#Usually only triggers at C rank or higher

[icycoldninja]

Hi can I request headcanons about Vergil with a s/o who has habit of giving him THE STARE. Not out of malice but because they just like watching his face lol. Thank you a lot (っ'-')╮=͟͟͞͞❤

Ahahaha I can genuinely relate to this one, ( I spend too much time staring at Vergil I swear) enjoy! 💜

Vergil x Reader who stares a lot headcannons

Sorry about the big-ass image, I couldn't shrink it. (Not mine btw)

-Being an observant guy, Vergil quickly noticed that you were staring at him, but brushed it off as you simply being curious about him, which was understandable--he was a son of Sparda.

-Your gaze was piercing; it seemed to blast right through his skin and deep down into his flesh--no, beyond that--into his soul. He wasn't certain of how you possessed the ability to stare so predatorily, and wasn't sure if he wanted to find out.

-Over time, he noticed that your staring wasn't just curious nor intent, it was like you were observing him; analyzing and spying on him for some reason. Why? What did you want form him?

-He started getting a little uncomfortable, thinking that perhaps you were plotting something devious.

-Eventually, he decided to ask you directly abut it, hoping his intimidating presence would get you to tell him the truth.

-It worked; you were terrified of the way he was glaring at you so you nervously, hastily, and shakily confessed that you simply like looking at him.

-It took him a full 5 minutes to realize what that meant. Once the thought settled in, he nearly fainted. You liked looking at him? Why? You thought he was handsome? Him? Vergil Sparda, the son of Sparda, was considered handsome? By you? Why?!

-He had absolutely no idea what to say to that so he stomped away, stiff as a board.

-From that point onward, the issue was never spoken of again; you continued staring at Vergil's face, taking in every feature, and he remained sitting there, stoically allowing you to observe his every move.

-He honestly didn't mind it--the silent attention was appreciated.

-Occasionally, when the two of you are seated in the same room and no one but you is looking, he will reach up and smooth his hair back, very slowly and sensually, keeping eye contact with you the entire time.

-Just don't tell anyone why you're doing it and Vergil will let you stare at him until your eyes water, and might even stare back with his icy blue ones.

[anneraven114]

What's in Bally's Las Vegas Hotel and 바둑이게임?

In crapless craps, 2 and 12 have odds of 11:2 and have a house edge of 7.143% while 3 and 11 have odds of 11:4 with a house edge of 6.25%.If hop bets are not on the craps layout, they still may be bet on by players but they become the responsibility of the boxman to book the bet. The player has already put one unit down the slot and that is gone; the player who hits three of a kind gets a total of three units back for the one that has been wagered. Blackjack strategy can effectively become as complex as you want or it can be kept as basic as you want.

There the player may switch one to five cards, for the price of one ante per card, and a full house pays 6 instead of 7. Under those rules the house edge is 1.204%, the average final wager is 2.184 units, and the element of risk is 0.55%.Four-of-a-kind is a hand consisting of four cards of the same rank, with four aces being the highest ranking four-of-a-kind and four twos being the lowest ranking four-of-a-kind; "Full house" is a hand consisting of "three-of-a-kind" and a "pair," with three aces and two kings being the highest ranking full house and three twos and two threes being the lowest ranking full house; Contemporary playing cards are grouped into three broad categories based on the suits they use: French, Latin, and Germanic. Often using a standard deck, poker games vary in deck configuration, the number of cards in play, the number dealt face up or face down, and the number shared by all players, but all have rules which involve one or more rounds of betting.

Mamluk cards and their derivatives, the Latin suited and German suited cards, all have three male face cards.Some of these machines are linked, which means players can simply wait for someone else to put the bank in flush attack mode, or alternately with non-linked machines a player can play after observing a previous player hit flushes but not enough to trigger the flush attack, a practice called "vulturing". The index for Aces and face cards usually follow the local language but many decks of the Parisian pattern use the numeral "1" for aces. Players can bet table minimum odds if desired and win less than table minimum.

If the dealer qualifies and loses to the player, the player will win even money on their Ante bet and their raise (Call bet) will win according to the poker hand rankings in the payout table.If the dealer and the player tie, both Ante bet and raise (Call bet) will push.Push is a tied hand between the player and dealer. In this instance, your wager is returned.There are 4 possible outcomes where only two dice will match The joker was invented c. 1860 as a third trump, the imperial or best bower, which ranked higher than the other two bowers.Most of them invest millions of dollars to determine which colors, sounds, and scents are most appealing to patrons.

Each suit normally contained ranks from one to nine.In addition to their use for general security, video cameras and computers now routinely supervise the games themselves. In all the above scenarios, whenever the Pass line wins, the Don't Pass line loses, and vice versa, with one exception: on the come-out roll, a roll of 12 will cause Pass Line bets to lose, but Don't Pass bets are pushed (or "barred"), neither winning nor losing. (The same applies to "Come" and "Don't Come" bets, discussed below.)A lay bet is the opposite of a buy bet, where a player bets on a 7 to roll before the number that is laid. Players may only lay the 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10 and may lay multiple numbers if desired.

The AGA includes in 2008 State of the States a special report on poker.The house edge of casino games varies greatly with the game, with some games having an edge as low as 0.3%. In the United States legal casinos were long operated only in Las Vegas and other locations in Nevada, where various forms of commercialized gambling houses have been permitted since 1931.Today it is owned by the Italian government, and operated by the municipality. With gambling laws being less strict than in Italy and Switzerland, it is among most popular gambling destination besides Monte Carlo. The income from the casino is sufficient for the operation of Campione without the imposition of taxes, or obtaining of other revenue.

Some clubs allow players to redeem points for cash; others offer meals, rooms, or merchandise.To help prevent this, many parlors have a design or name engraved in each ball vended so that someone can be spotted carrying a tray of balls brought from the outside. Casino game machines have been introduced at racetracks to create racinos. In some states, casino-type game machines are also allowed in truck stops, bars, grocery stores, and other small businesses.Poker was developed sometime during the early 19th century in the United States. Since those early beginnings, the game has grown to become an extremely popular pastime worldwide.

Land-based casinos can also offer a tutorial game of blackjack by arrangement with casino management in order for new players to gain an understanding of how the game is played.The name "pai gow" is sometimes used to refer to a card game called pai gow poker (or “double-hand poker”), which is loosely based on pai gow. A new warden from California shut it down that year, saying gambling was a "degradation" to the inmates. 바둑이게임 A Guinness World Record attempt succeeded when Stephen De Raffaele dealt the game for 51 hours and 33 minutes in August 2001.

[knyleggo]

Tempers (Sanemi X Reader) *fluff*

You and Sanemi were complete opposites. He was hot-tempered and makes rash decisions most of the time. He is a typical Bakugo, Levi, Akutagawa, Shizuo, Tatsumaki, Eren, Inosuke, Taiga, etc. Yeah whatever, you get it. (Oh mah god, this oneshot is gonna sugg HAHAHA sorry for ruining the mood)

You were mostly cool and calm all the time. No matter how many assholes you face or just simple challenges you can't seem to solve, you always managed to keep your composure and remain professional. But the only thing that triggers you is when your own boyfriend, Sanemi, is directing his own hot temper towards you.

"OI! YOU LITTLE SHITS CAN'T EVEN GET YOUR FIRST FORM CORRECT OR COMPLETE YOUR TRAINING AND YOU EXPECT TO BE ON THE SAME LEVEL AS ME?"

It was just a casual day where you were visiting Sanemi's estate where he was sparring with some of the demon slayers with lower ranks. You had finished your own training sessions with the lower ranks and were currently taking a break, offering your boyfriend some company. You were very much used to Sanemi's attitude when he was training the lower ranks. You knew he had to be harsh and strict so that the lower ranks would continue working harder and set higher expectations for themselves.

But today, he seemed more pissed than usual. His temper was much worse to the point where you had to step in and fend for the lower ranks. Spreading both your arms in front of the badly beaten up demon slayer on the ground, you squinted your eyes at Sanemi who abruptly stopped his actions and squinted his eyes back at you.

Turning around with a sigh and a tired smile on your face, you turned towards the frightened demon slayers and clasped your hands together.

"Alright, training shall stop here today. Good work, you guys. Go home and get some rest, okay?"

Once all of them had filed out of his estate, you turned towards Sanemi who gave a 'tch' and avoided eye contact with you.

"Shinazugawa Sanemi."

'Shit.' Sanemi knew you must be really angry in order to say out his full name.

"Don't take your anger out on the younger ones. You know you can talk to me." With your arms akimbo and a frown on your face, you said to Sanemi who looked down and gritted his teeth.

"ARE YOU CRAZY?" You raised an eyebrow at Sanemi who suddenly just burst in anger.

"YOU NEVER ONCE THOUGHT THAT MAYBE THE REASON I'M NOT TELLING YOU WHAT I'M ANGRY WITH, IS BECAUSE YOU'RE THE PROBLEM?"

Your eyes widened in a split second before going back to its normal size. Sanemi panted, eyes widening in realization of what he had just said, no, shouted at you.

"Wait shit no, baby, I'm so-" "I'm the problem?"

Tears began flowing out of your eyes as you shook your head, refusing to believe that Sanemi would actually say this.

In order to prevent you from running away, Sanemi immediately rushed to your side and grasped you by your shoulders, making you look into his wide eyes that were begging for forgiveness, head darting into the crook of your neck as you let out a tiny gasp. His hair tickled you slightly, breaking you out of your daze.

"Please...listen to me. I didn't mean to say that. I'm sorry."

You looked down at Sanemi who was still holding you firmly with your shoulders, with obvious intentions of not letting you go. In order to ease the tension, you let out a sigh and raised a hand to the crown of his head, lightly ruffling his hair as he continued to speak.

"A few days ago, I saw you laughing so happily with that flame bastard and just suddenly wondered why you would want to be someone like me. Can I ever..."

He gently removed your hand from his head and looked directly into your eyes, his ones full of emotion while he bored his pale purple orbs into your (e/c) ones as he spoke with his voice breaking.

"Make you laugh like that?"

Heart aching at his worry, you gave him a closed-eye smile, reaching your arms towards him as he caught you. Embracing him with a hug with your arms around his neck and his arms wrapping around your waist, you gave him a tiny kiss on his cheek.

"You may not be able to make me laugh like that..."

You reached for his hand again with your own and placed his hand on your chest, exactly where your heart was beating for him as he widened his eyes ever so slightly.

"But only you can make my heart beat like this."

Sanemi continued to stare at you in shock as you chuckled lightly. Going right next to his ear, you whispered.

"Nah, in fact, I think you make me laugh even louder than that."

Smacking him lightly on the back of his head, you let out an even more carefree laugh as he gave a tiny smile at you, staring while you cover your mouth with your hand as a polite gesture.

"What?" After laughing for a while, you realized he had been staring for too long. Shaking his head while chuckling a little, he made direct eye contact with you once again.

"You know I love you a lot right?"

Your cheeks automatically burned at that comment as you stared at the ground before looking into his eyes again. With a meek voice, you said, "Yeah, and for the record, I love you much more."

Hugging you with all his might, one hand on the back of your head and the other wrapped tightly around your lower back, he kissed the crown of your head deeply before placing his chin on your hair.

"Impossible."

[imthefemalemonster]

⸻The Viper and the Sage

Lucemond - Aemond Targaryen x Lucerys Velaryon (FPS!AU, Mature)

CHAPTER I. Sword and Shield

⸻ Summary: It’s during one of his worst FPS matches, harassed by toxic and sexist players, that Luke meets his newly found mentor, Aemond, when the man comes to his defense.

Tags: Modern Setting, FPS/Video game AU, Aged Up Characters, Fluff & Angst, SEXISM/SEXIST INSULTS, Read NOTES, Mention of other characters

⸻ Read on Ao3

Notes: Modern Lucemond FPS/Video game!AU - Inspired by this post.

There WILL be smut later! In chapter 3, 4 and 5 if I live long enough to write them.

TW : Sexism and Sexist insults - Please be careful, it’ll only occur in this chapter but I wanted to warn since it can be triggering (taken from my own experiences - be bad at video games, but don’t be a dick kids)

Game I used for reference is Valorant, even if I don’t use the name. (Sage = Lucerys, Viper = Aemond)

Tumblr for requests/ideas: @imthefemalemonster

Hope you enjoy it. ♡

⸻ Words: 3477

You can skip this part if you don't care about vocabulary or don't need it.

A bit of FPS/Video game related vocabulary for people not familiar with it:

Basic rules: 2 teams of 5 players who plays “agents” (characters with different types of spells and ways to be played), one team attacks (have to put a “spike” on a point, a kind of bomb), the other defend (defuse the spike and/or kill all opponents), there’s 2 or 3 points (A/B/C) depending on the map. They exchange positions after some rounds. First to a certain number of round wins. Mostly gunfights with various types of weapons (sometimes “cut” = knives. Very rare)

Agent : Characters you play in the game that all have special abilities

Point A/B/C: Area on the map you attack or defend

Duelist / Controller / Sentinel: Types of characters (specialized in duel, control of the map or protection/healing)

Ranked (or competitive) / Normal / Custom games: Ranked are competitive matches where winning or losing influence points you’ll gain at the end of the game to “climb the ladder” (reaching higher ranks) / Normal are the same without the competitive aspect, same rules apply between Ranked and Normal / Custom are between certain players, to play between them or train with rules they can decide of.

Training ground: Place to train your aim in a special map in the game

Voice chat: In game voice chat to talk to your mates

Carrying: Same as “carrying on your back”, being so good you win the game alone despite what your mates are doing

Attack/Defense round: Teams are split in two, one attacks, one defends, round are ended once a whole team is dead or the bomb exploded or was defused.

Smurf: A side (or sometimes main) account where you play against players under your usual rank, smurf can also be used as a compliment for good players “he is smurfing” “you smurfed” when they did very well in the game.

K/D/A: Kill (number of kills you made), death (number of times you died) and assists (assistance on a kill, participating to a kill but without being the one who killed), often accessible during the game in the scoreboard

OP or operator: Sniper type weapon

MVP: Title given to the best player of the game at the end of it

Patch: An update adding new content into the game

___

The day had been long, mostly boring. Waking up, going to college, hearing Jace rumble about incomprehensible things that annoyed him in his lessons. Going to class, some interesting, some not really, some extremely tiring. Lucerys was but impatient to go home. It was the week-end, he hadn’t much work to do, thankfully he had worked this week to avoid being too overwhelmed by homeworks. Headphones on his ears, bus crowded, lost in his own thoughts thinking about what he would do once home. His mother and stepfather probably wouldn’t be home yet, maybe Rhaena and Baela would. All day he and his friends had talked about the game they were playing. A new patch had come out, and a new agent with it. They were all super excited to test it. Entering the silent house, Luke thought that he should probably play a little bit, some warm-up games before their usual nightly ranked session.

