#best time to wear ruby gemstone

[sylusjinwoon]

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tender love and care.

sylus x (non mc)fem.reader

because you were labeled as sylus’s woman while here at the n109 zone, you were given several special privileges that made you just as powerful (if not, than more so) as sylus solely because you had such a man wrapped around your fingers.

you recall the date that marked your three month anniversary with him, where sylus gifted you a ruby, teardrop necklace with a matching ring as he told you the significance of his gift immediately,

“each time you walk out to explore the city and head out to work when i’m not around, these rubies will be a reminder to others that you are mine. that you’re under my constant protection, and should anyone dare to disturb your life, i’ll be there to teach them a lesson they shall never forget.”

even the memory of the passion in his voice, coupled along with the way he playfully bites down on your ring finger was enough to make you shiver in response.

the fact that you held his heart within the palm of your very hands filled you with a sense of unbidden joy, where you wanted to do nothing more than to litter his face with gentle butterfly kisses and shower him with the type of unconditional love he had been missing from his entire life.

and you had been with him ever since, never once regretting your decision to remain by his side.

currently, due to certain circumstances at work where several people had called out sick, you were forced to work a double shift. you did your best to cover for your missing coworkers as your supervisor gave you a grateful expression. once your shift ended later that evening, he allows you to take the rest of the week off as a thank you for all your hard work. despite the exhaustion you felt, you couldn’t ignore the undeniable happiness that courses through your veins.

as you step out of your workplace, you were immediately greeted by sylus. he was parked directly in front of your workplace building while leaning against his motorcycle. a grumpy expression was seen on his face, painting his handsome features in a scowl as the sight of it all made you giggle in response. all too eager to see him, you stop directly in front of him and allow his arms to automatically encircle around your form.

“i should kill that boss of yours for making you take over.” he growls into your ear, clearly upset. you tighten your arms around him in hopes of calming him down when you admit to him, “hey, there’s no need to be so grumpy. in fact, my boss was kind enough to give me the rest of the week off thanks to my hard work.”

upon hearing your words, sylus visibly relaxes, pressing a kiss against your lips before tossing you your helmet. it was specially designed in your favorite color, and you couldn’t help but smile at it for a moment as you held your helmet within your hands. sylus ends up donning his helmet first before getting on his bike, turning back to narrow his eyes at you, silently gesturing at you to get on.

with a playful roll of your eyes, you wear your helmet and get on behind sylus, wrapping your arms around his front. he places his hands over your folded arms, giving it a brief squeeze before revving up the bike and making its descent out into the city. knowing that he chose to take the scenic route back home, you take a moment to admire how brightly the city lights shone like gemstones beneath the moonlight. giggles were heard escaping from your parted lips, and oddly enough, sylus was able to hear the sounds of your laughter as he briefly gives your arm another squeeze with one hand before navigating expertly across the streets.

quite some time passes before you and sylus return to your shared penthouse apartment. he parks in his usual spot before taking off his and your respective helmets, holding them both in one hand while interlocking his fingertips with yours in the other. despite how you had been with him for close to two years now, your feelings never once went stale for him. you were just as in love and enamored with him as the first day, the day when you had just met him.

while riding the elevator with him to the top floor, you cuddled your body closer to his shoulder, earning a knowing smirk from him as he gives your hands a gentle squeeze in response. when you both finally reach the top floor, you watch sylus as he takes long strides toward the penthouse all while unlocking it with his key.

the moment you enter your shared home. you were immediately hit with the mouth watering scent of your favorite takeout, seeing it all spread out on the coffee table. you were so happy to enjoy all of your favorite foods with sylus that you couldn’t help but lean in to give him a chaste kiss.

“you’re spoiling me, my grumpy crow.” you tell him while framing at his face.

he scoffs before taking your hand, gently biting down against it with his crimson eyes twinkling with mischief and love for you, “anything for you, darling.”

sylus gestures at you to enjoy the meal first, moving to the side to place his keys on the counter along with storing your helmets. with your stomach growling, you take a box and dig in with your fork while settled on the couch, moaning at how delicious everything tasted. a few minutes later, sylus returns back to you with his arms crossed, clearly amused at the way you kept stuffing your face.

“how cute.” he hums before catching you off guard, choosing to pick you up from the couch as he settles you on his lap. your cheeks were felt heating up in response, yet still, you were comfortable enough to cuddle yourself even closer to his chest while continuing to eat.

you both enjoyed the rest of your late dinner, with you spoiling sylus by feeding him bites of your food and vice versa with him as well. by the time you finished your meal, you felt so full that you could barely move, choosing to land against him when sylus places the empty boxes and utensils on the table.

“what’s this? has my princess had her fill?” you cough at how suggestive he sounded, hiding your face within his shoulder as you playfully bit down against it. a low groan was heard coming from him, and you let out a soft, victorious laugh while telling him, “sy, i’m too tired and full to move… can you carry me?”

he feigns annoyance with a huff of your name, but doesn’t deny you of your wishes (he never could deny you). with a grunt, he stands back to his full height while carrying you in his arms, bridal style. you end up giggling profusely at the sensation, burying your head within his shoulder as he leads you to your shared bedroom and opens the door to the master bathroom.

setting you against the counter, sylus helps with taking off your clothes, leaving you bare for him as he does the same. you were given a moment to admire his delicious body, eyes tracing at the muscles that decorate the entirety of his godlike body. he sees your hungry stare and smirks before taking you in his arms once more. he begins to hum an unfamiliar turn, but you bask in this uncharacteristic softness exuding from the leader of onychinus (a side he only saves for you).

while keeping you in his embrace, he fills his luxurious, porcelain tub with warm water, adding your favorite scented bubbles within it before entering it with you. with his back settled against the tub, your own back was pressed against the front of his chest. you let out a soft moan upon feeling the hot waters surrounding you. the sensation of it coupled with the way sylus’s large hands began massaging at your shoulders was enough to make you practically melt against him.

you were dimly aware of his rich chuckles against your ear, dozing off against his gorgeous body. sylus works on washing your form while lathering your hair with shampoo, the sensation of it all earning a series of soft purrs from you.

“heh, is my kitten satisfied?”

you merely let out a hum in response, moving your head to the side as you allowed sylus to give the newly revealed skin of your neck a series of reverent kisses. once he was satisfied with cleaning you, rinsing your body free of any soap suds, he gets out of the bathtub while still holding you within his embrace.

never once does he leave your side. from drying your body with a plush towel, to helping you get into your sleeping clothes, sylus takes spoiling you with care to the next level. and by the time he reaches your shared bedroom while placing you in bed, you were already half asleep.

as you lay beneath the covers, body curled as you remained cuddled to him, sylus takes a moment to admire you. his long fingertips were felt brushing through your damp hair as he manages to capture a wet strand within his grasp, leaning forward to press a lingering kiss against it.

“i bet you have no idea what you do to me…” his gruff whisper was directed toward you, but it was clear that you were so deep in your slumber that you didn’t hear him. with a huff of your name, sylus reaches over his nightstand to pull out a tiny, velvet box. upon opening it, it would be revealed to contain your dream engagement ring.

as his gaze focuses on you, he takes a hold of your left hand with a hum, sliding the ring against your left ring finger before admiring it. a smirk paints his handsome expression when he leans closer to press a kiss against your ring.

“once you awaken… then you’ll know that my promises of forever has always been true and not simply a play on words. i hope you’re prepared to be mine, my darling love.”

and despite how you were in a deep sleep, sylus could have sworn he saw you smiling in response to his fervent promises of forever.

a.n. - don’t mind me, this is just a self indulgent mess that i need in my life. i love sylus so much;;; i need him so badly 😭

all stories are written by rei; reposts, translations, and plagiarism are not allowed.

[thelordofgifs]

Congrats on the milestone! How about Maglor or Maedhros and jewellery, from the worldbuilding prompt list?

Digging up this old prompt for @maedhrosmaglorweek day 3! Have both of them.

"You will jingle as you walk," says Maedhros, "they will hear you coming for miles."

Maglor laughs, and tosses his head so that the dangling silver earrings chime. "A poor minstrel I will make, if my jewellery plays more music than I! No, Nelyo, these will not do." He removes them carefully, and lays them aside in the growing pile of precious metal heaped upon the side-table.

