#You see them as friends? Beautiful superb spectacular!

[mysteryshoptls]

SSR Rook Hunt - Room Relaxation Voice Lines

I must away quickly to my bed. If only so I can experience an utterly fantastic birthday.

Summon: Eheh, I received birthday tidings from everyone in my dreams already. I must make this a superb birthday that doesn't fall short of my sweet dream!

Groovification: As the birthday boy, I must have a grand appearance... Figuring out how I should look is both difficult and thrilling!

Home: My anti-bedhead counter-measure is flawless.

Swap Looks: This perfectly suits the spirit of my dormitory.

Home Transition 1: When was the last time I celebrated my birthday with my family, I wonder...? We aren't on bad terms by any means, but it's quite rare for everyone to gather together all at once.

Home Transition 2: With a flowy fabric, a satiny feel, and elegantly puffy sleeves... This is my absolute favorite sleepwear.

Home Transition 3: What are you looking at...? Ah, the pom-pom on my cap. Honestly, sometimes I also get the urge to play with them.

Home Transition - Login: On my birthday, I find there's more for me to write in my diary about. I received so many birthday wishes... Which makes me the happiest person in the world.

Home Transition - Groovy: When I zoomed in on the photo that Cater-kun took for me, I saw that the little bird I was reunited with then was also in the background! What a pleasant surprise!

Home Tap 1: What a beautiful feather... I must display it right away! It was definitely the correct choice to ask Ace for it when he mentioned he was on flamingo duty.

Home Tap 2: I received a handkerchief from Riddle. See this elegant embroidery...? It is just as beautiful as the roses that grow in his dormitory.

Home Tap 3: From those who wish me well with smiles and laughter, to those who casually tosses me a comment in passing... Each birthday wish I receive is tailored to each individual!

Home Tap 4: While I was in a friendly chat with a friend, I could see Idia-kun in the distance. He needed not say a single word, I could feel he wanted to wish me his warmest regards!

Home Tap 5: Oh là là... However could I have caught the hem of my top in my waistband? Thank you for telling me.

Home Tap - Groovy: My beloved hairclips are one of my dearest treasures― There are rare gems only available to members of the "Eternal Snow" fanclub!

Duo: [ROOK]: Show me how you'd celebrate, Cater-kun! [CATER]: Rook-kun, let's make this a rockin' year!

Birthday Login Message: Bonjour! And also, merci. How wonderful to have you come celebrate my birthday. Hm? Oh, sorry, I just received a message from Trey-kun. "I need you for something, so come to the club room." ...is what he said. He want's me to come all the way to the Science Club room, I see... Heh. Does it not seem like there may be a spectacular surprise waiting for me? Perhaps I'll be suddenly doused in a barrage of soapsuds... Or perhaps they'll hit me with a thrilling show with an explosion of powder? Oh, my. It does no good to imagine too grandly. Regardless, I plan to enjoy my day to the fullest!

Requested by @farfalla049, @mizumire and @thelonepearl.

[grimalkinmessor]

Fic Rec time because why not: Death Note Edition ✨

These are some of my favorite DN fanfics and I figured I'd share them with you :3 Even if you've probably already seen some of them.

I am also a multishipper so this going to LONG. Buckle in 🚀

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Five Days by Shadow_of_Quill

Rated M. Noncon Warning. Several instances throughout the week where people don't keep their hands to themselves around Light.

Despite the serious subject matter Light deals with it in a very Light™ way. This is the origin of a few of my angstier Light headcanons.

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This Is How I Disappear by TzviaAriella

Rated T. MCD Warning. After an international tribunal condemns nineteen-year-old Light Yagami to death, the Kira Task Force must come to terms with the fallout of the case–and with Light’s surprising last request.

I'm pretty sure everyone's read this one at some point. It's a classic. Everybody's GOTTA read this one at least once. Angsty but it's hhhhhhHHHHHH 🙏 So good.

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And This Is All There Ever Was by Min Daae

Rated T. MCD Warning. In which Light has confessed, in order to win.

This one is technically lawlight, but it feels very gen to me so I put it NEAR the lawlight list. I love Light being a spiteful shit and this is him being spiteful to the very end. This man will do anything to win.

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Lawlight

Polarity by Writeous

Rated T. Some people are born with soulmarks: small, colorful images tattooed onto your skin that represent the people who would prove most important in your life. By all accounts, soulbonds are supposed to be beautiful, something to be cherished and revered over the course of your life. Light Yagami grows up with a bold, typeface L on his hand and a soulmate that hates him.

I'm obsessed with this fic. OB. SESSED. It only has one chapter so far but I love the dynamic on this one. I love soulmate aus but specifically the grittier ones. It has a MCD warning but as of now it's not applicable yet. Highly recommend.

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Time Speaks by aSmallMoon333

Rated E. In his first life, L died in the arms of his greatest enemy.

In his brief second one, he died alone.

And in his third, too-long life, L died anticipating finally getting even with the man who'd won their game one too many times.

And Light Yagami? If he'd known this is what picking up the Death Note would bring....well, he'd probably still have done it anyway.

This fic? Superb. Spectacular. I reread it at LEAST once a month. It has lodged in my brain and rots everything else around it I am so obsessed. L and Light are so unhinged and in love and petty and I love them. MCD warning, obviously, but it doesn't stick. This was my first fic back into the DN fandom and honestly I think it should be everyone else's too 🙏 My friends tell me they're getting back into DN and I immediately recc them this fic.

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louder then bells by relic_crown

Rated M. No one has ever seen Light’s soul, but it haunts his dreams as a monster: eyes bloody as sunrise, feathers tasting of citrus and sharpie fumes, breath hot as summer and twice as brutal. At first, he thinks the notebook itself is his soulmate. Then he tells himself Misa can be enough.

L ruins everything. For the first time, someone sees Light’s soul, and through his eyes Light knows it must look monstrous – why else would L be hunting him over it?

A soulmate/His Dark Materials AU—can you tell I have a thing for soulmate AUs? I adore the vibes of this fic, from the mystery of Light's soul, to L's distinct creepiness, to how Light views Kira :) I cannot explain that last bit to you, you're just gonna have to read it.

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Slow to Boil by TrashKing

Rated E. L has loved Kira since he knew there was a Kira to love. Unfortunately for him Light Yagami doesn’t quite understand the whole process of being seduced so L will have to take the frog in the pot approach to taming this beast.

I have a kink for L having a Kira kink, and this is one of my favorites to read when I have my 'I Need L To Be Obsessed With Kira' cravings. Very fun read, highly recommend ✨

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The Many Forms of Blessings by TrashKing

Rated E. Light was taken in by Wammy House after he lost his family in the accident. Now eighteen he finds it’s a tradition at the house that the best of every generation meet the mysterious creature who lives in the catacombs under the estate; L. Light is reluctant and that unease proves well placed when it’s revealed the graduates L likes never leave the underground.

And THIS fic is the one I circle back to when I get my 'I Need L To Be Obsessed With Light' cravings :3 Dark and beautiful in that Beauty & The Beast/Leda & The Swan way. I really love Light's characterization in this fic, as well as the darker take on the Light Grows Up In Wammy's trope.

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Rabbit Holes by TrashKing

Rated M. L Lawliet, head programmer and engineer for W&W Cybernetics, arrives at Tokyo-3 to fix a malfunction that killed eight people. The problem is that 'malfunction' turns out to be a newly sentient super computer called Kira. L disconnects him from the rest of the installation to begin a historic interrogation, but Kira might not be as defanged as L believes.

If you can't tell by now I am trash for TrashKing's fics—I can't help it I'm straight up in love with their Light. I would recc literally all of their fics but we don't got time for that, there's over fifty. This fic is fluffy and funny and really interesting, and it was a super fun read! I liked the inclusion of Ryuk and Light's very wholesome and yet still very Light™ reactions to human experiences :)

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Into The Grey by Kratos_Aurion

Rated E. Light is a young, hot, reclusive Omega who follows all the rules and does it all right. Except when he's sneaking out to capture criminals as the vigilante only known as Kira. L will always and forever be the world's greatest detective, but the Alpha might have a little competition in the Kanto region of Japan.

In a world just barely free of Omega oppression, these two geniuses find themselves in a race against the clock and each other.

VIGILANTE 👏 LIGHT 👏 I love this little scheming bastard. I love the twists and turns this fic takes and the persistent aura of dread and danger. I also just like it when L and Light bicker and fight and they do that a lot in this fic. A lot. It's great. I can't explain what else I particularly like about this fic without spoiling it, so you're just gonna have to read it.

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Extrajudicial by Boo_Yeah

Rated M. L knows that Light Yagami is guilty. And he is forced to accept that he will never be able to prove it.

So, just this once, he decides to break his principles and go above the law. He kidnaps Light and takes him to Wammy's house.

He's sure that having the kids interact with a real-life mass murderer will be a very educational experience indeed.

Or: Light is Kira, L is sick of how easily manipulated the police are, and he secretly wants to see what will happen if he forces Light into a domestic situation with children just as intelligent as he is.

I am a person who really enjoys L Wins AU, so L yoinking Light from Japan just to hide him away in Wammy's to try and redeem (?) him all while Light kicks and screams is something that just speaks to me personally 🙏 L just wants to not kill his friend and Light just wants to continue to commit crimes, top tier story on God.

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Animal Games by tsukinoyagi

Rated T. Gone Girl AU. L has moved his lovely, vile, entirely batshit husband out of their beautiful Brooklyn brownstone into a Missouri suburb, then left him to his own devices. He is under the impression that this is going to end well.

This fic is beautifully written and it scratches that itch I have for malicious antagonism between established lawlight. These bitches are SO toxic and I love them. I really enjoyed the different perspectives just so you can see that both of them are unreliable narrators.

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Terraito

The Gods of The Godless by foreskinsmoothie

Rated E. Noncon Warning. Light was perfect. And now that he’s not, there’s just nothing left for him here, in this life.

After a night that ruined his life, left him crippled and spurred forth multiple failed suicide attempts, Light decides his best course of action is putting himself in the most dangerous situation he can think of and making grotesque gangsters do his dirty work. He slips into the sight of Ryuk, infamous for fucking male escorts, then killing them in a brutal blur. Or so those dark web message boards say.

Light’s fate is in Gods hands… or maybe a creature far crueler has plans for him.

I LOVE THIS FIC. I ADORE IT. It's dark and gritty, but as someone deranged about human (?) Ryuk and his and Light's dynamic, this fic is wonderful. The noncon is not between Ryuk and Light, but the descriptions are explicit so be aware of that. Both Light and Ryuk have my entire heart here no lie.

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Toes, Knuckles, Teeth by TrashKing

Rated E. Ryuk's always been good at bending rules. Shinigami aren't supposed to have sex with humans but, well, by his estimation Light is also a Shinigami.

