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[stixxorstones]

Double R

[fruity-legos]

Mateo and Astrid are doomed besties in every universe.

DBMH AU : Astrid sacrificed herself for him

Frozen sun au : Mateo gets mind controlled by the villain and kills her

Nightmare Dallas au : Dallas kills Mateo right in front of her

Warrior of the mind au (yes I stole the name from epic) : Astrid and Mateo are forbade from becoming friends because of Royce and Oswald

Slice of life au : Mateo moves to a different state and never sees Astrid again

Flowers grow in sunlight au : Mateo and Astrid die together in each other's arms

im not insane I promise.

WHY ARE THEY DYING IN EVERY AU

This is just like tablet-thoughts duo...

[atopvisenyashill]

composite characters

alayaya + chataya (/septa lemore) - i’ve talked about this plenty, ros as a concept is fine it’s the execution that’s ass. my idea was to fold ros into the golden company storyline a season or so before tyrion so the audience is a little more invested in it (and so you have more time to explain it lmao) but you could fold her in somewhere else, that just makes the most sense to me as to what you would do with a sex worker turned spy for varys, and reduce the number of characters the audience has to care about (by also getting rid of lemore).

garlan + willias + mace (probably) - it pains me but i get downsizing on the named tyrells. however. i mean if u can get dame diana rigg to bite, in the words of meg cabot *kill the dad* and make willas the head of house tyrell, completely cut garlan so there’s 3 tyrell siblings (fuck u d&d). some of this depends on what happens in twow obviously but it’s fine.

nymeria + tyene + spotted sylva - listen arianne needs a consistent familiar face for the casuals. just cut tyene & have nymeria be in on the queenmaker plot (add some unnecessary action & have arianne spring her from jail if u want) THEN separate them once doran lets them in on the plotting.

beth cassel + jeyne poole - i mean you could do this a few ways imo you can have jeyne cassel stay behind in winterfell & feature her interacting with bran & rickon, go thru the hostage trauma circle with theon, and then gets pressed into being fake arya later in some big ooh ah reveal after she’s been missing a minute OR you could have jeyne cassel who goes with to king’s landing and basically has jeyne poole’s exact plot but she’s related to jory & rodrik too. “what about the lf betrayal plot” i mean he already killed ned & he’s got some shady stuff cooking re: sweetrobin, i think it’s fine if we juggle the moral responsibility of jeyne cassel completely onto the lannisters, boltons, and freys.

myranda royce + mya stone (/bronze yohn + nestor royce) - i think it’s more interesting if she’s alayne’s fellow noble bastard but is just like, a bit older and more jaded & sus about alayne but if you wanted to REALLY cut down on the characters in the Vale, you can have a noble heiress who, depending on how the Vale story shakes out, helps lead the Vale knights/is a stand in as The Vale Character, who is Alayne’s friend + its hard to get across the whole “all the men died & now like 65% of the north is down to daughters and widows ruling” thing but you could do that concept with a Myranda Royce who inherits control of the Royce forces because all the men are dead (again, depending on how the Vale story actually goes).

lyn corbray + lothar brune - tbh, i think u really only need two (2) old people, one (1) girliepop, and one (1) petyr goon for the vale story line to work. u just pick a girl, pick a goon, name anya waynwood & bronze yohn royce onscreen and just use extras for the other people it’s fine.

coldhands + benjen - listen to me. if coldhands’ identity is like, not important, and benjen isn’t out here doing anything that COMPLETELY precludes him from being coldhands, i think it’s fine to just make him coldhands. if coldhands is danny flint however you can bet your ass i’m figuring out how to work that lore into the goddamn show, benjen can suffer.

val + dalla - you can give jon angst about barking at mance’s fake widow or cut that whole thing completely, or straight up have dalla start off dead and aemon steelsong is like Freshly Born and being taken care of by mance’s sister in law. but the point is, you can combine them very easy and have like A Wildling Spearwife Composite jon is interacting with.

harwin + lem lemoncloak + tom o’ sevens - you have to have thoros & beric (…and LADY STONEHEART) but you can combine all the other dudes ie just do like a lem who can play the lute, imo if you’re writing a script & having lem know arya works, do it, but if it’s not coming out right, cut it (this is just like, self explanatory really, which is why this is what they do in the show, even tho they then….don’t do any of the later bwb plots with thoros & beric & the lute guy)

hizdahr + reznak - this is basically what the show does. i think you could cut reznak and have hizdahr be more book like too if you really want, but also, i think there's several ways you can handle the great masters as characters without having to have galazza, hizdahr, reznak, AND the shavepate, which is kind of a lot to keep track of for a casual audience.

dany's guards - okay so the thing is, obviously grey worm in the show is a composite but not just of the unsullied/slave characters, also of her khalasar and that is dumb. there should be one (1) unsullied, one (1) freeman, and one (1) bloodrider. the thing is i don't want to choose this alsjfd i love grey worm, red lamb, mossador, strong belwas (JUSTICE FOR STRONG BELWAS), rakharro (JUSTICE FOR RAKHARRO AND ELYES GABEL), i don't really know what backgrounds to go with, i think that depends on who shows up for casting really.

i don’t think you can decide which greyjoys to combine until you know their endgames to be honest, if EYE had been given this project i would have turned right to george and been like “you don’t have to tell me what happens to ANYONE ELSE but i NEED to know the fate of every individual greyjoy to make this work”

i think quentyn martell is the tom bombadil of asoiaf. i think he’s really interesting but i’m not really sure you can fit him into an adaptation without bringing the pacing to a screeching halt. i’m willing to be talked out of that stance tho.

