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[galacticlamps]

very minor thing I still definitely deserve a medal for:

being raised catholic, and now as an adult repeatedly falling in love with characters that fandoms like to declare catholic, but still managing to reject those headcanons because at heart I'm too much of a stickler for accurate analysis to get behind them when i know the person in question is really meant to be anglican/episcopalian/whatever other flavor of christian

i am being, as the poets say, so brave about it

[kissitbttr]

pregnancy was never easy. if it was, fathers could do it.

and truly it was something that toji had learned throughout being married to you and seeing your belly swell with your baby girl. the constant mood swings, back pains, cravings and all. but toji is a wonderful husband. for that, he wouldn’t change it for the world.

anything you want, you get even if your midnight cravings hit. toji will still get up and get dressed before drive to the nearest store that has your favorite red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting.

but being pregnant also means that toji has gotten far more protective than usual. more staying by your side, more checking up on you through his phone, more hiring security cameras and guards to keep you safe. despite your protests, he still thinks it’s necessary.

“sweethea—what the heck?” toji grumbles, eyes almost popping out of his sockets to see you’re not beside him. eyes glancing left and right and that’s where the panic begins to seep into him. “fuck” he scrambles out of the bed, seeing the clock hits at two am,

“no, no, no—“ he feels bead of sweats racing on his temples before slipping on his shoes and a shirt over his head. thinking that something might have happened to you.

god, i can’t go through this. not again. not you. please, please, not you.

toji may not have been the most religious man that has ever walked on earth. but he will beg on his knees and plead to the man up above to never take you away from him,

and just as he about to grab a gun off his safe, he hears the refrigerator door shut downstairs. the sounds making him halt as he quick to whip his head to the source of it.

his eyebrows then furrowed, putting the weapon down carefully before stepping out of your shared room. sometimes he curses himself for buying a home far too big because now he feels like it’s an eternity coming down the stairs. but again, he bought it for you.

the living room lights are already turned off, the only dimmed light he could see is from the kitchen. not only that, but he could hear the metals clinking. so slowly, with ever so confusion written across his face, toji approaches slowly

and there you are ever in your glory, body draped in your favorite pink silky robe sitting on the floor with your back against the fridge. a plate of not one but two red velvet cake slice in your hand as the other forks your way through the delicious treat.

toji heaves out a breathe of relief, knowing that nothing had happened to you. and the noise is loud enough for you to stop chewing and look up. eyes widen at your husband’s figure standing only a few feet away,

“hi” your voice sounds small. almost like embarrassed because you feel like a kid who got caught stealing a cookie off the jar,

“sweetheart” the nickname falls from his mouth like he’s happy to see you after being a part for so long. “what are you doing?”

your mouth slowly begin to chew, a cute smile making its way as your eyes glinting with innocence that toji can’t deny but feel like he’s falling in love with you all over again.

“the baby is hungry” is the only thing you can muster to a response, like it’s an obvious thing. “she wants cake” you giggle quietly,

oh yes, he is definitely falling harder for you again

“the baby is—“ he sighs, hands coming up to rub his face up and down. not because he’s upset but rather amused. “she wanted red velvet cake?”

“mhmm!” you nod vigorously, taking another big bite of the dessert. “and cream cheese frosting!”

and for the first time in a while, toji laughs with his head shaking at the sight of his beautiful wife eating cake at two am. “she told you that?”

“yes! i heard her whisper to me before i go to bed ‘mama.. can we eat the cake? but wait until dada goes to sleep’ because she knows how dada doesn’t allow mama to eat cakes” you smile at him, doing your best of baby voice. licking the cream off the utensil,

toji is grinning so hard he feels like his cheeks are hurting, his eyes are full of love when he looks at you and the little girl you’re growing in there,

“well dada is just taking care of mama so she will be healthy. she needs veggies and whole foods” he takes another step closer, sliding next to you. his eyes never leaving yours, looking at you so lovingly by the way you eat. “i thought something happened to you.. i was panicking”

you pout, not wanting to cause anymore distress on him. “i’m sorry i shouldn’t have done that. but i couldn’t wake you up, you looked exhausted”

he frowns, bending his knees close to his chest. “you should’ve. i would gladly grab the cake for you hence you asked, baby” he leans forward and kiss your temple,

a grateful smile places on your lips, humming in a contentment at the feeling of his soft mouth on your skin. “hmm, i know—“ you cradle his cheek with your free palm, thumbing against his cheekbone and down to his scar.

he used to be so insecure about it until you made him not to be. giving so much praises and kisses about the scar that you think look so hot on him.

“want some?” you extend a spoonful of the cake towards his mouth, in which he opens almost immediately, biting onto the sweet goodness. “how lucky i am to have you, mr. y/l/n”

he laughs, wiping the walnut crumbs off the corner of his lips. “i should be the one saying that to you, doll”

maybe second chances do exist. and it’s a privilege for a person to earn one. toji may had done very questionable things in the past that would make a person think twice in befriending him, let alone married to him but change is real.

and the flaws are what makes it him. it’s one of the reason you are drawn to this beautiful man. because despite every negative seed he may have in him, he still tries. trying and trying to be the person you deserve and the father that your baby girl deserve.

