmness options, while airbeds can be customized to your exact preferences.

The Importance of Warranty and Trial Periods

When investing in the best mattress in India, it's essential to consider the warranty and trial period offered by the manufacturer. Reputable brands typically offer extended warranties, ensuring your investment is protected. Additionally, many brands provide a trial period, allowing you to test the mattress at home and return it if it doesn't meet your expectations.

Conclusion: Your Path to Quality Sleep

In the quest for the best mattress in India, it's crucial to assess your individual sleep needs and preferences. Whether you opt for memory foam, innerspring, latex, hybrid, or airbed, make sure it aligns with your comfort requirements and addresses any specific issues like allergies or back pain. By considering factors such as firmness, warranty, and trial periods, you can make an informed decision that paves the way to a good night's sleep and a healthier, more energized you. Must Read: Finding Your Perfect Online Mattress: A Comfortable Journey

[psyce]

omg I also thought of Aleks for your school project thing but I thought you quit watching him so I didn’t say it.. I still think about those cc/nopixel art pieces you did a couple years ago

speaking of nopixel, did you ever watch it enough to be able to form an opinion on everything happening recently? it’s sad and angering but also makes me glad I quit watching when I did :(

haha thank you that was an interesting time in my life. very nice of you to let me know youve remembered it after all this time i always wonder what impression i have on people. and honestly i have never been super up to date with the community drama and ive only heard a little of whats been happening recently but it seems pretty bad to the point where everyones so divided that im surprised it hasnt been shut down completely already. to be honest i feel like the np server tolerated a lot of really shitty behavior and a lot of people are always in such genuine childish beef with each other either because theyre mad theyre getting punished for being a horrible person or they just cant understand that ooc drama is like not real that its not shocking its ending this way but whatever. glad randys gone but crazy that koil is too and yeah im kinda glad i stopped when i did as well

[justsomerandomfanfic]

Let's Play Dress Up - (Comic) Lady Loki X Male Reader

Title: Let's Play Dress Up

(Comic) Lady Loki X Male Reader

Additional Characters: None

WC: 869

Warnings: Not Sylvie. This is Comic Book Lady Loki.

Tapping your foot nervously, anxiously, you waited for your girlfriend, Loki, to finish getting dressed in the dressing room. The two of you were at some fancy, high-end clothing store, one that Loki had been wanting to go to for a while.

"The furs, darling! I simply live for them! Have you seen their window collection?" She would say, grabbing your arm and pointing to the expensive furs in the store window. You'd smile at her excitement, but you weren't as excited about it. Not because you didn't love fur, but because Loki would probably buy out the entire store.

"I think we're going to have to limit ourselves." You'd say, pulling her away from the window display. "We don't want to get carried away here."

"Oh come now, my love!" She'd pout, taking your hand and leading you into the store.

That's how you were stuck in this situation. Staring at the dressing room door, waiting for her to come out with a supposedly amazing outfit. You take a deep breath, trying to calm yourself down as much as possible. It was only natural that she'd be excited about something like this. After all, it wasn't every day that they got to go shopping together. She was usually at the Koil Headquarters, where she was CEO of the fashion industry. Which took her away from home a lot, but you and she made it through. Always finding time for each other.

You take another deep breath before knocking on the door. "Loki? Are you done yet?" You ask, pushing the door open.

She steps out, wearing a beautiful, black dress. She had pinned her hair up, looking elegant and classy. The dress was short, cutting off about mid-thigh, showing off her long legs. A slit went up the side, showing off a bit more skin than you'd expected.

"It's so pretty!" She says, twirling around. "But...it doesn't look right." She said, frowning at herself.

"What do you mean?" You asked, stepping closer to her.

"Well..." She started, blushing slightly. "I feel like it's missing something..."

You furrowed your brow, confused. What could possibly be missing? The dress looked perfect to you.

"I can't put my finger on it, but there's just something I'm not feeling."

You thought for a moment before looking around the store, spotting a dark emerald green fur shawl. You quickly grab it, holding it up to Loki. "This will add a nice touch to the outfit." You tell her, handing it to her.

She takes it from you, inspecting it. Then her eyes lit up, a smile gracing her face. 

"This is perfect!" She exclaims, hugging the fur to her chest.

"Perfect?" You question, tilting your head.

"Yes! This will make the outfit pop! You're the best boyfriend ever." She giggles, spinning around again.

