#aop: task

[iansolko]

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGE 8: WHAT IF

Instead of one what-if, have five of varying lengths in answer TW: animal death and people death (both old age).

What if Lenjamin had never approached Ian while he was sleeping in space?

Ian wouldn’t know anything different, and would still be out there sleepin.’  Honk shoo mimimimimi

What would happen if Ian and Len had never been arrested?

Len was fond of Ian, yes, but was becoming steadily bored and already looking for an out, but stayed around to help Ian learn to be on Earth out of obligation.  Since he was the one that brought Ian to Earth in the first place.  The [failed] heist happened to come about at the right time for him, and if it didn’t, Len would have likely woken up one day and decided to leave with the same amount of energy: A quick goodbye, a quick apology.

What if Ian never phased to leave jail, like Lenjamin did?

Then he would have probably been sentenced to prison, if thinking about the severity levels of the heist itself.

What if Ian wasn’t a virgin?

If he were to have lost it with anyone he felt comfortable with in the past, it would have been Tobie.  But he was scared enough just confessing that he loved him, so taking that further step was almost impossible.  He was close to coming around to opening up to Tobie about it, but then inevitable shit went down.

Before that, Ian had always been very go with the flow, do as he’s told, down for just about anything.  If someone wanted to convince him, he could have been convinced.  But no stranger or short term fling had ever been convincing enough.

What if Ian and Beverly had never found the Qraxoldov and remained on Earth?

Ian knew the streets were no place for a lovely cat like Beverly to remain on, no matter how accustomed to it she was.  But Ian had no identity, no SS number, so that made it near-impossible to be employed somewhere stable, let alone make enough to get housing in New York.  Ian would have little to no other option but to leave the city.

He contacts his old best friend Rory, who is living out in the Midwest with his now wife, catches up with him, and explains that he is looking for a place to work and live.

Rory and his wife are now owners/managers of a shop that sells engine parts and tractors, and offers him a job as a sales representative.  Obviously this is a far cry from what Ian is used to, but he will take whatever he can get.  And this way, Rory is back in his life again.

Moving is quite a bit harder with a cat (Before he could simply become incorporeal and move around the Earth with no issue) but he takes a bus and makes it to the small town.  He stays with Rory and his wife for a few months while getting funds and also accustomed to his new life, then is able to secure a rental house to live in.

Ian and Rory form up their old band McGriddle again, and they perform at the bars in the area from time to time.

Being under constant scrutiny from humans, Ian doesn’t shift for years and years.  His body ages.

When Beverly passes away after a long and full life of 17 years, a devastated Ian has nothing holding him down any longer, but he’s also satisfied with his life, and doesn’t leave.  He is an uncle to Rory’s children, and a fixture in their small town community through the friends he made and the many clubs and councils he joined because he can’t say no.

At one point Ian meets and falls in love with a woman who never quite matches his energy and devotion, but does love him and wants to settle and start a family.  It’s when Ian is weeks from proposing that it occurs to him: they can never have children.  Ian knows that obviously it’s possible for his species to have children, but these hypothetical children would be part his species, and the secret would inevitably get out at some point.  And also, Ian had no identity.  They can't legally get married.

He tells his partner this in vague terms without divulging his status.  This creates a large rift between them, resulting in a terrible breakup.

Ian decides after this, that it’s better to stay single.

He lives a long human life, alone romantically but not alone in friendship and family.  When Rory and his wife become old and pass away, Ian decides to do the same.

[robinastrea]

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGE 3: EARTH AND ERKUSS

a bonus just for fun

AN UPDATE

link to character development post

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[marshallmaevik]

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGE 3: EARTH AND ERKUSS

A bonus just for fun

[carrekiblue]

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGE 7: GET CONNECTED

Link to New Connections Page

[melishade]

*Levi washing Optimus' alt mode*

Optimus: Do you have any idea how uncomfortable this is?

Levi: Grow a pair, Prime. Your filthy. This is happening whether you like it or not.

Optimus: You do realize this is the equivalent of being given a sponge bath, right?

Levi: Then be grateful I'm scrubbing your dirty ass. Think of it as a spa day.

Optimus: *in a petty mood* Well, if I'm getting a "spa day", so are you.

Levi: What the fuc-

Optimus: *proceeds to scrub Levi's face with a wet rag*

Levi:

This Ask

Eren from his and Hanji's hiding spot: So...this is why it takes so long?

Hanji: Yes, they completely turn into children when it comes to this particular task. It's why they don't ask anyone else to help. They will literally deteriorate into this.

Eren: Why not...call Megatron or something?

Hanji: Are you kidding?! Megatron hates Levi. He would drink energon and watch this bickering continue.

Eren: This can't be healthy.

Hanji: Well Optimus isn't taking care of himself so someone has too.

The ask was also in reference to this AOP Oneshot, and I suggest you read it if you haven't, because the Oneshots are canon to the story.

