#dog training del mar

[drewtober]

Hey! Sorry this has taken so long--had a lot of family things come up one after another after another, and lots of work on top of all of it. Been kinda one thing after another these past few months. 🤣

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I'll open up submissions on October 1st for any pieces if anyone wishes to submit, and I'll check the tags once a day for reblogging. The tag is #Drewtober2024.

LOCATIONS

This list is mainly for quick reference or to spark an idea, but if I’ve forgotten a location in a game that you wanna illustrate go for it! I’m doing this from memory.

SCK - Paso Del Mar High School, Maxine’s Diner, Aunt’s Eloise’s house

STFD - The studio, Dwayne’s apartment, Aunt Eloise’s apartment (this is the only game I've not played, so I'm unfamiliar with all the locations).

MHM - Nancy’s room, the basement, Abby’s room, the library, the parlor, the foyer

TRT - Nancy’s room, the foyer, the library, the locker room, Marie's tower

FIN - The Royal Paladium

SSH - The exhibits, the Henrik’s lab, Nancy’s hotel room, Henrik’s hospital room, Joanna’s office, Alejandro’s office, Taylor’s office

DOG - Sally's cabin, Mickie's speakeasy, the ranger station, the woods, Em’s Emporium

CAR - Nancy’s hotel room, Joy’s office, the security office, Ingrid’s workshop, the various rides in the amusement park, Rolfe Kessler’s workshop

DDI - Katie’s boat, Jenna’s cafe, Whale World, the lighthouse, the beach, the sea caves, the smuggling tunnels

SHA - The ranch house, the stable, the farm yard, Mary’s gift shop, Dry Creek, the cliff dwellings

CUR - Nancy’s room, Linda's room, Jane’s room, the conservatory, the library, the foyer, the alchemy lab

CLK - The Lilac Inn, the tunnels, Josiah's house and barn, the mini golf course, Jim's office, Bogart's pond

TRN - The dining car, the sleeping car, Camile’s car, Jake’s car, the map room car, the dancing studio car, Fatima’s shop, the crypts

DAN - Minette’s workshop, the reception office, Dieter’s studio, the park, the sewers, Cafe Kiki, Jay Jay’s house, Noisette's stained glass safe

CRE - Big Island Mike’s property, the beach, the Hilihili labs, the volcano, Three Finger Rock jungle, Dr. Kim’s base camp

ICE - Nancy’s room + all guest rooms, the fishing shack, the Trapper Dan's Needle, Julius's cabin, the basement

CRY - Renee’s room, Bruno’s room, the library, the miniature’s room, the foyer, the garden, the cemetery, Bernie’s log and swamp, Zeke’s

VEN- Nancy and Helena's room, the ca, the flower stand, the various plazas, Antonio's office, Casa dei Giochi

HAU - The foyer/downstairs, Brendan and Caitlyn’s room/tower, Fiona’s room, the library, the castle grounds, Fiona’s bog hut, The Screaming Banshee Inn, the laboratory

WAC - Nancy and Corine’s room, Mel’s room, Izzy and Leela's room, the basement, the library, the common area, the courtyard

TOT - The basement, the farm house, the barn, the wind mills, Pa’s shop, Pa's museum

SAW - Nancy’s room, the baths, the hidden bath’s, Yumi’s apartment, the gardens, the bento stand, the pachinko parlor, the ryokan foyer, Rentaro's workshop, Takae's classroom

CAP - Nancy’s room, Karl’s office, the gift shop, the security booth, the monster’s camp, the dungeons, the glass blowing studio, the dining hall, the courtyard

ASH - River Heights police department, Toni's ice cream shop, Alexei's antique shop, Brenda's van, Nancy's house, original town hall

TMB - The camp tent, the tomb

DED - Ryan's workshop, Mason and Ellie's offices, the break room, Gray's security room, Niko's office and secret lab, the main lab

GTH - The cemetery, the crypt, the dilapidated house, the mansion parlor, the kitchen, the basement, Charlotte’s room

SPY - Nancy’s hotel room, Bridget's hotel room, Cathedral HQ and server room, Moira’s house, the training grounds, the cookie stand, the train station

MED - Pacific Run camp, the puzzle palace, the Annunaki star cave

LIE - The museum, Melina's office, the stage, the sets, the Niobe's pottery workshop

SEA - The Missti Skip, the Heerlijkheid, Magnus's cabin, the caves, the gift shop

BONUS DAYS/ALTERNATIVE DAYS

MID - Mei and Jason's hideout, the Parry house, Lauren's shop, Olivia's shop, the museum, the courthouse, the Hathorne estate and grounds, the cemetery, the tunnels,

KEY - Hungerkünstler Cafe, Oskar's exhibit, Zlaty Custom Jewelry, Aparát, Radek's marionette theater, Prague castle courtyard, St. Vitus cathedral, the alchemy lab, the astronomical clock

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The sings as songs with three word titles