it upsets you to no end knowing that everyone can’t see that. they just see him as a cold, reserved, selfish man who keeps himself closed from the world to see. they don’t see the tears he had shed almost every night for failing to be perfect, they don’t see him having a small banter with you because he wanted to take your last name, they don’t see the amount of times he locked himself in his room because of people talkinh, they don’t see him always rushing out of his office on fridays because he wants to get home before you do just so he can cook your favorite dish,

they don’t see all of that but toji doesn’t care. he doesn’t need their validation nor approval. he just needs yours.

because it’s you he always comes home to. you are his salvation. you are his peace. you are his dream came true.

you, you, you, you.

before you could protest, he presses his lips against yours and move his hand down to your bump,

“happy doesn’t even begin to describe how grateful i am to be your husband”

[scarletwinterxx]

I choose you and me religiously - joshua hong imagine

istg every love song i hear, he's the only one i can think of. i'm in my joshua brain rot era and i'm loving every second of it😭😭

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"This is so not fair"

"What?" your boyfriend blinks back at you with his doe eyes, knowing full well what this does to you

"You can't use that every time you're trying to win, Josh" you grumble, hitting him playfully with a pillow. He blocks it with his arm, laughing at your annoyed but cute expression, clearly he's having more fun than you.

There are so many things Joshua does that makes your knees go weak. The moment you met him you knew you were in deep deep trouble. It was hard not to get swayed while staring in his eyes when they say so much.

Even before, you can never keep eye contact with him because if you do you'd end up a blushing mess. His eyes confessed to you first, and you stared right back getting lost along side him.

Your relationship with him is like those cliche movies and cute scenes in books you only dreamt of happening to you, then along came him and made those into reality.

Like how can you not think he's the cutest human ever when he made a beaded bracelet with his number on it and gave it to you because he was too shy and too much of a gentleman to ask, how he held pinkies with you on your first date while walking around the park, or how he giggled (yes, this man straight up giggled) the first time you kissed.

Every thing he does is an arrow shot straight to your heart. He might not be aware of it but he got you on the palm of his hand. You can't even argue with him because the moment you see his sad eyes and pouty lips, you're already waiving the white flag.

You thought it would be scary for someone to have this much power over you, but not Joshua. He's honest, gentle and kind through and through. In a world of boys, he really is the gentleman.

He never did anything to make you feel uncomfortable or angry or upset, sure there are little arguments here and there but he will never let a day end without making sure you two are okay.

Most often you would say he's too kind for this world, all you get is a shake of his head and a smile. It's just who is he is. Not a single mean bone in his body. You would fight the world for him, always his number one defender and he loves that about you.

Why would he care if the world was mean to him when he got you on his side?

That's all that matters to him anyways.

"Do you ever get angry?" you ask

"Of course, I do" he answer with a chuckle, prompting you to raise your brow at him

"I've never seen you angry, is that a bad sign? They say you should see your partner angry to see that side of them or whatnot"

"I just never find any reason to be. I feel upset, I do. But then I resolve it. It takes too much energy to be angry, life's too short for that don't you think"

"Okay but like what if someone insults you?" you prod

"Do they know me?" he asks back "Just hypothetically"

"But like what's the scenario" "Oh come on, indulge me for a moment will you" you say, getting annoyed at your boyfriend but he just laughs. You always look cute when he annoys you, wishing he could keep you in his pocket all the time.

"Okay let's change it then, let's say we're walking out at night and someone says something about me-" "Well that's different, darling. They won't even finish the sentence, I'm already walking up to them" he cuts you off, even though it's just a made up scenario he already feels a bit mad at the thought of someone disrespecting you

"And what? Fight them?"

He doesn't say anything for a while, staring back at you like he's making you read his mind. Then he pulls you by the arm until you're cuddled against him.

"They can hurt me any way they want, I can handle that. But you, I'd lose my mind if anything happens to you. I can't even imagine it, it's making me mad"

Looking up at him, you see the change in his expression "Oh love, I didn't mean to upset you. Sorry" you mumble, smoothing the crease in between his brows

"No need to be sorry, it's the truth. I treat you with nothing but love and respect, I can't have some stranger treat you any less"

Your lips immediately form a pout when you hear his words. Your sweet sweet boy.

"You really love me huh" you whisper

He looks down at you, his expression quickly changes when he sees your cheeks squished against his chest and the cute pout on your lips. Like a little cute dumpling.

Leaning down to give your cheek a few pecks, "A little bit more than how much you love me"

You laugh at that, you never doubted your feelings about him. You know you love him so much, every single cell in your body knows that. "Sounds impossble"

"Oh you disagree? Lovely, we can sit here all day and talk about all the things I love about you. I can go on and on and on"

"Okay okay fine I get it, I thought you don't like arguing" you tease him

"I like arguing with you like this because I know I'll win"

"Okay Mr. Confident"

"I'm only telling the truth. Look me in the eyes and tell me I'm wrong" this time he's he one teasing, knowing full well you're weak for his stare

"Not fair, you can look at me and I'd say yes to anything"

"Anything?"

You pinch his side, earning a yelp and a laugh from your boyfriend. Then he hugs you again, holding your hand his time so you don't get any ideas.

"Want to know something? I feel the same, the moment you looked at me I knew I was going to be yours for the rest of this lifetime" he whispers

He tucks your hair behind your ears to see you eyes more, leaning down again to give your nose a peck "You had me the moment we met"

You smile at him before stretching your head to meet your lips with his, feeling him smile during the kiss. You don't say anything, you just let him feel all the emotions that are too big for any word in any language.