Maedhros, sitting cross-legged on the stone floor of his chambers in Himring, watches him with a faint little frown. "You must choose something," he says; "you cannot go to the feast dressed as plainly as a Vanya monk."

"My songbird's voice is adornment enough," Maglor says blithely, "and anyhow I did not come here to pick out my own gems. We must make some progress on deciding what to bring as gifts."

From the chest Maedhros draws out a long string of pearls, meant to be draped three times around the neck for the full effect. A souvenir from a summer Maglor spent in Alqualondë, long before the light of the Trees went out, or indeed before their father took it into his mind to preserve it. Maglor chose the pearls himself, going up and down a hundred beachside stalls to pick out those most perfectly round and white, and had Finrod his cousin teach him how to string them on a thread of silk before presenting them to Maedhros. How lovely they had looked set against his brother's fair skin; they had seemed almost to glow.

"These – these stones," Maedhros says, hesitant, "we could gift them to the envoys of the Sindar, perhaps."

Maglor swallows. "They are pearls, Nelyo," he says, keeping his voice light. Maedhros blinks at him, and he explains, "They come from the sea, from oysters. We used to get them from the Teleri." He pauses, and then, when Maedhros still looks bewildered, adds, "I do not think it good politics to gift them to the kin of those we slaughtered, whether or not they know of it."

Maedhros' face darkens. "You are right – Nolofinwë's host will murmur to see them, besides." He gives the pearls another troubled look and then sets them aside.

No use, Maglor has learned, in dwelling on these missing spaces in his brother's memory. They frustrate Maedhros enough as it is: and it is nothing personal, Maglor knows, that he has forgotten the pearls were a gift from Maglor. Their Enemy has taken from Maedhros things far more precious than the recollection of a trinket. It does not sting, that Maedhros does not remember.

Maedhros has turned his attention back to the chest before him. These are all his personal jewels, salvaged from their father's house in Tirion in the brief hours they had to pack before setting out on their ill-fated march. In the years of his captivity Maglor would indulge himself, sometimes, and open the chest, and admire the treasure within as though he were yet a fanciful child trying on his brother's baubles; and he would tell himself that he would hear Maedhros' laughing voice at the door any moment now, saying, Are you going through my things again, little magpie?

Maedhros does not much like to wear jewellery, these days. He says that it chafes against his skin, and on darker days that it puts him in mind of chains; occasionally he will consent to Maglor pinning back his hair with a bejewelled clip, or to an unobtrusive pair of earrings, but all his fine gold necklaces and ornate jewel-encrusted bracelets are useless now.

"Too few gemstones," he says now with a frown; "they were more marvellous than the metalwork, and would be better received."

Maglor thinks with some regret of a fine set of rubies his father had made him for his two hundredth begetting-day. Like all the house of Fëanor's best jewels, they were locked in the vault at Formenos, and stolen by Morgoth when he ransacked it.

"I know not how things are done in Doriath," he says, "but in any case the Mithrim Sindar are not over-fond of jewels, much like their Falmari kin. I do not think we need worry that our gifts will seem poor to them; in truth they will know not what to do with them. They wear flowers in their hair oftener than gems."

"It may be different in Doriath," Maedhros argues. "Findaráto says of Menegroth that the very walls are studded with jewels. Perhaps a gift of our own best would go some way towards earning Elwë's favour."

Maglor frowns. "Think you he will come himself, then?"

"Perhaps," says Maedhros, "but even if he does not we must not seem to be ungenerous. Many of those in Nolofinwë's host will be searching for any excuse to name us so." He passes his hand over his eyes, looking tired. Maglor only arrived yesterday, but he has his suspicions about how long his brother had gone without sleep before that. "We must choose presents for them too—"

"You gave Nolofinwë a crown," says Maglor; "surely he will be sated with that!"

The jest makes Maedhros laugh, as it would not coming from any of their other brothers, edged as it would be with resentment or mockery. Maglor is awfully, selfishly glad of that.

"Come here," says Maedhros, "you are distracting me. Help me choose what to give our own kin, at least."

Maglor settles on the floor beside him. "This for Findaráto," he says, picking out a necklace of sapphires that Maedhros never much liked in the first place, "it will go well with his eyes."

Maedhros favours him with a smile. "Well chosen," he says. Then he finds a very fine emerald, set into the front of a copper circlet but easily prised free, and examines it thoughtfully. This, Maglor remembers, is a relic of their father's first experiments with the art of capturing light; it does not shine with a light of its own as do the Silmarils, but catches and magnifies all the daylight coming through the window in a most pleasing manner, reflecting them back in every shade of green imaginable. Maedhros sets it aside, and when Maglor casts him a questioning look blushes and says only, "For Finno."

The next piece Maedhros draws out of the chest is a golden bangle, from Fëanor's filigree phase: the metal worked into the shapes of trees and flowers and leaping horses, studded all over with tiny gems in a multitude of colours. Their father was in a good mood, when he made this, Maglor recalls. The precision of the work appealed to him. Perhaps it was that more than the loveliness of the finished product that made Maedhros fond of it.

"You always liked this one," says Maedhros, his eyes warm now with recollection. "The number of times it turned up on your dressing-table, after I had spent hours searching for it! Here." And he slips the bangle onto Maglor's wrist.

Maglor tenses, forces himself to relax, and takes it off again. "I do not want it," he says, "thank you, Nelyo."

Maedhros blinks at him. "I cannot wear it," he says, "not a bangle, it will be – too tight." He shudders briefly and then masters himself. "You might as well take it, and then someone can have use of it."

You do not want him back, Celegorm spat once; all your mourning is performance only. You are quite content to sit here wearing his crown and playing dress-up with his jewels, in truth.

"I do not want it," Maglor says again.

"Káno," Maedhros says, very gently. He tilts Maglor's chin up to examine his face. "What troubles you?"

But how can Maglor tell him, I am not now the child you knew in Valinor, the little magpie who so loved to be adorned? How can he say, I too was sated with a crown? He cannot unburden himself to Maedhros, who so depends on him to be merry and bright and unruffled. He has lost the right to do so.

"It will get in the way," he says, "when I play my harp." Then he summons up a smile and says, cheerfully, "Five cousins yet to choose gifts for, and then you promised you would let me practice my new Sindarin songs after we dine! We had better hurry." And he turns back to the chest before Maedhros can object.

[howlingday]

The Bad End Delusion

Opzin walked at a quick pace into the hospital.

Ozpin: Excuse me Ma'am. I am the Headmaster of Beacon Ozpin and I would like to check in on two my students here. A Jaune Arc and Nora Valkyrie.

Nurse: That way and look for room 320.

Ozpin quickly moved that way as he heard the nurse mutter those poor kids. As he found the room he knocked on the door then slowly opened it.

Ozpin: Hello? Mr.Arc, Ms.Valkyrie it's Ozpin do you mind if I come in and talk?

Nora: .....................

Jaune: ...You can come in.

As he enters the room he sees a heavily bandaged Jaune and Nora in the bright white hospital room. He's smells the dry blood and cleaners in the air.

Nora is just staring at the wall. What he can see of her face it seems she being crying for a long time and simply had no more tears. Curled up in a ball with her knees to her face.

Jaune's expression is one of anger, grief, and hopelessness. He is sitting up looking Ozpin in the eyes.

Jaune: Hello sir. I'm sure you have questions.

Ozpin: I do but those can wait for a bett-

Jaune: No. You need to know.

Ozpin: Alright tell me how a mission to check up on an old factory building in Vale went so wrong.

Jaune: Their was a Grimm like I never seen. One nome of us had ever even heard of. Even Weiss... Weiss. *deep breathe sounding like he's holding back a sob* Sorry.

Ozpin: Take your time Mr.Arc

Jaune: So we enter the building with me and Ruby deciding it be better with we stuck together. As we walked into the first couple rooms everything was fine but as we entered the factory line their was a mist. A red mist. That damn red mist. It was light at first and we didn't even notice at first. Everyone was getting kinda of droopy. We all thought it was because it was a long day.

Jaune: Then I heard something that sounded like my nephew crying. I looked around and as soon as I was about to ask the others if they could hear ot the lights went out.

Jaune: We all circled together to not let anything attack us. But it was dark and the mist made it hard to hear and think right.

Jaune: The monster quickly attacked knocking most of our weapons away while scattering our group. I think only Pyrrha and Yang still had theirs.

