#Xaly awakes

[neyliaart]

hi hello talk to me about junmei :3

i prefer post-canon stuff but i will gladly take anything!! also. do you perchance know of any jun wu redemption fics because i could only find one on ao3 ;;

yes he’s a villain but. it’s fanfic! he comes with a complimentary sad backstory! he’s stuck under a mountain to think about his actions! he’s stuck there forever, he has plenty of time to reflect on his behavior

First up @witch-is-writing do you know?

I only remember ones that vaguely count as redemption really but in my defense I woke up a minute ago, saw "Junmei" and scurried to write this text. Also do tell me which fic you found so I can check if I read that pls :3

Jun Wu is just the personification of 'hurt people hurt people' for me and if you wish I may write an essay about that thazs vaguely structuered and more of a ramble. I do however very much consider mei nianqing to be important to his healing. I dont even call it a redemption arc but oh boy that man needs some Healing. Mnq does too and they really should do that together because their issues are so intertwined. I have so many loose thoughts about this right now oh ma god.

The path to Jun Wus redemption or healing will always lead through the vassal that stayed longer and the vassal that left in the end. The one man he couldn't kill in two thousand years. The one man who knew him before he put on one mask after the other.

And truly they have all the time in the world for that post-canon. Let nianqing (...nian...nyan....nya... Yeah i didnt sleep enough.) visit him in the mountain. Return day after day to make it stick a little. That hes there now. Bring tea, bring books to read, whatever really. They are both so incredibly hurt it makes me sick (positive) and it would be a journey. One thats hard and rocky. One where JW still falls back to lash out and bite because its what saved him for hundreds of years but MNQ stays now no matter how he growls.

Yes JW is just a rescue dog to me and I will never get that thought out of my head ever again but I have one and the similiarities of it are striking. Funnily enough that also means most people should just ignore him (for now). Let one person get closer for now, more than that would be too much and if he starts to feel cornered he will growl and then he will bite. Its an intricate play ot trial and error to figure out when to actually step back and give more space and when to take him by the scruff even if he tries to bite. So MNQ got a lot of work and figuring that out ahead because thats his rescue now (has always been really) and JW will always remain a little more at ease with him than the rest of the world.

At last those who caused the pain have died and after that, by all means, it was all a grasp for control because for as long as he has control he can never be hurt. I believe we all try to hold control over at least something in our lives and its natural to do so. We are all scared to be hurt. But nobody can control everything (much less forever) and he needs to learn to live with that fear and uninternalize the mask of anger that hides it.

No matter what he needs to feel safe first. Not ultimatly safe but at least safe to show that hes afraid. Safe enough to stop wearing a mask of stirkes to hide the vulnerabilty. He needs to be scared and he needs to be vulberable and it need to be safe and okay for once.

And who better to grant that safety than that started the whole tale of his demise and his crimes by telling our main character to the face that this man shone so much brighter than he ever did. A fact i will never get over. The contents of what MNQ tells XL and us is like: War crimes, attempted murder on me, wiping out the heavenly capital, bringing ruin to Multiple kingdoms and how does one start such a tale best? Logically by refering to the man in question as the sun. But thats not enough. He wasnt just any source of light. He outshone you and all of us and all the other gods which are now dead because he murdered them.

MNQ is crazy for that and I absolutly adore that and that is literally all it will ever take for me to ship this. You can not tell me that is not a subtle love confession?? JW attempted to murder him multiple times i don't think people normally talk about such a guy like that??

Uhhhhhhhhhh anyhow

*subtly slides discord link*

I also made this where witch is also inside and so far nobody else but uh yes in case you want that because I dont know how to tell people.

[high-nunh]

"Xali, it's alright. I have you."

To say that there weren’t side effects to his way of life would be a gross understatement. A black mage that used their body as a siphon, pulling through themselves the corruption within the world to create some sort of cosmic balance? It took a toll upon the body, on the mind... the soul. 

Cold sweats. Night terrors. Full body aches. The pain, mental discomfort. Agony.

He did a good job of keeping them at bay, spending the worst of it away from home and on the airship, little to no time sleeping when he could help it, lying awake and watching his wife get the rest she desperately needed when he was home, or checking in on the twins when they weren’t at school. 

But tonight sleep found him and the terrors took him, tearing through his body in an aggressive attempt to reach the surface. 

While he couldn’t remember the specifics, he could feel himself being pulled out of it, the gentle yet firm hands on his form, soft and delicate, yet steady and understanding. Concern. Concentration. 