Placing on the fur shawl, she giggled again, before leaning up and kissing you on the cheek, leaving a faint red mark from her lipstick.

"Thank you, my love." She tells you, smiling.

You smile back at her, taking her hand. "No need to thank me. It was nothing."

She looks at you with those big, green eyes, making you blush a little. Suddenly smiling, she headed back to the dressing room door, opening it.

"I'm going to try on another outfit." She spoke, biting her lip and giving you a wink before shutting the door.

You were left standing there, your cheeks burning bright red.

Soon enough, Loki came out in a new outfit. She wore a simple white blouse, with a black leather jacket over top. Her black pants matched perfectly with the jacket, and her boots completed the look. She looked amazing, her makeup perfect, and her hair styled nicely. It still surprised you when she changed her makeup look, she was so magical.

"So, what do you think?" She asks, twirling around for you.

You take a step forward, admiring her. "You look incredible, Loki." You compliment her, smiling.

"Really? I don't know if it's really my style." She says, turning around again.

"I think it's very you." You say, placing your hands on her hips.

"Thanks. Alright, one more outfit. Then we can go, my love." She tells you, heading back to the dressing room.

You wait patiently, watching her walk away from you. You take a deep breath, then sigh dreamingly as she comes back out in another outfit. She was wearing a bodycon dress, which showed off her curvy figure quite well. The dress was a light green color, with gold abstract lines scattered throughout the fabric. She had her hair down, letting it flow freely.

"What do you think?" She asks, twirling around for you.

You take a step forward, admiring her. "You look stunning, Loki." You compliment her, smiling.

"You're too sweet, my love." She says, kissing you on the cheek.

You hold her close, pressing your lips against hers. She wraps her arms around you, pulling you closer. You kiss her back, enjoying the closeness between you.

After a few minutes, Loki pulls away, a mischievous grin on her face. "Alright, let's go." She says, walking towards the exit.

You follow behind her, too lovestruck to say a word.

[xlehukax]

Hello! As a part of my 600 followers sleepover, I am here to challenge you to a game. Down below are five jumbled words and phrases. The questions will have: Two difficult words/things/places/animals, two Hollywood movies and one name of a Celebrity/fictional character. These are very tricky! Good luck!

1. kesans (animal)

2. aristaru (country)

3. nzerof (movie)

4. Koil (you know abt it😅)

5. dnio (fictional character)

Hope you will do well! I gave you the easy ones����🏻👏🏻

BABE I WILL TRY FOR YOU

1. snakes

2. Austria??

3. Frozen

4. LOKI

5. Odin

THANKS SIN!! I THINK I DID OK!!

[the-royals-ts4]

Meredith:.... Thank you for the news on that Thomas, that talking dog is so cool! Now, for some sadder news. Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Briana has announced that both her parents, Their Majesties King Koil and Queen Kate passed away this morning at 10:00. We are deeply saddened and our thoughts are with the family. Crown Princess Briana will make a televised speech later this afternoon. The cold winters are slowly taking people's lives, so please stay warm and stay safe. We will be back with you for our new segment later. I'm Meredith Fitzgerald and stay tuned for more.

[krokaxe]

❂ Pick a barbie to be soooo comfy cosy in their jammies :3

A modern Odette and @koilarist's Zephyr for you :3

[shemakesmusic-uk]

Getting to Know...

Kaleena Zanders.

Armed with supernova vocal prowess and an explosive stage presence, Kaleena Zanders is one of the fastest emerging stars in music. Earning comparisons to ’90s House vocalists like CeCe Peniston, Robin S and even to Whitney Houston – Zanders existence brings the genre back to itsqueer, Black origins.

Kaleena is celebrating PRIDE Month by releasing a remix package of her track 'RELOAD' today. 'RELOAD' released last year and chronicled her experience with police brutality; the song is about "reloading" on love instead of bullets. Kaleena’s goal is to create a larger presence in the Black electronic music community, she feels its her duty to help shift the narrative and build a collective of artists who fight injustice musically. The remixers are all POC, and will all donate all first year artist streaming royalties to these two organizations, equally: National Bailout Fund and Diversify The Stage, LLC.

We were lucky enough to have a quick chat with Kaleena all about her story and mission, the ‘RELOAD’ remix package, getting back to performing and more. Read the Q&A below.

Hi Kaleena! How are you? What does a typical day look like for you at the moment?