He closed his door in haste, throwing his bag on his bed, sitting on his chair. His computer was asleep, having the bad habit of never turning it down. He checked his friend's chat, ready to invite his friends for some games.

Just got home… let’s play tomorrow, I think I’m too tired tonight.

ur weak

Stfuuu

my parents want us to go out BRO. i’ll see you tomorrow too. plz no spoilers about the agent man i want to test it first. don’t tell me it’s shit i won’t believe you

??? tf you are saying

LMFAO. it’s always either shit or cracked up man

ikr

Luke pulled a face, annoyed. Guess he had to play alone for now. Resigned he opened the game. Nobody he knew was online, it was still only very early in the evening, most people hadn’t come out of work or school yet. He sat properly, one hand on the keyboard, the other on the mouse, he was ready. He clicked “PLAY” and chose “COMPETITIVE”, he pressed “START”.

The queue wasn’t long, only a few seconds and he was in the game. He had to choose his agent first, he didn’t hesitate, he went for his favorite girl. It was a type of support, she could heal, protect, revive her allies, and also slow or block enemies. She wasn’t simple to play but he loved her very much and wanted to train her more, he always loved being the protector, the support for his team. Maybe his aim wasn’t very good, but he could control the map very well to help out his allies.

The game started rather slowly, it was quite messy. His allies, and himself, were running in random directions, sometimes picking up an enemy, mostly by chance, sometimes being destroyed by someone behind them. The voice chat was active, he could hear two very loud boys with him and a third, deep voice that only spoke one or two words from time to time. Luke clearly wasn’t having his best game, he struggled to shoot, or even to find good opportunities to help his mates. It was starting to stress him out a lot, he hated to suck but couldn’t help it, pressure only made it worse, and the toxic boys were not helping.

“Jesus fucking christ! What the fuck is she doing?!”

Lucerys knew it was about him. He truly hoped it wasn’t but it was for sure, he just died to a random bullet because he didn’t take cover fast enough, confused about what he had to do.

“You’re fucking lost?! You’re trolling right?”, yelled one of the boys, in a very low quality microphone.

“S-sorry”, mumbled Luke, he probably should have said nothing. He often did because he was just too shy to talk.

“Ah fuck I knew it fucking egirl.”, shouted another voice, a bit deeper, but still sounding very young, “Of course a fucking girl ruining our fucking game!”

Luke frowned his eyebrow. A girl?! He was confused.

“I’m not a girl bro what the fuck.”

“The kitchen is too fucking busy bitch?”, yelled the first boy, laughing.

“You sound like one”, continued the older boy, “Fucking high pitched voice go suck some dicks you’ll be better at it than at aiming.”

They both wheezed loudly, still throwing a torrent of sexist insults toward Luke who was way too anxious and panicked to defend himself.

“F-fucking weirdos. Failed my position, it…”, Luke hesitated, “It was my bad I’m fucking sorry. Don’t need to be cunts about it.”

“F-f-ff”, repeated one of the boys, “Mouth so full she can’t talk!”

Luke’s fingers were so tense, clenched on his mouse that it hurted.

“Fuck off! Stupid ass sexists.”. Lucerys wanted to be way meaner but he couldn’t find the words, the strength.

“Cry me a river fucking dumb bitch go play animal crossing.”

“Aha you’re a fucking sexist bro”, yelled the younger boy, “She gonna cry on twitter about it soo-”

“Fuck off I said! Fucking focus on the game you’re ruining it more than m-”

“Shut the fuck up.”

It was deep but perfectly audible. Each word decomposed, their very sound piercing through Luke's frail body like a thousand knives.

“I’ve been carrying your stupid asses for rounds now.”, the guttural voice continued, “You’re fucking useless. Absolutely unable to keep a fucking point or understand the basis of the game, so instead of crying in the voc use your energy for something useful like aiming correctly.”

Lucerys was done for. After this game he would probably close the game, uninstall it, jump under his sheets and cry to sleep for being the worst ever video game player. The silence that followed was long as the next round hadn’t started yet. Hands shaking, Luke moved to take position, hoping nobody would notice him anymore, that the game would end soon and he would never play it again.

“Lmfao you’re right man, fucking cry baby girl”, one of the boy laughed, “Try playing from the kitchen maybe it’ll work better.”

Fists clenched on his keyboard and mouse, Lucerys was about to mute the voice chat, even if it meant losing precious information and maybe losing the game too, he had heard enough. Baela had often told him about toxic guys and how it felt to be a girl playing video games, Luke wondered how strong she was to take that everytime. Maybe she wasn’t, it probably made her as angry and saddened, even scared as he was now. He wanted to seek her confort now, Rhaena and her knew better than everyone how to handle that.

“I’m talking to you dipshit.”

There was another silence. Luke heard one of the boys mumble, visibly confused.

“Me?”, asked the boy with the higher-pitched voice.

“Yeah you.”, husked the voice, “You talk a lot for a fucking useless player.”

The two boys bursted out laughing,

“Holy shit bro! Did I insult your girlfriend?”

“This your girl? That’s why you're so mad? It’s ok bro she probably ugly as fuck.”

The round started before anyone could add anything, voice chat going back to inaudible noises, messy information and laughs. Luke followed the agent with the deep voice, sticking close to him. They successfully took control of the point and won the round, the two other boys dead from going too deep into the map, caught by the enemies.

“Makes sense now”, teased the older boy, “Wants the girl number.”, a wheeze was heard in a low quality mic, probably from the second toxic boy.

“I don’t know him”, continued the man, “I don’t fucking care. But you are being fucking annoying. I can't focus. Your information are messy at best, false at worst.”

Luke didn't know where to stand. Glad someone took his defense, but he also felt the voice could turn against him at any moment if he made these big positioning mistakes again. He decided to stick with him still, it worked for a few rounds, it should work again, the man didn’t seem to care or protest.

“Lmfaoo I would love not to hear some dick sucking in vocal bro”, rasped the younger voice, “I’m trying to fOcUS.”, the boys started laughing again.

“Ignore them, follow me.”

The two boys repeated the man’s words, adding obscene noises of mouths mimicking a blowjob, and very cringy moans. Luke didn’t hesitate and did as he was told. There were only two rounds left if they won both of them. Luke saw it like deliverance, focusing the best he could so this awful game could end. He couldn’t wait to drop out of it and report the two boys, even if nothing happened to them like it often did, at least it would relieve him to do so.

The two last rounds went surprisingly well, mostly thanks to the agent with the deep voice. He was clearly way too good for this match, Luke thought it was probably a smurf, he was thankful to get carried by one. Most of the time, smurfs were guys previously banned that reassured everyone they would carry but ended up never doing so, instead they would just be toxic in vocal and insult the entire team for being “useless”. Lucerys smiled, happy that he won the game despite the terrible treatment he received.

“Good job guys”, said the fifth voice, silent until now.

“You too, good job man. Good job support.”, the voice whispered, always both calm and cold. Luke smiled at the compliment.

The two other toxic boys had already disconnected, their ego probably hurt from being carried so hard by a guy who humiliated them both in voice chat and in the game, showing that he was definitely better than them. Obviously the man won the match MVP, even getting congratulated, and a bit insulted, ‘fucking smurf carrying’, by the enemy team. Luke checked his score, in the end he didn’t do so bad. He wasn’t very good at making decisions but excellent at following them.

“T-thanks”, mumbled Luke, unsure if the man was still here to hear him.

“No problem.”

Lucerys heart jumped a little bit. How hard he wished he had that voice, skill, and confidence. He sounded a little bit… threatening too. Which only made it better. Luke wished he didn’t sound so childish, he could easily stand up for himself, but his skills were still lacking to shut some mouths up. Staring at his screen, Luke felt weirdly relaxed, but it was mixed with sadness as he would probably never play with that man again. He also doubted anyone would defend him like that ever again. Most of the time, it was girls who stood up for each other, even for others. Lucerys admired them, despite everything they had to endure everyday, he had but only lived a percent of what they live daily. Fingers tingling on his mouse, Luke was staring at the man’s name on his screen… Should I? It was bold of him to ask his mate as a friend. The man would probably not accept, he probably already forgot who he was, and there was no point for him, a way better player, to rank with Luke.

Lucerys sighed, ready to close his game, he wanted to step out of his room and seek for Baela and Rhaena, they were probably playing too but he absolutely had to tell them what happened. It would help him relax a bit, Rhaena would be reassuring when Baela would ask for the boy’s names and probably use her FBI-like skills to track them down and make sure their voices could never ever see a mic again. Luke smiled at the idea.

[You received a friend request.]

The boy jumped on his chair. Taken aback by the sudden noise. Eyes staring at the screen, they widened when he saw the friend request and by whom it was sent.

“Shit!”, he yelled, grabbing his mouse the best he could, hand moist with stress.

Lucerys blinked, once, twice, three times, he stopped counting at ten times probably. It couldn’t be! It couldn’t be … him. Lucerys shook his head, closed his eyes, opened them one last time, before reaching for the notification, and finally accepting it, after what felt like hours. The name appeared on his friend list next to his friends and family members. He fixed it like it wasn’t real. Luke was so confused. Confusion soon replaced with absolute anxiety when his chat turned purple, the color of a private message.

Hey

Luke wanted to take the message out of the screen, hold onto the words, grab each letter, imprint them on his skin. What’s wrong with me… He loved the attention, but most importantly, he craved to know why the man would give him any of it at first.

Sorry for what happened. Hope you are ok.

He smiled, heart warming up at the kind attention. The sentence felt weird, both cold and kind, like the man was in voice chat. A sudden thought sent shivers down Luke’s spine. What if he really thinks I’m a girl? The boy’s face twisted, he hoped it was not some creepy behavior, as it sadly often was. He typed shakily.

thanks i’m good. first time this happens it’s

He sent it and paused.

feels weird. i’m not who they think i was it didn’t impact me

There was a long pause, he didn’t know if his words made any sense.

You clearly sounded like it did.

Luke frowned his eyebrow, split between confusion and disappointment.

i’m not a girl. but they were annoying

You don’t need to be one to be annoyed.

Luke shook his head. I’m so stupid!

yeah sorry that’s not what i meant. hope these sexist fucks get banned tho

I hope too.

thanks for the game btw, i clearly sucked

It’s fine. It’s my smurf account. It was quite an unfair game for them.

yeah i figured that out pretty quick lol. you were way too good for this match. thanks again

No problem, you did good.

Lucerys smiled widely, kicking his feet. Something inside him felt weird, he could not quite put his finger on it. There was nothing strange about meeting people, maybe making a new friend. He had plenty of them on social media. Maybe it was the man's true intentions, still vague to Luke, that confused him.

***

‘Good’ maybe wasn’t the best word. Aemond didn’t want to type again to correct himself. Well you did… your best, he thought. The boy looked absolutely lost on the map, his aim wasn’t too bad, he used his spells with care and was very good at following orders, particularly his. Most of the time he was rather silent in game, especially on his smurf, he would share basic information. He rarely stood up for others, because most of the time it was a bunch of kids indistinctly yelling at one another, sometimes in languages he had never heard. He mostly played with his brother and sister, communicating only to them. He was more than well aware of some toxic behavior because Helaena would suffer from it even when he was here. When Aegon was too busy insulting back and mocking their toxic mates, Aemond would be calmer, but only deadlier in his words. He knew his voice and tone impressed more than one, he would love to use it against badly educated boys or men that crossed the line, their ego too big for their own good. Nothing annoyed him more than to have his ears polluted by these whines and screams, especially if it was to insult people he loved and cared about. Too many immature crybabies roamed free in this game, so between two bullets, it was good to relieve himself with some good old threats. He was excellent anyway, they rarely could criticize the way he played.

So when he heard these boys, which probably were not even adults considering how their voice sounded, mocking their poor support who was clearly trying his best, he intervened. It simply reminded him all the time his own sister suffered from childish men who couldn’t bear the idea that yes, girls did indeed play video games, and that no, they are not always the one who suck in your games or ruin your matches. From the first time he heard the support, he wondered too, not wanting to misgender or assume anything, he rapidly got the confirmation he seeked for when the boy yelled that he was in fact, not a girl. Not that he considered himself a hero, he truly did not care, but he was raised good, and taught that this is not the kind of thing he should let happen without saying anything. So he was quick to react, unsurprised at the boys’ reactions. They mostly always react like this, sometimes they just shut up, most of the time their ego is too big and it slips out of their nasty mouth accompanied by the dumbest words a human could hear. But in the end, Aemond would always win, especially on his smurf account, he was better, he was carrying, and his voice reached far deeper into these stupid boys hearts, like perfect little knives cutting them open.

‘This your girl?’, the words had confused and disturbed Aemond more than they should have. He was used to be insulted back, called all sort of homophobic or bigoted things, even by enemies when he was destroying them. It did little to no damage to him. He was confident in his skills, he was untouchable. But something changed, shattered almost when he heard the pain in the boy’s voice. The immediate assumption that he was protecting his… girlfriend? Aemond wasn’t particularly fond of romantic relationships, and not really of girls either, or boys, he didn’t much think about it actually. Not that he never had interest in other people, sometimes he had, but it was superficial, he would brush it off. But he was always closer to boys, romantically. He didn’t have many friends apart from his siblings and mentor Cole, who got them into gaming and taught him a lot about this game. He couldn’t quite understand, or comprehend, what attracted him in the boy. Despite the pain, he sounded cute at the end, scared or impressed by him, Aemond couldn’t say. He wanted to see if he could get more of it.

Online later?

Confidence ran through him like bullets into his enemies. He waited a few seconds before getting a quick response.

yeah, why?

Don’t want to sound weird, but we could play again some time. We’re missing a player with my group. If you don’t mind joining us.

Aemond cracked his fingers, the response took seconds to arrive but it felt like hours. Had he been too straightforward? He wasn’t even sure if he wasn’t talking to a 14 years old boy, he might sound very creepy. He estimated that the boy was around 18 or 20 but he wasn’t sure.

woah

Pause.

if they are all like you… yeah i prob will be a burden man. idk

Aemond started typing again, unsure how he could convince the boy with the cute voice to play with him again.