This fic revolves in my brain at 3x microwave speeds, okay? I am studying this fic like it is the scrolls of old, alright? I hold unhinged amounts of feralness for this fic. It's a smutty little character study, and it has imprinted itself onto the back of my eyelids forever. This fic addresses every reason that I'm so obsessed with Ryuk and Light's relationship. SO GOOD 🔥

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Meronia

what doesn't kill me makes me want you more by neallo

Rated M. “Poor Near,” Mello says, stepping closer and pulling Near’s head back further, tilting her face up as Mello cages her against the wall. “How long have you liked me?”

Near’s heart is kicking against her ribcage so hard it almost hurts, and her ears are burning with embarrassment. She squeezes her eyes shut, unable to hold the blonde’s gaze. “Mello, I...” she tries to speak, hoarse.

“Has it been months?” Mello asks, her voice getting closer as Near feels her lean down. She braves a glimpse through her lashes and watches as Mello bends her head to brush her cheek against Near’s, putting her lips next to Near’s ear. “Years, maybe?” The older girl teases.

Near finds it in herself to squeak out a “yes,” and almost jumps at Mello’s sharp intake of breath.

“Years,” Mello marvels.

A Fem Meronia fic set in Wammy's era where Mello finds out that Near enjoys getting bullied by her—because Near has a MASSIVE crush on her. What more could you possibly want out of life? Amazing fic.

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The Archer Ensnared by jabbernatty

Rated E. Near has two goals: the first, to celebrate Mello’s birthday. The second- a secret. His methods for achieving these? Questionable.

THIS. FIC. THIS ONE. Near is my favorite levels of unhinged and this is so in character for me. I enjoy it a lot. If you haven't figured it out by now I enjoy romantic antagonism and problematic relationships and this fic has both 😍

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we will be better than i was by sahwen

Rated M. AU in which Mello swallows their pride and works alongside Near. Things aren't as different as one might expect.

Nonbinary Mello, domestic-edging meronia, and tragedy mixed in with funny shenanigans. The way this written is just,,,so pretty?? I'm in love with it. 10/10 it has everything.

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Matsulight

metempsychosis by palant1r

Rated M. MCD Warning. After the warehouse — it will always be "the warehouse" to him, a vague noun as a substitute for years of betrayal — Matsuda wakes up the next morning faced with a second chance. One day to fix everything, one day to build the January 28 he wants. And that day will repeat for as long as it takes to get things right.

He knows that he can't save everyone. But it would be nice if he could just save someone.

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Matsuda gets stuck in a time loop and the situation quickly gets worse.

This fic is a TRIP I tell you, but a very good one. Matsuda's characterization in this is so much fun. This fic is about the journey of grief and all the madness and moral contemplation that comes along with shooting the greatest mass murderer of all time who was also your best friend that you're in love with. Very good read.

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Alive by still_lycoris

Rated M. Light Yagami is a Shinigami. And Matsuda has found the Notebook ...

This is such an interesting idea, I really enjoyed it. Matsuda's moral struggle seems to be a persistent theme in matsulight fics but honestly that's half the fun. Good fic 👌

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Birthdaymassacre

A Secret Note by KeehlingOver

Rated E. What Mello left out of his writings on the Los Angeles BB Murder Cases.

Or, these edibles ain't shi--

This fic is so fucking funny holy shit. Whenever I need a pick-me-up I reread this fic. It's T4T bdaymassacre, what more could you want?

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Aggressive Top by ThePunkRanger

Rated E. Naomi Misora isn’t about to admit that the mysterious detective Ryuzaki sparked something in her, but when he insists that he’s an “aggressive top” she just can’t let it slide. So she does something entirely unprecedented, and invites him over to prove it.

What has she gotten herself into?

Naomi is sick of Ryuzaki's shit, and Beyond has reverse-psychology-ed his head between Naomi's legs 🙏 This one is unfinished but it left off on a cliffhanger that drives me FUCKIN' NUTS BRO. FIRE.

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Playing The Part by ThePunkRanger

Rated E. Someone is kidnapping members of Southern California’s BDSM community, and the world’s greatest detective is in the market for a reliable team to go undercover on his behalf.

It’s been two years since the arrest of Rue Ryuzaki, the serial killer behind the Los Angeles BB murder case, and Naomi Misora has been happy to live her life under the assumption that she’ll never have to see him again. Unfortunately, L has other ideas; ones that involve her pretending to be in a Pup/Handler relationship with the murderer she put behind bars.

I'll be real and say that I wasn't sure about this fic at first, but it's actually very wholesome?? And respectful of the kink community! There's some extra angst in the background with L's controlling tendencies (there are cameras in that hotel room. I feel it in my bones.) and his and B's rough history, but honestly I think that makes it even more interesting. Top tier fic. 👌

[kyouka-supremacy]

#they're besties #chuuya makes sure akutagawa does something in his off time that isnt sitting in the dark alone #akutagawa calls higuchi to pick them up when chuuya passes out/gets into a bar fight/gets sick #mutually beneficial

You get it!!

Akutagawa and Chuuya mutually making an effort to get closer so they try going out for drinks but it actually ends up with Akutagawa babysitting Chuuya as he drunkly rants about his feelings and taking him home when he eventually passes out

[mythgirlimagines]

It’s near impossible to miss this infamous taiko drummer! Nicknamed “The Summoner of the Rising Sun” by regular festival goers, introducing Myth Anon, the Former Ultimate Drummer!

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BACKSTORY AND TALENT

Myth was born and raised in a heavily traditional family that prides itself on its traditional values, alongside her two older sisters (who quickly rebelled and started illustrious sports careers). If there’s one thing that Myth looks forward to every summer, it’s the annual festivals that come every year, with the boisterous taiko drummers being a particular favorite of hers. One faithful summer, one of the taiko drummers that she idolizes so much decided to take her under their wing, in order to become a fully-fledged taiko drummer. Before you knew it, Myth became a massive staple of festivals everywhere, thanks to her loud voice and bombastic stage presence. When not performing at festivals, Myth likes to cheer on her sisters in their respective sports competitions, or upload drum set covers on the internet (with the help of her more technologically-adept friends). Myth’s skills in both taiko drumming and set drumming gave her the title of “Ultimate Drummer”, once she hit high school age. As an adult, her drumming skills are still going strong, and she’s currently working on chaperoning a bunch of Ultimates at the Kibo-Con.

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RELATIONSHIPS

Wyre Anon, Former Ultimate Samurai

Myth’s family and Wyre‘s family have been formidable allies, ever since the dawn of time, and Myth and Wyre themselves are no exception, being two birds of a feather, when it comes to sheer energy and wildness, as well as their strict upholding of their ancestor’s traditional values. Historical enthusiasts like to call them “possible time travelers from the past” or “living relics”, whenever they’re seen side-by-side. Wyre is one of the most formidable warriors that her family has ever seen, and is a beast in both brute strength and swordplay, and has an unshakeable code of bushido to those that treat her with respect, underneath that wild, feral and almost dog-like personality.

Outfit: Cleanier and smoother hair with a Nippon Icchi headband around her head, a red oni mask on the side of her head, a green and light brown haori and an off-white obi that houses a brown scabbard over a black gakuran uniform, bandaged arms and legs, black socks and white zori sandals.

Anon Scar, Ultimate Delivery Girl

Scar’s parents are the owners of the “Witch’s Brew Kitchen”, which is a restaurant that is famous for its dark and fantasy-esque wares and the employees acting a lot like what the modern generation refers to as ”chuunibyous”, when on the job. When Witch’s Brew Kitchen eventually offered online -induced delivery, they sent their ambitious daughter to deliver food (along with a couple of other employees) to all of the homes of the hungry (if lazy) customers. Time after time, Myth just winds up befuddled by Scar’s various odd actions. But Myth regularly helps Scar with deliveries, for her muscular build owes very well to lifting particularly heavy orders, much to the overworked Scar’s elation. 

Outfit: A black delivery uniform with added spiked belts, and her hair in a ponytail, the scarf from her original design..

Fusion Anon, Ultimate Racer

Able to back up his extensive and nerdy knowledge of race cars and the race track with the ability to race down the track at high speeds, Fusion became famous for his superb skills, despite his age, and made a massive name for himself in the car racing circuit and as Hope’s Peak’s ”Ultimate Racer”. Fusion and Myth regularly protect and fuss over the other Ultimates, along with Scar. In turn, Fusion and Scar regularly watch over Myth, to make sure that her fiery attitude doesn’t get her into any trouble. Myth may consider bringing her oendan team to cheer Fusion on, during his races.

Outfit: A blue jumpsuit with yellow thunderbolt designs over the red t-shirt from his original design, yellow gloves, black and white sneakers, goggles on top of his hair.

Fusion Anon II, Ultimate Pinball Wizard

With a heavy appreciation for the hobbies and pastimes of the olden days, Fusion II made a name for herself as the top pinball champion in any arcade that she happens to find eye-catching and cool enough. In an attempt to be seen as cool by her peers, Fusion II attempted to adopt the image and fashion sense of a greasy rebel without a cause that were so popular in the mid-1900s. But upon seeing a fellow history geek (albeit, a fan of the the entirely wrong time period), Fusion II’s spiked greaser shell quickly broke and her geeky side just sprang out. The two girls love to talk about their respective time periods together, and Myth learned that Fusion II wasn’t as much of a troublemaker as she thought.

Outfit: Bangs greased back, a black leather jacket and matching leather pants and fingerless gloves over the undershirt from her original design, boots from her original design.

Just Anon, Ultimate Gunslinger

Being born and raised in a kill-or-be-killed world that could take advantage of his small and weak build (and his general laziness), Janon had to master the use of a certain weapon to make it out alive and into his comfortable bed. Janon specializes in quickly drawing a gun out of his holster, shooting it with mighty precision, and putting it back into his holsters, without anybody knowing what hit them. Janon’s sheer disrespect for everybody (apart from Curious and Iris, but he’d be shot dead in an alley before said soft spot is made public) really puts him at odds with Myth, and Janon just finds Myth (and her drumming) really loud and intrusive on his (extremely-long) beauty sleep.

Outfit: A black cowboy hat, a blue and pink poncho over the formal wear and mask from his original design, brown holsters that house his pistols.

Sparkle Anon, Former Ultimate Statistical Analyst

Blessed with a high intelligence quotient and a love for calculating statistics, Sparkle works for several global companies and helps prevent them from making foolish decisions that could cause their businesses to crash and burn. Assisting all of these high-profile companies gave her quite the large ego, and combined with her love of all things theatrical, you’d get a heavily melodramatic, self-proclaimed “SUPERBLY SPECTACULAR STATISTICAL SOMMELIER”, who regularly boasts about all of the random statistics that she can name off the top of her head. Myth seems to be one of the few people that can tolerate her volume, and thinks Sparkle would make an excellent addition to her group.