Aries sun: Tulips & Roses - G-Eazy Aries moon: bet u wanna - Sabrina Carpenter Aries rising: Trouble For Me - Britney Spears Aries Mercury: Like A Prayer - Madonna Aries mars: That's So True - Gracie Abrams Taurus sun: Please Please Plesae - Sabrina Carpenter Taurus moon: pretty isn't pretty - Olivia Rodrigo Taurus rising: Heart of Gold - Shawn Mendes Taurus Mercury: Tulsa Jesus Freak - Lana Del Rey Taurus mars: Me Before You - Bleachers Gemini sun: Never Ending Circles - CHVRCHES Gemini moon: Anything Could Happen - Ellie Goulding Gemini rising: Forget About Me - Aluna, Diplo, Durante, AlunaGeorge Gemini mercury: Everything is Everything - G-eazy, Goody Grace Gemini mars: Stop And Stare - OneRepublic Cancer sun: Summer's Little Angel - Steve Forde Cancer moon: Girl On Fire - Kameron Marlowe Cancer rising: Read Your Mind - Sabrina Carpenter Cancer mercury: Cancer mars: So High School - Taylor Swift Leo sun: Good Luck, Babe! - Chappell Roan Leo moon: Would've, Could've, Should've - Taylor Swift Leo rising: Slow It Down - Benson Boone Leo Mercury: Lost and Found - Train Leo mars: Dance With Me - Tones & I Virgo sun: One Particular Harbor - Jimmy Buffett Virgo moon: I'd Rather Overdose - Honestav, Z Virgo rising: I Get High - The Tones & I Virgo mercury: Less Than Zero - The Weeknd Virgo mars: Black Bathing Suit - Lana Del Rey Libra sun: Rose Colored Lenses - Miley Cyrus Libra moon: Bad For Business - Sabrina Carpenter Libra rising: Everything I Love - Morgan Wallen Libra mercury: Street Called Main - Keith Urban Libra mars: So Long, London - Taylor Swift Scorpio sun: The Color Violet - Tory Lanez Scorpio moon: Love is embarrassing - Olivia Rodrigo Scorpio rising: Girl Next Door - Saving Jane Scorpio Mercury: The Black Dog - Taylor Swift Scorpio mars: As It Was - Harry Styles Sagittarius sun: Here Without You - 3 Doors Down Sagittarius moon: Dance With Darkness - Skrizzly Adams Sagittarius rising: Can't Be Tamed - Miley Cyrus Sagittarius Mercury: Guilty As Sin? - Taylor Swift Sagittarius mars: In Your Eyes - The Weeknd Capricorn sun: Marina Del Rey - George Strait Capricorn moon: Livin' The Dream - Morgan Wallen Capricorn rising: If By Chance - Ruth B Capricorn mercury: Heads Will Roll - Yeah Yeah Yeahs Capricorn mars: Best Song Ever - One Direction Aquarius sun: Late Night Talking - Harry Styles Aquarius moon: How To Disappear - Lana Del Rey Aquarius rising: In The Night - The Weeknd Aquarius Mercury: Leave A Trace - CHVRCHES Aquarius mars: Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye - Luke Bryan Pisces sun: Close To You - Gracie Abrams Pisces moon: Tell Me Why - Taylor Swift Pisces rising: Dream Of You - Josha Daniel Pisces mercury: Lie To Girls - Sabrina Carpenter Pisces mars: Back To December - Taylor Swift Moon in the 1st house: Hey There Deliliah - Plain White T's Moon in the 2nd house: Makes Me Wonder - Maroon 5 Moon in the 3rd house: One Number Away - Luke Combs Moon in the 4th house: Somebody Told Me - The Killers Moon in the 5th house: Matt and Audie - Zach Bryan Moon in the 6th house: Eyes On You - Chase Rice Moon in the 7th house: Something Like That - Tenille Arts Moon in the 8th house: Thinking Of You - Katy Perry Moon in the 9th house: Sooner Or Later - The Grass Roots Moon in the 10th house: Making The Bed - Olivia Rodrigo Moon in the 11th house: Cigarettes & Feelings - The Haunt Moon in the 12th house: Just Another Girl - The Killers Mars in the 1st house: Touch Too Much - AC/DC Mars in the 2nd house: Dead On Arrival - Muscadine Bloodline Mars in the 3rd house: Champagne & Sunshine - PLVTINUM, Tarro Mars in the 4th house: Run For Cover - The Killers Mars in the 5th house: All The Time - Zach Bryan Mars in the 6th house: Hot N Cold - Katy Perry Mars in the 7th house: Die For Me - Post Malone, Halsey, Future Mars in the 8th house: Don't Blame Me - Taylor Swift Mars in the 9th house: Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand Mars in the 10th house: Love Me More - Mitski Mars in the 11th house: Read My Mind - The Killers Mars in the 12th house: Say It Right - Nelly Furtado