Jaune: I managed to hold on to Nora's hand to stick together. The mist just thickened and we tried to cover our mouths when we heard Ren scream in pain. We rushed in his direction but..

Jaune:...

Ozpin: Mr.Arc we can do this another time.

Jaune: .... He had no head and his legs had been torn off. We could have only been a few minutes away. How did it kill him so fast. He was one of the best fighter I ever knew.

Ozpin: ...

Jaune: We found are friends one by one by following their screams and angry shouts. Weiss was impaled in the chest by Pyrrha's spear. Yang arms were missing and with all the blood around her clearly bled out. Blake had a giant hold in her chest liek she was punched with imhuman force. Pyrrha... all we saw was her upper torso, head, and an arm.

Jaune: As we tried to process suddenly the gas was so thick it was hard to breathe then I saw all the bodies standing near us screaming if I was a real hero I should have done something with the voices of my family insulting me playing over.

Jaune: I couldn't tell what was real anymore. Then suddenly it attacked restlessly. Clawing,swinging, amd throwing us around like dolls. It seemed to change size constantly to avoid are hits. Nora's Aura broke first and I managed to hit it with a broken pipe before being throw into a wall.

Jaune: Last thong I remember was it's slow walk towards me spitting out gas while everyone expect Nora watched and laughed. They laughed and laughed and laughed until it felt like they were yelling in my head. Before it could finish me the wall exploded with team Cfvy quickly attacking amd driving ot away while they seemed to be wearing gas mask.

Jaune: I never saw Ruby.

Nora: I heard it say "With this Gemstone may Salem forgive me" while carrying Ruby away. She was still breathing as it ran.

Nora:.... Are they gone? Really gone?

Ozpin did not answer leaving Nora and Jaune to start crying again.

Jaune: I don't think I'm able to be a huntsman anymore.

Ozpin: I will call your family and let you rest for now.

Ozpin closing the door still hearing their cries.

(OK so that was a lot and I'm probably misspelling a lot of stuff but yeah. Their is more of this story but I can't write because it's just not where my skills lay. If you want to help that be cool but I'm not gonna bug you about it. So in this after Jaune and Nora heal they leave beacon and move out to live with Jaune's family one day getting married and having kids of their own one day.)

So thoughts? Criticism? Ideas? Want to hear it all? Want to know what happens next? Tell everything you thought of and how you would improve the Au idea.

First of all, great work! Really loved what you've put out there and I'd love to see more of this! Though that's gonna be hard since RWBY and JNPR are now dead, either literally or figuratively.

Second, I'm curious where, if anywhere this story goes. To be honest, it kinda feels like those Warhammer RWBY posts I made a while back, specifically the one where JNPR were killed by a Lichtor. I don't think you can really go further with so many characters dead like this, but hey, I've seen more impossible scenarios get resolved.

Last, the way I would improve this AU idea would be to give a follow-up to after this. I mean, sure, Team RWBY is dead with their leader abducted and Team JNPR have been broken beyond repair. I would follow this scenario up with Ruby being taken back to Salem (either she dies, gets corrupted, or escapes) and show us the interaction between Delusion and Salem. Either that or have Beacon respond to this attack by sending the best huntsmen and huntresses out to rescue Ruby, hopefully before it's too late. Third option is showing the impact all these deaths had on people throughout Remnant; parents and friends all reacting to the news that RWBY and JNPR are dead.

Until then...

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

[rockstrais]

What are your favorite aspects of Emerald & Mercury’s relationship?

this is a very broad question…. my gosh where do I begin?

I’ll start with how they didn’t choose each other each other by their own accord. emerald initially vetoed against mercury joining their party. it took them a while to actually accept the other’s very existence. em asks merc why he joins them. he says it was fate. cinder and her show up looking for his father the night he killed him? what else could that be except destiny. as we know, destiny & fate are heavy theme in rwby. the characters have to spend time challenging their ideas of that. we see that with pyrrha, ruby, weiss etc… but the thing is whether they were fated to meet… mercury and emerald subconsciously choose one other—despite their own protests. they’re the only people their age (literal seventeen year olds at the beginning of the show) they are each other’s first friends—and perhaps first loves(?) (wishful thinking on my part)

i also enjoy the symbolism around them. they foil and compliment each other nicely.

emerald is the gemstone of the planet mercury! in her concept art for v2, she’s seen wearing gold (linking her to cinder) jewelry. it’s later changed to silver (linking her to mercury).

emerald also has light/day symbolism! and mercury also has night/dark symbolism. every blocking of each scene they are in together has emerald in the light, representing how she’s always been morally good; and mercury teetering into the dark, representing how he keeps getting swept toward morally bad people. figures since he’s named mercury. he’s gonna be the one who is more morally grey than his peer. (haha, get it?) but as we see, emerald will get him to face the light.

their struggles also foil each other too. she projects a pseudo sister-mother relationship onto cinder, since she lacks that familial connection. she yearns for love above all else. it’s why she joined and stayed with cinder for so long. his father raised him to be killing-machine. to be the best of the best in his craft. of course he was never enough. (insert silver medal joke here) mercury craves respect above all else. it’s why he joined cinder. it’s why he accepted salem’s hasty promotion. he wants to be taken seriously very, very badly.

though unknowingly to both of them—they have what they want already!

mercury loves emerald unconditionally as she so desperately desires, you can see he cares for her. He might not show it in the best ways possible all the time, but he does. what is love if not wanting to crack a joke in front of the cute girl you barely know who’s now your partner in crime any chance you get? what is love if not trying to convince your best friend (though you’d never admit it aloud because your dad called it a weakness) to let go of the woman who is not a mother or sister to her whatsoever? what is love if not protecting the only person you give a damn about from some weird freak of a grown man who keeps threatening her?

emerald respects—dare i say admires—mercury as he badly craves. what is respect if not immediately going to apologize for upsetting him when he brought up his terrible childhood and abusive father because you assumed he didn’t know what it’s like to have such love for a parental figure (one who constantly failed you, not that you can admit it)? what is respect if not immediately trusting him with new information you overhead from a prisoner? over your mentor who just returned from the dead mind you. like, of all people, why is he, the boy you didn’t want, your first choice? if you don’t respect him why do you use his fighting style to escape a sticky situation and his favorite snarky insults? if that’s not respect, then do tell me what is?

and notice how i never said mercury wants love—like yes, he does. but not over respect. he wasn’t raised to need love. to be honest, he never makes a huge point about wanting because he already knows what it is. he learned it from emerald; her respect is her love. which is why he is trying to reciprocate that in the only ways he knows how. emerald doesn’t think her respect is love. her respect for cinder is more unwavering, unhealthy devotion. that’s not love. it’s one-sided. her begrudging obligation to give a damn about mercury has sprung into something much more.

both of them are too stubborn to realize it, but they’re getting and giving what they ask for. once they eventually—oh i can’t wait to see the epiphanies and developments that come from that!

anyways this was very long, sorry. you can see that i’m clearly passionate between these two!

[lilithin-the-rewriter]

Meet Thayer Rose, the RSA student:

Birthday: December 21

species: Gem/Crystal Fae (made that up)

age: ???

hight: 182 cm (6’4)

dominant hand: right

family: Queen Camellia Rose (mother) King Columbine Rose (Father) Evonna Rose (Elder Sister)

Home land: Ifearia

grade: sophomore

Class: Class A (No.3)

Club: anything ending in logy or graphy

best subject: history

Hobbies: studying gems and crystals

Pet peeves: dirty anything and being proved wrong

fav food: Oysters and Wagyu beef

least fav food: syrup

Talent: charming and breaking the hearts of people

Extra trivia:

• His iris are made of pure gold

• his hair is extremely fine and bendable ruby’s, making it seems like normal hair

• his teeth and claws are quartz

•He’s twisted from the gemstone/Crystal mines from Snow White

• 99% of the time he’s just sparkling because of his sparkly skin and the amount of jewelry he wears

• He enjoys annoying Vil, Thayers not a model but he’s a pretty man

• he’s a bit of an arrogant ass at first

(and if you’re wondering why I have three different picrews: i couldn’t decide which one to use)

[lemonisntreal]

Do you have a Tone Deaf version of Clay Calloway?