Exchanging I love you's through kisses.

[tokoyamisstuff]

Hi!! I really love your work :33

I just wondering, what would be the perfect Christmas gift for them(hellsing men)? spicy is ok

I hope you are resting, have a nice day :333

Yoo belated Merry Christmas my friend! Hope you enjoyed the time with your loved ones. <3

also I don't believe in 'gifting' sex, it's on the house lmao sorry

gn! Reader | no warnings | basic and corny shit as always

Alucard isn't really materialistic so he'd rather get something you could enjoy together, like a short trip or date night you planned. | Would gift you something very symbolic like his sword from a past he usually never talks about.

Anderson keeps saying he doesn't need anything but if you insist he's got a few books he'd like to read. Also, of course, anything religious-themed like a rosary bead or a new bible. | Is actually pretty good with personal gifts, he made mental notes of your likes throughout the whole year.

Maxwell acts hard to please, he'd definetly expect some grand gesture and is veery picky. But deep down he's touched by your effort no matter what. | Showers you with random luxurious gifts because it feels nothing is good enough for you either.

Walter likes classics, maybe a new monocle or gloves, or a pocket watch. He stopped smoking cigarettes decades ago but he wouldn't say no to some good quality cigars. | Handpicked a set of jewlery for you and definetly gives you a great bonquet together with it.

Pip wants something that reminds him of you when he's abroad for his work, like dogtags or a picture of you two. A throwing knife with his insignia would also be cool. | He's more of a gesture person and will force his men to prepare it together with him, like a grand firework or something.

Jan is very easy to please, he gets hyped up about anything really. I guess just give him money and let him decide how to spend it, it'll end irresponsible with him buying a gun or some lingerie for you or maybe a puppy, you'll never know with this guy. | Is definetly one of those guys that gifts you 'love coupons' he scribbled last minute. 😭

Luke would like a new tie or hairband, maybe a perfume even. He's a well-groomed man and loves to have something from you on him at all times. | Will spoil you with a new wardrobe which he definetly indulges seeing you in just as much.

The Captain isn't picky but he would definetly enjoy something that reminds him of his past (no nazi stuff, just any keepsakes you found from the city he grew up in). | Gifts you something selfmade like a lucky charm he carved himself or a bracelet.

The Major would enjoy if you cook a fancy meal for him, sharing it with a good wine. And having you for dessert would definetly not be rejected ehehe... | He'd hold a long speech in your honor claiming to lay the world to your feet if that's what you desire, which sounds both flattering and worrying.

The Doc likes some hyper-specific freaky stuff, anything connected to his science or the occult. I bet he's got a wish-list for you and it's not easy or legal to obtain any of those. | Will use his skills to create things you could only wish for in your wildest dreams.

Dandy is a collector, he'd love another card deck, maybe even a personalized one, or a new hat. | Will also get you something that suits your hobby/taste, maybe autographed by a celebrity you admire?

[safety-pin-punk]

Hi there!! So uh, i was wondering (as a baby punk/goth) if you have any suggestions as to how to subtly dress more punk?? I would love to go full out with it, but i couldn’t without getting into an argument, so if you have any tips, let me know :] thank you!!

Ideas for subtly adding alternative elements to outfits:

Safety pins. Add them any and everywhere. I have them on the lapels of almost every jacket I own, and up the back of a pair of converse (possibly being used to keep said pair of converse together). But adding them to bags or as earrings (or hanging from earrings) works just as well!

Band t shirts. You can buy them anywhere and pair them with anything. Simply jeans and a band t shirt are fairly common even for non-alt people

Start adding some black and other dark elements to your outfits. Even if its just a black friendship bracelet. Maybe it has beads on it that spell out a band name?

Learn how to do simple sewing and mending. The more times something is repaired, the cooler it looks in my opinion. AND thats something that is honestly a life skill and everyone should be able to do if they are physically able

Ladder lace your shoes (I have a how to here), its subtle but can tell someone who knows what they are looking for a lot

Ripped jeans are in fashion. Just make your own out of an old pair, it will look more alt and be cheaper. And you can tell your parents that you were just saving money and making ‘cooler jeans than the people who get them pre-ripped’ should work cause a lot of older people seem to have beef with pre-ripped jeans

Go just a *little* heavier on the eye make up (but not so much you get in trouble). And if anyone says anything about it, there are plenty of more mainstream artists you can say you drew inspiration from (Kiss, Mick Jagger, Prince, David Bowie. All musicians that parents are likely to have listened to)

Choose boots, converse, or vans over other options if you have the choice. Other options are fine (and probably cheaper unless you thrift them) but it’s undeniable that those shoes are staples of alt fashion

Simple chain necklace. Get it from a craft store. Its small, its subtle, it can be hidden under your shirt

If you or your family is religious (specifically christian here), get a stylized cross to wear. I have a cool looking metal one made out of nails. You could always claim that it represents something about Jesus’ suffering or something

DIY in general, even if it doesn’t look punk/alt. The fact that it was DIY basically makes it punk/alt

I’m not Goth, nor do I know *much* about Goth fashion, BUT, I think lace is pretty common? And not exclusive to alt spaces, soo you can just say you think its pretty

Any other ideas or tips for anon are welcome of course!!! (Especially on the goth stuff here lol)

[mrplantfr]

☆MR.PLANT HEADCANONS!!!♡

(TW: Mentions of religion, murder)

*Was diagnosed with ADHD/ Autism at a very young age, but it took a really long while since he had to constantly write stuff in pen instead of talking.

