#also the long desired opportunity with cas

[shallowseeker]

I have a meta somewhere I REALLY like about how... Cas is actually off working a lot, even with regards to Jack.

Cas's the motif of the overworked dad--the drained dad (*cough* finale I hate you for this one*). Etc etc. The "He never sleeps unless he's dying," motif of dads. Cas is almost never shown in pajamas, and I think it's not just because he's an angel character...

And like, hmmm, I THINK it's maybe in the beginning of season 14, but when Jack gets sick, he wants to spend time with Cas instead of revealing his illness. The implication is that he hasn't actually spent a lot of time with Cas up to this point.

He doesn't want to "jeopardize the opportunity"... to spend time with Cas!

EDIT:

Yeah! It was 14x03

The sketch of the episode had Cas appraising his hunting skills and field-readiness, a military-minded approach that ended up getting softened in the aired version by Cas making Jack soup to help with his "cold":

Early story arena:

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Note// In the brainstormed version, Jack also fits in better than expected with the "rebellious Kansas teenagers," (if he fit it with anyone, tbf, it WOULD be the rebellious weirdos). Here, Jack is indeed a full-on "heart" character who even attracts the attention of a girl.

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Outline:

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Script:

Jack is moved by this kind of praise from Cas, specifically. After all, Cas is one of the people he takes vital protectorship cues from.

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And like so. There’s disaster after disaster, Jack runs away in Tombstone… and then Apocalypse World. Jack has spent a lot of time with Mary and AU Bobby!

Then Dean-Cas at the end of season 13…

But not a lot!

[kooqitas]

friends share

#pairing: boyfriend!jungkook x friend!taehyung x reader.

#genre: smut | #w.c: ~800 MINORS DNI

#synopsis: jungkook has no problem sharing you with his friends

#warnings: semi-public sex (bathroom), fingering, free use, spit kink, degradee, threesome

#notes: especially for the person who called me weird for writing free use <3 this is for you love!

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“FUCK. GUYS I NEED PEE, CAN U STOP HAVING SEX ON THE BATHROOM?” taehyung screamed from the other side of the door.

jungkook startled, cursing under his breath and reluctantly pulling away from you.

"jesus, taehyung, damn! can't a guy have a minute of privacy with his girlfriend?"

did you know that, having sex in the bathroom there really was a possibility of someone knocking on the door, but damn, did it need to be fair when jungkook had two fingers inside you and was sucking your nipple like a desperate? you still felt the sensation of his teeth grazing your wet and sensitive nipple.

“i don’t care. fuck. i need pee.” taehyung screamed again.

you rolled your eyes, going back to kissing your boyfriend who soon had his two fingers inside you again, the speed burning your insides at the same time that it gave you pleasure when you felt jungkook's long fingers opening you completely.

“so good~” you moaned a little loud.

“guys, please~” taehyung screamed again.

“don’t stop, let him pee, but don’t stop’ you said.

jungkook looked at you, his eyes still dark with desire. he considered for a moment, weighing the need for privacy against the desire to continue. eventually, he succumbed to your plea.

“fuck, i can't say no to you when you look at me like that. but quiet, okay”

“OH~” you gasped when his back with his fingers on you.

jungkook's hand moves between your legs, his touch is fast, he captures your mouth in a rough kiss, his tongue exploring your mouth eagerly.

"mm... you like that, whore? you want me like this?"

“p-please!”

“GUYS. PEE” taehyung screamed again.

jungkook lets out an exasperated curse, frustrated at yet another interruption. he stops for a moment to call out a response to taehyung.

"jesus, taehyung, are you serious right now? we're in the middle of something! can't you hold it for a damn minute longer?!"

“i can’t”

“if you stop, i will kill you.” you said to jungkook.

jungkook laughed evilly, before opening the door without removing any fingers from you, he continued pushing his fingers deep into your pussy while taehyung just rolled his eyes at the situation and peed, jungkook attacked your neck in the process, leaving purple marks and making you moan even more.

you knew he liked showing you off to his friends, you were used to it, you even liked it, the tension of being watched made you even more excited and you knew that your boyfriend's friends were mature enough to look at you like that form only at permitted times.

jungkook slapped your exposed nipple hard and you gasped, twitching around his finger, and taehyung watched everything as he washed his hand next to you.

you knew taehyung was watching, and that's why you decided to put on a show, moaning loudly and arching your back so he could see how jungkook was fingering you so well.

"you liked my slut, did you?" jungkook asked bluntly, making taehyung smile mischievously, he knew jungkook's type so well. "if you want, you can suck her tits."

and in the next second taehyung's mouth was on his nipple, mistreating the swollen nipple with bites and hickeys that made you scream in a mix of pleasure and pain.

you knew you weren't allowed to moan other guys' names, and that's why you only moaned your boyfriend's name, but it was a little difficult when you felt one of taehyung's hands go down your body and pinch your sensitive clit, that hurt. like hell, but it also put you over the edge for pleasure.

with your mouth open, jungkook took the opportunity to spit in there, followed by taehyung who spat in your face shortly after and then went back to hurting your sensitive nipple.

you finally came when one of taehyung's fingers joined your boyfriend's, burning like hell inside your pussy, but you loved how they kept opening you wider and wider as you screamed that it was too much and you couldn't take it.

"what kind of slut can't handle cumming twice? don't be useless!" your boyfriend said, hitting you then.

you had never felt it like that, two different men fingering your pussy at totally different but so delicious rhythms, taehyung's fat fingers making you delirious with pleasure every time he hit your g-spot while jungkook was extremely aggressive and stretched you all over

taehyung lowered his mouth to your clit, biting there without stopping pumping inside you with jungkook, and there you had a squirt, wetting the t-shirts of the two who were laughing at your situation.

"that's not funny! stop laugh!" you said, trying to straighten yourself out, your legs still shaking.

"where are you going? you haven't even sucked me yet and I haven't seen taehyung cum in that pussy"

[seungrem]

hong joshua x male!reader

Perspective

request ~*+ - masterlist ~*+ - part 1 of ??

summary: As an idol, one rarely ever has free time. So when m!reader has the opportunity to spend the day with his boyfriend, Joshua, he seizes it. Whether it’s waking up beside him, attending Seventeen’s concert, or having some fun while alone, m!reader is simply happy to be in his presence.

( overview: nct member!reader, idol!joshua, established relationship, bttm!reader & top!shua, mentions Joshua’s clothes being oversized on reader, smut w/ indirect mentions of k!nks (see request), noticeable h!ckeys w/ comments, no mention of condom but wrap it up, mini seventeen interactions, reader x joshua concert performance )

emoji code:

🌿 ( long story/series - 3.3k words )

+🧸 ( mostly fluff )

❄️ ( 18+ mdni !!! )

☁️ ( stands for y/n )

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Rubbing his fingers down his partner’s torso, Joshua looked down at the man beside him, awaiting his awakening. He admired the way the morning sun illuminated ☁️’s skin, and the way his shirt sat on ☁️’s body. If it were up to him, you’d best believe that Joshua would stay lying beside ☁️ for the rest of eternity. Though, rather unfortunately, their phones forced this moment of appreciation to dissipate.

