#coldreading

[liangyulian]

Well. I am marathon recording a cold read podfic right now. Its going pretty well!!

I'll post it soon, here and on AO3!

I love MDZS and time travel. Such beautiful fics created....

[queercoldreviews]

Relistening "The Vicar and The Rake"

Gabriel looking at Edward: I can fix him.

[haru025]

The offer

Hello! I’m so sorry for not posting for so long. I’ve been busy and since it’s exam week, I need to put a lot of my time into studying. I hope you understand, so please enjoy this short chapter! 

Note: 

English is not my first language so please forgive me for any grammatical errors. If you see any of grammatical errors, please tell me so that I can improve them! Thank you! :D

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Chapter 02: The way and rumors to the Town of Astergoth

*Crunch* *Crunch*

A sound that your boots made once they make contact with the snowy path that you walked on. You’ve been walking for approximately 5 and a half hours. You manage to reach a small town called “Silent Mog” that specializes in different crafts, such as baskets and bags.

As you walked to the streets filled with life, you spotted a familiar store. It’s the store that your dearest friend, Leonard Santiago, owned.

You walked towards it, hoping to greet your friend.

As you enter it, the bell rings a small tune and the warm and cozy vibe gives you a sense of comfort. The interior is made up of brown bricks with vents that are connected to the fireplace in the staff room. They have little lamps that light the shop, giving it the signature golden glow.

Chairs and tables to the side and near the window are where they display their products, toys, bags, umbrellas, fans, etc. There is also a huge carpet at the center adding a much aesthetic vibe.

“Oh? I didn’t know you would stop by, (Name).”

 A voice spoke at the back of the curtain.

 “If I had known that you were stopping by, I would have prepared sweets and tea.”

The voice added.

 Soon enough the curtain reveals a young man with shoulder-length black hair and yellow eyes with fair skin. This is Leonard Santiago, a craftsman and a friend of yours. 23 years of age, and he has quite an average height and is dressed in a green t-shirt, a black leather jacket with their logo, brown pants, and black boots. He is the owner of this shop called “Golden glow”.

 He’s fairly handsome and has a quite great personality. He is kind and gentle but can still be serious when the situation calls for it. A lot of ladies within their village had fallen in love with him, but unfortunately, he already has a boyfriend named Christopher Robins, a weaponsmith.  

 “Ah, that is quite ashamed, but don’t worry I’ll leave soon enough.” You said in a calm tone looking around at the store as if you were looking for something.

Leonard smiles and asks “Are you looking for something? Is it perhaps for your sister or for yourself?”

“No, not this time. I’ve noticed that the interior changed. Did you have a renovation or something?”

“Yes, I have to move a lot of things in order to put the machines in the staff room. “

“I see. It certainly gives a much comforting vibe.”

“I know right? I don’t even know why did I not do this much earlier.”

“Christopher must have liked this.”

“Of course, he does. He’s the one who actually suggested keeping the interior.”

Leonard said sweat dropping as he remembered their conversation that day.

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“Just keep it. I like the ambiance it gives very much.” Christopher said as he reads the book in his hands.

“Dear…” Leonard sweat drops.

 Ever since he managed to renovate their space, his boyfriend Christopher is very much proud of his work. He kept insisting that it should be kept since he is the one who styled it. He didn’t want his work to go to waste.

It’s been hours after they managed the redecoration, Leonard gives in to his lover’s request, much to Christopher’s liking.

That is the only time that Leonard had seen his lover very proud when it comes in any form of art.

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 “Oh? So, it’s like talking to a young child?” (Name) asked. Although he may not see it, Leonard knows his friends long enough to tell that she is actually smiling perhaps even smirking in amusement by just hearing her voice.

“I suppose you could say that. Anyway, how is Alexandrina?”

“Sister is… still the same I suppose…”

“Still the same, huh?” Leonard replied with a sort of worry gaze.

 Leonard had known Alexandrina ever since they were children. In fact, you could even say that they were best friends. He had seen her fight the bandits and tugs in the underground city, fighting everyone with her words just to protect (name). She had become (Name’s) pillar for a long time.

However, ever since she was struck by this disease, she became different and it is understandable. As much as she hated seeing his friend worry over her younger sister, he knows (Name) hated the fact that she was still her sister’s priority rather than herself.

 “- sigh- And I presume that you are on the journey to go to Astergoth? By now you’ve taken the offer of finding the ingredients yourself.”

“Yes. Those healers are quite a pain in the a**. They can’t even provide a simple cure before heading and recommending this elaborate, much expensive one.” You grumbled under your breath.

“Now, now…”  he tried to calm you down.

“Anyway, I should continue my journey, I need to arrive in that town before the moon rises. “ You said as you stand up. Before you could leave Leonard said something.

“Please do be careful, there are multiple rumors circling around that town.”