"I am great! No lie, I've been insanely busy since we've kicked back into full swing! A typical day is waking up, saying thank you to the powers that be, cuddling with my cat, going for a hike, answering a slew of emails, mini internal implosions, stress debriefs with friends, strategizing, a ton of calls with my managers, sessions and now shows! YAY!"

The first time SMM was introduced to your immense talent was the brilliant 'Set Me Off' which released earlier this year. I remember thinking, this artist is going to be HUGE. For anyone discovering you here for the first time, what's your story and mission?

"That's is incredible! Thank you for that.  I literally try to give my all in every song I do.  All honest, all realness, all feels and big energy. I love telling stories through visuals and I aim to level up and tell stories like that similar to how Childish Gabino and Michael Jackson did.  I got into music from my mom, she had an eclectic taste for different genres, soul, rock, gospel and 80's pop. Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, Prince & Aretha Franklin are huge influences. My mom, quickly caught on to my ability to sing and put me into musical theatre. I also learned a bit of piano and guitar! I've always loved the different ways one can express themselves through music and in my teenage years rock & headbanging became an essential part of my love for music."

You've decided to release a remix package of your song 'RELOAD' for Pride with all the remixers being POC and donations going to the National Bail Out Fund and Diversify the Stage. How did that come about?

"I would like to help continue to shift the narrative for black men and other BIPOC people from repeatedly seeing them slain in the media to a positive light of possibilities for BIPOC people. I want to normalize “uncoventional” ways a BIPOC + LGBTQ person can exist in the world happily. Even though EDM was started by queer black folks, somehow black people have taken a backseat and it is now more a shock factor or phenomenon to see a black person thriving in EDM. My goal is for people to get used to seeing black, BIPOC people in dance, united. My hope is that through love and a conscious effort we will be lifted up and more people like me will permeate the dance music industry gates through more bookings and visibility in playlists to show dance music an eclectic place where all races exist equally. Much love to 12th Planet, R3LL, Lee Wilson, Vindata * KOIL for helping me push along this message.”

I imagine you are desperate to get back on stage when you can. What can one expect from a Kaleena Zanders show?

"Yes yes! I love the stage! You can expect a fully immersed high energy powerful show with my friend Ray Garrison on the guitar and decks and recently added percussionist Ammodrums.  I'll be playing Boise Pride in Sept, WFNM in October, some appearances at Day Trip with LP Giobbi in support of our new track CARRY US, EDC and Splashhouse and lastly an awesome online show experience with Breaking Sound. SO PUMPED."

And finally, what do you have planned next? Any more new music in the pipeline? Any other projects your working on?

"Next I will be releasing my visual EP called everything we have is misaligned. It's what I call my Lesbianade. Like Beyonce's Lemonade but Lesbian haha.The songs to the EP will also be released across all DSP's. I am so proud of it!  And I've always got something wild up my sleeve so stayed tuned for some hot tracks!"

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Chapter 7 (English): A Long Journey, A Father's Worry and New Plan

Before you read the chapter, here are some timeline explanation because it is a mess and even I don't know how to work with it.

When Zeff saw the Newspaper back in East Blue, the Strawhats had just defeated Doflamingo. Sanji, Nami, Brook, Chopper and Cesar were on their way to Zou (not sure if they had arrived or not but I think it’s no?). The Newspaper hadn’t reached the Thousand Sunny, which means Sanji was still not aware of it.

When Zeff crossed the Grand Line, Sanji had left Zou with Bege. I know the prologue is not clear about that and I will change it so it follows my timeline (which is a real mess) and I hope it makes things a little more understandable. I have to confirm something, Zeff will not reach Whole Cake Island on time. It’s way too far and the event of WCI happened in a span of like, 3 days give or take. BUT it doesn’t mean that Whole Cake Island won’t have any consequences. Just more angst and hurt/comfort probably. Anyway, I hope it’s more logical this way. In this chapter, Sanji is almost in WCI and his crew is on its way. I have written down my ideas on how things are going to evolve but just like the title, this is mostly Zeff centric and his adventures. I hope this chapter will please you!

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Alabasta was a hot country. There was sand everywhere, sandstorms at random moments of the day and a local life really different from what the Baratie staff knew.

Zeff walked, his hands behind his back and his eyes scanning the stall. They were about to leave and he was becoming more and more anxious. Aryn hadn’t returned from his search for an Eternal Pose to Water 7 and Zeff didn’t know if he had managed to at least find a map to guide them.

The pantry was packed with food, even overloaded. The chef didn’t know when they were going to reach land again after their departure and he wasn’t going to play with food shortage.