[cardboardheartss]

Short PAC : What would BLACKPINK members think of you?

⚠️DISCLAIMER! TAROT CARDS ARE NOT 100% ACCURATE! TAKE EVERYTHING WITH A GRAIN OF SALT! IF MY INTERPRETATIONS ARE INCORRECT FEEL FREE TO CORRECT ME!⚠️

remember to take a deep breath, and think about which pile you feel most connected to before you pick a pile to read!

Pile 1 : YG Studio

Pile 2 : PINKCHELLA 2019

Pile 3 :Comeback group photo

Pile 1 : YG Studio

Overall energy : QoW rx, The Hierophant & KoW rx

All the members see you as an introvert and they see you as a person who is really self confident and you’re not easily swayed by other people’s opinions of you!

Lisa : 3oW rx

She sees you as someone who is currently frustrated and disappointed with the delays happening in your life. If she could give you tips, she would want you to plan more carefully, in order to avoid disappointments, you must start off with smaller tasks to also avoid overworking yourself.

Jennie : The Empress

She sees you as very feminine and beautiful! Jennie also thinks you have perfect fashion sense, you know how to perfectly dress for your body type and tones. Sees you as a caring person, who’s always there for a shoulder to cry on!

Rosè : AoP

Rosie sees you as a business oriented person, she sees you becoming very financially abundant down the line. She sees you as someone who radiates positive energy, despite your possible introvertness!

Jisoo : 4oS

Jisoo sees you as an introvert lol! She thinks you live a very moderate lifestyle. She thinks you like to avoid social situations because it possibly drains a lot of your energy at times.

Pile 2 : PINKCHELLA 2019

Overall energy : KnoP, 10oW & 5oP

All the members see you as someone who is patient and has a stern personality. They think you are dedicated to whatever interests, jobs and even hobbies you have. The members believe you have a traditional approach to life.

Lisa : The Magician

Lisa views you as a very strategic person, you give off “started from the bottom, now we hear” vibes to Lisa. She views you as being really successful, and that you’re also a complete pro at manifesting your life. Lisa truly respects you!👏🏽

Jennie : The Tower rx

Jennie sees you as very careless person? She sees you as the type of person who would stir up some drama and gossip at work/school. She thinks you’re quite selfish, and only care for yourself only. Jennie also thinks you can be quite unpredictable with your approach to things in real life.

Rosè : The Chariot

Rosie sees you as a persistent person, and that you will literally do anything in your power to achieve your goals and no one can even attempt to distract you. She might also see you as someone who doesn’t want to be played with, you may have a short temper and it kinda scares her lol! So she’ll probably avoid triggering you.

Jisoo : PoS rx

Jisoo sees you as a person who’s constantly working, nonstop. She thinks you’re a very curious person, who’s always looking for an answer for everything and anything. Jisoo sees you as a good communicator as well whilst being an ambrivert. She’s also really fascinated by your articulation and she also respects you for that!👏🏽

Pile 3 : Comeback group photo

Overall energy : 7oP rx, 7oC rx and 6oW rx

All the members see you as being lost. In their eyes you seem to be very scattered. They see that you have various options, but you’re unaware of which on is best for you, if they would give you a tip, they’d want you to pick an option that will sustain your lifestyle for long term. See you as shy as well and you don’t enjoy being the center of attention!

Lisa : PoS rx

Lisa thinks you’re really secretive and don’t like voicing your opinions. She views you as a know it all, but she really doesn’t believe everything you say but her tip from her to you, is for YOU! Pile 3 to stop fearing for no reason, and speak your mind!

Jennie : 10oP + 5oC (hiding behind 10oP)

Jennie thinks you value your family and friends. Despite all the issues with you being lost, if and when you become successful she sees you as someone who is really financially abundant. She also thinks you’re pessimistic, and only talk about your issues and struggles. Jennie thinks you can’t let go of the past AT ALL!!

Rosè : 9oS

Rosie sees you as someone who worries A LOTT! She thinks you’re too harsh on yourself and you constantly downplay your positive traits and accomplishments, while trying to affect yourself more with more harsh words and discouragement to achieve certain things in life.

Jisoo : KoC rx

Jisoo sees you as really emotional, she assumes you may have some mental health issues. Jisoo sees that you repress many of your emotions. She also thinks you have a vindictive personality and are also a bit of an emotional manipulator. If she could give you a tip, she would want you to attend therapy, read more books about mental health and emotions.

Thank you for reading!📦

Please remember to also like, reblog and follow me as well. It will be deeply appreciated by me!

(21/01/2024)

[newcodesociety]

ByteByteGo | Newsletter/Blog

From the newsletter:

Imperative Programming Imperative programming describes a sequence of steps that change the program’s state. Languages like C, C++, Java, Python (to an extent), and many others support imperative programming styles.

Declarative Programming Declarative programming emphasizes expressing logic and functionalities without describing the control flow explicitly. Functional programming is a popular form of declarative programming.