(Perfectly fine if you don't. I was just curious, plus I love all your redesigns) 🦁🎸

SORRY THIS TOOK FUCKING FOREVER LMAO [been sitting in my inbox since FEBRUARY THIRTEENTH, HOLY SHIT :D]. YEAH, here he is :pppp a solid draft for you

Lowkey [highkey] gave up on the clothing wrinkles on the arms, but I still like how it turned out I think. I don't have much on him in terms of rewrite, but I do have some, so I'll dump it all here under the cut.

I swear I love asks, please feel free to say/ask whatever, I'm just horrible at answering in a reasonable time-frame because I always want to make it this beautiful masterpiece and end up turning all of them into full-on posts- or, at least I want to ~_~

Headcanonssss-

Ash gave him that button off her jacket [probably needs to be resized I'm realizing lol] [also I totally adopted this headcanon from someone elses post- might've been yours. Whoever came up with it I love it <3]

Born during the reformation that happened after the war- basically, nobody was really fighting anymore during this time, but some big people in power were still being stupid [aka: not letting their prisoners go]

So that would be somewhere around 1947? Which would put his age at 61 in my universe [which is in 2008- the times are pretty much random, nothing really lines up irl. Ignore how they use tech and other things that shouldn't have been invented yet lol]

He grew up when the Skunk Dolls were new and popular and stuff. And he loved them- so much that the band actually kinda inspired his music career

[Skunk Dolls also made loads of protest songs btw. War stuff]

Takes a ridiculous amount of care with his mane, and if he lets you touch it, that's a true sign of trust

So the Piglets always like to play with it, and Ash has given him braids a few times

He's had that scruffy red jacket since his early days

I should draw patches on it-

Ash probably'll give him a quill or two to put in it too with all the patches and repair stitches

He wears a lot of plaid, I just didn't wanna draw it <3

Rough and torn up clothes too

Everything he owns has some sort of smudge or tear in it from motorbiking and/or just being himself <3

His ears are pierced in almost every way imaginable, and when Ash found out, she went CRAZY

Cue her getting him to try on a bunch of stuff

He likes wrought iron jewelry and has never been a fan of anything with gemstones in it

Buster is terrified of him, but Clay is just kinda a blunt person and it doesn't mix well with Buster sometimes. They get along eventually tho. There was also some really bad timing with the circumstances of how they even met in the first place too lol-

Johnny is also. Super terrified.

Buster and him are like "Ahhh.... that guy scares the living daylights out of me." "Ohh, thank god it's not just me-"

He has a strange out-of-pocket interest in astrology.

And in herbology and plants in general, but he picked that up from Ruby. Astrology was all his, and it is the one thing he will "nerd out" over

Also the kind of guy to make fun of you for nerding out too

Making fun of people is his love language

So is giving people food

He's not great with his words and can find it hard to express love by just telling someone. Back to the bluntness thing, you can often find him accidentally offending someone and he doesn't even realize it

The troupe very quickly learned this and it's more of an endearing trait of his to them [and to most people who know him]

REALLY good cook. Fantastic, in fact. Probably one of the best chefs out of any of the characters.

Learned the hard way that enlisting Buster's help in the kitchen is a bad idea. Also Ash isn't great either, but he actually tries to teach her some of his recipes. And she's quickly improving

Buster was just being an idiot and forgot you shouldn't microwave tinfoil

Clay travels a lot, but spends most of his time in Calatonia [he technically still lives at his and Ruby's house, but he's super scared of accidentally closing himself off again, so he only visits to check up on the flowers and maintain the property pretty much]

He's like Ash's second [and very cool] dad. Which- also intimidates Buster quite a bit :D

I feel like their dynamic could be a sitcom. Clay is Ash's awesome dad and Buster is Ash's lame [endearing] and oddly unhinged and anxious dad who feels like he has to be as cool as Clay [and always fails heehee]

Clay is more entertained by Buster's ridiculous criminal record than horrified and I don't know if that's worrying or just a classic Calloway W

He's a very nonchalant person

Ruby's death is the only time I can really think he had a legitimate emotional break that wasn't just him being snappy [which is also pretty rare]

Clay's also like an uncle to the Piglets

He's kinda just taken up the role of "super awesome miscellaneous family member" for everyone at this point

He's back performing again after Sing 2- just not frequently or putting out any new songs [on his own at least- he might do a collaboration or two with Ash]

[moissanitejewellery1]

How to Choose the Perfect Engagement Ring for Her: A Comprehensive Guide

Choosing the perfect engagement ring for your partner is a decision that requires careful thought, attention to detail, and an understanding of her personal style. After all, an engagement ring is not just a piece of jewelry, but a symbol of your love, commitment, and shared future. The right choice will not only make her smile but will also reflect her personality, style, and values. If you're on the hunt for the ideal women engagement rings, here's a detailed guide to help you navigate the selection process.

1. Understand Her Style

The first step in choosing the perfect engagement ring is understanding your partner's unique style. Take note of the jewelry she currently wears. Does she prefer classic, timeless pieces, or does she lean toward more modern, bold designs? Is she drawn to gold or platinum, or does she prefer silver and rose gold? The engagement ring should reflect her taste and complement the jewelry she wears daily.

If you're unsure, consider asking her friends or family for insight. Alternatively, if she’s already mentioned certain designs or features she likes, you can use that information to guide your choice. Choosing the right metal and design style is key to finding the perfect women engagement rings that she'll cherish forever.

2. Select the Right Metal

The metal of the ring is an essential factor in the overall design and appearance. The most common metals for women engagement rings include:

Platinum: Known for its strength, platinum is a luxurious and durable metal. It's perfect for someone who appreciates timeless elegance.

White Gold: Offering a similar appearance to platinum but at a lower price, white gold is another excellent option for engagement rings.

Yellow Gold: Traditional and warm, yellow gold is a classic choice that complements various diamond shapes.

Rose Gold: A trendy and romantic option, rose gold is gaining popularity for its soft pink hue.

Each metal has its unique characteristics, so choose one that best suits her preferences and lifestyle.

3. Choose the Right Diamond or Gemstone

The center stone is arguably the most crucial element of any women engagement rings. While diamonds are the most popular choice, some may prefer colored gemstones like sapphires, emeralds, or rubies for a more personalized touch. When selecting the diamond, keep the Four Cs in mind:

Cut: The cut determines the diamond’s brilliance and sparkle. A well-cut diamond will maximize its light reflection, giving it the iconic shimmer you're seeking.

Clarity: Clarity refers to the presence of any imperfections or inclusions. Opt for diamonds with higher clarity ratings if you want a flawless appearance.

Color: Diamond color ranges from colorless to yellow or brown. The less color a diamond has, the more valuable and sought after it is.

Carat: Carat weight affects the size of the diamond. Consider your budget and your partner's preferences for a balance between size and quality.

If you're considering alternative gemstones, be sure to select one that will stand the test of time. Moissanite and other durable stones can be stunning choices for someone who wants something unique and affordable.

4. Consider the Ring Setting

The ring setting can drastically alter the overall look of the engagement ring. Here are a few popular options to consider:

Solitaire Setting: A timeless choice that features a single diamond in the center. This classic style allows the stone to shine.

Halo Setting: A stunning design where a central stone is surrounded by a "halo" of smaller diamonds or gemstones, enhancing the overall sparkle.

Three-Stone Setting: Symbolizing the past, present, and future, this setting features three stones of equal size or varying sizes.

Vintage Settings: With intricate details and a sense of nostalgia, vintage-style settings are perfect for someone who loves old-world charm.

Make sure to choose a setting that complements the metal and stone you've chosen, while also aligning with her style.

5. Know Her Ring Size

This may seem obvious, but knowing your partner’s ring size is crucial. You don’t want to propose with a ring that’s too big or too small. If you're unsure of her size, try borrowing one of her rings (from the correct finger) or ask her friends or family. Some jewelers also offer sizing tools for you to discreetly measure the ring size.

6. Ensure Proper Care and Maintenance

When purchasing women engagement rings, it’s important to also consider how to properly maintain them. A stunning ring is an investment, so taking care of it will ensure it continues to shine for years to come. Here are a few maintenance tips:

Regular Cleaning: Cleaning your engagement ring regularly helps maintain its sparkle. Use a soft cloth or a jewelry cleaning solution to remove dirt and oils. Many jewelers offer professional cleaning services, so make sure to take the ring in for a checkup.

