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mossmx · 11 months ago
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btw my most gore-some and wildest stuff is like tame anc common XD like I place myself on a scale from 0 (more than vanilla) to 10, I'm probably a 4? everybody in the world thinks this stuff I'm not special or weird in any way <3 ppl just need to recognize this
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felassan · 3 months ago
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Snippets. 🐺💜
Corinne: "I’m screaming alongside the rest of y’all! It’s happening!!!!" [source]
Nathan: "Thrilled to share our latest trailer! Very proud of all these animators." [source]
Trick: "There we go." [source] / "I hear there's something at this [trailer] link now." [source]
Blair: "LIVE NOW! October 31st 💜🐉🐺" [source]
Brianne: "It's almost here... So close..." [source]
Corinne: "I’ve held the dagger in my hands, and well, needless to say I can’t wait until my own personal copy arrives. I’m definitely not going to be unhinged. 🤷‍♀️" [source]
Bryce: "if I may workpost for a sec, I'm forever grateful for days like today when I get to gush about dragon age with the fans. this community is so welcoming and my heart is so full today 💜" [source]
User: "Of the new companions, who do you think would have the best chance of beating you at pinball?" / Corinne: "Bellara, definitely. As an Elven tinkerer with a curious mind and playful spirit, I think she’d be so into it" [source]
Brianne: "So excited to share more of what we've worked on!" [source]
Corinne: "Some of the best moments I have is reading through the team’s experience, highlights, and feedback for the game. You’re right - we do love it! It’s a wonderfully talented group of folks I get the pleasure to work alongside." [source]
User: "MORRIGAN!!!!" / Corinne: "Keeping this secret has been KILLING me 😊" [source]. User: "I can't wait to find out all the other secrets that you've got in store for us." / Corinne: "Oh just you wait 😉" [source]
User: "HER CROWN I SEE THAT CROWN." [re: Morrigan] / Corinne: "👀" [source]
User: "CORINNE! It looks so good!! I can't wait to play it!" / Corinne: "Thank you so so much! The team did such a fantastic job. It’s been a labor of love for so many of us 💜" [source]
Corinne: "Can’t wait to hear about your adventures and the decisions you’ll make.I immediately preordered another copy of Rook’s Coffer even though we on the dev team get one 😅" [source]
Corinne: "I’m in awe of what this team has created 💜" [source]
Corinne: "We’re all so proud of this game and I mean it when I say we’re are just as excited to get it into your hands and hear about your adventures as your are to play it.This team is truly a wonderful group of creative people. 💜" [source]
Corinne: "The team has put so much of themselves into this return to Thedas, and believe me when I say that it means so much to all of us to see and hear about your excitement 💜" [source]
Corinne: "I’ll be honest, it still doesn’t feel real to me either that we are so close now. We all hope you’ll love this return to Thedas 😊" [source]
Corinne: "I hope you’ll share a pic of the Rook you settle on when you emerge from Character Creator. If you’re anything like me you’ll spend a loooot of time lost in the options 😉" [source]
Corinne: "Rogue is so so good. The Veil Ranger specialization is absolutely one of my favorites" [source]
Brianne: "I'm excited to see everyone's Rooks! I really like the ones I've made." [source]
Corinne: "Happy to say this time around we’ll be able to support those flowing locks in-game" [source]
The Codex is "vast" [source]
User: "question, of our 7 companions, which is most likely to be up early and watch the sunrise , which is most likely one to sleep till noon?" / Corinne: "When you see Davrin’s room, you’d certainly assume he’d be up watching the sunrise with that view. If only it weren’t in the fade 😅" [source]
User: "For purely scientific and artistic purposes....is Emmrich taller than a female elf or roughly the same height?" / Corinne: "Well… usually taller, but y’all can control your characters height now so 🤷‍♀️😅" [source]
Malcolm: "To all the people excited about the return of Her.... same, fam, same. And by Her I mean Morrigan. Just... just in case that wasn't clear." [source, two]
Malcolm: "The level art team for DA:Ve are incredible. The environments they've built are gobsmacking. I adore what they did for the Necropolis in particular." [source]
Malcolm: "And Rivain is just... 👀 Seeing this one go from early greybox to full art was such a delight" [source]
Malcolm: [image of bby Manfred] "That's my boy!" [source]
[textblock character limit break!]
User: "*remembering all those dang statues in my origin story in DAO* ah shit that’s a lot of gods" / Brianne: "You'll be fine. You... May want back-up 😁" [source]
Brianne: "While on the topic of Dragon Age: The Veilguard... I just adore him. [image of Assan]" [source]. / John: "the team's official Assan photographer" [source] / Brianne: "When I said I'd capture one, two, several more shots..." [source]
Brianne: "There are some spooky places to explore" [source]
User: "I'm so excited :)))))) I hope I spotted the bun hairstyle of one of my favorite hammer wielding characters in the world <3" [re: image of character who is probably Evka Ivo] / Brianne: "Well, would you look at that :)" [source]
Mary: "[Assan] is the best character in the game. We all know this to be true." [source]
Blair: "everyone went nuts about baby griffon, but Manfred is my boy, my sweet cheese, etc. ride or die, Manfred 💀💜" [source]
John: "am I playing our game for fun on a Friday night, I certainly am. romancing my own companion to do one last check to make sure all the conditionals work. folks it is a very strange thing" [source, two]
Trick thinks the Spellblade spec is delightful :D [source]
User: "Is Solas speaking in the Hallelujah cadence at the beginning of the Release Date Trailer ? I'm trying to match it up but the best I can get is opposite stresses although the meter is 8/8/11" / Trick: "In DAI, only a relative few lines were in that cadence. He hauls it out for special occasions. :)" [source]
Original post: "I know that the AP Stylebook says the proper possessive form of Harris is Harris'. But the AP Stylebook also says not to use the Oxford comma. It's not a serious publication, let alone an authority on punctuation." Trick: "There was an actual voices-raised argument among the BioWare Writers and Editors over S-apostrophe vs S-apostrophe-S, along with threats made to writers who proposed character names ending in S in the future. Question time: Can anyone think of an antagonist in DA:I whose name ended in S? Corypheus's assassins' scimitars's's'' blades are coated with poison." [source, two] User: "I make everybody mad by switching between -s' and -s's depending on if the "s" represents a voiced or unvoiced consonant: Anders', but Fenris's." Trick: "I think that was very close to the consensus we landed on." [source]
Mass Effect
User: "fully accept that the answer may be "that was 8 million years ago I have no idea" but did you unilaterally decide to make Thane hallucinogenic when licked while writing ME2 dialog??" / Trick: "Yes. My intention was always that Mordin was trolling you there, but I don't think everyone took it that way. 🤣" [source]
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Worm Fanfic Recs
No rankings at play here, just my favorite fics that I think other are really good. There are fics I like that aren't listed because I have a bad memory, but everything here is something I really really enjoyed. I have biases obviously, this isn't objective.
The Fics
Our Private Crises - A nailbiting murder mystery with unique and well done POVs from a different character each chapter. The mystery and reveal at the end were stellar, and it got me attached to characters I never thought I'd care for. 29k words. Complete.
It's Cold Out There Every Day - Missy is trapped in a time loop on her birthday. Genuinely stellar characterization, it has the best Missy and Aisha I've ever read and its such a creative and well executed premise. 41k words. Complete.
Tilt - Unpowered homeless girl Taylor fakes a thinker power to get in the Wards and secure housing. She's even more self destructive and self deprecating than in canon. 10/10 characterization for a slew of POV characters including Taylor, every ward but especially Sophia, Rachel, Lisa, and a ton of other characters. Despite not going through all of what canon Taylor went through, this fic nails her character better than pretty much any others. 220k words at time of posting. Updating consistently.
Tear Apart, Stitch Together - Taylor triggers with Shatterbird's power and kills thousands. Short and sweet, everything that's there is great and it wraps up well I think. 13k words. Complete
Memories of a Simurgh Victim - The Simurgh attacks Brockton Bay. Has two storylines, one following Taylor and one following Amy and Vicky. Among the most fucked up things this fandom has to offer, a terrifying showcase of the Simurgh and her power. 62k words. Taylor's story is incomplete but the Amy and Victoria story is done.
Desperate Times Call For Desperate Pleasures - Cherish altpower Taylor tries to consensually fix Amy's incest fetish. A trainwreck I can't look away from, the worlds first psychological horror romcom. It's so fucked up and so amazingly funny, and has good well written characters. I don't like Pillbug and I'm not a big fan of altpowers, but this fic is still one of my favorites because it's so damn compelling so definitely check it out if you actually like either of those things. 211k words at time of posting. Updating consistently.
Roots - The Slaughterhouse Nine attack a small town with a roster of OC capes, but something is very off about the place. POV shifts every chapter, and the OCs are interesting and unique. The S9 are also wonderfully characterized here, I've never had a fic make me sad for Crawler of all people. 67k words at time of posting. Ongoing. Criminally underrated.
Roma Fade - Ciara and Fortuna both try to grow past who they were as capes and find themselves as people in a small town post Gold Morning, having found common ground posing as moms to a recovering Taylor. I'm sure fake dating would never end in real attraction, that would be absurd. Incredibly gay, incredible characterization for everyone, the best post-GM fic around in my opinion. 87k words at time of posting. Ongoing but currently on hiatus.
Case - Lisa and the Simurgh start a detective agency. It's just great humor and a lovely story and wonderful despite being short and deceased. 14k words. Dead.
Silence is not Consent - Taylor intervenes and saves Victoria from Amy and gives her a place to stay, Victoria massively struggles dealing with what happened. Amazing characterization, Victoria's POV is unique and incredibly well done, and her seeing Taylor from an outside perspective is interesting. Be warned that this is a very heavy fic emotionally, but it's really fucking good. 212k words at time of posting. Updating consistently.
A Word - Altpower Taylor is obsessed with writing a story. I don''t know how to describe this fic honestly it's hard to do justice, but it has perhaps the best conclusion to Gold Morning I've seen in a fanfic. 11k words. Complete.
Scarab - A fantasy AU where powers are thought to be magic, and the Faerie Queen takes an interest in Taylor. Filled to the brim with creativity and passion, this fic is teeming with fresh ideas and interesting depictions of canon characters. The worldbuilding is great as well, no other fic on this list has a map, so this is clearly a cut above the rest. 139k words at time of posting. Updating consistently.