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Object-oriented programming (OOP) revolves around the concept of objects, which encapsulate data (attributes) and behavior (methods or functions). Common object-oriented programming languages include Java, C++, Python, Ruby, and C#.

Aspect-Oriented Programming (AOP) Aspect-oriented programming (AOP) aims to modularize concerns that cut across multiple parts of a software system. AspectJ is one of the most well-known AOP frameworks that extends Java with AOP capabilities.

Functional Programming Functional Programming (FP) treats computation as the evaluation of mathematical functions and emphasizes the use of immutable data and declarative expressions. Languages like Haskell, Lisp, Erlang, and some features in languages like JavaScript, Python, and Scala support functional programming paradigms.

Reactive Programming Reactive Programming deals with asynchronous data streams and the propagation of changes. Event-driven applications, and streaming data processing applications benefit from reactive programming.

Generic Programming Generic Programming aims at creating reusable, flexible, and type-independent code by allowing algorithms and data structures to be written without specifying the types they will operate on. Generic programming is extensively used in libraries and frameworks to create data structures like lists, stacks, queues, and algorithms like sorting, searching.

Concurrent Programming Concurrent Programming deals with the execution of multiple tasks or processes simultaneously, improving performance and resource utilization. Concurrent programming is utilized in various applications, including multi-threaded servers, parallel processing, concurrent web servers, and high-performance computing.

[becauseicantthinkwritings]

Chelsuuuiii 🥰 you know how AoP is my comfort fic, and I was wondering, how would they celebrate their first Valentine’s? Would they even? … or … or…. What if Reader says something and Billy has to change his plans on the spot… idk.,.. I guess I just miss those two 🥹

So, let's kick this up a notch.

Let's say that their first Valentine's Day comes after they've both decided to be together. We'll consider it something independent of any plotline actually happening in AoP.

Warnings: consensual non-consent (CNC), she definitely very much consents to it, chasing, oral (f receiving), bondage, mentions of sex and a bit of denial.

It starts with Billy seeing an ad somewhere. Maybe on a passing cab, or at the front of a flower shop that he passes on his way to the coffee shop within walking distance of Anvil.

He's busy, but he spends his time at the coffee shop scrolling through Valentine's Day ideas, while he waits for his coffee.

He doesn't much understand the custom, vaguely interprets that it's just a day to boost capitalism, but nevertheless, Billy really doesn't need an excuse to spoil his wife.

I mean, he literally spoils you at every waking moment, but he takes up the challenge. He wants to show you off, and he definitely doesn't want you looking at other people's grand gestures of affection and wishing you had what they did.

He know you better now though, humble and sweet, no need for a flashy date of any kind.

You probably wouldn't even ask him, or say anything, contented to spend more time with him.

Your sweetness makes him hard, and before he forgets, he sends a message to Marissa asking her to remind him when Valentine's Day get nearer.

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The flashy displays of affection are a little annoying. It gets worse as the day gets closer, and you find yourself retreating to your office as often as possible to avoid all the abundant displays of hearts and flowers.

Everything is so much better with your husband around, and when you find him engrossed in work at his desk, your arousal is almost too much to bear.

"I don't suppose you could spare the time to entertain me, could you?" You say to Billy, trying not to be too vulgar in his work space- the one you two definitely fuck in a lot more than normal.

But Billy has been itching for an excuse, any reason to stop working, and at your words, he closes his laptop and loosens his tie.

"Fuck. I'm so tired, I can't take this shit anymore." He stands decidedly, grabbing his phone, and approaching you.

He's got a determined look in his eye, as he takes your hand and pulls you out the door.

His hand wrapped firmly around your hip, he steers you into the elevator, barely sparing a glance at Marissa, who gives you both confused looks.

"Where are we going?" You ask, wondering if he was taking you home.

"How do you feel about Switzerland?"

"H- What?" You say, reeling to face him.

He looks calm at the words, his face so still and gorgeous. His mouth curves up into a smile when he sees your expression.

He pulls you tighter into his body, in the enclosed elevator space, and leans in till his lips are brushing yours.

Your eyelids flutter as your nose touches his.

"I want to fuck you in a place with a nice view. Where it's so fucking cold outside that you don't think of leaving my side."

You can't help the shocked gulp you make at his words, heat already beginning to pool between your thighs at the very thought.

It was truly amazing, the way Billy could give you everything you've ever wanted, just by giving you himself.

You lean in to kiss him, and he groans into your mouth, unaware, but coming to a resolute conclusion that he very much wanted you right now.

With no bags packed, and nothing planned, you both hop into the back of his private car, and he pulls you onto his lap so that he can kiss you senseless on the drive to the airport.

You don't know what arrangements are being made, and honestly, neither does he, he asks Marissa to handle everything, and she accepts the task easily.

Marissa only sends photos of the hotels for Billy's approval, otherwise accustomed to his preferences with regards to travel.