Both devices rung out from the nightstand, causing Joshua to prudently reach his hand over and grab them. He tapped the alarm’s ‘stop’ buttons and carefully placed the devices back as to not make more noise. Looking back over to ☁️, Joshua noticed that the man was now somewhat awake- ☁️ exhaling and sluggishly moving his body around on the bed. Joshua was quick to pull the man close and hold him from behind, planting kisses on his cheek only after their skin touched. The man’s playful and frequent pecks made ☁️ smile as he opened his eyes ever so slowly.

“Good morning, babe.” Joshua cooed, positioning his head in between ☁️’s shoulder and neck to plant another kiss.

“Good morning.” ☁️ smiled, turning his head to look at his boyfriend. Sensing another opportunity, Joshua was quick to place his lips on ☁️’s. To him, ☁️’s lips were an addiction- so much that his tongue knew how to find its way through them without hesitation.

Only a moment later, the two were making out, each man tongue deep in the other. Joshua didn’t hesitate to slip a hand into ☁️’s boxers and push his pelvis softly against ☁️’s behind. After a minute of lazy make out sessions, ☁️ guided Joshua’s face away from his.

The men stared at each other, and in those few seconds, ☁️ could see into Joshua. He could see lust in his boyfriend’s eyes, he could also see love, and a lot of it. It was the type of unrestrained love that reassures you when you hold doubt, and the type of love that makes your heart flutter when held tight. And though ☁️ understood that Joshua desired to further their intimate embrace that morning, he also knew that the two had a long day ahead of them. ☁️ softly pinned Joshua’s shoulder back down onto to the bed and climbed on top of him.

“We really should get our morning started.” ☁️ purred.

“But I wanted to get started on you~” Joshua whispered back, pecking the man on his lips and gripping his ass. “.. but I guess we should.”

☁️ smiled and shook his head as Joshua gently hoisted him off of his upper body, him then sitting upright.

After yawning and stretching, Joshua noticed his boyfriend peak over the edges of the bed with a confused expression.

“What’s wrong?” Joshua asked as he fixed the covers on the bed.

“Do you mind if I wear your pants? I can’t find mine.”

Joshua was about to respond, but ☁️ had already rolled off of the bed and lifted a pair of grey sweatpants up his legs. The man laughed as his pants hung loose around ☁️’s waist, which made ☁️ frown and curl the waistline. Walking around the side of the bed, Joshua approached ☁️ and wrapped his arms around the man’s shoulders. He leaned in to kiss ☁️’s neck, though his vampiric urges took over, causing the man to softly bite ☁️ instead.

“Hey!” ☁️ called out, softly pushing Joshua away from him. “No marks- I’m attending your concert tonight.”

“I know, I know.” Joshua smiled, rolling his eyes. He gripped his boyfriend’s arm and brought him into a hug. “And.. speaking of the concert. Did you wanna perform our song together?” Joshua asked, letting go of his boyfriend and walking over to his wardrobe. He yanked a pair of pajama pants out and quickly pulled them up his legs.

“Ah.. I’m not sure, it’s a bit sudden.”

“It would just be the normal choreo and we would sing it together- a quick little thing. I’m sure the fans would like it.”

“They’re there for you, not me, babe.”

“You think they wouldn’t go crazy for an NCT member appearance? We haven’t performed our song together live yet, so it’d be fun.” Joshua stepped away from ☁️ and grabbed his hand, dragging the man into the bathroom with him.

“I bought my ticket already, so I wanna watch the show still.”

“We’ll just have you come down a song or two early so that you can warm up backstage. I already got everything approved.”

☁️ sighed as Joshua handed him a spare toothbrush.

“You should’ve asked earlier.. but that’s fine.”

☁️ looked into the mirror to see Joshua smiling at him- the man’s eyes sparkling as he wrapped a hand around ☁️’s waist.

☁️ stepped onto an empty stage, with around fifty fans gasping and cheering uncontrollably upon his arrival. Joshua ran from backstage to stand beside him, with their song’s intro beginning shortly after. The sun beamed downed onto the empty stadium as the two idols lazily performed choreography and sung lightly into their headset microphones.

Though it was simply soundcheck before the actual concert, the VIP fans continued waving their lightsticks and recording the quick performance.

As the two breathed into their headsets, fans cheered and clapped for them. ☁️ was relieved to receive a positive reaction, and even got the chance to interact with fans before the next soundcheck sessions begun. Though it was short lived, Joshua eventually dragged ☁️ into the backstage room with a huge grin.

“See, they loved it.” Joshua beamed, hugging ☁️ and then holding him by the arms. “I’ll see you later.”

☁️ nodded and smiled as Joshua ran back out onto the stage. Many of the other members stepped into the room shortly after his departure, ☁️ waving and even hugging a few of them as they ran out onto the stage. Now that he had nothing to do for another hour, the man decided to walk up to his seat in the balconies and wait.

A sky of indigo embraced a bright moon as the afternoon faded into night. Four Seventeen members were on stage performing one of their newer songs, ‘Spell,’ as ☁️ felt a tap on his shoulder. He turned his head to see a man with an earpiece and black face mask similar to his kneeling beside him.

“It’s time to come down, please.” The man whispered, ☁️ then nodding and following him up into the concourse hallways.

☁️ was led all the way to the bottom floor, where he was taken into a break room in the backstage area. Joshua sat beside a few sweaty Seventeen members, him immediately standing upon noticing ☁️ walking in.

“Hey, I have a piece that you can just throw over the top you’re wearing now.” Joshua stated, walking out of the room and motioning ☁️ to follow. He approached another staff member and pointed at ☁️, who then pulled his mask down. She seemed to recognize him, nodding as she walked away. After a moment of waiting, she was back with a lavender-colored varsity jacket and an older man.

“He’s our vocal coach, hurry and throw the jacket on so that you can warm up. We don’t have a lot of time.”

☁️ nodded and thanked the woman for the jacket, him then turning his attention to the vocal coach.

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A tremble in his legs and a lump in his throat, ☁️ looked over to Joshua, who wore a cute hat and a similar blue varsity jacket. Joshua returned the gaze and grabbed his hand as the two felt the lift they stood on slowly rise up. After turning his head forward, ☁️ could see that the entire stadium was now pitch black aside from a few fan’s phone flashes.

a/n: i thought it’d be cute to have u choose your collaboration song w/ Joshua to perform!

