#Unsur Hara

[vegetivabola]

Tembaga adalah unsur hara mikro yang esensial untuk pertumbuhan dan perkembangan tanaman. Meskipun dibutuhkan dalam jumlah yang kecil, tembaga memiliki peran kritis dalam beberapa proses biokimia dan menjaga kesehatan tanaman. Berikut adalah beberapa informasi tentang tembaga dan dampaknya pada tanaman.

[for-the-folk]

So, You Wanna Know About?: The Evil Eye

The concept of the “evil eye” exists in virtually every culture worldwide, as do amulets such as the nazar and hamsa. It's a fundamental part of most folk groups' magic and culture, which is why we use it as a symbol for our server. But what do we know about this concept and the symbols and practices surrounding it? Let’s take a second and explore.

What Exactly Is The Evil Eye?

In simplest terms, the evil eye is “a curse transmitted through a malicious glare, usually one inspired by envy.” [1] It's believed that this glare can cause misfortune, illness, injury, death, and general misery. [3] Pregnant women, infants, young children, and animals are thought to be especially susceptible. [4]

The Evil Eye’s First Appearance

Historians are unsure of the exact date the evil eye and amulets used to ward them off were invented, however, we can find examples going as far back as ancient Mesopotamia. Texts have been found in Ugarit (located in modern-day Syria) attesting to the concept until roughly 1180 BC. [2]  According to Dr Nese Yildiran, “The earliest version of eye amulets goes back to 3,300 BC … The amulets had been excavated in Tell Brak, one of the oldest cities of Mesopotamia – modern-day Syria. They were in the form of some abstract alabaster idols made with incised eyes.” [1]

The Evil Eye Travels

Various things across history such as trade, travel, colonization, and immigration have caused the evil eye to travel the world. It spread through the SWANA region at first, but soon traveled to all continents worldwide: “[The evil eye has] occurred in ancient Greece and Rome, in Jewish, Islamic, Buddhist, and Hindu traditions ... [and in] Indigenous, peasant, and other folk societies.” [4] Historians have found it difficult to trace exact lines of transmission of the idea, but it notably seemed to spread rapidly among the common folk or working class. [5] It wasn't long before its presence became known across all continents, though it has always varied across time and space. For example “In Roman times, not only were individuals considered to possess the power of the evil eye but whole tribes…were believed to be transmitters of the evil eye.” [6] This is very different from how the evil eye exists in the current regions of the previous Roman Empire, as these tribes no longer exist.

It Came With The Amulets!

One of the earliest amulets associated with the evil eye is the nazar. Its name comes from the Arabic “‏نَظَر‎” (naðˤar) meaning “sight,” with many other languages adopting this term or creating their own. [7] The blue eye-shaped bead most commonly associated with this particular amulet is “made of a mixture of molten glass, iron, copper, water, and salt, ingredients that are thought to shield people from evil.” [8] Its blue color may be because “blue eyes are relatively rare [in the SWANA region], so the ancients believed that people with light eyes, particularly blue eyes, could curse you with just one look. This belief is so ancient, even the Assyrians had turquoise and blue-eye amulets.” [9] A similar amulet adopted from the nazar is the hamsa, similarly originating in the SWANA region. [10] The two have become perhaps the most widespread and well-known amulets, though they are certainly not the only ones.

Evil Eye Across Cultures & Religions

NOTE: this is not an exhaustive list, but a jumping off point. 

Judaism: The evil eye can be found across various Jewish literature, from the Tanakh to the Talmud, and even books like Pikeri Avot. [11] It’s known best as the “ayin hara” which is Hebrew for the evil eye, though it may have different names across diaspora (for example, in Jewish-Spanish languages like Ladino it might be known as “Mal de Ojo”) [12] There are various customs to protect one from the evil eye across the Jewish diaspora, such as neckbands worn by boys for their brit milah, in the regions of Alsace, Southern Germany, and Switzerland just to name one. [13] One of our Jewish server members, Yosef, says “I'm Jewish and have been all my life ... my family is eastern European and we have gone to orthodox shul and (no) evil eye and other related symbols are prevalent in my family's practice along with the practice of my synagogues ... as such I constantly carry around the symbol”

Islam: The evil eye as a concept in Islam, known as the “al-ʽayn” is common. It's believed to destroy one's good fortune or cause illness. [14] Various phrases including “Mashallah” (God has willed it) are used to ward off the evil eye – “The imperativeness of warding this all too evident evil eye off is common among local communities. Not only did the absence of a “mashallah” tempt fate but it is also believed certain individuals have the power to conjure up the dark forces of the evil eye.” [15]

Italy: The evil eye in Italian is known as the “mal’occhio.” [16] In some regions, the cornicello ("little horn") is an amulet used to ward off the evil eye. It comes from Naples and it’s usually made of red coral and pepper shaped. [17] According to Antonio Pagliarulo, “some families, depending on the region of Italy from which they come, will pin the amulet to a baby's clothing either immediately before or immediately after his or her baptism.” [18]

Ireland: In Ireland, the evil eye is known as “Droch-shúil.” [19] There are a few various Irish folktales about the presence of the evil eye that warn of its dangers. One example is the tale of King Balor. The tale goes that “Balor was a king of the Formorians, the ancient inhabitants of Ireland (before the coming of the Tuatha Dé Danann). He is often described as a giant with a huge eye in the middle of his forehead. This eye brought death and destruction [onto] anyone he cast his gaze upon. He had gained this power from peering into a cauldron that contained a powerful spell that was being created by some druids. The vapors from the cauldron got into his eye when he looked inside which gave him the power of his deathly gaze. The most memorable instance of Balor using his eye is the story of his death at the battle of Maigh Tuireadh. In this famous battle between the Formorians and the Tuatha Dé Danann, Balor fell in battle at the hands of his own grandson, the pan-Celtic god Lugh, when he thrust his spear (or sling depending on the telling) through the eye of the giant. His eye was blown out the back of his head, turning his deadly gaze on his own men, destroying the forces of the Formorians. A piece of Dindseanchas (meaning lore of places) tells us that the place where his head fell and burned a hole in the ground, later filled with water and became known as “Lough na Suil” or “The Lake of the Eye”. Interestingly, this lake disappears every few years when it drains into a sinkhole. Local mythology says that this happens to ensure that the atrocities of the battle may never be forgotten.”  [20]

Germany: In German, the evil eye is known as the “Bölser Blick”, something that is cured by a variety of methods such as red string, prayer, salt, iron, and incense. [21]

Poland: In Poland the evil eye is called "złe oko" or "złe spojrzenie." [23] In some regions, they use amulets known as "czarownica" which are charms often made from herbs, metals, or stones, or specific gestures believed to ward off the evil eye. In many Polish homes, you might find them hanging on the walls. A ‘czarownica’ might also be a necklace with a pendant crafted from amber, which is believed to ward off negative energy. [22] There are also folk tales about the evil eye, such as “an archaic Polish folk tale that tells of a man whose gaze was such a potent carrier of the curse that he resorted to cutting out his own eyes rather than continuing to spread misfortune to his loved ones” [1]

Russia: In Russian the evil eye is called "дурной глаз" or just "сглаз." [23] Some Russians ward off the evil eye by bathing in running water, which carries the negativity away. Fire is also used, with young people jumping over a campfire to remove bad energy. Carrying salt or pinning the fabric of your clothing are also other simple ways to ward off the evil eye. [24]

Mexico: In Mexican culture, the evil eye (el ojo) is thought to be especially prevalent during November around the time of Dia de los Muertos, with children being particularly susceptible. There are various ways a child may get the evil eye such as from a stare of a drunk or angry person, or a person who is "caloroso," or overheated from working out in a hot environment such as under the sun or cooking over a hot stove. [25] Some may use an ojo de venado, or “eye of the deer” as a protective charm, which is only effective if “worn as an amulet around the neck at all times.” [26] As a quote from one of our staff members, Ezekiel: “I was raised in a very Hispanic area so we all wore evil eye bracelets most of the time woven from the flea market… In Mexico or some parts of Latin America, it is called El mal de ojo and it is believed that different colored evil eyes do different things.”

