#but make it 2014 vloggers

[thecandlewasters]

A cheeky lil celebration of 10 Years of NMTD

Nostalgic for early tumblr? Craving that Dracula Daily mineral? Perhaps obsessed with a certain enemies-to-lovers Shakespeare play?

Look no further, NMTD(Taylor's Version) is here!

[flutishly]

There's something so real about a lot of these early NMTD videos that even the best of other webseries never quite captured. Maybe it's the range of styles between 4-5 different vloggers (so far we've had Beatrice, Ursula, Benedick, Hero, and Dogberry/Verges). Bea is engaging, snarky, and direct, confidently ready to film herself. Hero is cheerfully sweet and feels wonderfully tuned to the camera and her own style. Ben is a bit awkward and strange and so ready to have a relationship with viewers, without much experience to back it up. Ursula is predominantly behind the camera and seeks to film art as she sees it. Dogberry and Verges have a crappy camera and no sense for filming or vlogging, but so much passion.

The episodes leading up to PROJECT II - ONE SHOT all feel remarkably distinct and unrelated. Yes, these characters are clearly interconnected (seen in VOX POPS through Ursula's storytelling, but also with the linked scenes in "Football Antics" and the Watch's video), but their vlogs are just... different and unrelated. And best of all, they have such different filming, editing, and storytelling styles. They really feel like they're coming from different characters. And there's no clear narrative! What's the story? Is it just a bunch of vlogs from some high school kids circa 2014?

I love ONE SHOT partly because of how it's shot and all (it's great!!), but also... it's just such a COOL way to show off how so many of these threads do fit together. There's an almost-effortless naturalness to how ONE SHOT shows these teens being silly, arguing, and having fun. It's lovely. It's different. It feels so real, so unscripted, so natural.

At this stage, it's so easy to question what Nothing Much to Do is even about. If you don't know the plot of Much Ado About Nothing, I don't think there's any easy way to guess how this story is playing out. And I love that the naturalness of the different filming styles can really make it seem like, no, there's no overarching narrative, there are just a bunch of kids making silly Youtube videos (as was decently common at the time) and having fun online and sharing about their lives. Drama? What drama? (We're in a Shakespeare comedy, aren't we??)

[mostlysignssomeportents]

This day in history

TODAY (Sept 24), I'll be speaking IN PERSON at the BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY!

#15yrsago British Airways adds a “fly next to your children” fee http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8274200.stm

#15yrsago Al Franken reads the Fourth Amendment to DoJ official at PATRIOT Act hearings https://washingtonindependent.org/60611/al-franken-reads-the-4th-amendment-to-justice-department-official/

#10yrsago Insecure printer firmware hacked to play Doom https://www.wired.com/2014/09/doom-printer/

#5yrsago Son of Ghostnet: the mobile malware that targets Tibetans abroad https://citizenlab.ca/2019/09/poison-carp-tibetan-groups-targeted-with-1-click-mobile-exploits/

#5yrsago A list of companies that contract with ICE https://memex.craphound.com/2019/09/24/a-list-of-companies-that-contract-with-ice/

#5yrsago 45 Google whistleblowers tell tales of workplace retaliation after reporting abuse https://www.vice.com/en/article/45-google-employees-explain-how-they-were-retaliated-against-for-reporting-abuse/

#5yrsago Dynasties: in-depth reporting on the wealthy, influential political and corporate families that not-so-secretly rule Canada https://memex.craphound.com/2019/09/24/dynasties-in-depth-reporting-on-the-wealthy-influential-political-and-corporate-families-that-not-so-secretly-rule-canada/

#5yrsago At the UN, Greta Thunberg excoriates world leaders and her elders for climate inaction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWEpTok6AJo

#5yrago Trial begins for the “cum/ex” bankers accused of stealing €447m and trying for €60b https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/sep/20/the-men-who-plundered-europe-city-of-london-practices-on-trial-in-bonn

#5yrsago Here’s how to take Wired’s advice and get your own e-scooter, for a fraction of the cost https://memex.craphound.com/2019/09/24/heres-how-to-take-wireds-advice-and-get-your-own-e-scooter-for-a-fraction-of-the-cost/

#5yrsago Permanent Record: Edward Snowden and the making of a whistleblower https://memex.craphound.com/2019/09/24/permanent-record-edward-snowden-and-the-making-of-a-whistleblower/

#5yrsago Annalee Newitz’s “Future of Another Timeline”: in which punk feminist time travelers battle Men’s Rights Advocates who want to stop feminism from every emerging https://memex.craphound.com/2019/09/24/annalee-newitzs-future-of-another-timeline-in-which-punk-feminist-time-travelers-battle-mens-rights-advocates-who-want-to-stop-feminism-from-every-emerging/

#5yrsago Nerf unveils “DRM for darts” https://memex.craphound.com/2019/09/24/nerf-unveils-drm-for-darts/

#5yrsago Far-right Australian billionaire demands $500k and a vow of silence from a satirical vlogger https://gizmodo.com/billionaire-threatens-to-sue-youtuber-for-calling-him-f-1838392409

#1yrago Joe Biden is headed to a UAW picket-line in Detroit https://pluralistic.net/2023/09/24/joe-biden-is-headed-to-a-uaw-picket-line-in-detroit/

Today, Tor Books publishes SPILL, a new, free LITTLE BROTHER novella about oil pipelines and indigenous landback!

[avocifera]

vlogger!reader on gayotic that’s all

no because that would be such a hilarious episode !! ok so here are my thought on how it would go

- i feel that muna kept it a secret that vlogger!reader would be there until the ep was released just for funsies !

- the episode starts with jo going like “so we have my girlfriend’s girlfriend here huh… i don’t think i should be that happy and comfortable as i am but it is what it is!” and naomi just answers that with “i think everyone in our friend group is a little bit in love with reader we should all just accept our fate you know?” with their biggest smirk

- reader talks about so much stuff on that episode and they’re just so smart and eloquently articulate when talking about stuff as: discovering your sexuality, is it necessary to come out?, the pressure of being excellent, how sometimes weird fans make you feel, how being in love with women feels, just a lot of stuff in general

- but of course there are plenty of chaotic and unpredictable conversations too like the first time they smoked weed, that one time when reader’s parents almost caught them making out with a girl, tumblr 2014, growing up being a fangirlboy, good bad movies (i thought of winnie the pooh horror movie writing this)

- overall the episode would just be super entertaining to watch because reader’s personality matched so well with muna and they have a lot of fun silly conversations but also touch on sensitive topics in a very affectionate way that makes everyone’s heart warm.

- reader is a sunshine and that episode feels like being comforted by a older sibling while also laughing until your belly’s hurting and you have tears running down

[airenyah]

Nine people you'd like to get to know better

was tagged by @callipigio and @ranchthoughts <3

3 ships:

no. 1: patpran

you knew this was coming. this has been the brand of my blog for 2.5 years. they are in my profile pic. i'm still stuck on the rooftop. i love them. i want what they have

no.2: destiel

you had to be there

no.3: beadick

at first i was gonna say percabeth but i just HAD to give a shoutout to ben and bea from nothing much to do and lovely little losers. esp since @thecandlewasters currently have a dracula daily style of nmtd rewatch going on for the 10 year anniversary

pls, i adore ben and bea SO MUCH, they have such a fun energy!!!!!!! 🥺🥺🥺🥺

everyone go watch nmtd, it's such a gem of a show 🥺🥺 (it's shakespeare's much ado about nothing, but make it 2014 teen vloggers. it's SO nostalgic!!!)

First ship:

i don't really remember?? possibly axel and lilo from die knickerbocker-bande. i was def lowkey shipping them in elementary school before i even knew what shipping was

one of the first ships i remember was also channy from sonny with a chance

it was back when i was still watching disney channel in low quality on youtube with episodes split in 3 parts and before i had really slipped into fandom. i remember the promo for that one ep coming out when chad asks sonny out on a (real) date and impatiently waiting for this episode to air and then desperately checking youtube if i could find the episode somewhere kdkdfkfdg

channy had SUCH a fun energy together at least before they started dating and i still have a soft spot for them ngl

Last song:

uh. it was this:

joongdunk era indeed

Currently reading:

i started rereading the lightning thief in italian a while ago and i really need to get back to it rip

Last movie:

give me a couple hours and then it will have been "divorzio all'italiana" which i have to watch as an assignment for my subtitling class

Currently Craving:

hmmm nothing really, tbh. i'm pretty satisfied right now 🤔

tagging:

@newyearknwwme @telomeke @moonkhao @visualtaehyun @dimplesandfierceeyes @solo-silenzio @cornflowershade

[monsterkong]

Finding Strength in the Journey: A YouTube Story

The Power of Progression

Life is a journey, and growth is a process that takes time. What seemed impossible a decade ago may now be part of your daily routine. This is the beauty of progression. When I first started lifting heavy weights, it wasn’t about hitting massive numbers right away. It was about adding a little more each week—five pounds at a time. 🏋️‍♂️

This is true for all areas of life. What’s difficult today might be easy tomorrow, and what’s easy for you might be challenging for someone else. It’s all relative, and understanding this helps us appreciate our unique paths.

Stop Comparing, Start Growing

Comparison is a trap we all fall into. We look at others and wonder why we’re not where they are, forgetting that everyone’s journey is different. Comparing your beginning to someone else’s middle is like comparing apples to oranges—it’s not fair to yourself. 🍏🍊

Instead of focusing on what others have achieved, concentrate on your own growth. Be comfortable with where you are and work towards where you want to be. Remember, everyone’s path is different, and that’s okay.

Starting on YouTube

My YouTube journey began around 2012, but the channel you see today didn’t really take off until 2014. At that time, I was balancing my military duties with trying to grow a business. My first attempts at YouTube were met with negativity, which led me to delete my channel more than once. But I knew I had to try again. 🎬

In 2014, with just $500 left in my bank account, I invested in a Canon T3i camera. This was my all-in moment—I had no choice but to make it work. I started documenting everything: my meals, workouts, military experiences, and my entrepreneurial journey. Slowly, I began to build a community.

Back then, the social media world was a different place. YouTube, especially in the fitness space, was still new, and I’m grateful I started when I did. It allowed me to grow alongside the platform.