It’s fine, we can do some custom or normal games, I could teach you some things. If you don’t mind.

that’s very cool man. sure it doesn’t bother you? i clearly was better at following you like a pup than playing the actual fucking game

Aemond smirked, at least the boy was conscious of it. He liked the mention of “pup”, that's really how he pictured the boy.

It’s all fine, if you intend on climbing the ladder, better learn some few useful tricks and tips.

He paused, hesitating. It was better if he knew.

Btw, we are in our twenties, forties for our oldest one but don’t worry, you can bully the grandpa. If that’s ok for you, don’t want to sound creepy.

There was yet another pause that almost sent Aemond into a coma, not realizing how tense he was, waiting for the boy to answer like a man in a desert seeking any drops of water he could find.

uh, i’m a fucking baby. i just turned 18 so i hope taht’s fine man

He smiled, once again he was right.

If it is for you then we are good.

nice, well see you tonight ig

See you tonight mate.

Aemond spent a few minutes staring at the game. Torn between a weird feeling of accomplishment, of pride, and confusion, head dizzy. He shook his head, he liked to be organized, precise, concise, in charge. So he decided to review the boy’s game, he opened a document and started to write down everything he saw, everything wrong and good, and what he could teach him, in a very private lesson, a smirk on his prying lips.

[afterthelastreset]

Rules Of One’s Soul Ch 1 Game Starts

(WARNING!! PLEASE READ: Mentioning of past abuse in this story, don't know if this counts as a trigger but just in case I'm putting this here.. Also Rouxls has a slight fear of touch, and bad anxiety and some stress in this story. Don't know if those count as triggers but might as well mention it in case. But nothing beyond that. You have been warned. Mak belongs to @coffincrawler)

What would you do if your job was to deal with a power hungry king who could snap at any moment? Quit? Haha! Only if thou wanted to end up in the dungeon or worse. But also that you were completly put in charge of something you had barely any knowlege of, forced to babysit a hyper mini king, and had to do whatever the king wanted at a moments notice any hour of any day. Oh! And this was all a 24/7 job. Congratulations. ......Being the duke was highly overrated but, nobility wasnt without sacrifice. Which was what he was ready to put up with when he agreed to first being the king's royal advisor. The king was always much of a brute, big, mean, and not afraid to show his displeasure for anything he didn't find to his liking. But at least the Queen always managed to calm him down-....Ah. Her highness- She was always such a caring and kind spirited lady. How she could possibly tolerate let alone love that big brute was a mystery in of itself, but then again he wasn't in any place to judge. Now was he? He was just the royal adviser(more like royal errand boy) to the king, but still he admired many things about her. Her courage, her endless kindness,....her beauty-...*ahem* Anyways, things were going well in thine kingdom for a while. Sure the constant nagging and intimidation of the king would get tiring but he was used to constant pressure from higher ranking people. The other three kings and queens were much more pleasent to be around, sometimes the neighboring Durrmee Royal family would visit. The Spades even eventually announced the coming of their soon to be child after a while...Huh. It seemed like everyone was starting to settle down it seems. Unfortuneatly nothing like this lasted forever- Everything changed the day the knight came. The Queen disappeared. The king went mad! The former kings locked away, the neighboring kingdom attacked, the foutain appearing, and the king slowly descending into more....destruction. The poor prince. He didn't deserve any of this. Noone deserved any of this actually. It seemed madness spread to others as well. Not too long after the jester was caught trying to slay an innocent bystander and was locked within the safest cell constructed. Not too long after that the royal magician quit along with some of the other staff...or thrown in the already crowded cells. But it didn't make any difference to him. He just had to keep on smiling and agreeing for his own sake. Day after day. Smile n agree. Smile n Agree.....Hopefully nothing bad happened. But enough rambling about his past. You dear readers are here to read the tale of his future are you not? Well then. It all began with one scared rudinn on one rainy night-

The rain had been pretty aweful this season. It only lasted a week or two, but it was always pretty dull to watch. Luckily he had been given of paperwork by his majesty to last hours to keep him occupied! Isn't his majesty so consideret? ..*ahem* anyways- He was swamped with paperwork, which was why he jumped when a knock came from the large wooden door. He obviously flinched and looked at the door. After a few more moments of silence, a timid voice finally broke it:

"...Uh..Sir D-Duke," a male voice sounded muffled by the door, "C-C-Can I come in? W-We have a uh-....s-small problem." The blue duke let out a small sigh of relief it wasn't who he intiatlly thought it was and gave a small smile. "Of courseth. Cometh in soilder."There was another pause, before the door creaked open and said rudinn soilder stuck their head in. The Duke smiled assuringly before waving his hand in a come in motion, to which the rudinn seemed comfortable enough to slither in on his command. "Noweth. What caneth I do for thou this-"...He paused before looking at the clock on the wall. Good golly is was already almost midnight. "...Night?" The rudinn hesitated at first, wringing his hands together and shaking slightly. Even though Rouxls was a much better boss than the king was, he still had to report every progress TO the king and that's why most were nervous when it came to giving the daily reports. "W-Well Sir bossman. Sir. U-Um...I came t-to deliver the day's r-report?" The duke stared at him. "Now? Tis nearly thine next day. Why hast thou come to deliver it so latest?" The rudinn shrank more. "Well...T-That's the problem,Sir Puzzle man. Um....We're h-having a problem w-with one of the prisoners? " Rouxls's confusion must've reflected on his face because the rudinn winced. "It's the um....J-Jester, S-Sir." "Oh..Him." The mad jester was always troublesome. Ever since his capture and imprisonment, he's always found new ways to scare the guards. Babbling about how the King was merely using them all as pawns like in a game, or howling about chaos or something. He never really recalled the jester much, purple jolly fellow, always getting into trouble. Ounce put green hair dye in his shampoo bottle as a prank-.....He'd never forget that, his hair was an ugly green for a month. The guards were pretty freaked out by him, but he didn't see the big deal as long as we was behind bars. "So what thou's problem?" "Um.....H-He's acting....really strange tonight. L-Like..r-really freaky. And uh....No one w-wants to give him his food." "Well, then thy answer tis simple really. Let him go hungry. Maybe that willst teaches him a lesson about his behavior." The rudinn looked even more distressed if possible. ''Um...We kinda can't? The King's d-doing his w-w-weekly insp-p-pection tomorrow, Sir. A-And he gets r-really angry when I-it's not done." Rouxls froze at those words. Weekly inspection...? oh no- HOW COULD HE HAVE FORGOTTEN?! Well- He has been swamped in paper work for the last few hours, so he guessed he could've forgotten,, but the king wouldn't take his excuse. His body began to shake lightly from the memories of the king's anger. Teeth bared, claws out, pain on his face- He immediately shook his head and looked back to the Rudinn with a stern face. "W-Well getest someone down there and feed him something!" "W-We can't." "Why not?" "N-No one wants to go down there, b-but we don't want to see the k-king mad either so..Um...W-We were hoping YOU would do it?" They stared at each other, before Rouxls groaned and moved his eyes down to the mountain of paperwork that STILL needed to be finished before tomorrow. Too many things were always thrown at him weren't they? But...he was always used to bearing the brunt of the hard work, might as well go do it and get it over with. What could've been so hard about feeding one prisoner? He sighed and reached a hand up to run through his white hair. "Fineth. Just..telleth me where I can findest this 'freaky'prisoner thou speakest of?" *********************************************************************************************** DING! The duke made an obvious flinch when he felt the elevator stopped and made the comical dinging noise. He certainly wasn't expecting the sudden darkness greeting him when the doors opened up, luckily there were torches along the side of the darkened staircase that lead down into...well, he guessed the cell, but this seemed a little extreme for one prisoner. Maybe a suitable punishment for the king- He shook his head and meekly leaned his head out a bit to peer past the darkness. He couldn't see anything except barely the stairs and what looked like bars maybe? But he didn't see or hear any evidence of anyone down there? Perhaps this Jevil person was sleeping? Made no difference to him. That just means it'll be easier for him. Taking a deep breath, he slowly stepped out of the elevator and onto the stairs. ..Nothing! Sighing, he straightened up his back and made his way down more confidently. There was nothing to worry about. Rudinns always worry too much anyways, getting him to do all the work when he already had so much to do. He muttered to himself irritatedly, nothing made him more irritated than being interrupted in the middle of work. This would take all night at this rate. The poor duke failed to see the small shadow stirring in the darkness below, or the two small yellow dots that peeked out at him curiously. The yellow pupils blinked up at him from the dark, and a fanged smile slowly grew across his face. OH! A new visitor! Different from the usually rudinns or occasional hathy who usually just dropped his food off and left as quickly as they could, quite rude not to say hello. But THIS one- The worm's biolumeniscent hair shone in the dark and sparkled as he walked down the stairs towards him, a scowl on his face. He muttered some things under his breath he couldn't quite make out, but that didn't ,matter to him. It'd been so long since he'd seen a new face, though he looked very familiar....Hey. Wasn't this person the prince's babysitter or something? Oh! Wait a second. It was the funny fellow called Kaard wasn't it. Yes. Rouxls kaard. Biggest stick in the mud other than the spade. He chuckled lightly remembering the many pranks he used to pull. Always had this serious aura around him. No fun that one. This was going to be fun! He held what looked like the usual mush of food he was given to eat, no doubt to deliver it like the rest, but the way he looked so done with life already- It was too hilarious! He finally let out a stream of high pitched giggles at the sight, just as the duke was bending over to set the tray down by the bars. Making the worm freeze and drop the tray the last few inches to the ground with a clatter. He stared directly into the cage where to his horror, two yellow pupils were staring only a few feet away. The two silently stared at each other until one spoke. "Well, well. A new visitor, visitor to my little freedom!" The pupils blinked. The voice behind it sounded a little too pleased to be seeing him. "What brings you all the way down, down?" The worm didn't say anything. So when the pupils suddenly sprinted at him, he yelped and slammed his eyes shut for cover. ….When nothing happened, he slowly reopened them, but he wished he hadn't. Because staring at him a feet or two from his face was the purple imp from his faint memories, but he never remembered him being so terrifying! When he still didn't answer, the imp hummed. "What's the matter, matter? I got your tongue, tongue silly man? BWAHAHA!" "..duke.." He paused. "Hmm. What was that?" "I-I-..." The duke licked his lips nervously. A few sweat beads of slime ran down his obviously frightened looking face. "It's D-Duke to t-t-thou, P-Peasant." The thing cooed. "Oh. I see you've obtained a title.Hehehe." Somehow he shifted his body to lay on his side in mid air, with his head in his hand. "A title is just that, that. A silly little thing to call yourself, yourself.~...But now that begs a question. What brings the duke, duke to my humble little freedom? Freedom." The duke was still obviously still frozen with fear with his eyes wide as plates, but confusion still seeped it's way into him. Freedom? He calls being in a cell in the middle of the dark feet under ground for years free? He really was mad wasn't he? He really should get out of there soon, but the fact this crazy person was still staring at him like prey was quite unsettling- Wait. He asked something right? Why he was down there? "I-I...T-Thou has scared m-mine workers into not giving thee substance...*ahem* W-With t-t-thine king checking p-p-progress tomorrow, I-I can't afford m-mistakes." The floating man hummed and it finally accured to Rouxls that he was balancing on his tail. What oddity is he? "What would one little me, me do to anger such a man?" …..Rouxls blinked. Certainly not the question he was expecting, but- "Art thou insane? Doth thee knowest what thine king w-w-will doth to mineself if thy rules are not followed accordingly?!" The jester merely shrugged. "I haven't the faintest idea,idea. But life is too chaotic without the stress, stress of trying to follow all of HIS rules, rules. Now isn't it?" "On thine contrary. I wouldst rather keepest mine head on mine shoulders than to risk displeasing his majesty. Following the rules is needed on a daily basis." At that he let off more high pitched cackling. "After all these years, years he still has the pieces of his never ending cruelity, cruelity. *tch* And they say Im mad and foolish." "Thoust tried to killeth thine king. Of courseth he woulst locks thee up like the traitor thou are!" The fear was slowly starting to be replaced with annoyance at the feind. "I have wasted enough of mine time here. "He slowly leaned back up to a standing position. Thou haseth thine food, perhaps you'd be wiser than to scareth off thine food supply. Or else starve to death." His ears perked up. "Is that a threat I hear oh duke?~" "Taketh it how thou wants to! Im nay afraid of a mad fool trapped behind bars of coldst steele." "Is that so?" His eyes lit up with an unknown glee. ''Well, then how about a little numbers, numbers game?The rules are simple to play, play?~" Rouxls gave him an even more annoyed look. He had important work to do and this fool wanted to play games. "Nay! I haveth no time for your idotic foolishness- EEEEE!" A death grip had wrapped his wrist and attatched to it was the smiling lunatic with a gigantic grin, which only grew hearing the Duke's squeal and the way his confidence has easily been returned to fear. "Oh, come now, Duke.~ It's simple really. All you have to do is run while I count how long your-"

Rouxls let out a squeak as a pulsation ripped through their bodies and simaltaniously pulled his hand away from the equally startled imp, who's tail pulled him back a few feet and his eyes widened at the sudden feeling. Rouxls's soul thumped hard against his chest to the point he thought it was going to burst from his chest, then as suddenly as it came it left and his soul slowed down and his lungs heaved out. Rouxls stood there. Blinking. D-Did he...Did he just have a soul attack? B-B-But then, where was the pain? HE should've been flopping on the ground like a fish. Maybe an anxiety attack? Nay. Those never felt like electricity was surging through him. It must've been a giant zap of static cling. The two just stood there as the effects wore off and slowly looked at each other. Jevil was the first to move as he slowly looked down at his paw, his button eye spinning. He stared at his paw for a moment before closing it and giving Rouxls a wide eyes look. Rouxls could see the blue shape of his soul slightly from under his clothes as it faded away....Ok. Weird side affects for static cling. "You?" The voice brought Rouxls back to Jevil as he blinked in confusion. "I-I..I what?" Jevil didn't seem to notice he said anything and instead look back down at his hands in pure confusion. "I didn't think I'd ever see the day, day...and with someone so...opposite, opposite!" He turned back to the kaard with a newfound glee on his face. That spooked and confused him to no end. In one swift moment, the thing lunged at the bars and reached a clawed hand out. ROuxls obviously yelped and tried to back away but the clawed hand caught onto the front of his shirt. With a hard yank, the duke was slammed against the bars and once again a spike of absolute terror washed over him. Yellow eyes looked at him. What he didn't know was that Jevil was drinking in every detail of his face. He never noticed but the duke seemed to have dawned a few scars to his otherwise flawless features, must've been a fight or two. He surely was a fascinating one wasn't he? Oooh! He could feel his soul lighting up with this new found "How marvelous, marvelous! A new player and game, game!" Genuine excitment rang through a genuine happy smile, though the terrified Rouxls didn't seem to notice. His soul beat against his check a mile a minute! He could burst from what he purseived as fear any second, not that jevil noticed. "Ehehehehe! So this is where it all begins, begins! " He HAD to get out of there! He pulled his head back and got his arms up ready to shove this pest off himself- He froze. Something wet slid against the side of his cheek and he gave off a high pitched whine. His body shook lightly- And then he thrashed uncontrollably. His brain having one goal. GET AWAY FROM HIM! Jevil was taken aback and loosened his grip on the blue man. The duke fell backwards and instantly began to shuffle back- "Wha- Hey! Wait, wait!" He didn't listen. Stumbling and desperately trying to breath, he ran back up the stairs towards the elevator and into it. The up button was spammed practically into nothing and the similar ding noise was heard as the doors slowly closed off the darkness. As the machine shifted as it slowly went up, the duke collapsed against the side wall and slid down to the floor breathing heavily. What the actually f*ck was that?!

