#but was helpful for them anyway and therefore in a way confer 'ownership' of the media to themselves in how they engage

[walker-lister]

I just have to remind myself sometimes that no matter what anyone else says, the way a piece of media makes me feel and the positive impact it has had on my queer identity is valid, and that tearing myself apart thinking I have to defend it or questioning my own place within queer communities is not at all important when compared to the almost tangible sense of 'rightness' that piece of media helped me to feel about myself.

[steves-on-a-plane]

The Safest Hands

*Slight Spoiler* For Falcon And The Winter Soldier Words: 1383 Pairing: Former!Sam Wilson x Reader Summary: Reader is the Eldest daughter of Tony Stark and the former fiancé of Sam Wilson. After the government announces its plans for Captain America, Reader pulls together the best plan she can manage to get the shield back. Author’s Note: I’m loving everything that's happening so far with TFAWS, and it gave me the idea for this fic where Reader is a lawyer who tries to say Steve had no legal right to the shield. 

Courtrooms are nothing but theaters with bad actors in cheap suits. That was the first piece of advice your father had given you when you told him you wanted to become a lawyer. You were surprised by how true that turned out to be. Not so much the part about the suits being cheap, but the theatrical side of it for sure. You always tried your best not to play into the theatrics, unless it was the last resort.

Sure as hell hope this works. You thought as you shuffled papers at your table. You’d been in the courtroom for almost an hour. It seemed crazy to you that Supreme Court cases were decided so quickly. While corporate trials lasted weeks or sometimes months, the fate of a historic mantle would be decided in less than ninety minutes. You drank a sip of water from the glass in front of you. It was warm and tasted metallic, like someone had filtered it through pennies. You took a measured breath and waited for your turn to speak.

“So, as you can see by the evidence provided,” You began your closing statement. “Captain America’s iconic shield never legally transferred to Captain Steven Rogers. When Howard Stark passed, ownership of the shield was moved to the beneficiary of his estate, Mr. Stark’s only son, Anthony Stark. While under Anthony’s ownership the shield was stored in various facilities including being on loan to S.H.I.E.L.D. for several decades. Sometime in 2011, the shield was then loaned indefinity to Captain Rogers as shown in the asset transfer form submitted to the court. This form was signed by Captain Rogers, Nicholas J Fury and Anthony Stark. However, Captain Rogers terminated any rights to the shield following his refusal to sign the Sokovian Accords, as the original terms of the loan stated the shield would be reclaimed by Mr. Stark in the event the weapon was linked to a known crime in anyway. Therefor it stands to reason that since Captain Rogers had no legal right to the shield, he could not legally gift the shield to Mr. Samuel Wilson. Since Mr. Wilson was also not the legal owner of the shield, he could not legally donate it to the Smithsonian museum, which the government has since claimed the shield from. Rightfully, that shield belongs to the estate of Mr. Anthony Stark.”

“Thank you for those impassioned words, Ms. Stark.” The Chief Justice remarked. His tone was condescending, but you weren’t quite sure if that was intentional. “We thank you for your time as the court knows how personal this case is for you. We must hear our next case now. I expect you’ll have your answer following our next conference.”

With that the trial was over. There was nothing more you could do but wait for the justices to confer and deliver their opinion. You began gathering your things and exiting the court room. You’d presented every shred of evidence you could find. Proof that legally the shield had never transferred fully into Steve’s possession. Proof that Stark Industries still held pattens on all previous versions of the shield as well as several prototypes. Your father’s company or his estate also maintained pattens on every iteration of the Captain America Uniform. You could stop them from creating a new Captain America in everything but name.

You’d barely exited the Supreme Court Building when your phone rang. Sam Wilson’s name scrawled across the screen. You heaved a deep sigh, wishing this whole ordeal was over with already. You ignored Sam’s call, too preoccupied with dodging the press who were swarming around you. You gaze in the distance, relieved when you saw a familiar face. Happy Hogan met you at the base of the steps and helped you int the backseat of the car. You secured your seatbelt as he slipped behind the steering wheel and drove away.

“They were live streaming the courtroom.” He told you, not looking away from the road.

“Of course, they were. Vultures.” You complained, as you watched the reporters get smaller and smaller in the rearview.

“Can you really blame them? The whole country wants to see how this ends.” Happy told you.

“Wish it was over already.” You mumbled from the backseat. You answered a text from Pepper, asking if you were okay. You assured her that you were fine and that you’d been seeing here and Morgan soon. You just had a few things in DC that needed tying up. Again, your phone began to ring. It was Sam. You silenced it before tossing it across the seat.  

“You know he’d be proud of you, Kiddo. They both would be.” He assured you.

“If they weren’t both so stubborn, they’d still be here. Not leaving me to fight their battles for them. Which for the record, I stayed away from the tech industry specifically so that I wouldn’t turn into my father and…GAh!” You couldn’t help but let out a small exclamation of frustration. “Here I am throwing around the family name and exploiting thin as ice legal loopholes to get the stupid shield back! A shield that Sam was at best too humble and at worst too stupid to keep. Even if you don’t use it, man, just do the one thing you know Steve would have wanted and keep it away from the government! Aside from the fact that it’s classified as a deadly weapon, the thing’s got enough vibranium to buy you a decent house. Or If you want to give it to a government don’t give it to ours! Bring it to T’challa….”

You phone was now vibrating loudly as it skidded across the car’s leather back seat. You took a brief pause from your rant and finally answered the phone. You didn’t even bother looking at the caller ID. Only one person had been blowing up your phone all morning.

“What, Wilson?” You snapped at him.

“Hey, Baby, nice to hear your voice too. Long time no see.” He cackled from the other side of the line. You pinched the bridge of your nose and exhaled a deep breath.

“Sam, now’s not a good time…” You told him.

“C’mon you’ve been dodging my calls all morning.” His tone finally changed to something serious.

“You didn’t think that was for a reason?” You snapped.

“Oh, I know the reason. You think I’m going to ask you about the trial.” He laughed.