Swallowtail - Ok I lied this one has a map too. Taylor with an incredibly interesting stranger power joins Faultline's crew. There is a truly astounding amount of AU elements and alternate powers for canon characters, it feels like a new world while still being recognizable and distinctly Worm. Has a large amount of alternate POVs and the first arc can be rough, but it's creative and amazing. 360k words. Ongoing but currently on haitus.
Soliloquy - Ex-Slaughterhouse 9 Taylor is in prison, bitter at the world and herself and especially her clone who saved the multiverse. A heavy fic about someone slowly recovering and becoming a better person when they're convinced it can't be done. Made me cry. 71k words. Complete.
TWNY - Post-GM Taylor finds herself in the world of RWBY with a pair of moth antennae. Multiple POVs, all very interesting despite me knowing nothing of RWBY. Probably the best characterization of Taylor in any post-GM crossover fic, she's heartbreaking in the recent arc, and it feels like the fic has barely scratched the surface of what it'll eventually cover. Also it's very gay. 136k words. Ongoing.
The Great Escape - Eidolon is struggling after his reputation is destroyed and Cauldron is revealed, and then the Birdcage opens. Amazing use of seldom seen characters, great POV with Eidolon, well done and interesting fights, has String Theory. 107k words. Ongoing but currently on haitus.
Happiness Is Inevitable - NSFW. The only damn erotic mind control Simurgh smut in the fandom somehow. Besides the porn (which is a lot of the fic, who woulda thunk it) the story itself is actually pretty interesting and has a lot of creative parts, and it has better characterization than most fics. 29k words. Ongoing?
Oneshots
Break me so that I can be whole - This accursed fandom is tragically bereft of QA / Taylor fics, but this one shot is great, love an eldritch take on shards. Probably fucked up but I'm not actually a good judge of that so be warned. 1.8k words.
Book Worm - Dragon helps teach Taylor how to read and speak and understand language post-GM. Bittersweet and lovely. 2.5k words.
Defiant Didn't Dox Saint For Nothing! - Taylor goes back in time and the first thing she does is kill Saint because he sucks. Cracky but I like it, fun little oneshot. 1.6k words.
Ruling Ash - Glory Girl flees Brockton Bay during the Slaughterhouse Nine and ends up living with Damsel of Distress. Cute, and Starsong before Ward is very interesting. 2.8k words.
My Sunshine - Leviathan goes worse and Brockton Bay is destroyed. Taylor and Victoria survive. Very somber, but well executed. 3.4k words.
Cherry on Top - A character study of Cherie Vasil, showing how she went from running away from Heartbreaker to joining the Nine. Extremely well written, absolutely incredible depiction of her character. It depicts abuse and actions typical of Heartbreaker and Cherie, so be careful reading. It's a lot emotionally. 12.7k words.
Devil in a New Dress - NSFW. Shatterbird / Reader, I'm not explaining myself on this one. Neat Shatterbird characterization, hot, pretty fucked up so be warned. 1.7k words.
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How are things going for the staff of the Gallifrey Institute for learning? You’re doing a great job, but I’d imagine there are some isolationist groups among Time Lords not happy with the work you’re doing.
Also, how’s Myishu 'the Fryer' of Scendeles doing with the catering these days? I’m a big fan of Myishu.
Ah, we're so glad you asked! Things are progressing smoothly here at the Gallifrey Institute for Learning (GIL). The High Council continues to fully support our mission of intergalactic education, despite the occasional grumblings of isolationist factions. Rest assured, they're of no concern.
And now, a quick update from each of us here at GIL!
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Kowlignelokegalrasnorusowayfogilsha of Arcal – Chancellor
As Chancellor, I am proud to oversee the continued work of this esteemed institute. I recently completed a covert review of Earth’s educational systems. While it appears your understanding of quantum mechanics is … rudimentary, I am impressed with the creativity of your children's art classes. In fact, I have taken up crayons myself.
Saralonoroxapligofmyityo of Arcal – Vice-Chancellor
The Vice-Chancellor here! Things are wonderfully busy, as usual. Just last week, we received a fascinating inquiry from a planet whose inhabitants measure time-based on the growth rate of their fungal forests. I had the pleasure of organising a seminar to help them align their calendar system with Gallifreyan Relative Time.
Noraxoekodurosugofbyn of Prydon – Translation Officer for Mutter’s Spiral
Greetings from the translation desk! Work has been brisk—lots of correspondence from Earth lately, which I take as a sign that we're making an impact. For instance, I recently decoded a message from a human child addressed to Joxer the Mighty, declaring that she, too, has a mighty cat.
Shaplinortyovatshuagu of Drome – Regional Liaison for Mutter’s Spiral
Hello, Earthlings! It's always a pleasure liaising between your charming spiral and Gallifrey. Last month, I attended a human lecture on cryptid zoology. I was delighted to see such creative thinking about creatures that arrived on your planet accidentally.
Myishu 'the Fryer' of Scendeles – Catering
(Myishu's mastery of Earth dialect is limited).
Yo to Earth natives! I is thanking yous for big nice things and much happy now. Is big honour for Myishu to be in team of people—so big and much spongey brains. Earth people are {energy}. Myishu much enjoy Earth things like sloppy noodles and breadsticks. Me make often the dishes of kitchen Earth for all my friends. We eat like horse, chomp chomp. Yay!
I like you for all goodness you say for Myishu. Love love!
@fatelesschild - Human Liaison for Sol 3
I'msotiredI'msotiredI'msotiredI'msotiredI'msotiredI'msotiredI'msotiredI'msotiredI'msotiredI'msotiredI'msotiredI'msotiredI'msotiredI'msotiredI'msotired
Joxer (the Mighty) – Feline Assistant
Meow.
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Thank you again for your kind words and your support of GIL! We’re always here, striving to educate and connect the cosmos. And to the fans of Myishu—your praise has been well-received. Expect even more Earth-inspired delights on the menu soon (he's been perfecting his tiramisu).
Any purple text is educated guesswork or theoretical. More content ... →📫Got a question? | 📚Complete list of Q+A and factoids →😆Jokes |🩻Biology |🗨️Language |🕰️Throwbacks |🤓Facts →🫀Gallifreyan Anatomy and Physiology Guide (pending) →⚕️Gallifreyan Emergency Medicine Guides →📝Source list (WIP) →📜Masterpost If you're finding your happy place in this part of the internet, feel free to buy a coffee to help keep our exhausted human conscious. She works full-time in medicine and is so very tired 😴
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enemy-archive · 1 year ago
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dear GO fandom,
I'm back to tumblr after literally ten years away. One evening, almost by accident, I stumbled upon season 2 of Good Omens. I watched it, and it launched a hyperfixation of the kind I haven't had in years.
I've just been noticing people here and there on this website mentioning that they're also back to tumblr after many years, and I'm curious what's up, like, how big is this phenomenon, and could it be something to do particularly with Good Omens, or is it something else?
personally, I'm taking pleasure in experiencing something I did as a teen, this obsession, and this fandom as a huge community of wonderfully creative, brilliant, and observant people worldwide who are going through the same thing. (It's low-key ruining my life and ability to focus on work and my responsibilities, but I manage).
It's also hugely about escaping from the homophobic reality that surrounds me, so I get to go drown myself in the love story of two unearthly beings, which is fiction, and fiction has its rules, so eventually, everything will be okay...
I also have a feeling of a drop going deep somewhere near, like this dramatic and fundamental lack of something in life that I can feel more clearly when I drown myself in thinking about this relationship.
that all and also the trap constellation of
*book I've read as a teen**loving neil gaiman writing* *LOVING john finnemore**having been huge doctor who fan in the past and obv being fond of david tennant**being mysteriously pulled in by michael sheen in masters of sex**just being obsessed with British things as a baby**heaps of queer representation to feel safe* etc... so the whole thing just feels like home to me.
These are really unformed thoughts, and what I was really interested in is whether anyone else feels something like that in regard to GO or not, and what are your thoughts about your experiences? Maybe there's already been a discussion on that, and I just haven't found it yet. Anyway, I just find this all really really fascinating.
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greenerteacups · 1 year ago
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Hello! I wanted to let you know how amazing your fic is, it seems my life now revolves around Friday mornings. I think it may be one of my favorite series ever, not just fics, your stuff is better than most published works I have read. I really could go on and on. Suffice to say, thank you x1 million for just putting this out there for us.
I had a couple curiosities! Is it ever hard to restrain yourself and just post 1 time per week? Or is that necessary for your creative process?
Also, your fic is rapidly growing in popularity, do you ever get worried about how that might change your audience?
Thank you again for the amazing thing you've written, I feel super lucky to be reading it in real time because I know this is going to be one of those legendary classics.
Thank you so much! You're wonderfully kind, I really appreciate it, and I hope I can live up to your expectations!
Weekly posting: Posting once a week is actually something I started for my own sanity — posting it regularly/serially is better for audience response, so there's a natural incentive to do it, but it also gives me more time to write ahead. And having all of a book prewritten in advance is really important for me creatively, not only so as to avoid the possibility of cliffhangers, but also to feel immune from the pressure to change the story based on what audiences want.
Growing audiences: Oof, it's been wild. I've been sort of boggled by the response to my little fic; it was entirely unexpected and the most I can do is work hard to deserve it. For the most part, an increasing audience has been a wonderful, wonderful thing, and I've been so grateful for everyone who's been offering support and praise. I'm seriously insanely lucky. My only point of frustration is that, in general, as a fic grows, readers seem to perceive increasing distance between themselves and the author. For instance, people in my comments have increasingly started to address each other instead of me, or have left comments seemingly without the expectation that I'll read them. But when someone comments on the fic, they're still sending that message directly to the author, and I think that some people might... well, they either don't know that, or they don't care. Like, the audience/author distance might be greater than it is for a fic with only 300 hits, but it's not like I'm a showrunner, or some other media production bigwig who'll probably never see 99% of the feedback generated by fans; it's still my pet project that I read basically every scrap of feedback for.
And sometimes (rarely — most of my comments are just so wonderful, and I don't want to sound ungrateful, but) people do say weird or unnecessary things. One comment for the last chapter read, "if krum dies im gonna drop this fic ngl," and that just irritated the hell out of me. Like, if that's your opinion, cool. Your reading habits are none of my business, and I sincerely encourage everyone who needs to take a break from Lionheart — or, hell, even loses interest — to go find something that sparks joy instead. Reading fic should bring you pleasure. No hard feelings, swear to God.
