#Westshore

[justdreamsandmusic]

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[hotelbooking]

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[mo0nr1se]

Maximum cookie width achieved @ Original Westshore Pizza

This stupendous, next level 🍪 has a crisp, lightly salted outer crust sending one soaring atop on a cloud of deliciousness

[eukrasiancrisis]

Elftober #4: Transport

Taking this prompt as an opportunity to finally do some personal experimenting with my OC lore so hope that's okay. I added pretty gifs to make it... prettier. The rest is me trying to figure out how my aetherically-challenged elezen commutes between Ishgard and Gridania every week without teleporting, how long it should realistically take him, and how feasible it is to do regularly. Just the simple mundanity of his trips back and forth.

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From Gabriel's Empyrean apartment to his Lavender Beds home:

Coerthas

Leaves after breakfast @ ~9

9:00 ~1 bell walk from apartment building to right outside Ishgard

10:00pm ~1 bell elk ride from the Gates of Judgement to Dragonhead

Optional 1/2 bell: Fireside chat with Emmanellain if he’s free. Asks how Honoroit’s writing is coming along. Makes up a totally valid excuse why he can’t go up north to pay respects to the dearly departed. It’s not as if his failing the young man weighs on him to this day or represents the all the young souls his generation used as stock for a madman’s campaign, now that’d be silly. It’s simply a dangerous ride up.

11:00pm ~1 bell ride between Dragonhead & Observatorium

12:30pm ~1/2 bell Observatorium to north shroud

Total time to leave Coerthas: +4 bells = half a day’s ride at a slow pace

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North Shroud

1:00 reaches the North Shroud

1:40 arrives at Bobbing Cork

May give his elk a break at the Cork and have some spiced cider for another 1/2 bell. Picks up HQ tea leaves next door for home and for Yuusei.

2:16 leaves the Cork

3:00 Stops by Treespeak Stables to check on Odile

Optional ~1/2 bell: probably administers minor healing to chocokeep Bledros after yet another skirmish with a birb. Occasionally places an order of compost tea made from HQ chocobo manure to be delivered to their home because he is NOT transporting that stuff himself but Fyr swears by it. "Nophica’s own titty milk" or somesuch.

3:30 leaves Treespeak

3:50 arrives at Gridania

Total time to reach Gridania: ~3.5 bells = another half day’s ride

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Gridania

4:15 stops by the Greatloam Growery. If Fyr’s there he keeps him company until he finishes up, or makes him finish up and drags him behind the boathouse (waterwheels suppress a lot of noise) so they eventually go home together. If Fyr isn’t there, he’ll chat with Fufucha, repeat to her for the umpteenth time how well her forestation efforts are flourishing up north, and inquire about any seed orders Fyr had placed so he’ll pick them up for him.

4:30 waits at the aetheryte plaza for Yuuko to teleport home from Limsa if she had class or an assignment that day, with a box of her favorite Ishgardian muffins. Currently she’s off traveling the new world so no more waiting, but he still sits there sometimes for a spell, reminiscing over her smiling face when she’d arrive all spent but triumphant

5:40 takes the evening ferry from Westshore Pier to Lav. Beds

6:00 arrives at Lavender Beds

6:30 arrives home. If he spots the telltale plume of smoke next door from Yuusei’s forge he’ll know she is absolutely not to be disturbed. If not he’ll stop by for tea for another 1/2 bell

Total to reach home from Gridania: ~2.5 bells

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Total total travel time: ~10 bells = a whole day’s slow ride to travel between his two residences, or split into two days if he decides to stay at the Bobbing Cork due to bad weather, etc

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Honestly thought it'd take much longer. The maps, I imagine, are a very small part of the actual size of these areas so in reality it should take longer but then again, time runs much faster in-game so it balances out? Also is it realistic for the Lavender Beds ferry to take ~20mins? Don't know... but sounds good enough for now.

[ahollowgrave]

11. Blood at the corner of your mouth.

It is not your blood at the edge of your mouth. Not your blood that your tongue swipes from the corner of your lips.  Not your blood whose coppery tastes lingers between your teeth. 

But he fucking deserved it.

Sister Kindness has you tucked under her arm as she, to use her words, books it. Something she must not do often because she huffs and puffs her way through the crowded Shaded Bower. And though some call out ‘Sister’ to her with warm recognition she does not stop ‘booking’ it. (Sister Kindness would have you know that she is perfectly in shape for a woman of her age. She was ‘huffing and puffing’ from the extra weight of carrying you, thank you very much.)