Avoid Harsh Chemicals: Harsh chemicals, like bleach, chlorine, or household cleaners, can damage both the metal and the gemstone. When cleaning or performing household chores, it's a good idea to remove the ring to avoid any potential damage.

Store Properly: When not wearing the ring, store it in a soft, padded box or pouch to protect it from scratches and physical damage. Avoid leaving it in areas where it may be exposed to extreme temperatures or moisture.

7. Budget Wisely

Before heading out to purchase the ring, it’s essential to establish a budget. There’s no need to overspend, as the perfect ring for your partner doesn’t have to come with an exorbitant price tag. Quality women engagement rings are available at various price points, so consider the style, metal, and stone that best fit your budget while still creating a meaningful piece.

Conclusion

Choosing the perfect women engagement rings is an exciting yet challenging process, but with careful thought and consideration, you can find the ring that will take her breath away. From understanding her personal style to choosing the ideal diamond or gemstone, each step is crucial in ensuring the engagement ring is a true reflection of your love. Once you've made your choice, remember that regular cleaning, avoiding harsh chemicals, and storing properly will keep the ring looking as stunning as the day you proposed. With these tips in mind, you're sure to find a ring that will become a cherished symbol of your love for years to come.

When you choose Valentina Rings, you're not just picking a piece of jewelry; you're choosing a lasting symbol of your commitment. Explore our collection of women engagement rings and discover the perfect piece to say "forever" in style.

[giulolosblackmail]

cozytober2024: 26. Back To School Shopping

There was a knock on the door, one short rap for the woman working the front desk. "Come in," Magda called absentmindedly.

The woman was grimacing, and Magda felt herself mirroring her in sympathy. "He's back," the woman said simply.

Magda dropped her quill to rub at her temples, her newly persistent headache making a resurgence. "Did he bring...?"

The woman nodded. "Only one manservant to carry his things this time." Small mercies. Magda opened a drawer at her left and pulled a nice brandy Lord Sakan had gifted her last they met. It would soon be gone.

Ramus strode into the room with all the imperiousness of a duke and none of the class. "I know that, technically, the academy will be 'open to the public' but I cannot see an institution being anything other than formal in the highest regard. I've narrowed down the choices, but I wanted your opinion before I commit to anything," Ramus droned on and on and on as Magda finished another glass.

"The academy robes are standardized, Duke Jorcastle. They will, as I have shown you before, cover most of what you are wearing."

Ramus pursed his lips and waved his hand at his manservant to set up anyways. "Now, I'm only focusing on the inner robes today," Goddess help her, "I've been away from the Spire for far too long to remember what could be considered in vogue."

"I'm sure Lord Jorcastle is much more well versed than I in these matters," Magda put up a token protest.

Ramus waved her off. "An eccentric at best, a woman's touch is best for these matters." Magda wondered if she could bribe Dowager Jorcastle into taking back up the title of Duchess. Just for another year.

"Lady Jorcastle would be honored, I'm sure, to share her opinions with you," Magda added, only a bit sarcastically.

"I'm sure she would," he replied dryly. "Now, obviously I wanted to choose a much more vibrant green, it matches the color of my magic, so the effect is really stunning with this lighter fabric." Perhaps the Jorcastles were much more similar than any of them cared to admit. "It clashes a bit with the school robes though. It has more of a blue undertone and this green is more of a yellow."

Magda fiddled with the ring on her finger as he carried on. The stone was new, pigeon's blood rubies were returning to the limelight and mother wanted her ahead of the trends. She had an idea. "It seems," Magda interrupted, "a bit presumptuous. Don't you think." He hesitated and Magda jumped on the chance. "It just seems rather backwards to choose the clothing and then the gemstones. Especially when, as an instructor in a mage academy, it would cement your competency to display the fruits of your labors. Magical stones are, after all, such a complex art. It would give your students something to look forward to, a shining example, if you will."

Ramus was positively beaming. "I knew I was right to come to you first," he cheered, before sweeping out of the office, leaving his manservant to pack up and follow in haste.

Magda scribbled down an urgent missive, asking Xavier how long it took a skilled mage to create approximately 20-30 magic stones. She needed time to plan.

[tiimeblazer]

Stelle takes up crafting with metal shortly after their time in the Xianzhou and aiding in dealing with Phantylia. She was mostly finding something to do when she couldn't get to sleep, but she also found herself drawn to the the jewelry crafters. They made such pretty pieces, and while Stelle isn't much for wearing jewelry, she wanted so badly to make something beautiful for everyone on the express! Of course most of her early creations weren't really wearable, but after a few months of practice she created her first presentable piece, a delightful necklace with a blizzardy light blue gemstone, a silver chain that she presented to March. After that there was no hiding her new hobby! She made jade dragon earrings with onyx black bases for Dan Heng, a beautiful rose gold bracelet with ruby gems for Miss Himeko, and Mr. Yang received two silver rings, with obsidian gems in them.

Stelle got exceptionally good at crafting with metal within a few months time, she now sells pieces online for a few extra credits here and there. Of course. The amount she makes rarely makes up for the price she pays for materials, thankfully though Pom Pom got her a good trade price with the space station, and with all the help the Astral Express has done for them, Asta was happy to oversee that Stelle always gets the best deal possible!

She loves crafting with metal, she even makes little robotic figurines. Nothing actually mechanical though, she creates puppets with the metals and paints and decorates them, and she adores being able to show people the creations! And of course for any holidays, birthdays, etc. Stelle gets deep into her craft so she can make gifts for those close to her.

[the-slumberparty]

Gemstone Asks:

ALEXANDRITE 

Alexandrite are known to change colour and believed to possess magic and bring balance . What part of the creative process do you feel brings balance to you? What is the most magical part of creating for you?

AMETHYST 

Amethyst is said to bring calmness. What do you finding the most calming atmosphere for creating?

AQUAMARINE 

Aquamarine is used as a defense against negative energy and known to bring courage. What are ways that you work through or avoid burn out as creator?

CITRINE 

Citrine represents generosity. What is the best compliment or comment you’ve ever received on a piece you’ve created? 

DIAMOND 

Diamonds are the hardest and most resilient of the stones. What do you believe is your best work that still stands up today? What do you like most about this work?

EMERALD 

It was believed that emerald could assist in seeing the future. What future pieces or ideas do you look forward to writing the most?

GARNET

Garnet symbolises trust, lifelong friendship, loyalty, and passion. Who are some creators you admire? What do you admire most about them?

LAPIS LAZULI 

Lapis Lazuli is known to represent honesty, harmony, and self-awareness. What was your greatest learning opportunity as a creator?

MORGANITE 

Morganite is associated with innocence, joy, peace, and confidence. How would you compare yourself now with yourself when you began to create?

OPAL 

Opals are often described as otherworldly. What’s an unusual or new idea/concept/trope you would like to explore in your creative process?

PEARL 

Pearls can take any amount of time from six months to years to form. What does the typical creative process look like for you, from clam to shining pearl?

PERIDOT 

Peridots are associated with fire and sun. Write or create a piece that includes these elements.

PINK TOURMALINE

Pink tourmaline is believed to reduce stress, anxiety, fear, and depression. What are ways you have overcome these emotions when facing obstacles in the creative process?

ROSE QUARTZ 

Rose quartz is said to be a healing stone. Talk about your favourite comfort fic/creation. Either that you’ve created or consumed.

RUBY 

Ruby’s are often compared to fire. What’s the fire that drives you to create?

SAPPHIRE 

Sapphires are known as an honest stone. What’s a moment of honesty that helped you in your creative process?

SPINEL 

The Spinel is an optimistic stone. Do you have an ultimate goal for creating? What is it? If you could do anything, what would you do?

TANZANITE 

Tanzanite is believed to transfer negative energy to positive energy. Was there ever a time you were able to turn a negative experience or obstacle into a positive outcome in your creative process?

TOPAZ 

Topaz is said to bring confidence and good fortune. What is some advice you have for fellow creators?

TURQUOISE 

Turqouise is seen as grounding those who wear it and bringing good results. What is the best advice you’ve gotten as a creator?

[solitaireships]

Christmas Gifts

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! I wanted to write something to celebrate, so here's a fluffy little ficlet of Selina and Alex exchanging gifts with each other

Rating: Gen

Genre: Fluff

Words: 1124 words

Divider by racingairplanes

It’s been a long time since Christmas has made Alex as excited as she was when she was a kid. Maybe it was back when she stopped believing in Santa that the holiday felt less special, or maybe it’s just because she’s been so busy with life that it’s hard to slow down. But as Alex sits by the Christmas tree with Selina, it’s easier to remember the feeling of excitement from when she was a kid.

