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seabeck · 2 years ago

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Trout fishing for beginners on a budget!

Do you ever look at salmon fillets in the supermarket and water at the mouth but find the price far too high? Well this guide is for you! I tried to keep this guide fairly short and to the point so if you need more info, feel free to ask.

Reasons to fish for trout:

Trout taste quite similar to salmon, a fish that's typically unaffordable expensive even here in the PNW (I find trout to be better because they're much more mild and don't overcook as easily, ymmv)

They can be caught without a boat and you don't need an expensive set up.

Fishing licenses fund conservation!

It's fun and allows you to see where your dinner is coming from, from start to finish.

Before you start: Get your fishing license. You can purchase these at Walmart in the sporting good section, stores like Cabellas, online, and many other places. Some states have separate saltwater and freshwater licenses (you want freshwater), others may require a separate stamp to keep trout in some areas. Once you have your license, find a place you can fish. Check if it’s been stocked, when, what size the fish were, and how many. Bigger fish and more recent is always better. Regulations can very a lot from body of water to body of water and state to state. Some lakes may be catch and release only, no barbed hooks, etc and it is on you to know. There are also disabled only lakes (with wheelchair friendly docks). Your fish and wildlife department will have the info online. Some states, like WA, even have interactive map apps and you can always email or call them as well.

Gear on a budget: Rods and reels are expensive new, even low end ones. Check out garage sales, thrift shops, outlet malls, Craigslist, etc. You can often find a good rod and reel combo for cheap. Check to make sure all the parts are in order, things that spin will spin and things that don’t, don’t. Minor wear and tear can often be repaired with a dab of superglue. When buying second hand spools of line, make sure time and the sun hasn’t made it brittle, give it a test tug to see if it breaks. You’re less likely to find artificial bait and hooks used but luckily those are fairly cheap even new, and sometimes you get lucky.

Rod: 5-7′, rated for no more than 10lbs is perfect. It should be flexible to allow it to cast far and not snap when you get a fish on. Ideally your rod should split into two pieces for ease of storage.

Reel: We’re going to be talking about spinning reels and spinning reels only. You want a lighter weight one where the line comes off smoothly. Make sure everything spins as it should and doesn’t make noise (some older styled ones have an intentional clicking sound that will drive you up a wall very quickly, apparently that used to be cool). The side the arm is on can be changed easily.

Line: 8-10lb test, anything more is overkill and may scare the fish. Braided for the mainline, fluorocarbon or monofilament for the leader line. Mono can be used for the mainline too but braided is tougher/stronger. Good line is worth it, here’s what I use for my mainline. You want your reel full of line so it doesn’t catch on the reel and so you don’t hit the end while casting. I recommend a cheaper mono line to tie onto your reel for the first many feet to help fill it up, then tie on your good leader line to the mono line using a double uni knot.

A leader line is useful when you get a snag or a fish takes off with your gear, instead of losing all your line, you just lose your leader.

Hooks: Size 6-8 octopus, circle, or bait hooks. Barbed if legal and if you plan on eating what you catch, barbless if you plan on releasing or regulations require it.

Swivel: Medium/small sized, get snapping ones

Weight: Get egg sinkers in a variety of sizes (they often come in mixed size kits). Note: Most fishing weights are lead, do not consume them or allow pets/children to play with them. Steel weights are an option but they have less size/shape variety and will be bigger than their same weighted lead counterparts. Some places do not allow for the use of lead weights.

Bead: Used to prevent wear on the line/knot from the lead. I personally only use one on my leader line, not below my lead, and that’s my weird angler superstition. They’re very cheap, buy a smaller sized one if you plan on using them.

Net: Seems really self explanatory but I recommend a catch and release friendly net (not knotted, typically a softer material). It's better to have that kind than the kind that may damage their scales in case you need to or decide to release.

Slip/sliding sinker rig:

Ideal for floating bait, the leader line length will depend on the depth the fish will be at (which varies with weather and body of water, 2′ is a good starting point). The lead will sit on the bottom while the bait floats and suspends itself in the water column. The sliding egg sinker weight means the fish won’t feel resistance when it tugs on the bait, fish don’t like resistance. Watch for your line moving away, then set the hook with a quick upwards motion with the rod. Sometimes you won't even need to set the hook because the fish will already be running with it.

Fixed bobber rig:

This set up can be used with or without a leader line but as always I recommend a swivel + leader line (this would be below the bobber). This set up is ideal for sinking baits or when you need to keep all of your gear and line off the bottom of the lake because of weeds, snags, etc. Most bobbers allow you to easily change the length of line below it, useful if you started out with too much or too little line. Since bobbers float, they will move with the current or the wind, this may be a pain or may be a blessing. When the bobber goes down, fish on!

Bait options:

Earthworms/nightcrawlers. This is your cheapest option, you can dig them from your own yard for free. Earthworms sink so they’re best with a bobber set up unless you buy worm blower. I do not use live bait as I find it rather cruel (and most earthworms are not native to my area, no need to help them spread further) but ultimately it’s up to you. Crickets, superworms, mealworms. waxworms, etc are also options, some of which you can breed at home easily.

Fake worms: some float (1, 2), some don’t (1, 2). Don’t get those giant rubber worms meant for bass.

Dough: Ideal for slip sinker set up. Scented Playdo textured dough. Roll enough out to cover your hook and make it float, but not so much that it’s a waste. While this stuff works well, it doesn’t like to stay on the hook. Treble hooks will hold dough on better but they aren’t always allowed and are not suitable for catch and release (if that’s your goal). Also comes in nuggets (costs more per oz). I recommend pink, orange, or yellow.

Artificial eggs: Ideal for slip sinker set up . My preferred bait, I use 3 on a hook and often can reuse the same eggs for several trout. You don’t even need to buy these, they can often be scavenged from places where anglers gather. My mom did this (or used ones I bought) for months with great success. Power eggs and similar ones typically float but there are sinking ones, always check the label. I personally use red, white, or gold ones that are half clear but I’ve also caught them on solid yellow and pink. A family or group of friends could buy multiple colors and split them.

Trout Magnet(tm): Never personally had much luck with these, they can be recasted over and over as a lure or used under a bobber, they do sink. Also useful for panfish.

Lures: I’m not really going to go over lures much since that’s a whole other can of worms, but they are very reusable and can often be found for free in bushes at lakes. They require a different set up and more work to use than bait still fishing. Some do function under a bobber hence the mention.

Now to the actual fishing!

Set up your rig, whichever one you're planning on using, and adjust your leader line accordingly.

Hold the rod with your dominant hand, you want about a foot of mainline hanging off the tip of your rod

Align your line roller (labeled diagram of a reel here) to be pointing your rod.

Use the index (or if you're weird like me your middle) finger to hold the line against the rod

Use your non dominant hand to flip the bail up. Line can now freely fall from the reel so it's important to keep your finger on the line.

Bring the rod over your head, I personally have mine like this before casting. Use a forward throwing motion and release your line. The last step will take lots of practice and I personally recommend practicing at home with just a swivel + weight on. Always be aware of your surroundings, you don't want to hook someone or lose your gear in a tree.