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list of songs hyunjin has played on his lives/recommended:

note: im probably missing some & i couldn’t put links to all of them cause apparently tumblr has a link limit 🤨

lauv: julia, lonely eyes, invisible things, paris in the rain, never not, im so tired, the story never ends, i like me better

offonff: photograph, cigarette (ft. miso & tablo), dance, bath

beyoncé: crazy in love (remix)

billie eilish: i love you, &burn, idontwannabeyouanymore, ocean eyes, before i go, tv

honne: day1, la la la that’s how it goes

christina perri: a thousand years

shawn mendes: mercy, treat you better, in my blood

dvwn: phobia

dpr live: jam & butterfly

jehwi: dear moon

leehi: rose

bts: dna, waste it on me, make it right

colde: where love begins, string (ft. sunwoojunga), the museum, wa-r-r, your dog loves you (ft. crush), control me, a song nobody knows, im in love

got7: miracle, hard carry

justin bieber: lonely

josef salvat: call on me

taemin: criminal

night off: sleep

sam kim: make up (ft. crush), like a fool, sunny days summer nights

niki: lowkey

iu: the visitor, lullaby, knees, love poem, give you my heart, my sea

cha ni: starlight

sia: snowman

akmu: happening

sunwoojunga: run with me

the black skirts: everything

korea cracker: ocean (ft. hoyeon kim)

cosmic boy: can i love?

penomeco: no.5 (ft. crush)

yerin baek: blooming memories, limit

10cm: so…., however

day6: i’ll try, love me or leave me, when you love someone, you were beautiful, congratulations, zombie, days gone by, afraid

dean: d (half moon), instagram, what 2 do, bonnie & clyde

exo: first snow, the eve, love shot

sam fischer: this city

jukjae: do you want to walk with me?, lullaby

ph-1: nerdy love (ft. yerin baek), as i told you

baekhyun: love again, un village

amine: blackjack

young k: come as you are, guard you

flume: say it (ft. tove lo)

twice: dance the night away, fancy

ariana grande: thank u, next

hajin: we all lie

about: it has to be you

caroline says: winter is cold

h.e.r: u, wait for it

bol4: to my youth

monday kiz: winter is as i wished

paul kim: the road, additional

sweden laundry: the winter

jung seung hwan: in that winter

chungha: gotta go

zion.t: no make up, snow

airman: gloomy star, i’ll be your spring (ft. j_ust)

motte: dont run away

seventeen: a-teen, super

khalid: location

lukas graham: 7 years

imagine dragons: believer

bo kyung kim: dont think you are alone

jung ilhoon: spoiler (ft. babylon)

davichi: falling in love, 이 사랑

coldplay: everglow, viva la vida

lyn: my destiny

jus2: focus on me, long black, senses (jpn version)

crush: beautiful, you and i

ed sheeran: lego house, perfect, photograph, beautiful people

croosh: why

20 years of age: x

tori kelly: paper hearts

seulgi: always

luna: do you love me? (ft. george)

wisue: someone’s shining

epik high: eternal sunshine

jp saxe: if the world was ending

seori: fairy tale

bruno mars: marry you

the weeknd: earned it, die for you

jung seunghwan: its raining, an ordinary day, dear

sam tinnesz: play with fire

post malone: motley crew

jihyo: stardust love song

kim feel: your voice

sung sikyung: solar system, heejae

younha: stardust

wonpil: a journey

taeyeon: invu, some nights, toddler, drawing our moments

nct dream: boom

ha hyunsang: 3108

huhgak: memory of your scent

se so neon: nan chun, a long dream, midnight train, stranger

umi: remember me

tvxq!: mirotic

johnny balik: honey

red velvet: psycho

new jeans: hype boy

christian kuria: losing you

cigarettes after sex: k. , each time you fall in love, sunsetz, apocalypse

dpr ian: nerves, no blueberries, 1 shot

samm henshaw: broke

woodz: drowning

kelly clarkson: underneath the tree

kimmuseum: to you who cant sleep

taylor swift: betty

lana del rey: young and beautiful

harry styles: watermelon sugar, she

pink sweat$: honesty

masego: tadow

olivia rodrigo: vampire

troye sivan: youth, for him

kai: mmmh

2pm: my house

oasis: wonderwall, hey now

mac miller: that’s on me, everybody

nothing but thieves: amsterdam

bren joy: sweet

back number: i love you

mac ayres: next to you, roses

daniel caesar: blessed, ocho rios, get you (ft. kali uchis), take me away (ft. syd), do you like me?, disillusioned

green day: dilemma

puma blue: already falling

bruno major: nothing, easily, places we won’t walk, the most beautiful thing, old soul

[thatonesillyducko]

