#ch: kc

[signalhill-if]

KC is here <3

[kacievvbbbb]

JJK's ended? really? Like that....?

in honor of JJK's less than stellar wrap up lets have a quick poll!

Just interested to know what the general thoughts are from the fandom

[ustalav]

okok i couldn't resist flipping immediately to the chapter on tianjing and thinking about jun

and growing up as an aasimar (now called empyreans but... yknow) in a nation of mostly aasimar. a nation known for closing a wound similar to the worldwound and guarding against it ever opening again. lots of pressure to live up to that legacy of heroism, surrounded by monasteries and temples and this expectation of goodness and holiness because of his bloodline. and he finds it extremely stifling

so he leaves to travel tian xia. falls into a small fringe cult of zon-kuthon and ends up making the journey across the sea to Nidal (where ZK worship prevails) and still... finds himself in mendev at the worldwound, so similar to the thing that the foundations of his home country are built on. the history and legacy he'd run away from. and then devoting himself to closing it.

we love circular narratives and recurring themes and character development.

he originally goes to mendev undercover as an inquisitor of abadar, although truly he's seeking to deepen his devotion to zon-kuthon in the chaos going on there, after having a mini crisis of faith.

i know he alignment shifts from lawful evil to lawful neutral but i'm still thinking about if he'll reject Zon-Kuthon entirely or just adapt his worship of him (other deity options would be jin li, desna, tsukiyo)

maybe retraining entirely from an inquisitor to something more distant from the gods (i have already decided in pf2e he'd be the upcoming commander class, which is like focused on team stuff similar to his pwotr inquisitor build)

[survivedsarchived]

@brotects said: i’ve been looking for you.

“you gotta understand how ominous that sounds, right? with my profession and all.” profession still feels rather generous, given his lack of formal training — but alex is slowly coming into it, growing in confidence every day as he garners experience. splayed out before him is a moldering textbook, annotated in his unkempt hand (perfect for a doctor has been a recurring joke already, and alex can't deny that he finds is amusing), care taken with the delicate pages; though it's clearly aged, there's valuable knowledge held within. he enjoys the hands-on learning, but alex finds himself constantly wanting more — so he seeks it out in whatever book he manages to find.

he places a small stack of loose papers within the book, folds it shut carefully, brow raised in cautious curiosity as he trains the full scope of his attention on henry, a hand slightly raised: a question posed. “but, considering the lack of panic, i'm gonna guess it's not an emergency.” his head tilts appraisingly, a faint smile gathering in the corner of his mouth. “you got perfect timing. i was just about to take a break.”

[enriquemzn262]

The might of American logistics in one picture:

A KC-130 Hercules tactical tanker refuels a CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopter carrying an F-35C Lighting II 5th generation VTOL stealth fighter jet.

[judgemark45]

How many planes did the USS Nimitz carry? The USS Nimitz (CVN-68) is a large and advanced aircraft carrier that can hold 60-80 aircraft on its flight deck, depending on size and type. The ship typically carries: 10-15 fighter jets (F/A-18E/F Super Hornets), 10-15 attack aircraft (AV-8B Harriers), 2 early warning aircraft (E-2C Hawkeyes), 4 tanker aircraft (KC-130Q/J/K/RF Cornbread tankers), and 10-15 helicopters (SH-60F/R Seahawks, MH-60R/S Seahawks, or CH-53E Super Stallions). In total, the ship can carry around 50-70 aircraft at a time, although this number may vary depending on mission requirements and aircraft types.

[inevitably-johnlocked]

Hello Steph!!! I was wondering if you or your wonderful followers have recs for me. I'm looking for fanfics with a deep study of Sherlock character. His past, his behaviour etc. Maybe without ships? But I'm ok with johnlock tho. Thanks ❤️

Hey Nonny!! *HUGS*

OOOF Most of my fic recs are Johnlock stories, so I do apologize for that... I DO have a list I put together for "Introspection" type fics, which are essentially character studies or either character so I can use your ask for that list, but I think you'll also find some stuff you'll like on these lists:

POV Sherlock 1st & 2nd Person

POV Sherlock 3rd Person Pt. 1: Fluff

POV Sherlock 3rd Person Pt 2: Hurt/Comfort & Whump

POV Sherlock 3rd Person Pt 3: Angst/Angsty Fluff or BAMF Fics

Fics in “Sherlock’s Voice”

If anyone has something more catering to Nonny's request, please do, but for now, let's see these Introspection fics!

INTROSPECTION / CHARACTER STUDIES

The Moment When by drekadair (K, 509 w., 1 Ch. || TGG Fic, Friendship, First Person POV Sherlock, Introspection, Worried Sherlock) – Sherlock sees John in the pool, and doubts. Set during the end of "The Great Game." (FFNet)

The Hollow Man by HHarris (G, 639 w., 1 Ch. || John’s Chair, Introspection, Sherlock’s Big Feelings™, Post TRF, Angst, Emotional Turmoil, POV Sherlock, Pining / Sad Sherlock) – Still reeling from the apparent loss of his one and only friend, Sherlock returns to 221B for the first time after the events of The Reichenbach Fall.