“Aren’t you?” You sighed.

“Nah I saw the whole thing on TV.” He assured you. “You look great by the way, very Stark-like.”

“Yeah, well the hot rod red power suit probably did most of the leg work there.” You sighed. “What do you want Sam? Happy and I are on our way to the hotel.”

“Any chance you want to join me for dinner?” He asked.

“I don’t think it’s a good idea for us to be seen together. I’m suing you remember?” You reminded him.

“So we just make sure no one sees us.” You could practically hear him shrugging. “Besides you’re only technically suing me. Once all the dust settles with the federal case we get to pretend we agreed to something outside of court. Then everything goes back to normal and you don’t have to pretend you’re mad at me anymore.”

“Let me be clear about something, I’m not pretending to be mad at you. I’m furious.” You told him sternly. “This isn’t like the time you bleached my favorite shirt. I’m not just going to get over it. You really messed this one up, Sam. I’m not fighting this fight for you and we’re lucky we didn’t go through with that proposal of yours, because if we were married right now, I’d have no hope at all of getting that shield back.

“It won’t kill you to say that you missed me too, [Y/N].” He said.

“I miss a lot of things Sam.” You told him. “But not all of us have the luxury of walking away from a legacy. Stark out.” You ended the call and tossed your phone again.

Everything’s gonna workout exactly the way it’s supposed to. Your father’s final words echoed in your head as you stare at the window.

“Probably not this time, Old Man.” You whispered to yourself.

[tongueselect1]

Arbitration As Well As Related Processes.

What Is The Proof That Mediation Works In Child Security?

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The Four Vital Principles Of Kid Inclusive Arbitration:.

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The events retain ownership of the disagreement, as well as do not hand power to the moderator. Our arbitration solution offers a quick and also cost-efficient way of settling all kinds of sporting activities disagreements where it is necessary for the resolution to remain private and for the relationship in between the events to be protected. The Moderator will typically make contact with the experts to talk about independently the best use of the day or days reserved for the arbitration. In some cases it will be helpful to prepare a preliminary conference with the mediator before the arbitration, sometimes prior to there is also arrangement on a timetable.

But if you wish to go to court over a household problem, you have to show the court that you have met with a mediator initially as well as thought about mediation. In method really couple of instances end up in a court hearing, and for good reason.

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This paper also advises you that the arbitrator can not provide lawful guidance which the web content of the arbitration discussion is confidential, it can not be used in any type of future processes or procedures that you might be associated with. These concerns are talked about and if you reach an arrangement the moderator will compose it down for you as well as ensure it claims what you both desire it to claim. Everyone signs the contract and also you decide that else, if anyone, should see a copy.

As component of this process our conciliators' backgrounds implies that they are appropriately knowledgeable to reality test the celebrations' instance thus aiding the celebrations to determine the staminas and also weak points of their case. Our participants use their histories as successful civil and also business professionals to offer a remarkable solution as mediators in all areas of technique. We have moderated disagreements in a wide variety of areas including business disputes, building, residential property damages, insurance policy as well as reinsurance, professional negligence, injury as well as professional oversight. Landlords as well as occupants have disagreements which sometimes wind up in court. Going to court isn't the only method to settle issues as well as is commonly pricey and also takes some time. A totally free mediation solution is available to personal property managers and occupants to aid reach agreement.

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Subsequently, we believe that most of the times arbitration will certainly be most reliable if only parties to the argument are involved with the moderator. There may, however, be great reasons why you feel you require to bring an agent to the arbitration as well as you should review this with Human Resources as well as the appointed conciliator before you start the procedure. It is essential that all those included know beforehand that will certainly be participating in and also what their duty will be. The mediator overviews the people via the procedure as well as assists to them to identify the real concerns and develop concepts to boost points.

Experience shows that where the suggested option originates from individuals associated with the conflict, it is far more likely to stick than one imposed from outdoors by, for instance, a court or tribunal. Conciliators do not establish the end result in a conflict but rather encourage parties to comprehend the problems at stake, solve their distinctions and also manage any conflict in order to get to an equally beneficial result. An arrangement reached in mediation will usually be taped in a binding negotiation agreement, or if Court proceedings are currently in progress in an authorization order. Mediation is significantly made use of as an alternative technique of dispute resolution. St John's Chambers offer very experienced moderators, in any kind of type of dispute, to aid events reach an agreeable option to their trouble, nevertheless complicated or evidently unbending, without the risk and also cost of going to test. The idea of a joint conference with the individual you are not quadrating can be stressing, however, mediation is much less tough and also time-consuming than experiencing an official process, and also it functions. It works because it assists people find functional options that really feel fair to everyone.

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To make the most of such a meeting it typically requires to take place at the very least six weeks ahead of the mediation. Time spent by doing this is seldom lost and also is typically very handy. With the assistance of the conciliator, the parties with the conflict decide whether they can deal with points as well as what the remedy ought to be. The conciliator will certainly make sure that both events get a possibility to state their case, listen to the opposite side, overcome the concerns that are important to them and make an arrangement. To work as a household moderator, you'll require experience in sustaining children and also grownups with numerous concerns. Functions in social care services, health and wellness person advocacy or family members law technique are useful.

Does a mediator decide the outcome?

Unlike a judge or an arbitrator, the mediator won't decide the outcome of the case. The mediator's job is to help the disputants resolve the problem through a process that encourages each side to: identify the strengths and weaknesses of their case.

The mediator's duty in this joint conference is to assist you have a different sort of discussion with each other in a risk-free space, as well as to help you focus on what you need. The conciliator holds both of you to the ground rules and sees to it you have equivalent time to speak and also to pay attention per various other. Typically there are just 2 people entailed, though occasionally there are numerous, you will certainly know that you are meeting with. The procedure does not enable lawful representatives, union representatives or any kind of other agents to be existing during the specific or joint meetings. At the beginning of the mediation you are asked to authorize a Confidentiality and also Responsibility Contract.