Rroma: The concept of the evil eye also exists amongst the Rromani people. For Rroma in Slovakia, the belief in jakhendar is prevalent, often being diagnosed and cured with jagalo paňi, or ‘coal water’ [27] Rroma in places like Brno are also thought to be particularly susceptible to the evil eye, leading to communities to find members to help protect themselves. According to scholar Eva Figurová, “This role, instead, is appointed to the village shepherd, blacksmith, or other person perceived by the community as gifted with the ability to heal, cure, and ward off the effects of negative forces, whether intentionally or not. Nowadays, among the Roma in Brno, the chanting of the zoči is a common ritual that does not require the presence of a specialist.” [28]

India: In many parts of India, people use a nazar battu to ward off the evil eye, or the buri nazar. [29] Other methods of warding off the evil eye include hanging a drishti bommai [30], mothers spitting on their children [31], or marking them with a black mark on the cheek. [32]

Ethiopia: In Ethiopian culture, the evil eye is known as the "buda." [33] It is thought to be wielded by certain people (i.e. metalworkers) and warded off by amulets created by a debtera, or unordained priest. [34]

Conclusion

This blog post only begins to touch the surface when it comes to the evil eye. The history across time and space is so expensive one can truly dedicate their entire lives to studying and still not know everything there is to know. We sincerely hope that we have provided some perspective and gave some jumping off points for further exploration.

Sources & Further Reading:

Hargitai, Quinn (2018). “The strange power of the ‘evil eye’”. BBC. https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20180216-the-strange-power-of-the-evil-eye. Accessed 1 Nov. 2024. 

Pardee, Dennis (2002). "VIII. INCANTATIONS: RS 22.225: The Attack of the Evil Eye and a Counterattack". Writings from the Ancient World: Ritual and Cult at Ugarit (vol. 10). Atlanta: Society of Biblical Literature. pp. 161–166. 

Ross, C (2010). "Hypothesis:The Electrophysiological Basis of the Evil Eye Belief". Anthropology of Consciousness. 21: 47–57. 

Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "evil eye". Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Oct. 2024, https://www.britannica.com/topic/evil-eye. Accessed 3 November 2024.

Gershman, Boris (2014). The Economic Origins of the Evil Eye Belief. American University (Washington, D.C.). Online resource. https://doi.org/10.57912/23845272.v1

Elworthy, Frederick Thomas (1895). The Evil Eye: An Account of this Ancient and Widespread Superstition. J. Murray.

WICC Authors, (2023). Nazar (amulet). https://wicc2023.org/nazar-amulet/. Accessed 1 Nov. 2024.

Williams, Victoria (2016). Celebrating Life Customs Around the World: From Baby Showers to Funerlan, p.344.

Lynn, Heather (2019). Evil Archaeology, p.167

Bernasek, Lisa. (2008) “Artistry of the Everyday: Beauty and Craftsmanship in Berber Art” Volume 2 of Peabody Museum collections. Harvard University Press. pg 12. ISBN 978-0-87365-405-0

Ulmer, Rivka (1994). KTAV Publishing House, Inc. (ed.). The evil eye in the Bible and in rabbinic literature. KTAV Publishing House. p. 176. ISBN 978-0-88125-463-1.

Jewitches Blog. “The Evil Eye.” Jewitches, 18 Apr. 2023, jewitches.com/blogs/blog/the-evil-eye. Accessed 1 Nov. 2024.

Birth Culture. Jewish Testimonies from Rural Switzerland and Environs (in German and English). Basel: Naomi Lubrich. 2022. pp. 35–37. 

Evil Eye - Oxford Islamic Studies Online.” Archive.org, 2018, web.archive.org/web/20180825110529/www.oxfordislamicstudies.com/article/opr/t125/e597. Accessed 1 Nov. 2024.

“Mashallah: What It Means, When to Say It and Why You Should.” The National, 22 May 2013, www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/mashallah-what-it-means-when-to-say-it-and-why-you-should-1.264001. Accessed 1 Nov. 2024.

“Mal’occhio | a brief understanding (and offering).” Radici Siciliane, 17 Nov. 2020, www.radicisiciliane.com/blog/malocchio-a-brief-understanding-and-offering. Accessed 1 Nov. 2024.

Melissi, Paolo. The Cornicello: A Traditional Lucky Charm from Naples. 18 June 2021, italian-traditions.com/cornicello-traditional-lucky-charm-from-naples/.  Accessed 1 Nov. 2024.

Pagliarulo, Antonio. The Evil Eye. Red Wheel/Weiser, 2023. ISBN 978-1-63341-294-1

“Irish Superstitions: The Evil Eye, Fairy Forts, and Lucky Charms.” IrishHistory.com, 14 May 2023, www.irishhistory.com/myths-legends/folk-tales-superstitions/irish-superstitions-the-evil-eye-fairy-forts-and-lucky-charms/. Accessed 1 Nov. 2024.

“The Evil Eye.” Ireland’s Folklore and Traditions, 12 July 2017, irishfolklore.wordpress.com/2017/07/12/the-evil-eye/. Accessed 1 Nov. 2024.

Katharina, Anneke. “Boser Blick: Evil Eye in German Folk Magic.” Instagram.com, 2024, www.instagram.com/p/CrO8IIeLMgu/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&img_index=1. Accessed 3 Nov. 2024.

Tobey, Julie. “The Meaning of the Evil Eye in Polish Culture.” Polish Culture NYC -, 7 June 2024, www.polishculture-nyc.org/the-meaning-of-the-evil-eye-in-polish-culture/. Accessed 1 Nov. 2024.

Haroush, Alissa. “42 Names for the Evil Eye and Where Did the Evil Eye Amulet Originate.” Alef Bet by Paula, Mar. 2021, www.alefbet.com/blogs/blog/42-names-for-the-evil-eye-and-where-did-the-evil-eye-amulet-originate. Accessed 1 Nov. 2024.

Sorokina, Anna. “How Russians Protect Themselves from Evil Spirits.” Russia Beyond, 3 Nov. 2024, www.rbth.com/lifestyle/331213-protect-from-evil-russia. Accessed 1 Nov. 2024.

Mexico, Na’atik. “El Mal de Ojo, the Evil Eye.” Na’atik Language & Culture Institute, 26 May 2023, naatikmexico.org/blog/el-mal-de-ojo-the-evil-eye. Accessed 1 Nov. 2024.

“The Evil Eye.” The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 1965, www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1965/10/the-evil-eye/659833/. Accessed 1 Nov. 2024.

Hajská, Markéta. “The evil eye – Jakhendar” Factsheets on Romani Culture. https://rm.coe.int/factsheets-on-romani-culture-2-3-the-evil-eye-jakhendar/1680aac373 

FIGUROVÁ, Eva. Contemporary signs of magic in the everyday life of Roma minority in the selected areas of Brno, focusing on magical acts like “pokerování” and evil eye. In Individual and Society [Človek a spoločnosť], 2022, Vol. 25, Iss. 3. https://doi.org/10.31577/cas.2022.03.609 

Stanley A. Wolpert, Encyclopedia of India, Volume 1, Charles Scribner & Sons, 2005, ISBN 9780684313498

Kannan, Shalini. “Surprises and Superstitions in Rural Tamil Nadu.” Milaap.org, Milaap, 15 Apr. 2016, milaap.org/stories/surprises-and-superstitions-in-rural-tamil-nadu. Accessed 1 Nov. 2024.

John Abbott, Indian ritual and belief: the keys of power, Usha, 1984

George Vensus A. (2008). Paths to The Divine: Ancient and Indian (Volume 12 of Indian philosophical studies). Council for Research in Values and Philosophy, USA. ISBN 1565182480. pp. 399.

Turner, John W. "Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity: Faith and practices". A Country Study: Ethiopia Archived 2012-09-10 at the Wayback Machine. Thomas P. Ofcansky and LaVerle Berry, eds. Washington: Library of Congress Federal Research Division, 1991.

Finneran, Niall. "Ethiopian Evil Eye Belief and the Magical Symbolism of Iron Working. Archived 2012-07-12 at the Wayback Machine" Folklore, Vol. 114, 2003.

[skylarmoon71]

Miguel O' Hara (Across the Spider Verse) - Extra

"Parker!!”

Peter jumped upright with a laugh.

“Hey, that’s where you went Mayday.”

He took the toddler off Miguel’s shoulder with a laugh as he walked out the room. Mayday waving upon exit. It was bad enough that he couldn’t stop thinking about the encounter with you. But Peter made it his mission to bring his kid to every mission which really was bad parenting.

Then again she was probably just as strong as any of the arachnid heroes there. Miguel’s gaze shifted back to the computer screen, zoning out.

“Miguel!!”