Outfit: A grey pantsuit over a pink dress shirt and matching heels, the cape and glasses from her original design.

Egg Anon, Former Ultimate Thanatologist, and Wet Sock Anon, Former Ultimate Revolutionary

While similar in aesthetics and their love for inserting out-of-left-field and cursed comments into otherwise normal conversation, Egg and Wet Sock are very  different in terms of personality and talent. Despite being superbly chaotic and almost too obsessed with the concept of death, Egg is surprisingly a great grief counselor to people in mourning, while Wet Sock leads a rebellion group with an iron fist and doesn’t mince their words when it comes to the terrible state of the world. While Myth was initially unnerved by the twins, Myth eventually found out just how kind and dependable Egg and Wet Sock was in spite of their cursed comments and less-than-conventional worldviews. 

Outfits: Skull masks (symbols of Wet Sock’s movement), black sweaters with white stripes on the sleeves and a red heart in the center, blue ripped jeans and spiked black boots.

Curious Anon, Jr. Ultimate Fashion Designer

Curious was born into a family that was at the top of both the social and the fashion ladder, and Curious has been put to work designing clothes, ever since he started showing considerable skill in sketching out and designing clothes. In spite of their age, Curious is known as a fashion genius and a pioneer in the new age of gender-non-conforming formal wear, with the hybrid suit-dress being a particular speciality of their’s. Curious has a very gullible personality, and Myth regularly takes advantage of their gullibility to plan some mischief together and just toying with the fashion designer in general, much to the ire of Janon and the Freak Twins. Myth also loves modeling for them.

Outfit: Hair tied into a ponytail, a green tuxedo with white wedding dress material on the ends and white heels.

Anon Nerd, Former Ultimate Priest

Born into an extremely religious family, Nerd’s family repeatedly drilled all of the God-loving philosophies into his head and trained him to become a professional priest (just like every other man in his family) for as long as he lived under their roof. While Nerd is patient and calm, when it comes to conducting religious ceremonies, he’s the complete antithesis of that, the second he steps outside of a religious building, or the second anybody disrespects his faith, being loud, violent, and vulgar. While Nerd initially had a disrespectful and terrible attitude in the eyes of Myth, Nerd and Myth eventually became closer, thanks to their protective attitudes and shared strong and unshakeable moral codes.

Outfit: Same outfit as the original, but with the addition of a golden cross necklace.

Eldritch Anon, Ultimate Mangaka

Too scared of the outside world to even leave the squalid apartment that he resides in, Eldritch, desperate to wake the world up to the fact that they live in a dystopia, decided to write manga under the pet name “Sheeple Savior”, which are usually about seemingly-normal towns suffering from horrible atrocities, that everybody (but the “chosen one”) remains completely blind to. Years of living in an isolated apartment, combined with his already paranoid and pessimistic mindset, means that he shows a hostile distrust to everybody, with Myth’s loud and overbearing attitude just scaring the miniature mangaka away. Myth also can’t handle all of the subject matter that Eldritch writes.  

Outfit: Long and unkempt hair, a white and baggy t-shirt with a spiral in the center, the shorts, socks, and slippers from his original design.

Dream Anon, Ultimate Barista

Originally getting a job at the local coffee shop to earn some extra pocket money, as Dream spent more and more time as a barista, she eventually became one of the most popular employees at the coffee shop, thanks to her cheery and peppy attitude and the sheer passion that she puts into making and serving coffee. Before meeting Dream, Myth has never had coffee before (due to her upbringing, she prefers tea), and Dream regularly likes offering a plain latte to anybody who never had coffee before. This has led to disastrous and chaotic results, as the taiko drummer went on an utter rampage, and it took several cups of green tea and Wyre to calm the drummer down.

Outfit: A grey ski cap, a green apron over a black t-shirt with a white illustration of a steaming cup of coffee, a pink flannel shirt wrapped around her waist, grey shorts, black socks and pink sneakers. 

Iris Anon, Jr. Ultimate Bed Tester

As a young and optimistic girl with very big dreams, she takes all of the tasks thrown at her seriously and with great gusto, no matter how ridiculous the side hustles are. But her most successful side hustle yet has to be a bed tester for a heavily influential bed-manufacturing company, called “Sweet Dream Industries”. Getting the Starry Iris Badge of Approval is how one knows that a bed is comfortable and satisfactory to sell. Needless to say, when Myth first met Iris and heard about her talent, she was outright cackling for minutes on end. Once she got over the thought of Iris’s talent, she began viewing Iris as a younger version of her, and is extra protective of Iris for that reason.

Outfit: Hair in two messy braids, glasses on top of her head, galaxy-printed pajamas, yellow ankle socks.

Purple Anon, Ultimate Card Shark

Though originally the scion of a very influential family, Purple’s parent ended up going bankrupt after accidentally getting tangled up in the criminal underworld. Now at the bottom of the social and monetary ladder, Purple decided to take to the gambling tables, in order to replace the riches that her family ended up losing. From there, the shy scion learned about her talent for deceit, and became known by many as the Ultimate Card Shark. Ever since Myth heard about Purple’s talent, the strong-moral-compassed drummer didn’t want to tangle with anyone who lied for a living. This makes Purple one of the few Kibo-Con attendees who Myth openly dislikes, much to the dismay of the timid gambler.

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PERSONALITY

Drummer!Myth has a very loud voice and an equally boisterous presence, which really helps her be heard in the festivals that she regularly attends, as well as leading her oendan group/band. Despite seeming overbearing, rough, and hard-headed, once you get on her good side, you have only the most loyal and supportive friend by your side. Despite being the youngest sister in her family, she often acts like a supportive and protective older sibling to the Ultimates and Jr. Ultimates. She loves using her strength to help anybody in need, and it gave her infamy amongst her hometown, for her helpful attitude and the physical abilities to back it up. Apart from drumming, Drummer!Myth also has a love for sports (thanks to her two older siblings) and ancient history and traditions (thanks to her upbringing), and wouldn’t tolerate anybody who disses either of those things. 

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APPEARANCE

Drummer!Myth has wild and tousled brown hair in a ponytail held by a white ribbon with a pink headband around her head. Drummer!Myth simply wears her oendan/festival wear, which consists of a sleeveless robe that’s white on the left side and blue on the right side with a special purple pattern on the bottom, and tying it all together is a pink obi. Underneath the robe are white bandages that bind her chest and black shorts. The bracelets on each of her bandage wrapped arms match her shorts and she wears white socks and geta sandals that boost up her height.

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I honestly have no idea why, but I decided to go for a different drummer, as opposed to the kind that Max is. I decided to take cues from the two best fictional taiko drummers I know: Saeko from Haikyuu, and Tomoe from Bandori! I hope you like this design! Let me hear your opinions on this AU!

[gaiapaia]

Kermit and Friends: God Bless America

Kermit and Friends was all over the news cycle last week.

From Elisa Jordana being interviewed in US Weekly Magazine, to Wendy Williams addressing Elisa and Andy Dick on her show, to even Fox News covering the story.... everyone wanted to discuss the bombshell Elisa dropped last week on Kermit and Friends regarding Andy Dick's most recent arrest.

All of this began on Tuesday evening. Elisa's birthday was on Wednesday and she remained relatively quiet on her social media and in the Kermit and Friends Discord. So what happened at her birthday party?

Andy forgot about Elisa's birthday. No shocker there. Still, Elisa managed to get Andy on the phone and paid to have a car go pick him up. To Andy’s credit, he got in the car. Unfortunately, that’s the only credit he will receive from this point forward.

When Andy arrived, the first thing Elisa did was introduce him to her lovely mother. Instead of small talking and exchanging pleasantries, Andy immediately asked Elisa’s mom if she had any pills she could give him. Yikes!

Andy would only stay at the party for a short while. He showed more attention to Lisa Vanderpump than he did to Elisa, and then he would run off to go hang out with the guy who allegedly broke his ankle, Lucas.

So Andy pretty much ruined Elisa’s birthday. Does he care? Of course not. Andy wouldn’t talk to Elisa again until Saturday night when he called Elisa to ask her to pay for his hotel bill. After Elisa declined, Andy hung up on her and blocked Elisa on Instagram. This is really sad, pathetic behavior.

Elisa is claiming she’s officially done with Andy. The thing is, Elisa has one of the most forgiving souls on the planet. All Andy would have to do is have one nice conversation with Elisa and she’ll most likely then treat him (and his friends) to dinner. Who knows if Andy will even do that though. I personally hope not, and if he does... maybe Elisa will keep her foot down this time and refuse to allow Andy to keep hurting her like this.

I’ve been friends with Elisa since 2015. I could do a run down right now of the guys Elisa has dated since I’ve been blessed to know her, and I wouldn’t have anything good to say about any of them except maybe Gonzo, which honestly was just a fling.

Elisa deserves better than this. I desperately hope throughout our friendship that I set some kind of precedent to show Elisa how she should be treated by anyone who claims to love her. If I can get one thing out of my efforts these last 5 years, it’s that. It’s fine that Elisa doesn’t love me back... but it’s my main wish that she someday understands how I treat her is how the real man in her life should treat her. And hopefully that guy has many other amazing qualities to offer too, because Elisa deserves that as well if she’s going to give her heart to someone.

For all my bickering and griping about the men in Elisa’s life this last decade, we met a lovely young woman yesterday by the name of Mel who’s had it even worse than Elisa!

Mel is Jesse G-Rider’s ex-girlfriend. She was a part of the infamous trap house gang right before Elisa became emerged in it. Mel’s relationship with Jesse was extremely abusive, to say the least. There were cases of petty jealousy, beatings, drugs... you name it, it most likely happened.

Jesse called in highly upset with Elisa for having Mel on the show. Jesse claims he has a restraining order against Mel despite the fact that Mel moved all the way to Detroit, Michigan to escape Jesse.

Jesse then threatened Elisa with legal action, claiming it’s illegal to help a person contact another person who has a restraining order against them. Newsflash to Jesse: first of all, that’s not illegal, dumb dumb. Secondly, YOU called into the show. Elisa didn’t call you with Mel on the line. So even if in some ass backwards World where you could press charges against Elisa, they would be dropped immediately because JESSE initiated the contact by his own free will, and it’s all on recorded video.

Anyway, Mel was fantastic on the show. She had cute little elf ears, top notch internet and audio, a nice gaming chair... Elisa was impressed by all of this, as I was I. Mel looked like a professional streamer and she was a good storyteller that was also very vulnerable and honest. She’s everything Elisa looks for in a Kermit and Friends star. Hopefully Mel will become a regular in our community.

During Mel’s interview, Sharmin Smith went in head first about the horrors of abuse and what America needs to do to help women like Mel out. As a survivor of abuse, Sharmin has some strong feelings on the matter and she was not shy to share them. Even though her Presidential bid for 2020 was unsuccessful, I hear by declare Sharmin Smith President of Kermit and Friends. In my book, that’s why better than being President of the United States of America!

