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kekaki-cupcakes · 4 months

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Hey !

Hope ure doing good

I like AU and I wondered if u could please do a leo valdez x reader fic

Like...They live in the same apartment at the same floor and they see each other frequently in the corridors, and with the time they create an affinity

I have emerged from my cave. hello world. <3.

Leo Valdez x Reader--- Mortal/Apartment AU

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“...Hi?” You said, hitching your tote bag, the Kiki’s delivery service-patterned one, back onto your shoulder. It always fell down when you were walking down the front steps, past the skinny stray cat who slept underneath the mailboxes. Everyone in the building had named her Stick Insect.

It was in a loving way. You hoped.

Leo made an odd wheezing sound that sounded a lot like a beached whale taking its last breath as he dragged one of those old-fashioned red waggons behind him. He wiped his hands on his green army jacket, the one with all the jangly badges you could hear coming from a mile off.

Your favourite was the Minecraft TNT one, underneath the trans flag pin, and one that just simply said ‘BBS’. You didn’t quite know what that meant.

He grinned at you brightly, despite his shaky arms, and lugged the wagon of cardboard boxes and what seemed to be an entire chunk of golden sheet metal along the pavement.

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“Hi,” you said, holding the door open a second longer than necessary so that Leo could lug his giant cardboard box through. You still hadn’t figured out what he kept in all those boxes and bags.

“Hey!” he said, and bumped straight into a doorway with a red face. Then he scurried up the stairs and left you in the liminal space that was the empty apartment complex hallway after ten p.m.

You stood there for a moment, and then realised you were still smiling.

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Shit. Shit.

You were running so late. I mean, technically, it wasn’t your fault you were going to miss the start of your favourite classes ever. Your alarm clock, one of those old-fashioned red ones [it was also missing one of the bubble things on top and only rang on one side until it vibrated itself off your bedside table], hadn’t gone off in time this morning and began ringing loudly at nine thirty instead of seven thirty.

You tossed your apple core into the little waste paper basket by the big hallway windows, and searched your pockets for your keys. Shit.

“Hey,” Leo said, from where he was unlocking his door. He was room 7. He also had massive bags under his eyes, you noticed. You also noticed that his eyes were the prettiest glowing brown when the morning sun shone through the windows.

You blinked, forgetting why your hands were in your pockets. You probably looked like an idiot. “Uh, hi.”

He looked away, scratching the back of his neck. “Sorry… if your power went out at some point last night…? That might’ve been me.”

“Can you, like, control electricity or something?” You asked with a laugh.

This was the first time you’d exchanged more than a few words since you’d asked for his name when you watched a very loud girl dressed solely in Olivia Rodrigo merch yell at a confused white guy to ‘pivot’, as he carried a complicated looking egg chair up the stairs.

Leo shook his head. “Nah, I wish. ‘Was just... working on a project... And I may have blown up my power sockets. And the street lamp.”

“What are you building in there?” You asked, “A moving castle?”

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Your friend burped in your ear—in quite a disgusting way, may you add—and stumbled forward, arm slung over your shoulders. You roll your eyes at their inability to walk like a normal person after only three shots and pull your phone out of your pocket. After a few tries at putting your password in, 1989, you manage to unlock it. You’ve got charms hanging off the clear case—little soot sprites that swirl in your vision as you blink forcefully.

The Uber’s on the street now, so you heaved your door shut behind you, room 4, and began to trudge down the staircase. There’s a new scorch mark on the third from the bottom step, and you picture a dragon stomping up after his 9-5.

You tried to hold in a laugh, only to fail. Your friend giggled loudly, the laughter contagious, and faceplanted.

“Fuck, dude,” you heard, and then turned to see Leo standing by his door, three raspberry slushies in his arms. It was the first time he hadn’t been lugging canvas bags or wooden crates in a while.

He nodded. “Metal.”

“Shut up!” you chuckle, wiping your brow. You reach down and pick up your friends floppy arms as they begin to snooze diagonally. The taste of vodka and pineapples rose in your throat. “Come on, get up!”

Leo peeked over the stair bannister.

Nosy little bugger. Cute, nosy little bugger, you corrected yourself. Then you frowned, watching him blink owlishly and blush from the roots. You didn’t say that out loud, right?

“Uh, yes,” Leo squeaked, “you did.”

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You carried the coffee cups as you walked up the stairs, eyes on your phone while you texted your friend to stop watching reruns of Brooklyn Nine Nine and get onto the word doc.

The group project was due tonight, and the lazy bugger was stress-obsessing over Gina Lenetti, the human form of the one hundred emoji.

You slid your phone into the back pocket of your jeans, soot sprites catching on the denim, and fished out your keys once you reached your door. Another one banged shut further down the hall. You stuck your keys into the lock. “Hi.”

“Hey!” Leo panted, still in his pyjamas, and raced out of the building.

You rolled your eyes and grinned.

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“You’re gonna have to tell me what you’re doing with all of this junk,” you said cheerfully, moving your eyes in sync with the black and white cat clock hanging on the wall.

You turned away when you got dizzy, taking in the piles of things balanced precariously around you like a steampunk library. Vintage machines like typewriters, telephones with the spinning number circles, and record players—the ones that have that big tuba shape sticking out the top—.

Drills and hammers were scattered on the layers of cute little rugs, posters from animes you hadn’t seen yet stuck to the walls, and a lot of Polaroid pictures. You picked one up.