𝙊𝘾 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬⭑.ᐟ: 𝕵𝖊𝖒í𝖒𝖆

⛧|Name: Jemíma Ámbar del Mar Hernández ⛧|Nickname: La Sombra, Lt., Mrs. Dangerous Jemíma (by rookies), Jem or Jemí (by family/Keegan) ⛧|Gender: Female ⛧|Star sign: Scorpio ⛧|Personality type: Chaotic Neutral/ISTJ ⛧|Height: 5'10 (180 cm) ⛧|Orientation: Straight ⛧|Nationality/Ethincity: Mexican ⛧|Fave Fruit: Any tropical fruits  ⛧|Fave Season: Summer ⛧|Fave Flower: Marigolds or Roses ⛧|Fave Scent: Coconut cream, vanilla and musk. Keegan’s cologne ⛧|Coffee, Tea, or HC: Coffee black and strong, which helps her get through long hours of work. However, she also enjoys a good cup of tea occasionally, but her preferred drink is definitely coffee. ⛧|Average Hours of Sleep: Typically gets around 6-7 hours of sleep a night, which is not ideal for her physical and mental health. (Sometimes she struggles to sleep due to anxiety and stress, and other times she forgets to sleep because she’s too busy working.) ⛧|Dog or Cat person: Both ⛧|Dream trip: Her dream trip would likely be a journey through the ancient ruins and natural wonders of South America. As a Latina herself, she has a deep appreciation for the rich history and culture of the region, and has always been fascinated by the mystique of the ancient Mayan and Incan civilizations and would likely include visits to the famous ruins of Machu Picchu, the mysterious city of Teotihuacan, and the bustling markets and colorful streets of Rio de Janeiro. She would also love to explore the breathtaking natural landscapes, such as the lush rainforests of the Amazon and the rugged Andes Mountains. ⛧|Number of Blankets They Sleep With: 1 blanket and pillow are enough to let her sleep (She can sleep without them too, no problem) ⛧|Random Fact: -1: Loves to cook and has a particular talent for making spicy dishes, able to cook a mean batch of street tacos and spicy salsas. -2: A skilled markswoman and can hit a target from over 1,000 yards away and hand-to-hand fighter, having undergone extensive training in martial arts and self-defense techniques. -3: She’s bilingual, both fluent in Spanish and English, having grown up speaking both languages with her family. And often uses Spanish phrases or curses, both to surprise and amuse her fellow soldiers. -4: Despite her tough exterior, she has a soft spot for animals, particularly dogs, and has a passion for rescuing and caring for stray dogs whenever she has the chance.

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TBOSAS on Crack!AU: ✨The Fave Banned Songs of The 24 OG Mentors✨

A friend of mine asked me to list the Mentors’ favorite banned (100% illegal in Panem) songs in my TBOSAS Crack!AU.

So here they are:

1. Coriolanus Snow (Sugar Baby Era)

Snow On The Beach by T. Swift & Lana

Radio by Lana Del Rey

Careless Whisper by George Michael

Bloom by Troye Sivan (For Sejanus)

“Sl*t!” By Taylor Swift (For Sejanus)

2. Sejanus Plinth (Sugar Daddy Era)

Beautiful People by Ed Sheeran

Jenny by Studio Killers (For Coryo)

Lover by Taylor Swift (For Coryo)

Hey Blondie by Dominic Fike (For Coryo)

Ride by SoMo (For Coryo)

3. Festus Creed (Dumpster Fire Era)

We Can’t Stop by Miley Cyrus

Last Friday Night by Katy Perry

All Star by Smash Mouth

Honeypie by JAWNY

Chicken Nugget Dreamland by Parry Grip

4. Lysistrata Vickers (Crazy Fangirl Era)

Wannabe by Spice Girls

Barbie Dreams by FIFTY FIFTY, Kaliii

Watermelon Sugar by Harry Styles

Starman by David Bowie

Groupie by Cate

5. Felix Ravinstill (Class President Era)

Under Pressure by Queen, David Bowie

Touchy Feely Fool by AJR

The Hype by Twenty One Pilots

Kingdom Come by Jon Bellion

This is What Makes Us Girls by Lana

6. Persephone Price (Unhinged Lover Era)

Candy by Unknown Brain

Crush by Tessa Violet

Sweet But Psycho by Ava Max

I Really Like You by Carly Rae Jepsen

7. Clemensia Dovecote (Friend-zoned Era)

Still Into You by Paramore

Your Type by Carly Rae Jepsen

Midnight Love by Girl in Red

Mr. Lonely by Bobby Vinton

8. Livia Cardew (Rich Queen Era)

7 Rings by Ariana Grande

Material Girl by Madonna

Barbie World by Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice

9. Androcles Anderson (Sneaky Sneak Era)

Stand Up by One Direction

Cake By The Ocean by DNCE

Drive By by Train

Smooth Criminal by Michael Jackson

10. Hilarius Heavensbee (Disowned Clown Era)

Birthday Party by AJR

Sad Happy by Circa Waves

SugarCrash! By ElyOtto

Thomas Theme by Thomas & Friends

11. Palmyra Monty (Chef on Crack Era)

Cooking by The Book by Lazy Town

Raining Tacos by Parry Grip

Fruit Salad by The Wiggles

Krusty Krab by Trap Remix

12. Apollo Ring (Sunshine Boi Era)

Oh Potato Dog by Parry Grip

Sunroof by Nicky Youre, Dazy

Sunkissed by Khai Dreams

Come On Eileen by Dexys M.R

13. Diana Ring (Pastel Peach Era)

Rainbow Magic by Rosanna Pansino

Cupid by FIFTY FIFTY (Twin Ver.)