There’s no magic there— especially since now Alex knows real magic, and knows it’s not nearly as fun as Kris Kringle and elves making gifts— but there’s something else. A joy that comes with being with the woman that she loves most, maybe. 

They took turns opening up gifts. Alex had insisted— that was the fairest way to do it. It’s been fun seeing Selina open up the things Alex got for her. Some of them are more for fun, like a cute pair of fuzzy socks with cats on them, but she tried to mix that with practicality like she did with a new leather jacket for Selina to wear. And Alex couldn’t help but be excited as she opened each gift from Selina— all ones that she insists were legally acquired. 

Selina always has had a good eye for things. Alex guesses it’s something that a thief needs to be good at. If you’re going to steal something from someone, you have to be able to tell what’s valuable. Or— if the target is more personal— you have to be able to tell what someone would hate to lose because of how much they value it. 

That knowledge must apply in reverse too, because Selina’s a skilled gift giver. She got Alex some of the comics she had on her to buy list for a while, as well as a new laptop that’s bound to be better than her current one that's E key barely works. But Alex thinks her favorite gift is a new ring made from a thin black band with a silver crescent moon on it, a gemstone decorated spinner in the space left by the moon. 

As Alex finishes putting away the wrapping paper around a new mug Selina got her— it’s patterned with the constellations— they’re down to only one more gift. Alex scoops up the box wrapped in cat-themed wrapping paper, offering it to Selina.

“This last one’s for you,” she says. 

“Hmm, what a shame that the whole gift giving’s about to end,” Selina says, taking the box and looking it over. She glances over to Alex, raising an eyebrow. “Is this going to be a good grand finale?”

“I think so. But I guess you’ll just have to see, now won’t you?” Alex replies. 

She knows Selina likes this part of the gift giving almost as much as the gifts themselves. She likes the theatricality, the anticipation. Alex isn’t too different on that front. Though for her it’s more about trying to solve the mystery of what could be hidden in each gift. She had pretty good accuracy with this year’s gifts, though she wasn’t able to tell what her new forever rose was just from the box. 

But now she gets to enjoy the fun of seeing Selina open this gift. In Alex’s opinion, it’s the best one she got. 

Selina unwraps the gift, glancing up at Alex with a playful smile on her face as she strips off the wrapping paper, getting down to the slim, light gray box. 

“You got me jewelry, didn’t you?” she asks. 

“Maybe. Or maybe I just put a gift card in there,” Alex replies, taking a sip of her coffee.

“Ha,” Selina replies. “I know you too well to think you’d do that.”

She opens the box, revealing a necklace inside. Its chain is made of a delicate silver that glitters under the light of the Christmas tree. Selina gives a low hum as she looks over it, her pretty green eyes landing on the charm at the end of the necklace. It’s the outline of two hearts interlocked together, one lined with rubies and diamonds while the other alternates between diamonds and amethysts. 

It was an expensive gift to get a hold of. Alex had to get it custom made. But she would gladly pay the price again with the way Selina looks at it, her fingers tracing over the two hearts. She’s always loved shiny things, but the way she looks at this is different, more soft and with that lovely look of adoration that she gives to Alex when she thinks she isn’t looking. There’s still a smile on her face, but now it’s more gentle and almost could be described as lovesick. 

Alex really is enamored with Selina.  

“Oh, Alley,” Selina says. “This is gorgeous.”

“It’s a perfect match for you then,” Alex says. 

Selina looks up at her, the more playful expression from before returning to her face. “Flatterer.”

“Well, you deserve only the best.”

Selina laughs. She takes the necklace fully out of the box now, holding the chain between her slim fingers. 

“Thank you,” she says. 

“You’re welcome,” Alex replies. She pauses before adding, “The rubies and amethysts reminded me of the two of us.”

Selina takes a closer look now at the heart charms. “Hmm. Purple for me, red for you?”

“Yeah.”

“God, you’re sweet,” she says. She stands up, closing the distance between them as she takes a seat next to Alex. “What did I do to end up with an angel like you?”

Alex laughs. “We both know I’m not an angel.”

“You are to me,” Selina replies. She presses a quick kiss to her cheek. “Thank you.”

“You’re welcome.”

“Could you help me put this on?” 

“Sure thing,” Alex says. 

Selina comes even closer now, taking a seat on Alex’s lap. She passes the necklace to her, letting Alex undo the clasp at the end. As Alex places it around her neck, she wishes that she could see what Selina looks like with it on. Even in her pajamas of an old tank top and yoga pants, she’s sure she looks stunning. Alex closes the clasp on the back of the necklace, moving to give Selina a quick kiss on the nape of her neck.

Selina turns around now, repositioning so the two of them are face to face. She cups Alex’s cheek in her hand.

“Merry Christmas, lover,” Selina says. 

“Merry Christmas, gorgeous,” Alex replies. 

This time, she presses a kiss to Selina’s lips, their mouths moving together. Alex’s fingers tangle in Selina’s hair, and Selina responds by putting one hand on her chest. And Alex thinks that this might be the best Christmas gift of all.

[numeroclinnic]

Remedies for Missing Number 1 in Numerology by Dr. Aneil Kkhare |Dubai's best Numerologist |+971 50 594 7781 |www.numeroclinnic.com

In numerology, the number 1 represents leadership, individuality, and self-confidence. Dr. Aneil Kkhare, Dubai’s leading numerology expert, explains that people with a strong presence of number 1 tend to be natural leaders with a strong sense of self and ambition. However, when number 1 is missing in your Lo Shu Grid, it can lead to self-doubt, a lack of direction, and an inability to assert yourself. Fortunately, Dr. Aneil Kkhare offers several remedies that can help you cultivate these important qualities and bring balance into your life.

1. Affirmations to Boost Self-Confidence

According to Dr. Aneil Kkhare, one of the most effective ways to remedy a missing number 1 is through the daily practice of positive affirmations. Affirmations like "I am confident in my abilities" and "I am a leader" can shift your mindset. Dr. Aneil Kkhare, based in Dubai, recommends standing in front of a mirror while repeating these affirmations to create a powerful mental transformation and boost self-belief.

2. Surround Yourself with the Color Red

Dr. Aneil Kkhare emphasises the importance of using color therapy to activate the energy of the missing number 1. In numerology, the color red is linked to power, vitality, and assertiveness. Incorporate red into your wardrobe, home, or workspace to invoke the leadership qualities associated with number 1. Whether in Dubai or elsewhere, using red will help you feel more confident and ready to take charge.

3. Carry or Wear Ruby or Red Jasper

Dr. Aneil Kkhare suggests that wearing gemstones like ruby or red jasper can further enhance the qualities of number 1. These gemstones are known to boost confidence and courage. If you’re in Dubai or seeking a consultation with Dr. Aneil Kkhare, he can guide you in selecting the right stone to align with your personal numerology chart. Carrying or wearing these stones can help you radiate leadership and self-assurance.

4. Practice Leadership Skills

Dr. Aneil Kkhare advises that practicing leadership in everyday life is key to overcoming a missing number 1. Whether you're based in Dubai or any other part of the world, Dr. Aneil Kkhare encourages you to actively put yourself in leadership positions, such as organizing events or taking charge at work. This hands-on approach will gradually build your confidence and decision-making abilities.

5. Sun Meditation and Sun Exposure

Dr. Aneil Kkhare emphasizes the close connection between number 1 and the Sun, which symbolizes energy and power. He recommends daily sun meditation to harness the Sun's vitality. Whether in Dubai’s warm climate or elsewhere, spending time in sunlight and visualizing its energy filling you with strength can help activate the number 1 qualities. According to Dr. Kkhare, the Sun's rays are crucial in balancing the absence of number 1 in your grid.

6. Creative Visualization

Dr. Aneil Kkhare encourages using creative visualization as a remedy for missing number 1. Imagine yourself embodying the traits of a leader—strong, confident, and in control of your life. Visualization helps to reprogram the subconscious, fostering leadership and independence. Based in Dubai, Dr. Aneil Kkhare can guide you through this process to ensure you're tapping into the power of your inner leader.