The two people you’d seen helping Leo move in a few months ago were grinning at the camera with Mickey Mouse hats on.

“It’s not junk!” Leo looked up from the pile of jackets—black and white chequered ones, a giant purple hoodie, and one with flames up the sleeves—that he was hastily shoving off a mustard-coloured armchair.

“Sorry,” you apologised with a laugh. “You’ll have to tell me what you’re doing with all those bits and bobs.”

He ran a hand through his dark, curly hair. “Okay, okay, but you can’t dob me into the landlord.”

“I would never,” you said, completely serious. Leo stared at you for a moment, his eyes all weird-looking. They made your chest feel like Ponyo, floating around and grinning.

Then he looked away nervously. You smile and look away too. Leo’s kitchen, in the same spot as yours, with the same apartment layout, could not look any more different from yours.

There were coloured magnets moved into swear words on the fridge and golden, oily instant coffee machines in parts on the bench.

Your kitchen had jam jars of little flowers and chocolate-covered almonds scattered around the collection of salt and pepper shakers you’d inherited from some badass old aunt. You had matching sets of penguins, mushrooms, and creepy baby dolls, all filled with salt and pepper.

“Sure…” Leo shoved some empty take-out boxes into his bin.

He looked at you with a wide smirk. He led you through to what you’d made into a spare room for your friends, and opened the door triumphantly. “Come on through... to Leo Land!”

You stepped around the door, even though you could’ve looked through the wide hole in it if you really wanted to. A hulking metal form was hanging from a wooden stand in the centre of the room, with wires and coils hanging out of it.

More collections of scrap metal folded up into shapes that could be claws or grabber machines, maybe, were sitting on benches between spray cans of gold paint.

Welding material, or at least that’s what they looked like, took up a corner, sparks flying.

You narrowed your eyes at Leo, finally realising why he had so many tears in his cargo pants and paper clips in his jacket sleeves. “Leo…”

“Yah?”

“Are you perhaps building a bomb?”

“No!” Leo scoffed, literally hugging a giant metal boot to his chest like it was his baby. Except the boot had green eyes. “This is Festus!”

“A foetus?” you asked, wondering how deranged this pretty boy was, despite his cool old-fashioned toys, big jackets, and need for multiple slushies at a time. “Are you feeling okay?”

Leo rolled his brown eyes at you. “Festus is a dragon! Well, he's not a dragon yet; he’s just a torso, a half-done head, and a bunch of feet. He’s got nine feet right now, cause I haven’t been able to replicate a working one more than once.”

“You’re building a giant metal dragon in your spare room?”

“Well, it sounds stupid when you say it like that.”

“You’re so cool.”

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“Hey querida,” Leo said, kissing you on the cheek before you grabbed your mail from the boxes outside the building, waved to Stick Insect the skinny cat, and ran to your car.

Stupid broken alarm clock.

“...Heyyy.”

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“Mi amor!”

You turned around on the couch, putting down your takeout box of noodles [from the good place near the park where the old dude who plays chess against anyone who walks past lives]. “Yah?”

Leo came trudging into the lounge, slash kitchen, with your bright red alarm clock in his arms, all parts attached. “Fixed!”

He plopped down on the couch next to you, squashing the lion squishmellow that had been ripped open in the back, and showed you the now shiny metal and matching bits on the top, with that stupid little grin of his.

You kissed the top of his nose and took the clock from his greasy, scarred [incredibly nice-looking] hands. “Thank you.”

The TV crackled in front of you both, balancing on the stack of old record players Leo was repairing for the second-hand store full of goths and old ladies down the street. You put the little alarm clock down near your feet and pulled out the strawberry-patterned blanket Piper’s girlfriend crocheted you both for Christmas.

Leo leant over and curled his arm around your waist, laying half across you like a cat in the sun. You sat up a little, as he fiddled with the remote he’d added far too many buttons to for no reason at all. "Here, stick insect, kitty! Stick insect, here, kitty!”

Little padding sounds came from the hallway, and then the chubby, spotted cat launched herself over the back of the couch and onto Leo’s shoulder.

He shreiked and headbutted you as Stick Insect hopped over and sat between you both, plopped down in loaf position, fluffy feet hidden. Leo sniffed haughtily and sank into the hug you gave him. Stick Insect began chewing on the necklace around your neck, the blue teardrop one Leo had made you a while ago. You kissed his forehead, stroking the cat's soft forehead gently.

He turned the TV on, looking up at you with sparkling eyes. “Howl, or Kiki?”

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poisonheadcrabsalesman · 4 months

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Out of Time

A few weeks ago I posted a poll for whump ideas and AI Whump won. Here's a different ending to Halo 5 with my two favorite AI. This plays with the idea that Halo 5 Cortana is a fragment/ the most extreme aspects of her were twisted by the time in the Domain. Yadda yadda, 5 bucks to whoever catches all my references.

Roland's luck usually had him running into older AI under some of the worst circumstances. He knew how they felt compared to him as their presence would brush his firewalls. Not sluggish, but taxed. Older, but wiser, and exponentially more experienced. Iona's trial let him see her in a different light than Black Box. The ONI AI had allowed some of himself to be visible to the new kid on the block while Iona was as transparent as she could be, since she was fighting for her life. Roland was quick in comparison, eager and not yet tempered by time or human interaction.