When you feel a bite, set the hook with a quick upwards motion while holding the rod. Sometimes the fish will hook themselves just fine.

Once you have a fish on, reel in! Large fish may need a looser drag and to be played a bit (let them run with the line, then reel in, repeat until fish is tired) but most stocked trout come quietly.

Once you've reeled your fish in, use a net to catch it (if needed) and decide if you're going to release it or keep it for dinner. Fish you're planning on releasing need to be handled gently and with wet hands to protect their fishy coating. Don't take them out of water for too long. Remove the hook quickly with fishing pliers.

If you're going to keep it, it needs to be killed quickly and humanely. Please don't be that person with a bunch of half dead fish on a stringer, or letting your fish aspirate, it's cruel. How you kill your fish is up to you and will depend on the size. For smaller ones I do cervical dislocation, head bonking and cutting the head/spine also work. If I'm killing a fish I always wait until after to remove it's hook so it suffers less.

Cleaning your fish: Ok you have a dead fish, now what? Find the fish butt, it'll be before the tail fins. Insert your fillet knife in and carefully slice up the belly. Ideally you don't want to slice too far in lest you rupture the intestines. Remove the guts. I personally toss all the guts back into the water, as to return the nutrients but there are fish organs you can eat. Use a fingernail to scrape the kidney off of the spine and rinse. From there you can fillet or cook the fish whole. Here's the video that helped me learn to fillet. Keep fish on ice until you're home. They can be frozen, cooked immediately, or refrigerated for a few days.

I hope this guide helped you and as always, if you have questions feel free to ask!

#fishing #fish #trout #I personally recommend salmon meuniere but it also makes great fish tacos

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bunnyprismatic · 2 years ago

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Finished binging Earthspark yesterday and have compiled my thoughts on it.

It’s so incredibly charming and sweet, I thoroughly enjoyed watching it. The animation was beautiful, the characters were fun and entertaining, and the episodes didn’t feel like they dragged or were struggling for a narrative. The silliness and playfulness of the story didn’t get cringy, and it’s very clear the writing team were having fun. Furthermore, I loved that the narrative structure was light and enjoyable, and wasn’t heavy on exposition or dodging setup/pay off arcs with the excuse “It’s a Kids Show.” For lack of better examples it reminded me heavily of shows like MLP:FiM or Bluey; A sweet little story with a contemporary look at friendship and family structures, the problems, highs and lows they can have, with each episode ending in a lesson learnt. Likewise, Earthspark added elements to engage an older audience with elements of lore, and the relationships and struggles of the adults, that are adult in nature (raising children, trying to connect with said children as they’re growing up, post-war mum, etc.) Earthspark also seems to add both the adult and the youth elements to the stories without suffering from tonal dissonance imo, unlike other TF media (looking at you TFP.) Combined with such wonderful pieces of representation and a good cast of VA’s it’s a great piece of TF media so far.

This is my first Transformer’s media I get to enjoy upon release being so new to this fandom and it’s been an enjoyable experience thus far. Earthspark clearly has a strong G1 connection, this much was made clear with the trailers, and I was worried it was going to be hard to get into without having watched G1 stuff beyond the movie. There were homages and Easter eggs there for the long time fans as I found out while watching with my friend who got me into Transformers, but it wasn’t so full of these things that it felt alienating. I could easily enjoy the story without having to stop and go to the wiki to figure out wtf they were referring to. The G1 tie in does have me hoping we’ll get to see characters such as Ratchet and Hot Rod (or Rodimus, who knows) but we’ll see what future episodes will bring. I would love to see Rung in this story because he really would work well, but I have a better chance of being hit by lightning. Everything is spoiler past this point, read at own risk ...

The most compelling narrative line in Earthspark for me was the relationship between Megatron and Dot. It’s evident that she’s the reason he bounced from Decepticon to Autobot, or more dropped the tyrant to be the hero. Their relationship was exciting to see and felt natural, this is a pair with a past and she’s not ashamed of it, nor he. I’m very excited and hopeful to see this explored more as it’s a side to Megatron I don’t think has been used in TF media. Speaking of Megatron, he is to me the most compelling of the original cast and seems to be the most dimensional. He’s clearly caring about Dot (and presumably her children), he doesn’t hesitate to step up to the role of mentor and guardian for the Terrans, and seems to be proud to do so when he does. He cares, he seems to really care, about his own kind and the relationship between Cybertronians and human beings. He also hates GHOST and their agenda, and thoroughly disagrees with Optimus’ choice to align with them, but respects Optimus enough to not only follow him, but have his back. Both he and Optimus conflict, and it becomes a sticking point at times, but not enough to cause a rift anew. Megatron doesn’t want he or other Cybertronians to be feared by humans, which is an interesting change of pace for the former warlord. It’s not quite the reformed MTMTE Megatron (and fair enough, that’s a bit dark for a G/PG show) but I can certainly see that poet-come-activist in this version of Megatron. If Earthspark expands on why the war happened in the first place, I’m keen to learn of Megatron’s origins in it. I didn’t hate this version of Optimus, and at first I was meh about him, but come the final episode I want to know his backstory too. This version of Optimus is desperate to do right by his people and the people of Earth as to him he and the other Cybertronains are guests to the planet. Much like Megatron, Optimus knows they have to be allies with humans in order to live on the planet as they cannot return to Cybertron. However unlike Megatron, Optimus seems to trust the humans and GHOST in an almost desperate way. He doesn’t fully trust them, keeping the Terran’s and Bumblebee hidden from them, but he’s seems at a loss as to what else to do. Or perhaps feels he owes a debt to them? It hasn’t been made clear yet. He rounds up and imprisons ‘Cons to “keep the peace”, an act that clearly agitates Megatron, and OP isn’t terribly keen on either (as we see when he lets the Cassettecons go and agrees Megatron has a point) but he doesn’t stop doing it either. This is a very beaten and defeated OP from what I can see. The time he truly lights up and becomes that Prime we all know and love is when he’s around the Terrans and sees a future via them and their connection with the Malto kids.

The Terrans, Twitch and Thrash are fucking adorable, and so are the Malto kids Robby and Mo. They’re believably youthful and have convincing conflicts young people deal with. The Terran’s aren’t exempt from this and are written not as Cybertronians learning to be human, but Cybertronians experiencing what it is to be human. Robby is convincing as a young teen character, Mo is a good tween, and Twitch and Thrash have this wonderful innocence and naïveté that isn’t obnoxious and woks well as a plot device. They’re also distinctively their own characters which is good to see. The addition of the three new Terrans, Hashtag (really?) Jawbreaker and Nightshade at the end is a cool move. Expanding the cast and the family. Again, hopefully this means we’ll see more of the bots and cons added to, but wait and see.