It's spontaneous, truly spur of the moment, and you're desperate to unbuckle his belt and pull his cock out for a desperate session of lovemaking like no other.

But Billy has other plans, halting your desperate fingers, kissing your cheek.

"Patience, my pretty little wife, let's wait until we get there."

Which is absolutely ludicrous. Switzerland is near seven hours away. He can't possibly expect you to wait that long, when you were already damp and aching for his cock right now.

But, yes, that was somehow his plan, to watch you squirm, ache for him on the flight, rub your thighs together in your work skirt and tell you all of the things he planned to do.

"I got a room with a hot tub on the balcony. Can't wait to suck on your sweet nipples while you soak in the hot water."

He was too good at that, telling you how he planned to open you up in front of the fire, and make you sit on his face on the fur sheets of the king sized bed.

After your meal, you tuck yourself against him, and before you can say anything, you're asleep easily.

You only wake up when the car you're in comes to a stop.

You blink a couple of times in shock, trying to figure out how exactly you got from the plane to the car without waking.

He's on the phone with someone when you wake, and when you raise your head, he brings a hand up in an attempt to tuck you back against him. You show him you're awake by kissing the tips of his fingers, earning an affectionate chuckle.

There's an indoor garage, which thankfully allows you to avoid the freezing cold of the outdoors.

If anyone is perplexed by your light attire and lack of luggage, nothing is said to you, and you find that letting Billy handle things makes you feel so much at ease.

You marvel, that if you were back in your old life right now, you'd have at least five things on your mind, but with Billy at your side, you couldn't even find it in you to worry about the fact that you had no clothes.

You probably wouldn't be needing it anyway.

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It's just about time for dinner when you finally make it up to the room, and after a nice warm shower, he encourages you to order something to eat for the both of you.

Wrapped in the hotel's robe, you pick out different pastas for the two of you, and make a quick note of the length of time it will take.

As soon as you utter a 'Goodbye' and 'Thank You,' you find the phone being pulled from your ear and tossed haphazardly in another direction.

"I've been waiting for hours baby, and frankly, I'm getting a little bit jealous over here."

You ignore pointing out that it was his fault that he had to wait hours, in lieu of asking,

"Jealous? Jealous of who?"

Billy, who has begun to look like a man untamed, tugs at the collar of your robe.

"This fucking thing, gets to touch your skin. I'm so jealous."

Entranced by him, you can't help tugging the tie of the robe free, letting the fluffy white material slip from your shoulders.

"Better?" You ask.

Billy groans, the tips of his fingers grazing your collarbones, drifting lower to cup each of your plump breasts in either hand.

"How are you mine?" He asks, almost in disbelief.

"You coerced me into marriage. Remember?"

You yelp when he gives one of your nipples a little pinch.

"And yet somehow, you agreed to fly to a foreign country, with nothing more than the clothes on your back for me."

"I never said I was smart." You counter, and he laughs into the column of your throat.

"Yeah, but now you're just completely at my mercy. I can do absolutely anything I want to you and you can't do a thing to stop me."

There was that heat, pooling in the center of you once again.

You didn't want to actually do anything to stop him, but a sick little thought squirms its way into your head and you find that you like the idea.

You shove him back, and he gives you a shocked look as he watches you climb off the bed and adjust your robe.

"Prove it." You challenge, giving him a little smile.

"What?" He asks, trying to get specific details from you.

"Prove that I can't stop you if you wanted to have me."

His eyes darken, and he takes a threatening step towards you.

"Is that what you want baby? I'm not gonna be nice about it."

You nod, stepping back.

"I'll tell you if it's too much."

The pull at the corner of his mouth is all you have to go on before he lunges for you, and you duck out of the way of his hand, running to put any sort of furniture between the two of you.

He grins, rounding the side of the couch, and you move in the opposite direction, mirroring his movement.

"You think you can run from me? Think I won't catch you?"

You grab one of the throw pillows on the couch, throwing it at him. He smiles as he smacks it away.

When he leaps over the couch to grab you, you squeak, running into the bathroom for safety.

It's your worst mistake, the bathroom is a dead end, and he corners you easily in the tub.

"Give up." He teases, and you raise your hands to his chest to keep him back as he crowds your space.

"Give up, little wife, and let me do what I want to you."

Your stomach clenches. You almost do it, enjoying the way his lips graze your cheek, desperate to have him, but enjoying the way this game of yours riles him.

"Fuck you." You say to him, and he laughs into your skin as he pulls your robe completely off your body.

"Say less." He teases, and moves his hands to grip your ass in an attempt to lift you.

You go with it, because you can't escape him here, wrapping your legs around his hips, leaning in to kiss him deeply as he walks you out of the bathroom and back to the bed.

When he drops you onto the soft furs, you don't hesitate to roll onto your stomach and try to clamber away. He simply grabs one of your legs and tugs you right back to him, flipping you onto your back again.

