#can someone help me with flower identification?

[delewlew]

can you watch my boyfriend for me: charles leclerc x black fem! reader °❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･

request: Can you do the “watch my bf for me” with Charles and he gets nervous and call for yn to come back pretty pretty please 🙏🏾

warnings: none

author's note: this one is a little short cuz i was running on no sleep and good vibes...but it's not too short i hope! please let me know how yall like this one. comments and reblogs are always appreciated <3

never in a million years did you see yourself dating someone like charles leclerc. it wasn't that you didn't believe someone like him could find you attractive because to be quite frank, you were stunning and you knew it. the thing was you didn't picture yourself in love with someone who had the social status charles held. you'd assumed that rather than being in love with you he'd be in love with himself, instead of feeding his family he'd be more fixated on feeding his ego. however, upon meeting him for the first time you realized that those were simply preconceived notions that couldn't be further from the truth. that gentle smile and welcoming gaze wasn't a facade to draw girls like you in to become a pawn in some twisted romance game. he was genuinely a sweet and loving man who had nothing but love to give.

you met charles a year ago in baku at the azerbaijan grand prix after you'd been invited to attend because you worked as an influencer. it was your first time attending a grand prix and you got the complete hook up. it was qualifying day and you'd showed up to the paddock ready to enjoy the day in the early morning when there was a problem with security. for whatever reason the security guards were refusing to let you enter the paddock despite having proper identification. then, like an answer to your prayers a young man with ice blue eyes and the most perfect dimples came to your rescue, informing the staff that you were with him. a year later and here you were, actually with him but as a girlfriend instead of a stranger looking for help.

the social media following on all of your pages grew massively but you remained the same person you'd been before any of this happened. sure, now you were sitting in the ferrari garage every weekend, getting invited to more exclusive events, and getting spoiled by your boyfriend to where he had to lift the spending limit on his credit card. but you were still the same girl as you'd always been, posting videos that made you happy and getting paid for it.

𖡼𖤣𖥧𖡼𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊

summer break had just begun for charles which meant that you had him all to yourself until he had to return back to work. this also meant you had to find a way to create content that would still garner enough attention when there weren't races for you to post about attending. you didn't like posting about your relationship in general because it felt unauthentic. your relationship wasn't the only defining thing about you and your career, it came after, so you preferred to keep work and personal life separate even if there is a little overlap between the two. but, the new tiktok trend you'd seen on your for you page was enough to convince you to break your personal rule, just this once.

you'd surprised charles with tickets to mauritius for break since he'd mentioned to you a few months ago that he'd love to go one day. so for the next week you and him were going to be spending time in paradise and you couldn't be happier. the two of you all had agreed on a 'no phones' policy, only agreeing to upload a photo dump at the end of the trip. until then you both were only going to take pictures and videos on your devices, or just 'live in the moment' and keep things exclusively to memory. however, before you both were going to turn off your access to social media, you wanted to hop on one last trend:

you were sitting on charles' lap as you gently braided the stems of small yellow flowers together. in front of you, your phone was propped your phone up against the small vase that sat at the center of the table. the video was already recording and you pretended that you were making a tutorial for how to make a flower crown. it was obvious charles was paying no attention to what you were doing by the way his head rested on shoulder with his face not visible to the camera. his hand rested at your hip with his thumb hooked through the belt loop of your jeans. he was busy looking at his phone in his free hand, going through random social media posts.

charles heard you murmur something but he wasn't paying too much attention so he assumed it was something about your flowers. he only looked up when you slipped from his hold. you simply said, "hold on- he'll show you how to do it." you handed charles the nearly finished flower chain and ran off before he could even object. your boyfriend froze awkwardly for a minute, his eyes darting from the camera to six other spots in the room as he clearly waited for you to come back. there was a soft hum he let out then he muttered, "i do not know where she went off to. but she told me to show you so...i guess i show you what to do."

silence fell over the room as charles was very focused and made attempts to demonstrate how you'd been weaving the flowers together. his cheeks flushed pink and his palms grew sweaty as he messed up three times in a row, that dimpled grin that you fell for long ago making an appearance. after the longest minute of his life he finally caved, "Ma chérie, reviens s'il te plaît, je ne peux pas faire ça." you let out a loud laugh and ran back into the room with a smile on your face as you sat back on charles' lap and he tucked his face into the back of your shoulder. [my darling come back please, i can't do this]

you examined the woven flowers and let out a soft giggle, "aw charlie you kinda made it worse." his arms wrapped around your torso holding you tighter to his lap as if he was worried you'd run off again leaving him alone. he let out a muffled reply, "then stay with me and show me how to fix it."

𖡼𖤣𖥧𖡼𓋼𖤣𖥧𓋼𓍊

the end.

[darlingofdots]

I do not actually use tiktok but I do scroll through instagram reels (which are just reposted tiktoks) way too much for my own health, and I also occasionally use reddit, and I can't help but think that these platforms and the emphasis on building your "brand" or finding your niche are pushing people to attach way too much meaning to labels. "Can I like flowers as a butch" "you shouldn't wear yellow as a deep autumn" "what my sensory-seeking child ate today" "when you Find Your Style and realise your teenage outfits were hideous" STOP. People don't work like that.

There's two angles to this, I think: It's always really obvious when somebody found an audience by posting about a specific thing and now they're trying to retain that audience by talking about it as much as possible, so they end up relating every aspect of their lives to it even when it makes no sense if only so they can use the right hashtags; whereas on the other end of this interaction, people who mostly receive this kind of content get the impression that there are rigid and hard rules that dictate who gets to identify a certain way or engage in an activity or what a health condition looks like. Have you ever noticed how many shortform videos but also internet comments begin with a version of "As someone who..." as if it's some kind of certificate or qualification? There is such an emphasis on labelling and clearly defining your experience! And don't get me wrong, labels and diagnoses and community identification can be really useful, and there are conversations in which being upfront about your positionality is helpful and productive. But so many posts on the lesbian subreddit the app made me join when I made my account are along the lines of "can I still be a lesbian if x?" and "do femmes think y is attractive?" as if any of these things are monolithic, strictly defined fundamental conditions of the human soul! Even medical conditions don't work this way because every body is different! Open yourself up to the complexity of experience!

[breelandwalker]

Witchcraft Exercise - Creating Correspondences

There are dozens of plant species in the arsenal of the green witch. Commonly-used varieties and usage varies somewhat between traditions, but most of us are fairly familiar with industry standards like basil, bay, rosemary, sage, and so on.

