#dains does NOT at all come across manipulative

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kicks down the door  i WANT dainsleif & kaeya conflict that’s so complex they’re grasping at each other knowing they’ll tear like wet fucking tissue paper. kaeya the would-have-been prince of a kingdom long lost, a loss accepted by dain - & yet, kaeya as a symbol of some far-fetched rebirth. even though it will never be real--an acceptance so fully come to terms with, made peace with, that it makes of an idea some gentle soothe.                     never real because kaeya will absolutely                         never tolerate being used for that purpose. dainsleif, perhaps expecting the delusional puppet of the alberich clan — & kaeya, expecting as always to be doomed by any connection to his home country. any recognition by it. the biting, snarling conflict clad in a composure so controlled it will ache at the seams as they see in each other all the things they fear most, at least where related to khaenri’ah.

kaeya who wants nothing & yet everything; greedy for the light that flickers so rarely in dainsleif’s eyes - their weight upon him a thing not so difficult to dissect when the foundation of his response is well known. there’s no better way to get to know a man than to know him where he breaks.         kaeya, terrified. dainsleif, horrified.

& each the only place where that can be wholly understood.

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about .

" YOUR JOURNEY HAS REACHED ITS END . "

𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎

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𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 | dainsleif

𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘀 | dain

title | twilight sword

𝗮𝗴𝗲 | 23 ( 500 + )

𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 | november 21 , ?????

𝘇𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗰 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 | scorpio

𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 | male

𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘀 | he/him

𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻 | khaenri’ah

" STEP FORTH IF YOU HAVE UNDERSTOOD THE MEANING OF YOUR JOURNEY . "

𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘

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dainsleif is a very reserved character , preferring to keep to himself and observe rather than participate unless deemed necessary . he is deeply knowledgeable and insightful , but also quite cryptic in his mannerisms and expressions . his calm and collected demeanor is often at odds with the intensity of his emotions that lurk just below the surface . dainsleif is a complex and mysterious man , with much yet to be revealed about his past and his true motivations rather than thwarting the malevolent plots of the abyss order .

dainsleif's reserved nature makes him prone to keeping his thoughts and feelings to himself , preferring to maintain a facade of composure and detachment . this makes it difficult for others to discern what he's really thinking or feeling , leaving him seemingly inscrutable and hard to read . his stoic demeanor and detached attitude can make him come across as arrogant or aloof , but those who get past his defenses quickly realize that he is actually a loyal and dependable ally . even in the face of danger , dainsleif remains unfazed , calmly assessing the situation and formulating a plan of action .

" WHY SO COLD ? "

𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎

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𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 | kaeya alberich

𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘀 | your highness n/a

title | prince of khaenri’ah

𝗮𝗴𝗲 | 22

𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 | november 30 , ?????

𝘇𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗰 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 | sagittarius

𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 | male

𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘀 | he/him

𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻 | khaenri’ah

" I ALWAYS THOUGHT WE HAD QUITE THE INTIMATE FRIENDSHIP . "

𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘

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kaeya is a mysterious figure who operates with a cool , collected and calculated demeanour . while he appears unassuming , kaeya is a master strategist and a skilled diplomat , adept at navigating and navigating complex political and social environments .

kaeya has a knack for finding unconventional paths to his solutions , making him a valuable ally . combined with his ability to remain composure under the most intense pressure , kaeya is a formidable and respected individual within mondstadt .

through his charisma and sharp wit , kaeya is a master manipulator , often using guile and finesse to achieve his goals .

but beneath kaeya's facade lies a person of great inner turmoil . kaeya's past is shrouded in secrecy , and his true intentions are hidden even from his closest associates .

while kaeya has become both a respected advisor and member of mondstadt's upper echelons , his motivations remain unclear . his past , secrets , and hidden agenda all cast a shadow of mystery over his true nature - leaving many to wonder which side Kaeya is truly on , truth to be told .. even the prince himself does not know what side to choose . for there will be a day where he must choose , the side of the land of his birth where he was cast away and abandoned ? or , the side where he was raised , loved , protected ? he cannot decide .

" YOU THINK OF YOURSELVES AS ' MAGICIANS ' BUT WHEN YOU’RE ON STAGE , YOURE FIRST AND FOREMOST ACTORS . "

𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎

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𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 | arlecchino cifarelli

𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘀 | father

title | the knave , lord of the hearth house

𝗮𝗴𝗲 | 32

𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 | november 17 , ?????