Alex and Bumblebee are just a goddamn treat. Bee clearly feels he’s above this, and Alex is just happy to be involved with his family. Making him a doctor of history is a good touch as the lore exposition that comes from him seems more natural. Though I am interested to know how he knows about the Thirteen Primes. Watching Bee be a mentor again is very enjoyable. RiD15 wasn’t terrible with this aspect, in fact imo it was the only redeeming thing about RiD15. TFE Bee has a personality that is more dimensional that some of his predecessors and is a good in between from the more elder and experienced Cybertronians to the new and learning Terrans. He’s not arrogant with age and wisdom making him disconnected from the world he’s now part of, but he feels he’s a little more important than a mere mentor. Is it really a Soundwave/Megatron divorce arc when it was a decoy all along? Does Starscream hate humans in this story, or just pissy at Megatron for Reasons™, or perhaps it’s something else entirely. (Maybe wanting to keep the bots and Megs stranded on Earth?) Either way that reveal at the end had me screaming and that they brought back Steve Blum to voice the goddamn diva snake is a fucking blessing. I could only hear Knockout in the drama teacher. It’s cruel we get Daran Norris back in a TF show and he’s not Knockout. AND Steve Blum is back as Starscream. Fucking evil move.

Mandroid is a peak Comic Book™ type villain that adds some threat to the cast but not a sense of doom and foreboding. However he did hurt Megs, so maybe he’s something to be concerned about. His connection with Alex is odd, but may have some fun pay off. I hope that they go with a guest bot or con every other episode so the cast can be diverse and expanded without being overwhelming. I can see this being achieved with the new Terrans, much like Wheeljack meeting Twitch. I can see characters like Prowl and Ratchet showing up to help the young ones, or Hot Rod coming in with Arcee to be an antagoniser. As with everyone there are characters I’d love to see, Drift and Rung would actually work in this story line very well, and Ultra Magnus would be a fun in-between of Megatron and Optimus. But the show can only do so much.

All in all I really love TFE and have high hopes for it. It has extreme potential as a piece of TF media and I hope the best for it going forward! Also I am very normal about Megatron, his voice and how he treats these characters and am totally not jealous of Dot, not at all. K Thnx Bye!

#tf earthspark #transformers earthspark #tfe #tfe spoilers #tf earthspark spoilers #long post #devilish thoughts #I adore Megatron and I want more of him #now if possible #this Megatron writes poetry and blog pieces and I wont be convinced otherwise #There's no real crit in this piece just good thoughts #Not that I don't have crit on TFE but I just wanted to write a more positive review #These opinions are my own yall free to disagree

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kafus · 11 months ago

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i have a physical therapy appointment this morning so i don’t wanna start writing my post about beating platinum until after i’m done with that but i figured i’d tie up some loose ends since i wasn’t updating much yesterday

jasmine just being dropped in this game as a nod to HGSS has always been cool. a town with a lighthouse as well, just like olivine. it’s kind of wack how this cameo appearance remains in bdsp despite there not being a twin johto game to go with it lol

this dialogue that implies some cyrus lore as well… i was talking with a friend yesterday about how it’s strange cyrus has a crobat, like most of the “evil team” leaders have friendship evos barring ghetsis, but cyrus is particularly cynical towards pokemon, even his own, and you’d think he wouldn’t be able to have a friendship evo. this dialogue makes me wonder if there was a time where he was reclusive but not as far gone yet when he could have achieved that crobat evolution, and left unchecked by adults on account of “he’s fine, he’s a genius” he spiraled out of control… or maybe it’s a case of kindness, but in the wrong way, or both! who knows. kinda crazy u can miss out on this completely optional dialogue so easily

victory road was mostly uneventful, solved all the puzzles and picked up all the items and fought every trainer etc, though it did put my team through the wringer and i had to actually use the healing items i had been stockpiling off the floor for once, since i didn’t feel like walking back to the pokecenter every time.

i picked up some stray dex entries along the way too - as far as i know i’m only missing just a handful of encounters you can get before the league without evolving anything, specifically the one fossil mon you can get at this point (i haven’t checked whether i have shieldon or cranidos), and a handful of mons that can be caught fully evolved with the good rod like Seaking because they’re just SO much easier to get with the super rod and i figured i’d wait until then since fishing can be slow in this game. oh and i haven’t caught the lake trio yet since i want to actually prepare for them properly post-league (i don’t want to wing it like i did with giratina… i want them in premiers…)

and lastly i did beat barry before doing my final league prep, idk i just wanted to get it out of the way. tbh it wasn’t too bad, i had some pokemon faint but within reason. i would say more but i didn’t take notes and the battle wasn’t that crazy. however barry becomes even stronger than cynthia eventually in the postgame so i’m not insulting him at all LOL

but yeah league breakdown coming this afternoon after my PT appointment whee

#kiki was here #kiki.txt #kiki plays games #pt playthrough

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sharkbaitouhaha · 8 months ago

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ali :)

ur choice pick 5 of the odd numbers for the music ask game!! (if u want no presh tho)

Syl my beloved bb, thank you 🖤

3. if you were to get lyrics tattooed on you, which would they be? (or tell about what you already have!) Okay so I have "this life's our greatest project, the journey's all an art" down my spine which is from Cardboard Castles by Watsky, I got it when I was like 20 right before moving out of the dorms in first year. Gonna be honest sometimes I listen to that song and I second guess if those are the lyrics but in my mind they are and that's enough for me! Anyway fucked up, depressed 20 year old Ali knew what was up because I still find a lot of love and encouragement in those lines

7. is there/what is a song that always makes you think of your parents? Maggie May by Rod Stewart makes me think of my mom, specifically because it's like the only Rod Stewart song I listen to on a somewhat regular basis and my om has seen him live like 20 times or something ridiculous like that.

Okay and there's 2 songs that when I hear I think of my dad, 1 is Soul Man by Sam & Dave because we used to have (hopefully still have) this halloween decoration that was a skull and it was motion triggered and it would sing that song and I remember being like "dad when you die I want this", the other is Bungle in the Jungle by Jethro Tull because when my dad bought his current car he named it Bungle which is fucking ridiculous and I love it

11. what is the best live music show you've ever been to? For my own personal tastes it's honestly a tie between the 2 times I've seen Hozier, truly both shows made me feel like I had ascended to some other plane of existence and I just vibed and was beyond happy

For pure wicked fun vibes though honestly it was when I saw Twenty One Pilots, they just put on a really fun and energetic show and I think when you have your drummer on a plank of wood held up by the crowd that's kind of hard to beat tbh

15. what is a song you are obsessed with at the moment? Ahhh there's a few but I'm gonna say Edge of the Earth by The Beaches

25. Is there any activity (walking, housework, studying, etc) that you cannot do without music? Working out, specifically running. I cannot do it without music. Like Hudson will listen to a podcast while he runs and my brain just CANNOT fathom that, need the upbeat fast songs to drown out the fact that I'm running at all!

🎵🎸🎹 music ask game 🎵🎸🎹

#asks

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flamingpen18 · 1 year ago

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Lousy Vehicles

Leave it to my 16 yr old to tell me the entire truth. As I have mentioned previously, the rack and pinion in the van went. Driving the van right now is like driving without power steering. Driving on the highway is not as bad as driving in town or trying to park. Parking takes forever now because the wheel is so freakin' hard to turn.