Five Seconds by xXLadyLovelaceXx (K+, 658 w., 1 Ch. || TGG Pool Scene, Friendship, Introspection) – In the half-second before Sherlock shoots the jacket, John notices something. (FFNet)

Back in the Saddle by grannysknitting (M, 1,577 w., 1 Ch. || Post TGG AU, Donovan POV, Observation / Introspection, Protective Sherlock, Injured John, Case-ish Fic) – Their first return to solving crime after the pool and the explosion. (FFNet)

Upon This Throne by ifonlynotnever (T, 1,773 w., 1 Ch. || Pre-TRF, Angst, Romance, Sherlock’s Mind Palace, Introspection, Imagery, Pining Sherlock, Drug Use, Passage of Time) – Inside Sherlock's mind is a Palace. Inside the Palace are many rooms. Within the largest room is the Throne. Upon the Throne sits the King. (FFNet)

Love and Bombs by Spark Writer (T, 1,780 w., 1 Ch. || Post S3, Romance, Angst, Pining Sherlock, 1st Person POV Sherlock, Introspection, Ambiguous Ending) – Love and bombs aren't all that different, John. In the end, they're almost indistinguishable. (FFNet)

You Can Imagine The Christmas Dinners by johnsarmylady (T, 1,780 w., 1 Ch. || Friendship, Family, Introspection, Fluff, Post-ASIP) – Set the morning after a Study in Pink, John sits and contemplates Mycroft's words. (FFNet)

Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil by PipMer (T, 1,895 w., 1 Ch. || Alternate Universe || Deaf John, Mute Sherlock, Friends to Lovers, Romance, Fluff and Angst, Character Study, Morse Code, Love Confessions) – John is deaf. Sherlock is mute. There are no two people more suited for each other.

Spectrum of Mourning at the Funeral of a Solitary Man by TheBookshelfDweller (T, 1,956 w., 1 Ch. || Angst, Grief, Friendship, Sherlock First Person POV, Introspection) – Because each kind of love produces its own kind of grief, a long-ignored voice tells the story of five mourners of Sherlock Holmes, a man who in the end, was all but solitary. (FFNet)

The Lie-In by KendylGirl (M, 2,000 w., 1 Ch. || POV Sherlock 1st Person,  Bed Sharing, Fluff, True Love, Introspection) – Five months after his return, John and Sherlock spend a day in bed. Part 2 of When to Let Go

Study in John by chappysmom (K+, 2,158 w., 1 Ch. || Post-ASiP, POV John, Introspection, Friendship, Nightmares, Caring Sherlock, John’s Limp) – After the events of "A Study in Pink," John lies on the couch in Baker Street and thinks about the whirlwind events of the day. What is he getting himself into? (FFNet)

Coming Full Circle by KCS (K+, 2,358 w., 1 Ch. || Alternate TGG, Friendship, Drama, Violence/Death References, Drugging/Poisoning, Kidnapping, BAMF John, Moriarty POV, Introspection) – Moriarty had John for almost six hours between his abduction and the showdown at the pool - more than enough time to implement a Plan B for his escape should Sherlock call his bluff with the fake bomb vest. (FFNet)

It's All Fine by AkoyaMizuno (T, 2,459 w., 3 Ch. || Post-TGG, Introspection, Mild Angst, Friendship) – Sherlock never asked what happened in the hours between John being kidnapped and the events at the pool. It occurs to him, days after the fact, that he probably should have. (FFNet)

Overture by Kate_Lear (M, 4,435 w., 1 Ch. || First Kiss / Time, Friends to Lovers, Angry John, Introspection, Developing Relationship, Embarrassed / Insecure Sherlock, Morning After, Bed Sharing, Cuddles / Limpet Sherlock) – A short snippet on how John and Sherlock might have got together.

Days Go By by��Hummingbird1759(T, 4,454 w., 6 Ch. || Angst, Friendship, Post-TRF, Introspection) – The characters' lives go on after the Fall... sort of. (FFNet)

When Your Belly's in the Trench by Morgan_Stuart (T, 4,743 w., 1 Ch. || PTSD, Character Study, Rescue, Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Implied Torture, Trauma, Danger, Drama, Kidnapping/Captivity) – The next time that door opens, John Watson will kill the person on the other side.

Applied Linguistics by what_alchemy (M, 4,837 w., 1 Ch. || Possessive / Anxious Sherlock, Introspection, Bed Sharing, Past John Whump, Est. Rel., Marriage Proposal, Sherlock Loves John So Much, Word Play) – “He wants to shake John by the shoulders, wants to open his mouth and swallow John whole. Wants to marry him.” Sherlock searches for the right words.

