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demigod trials: lust of ichor | five

synopsis: you and jungkook are invited to an extravagant party on mount olympus, ofc you're gonna go all out !

word count: 10k

pairings: son of ares!taehyung x daugher of heaphaestus!reader

genre: cute, SMUT (non explicit), fluff, action

warnings: mentions of apollo being creepy :( (watches jk and yn during seggs), mentions of killing, lots of action

author's note: sooo im back!! this is gonna be very fluffy, but.... the next few chapters are going to be action packed!!

demigod trials masterlist

chapter one | chapter two | chapter three | 3.5 | four | five

Your eyes sleepily gloss over the invitation. 

You are invited to our 2000th year anniversary party on Mount Olympus!

A+H

The invitation is made from gold leaf parchment paper, with intricate swirls decorating its edges,  fit only for a Mount Olympus event. 

All you can do is sigh. Of course the gods, in their pretentious nature, would take the time to throw an opulent and extravagant party for a couple who aren’t even together- Aphrodite has been cheating on your father Hephaestus with Jungkook’s father Ares for thousands of years. 

You glance at Jungkook, who can’t help but laugh when you roll your eyes into your skull.  You daintily fall back onto the pillow like the true inferno princess you are before pulling the sheets to your chin. Jungkook puts a knee on the bed, using his palm to sweep back your hair- revealing your pretty forehead. 

“Big ass forehead,” he mumbles, booping your nose with his pointer finger when you start pouting. 

After fourteen hours of sleep in the Hypnos cabin, you’re as revitalized as if you’ve been kissed by Morpheus himself. The sun seeps through the curtains and casts an otherworldly glow on your man, who looks as handsome as ever as he peers down on you with love (even with the toothpaste dripping from his mouth).

Jungkook saunters back into the restroom to spit into the sink, cleaning his mouth before setting his toothbrush on the edge of the sink. He clumsily grabs toner from his bag, splashing it onto his palms before he pats the serum into his face. 

You turn on your side, your eyes glazing over him as he looks into the mirror, thoroughly completing his (probably unnecessary) meticulous skin care regiment. And you don’t mean to succumb to misogyny by shaming him for doing something that would otherwise be considered feminine- you’re suggesting that it’s unnecessary because he’s already perfect. 

Jungkook is quite literally half-god. He’s handsome- unbelievably so and you really really think that he’ll continue to be his perfect self for the rest of eternity. He certainly doesn’t need to pat chemicals into his skin to look better. 

His gaze trails towards you, “What? I can’t try to look good for my girl?”

You know he’s half-joking, but you don’t have the heart to even entertain it. “You’re already handsome,” you respond, “You’re perfect. Most handsome guy I’ve ever seen,” you say sitting up on the bed as you rake your fingers through your hair. 

He looks at you from where he’s standing in the bathroom. “Gods, stop being so cute.”

With that, he crawls onto the bed, his face dangerously close to yours as he kisses you. His big strong hands find solace on your upper back as he gently lays you on the bed, lips never leaving yours.

He smothers you with his lips, not even letting you breathe. He laughs, removing his tongue from your mouth before he puckers against your lips and just sloppily shakes his head from side to side.

You giggle against his lips, unable to catch a breath when he sucks your tongue into his mouth. You can’t breathe, but that’s okay. When Jungkook kisses you, you feel so complete, so full that you don’t even need oxygen to survive. He gets you all discomposed, and warm and you love it. Maybe you have an asphyxiation kink or something. 

And apparently he does something to you because it induces a physical reaction from you and  you end up blowing out the tiniest of flames from your nose. The slightest gasp leaves your lips. 

Jungkook pulls back, brows furrowing slightly while he stares down at you. 

You theatrically pout, “I don’t know what happened.”

“Someone’s hot and bothered,” he teases, “Lemme fix that for you baby,” he coos, using his pointer finger and thumb to plug your nose.

Leave it to Jungkook to stick his fingers into your nose. Any normal person would complain about germs blah blah blah or say it’s disgusting blah blah blah but Jungkook isn’t a normal person- he is crazily in love. Compared to slaying monsters in Tartarus? Sticking his fingers in your nose was nothing. He’d wipe your ass with his bare hands if warranted.

“That’s disgusting,” you say, holding onto his wrist.

He mocks you in a nasally voice. “That’s disgusting. Shut up. Let’s go take a shower.”

At that, you instantly perk up. It’s only a well known, common fact that all men look better when they’re wet. And it’s not like you check out other men besides Jungkook, but it’s just a fact. 

Maybe it’s something in the water, but whenever a man re-emerges from water, he somehow transforms into a better version of his normal, ugly, man-like self. Consider it the baptism of allure, where droplets of water enhance masculine features and draw out irresistible magnetism. 

He always emerges from Taehyung’s pool with water dripping from his hair, down his ripping abs, lower, and lower, and you have to resist the urge to lick each and every droplet up. But now, your eyes are only on Jungkook so you instantly perk up, nodding like a puppy when he makes the suggestion. 

He raises his brows at you, beckoning you towards him, and you instantly follow him, throwing your (his) shirt off to join him in the shower. 

Sometimes, you lose yourself in Jungkook. In a world where you’re consistently exposed to monsters who want to eat you, Olympians who want to take advantage of you, and primordial gods who want to kill you for entering their domain (😃),  Jungkook is your solace. 

He holds you like you’re the wings of Icarus, lifting you with a tender strength that dares to defy earthly constraints as he lifts you towards the sun, towards celestial heights. To Jungkook, you are more precious than every ancient relic the gods send demigods on quests after, and he will treat you with such care. 

Another thing is, Jungkook is obsessed with your body- and not because your physical features fall in line with societal standards- but because it’s yours. Every curve, line, and proportion is there because of the things your everyday mannerisms- slashing your sword against his during play fights, slamming your hammer against your anvil,  or running around the training grounds at Camp Half-Blood. 

And with all the training you do, one would think that you would at least come close to his strength, but for some reason you don’t even hold a candle, which is how he easily holds you up, your back pressed against the shower walls with your legs hooked around his waist.

The way Jungkook loves is fiery, hot, intense, just like the way he drinks you up, not allowing you to catch a breath; he doesn’t care if you end up breathing fire into his mouth because he knows he can take it.

When he’s satisfied with your lips, he easily hoists you up, legs resting on your shoulders so he can devour your essence. His eyes remain on you, melting at the way your eyes roll back when he sucks on you just right. 

It’s been years since he’s done this, and he vividly remembers how you just can’t remain composure when Jungkook plays with your body just right. Your eyes are lidded, and you’re losing yourself in pleasure, the sweetest moans leaving your lips.

Jungkook is so good at this, knows how to manipulate your body just right to elicit the sweetest pleasure from your body. “Play with yourself,” he instructs, to which you instantly gush, your hands weakly coming up to tweak at your chest. 

Jungkook’s chest tightens at that. He wants to draw out every inch of pleasure possible, and that’s exactly what he does. When he finally takes you, his eyes remain on yours, and he tells you to keep your eyes open every time they squeeze from pleasure. 

You grab his face, eyes sultrily following his lips, nose, and eyes. “I want to be with you here, forever.” You draw his face to yours, kissing him languidly, and Jungkook thinks he’ll finish right then and there. 

The water cascades down your bodies, falling into your mouths and into every crevice of your body, and right then you’re content. 

-

Jungkook knows that you get tired after sex, so when he sees all the indicators: your eyes becoming lidded, your posture becoming disoriented- he catches you when you fall into his arms. He smiles to himself, can’t believe that you fell asleep right there in the middle of the shower with the warm water falling on your skin. 

Sleeping with wet hair is a no-no, so he carries you bridal style from the shower and to the bed, letting your rest between your legs and against his chest while he uses a hair dryer to dry your hair. You’re out like a light, and he’s okay with that because all he really wants for you is to get as much rest and peace as possible.  

He uses Hypnos’ Sleepy Milk to sedate you further- to the point where you’re snoring with your eyes and mouth open, another indicator that you aren’t going to wake up in a while.  

Who knows what’s yet to come? Sooner or later, you’ll make a trip to the  Underworld to look for the missing children of Hades- or worse- you’ll return to Tartarus to finally face your final foe. 

While you’re with him, the very least he can do is give you pleasure and peace. His girl has saved the world multiple times, she doesn’t need to be a superhero when she’s with him. 

The truth is, during your 14 hours of blissful sleep the previous, Jungkook didn’t get a wink. He refused to take a sip of Hypnos’s sleeping potion. Jungkook always tells you to rest- demigods aren’t invincible, but he’s a hypocrite in the sense that he actually believes that he doesn’t need to sleep.

Being the child of  the war god, he inherits not only the genetic makeup of a warrior capable of staying awake for days, but also the discipline to function without the need for sleep. 

He loves you to death, but you’re incredibly stubborn. He knows that you’ll put yourself in danger if it means saving your friends’ lives, and he simply isn’t going to let that happen. 

During the war with Gaia, he wasn’t smart enough to defeat the primordial goddess- but this time he’ll be prepared. 

Jungkook thinks he’ll stay up a little longer, tweaking his battle plans to perfection, but a simple glance your way disorients him completely. Even with the sleeping potion coursing through your body, you reach towards him, mumbling the drowsiest and cutest “Sleep with me, Kook.”

Okay… maybe he does need sleep. 

He has no choice but to oblige, joining you under the covers while he holds you to his chest, limbs intertwined and hearts beating in unison. 

-

Abruptly your eyes snap open, and you find yourself in Tartarus. The jagged terrain and blood red sky are instantly recognizable, but the air feels heavier, infused with a sense of dread that grips your chest. The pointed cliffs loom overhead, casting desolate shadows across the horizon. 

During yours and Jungkook’s trip to Tartarus, you encountered the Arai. 

According to Greek mythology, the Arai are vengeful spirits that lay in Tartarus, embodying curses and grievances. With every strike Jungkook delivered to an Arai, he willingly absorbed the curse they carried.

When the spirits encircled you during your first trip to Tartarus, it took you a minute to figure out what exactly the spirits were. Jungkook slashed at the first Arai, which turned out to embody the curse of unending agony.

 The curse manifested as excruciating pain that caused Jungkook’s muscles to spasm uncontrollably. He instantly fell to the ground, writhing in pain- you had never seen him like that. 

The excruciation twisted his features into agony, his breaths ragged and shallow as he struggled against the torment. Nearly driven to the brink of unconsciousness, he somehow overcame the sensation, summoning every ounce of his inner strength to rise to his feet. 

With the greatest determination, he unleashed a flurry of strikes, dispatching each Arai with swift precision. 

In other words, it was traumatizing. He took on every curse each Arai embodied, and it almost killed him. 

You felt so useless; you hadn’t a clue how to contribute because you were paralyzed with fear. You genuinely thought he was going to die in your arms until he didn’t. He rose to his feet like nothing happened and you both continued on your mission to the Doors of Death. 

Shift back to present day. 

As you turn your gaze 90 degrees, you behold yourself (Mark) and Jungkook (Jungwon) ensnared within the encircling grasp of the Arai yet again. You were so lost in Jungkook you forgot that you just condemned your own brother to the depths of Tartarus in your stead. 

You scream at Mark and Jungwon who are disguised as you and Jungkook to run. After years of studying Tartarus, you still aren’t sure how Jungkook overcame the Arai and you’d rather not take your chances with Mark and Jungwon.

Nonetheless, Mark and Jungwon should be aware of what the Arai are, and you think everything’s going to be okay until Jungwon unsheathes his sword Cataclysm and slashes at an Arai, falling to his feet and writhing in agony just as Jungkook did years before. 

You scream, but you’re paralyzed with fear, rendering you unable to move.

Mark looks around in confusion, his expression shifting as he witnesses Jungwon's sudden collapse. 

Desperation tugs at your senses as you try to muster the strength to move, to intervene somehow, but again, fear renders you immobile. 

“Y/N wake up!” Suddenly, Jungkook’s urgent voice cuts through Tartarus’s sky, amplifying in volume before it penetrates the atmosphere. 

With a jolt, your eyes snap open, and in an instant Tartarus dissipates like a fleeting dream and is replaced with the cozy blankets of Hypnos’s cabin. 

Blinking rapidly, you find yourself lying in bed, the soft glow of the setting sun filtering through the window. The echoes of Jungkook's voice still reverberate in your mind, your head fuzzy and unclear as you process what you just witnessed.

As awareness floods back into your senses, you take in the surroundings—the cozy warmth of the blankets cocooning you, the faint scent of lavender wafting through the air from nearby candles, and the reassuring presence of Jungkook by your side.

With a steadying breath, you turn towards him, finding solace in the way he cradles your face and looks down on you with concern. His eyes search for yours for any sign of distress, and relief washes over you as you realize you’re with him.

"Are you alright?" Jungkook's voice is soft, laced with genuine worry as he reaches out to gently brush a strand of hair from your face.

You nod, offering him a reassuring smile despite the lingering unease that clings to your thoughts. 

You pause. 

“Fuck, Jungkook!”

The urgency in your voice is palpable as you discard the blanket with a swift motion of your forearm.

“We need to get to Bunker 9,” you insist, your voice laced with desperation as you pluck your discarded clothes from the ground. You hastily begin to dress yourself, pulling your panties through your legs as images of Jungwon and Mark with the Arai flood your mind. 

“I had a dream,” you explain, tripping as you shove your legs through your pant holes. Luckily, Jungkook catches you, like he always does.