Penguin On Me by Schmoyoho

My Little Pony Theme by My Little Pony

14. Vipsania Sickle (Gym Gal Era)

Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! By ABBA

Eye of The Tiger by Survivor

YMCA by Village People

15. Gaius Breen (Hype Man Era)

Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars

The Nights by Avicii

Stereo Hearts by Gym Class Heroes

16. Dennis Fling (Trader Joe’s Era)

Billionaire by Travis McCoy, Bruno Mars

Money, Money, Money by ABBA

MONEY by LISA

17. Pliny Harrington (Sleepy Dawg Era)

The Lazy Song by Bruno Mars

Some Nights by Fun

Saturday by Twenty One Pilots

18. Domitia Whimsiwick (Farm Gal Era)

Everything She Ain’t by Hailey Whitters

If You Go Down by Kelsea Ballerini

WWDD by Lainey Wilson

Biscuits by Kacey Musgraves

19. Urban Canville (Exploding Man Era)

World’s Smallest Violin by AJR

All Time Low by Jon Bellion

When I was Done Dying by Dan Deacon

The Pi Song by AsapSCIENCE

20. Io Jasper (Nerd in Love Era)

Boys by Charli XCX

What Lovers Do by Maroon 5, SZA

Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen

The Science Love Song by AsapSCIENCE

21. Florus Friend (Introvert on Stage Era)

Dreamland by Glass Animals

Loretta by Ginger Root

Herp De Derp by Schmoyoho

22. Iphigenia Moss (Rebellious Diet Era)

Boom Clap by Charli XCX

Popular Song by MIKA, Ariana Grande

Prom Dress by mxmtoon

23. Juno Phipps (Royal Baby Girl Era)

Rich Girl by Gwen Stefani, Eve

Dance The Night by Dua Lipa

California Gurls by Katy Perry

24. Arachne Crane (Screeching Banshee Era)

Beautiful Trauma by P!nk

Super Bass by Nicki Minaj

Primadonna by MARINA

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Special Episode: Hotels in Del Mar, CA

Special Episode: Hotels in Del Mar, CA

  Welcome to Dr. Mary Travelbest’s 5 Steps to Solo Travel Guide, for women like you who need extra support traveling (slowly) one woman at a time. Please share this podcast with your mom, aunts, and friends. I appreciate your feedback.

  I’ve returned from a 90-day trip around the globe to every time zone on the planet. My mission is world peace through cultural exchange. I was sustainable when I could by using local transportation, buses, and trains. I was solo, carrying a small backpack, called a “personal item” that fit under the seat in front of me on a plane.

  In this episode, FAQ is: Where was your next favorite place on your 90-day trip?

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Today’s Destination is: Special Episode: Hotels in Del Mar

Today’s Mistake- I booked a hotel that was really a hostel in Manila

Travel Advice: Book at the source when you can and pay less plus control more.

  FAQ: Where was your next favorite place on your 90-day trip?

  Answer: For Iceland, the favorite place was Akureri, in the deep north of the country. It was a town of 20,000 residents, nestled in beautiful mountain areas. During my stay, there was an event for long-distance runners. The town came out to cheer them across the finish line after 100 miles of running, all the way from Godafoss. They had 43, 28 and 19 kilometer races, too. That was a powerful message to residents about getting and staying in shape.

I’ll do a podcast about this town soon, but for now, just say A-Ku-Rare-E, accent on the first syllable. That’s how they speak in Iceland.

  https://adventures.com/iceland/attractions/cities-towns/akureyri/#:~:text=Akureyri%20is%20by%20far%20the,Eyjafj%C3%B6r%C3%B0ur%20Fjord%20in%20Northern%20Iceland.

  https://www.visitakureyri.is/en/see-and-do/events-festivals/sulur-vertical

  Today’s destination: Hotels in Del Mar, CA

  Suppose you’ve been to San Diego, California, a small beach town north of the city called Del Mar. “In Spanish, Of the Sea” literally. The town's size is small, less than 4000 people. You know that the tourists take up a big portion of the traffic in summer and during the horse racing seasons at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, 6 weeks in summer and 4 weeks in November.

  L’Auberge, part of the Noble House Hotel Chain, is the highest-priced and most luxurious property of those near the beach. I met Taylor Webber, the Guest Experience Coordinator.

Hotel Indigo, Del Mar, and next door to…

Premiere Best Western, also called Hotel Del Mar

Del Mar Hotel upgraded from being the Del Mar Motel for many years. I met with the GM, Leslie Chavez.

Del Mar Hilton, near the Racetrack, is the lowest-priced one listed. the Yelp Reviews are less than favorable here.

  You can google this and find hotels priced at $2500 a night at resorts like La Valencia. The price is not listed here for the Fairmont, Del Mar, which is in a different zip code several miles away. If you really want to stay IN Del Mar, you should consider one of these hotels, and I’ve been to each of them recently. If you have visitors this fall or winter, you may be in luck to score a room for them.

  One of the best things I like to do in Del Mar is walk on the beach. You can also bring your dog to the beach during certain seasons on a leash. Tomorrow, I am going to a dog surfing contest in Del Mar. Seriously fun. The link is in the show notes if you want in next year.

https://www.visitdelmarvillage.com/all-events/18th-annual-surf-dog-surf-a-thon

  https://www.tmz.com/2023/05/19/bill-gates-mansion-bachelor-pad-completed-complaints-neighbors-noise/

One famous local resident is Bill Gates. He has a bachelor pad, recently upgraded, although purchased in 2020 for $43 million.

  Today’s Mistake- I booked a hotel that was really a hostel.

It was called the White Banana but changed its name. It was The Connector.

The ad said, “kitchenette, deluxe new room,”

It was old, broken, and dirty, and cash payment was due upon arrival—no money back for no-shows. Reviews were 7/10. I was stuck to pay for my stay or lose my reservation while I tried to find somewhere else.

Loud street noise. Blocked out windows. Not a good part of town.