You can't help laughing, fighting at his hands when he tries to grab you. You pull at his own robe, pushing it off of his shoulders so that he's halfway bare for you. You try not to give in at the sight of his tattoo, fangs bared and ready to strike just like he is.

When he grows tired of your hands, he grunts angrily, pinning your wrists to either side of your head.

"Where did you learn to be such a brat?" He asks.

You giggle, wriggling under him, trying to get free, enjoying the way your naked body slides against his.

"Maybe it was the seven hour flight that you refused to fuck me on. Or the forty-five minute drive to the airport before that. Or in your office when I was already hot and aching for you, ready for your cock. Maybe it was then."

He flips you over and pulls your hands behind your back. Though you struggle under him, he uses the tie of his robe to secure your hands.

He rises up, leaning over you to whisper in your ear.

"You just had to be a little patient, was that so hard? You can't go eight hours without my cock?"

Definitely not, you want to say, instead you stay silent.

You feel his hands, gripping at the flesh of your ass, working one around your hip and pressing between your body and the bed.

You sigh in bliss when his fingers find your clit, already coated in your arousal.

Billy hums in appreciation.

"Always ready for me, hmm? Pretend all you want, wife, but you want me to have you, just as much as I want to have you."

He pulls his hand away to your disappointment, pulling your hips up so that you're ass is on display for him and your head stays buried in the sheets.

When you wiggle your ass playfully, you're rewarded with a sharp slap to your behind.

You yelp, which only earns you a second strike to the opposite side.

Then, his coarse beard is scraping against the back of your thigh, he kisses over your skin, carefully working you up until his tongue presses to your center, to meet your clit.

Your body trembles, unable to really move as he eats you from behind, his tongue working over your clit and then dancing up to your entrance.

You hear him moan, and you can't help leaning back to press against his face.

He takes his time, despite your desperation, his soft lips kissing your hot center, hands gripping your hips tight to keep you pressed to his face.

Your toes curl, his tongue takes its time dancing in careful circles over your clit and you feel this great wave approaching, threatening to crash.

"Billy," you try to warn, but the sheets muffle the sound.

There's only the sound of the fire crckling, and the smack of his lips, and you let out a low whimper just as you reach your peak.

The wave crashes, and you shudder as bliss swells in your head. Your breaths waver, as the intensity of your orgasm makes your hed spin.

"Oh fuck that's so good." You breathe, angling your head to try to get as much air as possible.

He pushes you over, and you fall easily onto your side. With your arms bound, you can't reach for him like you want to, but he knows, leaning forward to give you passionate kisses while he gropes every inch of your skin.

"I hope you enjoy this as much as I'm going to." He says threateningly into your ear.

You think you might enjoy it more.

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Somewhere in the cold of the second morning, after you two have had morning sex in front of the raging fire and sex is becoming just a little too oversensitive for you, do you finally realize what day it is.

You roll in his arms, cuddling into his chest, he stirs a little when you move.

"Somethin' wrong?" Billy asks, voice thick with the most comfortable sleep in his life, wrapped in the sheets taken from the bed.

"Happy Valentine's Day. " you whisper into his snake tattoo.

He chuckles, the sound stirring the carnal parts of you. He raises a hand to cup the back of your neck affectionately.

"Happy Valentine's Day, baby." He sighs, drifting right back to sleep, unable to fight the comfort the warmth of the fire and his wife gives him.

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Sorry I'm so late baby.

[jow99]

Kergors to Camaret-sur-Mer to Brest (and my birthday)

A lovely start to the day opening cards from family and getting lots of messages and a call from my beautiful sister-in-law ❤️

It’s still bloody chilly so after breakfast we got packed up and hit the road. First stop was literally just down the road. We had been so busy looking for a campground we didn’t really get to take in the views, etc yesterday. We did however notice a whole bunch of land yachts racing about. It looked amazing. So we went back this morning to take some photos. Unfortunately we got there as they were doing the safety briefing, etc so it took ages for them to get going and then they were hopeless. Anyway, a few photos for you to enjoy.

The next stop was Corzon which I have to say is very uninspiring but it does service the peninsula that we’re currently on. We had an average coffee there and then happily moved on.

Our next and proper stop was Camaret-sur-Mer. It looks exactly like I would expect a typical Breton fishing village to look, complete with grey threatening skies today 🙄 There are motorhomes everywhere. Finding parking is quite a task.

We had a lovely lunch of moules frites 😋 Cornouaille is famous for its cider (it has AOP designations) and its mussels. They are small and bright yellow when they’re cooked and they are delicious.

After lunch we wandered over to see the UNESCO listed Tower Vauban. I never did work out why it’s UNESCO listed.

We then hopped back into Tess and went out to Point Pen Hir. The colours of the heather out there are amazing, I’ve never seen anything like it. The coast line is pretty rugged, again as you’d expect out here in west Brittany.

By now we were freezing so we hopped into Tessi and headed to Brest hoping for better weather. Brest is not normally on the tourist itinerary but we are here in honour of Katherine and Ian and their PBP adventures. We figured we couldn’t come to Brittany and not stop in for a visit.

