#Trading Volume Dynamics

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Coinbase Prime Witnesses Significant BLUR Token Movement: 49.46 Million Tokens Shift, Prompting Market Reaction

The consistent monthly unlocking trend of Blur has recently seen a significant transfer of 49.46 million BLUR tokens to Coinbase Prime, marking the eighth instance since June 2023. This meticulous approach to unlocking, totaling 534.74 million BLUR tokens, equivalent to $355.39 million, has become a closely watched phenomenon in the cryptocurrency market. An intriguing pattern has emerged from this series of unlocks, as Lookonchain's analysis indicates that BLUR's market price has shown an increase in five out of the seven previous instances. Investors and market analysts are keenly observing these unlocking events, as they provide valuable insights into the potential market behavior of BLUR following each release, creating anticipation and interest within the crypto community.

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A nightingale sang in the London Blitz

When exactly was that certain night, the night Aziraphale and Crowley met — and spoke for the first time in 79 years in the midst of the London Blitz?

And what’s the deal with the nightingale’s song, really?

Grab something to drink and we’ll look for some Clues below.

The night they met

The Blitz, short for Blitzkrieg (literally: flash war) was a German aerial bombing campaign on British cities in the WW2, spanning between 7 September 1940 and 10 May 1941. The Luftwaffe attacks were carried out almost non stop, with great intensity meant to force a capitulation and similarly strong impact on British life and culture at the time.

Starting on 7 September 1940, London as the capital city was bombed for nearly 60 consecutive nights. More than one million London houses were destroyed or damaged, and more than 20,000 civilians were killed, half of the total victims of this campaign.

The night of 29 December 1940 saw the most ferocity, becoming what is now known as the Second Great Fire of London. The opening shot of the S2 1941 minisode is a direct reference to recordings of that event, with the miraculously saved St Paul’s Cathedral in the upper left corner.

The actual raid lasted between 06:15 and 09:45 PM, but its aftermath continued for days. The old and dense architecture of this particular part of the city turned into a flaming inferno larger than the Great Fire of 1666. Multiple buildings, including churches, were destroyed in just one night by over 100,000 bombs.

Incendiary bombs fell also on St Dunstan-in-the-East church that night, the real-life location of this scene as intended by Neil. It was gutted and again claimed by fire in one of the last air rides on 10 May, when the bomb destroyed the nave and roof and blew out the stained glass windows. The ruins survived to this day as a memorial park to the Blitz.

Such a delightfully Crowley thing to do: saving a bag of books with a demonic miracle adding to the biggest catastrophe for the publishing and book trade in years. 5 million volumes were lost, multiple bookshops and publishing houses destroyed in the December 29th raid alone.

Even without this context, judging by the seemingly unending night, overwhelming cold and darkness, broken heating at the theatre, and seasonal clothing (like Aziraphale and Crowley’s extremely nice winter coats), it’s rather clear that it was the very beginning of the year 1941.

Everything suggests that Aziraphale and Crowley’s Blitz reunion happened exactly 1900 years after their meeting in Rome — which, according to the script book, took place between 1 and 24 January 41 (Crowley was right: emperor Caligula was a mad tyrant and didn't need any additional tempting; there's a reason why he was murdered by his closest advisors, including members of his Praetorian Guard, on 24 January 41).

Interestingly, both events involved a role reversal in their otherwise stable dynamic, with Aziraphale spontaneously taking the lead instead of letting the demon be the one to do all the tempting and saving, and ended with a toast.

The S2 Easter Egg with the nuns of the Chattering Order of St Beryl playing table tennis at the theatre suggests that the Blitz meeting happened on a Tuesday afternoon, which doesn’t match any of the above mentioned days, but sets the in-universe date for 7 January 1941 or later.

The Chattering Order of Saint Beryl is under a vow to emulate Saint Beryl at all times, except on Tuesday afternoons, for half an hour, when the nuns are permitted to shut up, and, if they wish, to play table tennis.

The nightingale

January means one thing: absolutely no migratory birds in Europe yet. They’re blissfully wintering in the warm sun of Northern Africa at the time. But, ironically, when the real nightingales flew off, a certain song about them suddenly gained popularity in the West End of London.

It might be a shock, but A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square wasn’t a hit from the start — even though its creators, Eric Maschwitz and Manning Sherwin, were certainly established in their work at this point. The song was written in the then-small French fishing village of Le Lavandou shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War with first performance in the summer of 1939 in a local bar, where the melody was played on piano by the composer Manning Sherwin with the help of the resident saxophonist. Maschwitz sang his lyrics while holding a glass of wine, but nobody seemed impressed. It took time and a small miracle to change that.

Next year, the 23-year-old actress Judy Campbell had planned to perform a monologue of Dorothy Parker’s in the upcoming Eric Maschwitz revue „New Faces”. But somehow the script had been mislaid and, much to her horror, replaced with the song A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square. She had never professed to be a singer but even so, she gathered her courage and went out onto the moonlit set dressed in a white ball gown. Her heartfelt rendition of the now evocative ballad captured the audience’s imagination and catapulted her West End career to stardom.

It was precisely 11 April 1940 at the Comedy Theatre in Panton Street and the revue itself proved to be a great success — not only it kept playing two performances nightly through the Blitz, but also returned the next year. And the still operating Comedy Theatre is mere five minutes on foot from the Windmill Theatre, where Aziraphale performed in 1941, and not much longer from his bookshop.

Now, most Good Omens meta analyses focus on Vera Lynn’s version of the song from 5 June 1940, but it didn’t get much attention until autumn, specifically 15 November, when Glenn Miller and his orchestra published another recording. And Glenn Miller himself is a huge point of reference in Good Omens 2.

According to the official commentary the infamous credits scene is establishing Aziraphale and Crowley’s final resolve for the next season using the same narrative device The Glenn Miller Story (1954) does in its most crucial scene. It starts with the tune (and audio in general) totally flat, then adds a piano on one side, and gradually becomes fully multidimensional. The Good Omens credits not only emulate the same sound effect, but bring it to the visual side of the narrative by literally combining the individual perspectives of the two characters together. Even though they’re physically apart, their resolve — and love to each other — brings them even closer than before. Aziraphale smiles not because he’s being brainwashed, but because he knows exactly what to do next.

Some of you might have noticed that Tori Amos’s performance for Good Omens is actually a slightly shortened version of Miller’s recording — much less sorrowful than Vera Lynn’s full lyrics that include i.a. this bridge:

The dawn came stealing up

All gold and blue

To interrupt our rendez-vous

I still remember how you smiled and said

Was that a dream or was it true?

Which is a huge hint when it comes to what we can expect from the main romantic plot line in the Good Omens series. The original song introduces an element of the doubt — it seems like there was no nightingale at all, only the mirage woven by the singer clearly intoxicated with love, much like Aziraphale and Crowley for the length of the last six episodes. Crowley’s comment in the season finale might allude to that interpretation, stating that there are no nightingales — never have been. It was all a dream. But the version we’re working with here is short and sweet, and devoid of that doubt. In the Good Omens universe angels were actually dining at the Ritz, the streets were truly paved with stars (or will be shown as such in the next season), and a nightingale really sang in Berkeley Square, as the omniscient, omnipresent, and omnipotent narrator, God Herself, had shown us.

All in all, it’s not an accident that the “modern” swing ballad activating Aziraphale’s memory and opening the 1941 minisode is the Moonlight Serenade by Glenn Miller. It’s a track naturally associated with A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square when it comes to music style and the sentiment in the lyrics.

