#arati watches

[rozecrest]

the i-am-brushing-her-hair-it’s-cruel-to-be-a-god monologue in episode fourteen weighs down my whole earth every time. being a kid and feeling the safety and rightness of lesbianism for the first time and having it clash with the realities of the way world treats you for being yourself is so real and makes me ache

[lexiklecksi]

Enya ex machina

Written for @charlies-storybook for the Secret Santa event hosted by @writeblrcafe. Ocs: Enya Arati from my novel Drachenbrut and Philippa Shaw, Viktoria and Anna from Charlie's novel The Soldier is a Queen. Word count: 1477

The carriage rolls squeakily over the cobblestones. Two horses pull the carriage at a trot and neigh in protest of the weight. Their horseshoes hit the ground hard and they almost flounder. In front of the carriage, four armoured soldiers are riding their horses. Behind the carriage, two donkeys carry carefully stowed bundles and stuffed baskets. The princess's delegation is travelling through the forest. Trees are flying by in a blur as the strong horses pick up the pace on the earthy ground. Inside the carriage, three girls are giggling. “Anna, give me those back!”, Phillipa shouts. Anna laughs and presses the box of sweets against her chest. “No, Your Majesty, these delicious chocolate pralines are mine!”, she mocks the princess. “When I will be crowned Queen, I will order all of our staff to never give you sweets!”, she mocks back. Viktoria grabs a praline and nibbles delicately on it. Anna shoves three pralines in her mouth and mumbles: “These are excellent, who gave you the gift?” Phillipa hesitates to answer when the carriage comes to an abrupt halt. The girls look at each other in surprise. “Are we already there?”, Anna asks. Viktoria shakes her head. “No, it can't be. What is going on?”

They draw back the curtains from the windows and look outside. From the bushed next to the road, a soldier emerges with his sword held high. He is running towards the carriage, his combat boots flying over the ground. “Duck and hide!”, the princess commands her friends. Then she grabs the small sword that was tucked safely under the seat. “Do not go out there!”, Anna screams. Viktoria calmly says in agreement: “Let your soldiers fight him! They are there for your protection, so let them do their job.” Philippa begrudgingly sinks back in her seat and watches the fight unfold. Four soldiers are protecting her delegation. Two of them are dismounting to face the attacking soldier. In total shock, the girls are watching as their soldiers greet the attacking soldier with a military gesture used by King Rowan's troops. The attacker slithers to a halt and repeats the gesture. “They are betraying us”, Viktoria says matter-of-factly. Anna's eyes widen, and a whine escapes her breath. “Those bastards!”, the princess shouts.

The three soldiers on the ground are clapping each other on the back, laughing at some stupid joke. The other two soldiers who are still sitting in the saddle of their horses seem very confused. They are whispering with the coachman about what to do next. “Princess Philippa, come out and play”, Rowan's soldier shouts as he approaches the carriage. “I'm not a child any more”, she grumbles. Anna clasps her fingers around her arm and squeezes. “Do not go out! We can talk to the coachman and drive away!” She looks into her friend's bewildered eyes and nods. “That is actually a good idea. Anna, you are the shortest of us all. Can you climb out of the window facing the forest to the front of the carriage?” Eagerly, she rips off the hem of her skirt to shorten it for an easier climb. “See you on the other side”, she whispers and opens the window behind them. Viktoria shields her with her back.

“I will face these cowards alone”, she grunts through gritted teeth, holding her sword by her side. Then she opens the door of the carriage and steps out. “Ah, there she is! Smart girl”, one soldier says. “Come with us willingly and we don't have to resort to hurting you”, the second soldier says with a wide grin on his ugly scarface. She looks around for the two soldiers on their horses and the coachman, counting on them to protect her and her friends. But they have fled the scene on the back of three horses. She is on her own. “Come, we will bring you back to your beloved daddy”, the third soldier jokes. “I will do no such thing. My father seems to be very scared of me. Letting you lot do his dirty work instead of chasing after me himself”, she claims and asserts the scene. “King Rowan has to attend far more important matters than his rogue daughter”, scarface explains. They all draw their swords. “Let's dance!”, one shouts and attacks her with his long sword. Philippa turns on her heels and counters the attack, metal clunking on metal. They twist and turn, swords striking through the air. Attack and counter-attack. She is quick on her feet, but she has no military training like them. The corner her until her back is against the door of the carriage. “Feisty little girl!”, one spats out and slashes his sword against her chest, sending a brutal spike of pain through her body. In shock, her sword falls out of her hand as she clasps both hands on her chest to stop the bleeding wound.