Our introduction to Brest wasn’t great. There was a closed road on the route to our campground that google maps seriously couldn’t deal with. We eventually drove far enough out of town for it to find an alternate route but in doing so came across a traffic jam caused by an accident.

We finally made it to our campground and it’s still freezing. Well freezing for summer, definitely pushing it to be in shorts and a t-shirt, plus the grey skies 😣

We got Tess set up and went for a walk down to the ocean. There was a pebbly “beach” and it really didn’t look that tempting, probably more because of the air temperature than the water itself and of course the grey sky. We did have a drink while we were down there and then headed back.

We had hoped there might have been some restaurants by the ocean but there was only the one bar and it only did food at lunchtime. It looked like I would be cooking tonight but then we discovered they were doing a crepe night in the bar so we booked ourselves in. We could only get the second sitting so we had a few drinks and nibbles in Tess while we waited.

We could have four galettes/crepes each, 2 savoury and 2 sweet. We thankfully only realised that after 1 savoury and 2 sweet plus a bottle of cider. We were stuffed. So now I’m finishing today’s blog replete and sleepy 😴

[techtrends-today]

Top Resources and Tools for International Mathematics Olympiad Success.

It is such strategic preparation, having quality resources coupled with continued practice that would guarantee victory at the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO). The top resources, which would help massively in this regard, would be the "Art of Problem Solving" series for generating clear introductions to many problem-solving methods along with several higher mathematics concepts. Further, if you work through some IMO problems and their solutions compiled by different people in places such as the official IMO website and places as diverse as the community forums of the Art of Problem Solving, you will give yourself insight into the kind of questions they ask.

Resources exist if one considers both Kahn Academy and Brilliant.org as two interactive tools that repeat complex topics through practice questions and explanatory videos. Another important thing is to take mock tests and practice tests—basically, trying to get the feel of the competition environment and experiencing time management. At least in math clubs or online communities like AoPS, you will have peers who support each other with shared resources and motivation. Finally, the resources and tools above will help students who wish to pursue study in mathematics at a high level to set about the task of better preparation while trying to achieve the best results within the scope of the IMO.

[legalwindowsblog]

"Understanding ITR Filing in Jaipur & different ITR Forms: Which One Should You Use?"

 (Income Tax Returns) ITR filing in Jaipur is a crucial annual task for individuals and businesses alike. However, navigating through the maze of ITR forms can often be daunting. With different forms catering to various forms of income tax returns and taxpayer profiles, it's essential to understand which form suits your specific situation. In this blog post, we'll delve into the difference between different ITR forms & different forms of income tax returns, their purposes, and help you determine which one you should use.

ITR 1 (Sahaj):

Ideal for: Salaried individuals, pensioners, and small taxpayers with income from salary, one house property, and interest income.

Key features: Simplest form, suitable for individuals with income up to Rs. 50 lakhs, excludes those with income from business or profession.

ITR 2:

Ideal for: Individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) with income from more than one house property, capital gains, foreign assets, etc.

Key features: Applicable to individuals and HUFs not eligible to file ITR 1, includes provisions for reporting foreign assets and income.

ITR 3:

Ideal for: Individuals and HUFs having income from business or profession.

Key features: Suited for professionals and business owners, includes provisions for reporting income from proprietary business or profession.

ITR 4 (Sugam):

Ideal for: Individuals, HUFs, and firms (other than LLP) opting for presumptive income scheme under sections 44AD, 44ADA, and 44AE.

Key features: Simplified form for small taxpayers opting for presumptive taxation, covers income from business or profession computed under presumptive taxation.

ITR 5:

Ideal for: Firms, LLPs (Limited Liability Partnerships), AOPs (Association of Persons), and BOIs (Body of Individuals).

Key features: Applicable to entities other than individuals and HUFs, includes provisions for reporting income from partnership firms and LLPs.

ITR 6:

Ideal for: Companies other than those claiming exemption under section 11 (Income from property held for charitable or religious purposes).

Key features: Mandatory for companies to file ITR 6, and includes provisions for reporting income, deductions, and tax computation for companies.

ITR 7:

Ideal for: Persons including companies required to furnish returns under sections 139(4A), 139(4B), 139(4C), and 139(4D).

Key features: Applicable to entities like trusts, political parties, institutions, etc., required to file returns under specific provisions of the Income Tax Act.

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[iansolko]

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGE 3: EARTH AND ERKUSS

a bonus just for fun

AN UPDATE

link to character development post

previous chart

[robinastrea]

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGE 8: WHAT IF

What-If Scenario #1: Robin pulls a “Sam Winchester” (i.e. he quits the family business, and goes to college to become a lawyer)

characters featured/mentioned: Ryder Astrea, Theo Seong, Skylar Clarke-Iz’an, Ali Clarke-Iz’an.