But what do you do when faced with a plant that has no listed magical correspondences anywhere that you can find in your witchcraft library? Simple - you create some.

Allow me to demonstrate with a little plant I found in my own backyard. It's a common weed called Virginia copperleaf (Acalypha virginica). But despite it's widespread range and abundant growth as a field weed, there are surprisingly few references to the plant in regional folk medicine and none at all that I could find in contemporary witchcraft.

So in order to incorporate this hardy little weed into my practice, I set about creating some correspondences for it.

First, I researched the physical properties of the plant. It is a small annual spurge with long taproots, a resistance to drought and many herbicides, and a reputation for fast growth and being difficult to eradicate from fields due to prolific seeding. The leaves turn coppery-red in the fall and small spiky flowers bloom among the foliage. It is also mildly poisonous. The juice of the plant may cause contact dermatitis or a mild rash in some people and if ingested, it may cause GI symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea.

Next, I researched references to the plant in folk medicine. I could only find a single reference that cited copperleaf as a possible diuretic and expectorant. That does track with the previous mention of GI symptoms, but it doesn't mean the plant is safe to use. I did discover that an alternate name for the plant is three-seeded mercury or mercury weed, likely because of its' tendency for fast growth and the fact that it is propagated by the wind.

So now comes the business of creating the correspondences, using the physical properties of the plant as a basis.

The first and most obvious association is strength. Any weed that is resistant to drought and herbicide and uprooting is bound to be useful for spells involving tenacity and fortitude. Prosperity is also a likely use, both because of the name copperleaf and the way in which the plant grows and spreads quickly. Because of the alternate name mercury weed and the wind propagation, it could be used for wind magic or communication spells. (I often associate the element of air with communication and the name of a messenger god is right there as well, but your mileage may vary.)

The plant could also be used as an ingredient for baneful magic, either to bind and frustrate someone's efforts by consuming available ground where their ambitions might grow, or in its' capacity as a mild poison, to cause physical discomfort and stomach trouble.

So in the end, I have a handful of copperleaf and a listing in my witchbook that details the properties of the plant and notes that it could be useful for spells involving strength, tenacity, prosperity, wind, or communication, as well as possible baneful uses including binding, discomfort, and sickness.

This is my system for assigning correspondences to previously-unknown plants, and I encourage readers to use it as a template for their own practices or to create their own system. Either way, I recommend the use of a field guide or plant identification app like PlantNet to properly identify plants as you find them. Remember to forage and harvest responsibly, be a good steward of the land around you, and always label your plant cuttings.

Happy Witching! 💚🌿

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More witchcraft exercises here:

[ggebba]

I’m not the anon who originally asked in your latest post,however it’d be amazing if you did more content similar to the ask about Russian culture, specifically the dating and social normalities. I loved your advice! I’m going to spend my summer in St. Petersburgo next year with a sports program I applied to and I found your advice to be extremely helpful! It seems as though Russia has such distinct social aspects that if you are unaware can possibly give others a bad impression of you and it actually reminds me of the way things are in my culture 😁

Once again, a very interesting question. I have thought it over and decided that it is possible to highlight some "wishes" for foreigners coming to Russia. Russia is not such a harsh country that there is something very different from good manners in any other country, but there are certain "unspoken rules" and recommendations.

1. The most important and amusing item on this list is "don't smile for no reason". Russians "give" smiles to their friends and family members. Therefore, you should not accidentally smile at strangers when you are in public transportation or shopping. Russians have a saying, "smiling for no reason is a sign of stupidity." Just like we have no such thing as “small talk”. For a Russian person, it is not considered polite, rather you are invading personal space or taking up time. Be polite, but do not violate the personal boundaries of strangers.

(This is no time to smile 😁)

2. Russians themselves do not mind saying a few unflattering words about our country and the authorities in it. But this does not mean that such a thing will be forgiven to anyone else but the locals themselves.

In general, the topic of politics is very complicated and it is better not to bring it up.

3. In Russia, you should always carry an identity document. As a foreigner, you must carry a passport with a valid visa.

Random checks by the police are not uncommon, especially in Moscow. If you do not have your identification document with you when you are stopped by the police, you are in serious trouble.

4. In Russian apartments and houses it is customary to take off your shoes at the threshold and change into slippers or simply walk around in socks. In any case, do not walk inside the house in shoes.

5. This is closer to the advice. Do not buy food at train stations or nearby stalls. Because you do not know what you will get in the next station stall with pirozhki: whether the food of the gods for ridiculous money, or a severe test for the entire digestive system. Experienced travelers advise not to take risks and buy food only in chain establishments/cafes/restaurants.

6. Do not shake hands with gloves on unless you want to offend the person you are greeting. It is considered extremely impolite to leave your gloves on when greeting someone with a handshake. Also, never shake hands over the threshold, as Russians see this as bad luck.

7. You should never make jokes about mom (your own/other people's) in any context. It is considered highly offensive.

8. Do not go to a guest's house empty-handed. If you are invited to someone's home for dinner or a visit, it is considered very rude to show up empty-handed. Bring a small gift-a bottle of wine, flowers, a dessert, or a small toy for the children. Russians pride themselves on preparing exquisite meals for their guests, and showing up without a small token of appreciation is a sign that you don't care.

9. Flowers are given in odd numbers. Never give a dozen roses, for example. Even numbers are for funerals.

10. In cultural places (museums, exhibitions, galleries, theaters, etc.) try to choose more strict clothes. You simply may not be allowed into the museum if you are dressed too revealingly.

11. Do not disrespect the church/religion. Russia has a law protecting the feelings of believers. Religion is taken seriously here. Any religion.

12. In Russia, medicine is free (ambulance, doctor's appointments, etc.). But often, if you have a minor illness, such as flu, you can simply go to a pharmacy and ask for flu medicine. Many of our medicines are sold without a prescription.

When you walk around Russia, people may seem unfriendly to you. They tend to walk without a smile and look straight ahead, but if you get to know Russians, they are the friendliest and most hospitable people you will ever meet 😁 trust me)

Please, try to learn basic words in Russian "thank you", "please", hello, bye, etc. If you ask for something, always add the word "please". Without it, the sentence becomes orderly and people may not like it very much. Politeness is the key to everything! 🥰

And don't be afraid to ask passers-by for help. In big cities, a lot of people know English. If anything, they'll explain everything to you with gestures, and sometimes even walk you to your destination. In 2018, during the World Cup, I myself often helped foreigners with advice. With some of them I went as far as Luzhniki Stadium. We had fun chatting with guys from Germany. It was a fun time.