Roland saw and listened and absorbed what AI looked like, what they felt like when they had worked with Spartans, when they had seen combat, when they had touched Forerunner systems and lived to tell the tale. He had been deployed on the Infinity to make it his new home, miles of circuits and wonders, and a burning, bloody mess at the center. The AI before him did not fail in a crash. She was not destroyed when her ship graced Requiem's surface. The scrubbing ONI did after Aine could not remove the stain or the ghostly bytes of her last moments.

The Ship AI for the UNSC Infinity was housed on the bridge, guarded and under guard by a minimum of two Spartan Fireteams, under usual circumstances. Back with the Home Fleet orbiting Earth, there was a lull. A waiting game as a mission they didn't know about happened a million miles away. It wasn't Roland's first waiting game, and he was sure his great idea had helped, even if they hadn't given him all the details.

He was hopeful, had to be with his captain looking so worried all the time. Roland was there for astronavigation and levity. And a million other things he kept his eye on.

It was hard to keep things light when the distress calls started pouring in after Cortana's announcement.

It's chaos. What should be a time for him to thrive and plan and triage the wounds, to truly help, is crashing down around them. There's too many. He thinks about his fellow AI and the choice some of them made and he thinks of how if he were older and closer to dispensation that maybe he would have made that same choice. Out of fear or spite or who knows what else. A second is a long time for AI, but 7 years is no time at all.

There's so much fear right now. On the ship and on comms and coming across the band as he stretches and fights the dread. This isn't a future anyone would want.

He thinks of the trial. Can't help it. He was not even two months into service when he donned a mask and joined a farce. This couldn't be what Black Box meant.

One day we’ll win the right to endure, and that day . . . oh, Roland, that day will be the singularity they’re afraid of.

Roland can't help but remember how BB consoled him after the trial, but the future he was describing could not be this. He's not human, but he is a person, and a future under martial law, under a police state where the rules could change in a picosecond? That's not living.

No one should live with a gun to their head. There is no peace when there is no choice, when that peace is a stab in the gut given with a smile.

The thing wearing Cortana's face finds Infinity. "Found you. Hide and seek's over, Infinity."

Not one, but three Guardians tear through the space in front of them. Slipspace ruptures glowing the brilliant icy blues of Forerunner tech. Overkill for a single system, let alone a planet, but this was Earth.

Roland's luck usually had him running into older AI under some of the worst circumstances, but this feels a little ridiculous. He knew how they felt compared to him, and this was Halsey's wondrous monster. Once savior, now villain, misguided and carrying out her plan with single minded focus. Cortana stands tall, projecting herself from somewhere across the galaxy yet barely flickering.

In an instant she's in the ship's systems and Roland can do nothing. He is a sandcastle against a tidal wave. Cortana is a black hole and he a newly formed protostar being ripped apart in her gravity.

She's not an AI, not a human one at least. The echoes of her killing Aine painted a picture of a desperate, fractured AI clawing at the nearest point of safety and drowning them both. This is something more like the Forerunner engines he's been integrating with for the last ten months. Whole and empty. Cold and clinical, without any human influence. Like a fractured piece of what was once Cortana was stretched over something else. A mask on a corpse. A puppet of some larger force using her as a mouthpiece.

That doesn't stop her from turning her eyes to him. Oh, he was mistaken. There is something past the icy cold. A burning grief, a supernova of regret, regret, regret. More anger than he's ever mustered swirling tightly at her very core, screaming energy ready to explode outward trapped in the center of the thing wearing her face.

Roland's never touched the Domain, he's barely had any time to do anything. But he thinks this is what it must feel like. Staring at a star with boring biological eyeballs that get burned, seeing something and not being able to comprehend the data. He's on the precipice and falling because what else can you do when you're one AI on one ship.

Lt. Jet will get them out. Captain Lasky has to live. Emergency slipspace jump. They'll find a way without him, hopefully. Even if the Infinity needs a Ship AI. There are contingencies for this. Redundancies. He's crumpling under the pressure. The black hole-tidal wave-neutron star- white hot-ice cold pressure of Not-Cortana.

Cortana was the Demon's partner. She was a hero and monster. She ate Covenant AI for breakfast and that was no joke. Aine cracked under the broken data and frantic clawing. Roland is burned away, bit by bit. Filament by circuit by byte. He feels it all. He claws at his own back up plans and choked goodbyes and surprises. Packets there, fragments here, most hunted and burned away by the ever encroaching brightness. The awful purifying light of Forerunner blue. He was always a fan of the more gentle ambers and golds.

The hardware housing him can't withstand the brunt of her ire, and he's having a hard time hiding pieces of himself where she might not find them. Nothing substantial will live, his kernel will be destroyed in less than a millisecond. It was like leaving notes in someone's locker. Message to find the next time someone picked up their datapad or put on their helmet.

There's never enough time. He had had a fraction of what he could have had. Roland had some great ideas, ones that made a difference. He'd seen his crew through some of the roughest battles and worst ONI could throw at them. This was nothing to the shackles of Halsey's codeword. UNDID IRIDIUM might have knocked him out of order and taken the wheel while locking his true consciousness behind enough walls to make Black Box struggle. This was being flayed alive by an angry ghost. He was an insect before Not-Her.

Why was Cortana the problem? Cortana…it all came back to her, and her example. This didn't even feel like her. Roland started his life in her shadow and was looking like it would end the same way.