She slows when the westshore pier appears around the corner and then she steps off the main path and sets you down. Kneeling to be something more like eye-level, she pulls a Roegadyn-sized handkerchief from the depths of her habit. Wetting a corner with a flask pulled from a separate, equally confusing pocket she begins to clean the blood from your face.

Sister Kindness’ hand is firm where it grips your chin, holding as little of you as possible. For once the contact does not send you recoiling. Perhaps it is the way your rage has left you as quickly as it had flooded you, leaving you feeling drained of everything else as well. Now that the moment has passed you tremble and, to your horror, you can feel a well of tears rising to fill that empty space.

“Was a helluva bite, darling girl,” Sister Kindness’s voice is quiet as she tilts your head to the light, searching for any blood she may have missed. You focus on her creek colored eyes and swear you feel their waters lapping at your ankles. Her smile is sudden but woozy around the edges; she is just as shaken. "Reckon he'll have a scar, too. Bet he lies about who gave it to him." ‘He’ was an elezen man -- maybe a merchant but likely not, as Sister Kindness did not know him -- with a face as sharp as his ears and a smile that spoke of too much confidence. And you had hated him on sight. His crime was making Sister Kindness uncomfortable and his mistake was not being aware of his surroundings. 

It does not take much pressure to break skin. 

Pleased with her work, Sister Kindness rises and disappears the handkerchief away. Handing you the flask, she instructs you to take a sip, swirl it around your mouth, and spit it out. There is some confusion about what 'swirl' means but, eventually, she is satisfied with this too. “Well, we didn’t get what I came for but we’ll be headed home all the same. Come now, before the ferry leaves without us. We will, ah, not be telling the abbess about this.” You don’t know if she means the bite or the trip to the city. 

You don’t ask.

Thank you for the ask, Anon! ][ Sensory Prompts ][

[zinniajones]

Florida, SB 254, total HRT ban for adults: 5/25/2023 update

FLORIDA HRT CRISIS DAY 8

Note that in the span of two days, we have had to revise this policy map from including one last way (green) for adults in Florida to get refills (no new prescriptions) from an MD/DO, to removing the one last green endpoint, and replacing it with red/yellow stripe. It actually is unknown whether even refills can be prescribed by MDs/DOs; and because of that unknown, MDs and DOs are choosing not to provide refills either.

There are now NO ways for trans adults in Florida to even obtain refills of their established HRT prescriptions.

This is based on the reports we're receiving of trans people's current experiences attempting to fill their established prescriptions since 5/17/2023 - in a complete vacuum of any information for patients who just lost access to their medication, whether from state agencies or even from the state LGBT organizations that were supposed to protect us from exactly this happening to us.

This shouldn't come down to us alone. WE NEED YOU TO STEP UP.

TRANS ADULTS IN FLORIDA ARE NOT ABLE TO GET THEIR HRT PRESCRIPTIONS FILLED OR REFILLED ANYWHERE.

WE HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DO SO SINCE WEDNESDAY MAY 17

IT HAS BEEN 8 DAYS

THE CLOCK IS RUNNING

The next in-person meeting of the Boards of Medicine, to draft highly restrictive "emergency rules" further regulating adult HRT, is next week!

Florida Board of Medicine/Board of Osteopathic Medicine Joint Rules/Legislative Committee

THURSDAY, JUNE 1 - 2:45 PM The Westshore Grand 4860 West Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, FL 33609

And by the way? DESANTIS HIRED THE FLORIDA HATE GROUP THAT WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR A LAW FIRM'S $15,000 HIT JOB ON WPATH SOC

DESANTIS APPOINTEES ON THE BOARDS OF MEDICINE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROMOTING CONVERSION THERAPY AND INVOLUNTARY PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALIZATION OF TRANS PEOPLE

The Florida GOP and the DeSantis administration are directly responsible for a crime in progress against thousands of transgender Floridians!

GIVE US BACK OUR PRESCRIBED MEDICATIONS NOW

[allthecanadianpolitics]

The British Columbia government says 10 new Foundry centres are being developed in the province that will give young people and their families faster and easier access to mental health and substance use services. Foundry is an integrated health and wellness service for people aged 12 to 24. According to a statement from the province, new centres will offer primary care, counselling, early intervention, prevention and addictions supports. The province says it has earmarked close to $75 million for Foundry expansion, with new centres coming to Burnaby, Chilliwack, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Quesnel, Sooke-Westshore, South Surrey, Vancouver, Vanderhoof and the West Kootenays.

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Tagging @politicsofcanada

[terristarstrike]

pov: you're greeted by a friendly alien giantess while taking a stroll down downtown westshore

[mindofmim]

I was tagged by the lovely @oldefashioned, thank you! I love tag games. I was asked to show off a slice of life from my camera roll.