It’s the day after the Final Test, June 2017. (Robin and Ryder are forced to compete against each other with the promise of no more training.  Robin wins in all of the tests but this leaves a permanent and traumatic scar on both of them).  Robin finds out that Ryder is being forced to continue training, and as a medic.  This is the final straw.  Robin has a fight with his mother and tells her he refuses to be a smuggler, and he’s not going to be a part of what she wants him to do anymore.  He’s going to do what he wants…whatever that may be.

Alisz reacts very negatively to this, but does not kick him out.  She tells him that she has put in a lot of work with him over the years, that he is much too talented and that he has too much potential to throw that away.  She believes Robin is simply overreacting and he’ll calm down.  He’ll see reason.  He’s much too young to know what he wants.

This of course has been years of pent-up emotion coming to the surface, and it’s not going away.  Robin, completely unaware of what he wants to do as smuggling has been his only option, applies and is accepted to a college in Different City doing Pre-Law on a whim, and is accepted.

He makes preparations for leaving, and of course loops Ryder in on these plans.

Ryder’s motivations had largely been up to this point becoming a smuggler because they wouldn’t be alone.  Becoming a medic would be an extension of that; they’re doing what their mother wants so that they don’t become isolated from the rest of the family.  When Ryder finds out Robin is quitting and leaving, they decide to do the same, applying to the same college but as a Drama major.

They tell their father they’re leaving.  Henry is heartbroken, but understands a little too well.  He gives them enough funds to get started that wouldn’t be too much of a discrepancy in the Astrea bank accounts, and tells them he’ll always pick up when they call, and he loves them very much.

Robin and Ryder are equipped with a good amount of survival skills, but these two nineteen-year-olds were not very well-versed on how to get an apartment and pay the bills, on top of going to college.  They both don’t know how to cook, and so that becomes a problem very quickly.  There is a large amount of uncertainty over whether they made the wrong decision and things are very rough. But Henry sends them money whenever he can, they get part-time jobs, a lot of ramen is eaten, and they get by.

In the meantime, they’re both incredibly timid to be so out of their comfort zones...but they’re both surprised at the way they’re thriving in their respective environments.

Ryder is of course doing what they love, which is dance and performing in musicals.  

Robin wasn’t serious about becoming a lawyer when he chose this major, but he was surprised at how quickly his brain latched onto the information.  It all made sense, he could memorize blocks of text quickly, and he was great at technical writing.  Learning to argue and negotiate came later in law school, but he was confident that he would be able to do that as well.

When Skylar finds out about the twins quitting smuggling and moving, he offers his emotional support and visits as often as he can.

A year or so passes, and they’re much more comfortable about where they are and what they’re doing.  They miss their parents, but they don’t miss the training.  The only expectations they have is paying the bills (which admittedly hasn’t lightened up much) and due dates for essays, which is a welcome change.

It is at this point that Robin learns from social media that Theo is in Different City as well.  The twins had to disconnect their old cell phones as Alisz was paying the bill before, and so Robin had lost his ex’s number for a while.  They eventually got much cheaper phone plans, and Robin tried to call Theo at the end of 2017 and explain why he’d disappeared, but Theo’s number was also disconnected.

Excited but very nervous at the thought of reconnecting with his ex boyfriend, Robin messages him and asks if they can meet up.

Robin explains what happened.  Theo explains what happened to him.  They’re both happy to see each other again, and they start to hang out a lot more times after that.

Eventually…they rekindle their relationship.

Theo has done a pretty good job at the starving musician thing, and so it only takes a couple months before he’s moving in with the twins.  With an extra person, this alleviates their money problems so they have a little bit of breathing room.  It’s still not great.  But, better.

A couple more years pass in this way, getting by, working their asses off, and somehow staying happy and content with the small family they have going on.  Whenever Sky comes by, they hang out and have a very good time.  One on occasion, he brings a cat and a dog from an Earth animal shelter, and they are more than happy to harbor secret pets.  They celebrate holidays.  They redecorate and repair their terrible apartment many times.  Theo teaches the twins how to cook more than ramen.  Robin, Ryder, and Theo’s life is chaotic, but it’s a good one.

A couple years ago, Theo learns that his father passed away.  He has the emotional support this time around, and he leaves for Rungung, but only to attend the funeral and sell the diner.

The twins go with him for a part of this to help him through it, and in the meantime they go and visit their parents for the first time in years.

Henry is ecstatic, and Alisz is bitter.  Robin has had years to think about what happened, and explains his feelings in depth around him and Ryder leaving.  They all have a hard conversation, but they come out the better for it.  Alisz has had time to think on her own, and have some retrospection.  She comes to terms with the amount of pressure she put on the twins.  When the twins leave back for Different City, it’s with closure…and a trunk full of journals that they now use as a coffee table.

Ryder and Robin graduate from the university in June of 2021, and Robin applies and is accepted into law school.  With the funds from selling the diner, and Ryder deep into the Different City musical theatre scene, they’re able to move into a better apartment.  With reliable water pressure and everything.  And they don’t have to hide that they have pets anymore.