You grabbed his hand and he took it as you hoisted him off the side of the building. The lack of spider sense tended to come with its disadvantages. While he was agile, certain disasters were harder to avoid. He’d already taken a hit when the beam practically slammed into his body. You’d caught him at the last second. Something he was really grateful for. There was no doubt that he’d gotten a few broken bones. You heaved him against your shoulder as you turned to Jessica.

“We got it handled, take him back.”

You nodded, opening a portal as you took him in.

The both of you had gotten to the infirmary in ample time. As they got to work tending to his injuries you just stood at the side.

“Guess I owe you (L/N).”

You just shook your head, removing your mask.

“I’m glad you’re okay.”

His focus returned to the keyboard in front of him, unsure of how to proceed. He felt like he couldn’t face you without remembering the way you stared at him. Like he was something you desperately wanted.

Craved.

“You okay big guy?”

Lyla’s sudden appearance didn’t help.

“I’m fine.”

He was indeed not fine.

“Sooooo, are you going to ask her on a date? Your kids would be so cute!” 

Lyla pulled out her phone, snapping some pictures with a variety of filters. Miguel swatted the space, irritated.

“Be quiet.”

He needed to figure out the next course of action. The doors opened again and he almost snapped at the person who thought it was necessary to disturb him at that particular moment.

The sight of you made his entire body halt.

Unconsciously he found himself relaxing. Despite the tension he’d felt that entire week, the moment your shy gaze met him, he deflated like a balloon. Lyla snickered in his ear and this time he punched the area, dropping down to meet you on the ground.

Once again it was just the two of you.

You’d plan to finally handle the situation after days of avoiding Nueva York. Being there somehow was ten times more daunting than you expected. Miguel realized at that moment that he might have to be the one to break the ice. Before he could get a word out, you bowed.

“I-I’m sorry!!”

You’d been reckless. Displaying your feelings so easily has made all your interactions a bit strained. You always prided yourself on professionalism. Now things were awkward and it was your fault.

“You don’t have anything to apologize for.”

You raised slowly, looking at him. It’s clear that he’d been just as distracted as you. He didn’t see himself as the relationship type. The only thing in his life that had ever had his complete attention was his work. He was committed to a fault. He couldn’t be as carefree as Peter or naive as Gwen. His personality was strict, stoic and at times standoffish. He wasn’t sure what he’d done exactly to earn your interest. This was completely out of his element.

He turned his head in the opposite direction.

“You're good at what you do. Your contribution to this organization is appreciated. I’d like it if we could continue working together.”

You hadn’t expected him to say that. You were half convinced that he would request for you to transfer into a different sector.

“A-Are you sure?”

He nods, finally turning to you. His eyes settle on you and he’s surprised to see that look again. Adoration, interest, maybe even love. He felt a bit entranced. He couldn’t recall the last time he’d even considered something like love, much less a relationship. He’d like to say that he could ignore it, return to the way things were, but something about how transparent you were about your feelings drew him closer.

He took a step and despite what his mind was saying, his hand reached out, laying delicately on your cheek. Your eyes were wide for obvious reasons. He could feel the warmth of your skin, even beneath his gloved hand. The heat that traveled throughout his body at the simple touch made him very aware that you might not have been the only one caught in this attraction. His gaze softened and when you saw him begin to lean down, your heart kicked into overdrive. You were half convinced that you were imagining the whole thing. He was finally at your height and when you felt his breath tickle your lips and those curly locks brush your forehead, your body couldn’t take it.

You slumped backwards.

Miguel flinched, catching you just as your body caved.

He was stunned, you actually fainted.

“You killed her!!” Lyla accused.

“S-She’s not dead!!”

He hoped.

He checked your pulse.

Nope, you were definitely breathing. 

[nicnsmth1]

short findings after my third playthrough of this game!!

each student has their own training that they go to so I listed all of them! However I'm unsure if this means that there's a higher chance that you can get an option to train with them if you have these trainings in your schedule or if it's just smth they add for fun or any other possibility

list goes as follows:

meg (fight, learn)

maehara (outdoor)

okano (fight)

isogai (fight, learn)

kurahashi (outdoor)

kimura (fight)

kayano (rest, outdoor)

nagisa (fight, shoot)

nakamura (rest)

mimura (rest)

yada (rest)

takebayashi (learn)

fuwa (outdoor)

sugino (outdoor, physical)

hayami (shoot)

okajima (physical)

kanzaki (learn)

yoshida (physical)

hara (shoot)

sugaya (rest)

okuda (learn, rest)

chiba (shoot)

hazama (learn)

muramatsu (physical)

ritsu (shoot)

itona (physical)

karma (outdoor, shoot)

terasaka (physical, fight)

karasuma (physical)

irina (rest)

there are other schedules included from time to time but they're not listed in the students' bio so I assume that it's not a common enough training to be part of anyone's time,, I'd also like to note that the colours chosen is the same/close enough (since I don't recall some of the colours e.g. outdoor and rest) to the symbols used in game to see which training it is

I'll be doing a fourth gameplay to go through the rest of students' lines and extras through increasing their friendship now!! starting from yada ofc cause she's my fave girlie, will report of anything that's not part of the series! here's my oc haruka for this fourth save file:

will continue another day! have a pic of shocked asano

[phyrestartr]

Good evening! Hope you’re doing well and everything is good and sexxxyy~

I discovered your blog a few weeks ago and have been meaning to send a message for the l o n g e s t time, but sadly, it was finals season for me at my uni 🫠 (I survived and passed my shit but jfc).

N e ways, you are an amazing M/GN reader x character author and your writing, style, and seamless grasp of drama x tension x romance x smut is absolutely scrumdiddlyumptious 🤌🏼 😙 like gurl, I started with your Divine Favor series and I was in the trenches. And your MIGUEL O’ HARA STUFF?! (Immediately followed you). I hadn’t even watched JJK prior to this (only passively engaging thx to the hot anime men), but you pushed me to finally watch it.

I wanted to inquire about 3 things:

1) I saw this being done with your anon ask posts, but may I please be added to the list w a 🚂 pls 🙏🏼😣?

2) I have a tendency to listen to music as I read x reader fics and I was wondering for Divine Favor (or your other Sukuna/Miggy fics) if you had specific songs that helped set the vibe? Personally I thought Generous Palmstroke and Losss by Björk were rlly fitting! Highly recommend and lmk what u think

3) Lastly I’m unsure if you’re taking requests (esp for Toji 👀) but if it’s not much to ask, may I ask for a Toji x shy (downbad) m reader whose incredibly powerful despite his personality. I like the trope of an unassuming character no one expects to be anything managing to surprise/put others in awe or in their place at their prowess and talents. Toji seems like the guy who’d become pleasantly surprised (and a little smitten) with those of strength of equal caliber, so maybe this can take place during a mission against a rather difficult curse or enemy. I’ll give you the liberty to see if it progresses to impromptu smut or maybe a sweet date. For reader’s cursed sorcerer weapon, let’s make it a whip! (Kinky)

This was hella long so have a good evening!

- 🚂

Yo yo! Firstly, I'm glad you survived your finals!! CONGRATULATIONS LET'S GO RISE UP UNI GANG YEEHAW EDUMICATED I remember when I did my finals and I was truly withering away o(--( granted I went to animation school so at least I got to draw ig LOL. BUT WELL DONE, I HOPE YOU CAN REST EASY FOR A BIT!!

YES you are officially dubbed 🚂!

2. YES I listen to music a lot when I write tbh, and sometimes a specific song will influence the entire vibe of a piece/the entire plot. One of my favourite fics I've written (Your Godly Path Leads Back to Him) was inspired by "Western Nights" by Ethel Cain and I could deadass only write that fic when I had that song on lol... For Icarus, I listen to Isabel LaRosa (favorite, older in particular), keshi, Dove Cameron (We Go Down Together), NBSPLV (The Lost Soul Down). Lots of sensual vibe songs mixed with some very quiet romance-y songs at the same time. Those are for the base story at least, but other drabbles I just listen to whatever fits the vibe. I'll check out them song recs too, tysm for the suggestions!! 👀

3. I'LL SEE WHAT I CAN DO!!

Tysm again for the support my dude!! IT'S VERY APPRECIATED ASJDKLFJASLKDJF

[blogfullofemos]

For Research Only Purposes

Inspired by @oharahive Miguel and Sweet Girl fics, I have too written a little excerpt for it. If you want to know, read Frustration and the rest after. Thankyou @oharahive for your beautiful contributions to my horehouse of a mind.