[pupsmailbox]

Names like Roman / Romulus? The same vibe, masc/neu?

ROMAN︰ ace. alex. allie. anna. archer. asher. atlas. atticus. ava. avery. beau. berlin. bo. boden. bowman. castella. charlotte. coleman. cowen. dallas. david. dayton. desirae. elijah. ella. emma. everett. ezra. faust. freeman. gabe. gabriel. gennadi. grayson. harper. henry. holland. hudson. ivy. jade. johan. jordan. joseph. jozef-marian. julian. kai. kamryn. ksenia. leo. levi. liam. lincoln. luca. lucas. luna. maria. maxwell. mila. milan. miles. monia. nico. noah. nova. oliver. olivia. orion. parker. peyton. quinn. rahima. raiden. ramim. ramin. ramon. ramu. ran. ranae. raniya. raymon. raymond. reagan. regan. rehn. remi. rennie. reuben. reyn. rihana. riley. rin. rini. river. robert. rogan. rohan. roland. romaine. romana. romannea. rome. romi. rona. ronan. ronen. roni. ronnie. rooney. rowan. rowanne. rowena. ruhan. rummy. runa. rune. ryan. ryann. ryder. sawyer. scarlett. sebastian. seine. silas. soren. stella. tessa. theo. theodore. tobias. truman. vincent. violet. willow.

ROMULUS︰ amalthea. amoret. anubis. aria. artemis. arula. atticus. augustus. aurelius. aurora. azrael. bartholomew. caesar. caspian. cicero. clara. claudius. concordia. corliss. deimos. diomedes. eleanor. enat. gabriel. genevieve. gilligan. harmonia. ignatius. januarius. lazarus. leonides. lucius. luna. macqorye. magnus. makoto. marius. maximus. monali. nemia. oberon. octavius. odysseus. oryx. percival. phobos. remus. renoa. roary. roi. rollo. rorin. roth. rousseau. rowan. rowe. royal. royce. rozen. sanel. scarlett. septimus. seraphina. severus. shilga. silas. sirela. steel. taho. thelonious. theodosius. tiberius. titus. valeraine. vega. xaine. xanthia. xavia. xavian.

[fishgir12]

Dreamzzz sexualities and gender headcanons for everyone? Idk if you've already done this

I haven’t done this actually but I was waiting for someone to ask 🤫

Dream Chasers

Astrid: She/They lesbian

Logan: Transfem!! She/Her and lesbian she is a Girl in my head forever and ever!! HC she had the realization after being captured in the grim realm. Egg cracked when she realized she can transform was thinking about it the nights after

Cooper: (cis)He/Him closeted Gay. He has serious issues unfortunately he is so afraid

Zoey: She/They aroace lesbian trust guys

Mateo: They/He aroace bi

Izzie: She/Her Sapphic of some sort

Old people

Oz: BUTCH LESBIAN. If you understand. 😢😢

Night Hunter/Beau: that is a trans man. Nightmare king hooked him up with his top surgery trust.

Hannah: Transfem. Please guys understand the t4t Hannah and Beau agenda 🤞🏽

Lunia: She/They lesbian

Royce: He/Him straight

Shin: All, unlabeled

Strick: She/Her straight

Insomniacs (and Dallas)

Dallas: He/Him trans. Straight

Nova: She/They lesbian

Emil: They/Them unlabeled

Jayden: He/Him trans. Bi

Max: She/He Pan

Dooples

Madteo: They/Them aroace bi

Badastrid: She/He unlabeled

Bogan: Gender unlabeled, aroace

Dooper: They/She/It sapphic

Doey: He/They bi

Dizzie: She/It sapphic

Main big bads

Nightmare king/Migo: That’s an angry teen girl right there

Never witch: All and every (but mostly she) since she’s the embodiment of all witches in the stories “the first dream”

[aitan]

CHARLES MINGUS E ORSON WELLES

CAPODANNO AL FIVE SPOT

Capodanno 1959, seduto in prima fila, proprio sotto il contrabbasso di Mingus c’era Orson Welles, quasi un alter ego del jazzista, per genialità, esuberanza, fierezza, complessità. E anche per le tante disavventure artistiche. Per Mingus era un idolo, lo seguiva dai tempi radiofonici di The war of worlds, adorava Quarto potere (dove in una scena c'era il suo amico d'infanzia Buddy Collette che suonava il sax in una festa sulla spiaggia), ammirava il suo modo di vestire, il suo impegno politico (sempre in prima linea per la difesa dei diritti civili, il suo Macbeth tutto nero è del 1936), la sua voce (“mi ricorda Coleman Hawkins. Potevi sentirla a un miglio di distanza”). E non era il solo jazzista a essere stato sedotto dalla voce radiofonica di Orson Welles, anche Miles Davis lo citava come un’influenza sul suo modo di suonare: “Fraseggio, tono, intonazione: tutte queste cose possono avere come modello un maestro della parola”.