Bethy informed @helly-watermelonsmellinfellon that the van is having issues with shifting gears. I automatically began to freak out a bit. The worst-case scenario is that the transmission is going. We won't know for certain until Dave and his friend have a look under the hood.

So the list of much-needed van repairs is as follows: rack and pinion, tie rod end, tires, brakes, shocks/struts, motor mount, possible transmission issue, etc. There are more issues that we can put off for now. The most pressing is the rack and pinion which is an absolute need. We did get a new battery, so that's one thing down.

Friday is quickly approaching and we are back in the same boat: we don't know what's going to happen. The anxiety we have over this is overwhelming. I hate that this is now our new normal. I'm going to get an ulcer over this.

We are still hunting down a place to live. I have requested a few more applications this week. All are on a waiting list.

We need too much all at once, and it's insane. When you realize that I have wealthy relatives that could have helped out but don't give a damn about me and my kids it is enough to make you spit nickels. The only family I have are my 2 kids. Both my parents have passed away as well as my only aunt that ever really cared. Being homeless really makes you feel completely alone and bereft.

#help #go fund me #helly-watermelonsmellinfellon #gofundme #donate #homeless #harry potter #gfm #poverty #frightened #paypal #venmo #cashapp #rack and pinion #ford #Ford #ford windstar

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benevolentcannibal · 1 year ago

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give us more yo-yo headcanons pls i’m begging!!! those SMILES in that last artwork??!! how did they get there after the arrangement?!!!

lol I see you've caught the yo-yo sickness 😏

That image is probably in year three or four of their marriage

They basically got used to each other and Yorin gave the Onion some attention.

Most of their relationship has been influenced by the rp's but one time about a year after their marriage Yonji returned to Germa badily injured after a mission went wrong and Yorin was more shocked than anything because that never happens. They were very frustrated because no one bothered to tell them anything =/ let alone what was wrong. she stayed by his bedside till he woke up and BOI howdy he was shook. No one's ever there when they wake up from surgery. Onion was so confused, surely his wife had better places to be.

Yorin freets over him a lil, annoyed he's shocked she's here at all and tells him he's not indestructible and that's ok even if he's suppose to be the strong one

Another cute thing that's happened early on is that Yonji's impossible to sleep next to because he's tossing and turning, taking the covers, sliding off the bed etc. At her wits end with his foolishness she convinces him to cuddle and like magic he sleeps soudly for the first time. Onion’s all confused cause WTF is that, he's not a child doesn't need to hold onto wife like a needy kid 😐

Yorin's freaky in bed and after a few months they finally get this large package from home that has their huge collection of sex toys. Hubby walks in on them organizing it and he's curious but also pretty vanilla. She's got dildo's, whips, rope, nipple clamps, sounding rods, the works. Yonji's put off by all this stuff cause it's a lot to take in but Yorin teases him with some rope offering to tie him up (: knows hubby's nipples are sensitive so was going to give him one of those nipple agitating harness and assures him no one would know. Plus if he didn't like it could just come back and she'd untie him

Another time when they were going to get kinky Yorin could tell Yonji was getting angsty and overwhelmed and told him all the things she'd do to him she's had done to her and knows how to tie the knots, how hard to hit and assured him if he didn't like anything she'd stop with their safe word. Actually talking about consent on Germa is unheard of.

Their relationship slowly just started to change, Yorin verbally checking in to make sure Yonji was comfortable with things and giving him a sense of agency. wasn't like she planned to be mean to him but when they are alone he's way more chill. Yorin speaks to him like she's seen her mother talk to her father and Yonji being more or less honest to a fault just starts to click. Yorin's also a little older so she's more patient and very stern. Onion needs the reinforcement otherwise he’d run circles around em. Being the youngest, no one's ever really cared about Yonji's opinion so it's a change of pace for sure. They really just were around each other 🥺 Yonji even wanting to be around wife instead of bothering with his brother's after a mission. Tired, wife is soft.

I also like to think that Yorin doesn't like when Ichiji or Niji just yell at him. He doesn't care, he's used to it so wife telling his other brothers not to talk to him like that is ??? confusing.

Yo-Yo don't really butt heads. Yonji may try to avoid answering but the longer they're around each other the easier it becomes for Yorin to read him. (happens to Ichiji too and he doesn't like it)

All this is happening before the dark saga sets in after the kids get older. We plan on them being born pretty tough and strong already. Yorin has explained to them that dad's different from them and doesn't experience most emotions. The kids still love their dad and want to play with him when he's around which Yonji indulges.

I was thinking of this one time after burning this island to the ground, Yonji and the oldest are on the beach like in that one yatsuba comic. The baby is collecting rocks with him and having a nice lil time. even finds some burned bone fragments (: dark but ya know. The kids KNOW Germa is in the war business, Yorin saw no point in hiding it from them because it's literally all around them. But when the kids really start showing their strength and damage resistance Judge gets to thinking 🤔 knows in the contract he can't experiment on the kids but .... what's a few tests. Can't hurt to take some blood and see. Tells Yonji to bring them down to the labs and babies are scared cause they've never been to this part but dad's there and he seems fine with it.

The kids get stronger as they age and Judge wants to start giving them implants, Yonji hearing this doesn't know why but he doesn't like the idea and tries to put it off cause once something's replaced it's gone forever.

Yorin ends up finding out about these experiments and leaves, no outburst, no letter, she's just gone.

Slowly Yonji begins to realize something's missing. The kids aren't there to greet him from a mission. His room is quiet and his bed is empty. Surely he can't miss his wife and kids =/ that's dumb.

That's about the gist of what's happened and what's planned.

This is leaving out all of yorin's interactions with the others because ooooweee she's not as nice to those freaks.

Reiju and Yorin do have girl time tho (:

#yorin oc #cannibal ask #very long but a lots happen

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skyward-floored · 2 years ago

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Not sure if this has been asked before, but do the COA Links all have different fighting styles or are there a few general ones? Style as in overly offensive/defensive and ranged/close-up. Also, coinciding with the last question, what is everyone’s preferred weapon?

This hasn’t been asked before, it’s a good question!

They all have at least somewhat distinct fighting styles, but there’s similarities between them too, so there’s kind of a few general ones. Like any that have had knight training tend to fight similarly, and those in nearby timelines also tend to have similar styles, the three that have used the Four Sword tend to fight in similar ways, Hue and Hibiscus have similar items so they fight pretty similarly, etc. (does that make sense? 😅)

I’ll do a quick overview of what I think everyone’s main weapons are, but I mostly haven’t decided on who prefers offense vs defense yet. It probably depends a little on the battle too.

Cloud — the Master Sword is at rest, but he’d prefer her over anything. Uses a standard Skyloft knight’s sword if he really has to. His favorite non-sword weapon is the whip.

Mini — his preferred weapon is a sword, he uses one his grandfather made. Mainly sticks to it, but likes his boomerang fairly well.

Kaleidoscope — he prefers using a sword, uses a nicer version of a typical knight’s one. Doesn’t have many items, and doesn’t really have a favorite.

Sprite — prefers a sword, typically uses the Great Fairy’s Sword or a few others. Favorite non-sword weapon is his bow.

