#cardinals and comfy chairs

[stellarfirmaquotes]

TREXEL : The Dark Rider

The Shadow Ministe

Undersecretary for Death

The Nine Night Knight

The Spoken On

TREXEL : Cleaning the Streets of Dirt. Do not defy Cardinal Fang.

IMOGEN[Beep] : Cardinal Fang!

TREXEL : He ministers to your very soul. He ministers to your dreams. He takes your dreams. He turns them dream-like into further dreams then puts them back into your head, and you’re like, “Are they my dreams?” Cardinal Fang!

IMOGEN[Beep] : Cardinal Fang!

TREXEL : Cardinal Fang! Lord of Hypnos! Cardinal Fang... Lord of All. Foam Trumpet.

TREXEL and IMOGEN[Beep] : Cardinal Fang!

TREXEL : The Unexpected Noise. Under your mattress! You hear a creaking. You think it’s just the wind rustling at the eaves of your old country shack. You open a cabinet to get a glass of water out that you put in there earlier. Who do you see?

TREXEL and IMOGEN[Beep] : Cardinal Fang!

DAVID : Okay, I have to ask, what is Cardinal Fang’s actual job?

TREXEL and IMOGEN[Beep] : Cardinal Fang!

TREXEL : Keeper of Records. Knower of All.

DAVID : Okay.

TREXEL and IMOGEN[Beep] : Cardinal Fang!

DAVID : For Stellar Firma, or...?

TREXEL and IMOGEN[Beep] : Cardinal Fang!

TREXEL : Gatekeeper to the Maintenance Closet of Life.

TREXEL and IMOGEN[Beep] : Cardinal Fang!

DAVID : Right, so whose maintenance closet is this?

TREXEL and IMOGEN[Beep] : Cardinal Fang!

TREXEL : Upkeep Minister of the Third Trimester.

TREXEL and IMOGEN[Beep] : Cardinal Fang!

DAVID : O—kay. So, he’s some kind of obstetrician?

TREXEL and IMOGEN[Beep] : Cardinal Fang!

TREXEL : Beyond Gynaecology.

TREXEL and IMOGEN[Beep] : Cardinal Fang—

DAVID : —Okay. So, he’s got a medical degree.

TREXEL and IMOGEN[Beep] : Cardinal Fang!

TREXEL : Long-term Academic. Ph.D. in Everything.

TREXEL and IMOGEN[Beep] : Cardinal (elongated and digitised)Fang!

DAVID : Right. Um, well, the one thing they absolutely want to have on this planet is a comfy chair.

TREXEL : Well, you know, everybody likes comfort.

TREXEL and IMOGEN[Beep] : Cardinal Fang!

TREXEL : Relaxer of Their Legs.

TREXEL and IMOGEN[Beep] : Cardinal Fang!

TREXEL : Everybody needs a nice sit down.

TREXEL and IMOGEN[Beep] : Cardinal Fang!

Cardinal Fang!

TREXEL : Administrator to My Neurons! Justica!

DAVID : Oh, so that’s just—

TREXEL : Templar! Avatar. Guiding Star. Temple Bar.

TREXEL and IMOGEN[Beep] : Cardinal Fang!

TREXEL : You know what you’re getting.

TREXEL and IMOGEN[Beep] : Cardinal Fang!

TREXEL : But is that what they want you to think?

TREXEL and IMOGEN[Beep] : Cardinal Fang!

[novankenn]

NOBODY...

(Spin-off of this)

Narrator: With the attack on Beacon thwarted... Amber escorted by Pyrrha, Ozpin, Professor Glynda Goodwitch find themselves standing in front of an aged but well functioning castle.

Ozpin: I have a bad feeling about this. Has anyone seen Mr Arc... recently?

Glynda: I have not.

Pyrrha: Sorry, Headmaster I haven't wither.

Amber: Whose Jaune? What is this all about? What the hell is going on!?

Ozpin: Ms Amber if you give me...

Amber: NO! There has been enough time. I want answers!

Ozpin: I'm sorry Ms Amber but I can't

Amber: (Maiden power flowing from her eyes) Ozpin... what is going on?

Ozpin: I'm trying to tell you, but you are not giving me a chance to! It's like one of my past lives!

Pyrrha: ...

Glynda: ...

Amber: ... Huh?

Ozpin: I'm trying my best to answer your questions but I never EXPECTED you to act like the Spanish Inquisition!!!

TRUMPET FANFARE!!!