But why the sudden popularity? In the great uncertainty and hardship of the Blitz, A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square provided solace and escapism for listeners, offering a glimpse of hope and love amidst the darkness of war. It became a universal anthem of resilience and a reminder of the power of love transcending difficulties. By January 1941 the whole city knew this tune by heart, including a certain West End aficionado with a cabinet full of theatre programs in his bookshop. Thanks to Maggie’s grandmother, he most probably had a record at hand to play during his spontaneous wine night with Crowley. We can only suspect the details, but it was was mutually established as their song exactly at that time or soon afterwards. Pretty sure we will see a third installment of that minisode for many, many reasons, but especially because of this “several days in 1941” answer by Neil:

The Man Hunt

In 1941 A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square gained even more popularity as the romantic theme of the Fritz Lang’s newest film Man Hunt. The 1939 story by Geoffrey Household first appeared under the title “Rogue Male” as a serial in the Atlantic Monthly Magazine where it received widespread comment, soon becoming a world-wide phenomenon in novel form. Its premise criticizes Britain's pre-war policy of appeasement with Germany, ready to sacrifice its own innocent citizens to the tentative status quo. Sounds a bit like Heaven's politics, right?

Yes, I'm trying to make you watch old movies again — like all the other classics, Man Hunt (1941) is easily available on YouTube and other streaming websites.

The next part will include spoilers, so scroll down to the next picture if you prefer to avoid them.

The plot of the movie seems simple enough: the tall, dark, and handsome Alan Thorndike, who nearly assassinates Hitler, narrowly escapes Germany and back in London continues to evade the Nazi agents sent after him with the help of a young trench-clad “seamstress” named Jerry, bridging the class divide and becoming unlikely friends-partners-romantic interests. It doesn’t end well though.

Jerry's small London apartment serves as a hideout for Alan when he was being followed by Nazis, similarly to how Aziraphale's bookshop is a safe haven for both Crowley and Gabriel in S2. She helps the man navigate the streets and eventually out of London — by sacrificing herself and getting forcefully separated from him by a patrolling policeman. The last time they see each other, Alan watches Jerry look back at him yearningly and disappear in the fog, followed by the elderly officer.

Unfortunately in the next scene we learn that the latter is a Nazi collaborator and helps the agents apprehend Jerry in her own flat. Staying loyal to her love and uncooperative, she’s ultimately thrown out of a window to her death, but posthumously saves Alan once again — through the arrow-shaped hatpin he gifted her earlier that is presented to him as the evidence of her off-screen fate.

Long story short, thanks to Jerry’s sacrifice Alan not only survives, but is able to join the war that broke out in the meantime and go back to Germany, armed with a rifle and a final resolve to end what he started, no matter how long will it take. The justice will be served and the dictator will pay with his life for his sins.

I wouldn’t be myself without mentioning that the main villain has a Roman chariot statue similar to the one in Aziraphale’s bookshop, an antique sculpture of St Sebastian (well-known as the gayest Catholic Saint) foreshadowing his demise, and a chess set symbolizing the titular manhunt/game of tag with the protagonist.

Aziraphale’s song

Will Aziraphale sacrifice himself as well? Or has he already? If his coin magic trick can be any indicator, we should expect at least a shadow of a danger touching the angel’s wings soon.

Let’s sum up the 1941 events from Aziraphale’s perspective: the very first time they’ve interacted after almost a century, Crowley actively sabotaged his entire existence twice by stepping onto a holy ground and by being outed by agents of Hell, both on the very same night and both because of his undying dedication to the angel. That’s enough of a reason not only for performing an apology dance, but also maintaining a careful distance for Crowley’s sake for the next 26 years. Only when he heard that his idiot was planning to rob a church, he gave up since he “can't have him risking his life”.

That’s when Crowley, sitting in a car parked right under his bookshop, offered him a ride. It wasn’t even subtle anymore. It was supposed to be a date, this time both of them understood it. But Aziraphale wouldn’t risk Crowley’s safety for his own happiness, especially not when he can name his feelings towards him and knows that they are reciprocated — the biggest lesson he learnt back in 1941.

So he did what he’s best at, he cut Crowley off again, but this time with a promise of catching up to his speed at some point. Buddy Holly’s Everyday, which was originally planned to play afterwards instead of the Good Omens theme, adds additional context here:

No, thank you. Oh, don’t look so disappointed. Perhaps one day we could... I don't know… Go for a picnic. Dine at the Ritz.

Aziraphale, carefully looking around and feeling observed through the whole conversation in the Bentley, consciously used the “Dine at the Ritz” line from A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square, from their song, as a code only the two of them understand. Not as a suggestion to go out for a meal, but a promise. A hope for the privilege of being openly in love and together — maybe someday, not now, when it’s too dangerous — even if it leads to a bad ending.

Fast forward to 2023 when for one dreadful moment Crowley’s “No nightingales” robbed Aziraphale even of that semblance of hope. He looked away, unable to stop his tears anymore. Only their kiss helped him pull himself together and make sure that a nightingale did sing the last time he turned — just like in their song — this time without a smile, as a goodbye.

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The Illusion of Feminism in ACOTAR: How the Series Fails Its Female Characters

Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) has often been hailed as a feminist fantasy, a tale filled with powerful female characters who fight, love, and rule their own destinies. But upon closer inspection, what the series delivers is an illusion of feminism—a narrative that dresses its women in superficial strength while confining them to traditional gender roles and patriarchal tropes. Maas may present her female leads as independent and powerful, but their development is constantly undercut by their relationships with men, their trauma, or their need for validation from others.

The series starts with Feyre, a young woman fighting to survive, taking on the role of provider for her destitute family. On the surface, she seems like a strong, independent character. However, her growth as a person is largely overshadowed by her relationships with male characters. Feyre’s development isn’t just about her becoming a stronger, more capable version of herself—it’s about finding a man to ‘save’ her. First, she is emotionally and physically exhausted under Tamlin's control, and then Rhysand comes along as her liberator, offering her the "true" freedom she never had. Feyre's journey, for all its twists and turns, is less about her own self-realization and more about trading one male protector for another. Her strength, while praised, only seems to materialize through the lens of her romantic relationships.

The problem with Feyre’s arc is that her identity and power are so deeply tied to the men in her life that it leaves little room for her own autonomy. Instead of choosing power or independence for herself, her development is almost always tied to how her male counterparts define her. The narrative tries to position Rhysand’s treatment of Feyre as "feminist" because he gives her choices, yet even within these choices, her journey is still deeply interwoven with romantic and sexual validation from him. The story makes it seem like Feyre’s strength is conditional on her connection to Rhys, reinforcing the very idea that a woman’s power must be connected to a man.

Then there's Nesta. Nesta’s arc could have been an opportunity to showcase a woman who refuses to be tamed or reshaped into society's expectations of her. Instead, the series turns Nesta’s rage, her trauma, and her defiance into something that needs to be 'fixed.' Her difficult personality, her inability to fall into line with her family's wishes, is portrayed as a flaw—something that needs to be softened or redeemed. And how does Maas attempt to ‘redeem’ her? Through Cassian, another male figure who becomes the anchor for her so-called transformation.

Nesta's journey is framed as a reclamation of power, but in reality, it's about her fitting into a more acceptable mold of femininity—softer, more open to love, more willing to be vulnerable. Instead of embracing her as she is—angry, hurt, and fierce—the narrative pushes her toward healing only through her relationship with Cassian, effectively turning her into another woman whose growth hinges on a man’s love and approval. Nesta’s complexity is reduced to a romance arc, undermining what could have been a far more nuanced and empowering portrayal of a woman dealing with trauma on her own terms.

Morrigan is another example of a character who could have stood as a beacon of true independence and complexity but instead falls flat. Morrigan, a warrior and a survivor of intense trauma, has been closeted about her sexuality for centuries. The idea that Mor, supposedly one of the most powerful and trusted members of the Inner Circle, can’t come out to her friends after 500 years speaks volumes about the so-called "family" dynamic Maas tries to sell. Mor’s queerness is sidelined to the point where her internal struggles with her identity are barely touched upon, and when they are, it feels like an afterthought.

In a series that prides itself on presenting complex female characters, Morrigan’s queerness is handled poorly, with little to no exploration of her struggles, relationships, or emotional depth. Instead, it seems Maas is more interested in maintaining the heteronormative love triangles and keeping Mor’s queerness in the background, where it won’t disrupt the more "marketable" relationships in the story. Mor's character could have been a ground-breaking exploration of queer identity, especially in a high-fantasy setting, but instead, she remains underdeveloped, reduced to a footnote in the larger romantic plots between her friends.

