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#common British L#THEY TEASED IT AND EVERYTHING LMFAO HELPP 'season 2 coming thursday!' you sneaky bitches...#thanks uk netflix#i mean. at least we actually have season 2 part 1 now because it wasn't there until today#i've already watched it but still i'm re-watching before release anyway so that's useful#tbf i knew most of the p2 spoilers already but we ball#anyway whatever#my post#ninjago#lego ninjago#ninjago memes#dragons rising#ninjago dragons rising#amelia isn't funny
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since i forget it's not common knowledge for non-Dog⢠people, brief overview of the collie thing and why i was losing my shit:
idk every country, but at least for the American Kennel Club (AKC) and Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), "Collie" refers to a specific breed of dog, most iconic as the breed of "Lassie":
these three dogs are all collies. collies come in two varieties, "rough" (longhair, more common), and "smooth" (shorthair, less common). both rough and smooth collies are considered the same breed, judged to the same standards, and can be born in the same litter, similar to how a black lab and a yellow lab are both labradors. it is equally correct to refer to them as a "rough/smooth collie" or as simply a "collie," as that is their official breed name in the US/Canada. while they used to be extremely popular in the mid-20th century, collies sit at #39 on the AKC breed popularity lists nowadays, making them solidly "somewhat uncommon."
a border collie is a separate and distinct breed of dog. while they share a common ancestor with the collie and are also herding dogs, their appearance, temperament, and herding style are all distinctly different. they can come in many colors, but are most commonly black and white with medium-to-long hair:
while a border collie is a type of collie-dog, in the US they are generally referred to as "borders" or "BCs" rather than just "collies," as "collie" is already the name of a different breed. BCs are more popular than collies nowadays, so most laypeople are more familiar with them than with rough or smooth collies. but given that "collie" already refers to a different breed, in the US/Canada it's not technically correct to also refer to a border collie as simply "collie" (or call them a collie, who cares, i'm not a fucking cop).
however, this gets further muddled depending on which country you're in - for example in the UK and many european countries, there is no breed that's simply called "collie" - Rough Collies and Smooth Collies are two separate breeds, in addition to Border Collies, which are significantly more popular. in the UK, "collie" isn't the name of any specific breed, but most people will use it as shorthand for their BCs. "collie" in the UK and "collie" in the US often mean two different dogs.
and then you also have the bearded collie, again a distinct breed, but much more difficult to mix up due to A) their rarity and B) the fact that they look like walking muppets:
and honorable mention to the shetland sheepdog or "sheltie," which while related to the collie is, again, a separate breed, and most notably is significantly smaller than a collie. if you see a dog that looks like Lassie But Small, it's probably a sheltie.
IN CONCLUSION:
several different recognized breeds of collie-type dogs
only one breed is officially named "Collie" and that's the rough/smooth varieties in the US and Canada (aka "Lassie dog")
ergo, there is only one breed of dog that "collie" actually refers to (in North America at least)
however due to the differences in names between countries and the overall higher popularity of border collies, they and other breeds are sometimes also referred to as "collies"
i own a rough collie and she is very pretty and therefore superior and if you call any other type of dog a collie except for the rough/smooth type you're Wrong.
thank u for coming to my TED talk.
#common british L#no one asked for this but i'm working remote today and wanted to procrastinate#anyway this ones for all the ppl who arent obsessive about dogs#i hope u learned something today pls ask if u need me to elaborate#this is so overly long lmao#long post#i dont like the way the UK handles rough/smooth collies in general so this is just another note on my long list of grievances#'country of origin decides the breed standard' yes but have you considered: british bad
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Non brits can rag on the chip butty all they want. But there is nothing more delicious and filling and comforting than personally for me putting chips spread with garlic mayo betwixt two slices of bread
Itâs delicious
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Oh I know a guy from BogotĂĄ who has spent a lot of time doing research in small, remote south American villages & he knows a lot of people with these types of names! As well as the more traditional names, people are also named after a lot of things & people that their families have heard about. Lots of tractors, batteries, European sports teams, 20th c historical figures... And it's mostly fine because people in these communities usuallyyyy stay in or immediately nearby their homes & don't necessarily interact with people who know about WW2 and might inform them about the global connotations of the name Hitler
As an aside, the stupidest name my friend knows isn't actually Hitler or Lenin or Liverpool or Tractor, but is held by an English guy called Dick Wang.
what was wrong with this guy's parents
#which is somehow worse than seymor cox#also this friend has like actual dirt on major British politicians like you would not believe which recent former PM is a known sex pest#i guarantee you its not the one you're thinking of#but yeah PM got blackmailed into resigning because the chief whip basically said 'look either you go or we'll actually leak this'#why don't journalists report on that or other scandals in waiting like former education minister and PM hopeful being a serious coke addict#because politicians and high level journalists & newspaper editors are all the same social group#aka former Oxford and Cambridge union members#which is why former PM L** T**** (told you it wasnt who you were thinking of) felt comfortable to grope a 20 yr old guy at a union dinner#while saying how handsome he was and offering him a job working for her if he.....#& why Blichael Stove brought a stash of coke with him to a union dinners & why a student covered for him when it fell out his pocket#& why none of this is reported on#for legal reasons i am uh joking#advice to oxbridge students: dont join the cesspool that are the unions yourself but do have friends who are#you will hear many many interesting stories#for example: even jordan peterson thinks his daughter has gone off the deep end & is bonkers#also absolutely everyone is cheating on their spouse in parliament & things are blowing up w angela rayner atm bc her fling w a tory ended#anyway i got off topic#uhh silly names#the father of the house of commons is mr Bottomley#and also in some of these remote S American villages they recreate the crucifixion each year by actually whipping a guy#up a mountian wnd and then actually nail him to a cross#so uh good on Osama and hitler for moving away i guess
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#for some reason i use a lot of british spelling#was writing cancelled and it autocorrected to one l#and i was like ? no thats not right#so i looked it up and spelling it with two ls is common in british spelling#and i also always want to spell anything like humor as humour and its just like#where did this come from i didnt even really consume a lot of british media growing up when i was learning to spell#so funny to me
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could you pls write a smau about a gymnast and lando
๨ŕ§HATE YOU LESS, LOVE YOU MORE๨ŕ§
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SUMMARY๨ৠy/n and lando hate each other. at least thatâs what they want people to think. actually, they are in a relationship with each other
PAIRING ๨ৠlando norris x gymnast!fem!reader
WARNINGS ๨ৠnone!
FACE CLAIM ๨ৠSunisa Lee
A/N ๨ৠa lot of lando love on my account lately! might make that change đđ also, ik sunisa is team usa but for the sake of the story pretend she is for britain đĽš
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y/n_l/n So excited to represent Britain for Paris 2024! đŹđ§ the new leo smacks đľâđŤđľâđŤ
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username1 SHEâS BACK!!
username2 i keep forgetting she is british and not from the usa đ
â username3 SHEâS NOT?? â username4 nope! she goes to college in the usa for the gymnastics program but she is a british citizen :) â username5 my life has been a lie
landonorris âď¸ itâs not your colour tbh 𫤠đŤ¤
â y/n_l/n âď¸ neither is orange but here we are đ¤ˇââď¸ â oscarpiastri âď¸ oh god here we go â landonorris âď¸ @ y/n_l/n itâs papaya actually â y/n_l/n âď¸ âitâs papaya actually â đ¤ âď¸ â landonorris âď¸ your not funny â y/n_l/n âď¸ *youâre â oscarpiastri @ mclaren media train this man. i'm at my limit. â username6 can anyone explain why they hate each other so much?? đ â username7 nvm that, someone send oscar help that hes screaming for
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y/n_l/n olympics are underway đ
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landonorris âď¸ i hope you fall
â y/n_l/n âď¸ what a supportive companion đ love you lan đ â landonorris âď¸ i hate you too đ đ â username8 these guys have no chill bro đ
lilyzniemer the heart đŤś
â y/n_l/n âď¸ for my best girl â¤ď¸ â oscarpiastri âď¸ excuse you? â y/n_l/n âď¸ you are excused.
username10 seriously, does anyone know why lando and y/n donât like each other?? they are from such polar opposite sports đ
username11 i heard from somewhere that they were friends in school but had a falling out for some reason⌠might be due to their respective sports.
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y/n_l/n rest and relaxation đ´
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username12 UHMMMâŚ
username13 Miss Y/N L/N. Who the fuck is that man?
landonorris did you save croissant for me?