Dealing with Criticism

Criticism is part of the game when you’re a content creator, but it doesn’t have to define you. For a long time, negative comments really bothered me. But then I discovered Casey Neistat, a YouTube vlogger who didn’t care what others thought. He just did his thing, and people loved him for it. 📷

Inspired by Casey, I decided to stop worrying about what others thought and focus on what I enjoyed. Today, I rarely read the comments because they can be toxic. Instead, I focus on creating content that makes me happy and adds value to my audience.

The lesson? Criticism will always be there, but it doesn’t have to control your life. Focus on what you love, and the right people will appreciate it.

Final Reflections

The journey to success is long, but it’s worth it. By embracing your path, avoiding comparisons, and staying true to your passions, you can achieve amazing things. Remember, it’s not about where you start—it’s about where you’re going and how you get there. 🚀

[kynaswhereabouts]

GIN IS IN: Ginebra hosts White Party to celebrate World Gin Day

GSM highlights the ‘Cool, Clear, and Versatile’ quality of gin

White is the color of fun this year as Ginebra San Miguel Inc. (GSMI), the maker of the world’s no. 1 selling gin, is celebrating World Gin Day (WGD) in a “cool, clear, and versatile” way. Starting with a media launch on June 8 at The Westin Manila in Ortigas, a series of events will be held to highlight June as World Gin month.

WGD, a global celebration observed every second Saturday of June, is spearheaded in the Philippines by GSMI, as it was also the one who brought the first WGD festivities to the Asia Pacific region back in 2014. That year, GSMI marked the 180th year of its flagship brand, Ginebra San Miguel. Today, gin enthusiasts look forward to GSMI’s month-long activities, which not only celebrate gin’s enduring influence on our drinking culture but also its role in celebrations, fiestas, gatherings, and even our everyday triumphs.

“We join gin enthusiasts worldwide in celebrating World Gin Day. As pioneers of this event in our country, we aspire to ignite the spirit of greater appreciation for more Filipinos to know gin’s outstanding qualities, as it is a drink that is ‘Cool, Clear, and Versatile,’” says GSMI Marketing Manager Ron Molina.

‘Cool, Clear, and Versatile’

This June 8, GSMI once again reinforces that “Gin Is In,” highlighting gin’s “Cool, Clear, and Versatile” qualities that elevate it from the rest.

Gin has been around since the 17th century, and remains popular to this day, especially in Europe, and of course, the Philippines. It is loved by many, and its popularity can be attributed to its taste—the flavor of Juniper and a variety of botanicals—allowing gin to exude that classic yet “Cool” vibe.

The gin’s “Clear,” pure quality is derived from a rigorous distillation process that brings out its best flavor. Since it is unpretentious – with nothing to hide – it is a drink known for its “Versatility,” as it can be enjoyed straight or mixed with other ingredients in a cocktail.

In a new campaign supporting the appreciation for Gin, GSMI features three exciting and authentic personalities who perfectly embody these unique characteristics of gin.

Gin Is Cool.

The actor and model Zanjoe Marudo likes the cool and refreshing gin experience to punctuate the day. For him, being cool is more than style and moves; it is being calm, too. “Alam niyo kung anong totoong COOL sakin? Yung pagiging kalmado ko (You know what’s truly cool for me? It is my being calm),” says Zanjoe. His choice of gin is popular to this day – Ginebra San Miguel, which has been his favorite since his days growing up in Batangas.

Gin Is Clear.

Basel Manadil’s choice is GSM Premium Gin, a distilled gin made with natural ingredients and fine botanicals. Popularly known as “The Hungry Syrian,” the Syrian-born Filipino vlogger’s viral posts have made him a clear favorite among millions of netizens. As he would say, “always be CLEAR with your intentions no matter where you go. Because everything you do, can make an impact to others.”

Gin is Versatile.

Actress comedian Herlene “Hipon Girl” Budol likes her gin to be versatile, a drink she can enjoy in many ways. This love for versatility in drinks is something that she also carries in life. The fact that this comedian was able to transform herself into a serious pageant contender truly is outstanding and admirable. Herlene has won over Filipinos with her charming wit, down-to-earth personality, and of course, her remarkable versatility. “In life, dapat VERSATILE (In life, one should be versatile). If you are good at one thing, you can also be good at anything! Stay true while learning many things.”

The three of them – Zanjoe, Basel, and Herlene – will not only grace the WGD celebration but will also be present at various events of GSMI during “Gin Is In” celebrations starting in June.

“We are proud to say that they truly embody the best qualities of gin: Zanjoe is ‘Cool like Gin Is In.’ Basel is ‘Clear like Gin Is In,’ and Herlene is ‘Versatile like Gin Is In,’” Molina added.

GSM Bar Academy graduates ‘mix’ back

One of the highlights of the WGD event is the presence of three mixologists who are scholar-graduates of the Ginebra San Miguel Bar Academy, a partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) that gives Filipinos a chance to change their lives through education – training students in bartending, flairtending, and basic entrepreneurship.

With the goal of producing globally-competitive and job-ready graduates, while elevating the quality of the bartending profession in the process, the GSM Bar Academy is proud to say that it has produced an astounding 100% immediate employability for all its graduates in 2022.

During WGD, three graduates of the GSM Bar Academy – Jhyrus Denver A. Domingo, Angela Felarca, and JP Peñaflor – who are all employed in top bars in Metro Manila, will showcase their mixology skills in a friendly competition with the theme, “Gin Is In, ” which will feature the world’s most popular and bestselling gin Ginebra San Miguel and other brands, GSM Blue and GSM Premium Distilled Gin.

The success of the GSM Bar Academy in transforming the lives not only of the students but also of their families and the community has not gone unnoticed. In fact, the program will be a recipient of the prestigious International CSR Excellence Award, to be formally awarded on June 16 in London, UK.

‘Gin Is In’ Nationwide

Part of the WGD celebration will be the launch of the second season of G-MIX Nation Online Series, hosted by Luis Manzano, which will be shown for the first time and will feature new cocktail recipes. Alongside is the Home Bar Kit that features Ginebra products and tools for mixing different kinds of cocktails, which is sold online and at select supermarkets.

To ensure gin enthusiasts across the country can partake in the “Gin Is In” festivity, Ginebra San Miguel Inc. will also host mini events in around 50 bars nationwide, including those in Pampanga, Naga, Cebu, and Cagayan De Oro. These bar activations will offer consumers exclusive promotions, raffle giveaways, and outlet merchandising, providing an opportunity for everyone to immerse themselves in the celebration.

To sustain the momentum of the “Gin Is In,” there will be various activities in hundreds on-premise outlets from July to December. Participating outlets will receive exclusive benefits, special “Gin Is In” stubs for consumers to support their patronage.

GSMI's World Gin Day celebration is just the beginning of a series of exciting events, allowing enthusiasts to declare their love and support for the vibrant local gin culture. In the country, gin is synonymous with Ginebra San Miguel. It is the country’s pioneering gin and the oldest consumer brand still in the market, but still remains cool, clear and versatile, a timeless classic yet still in tune with the times.

Each bottle of Ginebra San Miguel undergoes a stringent production process to ensure optimal quality. As a testament to the strength of its brand name, variants such as GSM Blue, GSM Blue Flavors, and Ginebra San Miguel Premium Gin, have been introduced to cater to different market segments. Just launched last year, its 1834 Premium Distilled Gin has now become a sought-after drink among those with sophisticated taste, as they are enamored with its infusion of classic juniper berries and unique Philippine botanicals such as Sampaguita and Calamansi.

GSMI is the producer of Ginebra San Miguel, the world’s largest-selling gin, according to leading global drinks journal, Drinks International. GSMI’s other quality distilled spirits include GSM Blue Light Gin, GSM Blue Mojito, GSM Blue Margarita, GSM Blue Gin Pomelo, GSM Premium Gin, 1834 Premium Distilled Gin, Antonov Vodka, Añejo Gold Rum, Primera Light Brandy, the Philippines’ no. 1 Chinese wine Vino Kulafu and the newly launched G&T Ultralight Spirit Drink.

[onenettvchannel]

NEW OVERNIGHT: A Beloved Local Convention Event 'BABSCon' announces the final year of 2025 will be the last, leaving Brony fans in California and around the globe are heartbroken [#EQIManilaEXCLUSIVE]

Article published on April 13th, 2024 but it was delayed due to Summer Holiday break in the Philippines. We are so terribly sorry for the inconvenience.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA -- It was a sad feeling for Brony fans of 'My Little Pony' in the Bay Area that the organizers of Bay Area Brony Spectacular (BABSCon), the local fandom convention have announced that 2025 will be their final event in San Francisco City. The announcement has caused many devoted attendees to feel a sense of emptiness and nostalgia for BABSCon's tightly-knit community in the post-G4 or 4th Generation of MLP.

During its first year, which started in 2013 when the popular cartoon animation 'My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic' was airing its 4th season on The Hub Network (before it was renamed several months later to Discovery Family in the fall of 2014). It has grown from being simply an MLP local convention to become a platform where enthusiasts can meet up for cosplays, panel discussions, merchandise vendors, and among other activities by the locals and around the globe.

A Californian travel vlogger named Mr. Kevin Patrick Hogan is one of those people who could most closely capture what BABSCon really means over time. In a video posted on his personal YouTube channel (owned by Google's Alphabet), Mr. Hogan chronicled the official closing ceremony of BABSCon 2024 held on Sunday night (March 31st, 2024 -- Pacific local time). His local footage showed the attendees sharing heartfelt goodbyes and memories of what they accomplished during the closing ceremony.

As we are getting nearer to 2025, when BABSCon will be held for the last time, fans have taken to social media platforms such as 'The X Network' (previously known as Twitter) to show their sadness and appreciation for things that happened in the event. Yet despite all these mixed feelings as a Brony fandom like us, many still intend to make good use of this year's convention time before it ends.

Further details about BABSCon 2025 plans were not available at press time from our e-mail correspondent to Equestria Inquirer Manila. However, judging from enthusiastic feedbacks on various online forums by bronies themselves, it is not difficult to believe that next year's final BABSCon will be an unforgettable experience filled with tears.

At the moment, you can register early or purchase tickets via registration.babscon.com, but there won't be any live streams from the organizer of the source event. However, you must definitely come in person, which yet to pay your own transportation and a hotel to stay for a few days.

Local and global fandom communities of MLP are saying goodbye to one of the oldest and most cherished gatherings that have always had an impact on BABScon-ners until now.