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You have to wait quite a long period of time for court procedures as well as for many people it sets you back a tiny lot of money - so it is neither fast neither very easy. If you are not eligible for lawful aid it normally is considerably more affordable to mediate. But it does depend on whether you have the ability to pertain to a contract or not, and also if so how promptly. If you can settle on some issues relatively quickly as well as narrow the factors of disagreement you will certainly have saved money. If you can not concern a contract or have just settled on some points, you have to spend for the mediation and also for whatever solicitors and court costs it takes to obtain the remainder of the matter arranged. You can ask the court to make the contracts about funds you have actually arrived at throughout arbitration right into a court order so that they are legitimately binding.

If you are thinking about litigating you require to have had an initial conference about mediation first. Most people after that need between 2 sessions to concur concerns around the children as well as 4 sessions to agree economic problems, each lasting 90 mins. Several conciliators bill people according to their revenue, so if you get on a low income you may pay ₤ 120- ₤ 150 per session and if you are on a high earnings you might pay more like ₤. Some arbitrators likewise charge a higher cost for sessions at night or at weekend breaks. A lawyer is a lawful expert who will certainly give you legal advice and also prepare court records for you. A lawyer can likewise manage settlements in your place to reach an agreement with your ex lover, either about youngsters's plans or funds. One option is to satisfy together with your ex lover and an arbitrator, that has actually been properly educated to assist you put your sensations apart and focus on the useful issues that require to be figured out.

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They do this mostly by asking questions yet if you find it handy they can use their experience to make tips. The people included will make a decision to they intend to use up these ideas. Bothe sides can talk to the mediator freely due to the fact that the conciliator will not hand down anything said without the contract of the person that said it. Those entailed with the arbitration will certainly be given a composed copy of anything that is concurred. If you accept participate in arbitration, Human Resources Solutions will certainly choose a mediator. The events to the mediation will not have the ability to choose an arbitrator or challenge the chosen arbitrator. Occasionally people have the concept that litigating is what you must do.

Mediation is a way of resolving problems directly with the aid of a conciliator.

It is a private and totally volunteer procedure which includes a collection of conferences in between the pair and also a conciliator where, with each other, they try to get to an agreement.

Our arbitrators are additionally family legal representatives therefore have a specialist understanding of the problems included.

Or the search on Resolution's site, clarifies in the outcomes the length of time the conciliator has actually been a household regulation lawyer.

( Not all great family arbitrators and solicitors show up on Resolution's search, just their participants).

( If you wish to do it anyway, you can.) If you want a mediator who is likewise a solicitor, make use of the search on the Family members Mediation Council's website and also examine what it says on the arbitrator's web site regarding their history.

A parent or young adult can request for dispute resolution any time during the SEND process.

They can not provide you lawful suggestions however they are required to tell you if you are about to make an agreement that is really various to what a court would certainly buy.

Individual concerns may require a household or counselling-led conciliator, whereas lawful and expert conflicts will call for a mediator with work or industrial understanding. Actually, arbitration can happen any time in the dispute, as long as the events agree. Some occur before court proceedings, some take place whilst the trial, or settlement, is occurring. No, people commonly participate in mediation without an attorney yet may well have actually listened from one before doing so. mediators Ireland ex pats is likewise readily available from some organisations run systems for a particular industry and some deal pro-bono or fixed-rate costs, especially on the lower-value conflicts. We offer functional, effective and easy to use conciliators that are experts and lead the way in energetic mediations, leaving behind the traditional passive arbitration layout. The energetic procedure is rapid moving as well as dynamic and the celebrations as well as mediator interact to swiftly identify as well as accomplish alternatives for negotiation.

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Bear in mind this is most likely to cost you approximately an added ₤ 600 for the necessary solicitors and court charges. If you assume your ex-spouse will certainly lie concerning their funds you might want to think about using a lawyer instead of arbitration. Some people feel that it's simpler to conceal the true economic picture in arbitration than if a lawyer is a lot more included. But if you intend to go to court over a family members problem you have to show the court that you have met a conciliator initially as well as considered mediation. mediationeurope.net’s accounting software is due to the fact that the government assumes with great reason, that it is normally much better that you decide these points in between yourselves if you can, as opposed to the court telling everyone what to do.

A mediator can provide you lawful information but they can't offer you lawful recommendations. The arbitrator will certainly be neutral as well as can not inform you whether the settlement is fair. They will certainly likewise help with preparing an official contract that can be included into a court order. Conciliators will certainly always advise that you obtain legal guidance together with the mediation procedure and our family members lawyers here at Stowe are trained to support you with this process. As soon as the concerns have actually been agreed, they will be laid out in a "Memorandum of Understanding". At this point your attorney will certainly provide their advice on the outcome, as well as create the lawful documentation.

The mediator won't take sides or decide what is reasonable for you - they exist to help you reach a decision that you think about fair. Arbitrators don't offer you lawful recommendations as well as can't formulate official records, so it is typically wise to see a solicitor as well - the arbitrator can tell you when that is required. It is vital that one party not be able to control another or unilaterally determine the outcome of mediation.

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At the very same time, remember that mediators are trained to evaluate power discrepancies and also can typically intervene to stabilize injustices. The presence of lawful advise or use of independent lawful consultants is one way to develop negotiating equal rights. Dominic as well as Ruth have a therapeutic, rather than a lawful, background. The service is complimentary, personal as well as offered by certified moderators. The conciliators do not offer any kind of recommendations or at all talk about the conflict as well as they will not recommend any solution or course of action. Rather they aid you a solution that solves the disagreement which finest fits the demands of everybody involved.

The conciliator is constantly a neutral third party that assists the participants to generate their very own remedies. It enables people to inform each various other just how they feel about the dispute, to share the impact it is having on them and to make ideas and also compromises which lead to a solution.