â y/n_l/n âď¸ i did actually â landonorris then where is it 𤨠â y/n_l/n âď¸ ready to be shoved up your fucking ass â mclaren âď¸ iâm tired. â username14 HELP NOT THE MCLAREN ADMIN BEING OVER THEM. â landonorris âď¸ :( â username15 THE SAD FACE đđ â username16 anyone else find it strange lando isnât commenting about the guy in the photos? i mean he teases her all the time and to just have nothing now is so strange â username17 stay delusional!!
username16 lando.jpeg like??? đ¤¨đ¸
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landonorris J'adore Paris đĽ
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username17 i think lando is loving something else other than parisâŚ
â landonorris âď¸ no
username18 THE MUSEUM DATE?? đđ
username19 idk who that girl is but i wish i was her đ
y/n_l/n âď¸ the bucket hats need to be retired.
â landonorris âď¸ uhhhmm??? no?? some guy said i look handsome. â y/n_l/n âď¸ was the man a figment of your imagination? â landonorris âď¸ rude đ
maxfewtrell âď¸ upset i donât get any picture credits. i was the third wheel for nothing.
username20 WHO IS THAT GIRL??
username21 iâm telling you guys itâs y/n and when they reveal it they will be laughing in our faces.
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y/n_l/n better than gold đŠˇđĽ
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username22 WHAT ON EARTH
â username23 IS GOING ON â username24 IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
oscarpiastri âď¸ what in the world.
â username25 HELPP â username26 i think oscar finally lost it đđ
carlosainz55 âď¸ put a jumpscare warning next time đ˘
â landonorris âď¸ sorry mate, if youâre on her account youâll be seeing her quite a lot â carlosainz55 âď¸ yeah! i totally meant Y/N! â landonorris âď¸ đ¤¨ â y/n_l/n âď¸ HAHA POINT AND LAUGH EVERYONE!
landonorris âď¸
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landonorris sheâs a little weird and kind of mean to me but i love her đ
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username27 ITâS CONFIRMED GUYS!!
username28 more y/nlando content ??? it really is the best day ever.
y/n_l/n âď¸ iâm not mean đđ
â landonorris you literally made me choke on my spaghetti. â y/n_l/n âď¸ because you were outstanded by my beauty đ â landonorris âď¸ maybe i was 𫶠â y/n_l/n âď¸ stop iâm blushing đŤŁđŠˇ â osarpiastri âď¸ i missed it when you two together was a secret. â landonorris âď¸ someone is grumpy. @ y/n_l/n get lily to call him so he stops being a baby â maxverstappen1 âď¸ didnât you cry when she got the first place medal? â landonorris âď¸ didnât you retire from the australian gp? â username29 SHOTS FIRED đ â username30 sassy lando is back â y/n_l/n âď¸ oh sweetheart, he sadly never left. â landonorris âď¸ sadly??
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Lando Norris x female!reader
Summary - Everyone knew about Y/n and Landos toxic relationship, so when they broke up it was easy right?
Warning - cheating, swearing, toxic relationship and ANGST lol
A/n - 'It's okay Pt.2' is on it's way don't worry <3
Sort of based around this song
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Anyone with a pair of eyes and common sense could see how toxic the relationship between McLaren driver, Lando Norris and model, Y/n L/n was. Espercially those close to the couple.
Each were spotted flirting with other people shamelessly. Everyone was sure that each had affairs. Yet both would return to eachothers arms the next day.
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"Mate..." Oscar muttered. He, Lando, Carlos and Logan were all at Oscars place, hanging out when he brought up the relationship. "When are you going to end your relationship?"
The night before every formula one and non formula one gossip page had three names rolling off their tongues. Y/n L/n and Lando Norris and...
Jacob Elordi
Y/n was seen kissing and flirting with Jacob in public. Every gossip page had pictures of the kiss plastured across their feed, hundreds of headlining articles and for you pages filled. "Well actually she broke it off...last night before she went out, we're over..." Lando muttered, looking down at his beer.
Surprise captured their faces, before it was replaced with relief. "Oh I bet that was quick and easy, a mutual agreement" Carlos laughs, Oscar and Logan agreeing with him.
British driver awkwardly chuckles, remembering the night before. "Yeah...quick and easy..."
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"Y/n come on! I said I was sorry!" His voice echos through their apartment. Lando and Y/n had gotten into yet another fight, thing is this time it felt more intense than usual.
Y/n shakes her head rapidly. "No no Lando, you fucking insinuated to the press that I'm a slut!" She was annoyed, he had just humiliated his own girlfriend to millions. "I can't do this."
All sound stopped, their heavy footsteps stopped and silence filled the space between them. Lando's expression morphed into a look of concern and worry. "What do you mean? Y/n what are you saying?"
He continues to look into her eyes, but Y/ns eyes flicker anywhere but his. Taking a deep breath. "I can't Lando" She started to shake her head. "This relationship, it...it doesn't work"
It felt like someone was stealing the air out of his lungs, Lando felt like he was been suffocated. "No Y/n, stop no" He was pleading with her.
"Maybe we should break off our relationship...it's too toxic, anyone can see it" Salty tears clouded the eyes of both. They both knew this couldn't go on but in a weird way, neither of them wanted to end it.
Lando felt himself fall to his knees. He never considered himself to be the type, but something possessed him. "Please." Eyes pleading and desperate. "Stay."
With a shaky breath and a frantic shake of her head. Y/n couldn't believe what was happening, couldn't believe how Lando was begging her to stay with him.
The driver continued. "I want you Y/n, I need you..." No longer was Y/ns eyes frantically avoiding his eyes. They were locked on eachother.
Neither had the heart to speak, both heavily weighed down with hesitation.
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There was a laugh. "Oh my god! At least you didn't beg on your knees, that would be a low blow to your ego" Logans voice laughed. This was quickly followed by chuckles and nodding from Carlos and Oscar.
Landos fake smile fleeted slightly, his eyes dropped to the beer in his hand. "No...couldn't do that to my ego..." Chuckling softly. He felt a hand pat him on the back.
"Good lad..." Carlos' spanish loud accent filled the room above the laugh. Non of them noticing Landos slight absence from the moment.
It was Oscars turning to speak up. "Better off without her" All he got in return was a slow nod, lights on but no ones home. Was he really better off without her.
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#formula one#formula one x reader#formula one fanfiction#formula one x y/n#formula one x you#f1#f1 x reader#f1 fanfiction#f1 x y/n#f1 x you#lando norris#lando norris x reader#lando norris fanfiction#lando norris x y/n#lando norris x you#mclaren racing#mclaren#carlos sainz#oscar piastri#logan sargeant
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Famous Baby (social media blurb)
Whoâs (Y/f/n) (Y/l/n) Dating Now?
(Y/f/n) (y/l/n) has been in the spotlight since she was 15 so itâs no surprise her relationships have been as well. From first love to whirlwind romance , weâve seen it all from the singing sensation. Sheâs mainly been in serious relationships, but the lineup is impressive.
Shawn Mendes
(Y/l/n) and Mendes came into the spotlight around the same time. The pair met, instantly hit it off, and became the new young Hollywood âitâ couple. They dated for three years from 2014-2017 and wrote a few of their hit songs about each other. (Y/f/n)âs song âDandelionsâ on her debut album is about Mendes. The love wasnât one sided though, as Mendes reveled many of his love songs were about (y/l/n). After winning an American Music Award, Mendes said, âAll of my songs are about her, so this award is as much hers as it is mine, sheâs my inspiration.
We loved watching their young love romance evolve, but the two split in early 2017. (Y/f/n) discussed the breakup on the Jimmy Fallon show. âWe just realized we were growing apart and going in different directions, but he will always hold a special place in my heart as my first love and no can ever replace that.â
Harry Styles
The British singer is (y/l/n)âs longest and most high profile relationship. The two began dating at the end of 2017 and remained together for four years before breaking things off. Their love caught the attention of the world and had many talking. Itâs believed Styles hit song, Adore you is about (y/l/n) before they were official.