Il 1959 sarà un anno d’oro del jazz per quantità, qualità, creatività. Al Five spot, piccolo, fumoso, maleodorante locale di Bowery, scelto come luogo di riferimento da artisti e intellettuali, l'anno comincia con un formidabile double bill: sono di scena, uno dopo l’altro, Sonny Rollins, alla testa di un trio con il bassista Henry Grimes e con il batterista Pete La Rocca, e Charles Mingus con il pianista Horace Parlan, il batterista Roy Haynes (che sostituisce il fedelissimo Dannie Richmond arrestato) e i sassofonisti Booker Ervin e John Handy. È la prima sera dell’anno, ma nel club di Bowery dei fratelli Joe e Iggy Termini è anche l’ultimo impegno di quel prestigioso, favoloso cartellone con Mingus molto irrequieto per tutta la scrittura. Aveva appena registrato la musica per il film di John Cassavetes Shadows, una colonna sonora bocciata nel rimontaggio finale (la stessa cosa sarebbe successa anni dopo con Todo modo di Petri), aveva ripreso i suoi musicisti brutalmente e una volta aveva minacciato violentemente i clienti di un tavolo che, durante il suo set, non smettevano di parlare. Oltretutto ogni sera tendeva ad allargare il suo set e Sonny si inferociva, talvolta rifiutandosi di suonare. Ma era un gran clima, entusiasmante e effervescente. Rollins era in un momento di transizione, alla vigilia di un ritiro clamoroso per rinnovare il linguaggio del suo sax tenore con il leggendario e solitario corso di aggiornamento stilistico sul ponte di Williamsburg: «In un posto tranquillissimo, un angolo morto che oggi sarebbe impossibile ritrovare con il traffico che c’è» il suo racconto, dove poteva esercitarsi liberamente.

Anche Welles, come Mingus, era reduce da una delusione cinematografica: la Universal gli aveva tolto di mano la post-produzione del nuovo film, L’infernale Quinlan, ne aveva tagliato una ventina di minuti e aveva fatto girare nuove scene, modificando il primo montaggio. Più o meno nello stesso periodo era finito in soffitta un documentario intitolato Viva Italia (Portrait of Gina) perché Gina Lollobrigida aveva messo un veto, non gradendo il suo ritratto di giovane attrice ambiziosa e la Abc tv lo aveva bocciato ritenendolo cosi poco ortodosso da non poter essere trasmesso. Era un film di mezz’ora scarsa sull’Italia, paese che Orson ha frequentato per 20 anni (la terza moglie è stata l’attrice italiana, Paola Mori). Dopo un lungo oblio (Orson aveva perduto l'unica copia esistente all'Hotel Ritz di Parigi) è stato riscoperto nel 1986, proiettato al festival di Venezia ma poi di nuovo bandito su intervento della Lollobrigida.

La presenza del regista di Quarto potere al Five spot non era casuale

Nel club di Bowery si poteva incontrare chiunque, da Jack Kerouac che leggeva le sue poesie, alla mitica baronessa Pannonica de Koenigswater scesa dalla sua Rolls Royce, a William de Kooning che voleva respirare la libertà del jazz, a Leonard Bernstein che si divertiva a curiosare nella notte, allo scrittore Norman Mailer con la sua passione per quella musica. Ma la musica da sempre è stata una grande passione di Welles. La mamma pianista gli aveva fatto prendere lezioni di piano e violino e Orson aveva anche mostrato un certo talento, tanto da essere considerato un ragazzo prodigio. In gioventù era stato un grande sostenitore del jazz di New Orleans, ma sicuramente ammirava Charles Mingus per la sua musica e la sua personalità, il suo impegno, il suo agire tellurico.

(Marco Molendini)

Non potevo non condividerlo.

Due miei ingombranti miti nella stessa foto, nello stesso locale, nello stesso articolo.

[murkystarlight]

Screw it.

Dreamzzz season2 spoilers pt.1

(And my personal comments)

Alright. Starting from episode 1

I didn't realize that Cooper having a sudden interest in chips would be a hint to something later(it probably isn't but it seems like it to me). Cooper apperantly had a full list of things to fix and make... also the Night Bureau really can't do their job done properly can they. How does Cooper go to school? And study? And get good grades?? Also love how everyone names their cars

It was cool seeing Sneak working with them. And Nova, too bad they... uh- dissapear after like... episode 4? I think

Mateo trying to find a way to get z-blob back, and the Nightmare king... why is he such an icon all of a sudden?? Like-

Also, I like that how Mateo got the kid show treatment. Might as well sing 'we're all in this together'

And Dallas joining the knitting club!!

It was pretty nice. Just a simple small detail, but I like stuff like that so... Looks like he's not going to be bullying anyone now

It was very fun watching the crows(ravens? Don't remember) snatch their memories. When I saw what the memories that was stolen were about I started screaming like-

I actually think they all have a good reasoning. Logan always loved his music(would've been better if he forgot how to sing entirely) , Cooper... well he's the tech guy, and for Izzie, she was the who accepted the dream world the fastest. Who liked it the most in the first season right? There are more cool and amazing reasons than this but my stupid brain can't think of anything else right now

Episode 2

Apperantly there's a lava realm? Cool

Mr. Oz being angry, Logan being.. well, Logan. And Cooper is just adorable. He's having so much trouble. His purpose in life kinda snap

And when everyone else just jumps into the castle, Izzie takes her time to take the stairs

And Izzie having trouble with "dont open your mouth" she's so funnn

I had trouble understanding Astrid-

Royce guy has a weird whistle.

Cooper looks so happy until his mind went blank and his face is just- 'dude wait, what was I doing?' I thought he lost his tech skills?? Why did he become... dumber? It's cute though

"Sorry-" _ Izzie

Also, Logan said a lot of smart stuff in this episode. One of my favorites was

"If I forgot it, how would I know?"

Mr. Oz trying SO hard not to swear. I could see the struggle-

And the flash cards 😭 when did they get a rule book?!!(first ep)

Also, how many eggs do you think Cooper cracked. How does he not remember how to not but a bolt and screw together?? Just- stick it in! Learn to do it again? Poor thing

And the Night Hunter! +Susan and Snivel. They're a bunch of sillies

Cooper getting pressured by his family again- (is it just me or does he get his character development after like... two episodes and be the one stable guy holding the team together? He's useful. Like actually useful) Cooper's voice also wouldn't stop cracking

"Do you ever get sand in your eyes? Or your shorts?" (The Sandman had legs?? Yes, had. He... he gone now.)