It's a saddened, heartfelt time when a long era is yet to end there. But it has not prevented the enthusiasts from joining hands in order to celebrate this magic and friendship which was a soul of Bay Area to be comforted after this post-4th Generation of the series in 'Friendship is Magic' era.

SCREENGRAB COURTESY: Kevin Hogan via YT VIDEO BACKGROUND PROVIDED BY: Tegna

SOURCE: *https://www.equestriadaily.com/2024/04/babscon-2025-will-be-last-one-set-for.html [Referenced Mini News Article from Equestria Daily] *https://louderyay.blogspot.com/2024/04/babscon-to-end-after-2025-con.html [Referenced Editorial Article via Louder Yay News Bureau] *https://www.babscon.com/2024/who-we-are/about-us/ *https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Little_Pony:_Friendship_Is_Magic_season_4 *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uw0619SMBnk [Referenced YT VIDEO via BABSCon] *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtZqJTE_yqk [Referenced YT VIDEO via Kevin Hogan] *https://www.youtube.com/@khog286 and *https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-hogan-663b7919

-- OneNETnews Team

[bicolbloggers]

GIN IS IN: Ginebra hosts White Party to celebrate World Gin Day

GSM highlights the ‘Cool, Clear, and Versatile’ quality of gin

White is the color of fun this year as Ginebra San Miguel Inc. (GSMI), the maker of the world’s no. 1 selling gin, is celebrating World Gin Day (WGD) in a “cool, clear, and versatile” way. Starting with a media launch on June 8 at The Westin Manila in Ortigas, a series of events will be held to highlight June as World Gin month.

WGD, a global celebration observed every second Saturday of June, is spearheaded in the Philippines by GSMI, as it was also the one who brought the first WGD festivities to the Asia Pacific region back in 2014. That year, GSMI marked the 180th year of its flagship brand, Ginebra San Miguel. Today, gin enthusiasts look forward to GSMI’s month-long activities, which not only celebrate gin’s enduring influence on our drinking culture but also its role in celebrations, fiestas, gatherings, and even our everyday triumphs.

“We join gin enthusiasts worldwide in celebrating World Gin Day. As pioneers of this event in our country, we aspire to ignite the spirit of greater appreciation for more Filipinos to know gin’s outstanding qualities, as it is a drink that is ‘Cool, Clear, and Versatile,’” says GSMI Marketing Manager Ron Molina.

‘Cool, Clear, and Versatile’

This June 8, GSMI once again reinforces that “Gin Is In,” highlighting gin’s “Cool, Clear, and Versatile” qualities that elevate it from the rest.

Gin has been around since the 17th century, and remains popular to this day, especially in Europe, and of course, the Philippines. It is loved by many, and its popularity can be attributed to its taste—the flavor of Juniper and a variety of botanicals—allowing gin to exude that classic yet “Cool” vibe.

The gin’s “Clear,” pure quality is derived from a rigorous distillation process that brings out its best flavor. Since it is unpretentious – with nothing to hide – it is a drink known for its “Versatility,” as it can be enjoyed straight or mixed with other ingredients in a cocktail.

In a new campaign supporting the appreciation for Gin, GSMI features three exciting and authentic personalities who perfectly embody these unique characteristics of gin.

Gin Is Cool.

The actor and model Zanjoe Marudo likes the cool and refreshing gin experience to punctuate the day. For him, being cool is more than style and moves; it is being calm, too. “Alam niyo kung anong totoong COOL sakin? Yung pagiging kalmado ko (You know what’s truly cool for me? It is my being calm),” says Zanjoe. His choice of gin is popular to this day – Ginebra San Miguel, which has been his favorite since his days growing up in Batangas.

Gin Is Clear.

Basel Manadil’s choice is GSM Premium Gin, a distilled gin made with natural ingredients and fine botanicals. Popularly known as “The Hungry Syrian,” the Syrian-born Filipino vlogger’s viral posts have made him a clear favorite among millions of netizens. As he would say, “always be CLEAR with your intentions no matter where you go. Because everything you do, can make an impact to others.”

Gin is Versatile.

Actress comedian Herlene “Hipon Girl” Budol likes her gin to be versatile, a drink she can enjoy in many ways. This love for versatility in drinks is something that she also carries in life. The fact that this comedian was able to transform herself into a serious pageant contender truly is outstanding and admirable. Herlene has won over Filipinos with her charming wit, down-to-earth personality, and of course, her remarkable versatility. “In life, dapat VERSATILE (In life, one should be versatile). If you are good at one thing, you can also be good at anything! Stay true while learning many things.”

The three of them – Zanjoe, Basel, and Herlene – will not only grace the WGD celebration but will also be present at various events of GSMI during “Gin Is In” celebrations starting in June.

“We are proud to say that they truly embody the best qualities of gin: Zanjoe is ‘Cool like Gin Is In.’ Basel is ‘Clear like Gin Is In,’ and Herlene is ‘Versatile like Gin Is In,’” Molina added.

GSM Bar Academy graduates ‘mix’ back

One of the highlights of the WGD event is the presence of three mixologists who are scholar-graduates of the Ginebra San Miguel Bar Academy, a partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) that gives Filipinos a chance to change their lives through education – training students in bartending, flairtending, and basic entrepreneurship.

With the goal of producing globally-competitive and job-ready graduates, while elevating the quality of the bartending profession in the process, the GSM Bar Academy is proud to say that it has produced an astounding 100% immediate employability for all its graduates in 2022.

During WGD, three graduates of the GSM Bar Academy – Jhyrus Denver A. Domingo, Angela Felarca, and JP Peñaflor – who are all employed in top bars in Metro Manila, will showcase their mixology skills in a friendly competition with the theme, “Gin Is In, ” which will feature the world’s most popular and bestselling gin Ginebra San Miguel and other brands, GSM Blue and GSM Premium Distilled Gin.

The success of the GSM Bar Academy in transforming the lives not only of the students but also of their families and the community has not gone unnoticed. In fact, the program will be a recipient of the prestigious International CSR Excellence Award, to be formally awarded on June 16 in London, UK.

‘Gin Is In’ Nationwide

Part of the WGD celebration will be the launch of the second season of G-MIX Nation Online Series, hosted by Luis Manzano, which will be shown for the first time and will feature new cocktail recipes. Alongside is the Home Bar Kit that features Ginebra products and tools for mixing different kinds of cocktails, which is sold online and at select supermarkets.

To ensure gin enthusiasts across the country can partake in the “Gin Is In” festivity, Ginebra San Miguel Inc. will also host mini events in around 50 bars nationwide, including those in Pampanga, Naga, Cebu, and Cagayan De Oro. These bar activations will offer consumers exclusive promotions, raffle giveaways, and outlet merchandising, providing an opportunity for everyone to immerse themselves in the celebration.

To sustain the momentum of the “Gin Is In,” there will be various activities in hundreds on-premise outlets from July to December. Participating outlets will receive exclusive benefits, special “Gin Is In” stubs for consumers to support their patronage.

GSMI's World Gin Day celebration is just the beginning of a series of exciting events, allowing enthusiasts to declare their love and support for the vibrant local gin culture. In the country, gin is synonymous with Ginebra San Miguel. It is the country’s pioneering gin and the oldest consumer brand still in the market, but still remains cool, clear and versatile, a timeless classic yet still in tune with the times.

Each bottle of Ginebra San Miguel undergoes a stringent production process to ensure optimal quality. As a testament to the strength of its brand name, variants such as GSM Blue, GSM Blue Flavors, and Ginebra San Miguel Premium Gin, have been introduced to cater to different market segments. Just launched last year, its 1834 Premium Distilled Gin has now become a sought-after drink among those with sophisticated taste, as they are enamored with its infusion of classic juniper berries and unique Philippine botanicals such as Sampaguita and Calamansi.

GSMI is the producer of Ginebra San Miguel, the world’s largest-selling gin, according to leading global drinks journal, Drinks International. GSMI’s other quality distilled spirits include GSM Blue Light Gin, GSM Blue Mojito, GSM Blue Margarita, GSM Blue Gin Pomelo, GSM Premium Gin, 1834 Premium Distilled Gin, Antonov Vodka, Añejo Gold Rum, Primera Light Brandy, the Philippines’ no. 1 Chinese wine Vino Kulafu and the newly launched G&T Ultralight Spirit Drink.

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Imagine being a white girl that moves to Japan (which is fine) but she starts changing her accent to sound Japanese. And this still bothers me to this very day. Those who watch J-vloggers probably know who I am talking about immediately. When she explained things about Japan that's different from America, Canada and the U.K., she uses "we" and "our culture", talking about herself, as she's talking about Japan. She acted like the spokesperson for them instead of vlogging about her experience living there. I understand she wanted to become a citizen there, but the way she talked was confusing. She is not Japanese. It's fine to appreciate and learn about different cultures but how she went about it was so wrong. There was quite a few comments that believed she had some kind of race identity issue. Supposedly, originally, she wanted to go to Saudi Arabia or somewhere before going to Japan. She got involved in some kind of drama back in 2014. It's hard to believe that was almost 10 years ago. But one of her sock puppet accounts was a Muslim woman. Well, wouldn't you know it years later she becomes Muslim and that accent changed a little bit and became thicker. And during that drama, it was discovered in her past videos she did black face costume. She no longer uploads. I think she took all her videos down now.

She always tried to justify it and pull up other shit to make it sound like it was okay. If she had done all this in this time versus almost 9 years ago, she would lost her YT account completely.

I follower couple youtubers that live in Japan for years and not once have they changed their accent. Japan Aboard, he's British and still is even though he lived in Japan for a decade.

The only way for someone change their accent is usual at young age. So for example: You were born in Ukraine and at age of say 5 you move to Georgia in America. The parent's accent will not change but the child could developed an american southern accent or hybrid of Urkainian and southern.

It's not hard to changed accents just look at UK actors who have good american accents.

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As we all know, it is a massive world with so many nations to explore and so little period. But thankfully, top famous Canadian travel bloggers will help you narrow your holiday wish list. This blog will teach you about the top travel bloggers in Canada.