We love America on Kermit and Friends though. Yesterday was July the 4th and Elisa invited Tony Alexander on to discuss his career in the American military and what he’s heroically done to help fellow veterans who have had a rough time adjusting to normal life once they returned home from the war. Tony was a class act through and through, and it was great to see Kermit make a new friend like him on Independence Day.

Another US veteran joined the show, Kermit’s old pal Chris Christine. She said a lovely prayer and then randomly flip opened the Bible so that God could choose a special passage to share with all of Kermit’s beautiful friends. She landed on 1 Kings 6, which is about Solomon building a temple of the Lord, much like Elisa has built the Kermitarian Church!

Claire from New Jersey called at the beginning of the show to ask Elisa her thoughts on Wendy Williams’ segment about Elisa and Andy. Wendy wasn’t very kind - she made light of Andy’s addiction despite being an addict herself, she told a very distasteful joke about Bill Cosby getting hired before Andy ever would, she mispronounced Elisa’s name on purpose, and she claimed that Elisa was trying to use Andy for success. So funny how the ignorant morons who say stuff like that don’t realize it’s been Andy using Elisa this entire time... it’s honestly sexism. Wendy as a woman herself should know better, but I guess her IQ just isn’t at a place where she could ever grasp that.

Sigmond returned to Kermit and Friends this week. Elisa kindly invited Sigmond to her birthday party on Wednesday and by all accounts, he was a superb guest. He even bought Elisa a present! Yep, Sigmond Twayne's Mental Cookbook was his gift and Elisa seemed to love it. This led to Gonzo calling in to ask why the book is so cheap on Amazon. Sigmond, remembering that it was Gonzo who called him a serial killer last week, said Gonzo is a liar and that the book cost $37 on Amazon. Well, Gonzo was actually being truthful because at the time of this blog entry, the book is on sale for just $8.76 from it’s listed price of $37.00. Do NOT miss out on this AMAZING deal and buy your copy today by clicking here! 

Of course, Kermit and Friends isn’t Kermit and Friends without some spectacular musical performances. Boy, were we blessed with some good ones for the 4th of July. Elisa’s dad Craig returned to the show to beautifully perform a patriotic song from the 1700′s in which I sadly can’t find the title of. Sigmond’s partner Wappy performed an incredible original song and covered Pool Shark by Sublime. Elisa would also play one of Sugar’s awesome music videos for everyone to enjoy. Good stuff all around from Kermit’s unbelievably talented friends.

All in all, it was a very eventual Kermit and Friends, one absolutely fitting for Independence Day. The future seems more uncertain than ever, but as long as Kermit has all her friends to enjoy, everything will be A-okay. Can’t wait to see what next week’s show will bring :)

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Okay so I just found your blog and the LOV iida stuff is just amazing. The potential of found family with the LOV and the pure angst of the reactions of his classmates when he turns up as a villain is goddam glorious.

YEAH I KNOW RIGHT??? THANK YOU!

Give me villain Iida or give me death. It’s funny because I usually don’t like the “student as villains” AU, but I love it with Iida (probably because Iida is my second favourite character after Shig).

IT’S LIKE … the energy of Iida bonding with Toga because they’re both very intense and smart in their own different ways? Beautiful, pure, groundbreaking. Iida and Compress bonding because they both talk with their hands a lot and are both very fancy and extra in their own ways? Amazing. Iida and Twice both being the heart of the group, full of love, emotion and care for their found family,? Spectacular. Iida and Spinner having a complicated relationship at first because Spinner loves Stain but the two of them still growing fond of each other and going past their differences to be a good team? Superb. Iida and Dabi and Shig all bonding over how hero society let them down? Yes, please. Kurogiri and Iida bonding over mom friend energy? HELL YEAH.

AND YES GIVE ME THE ANGST PLEASE! Not to Iideku on main, BUT GIVE ME IIDA AND DEKU SEEING EACH OTHER AGAIN ON DIFFERENT SIDES OF THE BATTLEFIELD! Iida being cold and distant and even mean and cruel because Deku disappointed him and let him down. Because Deku is the new symbol of peace now, and so he is part of this hideous lie that heroes have been selling civilians for decades. THE ENERGY THAT THIS HAS … good shit

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DANIEL ISN’T REAL... but I’m so very glad this film exists.

After dealing with increasing anxiety and fearing a grip on reality, a college freshman turns to his childhood imaginary friend for comfort and confidence boosting… only to realize that his much cooler and carefree pretend buddy has an unsettling violent darkness about him. Could Daniel possibly be something more than a figment of his imagination?

DANIEL ISN’T REAL is an utterly surreal fever dream, channeling the best in cosmic horror, body horror, and psychological horror while also taking a bold look at deeper issues. It comes from Elijah Wood’s SpectreVision imprint, the same company that gave us such gems as MANDY, A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT, and COLOR OUT OF SPACE...  and this one’s right up there with those modern classics. And you can watch it now on SHUDDER!

Full review and some seriously kickass poster art below:

Directed by Adam Egypt Mortimer (and based on Brian DeLeeuw’s book, In This Way I Was Saved), DANIEL ISN’T REAL is a wonderfully fantastical ride through fucked up subject matter. It tackles mental illness, trauma, dual nature, identity, male toxicity, and empathy… with a good amount of Lovecraftian madness and trippy, yet terrifically disgusting Cronenberg-esque visuals thrown in for good measure.

It’s an engaging story too, about a young man, Luke, overwhelmed with life as his mother’s mental health condition worsens. He’s dealing with that on top of everything else college kids go through, lack of confidence, anxiety, etc. There’s also a fear of his own sanity. He keeps hallucinating and blanking out. His therapist suggests that maybe he should try to tap into that creativity he had as a child, where he’d regularly play for hours on end with his imaginary friend, “Daniel”. Only things got very weird and unsettling the last time he played pretend with his fictional playmate.

Once Daniel re-enters his life, things start to change. Luke’s mother issues get better. Luke suddenly feels more confident in life. Luke is finally doing well with girls. Luke’s getting creative again with photography... and all of his problems seem to go away… Only Daniel seems to want more credit and recognition. And Daniel seems to be getting angrier. And that’s when things get really fucking messed up.

This film is wonderfully acted by a mix of up-and-comers and veterans of the scene. Luke is played by Miles Robbins (HALLOWEEN 2018) and gives that immediate likeable and kind, yet also meek, portrayal that perfectly conveys what kind of a person that Luke is. There’s a lot of range in emotion in this performance, from hurt and confused to confident, to something else entirely. I always get a kick at seeing an actor completely flip their performance and style midway and totally embody something else, and this film has that and more.

Contrasting that likability and meekness is Daniel (played by Patrick Schwarzenegger, SCREAM QUEENS), the titular imaginary friend who’s pure Freudian Id. He’s cool, slick, charismatic, and always knows the right thing that Luke should say, or do, to get ahead. He’s helpful… when he wants to be… but he also has a lot of darkness. A scary darkness that seems to stem from… something else. Patrick excels when he taps into this dark alias. He’s evil as fuck. There’s a sinister glee in his manner. Epitome of “Chaotic Evil”. He’s such a great asshole. He really kicks it into gear when the audience fully know what we’re dealing with… 

Yet even then, nothing is over explained. And that’s the beauty of this film. There is no expository dialogue or wasted scene. Everything is laid out there and the actors just bring it. This film lives in a world of it’s own and the audience is a passenger for the unholy ride. It’s a very slick flick full of world building and the kind of outstanding performances that really make everything shine.

Rounding out the supporting cast is Luke’s troubled mother (veteran Mary Stuart Masterson, who powerfully played a similar and memorable role in BENNY & JUNE), Sasha Lane (HELLBOY) as the love interest, artist, and really, the heart and soul of the film, and Hannah Marks (DIRK GENTLY) as the other girl faced with Luke’s dark side. again, all perfectly played and perfectly cast, giving a much needed balance in this heavy film.

And it’s a very heavy film. The story was a deeply personal one for Mortimer (as he explained to us in 2019, when he brought the film to the Montreal FANTASIA film fest). The director drew from his own experiences from his youth, when a friend was similarly dealing with mental health issues. Mortimer had to help him, because his friend was “falling off the rails”, with no one around really helping him out, “not friends or professionals”. He talked of his friend’s life being in ruins, and how it just “spiraled off into mania”. 

That experience deeply impacted Mortimer. It was from this that Mortimer wanted to make a film about empathy and compassion for people going through severe mental illness issues. While Luke’s troubles stem from something more, the parallels are still there to people in real life going through non-otherworldy issues. The overall sense of helplessness, and a desire to be understood and taken seriously, is still there, and still a universal theme. Especially right now.

This film also tackles a lot more than just matters of wellness. Mortimer also wanted the film to deal with the “increasing danger” young men are in these days. “The Dangers they face and the danger many are to themselves”. 

Mortimer talked about them, “Living in a world where men have been driven insane by society. A society where many men are both the product and the villain of it.” A lot of this is seen on film when Luke battles for control with Daniel. Daniel representing that alpha and that Id. Luke grasping for control and trying to be that voice of compassion and reason. It’s a wonderful character study that is only heightened by the horror elements that come into play.

And yes, it’s an absolute horror fan’s delight and it’s visually stunning to boot, mixing psychological & psychedelic horror together. It felt like I was watching HELLRAISER again for the first time, but if that film was shoved in a blender with FIGHT CLUB, JACOB’S LADDER, and copious amounts of mind altering drugs. But comparing it to anything else does no justice to the wholly original eye-gasmic feast set before us. I keep saying this, but it truly is an utterly wonderful surreal fever dream. It’s so very layered and out there. 

It’s refreshing to see new films like this come about with something to say and looking as great as it does. Yes, this film looks very different from most things that are currently out there, with it’s violet texture throughout, and otherworldly feel. Mortimer, who came from a music video background, wanted his second feature to have a distinct look to it, saying that the “violet hue throughout had a very futuristic and contemporary colour about it”. He wanted to create the feeling of a manic episode, and overwhelm the viewer with colours and density. 

And he totally does. It’s such a beautiful looking film, and one you’ll definitely go back to just to soak in the wonderful hypnotic visuals. Much like MANDY, from the year before, DANIEL is a cinematic treat for your eyeballs.

And there’s also some deeply messed up visuals that mix in with that beauty. The FX on a whole are amazingly bizarre. There are visuals that are so jaw-droppingly good that you’ll permanently have them etched in your brain. It’s the kind of film where you’re watching and you immediately want to rewind and see that scene again.

From faces being merged into each other in a pink tentacled mess of VIDEODROME-esque flesh, to other visages literally being mangled like putty! Pure body terror. People crawling into other people’s mouths– I could go on, but I don’t want to spoil it. It’s icky and wonderful all at once.