What’s truly disappointing about ACOTAR is how Maas consistently sets her female characters up as strong, independent figures only to then undermine them by tying their growth, power, and self-worth to men or romantic relationships. Even when Feyre, Nesta, and Mor display moments of agency, those moments are often framed within the context of male approval or romantic entanglements. The series pays lip service to feminism by giving these women positions of power, but Maas continually reverts to tired, patriarchal tropes by ensuring that their stories are defined by the men around them.

Ultimately, Maas reinforces traditional gender roles under the guise of progressive feminism. Women like Feyre and Nesta are lauded for their strength, but their stories hinge on the approval or influence of male characters. Mor’s queerness is sidelined, never given the space it deserves in a series that is already too focused on heteronormative dynamics. And all the while, the series frames this as empowerment, as though these women are truly independent when, in reality, they are just filling the same roles women have always been forced into: defined by the men around them, by their trauma, and by their relationships.

In conclusion, ACOTAR may present itself as a feminist narrative, but it ultimately falls short by reinforcing patriarchal ideas through its characters’ development. Sarah J. Maas creates the illusion of feminism by giving her female leads positions of power, only to reduce their stories to romantic entanglements and male validation. True independence for these women is never achieved, and until that changes, ACOTAR remains a series that fails its female characters under the guise of feminist storytelling.

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SUGARUSH DOU

A redraw of amazing fanart that was made by @jayjaysmind in my style just look at these sillies:

I love it so much, I love Jay so much and I love these two sillies so much-

To anyone interested there will be some ramblings about Mk and Klaras dynamic below the cut as I can’t help myself-

Klara and Mk knew each other before the start of the main series mainly due to the fact her mother Shui was already well acquainted with Pigsy.

And right out the gate these two just clicked. They share a lot of personality traits, such as being very extroverted, high energy individuals that love being loud and of course their shared interest in jttw or well the monkey king more specifically.

Klara would describe Mk as either a really cool cousin, the awesome kind you wanna impress or a really dorky older brother that you can really mess with.

And most of all she is glad he doesn't know about her illness, or at least not to the extent her family does. That means he doesn't feel the need to do a lot of things for her, to be unnecessarily gentle with her or to waste his time looking after her.

They can just play! Roughouse as much as they like and talk until her throat gets all itchy and the coughs become hard to hide...

he doesn't need to know how bad it is, it isn't that bad in the first place!

Meanwhile the noodle boy is equally as fond of her, there is never a dull moment with her around and even if there was, just give her a dare and watch as chaos unfolds. He can suggest anything and she is up to try and that flexibility makes hanging out so easy!

It really doesn't feel like he is just babysitting her at all since Klara is a very independent kid, sure she may play a little to rough on occasion but really how bad can a little bruise be?

But she is still a lot to deal with. Not even he can keep up with all her energy, all her volume and he knows she doesn't mean to, that controlling herself is very hard for her.

Regardless he wouldn't trade thir time together for anything!

After the pilot however things changed.

But I'll leave it at that:>

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Hi there. I just got interested in 616 Steve and Clint dynamic recently, and I wonder if you can recommend some titles highliting their relationship? Thank you. 🥰

Steve & Clint's friendship is seriously one of my favorite things about Avengers comics. We start out with Clint annoying the fuck out of Steve, and over a period of years we evolve to Clint continuing to annoy the fuck out of Steve except they care deeply about each other now. Clint learned how to be a leader from Steve, is extremely, extremely loyal, and will defend Steve in basically any circumstance. This is not to say that they don't disagree, because man do they ever disagree. But they're good friends. I think Steve likes having friends who aren't afraid to disagree with him.

(I didn't know until I read Young Avengers v1 for the first time last week that Kate became Hawkeye while Clint was dead, because Steve gave her the name, because he was impressed by how she stood up to him. You might have thought Clint would have given her the name after he came back to life, but no. Whoever annoys Steve the most gets to be Hawkeye. Apparently that's the rule. What's really funny is that Steve also does this again to someone else in the current miniseries Avengers Twilight, for the same reason. Who gives him the most shit? You're Hawkeye now! It's great.)

So! A list of Fun Comics About Steve And Clint!

The obvious starting place is the Kooky Quartet era of the Avengers. This begins in Avengers #16 when Clint joins the team. For those of you who don't have this issue memorized, in Avengers #16 Steve is off fighting villains by himself in another country, when the rest of the founding Avengers decide they need a break. So Steve finds out when he gets back that they're all leaving, that he's the new leader, and that his new teammates are Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, and Hawkeye, none of whom he knows, all of whom are former criminals and/or villains. I don't know when the Kooky Quartet era officially ends, but I can tell you that the team mostly contains Pietro and Wanda until #47, so I suppose that's the end of the Quartet. I read up to #35 relatively recently so I can tell you there's good Steve & Clint stuff up to at least that far, and probably farther. You get to see their relationship evolve into them deciding that maybe they actually like each other.

There are also a lot of retellings of early canon (and newer stories set in the past) that will give you glimpses of the Kooky Quartet era with a more modern sensibility. The thing I'm thinking of here is Avengers #1.1 to #4.1 by Mark Waid, which was a miniseries released in 2017 as part of Mark Waid's Avengers v7. I think the wiki lists it under v7; it was released in trade with the title Avengers Four, which isn't confusing at all. Anyway, it's all Kooky Quartet and it's great. You know how Waid's Man Out of Time series kind of rewrites and expands Avengers #4 to tell a new story? This is like that but for Avengers #16.

You might also consider series that are entirely early-canon retellings like Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes (the miniseries, not the cartoon); I know that definitely goes up to the Quartet and beyond. There are two volumes of this series.

I unfortunately can't tell you what happens in most of v1 off the top of my head, but I can give you a list of Avengers v1 issues in which both Steve and Clint are on the team, because I have a big list of team rosters. After Avengers #62, Clint changes his codename to Goliath for a bit, but he's still there until #111 (mostly with Steve also on the team), then #142-147, then #172-177, then #181-182, then #221-232. This takes you up to the mid-1980s. After that, except for a few scattered issues, Clint and Steve aren't both on the Avengers again until volume 3, in 1998. (You will note that this is also true of Steve and Tony, and in fact it's for the exact same reason -- both Clint and Tony are on the West Coast Avengers, in California, for pretty much the rest of v1. Clint's other Avengers v1 appearances are #305, #309, #313, #397-401. So it's not a lot there.)

But, don't worry, Clint also has several cameo appearances in Captain America v1. Unlike Avengers, I don't have a handy list of these, so you can probably just go through Clint's appearances list on the Marvel wiki and see which ones are in Cap comics. I can tell you the three that stick with me, though! Two of them are Cap #316 and #317, where Clint and Bobbi come back to New York for a visit, and Steve and Bernie break up so that Bernie can go to law school in Wisconsin, and Bernie throws a party on her last night there that Steve is supposed to attend, except Steve fucks off to go superheroing with Clint. They talk about their love lives and Clint gets to use Steve's shield and Steve gets to use Clint's bow. Steve gets back to find out that he has entirely missed the party and Bernie has finally left him. Can't imagine why.

My other pick is Cap #401, which if you are a Steve/Tony fan you will know is the issue after Operation Galactic Storm where Tony finds Steve in a bar to apologize for everything he's ever done. But the reason Steve is in the bar in the first place is that Clint got sick of Steve sulking and came and jumped on his bed until Steve gave in and went out for a drink with Clint.

Clint does then of course make him talk about his feelings. It's a very sweet interlude of Clint cheering Steve up in his own unique way.