Marie-Eve Vallieres (To Europe and Beyond)

In spite of the fact that this title seems to be written by a European, Montreal-based Marie-Eve Vallieres is a lover of the mainland. Her desired region on the continent is northwestern Europe, and she cannot stay away from it for more than a few months. Despite this, as her title says, her blog extends beyond Europe and covers topics worldwide. Marie-Eve wants to show her readers that travel can be "licensing and safe, smart yet realistic, fulfilling in various parts.” She is a famous Canadian bloggers.

 Dalene and Peter Hack (Hecktic Travels)

In 2009, Dalene and Peter Heck sold their house and left corporate jobs to travel the world. A few of the nations the Hecks have visited and chronicled in the blog include Bolivia, Ecuador, Croatia, Finland, Italy, Malta, and Morocco. In their capacity as house-sitters, this couple is constantly moving and won't be slowing down any time soon. This roving couple defines their living situation as "too good." As a cherry on top, they were named Travelers of the Year by National Geographic in 2014.

As defined by Dalene, "Our blog is a recorded history of our journey around the world, providing a deeper insight into the places we visit and our thoughts as we move." This makes them the best Canadian travel bloggers in the world.

Justin and Lauren (Justin Plus Lauren)

There is no doubt that Justin Plus Lauren is the most thoughtful blog about Canada. Lauren and her partner Justin are eager to travel, including veganism, eco-tourism, and sustainability to reduce ecological impact. In addition to local travel, the blog also boosts small firms, mainly in Canada. This is why Justin Plus Lauren is regarded as one of the top travel bloggers in Canada.

Deb and Dave (ThePlanetD)

The couple calls themselves "Canada's Adventure Couple," and you'll see why after checking their blog. A married couple from Toronto, Deb, and Dave, have assumed many activities, including training in Muay Thai in Thailand and skydiving in New Zealand. Are there any fears that this thrill-seeking couple cannot overcome? This couple inspires people with their bold and vibrant way of living life to the fullest. Their motto, "adventure is for everyone," inspires their readers to partake in similar incidents.

●     Nadine Sykora (Hey Nadine)

In addition to being a travel blogger, vlogger, and videographer, Nadine Sykora also has over 317,000 subscribers on YouTube. Her travels have taken her to more than 48 nations over the past five years. She has recorded many of these affairs through her blog posts and videos. Furthermore, her videos discuss packing tips, food in different nations, and her adventurous travels, sure to fuel your wanderlust. Hence, she is one of the top travel bloggers in Canada.

Gemma and JR (Off Track Travel)

The Off Track Travel blog is an ideal resource for getting outside Canada. Gemma and JR's primary goal is to travel across Canada and write about outdoor activities such as kayaking, hiking, and road tripping. Furthermore, they have taken six working breaks in four different nations and moved to Canada as emigrants. This blog has a lot of helpful info, making Gemma and JR two of the top Canadian travel bloggers.

·        Brock (Backpack with Brock)

Although Brock was raised in rural Canada, he calls Toronto his home during his travels around the globe. He began writing his blog as part of a year-long backpacking trip across 36 countries and six continents in 2009. During this journey, he vlogged and has continued to do so. Kenya, Italy, and Tibet are three countries with which he maintains a continuous love affair.

●     Cam and Nicole (The Traveling Canucks)

There is another great blog about travelling with kids in Canada called The Traveling Canucks. Because Cam and Nicole are British Columbians, they write a great deal about British Columbia. Several spot guides are available on their blog, specifically designed for travellers with children. Additionally, there is a great deal of info for new parents travelling with their children.

 

 Jen Twyman and Kim Gray (Toque and Canoe)

With their journalism backgrounds, Jen Twyman and Kim Gray created this fun blog that explores "real" Canadian travel culture. From visiting the "storied" land of Labrador to offering a local's guide to Calgary, these self-described "travel hounds" share their unique experiences in each city they visit in this vast and beautiful nation.

Summary,

These are the top famous travel bloggers in Canada. It is wise that you must follow these best Canadian travel bloggers, and you will get a chance to learn from them by reading their blogs. Then what are you waiting for? Follow these top travel bloggers in Canada to follow your passion.

FAQs

1.Do travel bloggers get paid?

Yes, they get paid for writing travel blogs. However, the paid money may differ from blogger to blogger.

2.Who is the most famous travel blogger?

Dan Flying Solo is a famous travel blogger.

3.How much does the average travel blogger make?

You can make around $3000 to $10000 per month.

4.Is travel blogger a good career?It sounds simple, but it isn't. It takes a lot of patience to become a famous travel blogger.

5.Who is the most famous blogger?

Timothy Sykes is the most famous blogger.

6.Who is the number one blogger in 2022?

Ariana Huffington is the number one blogger in 2022.

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You Need to be Following These Dad Bloggers

It’s always great to see the bond between a father and his children! We’re shining the spotlight on some of our favorite dad bloggers who are great examples for their kids AND followers!

These dad bloggers offer wholesome content that’s great for your soul!

Are you a father looking for some fun activities to do with your kids? Or maybe you’re someone who just needs an extra dose of wholesomeness in your life. Either way, these are some of our favorite dad bloggers who provide great family-friendly content!

Growing Up With Dads

Jeffrey Wright and Brye Abplanalp are two dad bloggers raising their children, Ridge and Rue, in Salt Lake City, Utah. The family is very involved with the LGBTQ+ community and is vocal about the love and support they receive/give from and to the community.

“Our account is 'Growing Up with Dads'—[it has] never been meant to be about just us—[it is] centered on our family & our children,” they wrote on one post. “We receive comments about our 'poor kids' and even some commenting on how much they’ll be teased & made fun of. This isn’t a shock to us—we understand the burden we’ve placed on our children simply by them being born into our family. If we can teach Ridge & Rue one thing, it would be to love & to be loved.”

Michael Gardner @daddydressedmebymg

This adorable account showcases clothes sewn by Michael Gardner for his daughter, Ava. They are shown frequently rocking the cutest matching outfits together.

Michael taught himself to sew in 2014 when he started "thrifting women's clothing and up-cycling the clothes to fit Ava." He also teachers his followers the best ways to thrift shop and how to make amazing outfits out of a variety of different pieces.

The Dad Lab

Sergei Urban runs an instagram with a HUGE following of over a million followers where he uses science experiments to bring fun into his children’s lives.

He admits, “I’m not a teacher or a scientist, I am just a dad to Max and Alex sharing my fatherhood journey, kids science experiments, and craft ideas.”

Sergei also has a published book of “50 awesome science projects for parents and kids” titled "The Dad Lab".

Zeth

Zeth is a wholesome TikTok/Instagram content creator and personality who is well known for sharing a variety of videos featuring his young daughter, Saylor. He adorably frames his videos into mini-podcasts that have Zeth asking questions on a topic, and seeing how Saylor responds.

Her responses and their ensuing conversations are so adorable, you might just die from a cuteness overload!

This duo has over 4.7 million followers on TikTok, and over 1.3 million on Instagram!

Charles Trippy

Charles is a vlogger who has documented his life and the life of his dogs on his YouTube channel, Internet Killed Television. Charles is the current holder of the Guinness world record for the Longest running video blog series with 3,653 videos, and for this reason was featured on Ripley's Believe It Or Not!

In 2017, he married Allie Wesenberg, who he had a daughter (Remi) with. The vlogs have continued, showcasing his family and their daily lives together- including Charles' time touring in his band, “We The Kings”, and other family fun!

If you’re looking for some parenting inspo, family-fun activities, or just some simple wholesome content, then check out these dad bloggers! Because they all come from very different backgrounds, each blogger offers a completely different outlook on parenting, which can be quite refreshing to see!

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clean room! clean room!!!

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Cryptid Fucking For Fun and Profit

Prompt: monster fucking

Pairing: Geralt/Jaskier

Rating: E

Warnings: knotting, anal sex, rimming

Summary: When Jaskier, a vlogger and amateur cryptozoologist, goes hunting for the famed Blue Mountain Bigfoot, he gets more than he bargained for.

This was supposed to be a quick little PWP for @whataboutthebard, but the boys had to spend 5K words being soft before we even got to the monsterfucking. You can find it below or on AO3.

***

“Hi, everyone!” Jaskier smiles into the camera, hoping that it’s not too obvious that it’s well below freezing out and he’s pretty sure he’s going to lose his fingers, if not one of his testicles, to frostbite before the night is through. “This is Jaskier with Unexplained Continent and I’m here in Blue Mountain National Park, home of the famous Blue Mountain Bigfoot, first spotted in 1973 by two backpackers—”

He walks backwards as he talks, holding the camera in front of him. He’s supposed to have a cameraman with him— it makes things a hell of a lot easier— but Valdo bailed on him again. So now Jaskier is walking around the woods alone in the dead of night with a video camera, hoping he doesn’t freeze to death or get eaten by a bear. He’s seen far too many horror movies that start with this exact scenario.

“The creature is most well-known for the enormous footprints in leaves in its wake, estimated to be twenty inches, which is approximately twice the size of the average human male's foot,” Jaskier says. “It’s been spotted dozens of times since that first sighting in the 70s, credited with acts of heroism such as pulling drivers out of flooded cars and bringing lost children back to their parents. Then again, the latest sighting was just last year, when a camper claimed Bigfoot stole his pet beagle out of his tent, but who doesn’t occasionally want to steal an adorable puppy?”

He might have to cut out that last part. Dognapping might be a bit too dark for Unexplained Continent's average viewer.

“The Blue Mountain Bigfoot is a bit of a national phenomenon in Kaedwen,” he continues, trying not to visibly wince as it begins to flurry. Just his fucking luck; the ground is already slick enough after a recent snowstorm. “There’s a Bigfoot Festival every Saovine in Ard Carraigh, which includes the famed Bigfoot Race, where the participants all wear twenty-inch shoes.”

He slips on the icy leaves on the forest floor, but manages to correct himself.

“It’s also a common pastime among Kaedweni teenagers to dress up as Bigfoot to scare passing motorists.”

He's going to have to have another talk with Valdo. They started Unexplained Continent together, but Valdo has been bailing on him more and more lately, especially since they stopped sleeping together. The split was amicable, but not amicable enough to stop Valdo from turning into a flake, apparently.