I hope I have answered your question 😊

Good luck with your studies and I hope you enjoy Russia in general and St. Petersburg in particular!

[acti-veg]

in response to your reply about the definition of veganism

couldn’t people start saying things like “I eat meat 6 days a week, I’m vegan because I give up meat one day a week but it’s not possible or practicable for me to give up the other 6 days because I just love the taste of meat so much and couldn’t stand to give it up. But I’m doing my best by giving it up for one day”

Would that person really count as vegan?

Sure, they can call themselves vegan if they want to, it would just be a bit meaningless. A man who cheats on his wife daily could call himself a good husband because he buys her flowers for Valentine’s Day - nobody can stop him doing that, it just won’t really amount to very much because the labels and the self identification aren’t important. Behaviour is what matters - and we all know that. Do we need a strictly defined definition of what a good husband is because of that? I don’t think we do.

The only way to decide who ‘counts’ as vegan in a way we’d all agree to is to appeal to a central authority that veganism just doesn’t have. That is also true for people who want to think of themselves as a good or ethical person, unless you’re religious, there is no ultimate authority on whether or not you actually are good. You can decide you are good, I can decide you’re not, your friend can decide you sometimes are but not really. There is no other way to deal with ethical designations without an appeal to authority, and that won’t help us when it comes to veganism.

I understand the impulse to want a clearly defined label so you can point to the hypocrites and say ‘you’re not really vegan though are you.’ There are times we may want to do that and when doing so is totally reasonable, like when someone clearly has the capacity to avoid harming an animal but does so anyway - they may call themselves vegan but we wouldn’t agree that they are.

That’s really the best we can do, and honestly I think that’s completely fine, since the alternative involves gatekeeping and excluding people who really are doing their best and deserve to be part of this community. I’m just not interested in having any sort of dogmatic rules or list of criteria for who gets to call themselves vegan and who doesn’t, and I’m very wary of arguments that try to promote the establishment of that sort of orthodoxy when it comes to philosophy and ethics.

[gren-arlio]

I think we're back to being consistent for a bit. Welcome to Part 1 of Episode 2 of Waku Puyo Translations.

(I'll run out of cool pages eventually. Also, Schezo always seems to be connotated with flowers from my knowledge. Wonder why.)

Hello everyone, it's the funny man who does translations, and after so long...my computer is finally working as intended. Extras can take a break, for the main series is FINALLY back to business...even if this is a two, possibly three parter. This is a tiny bit late because I slept early on the weekends, but we're still alive.

I swear it won't always be like this

I'll start with the big announcement:

I have a teammate now.

Good pal of mines @kirstenonic05 will be doing things related to shop menus and the sort. So for the time being, I'll be skipping shop menus and leaving it to her. She's currently making I believe a Google spreadsheet of a TON of the items you can find in the game, including many I've missed, so...when it releases, check it out. Might help someone's run. I'll still be translating key items though, don't worry.

The plan is to finish this episode fully, drop an Extras episode, and call it a year. If something else happens...wahoo.

Anywho, here's the video itself.

Timestamps:

Bulletin and Info with Kikimora: (0:00)

Trap ability: (1:58, and completion is at 5:20)

Fufufu Info: (5:45)

"Have You Been To": (7:15)

Draco Appearance: (8:02)

There's two things I want to mention.

A lot of this is info related stuff, so enjoy Kikimora and Fufufu for a while.

Part 2 will have Sasori Man, Draco, and MORE MENUS...Yay.

With this, enjoy.

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Intro: (0:00)

(Ah. Info boards. First menu goes:

Listen

Rank

Bulletin <-

Back

Then:

To You Who Has the Grimoire (1, I'll be numbering based off what he chooses.)

Fire Mountain (6)

Water Paradise (5)

Starlight Stage (4)

Identification Recommendations (3)

Trap Warning (2)

Back)

Grimoire stuff:

Bulletin Board:

I've found a Grimoire and I have it on me. Let me know when you want it.

When you have a Grimoire, if you can memorize it, you can learn its magic.

But if someone who can't use the powers reads it, they won't learn the spell, and the Grimoire vanishes.

It'd be a waste of treasure if that happened. Might as well sell it.

Please don't throw it away because you can't use it.

- From: A certain genius witch. (Thanks Witch.)

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Trap Warnings:

Kikimora:

Hello there! I'll explain traps for you.

Arle:

Alright, I was gonna ask you for a favor anyways.

Kikimora:

Alright then.

Traps are so annoying, you can't see them until you get hit by them, it's frustrating.

Arle:

Yeah, You're right.

Kikimora:

As for me, I prefer to clean them.

Arle:

Clean?

Kikimora:

That's right.

And with all the traps...All of items AND the magic circles will be clean and fresh!

Arle:

Eh? Even the items? I really hope you don't do that.

Kikimora:

Oh...I got off topic.

But really, if you can raise the level of the traps, they're not too scary.

Arle:

Level of traps?

Kikimora:

If you have the trapping ability, whenever you're caught in one, or miss one,

You can gain experience, and with that, you can get better at avoiding them.

Arle:

Trapping ability? I don't have that....

Kikimora:

What? You don't have the ability to remove traps?

Arle:

N-no...

Kikimora:

In order to remove traps, you need thr ability to see them.

Let me guide you to a special room.

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Trap Ability (1:58-5:20)

Arle:

Wow, this is a big room...

Kikimora:

Welcome to the training room! It's a big room, and looks normal, but,

A number of traps are set up to obstruct your path until you reach the exit.

But if you make it out, I'll happily give you the trap ability.

Arle:

Really? Is that so? Then I'll do my best!

Kikimora:

Would you like some tips on how to clear this?

(They say yes)

To know the location of the the traps, you must find "The Scroll of Light."

Arle:

Yeah...but what if I don't find it?

Kikimora:

...Then you have no choice but to fall right into the traps.

Arle:

Oh, is that so...

Kikimora:

(Well, if you can fly...)

Arle:

What was that? I can't hear you!

Kikimora:

No, it's nothing.

Arle:

Hey! You better give me a better answer!

Kikimora:

Oh well...if you're in danger of getting caught in a trap...

Don't be stingy with your recovery items. Use them.

There's a few items in here that may be of good use.

Arle:

Huh...

Kikimora:

Now then, please do your best.

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Trap Ability Completion:

Kikimora:

Congratulations! Now, I'll give you the ability to see traps.

(Arle has gained the trap ability.)

Arle:

...Am I finally going to be able to remove traps now?

Kikimora:

Yes.

...But without experience, I'm afraid you're still going to run into them.

