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[murkyike]

Some more Psyche!Joe content and featuring Walter! ( @speedane ‘s oc )

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[dreambowsuk]

The art of bow making 💙 Learn with me

[harrietvane]

@preux-chevalier: the grief is a REAL grief, ugh.

@contra-band: the main pointers are the aforementioned Daim Blond and Cuir Amethyste, so i guess I'll keep buying euromillions tickets lol. Howeverrrrr, the one more middle of the road option mention was Rihanna's Rogue, which intrigues me, but it appears to have a big plum note focus, and well, I do have Olfactive Studio's Chambre Noire, which is the absolute pinnacle plum/soft leather combo imho. Frankinsence, jasmine, papyrus, prunes, violet leaf, leather, musk, patch, vanilla: like a plush leather sofa in a hotel room, and that room also has Alexander Siddig in it.

@annmcn: that's so kind of you to point me towards them! I shall have a gander at their website..

@wintersoldierfell: I know I HAVE tried Bowmakers, but i can't pull that scent memory from deep storage - I shall have to re-try! Violet Ends gets a point for having a pun quote name just this side of twee, and I'm intrigued by the note list. Also having a UK distributor AND doing a 10ml travel spray version puts them way ahead in the running, lol.

[duncebento]

right now both my summer and winter scents are ds and durga..... summer = cowboy grass and winter = bowmakers

[aguamarinee]

...𝐈𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 &𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬. (𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝.)

[ This is strictly based on my opinion and thoughts, none of these have been confirmed by any member, staff, or anyone else! ]

𝐀/𝐍.: However if any of these would actually turn out to be true in the future — kinda doubt it but still — I will declare myself as a professional manifester lmao. And I will have my 'called it' moment too.

; 𝐒𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭!

[𝐊!]

TOP PICK • Dior Eau Sauvage; Truly the best of Dior, this fits K like a glove! Best-loved fragrance by far, and it has so much in it, so versatile, a bit of everything intriguing; vanilla, bergamot, amber, and of course, woods. The scent depends on what you want it to smell like, at certain times of the day. K would wear this with great elegance and confidence. This perfume is such an all-rounder, a pleaser for everyone included, he would totally enamor any crowd and audience with this!

HONORABLE MENTION • Chanel Bleu de Chanel; a fan-favorite oldsport scent but it would be a shame to call it grandfatherly — it's anything but that! It delicately embraces masculinity with a fresh, clear, green, woodsy aroma before turning it into a bright burst of citruses, empowering one's confidence. It stays on for quite long, not even a sweaty dance practice can make it go away! Entrust this to K as a second choice, he would greatly wear it for a cooler autumn day to show off his charm!

[𝐅𝐔𝐌𝐀!]

TOP PICK • Ralph Lauren Polo by Ralph Lauren Cologne for Men; This is a classic, sleek, smooth, and has been a favorite for decades around men, rightfully so. It has a lot of spin-offs, true, but nothing compares to the original mix of wood, tobacco, and leather feel. They say it comes with a tinge of American nostalgia but let the wearer decide that. It's a strong scent for Fuma every day, but when you come to realize how much it suits him you'll miss the aroma tickling your nose whenever you're near him, so anyone who asks him to change his cologne probably hasn't been around him for long enough. But luckily Fuma trusts his judgement and knows this is a killer combo!

HONORABLE MENTION • D.S. & Durga Bowmakers; It was hard to choose between these two which matches Fuma better, but it came down to this. I'd say this is better for special occasions, in the end, this combination can be too extra for ordinary days, sometimes you just wouldn't be able to handle it, just like Fuma himself! It's outdoorsy, woody, with hints of maple, cedar, even cypress, and mahogany... which makes me remember a lumberjack but it's a pleasant scent nonetheless! Maybe during a walk outside it can lift the mood, but definitely not inside.

[𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐒!]