( For context, ☁️ and Joshua created a song together as a pre-release for Joshua’s upcoming solo album. I felt these three songs fit well with the fic and, at least in half of the song, match Joshua’s pitch of singing. You can choose which parts of the song you think you’d sound best performing if you were an idol. Anyway, choose any song you like best, then play it while you continue the story! )

oceanoftheblue - 25 (i personally recommend)

nine - bey0nd

skz - taste

( if you don’t like any of these u can just pick ur own- the fic continues below! )

As the instrumental begun, both the stage and audience’s lightsticks flashed in black and white, the spotlight appearing on ☁️ and Joshua only a second after. ☁️ was initially shocked by the crowd’s exuberant response to his presence, but felt their energy flow throw him as soon as he begun dancing and singing. The choreography had been engraved into his mind, it becoming something like muscle memory. He smiled as him and Joshua approached each other, the two using their arms, legs, and voices as mediums to create an intimate art. The fans cheered again loudly upon seeing Joshua’s hand travel along ☁️’s body, which made ☁️ chuckle and mess up the words. The two continued to balance their ability to sing with stability and dance with noticeable passion as the stage became filled with liveliness. The fans’ lightsticks seemed to match the stage’s color scheme as the crowds formed huge waves of neons colors. Though the two touched skin to skin as a part of the choreography, Joshua was extra, well, touchy. Whenever he had the opportunity, his fingers would trace ☁️’s arm, neck, waist, leg, and chin. As long as Joshua stuck mostly to the choreography, ☁️ didn’t mind at all. He knew that Joshua could be a tease sometimes, and he figured that his fans were used to all the touching that his group would do amongst each other.

As ☁️ prepared to sing his part of the bridge, Joshua walked up behind him and quickly wrapped an arm around his waist. The fans cheered even louder as Joshua rested his neck on ☁️’s shoulder, fan-servicing for probably the hundredth time that night. The two stood in that position for another few seconds until it was Joshua’s turn to finish singing the bridge. He let go of ☁️’s waist and walked to another side of the stage to hit a higher note, making ☁️ both nervously and bashfully smile at his prior gesture.

The crowd’s lightsticks and phone flashes continued to illuminate the stadium as the two were sweaty and out of breathe. Motivating Joshua and ☁️ to finish strong, the song was coming to an end. The two sprinted over to each other, smiling as they stood side by side and turned their attention to the mass of people in front of them. ☁️ held his hand in a half heart, hoping that Joshua would notice and complete it. Though, instead of placing his hand against ☁️’s, the man pulled ☁️ into a hug, with one hand holding ☁️’s waist and the other waving to the crowd. Though unexpected, ☁️ was quick to adapt, and waved out to the fans as well.

“Everyone make some noise for ☁️!” Joshua shouted between breaths, stepping aside and gesturing to the idol beside him.

“It’s only been two hours since the concert ended and we already have dating rumors.” ☁️ smiled as Joshua joined him in bed, the man scooting close to ☁️ to see the online article. After the concert, Joshua insisted that ☁️ spend the night at his place as they were both exhausted.

“Hmph. Maybe we should tell them one of these days.” Joshua pondered aloud, him then planting a kiss on ☁️’s cheek.

“You’re crazy.”

“It’s not like they don’t already ship us.”

“Maybe one day.” ☁️ responded, looking at Joshua over his shoulder. “Do you mind if I use your bathroom? I wanna shower quickly.”

“Only if I can join.”

☁️ smiled and rolled his eyes, not acknowledging his boyfriend as he walked into the bathroom. Joshua raised an eyebrow as ☁️ lightly closed the door behind him. He knew that his boyfriend was teasing him. He also knew that if his boyfriend truly didn’t want it, he would say so. Thus, Joshua listened for when the shower handle was turned and the water began pouring down. Waiting a minute before twisting the doorknob, he barged inside. Joshua got getting undressed, and then walked toward the glass door enclosed with steam, opening it ajar.

“I thought you decided not to join me.” ☁️ muttered, his back facing Joshua as he brushed his hands through his hair. Water poured down the man’s body, as if it layering his skin with glaze. Joshua might as well have drooled on the spot as he couldn’t contain his excitement much longer, opening the glass door and slipping through it. He felt the water slap against his back as he walked up behind ☁️, feeling up and down the man’s waist. Joshua waisted no time rubbing his semi-hard dick against ☁️’s ass, slowly pushing the man into the wall. Joshua then turned ☁️ around and dove into his neck, sucking and biting at the man’s dripping skin. ☁️ brushed his hands up Joshua’s abs and caressed his pecs, which caused Joshua to raise his head off of ☁️’s neck and watch the man caress his muscles.

“Such a good boy for me.” Joshua muttered, watching as ☁️’s hands moved to each side of Joshua’s biceps. Noticing that Joshua’s dick was fully erected at this point, ☁️ couldn’t resist the man in front of him any longer.

“Just put it in.” ☁️ huffed, grabbing onto Joshua’s shoulders.

“If that’s what you want.” Joshua teased with a grin, him using one hand to lift ☁️’s leg and the other to aim his dick into the man’s ass. After pushing the head in slowly, Joshua noticed ☁️’s grip on his shoulders tighten. He pushed his dick all the way in and began moving his hips back and forth slowly, earning frequent moans from ☁️.

“You’re taking it well, babe. Can I go faster?”

“Mhm.”

Joshua’s thrusts became more frequent and more powerful, the two eventually overpowering the sound of water running with sounds of clapping and their own grunts. Joshua couldn’t hide his smile as he watched his dick slam in between ☁️’s thighs. After a few minutes of fucking in this position, Joshua noticed that ☁️’s grip on his shoulders was becoming loose.

“You look so pretty with me in you. You know that, right?” Joshua said, slowing down his pace. ☁️ looked into Joshua’s eyes before releasing all over his stomach.

“Oh, already?” Joshua teased once again, pulling his dick out of ☁️ and gently setting his leg down.

“Sorry.. still finish.” ☁️ murmured, turning around and placing his head against the wall. Pushing his ass against Joshua’s dick, ☁️ spread it open with both of his hands. Joshua used one hand to carefully press his dick in, while the other rested on ☁️’s waist. He started slowly, but quickly gained momentum, forcing more whines and cries out of ☁️. His dick slapped against ☁️’s ass incessantly, causing the shower to echo their claps once again. His grip on the man below him tightened as each thrust furthered the advancement of his climax. Not long after, he leaned over ☁️’s back and whispered continuously into his ear, though ☁️ couldn’t understand anything. The pain stemming from Joshua’s harsh thrusts and the splashing of shower water subdued his senses, though he figured his boyfriend was probably praising him more.

One the verge of releasing, Joshua forced his entire length into ☁️ causing the man to cry out. He then quickly pulled his dick out, shooting his load onto ☁️’s back. Turning his boyfriend back around to face him, Joshua shoved his lips into ☁️’s and smiled.