Narrator: As if they had been magically summoned.. Jaune Arc flanked by Sun Wukong and Scarlet David rushed out of the castle's front doors... intent on doing the Pope's will...

Pyrrha: Jaune?

Glynda: Mr Arc? Mr Wukong? Mr David?

Amber: Huh?

Ozpin: No... he's been using his Semblance... Ridiculous Reality too long!

Pyrrha: ...

Glynda: ...

Amber: Huh?

Jaune: HOW DO YOU PLEAD?

Ozpin: How does who plead?

Jaune: HER!

Glynda: ME???

Jaune: How do you PLEAD? I will not ask again!

Glynda: Plead to what?

Jaune: Cardinal read the charges!

Ozpin, Pyrrha and Amber just stand there entirely gob smacked at what they were witnessing.

Cardinal(Sun): You are hereby charged with treason, heresy, and unconscious seduction of the entire student population of Beacon!

Glynda: WHAT???

Jaune: How do you PLEAD?

Glynda: Innocent!

Jaune: That's what they all say! Biggels!

Biggels(Scarlet): Yes sir?

Jaune: Fetch the Pillows!

Biggels(Scarlet): At once!

Jaune: This is your last chance Heretic! How do you plead?

Glynda: *Totally Confused* Innocent?

Jaune: Biggels! Poke her with the pillows!

Narrator: As ruthless as Jaune and his companions were... Glynda was made of sterner stuff then they had anticipated...

Pyrrha: Headmaster? Are you alright?

Ozpin: *Weaving on his feet with a hand pressed against his forehead* I'm fine... just a headache..

Amber: Huh?

Cardinal(Sun): It's not working sir!

Jaune: I see. Then we have no other recourse! fetch the Comfy Chair!

Jaune: Yes! The COMFY CHAIR!

Narrator: As Glynda was futher subjected to the absolute horrors of the barbaric torture of the Jaune as his companions... Pyrrha, and Amber stood there unsure of what they should... or could do...

Ozpin: My head!

Pyrrha: Headmaster?

Narrator: The ridiculousness of the entire situation had finally overwhelmed the ageless mind of Ozama...

Ozpin: *Shaking his head* Where... where am I?

Amber: Huh?

Glynda: Fine I confess! I dress like this because I get a thrill out of seeing ALL my students lust after me! NOW can we stop this absurdity?

Jaune: NO... because there are others...

Narrator: The newly freed Ozpin stumbled away in confusion as Jaune and his companions focused their gaze upon Pyrrha...

Jaune: DO you have anything to...

Pyrrha: I CONFESS!!! I love you Jaune! I've loved you for months!

Narrator: The utter shock of that confession snapped Jaune's mind free of his semblance... along with Sun and Scarlet.

Jaune: Where am I? What's going on?

Narrator: With another disaster adverted... peace settles over Beacon and Vale... but for how long???

Amber: What the fu...????

[homeofthelonelywriter]

Let's call it Fate | Part 2

(A/N) Probably a bit of a boring chapter, I apologize. But I'm excited for Primo's relationship with the Reader to evolve.

Pairing: Cardinal Copia x Reader (no Y/N)

Warning: google translate translations, abusive parents (especially mother), arranged marriage, age gap, bullying, talk of grandparents and death of a grandparent

Prologue | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13

Once in your room, a relieved sigh escaped you. This would be your safe haven for the next few months, your safe space. And you were sure you were going to need it.

While you were standing there, your back against the door, your eyes swept across the room. The furniture was simple. A wooden desk with a wooden chair to match. Above the desk were a few shelves, mostly unoccupied, but with a few books already on them. There was also a desk lamp, along with a college block and a few pens. Everything was ready for classes to begin.

On the other side of the room was a large wooden wardrobe, more than enough space for the few clothes you brought. Between the wardrobe and the desk sat a simple wooden desk with a mattress, pillow and blanket, all covered in black linen. Not something you’d necessarily chose, but it looked very comfy. Of course there was also a nightstand, with another lamp on it. And opposite the bed, a large mirror hung on the wall. Together with your habit.

You pushed off of the door and reached out, letting your fingers run over the fabric. It was soft, comfortable. Not too thick or too thin. Carefully, you pulled it off the hanger and laid it out on the bed, admiring it for a second. When you had heard of the uniform, the habit, the first thing you thought of was what nuns wore in Catholic churches. And this was similar, but so much better.

It was a form fitting, black dress that reached just above the knees. The fabric that covered above the chest and down the arms was made of a black, see-through material. The dress was beautiful to say the least. It didn’t feel like a habit or a uniform, it just felt like a dress and all you wanted in that moment, was to try it on. You reached down, and pulled your shirt over your head, but then you hesitated. You…smelt.