18+ READERS, NSFW

Warnings: size kink, a pass out, oral receiving f&m, mention of manhandling, overwhelm from sexual act, um Miguel going beast mode I guessss. We go by consent always in my realm. OH, and also squirting (I is so sorry.🙃)

Word Count: 2,874 😅

Pairing: Miguel O' Hara + female reader

       Miguel stood in front of his panel assessing the latest serum Lyla was helping him construct before his watch beeped with a video call. He adjusts his glasses as he brings his wrist up to see who’s calling, noticing your name. “Lyla, we’ll catch up on this later.” He informs her as he walks away from the panel. He picks up your call after the 6th ring, to be greeted by your beauty. “Hey.” you say shyly.

“Hi.” He says sitting on one of his many swivel chairs. He wonders where you are by the way your body language seems more reserved, as your reminded that Miguel needs glasses to see up close when researching. The many years of him straining his eyes on a screen finally catching up to him. Both of you not realizing the awkward silence building within the call, “Is everything okay?” Miguel finally asks, prepared to come help if need be. You bite your bottom lip slightly as you smile nervously, “I’m totally fine Miguel.” you say, trying to build up the confidence of why you called. “Umm.” you start out looking away from the video call to distract the intent look on Miguel’s face. “Can I come over tonight?” you ask with a slight cringe of embarrassment? Desperation? You couldn’t tell. But you watch as a smirk slowly appears on Miguel’s lips, “Okay.” he simply answers, knowing what you were suggesting. It’s been a few days since the last time you spent the night at his place, which consisted of you crying out his name as he ate you out like his life depended on it. His sweet girl clawing and kneading his skin to find some grounding throughout the pleasure full ordeal. You cleared your throat to break the awkward silence once again “I, uhh..” you drawl as your cheeks redden with what you were about to say, “I want to.” you say but stop yourself by biting the side of your cheek. Miguel couldn’t help but smile at your shy approach, “Why don’t you tell me later. When we’re both secluded.” he concludes, easing your anxious nerves.

“Yeah. Well I’ll see you later Miggy.” you say, ending the call before he could say his goodbye. His eyebrow quirking up as he just caught on to the new nickname you’ve given him. Unsure if he likes it or not. He doesn’t.

       It hit midnight as you entered his apartment using his open window, greeted with the sight of him resting on his couch in nothing but grey sweats. He couldn’t see you well as the full moonlight given your body a silhouette, your petite curvy frame exacerbated by some transparent dress you wore. Just that mere sight of you awakening the incessant need for you within Miguel. You walk closer into view for him, showing a silk blush pink nightgown that stopped just at the start of your luscious thighs. The material leaving nothing to the imagination as your pierced nipples budded under the fabric, it must’ve been cold tonight. Miguel couldn’t help but place his hand on his crotch by the sight of you, his cock at half mass as he gave it a squeeze to ease its speeding build up. He chuckled as he looked at your feet, you wore matching slips that had tiny bunny faces at the top. His sweet girl can be just too cute at times. He adjusted himself, so that he could rest his back on the armrest, opening his legs to make room for you. “C’mere bebita.” he beckoned with a gravel to his voice. Your walls instinctually clenched as you never heard his voice like that before, your wetness slowly coming to. You seductively follow to his call, placing your knee on the couch cushion to crawl over his broad body. Hearing his breath catch into his throat certifying your little act was working wonders for him. You were now above him, with your knees on each side of his hip as you rest a hand on his shoulder. The other in his ruffled curls, “Missed you.” you whisper breathlessly.

     He gives you a peck on the lips before saying, “It’s only been a few days (Y/N).”.

“A few too many.” you quip as you take his lips to yours. The kisses were light and short as you were more focused on the feel of his soft hair wisping between your fingers, “Can’t. Help. But. Wonder. If. Any. Spider. Saw. You. Like. This. Tonight.” he says between kisses, expressing the thought that was causing a little bit of possessiveness to broil up within him. You couldn’t help but giggle making you deepen the kiss more as you learn more about the man before you. Miguel places a hand on your side as the other rests on the nape of your neck, massaging the area a little earning a quiet moan to leave your lips. You nip at his bottom lip and give a little lick causing him to grunt at the sensation and squeeze your side, as your tongue entered his mouth. Miguel was fully hard after that little assertion you gave; it was a first and God did it want to make him take control of the situation. But he knew you were still loosening to him, that you needed to take the reigns when it came to this. He twirled his tongue with yours and sucked on the muscle making your hand grip his hair from the suggestive sensation. You break the heated make out session to catch your breath, never breaking the closeness between you two. “Remember earlier.” you bring up as you even out your breath. He nods as he pecks your lips once more, sliding his hand from your side lower to your butt. He inhales sharply as he realizes your nightgown barely covered your backside in this position, even if he tried to make it. His cock bouncing eagerly to feel you against him. “Miguel, I want to suck your cock.” you admit finally with a seductive tone.

      God, Miguel is going to be in trouble if you keep talking like that. His cock spurting precum out his swollen tip, as he gulps audibly. Before he could accept your offer you hungrily take his lips with yours and start to tongue kiss again. This time Miguel becoming much more vocal and needy with his hands. He brings your nightgown up just enough to fully expose your bare bottom, as he peaks over you to see you didn’t wear anything under once again. His sweet girl not really as innocent as she seems, and fuck did he want to flip you over and bury himself in your warmth. He squeezes your ass cheek making you break the kiss to place your face into the crook of his neck and shoulder, hissing from the pinch as you grip his hair once again. You close the distance between you two as you finally grind against him, making his head fall back. Maybe you like a little pain to your pleasure, Miguel thought as you kept a slow pace against him after. “(Y/N).” he gasps as he felt you bite the side of his neck before suckling on the now sensitive area. The hand that was on the nape of your neck now within your hair, you placing the hand that was on his shoulder now on the other side of his neck, guiding him to bare his neck more with your thumb. Miguel thrust against you as you marked his skin, confused by the action as he couldn’t do the same to you but the sound of your sucking drowning out any possibility of a coherent thought. You pushed yourself up as you used Miguel’s chest to anchor you, you quicken your undulation as you felt a wave course through your body. “Miguel.” You say quietly as you toss your head back, reveling in the sensation of your clit rubbing against his covered cock.

      He wasn’t going to last long at all if you kept this up, his cock leaking profusely as he felt your entrance wet the area. You look back at him with lazy lust blown eyes as he grips your waist to stop your movements fully, “I think its time to follow through on your plan, bebita.” He says reminding you of why you came in the first place, blushing.

“Oh yeah.” You softly say. You adjust yourself so that you’re face were between his legs, his big cock prominent under his sweats. Your walls clenching for it but you knew better than to let him in now, scared of the stretch. “Oh wait.” You say as you brought yourself up to take off your nightgown, exposing your perky pierced nipples with a dangly spider pendant. You catch as Miguel’s cock springs up under his sweats, making the wet patch bigger near his tip. “Fuck.” Miguel says as you go back into position. You hook your fingers to the waistband and bring his sweats down, till his cock swings back up to rest on his lower abdomen. This time you went straight for it as you licked from the base all the way up to the tip, seeing his eyes flash with red as they crossed before he dropped his head back again. You suck his tip into your mouth and suckle as you flick your tongue at the slit, making him slap his hands on whatever he could find purchase on the couch. “Ease!! Easy bebita!!” he says breathless, shooting his head back to look at you. You take his cock out with a pop as he juts his hips up after, smirking at his body’s need for you. You take his cock in your hand and wrap your fingers around it, unable to fully encircle his girth. As you slowly start to pump his cock, you couldn’t help but rub your clit at the sight. Miguel’s toes curling as he watches you play with yourself in front of him, you hum with satisfaction before taking his cock in your mouth once again. This time lowering even more than before, sucking all the way back up. You feel his hand rest at the back of your head. “Can you take more?” he asks with urgency as you look up at him, with his cock still in your mouth. 

     You nod, but Miguel bit his bottom lip needing more confirmation. He gently tugs your hair, letting you know to take him out of your mouth. You do and pout, “Miguel.” you say.

“You know how lost I can get when I’m close, are you sure you want to do this?” he pushes, concern furrowed between his brows. You blush as you look away from him, “I did some research on how to handle this.” You inform him making his mind explode with what you possibly do in your free time. His sweet girl definitely not as innocent as she seems, but fuck was it hot. “It doesn’t hurt to try.” you admit with puppy dog eyes, and that was enough confirmation he needed. “Give me a kiss.” He says and you do. A rather hungry kiss between the both of you before going back into position. “Okay I’m going to place my hands in your hair, and if it gets too much please let me know. Pinch me, scratch me, whatever you do, let me know.” He says seriously.