*Has hated pens since he first learned to write because his shaky hands write terribly in pen.

*Despite not being able to talk, he can laugh, scream, and hum. He really likes stimming by laughing because it feels like the one chance he gets to sort of talk. (That felt really sad-)

*Grew up in a Christian household, and even though he isn't religious now, when he's really scared he'll pray just in case. (I'm really sorry if that came off as disrespectful or anything, please let me know if it did I'm not Christian so I wouldn't know that well)

*Has really noticeable eye bags due to his lack of sleep, when he was a teen he used to put some of his mom's makeup on that specific part to cover it up but stopped after he got bullied for it.

*He was definitely a mama's boy and still is, he visits her weekly to take care of her and Emails her often to talk with her.

*Is a workaholic to a dangerous level but can never keep a job as he always murders someone in the end.

*His special interest is knifes, he has a lot for cooking and eating, along with to kill people. He always looks for new ones whenever he can, like a kid in a candy store but he limits himself to only buy 2 at a time. He also looks up facts and articles about them a lot, it feels very comforting to him.

*Speaking of knifes, he cooks really well! Ask him to make anything and he'll be amazing at it to a whole new level. He has at least 2 cabinets filled to the brim with spices and herbs and tea packets. Whenever Argos comes over he likes to bake some new treat he learned how to bake and insist he tries it. (They're usually French or Italian)

*He has a Funk Pop Keychain he got in High School of Deadpool and pirated all the movies with it and read all the comics as a kid. He knows the second one word- for- word and summarizes the movies and stuff when he's bored.

*He has very good hygiene to an impressive level, and he still has one of those hand sanitizer rubber things from a few years back. He has a weird habit of carrying around tooth picks despite not being able to open his mouth.

*He'll grab onto Argos' hand and just start squeezing it out of nowhere. Don't ask why, not even he knows. Not like he could answer anyway.

*He watched Aqua Teen Hunger Force as a kid (if ykyk) and his favorite was always Master Shake because of his voice and risky humor.

*When he uses a computer he always minimalizes tabs, never keeping an unnecessary one open because he gets really frustrated at computer lag. He also plays music on one tab when he wears headphones. And his favorite game to play on it is Yandere Simulator because he likes to make all the characters really upset at his answers. (Took inspo from Ashur Ghravi there)

*He always picks at his fingers when he gets stressed. He tried a picky pad but he hated the noise the beads made and the texture of the silicone so he threw it away along with his other failed attempts at stopping the habit. He gets really insecure when people talk about his hands, he always thought they were too boney and cold for anyone including himself to like them. (He cries when they leave him alone after)

*When talking music his favorite artists are John Leher, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, and Lemon Demon. (Don't tell him he has to pick just one.) He really likes music from the 70s - 90s music, old- times music always brings him nostalgia from his parents and grandparents playing it when he was little, it brings back memories to playing around in the summer heat and relaxing at home.

*He enjoys dressing simple a lot because it feels like he doesn't have to worry about dressing himself too much. But he ADORES looking at really stylized outfits, the more complicated the better! He watches Rupaul's Drag Race so he can judge the outfits along with the actual judges (But who doesn't???)

*He's grown really good at slow dancing over the years. But he always waits for someone (Argos) to ask if he wants to dance because he doesn't want to seem like he's showing off. But when I tell you he feels like a brand new person, swaying along with the music, taking in every word and step and tap while he dances, I mean he feels like he could become the next background dancer for Mitski. And he feels so proud of himself for that!

*Hes definitely a salty over sweet kinda guy, with sugar he can only take so much of it before he has to be excused. Yk? Thats why him and Argos always go to the same place, because he feels like when he knows what he can get each time he can prepare himself more for what he will eat. (In other words, safe food) And when I tell you he gets picky about food, I don't mean he only eats a handful of things and refuses anything else. No. I mean he's a.. Selective eater. Like, he loves trying new foods and he's willing to try anything. But for example, let's say that he hates mustard (same) and you give him something with mustard. Now, he will eat it and be nice about it, but that doesn't mean he'll enjoy eating it. Got what I'm tryna say? Okay.

*He loves watching old black & white films to try and decipher their 1900s talk to now. He often has to pause the movie to look up what certain words mean, but usually he knows what they're saying and he just laughs along about it.

(WRITER TALKING) Okay, so, thanks for reading this!!! I really hope you liked it! :0 I adore TWOMP so much its ridiculous, but I obviously have a favorite. Mr.Plant is honestly the most relatable character I've ever seen in my life, everything about him makes me go "HE'S SO ME!!!!!" if I'm honest. Anyway, I hope you liked it. Bye. :3

[sonicenvy]

So this project is continuing to be complex and detailed, but I'm having a good time. If you haven't seen my original post, this is an image that I pulled from the book of Kells on folio 27v. The full page contains four figures: the man, the lion, the ox, and the eagle. The four figures represent the four gospels. This figure is the eagle, and it represents the book of John, St. John the Evangelist and the ascension of Christ into heaven. I am not religious (though I was raised Irish Catholic), so I picked this design because I love the art in medieval manuscripts and in the Book of Kells specifically.