Volume 3 is the next time Steve and Clint are together on the Avengers since Clint left for the West Coast -- and, I mean, it's a good read anyway. This is when I set the one Steve/Clint fic I actually wrote, so here we see my biases. Clint starts out on the team right in Avengers v3 #1, and he stays there until #10, which is when he leaves to lead the Thunderbolts. (Note to self: read Thunderbolts.) You'd think at this point that Clint wouldn't be back with Avengers for a while, but he immediately comes back in #12 and brings his new Thunderbolts and gets into a fight with Steve about whether the T-Bolts can be trusted. Clint later pays the team another visit in the Avengers/Thunderbolts crossover "The Nefaria Protocols" (Avengers v3 #32-34, Thunderbolts v1 #43-44 -- but, you know, in more of an interspersed order) which is a lot of fun and I'm not just saying that because I have a 160,000-word Steve/Tony WIP that is set during it. Anyway. Kurt Busiek started out writing both Avengers and Thunderbolts in this era of canon, but by the time this crossover happened, Fabian Nicieza had taken over Thunderbolts.

There is also a second Avengers/Thunderbolts crossover during this timeframe, the 2004 miniseries Avengers/Thunderbolts #1-6, by Busiek and Nicieza. I haven't actually read it because I wanted to read more Thunderbolts first, but I can tell you it does have both Clint and Steve in it, although it's set after Clint has stopped leading the T-Bolts and has returned to the Avengers.

Yes, Clint does actually rejoin the Avengers proper toward the end of v3 -- he's there from #75 right up to #503 (it renumbered to #500 after #84), although I suspect that that's when he actually dies, because that's Avengers Disassembled. The only Steve & Clint interaction in that time period that really sticks in my mind is Avengers v3 #77, in which Clint takes it upon himself to give Steve some romantic advice that Steve definitely isn't asking for.

(If you've seen any of this issue at all, it's probably an out-of-context panel of Steve telling Clint he didn't say he wanted a woman.)

Once again, Clint also makes some cameos in Steve's comics, in Captain America v3. The one that's memorable to me is in the Capmania arc of Cap v3, which is the very first arc, #1-7. The TPB version of this appears to be called To Serve and Protect. Mostly I remember Clint giving Steve shit about Captain America's new, massive popularity (which turns out to be an evil Skrull plan).

So after Avengers Disassembled, Clint is dead until after Civil War, at which point Steve is also dead, so they're, uh, not interacting much. However, even though Steve is dead, you probably want to read Fallen Son (specifically #3), which is the issue where Tony learns that Clint is alive again and then immediately tries to get him to be Captain America because Tony only has the best and healthiest coping mechanisms when Steve is dead. Clint tries out the shield and uniform and then basically tells Tony to go fuck himself. So that's a no from him. While he's running around dressed as Captain America is also when he meets Kate for the first time and finds out that she's Hawkeye. Everyone is very angsty about everything because that's just what Civil War comics are like.

(I guess I should have known after reading this comic how Kate got her name, but, as I said. I hadn't read Young Avengers until last week, so everything the Young Avengers did in this comic didn't really register.)

The next time Steve and Clint are both alive at the same time is Avengers v4. Clint is on the team for the whole run (#1-34). Technically Steve is Commander Rogers of the Secret Avengers up until after Fear Itself, so he doesn't actually rejoin the team until #18, but he spends a lot of the first half of the run hanging around the Avengers anyway for some reason (it's because he's deeply weird about Tony). So you might as well start from the beginning because Steve's there a lot despite technically not being on the team. I can't say that Steve and Clint have any memorable moments in v4 that are coming to mind right now, but they are both there and it's a reasonably fun run.

Speaking of the Secret Avengers, Steve runs the Secret Avengers until #21. Clint runs them from #22 onward (Steve stays for the first couple issues of Clint's tenure, #22 and #23). Don't ask me how Clint can lead the Secret Avengers and be on the regular Avengers at the same time when Steve apparently can't do this, but this seems to be a thing Clint can do. It's probably because Clint's not weird about Tony. Anyway, the issue you actually want to read is Secret Avengers #21.1, where Steve actually hands the Secret Avengers over to Clint and they do some superheroing together, just like old times.

Clint was on the Avengers during Hickman's run, as was Steve, because pretty much everyone was on Hickman's Avengers at some point (seriously, have you seen those team rosters?) but I don't know that Clint and Steve had any really good moments. There was that bit in one of the Original Sin tie-ins (#30) where Future Clint told Steve he should kill Tony but I don't think that was a very good moment. I'm not sure that Steve and Clint have been on a team together since then because I honestly don't think Clint's been on the main team since then, though they've both shown up in events and so on. I guess you could read Avengers Millennium. That had both of them and it had some fun moments for them, by which I mean that one panel where Clint watches Steve punch out a lion.

In terms of Clint's cameo appearances in Cap comics of this era, I know Clint's been in Brubaker's run, although the only moment with Steve I can honestly remember is when he gets mad at Steve for not telling him Bucky was the Winter Soldier, in the Trial arc. And -- not by Brubaker but at the same approximate time -- there's a Captain America & Hawkeye series (#629-632).

It's part of the same series of Cap team-ups that includes One Night In Madripoor (Captain America & Iron Man #633-635), and in fact these are the issues that are right before One Night in Madripoor.

It's fun. Steve gets turned into a dinosaur.

So you might wonder at this point whether Steve appears in any of Clint's solo comics, and sadly I can't really answer that because I haven't read a lot of Clint's solo comics and the ones I did read didn't have a whole lot of Steve that I remember. Mostly I've read Fraction and some of the really early Hawkeye minis. @blossomsinthemist recommends the miniseries Hawkeye: Blindspot (2011), which I have not read but which does have Clint and Steve on the cover, which seems promising in terms of its potential to contain both Steve and Clint.

I looked at the beginning and it appears to be set in early Avengers v4. You see what I mean about Steve just hanging around the team. This is apparently following on from the events of the 2011 miniseries Widowmaker, and it's about Clint going blind. All the angst.

There are probably more Hawkeye solo comics that feature Steve but I don't know what they are.

To recap, in list form, vaguely ordered by Avengers comics in an era and then Cap comics in the same era:

Kooky Quartet: Avengers v1 #16-47

Avengers Four (Avengers v7 #1.1-4.1)

Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes v1 & v2

Avengers v1 #48-111, #142-147, #172-177, #181-182, #221-232, #305, #309, #313, #397-401

Captain America v1 #316-317

Captain America v1 #401

Avengers v3 #1-10, #12

The Nefaria Protocols: Avengers v3 #32-34, Thunderbolts v1 #43-44

Avengers/Thunderbolts (2004) #1-6

Avengers v3 #75-503 (esp. #77)

Captain America v3 #1-7

Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America #3

Avengers v4 #18-34

Secret Avengers v1 #21.1 (and #22 and #23 if you want)

Avengers: Millennium #1-6

Captain America & Hawkeye #629-632

Hawkeye: Blindspot #1-4

I hope that gives you someplace to get started!

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Genshin ships: stock market update (Fontaine Act 1)

(Warning: May contain spoilers for character appearances and dynamics in (Chapter 4 Act 1) Prelude of Blancheur and Noirceur.)

Overnight trades saw Lyney/Traveller and Lynette/Traveller go up by a modest 3% overnight, with movement in the futures market for Lyney/Traveller.

Interestingly, trading volume on platonic Lynette&Traveller has increased nearly tenfold on the back of market analysts revising the potential untapped market of "fellow long-suffering silent companion" dynamics.

The spread for Lyney/Traveller has widened, indicating anticipated volatility in friends-to-ex-friends-to-lovers options. For those with an appetite for risk we weakly recommend a BUY OR HOLD.

Meanwhile, there's been renewed interest in bluechip favourite Chilumi (and the correlated Lumichi index), on the back of the first serious official updates since 2.2. Our recommendation is HOLD.

Aether/Neuvillette: BUY BUY BUY

Furina/Traveller is picking up steam. The Aether variation has strong potential among the het/bi fanbase. The Lumine variation has extra je ne sais quoi due to fanon characterisation of Lumine as the more hard headed of the twins, nicely contrasting Furina's bratty persona. However, we advise caution as consensus of interpretation on Furina will not settle until 4.2 at the earliest. HOLD for Furiaether, BUY OR HOLD for Furilumi.

Platonic Furina+Neuvillette is proving popular with the same comedy + found family consumers that brought Hu Tao+Zhongli to fame. However the market is more limited than explicitly romantic ship markets, so expect high volatility. HOLD.