“Xali, it’s alright. I have you.” Amh’s voice broke through the darkness, the light bright and steadfast, a heavy contrast against the shrouded shadow that he’d been submerged in. 

His eyes opened, his pulse steadying, molasses coloured attention shifting towards her sweet image in the moonlit room. His hand rose, brushing the lavender-peach tinted hair from her face, a tired yet goofy grin on his lips. “How’d I get so lucky?” 

[fiverichh]

Five's 2017 ART BASEL GUIDE.

Here are some of the events I will be going to as well as my team and friends. I will also be giving out some UG Miami stickers or placing them on your back when we greet (thank you Tyler, The Creator for that time in Whole Foods) or you can ask for 1. Okay here.... 

Events with “($$$$$)” means I'm fucking with it heavy!!!

Dec O5

$3

Red Bull SoundSelect:

A.CHAL / KILO KISH / TWELVE'LEN / NICK LEÓN ($$$$$)

A Red Bull Sound Select monthly showcase curated by local tastemakers and featuring great emerging music.

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Route 1804: Little Haiti

Heartbeat of the Caribbean is a celebration of Haitian and Caribbean Culture. This exhibition is conceptualized by Sandy Dorsainvil of Maximillian Consultants Inc. and curated by Bart Mervil, the Miami Urban Contemporary Experience (MUCE), and Marie Vickles of Future Roots Collective. Route 1804 opens its doors during Miami Art Week and Art Basel Weekend, December 4th -10th at Magic City Innovation District, located at 6300 NE 4th Street, Miami, FL 33137. The exhibition is free and open to the public.

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The Cultural Preserve

THE CULTURAL PRESERVE ✨

“To preserve the culture, you must protect it.”

Live performances by local artists, combined with a live art experience!

✨ Sounds by DJ Luna ✨

#ArtBaselMiami

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Dec O6

FREE

Miguel Paredes Fine Art Galleries

Presents "Pop Shots, Crossovers, and Geishas"

Miami’s artistic prodigal son - Miguel Paredes returns for Art Basel and partners with Lulu Laboratorium to open in his old gallery space at Wynwood. He returns to Miami on the heels of his sold-out shows in the South of France and Japan, that spawned collaborations for Fashion Week SWIM with Hale Bob and with FunWine's new art bottles to be sold around the world.

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HIGH PRIORITY POP UP FT XALI

Meet and Greet at Soles. Official Show Dec 07 @ SHOTS!

1354 Washington ave 

BASEL BAE

Fashion Show, Blogger Talk, Pop Up Shop, Happy Hour and Live ART!

@wynwoodcafe

Tickets

Dec O7

Dial Up w/ Virgil Abloh, Heron Preston, Pizza Boys, Pierre Bourne + Special Guests 11pm-Late; 18+ $20+

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Pac-Man Against the Baddest: Trina Meet & Greet ($$$$$)

by Raymond Taylor

7pm-1am; $50 3032 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33127

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Off Record w/ Juvenile, Pierre Bourne, LEAF + More

FREE 10pm-5am; 21+  Foxhole Bar 1218 14th Court Miami Beach, FL 33139

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“JAUNE” Exhibition by Distortedd ($$$$$)

PUTTING THE ART BACK IN BASEL A solo art and animation exhibition of yellow psychedelic works by Dominican-American Philly based artist Anhia Santana,a.k.a. Distortedd.  10pm; All ages $15

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REVOLT: Art of Daring w/ BJ the Chicago Kid & Saya Woolfalk 8pm-1am; 21+ Free with RSVP MAPS Backlot 342 Northwest 24th Street Miami FL 33127

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Social Studies Pop Up w/ Off-White, Heron Preston, No Vacancy Inn, AWAKE, Someware, etc. ($$$$$)

FREE

12pm-6pm; 151 NE 41 ST ST Suite 123, Miami FL 33137

Wall Miami Beach Presents: Roy Woods 11:30pm-5am; 21+ Wall Lounge 2201 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Creative Class w/ Kilo Kish 6pm-10pm; Free with RSVP YoungArts Jewel Box 2100 Biscayne Blvd, Miami FL 33137 Send RSVP email to: rsvp@hvw8.com

Dec O8

FREE

COAST BASEL  ($$$$$)

COA$T Basel is the first of many Pop Up "Culture" Shops brought to you by those over at GOOD COMPANY. Come join us for an evening of drinks, music, live performances, art, poetry, networking and best of all, good company! Shop for apparel, sneakers, novelty items and more!