The couple raised the bar for relationships. Harry took (y/f/n) on a vacation to Greece for her 21st birthday. Which she followed up by throwing him a massive surprise party with all of his close friends and family. When asked about their relationship in an interview (y/l/n) said, âHarry is the type of boyfriend girls dream of. He loves me so well and he wears his heart on his sleeves which is beautiful.â
The breakup came as a surprise to many as it seemed the couple was going strong. It didnât last for long though as they got back together at the end of 2022 before finally calling it quits mid 2023. Neither have revealed why they split, but both have remained consistent and committed to supporting each other.
Michael B. Jordan
During her brief break with Harry, (y/f/n) dated Creed actor, Michael B. Jordan. Despite the 11 year age gap the couple had a lot in common and spent plenty of special occasions together. Jordan helped her celebrate her 24th birthday where we got their most infamous pictures together as a couple.
The relationship lasted 10 months before they broke up and (y/l/n) was back with Styles. Despite the sudden end Jordan had only good things to say, âSheâs an amazing, hardworking woman who deserves all the success sheâs had.â
Auston Matthews
The newest boyfriend on the list may be NHL superstar, Auston Matthews. An insider reveals they saw Matthews and (y/l/n) at a bar together in Toronto. They were with a group of friends including Justin and Hailey Bieber, but the two seemed particularly close. The pair was also spotted leaving together at the end of the night. While nothing is confirmed, we could definitely get behind this match.
#famous reader#hockey#maple leafs#nhl#nhl blurb#toronto maple leafs#hockey imagine#celebrity reader#justin bieber#nhl imagine#auston matthews x reader#auston matthews#shawn mendes#harry styles#micheal b jordan
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British Invasion
Soldier Boy x (British)fem!reader
Summary: Soldier Boy is forced to attend a lavish gallery opening for an emerging artist, expecting nothing more than a typical evening of pretentious small talk and overpriced art. But when he gets to know the artist herself, he quickly realizes they might share more than one thing in common.
proofread & edited on 8/21/24
Warnings: unprotected SMUT (be smarter), pet names, some 60s slang, breeding kink if you squint, terrible writing, AmE and BritE use is varied based on the characters
Word Count: around 4.7 k
Authorâs Note: This is my VERY first fic I have written since I was a teenager. English isnât my first language, so I apologise for any mistakes. Please be kind. đ¤ All kinds of feedback are appreciated!
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May, 1962.
He tried his best to understand what he was looking at. The colours danced in a confusing symphony - deep red lines flashing across the canvas, yellow streaks breaking through the tainted blue background. It was an odd mix of serenity and unease, a puzzle that felt both ambiguous and crystal-clear. Not that he had any expertise in art, he was a superhero, after all. Analyzing abstract paintings was hardly part of the job description. Thank God and Vought for that. He didn't even know why he was there in the first place, stripped of his imposing suit, which at least gave him the semblance of authority. âThis will do wonders for your image. Supporting some up-and-coming artists is exactly what we need to repair that reputation you seem so determined to destroy.âÂ
âYeah, fuck that.â he thought, scanning the room until his eyes landed on a tray of champagne glasses amidst the other hors dâoeuvres. At least there was free booze. He swiftly grabbed a glass, downed it in one go, and swapped it for another. He barely noticed the presence next to him when he stood back to pretend to interpret the same painting he had been looking at for the last fifteen minutes.Â
"Do you like it?" a voice with a soft British lilt called out from his right. He turned to see the sourceâa striking beauty with (Y/H/C) hair styled in a classic beehive. Her makeup was flawless, with bold eyeliner and red lipstick that enhanced her gorgeous features. The elegant black dress she wore hugged her curves in all the right places, and for a moment, he felt his already tight pants grow even more uncomfortable. "Youâve been staring at it for quite a while."
He quickly gathered himself, a charming smile sliding into place as he responded with feigned confidence.Â
"I do, yeah. I really like the... uh, colors and how... this line curves," he replied, trying his best to sound like he knew what he was talking about. âIt⌠makes one feel uncertain and⌠and certain at the same time.â
âDoes it?â she asks, her sceptical eyes glued to the canvas. "To me, it just brings back memories of a February night when I drowned my sorrows in a cheap bottle of rum after finding out I didnât get into RCA."
His brows furrowed as he looked at the girl next to her taking a sip of her champagne. âYou painted this?â he asked. She just nodded in response, her eyes still fixed on the framed painting. âBustedâ she chuckled awkwardly. He looked back at the artwork once more and it suddenly all made sense. It was a testament of chaos, the rage and unsettle she must have felt when creating it. Plus, being drunk while creating something? That, he could understand. âIâm (Y/N)... (Y/L/N). But I believe you figured that out.â she said as she nodded to the signed painting.
He smiled and nodded. âBenjamin,â came the reply. âBut please, just call me Ben.â
She nodded and smiled at him. âSo, Ben⌠What brings you to London?â
âI'm here for work.â he replied casually. It wasn't a complete lie, per se. He could tell the truth, she will learn it soon anyway. But for now, he just wanted a normal conversation, free from the weight of being Americaâs Greatest Hero. Just for a couple of minutes.
âI seeâ she said as she eyed him with great attention to every detail of his appearance. His dirty blonde hair was slicked back with a sophisticated touch, and his tailored suit and slacks fit him impeccably. "Are you some kind of actor?" she asked finally.
âAmong other things.â his tone playful, reflecting on the fact that he enjoyed her not recognizing him. âWhy?â
"I was just wondering," she shrugged, finishing the last sip of her drink. "When I first saw you, I thought, âHeâs either a soldier, a businessman, or an actor.â Your physique suggests military, but then I took a closer look at your suit, andâ may I?" she asked, lifting her hand toward his jacket. With a nod, she touched the fabric. "As I suspected. Kid mohair. No soldier I know could afford that. So, that left businessman or actor. Now, here comes my first observation: your athletic build. If you were an accountant or something like that, you probably wouldnât be this fit. So, my conclusion? Youâre an actor." She smiled, clearly pleased with her deductive reasoning.
He chuckled, clearly amused by her careful observation. âYou are quite the observer, arenât you, sweetheart?â he asked.
That she was. Her favourite hobby was studying people. Every little feature, every line and detail that made them unique. Later, she would capture those fascinating subjects in drawings from memory. Any details that became hazy would be filled in by her imagination. She did the same to him; just memorising his lines (though the nickname almost made the whole process cease).
âSo this whole happening⌠is it all for you?â
She just scoffed. âThey say it isâ she started, though her face was soaked with clear annoyance. âBut I believe itâs more for my agent. He said he found great patrons for this current collection. They want me to go overseas for a potential business proposition.â
At the mention of that, Ben's eyes gleamed with a mischievous spark. The Vought executives had briefed him on their plans to renovate the entire Tower. Stronger foundations, new levels, and, of course, fresh furnishings and decor. That was the real reason he was here in the first place. For whatever reason, Vought wanted (Y/N)'s artwork to grace the Tower's walls. Heâd flown in with some executives to evaluate her latest collection, to decide whether it was worth the investment. It wasnât his decision, of course; he had no real say in the final call. But to the public, he was the face of Vought, their most powerful representative, so his presence was required by his superiors.
âMiss (Y/L/N), it is timeâ the aforementioned agentâs voice cut through their conversation. She took a deep breath before turning to face the charming looking man in his early thirties.
âIâll be there in a minute, Greg.â
Greg then nodded and smiled at the two. âI see you met one of your patrons already.â he said as he nodded towards Ben. âItâs an honour to have you here, Soldier Boy. I hope you enjoy your time in our country.â
Ben nodded, a smug grin spreading across his face as he kept his gaze locked on (Y/N), who now wore an expression of stunned realisation. She had only just realised who she had been casually conversing with. âIâm enjoying it so far, very much,â he replied, his voice dripping with satisfaction.
âAlright, Miss (Y/L/N), please say goodbye to the gentleman and follow me.â Greg interjected, his tone formal and clipped, as if he were conducting some high-stakes business transaction.
She swallowed the urge to roll her eyes at the mannerism of the whole conversation. That was one of the many things she hated about the art society she was part of. The pretentious idiosyncrasy and the sense of being loftier than the others. If she had the resources to fund her own artistry, she would leave it all behind. But unlike her peers, who all came from money, she wasnât that fortunate. Her parents, God bless them, did everything they could to support her, but it was never enough for her to break free. Now, under the thumb of GregâTHE Gregory Alcons, the most influential artist agent in the regionâshe had little choice but to play along.
Still a bit flabbergasted by the previous revelations of Benâs identity, she managed to compose herself and glanced at his green orbs. âIt was nice meeting you, Soldier Boy. I hope to see you around,â she said, her voice steadier than she felt.