“Oh? What rumors?” (Name) asked suddenly curious.

 Well…

[littlelonelymusic]

✨Tonight!!✨I’m pleased as punch to be the musical guest for cold read series @seconddraftla ✍🏼✍🏼✍🏼@artshare_la Scripts! Music! Community! Doors 7:30. Show starts 8:30 sharp w no late entry, come thru! #tonightinla #unplugged #littlelonely #singer #songwriter #coldread #scripts #seconddraft #artsharela #dtla (at Art Share L.A.) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj1RD0bPTh1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[spynorth]

@coldreads​: ❛ i’m just saying, murder is an option. ❜

Muscles tighten the very moment the other man’s voice reaches his ears, heart thudding against his chest - one, two - while a rock seemingly settles somewhere about his middle despite the agent’s best attempt to remain droll and unperturbed. Harry had sang Patrick Jane’s praises, had sworn up and down that their latest scavenger hunt based on the barest bit of intelligence would be made ten times easier by the addition of outside help ... even Ros had bought into the pitch, spending no less than half an hour regaling the grid with all the ways he could supposedly solve entire mysteries with just a single glance at the wall. 

Secrets laid bare, is how she had described it. Sounds like something to see, he had answered.

A thick weight crawls up the back of his throat, that acrid taste of fear that hasn’t coated his tongue since his return from Russia ..he can feel the way Lucas North had struggled against him, the way his throat had given way with little pops until his breaths were nothing more than a twitch that eventually stopped. 

Lucas keeps his gaze on the computer screen before him, one hand working the mouse with a carefully constructed veneer of calm, and when he finally turns stormy blues in their temporary addition’s direction, the words are nothing more than a droll observation. “Keep throwing out solutions like that and the Home Secretary is going to be quite curious as to how Harry managed to find you.” Weight shifts as he finally turns to face Patrick fully, leaning against the desk as eyes flicker over the other man’s expression as if the agent is doing his absolute best to gauge what the other’s thinking.

“I’ve always found murder to be the act of the truly desperate. Surely we’re not so far gone that you’re suggesting it in less than five minutes of being here.”

[badassindistress]

The yet another app trying to use ao3 for AI thing is making me sad, because I love podfics! This is not that!

So, to bring some balance for myself I'm thinking of just doing a coldread of one of my fics, so an audio version exists.

[joelletwo]

im kind of obsessed w matoba in Jail arc and here. coldreading absolutely no actual like. convo w natsume abt this bc natsume rightly refuses to engage when he fishes around it lol. but just zeroing in on natsume's fear of the fujiwaras finding out about what he sees being bc they'd find out what kind of /danger/ hes been in that they cant protect him from. like more than anything else abt the secret and its implications that IS why natsume still hides it

[caracello]

these interactions are makinf me so crazy i feel like 76 decided to branch out and is trying theatre as a way to express his emotions and hes coldreading hamlet to me and its kind of stilted and unconvincing but im just smiling and nodding along to appease him because it looks like hes having fun

[thelaithlyworm]

Have just started watching Psych-Hunter

Which sounds like a modern thriller but is set in the 1930s. Something of a thriller, though.

A year ago a young man was found unconscious by a troupe of mountebanks who, since he has The Amnesia, take him into their mountebank tribe. Also, he knows a lot about feng shui and has an odd skill at entering people’s dreams. A year later he’s framed for a bizarre murder. Enter: a cold, reserved psychiatrist who is very good at coldreading and assists the police, and a Plucky Young Police Girl, on the case!

The lead is played by Hou Minghao, who does not appear to have aged a day since Lost Tomb 2 and has only honed his ‘how could I, a kitten, have done this terrible thing?’ stare, so good value there.

The period sets and costuming are lovely and it’s a fun mix of humour, action, and horror.

I’m only two episodes in, but it’s fun so far!

[renarahawkeofficial]

Legend of Coldread S3

[borntodeal]

Feeling the #ActorsLife vibes today! 🎭 I'm excited to share a scene I performed "ice cold" at Brian Cutler Actors' Studio 🌟 Major shout out to them for emphasizing the importance of cold reading skills, it truly is a game-changer! 🙌

In this scene, I was reading with my talented classmate, Sarahbeth (off camera), who stepped in for my regular scene partner, the brilliant Jill Cutler. 🎬👥

Trust me, diving into a character without prior preparation pushes you to connect with the script, the moment, and the partner on a whole different level! 💫 Check out the video and see how it went!