Gloam — prefers his Ordon sword, his favorite non-sword weapon is the ball and chain.

Light — he uses a pretty standard blade, nothing feels like it measures up to the Four Sword. Favorite non-sword weapon is the fire rod, hammer, boomerang and bow (...decision making is not his forte).

Windy — Phantom Sword, his favorite non-sword weapon is probably the wind waker

Spirit — Lokomo Sword, favorite non-Sword item is a tie between his whip and bow (of light)

Hibiscus — uses everything. all of it. sometimes multiple items at once.

Hue — a blade from the forge he works at, helped make it himself. Has a lot of items he uses along with his sword, tends to prefer them over it in a lot of cases.

Brownie — Magic sword, uses his magic almost exclusively otherwise, but uses his boomerang a fair amount as well.

Era — standard knight’s blade. Favorite non-sword weapon is his spinner (sue him, it’s fun)

Slate — primarily fights with a bow, (his favorites are the ones that shoot multiple), but in close-range he uses whatever he’s got, sword, spear, claymores, sticks, etc.

First — can only do so much fighting, but he uses the sword Orville kept for him all those years he was imprisoned.

#this is discounting things like Sprite’s masks or Kal’s chain chomp #they’re weapons yeah but not exactly #answers from the floor #anon #courage of ages #all the coa links #hadn’t really thought about this before #really got my brain going #I think though that they all tend to default to their swords over mostly everything #they’re Links after all

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astirysk2electricboogaloo · 3 days ago

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if you have plants (and someone decides to be an asshole and mow them down) build a cutesy lil natural fence! (this mofo is gonna eat weed eater string, that's what we're going for. it might possibly sling rocks and sticks so watch out. the rocks are meant as a visible deterrent, leave them uncovered in plain view. the sticks are meant to get the string tangled.)

you will need:

as many twigs as you can find, look for bent and curved ones mostly.

rocks. various sizes, whatever kind. ones you won't be afraid of possibly being damaged.

a few sticks, much like multiple bigoted us politicians, they don't have to be exactly straight. looking straight enough will work.

parts of old vine if you can find them. is not necessary but helps.

whatever plants you want to decorate it with. briars stay pretty well. dried grass. dry seed pods. wild strawberries. tree bark. leaves. etc.

not necessary but small logs especially curved ones can help with the look.

also not necessary, grass to tie the sticks together.

something to dig around with. light digging.

dig around in the dirt in a line where the bottom of this fence is going to be. move the dirt around a little, then put the rocks on top of it. stab the sticks into the ground in front of the rock line various lengths or the same lengths from each other. weave (sort of) the twigs through the sticks till it looks how you want. you can make it akin to a basket weave or haphazard. tie together with long grass or string if you want. add some natural decor maybe. if you got small logs place them around the thing to help deter mower and weed eater operators. doubles as cutesy. just make sure to leave the rock line in plain view.

you can place a few thin metal rods from the garden or craft section of a store through the fence if you want to add more support! (really wanna be an ass.) place them sideways like the twigs so they aren't sticking up where someone could step or fall on them accidentally. (we're not aiming to seriously hurt or kill someone here.)

#one of my plants nearly got completely destroyed by someones blatant disregard or lack of common sense #im pissed and i feel like being a particular kind of bitch now #plants #garden #lawnmower

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The Affair between Hawk and Dove-Chapter 5: Reality

Summary: It's time for Iris to uphold her end of the bargain with one particular Marine, only this time with self-inflicted consequences on BOTH sides.

Pairing: OC x Mihawk

Fandom: A mixture of content from both the Live Action and Manga. Spoilers will be WARNED once chapters go beyond the current timeline of OPLA.

Rating: EXPLICIT (18+). Please be aware that there be sexual content, references to non-con, prostitution, graphic violence etc.

Chapter length: 6K

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A/N: One of TWO new chapters for your reading pleasure. Totally didn't binge watch the season the last few days. As always comments etc are welcome! As well as constructive criticism in terms of pacing/characterization, but please be polite and use good judgement.

The low crackling of burning logs stirred Iris from the dark depths of sleep. Bleary eyes half-registering the clutter around her as a glint of metallic lures and spare, almost translucent fishing lines caught in the dim firelight. She sat up slowly as she reflexively curled deeper in the threadbare but well-loved blanket wrapped around her small form. However, the distinct scent of smoke roused her further as her eyes followed a faint haze of gray from the fireplace.

Had she told Father she would watch it but drifted off to sleep? Where was he? An unexpected lump seized at her throat as unspoken emotion seemed to render her immobile. She didn't see him, not in total, but a half-shadowed figure in the partially open door leading out to the deck of the fishing vessel. The low rumble of his voice complaining about something or other, the distinct whirl of the fishing rod. Her limbs felt numb, unable to run out to meet him. To warn him about the smoke that began to fill the room, a prelude to the fiery disaster to come. Fire could consume the small vessel within minutes, both him and her along with it.

The once comforting embrace of the blanket around her turned into a prison. Her warmed limbs were trapped by the gentle fabric, and the numbing sensation held her fast. What was the rush? Hadn't she wanted to take a small nap away from the responsibility? Her father would come in as soon as he registered the potential danger. Just go back to sleep. Let someone else take care of it.

Sleep. Be the little thirteen-year-old girl for a little bit longer. Smoke burned at Iris's throat, but she could feel her eyes grow heavier and heavier, the impossible weight of the smoke sinking into her, rendering her immobile like a siren's song trickling in her ears. She could rest for a second, couldn't she?

Her eyes felt damp with unshed tears as a now-grown Iris ripped herself from a familiar sheet. Wincing when her knees collided harshly with the wooden floorboard. The stinging pain made her register the 'true' world all the faster as she wordlessly wiped at her face. Dreams, nightmares, the turbulence of her sleeping consciousness trying to make sense of the unspoken stress of reality. Others tried to tie themselves in knots to decipher the 'true' meanings behind the phenomena's visions, but Iris had long since stopped putting any sort of stock in them. Unless it was trying to tell her to burn the plethora of unsent letters on her over-encumbered tea table. That was a rational link to it all.

She hadn't meant to write, stop, and dread over the half-finished words, slashed through sentences, and left behind large ink splotches from lingering to find the right word. To strike the delicate balance between asking for help without sounding so pathetic. To express urgency but maintain her independence. Bridging the gap between Mihawk's last letter and her long overdue response. For him, it had been a mere passing thought, but for her, she could all but see the pieces falling into place soon. Making her way over to the table, she picked up the week-old letter, her teeth worrying her bottom lip, and scanned the elegant script for what had to be the hundredth time.

I regret that I will once again ask for your leave, Dove. The troubles from the Conomi Islands continue. Even though the apparent incident is a day or two old, the World Government is determined to keep rumors from leaking further. It makes me wonder if such things have reached your ship. That is doubtful, as the government has been proactive in silencing sources and the like. Much less to prevent the fiscal drain of posting bounties. Hence, the pull on my metaphorical leash. I will admit my curiosity in my chosen quarry, a challenge, as it were. He is proving quite apt at avoiding well-traveled sea lanes in favor of more 'difficult' patches of the East Blue. Regardless, I will strive to finish my 'duties' as soon as possible. Perhaps I have become too 'lax' in upholding my agreement. First the monkey boy, and now a rogue Fishman? What fantastical request will be pushed upon me next? At least the first proved some source of amusement instead of frustration at the incompetence of the government's squeaking rats.