“Leave her alone!”, someone growls. All heads turn in the direction of the sound. There is standing a girl, about the same age as Philippa. There is something very peculiar about her. Horns are growing out of her forehead. A pair of wide wings is growing out of her shoulder blades. A fire is blazing in her reptile eyes as she slowly walks towards the scene. The soldiers turn away from the princess and towards the strange dragon-like girl. “What kind of monstrosity are you?”, one soldier asks, desperately trying to keep his voice steady. A wide grin lights up her face and she licks over her lips with a split tongue. “I'm your worst nightmare”, she exclaims with a laugh. “I'm not afraid of you, freak!”, scarface says with fear in his eyes. “I said leave the girl alone!”, the dragon girl shouts and spits out a small fireball. “Nah, I'm out of here!”, the scared soldier whines and mounts his horse. “Witch! Devil! Be gone!”, scarface growls. Philippa is still pressed against the door of the carriage, Viktoria is hiding under the seat and Anna is sitting on the abandoned post of the coachman. “You have three seconds to run away, or I will burn your flesh while you are still alive”, the dragon girl warns the remaining two soldiers. They exchange a scared look. “One”, Enya starts counting. “The King isn't paying me enough to risk being burned alive”, one remarks. “Two”, she counts. “I will rather face the wreath of the King than this monster”, the other agrees. “Three!” The soldiers both run and mount the last free horse to ride away.

“Who the heck are you? And why did you help me?”, the princess asks through sharp breaths. Anna and Viktoria climb to her side to support her friend. “I am Enya Arati”, the dragon girl says. “Where did you come from? You appeared out of nowhere!” Anna asks frightened. “Honestly, I don't know where I am. One moment I was walking through the forest Avni, then through some inexplicable magic I was walking through this foreign forest.” They all look sceptical, though they have never seen anyone like her. “I had the situation under control!”, Philippa grunts. Enya laughs dryly, pointing at the bloody wound. “Yeah, I can see that!” Anna rips the hem of her skirt in stripes and starts bandaging the wound. The princess winces. "Who are you?”, Enya asks her. The princess winces. “I am Phillipa Shaw. The Princess of Tchuvom and soon the Queen,” she says with as much grandeur as she can muster. “Well, good luck with becoming Queen”, the foreign girl wishes.

Her eyes sparkle as she declares: “My father will pay for setting me up like that. If he thinks he can get away with abducting me or murdering me through his soldiers, I will go to war against him! After all, he indoctrinated me all my life. He always told me: ‘The town is yours, so take it all, it’s worth fighting for.’ So that is what I will do. And he sold me to stupid Frank! I may be his daughter, but I am no longer his possession. Once I am Queen, the King will be exiled from my Queendom.” Anna and Viktoria applaud her speech. “Long live the Queen!”, Viktoria announces. Enya nods. “Well, a simple ‘thank you for saving my life‘ would have been sufficient”, she mocks. “Thank you, dear Enya, for saving Phillipa's life!” , Anna quickly says. “Well, good luck with your revenge plan. May the fire inside you keep burning long enough to set your enemies ablaze”, she tells the princess. Phillipa likes how that sounds. The dragon girl looks around. “I will try to find a way back”, she mutters and starts walking down the road. “Where is she going?”, Viktoria wonders. Then, as suddenly as Enya appeared, she disappears. All that is left is a pile of ash.

Merry Christmas, my dear Charlie! I hope you enjoyed reading this crossover story as much as I enjoyed writing it! And I hope I did your characters justice.

[mrsvalentinefucker1]

Double penetration (2 holes) Leone abbacchio x f!reader x Bruno Bucciarati

“Abbacchio. Why are you in such a sour mood. You’re always shooing me away for no reason!”

“You’re just annoying.”

“What! Bruno doesnt think I’m annoying.. right Bruno?”

“I do not think you’re annoying cara, i actually think you’re quite the opposite. I could listen to you all day long ~”

Your face went red “really?”

“Mhm..”

“Bucciarati, you’re kidding right?” Abbachio chimed in

“No im not Leone, I’m actually being serious. Give her a try and you’ll see how much you like it. She can do something’s other women cant~” he winked at Abbachio

“Wh- what do you mean by that…?”