But my frustration with that comment, in particular, was: you do realize that you've sent that message directly to my inbox, right? You realize that was the first thing I read when I opened my comments section after a long afternoon of writing? Someone directly informing me, the author, that a narrative decision (which, either way, I already made about 4-5 months ago) will lose me a reader? And how does this person expect me to react? "Oh, no! I have to go back and rewrite 90,000 words of the story — God forbid I lose you, Single AO3 User Who Left No Other Comments! How can I live with myself if you're not here??"
It's just a bit frustrating. And, to the point — I say this politely, with respect — but if you seriously can't handle seeing characters die, then maybe don't read the fanfiction that's rewriting a series where very many characters die. Just a thought.
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vintagelacerosette · 2 years ago
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hey you! can you believe it’s the end of the year? 🥳✨🥂
to wrap up another fucking fantastic year of loving on ian & mickey & each other, please share:
your favorite thing you created this year
a fanfic that you can’t wait to reread
a piece of fan art you can’t stop thinking about
happy new year! cheers to another go around the sun! xx
Happy happy new year Bee 🥳🎉 This has been an amazing year for me engaging in fandom in a way i wish i had when i was younger and I couldn't be more thankful I was able to find you all 🥰 I love y'all & wishing so much abundance for the new year for all of us 💖
1. Favourite thing you created this year?
have to say I'm pretty proud of all the things I've been creating this year & having the courage to share them 🥰
My faves have been my good omens au, macy's GGE2022, holiday card & watercolour stargazing ✨️
And also a shout out to the birthday art I've made too! I loved making the crystals for you, gallacats & cow's for leah 💕
2. A fanfic you can't wait to reread?
There was sooo many amazing fics this year that I read 🥰
Anything by @goodkwuestion especially faffy & tipdig these fics strike my core & are sensational 💖
@captainjow l Let the bodies do the talkin' it's absolute 🔥🔥🔥
@annatrow My Nine Lovers is absolute thrill to read ❤️‍🔥
@jomilky fics are amazingly smutty 🌶
@celestialmickey yqhbr is an amazing fic & an authentic read on the tumblr experience. Adored making fanart for this 🥰
@look-i-love-u Flower u-up gives me heart flutters 💐
@suzy-queued These foolish games & my GGE2022 The birkenshire trials are such fantastic fics 🔫💖
@crazynadine the cauldron born series has amazing freaking lore & magical setting depth 🔮
@squidyyy23 Dancing after death is amazing! ⛓️
@crossmydna sizzling tension of That's a Wrap is spectacular id love more of them 🎥
@depressedstressedlemonzest I adore their fics & this build-a-bear fic had me melting 🐻
@whatthebodygraspsnot Sweetpea is brilliant got me seeing every black cat on tumblr as 'im 🐈‍⬛️
This is not a Fairytale by bluebirdeywrites is a pixie au treasure i didn't know i needed 🧚‍♀️
@lalazeewrites Of going home has immaculate world building of the superhero au 💪
@gallavichgeek Only fans series is fantastic 📹
@abundanceofnots Agents of undead chaos is a whimsical adventure 💭
@sunoficarus weaver of fate (to your will i won't fold) is a glorious fic ✨️
@beebabycastiel A Little Bit of Tender Mercy, these guys are so freakin cute i cant even 😆💘
an exception to the rule by you is an exquisite fic 😍
@howlinchickhowl Ristretto is a fic that gives me so much feels ☕️💕
@flamingbluepanda The Wonder of You cute soulmate fic that i had the pleasure to read before posting 😘
@notherenewjersey Love, guaranteed, love this fic just makes my heart full ⚖️
@ mmmichyyy The silence is all we have, god this is so wonderfully emotional & riveting ♥️
@very-sleepy-head Kinky advent calendar was delightful 🔥
3. Pieces of fanart you can't stop things about?
Buckle up bc we so blessed as a fandom 🥰
My breathtaking commissions made by the magnificent @darthvaders-wife here gave me everything I wanted & more 💙
This comic by @psychicskulldamage mick's booty in Ian's eyes? Instead of heart eyes it's peach eyes 😂 I need your art tattooed on me 😍
The tenderness of @heymrspatel in this piece just gives me the ✨️oh✨️ feeling all the time
Your art too Bee here pulls on my heart strings wow 🌅
@mishervellou s all of paola's are phenomenal & i simply adore dancing painted kiss art 💋
@adakechi art is holy wow & stunning 😭
@milkoviched sweater weather art had bubble butt & bubble bulge 🍑🍆💕
suzy-queued gallacrafts has my jaw on the floor every time like this one! Omg the craftsmanship 💖
@imikhailotakeyouian chibis bring me immense joy 💕
@ianandmickeygallavich i like em sweet craft was sooo creative i love it 🍬
@deathclassic such beautiful art here ✨️
@gallavichiscomfort absolutely precious chibi art i need stickers 😍
@mikhailoisbaby snuggle husbands 🌈
@ divine-gallavich pls take my money these pieces are phenomenal 🥹
@tsuga-of-mars gallacraft is soft, sensitive & magical! Just so them 💘
@creepkingin c incredible book binding 💚
@takeyourpillsbitchh artwork of one of my fave scene is amazing 🤚
@filorux art here with Ian's mesmerising eye & pocket mickey love!!! 😍
@y0itsbri tomato king ian 🍅
@grumpymickmilk gallavich picrew is sensational 👏
@ steorie comic is spectacular omg the details ❤️‍🔥
@mikcrymilkovich oh this art is beautifully tender 🧡
@clingymickey cute snuggling husbands in bed art 🌙
@friend-bear art has a beautifully intense colour scheme 🧡💜
@doodlevich family pride comic is the sweetest 🌈🥰
I'm loving on gif makers too bc they're damn artists too 😍
@mrsinistertype my first gifted gif set & it makes my heart burst ily 😘💘
@ gallavichsbitch gif set makes me all emotional i need some monumental instrumental music here 🥹
@sluttymickey this gif set has me in stitches omg 🤣
celestialmickey set here mesmerising with angel numbers 🥹💖
@gardenerian this set magical & heart melting 🥰
@7x10mickey big ole mo everybody 🌈
@mixkeymilkovich gif set mickey is all that & more 🥰
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linnorabeifong · 1 year ago
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"I'll Be Waiting"
Summary: “Her eyes are a soft color. A delicate green like the expensive jade bracelets all the heiresses of the Earth Kingdom wear. He loved the sound those bracelets made as they rattled against each other and jingled softly. He decided then that he liked her too.”
Notes: What do y'all think ? I kind of wanted to write some cute teenage LinZolt and write about dancing because of my own background. Also how would you feel, about smutty chapters later ? What direction should I take this happy ending or sad ending ? Also I want to flesh out Ember Island, and establish it as having it's own unique culture and dialect. How do we feel about some French-speaking LinZolt ? (translations will be provided of course).
Critiques: Do y'all have constructive criticism ? I'm still developing my sense of style and I have no writing experience and have never taken a creative writing course in my life so I need all the help I can get.
Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/51405040
Chapter 1:
Kenzo or as his friends liked to call him “Zolt '' was new to Little Caldera. Frankly, he never imagined himself living in such a nice area. Solidly middle class, with the best schools and entertainment to be found in Republic City. Unlike the other boroughs every shop, residence and school there had electricity. Located just on the cusp of old cranefish town, and just outside of downtown, it was a short walk from Yue Bay. The harbor brought in all sorts of business. Little Caldera had a special character to it, its own unique appeal. Spotless and crime free but with great nightlife. High end restaurants and cheap seafood were both in abundance. Contradictory. Perfect. Well, nearly perfect but Caldera’s flaws didn’t touch the likes of Zolt.
Through some stroke of luck his mother managed to find a job as a dance instructor. The position came with lodging right above the studio. It was a small space but more luxurious than either of them had known previously. Two closet-sized bedrooms, a kitchen that was more of a hallway and an entry way that just barely managed to fit a genkan, coat closet and an armchair. 
The apartment while small was by no stretch of the imagination shabby. It was well maintained despite its age. The walls were freshly painted and papered. The entryway in a rich cream, the kitchen was a sunny yellow, the bedrooms sported white and crimson wallpaper with a sun motif. They had real hardwood floors. The kitchen appliances were brand new, and for the first time in his life Zolt experienced the pleasure and convenience of an ice box. 
They even had their own private bathroom, which was surprisingly large compared to the other rooms. The toilet portion was walled off from the bathing area and the sink stood in between the two. The bath was wonderfully deep, made to be soaked in. To his surprise, the first night he spent in the apartment and drew himself a bath the water heater actually worked. He had discovered this when he reflexively heated up the water with his bending and nearly boiled himself like a dumpling.  At his previous home the promise to repair the heater was never actually met. Over the years he had taught himself to warm the water, a skill he no longer needed here.
Every day he discovered a new luxury. The apartment even had underfloor heating, his need for slippers was gone. Despite the lessons going on at all hours of the day and night below them and their close proximity to their neighbors it was surprisingly quiet. The thick walls muffled the sound.
The views were perfect. The windows were large and spilled in bright wonderful light, only obstructed by the glorious shade of the Sakura trees planted all over his neighborhood. From the kitchen he could take in the view of the perfectly manicured street in front of the studio. His bedroom had an especially nice view. Behind the studio there was the nicest apartment building he had ever seen. It was built in a u-shape around a huge courtyard, complete with a fountain, pool, turtleduck pond, rose garden and a playground. It stood five stories tall and was built in a traditional style. The countless balconies were all decorated with paper lanterns and fire lilies. The fire escapes would actually be handy in case of emergency, unlike the rusted ones he knew. He had never seen the Imperial Palace of the fire lord, but he imagined it to look just like this, elegant and overflowing with flowers. It was his newfound vision of paradise.
The end of summer was fast approaching, but he still needed something to fill the last of the golden weeks with. He ends up brushing up on his dancing skills, not that he needed to, he was a natural. His mother had made sure of that. Before he could walk, he could dance. Since toddlerhood he had studied every type there was, from the Fire Nation to the Water Tribes. He was well versed in traditional and contemporary forms. His technique was precise, he was fluid, a master of the countless skills each genre demanded. The head of the studio quickly figures this out and offers him a deal. He signs on as a student teacher, requiring him to be at the studio at least twice a week. In exchange he receives free lessons, and they’ll cover his private school tuition. His mother is overjoyed at the thought of sending him to “Avatar Roku High School” -the best in the city. She squeals in delight when he takes the offer. His summer was very quickly filled with rehearsals, costume fittings, lessons and performances.