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Mediation is commonly most successful when those really in conflict straight work with the mediator to resolve it-- particularly when you need to collaborate in the future. Experience of mediation reveals that you are the most effective individual to discuss how you feel. An open as well as frank discussion of the concerns, which is managed by the arbitrator to make certain justness and also suitable practices, can be key in sorting out problem.

If you are uncomfortable with sharing the joint contract with individuals who are not in the room after that a decision is made concerning what, if anything, to show the person or individuals who referred you to mediation. The College of Southampton is committed to the principles of mediation as well as is keen to promote an alternate conflict resolution service for people that selected to look for a casual method of solving their conflict. Mediation motivates functioning in the direction of unified practical relationships which will certainly have a positive impact on personnel as well as pupil health and wellbeing and also efficiency. Worldwide Arbitration supplies cost-efficient, efficient as well as private mediation as well as argument resolution solutions for a broad range of individual or specialist disputes. As arbitrators can't use lawful guidance you may intend to choose this choice if you have a great deal of intricate legal issues to settle.

[questionsonislam]

All good things come from Allah. I am a sportsman; when I win a competition, am I not the real winner? Does it not make man feel like nothing? La ghaliba illallah, there is no victor except Allah; so, can man not be victorious or feel so? Does that mean we have nothing? How can a person live without ego? Did Allah not give man the perception and feeling of ego? Is it haram to use it?

- Existence of a thing is something and using that thing is something else. Creation of evil is not evil, but using it evilly is evil. There is a wise saying we sometimes use; “there is no fault in existence, but there is misuse of it.”

For example, creation of fire is not a bad thing, but using it mistakenly wrong and be harmed by it is bad. Likewise, iron's creation is not evil; it is very good since it has lots of benefits. However, using iron and metals as a weapon to oppress and murder others is definitely evil.

- Like in these material elements, there is no manufacturing defect in spiritual equipment - related to the wise creation of Allah. However, man's misuse of them is a usage error. For instance,

- most of qualifications of man were created as a unit of measurement to Allah's attributes. The existence of those attributes, which are like characteristics, is connected to the center of ego/individuality.

That means ego/individuality was given to recognize Allah's attributes. From this point of view, there is no manufacturing defect.

However, using them in a way to elevate man to divinity, instead of using them as a tool to reveal Allah's holiness, is a misuse.

For example: Man cannot create anything in its real sense. He does not have any possessions. He is dependent in terms of everything and in all aspects. His existence is dependent on Allah's existence, his attributes are dependent on Allah's attributes and his deeds are dependent on Allah's deeds. That is, man is actually nothing. All of his attributes and faculties entrusted to him temporarily are only visible causes that exist only in appearance. It is shirk (polytheism) to attribute the real effect to other apparent; similarly, it is shirk to attribute the real effect to man.

Let us hear why ego was given to man from the expert of the issue:

“Since an absolute and all-encompassing thing has no limits or end, neither may a shape be given to it, nor may a form be conferred on it, nor may it be determined; what its quiddity is may not be comprehended. For example, an endless light without darkness may not be known or perceived. But if a line of real or imaginary darkness is drawn, then it becomes known. Thus, since God Almighty's attributes like knowledge and power, and Names like All-Wise and All-Compassionate are all-encompassing, limitless, and without like, they may not be determined, and what they are may not be known or perceived. Therefore, since they do not have limits or an actual end, it is necessary to draw a hypothetical and imaginary limit. The 'I' does this. It imagines in itself a fictitious dominicality, ownership, power, and knowledge: it draws a line. By doing this it places an imaginary limit on the all-encompassing attributes, saying, "Up to here, mine, after that, His;" it makes a division. With the tiny units of measurement in itself, it slowly understands the true nature of the attributes.” (Nursi, Words, 536 - 537)

- So, it is not forbidden to use good attributes placed in human's inherent nature; on the contrary it is his duty. However, the color of the light in his intention that reflect different colors changes the nature of the things done. It converts diamond into coal and coal into diamond.

For instance, a person's victory “in a sports game and similar activities” has already elevated him. If he sees this as a grace from Allah, it does not harm his victory among people. It also makes him more valuable in the eye of Allah. On the other hand, if that person considers himself the source of the victory, he will not be elevated to a better place in the eye of people; besides, he will lose his value on in the eye of Allah.

That is to say, an intention and attitude knowing their boundaries makes one “earn a profit without loss”; a spoiled attitude not knowing its boundaries causes a “loss without profit”. Thus, with this intention, he cannot increase his popularity among people because of intention; besides, he can lose his value in the eye of Allah completely.

It can be said that the harmless road is always preferred to the harmful road.

Nevertheless, attributing some good deeds that appear to be belonging to man to Allah, the real owner of them is a sign of love and respect to Him. On the contrary, considering to own some skills, which are only some means/tools, and attributing them to one’s own self shows that one loves his own self. Besides, the real reason why man was given a strong feeling of love is to nurture love toward Allah. If man abuses that feeling of love and uses it for his own self, it means he attributes a kind of divinity to his soul and desires.

Anyway, your intense love for yourself and your soul is love for the Divine Essence which you misuse and spend on your own self. In which case, rend the egotism in your soul and show Him. All your loves dispersed through the universe are love given to you to spend on His Names and attributes. You have used it wrongly and you are suffering the penalty. For the penalty for an illicit, mis-spent love is merciless torment. (Words, 359-360)

To sum up, he who regards himself as nothing exists; he who regards himself existing becomes nothing. So, we accept our nothingness, but via this path of nothingness, we reach existence and acquire value and worth.

“Also, do not say: "I am nothing. What importance do I have that the universe should purposefully be made subject to me by an Absolutely All-Wise One, and universal thanks required of me?" Because for sure you are as though nothing with respect to your soul and form, but from the point of view of duty and rank, you are an observant spectator of this majestic universe, an eloquent, articulate tongue of these beings so full of wisdom, a discerning reader of this book of the universe, a supervisor of these creatures full of wonder at their glorifications, and like a foreman of these beings full of respect for their worship.“ (Words, 328)

Finally, it will be useful to pay attention to two points the Qur'an emphasizes:

a) Allah criticizes those who say, “I achieved this with my own knowledge and ability.”