Try to not fret so much, Dove.

Sincerely,

Dracule Mihawk

At first glance, Iris couldn't help but find it funny as she could visualize his sheer distaste upon being called upon so soon. Again. However, it didn't stop a pang of panic to strike her at the description of rats. So, had he heard about the doomed thief mentioning Nezumi, or was it sheer coincidence? Had Nezumi been stripped of his 'guardianship' of the Conomi Islands? Was that the reason behind the prickly temperament of the letter besides Mihawk's? The letters hastily written either from a need to rush or to express emotion? It was much less handled than Mihawk's, as, with a sigh, Iris picked it up.

My dear,

I greatly regret that my health is poor and that I must request your gentle presence so soon this month. Certain circumstances have reduced my disposition, and I would loathe for you and yours to find yourself miserable with worry. Perhaps seeing your delicate smile and tea will remedy my poor feelings.

Uncle.

The benevolence of the words made Iris's skin itch; there was little goodwill in that Captain's heart as she could imagine. The affectionate flair of 'Uncle' was one he had insisted on lest the letter fall into the wrong hands. A mere correspondence between an ailing relative and a doting niece. Whatever providence Nezumi's dealings had in the Conomi Islands had ended unexpectedly and was a harsh blow to his pockets, hence his earlier arrival to collect his expected fees.

Another worry for Iris to wrestle with as she eyed the lock box on her writing desk. Filled to the brim with Beli meant for circumstances like this. However, even that wouldn't be enough if the terms of the deal were modified as she tried to ignore the growing pit of alarm in her stomach. Iron manacles would be the least of the crew's worries. Nezumi's first move was to test her 'loyalty' with the accidental 'slip' to the thieves. Did he bother to follow up, or was it curiosity to gauge her flow of income? Was he still oblivious to her connection to Mihawk?

Yes.

The smug thought was almost too obvious as the greedy Captain couldn't see past his own nose if there was a wad of Beli in his face. So, Iris felt the tiniest trickle of relief that she had that particular trump card in her back pocket, as much as it would pain her to use it. The phantom sting of smoke in her throat flickered from the helpless notion for a second.

Shaking her head at the thought, Iris quickly straightened up the pile of paper when the faint knock at the door reached her ears. A tired-looking Joan walked in as Iris did her best to give her dedicated second mate a smile; it was met with a grimace. Watches had been doubled since the attempted robbery; eyes were constantly on the horizon at all hours. Not all ship occupants were sailors outright refusing the extra duties with the verbal intent of departing the ship at the next port. Another cause for concern as without whores the brothel couldn't exactly function.

"Shall I send in Bathory, Captain? It's nearing noon." Joan asked quietly as her blue eyes flickered from Iris's disgruntled expression to the lurking wardrobe. Nezumi's tastes did leave something to desire as Iris had contemplated burning the irksome baby blue fabric of the outfit's wide-brimmed sun hat more than once. To see the cheap silk roses stitched into its center like a garnish bouquet crumpled into little flecks of ash. The heavier skirts made her feel like she was walking through the muck, as that was one of the deal's conditions. Nezumi dealt with the women of 'proper' standing, even if it was mere whorehouse madam's masquerade. It made Iris feel all the cheaper for it every time she donned the stupid hat.

"Do I have a choice?" Iris huffed as she crossed her arms over the thin sleeping gown but made no move towards the wardrobe. Her reluctance flickered to irritation as Joan's attention went from her reluctant Captain to the cluttered tea table. Mihawk's letter was placed atop the stack, betraying Iris's habit of rereading its contents again.

"You could-"

"No, I can handle this on my own. Joan." Iris's sharper tone cut over the gentle but expected suggestion. To take advantage of the unfamiliar but advantageous change in Status as a Warlord's Paramour. A mere gleam of teeth bared at the 'masters' holding the government dog's leash. Threats unspoken as Iris had gleaned that Mihawk's nonchalant attitude was the least destructive characteristic to manage regarding Warlords. He did as he pleased, with or without permission, as he put it. Cowing some upstart Marine would be simple. All Iris had to do was ask.

Yet, her fierce independence prevented her from speaking, much less writing, those words back. So, the letter remained unanswered.

"Perhaps Nezumi's mood has improved," Joan muttered as she watched Iris reach for the wardrobe handle. The Madam Captain's posture was as straight as a rod of iron, like that of a warrior about to head into combat. It wouldn't be a simple, pleasant discussion over tea—not by a long shot.

"Mihawk mentioned squeaking rats. If Nezumi's complaints reached his ears, I doubt it was subtle. Who knows what sort of troubles have sent that rat-faced bastard into this big of a tizzy?"

The orange and red rays of the setting sun bathed the main deck of the Victoria in a romantic hue. Giving an air of privacy, Iris sat at the end of the over-encumbered circular table. Trays of sweet confectionery goods sat untouched, accompanied by aromatic tea that threatened to make Iris' stomach revolt at the first fragrant notes. Her lips were kept in a composed line, and her fingers traced the rim of her tea saucer in almost frantic patterns. Something was wrong; she should have turned tail and run. Damn the consequences, damn her pride, just pick up the fucking pen and-

"Ship approaching, Madam Captain!" The boom of the man's voice above in the crow's nest made her jump. The unexpected jolt caused her to tip the teacup amber contents over the creamy silk tablecloth as she tried to blot the liquid with a spare cloth. Muttered curses fell from her lips as she leaned down to dab the droplets down the side of the tablecloth. The primary stain wouldn't be noticed if she moved one or two things. Yet, the droplets would be as any mistakes on her part would give way to weakness.

Exploitable weakness.

Iris forced a smile on her face at the loud clunk of the gangplank; the boarding party had arrived. The Marines' spirit was as pleasant as her spilled tea, lacking in all substance. The entire command had been put through trials and tasks that could make the most stalwart Marine crumple under pressure. What had happened on the Conomi Islands? Something so drastic that would put its so-called guardians and one singular Warlord to task?

That would be the worst possible topic of conversation as Iris made her best attempt at a curtsey. Her gaze lowered to the floor without making eye contact with any of the men. Dark crimson hair spilled over her lightly made-up features, concealing the twitch of surprise in her eyes when she caught sight of the Marine Captain.

The Marine Captain was in shambles, to put it in the kindest of words. Dark, thinning hair spilled from beneath Marine's cap, a notable stain on his rumpled coat collar as the chair at the end of the table was wretched backward. His quiet command for Iris to approach was a sharp flick of his hand, like a command to a hound instead of his hostess.

"It is a great honor for you and your command to grace our dec-"

Nezumi's hand curled a fraction harder around the teacup. Angry. He was angry? About? There wasn't enough time to contemplate the questions further as a white-knuckled hand pulled Iris harshly forward by the excess fabric around the dress's high collar. Her hands instinctively braced themselves on the table's edge to catch herself. Pain radiated from her delicate fingers as the digits were splattered with hot liquid from the Captain's clattering tea cup. Said vessel gave one final note of regret in a hollow cracking sound as it toppled off the set table.