As she turned to follow Greg, Ben couldnât tear his eyes away from the way her hips swayed in that sinfully tight black dress. If he didnât know better, he might just think it was all for him.Â
(Y/N)âs speech was a drag. Even she knew that. Every word was scripted, every pause rehearsed, her smile a mask. Like a goddamn politicianâshe often thought to herself. Nonetheless, her official duties of the gathering still didnât end, but she could now move around more freely, trying to charm the people gathered in the museum, occasionally sipping on champagne to look for that blitzed state she was so eager to reach. She just wished she had something stronger. During her museum circles, she heard some speeches that she couldn't care less about. Mostly influential old hags talking nonsense about the importance of art patronage and trusting the vision of an artist... She also heard Soldier Boy's brief speech, but she was too occupied to talk to the other guests, she couldn't stop and listen to it.
The smooth jazz tunes created an atmospheric scene, adding to the illusion of sophistication. The guests seemed to be amazed by it allâthe champagne, the music, the elegant attires, the modest speeches⌠yet, she couldnât care less. This wasnât her world. It was all a grand performance, and she felt like an imposter in the spotlight of her own art exhibition. She was chatting with a man in his early to mid-seventies about the long-term consequences of giving freedom riders a platform to talk when a familiar rumble cut though the conversation.
âCan I borrow Miss (Y/L/N) for a minute?âÂ
Relief washed over her as she turned to see Benâno, Soldier Boyâin his full supe attire, helmet and all (he certainly just finished his speech duties, too). If she had to pretend to share one more of the old manâs bigoted views, she might have committed murder. Soldier Boy was by far her greatest conversation partner tonight, and probably the most tolerable person in the room, which speaks for how entertaining the gathering is. The elderly man tried to hide his disappointment, but reluctantly let her go.Â
âWow,â she muttered, taking in Soldier Boyâs imposing presence. âNow, this is the Soldier Boy Iâve seen in the telly.â Her voice dropped to a sheepish tone. âAnd⌠sorry for not recognising you earlier.â
âCanât say it didnât hurt,â he replied with a smirk âBut itâs also nice knowing that itâs the suit that most people recognize, not my face.â
(Y/N) offered Soldier Boy another small, apologetic smile before letting her eyes drift across the room. The jazz band was playing a smooth set that impressed the crowd but grated on her nerves. The soft melodies and gentle horns just didnât resonate with her. If she had her way, sheâd have had her friends, Gerry & The Pacemakers, play insteadâsomething with real energy, something raw. But, of course, that wouldnât have flown with Greg or the rest of the stuffy art crowd. They were too wrapped up in their own pretentiousness to appreciate anything that didnât fit their narrow idea of âclassyâ.
She took another sip of champagne, but it did little to ease her frustration. She felt trapped, stuck in a night that was supposed to be hers but felt like anything but. All she really wanted was to be with real people, having real conversations, and listening to music that made her feel alive. Instead, she was here, pretending to enjoy the company of people who saw her as nothing more than a name to drop at their next social event.
âYouâre not exactly enjoying this, are you?â Soldier Boyâs voice cut through her thoughts, bringing her back to reality. His tone was amused, but there was a hint of genuine curiosity there too.
She looked up at him, surprised he noticed. âIs it that obvious?â she asked with a slight smile.
âTo most people here? Probably not. But I can tell,â he said with a shrug. âYouâre too real for this crowd.â He leaned in closer, his voice dropping to a low murmur. âHow about we get out of here?â
(Y/N) hesitated, glancing around the room filled with guests who were supposed to be admiring her work. âI wish I could go somewhere more fun. But this is my show. Not mine mine, obviously, but I can't just disappear,â she said, sighing. âPlus, Greg would kill me if I bailed.â
Soldier Boy smirked, undeterred. âIâm not saying ditch the whole thing, just take a break. Clear your head, get away from all this for a few minutes.â He paused, lowering his voice. âYou deserve that much, donât you?â
She bit her lip, tempted by the offer. The idea of stepping away, even just for a little while, was more appealing than she wanted to admit. Especially with such a handsome-looking bastard. âAnd where exactly would we go?â she asked, intrigued.
His smile widened, a mix of charm and mischief. âTrust me,â he said, offering his arm. âYouâll like it better than this place.â
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She would lie if she said she didnât see this coming. She was more than a bit tipsy, but who is she to fool? She wouldâve followed Ben to the staff restroom sober, without any question. She needed to release some tension, and he was more than happy to oblige. His calloused thumb was drawing invisible circles on her swollen clit as his cock pounded in and out of her juicy, tight hole.Â
âFuck, sweetheartââ he growled into her ears as his other hand was leaning on the counter, trapping her body between the cold surface and his heated body. It was all quick, filthy, but âoh so needed. Her watery eyes were locked on his reflection in the mirror as she observed both his ecstasy-filled pupils and her rather dishevelled appearance. Either of her boobs were bouncing with each harsh thrust of his hips, stark contrast to that tight black dress that still clung to the rest of her body.
How they ended up like this was both a blur and a logical consequence of their desire. One moment they were talking, and the next, they were stumbling into the restroom, hands all over each other. Soldier Boyâs strong body pressed her back against the door, his lips crashing against hers with a fierce hunger. She didnât hold back, kissing him with just as much intensity. She melted into his lips and wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him coser. She gasped softly as his tongue swiped against her lower lip, asking for entrance. She granted it, his tongue slipping past her plush lips and exploring her mouth while her hands were busy finding a way to rip off his tactical vest. Fuck, why does a supe suit has to be so complicated?Â
He soon noticed her efforts to undress him, so he leaned back for a moment with that same smug grin he always seemed to wear, and began to take his suit off. She hurried to do the same when Benâs voice commanded her to stay put. âThat dress stays.â he said, his voice low and sultry. âCouldnât tear my eyes off of you, you know that? Wearing a dress so fuckinâ tight⌠swaying your hips like you did⌠was it all just to drive me crazy, huh?â he asked as he got rid of her suit, now standing in front of her in his naked glory.Â
She swallowed hard once his member sprang freeâerected, the fat tip leaking with pre-cum. She obliged to his requests by rolling the skirt of the dress up to her perky butt. With delight, he discovered that she was wearing black panties with delicate lace trimming, which was overall already ruined by her soaked cunt. He growled at the sight, grabbing the base of his cock to pump himself a couple of times. She was about to pull her panties down, when he spoke up again. âThose also stay.â
âYou are having many commands just for a little hookupâ she remarked as she leaned her body closer to his, her palms replacing his on his shaft. Her hands were soft against his skin, his dick twitched by the touch. She pumped him a few times before stopping and releasing him completely. He let out an annoyed huff that quickly turned into a satisfied moan when he felt her hands once more around his cock, now coated with her saliva to add more to the pleasure and to prepare him to enter her already weeping pussy.Â
Soldier Boy swiftly gripped her hips and spun her around to face the sink and the mirror above it, returning them to the position theyâd just been in. âYouâre a real tease, arenât you?â he growled, his voice thick with desire. She could feel the need in his tone, matching the flame that burned inside her. He lifted one of her legs, giving himself better access, and she braced herself against the counter, anticipation running through her veins. âYou're so beautiful. A beautiful tease.â he kissed a line along her spine.
âYeahâŚyou are just as much of aââ before she could finish the sentence, she felt the tip nudge at her entrance after pulling her panties to the side. It was that moment she finally came to terms with how huge he was. Seeing it, palming it wasnât enough. Feeling the head of his cock spreading her folds was a whole other sensation. Before he would properly enter, he asked. âYou sure you want this?â She couldnât help but moan, her mind completely taken over by anticipation. Not trusting her voice, she just nodded fervently and pressed herself against him more. That was all Soldier Boy needed. He took a shaky breath and eased himself into her dripping cunt. The only sound in the room was their mingled, sinful noises that escaped both their mouths.
âFuckâŚ.so tightâŚso fuckinâ wetâŚâ Ben growled as quietly as he could. They were still in that museum, just a few rooms away from the exhibition. As much as he wanted people to hear them, he knew she would probably prefer their affair to stay hidden.Â
He kept one hand on her hips, guiding her movements, while the other slid up her stomach, to her exposed breast, his fingers gently tracing over her sensitive nipple. The way it bounced at every thrust, every movement, and how the nipple hardened at his touch⌠Soldier Boy was known for his supe stamina, but he was already on the edge of coming undone. She was closely behind, her moans and gasps were music to his ears in a sinful symphony as she clenched her hands around the edge of the sink.