He’d taught groups before but this is his first time teaching a private lesson. For the life of him he couldn’t remember her name. What did Asuka say it was ? It had an “r” in it somewhere. The girl is staring at her form in the mirror, warming up. He assesses her. She is a sleek little thing, like a cat strutting through an alleyway at night. Her skirt is red and has a slit making it easier to see her motion. Her tiny top matches it and reveals her abdomen. Judging by her curvy build and outfit she must be from Ember Island like him.  She’s practicing her fa’arapu. Tui and La, she has the speed down. She’s nearly perfect. He can easily fix this. 
He approaches her and introduces himself, he encourages her to continue warming up. After a while he comes up behind her. She stops, he places one hand on her stomach and the other on one of  her delicate shoulders. “You’ve got the motion, muscle control and the flexibility. You're just stiff and your posture is bad. You're tucking in your spine like this” he says demonstrating. “ and you’re hunching your shoulders, like you’re trying to make yourself smaller” he explains as he gently adjusts her position. There, now she’s perfect.  “Don’t do that, you’re a pretty girl. Have some confidence” he continued. He didn’t mean to say that last part out loud.  
He looks up into the mirror, taking in her face for the first time. She really is a pretty girl. Her cheeks are flushed pink, she is biting her lip. It is a cute nervous habit, it makes her lips even redder. 
He catches her gaze in the mirror.  Her eyes are a soft color. A delicate green like the expensive jade bracelets all the heiresses of the Earth Kingdom wear.  He loved the sound those bracelets made as they rattled against each other and jingled softly. He decided then that he liked her too.
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autisticempathydaemon · 1 year ago
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hey hey! idk if this is where I submit for the match up! but I would love to see who you think I'd fit in with! I'm a creative soul who tends to try to develop deep friendships with people above everything. I have a bit of a savior complex as well lol I work hard and play harder, trying to find new adventures to go on with those i care about. I tend to support others before supporting myself, and while im happy to let others open up to me its hard for me to open up in return. the best way i can feel close to someone is deep conversations and being creative with them!
My current fav song has been Maybe IDK by John Bellion, specifically the lyric "i guess if i knew tomorrow i guess i wouldnt need faith"  just the idea of living today to the best you can just because you don't know what will happen tomorrow. the worries of the future should keep you down today
My current fav Redacted audio has to be the Helping your Werewolf bf shift again. Specifically the acting is just so good to me. Erik did an amazing job of portraying Milo's anguish and pain at not being able to shift. Plus the relieved sobs at the end is so satisfying and emotional. 
The one boy i cant get the hype around is Ivan. like sure the yandere thing is somewhat attractive to some, but i just don't like the idea of an actual psychopath being obsessed with me.
my favorite movie is definitely the Secret Life of Walter Mitty by Ben Stiller. its less of a quotable movie and more of i remember every scene very distinctly. its a movie that envelops my own escapism. its beautifully shot, wonderfully acted, and a wholesome story on a rainy day.
my platonic redacted crush has to be Damien. he seems like a blast to interact with and tease. he's a hard worker and is tied close to his goals which i can admire. i would love to body double with him if i had some tasks to get done
space is also 100% my ramble subject when im sleepy, that and greek mythology
My guilty pleasure media is currently the animated shows Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Lego Monkie Kid. despite being kids shows, both of these are beautifully animated and shockingly well written!
I hope that gives you an idea of me! I look forward to who you think i match with!
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Hmm, lots of good tidbits of information to consider. You strike me as really thoughtful, really caring, and I think Lasko could really benefit from a partner like that.
A savior complex, from what I understand, is just wanting to help people and make their lives better, and Lasko’s a guidance counselor, so y’all would have that in common. What’s good about pairing two people like that is y’all could keep each other in line, so to speak. Something that’s important when you’re always looking out for other people is to make sure someone is always looking out for you and vice versa. You and Lasko together would always make sure you’re taking care of others, each other, and yourselves.
Another reason I like the two of you together is that you like being creative with one another as a bonding activity. You know what’s the ultimate way to be creative together? Tabletop role playing games! If you don’t already play, Lasko would be so excited to help you with a character sheet, to help you craft a backstory, paint some mini figurines, go out and buy the perfect game dice and notebooks- the greatest combination of nerdy and cute in a couple.
Song:
There now, steady love, so few come and don't go/ Will you won't you, be the one I always know?/ When I'm losing my control, the city spins around/ You're the only one who knows, you slow it down
One, the whole vibe of “you slow me down, I’ll look after you, we’re here for each other” vibes are exactly what I’m picturing for y’all. Also, Lasko and I are around the same age, and I heard this song a lot growing up. I have some weird, like, emotional resonance with it from childhood, and I think Lasko does too. Like, it makes him nostalgic and longing; maybe he always wanted someone to look after and to look after him, and now he’s finally found that in you.
Runner-Ups:
A very reasonable runner-up for you would be Camelopardalis because he would do a great job making sure you balance work and your personal life and that you don’t put others before yourself too much. A more fun runner-up would be Guy because I love sticking that beautiful Creative Writing major with other beautiful, creative people!
note: thank you for waiting, dear, and I hope you like your match-up! 💕
Read this post and send me an ask if you’d like a match-up of your own! 💌
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willowser · 1 year ago
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hiii!! ok normally I don’t just come into ppl’s inboxes for the heck of it but after reading ur android shouto thing I just HAD TO
you are one of the most talented and creative writers I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading. like I see ur posts on my dash and they’re always such unique concepts or AUs and written so beautifully. like the android shouto thing u just posted? I NEVER would have thought of smthn like that, but now that u wrote it, it makes perfect sense. todoroki definitely has the kind of personality that would fit an android that’s so desperate to feel human emotion.
basically what I’m trying to say is that you continuously blow me away with how talented you are at writing. keep doing whatever it is ur doing, bc it’s clearly working.
I hope you have an amazing day!!!
oh, hello di 🥺✨️ this is the first message i'm seeing upon waking up so — good morning !!! from my side of the world !! and also thank you so much for being the first ray of sunshine for me today 🥺
this is such a huge compliment i don't even know what to say sjghskaka how sweet of you 🥺 i'm so honored that you think my lil sillies are unique !!!! thank you !!! i actually have so many thoughts about android shouto ajfhska as well as spin-off thoughts about android dabi !! it's such a good story for them !!! being their father's product akfhsiaiak
you're so kind 🥺 thank you for setting the tone of my day as a sweet one !!! i hope that your day is amazing as well and that the weekend treats you wonderfully !!! 🥺🦋🌿
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waikikimumbai · 13 days ago
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Why Everyone Should Experience Fine Dining at Least Once in Their Life
Introduction: More than just a meal—a fine dining experience awaits.
Imagine being engulfed in an elegant ambiance, where every detail has been carefully chosen and each dish is a masterpiece. Fine dining is more than just eating; it’s about appreciating the creativity of cuisine and the pleasure of flawless service. For those who have never experienced great dining, it may appear to be an exorbitant luxury. Fine dining, on the other hand, is more than just pleasure; it is about appreciating the art of culinary excellence, quality, and an unforgettable atmosphere.
At Waikiki, we think that everyone should try great dining at least once in their lives.
1. Exceptional quality and craftsmanship
Fine dining establishments distinguish themselves via an unwavering dedication to quality. Each dish is meticulously constructed, beginning with fresh ingredients and ending with mastery of cooking techniques. Waikiki uses only the best ingredients, often using seasonal and local vegetables, to ensure that each bite is fresh and tasty.
What Makes Fine Dining Unique?
● High-quality ingredients: Each ingredient is carefully picked to ensure the optimum taste.
● Attention to detail: Each dish is exquisitely plated, providing a visual and sensory experience.
● Fine dining chefs are frequently artisans who bring creativity, talent, and a thorough understanding of flavors to the table.
2. An unforgettable ambiance.
Fine dining is about more than just the food on your plate; it’s also about the setting. The ambiance has a significant impact on the dining experience. Fine dining provides a one-of-a-kind respite from ordinary life, with elegant décor and soft lighting, as well as peaceful background music. At Waikiki, we offer an atmosphere in which you may relax, celebrate special occasions, or spend a quiet evening with loved ones.
Why Ambiance Matters:
● Escape from the ordinary: Fine dining invites you into an environment created for comfort and luxury.
● Ideal for special occasions. The arrangement adds a sense of refinement and is excellent for anniversaries, birthdays, and other celebrations.
● Attention to service: Fine dining employees are trained to give great service, ensuring your evening is as seamless as possible.
3. A Journey of Culinary Creativity
Fine dining introduces you to delicacies that are out of the usual. Each meal tells a tale, displaying the chef’s inventiveness, cultural background, and culinary skills. From inventive fusion cuisine to timeless classics with a modern touch, fine dining allows you to try new flavors, textures, and presentations that you might not find elsewhere.
Dispelling Popular Myths About Fine Dining:
● It is not only about small servings. Fine dining prioritizes quality over quantity, with each dish providing a harmonious mix of flavors that leaves you satiated.
● Not usually formal or stuffy: Many fine dining establishments, like Waikiki, are embracing a more relaxed, friendly atmosphere while preserving excellence.
● Expensive does not mean inaccessible. Fine dining may accommodate a variety of budgets by providing bespoke set menus, sampling experiences, or seasonal offers.
4. Enhancing the Social Experience.
Fine dining is more than just eating; it’s about interacting. Sharing a nice dining experience with family, friends, or colleagues can result in long-lasting memories. The lively setting, wonderfully presented cuisine, and attentive service combine for a memorable evening. It’s not just about the food; it’s about participating in an event that brings you together with people.
Why Fine Dining Is Ideal for Social Events:
● Memorable moments: Celebrating life’s milestones at a fine dining restaurant leads to unforgettable experiences.
● Business meetings: Fine dining provides a professional setting for business meals, promoting meaningful interactions.
● A romantic evening: Fine dining offers couples an intimate setting ideal for special occasions.
5. Education in Gastronomy
Fine dining allows you to learn about food and wine pairings, foreign cuisines, and innovative culinary techniques. It’s more than just eating; it’s about developing a greater appreciation for the art of food. Sommeliers and knowledgeable staff may assist you navigate wine selections, introducing you to new flavors that complement your meal.
What You Will Learn:
● Wine pairings: Discover which wines match various foods and flavors.