“He said, "I was only given it because of knowledge I have." Did he not know that Allah had destroyed before him of generations those who were greater than him in power and greater in accumulation [of wealth]? But the criminals, about their sins, will not be asked.” (al-Qasas 28/78)

“And when adversity touches man, he calls upon Us; then when We bestow on him a favor from Us, he says, "I have only been given it because of [my] knowledge." Rather, it is a trial, but most of them do not know.” (az-Zumar 39/49)

b) Allah does not look with favor on those who trust in their own power in war:

Allah has already given you victory in many regions and [even] on the day of Hunayn, when your great number pleased you, but it did not avail you at all, and the earth was confining for you with its vastness; then you turned back, fleeing. (at-Tawbah 9/25)

c) Allah does not attribute success even to His angels:

“[Remember] when you asked help of your Lord, and He answered you, "Indeed, I will reinforce you with a thousand from the angels, following one another. And Allah made it not but good tidings and so that your hearts would be assured thereby. And victory is not but from Allah. Indeed, Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise.” (al-Anfal 8/ 9-10)

[randomoranges]

last year [hahaha chuis tellement drôle], i was having a conversation with a friend and we were like omg teddy’s aesthetic is totally like boudoir! so then i went down the rabbit hole of looking at photos for inspiration and found this one and i was like oh my lord this is such a teddy thing but i left it at that.

then this morning i was like wow amazing an idea that can go with the image!!!! so i decided to make the super wrong and traced art and spent too many hours on it bcs obvs tracing only takes minutes. 

then as i was making the not actually art i kept thinking of the idea from this morning but it didn’t work as well so i thought of something else and merged the two ideas together.

it feels like i spent the entire day on this haha

and then i realised there is also still a reference to michel tremblay hidden in this without even trying. 

there are so many - layers - hahaha to this. 

it’s nsfw. ish. 

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 Edward’s relieved when he makes it to the club. He hasn’t been able to come in a few weeks time, due to work, a conference and the likes and he’s looking forward to sitting back and unwinding. He also hasn’t seen Teddy since his last visit and he finds himself hoping they’ll be able to catch up before, during, after, or post-show. He tries to will his cheeks not to warm too much at the thought of the other person, but it’s a little bit hard to do.

They’ve been – well, seeing each other is not the right term for it, but Edward has rather liked the few times they’ve slept together so far and that one memorable brunch the day after. Yet, there’s nothing official between them and Edward really isn’t sure if he wants a relationship at the moment. Still, the sex has proven to be good and the company better yet. He likes to think they’re at least friends, but they haven’t really seen each other outside of the bedroom or the club.

 He pushes the door open to the club and he’s first surprised to see a – bouncer type person at the door. He wonders if this is a new norm and what could have prompted the change from the usual cheery fellow who greets the patrons, but his musings are cut short when he’s spoken to.

 “Invitation?” The burly type asks and Edward is taken aback for a moment.

 “Oh, I’m sorry, I didn’t know – is there a private event here tonight?” He never bothers to check the website for the schedule and usually just pops in when he feels like it, but this, is new.

 “Yes. Invitation only. Come back later.” The man says curt and to the point. Edward doesn’t want to cause any trouble and feels like this man won’t hesitate to escort him out if needed, so he’s about to apologise and leave, when Paul appears seemingly out of nowhere and comes to his rescue.

 “He’s good, Bruno; he’s a regular and the boss has him on the list.” Paul says as he claps Bruno on the back. Bruno doesn’t seem pleased by the gesture, but Paul seems oblivious to it all.

 Edward has no idea who the boss is and what list Paul is talking about, but if it means he gets to enjoy the private event, he won’t necessarily complain or mind.

 Bruno grunts and reiterates something about the list, but when Paul insists, he’s escorted inside by the bartender and brought over to coat check.

 “I’m glad you’re here; Teddy’s put me on door duty until you arrived.” Paul says as a way of explanation that does nothing to clear up the many questions Edward has.

 “How did any of you know I was coming? And what’s this private event all about?”

 “You come here often enough; they figured maybe you’d drop by today. As for the event; it’s something a little different – a once in a lifetime performance, really, so you’re very lucky to have stopped by! Very selective and very VIP, if you catch my drift. You’ll see in a bit,” Paul grins, mischievous as ever and Edward wonders what exactly he’s stepped into, but the curiosity in him only keeps growing. “Oh, you’ll have to check in your phone as well. No recordings whatsoever; performer’s request.”

 Edward notices the little locker type add-on in the coat-check and fishes out his phone. He hands it over to the person in charge of the check-in and he’s given back a key. At least, he tells himself, no one should abscond with his phone.

 “Anyways, now that you’re here, I suggest you grab a seat. Bon show!”

 And with that, Paul is gone and Edward makes his way to the heart of the club to find a seat. The atmosphere is muted and the sitting capacity has been reduced to a third. Most of the spots are already filled, but he manages to find himself a seat at the far back. The tables have been dressed in dark velvet tablecloths and each have a trim of sparkly jewels that shine when the lights hit them. It’s quite different from the usual decor and Edward wonders if this is some new event the club is trying out. In all the time he’s been attending, he’s never even heard of such an event. He looks around for a pamphlet or poster of sorts that might give him a clue, but there’s nothing of the sorts.

 Therefore, he patiently waits for the show to start and takes in the other carefully chosen guests around him. He recognises a few other familiar faces he’s seen over his many visits, but other than that, everyone seems as equally unknowing as he does and he wonder what the criteria was to be part of the audience.

 Finally, the lights are dimed down and a hush falls over the gathered crowd. Edward expects the usual introduction to follow suit, but instead, the room fills with sultry jazz music of sorts. It starts a little slow and picks up as the curtains part to reveal a figure, back to the crowd, illuminated softly, standing on center stage.