The twins and Theo attend Skylar and Ali’s wedding in October of 2022, though they’re all absolutely fucking confused about this.  Who is this Ali, and what has he done with Sky?

Since Theo and Robin have been dating since about late 2018- early 2019 at this point, they have a bit of a discussion about marriage and stuff at the wedding but not like a serious conversation.  *Cough.*

And that brings us to the present. 

[marshallmaevik]

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGE 4: DOSSIER

general

Name: Marshall Jane Maevik Gender: Female Pronouns: She/Her Birthday: May 18, 1986

appearance

Faceclaim: Sujaya Dasgupta Height: 5′5″ Build: Average...?  Slightly muscular arms from doing mechanic work. Hair Color: Dark brown to black. Hairstyle: Long and curly, with bangs.  Reference Eye Color: Warm violet. Scars/Markings/Tattoos: Marshall has a few tattoos.  Pinterest > Tattoo Tour Fashion Sense: I’ve been calling it “90s glittery/celestial hippy” in my head.  She will also wear leather jacket/pants when riding motorcycles, and just whenever.  Pinterest > Fashion

background

Hometown: Twarvu, Kor’Sel’Koo, but moved to Ruug, Gaison, Kraysha when she was seven. Romantic/Sexual Orientation: Bisexual Relationship Status: Single Occupation: Lead Mechanic Hobbies: Reading tarot and horoscopes, reading books in general but primarily contemporary/romance and horror/thriller, and riding motorcycles.

traits

Strengths: Family-oriented, loyal, patient, a great listener, empathetic, intelligent Weaknesses: Indecisive, uncertain, jaded Temperament: Calm Neutral Traits: A realist, soft, introverted Dominant Hand: Left

persona

Life Philosophy: Be there for others. Values: Family, making sure everyone around her is taken care of and happy Ambitions: She’s looking for a fresh start, to start over.  To find happiness of her own. Religion Affiliation/spirituality: She believes in some higher power that has has some say in the stars and what the stars can tell us about ourselves.  She’s an astrologist, yeah. Favorite Time of Day: Nighttime. Pet Peeves: Internet (or Kraysha equivalent) trolls, terrible book-to-movie adaptions. Quirks: Has a fear of dinosaurs; firmly believes in the erkuss eye shades having meaning, even though warm-violet means she would be more extroverted and she is not; messes don’t bother her and in fact, her pod will usually be in some cluttered state; will use anything as a bookmark instead of an actual bookmark.

[jasminocorporation]

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[melishade]

Attack on Prime: Incorrect Quotes for the AOP AU’s

Main Story    

Beloved Timeline

Elita: I'm gonna eat you alive you dumb son of a glitch. 

 Optimus, concerned: And then we will have sparklings? 

Elita, nodding: Mm-hm. It's gonna be great.

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Revenge Timeline

Shadelock: Your task is to piss off an entire room of people. How do you do it?

TFP/RID2015 Starscream: Show up, usually.

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The Dark Timeline

Wheeljack: How are you today?

The Survey Corps and Megatron: Please don’t make us think about our lives.

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Revenge Timeline

TFP/RID2015 Starscream: Why would you do that?

RoughEdge: Because I feel guilty.

TFP/RID2015 Starscream: Guilt is a trick emotion. It’s put there by our creator to stop you from doing things that feel good.

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Any timeline really

Hanji: I know everything about you, Megatron.

Megatron: Oh, really? What am I allergic to then?

Hanji: The full spectrum of human emotion.

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Allegiance Timeline

Stormwatch: Wait, Megatron is doing the right thing? [to the Survey Corps] You did this to him.

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The Dark Timeline (After Optimus’ rescue)

Eren: You shouldn’t have done that...

Optimus: I should not have done many things, but this?...This is one of the few things I feel no regret for.

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Episode 1 Timeline

Survey Corps recruit: What the fuck is that?!

Hanji: That, is Galvatron, and he’s a beloved member of this team. Don’t be so fucking rude.

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Chaos Timeline

Megatron: Why can’t you just be normal?!

Soundwave: *UNHOLY SCREAMING!*

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Peaceful Timeline

Megatron: “Are we going about this the wrong way?”

Optimus: “Megatron, I am not sure if there is a right way.

Megatron: ...Then what do we do?

Optimus, looking over at Ymir’s sleeping form with her baby in her arms: The only thing we can do... Keep trying.

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Bumblebee Timeline

Zeke: Has anyone ever told you that you’re a menace?

Bumblebee: At least once a week, yes.

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Episode 1 Timeline

Eren trying to learn 3D gear: “How the hell can something so simple, be so difficult?!”

Galvatron (AKA Megatron): Actually, I’m pretty sure you’re just an idiot.

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Any timeline

Anyone referring to the 104th: “Since when have you had kids?”

Optimus: Since roughly forty minutes ago.