With a sigh, you pulled the shirt back down, deciding that you needed a shower before you could change. You quickly grabbed one of the suitcases, the one that contained all your necessities and moved to the door on the other side of the room. As you expected, it lead into a small bathroom with a toilet, a sink and a shower. Everything you’d need.

You quickly opened the suitcase and took out everything you’d need, before tying your hair up and stripping. After turning the shower on, you waited for a few moments, before you checked the temperature and once it was warm enough, you stepped under the water and let it wash away everything that happened that day. The goodbyes, the tears, the pain and the regret.

You couldn’t change what had happened, no use in worrying about it now. All you could do was make the best of it and enjoy your time here. Maybe even make some new friends.

You finished your shower as quickly as you could, not wanting to waste too much time in there. Time that you could spend exploring. Once you jumped out, you dried off, let down your hair and applied some cream. Then you made your way back to your room and put on the dress, admiring yourself in the mirror for a second or two. After all pride is one of the deadly sins, why not indulge in it for a bit?

Once you had your fill, you pulled on the black moccasins and stepped out the door. On the way out, you checked for a lock, but didn’t find one. Apparently there was a lost of trust in the Ministry. The feeling of leaving all your belongings in an unlocked room made you feel uneasy, but there was nothing you could do about it in the moment. So you decided to explore instead.

With quick steps, you left the dorm area, taking random lefts and rights. You didn’t care where you were going, you just wanted to look around. While exploring, you passed numerous siblings of sin, as well as Ghouls, but no one stopped to talk to you or stopped you. So at least you weren’t wandering into some sort of restricted area.

After about half an hour, you suddenly found yourself outside. You must’ve reached the backyard, since you didn’t see this area when you arrived. And good lord below, was it a massive backyard. Miles of grass with fields and a large greenhouse. And where the grass ended, a forest began, probably still part of the Ministry.

You slowly made your way towards the greenhouse, curious as to what was being kept inside. Once there, you noticed that the door was slightly ajar. At least you wouldn’t have any issues getting inside. And you were glad you decided to explore it. The tables along the glass walls were lined with flowers, both local and exotic. It almost looked (and felt) like you were in the middle of the jungle. Further back, in a different section, you found all kinds of different fruits and vegetables. And…strawberries. And they were ripe. You let your fingers trail over one that looked especially delicious when a voice suddenly startled you.

“Please, take one and try it. They are especially delicious this year.”

You spun around and came face to face with an elderly man. If it weren’t for the paint on his face, you would’ve thought that he was any old member of the Ministry, but he wasn’t. He was Papa Primo.

“Papa.”

You quickly bowed your head in respect, but raised it once you heard him chuckle.

“Please, no need for formalità. It is rare that someone visits me down here, so I’m just happy.”

Your heart melted at his words and you immediately had to think of your grandfather. He passed a few years ago, but Papa Primo reminded you a lot of him. Wise and kind with understanding eyes. It felt as if you could trust him with all your secrets, with your problems and deepest thoughts.

“Are you lonely?”

The question escaped you before you could stop yourself. But he just chuckled again.

“I don’t think anyone ever asked me that question…but you could say that I’m lonely. Not always in a bad way, but sometimes I really want some company.”

You nodded, finally picking the strawberry. As well as a second one. With slow steps you walked over to Papa Primo and held out the second strawberry.

“Do you want some company now?”

With a gentle smile, Papa Primo took the strawberry from your fingers and nodded, nodding towards a set of chairs and a small table. You sat down with him and as if you were holding champagne flutes, you gently knocked the strawberries together in a cheer, before you both bit into them.

You groaned as the sweetness filled your mouth, a smile spreading on your lips. You even had to cup your free hand under your chin to catch the juice escaping your mouth. Papa Primo chuckled at your reaction and took another bite.

“Told you they were good.”

You chuckled and nodded in agreement, quickly finishing the rest of your strawberry.

“How do you get them to become so sweet? We had strawberries back where I lived, but they never tasted as good as these.”

“It sounds uh…cheesy but, cura e amore. Care and love is all that plants need to grow.”

You smiled and nodded. Although the staff at your parent’s house was dedicated, they didn’t have the time and energy to care for the plants that way. But Papa Primo had all the time in the world to care about his plants. And judging by the greenhouse, he truly did care.

As soon as the man noticed that you had finished your strawberry, he slowly got to his feet.