TOP PICK • Aramis Eau De Toilette; One of the longest-lasting ones on the list, but it's to be expected from Nicholas. But this staying time is because of strong fragrance notes, such as; starting with bergamot, then myrtle, sage, and pepper so it can morph into a spicy, musky intoxicating aroma packed further with clove bud and patchouli too. If Nicholas is on the line, it has to be extra and demanding, attention-demanding and he does it so well, honestly. The base has a bit of sandalwood, as well as vetiver and oakmoss, so all-in-all this perfume boasts such a presence behind it that projects self-confidence at all times.

HONORABLE MENTION • Le Labo AnOther 13 Eau de Parfum; If it's about Nicholas he has to go for it hard, again, overdoing and provoking everyone's expectations with a scent like this because no one will compare to this perfume! It's intoxicating in a good way, you want nothing else just to smell it until it's gone to try and decipher the cologne's components. Mysterious, but loud and clear! Putting heavy emphasis on the musky feeling here, mixed with traces of jasmine, a feeling of moss from the woods — you just want to feel it, touch it, devour this crazy combination! It will have you coming back very soon; either for Nicholas himself, or just another spritz from the perfume bottle.

[𝐄𝐉!]

TOP PICK • Gucci Guilty Pour Homme; Don't judge a book by its cover! The bottle is very simple and sophisticated but the scent can bring some surprises. Very citrusy, fruity, and sweet-smelling with the lavender and orange blossom additions! A perfect combination of comfort and adventure in just one sniff. EJ is the sweetest in all aspects so it felt right giving him something like this! You feel like you're in a beautiful flower field while enjoying some rare tropical fruits, a never-ending sugary feeling flows through you and the only thing left from the picture is Euijoo himself. He would wear this with great confidence!

HONORABLE MENTION • BOUTONNIÈRE NO. 7; Living and thriving proof that floral scent on men can be good, especially for EJ! True gardenia being the main element of flowers set against a strong string of citruses and lavender, this cologne is a walking garden of surprises. Instead of allergies, it brings clearness and joy, and of course, Euijoo! Perhaps he would be hesitant at first, wouldn't even think about discovering something like this on the perfume aisle but make him believe in the sheer magic of men wearing strong floral scents with a fancy shirt, it's a sight to look at!

[𝐘𝐔𝐌𝐀!]

TOP PICK • Burberry Mr. Burberry Indigo; It's bold, it basically speaks for Yuma! I honestly think this is my best match-up, I don't know why, but I'm just really feeling the vibes with this one. It has such a wild range of audiences for admiration; because of its crispness, and evergreen combination of strong citrus at first, then dying down to a pleasant blend of rosemary, violet, and some amber it's an extraordinary choice for everyday use. But Yuma would love this!

HONORABLE MENTION • Hermès Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver; I admit this choice may differ from the first one a bit too much but I can imagine this on Yuma on a late night out, attracting stares and looks, left and right with this captivating perfume. It's an interesting combo; very verdant, delicate orange-scented original, then it takes it up a notch with a harsh punch of Sichuan pepper! Too spicy for everyday use, this is more of a once-in-a-while-scented bottle of surprise, with the exciting fruitfulness of a new adventure on the horizon! Yuma would rock this on his own, I'm sure!

[𝐉𝐎!]

TOP PICK • Heretic Dirty Grass Eau de Parfum; The name is a bit weird but it's an absolute natural, earthy, green scent with a dash of oil in it, and some juicy lemon to add a smidge of flavor and interest to the wearer, but otherwise it's perfect for business-casual, and all-time-casual occasions. You might only smell it if you're very close to Jo, and even then you feel like questioning your senses, but it makes you embark on a bigger, longer journey on finding out Jo's secret, so it's definitely a win. You'll surely want to taste more than just a spritz of the cologne!

HONORABLE MENTION • Acqua Di Gio From Giorgio Armani; Great for the daytime in any hot weather! Incredibly natural scented light perfume; its watery, citrusy, and even more mysterious aroma makes you question if anything's present on your body while wearing it. Far from fancy, it brings out the best when one wants to seem effortlessly put-together and this inoffensive scent is the icing on the cake for Jo's laid-back persona!

[𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐔𝐀!]