Arle:

Aw, really? Guess I gotta practice a lot.

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Fufufu Info: (5:45)

Fufufu:

Fufufu, I'm glad you're here.

Arle:

You're going to tell me about Identification?

Fufufu:

Fufufu, the items you see in the attractions are a mystery.

You really don't know what they're called or what they do.

Arle:

Yeah, I guess so.

I can tell if it's an item or food, but not what it does.

Fufufu:

Fufufu, in that case, you identify.

You lose MP though. But you know what the item is at least.

But if it's rare, you use more MP, so be careful.

Arle:

Alright, I see...

MP is important, but using an unknown item...isn't exactly safe.

Fufufu: (from here on I legit forget if he says fufufu or nah, so...I won't be adding it.)

In that case, you identify it.

If you identify, you do lose MP, but if you don't, you can't use the item.

Arle:

Hmm... is there a better way?

Fufufu:

Actually, if you do Identification, you gain some experience.

The more you identify, the more EXP you'll get, and it increases your identification level.

So with a higher level, you're more likely to find rarer items.

Arle:

Huh...

Fufufu:

If your Identification level is too low, it'll be hard to identify.

So failing to identify costs more MP, and by then, you'll be out of it.

Arle:

Hmm...By the way, how do you know your Identification level?

Fufufu:

You can check it in "Special Abilties", at the Status menu.

Arle:

I see...thank you! I'll try to identify items often.

Fufufu:

Fufufu, I wish you luck.

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"Have You Been To": (7:15)

There'll look weird so bear with me.

Bulletin Board:

Have you been to the Starlight Stage yet?

The attraction is filled with enemies who control sound and lightning, along with traps.

If you're not good with loud sounds, proceed with caution.

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Have you been to Water Paradise yet?

The attraction has enemies that can control the water and the cold, along with traps.

If you don't like being wet or cold, proceed with caution.

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Have you been to Fire Mountain yet?

The attraction holds fire-controlling enemies and traps.

If you dislike the heat, proceed with caution.

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Draco Appearance: (8:02)

Draco:

(I can't translate it well but she's literally breathing fire.)

Arle:

You! What're you doing!?

It's dangerous to just blow flames here! Watch where you're doing!

Draco:

Gao! You can't go through here!

Arle:

Why are you so rude to me!?

Draco:

I can't let anyone in without a ticket.

Arle:

If it's tickets-- I have them!

Draco:

Really? No way!

Arle:

What? But I have the ticket?

Draco:

Ugh, you're persistent! I can't let you in without a ticket...

Arle:

You're the persistent one! I've been telling you that I do have tickets!

Draco:

Eh? You sure?

Arle:

It's what I've been saying. I have tickets, here!

Draco:

You know, you could've said it from the start!

Arle:

I HAVE!

Draco:

I know, can't help myself sometimes. You can enter.

Arle:

I'm tired...

Carbuncle:

Gu!

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And with that, Part 1 is finally done. It's nice to be back to the groove of this. With this, that'll be all for now.

Adios.

[thatgirlwbraids]

Hey

i have a big problem with relationships and i really see a pattern in this. Every time I date someone new they are very excited, in love, give me flowers etc and but every time when I catch feelings then the boy leaves me. I also don't understand where this comes from, because every time I think 'this is a really good boy' and I don't see myself as 'unloved' or anything. How can I solve this problem with states? Because I really don't understand how this always happens.

everyone is you pushed out . this is the law so by the looks of it what you assume is true is true . no one or nothing to change but self . they are simply reflecting SELF .

Discard the outer-world and that includes your identification with this body. This is ALL an EXPRESSION OF THAT "SELF." So just take a moment and close your eyes and see the blackness. Then pay attention to your inner voice. THAT IS THE ONE WHO IS DESIRING. THAT IS THE ONE WHO IS IN PAIN. THAT IS THE ONE WHO WANTS TO BE FREE FROM ITS BONDAGE. THAT IS THE ONE WHO NEEDS TO BE EXALTED, THE TRUE "SELF." THAT IS THE ONE WHO WANTS TO SEE BEAUTY, TO HEAR GOOD NEWS. THAT IS THE ONE WHO DESIRES TO LIVE A LOVELY LIFE !So give it to yourself in your mind! It is incredibly simple. If you take what I say seriously, you will change how you see and live life. You will identify yourself from within and you will grant your every wish from within. It does not matter if it is impossible, if your "SELF" wants it, grant it within. There are no rules for that "Self." If it wants guilt gone, then remove guilt in the mind. Feel forgiven and its all fine, that Self the true you, is desiring that. There are no rules that says you cant have. The beautiful thing is that the inner world can give you anything. I hate separating You and Self because they are not separate, but I am just doing that for clarity. If you embarrass yourself in your mind, or hurt yourself, spark fear into yourself, you are doing that to "Self" the true you which is expressed. You worry about what society thinks, what so-so might think? Who is worrying? SELF! It is ALL YOU. Then you feel hurt, scared and you feel you can have what you want but who is hurt and scared? Your body? No, it is the inner you, the true you. The one who can shed its skin (state) like a snake. When you are fearing, who is doing it? THAT "SELF!" YOU. IT IS IMAGINING IT! But that "Self" does not want to feel that fear anymore, it desires to imagine something new. But since you identify yourself with outer-world and outer-self instead of your True Self and inner-world where everything is possible, you remain stuck. "SELF" becomes irritated, fearful etc. You feel fear in your body, your irritations, that angst will forever remain until you fulfill it within.So that "SELF" that you are scaring, embarrassing gets expressed! If you want to change, leave the fearful, embarrassing, irritating world just as it is. Do exactly what Neville says. Then identify yourself FULLY with your True Self, the one that is desiring within. Then fulfill all your dreams to its fullest. We already do this but we do it in ways that are harmful to "Self." We try to eat this and that, and read this and that to save "SELF," but "Self" cannot be saved by outer means. Self always wants fulfillment. ~ edward art series ….

the world only reflects what you do within yourself . you want to feel unconditional love that is genuine and stays forever ? give it to yourself within you ….. know it’s done & accept it’s fulfillment . “ I really don’t understand why this happens “ I would really recommend understanding the law ( edward art on youtube is an eye - opener I always find myself recommending his work ) . I hope I helped you angel <3 love you and hope you get all the love in the world .

[rjalker]

some people have been pushing to rename "misgendering" to "mispronouning" because the logic they are using is that:

"pronouns don't equal gender, so someone isn't misgendering you by using the wrong pronouns, because that would imply that your pronouns equal your gender!"