 As the light grows stronger and the figure starts moving, liquid movements that make it seem effortless and easy, despite the stiletto heels, Edward takes in the multiple layers of fabric that are draped elegantly and expertly over the figure and that play to create different effects when they hit the light. They almost seem like veils of sorts, all in the palest of colours, maybe even white, and that shimmer when the person moves.

 It takes Edward a while for his mind to fully register what it is he’s seeing, as the music keeps playing and the person on stage keeps moving, dancing and performing. This is different from what Club 1642 usually puts on, but he’s intrigued and enthralled and doesn’t mind the change.

 Finally, it’s when they turn around that Edward gasps as he recognises exactly who it is. The tattoo might be partially covered by fabric, but he’s traced every branch and ever petal with delicate fingers and pressed hot kisses to every curve of the vine. His hands have carded, as well as tugged, on those curls numerous times now and he knows the feel of those lips on every inch of his body.

 Still, he forgets how to breathe for a moment, ever still, and drinks in the sight before him.

 Teddy stands before them all, as they take ownership of the stage, stepping from one place to the other, the lights following them, as they wrap their wrists around the first layer of veils and make it twirl around them. The veil, embedded with subtle crystals, shimmers and shines for a moment, before Teddy whirls around as the pace of the music picks up and the veil is then let go of and flutters for a moment, before falling, motionless, to the floor by their feet.

 For as long as they have known each other, for as many times as they have spoken; late night conversations and early morning murmurs, Edward had never known that Teddy performed.

 But – he supposes there are still secrets about him that Teddy doesn’t know either.

 Regardless, Edward is left breathless as Teddy continues their dance of many veils and he finds himself mesmerized and captured by the performance. He’s surprised that even though the dance could be considered seductive or provocative and sensual, what with the veils that Teddy keeps shedding, Edward instead finds that the performance is more than that.

 There is something immensely personal in the movements; private even and it feels as though Teddy is shedding more than just veils. It’s as if the layers represent insecurities and their relationship with each one is different, based on the movement and the way Teddy discards the veil.

 It’s – vulnerable, if that’s even possible. Teddy is slowly laying themselves bare, not only figuratively, but emotionally as well – exposing themselves; revealing themselves as they truly are and Edward’s heart stammers in his chest as the performance continues.

 He also thinks there’s sadness to it. He feels it in the music, but also in the movements; how Teddy caresses the fabric for a moment, before ripping it away. There’s been betrayal here, deep hurt they’ve never really healed from and Edward wonders who could have wronged this wonderful person. What pains have they suffered through that he doesn’t know of?

 He wonders briefly if Teddy would mind if they found out he’s been here – assisted this anguished cry. This does really feel like a private performance and he would hate for his friend to feel embarrassed that he’d assisted. Even if “the boss” had put him on the list, he hopes he hasn’t crossed some line, but he figures he can worry about that later.

 The music’s pace keeps picking up as the layers are discarded and Edward holds his breath as Teddy’s movements become sharper still, as they fight with their veils. The effects of the lights and the crystals only help create the image of a whirlwind – of an angry snowstorm as the snow falls and then rises again by the wind. He thinks of blizzards and snow squalls and his vision being impaired as the snow seems to fall from every which corner and direction.

 For a moment, it seems as though the veils will threaten to overcome Teddy; as if they will lose their fight against the fabric – against the demons they keep close to their heart and deal with, but finally, the music crescendos. They wrap themselves in their last veil and come to a halt, back to the spot where they had started from. The veil undulates and flutters once more, somehow teasing and yet covering, never revealing, and Teddy looks heavenward, arms outstretched, one last plea to be helped or saved – reaching out for something or – someone and they hold their pose for a moment longer, hold it for the audience to feel the final cry and the final tug, before the lights slowly fade out.

 A fallen angel, he thinks. Cast out.

 It takes him a moment – it takes them all a moment, but soon the silence that followed the end of the performance is broken by loud applause. Edward doesn’t even realise it, but he’s on his feet and someone to his left whistles. He needs to blink tears out of his eyes and he wishes he could go somewhere quiet to process the art he’s just witnessed.

 He’s still not sure he’s fully understood everything he’s just seen, but he has newfound respect for his friend.

 A member of the staff comes out some time later, once the raucous applause has died down, and tells them that they’ll take a short break before their regularly scheduled shows will begin. The audience is invited to sit, or have a drink, as they set up the room.

 Edward finds himself moving away from his table, not really sure if he wants to stay for the second, public part of the evening, or if he wants to leave, but his mind tells him that he needs to find Teddy. He has no idea if the other wants to see him, but he figures he can at least try. Therefore, he makes his way towards backstage and thinks he’ll start over there. He realises he still doesn’t know what his friend does exactly at the club, but he knows they work backstage. If anything, based on his own experience, Teddy should be surrounded by people, trying to keep the adrenaline high of performing for as long as possible, basking in their praise.

 He doesn’t know if they’ll let him in the back, but by the time he makes his way there, he’s granted passage with little to no explanation other than “Teddy” and “my friend”. He hasn’t been in this part of the club often, if ever, and it takes him a moment to adjust himself. It brings him back to other times – to before, but he has no time to properly reflect; another thing he can do later. Instead, he walks on and hopes he’ll find someone who’ll be able to tell him where he can find Teddy.

 He follows the sound of voices and as they grow louder, he figures he’s getting to the heart of backstage and sure enough, he ends up finding Teddy, wearing a bathrobe of sorts over the last of the veils, surrounded by a few of the usual performers who are clearly there to congratulate them.

 Edward lingers back, unsure if he should interrupt this moment or not, but then Teddy spots him and their face breaks out into a wide smile. “Édouard!” They say and they seem both pleased and surprised to see him, so he takes that as a good sign. He takes a cautious step forward and Teddy thanks the gaggle of people around them, before coming up to join him. “I was hoping you would be here tonight!” They say, bright smile on their face like always and Edward wonders if he didn’t image the previous sadness and sorrow from the performance. It had felt too raw to be staged and he wants to ask about it, but the words don’t come out right.