TOP PICK • Jo Malone Black Cedarwood & Juniper Cologne; This is a polished, perfected, deep scent. It's cool, makes the wearer calm and collected with its earthy cedar — you already know this is a reoccurring theme —, juniper berry to ease the mind, and a touch of cumin and surprisingly, chili! Perhaps a bit spicier in the end than you would like, but surely unforgettable and outstanding, matching Harua's talent and visuals!

HONORABLE MENTIONS • Tiffany & Co Tiffany & Love Eau de Toilette for Him; the definition of fresh, cool, and airy smell, very light and natural by carrying both the refreshing scent of woods and the sky together. Combined with a couple of intricate fruits and blue sequoia — which can be found in Tiffany & Love for Her, basically the perfect pair for this cologne! All in all, it's a perfect second choice for Harua and his calm, collected, and endearing persona!

[𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐈!]

TOP PICK • Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Cipresso di Toscana; This was one of the hardest that I had to look after the most, but now I'm confident! This screams holidays, fun, and the fresh feeling of seawater with a bit of salty aftertaste. Cypress, balsam, and pine blend all with bitter orange and lavender, creating a refreshing repackage of an Italian countryside! It felt so right for Taki, it just made me remember his bright smile, so summer crush feels it is!

HONORABLE MENTION • Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Bigrade Concentrée Parfum Spray; transparent and fresh but nothing like an ordinary scent! Zesty and delicious with orange and light traces of rose, but down-to-earth mixed with spice by the additional taste of hay and cardamom. Adds such an unforgettable extra flavor, the way you'll never miss Taki's outstanding skills and personality in any video-filmed content!

[𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐈!]

TOP PICK • Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille; It radiates warmth and calmness, a spark of sympathy, without being outdated — this scent is forever! This is another one where you'll probably want to go back to have another sniff from the perfume bottle but Maki's got you! When he's covered in this — most days — a hug is sure to come your way any time during the day! It's spicy, but not in a heavy way, just the right amount! And if you stick around too much, maybe another hug is bound to find you!

HONORABLE MENTION • Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Pour Homme; Another sunny scent, for another sunshine of the group! A lot of citrus notes; mandarin, bergamot, and grapefruit but still a bit earth-bound with a whiff of rosewood and musk, maybe a tinge of juniper in there. It's that feeling when you're on holiday and you're in your hotel, away from the sea, but you can still feel it on you; yet you're surrounded by a man-made environment. Also, I can totally imagine these slightly stronger, woodier scents for Maki, I think it would make him stand out even more!

[ I spent too much time on this, but it was fun! Also, try to pass by my weird edits, I just wanted to include them in a way so everybody can see them and matches the aesthetic of my profile. They look funny, but it gets the job done! ]

➪ 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 【𝐌 𝐀 𝐒 𝐓 𝐄 𝐑 𝐋 𝐈 𝐒 𝐓】 !

[rangerangel]

Day 23 - Knowledge

Halt sat with his elbows on his knees, watching the steam rise from the small hole in the ground in front of him. It twisted and turned through the chill air until it dissipated into the cold afternoon above him. Making bows was a contemplative task, contemplative enough that Halt had been avoiding it for several weeks now. But as he sat waiting for the steam to soften the wood strips he had carefully prepared the day before, he couldn’t help his thoughts wandering with the steam in the direction of Castle Redmont, and the boy residing somewhere within. He knew very well that this bow could end up being for nothing. It was unlikely that Sir Rodney would take the boy for Battleschool due to his size, and Halt was certain that Baron Arald wouldn’t deny his request to apprentice once he made it. But the boy could always refuse his apprenticeship. Perhaps he preferred the idea of farming to spending all day with a grumpy old Ranger. Maybe Halt’s own natural inclination towards the Ranger lifestyle was just that—his own inclination.

He rose abruptly, shaking the leaves off the cuffs of his pants, and crossed to the wooden board that covered the small pit he had dug to steam the bow. He pulled the board aside and turned his face away from the billowing steam within as he reached for the strips of wood. He had learned this trick from Temujai bowmakers many years before, when he had lived among them for a time, before they had declared him an enemy of the people. The steamed wood would bend easily, and when it was glued into place and dried, it would retain whatever shape he twisted it. He set one strip of wood against the toe of his boot and began to gently warp it with his hand. He would recreate the S-curve of the Temujai recurve bows, something he had practiced over and over. The boy was small, he knew, and it would take some time before he could pull a full sized longbow.