Also kinda funny how all of Mateo's dreamcrafting gets blob-ified

"The one time! I actually want to hear your beats, and you forget?!"

Zoey! Why would you randomly jump into a cauldron!! (Also, the Night Hunters memory being Zoey- I already had a feel)

Mrs Castillo is the best

I'm also very curious of... what or who the Never Witch is??

There is a lot of pushing and shoving people. And it's only the second episode

Also-

"So you're not the tech genius you used to be. You still got- ....uh.... what other talents do you have?"

Oh godddd noooooooooooo he said it- Oh god........

"I'm gonna go drown my troubles in the candy realm" (kids. Too much sugar isn't good for you)

(He can't even figure out how to put his phone on silent anymore) he got an A+ in a science project, by cooking?? I thought it was a SCIENCE PROGECT??

Imagine a kid suddenly pulling out an apron and asking for a kitchen to work in. During a science project (he's a chef now), he also just... kept the flan? Thing, in his locker-.... is that... okay?

I mean... I did watch this science show on Netflix about these super smart girls and their names being mc². And one of them bakes. Using science. I mean... science works in everything... and I guess if the teachers said okay then its.. okay?

Sandman and Never Witch fighting, he will be remembered. It was pretty cool actually. I wonder if they have any history

Next part

Bonus(also the reason of why I said screw it)

[foreveralwaysanauthor]

So, I've been busy a lot lately with chauffeuring my niece to the blueberry picking job she's taken on this summer and work, the latter of which isn't really a surprise, I'm sure, but, anyway, I've been listening to the new Outsiders musical and I just- 😭 There are so many songs I could use for stories/one-shots, but I need to write out little snippets of it all for now, because I can't keep them to myself anymore, and I need to write this out before I leave to work at camp for the summer lmaooo.

I'm going to start off by comparing some main characters. I won't go into much detail as the book/movie do it a far better justice than I ever could, but I'll compare them as best I can. You'll probably see a lot of similarities right off the bat, but trust me, it gets weirder the more you see how close they are. I swear, when I made these characters, I had outgrown my love for The Outsiders, but now it's like 👀 did I though? Anyway, yeah, onto the comparisons...

Ponyboy Curtis (Yes, that's his real name. 14, loves movies and books to escape reality, gets jumped by kids from the other side of town a lot) is most similar to Bentley. Pony is the main character and longs to escape Tulsa, Oklahoma and the ongoing (somewhat violent) feud between the prissy rich people on the West side of town (Socs or Socialites) and the blue-collar, hardworking people in poverty on the East side of town (Greasers). He dreams of more and uses books and movies as a way to mentally escape the area he lives in.

Sodapop Curtis (Again, yeah, that is his birth-given name. 16, works at a gas station to help their oldest brother with bills. Dropped out of school to work more after their parents passed away) I think is most like Royce. They're both hardworking and feel like they should do more to help their family. However, where Royce sort of struggles with being able to relax and be a kid, Soda feels like the rope in a game of tug-of-war as Pony and their older brother Darrel can sometimes be at each other's throats. He's their peacekeeper, but his efforts don't always work. Also, as an aside, Jason Schmidt from Rise of the Pink Ladies plays Sodapop in the musical and he is incredible!

Darrel "Darry" Curtis (The only one of the brothers with a normal name. 20, sole provider for his brothers, works pretty much all day, every day. Basically just a really exhausted, overworked guy who was forced to grow up too quickly and step up as parent to his brothers) is, you guessed it, Miles. I based a bit of Miles personality off of Darry anyway, so it's not that hard to see the similarities, but still. Unlike Miles being relatively secure financially (or so he claims in front of friends), Darry is struggling. He works from sunup until long after sundown to provide as much as he can, but it isn't easy. Pony doesn't really take in all that Darry does for him and Soda until something happens and it sort of hits him all at once, meanwhile, Bentley and Royce know full well what Miles does for them and are both immensely grateful.

Johnny Cade (16, best friend of Ponyboy, they get into a lot of trouble together. He's seen as the kicked puppy of the group as he was jumped not long before the story takes place and would have died if not for Pony and their friends.) I could see as August, especially after reading his info page. I won't go too far into things, but his home life was terrible, so he sometimes slept in the empty lot by their house to stay away from home. He doubted his family would care if he ended up dead, and sadly, I think he was right.

Dallas "Dally" Winston (17, wild card of the group, frequently in and out of jail for fighting with just about anyone) is a hard one to place, but I'd have to say he's probably a mixture of Zack and Butchy. Dallas was very protective of those he cared about, but he had a tendency to go about it all wrong. He had been behind bars more than anyone else in the group for a myriad of reasons, but he didn't regret a single night of it so long as it meant he protected one of his own.

Sherri "Cherry" Valance (16, is a Soc from the West side) would be most like Vivien, but I have a part of me that sees Carrie in her as well, and I'll explain more in a moment with a song. For now, just know that, in the show/movie/book, Pony has a crush on Cherry, but she seems to like Soda as she knows him from local rodeos where he does barrel racing. She says that more than once that it's easier to talk with Pony than with anyone from her side of the town, and they get along really well as friends throughout.

Now that I've done a bit of character comparison, I'm going to say that I could see this musical being inspiration for a What If? scenario (I know, I have a lot of those haha) where everything sort of takes place in the 60s in Myrtle Beach, before the boys leave town. I have a handful of other ideas as well for individual stories and one-shots, but just hear me out, alright? I promise, it gets good. Maybe, by the end of this, you'll be just as invested as I am; who knows?