 “A coincidence, really; I didn’t know you performed? Had I known, I would have brought you some flowers,” He feels a little empty handed and maybe even a little rude, but honestly, he hadn’t known and therefore, cannot be blamed.  

 Teddy laughs and leans in a little in his space, “Oh, never like the girls here and not often. I mean, this was the first time I hit the stage in over a decade – if not more! And as for the rest, it’s why I kept this a secret – I wanted everyone here to experience the performance as it was – no expectations, no flowers.”

 It does explain why Edward had never seen Teddy perform before, but it still leaves a plethora of questions. He settles for “Are you okay, though? The performance – it was – amazing, but – you looked as though – as though you’ve dealt with a lot – as if it was almost autobiographical, in a sense.” At that, Teddy’s smile turns softer. They reach out for his hand and give it a gentle squeeze.

 “Don’t worry about me, Sugar; I’m fine, honest. I’m better than I was before – sometimes it catches up and I need to – let it all out; evacuate it out of my system and this helps, but I promise I’m okay.”

 “So it was – personal then?”

 Teddy nods and there’s a flicker of sadness that flashes in their green eyes and Edward regrets bringing it up or even insisting, “Hey, d’you wanna get some air?” He thinks of the cigarettes he keeps carrying around whenever he comes to the club, if only to give himself an excuse to steal away into the night with Teddy – to bask in their presence and hear them go off on some tale. He doesn’t know how much time they have before they need to get to work, but he has nothing to lose in asking.

 “I have a better idea; want to come back to mine? I’m not working – my assistant is taking over for the night,” They say when they see Edward’s question bubbling at his lips. “It’ll be quieter.” They add and motion to the noisy gaggle of people in all stages of dress getting ready for the next segment of the show. Edward files the tidbit of information regarding the fact that Teddy has an assistant, but he’ll ask about that another time as well.

 Instead, he nods. The short answer to their question is yes. Edward will go anywhere Teddy wants to bring him to and he’s come to like Teddy’s cosy little apartment filled with photos and knick-knacks of every sorts. Teddy grins and tells him to meet him out front, while they grab their things.

 Edward uses the time he waits for Teddy to retrieve his phone from coat-check and then exits, letting the cool spring air help sort his thoughts. He feels like there’s always a lot to process and he seldom gives himself the time to do so.

 He’s not angry or upset that Teddy performs. In fact, if anything, he feels that it gives them something in common, but it had been surprising. Then, there had been the nature of the performance as well as the method used. He still sees the way the shimmering fabric had teased glimpses of skin he had caressed before and that he’d willingly caress again, but he wonders if it’s appropriate to have such thoughts considering the – topic of the dance.

 “Sorry for the wait, shall we?”

 Edward blinks and looks away from the lamppost he’d been staring at. He nods and notices that Teddy’s wearing one of their long coats over their clothes. He can’t help but smile, amused, considering the evening is pleasant and the coat seems unnecessary, but he knows that Teddy seems to be perpetually cold, which is surprising considering the state of undress they had been in, moments before. They fall in step as they head towards Teddy’s apartment. It’s thankfully not far from here and he’d been surprised by its proximity to the club, the first time he’d gone back to it with Teddy. Teddy had told him that they hated commuting and that at four in the morning, they wanted to get home sooner rather than later.

 It’s not even midnight now and as they walk quietly towards the apartment, Edward feels an itching to take hold of Teddy’s hand and twine their fingers together. It’s not the first time he’s felt this way and he’s not sure whether or not he wants to do it out of a sense of offered comfort or as some type of – romantic gesture, but he manages to keep his hands to himself until they make it to the apartment.

 “Do you mind if I use your washroom?” Edward asks once they’re in. Teddy doesn’t bother turning the lights on, but nods and points in the direction of where the washroom is, even if Edward knows. He removes his shoes and locks himself in the small room for a moment, letting the light come to life and illuminate his reflection in the mirror.

 The reflection blinks and its familiarity helps ground him for a moment. He feels a little wrong footed all of a sudden and he wonders if it has anything to do with the performance, what it could have meant, and the incessant pull he always feels when he’s around Teddy. He splashes some cold water on his face and after waiting another moment; he steps out and goes to find his friend.

 The apartment is still and quiet and Edward pads softly towards the bedroom. It’s the only other logical place where Teddy can be and it normally is where they go when they’re here. He’s about to announce himself when he enters, but stops short due to the sight that greets him. He even steps back, as though the scene before him requires more room to exist and he makes sure he’s by the threshold of the door, before he dares to look again.

 Teddy sits on the ledge of their large bedroom window, dressed in nothing but that last veil from the show, illuminated by soft moonlight that drifts in from outside as well as the lampposts that decorate the street. The curtains haven’t been shut and so Teddy looks almost ethereal as they sit, seemingly lost in their own thoughts, as the light bathes them softly. The gentle light makes the fabric look nearly completely transparent, safe for where it is bunched together and Edward’s breath catches at the sight of it all.

 “You’re beautiful,” He says without thinking and his words break the tranquil moment in which Teddy had been basking in. They look up and offer a welcoming smile, before motioning for him to join them.

 Edward walks over to the window, as if in a trance, and finds himself standing beside Teddy by the time he reaches them. Teddy takes his hands and places a kiss to each as Edward’s heart fights to beat out of his chest.

 “You’re entirely too kind,” They say, before looking back out to the street and the parked cars, the lampposts and their yellow muted light.

 They stand close, Edward able to feel the heat radiating off Teddy’s frame, as they take in the scenery and Edward dares to reach for the fabric that covers Teddy’s body. He yearns to tug it off, to worship, and kiss every inch of their body and chase away any doubts and past pain from their soul. He wants to bring them to bed, hold them close as he whispers sweet nothings to them, until they fall asleep with the notion that they are – loved.