That is, if he could even pull a bow at all. Perhaps Halt wouldn’t be able to teach him effectively, even if he did choose an apprenticeship with the Ranger. He had good luck with Gilan, but Gilan was a fast learner anyways. His success as a Ranger was likely due to his own natural skill, not Halt’s instruction, and if he was honest with himself, it was more than likely just a fluke that Gilan turned out as well as he did. Halt’s hands moved automatically to the next strip of wood and the small jar of glue next to him. At this point, he barely even needed to think about what he was doing as he shaped the bow piece by piece. What if the boy went through his training and ended up dying to some mission due to Halt’s inadequate teaching? He had told Crowley that he didn’t want an apprentice more than a decade before, and yet here he was, choosing to take on another. Tempting fate, that’s what he was doing.

He shook his head slowly, looking at the half-formed bow in his hands. The sun was beginning to descend below the horizon, and Halt had reached a point in his craftsmanship where he needed to let the bow dry before adding the rest of the strips of wood. The bow was still rough, nowhere near complete. It lacked the grace of a fully formed bow, and it likely wouldn’t hold an arrow in its current state. Yet Halt studied it intensely, turning it over in his hands again and again; he had made dozens of bows just like this one, and he knew that his craft was sound. He could see the completed bow in his head, with the upturned tips of the string nocks curving gracefully into the grip. He knew it would shoot well too, once he was done with it. Halt looked slowly from the bow to the red walls of the castle in the distance, gently gleaming in the red sunset, and the faintest hint of a smile began to curve the edge of his mouth. The boy within was just as unfinished, a restless ball of energy with no training and no discipline. But he’d done it once before, hadn’t he? It had taken time and effort, and a great deal more patience than Halt liked to think about. But the knowledge Halt could give the boy might shape him into a Ranger worthy of joining the Corps in his own right. He set the bow in the crook of a nearby tree and began to walk back to his quiet cabin. Tomorrow was Choosing Day, of course, but Halt had already made his choice. Alright Will, he thought, Let’s see what you can be.

[allyphase]

quiet, sender gestures for receiver to be quiet.

Celica couldn't help but giggle softly to herself as she saw the familiar oversized green cloak make its way through the array of tables in the classroom. The professor, evidently enjoying the sound of his voice a bit too much, was prattling on about the history of bowmaking in the Alliance to a catatonic audience of daydreaming students. He continued to animatedly gesture at a diagram on the chalkboard, completely unaware of the student who had walked into the classroom behind him.

Celica tapped her heel against the table leg to get the other girl's attention, then raised her arm to wave at the latecomer. As she saw the tactician turn to face her, she raised her finger to her lips in a mischievous smile and pointed to an empty seat beside her.

(sorry i couldn't help myself)

Mark really needed a better alarm clock. 

She pushed open the classroom door as softly as she could, hearing the lecturer already well into his speech on... bows? Mark wasn’t sure, but she slid into the classroom, hopefully unnnoticed. 

The newcomer to their class, Celica - she tapped her heel a few times, indicating an empty seat next to her, and Mark gratefully slid into it, signing a small “thank you” as she did. She smiled halfheartedly, at the gesture to be quiet - almost wasted on someone as quiet as Mark, as someone who spoke as little as possible. 

“I will be quiet,” she can’t help but sign, with a barely held back giggle of her own. “Thank you for the seat.” 

[bettyiwontmakeassumptions]

by the way maybe ppl have already said this but william bowery = taylor swift because:

1. RIGHT before she "revealed" it was joe in the folklore long pond sessions, her interview with paul mccartney/rolling stones was released, where she talked about how she LOVED pseudonyms 👀

2. bowery the surname means bower or bowmaker and taylor is a sagittarius. the sagittarius sign is ~the archer~ ("i've been the archer, i've been the prey" anyone??)