“Let me get you cleaned up, babe.”

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Cool sheets wrapped around their bodies, Joshua and ☁️ cuddled side by side on the bed. Joshua’s bedroom was dimly lit, with the only light coming from the TV in front of them and the lamp on the nightstand. ☁️ was given one of Joshua’s crewneck hoodies and shorts, while joshua wore a graphic tee and underwear.

“You alright?” Joshua asked, looking down at ☁️ as he lay on his boyfriend’s arm.

“Yea, why?” ☁️ softly responded, matching Joshua’s gaze.

“I shouldn’t have been so rough- you have a lot of marks... I feel bad.”

“It doesn’t hurt, so don’t feel bad.” ☁️ smiled, caressing Joshua’s cheek.

After a few seconds of silence, excluding the movie playing on the TV, a loud knock echoed through the home. ☁️ jumped before Joshua paused the movie.

“The hell..” Joshua muttered before sliding off of the bed, throwing pajama pants on, and walking out of the bedroom. ☁️ followed closely behind, watching as Joshua approached the door and looked through the peephole.

“For fuck’s sake.” Joshua whispered, turning to ☁️.

“Who is it?” ☁️ asked, jumping again as another barrage of knocks erupted from outside.

“My members. I forgot that they were supposed to come over.”

“Oh.. Should I go grab my stuff?”

“No, they’re here partially for you.”

“What do you mean?”

“You’ll see.” Joshua sighed, unlocking and opening the door. Mingyu was the first to stomp in, his large figure holding a small cake. Joshua flicked the lights on, illuminating the hallway as his entire group made their way inside. ☁️ stood awkwardly beside Joshua, smiling and saying his hellos as everyone strolled into Joshua’s kitchen. Joshua quickly closed the front door shut and walked beside ☁️ into the kitchen.

Everyone stood around the island table, watching as ☁️ and Joshua walked in.

“Firstly, ☁️, we wanted to thank you for joining us on the last day of our world tour. So, we got you a cake.” Seungcheol exclaimed, followed by cheers and claps from all of the members. Mingyu carefully slid the container of cake to ☁️.

“Thank you guys.” ☁️ smiled, him the. looking over to Joshua. Hoshi had already gone through Joshua’s cupboards, pulling shot glasses out and distributing amongst everyone.

Standing beside ☁️, Dino couldn’t help but stare at the man, which ☁️ took notice of.

“Hey, ☁️..” Dino muttered louder than he probably anticipated.

“Hm?” ☁️ hummed politely, turning to face him.

“You have some stuff on your neck.” Dino muttered again, though not so quietly. ☁️ pulled his hoodie’s neckline up his neck in embarrassment as everyone turned their attention to Dino and grunted simultaneously.

“Dino shut the fuck up.”

“What the hell is wrong with you?!”

“Dino..”

“Bro, cmon..”

“Oh my-”

Dino held his palms up and looked around.

“I didn’t even say anything bad!”

☁️ laughed nervously and Joshua pursued his lips. Opening the box of cake and hoping that it would change the topic, Joshua began cutting the cake as his group began yelling over each other. He then turned to Jeonghan on his right, who simply watched the commotion in silence.

“Jeonghan, start pouring the shots.”

a/n: 😄 def pushing my dino can’t whisper and joshua is touchy agenda btw

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[mephistopheleswasrobbed]

Only two more episodes to go after this one and the gay is thriving as usual, so let's take a look:

1

Home and Peach keep staring intensly at the other's unconcious face while putting their head directly above the other's, resulting in unintentional headbuts. Boys, I know you're worried and want to be the first thing the other sees after waking up, but I'm sure there's less headache-inducing ways to go about it.

2

As per usual, Home is carrying Peach without complaint. (And I'm reminded once again that he's certainly not shy around his body o.O)

3

The looks/nonverbal communication between them are constant. Even surrounded by the rest of their family, their eyes always find each other first. Whether it's to comment on what just happened or to reassure each other on what's about to happen, one look says it all.

4

Pangpang is streaming and her viewers are shipping. They must be happy to see that Home and Peach have moved past their divorce era. ("Where's Peach?" they say, which, if you've ever been present for a live of some BL actors, well, you know.)

5

This shot is right out of a 2000s gay coming-of-age short film.

And the way Peach laughs so fondly and asks Home what he wants for dinner in a soft voice? The love is strong in this scene.

And then their kids join in to bug them.

(a commenter on YT pointed out Peach pulling down his shirt but I'm not even going to go there)

6

Home is so tuned in to Peach, when he get's a message and looks at it a little weirdly for a second, Home is immediately there to ask what's wrong.

7

Home is so genuinely happy that for Peach when he hears that he's finally getting closer to achieving his dream

only to force himself to keep up that happiness when he realises that it might get in the way of his own dream.

Meanwhile Peach can't even really be happy about this himself because being a cook is his dream but he doesn't want to lose his family, lose Home, to get there.

In fact, his first impulse after finding out is asking Home what he thinks about it, because just like Home, he's clearly at this point considering Home a part of his future. Decisions like that have to involve him. (And Home, you idiot. You could have just said you'd come with him. It's not like there's anything keeping you in Bangkok.)

But unfortunately those two have still not achieved this sense of security in their relationship (and definitely Home, probably also Peach, being orphans, I guess it's not surprising they're having some issues around attachment and feeling secure in the long-lastingness of their relationships). And so Home falls back on protecting his vulnerability by pretending it's not there. Rather than imposing difficulty onto Peach (,rather than facing the smallest possibility that Peach might choose this over him,) Home plays it off like there was never any future for them anyway, even after he had just confessed to his uncle ca. one minute earlier that all he wants is for them to stay together.

He isn't even very subtle in his overplaying (is that a word in English?) of his troubled emotions, at the same time using this opportunity to get physically close to Peach for potentially one of the last times.

8

Of course, as he told his uncle, all Home really wants is to stay together with Peach and his family.

But he has come quite a long way from tricking Peach into unfair contracts. So he'd rather stap back than cause Peach any problems, doesn't think it his right to put his selfish desires onto him. (Unfortunately, judging by the preview, Peach is also insecure so by doing that he's just hurting Peach more)

"Just us" huh, Home? You know, at this point you might as well just propose to him.

At least this time he has another member of his family there to cry into the shoulder of.

Lesbian Corner

The girls have taken a page out of the HomePeach handbook, clinging to each other at the revelation of a ghostly presence.