So, how'd I get here? (an extremely detailed step-by-step)

Downloaded the full size image of Folio 27v

Cut St. John out of the image using the pen tool in Photoshop and moved it to a new document with a clear background.

Pasted St. John into a blank high res procreate document.

Did a rough digital tracing of the image in procreate with my iPad and Apple Pencil.

Opened tracing in Illustrator and made it into a vector. Took forever because I fucked up my procreate settings RIP.

Turned Vector into live paint object.

Opened original image in PS, and used eyedropper tool to select colors in original document. Compared those colors to the colors that I had in my stash (wanted to use mostly if not all from my stash rather than buying new floss).

Used threadcolors.com to get the hex codes for the selected threads. Made a spreadsheet of the selected colors for my reference. Printed out spreadsheet.

Colored the image using the paint bucket tool (and recolor artwork options) with the colors corresponding to selected threads. Saved Illustrator document.

Opened illustrator document in PS, gave it a solid white background and exported it as PDF.

Printed out initial copy of PDF image on blank printer paper to see if it was the right size. It wasn’t lol, so I made it bigger (super easy with vector images!) Printed test copy #2 and it was the right size.

Iron chosen fabric and stretch in Phillips head screw tightened hoop.

Printed the PDF image on Sulky Fabri-solvy, cut to size, and adhere to the surface of the stretched fabric.

Stitch, all single stranded….

 

What's new?

Since the last time I posted, I've mostly completed the head. It's comprised of a mixture of satin stitches, long and short stitches, chain stitches, and some other stitch I can't remember the name of. The other new feature is very, very, tiny orange and red glass beads.

When I was considering how I wanted to render the dots in the circle behind the head and the three tears of blood, I initially considered doing french knots for the dots and bullion knots for the blood tears. To make a decision about this, I did some tests on scrap fabric. At the end of the test stitching I found that I was not completely satisfied with what I had come up with. As I stared at it, I was hit with the sudden vision of using seed beads of some kind for these two areas. This idea completely possessed me (lol), and I made a trip to my delightful local beading store the next day, hoop in hand.

The old ladies who run the bead store helpfully showed me to a bunch of interesting beads and got me all set up with them. I also purchased some size 11 beading needles, which are barely large enough to stick a single strand of embroidery floss through. At the time, I didn't know whether or not the embroidery floss would even go through the needle or the beads, so I purchased some tiny beading thread, but ended up not needing it. The eyes of those needles are SO tiny that they were extremely difficult to thread, but I managed it eventually. They were also, interesting very, very bendy. I ended up liking the stitching experience with them so much I continued using them to stitch other, non-beaded sections of the piece.

The other consideration that I had to make while putting this section together was whether or not I wanted to render that yellow ring around the head in golden yellow thread or gold, gold metallic thread, as in the original image that section appears to potentially be illuminated with gold leaf. However, my hatred of metallic thread (Satan's embroidery supply) won in the end so I went with the gold yellow thread, leaving the crosses as the only metallic gold element. I don't know that I'll end up using any other metallic gold, but I obviously can't rule it out.

Anyhow, looking forward to continuing this project and to what new challenges I'll end up having to figure out as it goes along.

[gavroche-le-moineau]

This evening I'm catching up with Les Mis Letters so here are some language notes from the last few chapters:

LM 5.5.6 - The Two Old Men Who Do Everything...

1. A fun pun! Marius says: “The men of the revolution are so great, ... and each one of them seems to me an antique memory.” In French the last part of this line is: “... et chacun d’eux semble une mémoire antique.” M. Gillenormand then responds with “Moire antique!” meaning antique moire - a rippled or wavy fabric - and the next day he buys a dress of this fabric for Cosette. If you haven't spotted the joke yet, "antique memory" in French is "mémoire antique" so M. Gillenormand either only heard or only chose to hear the very last part of what Marius was saying and interpreted it as Marius talking about the fabric.

2. In one of M. Gillenormand's long speeches he says “... I am always harping on your people, but do look favorably on my dealing a bit of a slap to the bourgeoisie. I belong to it.” The last sentence is exactly the same wording in French that Grantaire uses in his line "Vive la République! J'en suis." translated in Hapgood as "Long live the Republic! I'm one of them." It's such a common phrase that I don't expect much was meant by it but I found it to be an interesting parallel.

3. “[Aunt Gillenormand] went regularly to service, told her beads, read her euchology, mumbled Aves in one corner of the house, while I love you was being whispered in the other,” This is just kind of interesting- the "I love you" in this sentence is written in English in the original text. I'm not sure why.

LM 5.6.1 - The 16th of February 1833

1. There's a missing sentence in Hapgood's translation after: “Collé, Panard and Piron flow from it, enriched with slang.” The sentence after it is: “On crache de là-haut sur le peuple le catéchisme poissard.” which I would translate as "One spits vulgar catechismes (summary of a religious doctrine) on the people from up there."

2. Very shortly after the previous sentences, there's the line “Uproar reigns in front, tumult behind.” I feel like Hapgood didn't really capture the vibes of the language correctly here because the words used for "uproar" and "tumult" are "Brouhaha" and "Tohubohu" respectively. Brouhaha can be kept as-is in English, and apparently Tohubohu can be translated as hurly-burly although I've not really heard that expression before, but both give a more accurate sense of the onomatopoeic nature of the words being used.