 “May I?” He asks as he wraps a piece of the veil around his fingers, feeling the rugged texture beneath them. Teddy tilts their head in his direction and they wait for clarification as to what it is Edward wants to do. “May I remove your last veil?” He asks again and holds his breath, hoping he’s read everything correctly from the moment the performance had started to this very second.

 “Please,” Teddy says, their voice a bare whisper, nearly trembling and breaking.

 Edward turns them around so that they’re both standing in the window’s light and before he removes the veil, he cups Teddy’s face in his hand and gently caresses their cheek. He feels Teddy lean into the contact and he sees the unshed tears that shimmer in their eyes. He presses a soft kiss to their forehead and after a moment, he lets his hand fall to their shoulder at the first junction of the fabric.

 He doesn’t need to tug very hard, seeing as the veil is merely draped over Teddy’s body, but he’s still ever so gentle as he slowly removes it and never looks away from Teddy’s face. He wants them to know that it’s okay – that whatever it is that happened before – that whatever it is they’re doing now, Edward will do his best to take care of them – that he cares for them and that they’re not alone.

 The fabric comes apart easily and slides softly and quickly off Teddy’s body, pooling at their feet, much like all the other veils beforehand, until Teddy is left bare, bathed only by the late night light. Edward looks – really looks at them and Teddy lets him, maybe for the first time even.

 “You’re beautiful,” He repeats again, for they are and there aren’t enough words to describe the way it is that he feels in this present moment, but Teddy might understand, for they close the distance between them and pull them in for a kiss.

 Edward places one arm around Teddy’s bare waist and another goes to the nap of their neck, as he moulds their lips together. This, thankfully, is a language they are both fluent in and this is something he can do.

 “Let me take care of you,” He murmurs in their ear when they pull away, sometime later. Teddy looks at him, bright eyes and kiss swollen lips and they hesitate for a moment, before they nod, trusting him completely.

 Edward is gentle with them and it’s different from the times beforehand. It feels more like an act of love than an act of sex and he wonders if Teddy notices. He knows there isn’t much of a difference, in the grand scheme of things, but – Edward feels the shift in the way he holds Teddy close and the way they respond to his every touch. He thinks it’s in the little things – the soft, lingering kisses, the lack of urgency to their movements and the way Teddy looks at him, open and caring and still trusting.

 It might even be in the moments that come afterwards; when they twine their legs together and Teddy furrows their face in the crook of Edward’s neck. When Edward rubs their back and lets Teddy slowly come apart in his arms, no questions asked, or the way Teddy resurfaces, lifetimes later, with a gentle smile and a soft thanks.

 He’s not sure though and this development is new, but Edward feels that it all has to do with something about the veils. He wonders what would have happened had he not shown up tonight and if there hadn’t been some great cosmic pull that had lead him there – not only tonight, but on the very first night he’d visited. He also thinks of his own veils – the ones he keeps close to his own heart and the demons he still hasn’t fully faced yet.

 He knows he eventually has to, but as he looks at Teddy’s quiet, tranquil slumbering face, he wonders if he’ll ever be strong enough to do what they did. He supposes that that to will have to wait for a later time and for now he focuses instead on getting some rest as well.

 FIN

[jazzygyu115]

I was debating sending in a submission or just reblogging what I originally wrote and I decided on the later. Mostly because I want to take ownership of what I previously said about RM. I'm not asking people to agree with me as it's up to each person rather they want to trust RM or not again. However, I will say that I'm glad they were asked about censoring naega/niga at their recent press conference. I dunno if bighit did this just as business move cuz BTS is breaking into the American market now therefore they have to care about what they show the American public or BTS was truly concerned about rather or not it would offend the black general public.

If that is the case I'm guessing it was RM's idea and if it was than I will say I do have new found respect for him. He told a room full of reporters that the n-word was offensive and how they as a team felt it was best to take precaution when it came to that word in particular when they really didn't have to because it is a Korean word but they did anyways. Other idols cannot really pretend they don't know what the n-word is after this. I want to make it clear that I've never held a grudge against RM. I have noticed that he has matured a lot since his debut. My issue was more with armys who basically have lied about things he's never said or done in order to create a fake image of "wokeness". All of BTS are learning and growing they are gonna make mistakes sometimes.

To the armys that were complaining about how Americans don't understand that not everything is about the English language...I better not hear y'all try to turn this around and say how proud you are of BTS for being considerate whereas before y'all were screaming ethnocentrism at American companies and radio stations over it, when it was really BTS/bighit who wanted it this way. I've always hate within the Kpop fandom how quick fans scream ethnocentrism whenever black fans are involved. It's a derailment tactic that is used to silence black fans. Yes, this not a case of racism. But this is also not a case concerning all Americans this is an issue specifically pertaining to black people. It doesn't help that a lot of Korean rappers do use naega/niga as word play for the actual word.

Anyways, I am really proud of RM for not being afraid to address the topic and of BTS for being considerate. They aren't perfect as I don't expect them to be. Like, I much rather them actually address racism in the fandom or correct their own mistakes when it actually happens instead of censoring a word that is in their own language. But I can at least recognize the good intentions they had. It's sad that I'm surprised that company actually took their black fans feelings into consideration but I'm also very happy about it as well because it's not something you see often within Kpop.

As a fan myself, I honestly feel like I’m literally the only one who doesn’t really believe that RM is woke now. ARMYs are so sure he’s changed, that anyone who questions that even by a little bit will get a bunch of hate. His apology ARMYs like to bring up didn’t even address his racist/colorist behavior aside from the “west side til I die” thing. He still didn’t apologize for the comments he made about V and J-Hope’s skin color, nor when he said the N-word, nor when he wore dreads, nor when he made those racist impressions of black people and said it was his “talent” (he unfortunately did the latter more than once). I’ve been a K-Pop fan for nine years now and I know that people would make those same errors again and again in the future, even if they said they have changed their ways.

I’m not saying he’s still as problematic as he was years ago and I appreciate that he’s seems to learn and grow as a person in my eyes, but I’m saying what would ARMYs do if he messes up like in the past again?