Bound Into the Fire by Tara Laurel (T, 6,672 w., 5 Ch. || TEH, Suspense, Hurt/Comfort, Introspection, Bonfire Scene, John Whump, Mary is Nice) – "John sometimes compared Sherlock Holmes to the flaming beast in his mind...Not such a bad way to go, John mused. Being consumed by Sherlock. Dying in his fire. No. This was different. He was burning alive. Not figuratively. Not some flowery metaphor. Burning." There was no two minute stay of execution. "Amazing how fire exposes our priorities." (FFNet)

Victim, Bait, Hero, Friend by KimberlyTheOwl (T, 7,887 w., 1 Ch. || Post-TGG Epilogue, Angst, Friendship, Hurt/Comfort, Introspection, Past Kidnapping / Torture / Implied Rape, Panic Attacks, Worried / Possessive Sherlock, Lestrade is a Good Friend) – Some insights into why John was perfectly willing to throw everything away for a chance to kill Moriarty at the pool. Trauma, ugliness, and finally healing. Some nice supporting work by Lestrade as well. (FFNet)

A Friend Indeed by Sanru (K+, 8,190 w., 1 Ch. || Missing John, Friendship, Drama, Introspection, Possessive Sherlock, Worried Sherlock) – Something has gone terribly wrong with a supposedly simple case. John Watson is missing. While the search for him is proving to be fruitless, it has made Sherlock realize that having an emotional attachment to someone may have its disadvantages but he liked being able to call John his friend. Now if only he could find out what happened to him... (FFNet)

The Skin Over My Heart by standbygo (E, 8,849 w., 1 Ch. || Post-Hiatus, Fake Relationship, Case Fic, Dog Tags, Military, Homophobia, Gay Bashing, POV First Person Sherlock, Friends to Lovers, First Kiss / Time, Declarations of Love, Undercover, Haircuts, Flashbacks, Touching, Pining Sherlock, Hospitalization, Metaphors, Introspection, Hand Jobs, On the Couch, John’s Past, Angst with Happy Ending) – Sherlock and John are still trying to adjust to Sherlock's return from his hiatus when John's friend Bill Murray brings them a case. Someone is targeting the LGBTQA+ members of Bill's unit. John and Sherlock go undercover at the unit, but when they end up having to flirt to flush out the suspect, Sherlock realizes he's in over his head.

Illogical, even. by magikspell (E, 9,119 w., 1 Ch. || Grey-Ace Sherlock, Character Study, Growing Up, Victor Trevor, Romance, First Time/Kiss, Sherlock-centric) – Five reasons Sherlock never believed in love and one reason he does now.

A Is For Aftermath by ElvendorkInfinity (T, 10,567 w., 1 Ch. || Injury / Whump, Hurt/Comfort, Friendship/Pre-Slash/Bromance/Platonics, Hallucinations, Introspection, Insecure / Worried John, Big Brother Mycroft, Alternating POV, Anxious Sherlock, Self-Deprecating, Mildly Possessive Sherlock, 3G Moment) – John is still hallucinating, Sherlock cannot sleep, and Lestrade has a new case for them. But will life at 221B ever be able to return to normal? Epilogue to M is for Moriarty. (FFNet)

Always the sun by Rose de Sharon (K+, 12,377 w., 3 Ch. || Song Fic, Alternate Post-TGG, Friendship/Bromance, Hurt/Comfort, Introspection / Reflection, Injury Recovery, Obsessive / Protective Sherlock, Nightmares, John’s Past, Bed Sharing / Cuddles) – Sherlock ponders about how much his life has changed since John has become his flatmate. (FFNet)

To be loved by Strange_johnlock (E, 12,436 w., 8 Ch. || Post S3, Established Relationship, First Person POV Sherlock, Pet Names, Soft Sherlock, Mild ADHD, Protective John, Captain Watson, Body Appreciation, Bottomlock, Rough Sex, Travelling for Holidays, Introspection, Sherlock Loves John So Much It Hurts) – John is so deeply integrated into the work, both as my conductor of light, and as a great shot with a vicious right hook who tackles men -and women- no matter their size all in my defense. He protects me with all he can without question, and this loyalty is surely more than I deserve. Or: Sherlock is counting his blessings.

holding steady by darcylindbergh (E, 12,724 w., 4 Ch. || Post S4, Love Confessions, First Kiss, Growing Old, Gone Fishing, Mood without Plot, Soft Sherlock, Caring Sherlock, POV John Third Person, Anxious Sherlock, First Kiss / Time, Touching, Feeling Old, Sherlock Worship, Crying Sherlock, Cuddles, Comforting, Introspection, Retirement, Hand Holding, Forehead Kisses, Caring John, Bed Sharing, Emotional Love Making) – Sitting on a thick wool blanket at the end of a rickety dock side-by-side, legs dangling over the edge, a styrofoam container of wet, dark dirt between them, they’re fishing. John knows what this is about. This is about finally figuring it out.

The Velveteen Doctor by Lantean_Drift (M, 12,815 w., 1 Ch. || Angst, Dev. Rel., Introspection, Mild Whump, Taking Care of Each Other) – A series of events that show John just how real he has become to Sherlock – like a bright, brilliant flash of colour in an otherwise greyscale world.