âBenâŚpleaseâŚâ
âWhat? What do you need, honey?â he cooed.
âPlease⌠h-harder.â it was more of an incoherent muffled cry than a plea. But he understood nonetheless. He ceased his speed, his hips clashing against hers in a relentless motion. He groaned, his body moving supernaturally fast, his grip on her hips almost bruising on her sensitive skin.Â
His mouth attacked her neck, finding her sweet spot, the one that seemingly made her go feral. He sucked and bit that one spot like a madman, being on the mission to elicit as many sounds from her as he could.
âFuckâŚbaby, youre gonna kill me.â he mumbled into her neck. He felt he was nearing his climax and he needed to make sure she was there with him. He redoubled his efforts, his body moving against hers in a rhythm that was both brutal and beautiful. âYou are squeezing me so fuckinâ tight. Shit, I can feel your pretty little cunt trying to push me out.â he said and delivered a brutal thrust to the hilt, burying himself inside for a moment. âFuuuuck.âhe said as he stopped to feel her convulsing pussy. He could feel she was close too.Â
His voice, his words and the way his twitching cock was balls deep inside of her made her go feral. âSoldier Boy, IâŚplease⌠I need toââ his fingers stopped their ministrations on her nipples and found their way to her sensitive bundle of nerves.
âWhat do you need, honey? Do you want to come? Do you want to soak this big, fat cock, huh?â he asked as he began to move again slowly, his gaze locked at hers in the mirror. Fuck, she looked even more phenomenal than at the grand hall. Her neatly made beehive now a bit more messy, her red lips were a bit smudged, her eyes hazyâŚTruly a sight to behold. When she didn't answer, he delivered a harsh slap onto her clit. âI asked you a question. Do you want to soak my dick, baby?â he asked and buried himself to the hilt once more, his own climax nearing the edge, too.
âFuâYes! Please, let me come on your cock, please, make me squirt all over you⌠pleaseâŚâ she urged, looking at his reflection.
Her words made her already aching shaft twitch deep inside of her, and with a throaty rumble he set a ruthless pace. His cock was laced with her wetness, the sight making Ben go ferocious. âIâm gonna come into this tight little pussy. Iâm gonna pump my load into you. Fuck, come with me, baby, soak my dick.â
Their breath hitched almost at the same time. His fingers were still working their wonders around her clit. Her pussy almost pushed him out when she came, her cum gushing over his shaft. While he made sure to ride her orgasm out, she felt him spilling his seed deep into her hole, dribbling out from her down to his balls. His slowled his pace, but the strength didnât cease, making sure he fucked his white hot cum back inside of her.Â
Once they both came down their highs, they found their eyes going back at their reflection. His satisfied grin, her spent expression, their mingled, joint bodies⌠Besides being absolutely filthy, there was something more behind that sceneryâŚ
After catching their breaths, Ben slipped out of her, quickly pulling her panties back to their place to hold up his cum. He saw her panties being soaked with his climax, which elicited a moan from him. âNow thatâs a sight, darling.â
She just laughed breathlessly and rolled her skirt back down, putting her tit back into the confinement of that dress. âThat was⌠just what I needed. Thank you.â
(Y/N) glanced at her reflection in the mirror, cheeks flushed, her breath still unsteady from the intensity of what had just happened. She watched as Soldier Boy straightened up and casually began putting his suit back on. There was something about his calmness, his complete lack of urgency, that made her heart race all over again. He caught her eye in the mirror and flashed that mischievous smirk she was starting to find dangerously attractive.
âMâjust happy to help the artist out,â Ben shrugged, the smirk never leaving his face. His voice was playful, but his gaze was laced with something deeper, something that made her pulse quicken. As he fastened the last strap of his vest, he turned to her, an eyebrow raised in challenge. âDonât you⌠wanna get out of here? For real?â
(Y/N) bit her lip, torn between the temptation of escape and the nagging responsibility of the exhibition. The thought of ditching this pretentious gathering for somethingâanything, reallyâmore genuine was almost irresistible. But despite her wild child tendencies, she was still aware of her responsibilities. âBen, I still have this exhibition,â she said, her voice softening. âI canât just leave. Greg would have a heart attack if I walked out right now.â
Ben chuckled, stepping closer until he was just inches away. âAnd you care about that?â he asked, his tone low and teasing, but with a seriousness beneath it. âYou really wanna stick around, playing nice with assholes who wouldnât know real art if it smacked them in the face?â
She hesitated, knowing he was right. Everything about this night felt wrong, but she still felt trapped by the expectations that came with it. âItâs not that simple,â she murmured, almost to herself. âThis is my career.â
He reached out, gently tipping her chin up so she had to look at him. âYouâre not one of them, you know that,â he said, his voice firm but not unkind. âYou donât belong here, with these people who only care about what you can do for them. You deserve more than that. Plus, youâve already got that deal with Vought. Why would you care about any other guests?â
His words hit her harder than she expected. He wasnât just trying to lure her away for some fun; he was calling out what she had been trying to ignore all night. She sighed, feeling the weight of the evening press down on her again. âBut where would we even go?â she asked, though the resistance in her voice was fading.
âAnywhere you want,â Ben replied, his eyes lighting up with the possibility. âSomewhere where you can breathe, where you donât have to pretend.â He leaned in closer, his voice dropping to a whisper. âYou said you wanted fun tonight. Letâs go find it.â
She looked at him, really considering his offer this time. The idea of leaving it all behind, even just for a night, was more tempting than ever. She knew it was reckless, maybe even career suicide, but there was a part of her that didnât care anymore. Not tonight. Tonight, she wanted to feel alive.
Slowly, she nodded. âAlright,â she said, her voice stronger now. âLetâs get out of here.â
Benâs smirk widened, satisfied. âAtta girl,â he murmured, taking her hand in his. He pulled her toward the door, and as they slipped out of the restroom, a thrill shot through her. She was leaving behind everything that had been weighing her down all night, walking away from the people and the pretence, and into something unknown but undeniably exciting.
As they made their way through the back halls of the museum, she felt a strange sense of freedom. The further they got from the exhibition, the lighter she felt, like she was shedding a skin sheâd outgrown long ago. She didnât know where Ben was taking her, but for the first time in a long time, she didnât care. She was done pretending.
And as for Soldier Boy... maybe coming to this exhibition wasn't such a bad idea after all.
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Thanks for reading. <3
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Technology from 1870-1899 (For Encanto fic writers)
So, A mutual of mine @miracles-and-butterfliess pointed out that everyone (including me) tends to forget that Encanto was literally made when the triplets were born. Which is literally 1900 or 1901. Regardless, it was the very beginning of the 19th century so let me tell you about the technology/things they would/wouldnât have. (And please keep in mind that most of these may or may not have been imported into Colombia yet.)Â
1870 - 1879
1872âA.M. Ward creates the first mail-order catalog. NO
1873âJoseph Glidden invented barbed wire. NO
1876âAlexander Graham Bell patents the telephone. NO
1876âNicolaus August Otto invents the first practical four-stroke internal combustion engine. NO
1876âMelville Bissell patents the carpet sweeper. NO?
1878âThomas Edison invents the cylinder phonograph (known then as the tin foil phonograph). MAYBE
1878âEadweard Muybridge invents moving pictures. NO?
1878âSir Joseph Wilson Swan invents the prototype for a practical electric lightbulb. YES?Â
1879âThomas Edison invented the first commercially viable incandescent electric light bulb. NO?
1880 - 1889
1880âThe British Perforated Paper Company debuts toilet paper. YES
1880âEnglish inventor John Milne creates the modern seismograph. NO
1881âDavid Houston patents camera film in roll format. NO?
1884âLewis Edson Waterman invents the first practical fountain pen. YES
1884âL. A. Thompson built and opened the first roller coaster in the United States at a site on Coney Island, New York. NO
1884âJames Ritty invents a functional mechanical cash register. YES?
1884âCharles Parson patents the steam turbine. NO
1885âKarl Benz invented the first practical automobile powered by an internal-combustion engine. NO (even before Encanto, Almaâs town looked rural so I doubt the automobile reached them yet.)