3. I can't comment on all of it right now but there's SO much fun argot being used in the conversation between Thénardier and Azelma- my version of the French text has a ton of its rare footnotes to explain all the slang. One tiny thing that's bothering me about the Hapgood translation is Thénardier ends with “That don’t matter. You must try. You understand me, Azelma.” but the French ends with “Entends-tu, Azelma ?” so it really should be "Do you understand, Azelma? / Do you hear me, Azelma?"

These chapters are a bit longer as we approach the end here! I think I'll have to save the next one for tomorrow, but now I'm only one behind.

[lars-n-drix]

Nicholas who's trying to rejoin the Christian faith yet is still doubtful. It's not like reconnecting with an old friend who you lost contact for years after drifting apart. Rather, it's more akin to trying to become friends with a tumultuous ex after all the dust has settled.

He had gotten rid of all his religious paraphernalia. No longer owning a bible nor a cross, not even the Punisher. Not even a rosary. Nicolas now feels like he has to prove himself—prove that he can be faithful. Vash is the one that convinces him that it's okay to buy it. Especially as it might help him feel closer to his lord and savior.

Instead, he buys a bracelet with chunky glass beads on it. Nothing too fancy as the words of how adornment shouldn't be external played on loop in his head. Ultimately, it gives him peace of mind. Feeling a bit more secure in his choices as he takes it off his wrist, folding it in half. Rubbing his thumb over the beads' texture as it sat in his palm.

Nicholas let silence fill the room, still struggling to find the words for prayer. How he hoped the rumination was taken into consideration. That his trying wasn't for naught. Eventually getting up to join Vash in bed.

[cannedheet]

uhhh, so TFGS headcanons????? fuck

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Rosa

- when Rosa was younger, like 7-10 yrs old kinda, she didnt know how to say words like 'phenomenon', the 'f' sound of 'ph' confused her so much

- when she first started working at the gas station, she hadn't had any paranormal experiences. She also didn't believe in the Higher Realms

- Rosa never really was friends with Tony, even though they worked alot of day shifts together

- when she was a teenager, she listened to South Park Mexican absolutely RELIGIOUSLY

- she LOVESSSS Kali Uchis

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Jerry

(strangest guy..,,.,. the man ever)

- Jerry listens to the strangest shit, he managed to find an unreleased album from Frank Sinatra??

- absolute glow-in-the-dark fanatic. Shoelaces, shirts, jewelery, literally ANYTHING

- makes references to the most obscure shit ever. From commercials to newspapers, it's insane

- funko pop collector. To the point that he forgets which he has, and he accidentally buys the same ones

- he LOVES the hunger games, he has the books and blu-ray discs and everything

- sneezes SO. FUCKING. LOUD. that shit could wake the dead and enlighten the deaf

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Jack

- he has so many books he has to put them shits in those huge ass plastic boxes, you know the ones??

- with all the shit he's seen at the gas station, he really does NOT care if someone dies and it shows up on the news

- Jerry keeps giving him beads and rocks. He doesn't know what to do with them so he puts them into the glove department in his car

- sometimes Jack gets so detached from reality that seeing viscerally bright and neon colors is a relief for him

- he's double jointed!! He doesn't use this weird fucking thing often because it's kinda useless but still

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Tony/Carlos

(so delusional about this fucker what)

- he was in track for a little while in middle school, runs so fast it's fucking scary

- catholic, but Tony is SURE he's going to hell

- knows how to use a crossbow very, VERY well!! No particular reason for this but crossbows are a really fucking hot weapon

- fucking converse shoe wearer I swear

- mostly writes in pen, because pencils don't really look that nice with the way he writes

- definitely gatekeeps where he buys his clothes (thrift stores)

- Tony doesn't really like wearing normal T-shirts, the sleeves have to end just above the elbow for him to be comfortable while wearing it.

- prefers savory to sweet, but he does occasionally like something sugary.

[bijoumikhawal]

Qåmtsu Blouse Pins

A unique element of the Qåmtsu costume, among other Hebitian costumes, is the general insistence upon a blouse. This, in its simplest form, is 3 rectangles of fabric sewn together, with the front left open and two gaps in the side seams for the arms. Generally a small amount of fabric is used to make a "collar" of excess fabric around the neck and over the chest (similar to the construction of an 18th century bedgown or manteau de lit). The more wealth, the bigger the collar, until the collar resembled more of a shawl, covering the wearers shoulders and even upper arms. Some also added wide sleeves with pleats to further show off the amount of material they could afford.

While these blouses could be worn open, they were most commonly worn with a set of 2-4 pins. The varieties with large collars necessitated such pins, in fact. These caught the excess fabric so it formed a gathered stripe, and closed the front. A man's pins started at or just below his chula, while a woman's started below the pectoral muscles.

The pins themselves were most commonly a ring of metal, wood, glass, or stone, with a corresponding piece of wire, which had a ball affixed permanently to one end, and another which screwed on and off on the other. These balls sometimes had pendants and chains attached.

Variants, however, exist; a pennanular pin indicated someone from the north of Qåmtsu territory, nearer to the Helta Highlands. These were usually larger, about half the size of one's palm. A heart shaped ring was common in the south of the delta. A triangle was popular near the westmost portion of river territory. The gem encrusted style was from the southeast, edging close to the mountains. Those with dozens of shell pendants came from the coastal portion of the delta. The style one adopted flucated before the Union, not necessarily preserving the style one grew up with. After the Union, however, one tended to be inheriting pins instead of buying them, and trying to keep those multigenerational connections became more important. However, simple pins made of bits of spare wire and cheap beads were and remain popular.