Pattern Behaviour by SilentAuror (E, 14,835 w., 1 Ch. || POV First Person Sherlock, Jealous Sherlock, Pining Sherlock, Introspection, Stroppy Sherlock, Light Humour, Friendship, John Takes Care of Sherlock, First Kiss/Time, Wall Kisses, Fluffy Angst, Happy Ending) – Sherlock doesn't even know why he resents John's dates so much. Until the day he does know. Slight angst, unrequited feelings (but don't let that scare you off!)

Hope for Heroes by Richefic (K+, 16,887 w., 5 Ch. || Post-TGG Fic, Introspection / Flashbacks, Friendship/Epic Bromance, Hurt/Comfort, Worried/Anxious Sherlock, Sherlock Admires John, BAMF John, John Deduces, Fancy Party, John’s Self Esteem, Domestics) – In the final moments of "The Great Game" Holmes hopes he will have the chance to tell his flatmate that he was wrong. Heroes do exist after all and the one in front of him is called Dr John Watson. (FFNet)

And A Doctor by stillwaters01(T, 24,962 w., 6 Ch. || Five and One, BAMF John, Hurt/Comfort, Doctor John, Friendship, Character Study) – It was only when people actually saw John working as a physician that they began to understand: that it wasn’t just about bullets and IEDs and trauma care under fire. That “doctor” actually covered a pretty wide field. And that John was bloody good at covering ground. 5 times Dr. Watson treated others and 1 time he treated himself.

A Quiet Life by DiscordantWords (M, 25,176 w., 6 Ch. || Post S4, Retirement, POV Sherlock, Awkwardness, Established Relationship, Family Dynamics, Minor Character Death, Questionable Parenting Choices, Non-Linear Narrative, 20 Year Old Rosie, Meddling Mycroft, Pining Sherlock, First Kiss, Love Confessions, Angst, Sherlock Whump) – There had been three days of silence and a funeral. Sherlock had the terrible feeling that whatever happened next would depend, entirely, on him.

How To Unfold a Heart by elwinglyre (E, 25,477 w., 7 Ch. || Post S4 Fix It, BAMF John, Mentioned Eurus, POV First Person Sherlock, Case Fic, Fluff, Slow Burn, Topping from the Bottom, 3 Yr Old Rosie, Introspection, Sexual Fantasies, John Worship, Ogling, Hand Holding, Kidnapping, Domesticity, Sherlock Whump, First Kiss/Time, Doctor John, Caring John, Soft Sherlock, Sensuality, Touching, Crying, Love Confessions, Anxious Sherlock, Rimming, Toplock, Fingering, Bossy Bottom John) – To Sherlock’s dismay, John’s return to Baker Street with Rosie is only temporary. Sherlock’s daily visits to Regent Park with John and Rosie illuminate his lost childhood memories and missed opportunities. But with each trip to the park, Sherlock also feels a growing sense of hope. That is until the past horrors return unexpectedly in a cryptic note folded in the shape of a heart. To decipher the message, Sherlock must uncover the nature of the hearts around him, including his own.

To Mend Icarus by AlessNox (T, 28,347 w., 14 Ch. || Post-TRF / Pre-S3 Divergence, BAMF John, Anger, Fighting, Sex, Bed Sharing, Stalking, Case Fic, John’s Past, Introspection, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Crime, Mythology, Darkness) – After a case lands John Watson in court, he tells Sherlock that he is leaving. Not understanding why, Sherlock decides that the only way to learn the truth is to investigate his flatmate, Dr. John Watson. Sherlock finds that coming back is not enough to fix all of the damage that he caused by leaving. A post Reichenbach, post reunion re-discovery fic.

Another Auld Lang Syne by DiscordantWords (M, 30,234 w., 31 Ch. || Post S4, Mutual Pining, Alternating POV, Introspection, Parentlock, Christmas, New Year’s, First Kiss, Past Drug Use, Angst with Happy Ending, Drinking, Sherlock Whump) – There had been years of missed chances.

Lucifer's Gardens by ampersand_ch (E, 32,679 w., 12 Ch. || GERMAN VERSION|| Romance, Friendship, Friends to Lovers, Murder, Poison / Drugging, Mystery, John Undercover, Academic Club, Therapy, Rituals, Jungian Archetypes, Doctors & Physicians, Grief/Mourning, Esotericism, Hospitals, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Love Confessions, John Falls In Love With Another Man, Jealous Sherlock, Crying, Doctor John, Hand Holding, First Kiss/Time, Mysticism, Hugging, Touching) – John goes undercover for an investigation as a favour to Lestrade in a village in Suffolk. The events surrounding the case awaken deep-seated fears in Sherlock. While John begins to come to a realisation of what he needs in Lucifer's Gardens, Sherlock tries to find a way to reach John – in more ways than one.

There's Someone On Your Shoulder by halloa_what_is_this (NR, 41,215 w., 6 Ch. || Pining Sherlock, Introspection, Daydreams, Sherlock Loves John So Much it Hurts) – Sherlock trips and falls head over heels in love, makes a lot of lists and stares, stares, stares.

Triage by scullyseviltwin (E, 51,612 w., 14 Ch. || Character Injury, Introspection, Pining Sherlock, Falling in Love, Slow Burn, Sherlock POV, Toplock) – Sherlock’s mind goes exceedingly, devastatingly quiet and gray-blank. When he speaks it’s through a thick haze, it’s through molasses, he’s so disconnected from the words that it may as well be the unconscious shooter speaking.