And most of the people I've seen arguing this use multiple or all pronouns.

And they are missing several points.

Yes, pronouns do not automatically equal gender. Anyone can use he/him pronouns, and it doesn't inherently mean you're a man or masculine in any way. Anyone can use she/her pronouns and it doesn't inherently mean you're a woman or feminine in any way. Ect. Ect.

But arguing that pronouns don't equal gender, so therefore no one is ever questioning your gender when they use the wrong pronouns for you, is just so completely flat out wrong it's absurd.

Just because you, personally, don't care what pronouns are used for you does not mean that that's how everyone feels. To argue otherwise is to just be disgustingly transmisic.

These people are also ignoring all of the underlying things that necessitate misgendering in the first place.

I just had someone misgender me on iNaturalist, despite my it/its pronouns not only being on my profile page, but literally in the first paragraph on the first page of the identification guide I made to help people learn how to identify pawpaws and common lookalikes.

@ Nonbinary-naturalist even wrote of this common mix up in her book…

This person misgendered me in direct reference to my book, showing that they'd read it.

And they still ended up misgendering me by using she/her pronouns for me.

Now how, exactly, did this happen? What were the events leading up to this?

They weren't mistaking me for anyone else. No one else has written a free small-flower and common pawpaw identification guide. (I guess most people on iNaturalist don't realize they can just...write their own identification guides, which is a shame).

They weren't talking about multiple people within the comment and mixed up our pronouns by mistake.

"its" and "her" do not share any letters. There's no typo that could accidentally transform "it" to "her".

So how did this person end up misgendering me? Why did they misgender me? What made them type out the word "her" instead of "its"?

Because, and this is the part people who want to rename misgendering to mispronouning apparently do not understand, this person has been thinking of me as a woman this whole time.

Even after reading my book, where I list my pronouns and the fact that I'm nonbinary in the first paragraph of the first page, including instructions on how to use it/its pronouns correctly, even though my profile explains what the word nonbinary means, this person has still spent this whole time thinking of me as a woman.

They didn't accidentally use she/her pronouns for me because they've been correctly thinking of me as a nonbinary person who uses it/its pronouns.

They misgendered me because even after knowing what my pronouns were, even after they knew I was nonbinary, they were still defaulting to thinking of me as a woman.

@ [redacted] my pronouns are it/its, not she/her, so that should say, "Nonbinary-naturalist even wrote of this common mix up in its book…" :)

-

My sincere apologies, @ Nonbinary-naturalist. Even after reading your bio and paging through said book, my prior programming still got the best of me.

The people who want to rename misgendering to mispronouning do not fucking understand why misgendering happens. People are not using the wrong pronouns because they're thinking of us with the correct gender, they use the wrong pronouns because despite knowing what gender we actually are, they still think of us as the wrong one.

If you think of a trans person as their actual gender, and you know what their pronouns are, you're not going to accidentally misgender them unless you have to spend half your time not outing them to their family under their instructions.

This person has only ever interacted with me since I started using it/its pronouns. They've only been on the site since after I changed my username to literally be Nonbinary-Naturalist.

They didn't misgender me because they were confusing me for someone else, or were talking about a bunch of different people at once and got two of us mixed up.

They misgendered me because, even though my username is literally Nonbinary-Naturalist, even though my pronouns are listed on my profile page and in the first paragraph of the first page of the pawpaw identification guide I wrote, this person was still thinking of me as a woman. They decided, arbitrarily, based on who knows what criteria, that I was a woman, despite my username and knowing my pronouns are it/its.

Misgendering is called misgendering because the underlying cause of someone using the wrong pronouns is the fundamental refusal to think of the person being misgendered as their actual gender.

Just because you don't give a shit what pronouns people use for you and don't feel misgendered when people use whatever pronouns they want does not mean you get to silence other trans people and deny the very real transmisia that causes misgendering in the first place.

[floraxfaye]

Flora decided that she had needed a break. Sure, at this point she hadn't done much trainer, she was mostly just wandering and was pretending to look busy so everyone would look her alone. But even that in itself was exhausted and she felt she had earned herself a break. Grabbing a few extra flowers and plants from the plant identification table, she took a seat against the wall and began to make a bracelet.

She focused hard the bracelet but couldn't help but notice someone standing close to her. The girl looked up and smiled. "Hey, you wanna join me?" She asked, patting the empty spot on the floor next to her. "We can talk about Hunger Games stuff and pretend to be productive."

@callistomeadowforge

[health-development-hritik]

From Seed to Serenity: My Medicinal Garden Kit Experience

I've always been drawn to the idea of cultivating my own natural remedies. Fresh herbs not only add a delightful touch to cooking, but many boast a range of health benefits as well. However, starting a garden, especially one focused on medicinal plants, can seem daunting. That's where the Medicinal Garden Kit – BRAND NEW!Deliverable comes in. Here's a look at my experience with this fantastic kit.

A Complete Package for Budding Herbalists

The Medicinal Garden Kit is a fantastic option for anyone interested in growing their own medicinal herbs, regardless of experience level. The kit arrives neatly packaged and includes everything you need to get started: a variety of organic seeds, enough potting mix to fill several containers, plant markers for easy identification, and a comprehensive guidebook. The guidebook is particularly impressive, offering detailed instructions on planting, caring for, and harvesting each herb. It even includes recipes and suggestions for using the herbs in various ways.

Diverse Selection of Beneficial Herbs

One of the things I love most about the Medicinal Garden Kit is the curated selection of herbs. The kit features a variety of popular and versatile medicinal plants, such as chamomile for relaxation, echinacea for immune support, lavender for stress relief, and peppermint for digestive issues. This diverse selection allows you to explore the world of herbal remedies and discover which plants resonate most with your needs.

Easy to Grow, Even for Beginners

As someone who wouldn't necessarily call themself a green thumb, I was pleasantly surprised by how easy the Medicinal Garden Kit is to use. The guidebook provides clear, step-by-step instructions on seed planting, watering, and maintaining healthy plant growth. The kit even includes helpful tips for those with limited space, suggesting container gardening options for balconies or patios. Within a few weeks, I had a thriving little herb garden flourishing on my windowsill.

Fresh Herbs for a Healthier Lifestyle

The most rewarding aspect of using the Medicinal Garden Kit has been the ability to harvest and utilize my own homegrown herbs. There's a certain satisfaction in brewing a cup of chamomile tea made from the chamomile flowers you've nurtured from seed. Knowing exactly where my herbs come from and how they've been grown gives me peace of mind. Plus, having fresh herbs readily available has encouraged me to incorporate them more into my cooking, adding a delicious and healthy touch to my meals.