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Basel House: Mural Festival

by SWARM

FREE

The FREE Mural Festival will offer live painting, unique art installations, live music, late-night DJs, mural tours, workshops, an art & lifestyle market place, food trucks, and the “Sweet Spot” filled with Instagram-worthy desserts. RSVP today to get your first drink FREE.

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#BADABING

From the brains of [EV]-BnksCrtv and Fifty Karats comes #BADABING. A full visual art gallery and pop-up activation separated by two levels. The ground level will host the mobile popup shop, a moving truck curated and stocked by social experiment MY BM HATE ME and creative hub 1201 Morrison. The luxury street-wear brand Fifty Karats will be activating a pop-up of their own, highlighting new pieces and wide spread slogan “Make Money Not Friends”.

Appearances + DJ sets from ASAAD, JEHMAK, TWELVE'LEN, CHIEF ANDERSON, BIG

BABY SCUMBAG, DYLAN THE GYPSY + 2SEATER. Hosted by Tre' Banks + Kattya Heredia

DATE: Dec. 8 TIME: 5pm-9pm

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Youth Concept Gallery ($$$$$)

Art & Eatery

FREE 

No RSVP needed

If you get hungry during Art Basel stop by Chef Dee’s Empty Plates restaurant for a food Happy Hour.

Friday, Dec 8th from Noon - 9:00pm pull up and catch a vibe!

Knowledge Wave Miami Presents: Smokepurrp, Virgil Abloh, Wifisfuneral,

Lil Wop, Venus X, Big Baby Scumbag, Lil Gnar + More 10pm-Late; 21+

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LIV: Basel Edition w/ Cardi B 11pm; 21+ $40 Fountainebleu 4441 Collins Ave, Miami Beach

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1800 Tequila & Soundcloud Present: Blank Canvas w/ Dave East & Mick Jenkins

FREE 8pm-1am; 21+ Free with RSVP 2600 NW 5 TH Ave, Suite 102, Wynwood Miami

RSVP Send RSVP email to: blankcanvas@thedfm.com

You Had To Be There Party presented by: Adidas 11pm-5am; 21+ Free with RSVP 1306 North Miami Avenue Miami, FL 33136

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Social Studies Pop Up w/ Off-White, Heron Preston, No Vacancy Inn, AWAKE, Someware, etc.

FREE 12pm-6pm; 151 NE 41 ST ST Suite 123, Miami FL 33137

Dec O9

The Flea Market w/ Prez P, DJ Chief Pound + more ($$$$$)

2pm-8pm; All Ages $5+ Rico’s Hotdogs & Burgers 2400 NW 7 th Ave, Miami FL 33127

Hosted by @OhRawkC Featured Showcasing: Aaron J. Jackson, @Kovalski_J, @PhotoTea & @SmitttyD Performance: @PrezP_BeCampin @SamStanMusic

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 Liberty City for Art Basel w/ Aaron Jackson

FREE

6214 NW 16th Ave, Miami, Fl 12-7pm

The Dean Collection &Bacardi by Swizz Beats 7pm-12am; 21+ Free with RSVP Soho Studios 2136 NW First Ave. Miami, FL 33127

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Pretty & Paid Promotions

SUNDAY BRUNCH IN WYNWOOD

Sunday Dec 10th | $25 includes food! Art, Vendors & Music. 

Tickets

Story Miami Presents: Lil Uzi Vert 11pm; 21+ $30 Story Nightclub 136 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

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Afro Basel Miami

Featured Artist DopexGold and S.O.N.A___

@WynwooodCafe

PUMA presents: Jamming a Dynamic Experience 11am-1pm Voah West 10 NE 27th St., Miami FL 33137 Send RSVP email to: puma@thehoursagency.com

Art of Bae Gallery 2pm-8pm; Free with RSVP MADE at The Citadel 8325 NE 2 nd Ave, Miami FL 33138

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The Melting Pot II.

Join us during Art Basel 2017 at The Electric Pickle for The Melting Pot II. If you were there last year you already know what to expect. 21+ 2 P.M - 8 P.M get tickets. This Sunday. 12/10 our label @UnfoldRecords takes over El Bolero Room upstairs at The Electric Pickle for The Melting Pot II during Art Basel 2017. Looking forward to sharing the day with so much amazing talent.

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