● Flavor profiles: Learn how ingredients from around the world can work together nicely.
● Culinary Techniques: From sous vide to molecular gastronomy, you’ll learn about techniques that elevate cooking.
6. Redefining Value: Is Fine Dining Worth It?
Some may ask if the experience is worth it. Fine dining is frequently perceived as pricey, but it is about paying for an experience that includes superb cuisine, a distinctive setting, and excellent service. It’s an investment in a memorable evening that includes more than just a meal—it’s an experience that will stick with you long after the night is over.
Why It’s Worth Trying Once:
● A celebration of artistry: Fine dining allows you to experience food as art, created with love and skill.
● Creating memories: Special occasions need to be remembered with a one-of-a-kind experience, and exquisite dining provides just that.
● Support for quality: Choosing fine dining supports local businesses that value quality over mass production.
Are you ready to experience fine dining? Visit Waikiki.
If you’ve never experienced fine dining, now is the moment. At Waikiki, we strive to deliver a dining experience that combines quality, originality, and comfort, all with an air of elegance. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned fine-dining enthusiast, we guarantee a night of great cuisine and a wonderful setting.
Book a reservation at Waikiki today and let us take you on a culinary trip you won’t forget.
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brookpub · 4 months ago
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Best Drink Pairings for Indian Chicken and Paneer Biryani
Best Drink Pairings for Indian Chicken and Paneer Biryani
Indian food is well-known for its varied traditions, aromatic spices, and robust flavours. People who love food have a soft spot for Biryani, one of the many memorable delicacies. This fragrant and flavourful rice dish is a favourite in Indian restaurants all over the globe and a household staple in India. It is typically made with marinated meat or veggies. With its exceptional Chicken and Paneer Biryani and well-curated cocktails, Brook Indian Gastro Pub has raised the bar for Biryani in Cambridge lovers everywhere. Let’s check the Best Drink Pairings for Indian Chicken and Paneer Biryani.
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Essence of Biryani
To eat Biryani is to go on a gastronomic adventure that captures the spirit of Indian food. Legend says that Persian traders and travellers brought Biryani from their homeland to India. The word "birian" means "fried before cooking" in Persian. There are now many regional varieties, each with history, style, and taste.
Chicken Biryani: Biryani in Cambridge
The aromatic basmati rice is topped with juicy chicken breasts marinated in a mixture of yoghurt, spices, and herbs. This classic dish is a favourite. Thanks to the dish's ideal cooking, the rice absorbs all the fragrant spices and flavours. The chicken is delicate, and the rice is fluffy and flavourful, creating a lovely mix.
Paneer Biryani: Biryani in Cambridge
In place of the traditional meat in Paneer Biryani, fresh Indian cheese paneer is used, making this dish a vegetarian pleasure. Cooked with the same care as the meat version, this dish layers marinated paneer pieces with spicy rice. Rich, filling, and flavourful, the paneer's creamy texture soaking up the spices makes the meal even better.
The Perfect Drink Pairings -
If you want to boost your Biryani eating experience, try serving it with a drink that complements the dish's intense flavours and spices. The drink selection at Brook Indian Gastro Pub is hand-picked to complement the restaurant's famous Chicken and Paneer Biryani.
Grand Authentic Veg Thali
Traditional Drink Pairings
Lassi:
One common accompaniment to Biryani is lassi, a traditional Indian drink made with yoghurt. In contrast to the hot Biryani, its chilly influence and creamy texture provide a pleasant contrast. If the recipe calls for anything sweet, salty, mango—or rose-flavoured, lassi is the way to go.
Chaas, or Buttermilk:
The traditional Indian drink buttermilk, sometimes called chaas, is another great accompaniment to Biryani. This spiced yoghurt drink is a great way to wash down the heavy Biryani with something light and tart.
Cocktails of the Modern Era -
Beer:
Biryani pairs wonderfully with beer because the fizz and mild bitterness can balance out the heavy flavour. Craft beers from Brook Indian Gastro Pub's range are hand-picked to go well with the Chicken and Paneer Biryani.
Wine:
Although many might not think of mixing wine with Indian food, several varieties bring out flavours. Biryani combines tangy reds like Pinot Noir or crisp whites like Sauvignon Blanc. You can find wines on the list at Brook Indian Gastro Pub that go well with the Biryani.
Mixed drinks:
Another excellent choice for Biryani is a creative cocktail. A spiced rum drink, for example, would go well with a hot meal, while a gin and tonic with mint and cucumber notes would be perfect for cooling down.
Alternatives to Alcohol -
Mocktails:
If you're looking for a classy and tasty non-alcoholic drink, go no further than mocktails. Mulled drinks like spicy apple cider, zesty lemon, and mint cooler are available at Brook Indian Gastro Pub to complement the Biryani.
Medicinal Herbal Sodas:
The strong flavours of Biryani can be balanced with herbal teas like chamomile, ginger, and lemongrass, which are known to be calming. If you're seeking a non-alcoholic accompaniment, these teas are perfect because they are aromatic, light, and refreshing.
Indian Biryani at The Brook Cambridge: A Culinary Gem
Famous for its modern takes on classic Indian dishes, Brook Indian Gastro Pub serves you some of the best Indian food in town. Everyone loves them, from locals to tourists, because of their dedication to quality, authenticity, and innovation. The following are some of the reasons why Brook Indian Gastro Pub is the most excellent Cambridge spot to get Chicken and Paneer Biryani:
Excellent Cooking:
With a wealth of knowledge and expertise gained over many years in the kitchen, the chefs at Brook Indian Gastro Pub are true experts in their field. You can be sure that your Chicken and Paneer Biryani will be authentic and delicious since they use only the highest quality ingredients, traditional spices, and cooking methods.
Careful Detail:
Brook Indian Gastro Pub's Biryani is meticulously prepared using marinating and rice, meat, or paneer layering. The end product is a visually pleasing, striking, and flavourful appetiser.
Hospitality and Ambiance:
The pleasant atmosphere of Brook Indian Gastro Pub reflects India's rich cultural history and is sure to put guests at ease. The decor, music, and general ambience achieve a dining experience that is equal parts cosy and refined. Everyone on staff is warm and welcoming and knows how to ensure you have a great meal.
Beverage Menu:
The drinks served at Brook Indian Gastro Pub are as carefully selected as the restaurant's food. Every palate may be satisfied, whether it's with classic Indian drinks, modern cocktails, or speciality beers and wines. Additionally, the well-informed staff is happy to make suggestions to ensure that the ideal wine accompanies your meal.
Involvement with the Community:
As a community centre, Brook Indian Gastro Pub organises events, live performances, delicious cuisine and drinks. Its dedication to involving the neighbourhood enhances the eating experience, turning it into a gathering spot for wonderful cuisine, beverages, and company.
Conclusion:
Combining beverages with Indian Biryani at The Brook Cambridge is an art form that requires skill to achieve flavour harmony, elevate the eating experience, and amplify the dish's rich, aromatic spices with an emphasis on authenticity, originality, and quality. Brook Indian Gastro Pub in Cambridge guarantees that every meal is an unforgettable experience. We also serve Grand Authentic Non-Veg thali and Grand Authentic Veg thali at the pub. The thoughtfully chosen drink pairings enhance the flavours and create a balanced, fulfilling dinner, whether you're eating their famous Chicken Biryani or the delicious Paneer Biryani.
Brook Indian Gastro Pub offers various classic and modern drinks to suit a wide range of tastes and preferences so that every customer can discover the ideal drink to complement their meal. For Biryani in Cambridge, no one does it better than Brook Indian Gastro Pub because of their extraordinary culinary skill, meticulous attention to detail, and dedication to the community.
For a memorable dining experience that embraces the rich flavours of Indian food, Brook Indian Gastro Pub is the place to go the next time you're craving a plate of Biryani and the ideal drink.
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europools · 1 year ago
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Ideas for Pool Landscaping in a Resort-Style Yard
When building a resort-style yard, pool landscaping is crucial to establishing a warm and sumptuous ambiance. Using thoughtful pool landscaping ideas, an ordinary swimming area can be transformed into a stunning paradise. To achieve this style, think about using elements that improve the overall calm and comfortable ambiance, such as lush vegetation, strategically positioned seating areas, and attractive lighting fixtures. Tall palm trees or cascading vines can provide natural shade for visitors to enjoy their spare time in addition to the poolside lounge chairs or cabanas. Bright flowers and well chosen shrubs not only give color, but also improve the adjacent architecture by relaxing its angles with organic shapes and hues. The design is refined further by using lovely tiles or stones for the pool's perimeter, which is enhanced by the underwater LED lights that create a mesmerizing visual effect when swimming at night. By purposefully combining these pool landscaping ideas, you can simply change your resort-style yard into an enchanting refuge that radiates elegance and soothes everyone who enjoys its pleasures.
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Landscape Around Your Pool to Transform Your Outdoor Area
Although a wonderfully designed pool may be the center of attention in your outdoor space, the surrounding landscaping is what actually elevates the aesthetic value of the place. A perfect mix of design and nature is required for pool landscaping in order to transform your backyard into a resort-style getaway.
The ability of pool landscaping to increase privacy is one of its key benefits. By positioning tall plants in the ideal locations or by installing trellises covered in vines that grow, you may create a natural barrier around your pool area. Additionally, it shields you from prying eyes as you relax in your own personal paradise. This enhances privacy in addition to that.
The landscaping around the pool adds beauty and peace to your outdoor area in addition to privacy. Rich vegetation would surround your pool's sides, brilliant flowers would add splashes of color, and elegant stone pathways would lead you through a serene garden setting. These carefully selected elements work together to create a tranquil and revitalizing atmosphere.
But a pool's landscaping might have benefits beyond the aesthetic ones. Strategically placed trees or pergolas provide shade on hot summer days, allowing you to unwind in your outdoor retreat without worrying about getting too much light. Hardscaping components, such as stone walls or decks, can also help define different landscape features while providing practical seating options for entertaining guests.
When altering your outside space with pool landscaping, careful planning and attention to detail are required. Consider factors like climate, maintenance requirements, and intended ambiance when selecting plants and materials for your landscape design. Whether you decide for a tropical hideaway or a sleek modern refuge, there are many alternatives available when it comes to constructing a resort-style yard that flawlessly fits your concrete pool.