“You looked starved, let’s get you some more food. I have plenty of frutta you can try.”

You immediately jumped to your feet.

“Oh no, please. I-I can grab it on my own, you don’t have to, really-”

Papa Primo just waved you off.

“I can’t sit still for too long anyway. My muscoli start protesting if I do.”

You nod in understanding and follow him, as he grabs a small basket and wanders towards the fruit section of the greenhouse. Once the two of you had filled the basket to the brim with different fruit, you returned to the chairs and started snacking while you talked.

You expected him to immediately ask you if you were one of the new people. The students. But he didn’t mention it with a single word, instead treating you like any other person. Knowing that being a new person will define you for the next few months, him not acknowledging the fact was refreshing. Instead you talked about Satan and the world. And before you knew it…dinner had already started.

As soon as you noticed that, you jumped to your feet, frantic.

“Shit, shit, shit. I’m late. Cardinal Copia empathised that we have to be punctually for dinner.”

Papa Primo, once again, slowly got to his feet.

“Don’t you worry. All will be forgiven if you accompany me to the mess hall. We’ll just blame it on my vecchie ossa.”

Your anxiety quickly dissipated at his carefree nature and with a smile, offered him your arm. And he was right, his pace was slow, making you even later to dinner. But with him by your side you didn’t feel nervous, you felt safe. The kind of safe only a grandparent could make one feel.

So, you slowly made your way to the mess hall. And to be honest, you were glad that Papa Primo was with, because you would have had no idea how to get back there alone. Instead, he slowly lead you through the halls, elbow interlocked with yours.

Once you stood in front of the doors to the mess hall, he stopped and looked at you with a crooked grin.

“You ready to face the wrath of Copia?”

You chuckle, squirming next to the old man.

“Don’t tease me like that.”

He joined in your chuckle, before calming down and pushing the doors open. Immediately, the noises stopped and it felt as if every soul in that hall looked at you. But Papa Primo didn’t acknowledge it, so neither did you. Instead, you slowly helped him to his seat.

“Thank you, cara. I appreciate the help.”

You smiled at Papa Primo, before bowing your head in respect towards him, as well as his siblings and the rest of the people sitting at the head table. As you walked away, you quickly glanced at the Cardinal, finding him already looking at you, a kind smile on his face.

Translations: formalità...formailties cura e amore...care and love frutta...fruits muscoli...muscles vecchie ossa...old bones cara...dear

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[j-restlessgeek]

21, 24 & 25

Oh meow there my friend 😸😸💛💛💛

21. A random fact: I fell asleep in a makeup chair once, to be fair it was very comfy and the woman very nice, very calming presence. I also ate a lightbulb once and did not got cut (did not swallow it) According to my mom i once stripped to win an argument and did in fact win, stunned the other speechless (i was a small kid tho).

24. tattoos i want: oh i definitely want as much covered as possible, filling up my right sleeve with more eyes but make them bleeding galaxies instead of rotting flesh, my left arm i have plans to make a colourful sleeve with a certain rat cardinal, mothman in victorian style clothing portrait style with a frame, a friends drawing in her style, surrounded by colourful clouds (bright, greens, blues, violets), a wolpertinger (a bavarian mystical creature, similar to a jackalope but with wings, usually duck wings)

25. favourite blogs:

You of course, oh i hope no one minds me tagging them: @smimon @rockingpeeble @occhi-verdi-come-il-mare @jokeroutownstheworld @sepetajmikolikomehoces @morbid-things @mitamicah and so many more. But i don't wanna bother more people. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰.

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[fernkids58]

Building a Foundation for Growth: Essential Montessori and Waldorf Furniture for Inspiring Young Minds

Designing the most inviting, engaging environment for children is essential not only for their development and learning. In today’s imperatives-the Montessori, Waldorf philosophies of education-the right kinds of furniture are cardinal.

Inspire Imagination and Play with the Waldorf Arch

The Waldorf Arch is a charming piece of furniture that inspires children to use their creativity and imagine different kinds of play. Made of high-quality materials, it also tends to be durable and is safe for active use within classrooms or play areas. With its natural curves and gentle lines, the Waldorf Arch brings the essence of nature into the classroom, keeping it calm, inviting, and aesthetically pleasing for learning.

Transform Educational Spaces with Quality Commercial Kids Furniture

Creating Study Areas to Foster Learning

A dedicated study area is essential for promoting focus and effective learning, ensuring your child can comfortably complete homework, school projects, and engage in educational activities. Consider the following tips in designing a study area that supports your child’s academic needs:

1. Choose the right desk: opt for a height-adjustable desk that can grow with your child, ensuring an ergonomic workspace for comfortable study sessions.