Starting strong, we have the song Tulsa '67. Typical with most musicals, this is the introduction song that sets the scene, but I just love the way Brody Grant (Ponyboy) makes everything feel. Like, if you close your eyes, you can feel the world around you. Well, I can, at least. My small town was very similar back in the day - or so I've heard from my uncles.

Skipping to Runs in the Family, I have to say, this song is very Miles coded. I based a bit of Miles personality off of Darrel "Darry" Curtis anyway, so it makes sense, but this song just solidifies it for me. Brent Comer is amazing as Darry, but if I close my eyes, I can almost picture Miles singing this. Like, tell me some of those lyrics don't seem like they're taking them straight out of Miles' mind!

Next up is Great Expectations. I don't have a full idea for this one, but just hits different as a writer as well as someone who feels somewhat stuck in their town. It seems like there are only a rare few who make it out of the area, and when you're stuck there, you want to dream big, so that's what Ponyboy sings about. I can imagine this being either Miles or Royce (primarily Royce) singing, but I'll let you decide.

Now, let me just say that I Could Talk to You All Night gave me multiple ideas, but I'm going to keep my list short. My first instinct was a Miles and Carrie one-shot as it feels very much like them pre-relationship. Just a night where they realize that the chasm between their social classes isn't as wide as they were made to think it was, and they bond over simple things. My other thought was, of course, Royce and Vivien, for the same reason. Vivien's family is definitely at least upper middle class, but I feel like, if they were in school together at the same time, in a similar situation to the original story (Socs vs. Greasers), they'd find it somewhat awkward at first to get along before relaxing with each other and talking each other's ears off. Either way, it's adorable!

One song I have mixed ideas for is the reprise of Runs in the Family. Of course, the Murphy boys are my primary idea, but it's hard to imagine them arguing to that point. Then again... maybe that could be an interesting arc...

Run Run Brother has become one of my exercise songs, and it's been really motivational, but that's beside the point. The only idea I've had for this was that, after Miles leaves town, Royce and Bentley plan to follow him, but get held back by their father, who won't let them go without a fight. When he pins Bentley to the wall in a chokehold, Royce stabs him, takes Bentley, and they run to Uncle Tommy's, where this song takes place. I've had different versions of this one-shot in my mind before, but this one feels the most fleshed out.

Throwing in the Towel made me genuinely cry the first time I heard it. After the events of the last song I mentioned, Ponyboy and Johnny ran away, but Darry and Soda only find out what happened after they're long gone. Darry, of course, blames himself for everything, and I can just imagine this being Miles' reaction if Bentley were to ever run away from home for any reason. Also, seeing the live version on The Today Show made me so emotional, and the hug at the end of the video was very fitting.

The movie didn't do the book's version of Soda's Letter a justice, but the musical got it right. I can only imagine this following the last idea I gave you, so do with that as you will.

Little Brother is the type of song that feels like how a person with nothing left to lose would feel. Feeling like nobody cares about the people you've lost, nothing matters to you now without those people, and you've already crossed the line of no return, so why not go all the way? Even without having read the book or watched the movie, you can feel the heaviness of the lyrics as the song picks up. You probably don't want to know what I've had cooking in my head for this one, so I'm going to leave it for another time. Just know that I have things cooking already...

Now, I'll let you look into the rest of the show, but just know that I love it and hope to one day see it with the original cast. I've been a bit of a TikTok stalker lately, but my fyp is filled with Outsiders stuff anyway, so it's been great. Hopefully, you've liked my little ramble session because I'm about to tumble down my Outsiders obsession for the umpteenth time since I first read the book in the 8th grade. Anyway, have a great day! I have a bit of extra time to write today, so I'm going to use as much as I can.

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American Airlines 777-200er taking off

Aircraft info:

Manufacturer: Boeing

Model: 777-200er (223er when delivered to American)

Engines: 2x Rolls-Royce Trent 892-17 turbofans

1st flight: 9/14/2001

Delivery: 11/6/2001

Age: 23.5 years

Origin: Dallas-Fort Worth international Airport (Dallas)

Destination: Narita Airport (Tokyo)

Taken: 3/15/2025

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How to Make the Most of Your Dallas Trip with Exotic Cars

Introduction:

The Dallas trip offers a lot of exotic car-related activities and attractions. However, the journey is only complete with seeing these cars in person or taking them for a spin. You might not find such variety easily at home, so take the opportunity to make the most of your time in exotic cars for rent Dallas and see what the city has to offer regarding these cars.

01. Know what you are looking for:

The first step is to choose what exotic car you want to see or experience. Is it a super car or something more luxurious like a sports car or convertible? Know your options and what you would like to do when you arrive.

02. Know the prices of the cars:

Before you pick exotic cars for rent Dallas, you must first research the cost of exotic car rentals in Dallas. Many services offer exotic cars for rent, like Aston Martin, Ferrari, Porsche, and Lamborghini.

03. Known the availability of the cars in Dallas:

The availability and demand for exotic cars in Dallas fluctuate with the seasons. There might be a lot of options available during the summer or spring, but this will change by fall or winter and by the number of people who want to rent out cars.

Conclusion:

The Dallas trip can be fun if you are into driving exotic cars. Choose a car that suits your budget, research the availability before you make your reservation, and choose to rent it from a reputable service provider and enjoy the view while taking it for a spin.

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Giftedverse | Heliade

Heliade, real name Royce Tamisha "Riri" Porter (nee DuVall-Lexington), is a heroine and wife and partner of Gate Guardian. She is also the mother of Kyler Porter.