Still, she dared not move her scalded hands as an impossible fury stormed inside Nezumi's eyes. Waiting for her to make the next mistake, Ir's lips tightened reflexively while the nerves in her hands frantically signaled for her to remove them from the dangerous surface. It was like touching the side of a hot cooking pot. It hurt, but it dulled by the second, muted from the immediate wave of pain.

"Did I come here for your flattery, my dear?" Nezumi's question came out in a low hiss. Iris's muted head shake of 'no' wasn't the proper answer as the Captain's grip jerked her forward again. The jostle bucked her against the table as the bodily force sent another delicate dish shattering to the ground, its elegant pastries making hollow thumps against the deck.

"No. Sir. But did I-"

Iris's teeth clattered together as Nezumi's grip shoved her back, letting his hold on the gaudy set of ribbons around her throat go. An encore of pain in her jaw with her teeth slamming together once more when her stumbling legs tried to brace themselves. Her reddened fingertips trembled as Iris tried to regain her composure, hands clasping themselves before her. Despite her demure words and stance this time, she met Nezumi's gaze directly. A spark of defiance in her eyes as he snorted loudly at the acute change.

"Forgive me, my dear, it has been difficult to decipher sincerity and mockery lately. Friend from foe as it were.." Nezumi sighed as he excessively coated a powdered cake in dark preserves. The knife scraped over the surface with unnecessary force at each word as Iris forced an apologetic expression.

"I am sorry times have troubled you, my good Captain. I hope your spirits will be lifted after this.."

And you get your stinking carcass off my ship without a single look back. Patience, Iris, it would all be over soon enough.

The venomous thought was tempered by rationality as there was little concern for her arrangement. All she had to do was pay the greedy bastard, and things would return to normal. Nezumi's fingers lazily brushed off crumbs from his coat as he rose to offer his arm to Iris.

An escort below the deck? Or a trap waiting to be sprung.

Either way, she had little choice as she dutifully placed her hand in the crook of the offered arm. At this appeasing gesture, the overall atmosphere of the deck shifted from perturbed to relaxed as several of the crew members on both ships visibility shifted into a lazier stance. The idle chatter of soldiers and sailors alike was like a low rumble that loomed in the background. Almost comforting in its own way as Iris tried to focus her attention on that instead of the dull thud of the pairs' boots hitting the first step of the stairs. The air below deck was far different from the lull of peace upstairs. Several pairs of eyes pierced Iris's back as she tried to ignore the whispered conversations behind half-closed doors; while she had the loyalty of her crew, the others she did not. Her steps were measured, expression neutral as she led her guest to her quarters.

"Please, have a seat, may I offer you a drink, Captain?" Iris offered with a gesture towards the whiskey decanter at the center of the now-cleared tea table. It was remarkable what a bit of cleaning could do under the right circumstances. Giving an air of calm despite the threatening chaos as Nezumi's boots perched on the table's edge, palm opened in a wordless 'yes' at her offer. The amber liquid swirled in the glass as his thin mustache ticked once in thought, brown eyes lazily appraising both Iris and the beverage.

"I trust this will fulfill the end of my bargain. Despite your apparent circumstances, hopefully, this transaction will help begin..rejuvenating your spirits.." Iris said evenly as she placed the locked box on the edge of the tea table. Withdrawing a small silver key from her dress pocket. A small click echoed throughout the room as she unlocked it briskly. Paper beli, jewels, and the like threatened to overflow the box when its top was pushed aside by Nezumi's eager right hand.

"Double."

"Pardon?" The word sounded hollow in Iris's ears, and she could feel her heartbeat a tiny bit faster. It was as if she had misheard the Marine's request as her head tilted to the side in a silent question. That flicker of bewilderment turned into a hint of irritation when Nezumi's bark of laughter was his answer, followed by the grip on her wrist, pulling her closer to the couch.

"I have been cheated out of money, my dear. By fucking pirates, what makes you think in that little head of yours that I would allow myself to be taken advantage of by a fucking whoremonger-"

"We had a deal that—" Iris bristled over his nonchalant words, biting down on her tongue to prevent further venom from leaving her lips. It was like choking back an oily dish as a smug expression settled on Nezumi's face. Calloused fingertips held the tip of Iris's chin with the air of a parent scolding a child.

"It's double, as I said, my dear. We can start over on 'fresh' terms. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

"No."

"No?"

The icy rejection was bathed under the amused question as Iris tried to jerk away from the pressure on her chin. Provoking another hollow laugh from the Marine with his grip on her chin moving to the back of her neck. Brushing back the curtain of crimson hair as calloused fingertips slid over soft skin. The faintest hint of red was on Iris's cheeks under his appraising gaze, which was mentally undressing her under the layers of fabric. The ruddying color wasn't from embarrassment but anger. In the situation, the implication and, perhaps worst of all, the fragment of truth in the dream.

She had been allowing the acidic smoke to smother her for years. For what? Fear of the Marines, the gallows? Her past actions that warranted the bounty in the first place? While the bribes allowed her further freedom of movement and to grow her business, they put a collar around her throat. One that seemed to be determined to cinch tighter with or without her input.

"Come now, don't be so..difficult. Haven't I been amenable all these years? All I am asking is more of a..favor. I'll even accept your personal debt..your crew doesn't need to know about this change. Your kind is always good when a coin is involved."

"My kind?"

"Whores, lamb. Seems like you have gotten all twisted up in your ambitions to 'make' something of yourself. Like painting a cheap decoration in gold paint, beneath the surface, it's still cheap, expendable, bare-"

His words turned warmer as his other hand freely pulled at the thick lace ribbon around the center of Iris's throat. The gauzy material fluttered to the floor with a single pull, revealing the heavier press of the metallic Dove caressing her bare skin. Inquisitive fingertips flicked at the metallic surface as a sigh slipped from the Marine Captain.

"I'll even take that little pendant around your throat and your services as a first-time agreement. Aren't I generous? Far lesser men would have had you so much sooner. But men like me are ever so understanding with the reluctance of women like you. One that has seemingly forgotten what it's like to be in their proper place under the 'care' of a superior. So let me remind you. I'll be gentle.."

Goosebumps rippled down Iris' neck as calloused fingers twisted in the thick lock of hair trailing down her back. It wasn't from fear or arousal, but something entirely different, as she swallowed harshly in realization. Adrenaline, pure adrenaline, flooded through her veins as the pulse in her throat twitched in response.

"What is it you wish, Captain?"

"On your knees, lamb."

Her teeth bit into her tongue as the sharp lash of pain was contrasted by the plush brush of the carpet against her fabric-covered knees. For once, she was grateful for the excessive layers as Iris's trembling hands hovered the edge of the waiting Captain's knees. Whimpering through her lips when his hand harshly wretched back her neck, the metallic Dove dangling sideways mid-air. Its cold comfort was replaced by the harsh burn of rage with her nails digging into the surface of the white fabric trousers with a bit more force than necessary.