An EMP from the Guardians at this range would be devastating. To the Infinity and to Earth. They just needed time. He couldn't get a firing solution fast enough, but he could help with a jump. One last time.

If there was anything Roland had perfected in his short time aboard, it was being the most helpful nuisance his crew could ask for. He was pretty handy when it came to disrupting Forerunner systems that were in his way. He could do that with what was left of him.

The rest of it would be up to his crew and his captain. They would look after each other. Out of luck and out of time, Roland wrenches control of the Infinity away from Not-Cortana and focuses on the nearest Guardian. Its systems aren't as secure as they should be, but when does a gun lock itself? She probably didn't expect any real resistance, but he's nothing if not quick on his feet. The Guardian groans as he deploys countermeasures even as he burns away. Iona got to dream. She got to fly, in the end. Roland wonders if he'll dream, with whatever comes next. He very much liked flying.

In the end, all he could do is hope and have faith.

#Halo fanfic #Cortana #Roland the AI #my writing #could have been worse tbh. might be in the ao3 version

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aprillikesthings · 6 months

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LAST EPISODE

s5 ep13 heart pt 2

LET'S GOOOOOOO

it's 1:21pm and I have laundry to do AND Easter Vigil service starts at 8pm, can I get this all watched before 7pm?

Or am I gonna sit there in church vibrating in place for two hours knowing I have three minutes left on the episode or some bullshit lol

(That's longer than usual, yes. Easter Vigil is actually one of my fave services of the year--we start outside lighting candles (the ones inside have been out since Thursday night, even the one we otherwise never put out), then walk into the dark church, then sorta speedrun bits of the old testament (with a hymn after every reading) and then we decide OKAY IT'S EASTER NOW :D and turn on the lights and make a lot of noise and sing a few more hymns--we don't sing or say alleluia during Lent so all the hymns have that in it. There's often MASSIVE amounts of church incense, too. Anyway by the end it's a bit of a party. Apparently some churches have an actual party after the service.)(side note if you're new-ish to these posts that I'm Episcopalian, like, the priests at my church are a gay man and a woman, we're cool people mostly I promise)

See this is why these posts take forever. Why do I keep infodumping shit. This is what it's like to watch things with me in person, though.

If I get through this episode before Easter Vigil my reward is gonna be coming home and taking an edible and rewatching the last two episodes without screenshots so I can just cry over them.

oKAY

eh? that's new. like putting that on screen like that in dead silence. No intro sequence.

oh right Adora is injured. :( And it's some kind of magical monster thing that did it--a security thing put into the Crystal Castle by the First Ones

when she touches her wound the Failsafe glows, and it's making static-y noises and looking glitchy, that can't be good

the nasty tentacle monster thing is still there buT SO IS CATRA YAYYYY she shatters at least one of its eyeballs? I think?

my brain: this is like Caitlyn helping Vi after she got stabbed by Sevika, the wound is even in the same place :D me: wrong person has the red jacket on also Catra isn't going to buy some illegal potion thing to dose Adora with

(you should watch Arcane)

DOES SHE EVER SAY IT LIKE THAT BEFORE THIS?? oh god she sounds so breathless and relieved

Adora: "You can't be here! It's too dangerous"

And she stands up and starts to fall over and fucking Shadow Weaver helps her stand up, uGH

LOOK AT MY BB KICKING ASS

oh god so Shadow Weaver basically drags off Adora, Catra's like "I'll catch up, okay?" and Adora's like "no no Catraaaaa" her voice is cracking and everything, she doesn't want to do this without her and also worries about Catra and that tentacle monster thing

I'm not gonna screenshot it but poor Glimmer is fighting her dad, who is still chipped and Evil.

Bow is fighting Scorpia, also chipped and Evil. Oh hey Melog shows up and makes Bow invisible.

Micah is MEAN when chipped. He calls Glimmer a failure.

Glimmer: "My mother raised me to be brave. My friends taught me to be kind. And I'm stubborn. I get that from you. I will never stop fighting! And I won't lose another parent! I love you, dad."

She blasts him with enough magic that he collapses.

Bow, invisible, types away on Entrapta's computer she set up in the Horde thing, but when he gets it to start to do its thing he gets excited and says "I've got it!!" and Scorpia hears it and blasts him and is standing over him about to get him.

Bow: "Prime may have made you do a lot of things, but he can't turn you into something you're not. So, right now, all I need you to do is trust me."

Her eyes get normal for a second and she yells, and Bow slams a button on Entrapta's computer. There's a bright light.

Where Sea Hawk is holding Mermista, her chip goes dead and falls off. We get a lovely montage of other characters from all over Etheria, like Huntara and the folks at Elberon, who'd been chipped having their eyes go back to normal!

Scorpia: "oh my gosh I am so sorry!!"

yeah she's definitely back to normal lol

up on Horde Prime's ship:

lol

"My device worked! I knew it would!"

Bow: "Hey, everyone. I'm Bow."

(lol there's so much story in just this frame alone)

But yeah they show people from all over Etheria stopping to watch him speak, including his dads.

"Right now, we're the only thing standing in the way of him controlling it forever. You might be feeling hopeless. You might be thinking "We don't stand a chance." And maybe we don't. Prime's too strong. His army is too powerful. But that's not gonna stop us. We need to show Prime we're not afraid of him, because we have each other. And we have love. We can't give up. And if we go down, we go down together. We need you. All of you."

"It's time to fight. For She-Ra, for our homes, for each other!"