Spare Parts by Raina_at (E, 63,497 w., 10 Ch. || 24th Century / Futurism AU || Post TRF, Pre-TRF Relationship, Case Fic, Mutual Pining, Estrangement, Reconciliation, Science Fiction, Reunion, Nightmares, Angry John, Cybernetic John, Emotional Discussions / Heart to Heart, POV John, Scars, Past Drug Use, Forehead Touching, Emotional Lovemaking, Kissing, Apologies, Kidnapping, Rescue Mission, BAMF John, Bed Sharing, Top Sherlock) – Two years ago, Sherlock Holmes jumped off the roof of New London Hospital. Two months ago, he walked into John's clinic as if no time had passed at all. John hasn't seen him since. But then Sherlock knocks on John's door with a case he can't say no to, and while figuring out why the biggest manufacturer or synthetic limbs in the System is going after veterans, they also need to find out whether there's a way to fix what's broken between them. Part 1 of Realigning Gravity

Drawn to Stars by Silvergirl (E, 109,272 w., 60 Ch. || S4 Compliant to TLD / TFP Doesn’t Exist, Sherlock’s Italian Adventure, Sherlock/OC and Johnlock, Jealous John, Mutual Pining, Misunderstandings, First Kiss/Time, Idiots in Love, 3 Part Story, Slow Burn, Inexperienced Sherlock, Bottom Sherlock, Introspection, Multiple Alternating First and Third Person POV, Separation and Reconciliation, Emotional Love Making, Love Confessions via Letters, Angst with Happy Ending) – After the Culverton Smith case Sherlock is clean, working, and looking for a romantic partner—since John has told him that’s what he needs. Shame John didn’t mention he was interested in that role himself, before Sherlock went off to Rome with a gorgeous Italian copper to try to fall in love and become a complete human being.  Part 1 of the Drawn to Stars series

Against the Rest of the World by SilentAuror (E, 151,714 w., 20 Ch. || PODFIC AVAILABLE || Post-TRF, Hiatus Fic, POV First Person Sherlock, Present Tense, First Kiss/Time, Big Brother Mycroft, Escaping from Capture, Soft Sherlock, Toplock, Insecurity, Infidelity, Travelling, Introspection, Pining Sherlock, Depression, Fantasies, Yearning for the Past, PTSD Sherlock, Suicidal Ideation) – Sherlock has been away from London for nine hundred and twelve days and counting, and has no idea what sort of reception to expect when he finally returns. 

[kindainactive]

Dawner the Hero Looking For "Dee", His Reason For Taking Too Long In His Journey, And Finding "Her" (Compilation)

I normally don't do posts for another ship, but it's been a little over a year and this one amuses me as I've never expected this one. Anyhow, moving on.

Ch. 166 extra: When I first saw this, I was pretty confused since isn't this obviously about Princess Syalis (Suya) as she's the Princess he has to "rescue" and his fiancée? But then, the subtle details came up...

Ch. 232: (I used the KC version because Viz is up to latest chapter and Dawner implying he recognizes Twilight's voice is confusing for other chapters) This is when Twilight has deaged from using his final form for Homeless Arc and went to check up on the Hero Party. This scene has me confused because it's one thing to say kid Twilight's voice is cute, but it's another thing for Dawner to say that he sounds familiar... unless there's something more to it?

Ch. 238: (I used KC again because something tells me that Dawner and Suya may not be not engaged. Hope this gets answers in a future chapter) I initially thought of not bringing up this chapter but from Dawner's conversation with Kisho, he doesn't look romantically interested in Suya and only looks up to her as a role model. Not to mention, he doesn't seem to be prioritizing his mission to rescue Suya. And take note his reactions here (as well as when he met Suya in her dreams) to how he reacts when he reunites with "Dee".

Ch 257: And here's the big reveal that I never expected.

Looking at this chapter now, despite Twilight distorting Hee's (Dawner) memories and making it seem like a dream. I can't believe Dawner is chasing after a "dream" for so long and this goes back to the extra from 166 which shows how persistent Dawner is to finding that special someone.

Ch. 316: If you compare his reunion with Dee to him meeting Suya in her dreams, it's night and day. It's as if the light has returned in his eyes when finding Dee again and that "she's" actually real and not a dream.

Look at the way Dawner looks at Dee, that blushing, and that desperate grip on "her", he didn't even act this way towards Suya. He must feel strongly towards Dee despite the short time they have together when they were kids. And that asking, Dawner is one not to be shaken or nervous.

And his blushing at Dee gets even bigger and he brings up the cute voice which is one of the most precious attributes he's remembered of Dee. I think Dawner's being genuine and serious about their reunion, but this comes off as something else to Dee (Twilight).

Something tells me from this scene that it's not just Dawner being terrible with directions, but also him sidetracking to prioritize finding Dee along the way. If rescuing Suya is his duty and an official responsibility as the Hero (and her fiancé (?)), then finding Dee even if "she's" possibly from his dream is something personal and important to him.