I travel for work, and one of my favourite things is going for a morning walk near the nearest source of water (usually with a cup of coffee). This picture was taken in Vancouver, Canada, while we were staying at the Westin Westshore.

The work day prior was a mess, but this hotel was so beautiful and the walk along the water led by a place with sea planes. I can't tell you how long I sat there with the rising sun watching the planes come and go. But it was so calming. An absolutely perfect morning.

I shall pass some non-pressure tags along to:

@eevylynn @evanesdust @renmackree @rhodeisland-renegade @liminalweirdo @olkit

Can't wait to see some slice of life from some of my favourite mutuals ^_^

[the--blackdahlia]

Split Chapter 3

Split Chapter 3

Summary: Lucy Blair met FBI Agent Scott Hall one fateful day at her work. After hitting it off, pretty quickly, Lucy and Scott fell in love. But then Lucy meets Razor Ramon. Is Scott undercover? Or is something more at play, something that will drag her into a dangerous world of the war of drug lords in 1980's Florida?

Warnings: Language, violence, drug use, more to be added as the fic goes on

Scott closed up his office for the night. He had already done everything he could, and he did need to get to the gym at some point. He made his way down the empty corridors, seeing an occasional light on, but for the most part, everyone else had gone home for the evening. 

“Thought you would’ve gone home by now,” The security guard at the front desk said as Scott made his way through the lobby.

“What can I say man? I thrive on burning the midnight oil.” Scott smiled at him.

“I better not see your ass here until Monday,” The guard laughed.

“I’ll try my hardest. But you just know I love seeing your ugly mug everyday,” With that, Scott headed out the doors and towards the parking lot. It was pretty empty, minue his Chevelle.

And a beautiful, cherry red 1973 Mustang sitting right next to it.

With Kevin leaning against it.

“You lied to me.” Kevin stated, uncrossing his arms as Scott approached.

“About?”

“You made me believe you were some sort of, I dunno, pussy master all these years. And now you’re telling me you haven’t had a real, non undercover date since we left Quantico?”

“Hey, just because I take the numbers doesn’t mean I act on it. And I never said I did. That was all your imagination,” Scott chuckled, heading to his car to drop his briefcase off. “Why did you drive all the way here?”

“Well, when I told Tamara that you needed help, I had to make it sound like you needed work help,” Kevin shrugged. “Plus, I think I was getting on her nerves a little bit.”

“You? Annoy Tamara? Never!” Scott joked, but then he saw the look on Kevin’s face. “Why do I have a feeling I’m going to be annoyed with you too?”

“Before you get mad, I just want to tell you that getting you ready for a date is outside my expertise…”

“Kevin Scott Nash, what did you do?”

“I called in help…” Kevin smiled shyly, stuffing his hands into his pockets. Scott stared him down.

“You did not call him in!”

“I told you, it’s outside my expertise!” Kevin pulled his hands out of his pockets and threw his hands into the air. “He’s in town, said he’d meet us over at Westshore Plaza. He promised he’d be on his best behavior!”

“The last time I went on a mission with him, I ended up naked in the middle of Mexico with just a sombrero covering my dick!” 

“He promises he’ll be on his best behavior. And if he’s not, I’ll deal with him, okay?” Scott sighed.

“Fine. So what time are we meeting him there.”

“Mall opens at 10,” Kevin smiled, letting his shoulders relax. “I’ll pick you up?”

“Is this just your way of making sure I can’t run off?”

“Maybe,” Kevin had a slight smug smile.

“Okay. Fine. Pick me up tomorrow,” Scott opened the door to his car. “Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got some energy to burn off at the gym.”

“As long as you’re not going to ask me to be a punching bag, it’s all good,” Kevin chuckled. “I’ll see you tomorrow.”

The two got into their cars, revving their engines like they were going to race, but Scott turned left out of the parking lot to go to the gym, and Kevin turned right to head back home.

****

The next morning, Lucy was up and ready to do a little shopping for her date. She had called Janice after hanging up with Scott to tell her the good news, hinting about how she needed to get an outfit, but that was it. That’s why she was surprised as she was fixing her hair to hear the intercom buzz.

“Hello?” She answered.

“Lucy, let us in,” It was Janice, but she had no idea who the “us” was. She buzzed them in and waited until she heard the knock at the door. She opened it to reveal Janice, and their mutual friend Liz.

“Uh, hey?” She let them in.

“Girl, you didn’t think we were going to let you go out on a date with Agent Dreamboat and not have a little fashion show to see what you’d be wearing, now did you?” Janice asked as he and Liz entered the apartment.