Now that Peach and Home are somewhat settled (well...) it's their turn to flirt their way through the end credits

Edit:

Oops, it seems I missed something. Kan and Pangpang even have their own shippers now

[scoobydoodean]

Your thoughts on Amy are really interesting to me because when I was watching I'll admit I saw it as another tragic scenario that's often presented in the show. Like, she found a way to live her life with her son that wouldn't have her kill people (being a mortician) but when her son was sick she turned to desperate measures to save him. It's a sort of situation we see time and time again on the show. I'll admit I didn't quite pick up on the classist rhetoric going on in the episode and while I'm not entirely sure that was intentional by the writers it's definitely had me looking at this plot point in a new light. Dean killing Amy and its consequences has always been a really interesting narrative beat because while I ultimately don't fully agree with Dean's decision there, I totally see why he did it and understand his reasonings for it. Idk how many other fans feel the Amy conflict and the arc it has the brothers go through but I do think that at least at it's core it was an interesting one to explore even if it's execution of it left something to be desired for me

Sorry to ramble in your ask box but I seriously love your metas even when I don't always agree with your opinions 💜

If you don't mind a little rambling as well: I don't know that I'd say we see this same situation time and again. We have "Monsters Who Manage". For example, Lenore and her nest (2.03, 6.19). Benny. Garth and Bess. Sometimes those "monsters" feed again despite their best efforts (ex: Lenore in 6.19).

Amy isn't like any of them though. Sam seems to want to present Amy as an addict who relapsed (like Lenore), but that isn't what happened. She didn't feed on the brains of the people she killed. That was never her goal. She just had an opportunity to do something immoral to save her kid and she did it. In the end, her being a kitsune has almost nothing to do with her actions. A human parent could have done something very similar to save their own child. Imagine if your child needed a new heart and there was a long waiting list, so you went out and killed someone else and had their heart transplanted. That's more like what Amy did. Her kid got a food borne illness or infection. Normal human children get listeria and other dangerous food borne infections/illnesses. The only way in which Amy being a kitsune really impacts the situation is that it presented a unique solution to her child being sick that wouldn't be available to other parents (fresh pituitary glands). Her choosing to act on that opportunity just kind of shows that on some level, she does think of humans (at least "lower class" humans) as food.

At the same time, I do think Dean's actions go further than a moral difference with Sam. Dean is spiraling after the events of season 6. Cas lied and then died, and when it all went to shit, Death blamed Dean for everything and Dean crumpled under the weight of those expectations (we jump further into this in the following episode). It leaves Dean hyper-focused on not making a "mistake" again (for example, trusting someone he shouldn't have). At the same time, Dean's deeply depressed and suicidal (7.02), and his outlook on life and his own family is incredibly cynical when "The Girl Next Door" takes place. He says "the other shoe will drop" in regards to Sam because he doesn't have hope that anything could ever turn out right for their family. He repeats it in regards to Amy because people never change. Everyone is doomed to repeat their mistakes for all time (Dean's despair often looks like falling into the spiral of causality instead of remembering he can leap out of its flow). He also says "People are what they are", and I do think he's thinking about Cas at that point.

Amy mingled with humans and was a part of their world, but her actions showed she saw them as food on some level... and I think that Dean looks back at Cas and worries that he was a fool to ever think Cas was (for lack of a better word) human (or at least an ally to humanity who truly respected them as equals). In 6.22, Cas tells Dean they were never a family, and in 7.01, he follows that up by telling Dean he only ever saw him as a pet. He reinforced the traditional hierarchy where humans are lower creatures to monsters—food. And what has Dean been fighting all his life? Powerful creatures who believe their physical dominance gives them license exploit humans as food. When Dean tells Amy "people are who they are"... I do think he's thinking about Cas and the trust he had in that relationship that was deeply crushed. He's scared to trust anyone again because he trusted Cas so very much and now his world has been ripped apart. He doesn't trust Sam's judgement on Amy because he trusted Cas and that backfired spectacularly. He doesn't trust Amy not to do this again. Tbh I think he's right not to trust her because she has absolutely zero remorse of any kind at all whatsoever at any point. To me, that makes it quite apparent she'd be more than happy to do the same thing again if her kid was ever sick again. Hell—maybe even if she got sick. But it does go deeper than a moral clash for Dean. He's full of despair. At the same time, his actions also aren't as simple as dropping into the doom of "Monsters bad" because he doesn't kill Amy's son. Something Sam's never really grasped is that monsterhood has never been about physical characteristics to Dean. It's always been about actions. For Sam on the other hand, monsterhood has historically been more about physical characteristics (post here). I think this also plays a role in their feelings about Amy.

[hirukochan]

Hello Hiruko!! I love your fictions!! I wanted to ask you,

What is Dove see when she look Mirror of Erised?

Also sama question for CA!Snape and YourTears!Snape!!

Thank you so much!! Ily!! 🥰🥰🥰

Hi!!! Thanks for the ask! <3

Great question…let’s see. So the mirror shows the most desperate desire of a person's heart, a vision that has been known to drive men mad.

Dove has come a long way since the beginning of ‘Your tears are of no relevance to me’! 

In the beginning she would have seen herself with her parents and her sisters. Lilian wouldn’t be named Lilian because they actually stuck around in the hospital to name her themself. Her father is not a sexist piece of shit and he’s happy to have three daughters! Who needs a son! He would love her and be proud of her and she’d be on the Quidditch team of her house. 

I actually had a scene planned where Snape asks her whether she wants to try out for Quidditch, she says no and he asks if she is going to let her father take that away from her to which she responds with “for some things it’s simply too late, Severus.”

And - let’s face it - she’d see herself as a Death Eater. It’s all she ever wanted. Her father’s love, respect, the opportunity to prove herself just as useful and capable as a boy and to serve Voldemort.

As for Dove now…she’d see Severus at her side of course. Her girls all grown up, safe and happy and free to choose their own paths away from the pureblood culture and ideals they had to grow up with. And a baby. She loves her girls as if they are her own, but a part of her will always mourn that she won’t get to experience every part of motherhood, that she’ll never grow a tiny person inside her and that she won’t get to give Severus a child of his own. She won’t escape the beliefs shoved down her throat that she is worth less simply because she can’t have children.

Now, Snape. Perhaps a very bloody, very dead, very disfigured corpse of Voldemort, slowly being eaten by Nagini. That went very dark, very quick lol. I think it’s what he expects to see in the mirror. Or Lily, alive and happy though your tears!Snape isn’t really thinking much about Lily anymore. He doesn’t care about the world anymore or his promises to Dumbledore. Dove and his chosen daughters are his first priority and all that matters to him!

He’d see that he succeeded. That the war is over, Voldemort defeated once and for all and his dove safe and sound, happy and without him. She’d have no scars, there’s no hidden pain in her eyes and no ring on her finger. He still believes he is the worst that has ever happened to her. He’d see her with some faceless man that’ll love her like she deserves to be loved, that has never laid a hand on her like he has. She lives an ordinary, happy life.