“Okay.” You answer. You put his tip back into your mouth and suckle it with more energy, making him buck up. You gag as his cock brushes the back of your throat as his hips fall back down on the couch, “Fuck bebita, m’sorry.” He apologizes through clenched teeth. But quickly realizes your hand working on your clit faster, as you also bring your mouth back down his length. “Fuck.” He sighs as he rests his head on the armrest, this time guiding you up and down his cock. Just enough to not have you gagging, but close enough to it at times. You moan as a wave of pleasure washes over you as you assess the man before you. The way he moans your name as his adams apple bobs with every noise he makes, the way his chest flex from his arms working your head on him, his abs tensing and untensing with every breath. Your legs start to tremble as your orgasm inches nearer, your noises becoming louder. Miguel brings himself to look at you as his stomach goes in knots, “Keep your eyes on me bebita. Just. Like. That.” He pronounces fucking into your mouth faster.

        This time you start to gag after every bob, excessive saliva mixed with precum seeping out the sides of your mouth and coating your chin. “You look so good like this, doing such a good job for me.” He encourages you as he sees your eyes watering up. You were so close and hearing his words were making it that much more closer. He could tell by the way your thighs and ass jiggled as your noises became more languid. Suddenly his thrust became sloppier as he pushed your head even closer to his pelvis, your gagging coming out even harsher. He held you down for a little before pulling you off with a pop, spurts of his cum falling onto your face as grunts of your name fell out his mouth like a chant. Fuck, was that hot. As he finally slows down jerking his spend onto your face, in no time at all he manhandles you so that your back rest on the cushion as he went between your legs. “MIGUEL!” you cry out as he sucks your swollen clit into his mouth, with a rumbling moan. You couldn’t help but grip his head and grind against his mouth, your legs almost locking him in but he used his strength to stop it. You look down at him with tears flowing freely as his cum still rested on your face, Miguel’s eyes turning red at the sight. Hungrily he lapped at your entrance, making you rock to the vicious rhythm, suckling your clit once more. “Ohh.. Mig-Miguel.” You gasp as your orgasm rips through you with a sudden jolt. A silent scream leaves you as Miguel tongues into you and slurps your juices loudly with an affirmative moan. “Just like that bebita. Keep going.” He says, rubbing his palm against your clit with a ferocious speed. You arch your back as you become overwhelmed with a heightened climax you never felt before, gripping the armrest above you as you cry out. With another stolen gasp, you squirt on his palm, splashing your juices onto him and yourself. Your body slumps as you finish, “(Y/N)?” Miguel says as he stops his movements, his eyes returning back to their normal color.

        “Fuck.” He says as realization hit him that you passed out from his service. He climbs on top of you and brushes your hair away from your face. He kisses your cheek, gently chanting your name to pull you back to him, as he lowers his lips to your neck. Because if you could, he could too. It’s only fair right? He bites the area before sucking a bruise to it. You wake with a shaky start, gripping your hands to his back as a trembling cry leaves you. Your nerves were on fire and your mind muddled, “I’m so sorry bebita. I overdid it.” He apologizes pulling your head into the crook of his neck. He flips you over so that he could embrace you, giving you comforting kisses and apologies till your nerves calmed just enough. You weren’t mad at him at all, you were honestly blissed out but you knew he wouldn’t be fine without admitting he did too much. You sigh as you sleepily look up at him, “You okay?” he asks, brushing his hand through your hair. You just nod, too spent to do much else. He smiles, “Good. I’m going to get something to clean you up okay.” He says helping you slide off of him as he got off the couch. You watch his ass walk away as far as you could see, amazed at the many perks he’s been bestowed in this life. You close your eyes as sleep quickly tries to take a hold of you, before feeling something wet glide against your face. You open your eyes to see Miguel lovingly smile at you, “Go back to sleep bebita, you deserve it.” He says kissing your cheek. And with that you close your eyes once more as sleep took hold of you, Miguel making sure you were completely clean of the mess you both made tonight. He looks at his window to notice the sky turning lighter by the minute, you definitely not fit to do any missions today even if it were to be an anomaly. He looks at you once more after cleaning himself, brushing his thumb across the mark he left on your neck. A strong sense of pride forming within him as he picks you up off the couch and towards his bedroom, so you could sleep comfortably.

[kumamooko]

Ninjago Surnames (because I'm indecisive)

Only including the ones that I'm unsure about when it comes to tagging

Kai Jiang-Smith, Nya Jiang-Smith

Jiang from Ray, Smith from Maya

I tagged them as #smith siblings not because of their surnames but because they're like blacksmiths, they make things

This one will change very often 💔

Cole Hence/Brookstone

Hence from Lilly, Brookstone from Lou

Cole often uses Hence to seperate from Lou's surname to avoid unwanted attention from his dad's status

Harumi Hara/Jade

I've already explained it here -> ★

Sora Surname

There's actually a funny reason for this + its catchy ngl

[pradisasta]

Sejak akhir tahun kemarin, aku membiasakan diri untuk memulai makan makanan yang diolah terlebih dahulu. Bisa dibilang berusaha untuk kembali sehat dan sedikit demi sedikit meninggalkan junk food. Kalau boleh dibilang, berat. Sekali. 

Aku masih ingat bagaimana aku bisa diet dengan benar-benar sehat. Sekitar 5 tahun lalu, tepatnya di tahun 2018. Aku berhenti mengonsumsi gula, makanan cepat saji, makanan manis, makanan olahan, keripik, dsb. 

Berat badanku saat itu mencapai 48kg, namun aku tetap rutin berolahraga. Aku sampai ingat sebahagia apa aku dengan baju-baju yang kembali longgar dan celana-celanan yang tak lagi menyiksa di bagian paha. 

Aku juga jadi kecanduan kopi hitam pahit. Hingga aku akhirnya belajar mengenai kopi, mulai dari plantanasi nya hingga rasa-rasa yang dihasilkan biji kopi tergantung dari tanah, unsur hara, hingga daerah. Ohiya, bahkan aku juga memakan biji kopi untuk tau rasanya. Aneh tapi seru. 

Kembali lagi soal menyiapkan makananku sendiri. Aku mulai sedikit belajar memasak, meracik bumbu, terutama belajar memotong bawang, sayur dan buah yang lainnya. Aku tidak pandai dalam memotong, karena aku takut tanganku akan tergores pisau dan berdarah. Aku takut melihat darah. 

Aku biasanya handal dalam membuat roti atau kukis. Namun, memasak jauh dari keahlianku. Karena, aku ingat aku hampir membakar rumah dulu saat aku kelas 5 SD sepertinya. Aku lupa tepat waktunya, tapi tetanggaku yang berhasil mematikan kompor saat itu. Aku sedang asik menonton kartun saat sedang memanaskan lauk. Konyol memang. 

[fawnworked]

oliver and liam had fun in the pool the first night they met, ollie is attempting to shower with felix, and he's also sharing a bath with hara... unsure what to make of this recurring water-as-a-catalyst-for-sexuality thing but i am certainly thinking about it!

[felixferitas]

🌺 send this to ten blogs you think are wonderful 🌺

AGGRESSIVELY kissing your forehead thru cellophane mel ... i've got the crud but i love u and hara very much, as well as your beautiful prose. it's a joy to see you on the dash and read your threads. also unsure what the point of this was but if everyone keeps sending me things they'll get loved down. from a safe distance.

[vegetivabola]

Mangan adalah unsur hara mikro yang esensial untuk pertumbuhan dan perkembangan tanaman. Meskipun dibutuhkan dalam jumlah yang relatif kecil, mangan memiliki peran penting dalam berbagai proses biokimia yang mendukung kesehatan tanaman. Berikut adalah beberapa informasi tentang mangan dan dampaknya pada tanaman.

[fadildalamcatatan]

Hal yang perlu di peringati di hari peringatan kemerdekaan republik indonesia

Bagi saya, memperingati hari penting itu sama halnya dengan mengingat kembali hal-hal yang pernah dilalui selama hari penting itu diperingati. Pada hari peringatan kemerdekaan republik indonesia, saya selalu mempertanyakan kembali apa itu arti kemerdekaan bagi bangsa ini. Berikut rangkuman celoteh di benak saya yang dikemas secara naratif seperti cerita pendek hasil memperingati hari kemerdekaan:

“Kita tidak pernah benar-benar merdeka” kata seorang bocah putus sekolah yang sehari-hari dipaksa menjajakan kerupuk gendar kepada abang-abang yang sedang nongkrong a.k.a ngopi di coffeeshop kesayangan mereka.