A Gateway to a Sustainable and Holistic Approach to Wellness

The Medicinal Garden Kit is more than just a collection of seeds; it's a gateway to a more sustainable and holistic approach to wellness. By cultivating your own medicinal herbs, you're not only empowering yourself to take charge of your well-being, but you're also connecting with the natural world in a meaningful way. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a curious beginner, the Medicinal Garden Kit provides a fun and rewarding experience that allows you to nurture your body and mind from the ground up.

[caleisloading]

Twisted Wonderland theory

In this I’ll be talking about a very interesting theory that I saw on tumbler, by darkspellmaster, a theory that Yuu/the mc is mickey’s heart.

If you want to get my version plus added points, you should read their theory first, it is heavily pressed by the theory that mickey is the mickey from Epic Mickey.

This entirely my own brainstorming, so don’t take it too seriously.

So, from the information we have, we know that Yuu is from an alternative universe or reality. They have no memory, supposedly, of how they got here and why they’re missing any form of identification, but the mirror assures that he makes no mistake and refuse to send Yuu back even if they have no magic.

This is when it becomes complicated, from my own ideas and info from the masquerade event translations, I believe that everyone in the twisted wonderland has magic but only 10% have enough of it or can control it.

! Spoilers ahead for the masquerade event!

We find out that Yuu is unaffected by the crimson lotus flowers, so Yuu, Grim and Trein get sent to help the villagers. But if only ten percent of the twisted can use magic, how are all these people affected? Maybe it's not everyone but this is a theory, bear with me!

That could possibly mean that everyone in the twisted wonderland have magic, but only ten percent

can use it or have enough for it to be usable. But Yuu is from an alternative world, one without magic.

So, my idea is that the mirror is like a guardian of the magic, that’s why people get chosen by it and not a test, so to help with the influx of overblots in the future, they bring a human from a magicless world but also someone they KNOW will help and be benevolent and empathic!

But who could they be sure would be, Mickey’s heart from an alternative world, someone who will never be influenced by overblots.

Now back to Grim, let's be honest there's no way he could’ve sneaked past the mirror and his amnesia, that’s very similar to ours, is suspicious...

So, the mirror must’ve let him get in on purpose, because Yuu needs someone to defend them and

act like the body. While Yuu is the heart, Grim is the body, exactly like Crowley said two student that make one!

To reinforce my point, let's look at Kalim and Jamil’s case. My theory is that Jamil with his magic, talent at teaching and taking care of others must’ve been supposed to become the dorm head but after being put down so much and creating an inferiority complex, he must’ve obtained a superiority complex. This must have led the mirror to deem, Jamil, not an acceptable head boy anymore. So, a month later, Kamil was sent a letter, he became the new head boy.

So, it's entirely possible, Yuu and Grim were both brought for this exact reason, the mirror makes no mistake.

!MORE SPOILERS, CHAPTER 7!

Another thing that furthers my point is the events during chapter 7, the diasomnia chapter. Everyone gets sent to their own dreams by malleus, so why do Yuu and Grim go into mickey’s dream

room, they’re basically in mickey’s dream. Only Silver whose unique magic is basically going into people’s dreams could do this.

A little extra, I also believe that the mirror controls our weird dreams. They show us the stories to prepare us and to make us understand what we’re about to go through and what the character is relating to. I also think that they are deciding when to let mickey meet us, they probably also put us into mickey’s dream instead of our own, to help us understand mickey and how the world works or maybe not...?

That’ll be all for now, its farfetched I know, but once you really think about it, it makes a LOT of sense!

-CALEB

[letrune]

I saw the lady enter with the massive dog. It had glamour on, I almost wanted to ignore the dog, but then I seen the two other heads. You learn how to notice it if a dog ever bites you. I also noted that my plastic cactus sprouted an equally plastic flower on the desk.

"Greetings, Milady Persephone." I said, and she was shocked for a moment.

"I am just Missis Penelope Aurum, regular lady, if you may." She said. I smiled.

"Of course, pardon me. How can I help, Mrs. Aurum?"

"My husband has a big business meeting and he needs our little Spot to be away for a day or two."

"Certainly! Hope it will go well. You will pick Ke-Spot up, or your husband?"

"Oh, he said that a friend of his will come in. Name's Her- uh, moment." She opened her very expensive purse and got a notebook out of it. It was a bit out of date, but time in that other Underworld was meaningless anyways. Why they chose my Earth was still confusing to me. "A Mr. Atherenis."

"Atherenis, all right, thank you. Is Spot having anything we need to know? Special diet, or such?"

"Oh, he eats like three dogs." Persephone smiled. I bet she was waiting to say this.

"All right, marked on his profile... thank you again. Please have a lovely day!"

She left and I led Spot to the dogcare. It was a big interior stay. Glamour made it look like a normal dogcare floor but for any supernatural beings, it was an extensive park the size of Rhode Island, and then some. I never finished crossing it because then I would have needed a gokart or a car or something. I blew into the soft whistle.

"Hey everyone, this is Spot, some of you may know him."

Two massive dogs walked to me. For humans, they seemed like a giant wolfhound and a huge St. Bernard, but for anyone in the know, it was obvious that one of them was the world-eating wolf Fenrir and the other was... Well, the other was probably from the same species as Clifford the big red dog, except this one was blue.

Our doors open to many worlds.

"I wish you all to know, no rough play, no fights, and no breaking the glamour when someone visits, okay? Okay. Good dogs!" One black vizsla ran up to me, anyone knowing them as the "Bonelicker" would been shocked to see how the dog gently the new playfriend.

The bell rang again, so I walked out. A man was at the counter. He would have been looking like your biker guy in a big cowboy hat if he was any good at the hiding part. I decided I ignore the big red shine in the eyes.

"Welcome sir, how may I help?"

"I came for... for a pick up."

"A name please and which dog you look for."

"My name's... Caleb...?"

"Ummm, Caleb Remington?" I proposed. That was the name he gave a few days back.

"Yes, yes. Sorry. Long months of fights."

"Yea, a few days in the office grind seem like a month, right?" I joked. He did not got it. "It's... It's like the glamour thing. Just... you know." He did not. I not pressed on.

"Okay, dog should be one big labrador, black fur, name's Hellhound, alias Hella. Is that correct?"

He nodded.

"Well, I got to see some identification, sir."

He presented his business card, forming at the moment he pulled it. It was good enough, seeing thru it I knew exactly which dog it is. I walked in the stay area and whistled again.