His eyes locked on a shop similar to a post office which meant they probably sold Newspapers or at least knew what was going on. It was a bit unnerving to never really know what was happening and how long he had left before his son became a sacrificial lamb. 

He entered and looked around before he spotted the Newspaper on the counter.

“Excuse me sir, may I take a look at your Newspaper?” Zeff asked.

“Mh? Oh, of course, I’m done reading it if you want to take it.” The man answered.

“I just need to see something.”

Zeff took the paper in his hands and flipped the pages to find the right article. He finally found it and the article was long enough it took both pages on the newspaper.

The chef quickly started his reading. From what he could see, Germa kingdom was finally in Totoland. Zeff inhaled sharply and tried to keep his focus. He was too late, they were too late. Now his son would have to face this nightmare and he had no way to contact him.

The man behind the counter raised an eyebrow and worry was written all over his face.

“Is something wrong sir?”

“A lot of things are wrong but it doesn't concern you. Thank you for the paper.”

Zeff almost slammed it down on the wood and left the post office. 

Outside, everything was too loud, too bright. He could feel his heart beating and his hands trembling. Zeff knew it deep down, that it was impossible to cross the entire Grand Line in less than two weeks. 

He was walking back to Baratie with his hopes completely crushed. When he entered the restaurant, he let himself fall on a chair and raised a hand to his forehead.

Now what should he do? Sanji was in a large mess, with his probably confirmed shitty family and Zeff was too far away to help him. 

He couldn't just go and tell everyone that it was the end of their journey, not after they finally seemed to adapt to the Grand Line. And he couldn't go and tell Koil and Aryn that they were free to stay here because everything was useless now.

Departure was right behind the corner, Zeff could hear his staff working to prepare the ship. He sighed and stood up. They had to continue their journey, even if they didn't reach Sanji in time.

He heard voices coming from the entrance of the ship and went to see what all this fuss was about. What he saw almost made him freeze.

Aryn was back and he was followed by Koil (who hadn't put a foot on the ship before) and by Kehos. But what surprised him the most was what Aryn was holding. On one hand, he had a map and on the other hand, an Eternal Log Pose. The fisherman finally spotted him and waved before joining him.

“You managed to find an Eternal Log Pose as I can see.”

“Yes and I have good and bad news. What do you prefer?” Aryn questioned.

“The bad news first, I already know that our journey is almost impossible to realise.”

“Well… you're right. It's impossible to reach Totoland in such a short span of time and I'm sure whatever your son is in will have ended before we even reach Sabaody Archipelago. However, this map leads us to Water 7 and this Eternal Log Pose to Sabaody. I know it's nothing big but I studied the map and with luck, we can reach Water 7 in a week. If you know someone there that could help improve your ship, then you can win more time. But travelling without a Log Pose is extremely dangerous and if we don't make it in time then…”

Aryn didn't finish his sentence but Zeff understood him nonetheless. The chef clenched his fist before quickly relaxing his fingers. A cook should take care of his hands, no matter what.

Koil and Kehos joined them but Koil didn't stay with them. 

“Then you should leave now and not lose any more time.” Kehos said while looking at Zeff.

“And can you tell me what the hell you're doing here? I thought you and your friends didn't want to have anything else to do with us.” Zeff crossed his arms and responded.

“I..”

“You?”

“I decided to follow you!” The younger man answered, his cheeks a light shade of pink.

Zeff glanced at Aryn who smiled awkwardly at him. Kehos didn't look any better, with his hands fidgeting and his embarrassment barely hidden.

What a hassle.

“You're sure about that?” Zeff finally questioned.

“Yes. And my friends all agreed.” 

“Then I suppose you have everything packed and on the deck.”

“Yes sir.”

“Then we're leaving in five minutes.” Zeff then turned around and yelled at his crew. “You heard me slackers, prepare the ship to set sail, we're leaving Alabasta. Aryn, lead him to the dormitory then come back, you'll lead us.”

Aryn and Kehos squealed with joy and quickly left him to his thoughts.

Even if he couldn't reach Totoland in time, Zeff would make sure to land a kick right in Sanji's blood father's face. And after that, he'll reach Sanji, tackle him, reprimand him and hold him tight against him because he knew damn well how necessary it would be at this moment.

As he had told his crew, they were leaving five minutes after he had told them.