“Jungwon and Mark met the Arai, Jungkook. They’re not going to survive- I mean I thought that you killed them all when we were there, but clearly they’re still in Tartarus and they’re about to curse our brothers and they could die. We need to get there immediately- we shouldn’t have ever sent them in our place in the first place-”

Lost in your urgency, you're unaware of your own rambling until Jungkook's puzzled expression catches your attention. He retrieves his phone, presenting you with a screen displaying the data transmitted by Mark and Jungwon's rings. “It says that they’re still falling,” he explains, “falling into Tartarus, I mean,” he elaborates when your eyebrows furrow. 

You hastily throw a shirt over your head, before letting out a breathless “What?” 

Jungkook sighs, sitting on the bed before pulling you onto his lap. “Baby, I think you’re anxious.”

“Of course I am!” you groan, “We spent the whole day fucking instead of doing anything!” you mumble in distress, closing your eyes when Jungkook gives you a comforting squeeze. 

“You needed to rest,” Jungkook reasons, “Nothing’s going to get done if you’re not in the proper state of mind. When we get to Olympus for the anniversary party, we can get extra intel about the children of Hades,” he states matter of factly, the confidence in his voice assuaging you and bringing you down from your anxious high. 

You gulp. “Is that tonight?” 

“Mm-hmm,” you feel Jungkook hum into your neck. 

“Fuck, they don’t give us any time,” you grumble.

“That’s a good thing, baby. You have more time to get ready. We’ll leave in an hour.” With that, his large hand cradles your chin and he turns your head towards him, capturing your lips in a deep kiss, taking your breath away. 

He pulls back, closing his eyes as he rests his forehead against yours. “You need to breathe,” he urges, “You’re not in this alone. You have all of us looking out for you. You have me. I’d never let anything happen to you-”

“What about Mark and Jungwon?”

“I’d never let anything happen to them either,” he declares, “Now get ready baby. You need to be in the right state of mind if we’re going to investigate Olympus.” 

He gives you one last comforting smile and you can’t help but grab his face to kiss him again. Gods, you love this man. 

-

Everybody knows that if you want a makeover, you can head to the Aphrodite cabin for a full glam makeover for the reasonable price of 5 drachmas.

When Aphrodite kids graduate from Camp Half-Blood and choose to live in the mortal world, they typically become celebrity stylists, word-class MUA’s, or nail techs for the hugest pop stars.

Luckily, the Aphrodite cabin is a few strides away from the Hypnos cabin, so after tiptoeing out of the Hypnos cabin (to not wake anybody up), you join hands with Jungkook to knock on the door 18+ Aphrodite Cabin. 

The 18+ Aphrodite Cabin is akin to a real life Barbie Dreamhouse. 

As visitors come near the cabin's entrance, they see a lovely doorway with flowers all around it. Wisteria vines wrap around the frame, with clusters of lavender flowers hanging down. Pots filled with ivy and petunias sit by the door, making the scene even more charming and magical.

The sun is setting, and the Aphrodite garden looks beautiful- the kids say one hasn’t truly experienced Camp Half-Blood without taking a peek at the Aphrodite garden. 

You’ve also heard that deep within the garden lies a popular makeout spot for the kids- but honestly you’re too old for that and you don’t wanna know about it. 

The door to the Aphrodite cabin swings open, and you’re met with none other than Vivian. Vivian, daughter of Aphrodite, is around the same age as you and Jungkook, making her one of the oldest girls in the Aphrodite cabin. 

She is the epitome of a daughter of Aphrodite- her skin practically glows with radiance and her features appear like they were delicately sculpted by Aphrodite herself. While some of the Aphrodite kids are certainly stuck up,  Vivian was not among them. Sure, she was snarky at times, but nothing she ever says is with malicious intent. 

The thing is, Jungkook used to fuck around with so many Aphrodite girls, and you just can’t remember if she was one of those girls. 

You whip your head towards Jungkook, frowning with suspicion when he seems overly fascinated with the wisteria vines hanging from the walls. 

You sigh. 

“Hey Viv,” you greet, giving her a friendly hug, “We’re going to a party on Olympus in like- an hour. Can you help us get ready? I know it’s super last minute but-”

She drops her jaw, giving you the Are you serious? look. “Can I help you get ready? Don’t you know we pay people to wear AphroditeWear at fancy events? The Grammy’s, the Oscars.. So a party on Mount Olympus would be…. amazing.”

You smile. “Thanks Viv. Can you squeeze my fiance in too?” you ask, gesturing towards Jungkook. 

Vivan freezes, and she meets eyes with Jungkook. You feel a tangible shift in the atmosphere and it fills you with the faintest sense of unease. 

Nonetheless, Vivian’s features soften and she pulls you in for another hug. “Congratulations Y/N. I’m glad you guys finally made it official. I can take care of you and I’ll have Michael do a fitting with Jungkook.”

You thank her and she smiles with the utmost hospitality, opening the door wider for you and Jungkook to enter. Jungkook holds the door open for you, giving Vivian a tight-lipped smile, “Thanks, Vivian.”

Not the government name. 

Jungkook is immediately whisked away by Michael, a son of Aphrodite who is seemingly in charge of men’s styling while you are sat down at the salon. 

You brush the nonexistent dust from your pants and take a deep breath before you look around. 

The salon is amazing, with plush seating, ornate areas, and soft candlelight. There’s a skincare section, spa chairs for manis and pedis, and of course, the hair styling chair, where you’re currently sitting. 

Vivian doesn’t waste time, curling your hair into voluminous curls that cascade down your shoulders. She applies makeup to  accentuate your features with a subtle smokey eye and a hint of rosy blush that adds a touch of warmth to your complexion. 

“I heard some shit is going down at Camp Jupiter,” Viv starts, “You’ve gone through so much, I imagine that you’d be desensitized to- like- emotion,” she shrugs. 

Your lips curl up slightly. You get what she means. After literally experiencing death, seeing your friends die in battle, and saving the world three times, you’ve seen a lot. Sometimes, you do feel like you’re heartless- or you don’t have the capacity to feel. 

You used to think that you wouldn’t feel as devastated if your friends died in war because of the dozens of close calls. Perhaps Jungkook changed the tide. You don’t think the intensity of your feelings of him ever changed- you just got good at not letting them affect you. 

“But you seem pretty in love, so I guess not,” Vivian shrugs, shaking a bottle of hairspray.

You tilt your head, “How can you tell?”

“Oh please, I’m a daughter of Aphrodite. I can tell you’re head over heels,” she smiles, spraying your hair with the hairspray. “It makes me happy seeing you happy,” she continues, “You locked yourself up in the forge for like a year and nobody ever saw you. We all thought you were depressed.”

You laugh at that. 

“Oh by the way,” Vivian continues, “I heard a rumor that one of my sisters is dating one of your brothers,” she points out. 

“What? No way. Who?”

“Mark,” she promptly responds, “I think I can sense that she and Mark have something going on, I just know it.”

You shake your head. “Mark is single. I’m 1000% sure. There’s no way he would date someone without telling me.”

Vivian tilts her head, “Are you sure you’re not being naive? Mark might be a freak-”

“Gods, never say that in front of me again.”

Vivian giggles, and the conversation continues with ease. 

You itch to ask Vivian about whether or not- in simple terms- she fucked your man. 

As his fiancée, you feel like you have a legitimate interest in knowing all the raunchy details of  his past relationships. Still, the last person you want to be is the overbearing partner who interrogates everyone (and everything) about his past relationships. 

Jungkook  is with you, and he loves you. You have absolutely nothing to worry about. 

It’s just that Viv is so pretty, lovely, and graceful. She’s quite literally the daughter of the goddess of beauty while your father is known for being so hideously ugly that his mother threw him off Mount Olympus. 

Vivian’s words pull you from your trance. “So what color dress are you thinking?” she calls from Aphrodite’s closet, which is stocked with luxurious dresses and gowns. 

You bite your lip nervously, staring at your reflection in the mirror. Honestly, you haven’t inherited any of your father’s ugly genes, but Viv objectively did look better than you. 

“I think gold would look nice on you,” she adds, “You can never go wrong with a sexy gold evening gown.”

She unveils a stunning gown made from shimmering gold mesh, featuring an elegant sweetheart neckline. Adorned with glittering embellishments, this dress leaves a magical trail of fairy dust with every  step. The bodice and lower regions of the dress are discreetly covered, while the remainder delicately reveals sheer fabric, adding a touch of allure to its design. 

“She’s not wearing that,” Jungkook strides into the room, fitted with a charcoal-gray suit. The jacket is slim and modern cut, accentuating his broad shoulders while his crisp white button up adds a hint of elegance. 

He looks incredibly handsome, and it nearly takes your breath away. 

Vivian gives Jungkook a distasteful look. “And why wouldn’t she wear it? You’re going to a party on Mount Olympus. She needs something extravagant.”

Jungkook marches over to you, placing a protective hand on your shoulder. “It's too revealing.”

You lock eyes with Viv for a mere second before she rolls her eyes to the back of her skull. “Never thought you were the conservative type, Jeon- but whatever, do as you please. I think Y/N would look nice in it.”

Jungkook looks at you and bends down to give you the softest of kisses. “You look so pretty, baby.”

“You too,” you whisper back, “But Jungkook, can’t I try it on?” You pout at him slightly, looking up at him with puppy eyes.

Normally, Jungkook doesn’t care about your choice of attire, but there are a few aspects that leave him with unease. 

For one, this particular party is being held on Mount Olympus with various gods- gods with lustful gazes that have free reign to do whatever they want whenever they want. 

After Rose, daughter of Apollo, tackled you at Camp Jupiter and accused you of trying to sleep with her father, he knew that even the gods had their eyes on you, which bothered him immensely. 

It’s like he’s pulled from a trance. 

“No.”

You frown at him. “What?”

“You’re not wearing the dress, Y/N. Find something else.”

“But I like the dress, Jungkook,” you counter. 

“You can wear it. With me. In the Ares cabin. But you’re not wearing it to Olympus.”

Your jaw drops. “I don’t need your permission to do anything! I can wear what I want whenever I want. I’m my own person!”

Jungkook sighs, running his palm over his facial features, “Okay, then wear the dress. But as your fiance, I would appreciate it if you didn’t wear it. It’s up to you.”

“Oh c’mon asshole,” Vivian cuts in, “Just let her try it on.”

You nod in concurrence. “C’mon Kook, please?”

His gaze softens as he sweetly gazes down at you, torn between his protective instincts and his desire to see you happy. With a sigh, he relents, knowing that you'll try it on regardless of his opinion. "It’s up to you," he murmurs, his hand tenderly brushing against your cheek.

You smile gratefully and nod, appreciating his concern. "It’ll look good," you assure him, leaning up to press a quick kiss to his lips.

Of course he knows it’ll look good. That isn’t the concern. 

After all, Jungkook is getting stronger each day, and he would gladly kill a god for checking you out with lustful eyes. 

He locks eyes with Vivian, who raises her brows, frowning, “Aren’t you going to leave?”

Jungkook scowls. “What? I can be in here while she’s changing. She’s the future mother of my kids.”

Vivian’s features curl in distaste. “Okay, well it’s against policy for men to be in girls’ changing rooms so you need to leave.”

Jungkook nonchalantly shrugs. “Who cares? We saved the world twice- just let us be.”

Vivian's frustration boils over and she shoots him a pointed glare. “You always start shit then act like you didn’t just start shit!"

Jungkook scoffs, “Who’s starting shit? What I care about is my fiance and whether or not she feels comfortable in this dress,” he enunciates, redirecting his attention towards you, his words becoming softer and sweeter, “Go on and change babygirl, I’ll be waiting here.”

You blink your lashes, entirely confused for the situation at hand, but you still follow Viv towards the changing rooms, holding your tongue before you say anything you regret. 

Vivian looks peeved as ever, smoothing out the dress gently, a direct juxtaposition to the way she curses between gritted teeth.  “Gods, I hate that guy,” she seethes. 

She takes a moment to collect herself before sighing deeply. “Sorry Y/N. He’s good to you and that’s all that matters,” she expresses with sincerity, instructing you to swivel around to wrap the fabric around your frame. 

You shake your head. “No…” you murmur, “It’s fine. I just wanna know what the beef is… I guess,” you finally bring yourself to ask. 

Viv releases a soft gasp, “That’s right,” she exclaims, like she’s reached a damning realization, “You don’t know what happened.”

You purse your lips and prepare yourself for what’s coming. 

“While you were on Olympus for your internship, that  motherfucker lit our garden on fire! He damn near almost burned down the entire garden! Girl, it was a whole thing. The Ares and Aphrodite cabins were at war. Shit only cleared up when Ares and Aphrodite themselves visited Camp Half-Blood and Aphrodite restored our garden.”

You blink, processing everything before you burst into the hugest smile. 

“Hey!” Viv exclaims, swatting at your bicep, “It’s not funny!”

You force your lips into a straight line, traces of your smile still bursting through the cracks. You wrap your hand around the circumference of her wrist. “No, it’s not that,” you explain, “I just thought that- that you and Jungkook may have, you know…”

Viv takes a moment to process your words before she gasps the loudest gasp you’ve ever heard. “Absolutely not!” she exclaims. 

“Back in high school, Jungkook sister-hopped Seraphina and Lillian,” Vivian continues, “We all made a binding vow to never let him date any of us again.”

You playfully shake your head at the thought. It’s almost unfathomable to picture the entire Aphrodite cabin gathering to scheme against Jungkook. 