Moniotte/Furina is a meme stock, similar to Furong, Narzan, and Baishi. We recommend SELL outside of cheap punchlines.

A slight correction in the Clorivia price as Act 1 fails to provide any new data. Regardless, we still recommend BUY OR HOLD in anticipation of future dividends.

Relatedly, the unexpected ship Navia/Traveller is picking up steam. BUY, with an eye to sell if growth is not sustained.

Crack ship Charlotte/Truth has not seen any serious new changes. Recommendation: SELL.

[phoenixlionme]

Encanto: Madrigal Family Relationship Analysis Part 23 - Bruno and Mirabel

They were one of my favorite dynamics from the movie. Both have such a deep, intimate, understanding, and loving bond; plus, they are an uncle and niece, which is rare to see in most forms of media. The seflless acts they perform for each other is mutual and constant - Bruno exiled himself to protect Mirabel from possible ostracizing; Mirabel stating that Bruno doesn't cause bad visions and that "family wierdos" like them get a bad rep; Bruno telling Mirabel she's what their family needs (something Mirabel most likely wanted to hear); Mirabel defending Bruno from Alma's harsh accusations; Bruno running on horseback to protect Mirabel again from Alma's supposed anger. They have hardly interacted prior to the movie (with Jared Bush confirming that Bruno began alienating from the family before the time Mirabel was 5) and yet quickly form a healthy and collaborative bond speaks volumes to their profound kinship. And for some extra trivia, in the Japanese version of the movie, Mirabel referred to Bruno as "Bruno-oniichan" (an affectionate term younger siblings use to refer to their older brother); this means that Mirabel (at least in the Japanese version), thinks of Bruno as more of a brother than an uncle. In fact, their whole relationship is more like a brother-sister than an uncle-niece. They each give each other the validation and respect they don't often receive from their family and community, especially before the movie's conclusion. And they are symbolically tied to one - Bruno's green eyes is similar to Mirabel's green glasses and both bare a strong resemblance to each other (and deceased patriarch Pedro). And as for the strong resemblance part, I have a headcanon, that if anyone outside the village were to meet the duo, they automatically assume their father and daughter. And that adds another headcanon of mine: While Mirabel does have a loving and affectionate bond with Agustin, I think a part of her also views Bruno as another father figure. Similarly, while Bruno loves all his nieces and nephews equally, I think a part of him views Mirabel as more of a daughter. I can also see them being the type of best friends who constantly trade sarcastic quips and banter (with a dark sense of humor), basically having their own language. They are a true team and duo of loyal friends, who just GET each other.

[jeffhirsch]

July Best S&P & NASDAQ Month Last 21 Years

Dynamic trading often accompanies the first full month of summer as the beginning of the second half of the year brings an inflow of new capital. This creates a bullish beginning, middle, and a mixed second half.

On average, over the last 21 years, nearly all of July’s gains have occurred in the first 13 trading days. Once a bullish day, the last trading day of July has had a bearish bias over the last 21 years. In election years since 1950, July has tended to be a dull month filled with choppy trading.

Trading on the day before and after the Independence Day holiday is often lackluster. Volume tends to decline on either side of the holiday as vacations begin early and/or finish late. Since 1980, DJIA, S&P 500, NASDAQ and Russell 2000 have recorded net losses on the day after.

[dittobtch]

the wilds orchestra au (3/?)

thanks to @amanitabuntline and @mirchoff for showing interest in this :)

as requested, here's what i think the boys would play:

ivan - double bass (has perfect pitch and will brag about it. him and fatin spend most of rehearsal gossiping)

kirin - trombone (will make dumb "bone" jokes at every opportunity he gets. he's pretty good when he actually tries though)

bo - baritone (plays beautifully and gets every solo available to his section. he never brings his instrument home so any extra practice he does is at school)

scotty - alto saxophone (plays careless whisper just to be annoying. he's also more than a little upset that he's not first chair)

raf - oboe (is weirdly good at sight reading. he never seems to be able to play loud enough though)

josh - flute/ piccolo (fails miserably at playing exams, but he's very good at dynamics and volume control)

henry - percussion (really good at polyrhythms. him and dot like to trade drumming techniques and give each other song recs when they're bored, which is most of the time)

seth - viola (sucks up to their conductor (gretchen) and laughs at all her lame jokes)

(saxophones also aren't really classical orchestra instruments but my school had them so i'm keeping them in)

part 1 | part 2 | part 4

[kestrellady]

Book Riot's 2024 Read Harder Challenge

Ongoing 20/24 Challenge Link

6th year with this "get out of your comfort zone" reading challenge. Full list under the cut.

1. Read a cozy fantasy book. The House Witch by Delemhach This is a sweet, cozy read about a young witch finding his place and coming into his power. I can tell this comes out of the fanfic community, but it's really a plus for this book. This is the first of a series, which just has volume numbers.

2. Read a YA book by a trans author. The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas I loved Cemetery Boys so of course I had to pick this one up for this challenge. This is a lush fantasy with a dark side and a sarcastic lovable protagonist. I loved the modern Aztec/Maya inspired setting and I'm excited to pick up the next one!

3. Read a middle grade horror novel. Stories to Keep You Alive Despite Vampires by Ben Acker I loved this collection of interconnected short stories. Some are funny, some genuinely scary, and they kind of circle so characters and stories keep coming back in new ways.

4. Read a history book by a BIPOC author. The Ocean of Churn by Sanjeev Sanyal This was an incredibly readable history of the Indian Ocean trade and its place in world history. I sometimes got a little confused with the names of people and places, but the author was great about pulling out the main points.

5. Read a sci-fi novella. The Mimicking of Known Successes by Malka Ann Older It's so refreshing to read a take on Holmes and Watson that actually gets the dynamic right! I had a bit of a tone mismatch because I initially expected a space western (and there's a bit of that) rather than a Holmsian mystery.

6. Read a middle grade book with an LGBTQIA main character. Dear Mothman by Robin Gow This is a really sweet and soft book about dealing with grief, and friendship, and identity, all told in verse.

7. Read an indie published collection of poetry by a BIPOC or queer author. You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World, edited by Ada Limón This is actually a collection of poetry with each poem written by a different author, but almost all of them qualify for this prompt, so I think it works. The poems were all very different and there were at least a couple of them that really spoke to me, though I wish the author bios had included more than just where they went to school and the awards they'd won.

8. Read a book in translation from a country you’ve never visited. Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki Tsujimura This is a bit difficult, but ultimately kind and hopeful read about friendship and the effects of bullying. It reads more middle-grade than I had expected, but I can't tell if that's just the translation or not.

9. Read a book recommended by a librarian. Walking to Aldebaran by Adrian Tchaikovsky Recommended to me by the lovely @/elodieunderglass! This was, hoo boy. It was something. It's a horror novel! All of the signs were there for the twist! I was still surprised and horrified!

10. Read a historical fiction book by an Indigenous author.

11. Read a picture book published in the last five years.

12. Read a genre book (SFF, horror, mystery, romance) by a disabled author. Fourth Wing by Rebeca Yarros This was another one of those booktok books that I was a little hesitant to get into, but certainly sounded like it was made for me and hoo boy was it. The main protagonist has major weakness in her joints and bones, which was really well woven into the plot.

13. Read a comic that has been banned. The Complete Maus by Art Spiegelman I have a really hard time with Holocaust literature, but this is one of the most accessible books I've read. Not necessarily because it's a comic, but because it's framed and paced so well that you can really feel for the people, but still get a chance to breathe and recover.

14. Read a book by an author with an upcoming event (virtual or in person) and then attend the event.

15. Read a YA nonfiction book. Photographic: The Life of Graciela Iturbide by Isabel Quintero and Zeke Peña I've been fascinated by Graciela Iturbide since I listened to a Duolingo Spanish podcast episode about her photographing Frida Kahlo's newly discovered bathroom. This was a very poetic, graphic novel overview of her life. It was told in first person and I wish it was a little more clear what was a quote and what wasn't.