The repairman entered my room without even knocking. He apologized, but that should NEVER happen. The kitchenette had a refrigerator and a sink. There is no electrical outlet or even any silverware or dish. All was dirty. AC was broken. I caution if it seems too good online.

  Today’s Travel Advice-Book at the source when you can and pay less plus control more.

  Search out listings on websites like Expedia and Booking.com, and check reviews on reputable websites. THEN book directly with the properties and airlines when you can. That will give you more control as the middleman is removed, and the transaction should be less expensive, usually.

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[caninejulzdogtraining]

Dog Nutrition: A Professional Guide!

[yandere-toons]

Current Fandoms (Alphabetical)

Books:

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Durarara!!

The Great Gatsby

The Hobbit

The Hunger Games

IT

The Lord of the Rings

Mortal Engines

No Country for Old Men

Percy Jackson & the Olympians

Ready Player One

The Silence of the Lambs

A Song of Ice and Fire

Star Wars: Dark Disciple

Comics & Manga:

BEASTARS

Blue Exorcist

Boku no Hero Academia

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

Disney Duck Comics

Dragon Ball

Hellblazer

Johnny the Homicidal Maniac

Kamonohashi Ron no Kindan Suiri

Tokyo Ghoul

Watchmen

Films:

Accepted (2006)

The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl

Airplane!

The Angry Birds Movie

Argylle

Asteroid City

Austin Powers

Back to the Future

The Bad Guys (2022)

Bad Ronald

Bad Taste

Balto

Bambi (1942)

Bambi II (2006)

The Banana Splits Movie

Barbie (2023)

Batman Begins

Batman Forever

The Beekeeper

Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon

Beverly Hills Cop

Big Hero 6

Black Christmas (1974)

The Black Phone

The Book of Life

Brave (2012)

Brother Bear

A Bug's Life

Bullet Train (2022)

Cars (2006)

Carry-On (2024)

Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness

Chicken Little

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

Con Air

Coneheads

Coraline

Corpse Bride

Cowboys & Aliens

The Dead Don't Die

Deadpool

Despicable Me

Detective Pikachu

Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010)

Dracula: Dead and Loving It

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

Elemental

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark

The Emperor's New Groove

Encanto

Enchanted

An Extremely Goofy Movie

Evolution (2001)

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Fast & Furious Saga

Fear Street Trilogy

FernGully: The Last Rainforest

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Five Nights at Freddy's (2023)

Free Guy

Frozen (2013)

Galaxy Quest

Ghost Rider

Glass Onion

Godzilla

A Goofy Movie

Grease (1978)

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

The Hangover

The Happytime Murders

Haunted Mansion

Hellboy (2004)

Hercules (1997)

The Hobbit

Hocus Pocus

Holes (2003)

Home (2015)

Home Alone (1990)

Hotel Transylvania

Howard the Duck

How to Train Your Dragon

The Hunger Games

Ice Age

IF (2024)

The Incredibles

Inside Out

IT (2017)

John Wick

The Jungle Book (1967)

Jurassic Park

Jurassic World

Killer Klowns from Outer Space

Knives Out

Kung Fu Panda

Legally Blonde

The LEGO Batman Movie

The LEGO Movie

The LEGO Ninjago Movie

Lift (2024)

Lilo & Stitch

The Lion King

Little Shop of Horrors (1986)

Longlegs (2024)

The Lorax (2012)

The Lord of the Rings

Luca (2021)

Luck (2022)

Mad Max

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

Mars Attacks!

Mean Girls (2004)

Meet the Feebles

The Meg

Megalopolis (2024)

Megamind

The Menu (2022)

Migration (2023)

Minions: The Rise of Gru

Mission: Impossible

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

The Mitchells vs. the Machines

The Monkey King Reborn

Monsters, Inc.

Monsters University

Monsters vs. Aliens

Mulan (1998)

My Little Pony: A New Generation

My Little Pony: The Movie

Napoleon Dynamite

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Night at the Museum

The Nightmare Before Christmas

NOPE (2022)

Now You See Me

Onward

Open Season (2006)

Osmosis Jones

Over the Hedge

Pacific Rim

Paddington

Paul (2011)

Pearl (2022)

Pee-wee's Big Adventure

Penguins of Madagascar

The Phantom of the Opera

Pirates of the Caribbean

Planet of the Apes

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Rango

Ready Player One

Red One

Renfield

Return to Oz

Rio (2011)

Rise of the Guardians

Road House

The Road to El Dorado

RoboCop (1987)

Robots (2005)

Rock Dog

Ron's Gone Wrong

Scarface

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Shark Tale

Shaun of the Dead

Shrek

Sing (2016 & 2021)

Small Soldiers

Sonic the Hedgehog

Spaceballs

Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money

Space Jam

Spider-Verse

Spies in Disguise

Star Wars

Storks

The Suicide Squad

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Surf's Up

The Terminator

Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast

Titan A.E.

Titanic (1997)

Top Gun

Toy Story

Transformers

Trap (2024)

Treasure Planet

Trolls (2016)

Tucker & Dale vs. Evil

Turning Red

Vivo

Wendell & Wild

Whiplash

Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Wreck-It Ralph

TV Series & Web Series:

The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police

The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin

Adventure Time

Alvin and the Chipmunks

The Amazing World of Gumball

American Dad!