…………………...……...……......……...……...…...…......………............…...…...…...…...…...…..................…...……......……...…...……………......………...…...…... He shouldn't have done that. He shouldn't be doing ANY of this. What would one think if they knew that the King's appointed Duke of Puzzles, caretaker of the prince, and master of law and order would be feeling absolutely weak in the presence of an insolent clown?! NO! He wasn't weak! Rouxls Kaard was anything but weak. He was just....uh..a little unprepared for the absolute madness of the knave when they first encountered. Yes. That's it! Not even the great Duke of Puzzles could get all first impressions right.

He wasn't sure of the strange feeling in his gut whenever his mind revolved around back to THAT night. The strength of those ghastly hands latching onto him and slamming him into the cold steel, near those sickly glowing eyes. The very thought of those things made him shudder and get a sick feeling in his stomach. In a way, he was more terrorfying than thy king. At least with him you could tell when the Spade was displeased in anyway, but there's no feeling behind a mad man's smile. So. The answer to recovery was to just avoid the place and do his best to push those thoughts deep down and try to distract himself.

And for a while. It actually worked.

He managed to busy himself by making an actual working piece of his work the king seemed pleased with. He called it, A Control Crown. Though it still could use some work as it only worked on more...um. Less smart beings of the realm. And the King's annoying worm(but much better company keeper) of a son had gotten himself into plenty of shenanigans the Duke had to fix or pull him out of. It had been maybe a few months since the incident and he rarely thought of any of that encounter. So all was well with the Duke of Puzzle. Thou the duke did experience a strange tugging or nagging feeling like he was missing something. Oh well. None of it mattered.

At least. Not until that night.

A storm had decided to make itself present that night much to the annoyance and fear of the guards. For it was tonight that the prisoner better who some had called Jevil -odd name if you asked him- once again decided now would be the right time to act up and strike fear into the poor guards in charge of the food supply to him. Which also meant none wanted to go down there. Which ultimately meant the duty would fall on the next upper person in charge.

.....Which meant it was up to him. To settle things. And go down there. With that THING!

He honestly almost threw up the mac and cheese Lancer and himself ate for lunch when he found out. But he was the Duke of Puzzles, appointed by the King himself. Law keeping was one of his best assets, which was why he was put in charge of these guards. So, with a heavy stomach and light head, he assured any listening he'd once again take care of the 'little worm' and put a stop to this all. Oh,if only he could have seen the familiar frozen grin plastered on his face at the moment. It only got worse when he stepped into the elevator and pushed the button to the unknown level.

Once the doors closed, the Duke let out a breath he didn't know he was holding and immediately reached to clutch at the tufts of shiny snow white hair on his head.

"What the f*cketh have I done?!" He breathed between gasping breaths. He wasn't even sure how stupid he was at this point! Why didn't he just tell them to let the stupid prisoner go hungry just for tonight and not bother!? This was absolute madness. Like kicking a live bee nest to anger the pathetic insects-

Bing!

"HA!" The Duke let out a short high pitched squeak of fright from the doors reopening to reveal the beginnings of a staircase and darkness below. He hoped no one heard him. A high pitched series of laughter ruined that hope.

"Oh, how fun,fun! A Duke of no suit has come once again, again to seek what he thinks he rules over!" He flinched when he faintly saw two glowing pinpricks from down below. "How interesting, interesting.~ Have you come to finally play, play?~"

He stood there frozen at the sight of yellow eyes waiting for his answer. The feeling of that insolent's slimey tongue grazing his cheek and the feeling of complete helplessness came rushing back to him in a heart beat. Gathering what pride and dignity he had left, the Duke casually stood straight up and gave an annoyed look. He tried to invision himself talking to a rookie guard or Lancer whenever he had to explain something. He just had to remember. HE was the one in charge. Not some bumbling knave that couldn't even harm him from his prison all the way down below.

"I-It has cometh to mine attention that thou art scaring the very guards that feed you!" He shouted down and waited for a response. But none came. The eyes didn't even blink. So he nervously licked his lips and continued. "If thou wishes to keep getting proper treatment from them in the future then thou needs to follow the rules set in place."

Felling a little more confident. He decided to yell louder. He was in charge. Not him. He had no control over the situation. He made the rules.

"Thou art getting on mine nerves and I do not wish to heareth about thine useless chatters or antics! I haveth no time to deal with thee any longer! I have more important matters to deal with than the rambles of an absolute mad man!! So keepest thine voice down and cease your useless shenanigans at once!!"

His voice echoed throughout the silent prison as the yellow eyes continued their silent watching. Rouxls stared down at the lowlife a little longer before smiling. That was until the pinpricks disappeared as the crazy fool threw his head back in laughter at the stupid show he just witnessed. Rouxls felt his ears press to his sides and his stomach drop hard. This wasn't the reaction he had hoped. All too soon the eyes were back along with a mocking voice.

"What a shame! What a shame! Thinking he could order the only one free, free in the whole kingdom!~ How amusing!~ How fun!! FUN!!~" Rouxls didn't like the change in tone of the deranged jester's voice. It almost sounded intrigued. And that's what scared him most. "I never had so much fun,fun with another pawn before! BWAHAHAHAHAHA!! Tell me Rouxls Kaard. If you are in charge, charge then why are you too afraid to play this little game, game of yours?~ Hmm."

The Duke didn't say anything at first. The heavy scent of fear consuming him and making his head spin.

"I.....I shan't need to e-explain myself to the likes of you! I prefer not to waste mine valuable time on dealing with your insolent empty words. Thou can pretend with thine mind games all thee wishes but Rouxls Kaard is nay fool!" He pointed a hand at him. " For you see, I have thought of the possibility of thou using these games to trickest me into coming in range of your dastardly grip! But I shan't be fooled again so easily! For by me staying far from thine's hold then thou shall not have a open point to strike! Who's winning who's game now if thou never even got a chance to make his first move?!"

"Yet, yet I'm not the one who's playing dirty.~ What fun is a game if one wins just because, because he cheats out of fear?~"

"Hark thee little knave!!" He bellowed in absolute anger like he just threw dirt on his new suit. "What rules are laid down is followed and I shan't listen to you any longer!" He turned back towards the entrance to the elevator with a huff.

The voice cooed in amusement. "BWAHAHA! A shame that the rules card is running like a defeated child,child at a game of checkers.~ My next visitor will be pleased, pleased to hear about the cowardly leader of a Duke that masters, masters over them!~"

He froze. Did he just-...? No. He couldn't have just....But he did! Taking a breath, the duke world around to face the yellow eyes with anger.

"Thou insolent, foolish WORM!!" He bellowed at the top of his lungs. Making the jester laugh again as the duke began to march towards the stairs in complete anger that his authority would be tested by a common criminal. As he stomped his way down, he remembered to keep his distance with time when he reached the bottom. Now face to face with the clown behind the bars. Even with his limited vision, he could make out the jester's pleased smile on his face. "You DARE to threaten me with useless rumors of mine reputation?!"

"Hehehe. Not a threat and not, not a rumor.~ Just facts straight and simple.~ But now that you're her, here-" The bells on him errily chimed as he tilted his head. "I find you're more fun, fun to play with.~ Tell me, tell me. Did you figure out the game, game we started last visit?"

Rouxls huffed. "You mean that useless asult on mine person? BAH! I refused to even think about such things to do with the likes of thou, Jevil!"

A sudden spark seemed to light up in the jester as his attention became a bit more...focused.

"Ooh!~ So you learnt my name, name?~ BWAHAHA! Tell me, oh Duke of rules and puzzles. Have you any idea of what YOU have started with this game, game of ours you triggered? Are not the feelings and tugs at your very, very core not clues to this puzzle you can't seem to solve?~"

The duke gave the madman a confused look at the nonsense he was spouting out of his mouth. Was this a battle of wits or riddles? If so he won either way. He didn't intend on ever coming back or giving this creature any more of his precious time after this. What was the point if he never made sense anyhow?

"Was does thou even mean? This is nay puzzle! Tis a riddle of a mad fool that shan't ever be solved!"

"Hmm. Perhaps. Perhaps. But tell me this Duke, and tell me true. True." A hand stuck itself out of the bars to point at him, making him flinch. "Did you not have a feeling of need,need or incompletion when you first left this place, place!? Is it now gone?! Replaced with the need to prove yourself! To, to the very person you can never win or lose against in this corrupted. CORRUPTED EMPIRE YOU CALL HOME, HOME!!"

It felt like the walls and darkness themselves were vibrating with the booming voice of the smaller floating man. Rouxls couldn't even bring himself to speak and Jevil's smile suddenly became knowing instead of amused.

"THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN REALLY PLAY A GAME!! GAME!! THAT MATCHES YOUR VERY OWN!! ROUXLS KAARD!! OUR FIRST MEETING, MEETING WAS NEVER OUR LAST!! THE VERY MOMENT WE MADE CONTACT, CONTACT IT SEALED US AND FATE INTERTWINED WITHIN MY FREEDOM, FREEDOM AND YOUR IMPRISONMENT!! THE BEING OF PERFECT ORDER AGAINST THE TRUE EMBODYMENT OF RAW CHAOS!! CHAOS!!"

The last word felt like a wave of sound hit him and sent the duke stumbling forward a few steps almost falling to his face before he looked up at the absolute monster clutching the bars in absolute raw horror.

"You....You're absolutely mad!!"

Jevil chuckled again. "Maybe that's true. Maybe I am insane. Insane. But I am truly the only free, free person....But you know. It's gotten rather boring,boring and dare I saw lonely in my little freedom. Duke of puzzles. I haven't really, really felt like anyone but my old friend Seam could begin to make me this amused, amused." Maybe his insanity was rubbing off onto Rouxls but he could've sworn he saw Jevil's smile slipping a little. "I will always regret happened between us, us. But, it seems fate has directed you towards me, hmm?"

"What?....I-I...I still haven't the faintest idea thou is sputtering out!"

"Heh. You still don't get, get it do you, Rouxls?" He gave a hum and might have sounded like a disapproved parent if he wasn't still smiling though me. "Interesting, interesting. Tell me. Do you know the concept of soulmates?~"

Silence.

The frozen duke stared at the floating creature inside the cage as his brain tried to process this. Yes. He knew what a soulmate was. What an absolutely stupid question. Everyone knows a soulmate is the one person in life you feel compelled towards. Like finally putting the final missing piece of a puzzle together-.....Wait.

Wait a minute.

The realization must've reflected in his eyes because Jevil's smile became more soft if that was even possible for a mad man.

".....No...NO! Nononononononono! NO!!" He hands flew up to clutch his head. The floor felt like it was consuming him with how much his body fell forward to it's knees. "NO! NO! THOU TIS LYING!! MORE MIND GAMES!!" He shouted desperately at the jester who just smiled warmly back, like he was a dear old friend stopping by to grab a chat. His eyes searched for any indicators of mind games or a sick joke. "I...I can't anything to you but a toy for your amusement! Let alone thou's s-soul....IT"S NOT TRUE! I SHAN'T HEAR OF IT!! LIES!! ALL OF IT LIES-AH!!"

The same strength pressed him against the same bars. And the once proud duke whimpered like a dog when facing the same eyes from his nightmares.

"Naïve, naïve little duke." His voice was like he was trying to comfort a child and Rouxls let out a whimper when a clawed hand cupped his chin. His face was closer now. Why wasn't his body reacting!? He could feel the hot breath of the jester before he spoke next. "One cannot deny the rules, rules set down by fate now. Can you?~ We balance and do our dance, dance like chest pieces on a bourd. One never belonging to a suit, suit or getting the upper hand. But...we never lose, lose either.~"

The contact was warm, heated and made the duke feel a sudden rush of strange belonging filled with another stronger feeling of throwing up. Both feelings intensified when the crazy jester slightly loosened his grip on the frozen man's shoulder when something that felt strangely similar to a rope wrapped around his torso. Jevil didn't notice the white shiny liquid beginning to sting the duke's eyes or the sudden swing until something came impacting into his face. The force sending the smaller man a few feet away to the ground with a loud "OH!". Instantly when the contact was broken the duke threw himself back onto his rear and shuffled back towards the stairs. Gagging and clutching at his chest. Trying his dammed hardest not to give in to the urge to puke. A slight pain throbbed in his hand from where it struck the jester.

He coughed and sputtered while taking gulps of air through his mouth to help control himself. A small silence went by before the duke shakily looked at the direction of the man who had once again violated his personal being. At first he thought he was imagining it through the tears or the rushed feelings spiked through him, but no. Jevil was standing there instead of floating. One hand clutching the bars while the other cupped the cheek he guess he must've hit. A look of pure shock on the jester's face. Of the ounce proud man now reduced to a shaking crying mess.

Neither said anything for a moment before jevil spoke.

"You're....crying. Crying?" He blinked and removed the hand from his cheek to inspect it. Like the answers were written on his palm. "You...hit me, me?"

"WELL WHAT DID THOU EXPECT YOU GOD DAMMED FOOL!?!?" Both flinched at the sudden raged tone that seemed to rush out of him. Jevil more than him. But the angry feelings overtook any other rational thoughts. "DID THOU SERIOUSLY THINK UP THIS WHOLE CRAZY DELUSIONAL F-FANTASY OF ROMANCE TO GO ALONG WITH YOUR PATHETIC TRAGETY STORY LIKEST SOME SICK NOVEL WRITTEN BY A COMMONER!?!?"