“Why don’t you find out. You’re a big man so I’m going to need you to be gentle with her.. and use protection. She’s very fragile.”

“Have you.. slept with her Bucciarati.?”

The man shushed his lips and walked away smirking

“Y/n.” Abbachio gripped your shoulder

“Yes..?” You looked up at him

“Have you had sex with Bucciarati?”

“Why… who is putting you up to this!”

“He told me to be careful with you, you’re fragile. How would he know that?”

You looked down “I- I don’t know.”

“Oh come on now y/n! There is no need to lie, tell him everything we’ve done~ maybe he’ll like you more..” Bruno’s voice cut the thick air

You nodded and began to explain what you two have done.

“Now all we have left to do is have you join, Leone Would you like too?” Bruno moved behind the man and gripped his hips

Abbachio gulped and slowly nodded

Bruno kissed him up and down as you walked over and began to do the same thing.

“Bucci— arati…”

“Yes?”

You looked at the two men and then back down, he was hard

“Hard already?”

He nodded

“How cute..”

Bruno looked at you and gave you your cue to start getting underdressed. Bruno pulled Abbachio’s cock out and began pumping it, his own member getting hard in the process

“You’ll take her pussy,” he whispered into the man’s ear as he let go of his cock and began taking his own out “you’ll like it..”

“Y/n! Come here please!” You walked over and sat down

“Abbachio, lift her up please.”

He lifted you up as Bruno came up behind you and began to slip his cock into your ass “now you slip into her cunt.”

“Bruno. I don’t know if I can take him..”

Bruno whispered into your ear and kissed your neck “you’re a good girl.. I know you’ll do great..”

Abbachio slipped his cock into your tight pussy, letting you adjust

“Be gentle..” you asked

The men nodded

“We can bounce her. Y/n let me know when you’re ready.”

You nodded “I’m ready..”

The men started to slowly lift you and slam you down onto their cocks.

You moaned out their names and began kissing Bruno while Abbachio watched in envy. He pulled you away and began kissing Bruno

“We’re gonna fill you, just because you want to be a little slut!” Abbachio snapped

“But you’re a good slut, amore.” Bruno jumped in

You moaned and giggled as they thrusted into your core, filling you.

You moaned and collapsed onto Abbachios chest as you finished your orgasm

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Buy me a Kofi! ☕️

Definitely not required but they do help:)

[queer-book-character-tournament]

Do you have Anna Lightwood and Ari Beidgestock accounted for on the divorce poll?

I do! I think I’ve got pretty much all the shadowhunter chronicles couples (not because I know this since I only watched the show, but just by sheer numbers of couples and characters in the submission list there can only be so many more) I’ve got so far:

Magnus vs Alec

Ari/Arati vs Anna

Kieran vs Mark vs Cristina

Helen vs Aline

Kit vs Ty

And Alastair vs Thomas (who I’m realizing now was never even submitted in the first place, but I’ll make an allowance for it since I already said yes before)

[sankirtan]

(via In Krishna's World - Kartik Inspirations 2024 / Day 26 - YouTube)