And I can’t go on about the FX without mentioning the nightmarish and hellish creature design by Martin Astles (who also worked on the brutal and classic nightmare fuel that is EVENT HORIZON). The creature FX are so fucking out there, each very distinct and very memorable. The kind of things that if you confronted them in real life you’d be quick to claw them out your own eyes. 

One beast looks like a hellish death beast with a fleshy castle for a head-- an absolute architectural artifice. Mortimer said they attempted to convey that a whole universe was in its face, and it existed outside space and time. Another Face looking like piercing bullets poking through the flesh and protruding from his cheeks, like a moment frozen in time. They’re all so freakishly creative and disturbing. I can’t even describe them right. I’m not sure I want to, but they’re seared into my mind. Body Horror and Cosmic Horror at their best.

In addition to the visuals, this film also brings it on the sound design and score front. It’s got an incredible score by Warp Records act Clark. It contains synthy goodness along with manipulations of actual orchestral pieces. And it was Clark’s first time working on a film score, something Mortimer preferred. 

He wanted someone that wasn’t used to working on horror films, or films in general, so they’d throw everything they had into it from the get go. Mortimer told Clark to make it sound like Bernard Herrmann got stuck in some horrible industrial accident. A relentless sonic assault that tries to capture that same feel that Clint Mansell did with REQUIEM FOR A DREAM. The results are a superb original work of music that completely enhances and already spectacular looking film.

I was a fan of Mortimer’s SOME KIND OF HATE when I caught it six years ago at FANTASIA FEST, but DANIEL is an entirely different beast and next level filmmaking. He’s easily grown as a filmmaker and I’m totally on board to see more. I can’t wait to see what he tackles next, because DANIEL was easily one of my top Fantasia picks for 2019.

DANIEL ISN’T REAL is one of those dark films that will most likely be seen as a cult classic in a few years, right up there with DONNIE DARKO and movies of a similar ilk. It’s full of so much imagination and gusto, all while tackling important issues and core themes. All that and it remains highly watchable and engaging. It’ll satisfy any horror junkie while also winning over fans of thought provoking art. Daniel isn’t real, but I’m glad it exists.

-Theo Radomski, Movies Rot Brains 

Seriously how fucking awesome are these posters?  Why can’t more horror films hire the people that made these posters? Why can’t film in general hire these people to make better promo art? 

This article was previously seen on Mobtreal.com

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‘Fly Me To The Moon’

Yang looked downright stunning in her prom dress, a bright gold cocktail dress with a pleated train. Streaks of purple accented the pleats. It was perfect for dancing as well as walking since it fell to her shins. She could hear the music already, even though she'd made the scene much too early.

Her girlfriend performing with the band meant they weren't able to make a real evening of the prom, but they could still have a wonderful time.

The back door opened, and Blake appeared. Her eyes turned to stars at the sight of Yang. "You look breathtaking, Sunshine!" Blake told her before stealing a soft kiss. Yang blushed and grinned.

"You're one to talk, Moonlight! Out here looking like the sharpest-dressed man in Remnant!" Yang complimented. Blake was wearing a dark purple tuxedo with a gold dress shirt underneath. "You even wore the black suspenders I bought you!"

"They're useless because these pants are a tad small at the waist, but I like the aesthetic. Thanks again!"

"I just wish I could have worn my tuxedo..." Yang nicked. Blake chuckled.

"Hey, that's the great thing about going to rival schools! When your school's prom happens I'll put on my best dress and be the prettiest girl there! And you'll get to strut around in your bright gold tux with me on your arm, and tell your friends 'Hey, so I'm hitting that' every time I walk away!" Blake mused. Yang laughed at her. "And Coco won't be at that dance trying to out-gay both of us."

"Won't that be Ilia's thing?" Yang joked. Blake scoffed.

"Ilia could never out-gay anyone. She's too awkward. Plus she has a nosebleed every time she sees a girl." Blake laughed at her best friend's expense. Ilia was lovely, even for a useless lesbian.

"So, will we actually get to dance some time tonight? Or are you gonna be with the band the whole time?" Yang asked, making sad eyes and a pouty face for effect. Blake kissed Yang's forehead, making her blush. Yang kissed Blake's cheek, and finally, their lips met. The two girls kissed for a long moment, though their kisses never lasted long enough for Yang. She pulled at Blake's suspenders as the catgirl pulled away from their kiss.

"There are a few songs they don't need me that badly to perform, so yeah, we'll have some dance time. There's one I must be onstage for, though." Blake winked at Yang, the blonde smiling back at her.

"Do you think they could do 'Sunshine' without you? I'd love to dance to that song with you!" Yang pleaded. It was her favorite song by Blake's band.

"I think we can work something out..." One of the guys called Blake's name, her cat ears perking up. "I am needed inside. I love you, Sunshine! I promise we'll dance the night away!" She told Yang, sneaking one last kiss before walking back into the building.

"I love you too, Moonlight!" Yang replied, blushing the whole time.

"GAY!" She heard someone say behind her. She turned to see Coco and Velvet.

"I mean, that's what I'm aiming for..." Yang retorted. Coco looked spectacular as always, sporting an evening gown the color of coffee with matching hose. Velvet wore a bright red number that hugged her shape and glimmered in the light. The rabbit girl looked as though she felt out of place. She wasn't much for playing dress-up, but Coco always made sure she looked fantastic.

"So ESKAPE is playing tonight? I don't know that ska music offers much in the way of dancing..." Coco mused. Velvet shook her head, one of her upper ears folding over.

"They can play all sorts of stuff, Coffee Cake! It will go over great!" Velvet encouraged. The front doors opened, so people could finally start entering the dance.

Seeing all of Blake's friends and schoolmates all gussied up for a formal dance was wild. Yang didn't know too many of them, but they were usually friendly. A catgirl with a bright orange tail tried to hit on Yang but instantly realized she was Blake's date.

"Yeah, you're definitely Blake's girl! You're all she talks about; glorious mane of golden hair, purple eyes, a bit top-heavy... a real knockout. I think I'll congratulate her!" The catgirl rambled ceaselessly. Yang could not wait to get away from this girl.

Thank gods, Ilia appeared across the room. Yang politely excused herself from the chatty catgirl and practically ran to the chameleon girl.

"Hey, Scale Face! Aren't you with the band?" Yang asked her.

"I've worked with ESKAPE, but I have a band of my own. Right now we're called the Useless Lesbians, but that's just a placeholder." Yang laughed at the name. Bands aside, Ilia looked incredible in her rainbow evening gown.

"Thank you all for coming, or rather, thanks for having us perform at your prom!" Sun Wukong, another member of ESKAPE, spoke into his microphone a few songs deep into the dance. "If you guys don't mind, I'm gonna take a break from singing and pass the mike to our wonderful Blake Belladonna!" Everyone cheered as Sun grabbed the microphone stand with his tail and sat it down in front of Blake.

"Hey, Mistral High! You guys feeling all right tonight?" Blake asked, receiving cheers. "Wonderful. So I wrote a little something for my favorite girl. She's the smoking hot blonde in the gold dress. Hands off, she's here with me!" Yang blushed ten shades of red at that. Blake strummed her guitar in a jazzy rhythm.

They say that every day the universe expands

And we discover certain things that we don't understand

Well, dark matter ain't the only mystery at hand

I'm wondering how I got a girl like you to say that I'm her man

It's a statistical anomaly, but girl you've got me

Gravity is pulling me to your heavenly body

No astronomical phenomenon could ever stop me

You've got a smile that every star in the galaxy copied

The constellations couldn't make as beautiful a pattern

The conversations -- every night I ring you up like Saturn

The telescopes tell us folks that you're the coolest view

A supernova's scooting over to make room for you

Because you eclipse every wonder of the cosmos

It's almost unfair to them, but you're the one I want most

It's a miracle that Galileo never found you

If he did, he'd say the universe revolved around you.

After her dangerously smooth rap verse, she went into a rendition of 'Fly Me To The Moon'. Yang could not believe what she had just heard. Blake had written that about her?!

"Alright, I'm gonna give Sun back the mike and go have a dance with my favorite girl. Cheers!" Blake announced, setting her guitar on a stand and hopping off the stage to find Yang. Yang pulled her close by the waist and pulled her into a deep kiss, even leaning over for effect. She heard somebody clapping for them but that didn't matter.

"Fucking superb, you funky little Kitty Cat!" Yang told her as they pulled out of the kiss. It was Blake's turn to blush ten shades of red.

"I'm glad you liked it, Sunshine! So, Sun's about to play our song. Shall we dance?" Blake suggested. Yang heard the first chords of 'Sunshine' and she and Blake tore up the dance floor.

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Day 19: Formal Wear

PROM AU!! Featuring Beez!

Late again. I’m trying to catch up, though.

Blake’s song is this incredible jam by Going Spaceward  .

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I STARTED PLAYING HORIZON DURING THE WEEK I WAS GONE

AND I’M IN LOVE AKSDJSLKGJDA

Imma add one of the useless keep reading lines that don’t work on mobile lkajsdksaj wtf Tumblr, but just so you know where the rant goes, and that there’s spoileeeeeeerrrrrrs there if you haven’t played it -3-

1. At first I thought it wasn’t going to be much of my jam because it took me a while to get used to the controls, and Aloy felt sorta heavy and I’m terrible with heavy characters (lmao Ganondorf and Bowser are out of my smash bros games lol), but as soon as I got used I got obsessed .3.

2. It has voice dub in my language and the cast is EXQUISITE UGH

3. I have a terrible giganormous crush on Aloy baby girl baby

4. Can we appreciate that they’re not sexualizing any of the female charas? Like they didn’t go with the fragile skinny round faced protag (which is fine! all girls are beautiful!), but to the context, a tougher girl of course is not just better but...necessary. GAWD I LOVE HER SO MUCH

5. Is it bad that I always knew Rost was gonna die? ;A; Aaskdjlkg I mean, the one character that takes care of protag and the only one that loves them always is sorta meant to die ahaha, so I was expecting it but BOY did it still hurt because I wasn’t expecting the way it happened. I thought it’d be tragic, yes, but...KABOOM? THAT IS SO HORRIBLE WTF WHY DID THEY DO THAT ;A; Also, the way he acted all weird before the Trial, I thought that the final test would be something like “Now u fight this conveniently chosen random Outcast to DEATH” and it would be him and he would sorta gladly die so Aloy was accepted into the tribe, which was tragic but at lEAST THERE WOULD BE A BODY TO MOURN?? I’M SORRY I’M JUST UPSET ABOUT IT GOING KABOOM

6. Can we also talk about how Rost appeared right when things went wrong? Because it meant that he never really left, he was secretly still looking after Aloy to make sure she was okay and to witness her joy when she won and omg my heART :’(

7. Is it bad that I wanted Bast to do more stuff aksldjaf. Vala was clearly gonna die, but I wasnt’ expecting it for Bast. I thought he would get a longer redemption story, but honestly, those few minutes make me forgive that piece of shit.