“He didn’t want any of us anyways. He’s only ever wanted you. I think the entire camp knows that.” The way she smiles at you is almost motherly, and a wave of fondness washes over you. 

“He had a girlfriend for like a year after I died,” you point out. 

She scoffs, “Oh please. We all know that Sof was a rebound. Love her, but she was a rebound.”

As Vivian finishes adjusting the straps of your gown, her expression softens, and she meets your gaze with a  smile. "But enough about him. Let's focus on you and make sure you feel amazing in this dress."

You nod, grateful for her understanding and support. Vivian would always be Vivian "Thank you, Viv.”

Moments later, you emerge from the dressing room, the golden gown hugging your curves and shimmering under the lights. Jungkook's breath catches in his throat as he takes in your breathtaking appearance, his chest tightening from how beautiful you are .

"You look stunning," he breathes, stepping forward to take your hand in his. "Absolutely breathtaking."

A blush tinges your cheeks as you twirl in front of him, the sheer fabric dancing around you like a cascade of golden sunlight. "Do you really think so?" you ask, a hint of uncertainty in your voice.

Jungkook's eyes soften as he cups your face in his hands, his gaze unwavering. "Of course, stupid," he murmurs, voice filled with love despite him calling you stupid. His thumb brushes gently against your cheek. "But more importantly, you feel comfortable, right?"

You nod, motioning towards Vivian. "I feel great, all thanks to Viv," you say, prompting Jungkook.

Jungkook smiles at Vivian, expressing his gratitude. "Thank you for helping her," he says sincerely, before turning his gaze back to you, admiration evident in his eyes.

In that moment, you realize the depth of Jungkook's love for you – you’re always his first priority. 

Vivian gives you one last hug and sends you on your way towards Olympus. 

-

You and Jungkook have done this thousands of times. The quickest way to get to Mount Olympus is through the Empire State Building, of course.

Camp Half-Blood, situated along the shores of Long Island, is approximately a twenty-minute drive from the Empire State Building—though with Jungkook's motorcycle, the journey can be completed in just ten minutes

On Jungkook's 18th birthday, his father Ares bestowed upon him a celestial bronze Rolex watch that could transform into a motorcycle with a simple press of a button.

You’re cruising through the streets of New York City, your head resting against his back, and suddenly you’re home. You experience the same rush of nostalgia that filled you when you were 19, gliding through the slopes of Athens.

The wind blows through your hair as you take in the stars and the sparkling lights of New York City, making the city look even more beautiful.

With your fingers intertwined, Jungkook and you step into the doors of the Empire State Building. You slide the bellman a drachma and instruct him to send you to the 600th floor, which he does so after ensuring that no mortals catch heed to your conversation. 

Jungkook can’t help but admire you because gods you in that dress is the biggest temptation he’s ever witnessed.

The elevator doors slide open, revealing the most extravagant party you’ve ever witnessed. The entirety of Mount Olympus has been transformed into a breathtaking spectacle of opulence and grandeur. 

Nymphs dance gracefully alongside the procession, their laughter ringing through the air like tinkling bells. Centaurs trot majestically, adorned with garlands of flowers and draped in vibrant fabrics. Satyrs play lively tunes on their panpipes, their merry melodies adding to the festive atmosphere.

Above, pegasi soar through the sky, their majestic wings carrying them gracefully as they hold flags adorned with the emblem of love. 

Someone clears their throat, and you turn your head to witness Eurus, god of the East wind descending on a cloud towards you and Jungkook. When you squint your eyes, you see that he has a clipboard in his hand, and you tilt your head in curiosity. 

“Name?” he asks hastily. 

You exchange a bewildered glance with Jungkook before finally finding your voice. "Uh, Y/N," you manage to stammer out, still trying to process the surreal situation.

"Eurus, pleased to meet you," the god replies with a polite nod, though his tone remains impatient. He quickly scans his clipboard before finding your name and checking it off with a flourish.

"And you?" Eurus turns his attention to Jungkook, who stands beside you, equally astonished by the encounter.

"Jungkook," he answers, his voice firm as he meets the god's gaze.

With a brisk nod, Eurus completes his task and gestures for you both to follow him. "Right this way," he says, leading you through the bustling crowds towards the heart of the festivities.

As you walk, you can't help but marvel at the absurdity of the situation. A god checking guests into a party on Mount Olympus? It's unlike anything you could have ever imagined. 

“Hmmm, daughter of Hephaestus,” Eurus thinks aloud, “You and your,” he looks at Jungkook before sneering, “boyfriend are the only demigods invited to this event. Is there a reason for that?”

Jungkook contorts his face, and you respond before he can say anything too rash. “Because we’re in love, and this is a celebration of love,” you say with a sweet smile. 

Eurus smirks at that. “Oh really? This is a celebration of love? Young daughter of Hephaestus, I know that you are no fool. Aphrodite and Hephaestus are hardly in love,” he expresses matter-a-factly, banging his head against his nifty clipboard. 

"I can't fathom why the gods deemed it necessary to assign me the mundane task of checking in a couple who aren't even together!," Eurus grumbles, gesticulating animatedly. "I've been looking forward to my day off all year long!" 

With a resigned sigh, he holds up his clipboard, which morphs into a miniature screen displaying a woman delivering a weather report. "Breaking news: Not a breeze in sight today! Zero wind, absolutely none!"

"See?" Eurus concedes with a frustrated wave of his hand, prompting you will yourself from laughing at how absurd this all is. 

"And that's not all," Eurus continues with exasperation evident in his voice, "I've been tasked with keeping Ares away from the gala all day, which, let me tell you, is no small feat. I mean, he's the god of war! How am I supposed to keep him from sneaking around?" He turns his head theatrically towards Jungkook. 

“Which is why I don’t understand why they would let you in!” he sneers. 

Jungkook shrugs, seemingly amused by Eurus’s anger. “Hephaestus loves me. He practically begged me to marry his daughter,” making you playfully roll your eyes as you nudge him with your elbow. 

Eurus gasps scandalously, “He would do no such thing!”

Eurus guides you towards the gala hall, and you can’t help but do a double-take when you see something out of the ordinary (?)

Towards the left of the entrance sits Ares, the god of the war, trapped in a net, thrashing around to break free. He roars in frustration before his pupils explode into flames, and it tells you everything you need to know. The whole pupils exploding into fire was a mannerism Jungkook adopted from his father- and it only happened when he became extremely angry. 

You glance at Jungkook, who is really trying to hide his satisfaction under a mask of concern. He stays stoic, staring at the wall behind Ares and you can’t help but think he looks cute trying to be all serious. 

Jungkook clears his throat,  "Need a hand, Dad?"

“Absolutely not!” Eurus cuts in, “I had to look for this net in Hephaesteus’s junkyard for hours! It’s the only thing that will contain him. He stays in the net-”

“I’ll kill you right now, asshole!” Ares seethes, eliciting a yelp from Eurus. 

At that moment, you connect the dots, realizing that Ares is currently trapped in the same net your father used to catch Aphrodite and Ares in “the act.” You step forward, running your fingers over the net. 

Hephaestus catching Aphrodite and Ares is a classic Greek tale, but you always wondered how your father created such a net to contain the god of war.

The rope is intricately designed, something you assume was woven from enchanted threads. The rope is also infused with celestial bronze, but you still don’t see how it could trap not one but two gods. Your father is truly a genius. 

Ares bares his teeth at Eurus, who squeals and runs away, probably back to his post at the entrance of Mount Olympus. 

Ares pauses, looking you up and down before he licks his lips. “Damn kid, this your bitch? She’s fine as fuck.” 

At that, Jungkook’s amused smile drops, and he instinctively intertwines his fingers through yours. 

Jungkook's unresolved issues with his father stem from how he mistreated his mother, who was deeply traumatized by the aftermath of Ares's “love”. Only when his mother found love with another man did Jungkook find it in himself to leave her.

His negative behaviors from youth, such as literally playing the entire Aphrodite cabin and his predisposition towards violence can be traced back to Ares's poor parenting and the trauma of his childhood. 

In fact, he’s  only considered Ares’s favorite because of his talent as a warrior, not because Ares actually cares.

He only really grew up because he wanted to be a man for you. You were the epitome of “I can change him”. 

Nonetheless, he felt an inexplicable amount of anger when anyone said anything about you. You’re practically famous around Camp Half-Blood, so he expects people to talk, but hearing this from his own father- he can’t fathom the audacity. 

“You’re literally trapped in a net.”

Ares clenches his jaw. “And? I’ll beat your ass the second I’m outta here.”

Junngkook says nothing, and if anything, his expression conveys a sheen of sadness. Who wants to be spoken to this way by their own father?

After a moment,  Ares finally gives in.  “Alright, I’m sorry kid,” he pleads, “Just let me outta here. Do it for your old man, eh?”

Jungkook remains stoic, staring blankly at Ares. 

“Y/N,” Ares snaps, “I remember you, Hephaestus’s prized daughter. You  got to know a way to get me out of here, right? Do it for your father-in-law!”

You say nothing, tilting your head towards Jungkook. 

“Oh c’mon!” Ares continues, “My girl’s in there! Aphrodite’s my girl! I can’t just keep her in there with Hephaestus!”

In that moment, you realize how much of a gift mortality is. Immortals with godly powers often lack a reason to be kind, as the gods themselves are quite messy.

They didn’t value each other, didn’t value human life- because they didn’t have to. 

You look at your fiance, eyebrows furrowing as you recall when Jungkook was offered the opportunity to turn into a god. 

In history, demigods who fulfilled god-level quests were elevated to “god status”. This is the path Dionysus took to become an Olympian, and how Hercules ascended to godhood.

After saving the world from the titan Kronos at the age of 17, Zeus offered Jungkook the status of a god. You remember how nervous you were when you caught heed of Zeus’s proposal. At that time, you and Jungkook were caught at the beginning of your enemies to lovers transition, and as much as Jungkook annoyed you, you didn’t want him to leave you for Olympus. 

Jungkook became the first demigod to turn the proposition down. You always considered him to be an airhead, but perhaps this was the first moment you realized that there was something more inside his thick skull.

Jungkook treasures mortality, and you find that kinda hot. He finds pleasure in the sensation of a punch to his face, smirking with blood running down his nose.  He relishes in the risk of death during quests, understanding that nothing was assured and that he had to push himself for success. 

He isn’t a pussy who needs the safety net of immortality. He adores the sense of purpose imbued in his mortal existence.

Your man is insane and you love it. 

There’s just something so sexy about a man who has control over his own life. You’d much rather lounge on the shores of Elysium- and you will with Jungkook, your forever boy and two-time (soon to be three) savior of the world. 

-

Stepping into the gala hall, you’re met with the largest room you’ve ever been in. The grand ballroom is filled with minor gods, goddesses, and other mythical creatures dancing on the spacious dance floor. 

With your eyes glimmering at the grand decor and the live-cyclopes band, you need to remind yourself that the reason you’re even at this party is to collect intel on the missing children of Hades. 

You walk around, looking for clues on Hades’ whereabouts.  In situations like this, the symbol of Hades, a helm of darkness would randomly appear, but you aren’t seeing anything. 

Jungkook looks around, at the Greek pillars holding the infrastructure up, the waiters walking around with cups of ambrosia- hold on, is that satyr staring at your ass? 

Sometimes, you don’t realize how beautiful you are, and it bothers him. He thinks he should tell you that you should be more careful or to be more cognizant of your surroundings, but that’s what he’s here for. 

He casually wraps his arm around your waist and looks at anyone who looks at you. He doesn’t glare at the Cyclopes and their wandering eye(s) or the minor gods he was surely stronger than, a simple look their way is enough for someone to back off. 

Curse the fates for having him fall in love with someone so pretty. 

The two of you walk for what seems like miles before entering the next room in the gala hall: the artisan’s workshop. 

Probably at Hephaestus’s request, his henchmen stand in the middle room, intricately metalworking while guests gather around to marvel at the artisan mastery. Sparks fly as metal is shaped and molded into exquisite sculptures and jewelry, 

All of Hephasetus’s mastery forge work is on display, like a museum filled with the best forgery to ever exist in the history of the world. You marvel at the display.

There’s a prototype for amphibious armor- armor capable of moving seamlessly between land and water. You’d have to get on this for Taehyung, your friend and son of Poseidon. He could do wonders with it. 

There’s also the literal Trojan Horse: the same large wooden horse the Greeks hid soldiers in during the Trojan War. 

Each and every item is masterfully crafted by your father, and one in particular catches your eye: a prototype for time manipulation. Even in the realm of Greek mythology, time travel has been untouched, and the gods themselves might not even know the implications of time travel. 

You take a second to marvel at it even more. Its intricate gears and celestial alignments fuse together in a shape of sphere, and it stays locked in its glass case. Two words decorate the cake: Time Travel. 

You just have to know more, but suddenly Jungkook tugs on your forearm when something- or someone catches his eye. 

You follow his line of sight until you see Demeter. 

Demeter is the goddess of agriculture, fertility, and the harvest in Greek mythology. Her daughter Persephone is the current bride of none other than Hades himself. Instantly you connect the dots. If anyone knew anything about the missing children of Hades, it would be Demeter. 

Lounging on a loveseat in Aphrodite’s boudoir, she sultrily sips at a glass of wine, eyeing down the nymph waiter who is obviously uncomfortable as he scurries away from her. At this party, the purpose of Aphrodite’s boudoir is for guests to meet and hook up, essentially. 