1885âGottlieb Daimler invented the first gas-engine motorcycle. NO
1886âJohn Pemberton introduces Coca-Cola. NO
1886âGottlieb Daimler designs and builds the world's first four-wheeled automobile. NO
1887âHeinrich Hertz invents radar. NO
1887âEmile Berliner invented the gramophone. YES
1887âF.E. Muller and Adolph Fick invented the first wearable contact lenses. NO
1888âNikola Tesla invents the alternating current motor and transformer. NO
1890 - 1899
1891âJesse W. Reno invents the escalator. NO
1892âRudolf Diesel invents the diesel-fueled internal combustion engine, which he patents six years later. NO
1892âSir James Dewar invents the Dewar vacuum flask. NO
1893âW.L. Judson invents the zipper. NO (zippers didnât become popular globally until a little bit later; buttons, ribbons/laces and whatever else were still the norm/in fashion for fastening and tying (which is still the case in some places today)
1895âBrothers Auguste and Louis Lumière invent a portable motion-picture camera that doubles as a film-processing unit and projector. The invention is called the Cinematographe and using it, the Lumières project the motion picture for an audience. NO?
1899âJ.S. Thurman patents the motor-driven vacuum cleaner. NO (if you're running from being killed, the last thing you're going to bring is a vacuum cleaner)Â
I remember a post listing the sort of jobs there would be in Encanto but I forgot so Iâll just list the ones I know (let me know if I need to add anything.):Â
Seamstress/tailor
Embellisher
Field workerÂ
Teacher (of any kind; music, dance, art, etc)
Woodworker - wood carver
Toy maker
Construction worker
Joining a Local band/ Orchestra - being apart of a choirÂ
CarpenterÂ
Metal workerÂ
Jeweler (though Iâm not sure if Jewelery of the diamond/gem kind is common in Encanto)
bladesmith/ knifemakerÂ
Inventor? (Inventors should exist in Encanto by nowâŚjust one other genius besides Mirabel?)
I know some of these are very obvious but Iâm just giving people options okay?Â
@miracles-and-butterflies you seem to know a lot more about this kind of stuff so if you have anything to add/take away or me to fix please let me know. I tried to search up âWhen was X invention imported into Colombiaâ and literally nothing of use comes up.Â
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with the conclusion of Snowfall...
why do i enjoy Republican Era chinese dramas so much?
aesthetics! there is this blend of 1920-30s western fashion influences and traditional chinese garb & architecture that just pleases my eyes.
everyone looks very depressed & dangerous & sexy
chaotic period of transition - no matter if you're in the 1910's, 20's, 30's some absolutely wild historical shit was going down
cars and guns and gloves and swords. rotary phones!
dancing & drinking in night clubs, in glamorous pockets amid the violence & instability outside; a lil touch of mask of the red death vibes
end of empire themes, as a country tries to find its way after the end of the last imperial dynasty
there's those gangster, mob boss vibes from american and british dramas set in the 1920s, except everything is cranked up x100 because of general lawlessness; central government and law & order was a paper thin veneer over warlords
the start of WW2 from an entirely different perspective than the common narratives that I was exposed to growing up in the US (which is 99% stories about the european stage)
sino-japanese war / war of resistance material like Hidden Blade is fucking badass ok đ¤ˇ
in a time of resistance to occupation, colonizers encroaching, warlords fighting over cities, brewing civil war.... there are many different options of protagonists and unlikely "heroes" who are picking their battles and discovering what they are willing to fight for
Beautiful đ women đ in heels đand đ slinky đdresses đ
Lots of revenge narratives. I love an over-the-top, bloodthirsty & destructive revenge narrative
Depending on the genre, there might be little or heavy politcal /patriotic discourse. But tbh none of the rah rah patriotism stuff distracts me much, because all the american and british produced stuff set around WW2 has rah rah patriotism & propaganda in it, so I just consider that part of the essential genre vibes. It's just another country's version. (Of course, others will have less patience when it becomes heavy-handed. YMMV.)
Dark & Gritty
Hidden Blade (film) - a masterpiece, if you enjoy dark WW2 spy films that play with narrative style and challenge the viewer to follow the story as it's woven. Had to review detailed historical context for the years in question, to be ready to consume. But worth it. I've watched it 3 times. đ
Heroes (2024) - the very beginning era of this genre/the transition into repulican period. rocks fall, everyone dies. Primarily a tragic wuxia & pre-republican fusion. Excellent enough that I didn't mind the bleak storyline. đ
Detective-ing
Miss S - adaption of 1920s Australian mystery procedural Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, staring Vengo! ML actor of Snowfall
Checkmate - Agatha Christie stories adapted to the setting & time period, plus bromance. I watched half the episodes w my brother, as we are both huge agatha christie fans. It was fun if you can be chill about adaption changes.
My Roommate is A Detective - for mystery & bromance lovers. Same actor duo as Checkmate.
Detective L - don't know much about this one tbh
Romance arc, with a somewhat happy ending for the 2 leads
Provoke - Gorgeous, glamorous, vibes vibes vibes all day long. Revenge and romance. â¤
Fall in Love - sons & daughters of warlords and their supporters get sexy and dangerous and decide even joining the civil war is better than the prior generation's bullshit. This is an objectively bad drama that I really enjoyed anyway (it helps that I skipped every scene for the 2nd and 3rd couples). This one turns v propaganda heavy at the end, if that bothers you. â¤
Arsenal Military Academy - military training hijinks w a side of cross dressing romance. Xu Kai and Bai Lu! It's soliders and japanese invasion et al, so be prepared for the standard patriotism. Comedy & drama. HE for the FL/ML but expect character death in this subject matter. â¤
Rookie Agent Rogue - Late 1930s spy drama with small romance side-plot. Expect the standard wartime patriotism, like with Arsenal Military Academy. The draw is the lead actress, the FL from Princess Agents, Minglan, Legend of Shen Li. HE for the FL/ML but expect character death in this subject matter. â¤
City of Streamer - Older woman seduces younger man who is the son of her revenge target. Melodrama with people serving looks. â¤
War of Faith* - Young man just wants to join the banking industry and have a subtextually gay relationship with his mentor in peace, but there's a civil war going on. Protagonist would like to be excluded from this political narrative, but ultimately is forced to pick a side. â¤đ *(Is it censored gay romance? No, not based on a gay novel. So not officially! But some viewers felt there was a subtextual romance storyline #shenlai ; YMMV. The happy ending is Untamed-esque; implied only)
many, many pulpy mini-dramas about revenge! warlords! ladies with pistols! (Miss Mystery, First Marriage, Maid's Revenge, etc)
Also... (happy ending not guaranteed)
Siege in Fog
Love in Flames of War
Couple of Mirrors - censored F/F đ
Stand by Me - censored m/m đ
Killer and Healer - censored m/m đ
Winter Begonia - censored m/m đ
#cdrama#cdrama recs#drama recommendation#silvia recs#there are even more sad ending ones out there#i just usually avoid BE dramas#so i am not who to approach for a full list
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Do ya'll have any recs for school/slice of life ttrpgs with more in depth mechanics for grades, classes, and keeping a school life balance? We really like magic school and slice of life settings but very few ttrpgs we've found have any actual mechanics for the school side of things, rather than just flavor for the free-time portions. Any kinda school works. Thank you!
THEME: Slice of Life Schools
Hello there! I found more games that were closer to this request than I thought, but there's definitely a number that I'd say come with a Your Mileage May Vary caveat. I hope you still find something that works for you!
Academia Or Else!, by liberigothica.
You are students at a local school. Your grade and age do not matter. What does matter is you have no choice. You must go to your classes every weekday, for 8 hours, unless you are sick. But that doesn't mean you must do as you're told.
Academia Or Else is a one page tabletop RPG about playing as a group of students in school, dealing with day to day school troubles like finding a mysterious envelope full of money, or finding the principle's diary, or being sent to detention for one of those first two things.
Academia or Else is grounded in the mundane pieces of school life: bullies, tests, detention, and school events. Your characters are classified as a Goth, Jock, Nerd or Prep, and your skills are represented as letter grades in common classes (Gym, History, Language, Math, and Science). This is a game more about rebelling against some of the rules of academia than it is fitting in, and the game in general gives me some of the same vibes as Breakfast Club.