8. that masked guy is that guy from Meridian that insisted so hard Aloy went to visit one day is it not? fucking. asSHOLE (if I’m wrong I’m going to be surprised)

9. I hope the new sun king is handsome and I know it’s wrong of me to do that because I just spoke of not sexualizing characters but. Sun king. someone with that title needs to be a goddamn snacc

10. machines. I’m frightened of machines because I’ve always thought they gonna end us so you can tell this game is some pretty serious stuff for me ahahah °3° 

11. good machines that are friends those are babies though, i protecc

12. Aloy is so badass and skilled aw man oh my god fuck me

13. *kills every single bandit in the base* *goes to see Nil* “So look there are some bandits there, why don’t you kill them? *talks to him again without having done a thing because I already did it* “well that was spectacular”

14. how do i use this thin- *machine bursts into flames* okay i like this one.

15. THE GIANT GIRAFFE LIKE MACHINE??? FUCKNG. MAJESTIC

16. I’m at the point before going north to find Sona so pls no spoil me

17. can Rost come back I miss him

18. FREAKING. SUPERB VIDEOGAME I AM OBSESSED THANK YOU

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West Kootenays, British Columbia, Canada

The rest of the time was spent exploring the vastness of Northern Escape Heli-Skiing’s devoted terrain by helicopter, which stretches throughout more than 2,100 square miles of high-alpine peaks. It’s a space almost the scale of Delaware. Bella Coola Heli Sport has the largest ski tenure of any heli ski outfit on the earth, 2.6 million acres of unique terrain, greater than the Swiss Alps. Eleven®’s new heli skiing venture in British Columbia is the last word journey – think unimaginable terrain, consistently enviable snow conditions, crowd-less slopes, skilled guides, and custom itineraries. We are truly taking it up to Eleven with our heli skiing expertise in British Columbia.

And that’s exactly what happened after I reached the Yellow Cedar Lodge. RK Heli is a day heli ski operation, near Panorama Resort. This is a great heli-skiing outfit for a primary time – you'll have the ability to go out and see if heli-skiing is for you. I extremely advocate a 5 day or 7 day Powder 101 if you're a powerful onerous pack skier. You'll be in a bunch of 10 visitors and two guides . They will tape some of your runs and do a video review halfway via the week.

Actually, each operator has probably completely different guidelines. As long as you'll have the Heli skiing BC ability to ski blue and black diamond runs, you will be fantastic. AK is simply superb, and a pure skiing miracle.

Either way, we can assist that and ensure you have a beautiful time. If you come there in the wintertime, to my mind that’s the best time to go. You feel that sharp, chilly air out there, balanced with the nice heat of the pool. The nights are longer at that time of yr too.

In the Purcells, Stellar's tenure abuts CMH Bugaboos. How Experienced Do I Need To Be/What Level Of Fitness Should I Have? Where health level is worried, we advocate that you are able to maintain yourself for the allotted quantity of runs you buy as any runs voluntarily opted out of is not going to be refunded. With its location just straddling the arctic circle, Tasiilaq’s days are too short for skiing till about early March.

Stellar HeliSki is one other small group heli operation that caters to day skiers and longer-term guests who mostly keep on the Kalso Hotel . It is possible Heli skiing BC to even keep in Nelson and ski with Stellar. The tenure of the operation straddles Mirror Lake and consists of each the Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges.

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National Geographic Traveler Magazine Cover Announcement

Last month we published The Trip that Changed My Life story on Your Shot. It featured fifteen images to be considered for the cover of June issue of Traveler Magazine. The editors, George Stone, Anne Farrar, and Jeff Heimsath, went through 20,000 submissions to select the final fifteen. Now, they have selected the cover image. We are happy to announce that Your Shot photographer Takashi Nakazawa's image of Mount Fuji with cherry blossoms and a pagoda in the foreground has been chosen as the cover image. Read our conversation with him below and see the selected photograph!

Q: What’s the story behind this photo?

This five-storied pagoda is not a temple tower. Rather, it is a tower to memorialize those killed in war, and it is called "Chureito pagoda" (or simply "Chureito"). The Chureito can be seen with Mount Fuji in the background, and it is rapidly rising in popularity among overseas travelers—especially when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Many people come to see this beautiful view of Mt Fuji, and they use their smartphones to share the joy of this sight all over the world. When I see this scene, I feel very happy to be able to overcome the unfortunate history, and to be sharing peaceful, calm, and wonderful sights with the world.

Q: How was this image made?

Cherry blossom season is very crowded with many tourists and photographers. I took this photo without a tripod, taking turns with tourists and other photographers. The photo I took was darker than what I saw with the naked eye; the color was also dull, and the contrast was not clear. I used Photoshop Lightroom CC to adjust the brightness and contrast. As a result, I was able to reproduce the bright spring day I saw. By the soft light of the cloudy sky it became a peaceful atmosphere of spring.

Q: What do you like to take pictures of, and why?

Of course I like to take photos of Mt Fuji, because Mt Fuji is beautiful no matter what. And Mount Fuji shows us various expressions depending on season, time, weather, place etc. It has been 7 years since I began taking photos of Mt Fuji. I shoot more than 10,000 pictures a year, but I do not get tired of it yet.

Q: What was the first photo you took? Or the first photo you took that was meaningful to you?

When I was a junior high school student, I took a photo of my friend who is running a hurdle race at the athletic meet. When I saw the finished photo, I was deeply moved by the scene of my friend frozen against the flowing background as if time had stopped. It was a scene that cannot be seen with the naked eye. And since it was a black-and-white photograph, it remains strongly impressed in my mind.

Q: How would you describe your photographic style?

I live in Tokyo and do a job different from photography. Therefore, at the end of every week, I will take 1-2 hours by car to go to Mount Fuji. Most of the time, I enter the Mount Fuji area in the middle of the night, and I’ll stay in the car for 2 to 3 days to shoot. Sometimes I climb an hour or so in the middle of the night and take photos of Mount Fuji from the top of a nearby mountain. After enduring the loneliness and fear of the dark night, it's a great pleasure to shoot a superb view.

Q: “After enduring the loneliness and fear of the dark night, it's a great pleasure to shoot a superb view.” That quote really stood out to me. Photography in general can be a very lonely activity. Is that where those feelings come from? I've been thinking about this, as I have been traveling alone over the last year and find that there is a battle to the loneliness while you try to see new sights and experience new environments. Do you feel the same?

I think that traveling alone is lonely, but I think the expectation of excitement is great. I think that shooting alone is the same. In my case, the theme is Mount Fuji, so I often go to the same place. Especially because I want to take in the spectacle of night sky or a wonderful sight of dawn, I often climb the mountain path alone. When I climbed the mountaintop at an altitude of 2700 m, it was covered with a deep fog. I was the only person in the darkness of the night when nothing could be seen. Even if I used a flashlight, it was just a white fog around me. It was a world wrapped up with solitude and fear. At that time, I felt relief hearing other voices on the radio. I felt relieved that there is connection with people somewhere. I think it is a human instinct. That day, the mist never cleared up, so I got off the mountain in the morning.

Another time, when the mist cleared up and I met a wonderful, spectacular view, I forgot about the solitude and fear and took pictures of the scenery. But I think that my instinct for human connection allowed me to feel the joy of being able to share that scenery with people all over the world.

Q: You are now on the cover of Nat Geo Traveler Magazine. What does this mean for you and your photo career?

I wanted people around the world to know the splendor of Japan through my photos of Mount Fuji, so I have posted them to Nat Geo Your shot. It's a great honor to have my Mount Fuji photo on the cover of Traveler magazine, and I'm extremely happy to have people in the world see these wonderful sights of Japan. I would like more and more people to visit Japan and see the wonderful sights. This goes to show that anyone has a chance to be published in the magazines of Nat Geo if you join the Your Shot Photo community and post excellent photos.

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Giant Gorg: Final Thoughts

This was a series that flew well under the radar for me for far too long. As it turns out, this was a real hidden treat from the 80s. It’s the brainchild of Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, one of Sunrise’s most prominent artists. If you’re into Gundam at all, you’ve probably seen at least some of his artwork. That pedigree carries over into Gorg, as it’s one of the prettiest, best animated and most highly detailed mecha anime from its era, perhaps even more so than some of its more famous contemporaries such as Zeta Gundam and Layzner. However, that’s not all it has going for it, as it’s also bringing along a really fun and interesting story that’s equal parts Tetsujin 28, King Kong and The Day the Earth Stood Still, amongst others.

The setup is that a mysterious island in the South Pacific called Austral Island suddenly reemerges from the see having once disappeared. In light of this, young Yuu Tagami travels to New York following the assassination of his father by agents of Gail, an international megacorp with a vested interest in the island and a wish to keep it under wraps. There, he meets with Dr. Wave, an old associate of Yuu’s father, and his younger sister Doris, who seek to travel to Austral Island and uncover whatever mysteries lie there. Joining forces with a shady but incredibly proficient man known only as the Captain, Yuu and his new colleagues travel to the island, evading Gail’s hired thugs and the attentions of a criminal enterprise known as the Cougar Connection on the way. There, Yuu encounters a blue robotic giant known by the natives of the neighbouring island as Gorg, the Messenger of God. Gorg seems to form a bond with Yuu, protecting him from harm, and then sets out on a trek to the northern end of the island. Yuu and his friends follow, hoping that Gorg can lead them to whatever secret the island may hold. Of course, the private army of Gail that holds the island under their sway has other plans.

The resulting story is really interesting, as it forces you to speculate what the true nature of Gorg and the other strange anomalies on the island might be, and the eventual answer doesn’t disappoint. The plot is only half of the equation though - ultimately the story’s carried as much by its characters. The primary cast has a lot of personality and you grow to root for them, not to mention fear for them when they’re in peril. Even Gorg himself, who’s pretty inscrutable and only ever “speaks” via low-pitched mechanical groaning, feels like he has his own personality, showing care and affection for his young human charge and fury and ferocity against anything that might threaten him or his friends.

It’s in those kind of moments when things get really exciting though. Gorg’s battles can be truly thrilling. Bearing no weapons other than whatever object might come to hand, but boasting incredible durability and enormous strength, watching Gorg physically batter his way through Gail’s armies through brute force alone is visually spectacular owing to really tight animation and superb direction. In fact, it’s not just Gorg’s fights that are exciting like this - even fights involving only the show’s human cast can be just as entertaining - in particular those involving the Captain, who at times seem to be just as much a force of nature as Gorg is.

In fact, every aspect of the presentation is superb. It’s 26 episodes long, which is somewhat short by the standards of other shows from that time, but each one feels lovingly crafted. The amount of work that went into bringing the world to life shines through in every episode - you can tell that the artists and animators were having the time of their lives. Visuals range from gritty and brutal to beautiful and even surreal in the later parts of the show, but all are really well realised, from Sunrise’s perhaps oerly-grimy version of New York to the lush jungles of Austral island’s interior. The soundtrack is probably the lest notable aspect of the presentation but even that is pretty strong.