Kerupuk gendar disebut juga kerupuk malarat di kota cirebon. Kenapa malarat (dibaca: melarat), konon katanya kerupuk ini disangrai orang menggunakan pasir karena tak sanggup membeli minyak sawit. Minyak sawit hasil pembalakan hutan di seantero negri ini memang kadang tidak terjangkau oleh kaum-kaum tertentu.

Minyak sawit itu terbuat dari buah sawit yang pohonnya mampu menyerap unsur hara secara masif. Sawit adalah tanaman yang sangat produktif jika dihitung dari valuasinya berbanding dengan hutan yang tidak lebih liquid secara ekonomis. Oleh sebab itu, sangatlah mudah bagi orang-orang mengganti hutan dengan kebun sawit. Bakar saja hutannya, karena hutan tidak lebih cepat menghasilkan uang daripada sawit.

Hutan mungkin saja valuasinya akan semakin mahal jika manusia di kota sudah mulai sesak karena polusi udara. Polusi yang tidak baik untuk dihirup manusia. Pengahasil polusi terbanyak selain smelter batubara yaitu hasil pembakaran mesin bermotor (dibaca: pembakaran hutan itu sendiri).

Mana mungkin mesin bermotor bisa punah di dunia ini? Kepentingan semua orang, khususnya di kota, tak bisa lepas dari mesin. Mulai dari kepentingan logistik, kebutuhan pabrik hingga kepentingan (yang katanya) orang penting yang menganjurankan 4 in 1 (dibaca terbalik) kepada orang yang tidak lebih penting dari mereka. Sebab orang kota itu adalah manusia paling penting diantara manusia lain yang ada diluar perkotaan.

Kota itu tempat berkumpulnya uang. Semakin besar kotanya, semakin banyak uang yang beredar di kota tersebut. Katanya kota adalah jantung peradaban. Semua kemajuan berasal dari kota. Keinginan manusia akan selalu berlipat ganda seiring kemajuan kotanya.

Di kota, semua hal bisa ditukar dengan kertas (dibaca: uang). Kalaupun ada hal yang tidak bisa ditukar dengan uang, maka mereka akan terheran-heran. Bahkan ada diantara mereka yang sampai terharu seolah-olah hal tersebut adalah mukjizat

Uang adalah ciptaan manusia yang paling digdaya. Bagaimana tidak, uang bisa membuat seseorang terhindar dari maut (dibaca: sambo). Sebaliknya, uang juga bisa membuat orang cepat mati. Mati-matian mencari uang hingga ajal lebih cepat menjemput.

Bak senjata yang ampuh, buah simalakama yang bernama uang itu sigap meracuni siapapun. Termasuk didalamnya polisi, jaksa, wakil rakyat, tukang parkir, pedagang, bandar judi, pengangguran, pemilik cafe, ojek payung, pengemis dan bandarnya.

Adapun contoh lain seperti kepala adat suku tertentu, camat, ketua bem, atau keluarga muller (termasuk keluargahartanto, bisa juga keluarga: cendana, salim, bakrie, tanjung, djojohadikusumo, tahir, dkk, dkk).

Lalu dilanjut dengan makelar tanah, arsitek, enumerator, customer service, ah, sebut saja apapun profesinya, mereka tidak pernah benar-benar merdeka. Ya, kita semua tidak pernah benar-benar merdeka.

Catatan penulis:

Cerita diatas hanyalah fiktif belaka yang kebetulan dikarang dari kejadian sehari-hari yang begitu nyata. Rangkaian kata-kata diatas tidak bermaksud untuk menjadi sindiran kepada siapapun. Jika ada orang yang merasa tersindir, maka silahkan tanya pada dirinya sendiri: Apakah anda sudah benar-benar merdeka? Ataukah kemerdekaan itu hanyalah utopia belaka?

[countrymusiclover]

22- Memories and Tricky Games

Part 23

Family is More than Blood

@secretdreamlandmentality

Mystic Falls - current timeline

Klaus followed his two daughters, Henrik and Andrea into the gym, hearing that there was another monster attacking the school. Once they were inside the room he could see the Hope Parker girl and Lizzie backed into a corner. “On second thought, be as loud as you want. Because we are so screwed.”

Hope frantically gulps. “Uh, it feeds on secrets, right? So let me have it, all of it.”

“I prefer to die with dignity.” The siphon blonde rolled her eyes.

The strange girl beside her replied. “Okay, fine, I'll start. Um I stole your jade butterfly clip in fifth grade.”

Lizzie gasped. “I loved that clip!”

The monster wearing a cap growls towards them where Hope begins panicking. “Well, Andrea had a crush on Josie for a week a few years ago.”

“Read my lips: my sister and our cousin are never happening.” Lizzie scoffed at her friend. “I don’t know why you didn’t just tell your parents or something because your mom has been going crazy trying to figure out who you are.”

The brunette glared at her hating to hear that she was mentally hurting her mother’s mind. “I didn’t want to hurt Landon and Josie. But I never thought that mom and Henrik would even slightly remember who I was.”

“Well it happened, Hope…agh!” The Gemini blonde screamed when the monster shrieked giving her the chance to see the Mikaeslon family watching them not sure how they could help. “Hope, they’re here except for your mom so just spit it out.”

“I won’t do it, Lizzie!” She snaps back.

Klaus and Lizzie made eye contact and he could hear her heartbeat quickening in her chest. “Okay, um, I accidentally killed your hamster. I siphoned you to cheat on finals.”

“What?” Hope spun on her feet.

The Saltzman blonde shut her eyes briefly avoiding her gaze. “And I actually think you're kind of cool.”

Yet the creature still made its way forward not affected by anything the girls had administered meaning they needed a new plan. Alina and Missy intertwined hands with Henrik and Andrea being siphoned so the twins had magic. “Let’s just do the siphon spell or the freezing one.” Alina suggested to the group unsure of what would actually stop the monster.

“If it has a heart I can just take it out and that’s the end of it.” Klaus added on trying to listen but couldn’t hear that the creature was alive meaning they were still stuck.

Lizzie and Hope bumped into the brick wall trapping them in between the wall and the monster causing Hope to begin panicking not wanting to admit what would most likely kill the monster in front of the pair. “Okay, it's not working. It's not gonna stop until everyone knows the secret we've been keeping from them: that I'm back.”

“Let 's try Magia tollox de terras. Magia tollox de terras-“ Missy began saying until the gym doors behind them bursts open revealing Josie.

The dark haired siphon eyed the monster in front of the group. “I'm back, too.”

“What are you going to do, Jo.” Andrea asked the siphon still remaining by her cousin's sides.

The monster turned around to the witch screeching down at her until Josie raised her hands up not afraid as she blasted the monster with a powerful spell. “Harae-tamai Kioku Yomigaerashi-tamae!” Thr monster bend over, holding its stomach.

“Jo!” Lizzie called out when her twin collapsed onto the floor.

Hope shifted her focus towards her father who blinked a few times at her while he slowly walked towards the girl. He raised his hand up and touched her face with the other teens watching him. It was rare to see the great Klaus Mikaelson shed a tear but he began crying in front of his daughter. “Raelyn was right….you’re my daughter.”

“Holy cow!” Andrea blurted out falling backwards on the floor.

Missy removed her hand from her sister’s rushing to check on Josie. “Josie….woah…uh.” She grunted when whatever spell she had done took over her body and she fell onto the floor too.

“Sissy!” Henrik broke into a run tackling Hope in the tightest hug the young boy possibly could crying into her chest.

Hope fell down on her butt embracing her brother in a warm tearful hug laughing at finally being able to hug him once more. “Hi Henrik���I’ve missed you so much.”

“So you were telling the truth all along, Lizzie…How could you think we wouldn’t want to know that our older sister was actually alive!” Alina stood beside their father raising her voice towards her sister flashing her werewolf eyes being frustrated like her father.

Hope dropped her gaze sadly. "Alina, I'm sorry…wait Where's mom?"

"Mom, I don't know. She's supposed to be-" Alina got cut off and collapsed suddenly.

Klaus ran a hand through his blonde curls answering his eldest daughter’s question. “Don’t worry she may have made a reckless decision but I know where she is. She went to the Malivore pit….bloody hell.” He groaned feeling a headache stumbling backwards, having Josie’s spell finally take effect.