The energy she exerts is an older woman entering her cougar era and you protectively tighten your grip around Jungkook’s bicep. 

Guests recline on plush velvet sofas and lounge chairs, sipping on cocktails and indulging in sweet treats. The room is adorned with lavish decor and the soft, romantic lighting creates an atmosphere of sensuality. 

Funnily enough, the moment Jungkook opens his mouth to say something to Demeter, someone cuts him off. 

“Y/N!” 

You almost shudder at the very familiar voice. 

It’s Apollo. 

-

It is definitely true that Apollo made multiple attempts to make you his bride during your stay at Mount Olympus. Last year, you spent the entire year on Mount Olympus, working under your father Hephaestus as he taught you the latest forging techniques and strategies. 

Such attempts included:

Organizing a symphony to serenade you with love songs

Gifting you with three tons of gold

Appearing in your chambers and serenading you in the middle of the night

Luckily, your father, in his protective nature, banished Apollo from his residence and used magical reinforcements to ensure that he would stay far, far away. 

Unluckily, your father isn’t present. 

Jungkook presses his tongue against the inside of his cheek, eyes dubiously tracing over Apollo’s frame. 

Gods can take on any look or appearance they please, so Apollo can make himself look like the (objectively) sexiest man in the world- which he does. He takes on the appearance of a 6’3 man with brown eyes and tan skin, his jet black hair falling into his eyes as he saunters towards you with his pearly white teeth. 

Nonetheless, you aren’t impressed and neither is Jungkook. He pauses, features curling in distaste, and at that moment he grabs you by the neck, pulling your lips to his like magnetic attraction. He kisses you, and it’s the sloppiest, most disgusting kiss he’s ever bestowed on you- nearly pornographic. 

Jungkook likes to keep it clean. He’s a gentleman and treats you like the lady you are, but you are well aware of his sadistic tendencies, just like he’s aware of your masochistic ones. His saliva drips into your mouth and he pulls away with a line of spit between your lips. 

You take a moment to compose yourself.

“Hey Apollo,” you greet, still somewhat dizzy and breathless from the intensity of Jungkook’s kiss. 

A sly smirk spreads across Apollo’s lips, and he looks right at Jungkook. “Claim her all you want, it’s nothing I haven’t seen before.”

At that moment, it’s like time warps. Everything seems to pause, and the atmosphere turns gray. 

In the next second, everything returns to normal. 

It’s like the air is sucked out of his lungs, but he remains composed. “What do you mean by that?”

Apollo cocks his head, his black hair following into his eyes as throws an arm around your shoulder. 

Again, it’s like time stops and you try to remove his arm from you but you can’t. It’s like his touch is anchored to your skin. Your eyes frantically search Jungkook’s who clenches his jaw as the realization of Apollo’s words sinks in. 

Did… did Apollo watch you and him this morning? 

“Oh don’t look at me like that Jeon,” Apollo pouts, “It almost hurts my feelings,” he muses with a teasing smile before he drops his smile and turns rigidly serious. “Almost,” Apollo enunciates. 

Apollo, being a god, can pretty much do whatever he pleases. He can touch whoever he wants and he can see whatever he wants. 

You squirm against his touch, eyes pleading at Jungkook to do something. When Jungkook catches a glimpse of your doe eyes and the uncomfortability plastered over your body language, something different washes over him, a type of lividity he’s never felt before. 

He immediately unsheathes his sword.

Jungkook carries three weapons with him at all times. 

First, there’s the celestial bronze knife you forged for him when you were ten years old. That particular knife has been to Tartarus and back; in other words, he’s retired it. He only really keeps it for sentimental purposes; he can’t bring himself to let it go. Most importantly, you made it for him so he must keep it with him at all times so he can always have a piece of you with him. 

The second weapon he carries is the celestial bronze Rolex watch on his wrist, which was a gift from Ares on his 18th birthday. With a press of a button, it transforms into a sleek Harley Davidson Motorcycle- he isn’t so sure if it qualifies as a weapon but he has used it to run over some monsters. 

The third weapon is an enchanted blade made from imperial gold. This sword is also something you forged. 

A few years ago, you bestowed Kataklysmós, the first magically enchanted sword to Jungwon, Jungkook’s little brother. Kataklysmós, or Cataclysm has the ability to grant the user with the magical abilities of monsters defeated by the sword.  

In order for its abilities to be activated, the user needs to form a soul binding link with the sword. 

Jungwon was the first demigod to do so, and he documented the entire process in a little Hello Kitty notebook. 

Creating a soul binding link with a magical sword means building a strong emotional connection with it. The wielder focuses their intent and channels divine energy to make the bond stronger. Both the wielder and the sword must accept and acknowledge each other to finalize the connection. 

Anyways, after Jungwon figured it out, Jungkook did it the next day with his magically enchanted sword. 

You called the sword its Greek name: Ichorothilikitimos, which translated to “Lust of Ichor” in English. 

Have you ever wondered if gods bleed? They certainly do- except they don’t bleed blood, they bleed Ichor. Ichor is the golden fluid that flows through the veins of gods, kind of like their special blood.

When Ichorothilikitimos comes into contact with the divine blood of gods and immortals, known as ichor, it sparks intense bloodlust in its wielder. This means that whoever holds the sword feels an overwhelming desire for battle and conquest- sending the user into a bloodlust frenzy. When it happens with Jungkook, it’s like his powers are amplified, and he can take down an entire army single handedly. 

But yes- this weapon is quite literally a god-killing weapon. It’s never been done before, but with Ichorothilikitimos, Jungkook could kill a god with ease. 

While it grants great strength, it also presents a danger of being consumed by aggression. It's a powerful weapon, capable of changing the course of a fight, but it comes with a significant risk.

Obviously, this is a sword only Jungkook could wield. Primarily because he is the only demigod that can even draw ichor from a god, and also because he’s the only other demigod that successfully formed a soul binding link with their weapon. 

When you see Jungkook reach for Ichorothilikitimos, your breath hitches in your throat, but Apollo keeps talking. 

“I’m a god,” Apollo brags, “I can see whatever I want in the mortal world, especially on Camp Half-Blood.”

“I saw you in the bed,” Apollo taunts, “in the shower,” Apollo continues, “and even under the sheets. You looked good. I could do better though,” he declares with a sleazy wink. 

At his statement, you feel disgustingly violated. You feel your stomach churn with revulsion at Apollo's invasive words, each syllable like a dagger aimed at your sense of autonomy.

Jungkook’s nostrils flare, and you wince, looking down when you hear the sound of Ichorothilikitimos being unsheathed. You squeeze your eyes shut, and Jungkook moves with the greatest agility. He nearly slashes Apollo’s arm off- until he doesn’t. 

In a flash, you and Jungkook are transported to another room. 

The fancy room is filled with tall pillars and a sweet smell of roses. In the middle are two big chairs: one pretty and gold, the other strong and iron. Aphrodite, looking beautiful, sits in one, while Hephaestus, looking serious, sits in the other. 

Both are in their more godly form- Hephaestus sits at 36 feet tall while Aphrodite sits at a measly 25 feet. 

“Dad!” you exclaim in relief, hyperventilating from the absolutely horrid encounter with Apollo.

Hephaestus sighs, stepping from the throne until he appears in human form, embracing you sweetly. “Daughter,” he murmurs, “That Apollo… I’ll damn him to Tartarus,” he seethes. 

Apparently, Jungkook feels the same way, seething with anger as his fists clenched tightly at his sides, his eyes shut as he feebly attempts to calm himself. 

Jungkook almost instantly interrupts the moment. “You need to protect your daughter!” Jungkook growls. “How can- how can you let that pervert witness intimacy between your daughter and I?!”

Hephaestus turns his head towards Jungkook. Usually, when a god looks you in the eye, you back down, but Jungkook stares right back at him. 

“You,” Hephaestus starts, “did I give you permission to allow you to marry my daughter? I don’t even remember saying you could marry her.”

“Like I need your permission?” Jungkook scoffs, “I’m the only man Y/N needs in her life- to you she’s just another one of your thousands of kids, Y/N is everything to me.”

You say nothing. Jungkook has a point, and as far as you know, an engaged woman has allegiance to her fiance and not her father. 

Hephaestus appears livid, and you think he’s going to send Jungkook into flames but he sighs and a moment later, you and Jungkook are seated on mini-thrones in front of the thrones of Aphrodite and Hephaestus. 

“This is the problem,” Hephaestus enunciates, “I told you this was going to happen!” he growls, directing his attention towards Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. 

Aphrodite looks beautiful today, with her hair cascading in golden waves and her eyes sparkling like the sea under the sunlight. She’s wearing a red gown and an elegant updo, but her aura exudes one of apprehension.

As far as Aphrodite goes, Jungkook hates her. Aphrodite (again, the goddess of love) has messed with his love life for years; he’s been heartbroken (most likely because of her manipulation)- and Aphrodite was the same goddess who pleaded with Jungkook to return to Camp Half-Blood. 

That means she knew you were alive and didn’t tell him. 

“Jungkook,” Aphrodite begins, “Do you remember what I told you? At the club in Korea, about the balance between gods and demigods?”

Jungkook says nothing. 

“Well, in other words, you fucked that entire balance up!” Hephaestus cuts in frustratedly. 

 “That sword,” Hephaestus starts, inhaling deeply, “Daughter, that sword- what made you think that  forging that sword was a good idea? If demigods possess the capability to kill gods, then the existence of gods becomes meaningless."

“Jungkook, honey, you could have killed Apollo,” Aphrodite says with sweetness laced in her voice in attempts to assuage Jungkook. Clearly, it doesn’t work.

“Well, he deserved to die,” Jungkook bites back, “And Hephaestus, gods aren’t the only beings that bleed Ichor. Titans, monsters, and of course Gaia and Tartarus bleed Ichor. I intend to use this sword to kill the primordial god Tartarus.”

At that moment, you realize that you and Jungkook are a deadly duo, akin to a Mr. and Mrs. Smith. You have the capacity to create god-killing weapons and Jungkook has the capacity to implement the god-killing. 

“Dad, Jungkook would never kill a god,” you declare, “I forged that weapon for Jungkook to kill titans, and he used it to save the world. He’s my fiance, and you can’t address him like he’s a delinquent. Jungkook is the sweetest guy in the entire world.”

Hephaestus has to prevent himself from scoffing, shifting his gaze towards Jungkook who quite literally has fire for pupils- definitely the “sweetest guy in the entire world”. 

Aphrodite holds her tongue. 

“Look,” Jungkook starts, “Here’s the deal. So long as she’s okay, then I’m okay,” he states, motioning towards you. “If Y/N is protected, especially from Apollo,” he seethes, “then I won’t do anything rash. I’ll be an obedient demigod, and do whatever you want- kill any titan or  monster you want. But if anything happens to her, ever, I will burn Olympus down with my own hands.”

It’s quite preposterous for a demigod to threaten a god, but the threat is taken seriously.  Hephaestus and Aphrodite appear physically distraught. 

“Okay,” Hephaestus acquiesces. “Y/N stays safe. To help you on your quest, I’m opening a direct portal to the underworld. The demigod children of Hades are imprisoned in the Underworld with their father. Your eyes will be tricked by the mist but dip yourself in the River of Styx and you will see through it. As for Y/N, she stays here with me-”

“What? No! I’m going with him!”

“She stays here with me and we will forge weapons for you to use. The best weapons of the best caliber- I will ensure my daughter gives you what you need to defeat Tartarus.”

Jungkook inhales deeply and curtly nods at your father. 

You turn to him, “What the fuck Jungkook! You can’t exclude me from this quest! I have to go with you-”

When he faces you, you stop talking. Jungkook is as rigidly serious as ever, and he’s doing the whole flaming pupils thing without even looking angry. 

“Y/N, please,” he urges, “I lost you once and I’m not going to lose you again. Just stay here. You’ve served enough-”

“No,” you respond, “You know I’m not that type of person. I can’t just let you take on Tartarus by yourself!”

Jungkook locks eyes with Hephaestus who just nods, and with a snap of Hephaestus’s fingers, you’re trapped in a celestial bronze cage. You pull against the jail cell screaming, “What the fuck!”

“Dad! Jungkook! Let me out! What the fuck!”

Jungkook stands outside of the cage and looks at you with concerned eyes. “Baby, baby calm down,” he pleads, using his hand to hold your cheek. 

“No,” you cry, “Jungkook, if you do this then it’s over between you and me. I can’t be with a man who doesn’t even trust me.” You begin weeping and crying, and you mean it. You wouldn't forgive Jungkook if he went and saved the world without you. He needs you, and you need him.

At that, Jungkook’s face falls, his eyebrows furrow and he bites his lip in apprehension. The thought of losing you leaves him crestfallen, and he'd rather believe that you're saying all of this in the heat of the moment.

He doesn't have time to contemplate whether you're serious because he's been granted a golden opportunity: a guarantee of your protection by the gods themselves. He can't pass this up.

He bitterly nods. “I’d rather have you safe,” he says before standing up and unsheathing  Ichorothilikitimos. 

And with that, Hephaestus opens a portal straight to the Underworld and Jungkook walks through, leaving you stuck in a cage on Mount Olympus.

[darkdevasofdestruction]

My Glaze Lily ~ Baizhu x Reader

Summary: Baizhu and reader have been childhood sweethearts, all the way into adulthood, to the point that everyone calls them the perfect couple, and they scold him for not proposing already. They don’t know the suffering that each of the two harbour deep in their hearts, nor the strings of fate shackling them and pulling them away from each other.