Riri works as a professional dancer and cheerleader while also working as a superhero. Her and her husband used to be based in the United States but moved to Eden after getting an offer to join the Justice Bureau.

Description

Riri is a tall, slender African-American woman in her late 20s to early 30s with a toned body. She has brown skin with blonde hair styled in goddess braids and dark brown eyes. She has a dancer's build with curves (she has a kid yall) but is shown to be quite agile and flexible.

Personality

Naturally upbeat and cheerful, Riri is a person a lot of people enjoy being around. She's a very happy person who enjoys life and embraces every waking moment. While she can't be happy all the time, Riri keeps (or tries to) a positive outlook on things good or bad.

One of her most remarkable traits is her athleticism. Even after doing the most intense cheer routine ever, Riri will still be rearing and ready to go. Her endless energy and spontaneity is very good in an action packed field like heroics where she'll be fighting villains everyday.

Despite her busy life, she always makes time for her husband and son.

Gifts

Light Strings

Riri's main Gift. She has the power to convert rays of light into strings that she can use to bind, swing, and lift objects. The more rays she's exposed to, the stronger the strings will be.

Light Ray Manipulation

Riri has the power to manipulate light rays including bending them, curving their trajectory, and charging them. This mainly manifests through her Light Strings Gift but there are times where she controlled the ray itself.

History

Riri was born Royce DuVall-Lexington to her father Akbar Lexington and Leslie DuVall in Dallas, Texas. She lived a middle-class life and expressed interest in both sports and the arts from a young age. Her parents enrolled her in a dance school where she excelled as a tap and jazz dancer. Riri was also a member of the local soccer team.

In middle school Riri's love of dance continued, which led to her joining the dance team. Later she was offered to try out for the cheerleading team. Riri made the team and found a new love for cheerleading.

Her Gift manifested while walking her dog Baylo. Baylo had gotten loose out of her grasp trying to chase another dog. In that moment, a string of yellow light formed out of her hand and latched onto Baylo's leash.

She told her parents about the ordeal and they took her to a doctor to confirm she was a Gifted. When the confirmation was true, Riri was enrolled in the Pre Heroics course so that she could gain control of her powers.

Relationships

Akbar & Leslie DuVall-Lexington

Riri has a good relationship with her parents. She loves them dearly and thanks them for supporting her dreams. Akbar and Leslie both know about her and her husband's secret identities.

Joshua Porter | Gate Guardian

Riri's husband and the love of her life. She met Joshua in her freshman year of college when she headed to St. Louis. At first she was kinda put off by Joshua's quirky and kooky nature but eventually came to appreciate it and even find it endearing. They started dating in their sophomore year and married two years after graduating.

They debuted as a superhero couple, working side by side in fighting crime and protecting the citizens of Eden.

Kyler Porter

Kyler is Riri's baby boy. She loves him with all her being and always makes time for him despite juggling a double life.

Adriana de Palma | Royale

As a fellow cheerleader, Riri has respect for Adriana and vice versa. Other than that, they've only talked to each other in passing.

@floof-ghostie @calciumcryptid @s0ursop @opalofoctober @elflynns-horde-of-stuff @pizzolisnacks @peachyblkdemonslayer @autisticichihime

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Ok so

It's lowkey kinda stupid but bare w/ me

Basically it's cooper, Logan n Izzie going on a trip together cuz Logan's moms are rich and it's my fanseason I do what I want

Anyways there they meet two other dreamchasers which are ocs that I havent named yet cause I'm horrible at naming stuff

And like a bunch of stuff happens the ocs learn to accept being different (royce) and not be afraid to break the rules sometimes

For Zoey shes trying to reconnect with her dad and her dad also tries to reconnect with oz (does not go well) so they basically just hang together and also Beau can sculpt cuz I said so so he sculpted a mini zian for Zoey

As for Mateo he's trying to hang out with Nova n sneak and nothing much tho Nova does get stuck in the dream world at some point and sneak yaps about nightmare realm lore (that I invented)

Also Dallas is knitting on a farm with a bunch of sheeps

Um basically the villain of the fanseason is another oc which is a dream creature that corrupts dreamsand (like you can't use it anymore) and so it kinda complicates the whole thing since they don't have dream sand anymore especially for the two ocs from the trip cuz all their time as dream chasers they've been told they're nothing without the sand

Um more random facts: sandman dies (he comes back dw), never witch kinda hangs out with Zoey, Hannah flashback, the ocs are 15 and 16, sneak reunites with snivel n Susan, sweetdreams mentioned, ANGST, never witch n nightmare king being annoying to night hunter

Oh also the fanseason takes place during summer vacation

Sorry it's kinda dumb <//3

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Elevate Your Driving Experience with Exotic Car Rental in Dallas

Dallas, a city known for its vibrant culture, thriving business scene, and remarkable landmarks, offers more than just the conventional Texan experience. For those seeking a taste of luxury and adventure, Dallas Exotic Car Rental stands ready to elevate your driving escapades. With an impressive fleet of high-end vehicles and a commitment to unparalleled service, Dallas Exotic Car Rental is your gateway to an unforgettable journey through the heart of Texas.

Unleash the Thrill of Exotic Driving Imagine cruising through the iconic streets of Dallas in a sleek Lamborghini, commanding attention at every turn. Or perhaps you prefer the elegance of a Rolls Royce, exuding sophistication as you explore the city's attractions. Dallas Exotic Car Rental brings these fantasies to life, allowing you to temporarily inhabit the world of luxury and performance that these vehicles offer.