2. Select appropriate seating: Ensure your child’s chair is ergonomic and promotes proper posture, supporting their overall well-being while studying.

3. Incorporate proper lighting: Provide ample lighting with desk lamps or adjustable floor lamps for optimal reading and studying conditions.

4. Keep essentials within reach: Use desk organizers, shelves, or cubbies to keep necessary supplies and resources accessible, encouraging an efficient study environment.

Essential Organization with the Versatile Foundation Shelf

Promote Collaborative Learning with the Ideal Montessori Schools Table

Montessori Schools Table are specifically designed to facilitate active learning among the young child. The height of such tables is typically very low to the ground and allows children of all heights to reach them. The design of a Montessori Schools Table encourages interaction, communication, and teamwork during group activities.

Why Choose Fern Kids for Montessori Furniture?

At Fern Kids, we are committed to providing furniture that aligns with Montessori principles. Our products are designed to foster independence, creativity, and learning in children. Here are a few reasons why you should choose Fern Kids for your Montessori furniture needs:

High-Quality Materials: Our furniture is made from durable, eco-friendly materials that are safe for children.

Child-Centric Design: Each piece is designed with the child’s needs and comfort in mind.

Aesthetic Appeal: Our furniture blends seamlessly with modern home decor, ensuring that it looks great in any setting.

Functional and Practical: We prioritize functionality and practicality, ensuring that our furniture supports your child’s development.

Support Individual Learning with a Functional Montessori Desk

Create Practical Spaces with an Engaging Children Shoe Bench

The children shoe bench is an intellect for the entryway area or any school for the children’s ability to put on and take off shoes on the sitting surface. This makes a sense of independence in a child who learns to manage his belongings without inquiring about adult help. A children shoe bench commonly comes with probably three storage compartments for shoes and other items to keep things orderly in busy environments.

Shoe Cabinet Styles for the Win

Now that you’re convinced of the power of the shoe cabinet, let’s explore some popular styles that are perfect for kids’ rooms or entryways:

Shoe Bench with Storage: This is a two-in-one solution that provides a comfy spot for kids to sit while putting on their shoes, and storage underneath to keep shoes organized and off the floor. Look for a shoe bench with a low seat height, ideally around the height of your child’s knees when they are sitting. This will make it easier for them to put on their shoes without any grown-up assistance.

Cubby Cabinets: The individual cubbies are not just a great way to delineate a spot for each child’s shoes but they are also a wide variety of ways to designate a space for each child’s other belongings. It thereby frequently helps to keep things clean and to keep one’s shoes in place after the kick-off.

Over-the-Door Cabinets: Space-saving shoe cabinets just love really small entryways where bathroom stretch is actually taken into consideration. This cupboard finds a way of keeping shoes on the vertical space of the door back thereby keeping the shoes all the time in an orderly manner.

Keep Spaces Organized with a Fun Kids Shoes Bench

A kids shoes bench merges practicality with an engaging design, making it an excellent choice for organizing footwear in either homes or classrooms. Typically featuring seating that enables children to easily put on or take off their shoes, it nurtures self-sufficiency and autonomy. Numerous designs come equipped with storage beneath the seat for convenient access to shoes, helping maintain cleanliness in the space. A well-made kids shoes bench not only fulfills its functional role but also introduces a playful touch to children’s spaces, motivating them to take responsibility for their belongings

Encourage Exploration with an Accessible Table Montessori

Bringing Montessori to Life at Home

You don’t need a large budget or a dedicated room to create a Montessori-inspired learning space at home. With thoughtful design and intentional choices, you can foster independence, creativity, and curiosity in your child by creating an environment tailored to their developmental needs. A well-prepared space invites children to take charge of their learning and grow with confidence.

Enhance Learning Environments with Beautifully Crafted Waldorf Furniture

Create Inviting Spaces with Thoughtful Montessori Classroom Furniture

Montessori classroom furniture is specifically designed in a concise style to serve the purpose of active, self-directed learning in Montessori-method-based learning environments. This furniture development is generally aimed at child-sized tables, chairs, shelves, and storage units that facilitate accessibility and independence for the students. The design of montessori classroom furniture is highly based on natural materials, which provide a sensory-rich experience while ensuring safety throughout daily use and within capacity.