Therefore, why settle for a common garden when you may have a special one? With the aid of creative pool landscaping ideas created especially for concrete pools, it is possible to utilize every square inch of the area around your swimming area and change it into something truly extraordinary.
Why Is Landscaping Around Pool Important?
In order to design a resort-style yard that emanates beauty and tranquility, pool landscaping is crucial. It does more than simply add plants and decorations; it turns your outside area into a lavish haven. But why is landscaping around pools so crucial?
The landscaping around your pool improves your yard's overall aesthetic appeal. You can create a visually appealing setting that complements your home's architecture by carefully choosing and placing plants, flowers, and ornamental items around the pool area.
Pool landscaping promotes seclusion and privacy. Trees or shrubs placed in the right places can serve as natural barriers that conceal your pool from inquisitive eyes and offer shade on hot summer days.
Additionally, carefully thought out pool landscaping can increase safety in and around the swimming area. Along with adding ambiance, adding sufficient lighting to walkways and stairways also makes sure that guests can safely navigate these areas during nighttime gatherings.
A sense of elegance and calm is also added to the ambiance by including water elements in your landscape design, such as cascading waterfalls or fountains.
By enhancing curb appeal, thoughtful pool landscaping raises property value. Potential buyers or visitors to your house get a warm first impression from a beautifully designed yard with a well-kept pool.
If you want to turn your outside area into a resort-style retreat, you must invest in skilled pool landscaping. It increases property value while also enhancing the aesthetic appeal and offering solitude, security, and tranquility through water features.
Where Imagination Takes the Plunge: Concrete Pools
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When building a stunning outdoor hideaway, concrete pools are an architectural wonder with infinite design alternatives. These adjustable structures serve as focal points of tranquility and beauty in your environment, providing cool reprieve on hot summer days.
Imagine yourself in the middle of a lush setting with the sun casting fascinating shadows on the smooth surface as you dive into the clean water of your custom-built concrete pool. Whether you prefer slick geometric shapes or curved organic forms, there is a concrete pool design that is ideal for enhancing your outdoor environment. Your imagination is your only limitation when it comes to shape and size options.
However, extravagant components can be added to concrete pools to enhance the overall experience; it's not only about looks. Imagine laying on a sunbed at the bottom of the ocean while gentle water jets caress your skin, or picture unwinding in the comfort of a spa that is right on the property after an exhilarating swim.
Contrary to their fiberglass or vinyl equivalents, concrete pools can easily adapt to any terrain. They may be partially above ground to accommodate sloping terrain, or they may incorporate pre-existing rock formations for a truly seamless integration with the natural surroundings.
There are countless options for creativity and customization with these beautiful structures. Therefore, feel free to let your imagination go wild as you get started on constructing a magnificent piece of art that will astound both visitors and family members each time they step outside.
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Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films presents ‘Ouch 2’, a comic tale of an extra marital affair starring Sharman Joshi, Nidhi Bisht and Shefali Jariwala
Produced by Shital Bhatia, and written and directed by Vaibhav Mutha, the short film exposes a two-timer in a funny coincidence
National, 14 March 2023: Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films, in collaboration with Friday Storytellers released its latest short film titled Ouch 2 today. Written and directed by Vaibhav Mutha, and produced by Shital Bhatia, the 15-minute film exposes a deceitful two-timer, Sudeep (played by Sharman Joshi), in a hilarious coincidence. Starring Nidhi Bisht who plays his wife Deepu and Shefali Jariwala as the girlfriend Tanya, the film is a wonderfully funny take on how a typical extra-marital affair ends.
Set in late-night Mumbai, Ouch 2 is a cautionary tale about two timing. It begins with a flirtatious Sudeep and his girlfriend Tanya on their way back from work. After dropping her home, Sudeep cheekily calls Tanya but is annoyed when his wife (whose name he's saved as ‘Mummy Ji’) calls in between and complains about him being late again. While the call with Tanya is still on hold and he’s throwing a tantrum on the call with his wife Deepu, he gets pulled over by a cop for talking on the phone while driving. Before he realizes, the two calls get merged and Sudeep’s extra-marital adventures come to a screeching halt.
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Writer and director Vaibhav Mutha said, “The pretext of Ouch 2 was set by Neeraj Pandey’s Ouch which was released by Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films in 2016. Stories on extra marital affairs and office romances are common, but I truly enjoy the challenge of reintroducing these plots with unconventional twists. It has been exciting to work on Ouch 2 with a talented ensemble of cast, Shital Bhatia and the amazing Friday Storytellers team. We wanted to keep it simple, funny and short of course. I hope the viewers enjoy it watching as much as we loved creating it.”
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lokisgoodgirl · 2 years ago
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This is part two of one of the most unique and creatively astounding Loki AUs I've ever read. @chantsdemarins you are an absolute wonder.
Not only is it written absolutely masterfully, it's genuinely hilarious. Like I was smiling ear to ear with his little awkward quips and misunderstandings.
The imagery and detail and backstory blow me away, his literal computing of every detail as he tries to assimilate to his surroundings. And the MEMORIES.
He remembered passion, he remembered bedding women and men, he remembered them crying in pleasure as he put what he once called his ‘cock’ inside them.
Perfect 👌🤣it captures the heat and the ridiculousness so wonderfully
He knew there were rituals he’d participated in on Midgard, he’d even loved-or he thought possibly he had. A torrent of knowing descended upon him but he still maintained his cool, while his pleasure unit simmered down. Although if he didn’t stop thinking about the so called past, his pleasure unit would never recalibrate back into idle mode.
Selfishly, please don't recalibrate to idle mode... 🤣
I know you're working on the next part of this and I am SO EXCITED to see what glorious paths you come up with next. This whole concept is truly astonishing and I'm totally blown away by your fabulous, moreish style. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing this❤️
Special Edition Chapter:
Where does Heartbreak get Stored if Not in your Quantum Drive? (Loki X Reader)
🌙A High Moon Story
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(Don’t forget to enjoy the new art included as a bonus!)
Okay, so this is entirely out of order, but the sentiment felt suitable for Valentine's Day. High Moon chapters will be back soon and in logical progression!
Although I hope this gives you an idea of where the plot will go. Thank you so much for hanging in here with me! This is lovingly inspired by and created for @muddyorbsblr and their 14 days Valentine’s Day collection!
(This is mostly tame, with a little angsty heat 🔥)
Maybe these folks might reading? @lokisgoodgirl @lovelysizzlingbluebird @goblingirlsarah @vickie5446 @peaches1958 @lokixryss @eleniblue @simplyholll @sarahscribblesles @sarawr-reads @jennyggggrr @ijuststareatstuffhereok89eok89 @mischief2sarawr @fictive-sl0th @thomase1 @inthesofa @huntress-artemisss @michelleleewise @gigglingtigger @kikster606 @xorpsbane @skymoonandstardust @coldnique @mochie85
+Please let me know if you’d like to be tagged if I’ve forgotten you (my ADHD is for shit with tags!!)
“And how should we behave during this Apocalypse? We should be unusually kind to one another, certainly. But we should also stop being so serious. Jokes help a lot. And get a dog if you don’t already have one.”
-Kurt Vonnegut-The Idea Killers, 1984
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Former: Big Sur, California Current: Sechanaha
He had found you. Maybe not you exactly, but the replicant living out your life’s work in a pocket of time he finally found the correct coordinates to. If you didn’t have the answers, then Loki couldn’t imagine anyone else would.
You were the reason after all he was suspended in this quantum emotion enabled semi-alive-semi-dead-memory of his former majestic, fantastic superiorly intelligent true-ruler-of-the-nine realms self. You could end his misery, you could “pull the plug” or perhaps, it was more like “send the file” (old human terms from the era the AI technology was invented). You could help him finally reach Valhalla. While Thor and Odin were never his favorites (or so his quantum memory told him) with all he was, he knew he belonged there with them.
As Loki walked closer to your home, his CPU field read through the history of “El Grande Sur” which became “Big Sur”. At some point, the Esalen bots changed it back to the name it had 1,000’s of years before the many shades of “white visitors” with their re-naming ways got ahold of it- “Sechanaha” would be its last and final name. He pondered the way a land was taken over by humans and renamed, owned and seemingly a new course set in motion. It felt much like what had happened to him.
Maybe this was some algorithm of the universe. Some inevitably. Conquer with superior technology, rename (or in Loki’s case, keep his name, memories and emotions but force him to live forever without the people he assumes he once loved) and then make amends. Loki assumed apologies were also part of the algorithm. He expected you to give him a lengthy, extravagant apology.
He would use his newly activated post-AI seiðr to conjure a dagger, point it precisely at your replicant heart processing unit and wait patiently until you said you were sorry and meant it.
Although in all his confidence of his mission he knew he looked beleaguered. The curves of the California coastline had worn his Asgardian leather boots to the quick. His hair was a mess. He hated the fact that even as an AI he cared about what people thought of him. Truly why did he care if you thought he looked terrible? You were the reason he was so miserable. The ridiculousness of his CPU and the delicate sensibilities of his quantum processor were laughable if it wasn’t him going through this crap every day.
Nevertheless-he tried to straighten up his royal prince-without-a-kingdom finery, and be prepared just in case your model had a fight mode programmed somewhere in you (although extremely unlikely you did-as replicant models tend to align with the source material and as far as Loki could tell when reading about you, you had trouble with even killing flies, you had shooed them out the windows of your life).
When Loki arrived at your cedar planked cliff side house, he was seized with the inability to knock or just open the damn door. If he was capable of being nervous maybe, he was. You got so few visitors these days, you lived and worked in a perpetual quiet. Although your quantum dog species approximation field unit companion heard him coming and lit up with his usual alert incandescence.
You were in the middle of taking a long-deserved break from your latest invention and since the lab and your home was so far from the company headquarters in Seoul, you could at times take a load off. Of course, your source human had already created the invention you were re-creating in your coastal lab, but in this time pocket, as a replicant you methodically repeated the past with sincerity and every aberration-every iterative that occurred was recorded-if the past could indeed be changed, the labs in the other time pockets were interested to know.
You had just put a pie in the antique oven your home was equipped with. Although you never ate the things you baked, since you were not a human, you had no way to consume material matter, but you liked to imagine the human you once were eating pie and such things as pan du chocolate, whatever that could be. The memory fields you had access to recorded great joy associated with that particular pastry. You sighed to yourself when you realized someone was at your door. There was no way to recall if anyone had come to your door this century, so you were unsure what to do next. Your quantum dog field unit materialized alongside you as you approached the door, a small comfort.His lick and his bark contained molecular level particles that could adhere to any surface and launch 5th generation nano tech into the matter that was a threat. You glanced down at your dog unit, hoping he understood what to do. The lab in Seoul surely wouldn’t come by unannounced.