“—And the legend of Blue Mountain Bigfoot has spawned a six-movie horror franchise, the latest installment being 2014’s Bigfoot’s Final Revenge. Between you and me, I’ve seen them all and they’re not very good, so let’s hope it really was Bigfoot’s final—”

The ground seems to give out from beneath Jaskier. His camera tumbles to the ground as his arms pinwheel in a desperate attempt to right himself. But the damp leaves and mud under him slide away and before he knows it, Jaskier is falling, tumbling down a steep incline. He lands with a sickening thud on his belly, his head ricocheting off the ground. Pinned between his body and the ground, his left wrist throbs.

With a pained groan, Jaskier manages to turn himself over, looking up into the dark sky. His heart is thundering in his ears and his head pounds in time with it. Everything hurts and when he tries to sit up, his head spins so badly that he thinks he might be sick. He collapses back onto the ground with a pitiful groan.

A figure steps into his line of vision and Jaskier looks up and up and up. They tower over him, completely blocking out the sky. Jaskier just has time to make out lots of white fur and piercing yellow eyes staring at him before he slips into sweet unconsciousness.

***

When Jaskier wakes up, his head and wrist are both killing him and there’s a beagle staring at him balefully.

“Well, hello,” Jaskier croaks, assessing his surroundings. He’s lying cocooned in a pile of blankets and pillows in front of a roaring fireplace. The room he’s in looks like a normal, if upscale, living room, with an expensive-looking leather sectional, a flat-screen TV, and a deer’s head watching him from its place mounted over a bookshelf. Jaskier stares back at the deer’s head, but it offers him no explanation as to what he’s doing here.

The beagle continues to stare at him. It looks vaguely judgmental.

"Sorry, buddy, I don't have any treats."

Jaskier glances down at himself and sees that he’s totally naked. Well, that’s concerning. It wouldn’t be the first time he’s woken up naked with no memory of how he’s gotten there, but usually there’s an attractive person next to him asking if he wants to go get brunch. He’s also not usually covered in bruises with his left wrist in a splint.

Heavy footsteps creak on the hardwood floor and Jaskier pulls the blankets tighter around him. He’s not sure what to expect. He has no recollection of his mysterious rescuer, save for a memory of them being very tall. He’s hoping for a kindly passerby who found him lying in the mud and decided to bring him home to recuperate. He has a terrible suspicion it’s going to be a serial killer

He’s not expecting fucking Bigfoot carrying a ceramic mug full of steaming liquid.

Jaskier’s jaw drops and he stares. Bigfoot… is big. At least eight feet tall and ridiculously broad throughout the chest and shoulders, with thighs that could crush Jaskier’s head like a grape. And he’s proportional all over, a fact that Jaskier gets an up close and personal view of, since he’s entirely naked. Besides his size and the thick white hair covering his body, he looks mostly human. His face is startlingly handsome, with piercing yellow eyes that watch Jaskier cautiously.

“Drink this,” Bigfoot says and bends to put the ceramic mug down next to Jaskier with utmost care.

“Hngh,” says Jaskier, who is trying very hard not to stare at Bigfoot’s enormous cock, since that’s really the least of his concerns right now. He’s not doing a very good job.

“You have a concussion and a broken wrist.” Bigfoot’s voice is deep and gravelly. “I set the wrist, but you should rest for a few days for your head. I can bring you down the mountain when you’re up to traveling.”

“Uh, thanks.” Jaskier goes to pat his pockets for his phone, remembers he’s naked, and freezes. “My things?”

“Clothes are in the wash,” Bigfoot says. “Your phone and your camera didn’t survive the fall.”

"Awesome." Valdo is going to be pissed about that, but he really shouldn't have left Jaskier to film the episode by himself, the bastard. "Nice place you've got here."

“Not mine. The mountain is covered in these cabins that the owners leave unoccupied from October to May. They’re convenient places to stay.” Bigfoot’s lips twitch. “Don’t put that in your video.”

Jaskier winces. So the Blue Mountain Bigfoot knows that he came here to make a video about him. That seems… inauspicious for Jaskier’s chances of surviving this. Bigfoot doesn’t seem hostile, but Jaskier is very aware of his own vulnerability right now, naked, injured, and with no way of contacting the outside world. All Bigfoot would have to do is grab his head and squeeze and Jaskier would become just another idiot who set out without proper footwear and paid the ultimate price for it.

Some of his trepidation must show on his face, because Bigfoot takes a step back. “I’m not going to hurt you. I’d say you’re free to go, but there’s a snowstorm coming and walking down the mountain at night time with a concussion is a good way to get yourself killed in decent weather.”

Jaskier bobs his head in a nod. "Ah, yes, excellent point. So... you're real."

Bigfoot looks like he's barely restraining from rolling his eyes. "Last I checked."

"Seven year old me would be losing his mind right now."

"You must have lost your mind if you thought walking through the woods at night with those shitty sequined shoes was a good idea."

"Hey, those shoes are fantastic!" Jaskier protests. "We post episodes of our vlog biweekly and the next episode is supposed to be posted next week, but Valdo kept pushing back our trip up here and then he bailed on me entirely. So I had to come myself."

"Hm," Bigfoot says dryly. "Here I thought you were just a dumbass."

Jaskier bursts into delighted laughter, then immediately regrets it when his head throbs. “Ow.”

“Here, drink the tea.” Bigfoot nods to the mug. “It will help with your head.”

“Thanks.” Jaskier takes a sip and wrinkles his nose.

“It tastes like ass,” Bigfoot adds.

“Oh no, this is much, much worse than ass.” But Jaskier takes another sip, because his head really is killing him. The beagle tries to stick its nose into his mug and he gently pushes it away. “No, buddy, I wouldn’t wish this on anyone.”

“Easy, Roach.” Bigfoot drags the beagle back.

Jaskier frowns. “Hey, is that the dog you stole?”

“Didn’t steal her, saved her. Her owner was an asshole. He’s lucky I didn’t break his fucking leg off.” The viciousness of the words are belied when Bigfoot lays a very gentle kiss on the crown of Roach’s head.

Ten minutes ago, Jaskier didn’t know Bigfoot existed. Now he knows that he apparently squats in luxurious cabins during the winter, saves wayward vloggers from imminent death, and likes dogs. And he has a huge dick. Jaskier may be in love. “I’m Jaskier.”

“Geralt,” Bigfoot says and like everything else about this evening, that’s not what Jaskier was expecting.

“Nice to meet you, Geralt.” Jaskier holds out a hand to shake. “And thank you.”

Geralt’s massive hand envelopes Jaskier’s completely, leaving a pleasant, shivery feeling in his belly. “Nice to meet you too.”

***

The snowstorm has hit in earnest by the next morning, but Jaskier doesn’t much mind, because he’s really not interested in leaving the luxurious cabin he’s found himself in. Once Geralt is convinced that Jaskier has been sufficiently warmed by the fire, he carries Jaskier up the stairs to the master bedroom and is polite enough to ignore the raging boner being carried around in strong arms gives Jaskier. Much to Jaskier’s disappointment, Geralt shows no interest in joining him in the massive king sized bed, despite Jaskier’s pointed comments about how much room there is.

Ah, well, Jaskier will be here for days, it seems. There’s plenty of time to gauge whether Geralt is interested and if he is, climb him like a tree.

The Blue Mountain Bigfoot attends to Jaskier's every need, bringing Jaskier food and more of the terrible, headache-curing tea. He brings Jaskier a pair of pajamas that fit all wrong, but are silky and comfortable, and several books from the nearly untouched bookshelf downstairs. Despite his attentiveness, he’s seemingly a bit nervous around Jaskier and lingers only long enough to make sure that Jaskier has everything that he needs and isn’t about to run down the mountain in terror.

Roach the beagle seems equally unsure, but she deals with her uncertainty by hovering in the doorway to Jaskier’s bedroom and staring at him with suspicious eyes.

“Your dog doesn’t like me,” Jaskier tells Geralt when he brings him lunch.

“Hm?” Geralt glances over his shoulder at Roach. “Don’t mind her. She’s protective.”

The thought of the little beagle being protective of the enormous bigfoot gives Jaskier warm, fuzzy feelings, but he hides his smile behind a sip of tea. “Well, I’m so glad you have such a fierce protector watching her back.”

Geralt snorts. “She’ll get used to you eventually. Just give her a few days.”

He hurries out of the room before Jaskier can make further conversation. With one last look of dire warning, Roach follows her bigfoot. Jaskier sighs and settles back against his tower of pillows to enjoy his delicious lunch in this luxurious bed. He could really get used to this, he thinks absently.

***

By that night, Jaskier is so bored, he thinks he might cry.

“Sit with me a bit,” he begs when Geralt brings him yet another cup of tea. “I’m going out of my mind with nothing to do.”

Geralt looks uncertain. “What about the books I brought you?”

“My head hurts too much to read.” Jaskier is fully aware that he’s whining but he’s too bored to care about dignity. “Just sit and talk to me for a bit?”

Geralt sits down on the edge of the bed, watching Jaskier with trepidation. “What do you want to talk about?”

“I don’t know.” Jaskier groans and stretches. “Tell me about yourself.”

Too late, he realizes what a minefield that question is. But before he can take it back, Geralt picks up one of the books off the bedside table. “Want me to read to you?”

Jaskier blinks. “You read?”

Ah, there goes his foot in his mouth again. Twice in under a minute. That’s a record.

“Hm. There isn’t exactly a public library up here, but I make do.” Geralt flips open the book.

Jaskier wonders where Geralt learned to read. Perhaps he was a normal human once and sat in a classroom, learning his letters just like everyone else. Is he human now, and just large and hairy because of some kind of trick of genetics? Was he a human experiment? A failed supersoldier? Did something happen to make him this way?

But before Jaskier can think of how to phrase any of these questions, Geralt begins to read. It’s a children’s book about a boy who befriends an orphaned dragon and brings it home with him. The story itself is engaging, but Jaskier is more interested in watching Geralt’s face while he reads. The bigfoot laughs when the boy tries to convince his grandmother that the dragon is a particularly ugly dog. His mouth turns down at the corners when the dragon recounts its tragic backstory. His forehead furrows with concern when the villains close in on the dragon and the boy.

He looks so very human like this, Jaskier thinks, like he should have a pair of reading glasses perched on the end of his nose. He’d look good in glasses.

Jaskier drifts off to sleep to the low, soothing rumble of Geralt’s voice.

***

“Tell me about yourself,” is the first thing Geralt says to Jaskier the next morning when he brings him his breakfast.

Jaskier freezes with his forkful of eggs halfway to his lips. “What about me?”