At age four, Baizhu went out with his mum to play in the flower field. Here, he saw the most beautiful flower of them all, a flower princess no doubt, one that was capable of putting to shame anything which could have the attribute ‘pretty’ attached to it. He looked up at his mum and tugged on her sleeve, asking how he could start talking to her - He was shy, and had no clue what to say! His mother smiled at him tenderly and told him to pick the flower he liked the most, and offer it to her, as a token of friendship.

With a happy grin on his face, Baizhu started running around the field, until he spotted a glowing flower of a particular light blue hue, similar to the azure sky, but much more unique. Happy with his gift, he went in front of the girl sitting on the ground - She was so beautiful that Baizhu forgot how to speak. His cheeks went flush with warmth, and he looked down bashfully. The long, luscious hair, made out of flowers, and pretty long dress she was wearing, the lovely melody she was humming... And those eyes... Those sparkling eyes like the most previous gems in the whole country...

“Hi! My name is Y/N, it’s nice to meet you!” even her voice was so gorgeous! She was speaking to him! “M-My uh... My name is Baizhu. I... I think you’re very pretty! Can we be friends?!” he asked, closing his eyes shut as he shoved the flower in her face. “Oh, a glaze lily, how lovely! Thank you so much, Baizhu!” she giggled sweetly, gingerly taking the flower from his hand and putting in in her hair. “We can be the best of friends!” she continued, getting up and putting the flower crown she was working on, on his head. “You are the prettiest boy I’ve ever seen! Maybe you can be my boyfriend.” she hummed, leaning in to kiss his red cheek. “B-Boyfriend?! O-Oh, I--I... Y-Yes, I-I’d like that!” though his heart was beating fast, he breathed out an exhale of pure relief - He was the happiest he’s ever been. With a gleeful squeal, Y/N clinged on his arm, and they walked together through the field - Though Y/N was the one speaking for the most part, Baizhu couldn’t help but steal glances at her face, shining with the warm caress of the Sun rays.

At age seven, Baizhu found his sweet lily on the ground next to a tree, whimpering and holding her knee. Looking up, he saw a single ripe fruit, somewhere on the top branch, and he realised Y/N tried to climb up to snatch it, only to fall due to a withered branch and injure herself. “Don’t cry, my dear glaze lily. I’ll make the pain go away.” he reassured her, taking out the first aid kit his mum prepared for him, in case something happens while out playing, and he took out a napkin, wetting it with a healing toner to clean the scrap on her knee, before applying some marigold and sweet flower ointment and bandaging it carefully.  At the end, he placed a soft kiss where the injury was, and when he looked at the girl, he noticed her sweet blush. “Here, I kissed it better.” he said, before urging her to hop on his back.  “H-Hey, let me down, you can’t get me all the way home!” she protested, her face buried in the crook of his neck. “Just let your boyfriend take care of you.” the green haired boy chuckled, feeling her grip tighten slightly from embarrassment. He loved seeing how cute she could be.

At age eleven, Baizhu went over to Y/N’s home, wanting to study together under the tutelage of her mum, who was a renowned herbalist, but as he got on the premise, he heard her beautiful voice singing a melody. Following her tune, he found her dancing in the flower garden, wearing the prettiest blue dress there ever was... But something peculiar was happening, as uncontrolled shapes of water were being bent in the air with every wave of her hands, and with a controlled amount, the flowers were being wet and fertilised. It seemed that Y/N received her Hydro Vision, and she was using it the best she knew - To tend to her dearest garden. “Among flowers, the glaze lily.” he found himself praising her. Y/N stopped her dance, surprised at the interruption, and the water dissipated in thin air. “Among men, the scholar.” she smiled sweetly at him, revealing the blue noctilucous jade tassel that she attached the Vision to, and put at her sash. “You are the most special flower in the entire Teyvat.” he couldn’t help but adore her. “And soon, you will be getting your Vision also.” she encouraged. “After all, we are soulbound, you and I.”

At age thirteen, Baizhu’s chronic illness became evident, and there was little any of the healers could do to cure him, except for making his day to day life easier to bare with. Y/N’s mum would concoct all the most revolutionary potions, yet nothing worked completely. Y/N would visit the boy daily, and would cuddle into his side, resting her head on his chest to hear his beating heart and make sure he was doing alright - Though the crepitant noise that rumbled his lungs as he coughed only made her cry with fear - She was so afraid of losing him, that she didn’t want to be pried away from his side. Since then, she’s been trying desperately hard, to the point of fainting from exhaustion; What was the point of having a vision that had the power of healing, if she couldn’t even save her soulmate?  “Please don’t be so upset, Y/N, I will be fine. Maybe I can’t go run a marathon, but I’ll still be around for as long as you’ll have me.” he would caress her silky hair “I want you by my side forever. I don’t want to imagine a life without you in it. That is no life - That is just an illusion.” Baizhu couldn’t help but smile, his heart melting with love for the girl. “Don’t worry, my sweet glaze lily. Even when the twilight is gone, I will never leave you.”

At age fifteen, Baizhu received his Dendro Vision, and began practicing his new-found powers; Much to his pleasure, he was perfectly capable of healing also; And though he was unable to cure his condition, his body felt a little stronger - Stable, at least. The mere notion that he could, in the future, open a pharmacy or hospital of sorts and run it together with Y/N, then he was sure the people of Liyue were going to be happy and accounted for. Out of sheer bliss, he ran over to Y/N’s place, coughing slightly from the effort - And as soon as he saw her, he cupped her face and kissed her tenderly and full of passion, making her mind go completely blank. That playful smile, as he leaned back, only made her feel dizzy from emotions. “Give me your mornings and give me your Sun, and when it sets, give me your darkest nights too, because I am ready for anything, just to be with you, for as long as we roam this earth.” and he kissed her again.

At age seventeen, Baizhu was proud to admit he learnt everything he could from the healers of Liyue Harbour, and found a new master, with whom he would travel the country far and wide, and study new things, so controversial, so different from everything that he’s ever been taught. It wasn’t easy, staying away from the love of his life, though he knew, at the end of each journey, he will return to her, and will kiss her even more lovingly than the time before, and each time, he will make their time spent together even more meaningful. “Worry not, my love - When you return, I shall be waiting for you with open arms. Not till the mountains crumble, or the earth mingles with the sky, will I ever cease to love you. You are the love of my life, and our souls are one.” hearing her sweet confession, he couldn’t help but feel his eyes gleam with tears, and he kissed her the whole night, to last for as long as he will be away.

At age twenty-five, Baizu’s fellow apprentice, Jiangli, had already left and settled down with her husband, and their master had died an early death. Standing over his grave, with the white snake wrapped around his neck, he realised how fleeting human life is, akin to the petals of a beautiful flower.  Why should physicians die so early? They save others, but who saves them? And Changsheng, also, should she continue being passed on and on, from pact to pact, to the point of disappearing out of this world? The pact says the master and the pact forger are in complete balance, and Changsheng can balance out the qi in his body; She can help transfer life force, toxins, poisons from one body to another, a most important power that only those like him can possess - But at what cost? Thus, Baizhu was set on ending the vicious cycle that surrounded them. Everything will stop with him. Once he manages to create the perfect Elixir of Immortality, there will be no reason for people to mourn his death, nor will Changsheng need to either die, or be forced to make another pact to survive. The wheel of life and death will stop be stopped in time.

At age thirty, Baizhu had already opened the renowned Bubu Pharmacy, together with his childhood sweetheart, and they were working together each and every day. The old ladies were scolding him for not proposing to Y/N already, saying she can’t wait forever for flowers wilt, but he’d only chuckle at them dismissively. Y/N was his most precious glaze lily, whether young or old, her beauty will never wither. “Though the seasons of our hearts and bodies may change, I will still be holding you in my arms all the same.” he would tell her, sealing that promise with another kiss. Y/N remained unquestioning when it came to Changsheng, the talking white snake, yet he was not going to admit to the truth any time soon; She was going to remain a simple companion. With the addition of the little zombie child that he saved and took under his wing, people would now joke that Qiqi was their child, and they were a beautiful family together - Y/N seemed to love that idea and was quickly on board with it, but he, once again, simply smiled and remained silent.

Baizhu was now thirty-three of age, and though his healing work was in a glorious uprise, his relationship with Y/N was degrading quickly. Perhaps it was his illness, or the fact that Changsheng was loose-lipped and told the secret of their pact; Maybe it was the way his health was deteriorating with each of the more difficult cases he had to treat, or simply, that she couldn’t take seeing him outright killing himself, in an attempt to reach the ultimate knowledge of immortality. They began arguing, even publicly - Or rather, it was her who was arguing, as he remained quiet; His heart was shattering, every time he’d see the depressed and desperate look on her face, and the tears of agony her soul was shedding, all for him. He had promised her willow blossom dreams, only to find sorrows hidden on the moon. He was such a hypocrite. “Y/N, please don’t forget that all of my tomorrows belong only to you, my love.” he would attempt to approach her, only for her to step back. “The way you are continuing living your life, you hardly have any tomorrows to offer at all, Baizhu! If it were humanly possible, I would have gladly traded all of my days, just to spend a single more night with you - But even with that, you are not satisfied. You want it all - You are greedy, you think yourself capable of achieving something that even Gods cannot dream of - But Baizhu, you fail to accept your own position; You are just a human, nothing more! We were made to live a short yet plentiful life, and then perish! From the earth we rise, and in the earth we return. You have become obsessed with this idea of immortality - But nothing, not the skies, not the earth or the oceans, not even the rocks or Heaven itself - Nothing exists forever! That is the law of nature, Baizhu, understand already! All that you are doing is feeding your own delusions and forgetting to live this life! You are killing yourself to save others, but who is going to save you?! You are saving others the grief of loss, but what about those who love you?! What about ME?! Am I not going to mourn you? Am I not allowed to weep, watching the love of my life destroying himself, for the sake of others?!” Baizhu would hang his head and sigh deeply; how he hoped to somehow find the proper words to comfort her, to tell her that everything will be okay, and that he will surely find the solution to all of their woes; He wanted to fall to his knee and ask for her hand in marriage - He’s been wanting that for thirty-one years already, when he first offered that glaze lily to her - They were soulbound, one without the other couldn’t exist... Yet the way he was now, he was doing nothing but hurting her - The sole reason he dismissed each and every attempt at remaining as close as they used to be, was out of fear of hurting her with dreams and hopes for the future, only for that future to be snatched away from them, just like his master’s tomorrows had been cut short. “If rains from the Heavens can save the Earth from calamity, then surely, so can I, right?” he found himself speaking impersonally, almost soulless even. “Victory is only for those who are willing to pay the price.” “After three decades, you would sacrifice even our love, just for a stupidly idealistic delusion that’s been poisoning your mind.” her words cut him deep. “You’ve changed, Baizhu. You are not the same man that I fell in love with. You are just the shell of him. The Baizhu I knew would not have abandoned me and everyone he loves like this.” he took a sharp inhale, his eyes widening in realisation at her words. Abandoned her? Has he truly pushed aside the one he loved the most in this life, because of his obsession with saving everyone around him? “I cannot do this anymore, Baizhu. I said I was going to wait for you for as long as it took - But there is nothing but desolation to wait for. I am getting old, I cannot continue wasting my life begging for an illusion to become reality anymore. I have to accept that my soulmate died and is never coming back. You have becoming nothing but fire and ice, and the touch of you burns my hands like snow.” he couldn’t help but watch Y/N turn around, tears running down her face, as she left the Pharmacy. “Farewell, my lost love. I will never forget the precious memories we lived together.”  “Y/N, please wait--” yet he remained with his arm hanging in the air, his fingers missing the empty grasp of her sleeve - He was unable to catch her and stop her from leaving him.

The Sun went down, and the silver moon was gracing the dark sky, and Baizhu was all alone to walk home. He looked up, gazing at the graceful celestial body, and a tear escaped his beautiful eye. He was alone. Truly alone. Alone as he’s never been in his whole life. “The moon reminds me of your grace, all the love I can’t repay... Live on and now that I will pray, farewell, my dearest soulmate.” a hand was clenched tightly over his heart; His chest was burning with a searing agony that he’s never felt before. There was a hole inside of his, like an abyss, numb, yet also suffering. He felt himself rooted to the spot, unable to move his feet anymore. Changsheng also sighed, nuzzling her head onto his cheek lovingly. “If I were the rain that binds together the Earth and the Sky, whom in all eternity never mingle... Would I be able to bind two lost hearts together once more?” her wondering seemed to only bring more sorrow to her healer. “Y/N was right, you know? Long have you been agonising yourself with a noble yet silly task you’ve proposed yourself, and in this journey you set on, you’ve lost track of the important things in a mortal’s life.” the snake scolded him tenderly. “I appreciate you thinking about me and all the people in the world... But Baizhu, my friend, is it worth it? Your health is quickly deteriorating, and your years are depleting. You aren’t getting any younger, and neither is Y/N. There is only so much humans can live... Is it worth throwing away all your happiness, and denying Y/N, when she’s the only reason you’ve been smiling ever since I met you?” Once again, Baizhu found no viable words in his vast vocabulary to reply to his companion, and instead, with yet another sigh from deep inside his damaged soul, he found the inner strength mustered to return to his empty home and rest. His soul was empty, his house was empty, his bed was empty... Yet his mind was busier, more crowded than it’s ever been. Thoughts were running rapidly through his brain, all of them regarding the love of his life and how he managed to alienate her, to drive her away, after so many years spent together, with the most utopic, idealistic love there was, something so pure and true, like the beauty of the glaze lily she resembled.