Jevil stared long and hard before an annoyed expression came over him. "Fantasy, fantasy?.....DELUSIONAL TO MY OWN FEELINGS!?" He growled and gripped the bars of his caged prison. "YOU DARE SIT THERE, THERE AND CALL ME, ME A FOOL FOR RECONGNIZING THE PLAIN TRUTH WHEN NO ONE ELSE DOES, DOES?!"

This time it was the duke's turn to give a dry laugh. "HA! YOU CALL WHAT JUST HAPPENED A TRUEST EVENT!? AND YOU ACTUALLY EXPECT ME TO BELIEVE THOU'S GESTURE LIKE A NORMAL DARKNER'S?!"

Jevil's face immediately dropped. Rouxls sat there as both heavily breathed from the events. Before the duke slowly stood up onto wobbly legs.

"E-Even...if I did think thou's affections were true, what reason would I have t-to accept or believe when the person who gives it is a prisoner? Seam was in his righteth mind to exit this madness when he did-"

A low growl directed him back to the now angry jester. Anger was a new expression for him but right now he didn't care. Rouxls felt sick, covered in sweaty slime and tears, and equally angry.

''Don't bring Seam, Seam into this."

"Or what!? Thou'll attack me with more unwanted affection! This isn't exactly a splendid walk in the dungeon foreth me!"

The imp let out another growl before pointing another clawed hand at him. "You cannot, cannot tell me you can't feel-"

"I DON'T!!" The loud voice of the duke echoed throughout the entirety of the prison cell. Silencing anymore rambling from either end. "I tire of these useless antics a-and....AND I HAVETH ENOUGTH ON MINE PLATE AS TIS IS!!" He pointed a hand at him. "I SHAN'T EVER RETURN TO DEAL WITH THOU'S ANTICS AND I WILL NEVER SEE YOU AS MORE THAN THE ONE WHO TOILS WITH MINE EMOTIONS!! GOOD MORROW, WORM!!"

He turned and began stomping his way back up the stairs towards the open doors of the elevator. Ignoring the sudden expression on the imp's face.

"W-What?....ROUXLS!! You can't leave a game unfinished once you start to play, play!! It hasn't even finished!...R-Rouxls? Y-You can't forfit this game, game.....Not when I-...COME BACK, BACK!!"

He paid the creature no mind while he continued climbing up the stairs-...Which was a mistake.

An animalistic shriek pierced the air louder than anything he ever heard from the king. A shudder ran up his spine and only one thought shot through his head.

RUN!

He sprinted towards the exit up ahead. Almost tripping over his own two feet a couple times in his panicked haste to get out. Something whizzed by his head and embeaded itself into the wall above his form as more began whizzing past him. The animalistic screaming still present. One of the thing grazed his shoulder causing him to yelp in pain as a cut instantly formed. He ran into the elevator and practically spammed the up button as more of those sharp objects continued to fly around him. The doors slowly closed. Muffling the shrieking and little metallic thuds. Slowly, the elevator began to steadily rise leaving the noise behind him.

Unable to withstand the wild roller coaster of emotions moving through him, Rouxls collapsed against the side of the elevator as it continued to rise. His body shook uncontrollably as he was finally able to take a look at the things that were flung at him.....Hearts. These things were all hearts. He choked.

The once proud Duke of Puzzles reduced himself to a sobbing crying mess as the elevator continued to rise.

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Chapter I

Humans thought supernaturals were a pure myth, passed down by generations. The elders usually spread the word, the children would just sit down and listen to the stories. As they grew older, they passed it down to their children and grandchildren.

But in the 21st century it was different.

In the year 2000, vampires and werewolfs were caught on cameras. People were payed highly well if they catch both species.

They were sold all over the world, weakened by the expirements that humans have done on them, were regularly tested every time they would lose their limbs.

However, the humans haven't found out by the sub ranks vampires and werewolfs had.

Vampires have ranks just like the werewolfs. The highest rank was Royal, the second Gifted and the third was just a regular vampire.

Vampires that are in Royal rank are very, very and very rare. They are much stronger and faster, they are gifted with a lot of gifts and wisdom. They are the heads of the clan/coven they created.

Gifted vampires are vampires that have gifts such as elemental control, Telekinesis, Empathy. Their strength and speed are equally the same as regular vampires.

Regular vampires are vampires who have been bitten by a careless newborn vampire. They're regular because they only have problems with their uncontrollable thirst and normal speed and strength, they are however still stronger and faster than human.

Werewolfs are separated into multiple ranks. Alpha, Beta, Delta, Gamma and Omega.

Alpha's are the highest rank. They are very protective of what's theirs and can be highly aggressive. Alphas have many things that differentiate them from the other types, ranging from physical characteristics, psychological attributes, and physiology. Among one of the common traits is the knot at the base of an alphas member. The knot is a bundle of muscles that expand when the Alpha is close to climaxing and is pushed into the Omega to lock themselves in to ensure the Omega catches it. Alpha's usually have a strong musky scent and sometimes smell of different spices. This scent can induce heats in Omega or arouse them. They are always on top during reproduction.

Betas are basically your everyday human with some exceptions. One is that they have a very weak scent, they have one but their glands do no produce it as heavily as Alphas or Omegas. They can't reproduce with Omegas, but they can reproduce with Alphas, although it's very hard to get a male Beta pregnant than a female Beta. Female Betas are the same as humans in our world, they have menstruations (periods) and can become pregnant. Their scent is also calming to Omegas and Alphas.

Deltas are samilar to Alphas but only psychologically, that is to say they're aggressive and territorial. But in the presence of Alphas, they are the second in command and are the right hand man/woman of Alphas. Their is usually one Delta in a pack. Their scent isn't as strong as Alphas but not as weak as the Betas. Their scents can induce heats in Omegas but can't induce ruts in Alphas. Their scent is a mix of smells you find in nature to musky smells like the Alpha.

Gammas are basically Betas with Omega characteristics. They, however, lack scent glands and knots, rendering them immune to Alphas, Gammas and Omegas scent. They also can't smell them unless they are given the information of an Omega in heat or Alpha in rut. However, they aren't similar to humans as they still have many characteristics similar to the Omegas. They are submissive to Betas, Deltas and Alphas, except Omegas. They, however, relate to Omegas as they have strong maternal instincts even if they are male or female.

Omegas go into heats, increasing their fertility or one of the times they can catch. Female Omegas anatomy is the same and nothing unique or special is needed during the birth process. Male Omegas are able to catch pups/offspring, they usually have a C-section or give birth naturally. One key point of Omegas is their heats, this is a time their sexual arousal is through the roof and their scent glands are most potent. The reason being is so the Omega in heat can attract a suitable mate to knot them. However, Omegas can function properly while in heat but they experience irritation, high sexual arousal, labored breathing, high body temperature and secretion of large amounts of slick.

Now onto other things to know about.

What is slick? Slick is a substance secreted by Omegas when in heat. It's a very sweet smelling fluid that is semi-translucent. When tasted, it's very sweet. Slick is basically a form of self-lubrication for Omegas.

What is marking? Marking is where an Alpha and Omeg bite at the juncture between the neck and shoulder. Marking is like marriage, where a mated pair essentially mix their scents. Basically think about how dogs pee in trees, cats rub up against you to get their scent on you and so on. Marking is a way for an Alpha to show what's theirs and to warn other Alphas from taking the Omega.

What is catching? Catching is a word for impregnation. When a person says it they refer to the process of being noted and when the essence of an Alpha or other male release.

What is heat? A heat is similar to a menstruation, but instead of pain and blood produced, slick is produced and an Omega is in a state of euphoria. All though Omegas can stand it, it is best the Omega remains close to an Alpha or indoors as an Omega in heat is very vulnerable and very susceptible to the smell of an Alpha, making it easy to take advantage of them.

What is rut? A rut is the Alphas version of heat, except the Alpha is highly aggressive and dominant during this. It is brought on when an Omega triggers it thorough their heat, however it can happen naturally. During this time the Alpha is highly aroused and will seek out an unmarked or unmarked Omega to have catch.

Additional facts:

Heats - heats as listed above only occur in Omegas. The intervals between a heat can be a month or a year. Heats are basically when an Omega is capable of catching and may be the only time for them to catch if they are male. What occurs inside the body is it produces a large amount of body heat as the body is in a state of arousal. Heats also trigger the slick glands to activate and overproduce, causing some of it to seep out of the anal cavity. During this time in male Omegas, the uterus is being formed, if an Omega is being mated a muscle opens the uterus within the Omega to allow the seed of an Alpha to catch. This is to ensure that the uterus doesn't intake waste disposed from the body. The time for heats very from a few days to two weeks. Depending on how often the heat is and certain genetic factors, the heat can vary in intensity and effects on others.

Scent glands - scent glands are located in the wrists and junctures of the neck between the shoulder. Scent glands are found on all A/B/O types. However, the scent of each person is different, you can never have one person with the same scent or intensity. Omegas have sweet scents, Betas are calming/natural scents, and Alphas have strong overpowering musky scents. Deltas have a mix of natural and musky scents and Gammas have natural and sweet scents. Of course, to detect these scents all A/B/O typed have a heightened smell as to detect these scents. Scents also are a way of expressing ones distress, anger, and or arousal. Fun fact; when an Omega is pregnant, their scent is stronger and has a sort of milky cream smell, giving away their pregnancy easily.

Claws - All hybrids have claws. These claws are easily seen when they are experiencing very volatile emotions. These emotions include blood spilling rage, heart wrenching sorrow and euphoria pleasure. Now then sharpness of claws varies between the types with Alphas having the sharpest and Omegas the dullest, but they can still tear through tree bark and clothing.

A/B/O Body types - Now regarding body types it varies widely from skinny, very masculine and curvy. But it also depends on the hybrids type as well. Alphas have more lanky and masculine frames/bodies, this due to their very high testosterone's level allowing high muscle mass. Of course, Alphas don't look like they are rodis of course so don't worry! Some even are skinny so you have that option too. Omegas have smaller and sometimes masculine frames, the reason is due to the low testosterone level they carry, but it is, of course, slightly higher in males than females. The reason for this is so the Omegas maternal instincts are not overruled by the effects that come with high testosterone. Betas, Gammas and Deltas are a tricky case as they can have all body types so I guess they are the lucky ones you could say that are in between this scale.

These will be constantly REPEATED through the book so make sure to read all of it! If you haven't understood you can always use Google and search there. Note: there are NO set rules in Omegaverse so the author can do whatever they want.

Next Chapter

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Which fruits good for health, Ranked By Experts

Which fruits good for health: In a strict sense, it is not possible to rank the healthiest fruits. They're all good, which fruits good for health we can decide by consuming them as by taking fruit juice. And most of us do not eat as many servings as we must always. According to Survey One large survey discovered that a poor food regimen was the main reason behind loss of life and incapacity in the US—worse even than smoking—and probably the most damaging elements of that crummy food regimen were not consuming sufficient fruit. However of all the alternatives on the market, from fiber-rich apples to antioxidant-packed blueberries and the whole lot in between. Which fruits pack essentially the most highly effective punch for total well being and weight reduction? Understanding which fruits to prioritize can go a great distance in boosting your well being whereas eliminating that every one too widespread alternative paralysis your expertise within the produce part of Complete Meals Market. So we tapped a few of our favorite vitamin specialists for his or her prime picks.

What makes fruit further healthy?

Earlier than we dive into our listing of healthiest fruits, it is vital to have a tough understanding of what makes a specific fruit a standout alternative. So we requested vitamin specialists for some perspective. What Expert says "High-fiber, lower-sugar fruits & to observe component sizes are recommended. Ideally, you additionally ought to eat fruit within the context of a balanced meal or snack that additionally gives protein and/or fats," says Jessica Cording, M.S., R.D., CDN, registered dietitian, and well-being coach. Listed below are other good ideas to remember: Colorful is sweet, the deeper the higher. The fruit's immune system lies in its pores and skin within the type of darkish phytonutrient pigments. These phytonutrients (e.g., anthocyanins in blueberries and carotenoids in apricots) defend the fruit from environmental stressors just like the solar's UV rays and bugs, and So they're additionally what imparts a lot of fruits' highly effective antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. "These phytochemicals emphasize our cells in small, tireless ways in which trigger our immune system's antioxidant defenses in opposition to threats. like irritation, most cancers, and untimely growing old," says Maya Shetreat, M.D., integrative pediatric neurologist, writer of The Grime Remedy, and an all-around plant meal skilled. The tart is sweet, the tarter the higher. Some crops additionally developed to include phytonutrient compounds that impart a pointy style to their fruit to chase away predators (e.g., the tanginess of raspberries or the pucker of pomegranates). Very like phytonutrient pigments, these tart compounds usually point out a richer storehouse of micronutrients and phytonutrients that operate as highly effective antioxidants. Natural means extra antioxidants Natural fruits and vegetables have additionally been proven to include, on common, 20 to 40 percent more antioxidants than their conventionally grown counterparts—so in case you do go for natural, any of the alternatives beneath will probably be even more healthy. Plus, you will be steering away from actually lots of pesticides. Each contemporary and frozen are good choices All fruits lose vitamins over time, too, so it is vital to eat them whereas they're contemporary. Shopping for domestically grown greens from a farmers market or meals co-op is nice for that reason however not important. Shopping for natural frozen fruits is nice, too, as they're frozen at peak freshness. What Expert says All that stated, do not get caught on only one fruit being wholesome or the healthiest, says Dr. Shetreat. Develop your palate and go for selection. The broadest vary of nutritional vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients is what you are after. Use this listing merely as a piece of information that can assist you to slim down your selections. Whenever you're feeling indecisive.