Maybe he’d see them together. Old and grey surrounded by grandbabies they can spoil rotten because he might tell himself she is better off without him and deserves more and he wants her to be happy and free of him - the mirror is about desires and he wants nothing more than to be with her, see her wrinkly and old, with laughter lines from the wonderful life they had together on her face that’s just as beautiful as on those days she’d stop in the door of the potions classroom and turn around to say “Goodbye, Professor Snape.” - his only light in the darkness.

Carrying Atlas Snape is a bit different. He is more damaged in that fic, has had to go through even more terrible hardships in his life. He is more pessimistic and even more self-destructive. He’d see something very similar to what Harrie saw in her first year when she sat in front of the mirror for hours every night.

He’d see her with her parents, with Sirius and Remus. All alive, all loving her, all happy and safe. There’s no lightning scar on her forehead, she has a more arrogant expression in her eyes and there’s just something to her demeanour, the way her eyes glimmer while she smiles, in the way she holds herself - it’s something Snape has seen in many children passing through Hogwarts over the years, in children he went to primary school with. It’s what Snape has always lacked, since earliest childhood. Something Harrie saw in her imagination when she pictured Neville as the boy-who-lived. 

The look of a child that has always been loved, always been well taken care of, nurtured and protected, that has seen no pain, no agony. She is a little brat! He has no doubt about it, after all she was raised by James Potter and yet he’d smile at the mirror because that is the life she always should have had. It’s all he wants for her. And it’s the one thing he can never give her.

[angelsdean]

So this is bit random, a bit serendipitous but, I was very captivated by the charged moments in yesterday's Spirit of the West Daily, and the parallels between the huge forceful storm and the growing, overwhelming (and yet unidentified���at least by Dean) feelings between Dean and Cas. The recurring lighting strikes seeming to highlight the electricity between them, the way the storm itself moves them closer together, nature pushing them into a intimate space, giving them the opportunity to literally peel back layers and see more of each other than they have before, heightening those charged feelings and unknown desires.

And then this morning I was on the Poetry Foundation site looking for something else and saw an article on the home page with a header image of a horse and, with SOTW still on the brain, I was like Oh! Horse! What is this? So I read the article, which is about the poet Henri Cole's collection of sonnets (whose cover features the horse, and the horse recurs throughout many of the poems). The article explored Cole's use of the sonnet form and how the sonnet creates a space to explore unresolved questions and ideas.

Cole's central theme / question in many of his sonnets is between the push and pull of the self and the natural world and the self + desire.

Which just got my brain making all sorts of associations and linking back to SOTW, especially that line: "framing the natural world as a portal to speak toward longing or yearning."

The storm is that portal. The storm is the visual representation of those charged and churning feelings.

I was already feeling queer feelings just reading some of the excerpts of Cole's poems in this article, like the one from the sonnet collection's titular poem, "Gravity and Center":

(this poem also begins "I'm sorry I cannot say I love you when you say / you love me" which just. Destiel goggles on!)

Anyway, I wasn't familiar with Henri Cole before this and figured I'm just reading too much into some of these lines / had Destiel on the brain / + my own queer feelings.

but then,

same-sex desires<3 I love when our hearts just match, when words just resonate, even before Knowing.

also these lines, definitely evoke images of John Winchester

Lastly, I really loved this closing line from Cole about the writing process. Sometimes it is like that, indeed!

Anyway, I am SO sorry for putting on my English Major hat here and writing a mini essay😅 but I thought the connections to nature and desire were interesting and maybe you (or anyone else reading this) might enjoy Cole's poetry if you aren't already familiar with it @urne-buriall

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Sato / 18 / she/her. I have moved on past an MS paint icon to a photo of myself.

Owner of an enterprise originating from New Jersey trying to get said company settled into where the Nameless City used to be, now called Gotham.

First thing that greeted me was some ugly Gothic tower from a big-shot company planted right where I died.

Rude.

Anyway, it's been an utter pain in the butt.

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OOC:

Sato finally gets her own Tunglr blog. Only took the timeline to break to do so. This is the "A Lilium At the End of the World " timeline!

She's the only one that remembers the "Dream's Descent" timeline, given her identity as < Myriad Lights >.

The Dream doesn't exist here because in their first confrontation / the Dream's betrayal, Sato sacrifices her Spark of Godhood to banish it for good. She dies afterwards but not before she manages to set up contingences.

As a result, there's quite a few changes in the new timeline.

No gods, no masters.

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Law

No password.

Common decency applies. Don’t do something that you wouldn’t appreciate being done to yourself. We’re all here to have fun.

No sexual NSFW things here or any of my other blogs. Not really my thing.

Multi-fandom and crossover friendly. OC Friendly. 

I am Hika / Lilac. I am an adult!

If you need things tagged, please tell me so I can do so. I will try to preemptively tag for common triggers, but I can’t account for everything.

Given this is an in-character blog, most posts will be short. However, face-to-face will likely be multi-para length.

As I'm double-downing on the Gotham setting, Sato will not know Bruce Wayne is Batman and in fact will be highly resistant to the idea. To her, it's like hearing Elon Musk declaring he's Batman (not to mention other rich people claiming to know or assist the superhero). She doesn't particularly care about supervillainry and superheroism beyond it hurting her bottom line as she's a mostly normal person now.

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Name: Sato

Moniker: koi, Myriad Lights

Age: 18

Pronouns: She/her

Personality: Determined, she's always been determined. Sure, she's a bit of a ditz and a blabbermouth - okay, more than a bit, but she's always been sincere. Her desires, her dealings with people, her affection.

She still thinks people can be better and be happy, so long as they have the environment to do so.

Problem is she's living in a world in late-stage capitalism, where companies, now giant insatiable organisms of their own, try and grow uncontrollably with no one to check and balance them out. It was like that in the prior world too, but it was so much worse here.

Of course, she already has a lot going on like trying to find her friend who is off god knows where, not to mention the others who are probably living very different lives in this new timeline. And now she has to tackle an enormous societal problem that encompasses the world?

Well, she'd know Levant would want her to do it. And the other factor is that she maaaaay have accidentally blown herself up in a fit of fury against the Dream, so she isn't really a Goddess anymore. But she could still accumulate Faith - and with it, she'll be able to do something to help save Levant when the opportunity reveals itself.

Furthermore, she needs to find the rest of the Nameless Church somehow. Find Lillian - or is it Chi again - especially - Lev would want that. She suspects Mirielle and Sasha escaped the timeline. Well, she knows. She had to literally push Mirielle out of the timeline before she strained it further trying to save her.

In any case, the best way to achieve her goals was to make a massive company on her own - money and resources to find the Nameless Church and Faith to gain the power to find Levant. She knows what major stocks will get big - she also knows all the market trends like Crypto and NFTs - and knows what to avoid too like Mt. Gox and Enron. And while she's at it, she'll be doing something about that rampant capitalism destroying people's lives thing.