Honestly, there’s a lot about this show I loved and very little that I disliked. Perhaps a couple of plot twists near the end were a little predictable, but there’s nothing else I’d want to complain about seriously. I might have to think on it before I can definitively say where this lies in my hierarchy of all-time favourites, but I’m thinking that it could be well up there.

Now I have to decide what’s next. As I previously mentioned, with SRW T on the horizon, instead of picking from a massive pool of shows I’ve not seen before, there are a few series with representation in that game that I’ve not seen, and I want to watch all of them before the game comes out (as well as rewatch some of my existing favourites from the roster.) The next series up is going to be one of those. Which one? Well, I’ll let you know when I’ve figured it out.

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Kermit and Friends: Regulus

This week’s special guest was Aaron Ozee, author of the very popular children’s book Regulus. The book was such a hit that it was made into an animated film, also titled Regulus. You can purchase the book here and rent or buy a digital version of the film here.

Regulus is about a ‘Rat King’ who refuses to share his cheese with the mice he considers beneath him. Unfortunately for the Rat King, he loses his King status and the bully then becomes the bullied. 

The book has a very strong anti-bullying message, and Elisa’s first question to Aaron Ozee was about that. Aaron would explain how he was bullied growing up and how it deeply affected him in a bad way, only then to use it as motivation in an effort to help others going through the same kind of bullying he suffered as a kid.

Bullying would be a strong theme throughout the rest of the show. Elisa got bullied for the shirt she wore, she was verbally abused by her fiancé, accused of exploitation by a moron, dogged by multiple KAF Wrap-Up show hosts... I mean, Elisa was catching flack from all angles this week for little to no reason. It was unbelievable and a bit disheartening if you’re like myself and care about Elisa.

Andy Dick is simply out of control. After trying to con Elisa out of $650 earlier in the week, he called her a “Fat whore” among other horrible names at The Grove in front of strangers and children on Saturday. He even got his ‘boyfriend’ Lucas to join in on the harassment. Just an awful situation that no one deserves, especially Elisa who has treated Andy like absolute gold these last couple of months.

Elisa finally seemed fed up with Andy’s abuse, but it wouldn’t last long. After claiming she was done with him, Andy actually appeared on the show just as Elisa was getting ready to end it. He was being nice and I could tell right away that Elisa would let him back in her good graces.

Andy would give a half-assed apology for his actions from the previous day, only then to call Elisa crazy and psychotic, only again to apologize after that. Elisa not only accepted his apologies but then offered to take him out to eat after the show. It seemed like she wanted to shift all the blame on to that Lucas guy, letting Andy completely off the hook.

People who don’t like Elisa will look at this behavior and call her weak, or they will say she’s hanging on to Andy no matter what he does just because he’s famous. The idiots who say that would be very wrong.

Elisa doesn’t have an angle. She’s been in abusive relationship after abusive relationship. I’m afraid Elisa doesn’t love herself so she’s more attracted to people that treat her like crap. Elisa will turn 33 in June so she’s old enough where this isn’t some wild young woman phase. My theory is subconsciously Elisa believes she deserves the abuse. It could possibly stem from her parents shipping her off to a demonic boarding school where it stuck with Elisa that sort of treatment is what she deserves in this life. She doesn’t deserve it, though. Not at all.

Elisa may not agree with me but I feel I’m right about this because I’m speaking from personal experience. I deal with the same self-loathing issues I believe Elisa has, but it’s easy for me to sit here and say Elisa should start loving herself more than to look in the mirror and tell myself the same. One of the many reasons why I will never look at Elisa in a bad light is because I can relate to the inner-struggle she’s been going through all these years. I just wish there was a way Elisa could see herself in the same spectacular light I see her in.

Elisa talked about these grandiose visions she had of herself and Andy, being featured on the cover of Forbes magazine, creating hit music, starring in movies... the works.

Just think about this... if you’re reading this blog, you already know how talented Elisa is, even if you don’t like her. You know she’s already achieved a level of success that not 1% of the population will achieve in the entertainment industry. So why does she need someone like Andy freakin’ Dick in order to vision herself on the cover of Forbes magazine? Imagine if Elisa set the goal without a man or anyone else’s help by her side... could she do it? I 100% believe she could if she gave it her all. I understand success isn’t anywhere near as fulfilling when you don’t have anyone to share it with, but you should at least strive to share your success with someone who treats you well.

Anyways, I apologize for jumping out of the review to share my personal feelings. I’m not happy with Andy, I’m not happy with that relationship. I want Elisa to have fun and create a show she can be proud of. It’s easier to accomplish that with a wacky outgoing famous guy like Andy Dick, I get that... but at this point, in my opinion, it’s not worth it if this is how Andy is going to treat Elisa.

Elisa is a grown woman though capable of making her own decisions. I will always love Elisa and wish the best for her because I know she has a beautiful heart/soul and her intentions are always good. There’s more I want to say about the situation but I’ll move on.

Back to Aaron Ozee... he gave a fantastic interview. He’s a very positive guy with big goals but also humble and polite. T-Bob tried to ruffle Aaron’s feathers with a couple of asinine questions about Black Lives Matter, and Aaron couldn’t have handled it more eloquently, even winning Trumpster Bob over (no easy feat). I was extremely impressed. On top of that, Aaron was respectful and non-judgmental to every KAF regular he talked to. Just a truly swell guy and I hope to see him more often on the show.

Kermit made a couple of new friends this week. One was Johnny B’s alter ego, Joannie B. Think Robin Williams as Mrs. Doubtfire and that’s Joannie B. Very humorous stuff. A guy in some kind of Star Wars helmet named White Kanye also made his debut on Kermit and Friends. Apparently he’s been in some escapades with Andy Dick and told some stories. Unfortunately, it was impossible to tell if he was being truthful.

Chris Christine blessed the show with her presence again. She opened up about the 20 years she spent in the American military and how it led to some traumatic mental anguish. Chris credited an Andy Dick Cameo she received as to why she didn’t commit suicide a couple of years ago. She was incredibly sweet and even offered to pay Andy that $650 I mentioned above. Chris also said a lovely prayer for Elisa and Andy. What a sweet soul Chris is all around, she’s easily one of my new favorites.

Sharmin and Dr. Roy joined us in Miami. They’ve been having a vacation together and they helped Elisa sort through her feelings regarding Andy. It was awesome to see them having fun and looking so happy.

Eric Riggs had another sex video presented on the show, this time involving a pen and his rear end. Eric called in and made Elisa shut off the video before the conclusion. He was fine with last week’s sex tape but I guess this week he felt embarrassed. Eric would later read a poem about some woman named Mindy that owes him money, which also somehow involved Elisa’s vagina and horseradish. One of the weirdest poems I’ve ever heard but hey... that’s Kermit and Friends.

Barry “Boss” Mezey called into the show to accuse Elisa of exploiting Kermit’s friends. Barry fails to realize that Elisa gives a platform to literally anyone who wants to make use of it, and the people who garner the most interest from the audience are the people Elisa will feature the most, just like every other reality show in human existence. Barry’s phone calls could not have been more wrong, shame on him.

Lastly, Elisa sort of snapped this week on a chatter by the name of Nikki. Nikki criticized Elisa’s shirt and then said she could have a more popular show than Kermit and Friends if she tried. I think Elisa had some pent up frustration regarding Andy and sort of it took it out on Nikki, which by my estimation Nikki honestly deserved anyway. I just wish Elisa had that same fire not to put up with Andy’s BS. But Nikki has said some very mean things about Elisa in the past, both on Discord and on other Kermitarian related streams, so it’s not like Elisa attacked some innocent princess who made one bad comment. Nikki can be funny but she’s not a nice person at all, so while I commend Elisa for apologizing and feeling guilty over her words to Nikki... sometimes the bully gets bullied just like in Regulus.

The show ended with Elisa playing yet another tremendously creative music video from her talented co-host, Sugar. Overall it was a good show. The interview with Aaron was very professional and well done, and the Andy stuff I’m certain was entertaining for most people. KAF continues to deliver every week, just as I’m sure it will next week. 'Til then, I sincerely thank everyone for reading and I hope you all have a superb week... well, unless your name is Andy Dick, in which case you deserve a very bad week with another bite to the face from my main man Fozzie.

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Top 7 Honeymoon destinations in the world.

1. the Maldives

The tropical resort islands of the Maldives feature a combination of natural attractions, superb accommodation, good food, amazing underwater experiences, and fun. Every island is different but most of them are breathtakingly beautiful, fringed with soft white sand beaches. Every year around 1.5 million couples visit the Maldives.

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2. Mauritius, East Africa.

An island situated in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius has been popularised as one of the prime honeymoon destinations. You can bathe in Chamarel Waterfall, take a Walk Around The Capital City, Go Horse Riding With Your Partner, Take Up Kayaking, and much more.

3. Veience, Italy

Venice, the capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region, is built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. It has no roads. Venice is eternity itself. You can sightsee the city by visiting Island to Island on water taxis. A couple of must-visit islands are Murano and Lido. In Murano, you can pop into the free glass-making workshops while in Lido island, you will see a massive change in scenery. You will find people enjoying a glass of wine or two in the cute cafes as well.

4. Paris, France

The main reason to visit Paris is the Eiffel tower and its romantic views. Paris also has some unique spots like the River Seine (sin), where you can have dinner on a river cruise with your other half. The other unique spot is Pere Lachaise (perla ashish) cemetery. If you must know, this is a cemetery where a lot of famous people lie. It is also the largest in Paris and one of the most visited cemeteries in the world.

5. Bali, Indonesia

Bali is a tropical island located in the South Pacific and is part of the world’s largest island nation: Indonesia. Bali has the most spectacular accommodation options. From simple beach hut accommodations, super posh hotels, holiday villas, and stylish designer hotels, Bali has it all. Bali has adventures like Swimming, diving, snorkeling, Surfing, including kite surfing, Mountain hiking, Wild water rafting plus it has a romantic surrounding and perfect climate.

6. Krabi, Thailand The best part about Krabi is that it is less popular and therefore less crowded, making it an ideal honeymoon destination. Krabi’s beach Ao Nang (aao neng) and the neighboring Nopparat Thara beach are the most happening spots in Krabi. You can enjoy and experience a wonderful stay at the beach-facing villas, luxurious resorts, or five-star hotels.

7. Goa, India

Located in western India Known for its romantic scenery, atmosphere, and modern locality, Goa is one of the most visited destinations by couples around the world. Different beaches here like Anjuna beach, Morjim (maw heeng) Beach, Vagator Beach, will give you a mesmerizing experience with your beloved one. You can take also take a state tour by renting a moped.