Practical Tips for Arranging Montessori Furniture in a Classroom

The first reason why it is crucial to arrange Montessori furniture in an intentional and deliberate order is that it will allow easy access to all materials and foster independence within the children. When furniture is organized so that everything is within reach, children are free to explore and select materials without being overly reliant on teacher assistance.

Second, a good arrangement supports the flow of movement. Montessori classrooms are such that children move freely and engage in purposive activities. Please arrange the furniture in such a manner that it allows easy clear cut pathways and open space for the children to move through.

[cjp-film]

The Blade and the Butterfly PD planning

Pinterest board:

‘Unknown location’

Props:

Fake blood

Lighting:

Dark studio

Fluorescent lights, stark, intense.

Shadows.

Cardinal theatre

Props:

Water Flasks (maybe just a sound effect?) but also for context would be good for them to have them.

Hoodies

General dance items - gym bag, shoes etc.

Costumes:

5 ballet dancer rehearsal outfits - comfy trousers, leotards, tracksuits. Tights with feet hooks - barefoot.

Andre outfit - Baggy black tracksuit, bright red wristband.

Pointe shoes?

Lighting:

Spotlights on the stage?

Maybe fill lighting?

Think what would be most practical for a rehearsal. Would they be practicing the technical side or just the dancing side?

What represents each character. Would Andre be darker and Sonia lighter.

Think how it may contrast/ compliment their clothing.

Colour Pallette:

Greys, whites, blacks.

Cardinal Theatre EXT

Props:

Banner - ‘Birth of the Butterfly - Ballet Performance - CARDINAL THEATRE EDINBURGH doors at 8pm’

Van

Neon shop lights (dependent on location).

Black cloth

Bin and Cat (sound effects?)

Costumes:

Sonia’s Headphones

Figure dressed in all black

Lighting:

Dark - nighttime

Street lights

Colour pallette:

Dark.

Abandoned Nightclub

Props:

Binding fabric

Chair which she is tied to

Graffiti and murals.

Glass of whiskey

Flip phone

Axe

Makeshift throne

Lighter something funky

Fake blood

Tooth GOLD TOOTH

Costumes:

‘K’ tattoos FEATHER TATTOO

Kevin - white blazer (or something distinctive from rest of gang)

Rest of the crew (3 men) dark clothing.

Andre’s wristband

Pointe shoes

Lighting:

Moody, gloomy.

Haze.

Lighting shining through the fabric.

Colour Pallette:

Dark with pops of colour from the walls.

Notes:

Depending on location graffiti may have to change to posters.

Sonia’s face turning red - makeup?

Abandoned Nightclub Ext

Props:

Phone

’GG’ sign on the door

‘Groove Grotto’ sign

Old posters and flyers

Cigarette

Costumes:

Andre - same as before, perhaps a coat.

Lighting:

Flickering light above the sign.

Colour Pallette:

Night time, dark greens and blacks.

Cardinal Theatre - Performance Scene

Costumes:

Bloody pointe shoes

Butterfly outfit

Butterfly makeup

Lighting:

Stage lights

Bright white

Colour pallette:

White, hints of light blue.

Q and A with director/ Producer

After I read the most recent draft of the script I had a few questions for Kushal and Joseph about how they wanted to go forward with production design. We had had a few meetings beforehand but some things had changed or didn’t make sense to me so here I have written what we have cleared up:

Do you want the dancers wearing pointe shoes in the rehearsal scene at the start or to be barefoot? - Normal ballet flats. Like sock shoes.

What kind of lighting are we thinking for the first theatre scenes? - White light, bright dependent on location. Windows.

VAN??? - might need to be removed from script, or sound effect.

Bin and cat - sound effects? - same as above.

Why does Sonia have a flip phone? - The film is set in early 2000s. Something for Kevin to take from her.

What kind of graffiti did you want for the nightclub? - Like it’s been abandoned, perhaps if not graffiti then ripped up posters on the walls. Dependant on location, as we can’t exactly graffiti.

Is the blood on Sonia’s pointe shoes from the fight or from her working too hard? 1.5 litres of blood. - Actress does not want blood on her pointe shoes. (Understandably) Need to remove from script.

Does the actress have her own shoes as I assume she won’t want to get blood on those? - As above.

Did we get rid of the gold tooth? - Gold tooth in script was removed as could be seen as too cliche. I could find one on amazon and we considered this but also we have planned the shots and we would need a close up of it and we don’t have time.

Kevin is written to have a ‘makeshift throne’, I’m not sure if I will have time to source/ make this so is there any possible alternative? - Yes, we can have him sitting on a stool, or on the bar as long as he is clearly higher that the action, watching over it.