"Hella! Your pop's here!"

The many dogs were running and two ran up to me. Both were in the shape of black labradors, but one was but a shadow of the other. They became one black dog with huge red eyes, gently hopping up me and licking my face.

"Okay girl, good job. Your pop's here."

Hella was overjoyed, and ran out to the lobby, forming into the man's shadow and wringling her way up the biker jacket.

"Very good girl, isn't she?"

"...yes... she is." Awww, Caleb was embarassed for a moment. The door opened behind him and a man slipped on the seat behind, silent and uneasy.

"Thank you for choosing us, Mr. Remington, and have a lovely day." I said, enforcing his glamour for a moment, so it seemed like he held the black labrador puppy as he left. The doors opened to a different world than the one the man slipped in from.

"Greeting sir, can I help?"

As he scratched his chin, his glamour... "unfailed". It was a mundane guy. He was wearing a business suit and presented a card - he was from animal services. An auditor. I got up and put up the "carer out, will be back soon" sign on the desk.

"Please be very careful, these dogs are incredibly playful and too cute." I said as I led him into the staying area. It snapped to the mundane glamour. Lots of dogs in a big, relatively open floor, a small cage-like setup around us. The least mundane thing here was that the St. Bernard was throwing a tiny chiuauaua up and down a few times and the little dog let him. The guy wrote something up in his phone and took pictures.

"Why are there so many dog bowls still filled?"

"We are expecting a few more visitors when second shift starts." I lied. "It is about... an hour."

"Hmmhmm." He murrmurred and wrote something up. Then he put his hand on the small gate and pushed it open.

All the dogs turned to him and rushed there. He was rather nice guy, petted the Hound of Baskervilles on the head, took the third moon from Fenrir's mouth, now as a tennis ball, and threw it away, gave some pets to the Queen of Labladorland (she needs a spa day too), then walked out and locked the cage gate again.

"We need to talk." He pulled me along, and I went to the office where I kept the printer, the papers and the extra balls for the dogs. Now all of them were tennis balls.

"Your business is pretty well-done. Too well-done. I need your financial records."

"Oh, we are a non-profit organisation."

"Then how can you afford pampering all these dogs?"

"By generous donations from all of our guests. I mean the owners." I giggled. "So..."

"Well, apart from making these dogs live in the lap of luxury, I see no problems."

"We had a very good year." I smiled and shook his hand. He left and I needed to get myself a tea. Gods and strange extradimensions, royal dogs and literal dog kings, that is no problem, but interacting with an auditor always freaked me out. I locked myself in the back office and let my glamour go, Lapped the tea up, then took a minute to get my fur back in shape. Okay, it was five minutes. I needed this little break.

The bell rang and I heard some woman groaning.

"Give me a minute! I will be there." I said as I channeled the fakery again, a human face, smooth skin, five fingers all in shape. I walked out fresh and clean. "Hello, how may I help?"

"Hello, I came to leave my little Scruffy here." The dog said in an obviously fake voice. I cleared my throat, so she managed to move the faked woman's mouth now.

You run a dog daycare, and many of the dogs are…not ordinary. Cerberos with the three heads, Fenrir the massive wolf. the Black Hound… Their owners are equally bad at hiding their identities but it’s fine, since the doggies are all well behaved.

[jmc-creative]

Unnamed Beauty

Need help with identification of pansy flowered pelargonium

Pansy-Flowered Found this lovely regal pelargonium years ago while visiting the Byward market in Ottawa, Ontario labeled simply as a Martha Washington. A real shame. It is too lovely to be unnamed. I am sharing the photo with hope someone will recognize it. You can send me clues via social media.

[taimio]

Conquering Blight: Effective Strategies to Revitalize Your Garden

Gardening is a labor of love, but unfortunately, many gardeners will find their plants under attack from a variety of diseases and pests. One of the most dreaded of these is blight, which can quickly kill off entire plants or entire sections of your garden. Dealing with blight is critical to a successful gardening experience, and includes proper identification, prevention, and treatment. This guide will look at each of those steps and help you understand how to deal with blight in your garden.

How Do You Deal With Blight?

Picture this: vibrant flowers, lush greenery, and a sense of serenity in your backyard. Now, snap out of it, because the reality of dealing with blight can be a total buzzkill. As someone who has battled the beast of blight myself, I know the struggle is real. But fear not, my fellow gardener, for I have some sage advice to help you banish blight and reclaim your garden paradise.

1. Identify the Enemy

The first step in this epic battle is to know your nemesis. Blight is sneaky, so arm yourself with knowledge. Whether it's fungal blight, bacterial blight, or viral blight, understanding the enemy will give you the upper hand. Consult a trusted resource, like GardenersHub.com, to learn more about specific blight types and their telltale signs.

2. Quarantine and Conquer

Once you've identified the blight, it's time to take action. Quarantine the affected plants and create a safe distance to prevent the spread. Yes, it's tough to say goodbye to your favorite blooms, but think of it as saving the greater good of your garden. Remove and destroy the infected plants, but be sure to follow proper disposal methods to avoid a blight boomerang.

3. A Blight-Fighting Arsenal

Now that the battlefield is clear, it's time to arm yourself with weapons of mass blight destruction. Cultural practices like proper watering, spacing, and pruning can help prevent blight from taking hold. Consider crop rotation to thwart blight's attempts at a comeback. And don't forget the power of natural remedies: neem oil, baking soda spray, and compost tea can be your allies in this fight.

4. Maintain Vigilance

Blight is not a one-time enemy. It's more like that annoying neighbor who keeps borrowing your tools without returning them. Stay vigilant and regularly inspect your garden for any signs of blight resurgence. Early detection means you can nip it in the bud before it spreads like wildfire. Trust me, a few minutes of inspection can save you from heartache later.

Remember, dealing with blight is a marathon, not a sprint. It may take time, patience, and a few lost battles, but with a fierce determination, you can triumph over blight and restore your garden to its former glory.

In conclusion, blight may test your gardening skills, but it also offers an opportunity to learn, adapt, and grow. Embrace the challenge, fellow green thumbs (oops, I said it!), and remember that even the most pristine gardens have faced blight at some point. So, grab your gloves, sharpen your shears, and let's show blight who's boss!

Learn more about gardening with Taim.io!