On the shore, Tara, Eri and Yan were waving at Kehos and Koil. Kehos was waving back with a big smile and fat tears sliding down his cheeks while Koil just rolled his eyes.

Aryn appeared next to Zeff with the map in his hands.

“I think we should take a look at the map, sir.”

“Yes yes, go on I'm listening.”

While everyone was running around to get the ship safely out of the dock, Aryn and Zeff went near the railing to have a quieter space. Zeff didn't want to go to his office, not yet. The room was too small for him right now.

“So? What's our course?”

“You see, there's quite a lot of islands before we reach Water 7. As you can see here, one of the next islands we can dock at is Jaya whose rumour can lead to sky islands.”

“Yes and we will make sure not to get caught in whatever takes people high up in the sky, understood?”

“Yes!” Aryn quickly said, nervosity clearly visible.

“Okay go on.”

“Well…there are other islands on the way to Water 7, like Long Ring but we can avoid them if we have enough food. If we can't then we can restock there.” 

Aryn pointed at an island, smaller than the rest of them. It was situated between Long Ring and Water 7 and apparently had an impressive market. From what his new navigator said, the island provided some resources to Water 7, like many others. If they ran short on food, then they could make a quick stop there before sailing again.

“What's your suggestion?”

“I think we should restock one last time at Jaya and then try to go directly to Water 7. I'll try to navigate us through the Grand Line and we'll have to make sure we can see an island at some point because it will be one of our major landmarks.”

“And if it doesn't work, we'll use the Eternal Log Pose to Sabaody. Both are in the same direction if I recall.”

“Yes you're right so we are not totally lost.” Aryn concluded.

Zeff nodded his approval and with all the interaction he had had with Aryn wince they met were confirming his choice. He knew what he was doing and it was a blessing for Zeff. Now he didn't have to worry about someone getting sick or hurt and accidently killing one of his men.

Worry was still sitting in his stomach though and Zeff knew he wouldn't be able to escape it. He just had to trust everyone, and his son, for the near future.

He was the captain, but a captain needed men to take him to his destination and to have men, you needed trust.

He trusted them just like they trusted him with their lives.

And maybe he should start training them soon because the New World wouldn't be as kind as Paradise.

Zeff was aware of that.

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Architectural Styles 2

Leo: Mission Revival. So, my mom wants to run from a senatorial seat this incoming election, and I think it'd be really hopeful if you campaigned for her Napoleon Dynamite style. I know that's a lot of info to lay on you at once, so I'm gonna give you some resources to aid you with the campaign as well: dates, notes, mottos, early poster designs, bare speeches, and decorative pencil toppers. Oh, and I also must tell you that you're one of her contenders for a running mate, and you have a three-month period to set all this up before. All this is awaiting you only if you agree to any of it. But, I'd really favor you a lot more because I handmade this fancy suit just for you and I made sure to put Scooby-Doo patterns on your tie. No, they didn't have Velma — your favorite — because Scooby's the icon, and they're not gonna waste money printing designs of the other characters. Also, I'd like to mention that, on a $50 basis, I'll come to your house and suck your cock for this if you don't do it. I expect a response from you by tomorrow. […] I like you but only because you come off strong, and I like people who come off strong. You're the exact opposite of the guy who cut me off in that jeep with obnoxious stickers, and that example is exactly the model we need for… the running mate of a senatorial politician: that's what we need at this moment. […] Listen, I can flatter you all day with my compliments, but the choice (at the end of the day) is ultimately yours… but it'd really make my mom happy if you agreed, so please do it? Ok, that's it <Oro pulls out a gun.> You listen here, you piece of human garbage. You will be my mom's running mate when she runs for a senatorial seat, and you will do it in a humorous style à la Napoleon Dynamite. Did you fucking hear me? You will help her run, and you will get a Scooby-Doo tie! FUCK YOU!