7. Donate to Charitable Causes

Dr. Aneil Kkhare suggests that acts of charity can help overcome the lack of number 1 energy. Giving to others requires taking initiative, which fosters leadership. Whether you’re donating time or resources, Dr. Aneil Kkhare, Dubai’s premier numerology consultant, recommends this as a simple yet effective way to strengthen your leadership qualities while making a positive impact on your community.

8. Mantras and Chanting

Chanting mantras is another powerful remedy for missing number 1, says Dr. Aneil Kkhare. The Sun mantra, "Om Surya Namaha," is particularly beneficial. Dr. Aneil Kkhare, based in Dubai, advises chanting this mantra daily to invoke the Sun’s strength and boost confidence. Regular chanting helps align your energy with the qualities of leadership and self-assurance associated with number 1.

9. Declutter Your Environment

According to Dr. Aneil Kkhare, having a cluttered environment can block the energy of number 1. Decluttering your home or workspace—whether in Dubai or elsewhere—creates space for clarity and leadership to flourish. An organized environment allows you to focus on your goals, which is essential for developing the qualities of number 1.

10. Journaling for Self-Expression

Dr. Aneil Kkhare suggests keeping a journal to reflect on your thoughts, actions, and leadership growth. Writing regularly about your experiences and goals helps foster self-awareness and boosts confidence. Whether you’re in Dubai or abroad, Dr. Aneil Kkhare believes that journaling is a powerful tool to help you embody the qualities of number 1 in your life.

Dr. Aneil Kkhare, Dubai’s leading numerology expert, explains that missing the number 1 in your numerology chart can result in challenges related to confidence, leadership, and assertiveness. However, through the remedies outlined above, you can activate the energy of number 1 in your life. From affirmations and gemstones to creative visualisation and leadership practice, Dr. Aneil Kkhare provides practical solutions to help you harness the power of number 1 and step into your leadership potential.

Contact Dr. Aneil Kkhare for a personalized numerology consultation: 📞 +971 50 594 7781 🌐 Visit: www.numeroclinnic.com

[svelandre]

Discover the Elegance of Stone Bracelets in India with Svelandre

Jewelry has always been an integral part of Indian culture, symbolizing not just beauty and grace but also tradition and heritage. Among the various types of jewelry, stone bracelets have emerged as a popular choice for those looking to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to their attire. At Svelandre, we pride ourselves on offering an exquisite collection of stone bracelets in India that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Whether you're looking for something traditional or contemporary, our range has something for everyone.

The Allure of Stone Bracelets

Stone bracelets are cherished for their versatility and timeless appeal. They can effortlessly enhance any outfit, whether it’s a traditional saree, a chic western dress, or casual everyday wear. The beauty of stone bracelets lies in their ability to blend with various styles, making them a must-have accessory in every jewelry collection.

At Svelandre, our stone bracelets are crafted with precision and care. Each piece features carefully selected stones that are not only beautiful but also of the highest quality. From vibrant gemstones to subtle hues, our collection is designed to cater to different tastes and occasions.

Why Choose Svelandre for Stone Bracelets in India?

Exquisite Craftsmanship: At Svelandre, we believe in the power of exceptional craftsmanship. Our stone bracelets are meticulously crafted by skilled artisans who pay attention to every detail, ensuring that each piece is a work of art.

Diverse Collection: Our collection of stone bracelets in India is diverse and extensive. Whether you prefer the classic elegance of pearls, the vibrant charm of emeralds, or the mystical allure of amethysts, you will find a bracelet that resonates with your style.

Quality Assurance: We take pride in offering only the finest quality jewelry. Each stone in our bracelets is carefully chosen and inspected to ensure it meets our high standards of quality and durability.

Affordable Luxury: At Svelandre, we believe that luxury should be accessible to everyone. Our stone bracelets are priced competitively, allowing you to indulge in beautiful jewelry without breaking the bank.

Customer Satisfaction: Customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do. From the moment you browse our collection to the time your chosen piece reaches your doorstep, we strive to provide a seamless and enjoyable shopping experience.

Styling Your Stone Bracelets

One of the best things about stone bracelets is their versatility. Here are a few tips on how to style them:

Traditional Attire: Pair a classic stone bracelet with your favorite saree or lehenga for a traditional look that exudes elegance and grace. Opt for stones like rubies, emeralds, or sapphires to add a pop of color.

Casual Wear: Stone bracelets can also elevate your casual outfits. Pair a simple stone bracelet with jeans and a blouse for a chic, everyday look. Stones like amethyst, topaz, or moonstone work well for casual wear.

Office Wear: For a sophisticated office look, choose a sleek stone bracelet in subtle hues. Stones like pearls, onyx, or aquamarine can add a touch of elegance without being too flashy.

Special Occasions: Make a statement at special events with bold and vibrant stone bracelets. Choose pieces with larger stones or intricate designs to stand out and add a touch of glamour to your ensemble.

Conclusion

Stone bracelets are a timeless accessory that can enhance any outfit, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication. At Svelandre, we offer a stunning collection of stone bracelets in India that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. With our commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction, you can be assured of finding the perfect piece that resonates with your style. Explore our collection today and discover the beauty and elegance of stone bracelets with Svelandre.

[fountainpenguin]

"So sing your sad excuses... You've got the scars to prove it."

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Wait, this isn't an Origin of the Pixies update... We have a new Frayed Knots chapter today!

Chapter 34 - “Floodgates”

Read on FFN || Read on AO3

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While Anti-Cosmo and his mother are on Anti-Fairy migration season, they decide to hatch a little scheme... and pick the Head Pixie's brain while they're at it. They've got questions about Anti-Fairy World's inheritance laws, and who better to ask than the pointy-hatted freak in the spreadsheets himself?

... And if you like that joke, Anti-Wanda's got a few more up her sleeve. Check it out!

(First 1,000 words under the cut)

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Floodgates

In which Anti-Cosmo and his mother network with the Head Pixie, Anti-Blade challenges Anti-Lance, and Anti-Cosmo tutors Anti-Wanda in the Winter of the Scattered Whispers

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Anti-Buster approved me to wear a new betrothal ring, seeing as I'd thrown mine off in the Eros Nest and none of us dared ask the Eros Triplets if I could have it back. We spoke of it in private. I kept my eyes downcast and told him what I wanted. He did not deny me that request, nor urge me to break ties with Mona.

For that, I was grateful. If she'd discovered our false betrothal all because Anti-Buster had put down his foot on the matter, well… I think I would have flown away from Cedarcross and never shown my face in Anti-Fairy World again. I might still be out there in the wild now, my entire body horribly overcome with gangrene, likely addicted to regeneration cycles and whimpering about all that I had lost. No, thank you… I'd cling on to my comforting lies. Without them, I might not be able to breathe.

Well, I met Anti-Buster, Fairy-Coleen, and the High Count all in the breakfast room in the very early hours of the day. Anti-Buster did all the fitting for me, though Coleen Prime floated nearby so she could offer the occasional thumbs up. The Fernfire family knows their gems… I'll say that much. I only wished I could choose one from the box she'd brought downstairs for Anti-Bryndin. My betrothal ring was mere foggilite. I wouldn't get the traditional black leather band with a gem until my wedding day. Though, I'd been wondering if I might be able to swap the leather out for a less animal-related material…

"A citrine," the High Count decided at last. He actually was the High Count right now, for Winni had shifted his attention somewhere else and had no interest in using his body at the crack of dawn. I turned away from the small mirror in Anti-Buster's hands to see Anti-Bryndin lifting a small jewel from Fairy-Coleen's display box. He weighed it in his palm. It was neatly cut, perfectly square. "Yes, this is good. An amethyst holds a pretty colour, but here is my true need. This best represents our friendship now."

"It suits him," Fairy-Coleen said, bowing low. She would have said that about any gem, I'm sure, but Anti-Bryndin looked satisfied nonetheless. He motioned for Anti-Buster to turn the mirror away from me and focus on him instead. Oh. As I watched, Anti-Bryndin took hold of his tongue and dragged it down. We Anti-Fairies are known for our long tongues, which we decorate with gemstones representing our closest friends and partners. I still carried both Anti-Lance's and Anti-Kanin's on the back of my tongue, although I'd considered removing the latter several times.