Awwh, look how heartbroken Dawner is. But at least he now knows Dee is real.

[sassyfrassboss]

“Which is 45 minutes after Harry arrived.” I wonder if Harry had to take a Covid test upon arriving at CH? If KC is now immunocompromised, he shouldn’t be around someone that flew internationally on a commercial flight. A 15 minute at home test could cut into that time too.

That's a good point.

I imagine they also had to frisk him for any listening devices at this point.

[usafphantom2]

Italy will buy more StormBreaker bombs and AMRAAM missiles for its F-35 fighters

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 02/16/2024 - 16:00in Armaments, Military

The United States Department of State has approved two potential sales of advanced aerial weapons packages to the Italian Republic, intended to equip its Lockheed Martin F-35A/B Lightning II multifunction fighters. These two packages are valued at about 220 million dollars.

Italians plan to buy a batch of RTX GBU-53/B StormBreaker SDB-II guided pumps. Rome intends to increase the package by 125 units and eight mass dimension simulators. Previously, Italians received approvals to buy 48 GBU-53/B SDB-II bombs and four mass-sized simulators.

The new lot was valued at a maximum of US$ 150 million. The first bombs destined for Italy were contracted in December last year.

StormBreaker GBU-53/B pumps, thanks to their multifunctional guidance system, can be used to destroy stationary and mobile targets. Due to their light weight (93 kg), they can be transported in greater numbers by multifunctional combat aircraft, allowing them to eliminate a greater number of targets and minimizing collateral damage around the attack site.

As part of the second approved application, the Italians want to purchase twelve more AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM guided missiles. This case also involves an extension of a previously approved request, which also included twelve missiles along with the necessary logistics package. In this case, the total (24 missiles together with the necessary additional and support elements) was valued at a maximum of 70 million dollars.

Both StormBreaker and AMRAAM missiles will serve as critical improvements to the Italian F-35 Lightning II fleet, reinforcing its air-to-air and air-to-ground combat capabilities.

Tags: AIM-120 AMRAAMAMI - Italian Military Aeronautics/Italian Air ForceweaponsMilitary AviationF-35 Lightning IIRaytheonStormBreaker

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[spade-riddles]

Hi ♠️ ! Happy you’re back. I hope you’re doing better. ☺️

I got curious and took myself down a rabbit hole. The picture from NYE with Calvin is almost identical to NYE with 🏈. Both had work that night, too. She really is recreating everything she did with Calvin with 🏈.

Calvin went to three 1989 concerts, so it’s possible 🏈 goes to a couple more Eras concerts. I don’t recall how many CH shows Taylor went to but she was playing “supportive girlfriend” then and it aligns with her showing up to 🏈 games, while also getting paid by the NFL.

Calvin also made reference to Taylor being on tour and him being based in LA. Which lines up with 🏈 being in KC and Taylor being on tour.

We also have the unhappy car pics of Taylor/CH and Taylor/🏈.

Calvin quote regarding their relationship: It’s going absolutely fantastic,” the 31-year-old Scottish musician said. Though of course the paparazzi and general media frenzy surrounding the relationship is tough, he said “it could be a lot worse and I’d still be, like, insanely happy with her so I’m good with it.”

🏈 ““It’s a beautiful thing, isn’t it?” Kelce, 34, replied, noting that he and Swift, also 34, “are just two people in a relationship supporting each other and having fun with it.”/ “The only thing we’ve talked about is that as long as we’re happy we can’t listen to anything that’s outside noise”

Lots of interesting parallels! But let’s wrap it up 😉

https://hollywoodlife.com/2016/01/04/calvin-harris-taylor-swift-pda-new-years-eve-las-vegas-pics/

https://pagesix.com/2024/01/01/celebrity-news/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-enjoy-romantic-new-years-drive-after-passionate-kiss-at-nye-party/

lyricstoojesus asked:

I also meant to add on for the CH/🏈 parallels. CH was also “working” on Grammy’s night in 2016 and couldn’t attend, and 🏈 has practice and can’t attend tonight.

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[evermoredeluxe]

Taylor is never in 1 place consistently all the time. With CH she was mainly in LA. With Joe she was mainly in London. With MH she was mainly In NYC. With Travis she has split her time between KC and all over with tour. It's tough to maintain consistent close friendships when you're not living near each other and you are both huge artists. I think when she was living in London and trying to be under the radar more I think she was closer with Ed and saw him more. Since those relationships ended and she moved away from London being her home base, other friendships in NY became stronger. It happens as adults who are starting to settle down.

the first few lines make her sound boy-crazy 💀 a large chunk of her rs with CH, she was on tour, and with matty, she was in NYC because she had shows there. also, NYC is her home! ofc she made a move for joe, she thought he was her everything

anyway, beyond that, i agree. we saw them celebrating birthdays and other stuff together. this is just the reality of adulthood and relationships, esp if your job makes you move imo.