16. Read a book based solely on the title. That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming This was a fun, raunchy, read with an interesting world and a very pragmatic heroine.

17. Read a book about media literacy. The Attention Merchants: The Epic Scramble to Get Inside Our Heads by Tim Wu This was a fascinating and infuriating read, about the century long quest for advertisers (and others) to profit off of people's attention. Published in 2016, so a little out of date now. I did a longer write up here.

18. Read a book about drag or queer artistry. Hi Honey, I'm Homo! by Matt Baume This was a relatively short, very readable tour through queer depictions on TV sitcomes and the way those depictions reflect and shape attitudes toward queer people in real life. (I'm not totally happy with this book for this prompt, so I might replace it if I read something else before the end of the year.)

19. Read a romance with neurodivergent characters. Viscount in Love by Eloisa James The heroine in this historical romance is dyslexic and deals with a lot of prejudice and self-doubt because of it. I love Eloisa's romances because the people act like real people.

20. Read a book about books (fiction or nonfiction). The Sinister Booksellers of Bath by Garth Nix This is a sequel to The Left-Handed Booksellers of London and takes place just a few months after that book. I love the way it delves into English folklore and the ways the characters grapple with being not quite human.

21. Read a book that went under the radar in 2023. The Hanging City by Charlie N. Holmberg This book had some really amazing worldbuilding that suffered a bit because the focus was so thoroughly on the narrator. I felt like most of the rest of the characters weren't really fleshed out, including the love interest. This was good, but I really expected to like it more than I did.

22. Read a manga or manhwa. In/Spectre Vol. 18 by Chashiba Katase This series is weird and I love it. It's largely mysteries where the protagonist already knows what happened and has to convince other people that it didn't happen the way it actually did. This volume wraps up a longer storyline and I loved the twists and turns and return of a side character.

23. Read a “howdunit” or “whydunit” mystery. Miraculous Mysteries edited by Martin Edwards I really enjoyed this collection of locked room murders and impossible crimes. Some of the stories definitely show their age, so be prepared for some casual racism and misogyny, but most of the stories were interesting and several were very surprising!

24. Pick a challenge from any of the previous years’ challenges to repeat!

[signode-blog]

Understanding the Volume Rate of Change (VROC) Indicator: A Powerful Tool for Traders

Introduction to Volume Rate of Change: In the world of financial markets, traders are constantly seeking ways to gain insights into market movements and make informed decisions. Among the plethora of technical indicators available, the Volume Rate of Change (VROC) stands out as a powerful tool for analyzing volume dynamics. In this blog post, we will delve into what the VROC indicator is, how…

[dencyemily]

Solana's Impressive Week: 6% Surge Sets Sights on Breaking Through $144 Resistance Zone

Solana ($SOL) is creating a buzz in the cryptocurrency scene, experiencing a remarkable 6.02% surge over the past week, reaching $95.70. The cryptocurrency is now approaching a critical resistance level at $144.00, fueling expectations of potential bullish momentum. With a market cap of $41,395,452,040, Solana holds the 5th position, showcasing its strength in the competitive crypto market.

A notable endorsement from crypto analyst Crypto Tony has added a social dimension to Solana's market narrative. In a tweet, Crypto Tony emphasized the significance of the $144.00 resistance zone, rallying the community to anticipate a significant price movement. Such endorsements from influential figures can have a substantial impact on market sentiment, potentially influencing investor decisions.

While technical indicators present a nuanced view, with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 48.74 indicating neutrality and the bullish trend reflected in the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) at 266.63, caution is advised. The bearish stance of the Stochastic oscillator at 24.3 and the bearish lean of the Rate of Change (ROC) at -22.1 provide a cautious undertone to the positive momentum.

The surge in trading volume, with a 30.83% increase in the last 24 hours totaling $2,597,559,509, suggests heightened investor interest. As the crypto community sets its sights on the coveted $144.00 resistance zone, careful consideration of the broader crypto landscape is essential. While Solana's bullish MACD hints at a potential upward trajectory, traders are urged to exercise caution, taking into account the bearish signals from the Stochastic oscillator and ROC.

[nick-writes-stuff]

Cassidy x gn!injured!reader

notes: enemies to lovers kind of vibe; reader has powers similar to tracer (sorry i'm not creative enough to come up with a new mechanic lmao); fluff-ish to angst and back to fluff

WARNINGS: canon-typical violence; serious injury to reader; kinda tsundere dynamics (idk if that should be a warning or not); use of the nickname darlin'; cassidy being a little shit lmao

The mission started like any other, just an ambush to some Talon operations. You and Cassidy were bickering the whole flight to Dorado, which wasn't out of the ordinary. The two of you fought often, but never with real malice. Mainly just a friendly rivalry that you both tended to take a little too far.

At least for you, bickering with him was just a way to hide your growing feelings for him. In this line of work, being too attached to your partner wasn't ideal, so Morrison kept you both as mission partners despite how much your rivalry annoyed everyone else around you. You and Cassidy operated with such synergy despite getting on the other's nerves. Missions usually went off without a hitch no matter how much you complained about having to deal with him.

Emphasis on "usually". This mission was one of the few where things went downhill quick. You were sent to Dorado to essentially cause a distraction. The intent was to ambush a meeting occurring between Talon and a local operation of Null Sector. The two of you had done this a thousand times. However, usually you never end up ambushing Doomfist himself.

You recognized his voice almost instantly, making you stop in your tracks. You waited until the voices got softer before whispering over the comms. "Cass, since when is Doomfist the one overseeing this meeting?"

Cassidy chuckled lightly. "If you get your part of the plan right, we shouldn't need to deal with him." His confidence made your blood boil.

Essentially, the plan was for you to find the fire alarm, then the two of you would go in guns blazing once most of the crowd dispersed. Hopefully most of the patrols would evacuate leaving them to deal with the ones actually partaking in the meeting.

Of course, this plan revolved around the fact that intel reported that Sombra was involved in a mission halfway across the world. Having the hacker watching the security feed like a hawk would ruin their plans. Unfortunately, someone didn't vet the truth of the information enough.

"Jefe, it looks like we have some Overwatch agents hanging around. Looks like one of them is at the security console."

"Copy that."

This mission was not worth dying for. "You know what, Cass? If you're so confident that Doomfist won't get in our way how about we trade roles then?"

"You know we probably could do that, we both know I'd deal with that situation better than you."

You could hear the smirk in his voice. He wasn't being rude, just cocky. You took a deep breath, which really served two purposes: 1) preventing yourself from snapping at him, and 2) calming your own nerves before dealing with one of the deadliest men in the world.

"Man I can feel the glare from across the warehouse." He chuckled. There was something about his tone that was slightly different. Was he nervous? He seemed like he was trying to distract both of you from the reality of the danger ahead of you.

"Cass, can you at least head over here as backup in case I need it?" This request changed the plan somewhat, but you were sure Morrison would understand. If not, you were sure Morrison could suck it up and deal with it.

You head his laugh through the comms. "I'll see what I can do, darlin'."

If you were in the same room, that would have probably earned him a playful slap on the arm, but luckily, he had the foresight to call you that when he wasn't in your proximity.

You took another deep breath, shaking your hands a bit. "I'm going in." You whispered, voice dropping in volume immensely. You didn't wait for a response, thinking you'd chicken out before he did. You stepped into the room, doing a quick search before heading to the terminal.

It didn't take you long to navigate through it to turn on the fire alarm. You pressed the screen and heard the shrill noise in your ears. It was loud but not loud enough to cover up the familiar sound of Doomfist charging his punch.

"Oh sh-" You didn't get to finish before he collided with your shoulder. You hit the wall hard. Tapping the device that sat on your chest, you recalled back to the terminal and blinked away as he turned around.

You started sprinting off. You could run pretty fast, but when Doomfist has a rocket power glove to propel him forward, it wasn't exactly a fair race.