Diverse Fleet for Every Taste Dallas Exotic Car Rental boasts a diverse fleet of exotic vehicles, ensuring there's something for every car enthusiast. From a Ferrari's raw power to a Bentley's refined luxury, the fleet caters to varying preferences and occasions. Whether it's a special event, a business trip, or simply a desire to indulge, these exotic cars are poised to exceed your expectations.

Impeccable Service and Convenience Renting an exotic car with Dallas Exotic Car Rental is not just about the vehicle but the entire experience. The company takes pride in delivering impeccable service that caters to your needs and desires. Their user-friendly booking process streamlines the rental experience, allowing you to focus on the excitement of your upcoming adventure.

Exploring Dallas in Style Exploring Dallas takes on a whole new dimension with an exotic car at your disposal. Cruise down the iconic Dealey Plaza, where history and modernity converge, or feel the energy of the Dallas Arts District in a way that only a luxury car can provide. Whether visiting landmarks like the Reunion Tower or enjoying the city's thriving nightlife, an exotic car rental transforms your journey into a personalized, stylish affair.

Creating Unforgettable Memories Dallas Exotic Car Rental offers more than just transportation; it's a conduit for creating lasting memories. Picture yourself and your loved ones posing for photos with a stunning vehicle that epitomizes class and extravagance. Whether it's a birthday surprise, an anniversary celebration, or a romantic weekend getaway, these cars can turn ordinary moments into extraordinary ones.

Attention to Detail What sets Dallas Exotic Car Rental apart is its unwavering attention to detail. From the moment you step into one of their vehicles, you'll notice the meticulous care that goes into maintaining their fleet to the highest standards. Every vehicle is a symbol of luxury and a testament to the company's dedication to providing top-notch quality.

Experience without the Commitment Owning an exotic car might be a dream for many, but it often comes with significant financial commitments. Dallas Exotic Car Rental offers the perfect solution by allowing you to experience the thrill of driving these elite vehicles without the long-term financial burden. This makes it an ideal choice for locals and visitors looking to add extra excitement to their time in Dallas.

In The End Dallas Exotic Car Rental opens up a world of luxury and exhilaration, inviting you to take the wheel of some of the most coveted vehicles on the planet. With their outstanding fleet, exceptional service, and passion for creating remarkable experiences, they redefine how you explore and enjoy the vibrant city of Dallas. Whether for a special occasion or a spontaneous adventure, an exotic car rental from this esteemed company promises memories that will last a lifetime. So, the next time you find yourself in Dallas, consider indulging in the extraordinary with Dallas Exotic Car Rental.

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Rashee Rice’s cases are ongoing 1 year after Dallas highway crash

In the year since his high-speed excursion on a Dallas highway turned into a multi-vehicle hit-and-run, Rashee Rice has faced little accountability.

The Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver and former SMU football star is still waiting for eight criminal charges to be presented to a Dallas County grand jury, a panel that will decide whether the cases against him should move forward.

Without an indictment or no-bill, Rice and the victims pursuing legal action against him have been left in limbo.

At least one lawyer involved in a civil case against Rice believes his stature and his counsel’s position in state politics has had “undue influence” on the proceedings.

Kyle Coker, who represents the company that rented out one of the totaled sports cars, pinned blame on the Dallas County district attorney’s office for the delay.

“If this was any other person other than a football player who retained a state senator … then this would’ve gone very different,” Coker said. "

 I don’t want everybody to forget about it, and I don’t wanna let the guy off.”

A spokeswoman for the DA’s office declined to comment, citing the pending case.

In the days after the crash, Rice wrote on social media that he took “full responsibility,” and his attorney said the NFL player would “do everything in his power” to bring normalcy back to the victims’ lives.

A spokesperson for the Chiefs did not respond to an email or phone call seeking comment on whether Rice faces disciplinary action from the franchise.

NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said the matter remains under review.

Meanwhile, representatives of the victims from the March 30, 2024, collision said Rice has yet to make good on his public promises.

“Mr. Rice has offered absolutely nothing to make amends,” said Marc Lenahan, attorney for an Uber passenger injured in the crash.

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“Mr. Rice has apologized, but his lack of actions to match leaves in doubt whether that is sincere or a manipulative and cynical ploy.”

In the days after the crash, Rashee Rice wrote on social media that he took “full responsibility,” and his attorney said the NFL player would “do everything in his power” to bring normalcy back to the victims’ lives.

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State Sen. Royce West, who represents Rice, said the attorneys’ allegations are false. He declined to elaborate or specify when Rice last reached out to victims from the crash, noting the case is still pending and it’d be improper to try to resolve it in the media.

“What occurred was unfortunate and we’re doing everything that we can in order to make certain that the victims are treated fairly,” West said.

“We’re seeking solutions, not fame.”

Rice faces one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury and six counts of collision involving injury.

So, too, does his former SMU teammate Theodore “Teddy” Knox, accused in the same wreck.

Knox’s attorney, Deandra Grant, confirmed “nothing has happened” in his cases as well.

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She did not provide further comment.

While it is unclear why Rice’s case has stalled, West requested more time in civil proceedings because of the ongoing Texas legislative session, court filings show.

Messina Madson, a defense attorney and former prosecutor not involved in the case, said Rice’s legal team may be gathering its own rebuttal experts to analyze the crash.

“These cases are very difficult because unlike other crimes, jurors can identify with the person charged,” Madson said.

“We’ve all driven a car, we’ve all made poor driving decisions, we’ve all been in near-accidents, and so it’s unpredictable how they will review the decisions made that night.”

Rice and Knox face accusations they drove into multiple vehicles about 6:20 p.m. in the 6600 block of North Central Expressway, then walked away as victims waited for help and stood stranded on the highway for hours.

Police officials have said a driver in a Chevrolet Corvette and a driver in a Lamborghini Urus were speeding in the far left lane, near University Boulevard, when they lost control.

The Urus traveled onto the shoulder and hit the center median wall, causing a chain reaction collision involving four other vehicles, police officials have said.

Footage shows the Urus and Corvette attempting to pass cars in the left lane before slamming into a white sedan, then colliding with multiple vehicles across lanes of traffic.

Rice was driving 119 mph in the Urus, which he’d rented, police wrote in an arrest-warrant affidavit.

Knox is accused of driving 116 mph in a Corvette registered to Rice, then slowing to 91 mph about a second before the collision.

The speed limit is 70 mph on that stretch of highway.

The Dallas Morning News first reported that police suspected Rice.

News stories and visuals of Rice, Knox and three other men leaving the crash site soon circulated nationwide.

(Police have said the passengers in the luxury vehicles will not face charges.)

Rice and Knox turned themselves in to police a week later.

About a month later, Rice was also suspected of punching a photographer outside a Dallas nightclub.

That case was dropped after the photographer signed an affidavit declining to pursue prosecution against Rice, according to the internal police record obtained by The News.

Rice played for the Chiefs in the fall, but was sidelined for much of the season because of a knee injury.

Knox was suspended from the SMU football team, and he entered the transfer portal last April.

He is not listed online as playing with any team.

The two men also face a volley of civil lawsuits — by Edvard Petrovskiy and Irina Gromova, a Dallas couple who said the crash caused them brain trauma, lacerations to the face, contusions, disfigurement and internal bleeding; and by Kamlesh Desai, whose injuries from the collision may be permanent, according to Desai’s lawsuit.

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Sanjay Mathur, an attorney who represents Petrovskiy and Gromova, said his firm hasn’t been able to move the lawsuit “as fast as we wanted” after the court granted West’s request to delay proceedings.

He said his clients are still coping with injuries, adding Gromova needs plastic surgery on an eye that was scarred in the crash.

Other victims spoke out after the collision, including Kayla Quinn, who said she and her 4-year-old son were shaken up by the crash that left their Hyundai Accent “un-drivable.” Quinn did not reply to requests for comment over text for this story.

“He has taken the least amount of accountability as possible,” said Coker, the attorney for the car rental company. "

 He’s getting away with it and thumbing his nose at the system.”

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Esther Mahlangu

Icona pop, esposta in tutto il mondo, senza una sua opera una collezione d’arte africana è ritenuta incompleta, questa è Esther Mahlangu, artista sudafricana.

Dipinge vivaci opere geometriche basate sui tradizionali disegni della nazione Ndebele, di cui è eminente ambasciatrice culturale.

Spirito innovativo e dirompente, è riuscita a creare un ponte tra il mondo dell’arte tradizionale e quello contemporaneo, collaborando con celebrità, marchi globali, musei e istituti culturali.

Nata a Middelburg, l’11 novembre 1936, ha iniziato a dipingere a dieci anni, seguendo gli insegnamenti della madre e della nonna che, nella tradizione Ndebele, si tramandano, solo tra donne, un particolare tipo di tecnica pittorica solitamente riservata alla decorazione delle case in occasioni speciali come il passaggio all’età adulta.

Disegni caratterizzati da forme geometriche ripetute, limitate da un sottile bordo nero in contrasto con lo sfondo bianco. Simmetrie di linee e figure in cui i colori sono assolutamente predominanti. Partendo dalla tradizione, si è spinta oltre, reinventato questa tecnica su piattaforme più contemporanee come tele, sculture, ceramiche, automobili e addirittura aerei.

Ha collaborato con artisti come Andy Warhol, David Hockney e Frank Stella.

Le sue astrazioni hanno attirato l’attenzione internazionale, nel 1989, dopo la sua partecipazione a “Magiciens de la Terre” mostra collettiva al Centre Pompidou di Parigi, dove ha dipinto una replica della sua casa di fronte al pubblico intervenuto.

Due anni dopo, è stata la prima artista africana a ricevere l’incarico di dipingere una BMW Art Car.

Nel 1997 questo tipo di disegni è stato riportato anche sulle code degli aerei dalla British Airways e, dieci anni dopo, sulla nuova Fiat 500 in occasione della mostra “Why Africa?” a Torino.

Ha anche collaborato con diversi prestigiosi marchi come la Rolls-Royce.

Le sue opere sono nelle collezioni di celebrità come John Legend, Oprah Winfrey, Trevor Noah e Swizz Beatz.

Predominante nel suo lavoro è la tensione tra locale e globale, tra l’ancoraggio e il distacco. Attinge a piene mani la tradizione visiva locale che vuole rappresentare nel mondo per preservare la sua patria e cultura.

Ha fondato e dirige una scuola in cui insegna la sua tecnica pittorica e di creazione di gioielli, a giovani donne.

Un lavoro pionieristico e coraggioso, nato in un contesto di grandi difficoltà politiche e sociali, in cui propone con orgoglio un’arte legata alla rivendicazione etnica.

Nella sua lunga carriera, Esther Mahlangu ha ricevuto numerosi riconoscimenti, tra cui tre dottorati onorari e la nomina di Ufficiale dell’Ordine delle Lettere e delle Arti dal governo francese.

Nel febbraio 2024 è stata inaugurata la mostra “Then I Knew I Was Good at Painting: Esther Mahlangu, A Retrospective” presso la Iziko South African National Gallery.

Una vita spesa per l’arte come rivendicazione culturale.