How do you feel about cold reading? Any tips or experiences to share? Comment below, let's chat! 🗣️✨

#ActingStudio #ColdReading #SceneWork #ActingTips #BrianCutler #ActorLife #OnSet #ActorsJourney #Improv #Drama #ScriptReading #LivePerformance #ActingClass #TheaterLife #PerformingArts #ActorTraining #HollywoodActors #StageLife #BehindTheScenes #ActorsStudio #ActingSkills #ScenePartners #ActorPreparation #DramaticArts #ActingGoals #FilmActor #TheaterActor #ActingCommunity #ActingForFilm #SceneStudy

[anthonyvcrivello]

New Works Theatre Festival - cold reading of “Now You See It, Now You Don’t” to benefit The Actor's Fund. If you feel compelled, please contribute. Thank You. https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=197071198683821&ref=search

[queercoldreviews]

Just finished reading "Even so, I will love you tenderly" by Kou Yoneda, the author of "Twittering Birds Never Fly" and "No Touching at All" (and "NightS" but I still haven't read it!)

Deguchi and Onoda are quite sweet, I enjoyed reading about their developing relationships, and see how they overcame their own insecurities and judgements! All in all it was an enjoyable manga.

Not that it matters, but I am wondering if Onoda is bi or demi.

[winmipodcast]

From the initial table read at the start of rehearsals all the way through to opening, it’s a constant exploration of character and behavior with the director and other actors. #actortips #coldreading In addition to your favorite podcast app, you can also catch this full conversation (and others) on YouTube. Link in bio. https://www.instagram.com/p/CT-PMk8gepp/?utm_medium=tumblr

[spynorth]

LIST 5 SONGS THAT INSPIRE YOU TO WRITE YOUR MUSE.

never let me go - florence and the machine //  looking up from underneath, fractured moonlight on the sea. reflections still look the same to me, as before i went under. and it’s peaceful in the deep, cathedral where you can not breathe, no need to pray, no need to speak, now i am under.

i’ll be good - jaymes young //  My past has tasted bitter for years now. So I wield an iron fist, grace is just weakness, or so i’ve been told. I’ve been cold, I’ve been merciless. But the blood on my hands scares me to death, maybe I’m waking up. I’ll be good, I’ll be good. And I’ll love the world like I should. I’ll be good, I’ll be good. For all of the light that I shut out, for all of the innocent things that I doubt. For all of the bruises I’ve caused and the tears, for all of the things that i’ve done all these years.

control - halsey  // I sat alone in bed ‘til the morning, I’m crying they’re coming for me. And I tried to hold these secrets inside me, my mind’s like a deadly disease - I paced around for hours on empty, I jumped at the slightest of sounds. And I couldn’t stand the person inside me, I turned all the mirrors around. 

doesn’t remind me - audioslave  // I walk the streets of Japan until I get lost, cause it doesn’t remind me of anything. With a graveyard tan and carrying a cross, yeah it doesn’t remind me of anything. I like studying faces in the parking lot, because it doesn’t remind me of anything. I like driving backwards in the fog, because it doesn’t remind me of anything. The things that I’ve loved, the things that i’ve lost. The things I held sacred that I dropped. I wont lie no more you can bet. I don’t want to learn what I need to forget.

the sound of silence - pentatonix  //  In restless dreams i walked alone, narrow streets of cobblestone. Beneath the halo of a streetlamp, I turned my collar to the cold and damp. when my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light that split the night. And touched the sound of silence.

& LIST 5 QUOTES THAT INSPIRE YOU TO WRITE YOUR MUSE.

“Going to another country doesn’t make any difference. I’ve tried all that. You can’t get away from yourself by moving from one place to another. There’s nothing to that.”    // Ernest Hemingway - The Sun Also Rises

“But the Hebrew word, the word timshel—‘Thou mayest’— that gives a choice. It might be the most important word in the world. That says the way is open. That throws it right back on a man. For if ‘Thou mayest’—it is also true that ‘Thou mayest not.” // John Steinbeck - East of Eden

“From a certain point onward there is no longer any turning back. That is the point that must be reached.” // Franz Kafka - The Trial

“No,” Widget says. “On people. The past stays on you the way powdered sugar stays on your fingers. Some people can get rid of it but it’s still there, the events and things that pushed you to where you are now.” //  Erin Morgenstern - The Night Circus

“  I wander thro’ each charter’d street, Near where the charter’d Thames does flow. And mark in every face I meet, Marks of weakness, marks of woe. // william blake - london

tagged by: @twistedwit tagging: @starsspin (amelia or qui gon or spartacus!), @trickstercaptain, @everafteriing (aurora), @vamporn, @coldreads/ @balldwin (you pick which!) + you!!! just tag me please. I want to see it.

[sharonfacinelliactress]

Got to play another great #character tonight from a funny #newscript #oldhauntsandnewtricks at one of my favourite little theatres @directorscuttheatre @calderbookshop #writers #actors #coldreading #creativespace #londontheatre #actorsclub #writersclub https://www.instagram.com/p/B0zOdHFgn80/?igshid=1i1lmbi7czgsl