Geralt shrugs, looking painfully earnest and just as painfully uncomfortable. “That’s the kind of thing people say to each other, right?”

Jaskier wonders how long it’s been since Geralt has someone to make conversation with.

"Well, I majored in journalism at Oxenfurt," Jaskier says. "I had dreams of becoming a music critic, but that industry is nearly impossible to get into. So I worked a couple of entry-level newspaper jobs, but they were all awful. After I left my last job, I was having drinks with my ex-boyfriend from college and we came up with the idea for Unexplained Continent. It was going great at first, but his interest kind of fizzled out."

"That why you were walking through the woods alone?"

Jaskier nods. "Unexplained Continent is my baby, but it's just starting out. It will take time to make it big, and I don't think Valdo's interested to put in that effort."

Which also explains his and Valdo's relationship, but that's a story for another time.

"I've always loved stuff like this." Jaskier shrugs, feeling a bit sheepish. "The unexplained, the supernatural. This is basically my seven year old self's dream job."

“Hm.”

“If you’re worried about me making a video about you bringing me back to a cabin and feeding me tea and soup, you don’t need to worry about that.” Jaskier reaches out to pat him on the leg reassuringly. “I wouldn’t do that, especially after everything you’ve done for me.”

Geralt doesn’t say anything.

“You know, you were one of my favorite cryptids as a kid.”

Geralt arches an eyebrow. “Why?”

“Because you’re like a cryptid and a superhero wrapped into one. Most of the times you’ve been spotted, it’s when you’re helping someone.”

“I’m not a hero.”

“As someone who probably would have frozen to death at the bottom of a ravine if you hadn’t come along, I beg to differ.”

Geralt looks away. “I don’t want the attention. I don’t want bigfoot hunters prowling the woods, trying to catch me on camera. I’d rather the world fucking forget about me. But what am I supposed to do when there’s a kid wandering alone in the woods or a hiker gets on the wrong side of a bear? Just let them die?”

Jaskier has the absurd urge to reach out and offer comfort. “Of course not.”

Geralt lets out a long breath. “Humans are really fucking good at putting themselves in mortal danger.”

“They sure are.”

“I’m including you in that.”

Jaskier’s jaw drops in mock offense. “Excuse you, I am the picture of care and caution.”

“I found you wandering the woods at night. You weren’t even wearing hiking boots.”

“I was wearing my lucky shoes!”

“They were your lucky shoes. No way you’re going to get the mud out of the sequins.”

Jaskier makes a pained noise and Geralt laughs. For a glorious moment, it feels like they’re friends.

***

Over the next day and a half, Geralt seems to warm up to Jaskier considerably. He stops by to talk more frequently and for longer. He brings up a deck of cards for them to play after dinner. He stops looking at Jaskier like he’s waiting for a bomb to go off. And as Geralt grows more comfortable around Jaskier, so does Roach.

“Oh, look at you,” Jaskier croons to the beagle as he rubs her belly. “Just a big softie, aren’t you?”

Roach just blinks at him. Even when getting belly rubs, she has a vaguely disapproving look on her face.

“Do you want another sandwich?” Geralt asks, arms crossed over his chest. “Since you just fed her half your lunch?”

“You can prove nothing.”

“There’s only one thing that can make her like someone this much. Food.”

“You forget that I’m a delight.”

“A delight who just fed the dog half your sandwich.”

“It was a worthy sacrifice.”

***

“I’ve been meaning to ask,” Jaskier says a few minutes later, nibbling on his second venison sandwich. “Your hair is entirely white, right?”

“Hm.” Geralt raises an eyebrow. “Last I checked, yeah.”

The Blue Mountain Bigfoot is a bit of a smartass, Jaskier has noticed. “So doesn’t that make you a yeti?”

“Blue Mountain Yeti doesn’t have the same ring as Blue Mountain Bigfoot.”

“But yetis and bigfoots are the same thing, right?”

Geralt leans forward, a glint of amusement in his eyes. “Met a lot of yetis?”

“Well, no.” Jaskier swallows, because Geralt is devastatingly attractive when he’s smiling like that. Dear gods, it should be illegal to be this pretty. “I would have to do a closer analysis. Of… feet size, and such things.”

Geralt’s smile turns downright wicked. “Think you’d find the yeti disappointing, Jaskier.”

Jaskier’s jaw drops, because he’s fairly certain he’s been flirted with right now. And he’s usually much quicker on the uptake when someone is flirting with him, but by the time he’s recovered himself, Geralt has already left the room.

***

By that evening, Jaskier becomes aware of the unfortunate fact that he stinks to high heavens. Ye gods, no wonder Geralt is always keeping himself clear across the room.

“I just need a shower,” he begs Geralt.

“Can’t risk you slipping and hitting your head.” Geralt frowns. “A second head injury would be something I couldn’t help. We’d have to get you to a hospital.”

“A bath, then,” Jaskier says, thinking of the enormous tub in the master bathroom. “And you can supervise, if you’re so worried about it.”

He doesn’t think he imagines the flash of heat in Geralt’s eyes, but it’s gone as soon as it came. The bigfoot grunts in agreement and goes to run the bath. When he comes back, Jaskier is surprised when Geralt scoops him into his arms, lifting him off the bed.

Jaskier laughs. “Geralt, I can walk. I’ve walked to the bathroom before.”

“Floor’s slippery. Don’t want to risk it.”

Jaskier doesn’t argue further, because it’s very nice, being cradled against Geralt’s broad chest, strong, warm arms cradling him. Jaskier isn’t exactly a small man, but he seems to weigh nothing to Geralt. Jaskier’s cock gives an interested twitch and he firmly tells it that now is not the time, not when he’s about to be naked in front of Geralt.

He’s momentarily self-conscious as he peels off the borrowed pajamas and slips into the water, but Geralt has seen him naked before. And any concerns are wiped away as soon as he hits the water. It feels divine on his aching muscles and Geralt has filled it with a bubble bath that smells faintly of lavender. Jaskier sinks up to his chin in the soapy water and lets himself bask.

“Good?” Geralt leans against the sink, watching Jaskier with amusement.

“So good.”

Geralt is quiet while Jaskier washes himself. After several minutes, he says, “Been thinking. If you want, I can wait until a search party comes close to the house and then bring you into the woods for them to find.”

Jaskier looks up, frowning. “What makes you think there will be a search party?”

“Always is for missing hikers. You’ve been here for days. Won't someone report you missing?"

"Oh, I doubt it. My boss at the coffee shop where I work part-time doesn't like me much, so he'll probably just fire me when I don't show up. Valdo and I exchanged some words when he bailed on me, so he won't come looking for me until no video gets posted, which won't be for another few days."

"Friends and family?"

“My family’s back in Redania,” Jaskier says. “My friends are all over. They’re used to not hearing from me when I’m working on a video, so it will probably be at least a week before they realize something is wrong. And I live alone, so there’s no roommate or partner waiting for me.”

Again, it occurs to him that letting the man he’s stranded in the woods with know how pathetically easy it would be to make him vanish isn’t a great idea, but he still can’t bring himself to be afraid of Geralt. The bigfoot has had a dozen opportunities to kill Jaskier and hasn’t even seemed tempted. Even people who know and love Jaskier have been occasionally tempted to kill him, so that’s saying something.

“What about you?” he finds himself asking, because he feels like Geralt is pitying him right now, and Jaskier doesn’t want pity. “Any friends or family?”

Geralt is quiet for so long that Jaskier doesn’t think he’s going to answer before he says, “Friends. But none of them live around here.”

“People… like you?” Jaskier asks cautiously. He doesn’t want to cause offense, but he’s burning with curiosity.

“Are you asking as a journalist?” Geralt eyes him dubiously.

“I’m asking as a friend.” Jaskier offers a small, reassuring smile. “Someone who hates the idea of you being alone all the time.”

“Hm.” Geralt glances away. “There are… others. Not quite like me, but similar enough. None of them live close by though. We attract too much attention in a group.”

Jaskier feels his heart crack in his chest. “Do you see them often?”

“Not in years.”

Jaskier doesn’t think Geralt wants his pity any more than he wants Geralt’s, so he tamps down on the urge to reach out and offer comfort. “Guess you can’t really travel across the Continent. You’re not exactly inconspicuous.”

Geralt snorts and some of the tension in his shoulders seems to lessen. “Tried waxing my whole body once in the nineties so I could go to Kovir.”

Jaskier wonders what’s in Kovir, but doesn’t ask. “Didn’t work?”

“Ever seen a plucked chicken?”

“Oh, I’m sure you were a very dashing plucked chicken,” Jaskier says with a cackle.

“Nothing dashing about it,” Geralt says morosely. “And it all grew back within a day anyway.”

“Please tell me there’s photographic evidence.”

“Even if there was, I wouldn’t show you.”

“Oh, come on.” Jaskier flicks some water at him with his good hand. “I’ll show you photos of my awkward teenage years in exchange. Do bigfoots have awkward teenage years, by the way? I’m sure you do. Everyone does.”

“There’s no photographic evidence of that either.”

“You’re no fun.” Jaskier goes to flick more water at him and is surprised when Geralt leans forward to grab his wrist. The bigfoot’s hand is enormous; it could easily encircle both of Jaskier’s wrists, if the left one weren’t still splinted. Geralt could just as easily crush the delicate bones, but his grip is extraordinarily gentle.

“I’m plenty fun,” Geralt says.

“Prove it,” Jaskier wants to say, but he can’t quite work up the nerve. Instead, he asks, “Oh?”

“Hm.” Geralt’s gaze drops to Jaskier’s mouth and Jaskier knows he’s not imagining the heat in that golden gaze. “It’s been nice having you here, Jaskier. It’s good to have company again. It’s been a long time since I had someone to talk to that wasn’t Roach.”

“I can come back and visit,” Jaskier blurts out. “Whenever you want. Just tell me where to meet you. I’ll bring squeaky toys for Roach and… well, whatever you’d like me to bring you.”

Geralt’s lips quirk. “I’d like that.”

“Good,” Jaskier says softly. “Because I’ve liked being there. You’ve been pretty fucking awesome, especially considering you could have just left me in the woods and no one ever would have known.”

Geralt frowns at that. “Wouldn’t have done that.”