Hope bent down seeing her family shortly taking a nap from the magic they were blasted with. “Lizzie, if your dad comes back make sure he doesn’t get angry that we left for Triad headquarters.”

“Why would auntie Raelyn jump into the portal if she knew what would happen to you?” Lizzie asked, standing beside her.

Hope shrugged her shoulders. “I have no clue. I just hope that she is okay.” Unfortunately that could be far from the truth when they would see where she ended up.

Raelyn’s pov

I blinked silently at the guy in front of me. My hands were clutching the crossbow still in my hands. Even though I knew that he was still alive I never dreamed I would be seeing him again. “How the hell are you awake?”

“No answers for free, Rae Rae. You should know that by now. So my question is what exactly are you doing here.” He gasped covering his mouth. “Did old Ric change his mind about you?”

Shaking my head, I scoffed at my cousin. “No he didn’t. And for your information I have no clue why I am here. All I know is that I went through a portal and somehow ended up here. Now answer my question: how are you not desiccating?”

"It's what I like to call the supernatural hunger games. There's a witch, vampire and werewolf that got dumped down here and they woke me up to have a little play thing." He responded back to me.

Scanning my eyes over my cousin I could tell it really had been ten years for him. He had a beard growing on his chin and the top of his head had some gray hairs forming by the looks of it. "When you say there's other people here who exactly put them here and why?"

"Old Alaric Saltzman obviously." Kai shrugged his shoulders, noticing the crossbow. "You do remember that will only kill me for a short time right?"

Rolling my eyes I vamped past him still holding the weapon in my hands. "It doesn't matter if you're bound to this world or not. I'm only concerned with getting out of here."

"You really think that I haven't tried that over the last ten years?" Kai dryly chuckled, making me pause. "I'm assuming you know what it takes to escape a prison world."

Glancing over my shoulder I stared at him, lowering the crossbow I was holding. "I actually do. The Ascendant, Bennett blood and a celestial event. So I am getting out of here before you and whoever else is here can kill me."

Kai raised his hand before I could move fast enough, freezing me in place. "Immobilus…Awe don't be so sure of yourself Rae Rae. It’s rude to leave without meeting the other guests first. Come on out, my murderous friends!" Kai called out walking up behind me grabbing my shoulders while I was forced to remain there.

I grunted dropping the weapon in my hands letting it clatter on the ground. I elbowed my cousin in the gut quickly using the chance he was holding his stomach to vamp away from him. “Argh!….who the hell are you?” I screamed, feeling someone vamp behind me twisting my arms around my back holding me against whoever it was.

“Names Diego. What do you want me to do with her Kai?” He asked where I could hear him growl meaning he was the werewolf that he had mentioned earlier.

My psychopath cousin shoved his hands with a slight tilt of his head smirking. “Hmm give her a taste of what happens if she helps us manage an escape but tries to leave us here.”

“Just remember you don’t have your little blood cure here to save you.” Diego growled into my ear lightly scraping his teeth against the veins on my neck where I gulped nervously knowing if he bit me now I wouldn’t make it once his venom was inside of me. I’d never see Klaus or the kids ever again.

Diego pushes me back towards Kai who holds my face in his hands pressing his forehead against mine. “Now that we’ve made that clear. You, my siphon cousin, are going to help us escape this prison world whether you like it or not.” He shoved me away from him and shoved a piece of wood into my gut before Diego and himself left the room.

“Sometimes I really do hate him!” I grumble under my breath drawing the piece of wood out and throwing it across the room, praying that Klaus and the kids would figure out I was here before Kai and his fellow prisoners decided to kill me.

Comments really appreciated ❤️

[skylarmoon71]

Miguel O Hara (Across the Spider Verse)- Oneshot - Extra 2

Stepping into Spider Headquarters is strange. 

You've never been away for this long before. Miguel requested that the second you got there, he wanted you to report straight to him. Walking to his office, a few of your colleagues stop to greet you.

You run into Gwen and Hobbie in the hallway.

"You're back!"

She runs up with a grin, and you nod.

"I got into a sticky situation, but I'm back. Have you both met with Miguel already?" Hobbie nods.

"Careful, he's glaring at the screens again, love." You giggle.

"When is he not?"

It takes a moment for you to realize that Gwen is still surveying you.

"Are you sure you're okay? Lyla said you were shot." She questions. Hobbie looks a bit more attentive and you wave it off.

"I promise I'm fine. Miguel actually took pretty good care of me."

"The drill sergeant did?" Hobby inquires.

You nod with the biggest smile.

"He stayed with me for a few days until I could move around comfortably. I think he's a lot more emotionally in tune than we give him credit for." You peek over your shoulder, moving closer as you urge them in. They're both invested.

"Between you and me, Miguel has a big cru-"

"(Y/N)."

You straighten with a salute.

"YES MR. O' HARA SIR!!"

"Follow me."

"RIGHT AWAY SIR!!"

You make a stiff turn, and Hobbie smirks as Gwen waves.

"See you later!" She calls. You smile at the teens, walking with Miguel.

It doesn't take long. The doors close the moment you get inside and Miguel begins going over some of the progress that's been made in regards to the anomalies. He also gives updates on what missions you'll be assigned to until he deems it fit for you to go on the more vigorous tasks.

You should be listening, but standing there feels a bit daunting.

You can't forget that moment you shared with Miguel.

Nor the week he'd spent bringing you groceries and helping you with your bandages. The last time you saw him was a few days ago. He'd explained that he needed to get back because Peter was getting way too comfortable in his space. You'd just laughed at the explanation and thanked him for all his help. He gave you one of those rare smiles and kissed you before he was jumping out of your window. Leaving you sitting there in bed with a dazed look on your face and cherry cheeks.

Now that you're back, it doesn't feel like anything has changed. He surely hasn't. Yet his demeanor with you is very different.

You have certainly become more conscious of him. Because it dawns on you that the entire time you thought you were nothing but a nuisance, he actually held feelings for you.

You fidget on the spot, and Miguel diverts his gaze when he realizes you haven't said anything for a full minute.

Completely out of character.

He approaches slowly, looking at your right arm. The bandages are gone. You've pretty much healed already, but there could be residual pain.

"Estás bien.."

You tune back in, and you're a bit taken aback. You hadn't even noticed he'd gotten so close.

"Uhhh..I-I'm okay!" You sputter out.

He raises an eyebrow, and you look off to the side awkwardly.

"Sorry I.."

You're not sure how to act around him anymore. Somehow you feel as though you're going to cry. He sees the glistening behind your eyes, and that vulnerable look that you send him has an effect.

"You..did you just do it out of pity or do you actually..care about me?"

A part of you doesn't think that this is real. Maybe it was just guilt.

"So that's it.."

For a moment he really was worried.

"Do you really think I would do that for such a ridiculous reason?" He shakes his head, running a hand through his hair to push back the rebel locks. Suddenly, you look unsure.

"So you actually-"

"I'm in love with you. I've been in love with you for months."

Your mouth slid shut and Miguel looked off to the side. Lyla pops up right in front of you.

"It's true. When you left that shirt he wouldn't stop staring at it. Then this other time I caught him staring at that picture you all took at the Golden Bridge."

You blush and Miguel swats his hand right through her holographic figure with a bunch of angry swears. She disappears with a giggle, and he frowns. There is an expression you're used to. He's visibly annoyed that he's been outed, but you can't help but smile.

"This whole time I thought you just saw me as a pest."

"You are a pest." He states.

"A pest that you're in love with." You tease. Now you're looking way too comfortable. He turns his back, heading to his platform to get work.

"I take it back."

"Nu uh, no take backs!!"

You run, hugging him from behind and he halts. He expects some kind of teasing to follow, but you sigh, enjoying the feel of him.

"Thank you."

You mumble.

"I didn't do anything. I'm your boss. I'm supposed to take care of you."

It's cute how he's trying to play it off.

You pull back slowly, and it's apparent that he already misses the contact. Because he turns to you in question. You're just wearing a smile.

"I like you too Miguel."

Your confession has that tough exterior lowering just a bit. He reaches for you, and when his large hand cups your cheeks, you can't fight the blush.

"I-I don't think I'll ever really get used to this." You admit.

You're acting like a kid, but you don't really care. Neither does Miguel.

He leans down, and your eyes follow his lips until they press into yours. Another satisfied sigh leaves you as you close your eyes and enjoy the feeling that follows. Your hand reaches up slowly, and you place it on his bicep, squeezing softly. His hands have secured themselves around your waist as he pulls you slowly off the ground. Your frame is significantly smaller than his in comparison. You never truly realized until now. You're never really been this close to him until now.