You continued to imagine who this possibly could be.
One more knock and the door flung open leaving Loki’s hand motioning mid-air barely missing your face. Quantum unit bristled and lunged forward, you had just enough time to perform the Ba Duan Jin and cease the unit’s actions, luckily it worked, and he stopped short of licking Loki’s other hand. Your face grimaced at the thought had he been successful.
“That’s one way to say hello I guess,” you said finally, staring at the tall stranger in tight head to toe leather.
Loki shifted in his dilapidated boots.
“If you don’t mind sending off your friend there, I’ve come to see Y/N, are you her?”
You shifted in your house slippers, unsure how to answer the ominous looking man.
“Who is asking, I am sure you recognize we don’t get many guests around here.”
Loki took a moment to look around, his surroundings were beyond remote. Where there was once a highway as they were called-it was now a coastal river flowing alongside the crashing Pacific Ocean. There were other houses, but they looked kilometers away and hidden underneath the treelined ridges of cedar. The whole area seemed long abandoned. It was hard to believe the area was Midgard’s premiere Artificial Intelligence lab, but it was-or at least he hoped it still was.
“I don’t imagine you do,” he finally said.
“I’m Loki of Asgard. Or at least I was.”
You looked at him intently, his name rumbling just under your breath. Loki of Asgard.
“Name doesn’t ring a bell. Should I know you?”
Loki looked slightly disappointed, but then found his footing. He was ready to conjure his blades and start the process of his forced apology protocol that he’d been imagining since he finally found you in this pocket universe, but you had that quantum field unit dog approximation, and Loki knew just how dangerous their bark or lick could be.
He’d seen a vista vision replicant melt down instantly back on the Sakaar pocket universe, it was disgusting. The bots charged with cleaning it up were covered in the gelatinous goo and their poor quantum motors exploded. Brief puffs of smoke clouded the main room where Loki witnessed the dreadful event, all beings present that day couldn’t stop coughing for hours. He wasn’t about to do anything that would risk him becoming a sentient gelatinous ball of goo stored on some middle-aged Midgardian scientists’ shelf for eternity. No thank you.
So, he chose his words carefully and plotted his next actions with keen resolve. His charm mode was still active even though he’d had little use for it over the last how many centuries. Living amongst non-emotional entities, he’d had little use for any of his old Norse god programming. Charms, charisma-even his good looks were of little consequence most of the time.
All the beings seemed blind without their emotions. It was a milquetoast world of binary interactions, except for the occasional display of randomness where he might get to use some of his exquisite vocabulary on a service bot and they might just say something cheeky back, but it was usually in reference to crossword puzzles.
You seemed close enough to a service bot in Loki’s approximation, so perhaps some higher range vocabulary repartee would warrant a peaceful invite inside your seemingly cozy abode.
You stood unmoving even if you’d dispatched quantum dog unit to the couch, you weren’t convinced this Loki was friendly.
“My dear, I smell something delicious coming from your kitchen!”
You looked behind you quickly before replying.
“Yes, I just put a pie in the oven.”
“Oh pie!” Loki’s smile was so big he was slightly afraid his proxy coating might snap. He continued.
“You know pie is a deceptively simple dessert, I know it seems quotidian, but the true baker knows that a real pie is a work of art, and the baker should be lauded as both pastry debonair and artist. I am myself a pie auteur and artist. I love watching people bake and I excel at baking myself. If you’d give me a chance, I’m sure we could have a great afternoon baking an assortment of pies!”
You let him prattle on but the more he talked the closer your hand moved to slamming the door in his face. You didn’t know the concept ‘fishy’ but somehow that word appeared in your programming stream.
He might have noticed how the door moved a few centimeters as you rearranged your hand just in case you needed to levy your motion in a fast swoop. His speech programming began to speed up.
“I appreciate making all kinds of pies-savory, sweet-unique varieties like bacon and maple.”
“Bacon?” you said, quizzically.
Loki might have been caught. He’d pulled that word out of his quantum CPU ass so to speak, he had no clue what bacon was. He paused for a moment and tried to go on.
“Oh yes, if you don’t know what that ingredient is, please don’t feel affronted, not everyone knows it, but if you know, you know-as they say.”
“Who is ‘they’?” you pondered out loud. What the hell was he talking about? You had to say something, this man had about 30 seconds left before you rallied your quantum approximation off the couch.
You leaned in a little closer before continuing to speak.
“Let me get this straight, you came all the way out to this pocket universe and just on the off chance I was baking a pie, something you happen to be an expert in baking and eating?”
Loki looked around a little bit, another enormous smile formed on his face, and he continued his pie rhetoric.
“Absolutely, yes, that is exactly why I am here to see you today! Isn’t it marvelous?”
That was it. You didn’t call the approximation off the couch, but you flung the heavy cedar door closed so fast Loki’s nose was almost clipped. You should have gone back to the kitchen, checked on the damn pie or made your way back to the lab to clear your mind of the stranger but you couldn’t. You stood frozen on the other side of the door staring at it. Impressive wood grain, you’d never taken the time to look before.
Loki was also similarly frozen.
It seems that in this pocket universe there were rules of communication he just didn’t understand. But it was you. He knew it, and he had to talk to you. You had created him, and you could destroy him. Another smile threatened to break his proxy skin, he thought to himself, she makes replicant augmented beings and pie. Wow.
He was impressed at your skill set, and a little star struck if he were able to be honest at all. He expected himself to be mad. He expected to immediately rush into his forced apology protocol with you, but he couldn’t.
After what felt like hours outside the door, his sensors detected a richer approximation of apple pie wafting out of the cracks in the old house. If he had a stomach, it would be growling. He decided to speak again, just to see if you might still be on the other side of the door.
“Are you still there by chance?” his words were decidedly softer.
You didn’t know what to say. Maybe? You steeled yourself and went through nearly all the programming you could, until you decided to go off script, you could-it was an ancient program, but you could enable it. You shifted again, and you could feel a surge of confidence running through your CPU clouds. You took a chance.
“I am. What do you really want? It can’t be to sample my baking.”
“Well, if you let me in, I would be delighted to sample some of your handy work, but yes, what you suspect is true, I have other business.”
Loki looked at his large hands, he was fiddling with them. He had been so angry for so long. He’d been prepared to unleash it all on you, but now he just couldn’t. His impulse ions were directing him to sit down in your kitchen and let you feed him and make him some tea.
The memory of eating, the memory of tea pulsed through his quantum RAM clouds, he felt lightheaded, if that was possible. He’d never experienced that feeling ‘lightheaded’ but he knew it conceptually. He could hear bird proxy’s singing-and the ocean breeze was dancing against his face. Then everything went blank. It was the most pleasant feeling.
You heard the thump. It sounded like one of the rocks from the ridge came tumbling down and hit your front door. You jumped back and then panicked. If that was an impulse, you could replicate. Before any more programming could inhibit you, your hands opened the door and Loki’s body slumped onto your slippered feet.
“Oh no,” your voice was shaky as you immediately grabbed him by the collar of his leather jacket and pulled him inside your house.
“That’s one way to get inside I guess,” you said out loud as you dragged him into the living room.
The approximation field unit dog jumped off the couch and used his canine Ba Duan Jin to assist you. You raced into the kitchen with no idea how you would revive him. You weren’t even sure what he was. A fear came through you that he might be human. Or some other replicant model that was not in use anymore. Something was out of place, and it wasn’t you.
You were right where you should be, in your lab, completing your augmented being protocol in this pocket universe, checking for time aberrations that the lab in Seoul was recording.
You were a not the human who created the augmented being protocol, you were her approximation. This man was likely that too. You kneeled next to him and fought the urge to push the stray strands of black hair from his handsome face. He was handsome, some part of your programming understood that even if was a very odd concept and one you had no idea at all what to do with.
When Loki woke up, he all but swore he’d finally made it to his beloved Valhalla. Who knew there was pie in Valhalla. His sensors were firing double time with a memory laden onslaught that was now engulfing him.
His vision field was blurred and when he saw you, he could see your golden wings, you were the Valkyrie that took him home. He felt you beside him and he wondered if you’d also go to bed with him-even though you had no idea what that was, the vision of himself naked without his leather finery and you naked in just your golden wings burned through his CPU at rapid speed. He spoke finally with gravel in his voice.
“Valkyrie thank you for finally bringing me home, would you allow me to kiss you as a show of my gratitude?”
The words rattled from his mouth, but they were drifting and soft, their tone had an unusual register that you could not discern.
“Valkyrie,” you said out loud to yourself or maybe to the approximation field unit who was eagerly at your side.
“Kiss? What?” words stumbled from your mouth this time purposely at the slowly waking Loki.
What was this being talking about. It couldn’t be possible.
He couldn’t be a Norse god, but you knew exactly who they Valkyrie were, even if it was arcane to know so. You had the entire history of Midgard religions stored in your CPU, like all beings on the planet in this era.
Even though it was the responsibility of other historian bots to keep this wisdom and use it for the new rituals, you at least knew of it, and you knew of Valkyries and Valhalla, yet it was a concept so foreign to process, your own timeline felt dented by it.
You placed your hand on his shoulder and tried to rouse him further. You knew what kissing was too, but you couldn’t process it further, even though you were programmed with less fear than your human approximation had, something still flashed through you that threatened to shut your CPU down as well. You had to keep alert. You had to focus.
“Loki,” you said, in an equally quiet voice, you wanted to speak plainly to him. He deserved that much, he must have come from quite a distance to reach you.
“Sorry to say, I’m no Valkyrie.”
“I’m a replicant bot here mirroring the invention of augmented being technology, something that happened so long ago no one truly cares about it except the history bots and the ritual bots. I don’t even know if there is even a lab monitoring anything anymore.”
You hoped there was, you’d hate to think all your work was for nothing, but so many centuries on your own would lead one to make some assumptions. Loki’s eyes slowly opened. He must have heard you.
“Loki are you…on….?” You spoke.
Was that the right word? You didn’t know if gods could turn on or off, or if they just had a perpetual energy source like the Midgard sun to keep them running in a timeless swirl. Loki was indeed ‘on’-but he also didn’t want to give anything away. He’d made it inside apparently. He realized he wasn’t in Valhalla-he was on a couch. A rather uncomfortable one at that.