**In Krishna's World - Kartik Inspirations by Sacinandana Swami** Today, I would like to invite you into a personal glimpse of my life during this special time of Kartik, a month for deepening spiritual practices. My days begin early with a vow and a focused effort to center my heart and mind on Krishna. In the quiet hours before dawn, I sit in a room with a beautiful, large window, through which I watch the first light breaking over Giriraj Govardhan. These initial hours are spent with only a candle’s glow, until the world’s greatest candle—the sun—spreads its light over the land. At this sacred time, the peacocks call with their distinctive, almost intoxicated cries, and the green parrots flutter in to land on the balcony nearby. Following this, I dedicate a short period to yoga, strengthening my back so I can sit comfortably throughout the day. Then, I make my way to a bhajan kutir, a special place for singing and prayer. Before entering, I stop to perform a small arati (a ceremony of offering light) to a beautiful sacred tulsi plant situated just before the main entrance. With her blessings, I feel ready to begin. Once inside, I settle down and focus on Tulsi Devi and the many birds who live in the garden nearby. These birds, accustomed to my daily routine, often join me as I chant. Sometimes, I sing aloud, and I feel they enjoy the sound in their own way. This setting allows me to deeply connect with the seed of bhakti—the inclination or leaning towards Krishna—that has been planted in my heart. My guru, Srila Prabhupada, spoke often of this seed as a gift, an inner calling that connects us with Krishna. When this connection forms, a genuine desire arises to carry out my devotional practices with the intention to please Krishna. In this shift, I begin to remove myself from the center of my focus and place Krishna there instead. This orientation—"May I now please Krishna"—brings a profound joy and clarity. Jiva Goswami, a revered acharya, explains that this initial movement towards Krishna creates the desire to enter His world, to serve Him with pure devotion. In this state, something extraordinary happens: the countless concerns and responsibilities that usually demand attention fade away, leaving only a single, luminous focus—to be with Krishna. It is a truly remarkable transformation, a redirection of perspective that brings peace and purpose. And yet, this experience of connection with Krishna does not end here. Jiva Goswami describes a third dimension that arises from nurturing this seed of bhakti: Krishna, in turn, offers a taste of His sweetness—His "madhurya." It is this sweetness, this gentle experience of divine love, that sustains our practice. The Bhagavatam explains that beyond intellectual conviction, what we truly need is experience. Philosophy may guide us, but it is personal experience—our own taste of Krishna’s sweetness—that nourishes and strengthens us on the spiritual path. In those moments, we no longer simply believe; we know. And it is this knowing, born from experience, that carries us forward. Thank you for joining me in this journey of Kartik inspirations.

[bbnewsin125]

On October 30, President Biden issued a landmark Executive Order to ensure America leads the way in seizing the promise and managing the risks of AI. Watch as Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Dr. Arati Prabhakar explains the actions we’re taking, and then head to AI.gov to learn more. #bbnewsinternational #corp #bulletinews #dailynews #worldnews #trendingnews #newsoftheday #newsupdates #newsmedia #newsdaily #newsroom #internationaleditor www.bbnewsin.com

[moviesandmania]

TAHKHANA (1986) Reviews of Bollywood Hindi horror plus free to watch on YouTube

Tahkhana is a 1986 Bollywood Indian horror film about two sisters separated at birth and the search for a hidden treasure which is guarded in a dungeon by a bloodthirsty monster. The title translates into English as “Dungeon”. Written and directed by Shyam Ramsay and Tulsi Ramsay (Darwaza). The movie stars Hemant Birje, Arati Gupta and Kamran Rizvi, Narendranath, Puneet Issar Imtiaz Khan,…

[lizaw46]

Brass 7 Arati Stand With Wooden Handle

Step into a world of divine radiance with the alluring Brass Sata Dipa with Wooden Handle. This exquisite piece is a testament to the convergence of elegance and functionality, making it an essential addition to your sacred space. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it boasts a sturdy brass base adorned with intricate engravings that capture the essence of traditional artistry.

The highlight of this majestic artifact is its wooden handle, which offers both practicality and aesthetic appeal. The smooth texture and natural warmth of the wood provide a comfortable grip, allowing you to effortlessly move and maneuver the Sata Dipa during your spiritual rituals.

Designed to hold multiple diyas (oil lamps), the Brass Sata Dipa creates a captivating display of luminosity and brilliance. As you kindle the flames, watch as the flickering light dances through the intricately crafted patterns, casting a warm glow that envelops your sacred space in an ambience of tranquility and spirituality.

Whether you're performing religious ceremonies, meditation, or simply seeking solace, the Brass Sata Dipa with Wooden Handle serves as a timeless symbol of enlightenment and devotion. Embrace the beauty of spiritual illumination as you elevate your spiritual practices with this remarkable piece. Let the brilliance of the Brass Sata Dipa guide you on a journey of self-discovery and connection to the divine.

[linenova-au]

I’ll never again use a bath towel here’s what I use in its place.

Do you remember how wonderful it feels to get out of the water, gallop back to your beach chair, and curl up in your towel like it’s a huge blanket? Or perhaps after taking a revitalizing shower in a hotel bathroom, you wrap yourself in a soft white towel and collapse into the bed to watch TV only to pass out in its inviting comfort? What if I told you that you could recreate such feelings at your house Buy Bath Towel Set Online?

Here’s how: bath sheets.

If you’ve never heard of bath sheets, I want to make it clear that they are just big bath towels and have nothing to do with the sheets you use for your bed. Right, let me clarify these aren’t simply big bath towels; they are the best purchase you can make for bathroom supplies and will significantly improve your post-shower self-care routine.

While bath towels and bath sheets have the same components and structure, it’s the size that makes the difference. Bath linens are around 40″ by 65″, but standard bath towels are roughly 30″ by 58″. A throw blanket is typically 50″ by 60″, so a bath sheet is essentially the same size as one, except that it is meant to snuggle you rather than your sofa and is ultra-absorbent.

I have often used normal bath towels. They dried me off, and I believed that was all I needed. But when I acquired a beach towel on cheap during the winter and started using it as my bath towel, I unintentionally realized I enjoyed a bath sheet. I adored how it encircled me and how I could effortlessly wrap it around my complete frame to make the trip from the restroom to my bedroom.

I’ve discovered that the extra fabric allows me to use the towel for longer periods of time without worrying about it being entirely soggy. Another thing is that setting out a bath sheet for overnight guests to use is a thoughtful touch if you ever host them in your house. In fact, I’ve persuaded others to adopt the bath-sheet way of life, and they’ve all benefited.

But, there are detractors for every excellent (read: revolutionary) proposal. The “cumbersome” bulk of the sheet is the main complaint of most bath towel supporters. “I really don’t want to have to deal with all that additional fabric in my apartment-size linen “closet,” or on top of my head after a shower—my neck would not like the extra weight,” says Arati Menon, senior content lead for Home52. Also, even if the larger towel size seems warm, market editor Jada Wong would “would prefer wear a terry fabric robe and lay around.”

Fine! Buy Bath Towel Set Online! Nevertheless, before you say, “My bath towels are great; I don’t need to spend on a bath sheet,” allow me to persuade you by presenting some of my favorite bath sheets available for purchase.

[keralaweddingtrends]

Robin Radhakrishnan & Arati Podi Engagement Photos

Bigg Boss Malayalam fame Dr.Robin Radhakrishnan got engaged to entrepreneur, actress and model Arati Podi. The duo got engaged in an intimate function on 2023 February 16 with family and friends. During the ceremony, the couple was spotted both in purple. While Robin looks handsome in a desi wear, Arati looks ravishing in a heavily embellished lehenga. Here you can watch engagement photos of…

[gildcdglory]

Haneul knew the irony of his situation. He's a CEO who is a member of a group determined to take down the very businesses he works with daily. The position could've caused some individuals to duck their heads and avoid getting the blood of their companions on their hands, but Haneul had never been the sentimental type. As far as he was concerned, everything that wasn't run by a Burning Gods member could catch fire and he wouldn't blink an eye.

But it appeared not everyone remained as detached from the situation. KIRAN ARATI was practically pouting next to him as they discussed his recent spending and the benefits of enjoying the culture of the city. It almost brought an amused look to Haneul's face--- a rare feat for the coldhearted CEO.

❝I always enjoy seeing you get in trouble.❞ He mused, watching his companion closely. Haneul had never been a fan of sharing, so when it came to sharing the title of underboss, he felt nothing but a desperate need to be better than his counterpart. Call it a reflex from his childhood spent chasing around his brother's sunlight, but he wouldn't make the same mistake twice. ❝If you want to support the arts, go sleep with some out-of-work performers. Don't risk leaving a money trail just because you want to pretend to be sophisticated for an evening.❞

the   west executive boardroom   of   stoneage   industries   ⭑   *   12:00 hours ⸺ @gildcdglory, for haneul.

echoes   of   shouts   and   groans   bounced   from   wall   to   wall,   contrasted   with   the   current   silence   of   the   room.   kiran   grimaced   at   the   idea   that   he   was   actually   quite   excited   to   come   today.   a   meeting   of   only   the   top   of   the   burning   gods   food   chain   happened   often,   yes,   but   they'd   never   been   set   at   stoneage   industries.   

the   subject   of   the   meeting   caused   the   uproar.   as   a   group   they   were   careful,   you   had   to   be   in   white   collar   crime.   and   admittedly,   kiran   hadn't   reached   that   expectation.   he   liked   throwing   his   money   at   things,   sometimes   not   even   bothering   to   check   if   the   money   was   clean.   

they   had   taken   a   hard   stance.   kiran   was   to   stop   messing   around.   under   threat   of   death   was   implied.   so   now,   kiran   sat   silently,   knee   bouncing   up   and   down.   his   eyes   flicked   up   to   the   only   other   person   still   sitting   there.   haneul   seon.   finance.   it   was   only   so   fitting   that   he'd   be   apart   of   the   crusade   to   stop   kiran's   patronage   of   the   arts.

"i   suppose   you're   enjoying   this."   he   said   bitterly.   "and   here   i   thought   we   were   meant   to   support   the   culture   of   the   city   we   live   in."

[edgarallanhoetry]

arati watches The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star (aka WE ARE BACK BITCH!!!!)

oh shit I didn’t know V Hudge was producing these movies. you go girl!!! #girlboss

my smiley man Kevin looks so good all cleaned up!

ahhh I hope JFK being closed because of the weather means this annoying ass child isn’t going to be in this movie

these power couples with their walking and talking on phones *heart eyes*

clearly they miss Fiona a LOT because this is a paper thin excuse for calling her in. but I do love this movie for saying fuck jails! love a community service convent Fiona who’s smarter than the cops. <3

her SHOES ! my girl, stealing the scene as always.

shoutout to Edward actually noticing the minions stealing the silver given that everything else he has said so far was stupid lmfao

wow between V Hudge, Remy Hii, and this drug being narrowed to the Asian black market (lmfao), this movie really said Asian American rights

okay two questions: 1. Is this movie like significantly sexier than the previous ones?? 2. Why am I so much more taken by Pemmie + Peter’s romance than anyone else’s 🥺

omg fuck yes, we’ve unlocked Fiona’s tragic backstory. V came into this movie ready to ACT

Reggie saying “I’m double jointed” with such glee - yikes I’m in this photo and I don’t like it

my favorite thing about this scene where they’re coming up with the plan is that it reminds me of Fast and Furious - the stakes are higher than ever and they are a familia!!!

um..............this practicing moving through the lasers scene is HOT. my bratty femme is COMPETENT and FLEXIBLE. 

omg the Saga of Olivia’s difficult journey continues and now Kevin is going to pick her up - they really said get everyone except Fiona out of the wayyyyyy

love how everyone is like “this is a TERRIBLE idea” except for Stacy and Margaret who clearly live for these old switcharoos

omfg Princess Switch 3 is a heist movie with 3 Fionas this movie was literally made for meeee the target audience is meeeeeee <3 <3 <3 

omg oh no Stacy is trying to sabotage Fiona ! I should be madder about this but I am also obsessed with Stacy’s very bad impression of Fiona and am finding it oddly compelling 

damn pussy so bomb his password is still her birthday over 5 years after they broke up?

okay this tango + moving through the lasers montage scene was also made explicitly for me

love that this deux ex machina santa man who shows up to help in all the movies is down for the shenanigans

okay completely unironically, I’m moved by the drama/emotion in this one

aww a Stacy - Fiona reconciliation scene! the girls are (no longer) fighting!!

their happy ending! 😍we stan apologizing when you’ve been wrong, honest communications, and fireworks

[sankirtan]

Radha Krishna Boat festival at New Nandagram | Ramai Swami. Keshava Prabhu, from Hare Krishna Valley (New Nandagram) in Bambra, Victoria, invited Devamrta Maharaja and I to the Radha Krishna boat festival at the farm.The previous day was hot and gusty but the weather turned more pleasant on Sunday and there were 300-400 guests who attended. The day started with arati and kirtan at the temple, then everyone went in procession down the hill to the lake. There was a joyous mood as the devotees anticipated seeing Their Lordships, Sri Sri Radha Krishna in a beautifully decorated boat bestowing Their merciful darshana to all. Once there, Their Lordships were offered a wonderful variety of preparations, which was followed by arati and kirtan. Devamrta Maharaja and I spoke about Radha and Krishna’s pastimes in Vrndavan, especially at Manasi Ganga and on the Yamuna. Afterwards, everyone enjoyed a sumptuous feast. To read the complete article and/or watch the video please click here: https://bit.ly/3TuXa6y

[lexiklecksi]

Thanks for tagging me @charlies-storybook, this was fun!

Enya Arati

It would not take much for Enya to turn evil.

10/10 she does have intense revenge fantasies and she still hasn't decided if she goes down the villain path or not.

Enya desperately needs a hug but doesn't know it and refuses to ask for one.

10/10 give her a hug, even though she might spit fire at you

Enya can't handle criticism.

10/10 these were so spot on

Meara Kailani

Meara will remind others in the midst of chaos how good they're being.

9/10

If Meara likes someone, they will give them a pretty rock.

10/10 she will dive for an extra special rock to gift it Enya

Meara is constantly singing for no reason.

5/10 that would be very dangerous because her siren singing voice has great magical power, but she might often hum a tune to herself.

Isobel

Isobel has a diary that they write in with a glittery gel pen.

8/10 it would fit her faery aesthetic and her self-obsessed ways

Isobel is a simp.

0/10 Isobel loves to turn everyone around her into a simp serving her.

Isobel is oblivous to any and all romantic interest someone may show them.

0/10 Isobel is very aware of anyone being romantically interested in her and uses that to her advantage.

Talib

Talib will go feral. Watch out.

10/10 I mean he already did, he stabbed another elafid with a knife

Talib has not showered in two and a half weeks.

9/10 He never showers, he bathes in the river, but fleeing from his herd doesn't allow time for a bathe.

Talib has punched a hole in their wall.

7/10 He doesn't live in a walled environment, he lives in the forest but would definitely punch a hole in a wall.

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— alex

Alex chews their nails when nervous.

0/10. Alex is more likely to drum his fingers against a table or bounce his leg when nervous. He saw those pictures and videos of the long-term effects of nail-biting and it was enough to scare him into never doing so.

Alex hates being alone.

5/10. Even though he thrives when he's alone, I rated this one a 5/10 because there are times where he can't stand being alone with his thoughts—especially after Wally's passing.

Alex can't handle criticism.

9/10. Alex would tell you that he handles criticism well, but he's so obsessed with proving people wrong that criticism often leads to spiraling.

— bea

Bea is a great artist.

4/10. Bea can make sure her make-up looks good, but that's about it when it comes to art. The kids at the daycare center where she works tease her about her drawing skills, and she can't really sing, dance, or play instruments either. She's more sport-oriented.

Bea instinctively cleans messes in their own house as well as other peoples.

10/10. It took a while for Bea to accept that her home wouldn't be tidy as long as she lived with her overworked and naturally messy father. She's the kind of girl to help your mom with the dishes after dinner, take her shoes off at the door, and make your bed even if she sits on it for five minutes.

Bea cringes at their middle school yearbook photos.

0/10. Bea was homeschooled by her aunt in middle school.

— julia

Julia does intricate and expensive cosplays.

6/10. Julia doesn't cosplay, but she used to take Halloween very seriously before her brother passed away. Intricate? Yes. Expensive? No… her elaborate dance costumes are where the expenses come in.

Julia gets road rage.

0/10. She doesn't drive yet, but Julia accepted that some people are going to be stupid on the road. She's mostly excited for the freedom to go wherever she pleases whenever she pleases.

Julia is a cry baby.

8/10. As a child, Julia was teased for how much she cried in school. She doesn't cry as much in public anymore, but she knows that she needs to cry in order to process difficult moments in her life—thanks therapy! Dance is also a huge outlet for her emotions.

— pj

PJ wears Hello Kitty socks.

10/10. She stole them from Bea… then replaced them so they have matching Hello Kitty socks!

PJ has an incredible short-term memory but an awful long-term memory.

0/10. PJ has amazing short- and long-term memory. She remembers things you forgot about yourself.

PJ doesn't know how to say "no".

1/10. The only person she doesn't know how to say "no" to is Bea. If something comes up that messes up plans they'd already made, she does everything in her power to make it up to her. As for everyone else, "no" is one of her favorite words.

— wally

Wally is a horrible liar.

10/10. Wally didn't lie much because he could never get away with it. There was especially no lying to Julia.

Wally can play the piano.

10/10. And he could play it well! He took piano lessons from age three all the way to the time of his death. He loved to play for Julia's dance company's recitals.

Wally can't spell resturaunt.

0/10. My boy was a 3-time spelling bee champion. He would never let you live it down if you made a typo in a text message. He had to teach Alex how to spell appreciate.

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Shooting 55kms/sec from our own bunkers gave us a strange positivity: Arati Kadav

Shooting 55kms/sec from our own bunkers gave us a strange positivity: Arati Kadav

When the country was under lockdown and the migrant crisis was creating ripples, writer-director Arati Kadav thought of making a short film about “human connect”. Through the story of an awkward man confessing his love to his college crush during a farewell group call with his school friends, moments before a meteor hits the Earth, Kadav touches upon what’s important to us in life,…

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As i said before. I am not persian so i cannot speak about this from a persian perspective. But i am bangladeshi, so from the indian subcontinent. I grew up watching old ladies color their hair with henna. Which gives their hair an orange look. Henna stains the more you keep it in. Ppl put henna in their hair bc henna is good for your hair. Cordelia cant have red hair with henna if her natural haur is black like alastairs. The hue will barely show. I have black hair, hrnna doesnt show on my hair. But i have bengali friends who have natural dark brown hair, if you put henna on their hair, you will get a very dark, wine red color.

I like to interpret cordelia's hair has that dark wine red. Bc elias's blond hair is a recessive gene like natural red hair. If she doesnt have blond or red hair ancestors on her mother's side its not probable.

I have also seen natural bengali red heads but they have some sort of albinism. And with their hair, their skin also lacks pigment.

Biology aside, i dont really like the brown representation in Tlh bc they give both brown girls one light feature to make them "exotic" Arati have "amber eyes" so, very light, brown eyes. My dad also has light brown eyes, its not very common but it happens, then cordelia has "natural red" hair. Idk sometimes it just feels like white authors play pick and choose wuth our features that seem boring to them or smthing. I rarely get any representation in the first place as a bangali, i literally take representation of any brown person from asia as a representation of me, bc i have close to nothing if i dont.

Authors can create their character however they like. Doesnt mean i cant feel icky about their choices.

And about the body type. not making my queen cordelia a muscle mommy is a fucking sin. I have stopped looking at the official art. Bc i am a giant asshole who believes the official art sucks (bc they dont potray the characters well) and look jarring. I also have a superiority complex where i think my tlh art is better than the official art (bc i put more love in it) also yes pls give her muscles. JAMES DID NOT GET TIED TO THE BED LIKE THE BOTTOM HE IS JUST FOR YOU TO MAKE CORDELIA A PETTIT LITTLE LASS

The art is lovely and now I'm gonna ramble because that's what I do when I care about something.

For the love of women, please PLEASE can fan artists remember to add muscle to their Shadowhunter ladies? I'll commend Bowater for cleverly giving James that sculpted and lean look without making him a beefcake (nothing against beefcakes, I'd love to hug them), but Cordelia is once again suffering from Arms And Shoulders Too Slender It's Hard To Even Imagine Her Picking Up A Sword. There is some there, yes, but artists shouldn't be afraid of giving particularly Female Main Characters weight and toned muscle. Cordelia is supposed to be nearly the same height as James as far as I can remember, and she's curvy, and full, and she wields a sword like it's second nature to her. Please explain why she looks so tiny in James' lap.

Also I'm pretty sure marriage runes are supposed to go over the heart whenever possible (thinking about Will's parabatai rune being over his heart instead -- he didn't get Tessa to draw over the scar, did he??) and... either I'm looking at the picture wrong or James' rune is not over where his heart should be.

For the matter, where are their other runes and scars?? James' Voyance rune isn't even on his hand. And I'm pretty sure he's right handed. I could have that wrong though.

Another thing: no one can ever decide what Cordelia's hair looks like and it's the funniest thing to me. This is what happens when all you do is vaguely say the colour is like fire but also like rose petals but also a flowing river of those things but also is Red (probably for redhead, but then from there I never understand where the rose petal analogy comes from considering the typical rose is a deep bloody colour -- I do acknowledge the existence of those light orange varieties though which might more closely resemble red hair). In the end, I'm glad readers can infer what they want and imagine the characters how they like.

Anyone else think James looks like he's built like a tennis player? Oddly specific, maybe, but it was a thought I had. Mostly the arms and somewhat narrow body.

James' hair is nice, his eyes are an interesting take on gold in the shadows. Bowater managed to also make him look closely related to his father, so bravo for that.

In the end, the focus is obviously on the marriage runes and not other physical aspects outside of it being clear that this is James and Cordelia. Bowater's style is very beautiful and elegant. Love the way fabric and lighting is done too. I'll add also that it is possible to be a smaller person who is slender but still strong so I mean Cordelia's not necessarily done wrong, I just interpret her appearance differently. Obviously, they're both hot and they're both attractive and I have my qualms with the series, chronicles, and author -- the fandom I am so-so on, though I'm still here, aren't I? And I'm taking the time to ramble about my thoughts on a piece of fanart -- but this is good. Gorgeous, even. Both James and Cordelia are beautiful.