There had to be something capable of convincing her to return... Yet with each day spent apart, it made him wonder, if there was any hope of reunion for them. He must have truly shattered her heart, and though they were both healers, there was no way to mend a broken soul.

Fate has brought them together, and fate was going to separate them, with the cruel claw that ripped them away from one another. He feared death keeping them apart, yet it was his own actions that accomplished something that none could ever foresee.

A rather peculiar situation brought upon by the Traveler herself and her own white fairy companion, and this child seeking his lost father. He quickly guessed that this man was the husband of Jiangli, his previous fellow apprentice, and soon, his suspicions were proven; She was giving away her life to create a cure for him, from demonic essence - It was expanding his lifespan, at the cost of his memory... And her own life. Twice now, in the custody of his Pharmacy, had he treated this man by extracting the poison in his body and getting it in his own bloodstream. Even Changsheng balancing out the qi in his body was incapable of keeping him on his feet, and he was feeling the worst he’s ever did, unable to even stand for the whole day. He was glad, for once, that Y/N wasn’t there to see the pitiful state he was in, sweating and wincing in pain, his joints aching from exhaustion, his head muddled and foggy. “Aiya, Baizhu, Baizhu, you’re going to reach your limit soon if you continue this way. Have you learnt nothing, truly? Are you still so hell-bent on that Immortality dream of yours?” the man could only pant, changing the cold, wet napkin from his forehead to keep his mild fever down. He lowkey wished Y/N were there to heal him, to make him feel better, to smile at him and dispel all of his worries... Alas, that would simply be selfish of him, and he’s already abused her kindness enough as it was. “You are a hopeless fool, but a fool in love.”

Much to his dismay, before he could properly rest, the Traveler went to visit him, check on his health and well-being... And once again, that snake of his had to tell the truth of their pact and his condition. How annoying - He disliked having people worry so much about him. Still, with the help of the father, they went together and found the cave from where Jiangli was taking the demonic essence with which she was creating the temporary cure for her husband. Alas, the more she spent around this essence, the less time alive she had, and there came the dilemma that woke him up to reality - The reason for him wanting to achieve the cure of immortality -

Jiangli was willing to sacrifice her life to help her husband continue living... And her husband was ready to die, just to spare her from torturing herself for his sake. A love so pure, so true... A love much like his own with Y/N... A love so agonising... Like the story of Romeo and Juliet, only fated to end with despair and heart ache.

Before Jiangli could wake up, the husband held her in his arms, confessing his endless love for her before ordering him to destroy the source of the demonic essence.  Baizhu had Qiqi make another elixir for him, to keep him alive after death, an artificial half-life that would ensure a few more brief moments together... Enough for a farewell, he said... But was it truly? Was any amount of time enough for a farewell, when humans were a most greedy race, and once they got their hands on something, they needed more and more, insatiable to the core?

Jiangli scolded him for neglecting that which is most important to him - His own happiness and his thirst for living, though there was little she could preach, when she herself was guilty of the very same sin. She was so desperate to keep her loved one alive, that she was willing to sacrifice her own life - And he was doing the exact same thing.  “Neither you nor Y/N is in any danger of dying soon. Don’t follow Jiangli’s path if you don’t need to!” Changshen, once again, reproached him, before they followed to the small feast. Baizhu, though he kept a passive, polite smile on his face, remained silent for the most time, allowing his snake companion to speak in his place. His mind was set only on Y/N, and his love for her.  Was it worth living an eternity, without the love of his life by his side? Even if he gains immortality, would he be able to bring him with her? Could he bare seeing her wither away and die, while he is cursed to live who knows how many lifetimes to come?

That night, guided by the graceful night of the moon, he searched for Y/N. She was not at home, but sitting on a rock by the river flowing. Next to her, a bottle of osmanthus wine, and a cup in her hand. He silently sat by her side, and though she hadn’t looked his way, she handed him her cup to drink from. Long ago, it was a tradition for couples to drink wine from the same cup during their wedding, such an intimate moment they shared together for so long, that it became a regularity in their lives, only to be destroyed by his own fears.

“Though I withdraw my sword to cut the water, it still runs. I toast to dispel worry, and create more worry. The water still flows, though we cut it with our swords, and sorrow returns, though we drown it with wine.” she muttered, looking up at the moon with the void of emptiness that became her heart. “I was foolish to cast away my reason for living, in an attempt to reach a forever life, but what is the point of living, if my soulmate isn’t there to hold my hand throughout our shared journey? We have been soulbound since before the creation of times, and will remain so, even when we become flowers in the ground. That is the tragic course of life - Or so I thought it tragic, until I realised that there is nothing more painful than losing my very heart.” Baizhu’s words seemed to make Y/N turn her head to look at him, the small tears gathering in her eyes sparkling like diamonds from the silver, gentle light of the moon. “I am selfish, and I am greedy, just like you, Baizhu. I cannot imagine a life without you... I cannot imagine having to live so long, watching you give away bits of your own lifespan to others, until the day you die before your time. How can I bare with that? I cannot. You drove me away, fearing hurting me, yet in doing so, you only made me suffer more. What is the point of going on with a long life, if there is no reward and no happiness? Surviving and living... They are different words with different meanings. I do not want to just survive, I want to live... And I want to continue loving you. But I can only do that if you live - In the present - With me. No more sacrificing yourself for the sake of others. For once, just live - For yourself, as well as for me.” Baizhu smiled at her, and shifted his position on the ground so that he was on one knee, his hands holding gingerly her own, kissing them tenderly.  “Then, my most beloved glaze lily, if you have it in your heart to forgive me and take me back, will you allow me to ask if you’d like to marry me?” the instant change of emotions pooling in her eyes, from a anguish and loneliness, to pure love, and she threw her arms around his neck, pulling him into a loving kiss. “If we were to be reborn a hundred thousand times, I would choose only you to spend all of my days and nights with, until the earth is no more.”

At thirty-five years of age, Baizhu was now happily married to the love of his life, Y/N, and together, they kept successfully running Bubu Pharmacy. They lived together, and loved each other, for as long as they remained alive. They took care of Qiqi for as long as she had, and even when she was no more, they continued to live, not just survive. Though the dream of immortality was still lingering in his mind, tweaked around with every wrinkle that appeared with the years coming, he was content with the beautiful memories that he was blessed with.

Life was finally the way it was supposed to be.

Happy.

[afropearl]

my ‘23 christmas list 🩰

welcome back everyone! it’s been another year on this blog so it’s time for another christmas list <3 i enjoy making these a lot, and hope you all enjoy too!

skincare ♡

anua heart leaf toner & clear pads

starface hello kitty patches

lush skincare {they’ve actually helped my skin so much it’s crazy i must make another skincare routine}

lip ♡

lanolips glazed donut & raspberry cake balms

rom&nd lip tints {custard mauve, lilac cream}

tatcha kissu lip mask

health | beauty ♡

sacheu stainless steel guasha

tree hut scrubs {winter wonder}

native sugar cookie body wash & deo {my ult scent for the winter}

fragrance ♡

melanie martinez portals perfume {so excited abt this one!}

commodity milk

arielle soshana monday

school | tech ♡

campus binder

decomposition notebooks

wildflower cases

misc ♡

jewelry {lockets, earrings, anklets, nose}

new purse & wallet {baggu, kate spade}

shoess {sneakers, clogs, mary janes}

thanks for reading ❄️

[joylinda-hawks]

He is a man with a narrow waist and long legs, who is tough but has a soft heart. WOH, episode 3, part 12. Talking to WKX, ZZS raises his glass, and WKX brings his hand with his glass closer to it. ZZS withdraws his hand, but WKX does not give up and both men move their hands so that it looks like a dance. Finally, WKX reaches the goal, both WKX and ZZS look into each other's eyes and have their hands crossed with glasses. WKX, without a word, proudly moving his hand, hits ZZS's glass with his glass. ZZS just sighs and GX runs down the stairs, seeing both men asks WKX why he did not invite her for a drink. WKX asks GX who is the second sweetest person in the world. GX replies with a smile that it is someone who will buy her dinner. WKX, as if not hearing her answer, says that this is a person who is tough but has a soft heart. GX, on the other hand, asks who is the most charming person in the world? WKX bluntly says that it is a man with a narrow waist and long legs, who is tough but has a soft heart. Saying this, WKX looks at ZZS who is casually leaning against the back of a chair and sighing, starts drinking alcohol. GX also looks at ZZS who is trying to ignore their stares. Meanwhile, in the hideout of the Beggars' Gang, HH explains to his subordinates what their task is. HH, speaking about ZCL, explains that the toners are a child descendant of a noble family, next to him stands one of his men holding a drawn portrait of ZCL. HH adds that they should give everything they have to find him. The beggars agree to carry out his order. One of them says that he is carrying out the order but what should they do when they find the boy. HH explains that they are to bring him to him no matter what. He adds that no one should find out that they took the child. The beggars agree. Meanwhile, at the inn, ZCL wakes up and looks around the room for a moment, disoriented. Downstairs at the table are ZZS, WKX, and GX, who is getting impatient because she is hungry. ZZS sits like a statue with his eyes closed. Dressed in clean clothes, ZCL goes downstairs where WKX, ZZS, and GX are sitting at the table. ZCL addresses ZZS as "Mr. Zhou," and WKX states that the boy has already woken up and they were waiting for him. He adds that ZZS did not want to eat without the boy, so they could not start either. ZZS tells ZCL to wash his hands and eat something. ZCL agrees and goes outside. We have two locations here: the inn and the Beggar Gang's hideout. WKX continues to compliment ZZS and waits for his reaction. This behavior is his plan because he hopes that ZZS will lose patience and start making mistakes. ZZS is calm though and doesn't succumb to WKX's provocations, maybe deep down it irritates him but he doesn't show it. HH on the other hand has his own plan, he wants to get his hands on not the boy but his Glazed Armor, he doesn't intend to share this piece with either the Alliance or Ghost Valley. ZZS is firm and has principles, he doesn't intend to start a meal without the boy's presence, he's not angry that ZCL got up late because he knows that the boy was exhausted not only by the journey but also by the injury. ZZH and GJ played the scene with the glasses flawlessly, it could be perceived as some kind of courtship between 2 people. It worked out great for them.

[dreamystella]

How to be like: Zendaya!

Zendaya Coleman is a literal queen, everything about her is amazing, she not only looks gorgeous but her personality and confidence makes her even more inspiring. Here are some tips to be like her:

𝚉𝚎𝚗𝚍𝚊𝚢𝚊'𝚜 𝙿𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚢:

Zendaya is an incredibly hardworking and dedicated person, so try to be as diligent as she is. The results of your hard work will pay off greatly in your school/work life.

She is confident and proud of her body and herself, something we could all learn from her. If you struggle with body issues or just don't feel confidence, try standing in front of the mirror, looking directly at yourself and say "i'm beautiful, im hot and im a boss." I know you might not believe the words the first (twenty) times you say it, but trust me it works so much.

Zendaya is proud of her heritage and takes it upon herself to be culturally aware. Be proud of your ethnicity and race, whether you are white, black, biracial, brown, latinx, and from the asian community. No need of feeling down on yourself.

Try be more determined and competitive- but do it in a healthy manner. Zendaya as seen in interviews is a supportive friend and very humble, but she has an end goal and she does not stray from it.

𝚉𝚎𝚗𝚍𝚊𝚢𝚊'𝚜 𝚂𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚌𝚊𝚛𝚎:

Zendaya has flawless glowing skin and she uses products which are suitable to her skin type.

She basically has clear skin which is mostly acne free.

Zendaya supposedly uses: Truly’s 24K Gold Black Soap Impurity Cleanser, which is an acne fighter and prevents and cleans clogged pores. It is $36 dollars, which compared to most skin care is pretty cheap. She usually uses this as a face wash when she is getting rid of makeup as she doesn't like to keep it on her face longer than necessary.

The next step in her skin care routine is using toner which removes any other dirt, bacteria and makeup however also provides deep hydration for soft skin. She uses a toner from rose water and witch hazel, and applies it on a cotton pad before using it on her skin. I would recommend Truly's Jelly Booster Pigment Body Potion and yes, it is good to put it on the face.

Zendaya then uses Vitamin E oil to make her skin look soft and glowing. Vitamin E oil can be used to remove acne scars and pigmentation as well. The Truly’s Glazed Donut Facial Serum, is the Vitamin E oil I would recommend.

She also uses an oil free moisturiser with green tree extract and aloe vera after she applies the Vitamin E serum on her face- which I totally agree, moisturiser is something everybody needs for their skin. I would recommend Paula's Choice CLEAR Oil-Free Night Cream moisturiser with Vitamin B3 and blueberry. Many users also use this during the day.

SPF is negotiable as we all need to protect ourselves from UV rays. I, with the same skin colour as Zendaya, uses tinted sunscreen because otherwise I look like Edward Cullen.

𝚉𝚎𝚗𝚍𝚊𝚢𝚊'𝚜 𝙼𝚊𝚔𝚎 𝚄𝚙:

Zendaya usually wear warm and neutral shades for her day to day life.

She sticks with Lancôme products the most and uses a day to night eyeshadow palette.

Her lipstick shade is a gorgeous nude like colour which is a combo of Lancôme Le Lip Liner and the Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge Creme Lipstick. Using lipliner makes a big difference

She uses mascara whenever she goes out so if you want to, apply some mascara. Zendaya uses mascaras from Lancôme however they are slightly pricey, up to $25, but any volumising and curling mascara will do.