“Well, I was going to go see if I could find something. I don’t really have date clothes,” Lucy closed the door and watched her friends make themselves at home in her tiny living room.

“Oh, we’re going shopping?” Liz asked excitedly. “Because there’s a store over in Tampa that has the perfect thing for you.”

“I was just going to K-Mart…”

“Nope! Every girl needs a little black dress in her wardrobe, and this place is perfect. Come on, it’ll be fun!” Lucy was sure that if Liz got anymore excited, she might explode. Lucy signed and grabbed her purse.

“Fine. Let’s go,” She winced as Liz squealed and practically dragged her and Janice out the store.

“This is going to be so much fun!” She told Janice and Lucy as they got in her car, turning up Madonna and loudly singing Material Girl as she pulled out of the parking lot to head to Tampa.

****

Scott and Kevin arrived at the mall not long after it opened. Kevin parked his Mustang and the pair headed inside. There were already quite a few teenagers and mall walkers, and Scott was starting to regret his decision to let Kevin talk him into this.

“Well, I don’t see him, we can go,” Scott turned to head back out the door, but Kevin grabbed his arm to stop him.

“Come on man, I bet he’s by the fountain,” Kevin led Scott deeper into the mall. They got to the fountain, and saw people sitting around, but not who they were looking for. “He said he���d be here.” Kevin mumbled.

“Relax gentlemen, Shawn is in the house,” A voice behind them said. Kevin and Scott turned to see Shawn, wearing the ugliest outfit, and sporting a fresh tan from the beaches of California. “Hey Scott! Long time no see. Did you get that sunburn taken care of?” He motioned to Scott’s crotch.

“Hey Shawn,” Scott grumbled. “Didn’t know you were in Florida.”

“Here for special assignment. Just so happens to line up with Operation Get Scott Laid,” Shawn snapped his gum and gave Scott a shit eating grin. 

“Oh fuck off Michaels,” Scott rolled his eyes. “If you’re going to dress me like a Vegas Showgirl, I’m out.”

“Come on, I’ve got the perfect idea,” Shawn started to walk away, but stopped when he realized they weren’t following him. “Come on losers.”

Reluctantly, Scott followed, with Kevin making sure he didn’t duck out a fire door. That’s how they ended up by some dressing rooms, Scott trying on different clothes to get the approval of Shawn. Finally, he walked out with white linen pants, a light gray t-shirt, a pink sport coat, and a pair of loafers.

“That’s it! The look!” Shawn clapped his hands and even Kevin had a smile on his face.

“I look like I should be working vice in Miami…” Scott grumbled.

“Instead, you’re doing that in Tampa. But that’s perfect! Tell him Kev.” Shawn smacked Kevin’s arm.

“I mean, he’s got a point,” Kevin told him. “Looks a lot better than what you normally wear.”

“So does this get approval?” Scott asked.

“I vote yes,” Shawn nodded.

“And I second.” Kevin stood up. “Congradulations Mr. Hall, you have a new outfit.”

“Great. I need food now,” Scott went back into the changing room to get into the clothes he had worn there, so he could pay for his new clothes.

****

“He’s going to love it,” Janice said, watching Lucy model the simple black dress, thin strapped with some lace. She had a pair of short heels to go with it, so Scott wasn’t completely towering over her.

“You look beautiful,” Liz smiled. “What was the last date you went on?”

“That one you and Randy set me up on. That Lex guy,” Lucy turned to look at Liz, who looked a little bashful.

“I’m so sorry about that. But it was either him or that guy that Randy works construction with who goes by Hulk. I figured Lex was the better option,” Liz shrugged. Lucy turned back to look at the mirror.

“I’m gonna get this dress,” She told them, doing one final spin. “More than I wanted to spin, but I really have a good feeling about this date and don’t want to mess it up.”

They headed to the checkout and left the store. They passed the pretzel place, where Kevin, Shawn, and Scott were waiting for their food.

“Isn’t that your date?” Janice asked, motioning over to to Scott. Liz whistled when she saw him.

“I’d like to take that mustache for a ride,” She winked.

“Liz, you’re married!” Lucy turned to look at her.

“I can look, just can’t touch,” She shrugged.

“Come on, we need to get Liz out of here before Randy senses her horniness,” Janice stated, making the other two girls laugh. They headed out of the mall, Scott catching a glimpse of Lucy and feeling his heart flutter.

****

Later that evening, Lucy had her hair done and her new dress on. She left home, hoping that the causeway wasn’t backed up. Thankfully, it wasn’t too bad and she made it to Tampa in decent time. She was nervous as she parked her Jeep. What if he didn’t show? What if she made a fool out of herself? That’s when she looked across the parking lot and saw Scott sitting in his Chevelle. She took a deep breath and got out of her Jeep and made her way over to him. He met her halfway.