If she can't kill it from the outside (without inciting mass deaths anyway), she could try to do it from the inside instead. No, she doesn't have a plan. She doesn't even know how to run a company, but she can learn.

What better way to gather Faith is to have a whole bunch of people grateful to you for providing a decent livelihood in this world?

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From the Desk of Dr. Nowhera Shaik: An Invitation to Shape Heera Group's Future

Introduction

In a recent announcement from the desk of Dr. Nowhera Shaik, Founder, MD & CEO of Heera Group of Companies, a new initiative has been unveiled that promises to reshape the company's relationship with its members. The formation of the 'Heera Members Welfare Committee' marks a significant step towards enhancing transparency, trust, and fair resolution of member concerns.

The Heera Members Welfare Committee

The Heera Group has long been committed to addressing the concerns of its members and ensuring their interests are protected. The creation of the Heera Members Welfare Committee is a testament to this commitment. This committee will serve as a crucial platform for:

Enhancing transparency in company operations

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Ensuring fair resolutions to member concerns

Dr. Nowhera Shaik, in her official communication, emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating, "At Heera Group, we are committed to addressing the concerns of our members and ensuring their interests are protected."

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Retired Officers

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Regulatory Experts

Crisis Management Professionals

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If you're a Heera Group member with expertise in any of the above fields and are passionate about supporting your fellow members, here's how you can apply:

Visit the Online Application Form: https://heeragroupbackoffice.biz/hg-members-committee-form/

Fill out the Required Information: Include your professional details and relevant experience.

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For quick access to the application form, you can also scan the QR code provided in the official communication.

Application Deadline

It's crucial to note that there is a specific deadline for applications. As per Dr. Nowhera Shaik's communication, all applications must be submitted no later than October 28, 2024. This gives interested members ample time to prepare and submit their applications.

The Importance of Your Participation

Dr. Shaik emphasized the significance of member participation in this initiative. She stated, "Your participation can make a meaningful difference in ensuring that members' concerns are addressed fairly and efficiently. Together, we can work toward rebuilding trust and ensuring the best outcomes for all involved."

This statement underscores the company's commitment to collaborative problem-solving and its recognition of the value that member expertise can bring to the table.

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The formation of the Heera Members Welfare Committee represents a significant step forward for the Heera Group. It demonstrates the company's commitment to transparency, fair resolution of concerns, and member welfare. By inviting experienced professionals from its member base to participate, the company is leveraging the diverse expertise within its community to create positive outcomes for all.

If you're a Heera Group member with relevant expertise, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Your participation could play a crucial role in shaping the future of the company and ensuring the best outcomes for all members.

Don't miss this chance to contribute to the welfare of your fellow members. Visit the online application form today and submit your application before the October 28, 2024 deadline.

Remember, as Dr. Nowhera Shaik said, "Together, we can work toward rebuilding trust and ensuring the best outcomes for all involved." Be a part of this important initiative and help shape the future of the Heera Group.

[cohaus]

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Looking for what is the best fertilizer for mango trees?

Guide to the Best Fertilizer for Mango Trees

Mango trees are so lush and many of them produce an abundance of fruits, they make wonderful additions to any garden. While this is still a critical part, choosing the best plant nutrition for mangoes can be the difference between growing an abundant quality fruit on your well-established mango tree or not. This article will go in-depth on what makes a good fertilizer for mango trees, looking into the nutrient needs of mangoes as well as different types of fertilizers to use and methods planting advice that can help you achieve not only healthier but more productive sweet fruit.

Requirements of nutrients in Mango Tree

Each growth stage of mango trees requires different nutrients. It mostly needs a proper supply of basic nutrients for better growth, flowering and fruiting. The primary nutrients are:

Nitrogen (N): Vital element for optimum leaf and shoot development. This helps promote robust growth and is essential for the vegetative stage.

Phosphorus (P): Essential for root growth and flowering. While this modification certainly benefits the tree in setting and retaining fruit, it is also makes harvesting far cleaner.

Potassium (K), critical for fruit development and plant health in general. It increases resistance to diseases and quality of fruits.

Apart from these major nutrients, mangoes require secondary (Calcium-Ca; Magnesium-Mg), and micronutrients such as Ferrous-Fe, Manganese-Mn,Zinc-Zn,Copper -Cu,Boron-B and Mo. A good, balanced fertilizer will meet these needs and help your tree reverse signs of aging for healthier, more fruitful growth.

What Types of Fertilizer for Mango Trees

Complete Fertilizers: have all three primary nutrients (N-P-K) with a varying ratio. General-purpose fertilizers, like a balanced formula of 10-10-10 or 14-14-14 is most commonly recommended for mango trees that provides an equal proportioned nutrient supply during all stages of growth.

Fertilizantes Especiales Para Mangos: Algunos fertilizantes estan elaborados para manglares con proporciones segun la necesidad del árbol. These may contain more phosphorus to facilitate flowering and fruiting. Look for one with a formulation of 8-12-8 or, if this is not available, then use 6-12-6 as these are the best type to serve well your developing my mango tree.

Organic fertilisers: these would include compost, manure and specially formulated organic blends. Such fertilizers also improve soil structure and fertility for the long-term, as they are slow-release in nature. Long term soil health and sustainability organic fertilizers

Time-release Fertilizers: These fertilizers release nutrients slowly over a long duration and are not weeded out often. They are particularly useful for preserving a consistent source of nutrients and reducing the opportunity cost fertilizing.

Liquid Fertilizers: Liquid fertilisers can be poured onto the soil next to plants or applied as a foliar spray. They readily take up nutrients and so can be beneficial during key growth stages or to correct particular deficiencies.

Fertilizing Mango Trees: A Few Applications Tips

When Do You Fertilize Mango Trees? Timing is everything! Apply up to three or four applications per year for fertilizing young trees. A mature tree may only need four treatments. Fertilize the plant only twice in a year and on appropriate times, that is early at spring when they begin to grow new buds or midsummer. Refrain from fertilizing while the tree is dormant or not actively growing.

APPLY: Fertilizer APPLY RATE: Consult manufacturers instructions or follow general guidelines represented on bag for desired amount. Expert Tip: Nitrogen compounds break down fast, and over-fertilizing may create nutrient imbalances in the tree. You'll also want to consider applying fertilizer — divided into multiple applications across the year — using a common guideline for mature mango trees of 1-2 pounds per inch of trunk diameter.

Application: APPLY GRANULAR as top dresser/under the drip line of canopy for granular nutrients. Do not place the fertilizer directly against the trunk because it will result in root burn. After application water the area liberally this will allow for the nutrients to travel into and throughout soil.