Top 9 of the health-giving fruits on the planet

Even with the rules above, we needed the specialists to assist us to determine which fruits go above and past, based mostly on their nutrient profile and the most recent analysis. So we requested Cording and Dr. Shetreat to share some prime picks that might make it onto their healthiest fruits listing: 1. Raspberries

With a fast scan of this listing, it is protected to say berries are the equal of leafy greens within the vegetable world. They're full of fiber (Eight grams per cup—that is a few thirds of your every day wants!), include a wide range of phytonutrients, and their web antioxidant impact is, gram for gram, second only to herbs & spices. According to 2011 Rasberry study Moreover, a 2011 study confirmed that consuming 60 grams of black raspberry powder slowed the expansion price of colorectal most cancer cells and the blood vessels that offer them in two to 4 weeks. Researchers consider that the fruit phytochemicals stimulate our enzyme defenses that neutralize mobile waste merchandise often known as free radicals, which, left unchecked, promote mobile deterioration and result in cancerous mutations. Admittedly, many of the berry most cancers analysis has measured the impact of a berry extract on human most cancers cells in a take a look at tube. What Expert says However, Dr. Shetreat considers that berries as a modern solution for cancers of the colon, prostate, and breast look promising. The colon most cancers connection makes particularly good intuitive sense, she provides, because the fiber within the fruit feeds good micro organism within the intestine, which then produce natural acids, which then feed the cells that defend the colon's lining.   Bonus: Raspberries are additionally an excellent supply of vitamin C. Try it: This beet, apple, and raspberry mixed salad along with herbed millet are brimming with filling, digestion-friendly fiber. 2. Cranberries

These little pink berries pack an identical phytochemical punch as their berry brethren however with a bonus. They've been well-studied for his or her potential to protect against the strains of microorganisms that trigger urinary tract infections (UTIs). They’re not an antibiotic and should not do a lot for a full-blown UTI. However slightly a prophylactic, "ceasing micro organism from latching on to the epithelial cells that line the urinary tract," says an expert Doctor. Try it: This cranberry thyme spritz enables you to imbibe without the guilt. Merely make certain that the cranberry juice you’re using doesn’t have any added sugars, as sugar can stimulate the expansion of microorganisms. 3. Blueberries: fruits good for health

Smaller and tarter wild blueberries are phytonutrient powerhouses. Wild blueberries are one of many prime fruits antioxidants which are good for health, in keeping with the Nutrient Data Laboratory from the US Dept of Agriculture. What Expert says However, even the plump blueberries at your native grocery retailer or farmers market are outstanding. They've got a pleasing candy style however are pretty low in energy and low on the glycemic index, says Dr. Shetreat. The perfect analysis means that berries are positively good for blood sugar management. The fiber within the fruit varieties a gel within the intestine that can slow down the release of glucose into the bloodstream. And sure phytonutrients within the fruits could block sugar from being absorbed via the intestine wall and into the bloodstream. Unhealthy LDL cholesterol Moreover, analysis means that blueberries assist defend the center, reducing "unhealthy" LDL cholesterol and slowing plaque buildup, thanks partially to their soluble pectin fibers. Whereas different analysis suggests blueberries assist defend the mind from oxidative stress and could also be protecting in opposition to dementia. "They’re additionally included within the MIND diet, which was intended to guard in opposition to Alzheimer's illness," says Cording. Try it: This brain-boosting blueberry smoothie will maintain you centered all morning lengthy. 4. Tart cherries: fruits good for health All cherries are loaded with the standard polyphenolic phytonutrient suspects in addition to a very good dose of heart-healthy potassium. However tart cherries, particularly within the type of tart cherry juice, have been the very best studied for his or her anti-inflammatory results, together with their potential to cut back joint ache and muscle soreness after train. Tart cherries is one of the fruits which provide all kind of health benefits. A 2018 review of the health benefits additionally discovered some proof for a discount in hemoglobin A1C, which signifies improved blood sugar management. Try it: This beet and cherry smoothie is the best post-workout drink. 5. Elderberry: fruits good for health

Elderberries are a particular case, says Dr. Shetreat, who grows them in her yard within the Bronx. They don't seem to be meant to be eaten uncooked—they will trigger abdomen upset—however, once they're cooked and diminished right into a syrup or a jam, they're remarkably effective against the flu. What Expert says In Dr. Shetreat's household, each day teaspoon of the syrup often wards off that unwelcome wintertime customer when taken on the first indicators of sickness. Analysis additionally means that the syrup could battle again in opposition to MRSA (methicillin-resistant staph aureus) and reduce inflammation in the brain. Try it: This is methods to make an elderberry syrup shot at the house—which our well-being editor recommends taking earlier than each flight! 6. Pomegranates: fruits good for health Pomegranate seeds and their juice-filled compartments are phytonutrient giants. With two to 3 occasions as a lot antioxidant exercise as inexperienced tea or pink wine. In keeping with the U.C.–Berkeley Faculty of Vitamin. Not surprisingly, there's a tantalizing preliminary analysis that means pomegranates may help defend in opposition to most cancers, lower blood pressure, enhance levels of cholesterol, and enhance cognitive operate all these factors are those which good for health. In a single small research, a bunch of older topics who drank Eight ounces of pomegranate juice each day for 4 weeks scored larger on reminiscence assessments than a management group. One drawback: They don't seem to be the simplest fruit to eat. Should you go for a pomegranate juice, combine it with seltzer to maintain the sugar content material underneath management. Try it: This Turkish-spiced wild rice salad comprises entire pomegranate seeds and is the right sweet-savory combo. 7. Crimson grapes

Crimson grapes, just like the pink wine they produce, could also be useful due to one in all their polyphenolic compounds. Resveratrol grew to become a media darling when a Harvard researcher produced some preliminary animal research suggesting that the compound was a mobile fountain of youth. The jury continues to be out on that one, however, there's a big pool of literature suggesting that resveratrol is vital for coronary heart well being, Dr. Shetreat says, lowering arterial plaque buildup and reducing blood stress. Try it: This final kale salad is full of fruits and veggies, together with pink grapes and plenty of our healthiest vegetable picks. 8. Citrus fruits: fruits good for health Citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruit, and lemons have historically been touted as nice sources of vitamin C. Which is vital for sustaining immune defenses through the winter chilly and flu season. They're full of folate, too, "which is vital for supporting secure ranges of the pleasure-inducing mind chemical dopamine," says Cording. What Expert says Citrus can be a double-threat, Dr. Shetreat says: The pulpy fruit comprises many of the nutritional vitamins and minerals. Whereas the pores and skin, with its characteristically bitter taste, comprises plenty of phytonutrients. Whereas most of us don't eat oranges or lemon rind, you'll shave some off with a zester. And add it to smoothies, or it's best to buy kumquats and eat the fruit and the pores and skin. for buy click here Try it: These heat dates with orange zest and olive oil are what Mediterranean dessert desires are fabricated from. 9. Apples: fruits good for health Certain, apples aren't essentially the most glamorous fruit—you are not prone to discover them on many superfood roundups. However they've loads of virtues, not the least of which is that the retailer and journey properly. Apples are additionally a wonderful supply of the phytonutrient quercetin (so are pink onions, one of many healthiest greens). Which, in many research has been proven to cut back irritation and counteract bronchial asthma and allergy signs. As a result of apples are so full of fiber, each soluble and insoluble. They're additionally rather more filling than their modest variety of energy would recommend. Several studies have proven that apples can present useful help in a weight-loss program. Try it: This apple-raspberry crisp combines two super-fruits in a single!  

Conclusion: Which fruits good for health

Fruits come in all shapes and sizes, and different kind of fruits have different types of health benefits. For the best results out of the fruits, add a different types of fruits to the diet. You can enjoy a borad variety of fruits to improve your health to level up in life. And lower down the risk of inflammation, heart disease, cancer, obesity, and diabetes.   Read the full article

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[ P L E X I P E D I A . ]

SCREEN NAME: Ophelia REAL NAME: Goes by Cat on Discord, the Plexipedia discussion boards, and roll20. Possibly short for Catherine, Cathleen, or a related name, or possibly just derived from her preferred online username catinthebox. GUILD: Moonstone SPECIES & CLASS: Specter Bard GUILD RANKING: 59th percentile

[ B A S I C S . ]

Ophelia was among the first wave of players to enter into Gem Quest after its initial public launch. She was also among the first players to devote extensive time and resources to creating original items via the game’s crafting system, and to establish a player-made shop to sell her personally crafted items.

Ophelia is a specter bard who plays for the Moonstone Guild. The most recent reports on her activities from other players place her primarily in and around her shop location in the City of Magic in Level 11. From this location, she provides custom equipment, magic items, and repair services.

Her most recent level cleared, according to Plexipedia, was level 36. Ophelia has previously been a member of two parties, according to Discord and Plexipedia users, but left both. At the time of writing, she is thought to be without a party and providing material and crafting support away from the Moonstone front.

She has been linked with the Discord username catinthebox#6439 by Discord users rebelscum#8992 and arches#4731. Through her activity on the official Plexipedia Discord as Cat/catinthebox#6439, she has been heavily involved in discussions of in-game crafting and items since shortly after Gem Quest’s public launch. Under the username catinthebox, she is also a regular contributor to entries on items, materials, and the Gem Quest crafting system and skill tree on Plexipedia. She’s a regular respondent to inquiries about the location and properties of in-game materials, the mechanics and applications of crafting, and GQ lore bites and side quests.

[ S T A T S . ]

The following stats are based on the reports of two former party members with previous access to view Ophelia’s stats. Ophelia’s stats are set as invisible to all players other than party members, and she is currently reported as being without a party. Stats included here may therefore be outdated.

STRENGTH - 0/X*

DEFENSE - 2

CHARISMA - 6

PSYCHE - 7

WILLPOWER - 7

CAUTIOUSNESS - 4

AGILITY - 8

ENDURANCE - 3

INTELLIGENCE - 8

LUCK - 5

* Specters do not have a Strength score.

[ T R I V I A. ]

Based on the most recent data about player-run businesses in the Gem Quest economy, Ophelia’s shop in the City of Magic is ranked as one of the top 10 most frequented player-run business in the game, and one of the top 20 most profitable in terms of coins. She also is currently thought to be a serious contender for the title of player character who’s created the largest number of distinctly titled and ranked items not derived from existing crafting guides or official in-game item lists.

According to Discord user arches#4731, corroborated by other members of her TTRPG gaming circles with a presence on Discord, Cat is a university student currently based in Dublin, Ireland. Her accent has been described as “difficult to place, but definitely kind of Irish.” As mentioned above, Ophelia is an active online TTRPG player who plays in multiple Dungeons and Dragons groups on roll20, including one with arches#4731.

Her in-game appearance features the typical washed-out color palette, vague transparency, and occasionally misty form of a Gem Quest specter. In regards to fashion, Ophelia is noted for her exclusively black and white color scheme, fondness for layers and stripes, omnipresent elaborate collars and/or capes, and strong tendency towards gothic, steampunk, and Victorian-inspired styles.

Her in-game persona is that of an inventor and musician murdered after delving too deeply into the disappearance of her older brother at court, returned to the land of the living to find her brother, make her mark on the world, and avenge herself on her killers. She has never been seen to deviate significantly from her set character within the game, even for the purpose of practical conversations or casual discussions with party members.

[ C R E A T I O N S. ]

In-game, Ophelia currently works as a crafter and shopkeeper specializing in magical items and minor gadgetry. She is best known for pioneering the use of symbols, glyphs, and runes in the crafting of custom magical items. Most of her crafted items are rune-powered magical instruments or small weaponry, trick/trap devices, and clothing/accessories with added utility. A small selection of especially notable and/or common items crafted by Ophelia are listed below. For further information, visit Ophelia’s section in the Player-Crafted Items Index.

Screaming Lute - A modified beginning bard instrument, customized to serve as a container and channeler of magical energy. Creates a variety of effects through the use of engraved runes on the lute’s surface, each of which is activated by a different note or chord played on the instruments, and an unidentified internal source of magical energy. So-named for its tendency to scream in abject agony and despair whenever the magical effect of a B-level spell or equivalent is fired from it.

Whispering Flute - A modified bard instrument customized to fire off a limited number of blasts of Ventium and Murmurationium upon the playing of specific notes in conjunction with a small extra motion by the wielder.

Shifting Cloak - A cloak embroidered with symbols along the hem that allow it to change color, pattern, length, hem, and apparent fabric quality based on the other current attire of its wearer. Custom versions can be made that allow the cloak to shift into specific, commissioner-requested appearances when paired with certain outfits and/or wardrobe items.

Performer’s Cloak - A cloak that trails illusory sparks, smoke, glitter, or flower petals (depending on the make) in precise proportion to the amount of movement the cloth’s fabric makes. The effect is only visible to persons other than the wearer, though it does appear in captured in-game images of the cloak. Vigorous swirling, twirling, twisting, or thrashing of the cloak creates effects dense enough to impede or obscure the vision of persons within range other than the wearer.

Wielder’s Gloves - A pair of gloves enchanted to turn fingerless at a key word or signal from the wearer or when the wearer reaches for one or more specifically linked weapons or tools. They also create a powerful adhesive effect between the palms of the gloves, the wearer’s hands, and any item linked to the gloves, an effect that can only be disabled on the wearer’s signal. This eases the handling of certain finesse weapons and makes the wearer nigh-impossible to disarm.

Mood Ring - A magically accurate mood ring. An early creation, notable for the fact that one of the first things Ophelia is known to have done in Gem Quest was sit down and take 5 in-game days to figure out how to make a really good mood ring. Improved versions can have their mood-responsive color-changing enabled or disabled with a key word or signal, display the color of the mood of another wearer with a ring linked to one’s own, or (with limited charges per day) display the mood of a chosen NPC or PC target within range.

Trick Gem - A glass vessel with a permanent illusion charm etched into its surface, usually giving it the appearance of a gem or other small loot item of A rank or higher. The illusion can be dispelled only by breaking the glass, as the enchantment is part of the glass itself; thus, it can stand up well to moderate standard attempts to check for magical effects or dispel magic, as long as no one thinks to throw the “gem” at the nearest wall. If transferred to another person other than its current owner without a chosen signal/permission from its owner, a small mechanism within the hidden vessel will trigger after one minute, exposing the true contents to air. This liquid ignites instantly, causing significant fire damage to the gem’s new holder or (if already transferred to storage) to their inventory. Ophelia claims that the needed etchings cannot be done on an Unbreakable Bottle, thus making a sturdier version aimed less at blowing up thieves and more at pulling impressive con jobs non-viable.

Nuisance Galthrops - Small, four-spiked area denial weapons individually etched with runes to keep them invisible until either a key word or signal is given by the person who deployed them OR they pierce flesh. Each does a single unit of damage, and they cannot penetrate most boots or foot armor in one hit, though repeated strikes from them are likely to damage and/or pierce most materials.

Summoner’s Box - A small wooden box with a red Summoner’s Crystal built into its frame, usually slightly behind and to the side of a small hole hidden within a panel of intricate decoration. If the lock is opened without a specific signal or key word chosen by its owner, the opening of the lock will trigger a small metal spike to crash into the gem, shattering it and summoning an angry imp or other small demon hostile to those responsible for doing it damage via opening the lock. 