𝘇𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗰 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 | scorpio

𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 | female

𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘀 | she/her

𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻 | fontaine

" GOOD ACTORS HONE THEIR CRAFT TO MESMERIZE THE WHOLE CROWD . "

𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘

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arlecchino is a woman of many secrets and even bigger ambitions . often aloof and guarded , arlecchino is a calm , collected individual , and she rarely loses her composure . arlecchino is focused and diligent , always working behind the scenes to further her own agenda .

although arlecchino is seen as cold and detached , she is in fact a skilled manipulator and a brilliant strategist . arlecchino always sees the big picture , and she is capable of devising complex plans and executing them flawlessly . she is also an elite combatant , known for her deadly precision and efficiency .

arlecchino is responsible for managing the house of the hearth , an organization within the fatui dedicated to raise orphans and select the children once they have grown up and deemed to " have potential " are enlisted into the fatui and serve under the name of her majesty the Tsaritsa . the fates regarding the unchosen children .. ? well , they have not yet been addressed .

arlecchino cares deeply about the children of the hearth house , she may be seen as detached and unfeeling , but deep down , she cares deeply about the children of the house of the hearth . even though she often comes off as strict and hard on them , arlecchino genuinely wants the best for them and is invested in their well-being .

arlecchino is a mother figure to the children of the hearth house and loves them as if they were her own children . she may be stern and demanding , but ultimately , she wants the children to thrive and achieve their full potential .

by her fellow harbingers despite her calm and collected demeanor , arlecchino is often described as insane and unstable. It is said that she has a dangerous and vengeful side, and that she is capable of great violence and cruelty when she chooses to unleash it. tartaglia also mentions she would turn against the Tsaritsa in a heartbeat .. perhaps she will ? perhaps she won’t ? arlecchino's true nature is hidden beneath a mask of politeness and control , and it remains to be seen what her ultimate goals and motivations are . those who have seen her true colors , have simply disappeared without a trace .

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Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson said in an interview this week that HUD will look to “reinterpret” a controversial fair housing rule issued by the Obama administration in 2015.

The rule in question is the “final rule” on Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, which requires that cities and towns that receive federal funding to examine their local housing patterns for racial bias and to design a plan to address any measurable bias.

The rule became a target of Republicans, including Carson himself.

In a well-publicized op-ed published in The Washington Times in 2015, Carson called the rule a “social-engineering scheme” and said that the rule and the Supreme Court ruling on disparate impact are “government-engineered attempts to legislate racial equality create consequences that often make matters worse.”

Now that Carson is in charge of the government department that enforces the rule, he apparently intends to see it utilized in a different way.

In an interview with the Washington Examiner, Carson said this week that HUD will “reinterpret” the rule and how it is used.

From the Washington Examiner:

“Do I believe in fair housing? Of course, I believe in fair housing,” Carson told the Washington Examiner in a Wednesday interview. But he said he doesn’t believe in “extra manipulation and cost.”

“So we just have to reinterpret it, that’s all,” he said.

The Washington Times article said that Carson did not provide any detail how exactly the rule will be “reinterpreted,” but Carson’s statement comes just days after nearly 20 Congressional Republicans asked Carson to repeal the rule entirely.

Late last week, Sen. Michael Lee, R-Utah, and Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Arizona, led a group of Republicans who sent a letter to Carson, asking the HUD secretary to rescind the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule.

“We stand with you in opposing any and all instances of discrimination, but this rule does not actually help in that effort,” the Republicans wrote in the letter. “Instead, it would extend reach of the federal government beyond its authority and could take away state and local governments’ ability to make local zoning decisions.”

Joining Lee and Gosar in signing the letter were Sens. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama; Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas; Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota; John Barrasso, R-Wyoming; Ted Cruz, R-Texas; Steve Daines, R-Montana; Mike Enzi, R-Wyoming; James Lankford, R-Oklahoma; Rand Paul, R-Kentucky; James Risch, R-Idaho; Marco Rubio, R-Florida; John Thune, R-South Dakota; and Reps. Brian Babin, R-Texas; Andy Biggs, R-Arizona; Rod Blum, R-Iowa; Ken Buck, R-Colorado; Glenn Grothman, R-Wisconsin; and Tom Massie, R-Kentucky.

“As we have already witnessed, this rule disproportionally places a heavier burden on smaller communities who could be denied funds unless they make radical, sweeping changes to their well-established zoning laws that are compliant with the Fair Housing Act,” the Republicans continued.

“This rule simply represents a continuation of the previous administration’s radical pursuit of using disparate impact theory to punish communities that are not as demographically diverse as they would have wished,” they added.

“Moving forward, we respectfully ask that you use your authority to rescind the AFFH rule in its entirety,” the Republicans concluded. “It is critical that we pursue real, sensible reforms to reduce poverty and improve the opportunities available to lower-income citizens at the local level. We look forward to partnering with you to ensure justice and opportunity are preserved in every neighborhood across our great land.”

[Update 1: The source of Sec. Carson’s recent interview is the Washington Examiner, not the Washington Times.]