Soil Testing: A soil test can give you more information on your soil nutrient levels and pH. This data will better help you customize your fertilization program to correct any individual deficiencies or imbalances (and keep it in check) so that your mango tree can enjoy its best environment.

Mulching–A layer of mulch around the base will hold in soil moisture, moderate temperatures and provide slow added compost to our soils over time. In other words, using mulch can enhance the effects of your fertilization by working to improve soil structure and nutrient access.

Mistakes to Avoid & How They Arise

Too Much of a Good Thing: One significant problem with fertilizer is that too much can lead to imbalances in nutrients and harm the environment. Follow recommendations and stay away from applying more than necessary.

Sure! How to care for a Mango Tree Ignoring Soil Conditions – Mango trees like well-drained sandy loam soils. Make sure the soil drains well and do not water excessively, as it might result in root rot.

Ignoring Micronutrients: As much as N-P-K is on top of the food chain, many micronutrients are part in parcel of mango tree health. For those who suspect any deficiencies, verify to make use of a whole fertilizer that gives all these essential parts.

Inconsistent cultivating: Prolonged and frequent feeding is essential to keep the apple flowers growing well in order for them as a way of bearing more fruit. Outline a time schedule and most importantly commitrences to it(predictions:QoS)

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Striking a Balance: Merging Public Service with Personal Passions

In a world where demands are high and time is often scarce, balancing the responsibilities of public service with personal passions can seem like an impossible task. Yet, achieving this balance is not only possible but essential for leading a fulfilling life. This article delves into strategies and insights for finding harmony between the noble pursuit of public service and the equally important need to nurture personal interests.

The Tug-of-War Between Duty and Desire

Public service is more than just a career; it's a commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others. Whether you're working in government, non-profits, education, or community outreach, the demands can be intense. The work is often emotionally draining, requiring long hours, deep empathy, and a constant drive to serve the greater good. However, these very demands can leave little room for personal passions—the activities and hobbies that bring joy, relaxation, and a sense of personal identity.

On the other hand, personal passions are vital for our well-being. They are the pursuits that ignite our creativity, bring us peace, and connect us with our inner selves. Ignoring these passions in favor of work can lead to burnout, resentment, and a feeling of emptiness. Yet, many in public service struggle to find the time and energy to engage in these personal interests, leading to a life that feels unbalanced and unfulfilled.

The Necessity of Balance

Achieving a balance between public service and personal passions is crucial for maintaining both mental health and professional effectiveness. Without this balance, one’s ability to serve others can diminish over time. Personal passions fuel creativity, restore energy, and provide a necessary outlet for stress. When these aspects of life are neglected, not only does personal satisfaction suffer, but the quality of public service can also decline.

Balance doesn't mean giving equal time to public service and personal passions. Instead, it’s about creating a harmonious integration where both aspects of life enhance and support each other. This approach leads to a more sustainable and satisfying way of living.

Steps to Achieve Balance

Identify Core Values

To achieve balance, start by identifying what truly matters to you. What are the core values that drive your public service? What personal passions are non-negotiable for your happiness? Understanding these values will help you prioritize your time and make decisions that align with your true self.

Time Management

Effective time management is key to balancing public service and personal passions. Use tools like calendars, to-do lists, and time-blocking to ensure that you allocate time for both work and personal activities. Setting aside specific times for your passions can help ensure they don’t get lost in the shuffle of daily responsibilities.

Set Boundaries

Setting boundaries is essential for maintaining balance. Define clear lines between work and personal time. For instance, avoid checking work emails after hours, and reserve weekends or specific days for personal pursuits. Let your colleagues and family know about these boundaries so they can respect your need for personal time.

Incorporate Passions into Your Service

One way to find balance is to incorporate your personal passions into your public service work. If you’re passionate about writing, find opportunities to contribute to a newsletter or blog related to your field. If you love music, see if you can use it in community events or educational programs. By merging your passions with your work, you can find greater satisfaction in both areas.

Prioritize Self-Care

Self-care is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. To maintain the energy and mental clarity needed for both public service and personal passions, you must take care of yourself. This includes regular exercise, healthy eating, adequate sleep, and mindfulness practices. Make self-care a non-negotiable part of your routine.

Be Adaptable

Flexibility is key to balancing a demanding public service role with personal passions. There will be times when work demands more of your attention, and that’s okay. The key is to adapt and find ways to re-engage with your passions when things settle down. Remember, balance is not static; it’s a dynamic process that requires constant adjustment.

Seek Support

Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Whether it’s delegating tasks at work or asking family members to support your personal goals, seeking support can make a big difference. Surround yourself with people who understand your need for balance and who can offer encouragement and assistance when needed.

Reflect Regularly

Regular reflection is important for maintaining balance. Take time to assess how well you’re managing your public service responsibilities and personal passions. Are you feeling fulfilled in both areas? Are there adjustments that need to be made? Reflection allows you to stay aligned with your goals and make necessary changes to maintain balance.

The Benefits of Balance

When you achieve a balance between public service and personal passions, the benefits are profound. First, your overall well-being improves. Engaging in activities you love brings joy, reduces stress, and enhances your quality of life. This positive energy carries over into your public service work, making you more effective and resilient.

Second, balance prevents burnout. Public service is demanding, and without proper self-care and engagement in personal passions, burnout is almost inevitable. By maintaining a balance, you protect yourself from the exhaustion and disillusionment that can come from giving too much without replenishing your own energy.

Finally, balance fosters creativity and innovation. When you’re engaged in a variety of activities, you’re exposed to new ideas and perspectives. This cross-pollination of ideas can lead to creative solutions in your public service work, making you a more effective and innovative leader.

Real-Life Examples: Inspiration from Those Who’ve Found Balance

Many people have successfully navigated the balance between public service and personal passions, and their stories offer valuable lessons. For instance, Nelson Mandela, despite his intense commitment to political activism and public service, always found time for his love of gardening. Gardening provided him with a peaceful retreat where he could recharge and reflect.

Similarly, Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and founder of Lean In, is known for her demanding career in tech and public advocacy. Yet, she also prioritizes time for her family and personal passions, such as writing and public speaking. Sandberg’s ability to balance her professional responsibilities with her personal interests has been key to her success.

These examples show that it is possible to achieve a fulfilling balance between public service and personal passions. The key is to find what works best for you, stay true to your values, and be willing to adapt as needed.

Embracing the Journey to Balance

Balancing public service with personal passions is a journey, not a destination. It requires ongoing effort, reflection, and adjustment. But the rewards of this journey are well worth it. By finding harmony between your work and your passions, you can lead a more fulfilling and sustainable life.

This balance allows you to contribute to the greater good while also nurturing your own well-being. It’s a path that leads to greater satisfaction, creativity, and resilience, enabling you to make a lasting impact in both your personal and professional life. Ultimately, the journey to balance is one of the most important and rewarding endeavors you can undertake.