It all happens in the same night? So we don’t have to change Andre or Sonia’s costume? - yes.

Have we got cast for the other 4 ballerinas - not yet.

Makeup artist - fake blood? - The makeup artist has a small bit of her own fake blood which we can use for touch ups but we will need to buy 2 litres of fake blood on top of this.

Tied up to a chair? Won’t she be able to move? - this has been changed to her tied up as she sits on the ground.

FP

[mcklunkers]

Additional Mushy May (because I forgot that May ended)

8- Sick Fic w/ Cardinal!Secondo

When Isabella walked into her Cardinal's office after returning from his older brother's recent abbey tour, she was disappointed to find that he was not present. The computer was off, paperwork was piled into a “to do” pile that seemingly hadn’t been touched in days – even the coffee mug was empty! She felt a sense of loss: he always came and met her at the abbey’s door when she returned, and if he couldn’t make it he’d be at his desk on a call waiting sweep her into his arms at the first possible opportunity. He wouldn’t have wrapped up any call that was important enough to not greet them in the time it had taken her to go and change into comfy clothes.

Yet here she was, alone in the office, a small strip of light coming from a gap in the curtains providing just enough light for her to see the dust particles floating in the air. No one had been here in a while. Fear began to grasp her – he had been talking to her the whole time she had been away, daily calls, texts, and photos ranging from stupid things his younger brothers had done to more R-Rated content that was specifically targeted to her (those were some of her favourites. She liked to point out things in the background of his photos until he would frustratedly call her. A disgruntled pout and grumbled “Tesoro, I am trying to seduce you, stop talking about the mugs on the side table.” It was one of her proudest moments).

Unsure of where else he would be, she wandered in the general direction of his rooms. After climbing the frankly unreasonable amount of stairs, she arrived to find his door ajar and the sound of voices coming from within.

Peeking her head around the doorway, her hand flew to cover her mouth and her eyes grew wide. Sat in a chair dragged to the side of the large bed was Papa Primo, with little Terzo and Copia sitting in his lap. Little Alessandro and Andrea were enraptured in their brotherly bickering, something that their older brothers frequently complained to her about (they both found it endearing and got irritated if anyone else complained about it, but she would never tell them that she knew that). Her attention was drawn to the man on the bed. Propped up near the middle by a small army of pillows was her Cardinal, her Secondo, her Marco. His leg seemed to be in a cast, and from the dopey grin on his face there would be some weed missing from her apothecary if she checked.

She straightened up and entered the room, knocking lightly on the door to draw attention so she didn’t startle any of the Emeritus’s present (it is lesser-known clergy lore that the entire Emeritus family startle very easily when distracted by conversation). Four pairs of mismatched eyes shot in her direction, and two small figures flew from their Papa perch to wrap themselves around her legs in tight hugs. She ruffled their hair, the soft and thick locks sliding through her fingers and grounding her as she tore her gaze away from her lover to ask them how they’d been the past couple of months. As their little voices began to excitedly jabber on, interrupting each other periodically, a louder voice she knew much better chimed in with a whiny

“AMOOOOOOOREEEEEEEEE!!! Where is MY hello stellina, huh?!”

Good god she missed that man. Isabella untangled herself from the two boys – who were beaming at the attention they just received as they scrambled back into their spots on Primos lap, the new Papa’s arms wrapping around them to keep them secure. She approached the opposite side of the bed to the brothers, sitting on her side of the mattress and doing her best not to jostle the leg that was propped up as she leaned in to give him a small kiss, batting away the arms making grabby hands in her general direction as his eyes fluttered shut.

“Hello my love. What happened here?”

He huffed out a little sigh, mumbling under his breath. He only did this when he was embarrassed or a little too high, and based on the redness of his eyes it was probably both in this particular moment. A grin found its way to her lips as he avoided her gaze.

“One more time there, Marco?”

He grimaced and took a breath.

“I had a migraine so I stole from Giovanni’s stash in the apothecary to get rid of it, but I got hungry and I fell down the stairs and now my leg is broken.”

There were some high-pitched giggles and some gentle shushing from across the bed, and Isabella found herself biting her cheek not to smile at the pout resting on the next Papa’s face. His cheeks were flushed, his moustache had been joined by light stubble along his jaw telling her that this incident had probably occurred a couple of weeks ago. His hair was fluffy and sticking up in every direction as his head flopped onto his shoulder so he could look at her face.

“Poor baby,” she said, brushing his hair out of his face, “we’re back now, we can look after you.”