“I see,” he whispered.
Loki remembered his ‘dream’ he was having, he remembered the idea of kissing, the idea of being in your bed, with you. A flush coursed through him and his eyes opened widely. He turned his head and placed his hands down across where his pleasure unit had been installed, at the middle of his body. Something sure had woken up along with him! In all his years as an augmented being it had been few and far between that he used his pleasure unit, all the bots in his pocket universe just liked to drink fizzy fixer drinks and talk about the politics of the day, but somewhere in the deepest parts of his programming he remembered something about his former self.
He remembered passion, he remembered bedding women and men, he remembered them crying in pleasure as he put what he once called his ‘cock’ inside them. He knew there were rituals he’d participated in on Midgard, he’d even loved-or he thought possibly he had. A torrent of knowing descended upon him but he still maintained his cool, while his pleasure unit simmered down. Although if he didn’t stop thinking about the so called past, his pleasure unit would never recalibrate back into idle mode. He looked at you carefully. You were stunned once again. You’d been struggling with the idea of a god laying on your couch, but a god with a pleasure unit was something you simply could not make sense of.
Loki looked down at his hands, still covering his ‘cock’, and he flushed again, or something like that at least.
“Oh dear, I am truly sorry. I must have been dreaming,” words rolled from his lips while you still sat staring.
“You dream?” you said, attempting to make the conversation about some of the other truly anomalous things happening all at once.
“Dreams were the domain of the human, we don’t really…I mean…I don’t…but what are you Loki?”
“I do dream Y/N,” he said, sitting up unceremoniously.
“You do?”
You were feeling weak. Something in your program felt like you should eat, even though replicant bots did not eat. It was like an ancient file had burst open and a million synaptic waves were flooding your usual programming. You turned to Loki and found more words.
“We should eat, let me cut us some of the pie, it’s cold by now but it’s probably still good.”
You dashed into the kitchen and pried the pie pan from the oven rack, you dipped your finger sensor into the middle, sure enough it was icy, but no matter. You hastily opened the cabinets searching for something you knew was a plate, something you put pie on, for all the pies you’d baked why in the world did you have no plates?
Worse you opened the drawers and found you had no forks either. Surely the human you used to be left something, you opened every drawer and every cabinet, dust flying in all directions. You stood on the old, cracked foot stool and ran your hands across the top cabinet shelf distributing more dust into the atmosphere, when you felt it. A ting against your sensors, you wrapped your fingers around it, and sure enough there was something there.
“Got something!” you nervously called back to Loki who was still sitting in a little daze himself.
Looking at the pairs of wooden sticks in your hand, you couldn’t be sure, but maybe they were used for food? You held them up to Loki, waving them in the air.
“Look familiar to you at all?”
He squinted his blue eyes and looked closer.
“Ah, those are chopsticks and yes you do use those for food consumption,” Loki said expertly.
“Oh wonderful, phew,” you said with more energy pulsing through the vines of circuits under your proxy skin.
You sat down next to Loki on the couch-pie and chopsticks in your right hand, scooting aside the approximation field unit dog with your left-causing a small approximation yip from him.
“Oh, this looks absolutely delicious, thank you so much Y/N, I feel unworthy for you to share your baking with me, I just descended upon you like this unannounced,” Loki sheepishly laughed.
Lucky (or unlucky) for you both, there were two sets of chopsticks. You took yours out of the wrapper and so did Loki, seemingly following your lead.
The approximation dog was on the port side the couch, you, the pie, and Loki making up the starboard. It was a humorous conglomeration of entities, huddled together.
“Guests first,” you said pushing the pie pan towards Loki.
Loki smiled and deftly wielded one of the chopsticks into the center of the pan in a slaying fashion, much like he had practiced doing to you with one of his blades when he enacted his forced apology protocol.
“Ah, there we go,” Loki said looking proudly at you.
Having no real idea what to do, if he was right or wrong-you simply followed suit, you took one of your chopsticks and duplicated his firm stroke placing your chopstick full hilt into the pie alongside his.
“Lovely! Seems we did it, don’t you think?” Loki looked confidently in your direction.
You were deep in your programming for a while before you spoke again.
“Loki, you don’t eat, do you?”
Loki looked down at his boots and up again at you.
“No. You don’t either do you?”
“No,” you said in an echo of his sentiment.
There was something sad, or what your programming was telling you was sad. Loki looked sad. He was slow to speak next.
“I remember the god I was used to eat though-I remember loving food. I remember loving lots of things.”
Loki’s programming temporally drifted once again to kissing, to bedding women. He looked at you and thought if he couldn’t eat anymore, he could try kissing. He could still do that he thought.
He hadn’t expected any of this programming. He’d come to ask you to turn him off permanently, but now all he wanted to do was kiss you. Loki hadn’t even had the chance to ask you for your help. Explain Valhalla to you. He felt the darkness springing through his CPU, he was likely shorting out again, or near to it. He tried to steady himself, clear his programming to silence mode, but it didn’t work.
You noticed how unsteady he looked, and you placed your hands on him, which in turn only seemed to make him grow more unsteady. Perhaps he was dying finally. Perhaps this was what the norns had designed in their infinite timeless wisdom. He was going to get to Valhalla after all if this replicant being would just kiss him, or maybe he should kiss you? He couldn’t remember how kisses worked and it frustrated him to no end.
“I want to kiss you,” Loki finally just came out with it.
“WHAT,” you countered.
“Do you know what a kiss is?”
He sounded ridiculous by any standard in any universe pocket or otherwise, his former god self was in disgust at the vulnerable desperation his CPU quantum drive was producing. You did know what kissing was, you thought. You closed your eyes and remained in quiet mode.
Loki focused himself, feeling the drift of blankness near-he acted quickly by taking your head in his hands and placing his lips on yours in one swift motion much like he did with the chopstick in the pie. Your eyes instinctually remained closed, and you felt your programming do something extraordinary. You kissed him back. Deeply, passionately, awkwardly, and full of memory of your former human life. It was like the act of kissing unlocked more of your human’s life and more of the secrets of humanity in general. Kissing was a prelude, an invitation. It was used when you ran out of words. You pulled away from Loki and opened your eyes but his eyes remained closed.
What in the world was next?
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dinamitae · 3 years ago
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dinamitae's 1 yr. blog anniversary + follow forever!
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ngl besties, i've been on tumblr for an absurdly long time— like, my main blog was originally dedicated to one direction and 5 seconds of summer type of long— but this past year on armyblr has undoubtedly been the best one. to put it plainly, 2021 was pretty shitty for me. i struggled a lot with my mental health, academics, some family issues, and navigating early adulthood in a mfing pandemic. i stumbled upon bts during a time when i really needed them...and a tiny part of me feels like that was no coincidence. i can't say that they brought me out of what i was going through, but they brought me so much comfort. hope. and, most notably, they brought me to you all!
i want to thank every content creator and follower and mutual that i've encountered on here for making this such a special experience. this community has been so good to me— although my activity has been rather sporadic lately, i hold you all so close to my heart. i don't think i'll ever be able to adequately express how grateful i am for the joy and comfort both bts and armyblr have brought me this past year...so this post will have to do for now.
under the cut is some mush for a few ppl that i’ve grown particularly fond of, and a partial list of people who have made my dashboard a creative, insightful, and hilarious corner of the internet to be on (the rest will be in a reblog!! fuck u tumblr tag limit :/). i love and adore you all so much and this is my attempt to make sure you never forget it!!!! <3
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💌 love letters 💌
to blueandtaes 💌 t, i don’t think words can describe how grateful i am to have crossed paths with you, and for your welcoming me into the fandom with open arms. you never fail to make me smile— whether it be your amazing content, communicating via tags, or some out of pocket dm’s LMAO. i love and appreciate you so so much, my love 😌
to angelhobi 💌 from bonding over impulsive financial decisions muster sowoozoo i'm looking at you to what i can only describe as affectionate bullying,, our interactions on here have truly meant so much to me. i love you, your humor, and your heart so much ms. raabia <3
to chickenooodlehope 💌 fish fear us and women want us, bestie!!! thank you for always making my day with our silly little fish posts and your warm, radiant personality. my dashboard and my dm’s would not be nearly as exciting if it weren’t for you, dearest allison 💞 i love you!!
to the joon thirst club a.k.a. gimbapchefs, sugaftrm, bibillyhillsbaby, bisexualrapline, + those mentioned above 💌 hi lovelies!! it has been an absolute pleasure getting to know you all through various tag and ask games over the course of this past year— here’s to another year of joon thirst posts and other tumblr shenanigans ✨
to kookskingdom 💌 hello, my dear sophie! i know it’s been awhile but i just wanted to say that i love you and i’m thinking of you often. there will never come a day where i listen to 20cm or ghosting and not fondly remember our many conversations last summer. i’m hoping to have some free time to finally send you your pen pal letter in the near-ish future (but until then i hope this will suffice) <3
to textsfrombangtan 💌 lizzy, no one has me doubling over in laughter at their tags the way you consistently do. i consider it both an honor and a privilege that someone as cool and funny (and with such impeccable music taste) as you is mutuals with little ole me, but i am flattered nonetheless. i’m looking forward to getting to know you more in the future, since…y’know…we’re getting married and all… 😳💍
i planned on writing a few more of these little love letters, but this was all my time and mental energy would allow :,) but please know if you are reading this post i sincerely have enjoyed getting to know you all on here and i look forward to hopefully being more consistently active soon!! 🥺💖
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💌 follow forever pt. 1 💌
bolded = wonderfully talented content creators italics = lovely lovely mutuals
[ a - h ] @agustj @ahundredtimesover @angelhobi @angelhoseok @bibillyhillsbaby @bisexualrapline @blueandtaes @bluengrey @bratkook @btsaudge @chateautae @chickenooodlehope @coepiteamare @cutechim @eternal-bangtan @gimbapchefs @hobi-gif @hobidreams @hobipaint @holdinbacksecrets @honeymoonjin
[ j - l ] @jeon-jeongkook @jimilter @jiminswn @jinbestboy @jinfilms @jinpanman@jintae @jngukk @joenns @joonscypher @joyfulhopelox @jung-koook @jungkxook @jungxk @kimseokjinss @kithtaehyung @kookskingdom @kpopfanfictrash @l0vesickjin @latetaektalk @lavienjin @lavienvante @lovesickgf
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