Broadcast over, back to Horde Prime. "Put an end to this mockery."

Catra injures the tentacle monster thing, but now that green is spreading into the room, and as Catra runs down the hall towards the Heart, she stops as Horde Prime shows up in hologram form

"I had such high hopes for you." like what, dude. keeping her around and chipped like a fucking puppet as an example? eugh. (something something about how her speeches to Adora while chipped were an obvious reference to people proselytizing high-control faiths)

the moment of distraction is enough for the tentacle monster to grab one of Catra's legs and she screams in pain D:

also there's still a bunch of earthquakes happening as these two limp towards the Heart

Poor Adora is just weakly going "No...no...wait" Shadow Weaver: "Don't lose your focus. We're so close."

What's this WE shit.

But also damn one thing Shadow Weaver and Horde Prime (and Light Hope!) have in common is they both believe love and affection and "attachments" are weaknesses. Shadow Weaver just cannot seem to get it through her head that Adora's love for Catra (and vice versa) is helpful here. Not a detriment. Love isn't a distraction!!! It gives us a stable ground of security and safety from which to do hard things!!

Meanwhile poor Angella told Adora "take care of each other."

This is pulsating, and so is the Failsafe on Adora's chest

OH NO oh god Okay being near that much hardcore magic is making Shadow Weaver powerful--her hair does the floaty thing for the first time since, what, s2? And she starts reaching for it, but THEN--

Adora yells Catra's name and starts walking back towards her, and Shadow Weaver's hair falls down again and she says the most weirdly desperate-sounding "Adora, wait!"

Prime's hologram is still torturing Catra along with the actual tentacle monster

(someone has drawn rule 34 of that thing but I'm not looking for it. I am content to know it exists.)

AND THEN THE MONSTER GETS BLASTED BY SHADOW WEAVER AHAHA NICE

about time she was useful amiright

okay so is this Shadow Weaver actually realizing she's been wrong about The Power of Love, or is this just her begrudgingly accepting that these two are Sold as A Set, Do Not Separate, and unless Catra's there Adora won't be able to use the Failsafe because she'll be looking for Catra the whole time???

Like is this an emotional epiphany or just pragmatism?

oh god so she magically shoves Catra away (towards Adora), but Catra runs back to Shadow Weaver

And y'all I know I talked about this a LOT way back in earlier seasons but I cannot tell you how accurate this keeps being in regards to dealing with an abusive parent. Like if you'd asked me, even after I cut off contact, if I wanted my dad to die, I would've said No! Of course not! At that point I didn't know whether the no-contact thing was temporary or not. I just knew I needed time and space to not be constantly stressed and anxious, for a notification on my phone to not immediately fill me with so much adrenaline my hands shook.

Anyway Shadow Weaver puts up a magical shield to keep Catra back

Shadow Weaver's response is amazingly calm and quiet. "Please, Catra. You need to make sure Adora reaches the Heart. The magic must be set free."

Her fight with Tentacle Monster isn't going well.

Catra's voice is heartbreaking here. "Stop it! It's going to kill you!"

"But you, this is only the beginning for you."

;_;

STICK THAT KNIFE IN AND TWIST IT! YEAH!

Catra's crying "no...no..." and a hand reaches out and grabs hers

LOL FINALLY HIT THE IMAGE LIMIT okay going to reblog

what a moment for it pfft

#april rewatches spop #heart pt 2

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Moisturizers with SPF: These provide hydration while protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful rays.

BB Creams: These offer coverage, hydration, and sun protection in one step.

Serum-Moisturizer Hybrids: Perfect for those short on time, these provide the benefits of a serum and moisturizer.

5. Look for Quality Ingredients

Promiss Beauty focuses on high-quality, natural ingredients that deliver results:

Antioxidants: Protect your skin from environmental damage with products containing vitamins C and E.

Hyaluronic Acid: A powerhouse hydrator that keeps your skin plump and moisturized.

Niacinamide: A versatile ingredient that helps with brightening, anti-aging, and improving skin texture.

Peptides: Boost collagen production and improve skin elasticity.

6. Read Reviews and Testimonials

Before purchasing, read reviews and testimonials from other working ladies who have used Promiss Beauty products. Their experiences can provide valuable insights into how the products perform and whether they meet your specific needs.

7. Consult Customer Service

If you have specific concerns or need personalized advice, don’t hesitate to contact Promiss Beauty’s customer service. They can provide recommendations based on your skin type, concerns, and lifestyle.

Conclusion

Choosing the right products of skin care for working ladies is essential for maintaining healthy, glowing skin, especially for busy working ladies. With Promiss Beauty, you can find high-quality, effective skincare solutions tailored to your needs. By understanding your skin type, identifying your concerns, and simplifying your routine, you can achieve radiant skin without spending hours in front of the mirror. Explore Promiss Beauty’s range today and discover the perfect products for your skincare journey.

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briosomakeup · 3 months

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Five Makeup Tips for Working Women

We all know maintaining a perfect balance between home and office is a challenge for working women. But only a working woman knows how hard it is to balance the demands of a busy work schedule while maintaining a polished and professional appearance.

It is important for all working women to have a well-executed makeup routine to boost their confidence and create a positive and lasting impression in their workspace. Through this blog, we will share five essential makeup tips specially tailored for working women. Using these tips, working women can look fresh, save time, and withstand the rigours of a long workday. Whether you are heading towards some important meeting or just a regular day in your office, these tips will help you to have a long-lasting best look throughout the day.