[ L E V E L S . ]

LVL. 11: THE CITY OF MAGIC & VALLEY OF MONSTERS. Ophelia’s workshop and storefront are located in one of the major retail districts of the City of Magic, close to the starting points of several in-level quest lines involving the city’s undead residents. She is also frequently spotted in the city’s cemeteries, various haunted houses, and the local apothecary shop noted as the level’s fetch-quest hub.

LVL. 16: THE BURIED TEMPLE OF AMAUNET. Ophelia has been spotted in what appear to be multiple independent runs through the temple, and some of the inscriptions on her items have been noted to resemble the temple complex’s rune system.

LVL. 20: A MIDWINTER’S NIGHT DREAM, & LVL. 35: THE ENCHANTED FOREST & THE FAERIE COURT. Favorite material foraging/collection locations.

LVL. 36: RAINBOW ROAD & THE SEA OF STARS. Ophelia’s last known cleared level, completed after parting ways with her second party two months ago.

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[nenasspot]

your sheduling of px101 opinions

GENERAL

- I took literal notes for this, you better appreciate it

- general consensus seems to be: LEE DONGWOOK IS AN ANGEL I WANT TO VOTE FOR HIM - also there was this blond guy with glasses in the crowd that was like a head taller than everyone around him and he was so unimpressed lmao,, like I didn’t see him smiling once, so I’m assuming I didn’t see him reacting to his pick

DANCE POSITION

- automatically biased towards Believer, since I’m a reaaaaaaally big Imagine Dragons fan

- also, their recording was so good?? Believer is pretty hard song to keep up with, even for people who are used to singing in English. like,, I know it doesn’t rlly matter, but I didn’t have the usual unease that comes with awkwardly sung eng

- okay,,, I don’t like Swalla in the first place, so that put that team automatically third for me. looking at skill, I found swalla and finesse team to be on the same level, but finesse did have some more eyecatching bits. tbh I rlly don’t agree with the ranking for dance position (as in, swalla-believer-finesse, I’d have thought believer-finesse-swalla)

- about Swalla,, I don’t think those guys rlly knew what that song is about??? like, they be throwing cute smiles and hearts and stuff while dancing to a song about swallowing c**? sorry but no thank you

VOCAL POSITION

- my fave performance was in the previous episode, it being twit

- Day By Day!!! loved the guitar background story, since it actually put a spotlight on how good that team was together instead of on conflcit. like, they didn’t all agree, and Dohyun got some bad comments about it, but the team actually realised it was smth he really wanted to do because he likes it so much, and in case it was his last stage,, and they let him do it! loved that

RAP POSITION

- okay, uhh

- ya girl is mostly a rap biased fan, okay? like, when I get to know a group my attention always goes to the rappers first (since generally there are less of them and with a more recognisable voice)

- I’m a big Zico fan, so my fave was Say Yes or No no matter what

- but,,, Barcode really didn’t make it hard on me

- what happened there???? like, I get being nervous and making mistakes, obviously they aren’t the only ones

- but it seemed like it just,, was like that from the get-go?

- beginning with that dumb center debate,,, I get it, catching the eye and stuff so you have a higher chance of being first place. but that stretched scene of them arguing about it gave me the impression that they never really gave each other a chance as in, their teamwork was really bad. it was so obvious that the two of them both just wanted all attention on them on stage, but you’re performing as A TEAM. even if you’re first place in your team, if your team as a whole botched it since you’re practically 4 seperate people together on a stage and the crowd feels that atmosphere, believe it or not then your teammates will end pretty low. that’s so selfish

X POSITION

 - uhhh yeah trigger warning for me nagging on literal kids who just want to debut (and yes, I get that this is a competition but still)

- my admiration fro Jin Hyuk = through the rOOF

- that man really ended up with all of the ‘I have a low ranking so I just want to go for it’ trainees (most of them vocals too) in a rap focused performance that also needs a FULL CHOREO

- he’s been one of my 11 since nearly the beginning, but I swear he cliMBED THE F out of my ranking today wow

- his patience is so amazing,,, he’s amazing with,, like kids? I would’ve lost my patience right at the whole ‘silence when asking who’s going to do this verse’. but nahh, he just goes ‘I will have to lay it on y’all, this is a chance I’m giving you’

-and then, when he did lose his patience understandably, what in the actual hell were they even doing goofing around? he has obvious authority, is slaving his ass off for a choreo they also could have put some effort in but didn’t and is being so sweet with their ungrateful ass omg can they not read cues? they were so rude he later apologised for it?? what A MAN

- last thing about ungrateful kids,, Won Jun??? what was that about you secretly hoping to be first place?? You really think you deserved that? when he said that I got whiplash; from the groveling when they needed Jin Hyuk to even have a stage as good as it was, to the ‘I want to be first’?? no, you do not deserve that???

okay yeah that was it but

- LEE HANGYUL!!!!!!!

[newamericanaroleplay]

“THEY MADE YOU INTO A WEAPON AND TOLD YOU TO FIND PEACE.”

N A M E  → Rhett Hawkins

S T A T U S  → ★★

A G E  → 33

PRONOUNS  → he / him

N E I G H B O R H O O D  → Dumbo

O C C U P A T I O N  → NYPD Lieutenant / underground fighter

TRIGGERS: death

P A S T  →

He was supposed to be better. That’s what he had always been told, the voices in the back of his mind whispering his failures over and over. Dropped on the steps of a fire department, he was shuffled from home to home until he found someone who wanted to deal with him. Deal with his ‘outbursts’, deal with his rage. His parents hadn’t loved him, and he didn’t expect that these people would either. 

But they did, in their own way. High expectations, he was constantly toeing the line. Breaking curfew, sneaking cigarettes. His grades were average, falling somewhere between good and bad because he couldn’t be bothered to care. His mother tried to treat him gently, wrapping him in her arms and holding him in early morning hours when he couldn’t sleep. It helped, sometimes, but the urge to please her would fall by the wayside as his demons took over again. His father handled it differently - a choice to enroll him in different sports classes, to find something he was good at where he could channel his energy. 

It ended up being boxing; with the fight in his fingers, he felt more in control, he felt better. He felt like he could beat the aggressions out of him, fight the demons into submission. His grades improved only slightly - just enough to get by, but he committed himself to fighting in a way that gave him some of his life back. 

He floated through high school and sneered at the thought of college, but his father steered him in a different direction. Pushed him through an associates at the nearest college and introduced him to a cop he knew in the NYPD. Suddenly, everything fit. It clicked, and as he started as a rookie on the force he found that the exhilaration of the job made him feel grounded. Human. He threw himself into his work with a single-minded passion that slowly pulled him through the ranks.

His life started to change all at once. He met a girl, Abby, a brunette who saw through his usual bullshit and cut him to the core with grey eyes and sharp words. She supported him through long nights and double shifts and pushed him until he found himself promoted to the Joint Terrorism Task force. His parents were thrilled, Abby was glowing, and she moved in with him the next weekend. 

He didn’t love her - he didn’t know if he was capable of love, but he was capable of treating her well, of not walking out with people who weren’t her. He was working an undercover case throughout the majority of their relationship. She didn’t begrudge the secrets or the long nights spent with little to no communication. She understood the weight of what he did and she was happy to help as much as she could.

It was her willingness to help that had her in the same room as Rhett on the night of the big bust. He had fought tooth and nail against it but his superiors has assured him that it would be fine, that she would be protected and that it would all go off without a hitch.

It was with shaking hands pressed to a gunshot wound to her chest that she fell into his arms, her blood covering him as the life faded from her eyes. He promised her vengeance before she was ripped from his arms, and he meant it wholeheartedly. The next three years were spent tracking down every other member of the gang that he could get his hands on, ensuring that they didn’t see the outside of a prison cell ever again.

He gained a reputation for being ruthless. His repertoire of closed cases was stacking up higher than he was tall, and there wasn’t a gang member or drug runner that didn’t know his name and fear when he would come for them next. His ruthlessness and brutality drew the attention of the members of nocte ac die, and they persuaded him to pull the fighter out of him and become the main event of their underground fighting ring. 

Losing Abby made him reckless, and he agreed with blood-stained lips. The fighting was the only thing that kept him sane, even as he continued to move through the ranks at the police force. He quickly became the number one contender, the man to be beat, the only person who had not lost a fight within the confines of the club.

P R E S E N T  →

Pulled from the JTTF after years that he had spent tracking down anyone even remotely connected to Abby’s case, he found himself with the position of Lieutenant. Hands in everything but removed from it all, his superiors felt it was the best place for him to stay until the wound closed and disappeared, even though most knew that it never would. 

He accepted the position with a flat expression that he only wore because of his success at the club keeping him sane. The fighting keeps him level-headed as he continues what work he can to remove the city of the same vile criminals who had taken from him the best thing that had ever happened. 

P E R S O N A L I T Y  →

+ charismatic, self-sufficient, courageous, principled

- abrasive, negativistic, self-indulgent, vindictive

RHETT HAWKINS ( Scott Eastwood ) is written by EMMY ( she / her → EST )

[paintandpotions]

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From this point on, there is a general trigger warning for death, blood, and weapons. Please be advised that there will be few, if any, graphic descriptions, but if you are bothered by these topics at all then proceed with caution.

This should be read while listening to Burning Pile by Mother Mother and Body by Mother Mother.

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Carver meandered his way through the city streets until he came to a stop before a storefront. The windows had paper taped to the inside and a “Closed” sign hung from a peg on the door. Disregarding the sign, the lanky man got out his keys and unlocked the door, making his way inside. It was barely warmer in the store than out but that would soon be fixed. A counter stood next to the left wall with floating shelves making a wooden backdrop behind it. Small tables were stacked in the back corner next to another door which led to a storeroom and a set of stairs leading to the second floor. 

He felt the need to do something with his hands. Carver picked up the broom that had been leaning against the stacked tables. He began sweeping up some of the sawdust and debris left by the contractors during the build. As he swept, he let his mind wander a bit, mentally making a list of the orders he would have to place in the coming days to make the shop functional. A cash register, at least a thousand flowers, some watering cans; the list seemed to grow by the second.

The expense of opening this little flower shop didn’t bother Carver. He had plenty of money saved away from his main job. He was a contractor, of sorts. Carver took on the dirty work that few people were brave enough to do. Helped into the field by some of his contacts from the army, Carver had found some “friends” in the various mobs that ran the underbelly of the city. 

During the Great War, Carver had become one of the best shots in his regiment and had been noticed by his superiors. At the ripe old age of 19, he was sent on special missions to take out some of the enemy’s higher-ranking officers. Carver preferred knives to guns when it came to these missions. It was easier to ensure the enemy would never get back up if he watched the light fade from their eyes.

Now, back home in Port Stepper, there was no shortage of work for a hitman with a penchant for stealth. He had been home for only six months when he was offered his first hit. Two rival, small-time gangs, one with men from his former regiment, had crossed paths and had a tense situation in need of resolving. Carver had been asked by his former comrade to take out the leader of the rival group. 

Despite the unfamiliar environment, Carver had easily gotten past the thugs and guards into the boss’ office. The hit was swift, nearly silent, and instantly fatal. Lying in wait, Carver had been able to quickly come up behind the man, slit his throat, and stab him in the liver. He didn’t hear any sign of alarm on the other side of the door so he decided to invent a calling card for himself.

Carver, who was not a very creative person at the time, quickly decided to carve a “C” into the back of his victim’s hand and tuck a note between his fingers.

“The Carver sends his regards.”

In the moment, Carver was quite pleased with himself to have come up with a “clever” name to inspire fear. Every time he thought back to that night however, he cursed himself for not coming up with something different. Carver is a fairly unique name and any detective with more than two brain cells to rub together would probably make the connection sometime.

But two years had past and no nosy police officer had ever come knocking at his door. That was a positive, perhaps, of taking jobs from crime rings: no one was eager to call the cops.

Carver had begun to gain more confidence after his third job. His work was being noticed by more important figures and his calling card was feared across Port Stepper’s underbelly. Surprisingly, the men from his regiment who ordered the first hit agreed to “forget” his name and face and only referred to him as “The Carver” after that.

The anonymity he had been afforded made keeping his day-to-day life unobtrusive far easier than he had expected. He had been able to rent a mailbox in a post office across town and had bribed the postmaster into removing his name from the record. Anytime a crime family had a hit they wanted, they’d have to find out which box he owned and send him half their offer upfront with the name of their target.

His private life did not stay private for long, however. About a year and a half after his first hit, Carver was singled out by Elgin Canmore, the father of the Canmore family. The Canmore family controlled five major ports in the harbor and were one of the four major crime families in the city. Canmore had sent Carver an official invitation to the family’s dinner table and had assured his cooperation with fifty thousand dollars.

Since then Carver’s work had mainly been directed by the Canmore Family who fully recognized that they did not own his allegiance in any way. He had been trusted with some knowledge of the family’s operations, under the agreement that Carver really didn’t care to tell anyone about the plans. It wasn’t hard for him to hold true to the promise; he rarely spoke to anyone and indeed rarely spoke at all.

Carver didn’t particularly care about who the targets were specifically. Some of the names he recognized, like a minor leader of the Galley Boys who controlled one of the city’s many commercial ports. Carver was able to fill his savings quickly with his unique skills since each hit cost about four thousand dollars. To keep his small fortune hidden, he had taken to opening accounts in several banks around the city.

Shaking himself back into the present, the fiery-haired young man brushed a drop of sweat off his brow. Carver shucked off his coat, laying it on the countertop. Rolling his sleeves up to reveal lean, muscular arms, he swept the small pile of dust into the corner and made a mental note to buy a trash bin. 

At some point soon, he would need to find out what was so important last night that he wasn’t allowed in the backroom of St. James’ Tavern. The Canmores controlled that territory and often held emergency meetings there. Carver was merely curious as to the goings-on, barely more interested than he would be in finding a dollar on the ground.

Carver finished cleaning up the store before setting out the tables, arranging them carefully. He imagined the flowers he would soon have spilling from baskets, bouquets, and pots. He allowed himself to smile. His guilty pleasure had always been gardening, especially flowers. Helping something beautiful grow had helped the confusion he felt growing up.

At some point during his years in middle school, Carver had realized that he always felt fuzzy around the edges as though he was only mostly what people thought he was. Of course, he was a man but why did he feel so detached from it at the same time? During the war, he had found comfort in the fuzzy feeling. His secret missions had garnered notoriety among the ranks and more than once he heard his comrades praise the hitman.

“Didn’t you hear? There’s someone taking out officers on the other side! They’re certainly making our job easier.”

“I wish I could shake their hand. They must be incredibly brave to go on those missions. Or at least they’re too reckless to feel fear.”