“Stay?”

His voice was so soft, so quiet that if Primo’s eyes weren’t sparkling with unshed tears at how his brother had grown, she would assume she was imagining it.

She nodded, leaning in to give him another kiss, this one longer and conveying all of the love she felt. There was movement across the room, a couple of “Ewww” and “Gross!” becoming quieter as the young boys were herded out of the room back to their lessons. The door shut, and kicked off her shoes, scooching up the mattress so he could lean on her a bit more. Despite the persona he had created for himself out in the abbey, in the privacy of their room Secondo, her Marco, was one of the gentlest and most caring people she had ever known. He was also a notoriously awful patient, and if snuggles were the only way to distract him well… she would simply have to hug her love.

“Te Amo, Tesoro.” Came the mans voice, mumbled by her stomach where his head had found its new home.

She ran her fingers through his hair.

“Te Amo, Mio Marco”.

Isabella was very glad to be home.

[caffineandpaperwork]

The bug skittered for what seemed like forever before finding it was tword an elevator. Someone wearing scrubs and a surgical mask was there waiting, so it hitched a ride on her shoe and rode up with her. Cardinal made a mental not that level 4 is probably where they kept the victims.

The elevator doors opened to what looked almost like a recreational lobby, a sign above the main desk read STAFF LOUNGE. There was a pool table in the middle, a vew vending machines on the wall to the right next to some comfy looking chairs. This place- whatever it was, was high tech.

The door next to the lobby opened and the bug darted forward, traveling down a long hallway and under two large metal double doors and past the guards stationed there. The bug looked up and down the long hallway, turning right. Every 6 or so feet was an iorn door, reinforced. The bug scaled one of the doors to glance in through the tiny squre window, seeing what looked like an 18-21 year old male covered in scales sat crouched in the corner away from the door. The walls of his room covered is scratch marks and streaks of red.

Cardinal paused taking a minute to steady himself then pressed the com "got anything?"

@seam-queen

First Meeting

Seams had just finished pulling on the last of their new uniform, something easier to get around with.

What was a far simpler outfit than their cozy fur and jacket, this one was built for running or stealth. Black pants, grey boots- short platforms, as they could not admit her short stature for such a thing, a black undershirt, grey capelet-esque thing, and a hood. Their signature mask was still worn, and a belt wrapped around their waist with several pouches and an included holster.

They'd gotten a tip. Maybe it was a bad idea to go out alone, but they didn't want to worry anybody more than necessary. They thought it would be fine, everything works out in the end after all. All they had to do was break down a firewall to access some files, but it was just something they could not get to do remotely. At least once the wall was down, they'd be able to sneak in later on their own devices.

At last, they set off, tugging on a regular, long black coat to cover up at least until they left the block. The coat was then thrown off thereafter- or rather, offered up to a shivering body in an alley. Seams' destination was what could honestly be described as an inconspicuous office building, shut down for the night.

But when they came up on the building, why would a simple office building have such overkill for their security? Gotta be the right spot, huh? They wondered to themselves, finding a door just loose enough to pick open. Now the fun part was finding the right place... wherever they kept everything.

@caffineandpaperwork

[stellar-benedictions]

May you flail to no avail.

[stellarfirmaquotes]

TREXEL : You can’t blame me! I’m like gravity! Or falling over when somebody attractive is looking at you.

[charnamefic]

I’m super glad this episode answered the AFAIK unasked but — I now realize — crucial question of “how is waste dealt with if there is no bathroom?” but I also feel like if David 7 is such an unusually gooey boy, Trexel should hose him down or something. Responsible people with bio facsimile assistants would probably let them run through a garden sprinkler or something every now and again.

[the-gnomish-bastard]

Cardinal Fang! Fetch… the comfy chair!

You're famous!

It’s not over yet

[stellarfirmaquotes]

TREXEL : Well, now, nobody wants to die!

DAVID : Yes.

TREXEL : I’ve never met anyone who wants to die.

DAVID : Well—

TREXEL : I never asked anybody about their feelings or thoughts, but, you know!

[fernkids58]

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[charnamefic]

At the start of the episode David 7 says that his chair-toilet is blue, and when Trexel is pretending to channel Cardinal Fang he says his favourite colour is azure. From this I’m going to conclude that the precise shade of blue of David 7′s chair is azure, and I don’t know why I find that so adorable but I do.

I’m sure it was just a fluke of the improv, but for some reason I’m really taken with it. In-universe, does this mean Trexel got to pick his own office furniture?