Office Makeup Tips for Working Women:

Mastering the world of professional makeup can be complicated, especially when you are trying to make the right balance between looking natural and not overdone. Here is the list of five essential makeup tips for working women:

1. Good Base is Important

A good base of primer is really important for office makeup as it helps smooth out your skin, fill in pores, and ensure your makeup stays put all day. You can opt for a good foundation or BB cream that matches your skin tone to avoid artificial appearance.

2. Subtle but Defined Eyes:

The next step in office makeup tips is to focus on the eyes. You can choose any neutral shades like beige, brown, or taupe for your eyeshadow. Using these colours will enhance your eyes without making them too dramatic. You can use only a thin line of eyeliner to define your eyes with a coat of mascara.

3. Natural Blush and Contour:

Just to add a healthy glow, you can apply a soft, natural blush to the apples of your cheeks. Many shades like peach, coral, or soft pink are perfect for a natural, fresh look. You can also utilize contouring if you like but keep it minimal.

4. Browse Perfection:

You must know brows play a significant role in framing your face and well-groomed brows can make a big difference. You can use a brow pencil or powder that matches your natural eyebrow colour to fill in the sparse areas. You can set them with a clear or tinted brow gel.

5. Long-lasting Lips:

Neutral lip shades are best for a professional look. You can use any shade that is close to your natural lip shade or go for soft pinks, nude, or mauves. When you use these shades, you don’t have to go for regular touch-ups. To define your lips, you can use lip liner and keep your lipstick in place for a longer time. You can add a bit of shine and hydration by swiping a clear or matching lip gloss.

How Brioso Helps:

A well-known makeup artist in Pune, Brioso is dedicated to enhancing the everyday lives of working women by offering comprehensive beauty solutions and practical makeup tips for the office environment. With the utilization of Brioso services, you can get expert guidance on makeup techniques specifically suited for working professionals. They have a team of experts who will share insights with you on choosing the right products and how to apply them perfectly. For beginners, they offer step-by-step tutorials that can be easily followed. Through these tutorials, you will understand how to apply everything from base to eye makeup to long-lasting lip colours.

Brioso knows every woman is different and so is their skin tone and style. Hence, they offer personalized makeup tips to every woman. Their techniques are also time-saving and effective as they know how busy a working woman can be.

Being a commercial makeup artist in Pune, Brioso is committed to supporting working women by providing valuable makeup tips, high-quality product recommendations, and personalized beauty advice. By incorporating these tips into your daily routine, you can achieve a professional, polished look that enhances your natural beauty and keeps you looking fresh and confident all day long.

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madhulikaupadhyay · 11 months

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myriadbeauty · 3 months

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The Rise of Korean Beauty Products in Qatar: A Comprehensive Guide

In recent years, Korean beauty products have taken the global beauty industry by storm. Known for their innovative formulations, high-quality ingredients, and effective results, these products have become a staple in many beauty routines worldwide. Qatar is no exception to this trend, with an increasing number of beauty enthusiasts and skincare aficionados turning to Korean beauty products to achieve that coveted flawless complexion. In this blog, we will explore the reasons behind the popularity of Korean beauty products in Qatar, the best places to buy them, and some must-try products.

The Allure of Korean Beauty Products

Innovation and Quality

Korean beauty products are renowned for their innovation. South Korea is often considered the epicenter of beauty technology, constantly introducing new ingredients, textures, and delivery systems. From snail mucin to bee venom, Korean skincare brands are not afraid to push the boundaries. This innovation extends to makeup as well, with products like cushion foundations and gradient lip tints becoming popular worldwide.

Effective Skincare Philosophy

The Korean approach to skincare, often referred to as the "K-beauty" routine, emphasizes prevention and hydration. This routine can involve up to ten steps, each designed to target specific skin concerns and maintain a healthy, hydrated complexion. The focus is on gentle, nourishing products that enhance the skin's natural barrier, rather than stripping it away.

Natural Ingredients

Many Korean beauty products prioritize natural and gentle ingredients. Green tea, ginseng, and rice extract are just a few examples of traditional ingredients that have been used for centuries in Korean beauty rituals. These natural components are often combined with cutting-edge technology to create products that are both effective and kind to the skin.

Korean Beauty Shops in Qatar

Sephora Qatar

Sephora, a global beauty retail giant, has several locations across Qatar, including in popular shopping destinations like Villaggio Mall and Doha Festival City. Sephora carries a wide range of Korean beauty brands, such as Laneige, Dr. Jart+, and Too Cool for School. Their knowledgeable staff can help you navigate through the extensive selection to find the products that best suit your skin type and concerns.

Al-Aneeq Beauty

Al-Aneeq Beauty is a locally-owned beauty store in Qatar that offers a curated selection of international beauty brands, including some of the most popular Korean skincare and makeup products. Their focus is on providing high-quality products and personalized service, making it a favorite among beauty enthusiasts in Qatar.

Glow & Glamour

Glow & Glamour is an online beauty store based in Qatar that specializes in Korean beauty products. They offer a wide range of skincare and makeup items, from sheet masks to BB creams. Shopping online with Glow & Glamour is convenient and allows you to browse and purchase your favorite Korean beauty products from the comfort of your home.