Anti-Bryndin looked as though he had a few gemstones in need of replacing. It's one of the downsides to acidic saliva, but of course… one of the perks of being noble is to enjoy gemstones any time of day you want them. A piece of jade on the High Count's tongue represented Anti-Elina. The ruby was for my mother. Although no one had confirmed the amethyst for me, I couldn't imagine anyone more fitting for it to represent than Shamaiin Vieldgarr, his childhood friend and the current Purple Robe.

There were two more gems for people I didn't recognise. So… did he plan to add the citrine to his tongue, then? That didn't seem quite right to me. It's traditional to select a favour together, with the favoured person identifying a stone they feel truly represents them and the recipient covering costs…

I didn't mean to stare, but Anti-Bryndin caught sight of me in the mirror and turned his ears my way. "Ah. Do you wonder about this citrine, Anti-Cosmo?"

My wings jumped. "Oh! Um…" I ducked my head, glancing off. "No, sir. I didn't mean to intrude on your personal space." I adjusted the Water-blue ring on my knuckle. But Anti-Bryndin didn't seem to notice I'd just tried to dip out of the conversation.

"Yes, it is a long time in coming, this favour jewel for my tongue…" Leaning his hip against the small food table beside us, Anti-Bryndin reached out and casually plucked up an apple. Its surface had grown dull, now freckled with brown, but he held it before his eyes as though it shone. He smiled. "These sounds in the energy field betray your curiosity. I do not mind this. It is for the Head Pixie that I choose a favour, but time zones have ruined him. We will discuss details tonight."

I coughed. More than a bit, actually; I spluttered. I only felt grateful that I hadn't been drinking from the wineglass one of the servants had brought me. But even without the shower of wine to accompany my shock, I forgot my composure. I forgot where I stood and whom I addressed. I whirled around.

"What? You don't mean he actually-? But- but… He's Seelie!" I couldn't believe the bizarre timing of it all, imagining this revelation back to back with my explanation to Blonda on why Seelie and Unseelie interactions rarely ever worked. I shook my head. "H-how did you manage to pierce your tongue if he doesn't even have…?"

Anti-Buster lay his hand on my shoulder. I fumbled my sentence to a close. Anti-Bryndin looked me over with pure amusement sparkling in his eyes. He nodded with a slight dip of his head. "The Head Pixie and I hold a relationship that is very close, and we choose to exchange the deepest of commitments."

"C-congratulations." My face must have been raspberry purple. I… I didn't understand. Certainly I knew that Anti-Bryndin and the Head Pixie must preen together, even deep preen, as Seelie political expectations would dictate the two leaders of two powerful races do, but for Anti-Bryndin to go as far as adorning the Head Pixie's chosen favour on his tongue…

I shivered. That was one step beyond political expectations. There must be deep affection between the two of them indeed, but I couldn't imagine how Anti-Bryndin had coaxed such commitment from the Head Pixie in such a short span of time. Um… Relatively speaking, anyway. I suppose they've had their friendship for nearly 10,000 years, so I may be exaggerating somewhat. But still, the Head Pixie agreeing to exchange favours…

… Had Anti-Bryndin actually informed the Head Pixie what that sort of bond implied? It might be incredibly rude of me to imply he didn't. But had he? My core twitched and fluttered in my head. Are you even allowed to exchange favours with another head of state? Surely that interferes with politics, and surely that must be seen as a conflict of interest somewhere along the way, wot?

[Cnt'd on FFN / AO3 - Links at top]

[aquostrainer]

Where my Power Rangers fans at? This is a mini project that spawned out of a random sketch over the course of a couple days...

Power Rangers: Rainbow

(I wanted to call it Prism, but I recently found out an unadapted Sentai team was labeled as the Prism Rangers in PR lore. Anyways...)

This concept is based on multiple things, mainly magic, the colors of the rainbow, elements and gemstones. These Rangers come from Earth and realms beyond to fight an enemy seeking to conquer the world across dimensions. I don't really have that much lore figured out so I'll just briefly explain the powers of the individuals Rangers:

1. The Ruby Red Ranger

No team can function without a solid leader. Therefore, the Red Rainbow Ranger represents the element of Earth. Each Ranger is gifted a magical staff as the equivalent of their morpher, and this staff provides them varying levels of power to control their respective element. They can also cast a transformation spell upon their staff to become a specialized weapon. Red Rangers are often relegated to wielding swords, so I wanted something unique that still filled that niche. Red can summon a shovel that acts as a close combat weapon or a sidearm. Its main ability allows her to cause destructive tremors in the earth. I imagine this character as a roughly 19-year-old college student.

2. The Amber Orange Ranger

Like the rainbow, I wanted every other Ranger to function as a transition from one to the next. Quick spoiler: Yellow represents the element fire. So, my idea of a combination of Earth and Fire is Metal. As the second-in-command, Orange is tough as steel, and commands all metallic substances with his power. I had this loose idea of their weapons also reflecting their number in the team, so Orange can transform his staff into two, a hammer and a sword. Out of uniform, this character is probably one of (but definitely not thee) most different of the team because he is actually the 35-year-old metal/woodshop instructor at the college most of the characters attend. Besides the actual mentor figure (a talking rainbow dragon, did I mention that?) he often acts as a secondary mentor.

3. The Topaz Yellow Ranger

Yellow burns bright as the sun, so of course this Ranger commands the element fire. Typical of Yellow Rangers, he is a high-energy team player. Beyond being a Ranger, he is an athlete who mainly specializes in cycling (clock the shape of the helmet). This Ranger pushed me to think more outside the box with his weapon. He can conjure a three-barrelled device that functions as either a lantern or a flamethrower. I was thinking it could probably use a third function to remain on-theme, but I haven't come up with one yet... I imagine him to be 20-21.

4. The Emerald Green Ranger

Functionally the "heart" of the group, as green sits in the middle of the colors of the rainbow, this Ranger commands electricity. They keep the spirit alive! Again, I don't have much lore on these characters figured out. So far, this character is disabled (missing their left eye, wears an eye patch) and they're a tattoo artist. 21-years old. They have what I think is one of the coolest weapons of the group: a bo staff that collapses into a four quarter staff, but instead of being held together by chain links, it's electricity.

5. The Opal Cyan Ranger

There haven't been enough explicitly cyan Power Rangers for any kind of archetype to be applied to them, but mine is the youngest of the group, being a high school student who participates in a summer educational program at the same college. They represent the childhood amazement of superheroes, and for better or worse, they look at their work as a Ranger as a chance at having the best time of their life. They are a dancer who goes with the flow, seeking to experience all that life has in store. Maybe you've guessed, but they command the element of air. Their staff can transform into a weapon reminiscent of ribbons used in performance. This one can extend beyond its normal size like a lasso or a whip, and it can be used to conjure gale-force winds. 16-years-old

6. The Sapphire Blue Ranger

Blue, my favorite color! Surprise, surprise, she is the genius of the group. She majors in climate studies and seeks to be an environmental scientist. Her element is ice, an allusion to the archetype of Sentai Blue, who can be the cool, calm and collected types. I struggled with coming up with a weapon that represents the number six, so I just gave her a cool-looking pickaxe. But hey, if you look at the blade as a polygon, it does have six sides! 18-years-old.

7. The Amethyst Purple Ranger

The wild card of the group, this Purple Ranger hails from the aforementioned other realms before, presumably the same one the rainbow dragon comes from. Think of her as basically Wonder Woman or Nubia as a Power Ranger. She's a warrior who fights injustice and operates from a place of compassion. Functionally she is like the Pink Ranger of the team (although I have ideas for incorporating pink into the "special" Rangers for this team, haven't designed them yet). She commands the element of water, which can be gentle and healing, but also tempestuous and unrelenting. Her special weapon is a seven-pronged trident (probably not the right word cuz 'tri' is three, I know). Note the gold and silver blades, of which the silver are ejectable, harpoon-like projectiles. She's 22-ish.

Of my recent art, I'm genuinely most proud of this. As a newbie artist, you frequently look up every now and then and get a reminder of how much your skills have grown, and I feel like this marked a significant step in my journey. Again, this is hilarious to me because it all started as a random sketch. I had no intention of making the whole idea. Suddenly I found myself churning out each Ranger every two hours or so. It was fun. I wonder if I'll ever use them for a bigger project one day. Let me know if you like these 😁

[ornatejewelsblog]

Tennis Bracelet- A contemporary adornment

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What Is a Tennis Bracelet?

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