[saintmeghanmarkle]

Rebecca English in the DM by u/Feisty_Energy_107

Rebecca English in the DM REBECCA ENGLISH: The real reason why Kate was determined to join her 'kiddies' and 'Grandpa Wales' on the balcony... plus what a source did when I asked if the King would see Harry and his other grandchildren this summer | Daily Mail OnlineOr Archived versionBecky English has a story today about the grandchildren of the King and summer plans. (N.b. the situation quoted meaning with the Sussex children, and particularly the story put out by Harry and Meghan that the King was keen to build a relationship.)https://ift.tt/waF6Wqb theorised the Sussex's have likely pissed off the palace with the Nigeria stunt. And, consequences were threatened perhaps. Now Harry might be looking for summer invites and Meghan has jeopardised this by the latest stupid stunt. Thus, Meghan backtracked and chucked Nacho under the bus. Becky's exclusive and the non committal response of the palace (along with the 'KC is too busy to have parties at CH) may be a threat that the clock is ticking and Harry and Meghan need to knock off their nonsense. post link: https://ift.tt/qUJgz0C author: Feisty_Energy_107 submitted: June 17, 2024 at 05:13PM via SaintMeghanMarkle on Reddit disclaimer: all views + opinions expressed by the author of this post, as well as any comments and reblogs, are solely the author's own; they do not necessarily reflect the views of the administrator of this Tumblr blog. For entertainment only.

[whatwouldvalerydo]

Rebel year - ch 1/6 - Nothing to gawk at

With Gareth becoming the only heir to the title, all eyes are on him but he has other plans as he forges his own path.

Characters mentioned here belong to @that-scouse-wizard @kc-and-co

“Honestly, of all the things that could have happened this year.” Gareth mumbled under his breath as he paced back and forth, a deep frown set on his young face as his mind worked tirelessly, his remembering to straighten his features because wrinkles were not a good thing, yet he still continued to rant as he rubbed his forehead “First this, then that, it is like I cannot get any rest.” He continued to speak, ignoring the stares of the students as he marched towards the Quidditch pitch.

The bright sun shining above him proved to be an even bigger irritating factor as he squinted his eyes, cursing towards the clouds above. The year has been eventful for certain, especially with the circumstances surrounding his family. With his oldest brother dying of dragon pox after returning from one of his charity visits and the other getting disowned on multiple counts of inappropriate behavior, summer has been grey inside the Farr mansion. And cold, most definitely cold, as if all colors faded from it.

However Gareth had plans, plans that would foil his parents and their untimely attention and plans for him, but until then he needed entertainment, he needed rest, but what he needed more than anything was to show that headmaster what he could do. The nerve, attending the funeral as if his sleezy moustache belonged within the halls of his home. He did not even properly remember Gareth’s name, called him Garry, the cheek of him.

And then when he was finally free from home and school started once more he was faced with pity stares from the students, questions he would much rather avoid and girls, older ones at that talking to him left and right, because of course they would. He was but the only heir left to take over the title. The future Duke of Grafton.

Oh how he hated even the very resonance of the words inside his head, let alone having them spoken out loud.

Passing the overhead leading towards the pitch, he finally could stop squinting as he checked around the oddly bouncy grass for any familiar faces. Spotting a messy set of curls and recognizing the “do not bother me” boy in the distance he quickly jogged all the way towards the young Gryffindor.

“Just the person I was looking for.” Cledwyn turned around, practically glaring at Gareth.

“What?! Are you talking to me?” the scowl was replaced by deep confusion as he stared at the Slytherin up and down, taking a step back and then another as Gareth tried to wrap an arm around his shoulders, barely touching him. Free of his touch, he blinked at him as Gareth started talking.

Sure they knew each other, some classes they attended together, sometimes they passed each other in the halls, but they never truly conversed outside of sitting and reading inside the same space. Gareth was far too eager about every subject known to man, his attention changing as the wind under his broom, but as he looked at the boy in front of him he could clearly see a change in him.

There was a darkness behind his eyes, accompanied by sadness few should experience at such a young age.

He did read the papers, he knew the tragedy that fell upon his family, but he felt it was not his place to say anything.

But Gareth forced himself to sit straighter, to smirk, not smile which was unnerving in a sense since he used to be a bright child. Perhaps far too bright for the house he was put in. Maybe the Sorting Hat knew things that were to happen and how one’s soul would change.

“What do you need exactly?” Cledwyn asked as he practically zoned out of the conversation and back in and somehow Gareth was still speaking, yet he did not know exactly what about.

Pointing his finger at the broom he was holding, he mentioned as if it was the most normal thing in the world “I require your broom. Just to borrow it for a day.”

Gripping it tighter, Cledwyn held his ground despite a voice in his head telling him to take another step away for good measure “Since when do you fly?”

Sighing, Gareth refrained from pinching the bridge of his nose “I do not, not in the sense you do, but let me be frank, you do not really need it.”

“Excuse me?” Cledwyn asked perplex.

“Well with Black cancelling Quidditch, what use could you possibly have for it outside of the pitch?”

“I still need to train for when it will be allowed again. And no, I’m not giving you my broom, we barely know each other so don’t act like we’re friends Farr.”