“Of course you wouldn’t have.” Jaskier's eyes fall on the soft curve of Geralt’s lips. “Geralt, can I—”

Instead of answering, Geralt kisses him. It is a very good kiss, especially for someone who has spent decades living alone on a remote mountaintop. Geralt’s mouth is warm and soft against Jaskier’s, his kiss as gentle as his grip on Jaskier’s wrist. It’s very sweet, but it’s not what Jaskier wants. He deepens the kiss, nipping at Geralt’s bottom lip, and is gratified by the answering growl. The next thing he knows, he’s being lifted out of the water.

“Geralt!” Jaskier laughs and throws his arms around Geralt’s neck. “We’re going to get water anywhere.”

“S’okay,” Geralt murmurs in his ear. “I won’t fall. Wouldn’t let you either.”

Fuck, if Jaskier isn’t careful, he’s going to end up staying on this mountain forever, because how does he walk away from someone who says sweet things like that?

Geralt carries him to the bedroom and lays him down on the bed. Jaskier’s wet skin immediately soaks the silken sheets, but he barely notices, because one glance between Geralt’s legs shows him that Geralt is fully hard and Melitele preserve them, if he thought Geralt’s cock was impressive before, it’s nothing compared to its glory now. Jaskier notices that it’s oddly thick at its base and swallows.

“Fuck,” he whispers.

Geralt hovers above him, eyes dark with desire, though he’s not touching Jaskier. “Do you want…”

“Yes,” Jaskier says.

Geralt arches an eyebrow. “You don’t know what I was going to say.”

“As long as it ends with that—” Jaskier jerks his chin at Geralt’s cock. “—Inside me, I really don’t care.”

Geralt huffs a laugh and bends to kiss him. “I’ll be right back.”

Jaskier whines in protest, but takes the opportunity to admire Geralt’s gorgeous ass as he leaves the room. While Geralt is gone, he occupies himself by trying to find a seductive pose to wait in, which is easier said than done when he only has one working arm. He’s settled on being propped up against the headboard with one knee folded up and the other leg stretched out, showing his own cock in all its glory, when Geralt returns with a bottle of lube in hand. Jaskier’s legs fall open even more at the sight.

Geralt smirks when he sees the pose Jaskier is in. “Ready for me?”

“I’ve been ready for days now.”

Geralt huffs a laugh. “Had to make sure you were comfortable with me. Didn’t want you to just let me fuck you because you were worried I would hurt you if you didn’t.”

“Oh, Geralt.” And now Jaskier feels like his heart is cracking again. “I never thought you were going to hurt me. Ever.”

“Good.” Geralt settles down on the bed next to him, the mattress squeaking under him. “Because I wouldn’t.”

“I know,” Jaskier says and then Geralt is kissing him again, pressing him back against the headboard. Jaskier strokes his hands over Geralt’s broad shoulder and chest. His hair should be coarse and tangled, Jaskier thinks, but it’s as smooth and soft as the silken sheets they’re lying on. Jaskier is just starting to wonder if Geralt has some kind of haircare routine when Geralt thoroughly distracts him by biting his shoulder. Geralt is oh so gentle, too gentle to break the skin, but Jaskier can feel that his teeth are sharp and oh fuck, that shouldn’t be as hot as it is.

“Do that again, but harder,” he gasps and Geralt complies, leaving the barest imprint of teeth in Jaskier’s skin. Jaskier wants it harder, but he thinks Geralt will balk at actually breaking his skin. There’s always next time.

Geralt’s hands take their time tracing down Jaskier’s ribs, over the jut of his hip bones, and down his thighs. Jaskier shivers at every touch, so achingly hard that he’s a little worried that he’s going to spill embarrassingly early. When Geralt starts to kiss his way down his body, Jaskier whines with anticipation, hips already bucking.

Geralt chuckles, pressing a kiss to the trail of hair under Jaskier’s belly button. “Impatient.”

“Are you surprised?” Jaskier demands.

“No. I knew you’d be a bossy one.”

“Excuse you, I think I’m on my best behavior, considering you’re torturing me.”

Geralt grins and takes Jaskier's cock in his mouth, enveloping him in wet, hot heat. Geralt sucks Jaskier’s cock like there’s nothing else he’d rather be doing, his tongue doing extraordinary things. Jaskier feels like he’s just about to come when Geralt pulls his mouth away. Jaskier whines in protest, hips bucking up, but Geralt pays him no mind as his huge hands slide under Jaskier’s ass, lifting him up. Each hand easily spans his cheeks, leaving another shiver of desire in Jaskier’s belly.

“This okay?” Geralt asks, breath hot against his skin.

Jaskier laughs, sounding a little hysterical to his own ears. “Darling, I appreciate you checking in, but I can promise you, that answer is going to be yes every single time you ask it tonight.”

“You shouldn’t say that.” Geralt nips at the swell of Jaskier’s ass cheek. “I’m a monster who lives in the woods. You don’t know what I’m going to ask.”

“Geralt, you keep saying things like that to me and you’re never going to get rid of— oh.” Jaskier lets out a shuddering breath as Geralt licks a stripe up the crease of his ass. He makes a choked noise of pleasure and Geralt growls in response, low and animalistic. The sound goes right to Jaskier’s prick as Geralt’s grip tightens on his ass, fingers digging into soft flesh hard enough to bruise, and Geralt begins to lick in earnest.

Geralt’s tongue is sure and practiced, teasing at Jaskier’s rim with tiny kitten licks until Jaskier is a writhing mess, his untouched cock leaking against his belly. Eventually unable to stand it, Jaskier reaches for his own cock, but Geralt’s hand shoots out and intercepts it. Not lifting his head from Jaskier’s ass, Geralt growls and the message is clear: “I’ll get to it eventually. You need to be patient.”

Jaskier chuckles. “Now who’s bossy?”

He feels a huff of laughter against the spit-slicked skin around his hole and then Geralt’s tongue is plunging into him in slow, steady thrusts. Jaskier howls. When he feels a slick finger push into his hole, it meets very little resistance from his relaxed ring of muscle. Jaskier pushes his hips back into the touch, nearly sobbing with pleasure. A second finger gets added, and then a third, and the whole time, Geralt doesn’t stop licking him.

Finally, Jaskier can’t take it anymore. He reaches down to thread his fingers through the silky hair on top of Geralt’s head. “Geralt, I need you in me. Fuck.”

Geralt makes a pleased noise and a moment later, his mouth closes around Jaskier’s cock again, tongue swirling around the head in time to the three fingers thrusting inside him. Jaskier comes with a hoarse cry, hips stuttering. Geralt keeps sucking his cock until it’s completely soft, then presses a kiss to the tip.

“In me,” Jaskier growls, sounding more than a little feral himself.

Geralt flashes him a wild grin, the hair around his mouth slick with spit. It shouldn’t be half as appealing a look as it is. The next thing Jaskier knows, his knees have been pushed up against his chest and Geralt is positioned in between his legs.

“Fuck.” Geralt runs a hand down Jaskier’s chest and belly, touch almost reverent. “So fucking sweet. Look at you.”

Jaskier spreads his legs a little wider. “Geralt, I normally am not one to complain about sweet talk and I really don’t think I have a leg to stand on to criticize someone else for being overly verbose—”

“But shut up and fuck you?”

“Couldn’t have said it better myself.”

Geralt’s hands grip Jaskier’s hips, but Jaskier sees the other man hesitate.

Jaskier frowns up at him, impatience forgotten in the face of concern. “What’s wrong?”

“I should warn you.” Geralt suddenly looks uncertain. “I have a knot. It can be a lot for humans.”

Jaskier licks his lips as his eyes fall on the thickness at the base of Geralt’s cock. “Geralt, do you remember when I told you that no matter what you asked me you could do, the answer would be yes?”

Geralt grimaces. “Told you not to promise that.”

“No, I absolutely should have promised you that. Your knot’s not going to break me. Go ahead and fuck me. I’ll tell you if it’s too much, I promise. My safe word is ‘ow, get that thing out of me.’”

“Aren’t safe words supposed to be one word?”

“I never do things halfway, Geralt.”

The tension seems to recede from Geralt’s shoulders and a smile spreads over his face. He slicks up his cock with the lube and lines up with Jaskier’s hole. As it starts to push in, inch by glorious inch, Jaskier groans. Geralt freezes.

“No, that was a good noise, my darling,” Jaskier breathes. “Remember the safe words.”

Geralt presses a kiss to his knee and rolls his hips in shallow thrusts, working his way deeper inside Jaskier. Jaskier is so fucking full that it’s almost too much. He bites back a whimper, lest Geralt think he needs to stop again. When Geralt bottoms out, buried deep inside Jaskier, he pauses, giving Jaskier a moment to adjust.

“Alright?” His voice is low and husky, his gaze intent on Jaskier’s face.

Jaskier nods and wraps his legs around Geralt’s waist. “More than alright. So, so alright.”

Geralt ducks down to press a kiss to the side of his neck and begins to fuck him properly. Jaskier thrusts his own hips in time with Geralt’s, encouraging him to go harder and faster. The broad expanse of Geralt’s chest is pinning him down, his strong arms bracket Jaskier’s body, and his mouth is busy sucking bruises into Jaskier’s neck and shoulders. Jaskier is completely surrounded by Geralt— by the smell of him, the salty taste of his skin, the rasp of his hair against Jaskier’s chest, the quiet grunts he makes— and it’s intoxicating.

“Gonna come,” Geralt growls.

Jaskier snaps in his hips harder in encouragement and Geralt comes with a shudder, burying his face into the crook of Jaskier's neck. Jaskier feels the base of Geralt’s cock swelling against his hole.

Geralt kisses the line of Jaskier’s jaw. “If it’s too much, tell me now. Won’t be able to pull out once I’ve knotted you without hurting you.”

Jaskier is barely able to form coherent words at this point. Somehow, he’s gotten hard again. “Do it. Knot me.”

“Hm.” Geralt sounds pleased. He somehow manages to push in even deeper as the knot presses into Jaskier. It’s unlike anything Jaskier has ever felt before and it's fantastic. He's never been this gloriously full in his life. When the knot presses against his prostate, he cries out and jerks his hips. Geralt’s broad hand closes around his cock and begins to jerk. It’s rough and uncoordinated and perfect. Jaskier comes with a cry, splattering Geralt’s belly and chest before he collapses back against the pillows, breathing hard.