The branch of the Garak family Elim Garak belongs to retains no such pins, not even in secret. However, a close branch (Mila and Tolan's cousins) have a few: these are a combination of delta styles, with heart shaped rings and two good sized pendants made of mother of pearl attached to each end of the pin. The pendants are carved with small images of Hebitian religious figures, and hang on beaded chains with imitation coral and amber, indicating a middle class past.

[kariachi]

Oh look, Kwarrel Lives fic! Set during that ‘wandering the galaxy’ period, Kwarrel still wouldn’t admit that he’s a dad, but he’s a dad.

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For the first time in too long he had access to proper embroidery supplies. Nothing fancy, no beads, nothing large enough to feel comfortable in his hands, but better than the makeshift-at-best crap he’d been working with the past damn-near-thirty years. Actual needles. Proper thread. Hoops. There had been multiple times the past few decades he’d have given a foot for a proper embroidery hoop. Both of them if he could’ve had all of this. It wasn’t quite on the level of seeing a proper sky again, but it was close.

Of course, for most of that time his focus would have been on adorning himself, on bedecking himself as was right for any Perison. Why shouldn’t he? Even the barest of hem patterns was a necessity of proper dress among his people, and even someone who had done the horrible things he had, even someone who hadn’t worked to put those feelings and actions in their past, wouldn’t be denied them. Walking around in the plain, makeshift work that had been what he all could manage in Incarsecon had been humiliating, and long had he yearned to be able to do things properly again.

But, Kevin came first.

The new clothes he’d grabbed him were far from the best, but they were what he could afford off the work he could get and he was trying to keep under the radar, set a good example. Even if Kevin already knew crime well, and sometimes went behind his back to try to help. The clothes were too big too, but while wasn’t shooting up like river cane as much as a man would hope now that they had enough food semi-regularly- more importantly food he could eat semi-regularly- he was consistently growing. Things would fit right eventually, and they would look good and proper the whole time, he promised every deity he could name, his own and otherwise.

To think, for the forty years or so he’d been an adult he hadn’t given two shits about kids aside from having at least one moral. Turns out that was all the opening fate needed to go ‘you’re somebody, watch this child’ and for you to get attached.

So instead of getting himself even cheap beads, better thread, supplies that fit, he was buying new clothes, shoes, glasses. Spending his evenings drawing designs onto shirts, skirts, and pants. Simple things, geometric shapes, sparks, lightning, snowflakes and stars. About the calmest evening of his life so far had been the two of them ‘arguing’ over how you drew snowflakes and stars… Kevin wanted simple, subtle, and while Kwarrel burned to deck them both out in the brightest colors and boldest patterns to that he would stay. He spent his breaks stitching- it wasn’t as if he wasted money on his own lunch anyway- working primarily in shades of grey and blue, things that would pop gently against the dark colors he preferred. Sometimes he slipped in flowers, once a line from a poem he’d remembered from his youth, and always religious symbols.

Kevin’d shown him once the symbol his own people used, drawn it in dirt in the Void in the days following a meltdown, after it had sunk in how far he was from home. Kwarrel’d taken great care to memorize it, it wasn’t a difficult shape, with the intent to recreate it in thread when he could. He knew well how hard it could be to be the only one of your kind around, to grasp tight to connections to your past and your culture in the midst of the endless variety and change of the greater galaxy. And so he was careful to find a spot for it in every item he embroidered for him. He was also- though it may have been rude, he didn’t know- careful to find another spot to put one of the many protective symbols he’d been taught in his youth. It’d taken what felt like ages to remember it right- he’d never drawn it out himself though one of the old men had stitched it for him before he left Ha’n- but with the Void, and space, the long hours he worked, and all the things going on in Kevin’s head and his heart, he wouldn’t have been able to live himself if he didn’t try to get every bit of protection from the monsters in the dark for him.

He'd never been a religious man, but after that first time somebody’d snatched Kevin up he’d decided he was covering all his bases. That kid needed as much protection as he could get short of being locked up again. Yes, he had his own god to look out for him, but Kwarrel had many he could, hopefully, call in for back-up.

Certainly, the First Father had to be appreciating all the prayers for help actually raising this kid he was getting, if nothing else.

Kwarrel bought new-enough clothes, he embroidered away, skipped his meals, prayed his heart out for this kid who damn near everyone, nearly including him, seemed to have passed over in the crowd, and who now mattered more than just about anything.

His own needs and desires could wait.

[leguin]

🚪 and 🕸️?

🚪A fic you love that’s set in Rue Royale

someone buy me roses by indigostohelit - the very first iwtv fic i bookmarked, and still one of my favorites. many lines i could quote but the author's note really says it best:

Started as "fun with religious sex hang-ups", turned into "handjobs later cited in court proceedings as evidence of irreconcilable differences", bon appetit.

🕸️ A fic you love that’s set in Dubai

drawing in a subject by nestorious - this is a follow-up to another favorite of mine also set in dubai, both of them concerning the Rashid of it all. some absolutely fantastic lines in here, but this one really struck me this time around:

“You’re not persuasive,” Daniel said, watching the beads form. “You’re not good at scolding yourself, are you, Armand? You have to outsource it to other people. Like you’re doing to poor starved Louis.”