Carver had heard himself referred to in a detached way, as an entity rather than a person and it was surprisingly pleasant. He didn’t know what to call it exactly, but just knowing that he could feel comfortable in his own skin at all was nothing short of a miracle in his eyes. After becoming The Carver and being discovered by Elgin Canmore, Carver had decided to have a little chat with the father.

He had approached the man in his office. Elgin’s short muscular frame was stationed behind an ornate desk. Thick, pale fingers covered with heavy rings drummed a steady cadence into his desk. He only looked up from his work when Carver cleared his throat.

“You’re aware that The Carver’s identity is a mystery to nearly everyone besides you, correct Mr. Canmore?” Carver began. “I’d like it to stay that way.”

“Well of course dear boy, I would never think of sharing our little secret with my enemies,” Eglin replied cooly. “Why are you bringing this up though? No one knows your name.”

“You see, sir, if people were to find out that The Carver was a man with special skills that are usually found in the military, they might be able to track me down. I assume that is how you found me after all.” Carver was treading carefully here, speaking without an accusing tone. He didn’t need Elgin thinking he was angry at being found out.

“But suppose someone thought I was a woman. They might think she came from a prominent family, one that had plenty of people to train her. Personally, my sense of honor wouldn’t allow for a girl to be pinned with my sins. It just wouldn’t be right.”

“Get to the point, son. I respect your skills but your rambling is trying my patience.”

“I want you to tell your men that they can only refer to The Carver as “they” from now on. The Carver is an entity, a mysterious being who comes in and kills without a trace. Threaten them if you have to. Say I’ll come after whoever says the wrong thing. Just make it known that The Carver is not a man, not a woman, but a threat to their lives.”

Carver delivered his demand without breaking eye contact with the kingpin. If this were to work, he couldn’t show a flicker of weakness or doubt. His resolve had to be absolute.

Elgin took his time deliberating this. He didn’t like Carver threatening his men, but he respected the anonymity required to be a successful hitman. After several long, silent minutes, he agreed. There was no need to upset his most prized asset after all.

Carver didn’t dare take a breath of relief until he had completed the twenty-minute trek from the Canmore’s home to his apartment. He was shaking slightly; nervousness, excitement, and relief all tangled in a ball of emotions he was too confused to sort out.

He pulled himself out of his reverie and decided that if he was going to be zoning out and daydreaming about the past all day, he’d much rather do it at home. At least there he would be able to lose himself in a warm mug of coffee and listen to his favorite jazz radio station. Carver pulled his sleeves back down, put on his coat, and casually walked two blocks west and one block south. His building was an unassuming brownstone that was two stories tall and nearly as old as the Port Stepper itself. An acceptable place to call home while he waited to move in above his flower shop.

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Bacteria and Viruses

Your ac unit could be blowing more than good air. If germs and also viruses have penetrated your system, they can be distributed throughout your interior area by means of HVAC air ducts. Left unattended, it can result in Sick Building Syndrome, when your building’s occupants start complaining or voicing their concerns about a variety of wellness problems, but do not have a specific health problem such as the flu.

Pollution

If you live or work in a medium to large city like the Greater New Orleans Metro Area, you probably believe you’re secure from smoke or other outside pollutants behind the walls of your living or work area. Facts are that the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has determined that the air inside can be at minimum 2 to 5 times more contaminated than outdoors! So, outside toxins can be creeping right into your interior area and can be contributors to your a/c allergy problem.

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Chemicals

VOCs as well as chemically induced allergic reactions in your work environment from a selection of cleaning supplies and various other products could be the source of air conditioner allergy problems.

VOCs are gases given off by a selection of common products. Though ozone is usually thought of as a gaseous layer in the upper atmosphere, which is dangerous to air quality, ozone is emitted by normal supplies and also equipment located in residences and also workplaces such as printers, adhesives and permanent markers and pens. You may associate an additional VOC, formaldehyde, with scientific research lab experiments. Nonetheless, formaldehyde and also various other VOCs are emitted by things like cleaning supplies, paint, chemicals, gas, cigarette smoke as well as furnishings and carpets.

Exactly how do all these pollutants find their way right into my breathing space?

Moisture is possibly the most prevalent promoters of your HVAC system creating pollutants. This begs the question– Where does the excess humidity originated from? You could have an oversized ac unit. If your air conditioning system is too powerful, it will cycle on and off often and not remain on long enough to get rid of moisture from the air. High humidity can likewise be brought on by inadequate ventilation. A competent New Orleans HVAC Contractor can fix this problem by re-directing duct work or adding makeup air.

You may have neglected maintenance, which could mean your system is operating inefficiently. When your system’s evaporator and also condenser coils are unclean, it might hinder the transfer of warmth, which will certainly cause ineffectiveness and also a struggle to eliminate moisture from the air. Coil cleaning and various other preventative maintenance work becomes part of many service contracts with Heating and Cooling specialists. Purchasing a comprehensive HVAC tune-up could help to prevent an air conditioning system allergy problem before it starts.

Air Conditioner Allergy Prevention Techniques

Installing the proper filters and changing them on a prompt basis is a key part of combating an ac system allergy issue. If you’re like most individuals, you possibly think that your system’s air filter needs to be adequate to prevent an a/c allergic reaction The desired objective of the filter is to keep dust off your cooling devices to preserve efficient operation. While common paper filters help eliminate dust from the air, there are much better choices to remove the small particles that are the cause for an ac unit allergy. HEPA (High Energy Particulate Air) filters are designed to trap smaller sized bits such as bacteria, mold and smaller sized stains of plant pollen. HEPA filters consist of largely packed glass fiber layers rather than paper and also the top ones can obstruct approximately 99% of those fragments responsible for your a/c unit allergic reaction. While installing a HEPA filter will go a long way to solving your ac unit allergic reaction problem, it is important to choose a premium quality one. HEPA filters are rated for their effectiveness in capturing various size bits. The MERV (Minimum Performance Coverage Worth) range is from 1-12. The higher the MERV score, the better the filter is at trapping the tiniest of fragments. Seek a MERV ranking of 10 or above.

While picking an effective HEPA filter is half the battle, you must not neglect to change the filters frequently and also much more often throughout allergic reaction period. You should change the filters at least every other month and also more frequently if you live or work in a thriving city for irritants. Picking the best filter, as well as changing it, is important, however cleaning and also maintaining the entire system is likewise essential.  A New Orleans HVAC Contractor can not only install equipment but set you up with an efficent maintenance program as well.

Clean your duct work to avoid an a/c unit allergic reaction.

If your cooling system is not operating appropriately or if you have an ineffective filter, different irritants including plant pollen, mold and mildew can make their means to your duct work where they build up as well as are distributed throughout your home, your work space or throughout the building you own/manage. Not just will duct cleaning boost your air quality, but it will additionally enhance the effectiveness of your HVAC system.

Air purifiers are beneficial to avoid HVAC system allergy.

If you want to go above and beyond to make certain that annoying fragments making you sneeze are removed from the air, you can think about setting up an air cleanser. Central air filtration systems remove dirt, mold and mildew, germs and also viruses from the air distributed throughout your HVAC system. They utilize a heavy-duty HEPA filter to trap biggest particles like dust as well as electrostatic fields to capture microscopic particles like viruses. To identify what steps you should take, why not employ a professional from Airpro Services, Inc., a certified HVAC company, to evaluate your system and make suggestions? Proper upkeep is a rewarding investment in terms of keeping an air conditioning system allergy from invading your facility’s space.

For a highly qualified commercial HVAC contractor in the greater New Orleans area please consider Airpro Services, Inc., come visit us at https://airpro-services-inc.business.site/

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How an HVAC Contractor Could Help With Your Seasonal Allergies

What About Air Conditioning and Allergies?

It gets hot early in New Orleans. You switch on the a/c system and find yourself and also those around you sneezing. I can’t be allergic to the air conditioning system, can I? After considering the ac system allergic reaction theory, you move onto chalking it up to something more possible such as, seasonal allergies. You may not be entirely correct with your medical diagnoses, however you could be on the right track. Your cooling system as well as seasonal allergic reactions might both be contributing in what you perceive as an ac system allergy. It’s not that you are allergic to your a/c unit, it’s that you are allergic to the impurities that are being pushed through it, which can include seasonal allergens and various other not-so-nice stuff. The following pollutants might be targeted for your ac unit allergy:

Plant pollen

Plant pollen often enters your living/work space through open doors as well as windows, yet can be tracked within on shoes as well as apparel. Consequently, pollen can become embedded in carpets as well as furniture, which contributes to seasonal allergic reactions. Numerous allergists suggest cooling as a means to filter plant pollen from the air. If you reside in a city that is not specifically bursting with plants, your a/c allergy may be triggered by various other allergens.

Animal Dander

According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, as numerous as 3 in 10 people with allergic reactions have allergic reactions to felines and also canines in the USA. The majority of us enjoy our pets as well as would only give them up for fostering as a last option if a person in our house or business was allergic to pet dander. We ‘d likely search for various other remedies.

Dust Mites/Allergens

Whether your home or job area lies in the city or suburb, it is almost impossible to keep it clear of dust mites or allergens, no matter just how fastidious you are with keeping the area clean. Like some pollen, dust mites/allergens are fairly large bits and the larger the fragment, the quicker they will certainly settle from the air to a surface, that makes these two irritants a more usual and consistent issue and also regular reason for an ac unit allergic reaction.

Mold and Mildew

Mold and mildew, a fungi born in damp areas, could be the reason for your a/c unit allergic reaction. Many types of mold and mildew can cause allergies in a wide variety of individuals and especially allergic reaction patients, the young and also the elderly. Mold and mildew grow under wet conditions, including humidity, (not in New Orleans right?), and also water leakages which could be occurring with an overlooked a/c system.

Bacteria and Viruses

Your ac unit could be blowing more than good air. If germs and also viruses have penetrated your system, they can be distributed throughout your interior area by means of HVAC air ducts. Left unattended, it can result in Sick Building Syndrome, when your building’s occupants start complaining or voicing their concerns about a variety of wellness problems, but do not have a specific health problem such as the flu.

Pollution

If you live or work in a medium to large city like the Greater New Orleans Metro Area, you probably believe you’re secure from smoke or other outside pollutants behind the walls of your living or work area. Facts are that the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has determined that the air inside can be at minimum 2 to 5 times more contaminated than outdoors! So, outside toxins can be creeping right into your interior area and can be contributors to your a/c allergy problem.

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Chemicals

VOCs as well as chemically induced allergic reactions in your work environment from a selection of cleaning supplies and various other products could be the source of air conditioner allergy problems.

VOCs are gases given off by a selection of common products. Though ozone is usually thought of as a gaseous layer in the upper atmosphere, which is dangerous to air quality, ozone is emitted by normal supplies and also equipment located in residences and also workplaces such as printers, adhesives and permanent markers and pens. You may associate an additional VOC, formaldehyde, with scientific research lab experiments. Nonetheless, formaldehyde and also various other VOCs are emitted by things like cleaning supplies, paint, chemicals, gas, cigarette smoke as well as furnishings and carpets.

Exactly how do all these pollutants find their way right into my breathing space?

Moisture is possibly the most prevalent promoters of your HVAC system creating pollutants. This begs the question– Where does the excess humidity originated from? You could have an oversized ac unit. If your air conditioning system is too powerful, it will cycle on and off often and not remain on long enough to get rid of moisture from the air. High humidity can likewise be brought on by inadequate ventilation. A competent New Orleans HVAC Contractor can fix this problem by re-directing duct work or adding makeup air.

You may have neglected maintenance, which could mean your system is operating inefficiently. When your system’s evaporator and also condenser coils are unclean, it might hinder the transfer of warmth, which will certainly cause ineffectiveness and also a struggle to eliminate moisture from the air. Coil cleaning and various other preventative maintenance work becomes part of many service contracts with Heating and Cooling specialists. Purchasing a comprehensive HVAC tune-up could help to prevent an air conditioning system allergy problem before it starts.

Air Conditioner Allergy Prevention Techniques

Installing the proper filters and changing them on a prompt basis is a key part of combating an ac system allergy issue. If you’re like most individuals, you possibly think that your system’s air filter needs to be adequate to prevent an a/c allergic reaction The desired objective of the filter is to keep dust off your cooling devices to preserve efficient operation. While common paper filters help eliminate dust from the air, there are much better choices to remove the small particles that are the cause for an ac unit allergy. HEPA (High Energy Particulate Air) filters are designed to trap smaller sized bits such as bacteria, mold and smaller sized stains of plant pollen. HEPA filters consist of largely packed glass fiber layers rather than paper and also the top ones can obstruct approximately 99% of those fragments responsible for your a/c unit allergic reaction. While installing a HEPA filter will go a long way to solving your ac unit allergic reaction problem, it is important to choose a premium quality one. HEPA filters are rated for their effectiveness in capturing various size bits. The MERV (Minimum Performance Coverage Worth) range is from 1-12. The higher the MERV score, the better the filter is at trapping the tiniest of fragments. Seek a MERV ranking of 10 or above.

While picking an effective HEPA filter is half the battle, you must not neglect to change the filters frequently and also much more often throughout allergic reaction period. You should change the filters at least every other month and also more frequently if you live or work in a thriving city for irritants. Picking the best filter, as well as changing it, is important, however cleaning and also maintaining the entire system is likewise essential.  A New Orleans HVAC Contractor can not only install equipment but set you up with an efficent maintenance program as well.

Clean your duct work to avoid an a/c unit allergic reaction.

If your cooling system is not operating appropriately or if you have an ineffective filter, different irritants including plant pollen, mold and mildew can make their means to your duct work where they build up as well as are distributed throughout your home, your work space or throughout the building you own/manage. Not just will duct cleaning boost your air quality, but it will additionally enhance the effectiveness of your HVAC system.

Air purifiers are beneficial to avoid HVAC system allergy.

If you want to go above and beyond to make certain that annoying fragments making you sneeze are removed from the air, you can think about setting up an air cleanser. Central air filtration systems remove dirt, mold and mildew, germs and also viruses from the air distributed throughout your HVAC system. They utilize a heavy-duty HEPA filter to trap biggest particles like dust as well as electrostatic fields to capture microscopic particles like viruses. To identify what steps you should take, why not employ a professional from Airpro Services, Inc., a certified HVAC company, to evaluate your system and make suggestions? Proper upkeep is a rewarding investment in terms of keeping an air conditioning system allergy from invading your facility’s space.

For a highly qualified commercial HVAC contractor in the greater New Orleans area please consider Airpro Services, Inc., come visit us at https://airpro-services-inc.business.site/

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