Overall, she keeps it more natural now, when she was younger she used more makeup, but now, she relies more on a good skincare routine- and so should you!

𝚉𝚎𝚗𝚍𝚊𝚢𝚊'𝚜 𝙼𝚒𝚗𝚍𝚜𝚎𝚝:

She receives unnecessary hate but she still continues on with a happy attitude because she knows that not everybody will like you and that's okay because you are not meant for other people, you are meant for yourself.

Be strong in your beliefs! Despite Zendaya always being happy, she does not allow nonsense to happen. For example, when she was body shamed for 'encouraging eating disorders due to her skinniness' she sent one tweet back encouraging all women to be proud of their bodies. When people say rude stuff, ignore them, but don't let them always get away with it. You have a voice that you should use.

Be true to yourself and your heart.

“I don’t mind if people look at me like I’m crazy. I’m just being me.” – Zendaya

Always keeps your standards high, because as Zendaya said: “I have standards I don’t plan on lowering for anybody… including myself.” – Zendaya

Try to be nice to everyone, because Zendaya once said, you have no idea what's going on in someone else's life.

Increase your confidence in life by not only telling it, but by dressing the part

“You can’t grow and gain confidence from wearing the same thing every day.”- Zendaya

𝙳𝚊𝚒𝚕𝚢 𝙻𝚒𝚏𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚢𝚕𝚎:

A healthy diet is something Zendaya has in her life. She has been on a plant-based diet since the age of eleven and tries to consume low fat foods and focus more on healthy proteins. Despite being a vegetarian she hates vegetables, so she tries to find other foods like rice salads or satéés her veggies to make them more tasty and beneficial to eat. She however DOES NOT underreat and neither should you!

A good workout routine is something Zendaya does, less for the end results, but more as a stress relieve and as a hobby. Her workout routines is a combination of hiking, yoga and boxing. If you have/want muscle, I'd suggest boxing and if you are a beginner to working out and would like something which is still challenging but less scary looking, try yoga. Hiking is a more high tolerance workout but very enjoyable.

Display all of your height as Zendaya is a tall person, standing at 5"10 (178 cm.). She has been shamed before for her height, but honestly, she looks freaking gorgeous and flexes all her inches by wearing heels and jeans which show off her legs. As a short person, I can't relate much, however do try exercises to get a better posture, but mainly be comfortable with your body. If you are short, don't be scared if heels dont create a significant difference- remember it doesn't matter, you are the boss and you are gorgeous.

Moral of the story: Be confident, Be kind, You are Pretty, You are a Boss

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As much as I say I hate summer (bright sun hurts my eyes and I sunburn too easily), I do love the many things it brings.

June is the time I hang up my wind chimes and wind bells, it's a childhood summer sound to me, and soothing to fall asleep to. I start hearing crickets outside my window in the evenings, and I'll spot geckos running across the walls near the outdoor lights trying to catch moths and lacewings.

When I lived with my parents, June meant BBQs, and we'd dine outside almost every night, weather permitting. We'd usually get wet under a fine mist or lounge in the pool as the food cooked, then gather around a traditional circular grill table from Aswan. It cut the chill on our skin as we sat on low seats and took our pick from the many meats, vegetables, and fruits grilling in the center. My mom would make her homemade chai or smoked pear tea too. BBQing outside would last til the end of October, since the southern part of the region had very mild falls and winters. We would make special foods during celestial events like a super moon or meteor shower. My favorite special food to eat is a sweet soup made with white snow mushroom, dates, and peaches. It's full of collagen too, which is nice for the summer heat. Keeps your skin nice and dewy, your nails strong, and your hair shiny.

I still keep the BBQ tradition alive even though I live on my own. I have a smaller grill, but I'll cook and eat outside for most of the summer and early fall. I live in the north, so around the end of September it starts getting too cold. Though I do make bonfires in December to January, or attend one if the many bonfires and lantern festivals during that time. I've added my own traditions too, such as June being a seafood month, mostly mussels or octopus. Lots of fish tacos and crispy dried hiney glazed anchovies. I'll rotate all my teas to summer flavors like mint, hibiscus, anise, and barley. I like drinking Italian sodas like pomegranate, mulberry, and peach, or drinking floral waters like rose or lavender with honeysuckle as a slush. Rose petal iced tea or blue butterfly pea tea is a summer staple in my pantry. Sometimes I'll make a dried fruit tea, which is exactly what it sounds like. I boil unsulfered dried fruit and honey til it makes a small concentrated batch, usually half a cup, add a gallon of water to it, and stick in the fridge. Its like a light flavored fruit juice without much sugar. My mom kept a big pitcher of it during the summer, but it never lasted more than three days. Everyone drank it all. XD

During the summer my house becomes very fragrant. Its the time to dry fresh herbs, sort through last year's herbs to toss out any expired ones, and restock certain ones I use up the most. I use these in cooking, beauty, teas, incense, and medicine, they're essentials. I'll spend a weekend labeling, restocking, grinding, and storing them. Ill take the time to make oil infusions or balms with beeswax to restock my first aid. My counters get absolutely crowded with little glass jars, tins, and amber vials. It almost resembles an old world apothecary, which it kinda is. I'm not against modern medicine, as I'll use aspirin if I need to and I get physicals every year, but because of where I live, it's hard to just go to a pharmacy to pick up things, so I have to make my own stuff. I believe diet plays an important part in health. I'll eats lots of things that I know how lots of what my body needs. I tend to be prone to iron deficiency anemia, so I'll be sure to eat lots of foods that are iron rich with something made of citrus. My favorite is a strawberry and mandarin orange spinach salad, or oysters with a bit of lemon juice.

I'm also allergic to many cosmetics and soaps, I'll develop a really bad rash sometimes, so I make a lot of my own things with soothing ingredients like rose, calendula, aloe, and green tea. I love making lavender and mint witch hazel toners in the summer, putting them in the fridge, and spritzing myself with it. Instant cool down while also keeping my pores clean of sweat and oil. I'm usually pretty good about using a parasol or staying out of the sun during the hotter times of the day, but every year it seems I'll forget once, and get so sunburned. My cure is using cotton pads soaked in green tea to cut the redness, and a mix of calendula and aloe to soothe the pain and add moisture back into my skin. To heal over the next few days, some primrose oil or cotton pads soaked in a concentration of rose hip tea.

In the late summer, I start canning things, mostly fruits. I go through fig jam pretty often, its a daily thing I like in yogurt or on some bread, so I preserve whole figs in jars then crush them when I need them. I sometimes crave strawberries in winter, and it's not always easy to go down the mountain just to buy them out of season, so I'll make jams from the ones I've grown, foraged, or were given to me. Finding wild strawberries is like the holy grail for me though! If you've never had them, they're like candy! They're tiny, but the flavor is so concentrated, nothing like how store bought ones are. I mix them with rose jelly sometimes and use it to top ice cream, or drizzle on pancakes and crepes.

I also make a medicinal jelly made from three different citrus fruits: Sweet lemon, yuzu, and grapefruit, their pulp is preserved in honey, ginger, and clove. It's my go-to for vitamin c during the winter and to help with coughs or sore throats. I just mix a teaspoon in hot water, and sip. Another one is a goji berry jelly with honeysuckle, it's so delicious by itself but I make only enough to use for a month. Goji berry can get very bitter over time as a jelly, kmething to do with the oils in it. I use it for a daily sipping tea to get my vitamin c. There's a lot of pine nut trees in my region, and after I gather enough to send to my mom and brother, I use my portion to make pine nut butter! Fresh ones are loaded with oil and are usually very soft, they crush so easily into a butter. I'll pair it with pine needle tea, which is a good medicinal tea for the winter too.

During the monsoon season, I'll either join my dad's mother to forage for mushrooms (there's many in the southwest that are edible with few poisonous lookalikes...still gotta be careful!) But for my own paranoia, I honestly like growing my own. She'll give her batches of oyster mushroom mycelium, and all I do is put them in a glass jar or clean plastic shoebox, them let them grow. I'll get a nice bunch within a week, sometimes multiple crops if the mycelium was really healthy. I'll use them in soups, stir fries, and freeze them for the winter. Last year I grew so many that I had to give them away to my neighbors! It just kept coming almost every other day for that month. Mushrooms grow extremely fast!

And that's what summer means to me. Lots of things to do, lots of things happening, and traditions I'm very fond of.

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Hair Color Correction: Fixing Common Mistakes

We all make hair color mistakes sometimes! You might try going blonde yourself but get orange tones. Or doing home Highlights Randwick leaves weird dark bands. Professional color correction can fix these common issues. It makes your hair look healthy and flawless again. This blog shares the top dye mishaps people have. We explain how expert colorists repair each one simply using methods like:

Blending darker re-growth into lighter lengths evenly

Adding baby lights to soften blocky highlights

Using toner glosses to reduce brassiness

Moisturizing with masks after bleaching

Custom coloring over leftover stained spots

Read on to learn all about color-correcting different scenarios. Our Best hair extension near me also give tips to avoid future mistakes. And how to keep your new perfect salon hair color lasting longer.

Fixing Visible Re-Growth

Dark roots along your crown against blonde lower hair scream "dye job." However, Hairdresser Randwick blends new growth with color-melted Balayage randwick or root smudging. Added baby lights also mix the textures. Toners fix brassiness from porousness differences, making regrowth less obvious. Glosses and subtle lowlights between salon visits help maintain this seamless new blend.

Repairing Bad Highlights

Spotty chunky highlights with zebra stripes are fixed by integrating new foils. This softens contrast next to uncolored sections. Babylights near the hairline also reduce stripe visibility. Toners remove chemical brassiness, and masks nourish damage from bleaching. New strategically placed foils lighten everything evenly for fully grown-out blocks, erasing artificial remnants. The pro blending marries old and new highlights beautifully.

Post-Bleaching Color Correction

Overbleaching to reach icy platinum at home leaves brassy, dry hair. First, a rich purple mask deeply moisturizes damaged strands. Then, lowlights in cool and ash tones contrast paler areas for dimension. This prevents washed-out tones while controlling leftover warmth from lightning attempts. Repeated clear gloss treatments also increase shine that is lacking post-bleaching. The strategic toner placement with targeted lowlights rebalances the overall color nicely.

Fixing Spotty Semi-Permanent Dye

Peekaboo rainbow colors often fade unevenly, leaving random splotchy spots. First, remove leftover staining, then recolor with demi-permanent glaze to blend uneven areas. A custom toner blends any remaining uneven tint. Reconstructing cocktails also repairs compromised integrity from repeated dye efforts. Finally, heat styles reveal healthy, flawless dimensions rather than spotty textured sections. This restores fun colors responsibly.

Pregnancy Related Color Changes

Hormonal changes after having a baby can curiously alter your existing hair color. However, rematching original uniform tones often looks unnatural as new growth emerges. Instead, placing subtle highlights near roots and warmer refresher tones on mid-lengths and ends embrace natural evolution gracefully over time. The method incorporates unavoidable transitional changes seamlessly through harmonious blending. It makes hair color updates after major personal phases feel beautifully organic.

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a September 12th blog

Why do i only break out between my eyebrows. Like ive been better about washing my face everyday and using toner and moisturizer. Is it like stress acne? Probably.

Updates for the past few days: I visited my best friend at her college which is like an hour away. We got lunch with one of our other good friends which was really nice. I like her. I wish we were closer in high school. I feel like i missed out on a crucial period of time where i wouldve been more cemented into that group of people. We got dumpling and chatted about life. I am really missing out on the college lifestyle.

Ive been doing a pretty good job with keeping up with my walks which is nice, but it makes me exhausted. Im in this state of brain fog like 60% of the day. As someone with diagnosed OCD and as an anxious overthinker, it is extremely rare to have nothing going on up there.

I went to the dentist for the first time in a few years. I know thats like... gross, but time just gets away from me and it was tough enough getting through life without worrying about dentist appointments. But by some miracle, I dont have a single cavity. I was so sure i wouldve had a few. I like fully shut down during the appointment in order to not freak out. I barely spoke and my eyes just glazed over lol.

I went to the doctor today to talk about mental health stuff and decided not to try meds for the year. I dont think id be able to keep up with it while away and on projects. I did bring up the possibility of getting a med card after my gap year though and she seemed open to it. I think i pled my case decently even though i was anxious af at the time.

Also I started and finished season 5 of community and am working through season 6. I love Frankie. I think she is such an awesome character and i loove Paget.

I needed a milkshake today, so I got one.

How do people not start every sentence in personal writing with "I"?

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Hailey Bieber para Harper's Bazaar.

Hailey Bieber diz que o Rhode Glazing Milk é apenas o começo de uma "linha do tempo divertida" de produtos que estão por vir.

Já se passou quase um ano desde que Hailey Bieber lançou Rhode Skin para ajudar os fãs a entrar em sua pele vitrificada característica. O primeiro trio de produtos - o Peptide Lip Treatment, o Peptide Glazing Fluid e o Barrier Restore Cream - foram sucessos instantâneos (e favoritos entre os editores da Bazaar). Depois de algumas edições limitadas e muitos reabastecimentos, Rhode finalmente lança seu próximo produto: o Glazing Milk, uma essência cremosa repleta de ceramidas, magnésio e zinco para hidratar, proteger e acalmar a pele.