American Dragon: Jake Long

American Gods

Amphibia

Animaniacs

Aqua Teen Hunger Force

Ash vs Evil Dead

Barry (HBO)

Bates Motel

The Batman (2004)

Batman: The Animated Series

Better Call Saul

Big City Greens

Bigtop Burger

Black Clover

Bluey

Bob's Burgers

BoJack Horseman

Breaking Bad

Buzz Lightyear of Star Command

Camp Camp

Carmen Sandiego

Cars on the Road

Clone High

Codename: Kids Next Door

Count Duckula

Courage the Cowardly Dog

Creature Commandos

The Cuphead Show!

Danger Mouse

Danny Phantom

Dan Vs.

Darkwing Duck

The Day of the Jackal

The Devil Is a Part-Timer!

Dexter's Laboratory

Dinosaurs

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Doctor Who

Dogs in Space

Don't Hug Me I'm Scared

Dorohedoro

Duck Dodgers

DuckTales (1987 & 2017)

Exchange Student Zero

Freakazoid!

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

Futurama

Game of Thrones

Gargoyles

Good Omens

Goosebumps

Gotham

Gravity Falls

Green Eggs and Ham

Gregory Horror Show

The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy

Grimm

Haikyuu!!

Happy Tree Friends

Harley Quinn

Hazbin Hotel

Helluva Boss

Hetalia

Hero: 108

House, M.D.

Housebroken

House of the Dragon

Inside Job (2021)

Inspector Gadget (1983)

Invader ZIM

Invincible

Kiff

Kim Possible

King of the Hill

The Lion Guard

Looney Tunes

The Looney Tunes Show

Love, Death & Robots

Making Fiends

The Mandela Catalogue

Max Headroom

the middle.

Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series

Milo Murphy's Law

Mob Psycho 100

Modern Family

Monkie Kid

Monsters at Work

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic

Mystery Skulls Animated

Ninjago

Nu, pogodi!

The Office

OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes

Our Flag Means Death

Overlord

The Owl House

Peaky Blinders

The Penguins of Madagascar

Phineas and Ferb

Pinky and the Brain

Popee the Performer

The Powerpuff Girls

Primal

The Proud Family

Ramshackle

Regular Show

The Righteous Gemstones

Rocko's Modern Life

Salad Fingers

Samurai Jack

The Sandman

Schitt's Creek

Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated

Shameless

Shaolin Wuzang

Silicon Valley

Silly Symphony

The Simpsons

Sonic Prime

Sonic X

Soul Eater

Space Force

The Spectacular Spider-Man

SpongeBob SquarePants

Spooky Month

Star Trek

Star vs. the Forces of Evil

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Star Wars Rebels

Static Shock

Succession

Superjail!

The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!

Supernatural

Superstore

Tabaluga

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Teen Titans (2003)

Tiny Toon Adventures

Tom and Jerry

Total Drama

True Blood

True Detective

Twin Peaks

The Umbrella Academy

Underverse

Veep

Villainous

The Walking Dead

Wander Over Yonder

We Bare Bears

Welcome Home

What If...?

X-Men: Evolution

Xiaolin Showdown

The Yogi Bear Show

Young Justice

Zig & Sharko

Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead

Music:

Gorillaz

The Purple People Eater

Board Games:

Monopoly

Video Games:

At Dead of Night

Batman: The Enemy Within

Borderlands

Crash Bandicoot

Cuphead: Don't Deal with the Devil

Danganronpa

Deltarune

Destroy All Humans!

Dialtown

Dino Crisis

Don't Starve

Eloquent Countenance

Fallout

Far Cry

Five Nights at Freddy's

Friday Night Funkin'

God of War

Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee

Grand Theft Auto V

Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series

John Doe

L.A. Noire

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

Lollipop Chainsaw

Lucius

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

Mass Effect

MazM: Jekyll and Hyde

Middle-earth: Shadow of War

Monkey Island

Monster Prom

Mortal Kombat

Naughty Bear

Nicktoons Unite!

Oddworld

Outlast

Overwatch

PaRappa the Rapper

Pathologic

Poppy Playtime

Psychonauts

Rampage: Total Destruction

Ratchet & Clank

Red Dead Revolver

Resident Evil

Road 96

Silent Hill

Slime Rancher

Smile For Me

Sonic the Hedgehog

Total War: Warhammer

Uncharted

Undertale

[ochoislas]