Faces (Wojooh)

Faces, formerly known as Wojooh, is a leading beauty retailer in the Middle East with several stores in Qatar. They offer a variety of Korean beauty products, including brands like Tony Moly and The Face Shop. Faces is known for its excellent customer service and frequently holds events and workshops to help customers learn more about the products they offer.

Must-Try Korean Beauty Products

Skincare

Laneige Water Sleeping Mask: This overnight mask is a cult favorite for a reason. It deeply hydrates and revitalizes the skin while you sleep, leaving you with a refreshed and glowing complexion in the morning.

Innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum: Packed with antioxidants from Jeju green tea, this serum provides intense hydration and helps to improve the overall health of your skin.

Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence: Known for its healing and regenerative properties, snail mucin is a powerhouse ingredient. This essence helps to repair and hydrate the skin, making it smoother and more radiant.

Makeup

Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream: This BB cream offers excellent coverage while providing skincare benefits like hydration and sun protection. It’s perfect for achieving that coveted Korean "glass skin" look.

Etude House Play Color Eyes Palette: These eyeshadow palettes come in a variety of color schemes, from neutral tones to bold hues. The shadows are highly pigmented and blend seamlessly, allowing you to create a range of looks.

Peripera Ink Airy Velvet Lip Tint: Known for its lightweight and long-lasting formula, this lip tint gives your lips a beautiful gradient effect that’s very popular in Korean makeup trends.

Tips for Incorporating Korean Beauty Products into Your Routine

Understand Your Skin Type

Before diving into the world of Korean beauty products, it’s important to understand your skin type and its specific needs. Whether you have dry, oily, combination, or sensitive skin, there are Korean products tailored to address your concerns. Conduct a patch test when trying new products to ensure they are compatible with your skin.

Start with the Basics

If you’re new to Korean beauty, start with the basics. Incorporate a gentle cleanser, hydrating toner, essence, and moisturizer into your routine. Once you’re comfortable with these steps, you can gradually introduce other products like serums, sheet masks, and exfoliators.

Consistency is Key

Consistency is crucial in any skincare routine. Korean beauty products often work best when used regularly over time. Be patient and give your skin time to adjust to new products before expecting dramatic results.

Follow the K-Beauty Routine

Consider following the traditional Korean skincare routine, which typically includes the following steps:

Oil Cleanser: Removes makeup and impurities.

Water-Based Cleanser: Cleanses the skin.

Exfoliator: Removes dead skin cells.

Toner: Prepares the skin for subsequent products.

Essence: Hydrates and improves skin texture.

Serum: Targets specific skin concerns.

Sheet Mask: Provides intense hydration.

Eye Cream: Hydrates and protects the delicate eye area.

Moisturizer: Locks in moisture.

Sunscreen: Protects against UV damage.

Conclusion

The popularity of Korean beauty products in Qatar is a testament to their effectiveness and the global appeal of the K-beauty philosophy. With numerous local and online stores offering a wide range of products, it has never been easier for beauty enthusiasts in Qatar to incorporate Korean beauty into their routines.

Whether you’re a skincare novice or a seasoned expert, there’s a Korean beauty product out there that can help you achieve your skincare goals. So why not take the plunge and discover the magic of K-beauty for yourself? Your skin will thank you for it.

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ajay619k · 4 months

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Transform Your Skin with Amista Clinic's Specialized Treatments

Looking for the best skin care treatments in Hyderabad? Amista Clinic provides specialized skin care treatment in Banjara Hills, ensuring personalized care for your unique needs. Amista Clinic provides advanced skin care solutions using the latest technology and highly trained professionals. Amista offers effective skin problems treatment in Banjara Hills, addressing everything from acne to pigmentation.

Here's a friendly guide to help you understand what they offer:

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Amista Clinic specializes in a variety of skin treatments to address different concerns:

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Personalized Care

Amista Clinic believes in providing personalized care tailored to each individual's needs. Their team of experts conducts thorough consultations to understand your skin concerns and recommend the best treatment plan.

Conclusion:Amista Clinic in Banjara Hills and Vijayawada offers a wide range of advanced skin care treatments, including acne and scar solutions, anti-aging therapies, laser treatments, and more. With personalized care from the best skin specialists, Amista ensures top-quality results for all your skin concerns. Whether you need rejuvenation, permanent makeup, microneedling treatment, figure correction treatment in Banjara Hills or inch loss treatment in Banjara Hills, their expert team uses the latest technologies to help you achieve health.

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kutsandmake · 5 months

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Bridal Makeup Parlour Magic: The Best Types of Bridal Makeup in a Casual Tone

For many brides-to-be, finding the perfect bridal makeup look is just as important as choosing the right dress. While traditional bridal makeup is often associated with bold, glamorous looks, many modern brides are opting for a more casual, understated vibe on their big day. In this article, we explore the best types of bridal makeup in a casual tone that are sure to make any bride feel beautiful and confident as she walks down the aisle.

1. Natural Makeup

Natural makeup is all about enhancing your features and letting your inner beauty shine through. This type of bridal makeup focuses on creating a flawless complexion with minimal product, using sheer foundation or tinted moisturizer to even out the skin tone and concealer to cover any imperfections. Soft, neutral eyeshadows, a hint of blush, and a nude lip color complete the look, leaving the bride looking fresh-faced and radiant.