"Muitos de nossos fãs adivinharam qual seria o próximo produto Rhode", disse Bieber ao Bazaar ."Então, eu postei uma foto minha com um 'Got Milk?' na camisa e eles pensaram ainda mais que era algo leitoso. Alguns até pensaram que era um protetor solar. Eu gostaria que não levasse um ano para lançar nosso próximo produto, mas é mais importante para mim acertar, em vez de correr. O objetivo para mim é fazer produtos que funcionem para o maior número possível de pessoas e temos uma linha do tempo divertida do que está por vir."

Nossa equipe teve a chance de testar o Glazing Milk antes de seu lançamento em 15 de junho - e estamos totalmente convencidos do toner cremoso, que deixa o brilho mais bonito. À frente, Bieber revela seus segredos para uma pele leitosa e hidratada.

Eu vi que você usou o Glazing Milk enquanto estava no sol, então recentemente me inspirei para fazer o mesmo em uma viagem à praia, e ficou incrível na minha pele.

Isso me deixa muito feliz. Tenho muito a dizer sobre o Glazing Milk, mas uma das melhores formas de usá-lo é por baixo do protetor solar. Quando estou no sol - ou mesmo nadando no mar ou na piscina - minha pele fica muito seca e é difícil encontrar o produto certo que refresque sua pele antes de reaplicar o protetor solar. Estou tão feliz que está funcionando para você dessa maneira.

Este é um lançamento especial, pois é o primeiro novo produto após o lançamento de Rhode no ano passado. O que inspirou o Glazing Milk e por que este produto é a próxima adição de Rhode à coleção? Eu queria criar um produto semelhante a um toner, mas parecia mais um tratamento. Acho que é aí que vivem as essências. Eu sabia que queria que tivesse uma história de ingrediente realmente poderosa e queria apresentar novos ingredientes que não havíamos usado em nenhum outro produto Rhode antes, que é onde entram as ceramidas e o beta-glucano. Uma bela combinação de zinco, cobre e magnésio que manterá a barreira intacta, acalmará a pele e ajudará com a vermelhidão. Quando eu estava testando o Glazing Milk, tive uma erupção [espinha] maluca no braço e usei no adesivo, e realmente acalmou. Tenho pele sensível, então adoro que seja leve e algo que você possa usar sob o FPS, o que também foi muito importante. Comecei a usá-lo no sol para ver como funcionava com meu FPS, e percebi que quando entrava no final do dia, minha pele parecia muito mais hidratada e calma. Eu até coloquei um pouco no corpo e nas mãos, e pude ver o quanto é um produto multiuso.

Você é a rainha de usar seus produtos de várias maneiras, como misturar seu Glazing Fluid com blush. Quais são as várias maneiras de usar o Glazing Milk? Tenho misturado uma gota de iluminador líquido com o Glazing Milk e colocado nas pernas, clavículas, ombros - principalmente quando vou usar algo fofo que vai mostrar aquela área da pele. Eu amo essa mistura porque você sabe que está obtendo esse lindo brilho do leite e brilho do marcador, mas também que está tratando a pele com bons ingredientes. O leite tem um brilho próprio, no entanto.

Rhode tem fãs tão leais, e tenho certeza de que eles estão pedindo e esperando pelo próximo produto Rhode há algum tempo. O que mais te excita sobre os fãs que estão recebendo o Glazing Milk em suas mãos? Eu venho provocando isso em meus vídeos "Get Ready With Me" por um tempo e no meu YouTube meses atrás. Mencionei um novo produto Rhode, mas tentei não revelar muito, mas muitas pessoas imaginaram que seria uma situação de essência ou toner. Eu sinto que isso vai se tornar o produto Rhode favorito de muitas pessoas. Estou competindo comigo mesma, porque toda vez que lançamos um produto, quero me superar e ultrapassar os limites. Estou ansiosa para ver a reação das pessoas e tenho um bom pressentimento sobre este, especialmente apenas o feedback que recebi de pessoas que o testaram. Já faz algum tempo que um grupo está testando, e a maioria das pessoas disse que é seu novo produto Rhode favorito.

Você sempre foi fã de essências e tônicos? Sempre usei um tônico hidratante na minha rotina e já disse que é uma etapa importante da minha rotina. Acho que esses tipos de essências leitosas saíram da cena K-beauty, como tantos outros ótimos produtos que uso. O Glazing Milk foi definitivamente inspirado por esse mundo.

Você disse que adora usar o Glazing Milk antes do protetor solar. Existe um protetor solar Rhode no futuro? Claro que sim. É uma conversa que temos tido, mas os protetores solares são difíceis de desenvolver e demoram muito. Além disso, existem tantos regulamentos com protetor solar. Mas está em desenvolvimento. Serei extremamente exigente quanto ao nosso protetor solar - embora seja com todos os nossos produtos, e é por isso que levamos um ano para lançar nosso próximo produto. Não vou parar até que esteja perfeito. Pretendo fazer um protetor solar para o rosto e um protetor solar para o corpo – eventualmente virá.

O estresse pode causar estragos na pele. O estresse afeta sua pele de alguma forma, e como você lida com sua pele quando ela está agindo? À medida que envelheci, tentei aceitar isso porque acontece com todo mundo e é normal. Nós, mulheres, lidamos com muitas coisas que estão fora de nosso controle, como hormônios, então apenas tento ouvir minha pele. Se estiver irritada ou estourando demais, tento reduzir e manter minha rotina simples. Muitas vezes, tento me livrar de uma espinha rapidamente e acabo fazendo mais mal do que bem. Agora, deixo uma espinha seguir seu curso e sou gentil com ela. Eu gosto de tratamentos pontuais em espinhas mais grossas.

Ao aperfeiçoar o Glazing Milk, você compartilhou alguma amostra com pessoas do seu círculo para o "teste de Rhode"? Eu sempre dou amostras para amigos para experimentar e dar feedback. Eu diria que meu marido é provavelmente o primeiro a quem estou dizendo: "Ei, deixe-me saber o que você pensa". Ele adora o Glazing Milk. É provavelmente o favorito dele de tudo o que fizemos até agora. É sempre divertido ver a reação das pessoas, e levo muito a sério o feedback dos meus amigos. Cada vez que temos um novo sabor Peptide Lip Treatment, a primeira coisa que faço é dá-lo às minhas meninas para ver se cheira bem.

Falamos com você pela última vez para o lançamento do sabor 'Bolo de Aniversário'. Devemos esperar sabores de edição limitada mais divertidos no futuro? Definitivamente. As pessoas realmente querem ver o sabor do Bolo de Aniversário novamente, e ele estará de volta. Temos um sabor muito divertido chegando neste verão que é um projeto colaborativo. Já faz muito tempo que esta colaboração está chegando, então estou emocionada por termos conseguido dar vida a isso.

Um ano depois de Rhode, qual foi a maior coisa que você aprendeu sobre o lançamento de uma marca de cuidados com a pele? Oh, meu Deus, garota - tanto. Eu levo tudo muito a sério porque é meu bebê. Sempre que há feedback que queremos implementar, quero que aconteça da noite para o dia, mas isso não é possível. À medida que a marca cresce e evolui, as pessoas começam a ver o feedback incorporado. Esta é uma marca comunitária e quero que seja assim.

Você provocou isso no TikTok, mas o que você pode nos dizer sobre um possível produto híbrido Rhode para cuidados com a pele / maquiagem? Nós vamos entrar em algumas coisas coloridas em breve. Pensamos nos fundamentos da pele e, para mim, isso também se aplica à cor e aos cuidados com o sol. Vamos abordar todas essas categorias ao longo do tempo. Nosso primeiro mergulho no mar da maquiagem será no outono e estou muito animada.

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Refacing Kitchen Doors and Cabinets - Few Ideas to Follow

Is kitchen renovation in your mind? But you feel it is a costly affair? Renovating the entire kitchen is no doubt a huge financial responsibility. Moreover, it  also involves a lot of work and is time-consuming as well. Looking for a better and cost-effective option? Good news is there is an easier and affordable approach. And it is refacing kitchen doors and cabinets. This process can save up to 50% of the costs of replacing the entire door or cabinet. Wondering how can you make your old kitchen doors and cabinets look new and shiny? Then take a look at some of the best kitchen doors and cabinets refacing ideas below:

So what is kitchen cabinet refacing exactly?

Kitchen cabinet refacing is a technique where you will need to remove the doors and reface the cabinet boxes while adding new doors, hinges, drawers and doorknobs.

Some of the best kitchen cabinet refacing ideas that will give your kitchen a fresh and new look are as follows:

Painting the Cabinet

If your kitchen cabinet is already in a decent shape, then refacing it would be a great idea. Painting the cabinet can completely alter the look and feel of your kitchen. You can use a glaze to make the cabinets look stylish and give a tinted stain finish use a toner. One of the most recent trend that became popular in 2022 is two-tone cabinets.

Modern Trendy Cabinets

If you wish to make your kitchen look more sleek and modern feel, then consider replacing the cabinet doors with the trending modern cabinets. Use solid colors or clean white finishes for brightening up your home to make it feel more modern. Also, you can consider upgrading the original hardware such as handles and hinges to make it more interesting.

Open Shelving

Leaving a portion of your shelves open and exposed helps in showcasing accent pieces such as dishes, vases while adding a bit more personality to your kitchen.  If you have vibrant dishes that make great accent pieces you can consider repurposing a shelf for building a plate rack for displaying them.

Using High Gloss Materials

By using high gloss doors to your kitchen cabinetry you can refresh the look of your kitchen in a great way. This approach offers a bold, unique and trendy look. You can create a bold focal point by opting for brighter or patterned high gloss materials for your kitchen cabinetry.

Glass Doors

Glass kitchen doors are one of the most popular and classy way to make your kitchen look fresh and stylish. Glass doors when added to your kitchen cabinets, showcasing your glassware and dishes becomes easy while offering a clean aesthetic. So you can enhance your kitchen's look by adding glass doors.

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What is a toner hair?

What is a hair product?A hair tonic is a product that helps you change your hair colour.After a professional colour treatment, it is used to add natural or more visible tones.It makes your hair look better. Is toner same as hair dye? Hair dye alters the color of your hair by depositing it directly into the outer layer of the hair cuticle.The formula is the biggest difference between the two. What does a hair toner do to your hair? If you want to achieve a shinier, healthier, more natural-looking shade, hair toner products can help.In a nutshell, hair products counteract warm or brassy tones to help you achieve a shinier, healthier, more natural-looking shade. Will toner lighten hair? Papanikolas says that toners only enhance the current level or go darker.Toners won't lighten hair, so if you want to make your highlights brighter, you should use a different approach. When should I use hair toner? After a double process service is completed, the hair color will be applied at the bowl.It can be applied to specific sections of the hair using foils.Depending on the application method utilized, it can take up to 20 minutes to process. What is a hair gloss? A hair treatment adds shine to hair.Hairgloss can help with the health of your hair.If you don't supplement it with protective products, dye can lead to dry, damaged hair. How long does a toner last? It can last between 2 to 6 weeks depending on your hair type.Sometimes hair that has been coloured previously can hold toners for less time than hair that has only been coloured once. What color cancels pink in hair? What color neutralizes pink?Pink is neutralized by green. What can I do if my hair is too ashy? A couple of regular washes can fade the gray tones.You should only increase your washing frequency for a week or so if you want to prevent your hair from drying out.It is possible to try a clarifying cleanser. What is hair glass? Fitzsimons says that the glass hair trend refers to hair that is smooth and shiny, almost to the point of being reflective.Second day hair works well for a lot of styles, but you'll want to make sure your hair is fresh and free of build-up. How long does a glaze last? A gloss can last up to four weeks, whereas a glaze can last up to one week. How do you clean a toner? If you want to remove unwanted tones from your hair, visit your colorist or use one of the clarifying, anti-dandruff, or Dawn dish soap.If you want to get rid of the toner on your own, you need a deep conditioning treatment after you have removed it. Why is my white hair turning pink? The identity crisis can be traced back to one simple thing: mineral deposits.What are mineral deposits?Mineral deposits are deposits of copper and iron on the hair shaft. Why is my hair turning green when I dye it? An oxidation mineral build up is what you're seeing.Ionato says that copper, magnesium, and chlorine bind to the hair shaft.Not only will it not remove the grassy tinge, but it might also strip hair dye. How do you add warmth to brown hair? It is possible to add warmth to any shade of brunette hair.There is a serious show-stopper in this bronze caramel shade.Cannella Gloss can be used to add warm golden tones to lighter red hair.It is possible to add warm honey tones to dark blonde or light brunette hair. What is liquid hair? Liquid hair is a term that describes high-shine, reflective hair that doesn't look wet, but rather soft and bouncy to the touch. How can I shine my mirror hair? If you have thin or fine hair, use a shine mist instead of a hair oil.If you have thick or dry hair, choose a heavier oil, such as argan or Babassu oil, to boost the shine. Does a gloss dye your hair? A gloss can be clear or colored.You don't need to color your hair to use a gloss.It won't color your hair if you use a clear gloss.It will add shine to your hair. What is the difference between toner and hair color? Hair dye alters the color of your hair by depositing it directly into the outer layer of the hair cuticle.The formula is the biggest difference between the two. What does a toner do? It removes dirt and oil.It is part of the cleansing process.It can remove pollutants that may have been left behind by your cleanser.It is possible to give your skin an extra deep clean. Why does dogs saliva turn red? Light fur pink, red or brown is stained by porphyrins, which are found in saliva and tears.Many important structures in the body are made up of porphyrins. Read the full article