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Un/Sacred #3

Un/Sacred #3 Ablaze Publishing 2019 By Mirka Andolfo Localisation by Marguerite Bennett Lettered by Fabio Amelia of Arancia Studio     Angelina and Damiano have been dating for a while now, but it's about to get serious! Is Damiano FINALLY going to get lucky? Witness the evolution of this unlikely pair's relationship, as they learn to navigate love, life and each other in Mirka Andolfo's Un/Sacred.     I have been a fan from the first moment I saw this and that continues to be true. This is the kind of love story that warms the heart and soul because while Damiano has lusted after Angelina for so long that while at his core he's a devil he's also learned to be a better man. Okay so some things never change and men are pigs but still seeing him be romantic and actually her is a great thing. Sure she's stacked like no one's business but while he loves those globes of beauty he also knows her, her feelings, likes, dislikes and all the rest. It really is touching and it evokes my childhood memories of Playboy strips so there's that too.     For me the past two issues have felt like strips to me and this issue feels like a traditional issue and I was a little surprised by that. Granted it's bloody fabulous to put it mildly but the change in style was nice. The story & plot development that we see through the sequence of events unfolding and how the reader learns information was absolutely spectacular. There are moments I almost sensed a little Benny Hill in them and I have to say the nod towards, in my eyes, just made things that much funnier. The character development we see is flawlessly executed and how we have seen the pair grow and change, not to mention that their friends are very well fleshed out as well has been wonderful to see. The pacing is superb and how it takes us through the pages and showcasing their lives little and big moments has created this marvellous ebb & flow.     I am in love with the interiors here as well. Mirka has this way of making them look so cute and innocent and yet filled with this eroticism that you don't expect. Heck even the nudity that we do see really does draw the mind to those old Playboy cartoons that are both sexy and innocent. The linework is fantastic and how the varying weights are utilised to bring out the attention to detail is utterly marvellous. The utilisation of the page layouts and how we see the angles and perspective in the panels shows an extremely talented eye for storytelling. How backgrounds are utilised makes me a very happy camper and they work within the composition of the panels to bring depth perception, scale and that overall sense of size and scope to the book. The colour work is beautifully rendered and how the various hues and tones within any given colour are utilised to create the shading, highlights and shadows show a solid understanding of how colour works. I will say I was more than a bit disappointed that we didn't get to see his pitchfork. ​     I love this book and a whole lot more than I ever thought I was going to. I don't usually go in for the cute lovey dovey stuff but this has a charm and sophistication to it that appeals to anyone and everyone regardless of gender or orientation. This is the book that you wish would go on forever even though you it cannot. So my recommendation is fall in love with this book the way I have, unexpectedly and fully.

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🎠 Beppi the Clown & Child! Reader 🎠

{This was a request of AO3. I had fun writing this and writing it lifted my spirit, I truly needed it. I hope it can make you smile someway. I don’t have so much to say, enjoy the reading! }

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🎡 A reason to smile 🎡

Another day of darkness.

Tears fell down your face, fogging up your sight. You sighed and you felt so alone in this big world. No one understood your distress but you were just a little kid and you had a lot to learn in this mad world. Being a child was not simple; everybody said that children lived their life with ease. They were lucky because they have not already faced the awful problematics an adult had to face. You had your own problems despite your young age.

This place was full of monsters and strange creatures; you did not know how you ended up in this universe as if you were Alice in Wonderland. You found yourself in an unknown continent where the normal physical laws of the world were vanished and every bizarre thing was possible now. You did not explain yourself how it happened but in its odd way, it was interesting.

You were the only human child in this weird place so people looked at you as if you were a sort of “freak show” especially in this particular area of the Island.

Rollercoasters, carousels, Ferris wheels and so many other wonderful attractions surrounded you. Normally, you would have a lot of fun here, since it was a place where every child would desire to live. Everything was colourful and full of games but you were unable to enjoy all these superb things because you felt very alone and you had no one with which you would share all this fun.

If this was not enough, all the children here kept tormenting you saying that you were unworthy of their friendship only because you were a human. You were weak, you had no magical power and your skin was gross. They looked at you with a disgusted expression and ran away laughing. You were a walking joke. A little kid like you could not handle all of this atrocity and you just fell apart not able to tolerate this pain.

You missed your real friends, your parents and your teachers. You missed the real world and this was not a Luna Park, it was not a place of amusement but a nightmare. You wanted to wake up. Crying was useless, nobody would have ever helped you, but it was the only thing you could do now. You did not want to be helped by those monsters. You were afraid.  

At a certain point, a stranger got closed to you but you have not realized it because you were just so distracted by your own crying. The stranger looked at you with concern, studying your expression. Your face was wet, your cheeks red and it seemed you were going to drown in your own tears.

The mysterious man pulled out of nowhere an umbrella, covering his head with it. He pretended your tears were drops of rain and he said, “Oh, well! It’s raining a lot here… I ask myself where all this rain comes from…Uhm…”, he looked around, confused.

Yes, it was only a gag and his purpose was making you laugh since he was a clown. You raised your head, noting him.

He smiled at you, and he said, “So, these drops came from you. Oh, what do you think to show me a beautiful rainbow now? And then a great sunshine?” his smile got wide.

You just could not help but smile because his words were sweet and tender. You even chuckled, softly.

“Well. That’s great! I don’t need this umbrella anymore!” he closed his umbrella hiding it somewhere in his clown dress.

No words came out of your mouth because you did not know what to say, you were a little shocked. You hoped he was not going to make fun of you like all those children did.

“Come on, little one! What’s your name?” he asked, crouching down.

You answered revealing your name with a timid voice.

“Oh, such a beautiful name. It’s so new!” his voice was friendly and loud and then he said, “My name is Beppi. Beppi the Clown!” and you chuckled.

“It’s a goofy name!” you laughed but he did not seem offended.

“Yes, I’m a clown, after all. I can’t have serious names like Prospero, Hamlet or Othello…Yes, I wouldn’t be a clown now but a prestigious man. ” yes, it was normal he had a funny name and you nodded because it was logical.

“Are you a fan of Shakespeare?” you asked, perplexed.

“Yes, I am. Only because I’m a clown it doesn’t mean I can’t be a cultured person, you know, kiddo.” Beppi nodded and your expression became more perplexed than before.

“Oh, yes… Of course…” you raised an eyebrow, but you had to admit that this clown was helping you to get rid of your sadness.

“Oh, do you want me to show you something?” he posed his hands on his own hips, smirking.

“Why not!” you answered very curious to see his performance. It was strange to watch a clown who performed Shakespeare. Certainly, it would be fun!

Beppi coughed, breathing in and breathing out as if he was preparing himself to recite in front of a crowd of million people even if you were only a little child. You did not know if you should have taken him seriously or not. He was still a clown and this scene would be ridiculous by nature but maybe yours were just prejudices.

“Everyone there got a little crazy and pulled some desperate stunts.” his voice was deep and serious. He did not seem a clown, anymore. “Everyone except the sailors dove into the sea, leaving behind the ship that I had set on fire. The king’s son, Ferdinand, with his hair standing straight up—it looked like reeds, not hair—was the first person to jump, shouting, Hell is empty, and all the devils are here!” the passion and the pathos Beppi put in this was extraordinary and you were impressed by his talent. You did not imagine he could be so talented and you applauded without any hesitation.

With a little sorrow, he said the last verse that was the most profound and significant. You perceived the same sorrow thinking about those words of truth.

Yes, it was the true truth. Hell was really empty, you realized and you remembered the reason you were crying before. Those children. They were little demons who ridiculed you. Who laughed at you. Your smiled disappeared and even Beppi felt guilty.

“Oh, little one. I’m so sorry. Was my performance so bad?” he said, sighing.

“Oh, no. Your performance was amazing! But…” you lowered your eyes.

“That’s why you were crying before?” he guessed.

“A-actually…” your words got stuck in your throat.

“Don’t cry… Just imagine the poor Ferdinand who screams as a little girl with his hair standing straight up. It’s not really a decorous pose for a royal person like him.” he told shaking his shoulders.

“Yes, that’s not so royal!” you chuckled, finding your lost smile.

“At least, your hair is still decent and even your look is cool!” he surely knew how to make you laugh and you just laughed with all your heart. Maybe it was stupid but you felt relived because you finally found a friend and a person who was not discriminating you because of your race.

“Yes, poor Ferdinando…” you said, calming yourself.

“So don’t you want to tell me why you were crying?” he asked again but he did not want to press you. He thought that speaking about your problems would be a good way to vent and feel a little bit better. Keeping all those bad thoughts inside would be toxic for you. At the end, you understood he just wanted to help you and you truly needed to get rid of this blue.

“Yes… It may be stupid uhm… I was afraid and I miss my mom, my dad, my sibling… I feel alone and lost here…” you sobbed, “Everyone here considers me like a freak, they just can’t see my face. They laugh at me.” and you started crying again.

From his pocket, Beppi pulled out a handkerchief made of thousand handkerchiefs that seemed having no end. You laughed because this trick was old but still funny.

“Here, dry your tears, kiddo!” you grabbed the infinite tissue, blowing your nose.

“Ah, just don’t care about other’s opinions. They don’t know a thing about you. You’re so cool, kiddo!” he smiled at you and a warm feeling took place in your heart. All your sorrow vanished but you just stayed silence.

“I can understand your feeling very well, kiddo. Tell me, didn’t you like my performance?” he asked even if you have already told that you found him amazing.

“Yes, it was spectacular” you said loudly.

“I’ve always dreamt to be an actor and I even studied acting when I was younger, you know?” he confessed and your perplexity reached the stars.

“Really?” you did not believe.

“Yes and I was quite talented even if things didn’t go very well… I’ve not been so lucky and I chose a different path that brought me to become a clown. This was another dream of mine, so I’m happy anyway.”

This clown was more mysterious than you thought and you asked yourself why he ended up doing this job.

“I don’t understand. Why you chose to become a clown?” you asked, curious.

“Nobody believed in me. In my school, they were all aristocratic and boring fellas. I’ve never been the angsty type and they adored drama and torment… But I didn’t want to make people cry. Life is already tragic so I didn’t want to make it more tragic. They laughed at me, saying I wasn’t refined or serious enough for this discipline. They said “make laugh” was not a noble art. At least, they made me understand it was not my destiny so here I’m now. I love making people laugh.” his smile never left his face and he did not seem sad or rancorous.

“Yes, I prefer laughing than crying…” you said, nodding.

“What do you think of a ride?” he proposed, spreading his arms as if he was hugging the air.

“Oh, I’m in!” you screamed with enthusiasm.

Yes, maybe this world could be filled with devils and rude people but there were also fantastic people who made this existence a little less painful. Today you learnt not to waste your tears because of some stupid child but showing them how you were able to kept smiling and having fun despite their harsh words. You were the one who laughed at life and no one had the right to steal your smiles.