It takes a while for either of you to part. When you do, you nibble on your lower lip. Miguel doesn't miss the action.

"Please be careful from now on."

"I will, boss."

You give a little salute, and he can't help but smile with you. 

[moichinagae]

The YASHA CD Drama, Stage 1; A Long-Awaited Arrival To Our Arsenal

The first thing my beloved collaborator, @toichinagae, told me about when they reached out to me was the existence of the YASHA CD drama. I was very intrigued, as I'd never heard of it before. I knew of the TV drama, in fact I'd archived it a month or so beforehand, but I never knew that there was a CD drama that not only followed the manga more closely, but also featured some anime voice actors that I NEVER would've expected to work on it!

There are two CDs, this post will be focusing on the first one, referred to as "Stage One." This CD was released on March 24th, 2000, and produced by Pioneer LDC(Currently known as NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan.). This drama's screenplay was written by Asami Watanabe(I could not find any information about them online, it seems there is a key animator by the same name, I am unsure as to if they are the same person.), with music by Nobuo Ito.(Once more, there is very little information about them online.)

The cast list, as sent to me by @toichinagae via email, is as follows(I added some notes on notable characters each voice actor has played, just because I find it interesting.):

有末 静:石川 英郎   Arisue Sei: Hideo Ishikawa(You may know him from Doukyuusei, where he played Hara-sen.) 雨宮 :辻谷 耕史  Amamiya Rin: Koji Tsujitani 有末 比佐子: 井上 喜久子 Hisako Arisue: Kikuko Inoue(You may know her from Kiki's Delivery Service, wherein she played Maki.) 雨宮 協一郎:梁田 清之  Kyoichiro Amamiya: Kiyoyuki Yanada(You may know him from Perfect Blue, wherein he played Kantoku 永江 茂市:松本 保典 Nagae Moichi: Matsumoto Yasunori(You may know him from Sk8 the Infinity, wherein he played Joe.) 永江  十市: 野島 健児 Toichi Nagae: Kenji Nojima(You may know him from Banana Fish, he voiced Eiji.) 三上 尊:子安 武人 Takeru Mikami: Takehito Koyasu(You probably know him from somewhere, I personally know him from Jojo's Bizzare Adventure as DIO, and Adam from Sk8 the Infinity.) ケン･クロサキ: 古澤 徹 Ken Kurosaki: Toru Furusawa(You may know him from the '98 Trigun anime, wherein he played Millions Knives.) ライアン博士 池田 勝  Dr. Ryan: Masaru Ikeda ホッジス少佐:中 博史 Major Hodges: Hiroshi Naka(You may know him from Cowboy Bebop, where he plays Jobim.) 伊東 泰之:飛田 展男 Yasuyuki Ito: Nobuo Tobita (Unclear on who exactly this character is. This va was in Darling In The Franxx, but I don't think he had a notable role there.) 有末 静 (12才): 山田 美穂 Sei Arisue (12 years old): Miho Yamada(..She seems to have done work for a number of projects that are not appropriate for this blog. More power to her.) (*Note Toichi's voice at 12 years old is currently unknown.)

These CDs are currently untranslated, but you can find the .wav files for both in this drive folder.

I intend on creating youtube uploads for each track, for ease of use to potential translators and general accessibility for people who's devices cannot run .wav's(..if any exist lol.)

More to come soon!!

[diansaiitsjourney-12]

KELOR

Kelor atau merunggai memiliki nama ilmiah Moringa oleifera. Tanaman kelor merupakan jenis tanaman tropis.

A. CIRI-CIRI

Tanaman kelor dapat dikenali dengan ciri-ciri sebagai berikut :

Tinggi tanaman kelor sekitar 7-11 meter, dan diameternya sekitar 30cm

Ukuran daunnya kecil-kecil, yang tersusun teratur dalam satu tangkai pohon

Bentuk daunnya bulat telur, dengan panjang 1-3 cm, lebar 4mm - 1 cm, ujung daun tumpul, pangkal daun membulat, dan tepi daun rata

Bunganya berwarna putih kekuningan kuningan, dan tudung pelepah bunganya berwarna hijau

5. Buah tanaman kelor berbentuk segitiga memanjang

6. Karakteristik daun kelor adalah bersirip tak sempurna, dengan ukuran kecil sebesar ujung jari

7. Helaian anak daunnya berwarna hijau sampai hijau kecoklatan

B. KLASIFIKASI

Tanaman kelor memiliki klasifikasi sebagai berikut :

Kingdom : Plantae

Divisio : Magnoliophyta

Class : Magnoliopsida

Ordo : Brassicales

Famili : Moringaceae

Genus : Moringa

Spesies : Moringa oleifera L.

C. KANDUNGAN

Kandungan-kandungan yang terdapat pada tanaman daun kelor contohnya :

Argine

Histidine

Isoleucine

Leusine

Lysine

Methionine

Phenylaline

Threonine

Thryptopan

Valine

Senyawa isotiosianat dan glukosinolat

Senyawa antioksidan untuk melawan radikal bebas dalam tubuh

Memiliki banyak nutrisi bagi tubuh seperti, vitamin A, vitamin B, Zat besi, dan masih banyak lagi

Sumber vitamin C yang berguna untuk mencegah penyakit kronis

Anti inflamasi

Senyawa fenolik, flavonoid, betakaroten, zeaxanthin, tain dan Lutein yang bermanfaat untuk kesehatan mata

Selain kandungan-kandungan yang disebutkan di atas, masih banyak lagi kandungan-kandungan tanaman kelor lainnya yang memberikan banyak sekali manfaat bagi kita.

D. MANFAAT BAGI KESEHATAN

Tanaman kelor memiliki banyak sekali manfaat sehingga disebut sebagai Mega superfood/tanaman fungsional, karena bagian-bagian tumbuhannya mulai dari daun, bunga, hingga buah dapat dimanfaatkan menjadi obat ataupun dikonsumsi sebagai sayuran. Berikut ini adalah manfaat tanaman kelor bagi kesehatan :

Menurunkan kadar gula darah, karena daun kelor mengandung asam klorogenik

Mengurangi peradangan, karena daun kelor mengandung isothiocyanate atau senyawa anti inflamasi

Menangkal radikal bebas, karena daun kelor mengandung antioksidan yang tinggi

Menurunkan tekanan darah, karena mengandung Quercetin yang merupakan antioksidan kuat

Mendukung kesehatan otak, karena daun kelor mengandung vitamin E dan C yang tinggi melawan oksidasi yang mengarah pada degenerasi neuron

Mencegah kanker, daun kelor mengandung antioksidan yang tinggi sehingga dapat membunuh sel yang telah mati dan mencegah tumbuhnya sel kanker

Meningkatkan produksi asi

Mengurangi gejala menopause, karena daun kelor mengandung banyak vitamin dan mineral

Menjaga kesehatan kulit, seperti mencegah penuaan dini, dan mengobati jerawat

Bunga daun kelor bermanfaat sebagai obat stimulan, afrodisiak, abortifacient, cholagogue, digunakan untuk menyembuhkan radang, penyakit otot, dan lain sebagainya

Buah daun kelor sering diolah menjadi makanan, seperti sayur bening, sayur santan, dan sayur asem

E. PENGAPLIKASIAN PADA MAKANAN

Donat daun kelor

2. Sayur bening

F. CARA MENANAM

Karakteristik lahan yang baik digunakan :

Terkena cahaya matahari langsung minimal 6 jam sehari

Dekat dengan sumber air

Mengandung unsur hara yang cukup

2. Memilih lahan dengan tanah yang subur, agar dapat tumbuh maksimal

3. Lakukan pembersihan hama pada lahan sebelum mulai penanaman

4. Buatlah lubang dengan diameter sekitar 50-70 cm, dengan kedalaman sekitar 50 cm

5. Gunakan pupuk organik sebagai pupuk dasarnya, cara pemberian pupuk ini adalah masukan pupuk organik secukupnya ke dalam lubang kemudian tutup dengan tanah sampai 3/4 bagian, setelah itu kita dapat membiarkan lubang minimal 2 minggu agar keadaan pupuk dalam tanah dapat terurai terlebih dahulu.

6. Lalu tanam tanaman kelor, dan sirami secara teratur

G. SUMBER REFERENSI

https://ccrc.farmasi.ugm.ac.id/ensiklopedia/ensiklopedia-tanaman-antikanker/k/kelor-moringa-oleifera-l/