[ilovemosss]

there is SO MUCH to unpack with the addition above. a lot of this wording is extremely negative, and will put down the average person

alrighty, very quickly

hello average person with very little knowledge of plants, but a desire to forage: yes you CAN learn the differences between these plants. a lot of it has to do with growth habit. while many plants FLOWER like dandelion, not many GROW like dandelion. many of these planrs are very tall, thorny, or otherwise have vastly distinguishing features. this isn't an identification course, just what i intended to be a quick attitude rebuttal, but i encourage you to use the resources i list below to do your own research and learn on your own time and in your own way. every plant nerd you have or will ever meet was once exactly like you, i promise you that. it is possible to learn all of this

so anyway, here's a quick and easy list with scientific names included that's actually helpful

Taraxacum officianale (dandelion)- flowers, leaves and roots are edible!

Sonchus arvensis (perennial sow thistle) AND Sonchus oleraceus (annual sow thistle)- flowers, leaves and roots are edible!

Tolpis spp. (milkworts)- NOT edible (didn't find any sources to the contrary. if someone does please add that!!)

Reichardia picroides (sweet lettuce)- edible!

Crepis spp. (hawksbeards)- edible-

Hypochaeris spp (cat's ears)- NOT edible, slightly toxic

Tussilago farfara (coltsfoot)- NOT edible, somewhat toxic. there is some debate on this one, but just be safe and do not eat it

Cichorium intybus (chicory)- leaves and roots are edible! (these look THE MOST like dandelion, until they flower in late summer, then theyre purple!!)

as always, before you eat ANYTHING, know the genus AND species, clean it, and NEVER forage from places likely to use pesticides on their weeds. you're just ingesting pesticides at that point

i did some fairly basic research to find this, but please delve deeper before you try foraging any plants. a FANTASTIC identification book (that just came out with an even better new addition) is

Weeds of the Northeast- R. Uva, J.C. Neal, J.M. DiTomaso

and a note to my fellow plant-lovers: the attitude above is what makes people think all plants are bad. educate people, don't just scream at them for being stupid. i almost never make additions like this, but i actually wanted to make this point. we have all this knowledge, let's use it to aid people and help EVERYONE grow, not just preach what we say is right and wrong from on high

anyway another great resource is the amazing @thewanderschool over on instagram. she's been an herbalist for longer than i've been alive, and has an amazing way of teaching plants through storytelling

another great human resource is @theblackforager also on IG, and on tiktok. her videos are informative, funny, and almost always include recipes

anyway some quick sources i used for this:

North Carolina State Extension (plants.ces.ncsu.edu)

GoBotany.NativePlantTrust.org

EdibleWildFood.com

EatTheWeeds.com

BackyardLarder.co.uk

StepToHealth.com

that took me about 10 minutes, and, hopefully, was way more helpful than just yelling at people. toodaloo!

[bdbdhdjdhdh]

My Hero PSLE S4E7 "Lefty loosey, righty tighty"

"OMG I LOVE GRAMMARLY! I LOVE HOW IT CONSTANTLY CORRECTS MY GRAMMAR EVEN WHEN IT'S ACTUALLY CORRECT BECAUSE IT KEEPS DEFAULTING TO AMERICAN SPELLING AND THINKS MY BRITISH SPELLING IS WRONG, AND HOW IT SOMEHOW AUTO-CORRECTED MY TEXT TO GRANDMA'S DOCTOR FROM "Please let her eat KFC" TO "unplug her life support"! YES! SO NOW I HAVE ONE LESS GRANDPARENT! LESSGOOO!"

-said no one ever

"Speaking of, most of you don't really know me, but I do know every single one of you here, and your gang...I've never seen them around before," cum COM guy was saying.

"Well that might be because everyone looks the same here because everyone wears masks like these," *Xiao Ming gestures to mask he's currently wearing*

"Yeah, I'm fairly certain I've never seen you before," COM completely ignores Xiao Ming's comment.

"May I have your identification scar?"

"Wait what-"

*COM immediately rushes forward towards Xiao Ming before anyone can say or do anything, pins him against a wall, and forces his mask off like some sexy k-drama guy to the female lead*

*crowd at café gasps in shock as COM reveals he doesn't have a single scar on his face*

"Oh shit. Well whatever, it's just one commander of memes shit, how hard can it be to fight off someone whose only superpower is commanding memes?" Xiao Ming motivationally quotes to gang.

"Oh don't worry, I'm just really omniscient and know everything that encompasses memes, I can also summon and memise you at will,"

Oh fuck. You're not motivationally helpful, COM!

"And once again, my name is COM-"

"FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, STOP PRONOUNCING IT LIDDAT SIA!"

"NO! COM IS ALMIGHTY EVEN IF IT SHALL NEVER BE AS SUPERIOR AS CU-"

Alright alright time to move on to the brainwashed citizens.

"The....they....they are...they are tresspassers? Direct defiance of the Heavenly Lord! SEIZE THEM EVERYONE!"

Oh fuck. They completely forgot about the rather-large crowd of brainwashed citizens waiting at the door of the café eagerly awaiting their opportunity to pound Xiao Ming and gang in the heads.

Shit. They can escape the embodiment of cum himself, but they're not escaping brainwashed as shit citizens sia.

Anyway. Just as Xiao Ming and gang were preparing to load up their powers, Six with his dark energy and weather manipulation, Tempest and Kiefer with their Corvi energy, Ma Xiao Tiao with his gigachad energy and also Grandmaster with his reality warping power which theoretically both should be a game-changer and a useless superpower but we'll dive into that later, some guy wearing a black cloak and crow mask swooped in and saved the day! Yay!

Crow-face just calmly walked up to the crowd, and before COM or anyone could say anything, he just straight-up got up to them, punched them in the face, knocked them unconscious, and gestured to Xiao Ming and gang to come with him, then took off in the direction of the city gates again.

So Xiao Ming and gang followed.

And then they ran for another long distance again.

Then they reached another cave, but it's not the one where the entire population of infected Rainslashers are here, it's a different one-this one quite pretty leh, got lake and flowers and fruit trees. Anyway-

Then finally after running for so long, they finally reached the place.

Then you know what? Crow face, without anyone asking, touched his mask and disintegrated it (because clearly it's not a physical mask and it's one of those cool god things where you can summon and un-summon the mask at will), revealing his actually quite hot sia face.

"Ok," Xiao Ming interrupted. "Now who are you?"

And to that crow-face legit said nothing sia. He just stay silent for a while and stare off into space."Well, to that," oh now he's talking. "I am one of the 9 legendary poets of rhyme and song, I am the poet of Destruction,"

And now to the fact he was part of some other random new organisation he knew nothing about, and also the fact that his name is literally Destruction, Xiao Ming had only one word to say:

"HUH?"