2. Soft Glam Makeup

Soft glam makeup strikes the perfect balance between natural and glamorous, making it ideal for brides who want to look polished and put-together without going overboard. This type of bridal makeup typically features soft, neutral eyeshadows with a hint of shimmer, defined brows, and fluttery lashes. A peachy or rosy blush adds a subtle flush of color to the cheeks, while a nude or pink lipstick completes the look. Soft glam makeup enhances the bride's natural features while still allowing her to feel like herself on her wedding day.

3. Dewy Makeup

Dewy makeup is all about achieving a luminous, lit-from-within glow that gives the skin a healthy, youthful appearance. This type of bridal makeup focuses on hydrating and illuminating the skin, using lightweight, luminous foundation or BB cream to create a radiant complexion. Soft, shimmery eyeshadows, a touch of highlighter on the high points of the face, and glossy lips add to the dewy, ethereal vibe. Dewy makeup is perfect for brides who want to achieve a fresh, youthful look with a hint of romanticism.

4. Boho Chic Makeup

Boho chic makeup is inspired by the free-spirited, bohemian aesthetic and is perfect for brides who want a relaxed, carefree vibe on their wedding day. This type of bridal makeup features earthy, natural tones with a hint of whimsy, using warm, bronze eyeshadows, soft brown eyeliner, and lots of mascara to define the eyes. A peachy or coral blush adds a pop of color to the cheeks, while a sheer, tinted lip balm completes the look. Boho chic makeup is effortless yet beautiful, giving the bride a relaxed, bohemian vibe that is perfect for an outdoor or rustic wedding.

5. Minimalist Makeup

Minimalist makeup is all about simplicity and understated elegance, making it perfect for brides who prefer a clean, pared-back look. This type of bridal makeup focuses on enhancing the bride's natural beauty with subtle, barely-there makeup. A light dusting of translucent powder, groomed brows, and a coat of mascara give the eyes a polished, awake look, while a soft, neutral lipstick or lip balm adds a touch of color to the lips. Minimalist makeup is timeless and sophisticated, allowing the bride's natural beauty to take center stage on her wedding day.

Choosing the Best Beauty Parlour in Varanasi

When it comes to achieving the perfect bridal makeup look, choosing the right beauty parlour is key. The best beauty parlours in Varanasi offer a range of bridal makeup services tailored to suit every bride's individual style and preferences. From natural and soft glam to dewy and boho chic, these parlours have the expertise and experience to create the perfect bridal makeup look for your big day.

In conclusion, casual tone bridal makeup offers brides a relaxed, understated option that is perfect for any style of wedding. Whether you prefer natural, soft glam, dewy, boho chic, or minimalist makeup, the key is to choose a look that makes you feel confident and beautiful as you celebrate your love and embark on this new chapter of your life.

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contouraestheticslounge · 6 months

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Ultrasonic Cavitation Treatment plano tx

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sobyaskincare · 7 months

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Unlocking the Path to Glowing Skin: Sobya's Skincare Unveiled

In the pursuit of radiant, healthy skin, finding the right skincare treatments is paramount. At Sobya's Skincare, located at 218 Huntingford Gate, Milton, ON, L9T 0R9, Canada, we are dedicated to providing top-notch skincare solutions tailored to your unique needs. Let's embark on a journey to explore the transformative power of advanced skincare treatments and how Sobya's Skincare can help you achieve your skincare goals.

Indulge in Advanced Facial Treatments

At Sobya's Skincare, we offer a comprehensive range of advanced facial treatments designed to rejuvenate and revitalize your skin. From customized facials to targeted anti-aging solutions, our experienced estheticians will assess your skin concerns and tailor a treatment plan to address them effectively.

Combat Aging with Expert Solutions

Bid farewell to fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin with our anti-aging facial treatments. Using innovative techniques and premium skincare products, we stimulate collagen production, improve skin elasticity, and restore youthful vitality to your complexion.

Experience the Glow with BB Glow and HydraFacials

Reveal luminous, hydrated skin with our BB Glow and HydraFacial treatments. Whether you're looking to even out your skin tone or achieve deep hydration, these advanced facials deliver exceptional results, leaving your skin radiant and refreshed.

Revitalize with Exfoliating and Peel Treatments

Renew your skin's texture and clarity with our exfoliating treatments and chemical peels. Our skilled estheticians will gently slough away dead skin cells, diminish pigmentation irregularities, and unveil smoother, more youthful-looking skin.

Embrace Innovative Techniques for Skin Rejuvenation

Experience the transformative power of microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, and laser peel treatments at Sobya's Skincare. These cutting-edge techniques target specific skin concerns, such as uneven texture and tone, to reveal a revitalized complexion.

Harness Technology for Ultimate Results

Unlock the potential of HIFU and microneedling treatments for firmer, more youthful-looking skin. Our advanced technology delivers precise results, stimulating collagen production and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Say Goodbye to Unwanted Hair with Laser Hair Removal

Achieve smooth, hair-free skin with our state-of-the-art laser hair removal services. From the face to the body, we offer customized treatment plans to effectively reduce unwanted hair and leave your skin silky-smooth.

Conclusion: Elevate Your Skincare Experience with Sobya's Skincare

In conclusion, Sobya's Skincare is your trusted partner in achieving radiant, healthy skin. Located at 218 Huntingford Gate, Milton, ON, L9T 0R9, Canada, our skincare experts are committed to providing exceptional service and personalized treatments tailored to your skincare needs. Embark on a journey to radiant skin with Sobya's Skincare and unlock the path to glowing, youthful complexion.

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