Pressing a hand against his chest, Gareth shook his head, eyes closing “You wound me deeply. I cannot fandom what I did in order to gain such a gruff response however I am willing to let it go if you would reconsider. Plus, it might actually benefit you in the long run.”

“No.” he stated turning around and walking towards the changing tents.

Hearing a joyous laugh behind him, Gareth turned to look at Oliver Gerard “Well that was painful to watch.”

Rolling his eyes, Gareth’s face suddenly lit as bright at the sun above their faces “Indeed, but I have to hand it to him, his stubbornness is endearing. Casting that aside tell me oh dear Gryffindor captain, what is the price for that broom in your hand?”

Lifting his brows, Oliver smiled “Please tell me you won’t be asking everyone on the pitch.”

“No.” Gareth stated walking closer to him “But I can tell you there is a plan in motion to help all Quidditch lovers.”

Shaking his head amused, Oliver leaned his head against the handle of his broom “And since when are you a Quidditch lover?”

“I am not.” Gareth stated nonchalantly “However this school needs to return to a sense of some normality, with all that has been happening. And I have a way to get Quidditch back in the curriculum.”

“I’m listening.” Oliver looked at Gareth, attention piqued.

“No, no” he shook his index finger in front of his face “you trust me and enjoy the benefits. Would it not be an ego boost to know you contributed to saving quidditch?”

“As long as I don’t have to hear the headmaster complain and we get to play.” He extended the broom “Make it good, I can’t wait.” Gareth blinked in surprise as he took the broom from him and Oliver walked passed him “Just don’t ruin it.”

“No threat, I can replace it if things go astray.”

Storing the broom in a secure place for the time being, Gareth left the pitch and the sunshine in favor of soft lights and hushed whispers, the smell of books engulfing him when he entered the library. After a rather long walk around, he managed to locate the person he was searching for. Sitting next to Jin, his eyes scanned the tittle of the book he was holding before he cleared his throat.

Lifting his eyes for a second, Jin offered a polite nod towards him “How may I help you my friend?”

“You know how we have been saying this year had been tedious at best with everything happening?” Jin nodded once more, eyes focusing back on the words in his book, Gareth scoffing at the fact that he was being ignored. Sitting down next to him, he nudged him gently in order to gain his attention “I know you are craftly and that you once mentioned being versed in reproducing handwriting.”

“Slip of the tongue.” He stated dryly, a lesson learned shortly after when conversing with people. However what Gareth said next managed to gain his attention fully. A promise of a forbidden book from the Restricted Section, all for a price of course “State it.”

“I need you to forge the handwriting of the headmaster.”

Jin’s brows rose, eyes widening “I do assume you will be supplying a copy of one of his letters as well.”

“Of course.”

Nodding, Jin agreed as long as nothing would be traced back to him. However as much as he enjoyed the prize to come, seeing the changes in the young Slytherin did not sit well with him. But then again he has not attended in order to make friends, but to gain knowledge.

However when the following day found him face to face with Gareth once more and a heavy looking book in his bag, Jin could not contain the surprised expression crossing his face “Have you even slept?”

“No time for rest, honestly.” Handing him the bag, Jin transferred the book in his own before Gareth also took out a letter from the headmaster, placing it in front of him “Good enough? It has almost all the letters normally used.”

“Quite the eye I have to admit. How did you get in both locations undetected?”

“Wealth.” He scoffed, sitting across from him, a yawn escaping his mouth “I mentioned what should be wrote. I will handle the delivery. When can I expect the letter to be ready?”

Placing the papers in his breast pocket, Jin mentioned he needed a few days.

“Good, I have enough on my plate to fill the time in between.”

Curiosity got the better of him, Jin eventually asking “Did something happen in the Restricted Section?”

Looking around in order to ensure no one was listening in, Gareth leaned in “I almost bumped into Sallow, I swear that guy talks way too much even when he should not. Luckily Peeves got to him, however he was not alone.”

“I guess that is your next mission?” Jin smiled opening the book on his lap.

“Perhaps. You shall have to wait and see.” Getting up, he patted his shoulder “See me when you are done. Looking forward to the outcome.”

“Of course.” Jin smirked as he watched him walking away “What a troublesome child.”

[heystephen]

ok i googled it but when the ch*efs won the superbowl in 2020 tr*vis (censoring so its not tagged) he said hed go because its “a crazy opportunity”.

https://www.tmz.com/2020/02/27/travis-kelce-white-house-donald-trump-super-bowl-kc-chiefs/

later he said it didnt matter who was in office he’d still wanna go essentially:

https://twitter.com/tkelce/status/1233058384850624513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1233058384850624513%7Ctwgr%5Ec3fb9b3fa4cfdef67c328218ec9aed2cb069d15b%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-35572260144211807644.ampproject.net%2F2309082229000%2Fframe.html

he also joined in kneeling protests with his team so make of all that what you will. i cant find anything else but if someone else has info thats be cool -ebd anon

no yeah after that anon i just did some minor googling to try and get an idea of his political alignment and he doesn’t seem right leaning to me lol