When it comes to rolling dice, your skills and archetypes are represented by different sided dice: a d10 for an A-level, l, a D4 for an F-level, and so on and so forth. You roll two dice for any given problem, one for your archetype and one for your skills. You are trying to gain a total of 4 or higher on each dice. This means that there are three possible results: success, success with a penalty, and a total penalty. If you want a game thatâs quick to learn, you might like this game.
Brit School Hijinks, by Librarians and Leviathans.
You're pupils at a British secondary school, trying to keep life at least a bit interesting and make your own entertainment. Build a den in the rafters of the gym. Raise terrapins in the third-floor bathroom. Brew moonshine with the long-banned solvents in the arts room. Arrange charity concerts. Steal test answers from the Head's safe while disguised as a Swedish piano-tuner. Stage a rebellion against school dinners. Find buried treasure under the rugby pitch. Arrest your physics teacher as a spy. Hide sickly aliens in the lockers. Plot bank robberies. Concoct elaborate schemes to bump into your crush. Bend, not break, the rules. Try different ways to make a difference to the days.
Much of the creation of the school in Brit School Hijinks does a very good job of reminding you that this is a run-of-the-mill school, with problems like needing to borrow money for something important, humorous misunderstandings with your crush, or setting up an elaborate scheme at school to get out of one of your classes. There doesn't need to be magic, monsters, or big world-ending event (although there can be if you want it). As a group, youâll also decide whether your teachers are hostile, mundane, forgiving, or something else, as well as where you school gets its funding, and what kinds of programs it focuses on. Thereâs also a quick primer on British high schools in general, for folks who are unfamiliar with what that kind of school life looks like.
When it comes to how the game is run, thereâs a focus on your relationships with each-other. How much do your peers trust you? Do the adults approve of you? How cool do other students think you are? Youâll also have a number of skills related to academic classes, which youâll use when consulting how many dice you can roll for different tasks. From the role-play side of things, your characters also come with motivations - maybe they need to pass chemistry, or they want to ask out their crush. I think thereâs the opportunity to make this game very fantastical, but you certainly donât have to.
Dusk Academy, by Skullery Maids.
Dusk Academy is a spinoff of Blades in the Dark. It uses much of the same systems and mechanics, deviating slightly to fit the setting.
It is set in the hallowed halls of, well, Dusk Academy â a private school on an English island, far away from society. This school caters to girls fresh out of school, unsure of what to do in their futures. Dusk Academy helps these girls sort out their interests and passions, but it is special in its own way. The school is home to magic â and teaches it as part of its curriculum. This fact must remain secret from the rest of the world, but the school aims to provide a healthy environment for students to unleash their mystical potential.
More importantly, the school encourages students to form clubs, to provide a support network of friends throughout their time there. From sports to calligraphy, the world is your oyster.
Forged in the Dark games are very very good at providing you with tools to help you track long term consequences, typically in the form of clocks. You can use clocks to track how close you are to finishing a school project, how much time you have left to study, how long before the school dance, how much stress youâre under, and how far you can push a teacher before they blow their top.
Dusk Academy also uses the faction mechanic from original blades and re-skins them as clubs, creating the clique-ish social organization of a school hierarchy. The phases of the game also map out to the different parts of a school week - lessons during the week, club activities on Wednesdays, free play in the evenings, and extra downtime over the weekends.
If you like working with a bunch of different systems that synchronize kind of like clockwork - then you might want to check out Dusk Academy.
Alchemical Romance, by TrueFeyQueen888.
Alchemical Romance is a TTRPG powered by Caltrop Core. It is a game about young love, teen angst, lo-fi study groups, alchemy, friendship, and magic. Alchemical Romance is about a group of young alchemists getting together to study for their Alchemy Finals, but it is also about what goes on behind the scenes. Alchemical Romance is a game of unexpected friends and being true to yourself.
The characters in Alchemical Romance are different school tropes, such as Athlete, Bookworm, Goth, and Headphones Kid. Part of the game will revolve around maintaining relationships with your classmates, but the other part is focused on preparing for your Alchemy final. The game can be played in a single session âStudy Seshâ, a multiple-campaignâDiplomaâ series, or somewhere in between. Thereâs a couple of neat tools in here to play around with, including a Burnout track to help you monitor how much stress your character is under, and both relationships and special skills to track how what resources your character has.
Overall the game is rather rules-lite: this is a game for folks who really like social roleplay, first and foremost. I think that it definitely fits the âslice of lifeâ part of your request, but if you pick up Alchemical Romance for your group, youâll probably want to be putting a number of other rules in to make the game feel more like an engine.
Last Hope, by Wendigo Workshop.
âThere is a world, much like our own, where darkness lives. Its influence seeps into our world, corrupting those with a weak soul. That is why The Gift exists. Those with The Gift must travel to The Beyond and free the world from Shadows. But The Gift always comes with a priceâŚ
We never know the price, it is never said⌠we always understand too late. Do not accept The Gift. It is tempting, it seems beautiful, but when something appears too good to be true, it usually isâŚâLast Hope is a tabletop roleplaying game within which you play as a teenage character trying to fight evil corruption in an alternate version of the world, while also living your daily life as a student. Through a strange contract, you were given The Gift, transforming you into a Magical girl and giving you special powers.
As magical girls, youâll be juggling school in between missions during a session of Last Hope. However, there are rules in this game for tracking a school day, as well as a roll table to determine whether or not you can stay awake in class, or pass your exams. Thereâs also downtime rules, which includes taking time out of your precious free hours to work on your schoolwork - rewarding you with a better chance of succeeding at Wit rolls. Since Last Hope is also Caltrop Core, Iâm curious as to whether or not you could take a few pieces of this game and combine them with Alchemical Romance to make a more robust game.
Public Wizard High School Teens, by Rexatron Games.
Itâs senior year at Wolfboil HighâŚÂ
A public high school for urban and suburban kids who want to do wizard stuff but canât afford the snooty private school up the hill, on the lake, in the woods. As usual, yet another life-threatening problem has emerged that the highly qualified and experienced (but apathetic) adult staff of wizards is ill equipped to deal with. That leaves you, a scrappy band of dramatic libidinous teenagers to save the day. But thereâs also crazy important school stuff to think about AND your life sucks hard because you have your own even more important problems to deal with.
This is a one-page rpg with two different sets of rules, so you can choose which set works best for you. The premise of the game is that there is a villain with an evil plan, but even as your students are trying to stop them, theyâll also have to deal with personal stress and a big event coming up - an event, that if cancelled, could severely effect the staff and/or students of the school. Itâs a small inclusion, but the constant reminder of a normal part of school life that your characters care about is a nice reminder that this is in fact, a school.
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My Spooky Dark Boarding School Recommendation post has a lot of games in it that fit this request to some extent, in particular Precarious Prep and St. Hornbeckâs.
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l'manburg language headcanons
okay so i havent sat down and actually created a language for lmanburg but I hc that they have their own language & here are hcs for that language. its a mashup of all the languages that the members speak. i know that a language couldn't really develop in the timeframe so I'm speeding up the development because i want to.
Slang / Phrases
first, it exists withing minecraft, so internet/minecraft lingo and phrases are commonplace (ie: pots, spawn, etc)
l'manburg was born out of conflict, so many phrases and slang are often violent.
because many prolific figures (c!tommy with prime, c!wilbur with being phil's son, c!eret with the herobrine stuff, c!dream with the XD stuff) are heavily religous / associated with religion, religious phrases are also very common.
there are different words for non-canon death, a canon death, and the last canonical death (the one that kills kills you)
Actual Language
l'manburg's language is a mix of british english, french, dutch, spanish, german, latin, and ancient greek. because it is such a new language, some words are the exact same as the English (given that english is the common language) words.
all military/war words have absolutely no english ties (as to provide secrecy). most are a mix of french, latin, and ancient greek (latin and ancient greek comes from c!tommy & c!wilbur, because they were taught by c!techno)
words pertaining nationality, home, or base are a mix of french (l'-), german (-manburg), and dutch (man). Most are french.
words pertaining to money or commerce are dutch & english inspired.
words pertaining to farming are inspired by ancient greek (c!techno again)
words pertaining to government/high authority are often a mix of latin, french, and english (c!wilbur is fucking obsessed with french & latin)
anything related to food is inspired by german and ancient greek.