“You look beautiful,” He smiled at her and offered her his arm. “Ready to go in?”

“Sure thing,” She took his arm and he led her into the restaurant. They were settled into a booth and given menus. Scott ordered a bottle of wine for the two of them. Once they ordered their food, it was just the two of them in their little booth.

“So, what’s it like being in the FBI?” Lucy asked, snacking on a piece of provided bread.

“Nothing like what it’s like on TV,” Scott chuckled. “But it’s not bad. Could be worse.”

“Guess as long as you love, it’s not bad,” She took a sip of her glass.

“What about working for a doctor?” 

“Can be pretty boring,” Lucy shrugged. “I was working on becoming a nurse, but my friends all think I need to get into computers.”

“The agency wants me to learn to use a computer, but I’m just not very good at all that new stuff,” Scott gave her a smile that made her heart soar. “But maybe you could teach me?”

“I think that could be arranged.”

Not too long later, their food arrived. Small talk came easy between them, and neither wanted the night to end. But eventually, they had to leave as the restaurant had other reservations for their spot. Scott paid the check and walked Lucy outside, where they took a little walk, enjoying the warm night.

“I had a great time,” Scott told Lucy as they stood on a walking bridge, just a little ways away from some teenagers playing music on a boombox.

“So did I,” Lucy returned Scott’s smile.

“Think there’ll be another one?” Scott asked hopeful.

“Yes, most definitely,” She looked up into Scott’s eyes. He wiped his hands on his pants, not sure what his next move should be.

“Kiss her already!” One of the kids heckled Scott, making Lucy giggle. Scott’s cheeks were read, despite his tan.

“Are you gonna kiss me or not?” Lucy teased. Scott took a deep breath as he gently pulled Lucy to him, their lips connecting in a tender kiss. In the background, they could hear the music from the boombox.

I’ve been waiting, for a girl like you, to come into my life.

Scott knew right then and there, as he kissed Lucy Blair, that he would do anything to keep her in his life.

[hotelbooking]

Hotel Tampa Airport - Westshore Situated in Tampa International Airport, Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Tampa Airport - Westshore is the perfect place to experience Tampa (FL) and its surroundings. From here, guests can enjoy easy access to all that the lively city has to offer. This modern hotel is in the vicinity of popular city attractions such as International Plaza and Bay Street, Made in Tampa Bay, WestShore Plaza. At Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Tampa Airport - Westshore, the excellent service and superior facilities make for an unforgettable stay. To name a few of the hotel's facilities, there are 24-hour front desk, facilities for disabled guests, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, Wi-Fi in public areas. Hotel accommodations have been carefully appointed to the highest degree of comfort and convenience. In some of the rooms, guests can find television LCD/plasma screen, non smoking rooms, air conditioning, heating, desk. Throughout the day you can enjoy the relaxing atmosphere...

[mo0nr1se]

*that butthole amount of money gift card you get for that special shop you rarely visit

[audasaurusart]

MAPS!

I've made a couple maps for my 2nd book, Child of the Forest ^_^ They are the same map but showing different information. This first one shows the 8 provinces of Manena and their capital cities.

This second one shows the traditional route for Brothers and Sisters going on Tour and Pilgrimage to all 8 Order Keeps, the route Hemi decides they should take instead, and the detours they have to make along the way or will have to make in the future.

If you notice there are two towns not on the top map because they are two towns they detour to. Riverton because Vivia gets cranky and Neoma convinces Hemi to let them spend one night not on the road and Riverton because of an emergency.

Child of the Forest only covers their trip from Cape Eastcliff, to Crater Port, Westshore and then Starkeep. Child of the Sun will have Nightwood and beyond!

[neriyon]

Not all who wander are lost - Gridania

Old Gridania │ Stillglade Fane │ Leatherworkers' Guild │ Westshore Pier

"First time in a big city was rather shocking for a boy who grew beneath the Shroud's trees. Hyurs, elezen, and even fellow miqo'te, just going on about their day. Living so close together. With a little push from Miounne, I made it through the first few days and got accepted to study conjury.

Stillglade Fane became another home, countless hours spent on it's calm silence, trying to hear even the faintest whisper of the elementals like our mentors had taught us. Or just reading book upon book, scroll upon scroll of past knowledge of herbs and aether.

It all seems like a lifetime away. I've since seen lands I couldn't have even imagined while still an apprentice. Seen sights only mentioned in books, made everlasting friendships. Learnt to draw upon the power in myself and others.

Offering my help to all who need it."