Taurus: Akbari. A trucker hat, left abandoned on the highway; how sad. It was probably a long-gone reminder of a time of joyous festival by the roadside, but it's best not to linger about those thoughts for too long; you could end up feeling remorseful over what happened. [,,,] Anyways, let's get back to getting in the nitty-gritty of this abandoned truck stop. First things first: break through the entrance; get the crowbar then. Argh, you see the, unf, glass here is very strong here because what the truck drivers used to do is, well, to put it harshly: they rammed themselves into the place usually on accident. It would leave the place with a ton of damage and a lighting condition that eerily warns of domestic verbal abuse <the glass is lifted out of the window frame, offering an entrance into the truck stop.> […] I love these places because they're like convenience stores on meth, and this location in particular was part restaurant, part hotel, and part gas station: a three-way tie between unsanitary conditions! […] Purpose? Why, there was no purpose here except the pure curiosity of it all. There were no Hopper-esque scenery that we could take in, nor beer we could stash, nor are there any gas pumps to feed myself with. «Wait, what?» We're here purely for the adventure: this baby's gonna be demolished by the next month, and we gotta make a lasting impression of what once was while we still have the chance. […] Woah, is this the ice machine I saw on that internet video? It is: it's a Hoshizaki ice machine! «Uh, Koil? There's still trucks outside.» Wow, a 2014 calendar for Paris glitz, and it has kittens too! Aw man, you can still smell the grease left on these fryers. Oh, and there's a bag of Jelly Bellies here too? «Koil, they're coming inside; they have flashlights and batons!» Ooh, a headset! I bet this is wired up to somewhere that's still operating: "Ah yes, please come in, Olligestaia, we're having an emergency here: I just shat myself." «Koil, they're right outside the door, I can clearly hear the barking dogs and intense yelling to get out of the establishment!» Yo, they got a TV!

Aquarius: Art deco. A cop thought that we were smoking weed when we were actually smoking plain-old cigarettes. You see, that's how you mess with their heads: you make it look like you're doing something illegal, but you're actually doing something in the same vein as what they presumed you to be doing only legal. I could picture the look on his face, he looked at us with a disappointment in his eyes that he couldn't bust some younglings for three ounces of weed (thanks for the stash by the way, Ali), but at least I didn't give him candy cigarettes instead. You know, the ones that always felt and tasted like chalk and came in those superhero-themed boxes? Yeah, I ended up circulating those enough as a young age to build up a drug empire somewhere in India: it's crazy how that turned out, but I don't associate with that much anymore (I just let it do its business and I have a coconut in the receptionist's desk with a recorder to answer any complaints). [,,,] <Roaches scurries to taste the crumbs of the candy cigarette left on the ground. Comically, its tiny coughs can be heard from attempting to eat the repackaged chalk.> […] Heh, that was a fun run-in with the law… wait, I'm above twenty-one and I've been so for years now. Why the fuck was he investigating us for illegally smoking when I'm clearly not a minor? Was I with other people who happened to be minors? Was that what set him off? Wha-, those candy cigarettes are getting to me, man. I think I may've imagined that entire encounter: those kids weren't there with me, that cop wasn't there to approach me, and you weren't here to talk to afterwards… where's that goddamn chalk? I need it: it's the only thing that holds the cure to my newly acquired madness. […] <The roach has now started its own miniature drug business from the stash of crumbs it managed to take upon its initial encounter. It's build a monopoly based on the supply.> Come on, where is it? Don't do this to me, Ali.

Pisces: Maghreb. I specifically remember there being an entire roleplay here involving some sort of anime-esque sky fortress that revolved around three main characters interacting with each other. What compromised the structure of it was a single person who had a godlike presence within the world: he watched over a giant, green field of earthen hills that was populated by titanic golems. What he led on was that he was secretly the master of these beings, but he was also a creator that struggled with restraining his own madness. They were our star of the show and an explicit name was never given, only "Dr. G." — I swear, he stole that from somewhere. [,,,] Accompanying Dr. G was a distant traveler from an astronautical world: his name was unknown, but he went by MC and said that his backstory consisted of being chased down by intergalactic bounty-hunters before landing on the planet of Dr. G. On that planet, he had a newfound purpose to write and create filthy beats. [,,,] Then there was… Austino. He was the one whom Dr. G despised with all his might but had to keep around for necessity. Austino was the one who'd make it his job to annoy all other characters and break the fourth wall as often as possible. He was the one whom, in past roleplaying sessions, Dr. G often tried to murder but kept reanimating to spite him… Oh, and there's Pandora, I guess. […] I might be misremembering this, but I'm pretty sure there were various homoerotic elements within it at various intervals, as there was a scene where Austino stops to showcase everyone else this cool thing he found online, and it was the Moby Huge (a three-foot dildo). […] It was weird as hell, and all I remember from the climax was that some green dude appeared at the end and foreshadowed what I'm doing now after an epic battle between a demon — created by Dr. G — that imitated the powers of MC. I think it was for the purpose of a hero's trial, or something? […] Dr. G later tried creating a cyberpunk roleplay, but it never went anywhere.

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