Geralt presses his forehead against Jaskier’s, hovering over him so as not to crush him. Jaskier squirms against the knot, gasping at the little aftershocks of mixed pleasure and overstimulation that shoot through him every time it brushes his prostate.

“That was…” Jaskier can’t even form the words. “Fuck, that was good.”

Geralt hums in his ear, sounding more than a little smug. “You’re so fucking tight. Feels amazing.”

Jaskier presses his hips back against Geralt, gratified by the little moan the elicits from him. “How long does this last?”

“Twenty, thirty minutes or so,” Geralt says. “Sorry.”

“Oh, you have nothing to apologize for.” Jaskier snuggles into his arms. “We’ll just have to find some way to pass the time, won’t we?”

They end up passing the time by trading lazy kisses. Geralt’s arms a warm, comforting weight around Jaskier and his entire body seems to wrap around him, holding him close. Jaskier doesn’t think he’s ever been so warm, so comfortable, or so sated in his life.

“I’m glad I met you,” he murmurs against Geralt’s chest, nuzzling at the swell of his pecs. “Even if it involved a concussion and a broken wrist.”

Geralt nuzzles into Jaskier’s hair. “I’m glad I met you too.”

***

Jaskier has been staying with Geralt for just over a week when the bigfoot determines that Jaskier is well enough to travel. Jaskier doesn’t really want to leave, but he can’t deny that it’s necessary. He’s at the point where his friends and family will be worried about him and Valdo will probably have noticed his absence. Over the past few days of fucking and cuddling and kissing, he’s considered just staying more than once. Giving up his life in the real world and spending the rest of his days waking up in Geralt’s warm, safe arms. But Geralt only squats his luxurious cabins during the winter, he knows. In the summer, when these mountain homes are occupied, he sleeps in the woods, and Jaskier knows that’s not the life for him.

“Ranger station is half a mile that way.” Geralt points straight ahead. “Just stay on the trail and you can’t miss it.”

“You’re not coming with me?” Jaskier asks plaintively.

Geralt shakes his head. “Sorry. Too many people. Can’t risk going further than this.”

“Ah, of course.” In the past week, Jaskier has almost forgotten that Geralt isn’t just a normal man, but a cryptid. He keeps wanting to ask Geralt to come with him, but he knows he can’t. The world at large won’t see sweet, funny Geralt who loves his dog and rescues injured hikers without a moment’s hesitation. At best, they’ll see an outcast. At worst, they’ll see a science experiment in the making. Jaskier won’t ask Geralt to risk that.

To hide the feelings he’s sure are written all over his face, Jaskier bends to scratch Roach behind the ears. “Be a good girl. Take care of the big guy.”

She licks his nose. He’s not sure if it’s out of affection or because he has something on his face. Knowing her, it could be either.

“She always does.” Geralt rests a big hand on the top of Jaskier’s head, his thumb skimming along the shell of his ear. “And you take care of yourself. Don’t go wandering around in the woods looking for any more cryptids, especially not at night.”

“Well, it worked out well for me this time.” Jaskier grins up at him.

“It won’t always,” Geralt says, deadly serious. “Not everything out there is as friendly as I am, Jask.”

“What else is out there?”

Geralt raises one snowy white eyebrow in response.

“Fine, I will resign myself to never knowing.” Jaskier stands back up, rising on his tiptoes to kiss Geralt. “Until next time, my dear.”

Geralt squeezes him tightly, practically lifting him off the ground. Jaskier clings to him tightly, reveling in the feeling of being in Geralt’s arms for what won’t be the last time. Jaskier won’t let it be.

“I’ll see you soon,” he whispers.

Geralt looks almost sad as he smiles down at him and Jaskier realizes that he doesn’t believe him. Geralt thinks that Jaskier will walk away from him and they’ll never see each other again. Like Jaskier could ever forget this man.

He opens his mouth to tell Geralt just that, but the roar of an engine nearby distracts him. Geralt jerks Jaskier and Roach to the side as two snowmobiles fly by, the riders seemingly unaware of the pedestrians they just almost ran over.

“You think you’d be safe from shitty drivers on a mountain,” Jaskier says.

But when he turns around, Geralt and Roach are both gone.

***

Three Months Later

Jaskier is lost.

Having only ever navigated the mountain on foot, driving around in an attempt to find the cabin he stayed in with Geralt is surprisingly confusing. It doesn’t help that last time he was here, everything was covered in snow and ice. And it’s not like he went exploring much; he spent most of his visit in bed. He’s not actually sure he remembers what the cabin looked like either. He thinks it was two stories? And perhaps it had a porch?

Night is fast approaching and Jaskier is starting to think this may not have been his best plan. At least it’s not snowing this time and he’s seasonably dressed.

He turns down yet another long, winding driveway and his heart leaps into his throat when he recognizes it. He knows that porch. He knows the kitchen he can see lit up through one of the windows.

And then his heart sinks, because he doesn’t know the middle aged man he can see standing at the kitchen sink or either of the cars parked in front of the house. Jaskier is too late; the owners of the house are back and Geralt has already moved on.

He backs out of the driveway and pulls over on the side of the road to lean his head against the steering wheel and wallow in self-pity. There have been no recent sightings of Geralt and he doesn’t even know where to begin looking. There’s so much ground to cover; Jaskier could probably spend weeks looking and never come close to finding Geralt. The Blue Mountain Bigfoot has spent decades hiding; Jaskier will never find him. Geralt will never even know that Jaskier was looking for him. He might think that Jaskier didn’t want to find him.

Or worse, he doesn’t want Jaskier to find him.

Someone raps on the window and Jaskier nearly jumps out of his skin. He whirls around and looks up, face breaking into a smile when he sees the figure looming over his car. Most people would probably be terrified right now, but Jaskier can’t scramble out of his car fast enough.

“Didn’t you learn your lesson about wandering the mountain at night last time?” Geralt asks.

“I wasn’t wandering. I knew exactly where I was going.” Jaskier throws his arms around Geralt, burying his face into that familiar chest. “You’re here.”

Geralt’s arms wrap around him. “I didn’t want to stray far, just in case you came back.”

A nose presses against Jaskier’s leg and he glances down to see Roach staring up at him, looking as unimpressed as ever. “Darling!” He bends to press kisses to her forehead and is gratified when she wags her tail and licks his nose. “Oh, you haven’t forgotten me. I’m glad.”

“You can say that again,” Geralt says. “She sulked for weeks after you left.”

“Well, here I am.” Jaskier smiles up at Geralt, so happy that he feels like he might burst. “I have a week off. Granted, I was hoping we would spend it in luxury, but I think I’ll take to camping quite well, so long as there’s a working toilet someone and perhaps a tent—”

Geralt pulls him into a kiss, nearly lifting Jaskier off his feet in his enthusiasm. “You really came back,” he murmurs when they pull apart, sounding almost awed.

“Oh, darling.” Jaskier cups his face in his hands. “I couldn’t have stayed away if I tried.”

***

[phanfictioncatalogue]

hey! Do you have any list with the YouTubers High AU that centers around Phan? With other British vloggers from that era but there all in highschool?

We don’t have a specific tag for this (might start one now) but 90% of High School AU’s from 2014-2017 will have YouTubers as side characters (it’s always a bit cringe but a good classic) so feel free to check out our regular highschool au masterlists 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 . Also tons of variations of high school aus that you can find on our website thing

However I do love this trope so here’s a few I recommend if you just want some fast finds (all completed you’re welcome):

Desires (ao3) - A_Million_Regrets

Summary: What would you do if you were suddenly hauled from your inauspicious life and dumped into an unforeseen catastrophe with your worst enemy?

Dan Howell and Phil Lester completely and utterly hate each other. They fight every time they meet, and all of their friends are tired of it. But one day, these two hot-headed, reckless men stumble through a secret passage in a mysterious old house and wake up on a strange island uninhabited by other intelligent life forms. They only have each other and no way to escape. Will they fight to death, or will they learn to trust each other in a world where no one else exists? Can they put aside their mutual hatred for each other to survive this misfortune?

A Stolen Ring (ao3) - orphan_account

Summary: Dan’s not normal. Why? He's not human, he has a mysterious ring, and he hates Phil Lester. They have a strange past, one filled with bullying and avoidance, but when Dan turns into an incubus, everything changes. He struggles with his identity and cries himself to sleep most nights, yearning to be normal. And somehow the universe makes it worse by bringing him and Phil together - in the most literal sense.

You’re Gonna Learn To Dance (ao3) - Carryonmywaywardlester

Summary: PBB story is loosely based off the movie Footloose. (1984 version with Kevin Bacon!). Dan and his mother move to Rawtenstall to live with his mother's sister, husband and children. Dan starts the local high school, and quickly becomes friends with PJ, Sophie, Zoe, Alfie, and Louise. Dan's shocked to discover that there is no dancing or drinking allowed within the town limits - only to find himself having to fight the honourable Reverend Thomas Lester - Phil’s father and the town council to have the law changed so dancing be allowed within the town again. Dan tells Phil if he’s going to have to go up against his father and the town council, that Phil is going to be taught to dance - much to Phil’s horror. Love blooms between Dan and Phil, after Dan comes to the rescue, when Phil tries to break things off with his current boyfriend, Chris Kendall, Chris gets angry and beats Phil up, after Phil attempts to smash Chris’ car up. Eventually, the dance lessons pay off, and Dan, Phil and friends, spend the night dancing their asses off.

Lover Boy (ao3) - cafephan

Summary: Phil is the shy new kid at school, taken under the wing of Dan’s group of friends. The two develop crushes on one another, but a secret from the past threatens to jeopardise everything before it even begins.

Hawk and Dove (ao3) - aprilflowers96

Summary: In a world where super powers plague people all over the world, Dan Howell fights to keep his emotions and pyrokinesis under control. After years of success, Dan is outed and whisked away to a school that claims to teach him to use his abilities "safely". Still unable to control the fire that seems to rage under his skin, Dan's only solace is in his roommate Phil, who can't seem to stop turning things to ice. While trying to end the corruption at The School, the team discovers the real reason they're being held. In an explosion of fist fights, super suits, and betrayal, Dan and Phil try to do what they feel is right.

Give Me A Spark, I’ll Give You An Explosion (ao3) - cafephan

Summary: Phil is quiet and shy, silently pining. Dan is loud and flirty, and doesn’t care about labels. House parties and nail polish occur.

-Rae