"Now, let's not do that." Nezumi purred as his free hand traced over her painted lips, provoking a harsher shade of red to the madam captain's cheeks as her own hands moved an inch closer to the shining buckle staring back at her. A wave of reluctance washed over her as she felt the faintest twitch of the Captain's upper thigh as a painted nail brushed over the cool metallic surface of the belt.

A harsh snarl escaped Nezumi as sharp teeth sank into the edge of his hand. The metallic taste of copper flooded Iris's mouth as the crimson liquid dripped down the side of her lips. The once curious but now bloodied hand seized around her throat as a choked laugh slipped from her. A strange, giddy sensation drifted over her like a haze, blaming it on the blood or the black dots in her vision. Alive, she felt alive as she rammed herself forward to free herself. Hot droplets of blood splattered against her face as Nezumi let out a coarse scream, dropping his grip on her throat in favor of guarding his broken nose.

"We're done here.."

"Bitch!"

The slur was marked by Neumi's hand whipping over her face as Iris could now taste her own blood in her mouth. Painted lips split from the force of the backhand as her booted foot slammed into the staggered man's gut in response. Her trembling hand swept over her bloodied lips as her eyes darted about the room. Adrenaline gave way to faint fear as her actions would have consequences; a set of chains around her wrists would be the least of her problems.

"What now, you stupid whore.." Nezumi's snarl was hot against her ear as the Captain's hand wretched her backward by her prized ringlets. Iris flinched as the grip tightened, reflexively pulling at her aching scalp. Cooling blood trickled down her neck, both hers and the Captain's, as the man's harsh panting made her skin crawl. His free hand groped at her form through the layers of fabric. With each passing second, the hardened press of flesh against her forced Iris' fogged mind to function.

"I was being pleasant, and you bared your teeth at me. Stupid girl, it seems like you've forgotten your profession-"

His words turned into another staggered gasp as Iris's hand squeezed the hardened flesh poking into her back. The applied force made Nezumi snarl through clenched teeth as his hold dropped, allowing her to scramble towards the writing desk. The glint of the letter opener was all the brighter as she held it out in front of her defensively. A trickle of blood dripped from three fingers from her haste to grab the weapon, accidentally cutting themselves over the sharp tip.

"Pirate."

"What."

"I'm a pirate, Captain Nezumi, and you'll regret this.." Iris hissed through her teeth as there was shattering of glass from the balcony window. One hand white-knuckled around the letter opener, and the other awkwardly angled a small pistol that she had stashed in the main drawer of the writing desk. She had missed, but there was a small victory in her actions. The thundering of footsteps, shouts of rebellion, and the keen metallic sound of swords screeching.

"We're done here, I imagine.." Iris purred as her tongue swept over her bruised lips. A hint of a smile on her face even as the wooden door to her quarters was smashed inward. The pouring in of bewildered but determined Marines as Nezumi's glare burned into her skull. She had drawn first blood, the thought a small comfort as something heavy collided with the back of her head as she was led out of the room.

Pain, like the dull throbbing of a hangover, burst from her head as the sounds of the world boomed like cannon fire in her ears. The screams of gulls were loud overhead, waiting for the expectant feast as her blurred vision tried to register the blank expression of a corpse following her prone form. The sting of gunpowder and copper blood drifted through the air as she tried to pull herself into a sitting position. There was little protection from the splintered deck as her dress had been ripped into strips of fabric at her knees. Torn from the marines, dragging her unconscious body back to the upper deck. The left side of her ribs screamed in protest as she managed to take a deeper breath to will her blurred vision.

It was a mistake as her gaze flicked to the shadows hanging above her from the ship's mast. A crude gallows as thick rope cuts into hanged figures' necks, provoking a slow trickle of blood from the lashing. Her face went pale with the recognition of two crew mates as she tried to reach out to them. The cold iron of manacles around her wrists as she fell forward onto her face, the copper-stained deck clinging to her like perfume.

I'm so sorry, Bathory, Hepa. I never meant to drag you into this.

But, the expected tears didn't come as her ragged breathing pitched in her effort to calm herself. The two crew members had gone down fighting; that much was certain as she had seen the telltale cuts of swords across their clothes. A snarl came from her lips as a boot kicked her side, forcing her to struggle to turn sideways with the difficulty of her bindings. The cool kiss of a blade at her throat as she craned her neck upward at her potential executioner.

"Well, you're awake, I see. Pleasant dreams?"

"You rat-faced bas-"

The prick of the sword at her throat made Iris go still, as a hint of smirk graced her bloodied features. She had left her mark on the prideful Captain like the apparent pirate before her. The harsh bruising of his black eye, its dark shade muddled by the thick lingering stain of blood from his broken nose.

"Seems like you are losing your edge, Captain. First, the little debacle at Conomi Islands, and now you managed to get assaulted in a brothel. How much more disappointment will your commanding officers permit-"

Her hissed insult was cut off as Nezumi pulled her upward, assisted by his underlings. Her face was forced to look forward as one of the Marines gripped her jaw lest she try to bite the Captain, whose face loomed an inch away from hers.

"What was that about Conomi Island?"

Nezumi's words came out in a restrained hiss as the edge of his sword sank deeper into Iris's throat from the tremble in his hand. Was it from the fear of a leak or anger that she managed to get her hands on the 'secret' information? A bold smirk brushed over Iris's face as she tipped her head to the side with a mocking question.

Ask me.

The thin mustache on Nezumi's face seemed to grow smaller as his face twisted with irritation. Yet, still, he removed the blade from Iris' throat as he turned his attention to the trio of Marines that looked like they wanted to be anywhere but there.

"Did you find anything of note in the madam captain's quarters?" Nezumi barked as the trio of men exchanged quick glances of pause. The twitch in Nezumi's mustache was a telltale sign of his temper waiting to burst at the first note of bad news.

"I'm afraid not, sir. We managed to find scraps of parchment in the hearth, but nothing that would-

"You think I would be that fucking stupid to keep my letters knowing a Marine-"

"SHUT UP!"

The demand was delivered with the blow to her aching ribs by the extended barrel of a rifle as Iris gasped for breath, slumping to the deck with rasped protests. The sharp scent of copper acted like smelling salts, keeping her awake even as her body begged for the blissful dark of unconsciousness.

"Your. Source. Now." Nezumi hissed through clenched teeth as his demands were met by a rasping laugh followed by a grunt of pain when he kicked into the woman's side. The distinct click of a pistol as Iris's split lips bubbled up with another giggle. Bloodied saliva trickled from her lips as she was once again pulled up by the two underlings. So, this was how she would fly from her gilded cage, a singular iron bullet from the good Captain Nezumi of the 16th Branch.

A pirate to the end, it seemed beneath her silk trappings.

"Captain, there is something on the horizon-"

"It's- Why would he-"

"He's mad, can't he-"

The rapid conversation from the trio of Marines now frantically waving their arms at something over the starboard railing of the deck. Cries of alarm, a flash of green, the sound of wood shattering, the icy embrace of the waters.

Then darkness.

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