[strawberrynida]

Jewelry-Tober Days #3 and #4

Looking for religious-goth imagery? Searching for pumpkin spice fun? Can't decide? Here are the necklaces I created for day 3 and day 4 of my new jewelry challenge that reflect both sides of Autumn!

Btw, you can use code "TUMBLR" for a discount!

Day 3: Elegant Romantic Goth Necklace

During colder months, I love it when people find creative ways to wear black clothing. I imagine this cross necklace and earring set to pair perfectly with a rather simple black and/or red outfit. This jewelry piece features a cross with hand-beaded seed beads. However, don't think the fun ends there! The Cross necklace comes with a pair of matching red and black earrings. Super elegant yet simple and gothic <3

Day 4: Autumnal Nights

The season is changing and I am longing for golden light pouring into a cold room, seeing all of the stars in the Midnight sky, sipping a hot steaming cup of coffee, and stepping on cronchy caramel-colored leaves. This jewelry piece reflects the spirit of autumn by including golden yellow moons, warm brown maple leaves, deep brown and copper-colored freshwater pearls, and vintage glass beads.

♥ Does not come with a pair of earrings, however, I recommend matching it with the "Fawn" Earrings from my Tinkerbell Collection! It features brown maple leaves, copper-colored pearls, and bronze metal leaves. Earring Dimensions: 2 Inches (Drop Length 2.5 inches). 1 strand.

(However, if you have sensitive earrings do not buy these earrings as the hoops may cause sensitivity. If you'd like, I'd be more than happy to switch out the hoops for 925 silver hypoallergenic hooks if that is a worry of yours. <3)

pssstttt, use code "TUMBLR" for a discount!

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[rakhibazaar]

Helping Guide for Trendy Rakhis for Raksha Bandhan 2023

Introduction

Raksha Bandhan is a traditional Hindu festival that falls on the full moon day in the Shravan month. In your diary, you can mark August 30, 2023, to celebrate it with your family. The festive occasion is also famed as Rakhri, Avani Avittam, and Janai Purnima and commemorates the beautiful and unique bond between brothers and sisters.

Every year when unmarried and married sisters tie a Rakhi on their brother’s wrists, they put their faith in them. The sacred Rakhi thread has a deep cultural significance. It strengthens the relationship between the two. The brother is her constant support, and she feels completely protective when he is around. Moreover, the brother also promises to protect her always. He continues wearing this Rakhi thread of love and protection for many days, which shows that sisters are unique and genuinely valued. 

Before the festive occasion ends and you may get busy enough to indulge in last-minute Rakhi shopping, here are our recommendations for the trendiest Rakhis online for Raksha Bandhan 2023 with the best gift combos. Investing in these online Rakhi gift ideas will be beneficial whether your brother stays with you or in a different city or country. Select a Rakhi that will look adorable on your brother's wrist with a suitable combo to make the Rakhi celebration an event to remember. 

Owing to technological advancement and the round-the-clock availability of the internet, you can buy Rakhi and Rakhi gifts online from the comfort of your room. Within a few clicks, your order will reach the desired doorstep. However, ordering Rakhi for your brother from a trustworthy online Rakhi shopping platform is a must for a hassle-free experience.

Bracelet Rakhi:

It is made of threads, beads, stones, pearls, and metals, like gold or silver. These Rakhis are a modern take on the traditional Rakhi and are worth buying for fashionable brothers. These Rakhis are in demand as they are a combo of Rakhi & Bracelet. 

You can order bracelet Rakhi with sweets & assorted chocolates. They are delightful indulgences for your siblings, giving cherished memories. 

Golden Rakhi:

Many online platforms have a wide range of golden Rakhis to grab your eyeballs. It is made of gold or gold-plated materials to give it a rich and luxurious appearance. Skilled artisans enhance their appeal by creating beautiful designs, patterns, and motifs. Moreover, gold is associated with purity and prosperity, so golden Rakhi for your brother will enhance his fortune and strengthen your bond.

Create a festive package combining golden Rakhi with a decorated Puja Thali. It will provide a ceremonial and religious touch to his Rakhi celebration.

Personalized Rakhi:

Raksha Bandhan celebrates & honors siblings’ love. This Raksha Bandhan, you can order a Rakhi online with a small photo of you and your brother, his name or initials, or a message reflecting your heartfelt love and good wishes for him. 

A Personalized Rakhi with a customized gift, such as a keychain, mug, or cushion, will be treasured for years.  

Cartoon-Character Rakhi:

Raksha Bandhan allows you to strengthen your bond with your siblings. So, if you have a kid brother, dedicate this Rakhi festival to him. Order a cartoon-printed Rakhi online, such as Peppa Pig Rakhi, Mickey Mouse Rakhi, Minions, etc. It will add an element of fun and excitement to his Rakhi celebration.

The top-notch Rakhi gift ideas for kids include Rakhi with chocolates and sweets, T-shirts, colored pencils, puzzle books, crayons, etc., to help make a special place in their hearts.

Conclusion: Brothers are special. So, you can't settle for the ordinary when selecting a Rakhi online. You can also check the latest Rakhi collection with gifts available at Rakhi Bazaar https://www.rakhibazaar.com/. The company offers an express Rakhi delivery service that allows you to send Rakhi to the UK from India and worldwide. You can also send Rakhi to India from the UK, the USA, etc., free of shipping costs.