"Cass we gotta go!" You yelled out. You could hear him say something over the comms, but the sound of the Doomfist's shotgun echoing through the room left it hard to hear exactly what he said. Most of the shell hit your body armor, but he did leave some shallow cuts on your legs and arms. Nothing too major. You would be surprised if any of them needed anything more than a bandage

The shotguns finally stopped, and you could hear Cassidy say, "I'll be there as soon as I can." You were nearing the garage doors that were the designated exit to get to the evac point. It was too quiet, and you had a half second of confusion before seeing a flash of blue travel over your head. By the time you skidded to a stop, he was already charging up a punch. Before you could blink away, his fist collided with your chest. He propelled you into the concrete wall with a loud thud.

You couldn't breathe. All you felt was pain and the cold concrete on your back. Your head was reeling, and you could swear you felt blood running down the back of your neck.

You instinctively tapped the device on your chest, but your recall hadn't charged up yet. Fuck.

A ringing filled your ears. You assumed it was from the head trauma, but you soon recognized it as the familiar beeps of Cole's magnetic grenade.

Doomfist was distracted with the grenade, so you blinked out of his vicinity. Cole started firing shots at him, and you tried to take the opportunity to open the garage door so you both could get out.

It obviously didn't work. When you tried to bend down to grab the handle, the pain was excruciating. You tried to stifle any noise of pain because you didn't want to draw any other attention. You would just have to wait for your partner to open it. You turned back around to see that Cole had managed to do a number on the man. You could see the burn on the large man's shoulder from the grenade and at least three bullet wounds.

Doomfist began to charge up a rocket punch, but he lost his focus for a moment. He must have heard something in his earpiece that made him change his mind because he turned back and propelled himself to retreat. You would have taunted him and called him a coward if you could actually breathe.

Cassidy flung open the garage door and turned back to you. "Are you okay to go?"

You rolled your eyes. "I'm just peachy." You managed to get the words out somehow.

You could see something in his gaze. Fear? Apprehension? You weren't sure exactly.

You both could hear the loud footsteps of reinforcements. He went to grab your arm, but he pulled his hand away when he realized it would probably hurt you. "We have to go, try and keep up." He said. He wasn't saying it as a challenge, more begging you to try. He set off fairly quickly, and you really tried to follow.

The impact of your shoes hitting the pavement made your entire body hurt. You couldn't breathe. Your head was spinning, you felt so lightheaded. There might have been gunfire, or maybe it was your heart pounding in your ears.

You both hadn't even made it 100 meters before you ducked behind a vehicle. You called out for him.

When he turned to look at you, his blood ran cold. The only thing keeping you upright was you leaning against the armored truck. Your face was pale, and your eyes were barely focused.

"Cole, I can't." You whimpered out between too shallow of breaths.

He stepped toward you, gently resting his hands on your shoulders. "It ain't much farther now, y/n" he said. His voice was shaking.

You shook your head. Your eyes filled with tears. "I can't." You repeated. "Just go." You said. You weren't thinking clearly. Obviously, you didn't want to be left here, but you also couldn't make yourself go any farther.

Cassidy scoffed slightly. "Y/n, I'm not going back without you. You know that." It was clear he was getting worked up, too. You could have sworn you saw tears in his eyes.

"I can't."

You would say something else but you couldn't find the words. Even if you did, you could hardly breathe enough to say anything. You were so lightheaded, and your vision was slowly getting darker as you struggled to breathe.

The voice of the pilot came through the comms, but you couldn't comprehend the words they said.

"This is gonna hurt like hell, but you'll thank me later." Before you processed the words he said, he maneuvered you into his arms. You let out a yelp as pain radiated through your entire body.

You could feel the air across your face as he carried you. You could see the shape of the dropship, but everything was blurry. You were just so tired; you just wanted to close your eyes.

"Stay awake, we're almost there. You can't d-" His words faded out along with your vision as you lost consciousness.

---

Beep.... Beep....

Your eyes fluttered open to be met with the harsh lights of a hospital room.

Your entire body hurt. It was a dull pain, almost like Reinhardt sitting on you or something. The thought made you chuckle softly, which made the pain worse. You felt some sort of compression around your chest. You had quite a nasty headache as well, which was the worst at the back of your head.

You went to look at your surroundings as much as you could without hurting yourself. On the left was normal hospital stuff, but to your right was a sleeping cowboy leaning against the wall.

Your heart kind of melted at the sight. He definitely looked a little rough. He has probably been in your room for a while. You could see the beginnings of a five o'clock shadow on his face, and he looked like this was his first time sleeping in a while.

You contemplated letting him sleep and just waiting to announce you were awake. He looked really tired and probably needed the sleep. But you knew he would kill you if he found out. Plus, you were thirsty, and there was no way you would be able to get up and get something to drink without waking him up.

"Cole?" You called out, hoping you could wake him up just with your voice. You called out a second time, but he was still snoring away.

You took a deep breath before leaning towards him and touching his shoulder. You winced and inhaled sharply, but at least you woke him up.

"What the hell are you doing?" He asked, the genuine concern showing even though he seemed half asleep.

"I was just trying to wake you up."

"You really shouldn't be moving right now!"

"Okay, well, I already tried calling your name, so your other options would have been me screaming or throwing a pillow at you. Which would you prefer me to do next time?"

There was no malice behind your words. It was just your normal banter. The smirk on your face made most of the anxiety he'd been bottling up fade. He chuckled lightly. "How about there won't be next time?"

Your smirk only grew. "I make no promises."

Cole let out a soft sigh, relieved that you were still as endearing annoying as usual. "How are you feeling?"

You grinned. There's that smile he missed so much. "I feel like I was hit with a Reinhardt."

He chuckled. "Yeah, I bet you do. Doc says you have four broken ribs and a nasty concussion. Doomfist really did a number on you."

"Well, I would've done a number on him if he didn't run away like a little bitch."

That really got Cole laughing. Man, he really missed you. He didn't know how dull the days had been without you in them.

He took a deep breath, and you could just tell he was about to say something important.

"Not to interrupt, but before you start, can you get me something to drink."

He smirked slightly. "No."

You narrowed your eyes at him, sending him a slight glare until he conceded.

You wanted to sit up, but that probably wasn't a good idea. He handed you the cup, murmuring a soft thanks as you took it. You take a drink through the straw before handing it to him to put on the bedside table.

He sat back down, letting out a sigh before speaking. "You really scared the shit out of me, y'know that, right?" His voice was soft, much softer than he usually spoke with you.

"I figured you would've been throwing a party since you didn't have to deal with me anymore." You said, only slightly jokingly.

His face somehow became even more serious. "Why do you say that like I hate you?"

"I mean, sometimes it feels like it, I guess."

"Y/N." He interrupted. "I don't hate you." You could see his face beginning to flush. "Almost the opposite actually."

"Oh." You murmured. It took you a second to realize what he said.

"Oh."

He chuckled softly, shifting in his seat a bit. The vibe in the room definitely changed

"If it helps, I also have the opposite of hate for you"

He let out a breath he didn't know he was holding. That was a relief. He wanted to get it off his chest after almost losing you. He put his hand on yours. "Good to know."

You opened your mouth to say something but stopped as the door swung open.

"Now that you two are done flirting, can I check your vitals now, y/n." Angela stepped into the room, a slight smirk on her face.

Now your face was heating up, too. You gave Cole an awkward glance before murmuring, "Yeah, of course."

As Mercy pulled a thermometer out of her lab coat, Cole's face changed to his usual smug grin. "If their temp is a little high, you know why, Doc."

You tried to contain your laughter. Ignoring the pain, you reached out and playfully slapped his arm. "Ignore him, Angela." You said, sending him a slight glare.

You knew two things.

1. You love him so much.

2. You were going to kill him.

[wgscoin]

A Beginner's Guide to Cryptocurrency Sentiment Analysis for Maximizing Profits

Emotions are a natural aspect of existence, directing many of our decisions, whether as humans or in animals. These emotional choices don't always work out as planned, but they frequently have unanticipated consequences. Financial decisions that are driven by emotions can have serious repercussions, particularly in the cryptocurrency market. This blog examines the significance of sentiment research in cryptocurrency trading, demonstrating how monitoring public sentiments can provide traders with an advantage in a chaotic market.

Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment analysis is a computer approach for detecting and categorizing emotions and opinions conveyed in textual data. Using this method, one may parse text to ascertain if a message is positive, negative, or neutral. 

Sentiment analysis helps in comprehending the views, attitudes, and responses of the public toward a range of subjects, goods, or occasions by examining and interpreting the emotional tone of written text. To obtain insights into consumer feelings and industry trends, it is commonly utilized in domains including financial analysis, social media monitoring, and market research.

Crypto-Related Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment research is essential for comprehending and forecasting market activity in the cryptocurrency space. This is how it's relevant:

News and Social Media Impact: Sentiment analysis monitors the voice of news stories, tweets, and forum comments to determine how the general population feels about cryptocurrency. This aids in determining the potential impact of current affairs and social media trends on market values.

Sentiment Indicators for the Market: Traders can discern bullish (positive) or bearish (negative) movements by assessing the general sentiment. An increase in favorable attitudes toward a cryptocurrency, for example, may portend an impending price increase.

Early Warning Signals: By examining abrupt alterations in public opinion or sentiment patterns, sentiment research can offer early alerts of impending market shifts or reversals.

Investor insights: By assessing the general sentiment of the market, traders and investors may make more informed judgments about their trading tactics.

How Sentiment Analysis Works in Crypto?

1. Data Sources for Sentiment Analysis

A. Social Media Platforms

These platforms provide a real-time gauge of popular sentiment. Sentiment research tools may detect trends early on and provide a clear picture of the market mood by examining posts, comments, and hashtags. Examples: Facebook, Twitter, Reddit. 

B. News Sources:

Information about current affairs and events impacting the market may be found in reports and news articles. One approach to track how the public's perception of the present is evolving and how this is impacting market behavior is to keep an eye on the tone of news items. Websites featuring financial news and cryptocurrency news portals are two examples.

C. Community Conversations and Forums:

Forums and discussion boards can be used as a proxy for the community's atmosphere. They give a comprehensive examination of in-depth discussions and opinions from cryptocurrency enthusiasts, providing illuminating details on the overall mood of the market. The specialized Bitcoin forums CryptoCompare and Bitcointalk are two examples.

D. On-Chain Data for Market Trends:

On-chain data provides insight into the inner workings of the market. Sentiment research provides a more comprehensive understanding of market dynamics by revealing hidden trends and investor behaviors via the examination of transaction patterns and wallet movements. As an illustration: Blockchain data, transaction volumes, wallet activity.

2. Sentiment Indicators

A. Fear and Greed Index:

This index measures the amount of fear and greed in the market. It is a barometer of mood. It provides a quick glimpse into the psychology of the market by combining elements including volatility, market momentum, and emotion on social media. Severe anxiety or avarice frequently portends important shifts in the market.

B. Bullish/Bearish Sentiment Indicators:

These indicators measure the ratio of bullish (positive) to bearish (negative) sentiment. They provide hints for forecasting future price movements and market shifts and assist in determining whether the market is bought by optimism or burdened by pessimism.

Methods of Conducting Crypto Sentiment Analysis

Manual Sentiment Analysis: Hand-reading textual data from news articles, tweets, Reddit posts, and forums allows individuals to interpret sentiment, considering context and tone, providing nuanced understanding, and capturing subtleties that automated tools might miss.

Automated Sentiment Analysis: The tool uses Natural Language Processing and machine learning algorithms to analyze text data, categorize sentiment as positive, negative, or neutral, and is efficient, scalable, and consistent in applying sentiment rules.

Natural Language Processing (NLP): The AI branch enables interaction between computers and human language using Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques to extract sentiment, identify patterns, and handle diverse linguistic styles, enhancing understanding.

Machine learning algorithms: Labeled datasets are used to train algorithms for sentiment classification, often using supervised learning techniques. These models can adapt and improve over time, delivering high accuracy with well-trained models.

Sentiment Analysis Tools and Platforms: Specialized software and platforms analyze sentiment data from various sources, providing dashboards and reports for market tracking. User-friendly interfaces and pre-built algorithms simplify sentiment analysis without technical expertise.

Is Sentiment Analysis the Key to Crypto Success?

Early Detection of Market Trends: Traders can predict market movements by using sentiment research to identify trends early on. Through the surveillance of public opinion on various platforms, traders may adopt calculated positions to optimize profits or minimize losses.

 Enhanced Decision Making: Sentiment analysis enhances traditional analysis by providing insights into public opinion and behavior, adding a psychological dimension to market conditions. Combining sentiment with other methods allows traders to make informed decisions, with real-life case studies demonstrating its predictive power.

Risk Management: Sentiment analysis aids traders in avoiding emotional decisions influenced by hype or fear, enabling them to stay calm during market volatility, preventing impulsive actions that could lead to losses, as well as avoiding FOMO and other emotional trading pitfalls. Bottom Line 

Let's take a look at Wagescoin (WGS), a cryptocurrency that rewards users for participating in activities and adding value to the network, to demonstrate how sentiment analysis may be used. Sentiment data about Wagescoin from social media, news, and forums may be analyzed to determine how people feel about the project as a whole, spot possible buy/sell opportunities, and make wise trading decisions.

Crypto sentiment research is a useful tool for identifying market trends and making sound trading decisions. Through the examination of public opinion on social media, news sites, and discussion boards, traders can learn more about the psychological factors influencing price fluctuations.

Sentiment analysis should not be used in isolation, even if it can supplement technical or fundamental research and offer early insights.

Traders should integrate sentiment insights with more comprehensive market data and research for the best outcomes. Sentiment research has the potential to improve strategic decision-making and aid in navigating the unstable cryptocurrency market when applied appropriately.

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Just finished trade volume 3 of "Something is Killing The Children" by James Tynion IV, Werther Dell'Dera, & Miquel Muerto

Positives:

● Kickass Protagonist, she is short with people and really balances being done with her bosses and jobs shit while still acting in a way that shows she cares as it goes on she never loses that feeling she is on edge or tired but shows to be caring. It's a classic asshole with a heart of gold but hey it's a well worn trope for a reason. Also did I mention she is a sick as hand to hand fighter.

● Cool Plot, Reminds me of a bit of supernatural. It does quickly distinguish itself with less sublty, less interpereonal baggage, a less jokey main character and is quite bloody where as being a network tv show supernatural wasn't allowing it through that and tone just be darker.

Its almost a grimdark, a sense of repetition and slow loss of humanity in the MC, a raging against a inherently rigged system. It is set in modern America but monsters are real and very much have the advantage on humans but there isn't a hint of giving up by the humans the do know.

● Artstyle, I'm really liking artist Werther Dell'Edera and the grainy outline and merging of cloth skin and backgrounds it allows one color cloths to feel more realistic and helps with dynamic angles and fights. Which is good as this is a horror action comic.

Effective conveyance of themes, the comic is good as getting the feelings of it theme in just its artwork. It is not heavy handed about its message its just really well conveyed to the audience especiall. There is this idea of escaping your lot in life can be scary if needed that creeps in on you throughout.

Negatives:

● Panel layout, A problem for my small brain as it is smooth. But during dialog pages I had to retrace as it switches from being left to right top to bottom or being read entire left then entire right, and personally I found myself getting lost once or twice cause it wasn't communicating with its art or panel setup in which way it was meant.

● Gore, now I liked the brutality the main character threw down with the monsters, she and everyone else isn't invincible. Gore can be a major turn off for some people so I felt it reasonable to include here.

● Its not that deep (yet), So far the themes of far reaching trauma & grief are fine but shallow, though the story they are hinting at with inter house conflicts and ideas of what a cult like indoctrination does to someone even after they break free is looking interesting. But it's ideas of escaping all you've ever known for something else if not better not worse is quite compelling, I imagine doubly so if your in a stagnate position.

● Monster Design, I said I like the art and I do but the monsters so far (first arc) were pretty boring generic shadow monster with red eyes, I am looking forwards to see what else they come up with as

Being conjured from the fear of kids should absolutely have the author and artist plum the depths of crazy shit for monster designs.