Context / Timeline
quackity's arrival made spanish inspired words/phrases more abundant.
schlatt made american phrases and spellings very common.
the manburg administration attempted to phase out the language, but was unsuccessful.
new lmanburg caused many more phrases based on death, nature, rot, and renewal.
new lmanburg put a lot of emphasis on philosophical, poetic, descriptive, and physiological words.
words regarding cops, police, and laws are closely tied with negative words such as evil, thief, and traitor.
manburg replaced many religious words and phrases with more neutral alternatives.
the first words created in the new language were military moves and tools.
new lmanburg's descriptive words were often enderian words translated into the latin alphabet (as c!ranboo, the minute man, was the one who used and created them)
lmanburg was often underdeveloped in governmental words pertaining to the running of a country.
okay thats all i have for rn but i might add on to this when i think of it. also if u have any questions/requests please ask i love answering questions /gen
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Western Gull, Best(ern) Gull
The western gull (Larus occidentalis) is a common sight throughout the western coast of North America, from British Columbia in Canada to Baja California, Mexico. Within this range, it is found almost exclusively near the coast or on offshore islands, and only rarely turns up more than 160 km (100 miles) inland or far out at sea.
One of the larger gull species, L. occidentalis weighs about 0.8-1.4 kg (1.8-3.1 lbs) and measures 130 to 144 cm (51 to 57 in) from wingtip to wingtip. The markings are fairly plain; adults of both sexes sport a white head and body and grey or black wings. The bill is bright yellow, with a red spot on the lower portion. Because of their simple plumage, the western gull bears a strong resemblance to several other gull species that inhabit the same region, including the California gull and the glaucous-winged gull. In fact, the western gull has been known to hybridize extensively with the glaucous-winged gull, and in some regions the hybrid population is larger than either parent species.
Western gulls establish territories as mated pairs within a larger colony, and once a territory has been established they almost never relocate. Courtship begins in the spring, around March, and is usually complete by May. Males establish a nest in the colony, and prospective females arrive to inspect it. After a brief ritual, the male and female become paired for life. A typical clutch consists of 1-3 eggs, which are incubated by both parents until they hatch about a month after laying. Chicks remain at the nest for an additional 10 weeks, but mortality for young western gulls is extremely high and only 1 in 3 typically make it to independence. Adults may live to be anywhere between 15 and 25 years old in the wild.
L. occidentalis is perhaps best known for its large and voracious appetite. While strictly carnivorous in the wild, individuals will consume a variety of unappetising foods including plastic, decaying plant material, garbage, and food scraps offered by humans. In their natural habitat, the western gull feeds on fish, marine invertebrates like crabs and snails, and terrestrial invertebrates such as earthworms, beetles, and carrion. This species is also known for stealing from other animals, and groups often establish themselves near other shorebird colonies in order to poach their meals. Adults themselves are seldom predated upon by other animals, but chicks may become food for predators like foxes and coyotes.
Conservation status: Based on their large and stable population, the IUCN has determined the western gull to be of Least Concern. The most common threats to this species are contamination from pesticides and herbicides, habitat loss, and consumption of inorganic materials like plastics.
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Sebastian Solace Folklore and Mythology Similarities to Waterfolk
Attempted sketch of Sebastian imitating Scylla by me
One of my favorite waterfolk characters from fiction tbh, thus I wanted to check out some folkloric waterperson similarities. When I first swam upon Sebastian, the form of the tail really seemed familiar. I'm alluding to Shandzii's animatic using the song "Scylla" from Epic: The Musical. Sebastian's tail actually looks very much like the tail of some of Scylla's depictions as seen. It's almost as long probably and even has the ventral scales aka. the underside of a snake's tail.
1st: Scylla, Terracotta plaque, Melos, 460-450 BC, found on Aegina in the collection of the British Museum and 2nd Scylla side-detail on a Boetian red-figure bell-crater from 450-425 BC, Collection of the Louvre Museum. Both photographed by Jastrow, released as Public Domain on Wikimedia Commons.
Sebastian's anglerfish light is reminiscent of some Spanish freshwaterfolk. There existed two kinds of freshwater-maidens who were described to have stars shining from their foreheads according to Grimorio de Bestias on Blogspot. Both of these freshwater-maidens lived in bodies of freshwater only. The mozas del agua from Cantabria each possessed a star of the color of the sunset clouds on their forehead. The dones d'aigua from Catalonia possessed a star with a reddish shine on their forehead. Of course, this could apply to any fictional waterperson with the light of an anglerfish as seen in so many depictions, for example those that artists would draw during MerMay. Here are also two paintings by Georg Janny (1864-1935) that could depict the mozas del agua or dones d'aigua in some way:
"Nymphen und Irrlicht" upper right detail from 1922.
"Nymphen am Wasserfall im Wald" from 1920.
Sebastian also has a third eye and not only two. This can be found on the Japanese prophetic sea-maid yokai called Hitokai (äşşč˛ and ă˛ă¨ăă) who is depicted or described with a third eye according to yokai dot com. Hitokai looks like a snake with the head of a woman residing in a conch shell. Sebastian's glowing eyes may be attributed to the espumerus or espumeros from Asturian or Cantabrian folklore alongside of whom some had glowing eyes according to "L´espumeru, mitologĂa asturiana" on Sobre Leyendas and other sources. Those are small water-people who surf on the waves and primarily live in caves at the seashore from which they never venture too far away, ironically due to a fear of sea currents. They are said to be the literal interpretation of the seafoam of the breakers and waves, even the trails of seafoam behind boats or the foam that can be seen in rivers in the eve of a rainy day as said in the aforementioned source.
Hitokai is a pretty recently recorded waterperson in folklore and is more based on a sighting. The espumerus or espumeros were also said to be more of a recent legend or possibly an "innovation" and not being part of popular imagination as, according to Grimorio de Bestia's entry on the espumeros, the Asturian follklorist Aurelio del Llano had never heard of them despite having begun his life by the sea.
Edit: Forgot to add this regarding his backstory. Mortals being transformed into waterfolk is a very substantial motif in the folklore of waterfolk around the entire world. Look at some tales like the rusalki or Ne Hwas.
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The Bäckahäst [Swedish folklore]
Evil aquatic horse spirits are a common trope in Germanic, Nordic and British folktales. The Scottish Kelpie, the Icelandic Nykur, the Norwegian Nøkk etc are all variations of (and derived from) the same story. In Sweden, this role is given to the Näck: an evil supernatural horse creature that convinces people to mount it and ends up drowning the victim.
In southern Sweden however, the Näck is replaced by the Bäckahäst, a similar monster. Originating in SkĂĽne, this creature appears as a pale white horse (although this isnât set in stone and some artists portray it as black) but otherwise resembles the Näck in most aspects, sometimes the two terms are even used as synonyms. But there are some regional differences. Interestingly, the Bäckahäst seems less dangerous than the more traditional Kelpie-like creatures. There are stories of these beings being tamed simply by putting a bridle on them, although they could also be forced into submission by using iron and steel. Once tamed, the creature could be used for ploughing or other agricultural activities which it excelled at because it needed neither rest nor food.
The name âBäckahästâ translate roughly to âstream horseâ or âbrook horseâ. The creature is also related to the SjĂśrĂĽ from northern Sweden.
Egerkransâ popular modern book âNordiska Väsenâ describes the Bäckahäst as having a mouth filled with razor-sharp teeth and claims that it has a particular fondness for human children, preferring them over other prey.
Interestingly, according to HÜÜk, an old Swedish tradition claims that Bäckahäst is only able to hurt unwashed people. Clean people who have recently bathed cannot be harmed by the monster. Supposedly, this is because supernatural monsters were traditionally associated with filth and a lack of hygiene. Being clean and hygienic would hold evil at bay, and you canât really blame people for believing in that superstition because many stories of evil spirits at the time were associated with real diseases. If illnesses were the work of evil monsters and personal hygiene was an effective tool against illness, it only makes sense that proper hygiene was thought to also keep evil spirits at bay.
Sources: Egerkrans, J., 2013, Nordiska Väsen, B.WahlstrÜms, 126 pp. Lindow, J., 1978, Swedish Legends and Folktales, University of California Press, 219 pp. HÜÜk, L. K., 2004, Vattnets renande och läkande kraft: Om hälsobrunnar, offerkällor och volontären Johan Lundin, Tio tvättar sig, Nordiska Museets FÜrlag, 47 pp. (image source 1: Jessica Hardarson on Artstation) (image source 2: Johan Egerkrans)
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