[michaeldark22]

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Product Highlights:

Elegant Navy Color: A deep, rich shade perfect for sophisticated crafts. Premium Satin Finish: Smooth, glossy texture for a polished look. Versatile 12mm Width: Ideal for a variety of projects, from small accents to bold statements. Durable & High-Quality: Designed to withstand a range of crafting techniques. Perfect for Special Occasions: Weddings, birthdays, or any event that needs a touch of class. Add the finishing touch to your creations with this stunning satin ribbon. ✂️✨

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[wind-up-thancred]

WELL. ive been putting off a proper character introduction post for katsu due to lack of sufficient motivation but HERE WE ARE FINALLY. my silly boy katsu. my darling son. my lizard kitty thing. lil long under the cut :)

full name: katsu arahata race: raen au ra gender: cis male sexuality: gay height: 6 feet 11 inches nameday: 23rd sun of the 3rd astral moon age: 24 at the start of ARR. turns 25 shortly after stormblood, and turns 26 the same day patch 6.4 happens birthplace: southern shishu (whatever xiv's equivalent to okinawa is) occupation pre-ARR: lived in kugane with his parents, worked at the mujikoza theater primarily doing music for plays. reason for beginning journey: grew tired of his mother telling him how to run his life even as an adult as well as feeling like he had to live and breathe for the sake of the arahata family and nothing else, so he left kugane without warning, leaving only a note to his parents. residences: was born in southern shishu and raised there until age 5-6, when his mother decided she wanted him to get a better education in a more affluent part of hingashi, so they moved to kugane. eventually buys an apt & then a house in limsa. overall disposition: tends to be generally friendly and warm to most folks he meets, but the degree of such is based on how much he trusts you. for strangers, the friendliness is just a facade he puts up to keep himself safe, but once he trusts you he becomes a lot more genuine and expressive. loves making his friends laugh. has issues with anxiety and sensory overload but tends to hide them due to aforementioned trust issues, and only talks about them to his closest friends. enjoys learning and likes a bit of adventure, but generally prefers taking it easy. initially a bit of a pushover pre-ARR until EW due to habitual interpersonal conflict avoidance, but deep down greatly values his own agency. notable negative traits: can sometimes be distrustful, occasionally dishonest, avoidant, and ever so slightly vengeful. can be stubborn at times. copes with reality by romanticizing awful things or deluding himself that stakes are low even when they are not. and if that fails, he'll feel compulsions to abandon everything that he's worked for and start over anew... which he has given into at least once. hobbies: has a deep passion for the arts in general. has taken classes for folk singing and multiple instruments during his teens. worked backstage doing music for the mujikoza in his early 20s. enjoys theater but could never see himself taking the spotlight, claiming itd be too stressful. enjoys both pencil illustration and sumi-e painting, particularly when the subject is anything in nature. during MSQ, he learns a little bit from each crafter's guild in eorzea, but ends up enjoying weaving and carpentry the most, bowmaking especially. also keeps a pet tokay gecko named oyabun.

favorite color: he's a sucker for blue, but also likes a nice bright red. favorite food: unadon (bbq eel over rice) romantic interests: had brief crushes on martyn and aymeric that he never pursued. also developed an attraction to his then-best friend thancred in post ARR. did not pursue him either until post HW, but even then kept it relatively unofficial. it wasnt until late STB that they made things official between them. classes: -had some sojutsu (spear arts) training as a teenager as part of his education, so he uses polearms as his weapon of choice for all of ARR til SHB. begins his dragoon training in ARR as well. -picks up BLU during post ARR just for fun. -picks up DNC during post SHB initially on a whim but later as an outlet for expressing his emotions. -picks up BRD post EW for similar reasons, and also as a way to have a "fresh start" after everything that happened to him during MSQ. -picks up DRK directly after 6.4. initially just wanted to learn swordplay in general while trying to conjure a blade of light at will to defeat zeromus, but his dark magic is warped by the lightcrystal given to him by yshtola in 6.2, essentially becoming a custom class. never actually named by anyone in game (i think?) but my name for it is arch knight, or ARK, based on the ff tactics class.

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