tren nocturno estamos todos solos metidos en esto

night train we are all in this alone

Christopher Patchel

*

primaveral afán sigo rastros de animales hasta donde alcanzo

spring longing i follow animal tracks as far as i can

Dietmar Tauchner

*

chubascos dispersos un grupo de preescolares desaparece en el bosque

scattered showers a preschool class disappears into the forest

Jörgen Johansson

*

vasto cielo las patas flojas del potro

big sky the uncertain legs of the foal

Tom Painting

*

 dibujo de un niño la escalera hasta el sol  tiene tres peldaños

 a child's drawing the ladder to the sun  only three steps

gime la urbe fosforescente nieve primera

the city's moan phosphorescent    first snow

Scott Metz

*

ampo de nieve pruina en las manzanas

a dusting of snow light on the apple skins

por allá traspuesto el gris... el cuervo que graznó

somewhere way beyond the grey... the caw's crow

John Barlow

*

  sale de la fosca trayendo en la boca   el palo que no es

  out of the haze the dog brings back   the wrong stick

Max Verhart

*

gansos que migran... cosas que creímos necesarias ofuscan el garaje

migrating geese— the things we thought we needed darken the garage

luna llena... todos nuestros sonidos son vocales

full moon— all our sounds are vowels

Chad Lee Robinson

*

se hiela el río... el silencio también es respuesta

the river freezes... silence is also an answer

Francine Banwarth

*

en una escueta rama la lluvia ensarta cuanta luz hay

on a bare twig rain beads what light there is

trueno lejano el porvenir en mis huesos

distant thunder the future in my bones

Lorin Ford

*

perdiendo su nombre un río entra en el mar

losing its name a river enters the sea

John Sandbach

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Okay! I have a burning question for you, my dude. Music is my life, and I wanna know what kind of music the OPM casts listen to. Thanks, my guy!

I had a feeling this would be inevitable lol. I don’t really know a whole lot about music or genres or anything like that so I’m just gonna give you a rundown of each character individually and some song recs along with that just to smooth things out a little. Thanks for your ask, by the way! ❤️ Now my playlists will be put to good use.

A Brief Rundown of the Major OPM Characters’ Music Tastes:

Blast: hc that he doesn’t even have ears since he never fucking LISTENS

Terrible Tornado: Stuff that makes her feel powerful. Loud vocals and good instrumentals. Also, she’s a little angsty since she’s saltier than the gotdamn Pacific almost all of the time. (Recs: Florence and the Machine - How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful, Susanne Sundfør - Delirious, Florence and the Machine - What Kind of Man, Kali Uchis - Dead to Me, Let’s Eat Grandma - Falling Into Me)

Fubuki: some of that real classy shit. Slow songs that are nice to just have a cup of tea with. Nothing too meaty or fast-paced, she enjoys taking a moment to breathe every once and a while since life gets pretty hectic when you’re managing a gang of some 30 hooligans. (Recs: Wes - Midnight Low, any song from Lana Del Rey’s entire discography lol, Florence and the Machine - Grace, The Marìas - I Don’t Know You, Yellow House - Ain’t Gonna Call, Feng Suave - Toking, Dozing)

Silverfang: Stuff from his time. I hc that he was a bit of a party animal back in his prime so he’s gotta have those grooves. Disco to the extremo. Also, another hc: Garou absolutely hates his music. He would play it during training and Garou would contemplate homicide. (Recs: Frankie Valli - Grease, The Edgar Winter Group - Free Ride, KC and the Sunshine Band - I’m Your Boogie Man, Matthew Wilder - Break My Stride, The Main Ingredient - Everybody Plays the Fool, Andrea True Connection - More, More, More)

Bomb: save as Silverfang, although I hc that Bomb was a little more of a nerd growing up. Still, he never missed out on a good party. (Additional Recs: KC and the Sunshine Band - Get Down Tonight, The Trammps - Disco Inferno, Tierra - Together, Cornelius Bros and Sister Rose - Too Late to Turn Back Now)

Atomic Samurai: Old shit. Shit older than Silverfang. He’s really not that old, but his soul is fucking ancient and he’s got that classic “grrr music these days sucks” kind of shithead attitude. (Recs: Jim Croce - Time in a Bottle, Dion - Runaround Sue, The Carpenters - The End of the World, The Band - The Weight)

Child Emperor: Upbeat synth. Stuff to listen to while he’s working on his machines and whatnot. Probably has meaty beats to keep him in tune with what he’s doing, like working around a clock. Probably some groovy citypop in there too. (Recs: Taeko Ohnuki - 4:00 AM, Junko Ohashi - Telephone Number, Tatsuro Yamashita - Magic Ways, Hiroyuki Sawano - NEXUS, Superfly - Kakusei, Mariya Takeuchi - Plastic Love)

Metal Knight: Intrumentals that Disney villains listen to. Deep, dark shit that makes you feel sad. He probably feeds off of negative emotion. What a toolbag. (Recs: Lucas King - Sociopath, Abel Korzeniowski- Table for Two, Max Richter - Never Goodbye, Max Richter - She Remembers, Evelyn Stein - Quiet Resource, Mac Quayle - Adagio in G Minor)

King: video game soundtracks, obviously. Might be some electro funk in there too, as a treat. (Recs: Metal Gear Solid 3 OST - Snake Eater, Mick Gordon - Rip and Tear, Xenoblade Chronicles OST - Main Theme, Persona 5 OST - Last Surprise, Daft Punk - Verdis Quo, Toby Fox - Hopes and Dreams, Disasterpeace - Prologue, iamthekidyouknowwhatimean - Run, Darren Korb - Old Friends)

Zombieman: Dad Music. Old rock that makes you wanna rail some lines of white thunder and dance on top of a car. He’d be reluctant to try out new stuff but does so nevertheless. Just a little bit of weird alternative here and there. (Recs: Poison - Unskinny Bop, Mötley Crüe - Dr. Feelgood, Black Sabbath - War Pigs, Def Leppard - Animal, CRX - Walls, MGMT - