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Golden Child (II)

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"Since we have a new student today, I'm planning to carry out a Battle Trial for all of you."

Mr. Ok announced with a pleasing smile on his face. The class started to shout and cheer loudly which made your eyebrows furrow as you never know how the sudden event works. On the other hand, Sana was also happy at your adviser's news but seeing your reaction, she had a hunch that you probably had no idea what it was about.

"Uhm, if you're wondering what a Battle Trial is, it's like a test? We'll be grouped into different numbers of teams and that's how the combat will begin!" the girl said with enthusiasm.

You just nodded and thanked the latter before turning your eyes away from her captivating aura, it was something too much you can handle. Nevertheless, you decided to just relax until a harsh ball of wind smacks your head abruptly. You almost fell off your chair but luckily Sana had caught your arm on time, and if she didn't, you would probably be known as a newcomer who lets herself plummet down the floor of her classroom. Don't forget, you're the renowned 'Golden Child' too... Imagine how embarrassing that could be.

"Lalisa Manoban, you little bitc–"

Before you could curse the hell out of her, Mr. Ok had spoken up once again, "It seems like we're all ready… Shall we head to the Gym Gamma?"

The class answered 'yes' in unison before they made a beeline outside of the room. You could hear Lisa snickering behind your back which made you grumble under your breath, you faced the latter quickly and guided your right hand over her wrists. You created an ice chain around it before smirking playfully.

"Get lost."

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After arriving at the said training area, Mr. Ok immediately ushers all of you to change into your own training suits. Sana never left your side too as you and your classmates walked to the large cemented stadium. 

Then the boys and girls were divided at the moment, each of them changing from their uniforms into their own training outfits. You went ahead to the lockers nearby and scanned through the assigned names of each compartment just to find yours. After a while, you finally saw it by the farthest end and immediately pushed the password in. A blue tracksuit was provided inside the compartment and there's a few hygiene supplies in a small pouch. You shrugged your shoulders nonchalantly before grabbing the suit and undoing the first few buttons of your blouse.

"I would appreciate it if you would like to show off your body, Kang." you recognized your cousin's voice. 

"But do it when we're alone, okay?" 

You chuckled at her tone as you faced Dahyun who was already dressed in her own suit. You gave her a pat on the cheek before whispering, "Got it, Miss Kim."

She pushed you playfully into one of the partitions which successfully got you to start changing your clothes, decently.

Dahyun waited for you, and after a few minutes, you finally got out and thanked the latter. She puts her arm around your shoulder before pulling you out of the dressing room. 

"So~ How have you been doing lately?" she beams while the two of you regrouped with the other students.

"Hmm, I'm doing great," you replied. "Still sulking about this whole school and shit…"

She chuckled at your sudden change of mood, "You know how mischievous your sister is, and you wouldn't even realize it. And maybe… you can even learn more about your mother if you study here."

You just nodded languidly.

'Right... I should know more about the Mistress.'

"Everyone! Please gather around the center please!" Mr. Ok yells with excitement as he clasps his hands together.

All of the students followed their adviser's order as they stood in the middle of the stadium. You slipped your hands inside the pockets of your suit before glancing at Lisa who's currently chatting with a certain brunette.

You watched them closely, noticing the cat-like eyes of the other girl which looks significantly familiar. Nevertheless, you huffed out a sigh before moving your attention away from the two.

"Before officially starting our Battle Trial, I would like to call out our dear Class Representative," the studly man stated, then a girl immediately struts beside Mr. Ok. which made your eyebrow raise with interest.

"Sassy…" you muttered under your breath which earned a hit on your shoulder from the pale skinned girl by your side.

"For the one who's new, Im Nayeon is the name." the girl remarked as she gave you a look that you couldn't comprehend.

You bowed your head slightly and gave her a fake smile, the latter dismissed it quickly by continuing what she was tasked to say.

"Our class will be grouped to Mr. Ok's choices of teams and the fight will begin as soon as possible," Nayeon said eloquently. "Your team's main goal is just to avoid being knocked out or you could be the one who will knock your enemies out. That's all, and I wish you guys to do your best."

Your classmates started to holler around, giving the Class Rep an earnest attention. The certain latter just grins arrogantly before folding her arms onto her chest.

"Okay, moving on! Shall I start picking all of the teams?"

Mr. Ok's mouth curves in a slightest hint of smirk. But that alone, makes chills run down on your spine.

'Ahh shit, just what the hell is this fine man planning…'

"Starting off with--" teams were started to be formed, ranging from solos, duos, and trios. Coincidentally, you were grouped with that cat-eyed girl from earlier and a boy whom you never met before. They stood awkwardly, clearly keeping an obvious distance from your alluring frame. This made you chuckle quietly as you decided to greet them politely, "Uhm, hello. I'm Y/n and please, make yourselves comfortable."

Both of their eyes widen as the boy scrambles to acknowledge your sudden greetings. Meanwhile, the girl pulls herself together and just gives you a simple smile, "You can call me Jennie. By the way, I heard a lot about you from Lisa."

"Ahh, I see. That weirdo must have told you some unnecessary things as well so I would like to apologize in advance." your statement made Jennie laugh softly before she lifts one of her hands and waves it dismissively. "Don't worry, those things would be exclusive between the three of us only."

You just nodded sheepishly and changed the topic, "And you are–"

"Oh! Right, how rude of me. I'm Chan and I hope we'll be good friends from now on, mate." you gave him a passive smile and gladly accepted his friendly aspiration.

The three of you started to chat smoothly after that short introduction with each other. You learned that Jennie's quirk is Perfect Aim while Chan's quirk is Vibrate. Jennie further explained that her quirk allows her to use any weapon with accuracy in an agile manner, then Chan also explained that his quirk allows him to generate vibration or shockwaves through any kind of medium.

You instantly try to analyze their weaknesses whilst formulating a strategy in your head that could helpfully put your team at an advantage. Then, you proceeded to explain your quirk to them, the two of them were secretly doubting your power as you never showed it to the public. Nevertheless, they have no choice but to trust you in this round of the Battle Trial.

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"Calling the next contenders!" Mr. Ok calls out. "Jennie, Y/n, and Chan versus Nayeon, Ten, and Gahyeon."

The six of you immediately walked inside the cemented platform. You glanced at your teammates and thankfully, they seemed pumped up which made you feel a little at ease. Your other classmates began to murmur as they were in awe due to the incoming line-up of contenders, with Nayeon being one of the top 5 students of Leidenschaft Univeristy, with you being the 'Golden Child', and the rest being one of the best students in Class 1-A. 

You reached down to your waist and unclipped your beloved metal mask from one of the hooks of your training pants. It was an essential equipment that you need while full-on using your quirk as it regulates your respiration, this was recommended for you to use because you often have a hard time breathing when utilizing your abilities without using your mask.

"Please prepare your stance," Mr. Ok said as he slips the whistle between his lips. "The round will begin  in 3…"

"2…" you exhaled heavily before heightening your senses.

"1…" a smirk started to form in the corner of your lips.

"START!"

A growl of thunder erupted from outside of the stadium, then you quickly picked up the change of color in Nayeon's eyes. Her orbs shined in yellow as she blasted a large charge of lightning towards your direction. You barely blocked her attack, instantly forming a shield of glaciers from the weight of your right foot. 

You hoisted yourself sideways and began blasting ice balls towards the latter. One of them successfully hit her leg which gave you a chance to check on Jennie and Chan's situation. They were doing quite fine as Gahyeon and Jennie were against each other while that goes the same with Ten and Chan.

"Hey! I'm the one you're fighting with right now, you know," Nayeon taunted as she forms a makeshift lightning sword and swiftly jabbed it to your chest. 

You groaned at the buzzing sensation spreading throughout your body, nevertheless, it didn't last long which made the spectators by the side gasp in surprise. Nayeon was strong as hell, and no one could last from her electrocution if she applied it thoroughly.

"Nice try, Nayeon-ssi." you grinned smugly before grabbing her forearm and freezing her whole dominant arm. "But I don't think charging such low strength can bring me down just like how you think it is," you crossed your left feet into her right ankle and quickly pushed her over.

The shocked bunny-like girl was caught off guard which resulted in the two of you toppling down to the ground. In the spur of the moment, your left hand held the back of her head so it wouldn't hurt Nayeon so much since the fall itself was pretty rough.

FWEET!!!

The sound of Mr. Ok's whistle resonated loudly but it didn't make you or Nayeon budge from the intense gaze that the two of you are sharing. Her piercing glare sent shivers down your spine but you didn't let her take over, your eyes reflected a nonchalant and unbothered look which triggered the latter's growing anger more.

"Ehem… Uhh, are you guys planning to stay in that position for the whole time?" your adviser teasingly said which put the rest of the class into a fit of laughter.

Nayeon immediately pushes your hand and body away before storming off to the changing room. You just chuckled lightly at her bratty attitude before lifting yourself up.

Meanwhile, Jennie and Chan shared a meaningful look with each other, making sure that they'll never let you go and will start to bug you about the 'tension' between you and Miss Class Representative.

"Moving on!" Mr. Ok clapped his hands for a few times which fortunately got the attention of the whole class.

"We got Jennie, Chan, and Y/n as the winner of this round! The three of you will get full marks for today," he announced shortly before scribbling something into his pad of notes.

"And don't worry Ten and Gahyeon, the two of you did great too… that applies to Nayeon as well."

The man continued his statement before letting the five of you out of the platform, instantly commencing the next fight with a new line-up of students. 

You distanced yourself away from anyone before heating your body up due to your almost-freezing skin from your previous ministrations. Heaving a sigh of relief, you removed your metal mask and let it hang around your neck as fog of your breaths came out of your mouth.

"Y/n!" 

It was Chan and Jennie, they gave you a nudge with a grin on their own faces which you would gladly smack off if you were given the chance.

"What?" you knitted your eyebrows together at their sudden disturbance.

"I think someone has taken a liking towards Nayeon~" the cat-eyed girl remarks which made you scoff as you rolled your eyes at the same time.

"You wish," you playfully pushed her shoulder. "Anyways, you guys did a great job earlier. Although, I was too pre-occupied due to Miss 'Sassy Ass Bitch' that I couldn't watch you guys fight at all."

The two just chuckled and gave you a pat on the back, "Don't worry, we actually enjoyed the show-off between you and Nayeon."

"Yeah, right," you shrugged them off and as you were about to leave, Jennie grabs your arm then leans incredibly close to your face.

"I know you're holding out," she whispered in sultry laced tone. "And that's pretty disappointing for someone like you," you can feel her pushing a finger against your chest.

"You're scared to loose control, aren't you? Especially with that flames of yours…"

You were utterly confused at her vast knowledge, but your blood started to boil as your mind started to be flooded with memories that you despise the most. A sharp pain suddenly shoots through your temple which made you wince as you closed your eyes in silent agony.

'No... Please stop...'

Those memories, it was all tainted with hatred, violence, and unpleasant recollection of your upbringing. It was a whole, opposite side that no one knows except you and him.

"How did you..." a few students nearby began to shudder as you unconsciously began to emit your dark aura.

Jennie immediately noticed this.

The girl caressed your cheek then just left a kiss on it before strutting away to her other friends. You continued to grit your teeth in silence which didn't went unnoticed by Chan.

"She can be feisty at times," he gives you a comforting rub on the back to make you calm down.

"Just don't let her get into your nerves, that would make her more gutsy." he showed you a soft smile as his gaze averted to something, or someone behind you.

"Y/n?"

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~to be continued~

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Anyone interested in #hoosierhistory?

This is how Anderson, the city that Chief Anderson (“wind under foot” a half Indian half Swedish Delaware Tribe Leader) one of the first 14 Tribesmen to get their signatures on official documents in the United States as of #1777 eventually came to make his home village here when his people were ran out of Ohio due to misuse of that document. He began his village of Anderson here, as it was “the chestnut tree” area that marked the easiest path between the land, and that’s also why we had the railroad here so soon, and it is STILL so fucking prominent.

Chief Anderson was half Indian half Swedish and when ran out of his actual home after fighting for his life against Marshall’s with pistols, settled here and we began this city - and this city is what actually began Indiana as it is

Next to Anderson is Muncie, and (Chief Mun See is false) and Muncie Indiana has our First and most prominent college, Ball State Univeristy. Also when the auto industry was booming we manufactured more cAr materials then any other city except Detroit, and in the war times Delco/Remy the steel manufacturer of Muncie for Anderson’s GM factories used to let the retirees fire the mounted machine gun as their send off, because of this we have railroad tracks fucking everywhere, because we also make all the popcorn in the entire world. Grown here.

John Dillinger would never rob a bank in Anderson or “little Chicago” (Muncie, Indiana) because he knew a train would come thru and distrupt his get away. Back in 2004 when MTV was fucking HUGE the executives would follow the college parties around ball state to ball on the best drugs in the area (ball, get it? ) and because I was raised by a college professor on campus, literally the last generation of “cooper rats” as they called us, the professors kids that hung around the cooper science building, would be chillin and suddenly see Tom Green stroll thru

We are also home to Garfield, David letterman, technically MJ and Jim Gaffigan

Indiana does more then you kno

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Fully ready to buy a light grey hoodie that says “Ball State Univeristy” to add to the collection of colorless clothing items I refuse to stop wearing

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Bookworms Rejoice – The Best Libraries in Australia

Bookworms Rejoice – The Best Libraries in Australia

Architecture

by Miriam McGarry

The Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (GLHC). Photo by John Gollings.

Landscaped terrace spaces play on the glass façade system. Here, the collaboration with landscape architects Taylor Cullity Lethlean is working at its best. Photo by John Gollings.

The library’s award-wining interiors. Photo by Emma Cross.

Comparison have been made between GLHC and the spherical ‘Death Star’ from Star Wars! Photo by John Gollings.

Geelong Library And Heritage Centre

The Geelong Library and Heritage Centre by ARM Architecture has an arresting exterior – eight storeys of crystalline shards of glass and minimalist disco-ball curves! The building sits on the same site as the two-storey library it has replaced, but ARM has re-visioned the library identity to serve the current and future needs of Geelong inhabitants. The sweeping dome takes direction from the historic dome of the State Library of Victoria (see below in this post!), with a contemporary and high-tech spin.

Geelong Library and Heritage Centre 51 Little Malop Street Geelong 3320 VIC

Multi-levels of books at the Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre. Photo – Christian Mushenko.

This building re-purposed materials from the pre-existing town hall to make a modern and fresh design.  Photo – Christian Mushenko.

The arresting facade of the Bankstown Library. Photo – Christian Mushenko.

Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre

The Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre (BLaKC) by fjmt is located on the renovated site of the pre-exisiting Bankstown Town Hall. The architects worked to salvage the high quality timber, pre-cast concrete, aluminium and stainless steel of the original hall, and repurposed them into a new state-of-the-art community centre. The library wing runs across three levels, and sits alongside a landscaped public area. Grab a book, and enjoy the view!

Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre 80 Rickard Road Bankstown 2200 NSW

The sweeping exterior form of the Cobram Library is inspired by the nearby Murray River. Photo – Tom Blachford.

A timber spine runs through the building and directs visitors through the space. Photo – Tom Blachford.

The Cobram Library by CohenLeigh architects. Photo – Tom Blachford.

Cobram Library And Learning Centre

The Cobram Library by CohenLeigh Architects in Victoria is directly informed by the location and community in which it sits. The architects worked with local community stakeholders to develop a design that echoes the form of the local Murray River in the external timber battened screen. This curtaining element casts shifting shadows into the library space. A central pathway runs through the library, and the wooden panel ceiling spine connects the private reading and communal working zones. A new technology area has been introduced alongside library, reading, and community spaces, to reflect the needs and interests of the Cobram residents. There is something SO elegantly Australian about this library, where the curves of the Murray River welcome readers into the community focused civic space.

Cobram Library and Learning Centre 14 Punt Road Cobram, 3644   Victoria

Yes, that is a hanging garden inside a library! Welcome to Woollahra.  Photo – John Gollings.

The Woollahra Library by BVN brings nature and books together! Photo – John Gollings.

Woollahra Library

The Woollahra Library by BVN is the library that prompted this round up, after Lucy joined Sydney stylist Megan Morton in one of the library’s meeting rooms for a podcast recording! Tucked into the Blackburn Gardens and overlooking Double Bay, the Woollahra Library brings the surrounding nature into the bookish space. Organic shapes and hanging gardens create an inviting and calming environment, and since the library has been updated, over 4000 new members have joined, and daily visitation has jumped from 400 to 2500.

In addition to stunning silent zones and reading nooks, The Woollahra library also features an Automated Returns Room where you can watch books being automatically sorted (so soothing!), and a secret doorway halfway up the timber stair that opens onto a curving slippery dip, delivering kids to a cosy reading corner!

Woollahra Library 536 New South Head Road Double Bay, 2028 NSW

The fragmented canopy of the Monash University Caufield Library, by John Wardle Architects. Photo – Dianna Snape.

Fancy studying in your own wooden cube? Photo – Dianna Snape.

A central atrium brings light into the renovated brutalist building. Photo – Dianna Snape.

Caulfield Library

The Caufield Library at Monash University, Caufield by John Wardle Architects transforms a brutalist brick and concrete library into a light filled and inviting space for students. The original 1970 building has been reoriented to welcome students into the space, and opened up to reveal the structure and frame. A central atrium draws light into the depths of the library, and seating capacity has been increased from 746 to 1572, with plenty of power points to charge dwindling laptops!

The external renovations are equally striking, as a glass, steel and mesh canopy provides a ‘shade house’ and transitions between the outside and inside. Unsurprisingly, this library won the Australian Library and Information Association Academic Library Design Award, 2019 – university life never seemed so appealing!

Caufield Library Dandenong Road, Monash Univeristy Caufield 3145 VIC

Bunjil Place by fjmt. Photo – Glenn Hester.

The sweeping and organic interior forms. Photo – John Gollings (left) and Trevor Mein (right).

Welcome to Bunjil Place Library. Photo – John Gollings.

A dramatic staircase ushers visitors upstairs. Photo –  Trevor Mein

Bunjil Place Library

The Bunjil Place Library by fjmt studio draws on indigenous Boom Wurrung themes of the ‘meeting of many paths’ to create a sinuous design scheme of flowing organic forms. The ground floor of the library acts as an extension of the community foyer, as an invitation to all. High ceilings and mezzanine floors provide a sense of civic grandeur, while dedicated kids and youth areas, gaming suites and collaborative areas make it a welcoming library for everyone to enjoy.

Bunjil Place 2 Patrick NE Drive Narree Warren 3805 VIC

Transparency and connection were the underlying principles in the design of the Surry Hills Library by fjmt. Photo – Courtesy of Surry Hills Library.

The renovation of the Surry Hills Library included significant landscaping of surrounding public space. Photo – Courtesy of Surry Hills Library.

Stunning staircases in Surry Hills. Photo – Courtesy of Surry Hills Library.

Surry Hills Library

Yes, this is the third library by fjmt on our list – they are clearly Australia’s library whisperers! The Surry Hills site incorporates a library, resource centre, community and child centre, with a public park and raised grass platform. The library encompasses the ground and lower floor, with open views out to the surrounding landscaped play areas. The tapered glass atrium creates transparent prism, with the intention that this openness will encourage participation. The library balances monumentality with community engagement – a truly civic building!

Surry Hills Library 405 Crown Street Surry Hills 2010 NSW

The State Library of Victoria, a longstanding civic institution! Photo – Courtesy of State Library Victoria.

  The Dome Room. Photo – Courtesy of State Library Victoria.

  Updating the oldest library in Australia. Photo – Courtesy of State Library Victoria.

  State Library of Victoria

The State Library of Victoria is the kind of library your brain conjures when you think of a library! It is a large traditional civic institution, that is equally imposing and inspiring. The library is currently undergoing a massive renovation for the 2020 Vision  designed by Architectus and Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects – but before this transformation is complete, there is plenty of celebrate in the history of this iconic Melbourne space.

Designed by Joseph Reed, the library opened its doors to the public in 1956 with free admission to any one over 14 years of age with clean hands! It is the oldest and busiest public library in Australia, and is now home to over 5.1 million items. Over 5000 people visit the SLV a day, and for anyone who has ever spent time traipsing around during SWOTVAC looking for a seat – the new renovation will see public space increase by 40% and seating by 70%. Until then, the Dome Room is hard to beat for a work location, so get there early to secure a spot.

State Library of Victoria 328 Swanston Street Melbourne 3000 VIC

[onthatlittlet0wnstreet]

got accepted into Indiana State University today! plus I sent in my applications for Ball State Univeristy and Indiana University, so now I just have to sit and wait for my BSU admission letter...

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Graduation is Saturday! We are going to miss our seniors.

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Our moms always know best!

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Nothing compares to a trip to headquarters

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We initiated 33 new members today and cannot wait to watch each of them grow in our chapter!

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Tis the season for Phi Mu and Starbucks.

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Our 2018 exec board is perfect!

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Some of our sisters had the opportunity to go visit Rileys Children's Hospital in Indianapolis a couple weeks ago! Needless to say we love being able to support such an amazing place!

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Peace out summer. See ya next year. Now time for school and recruitment!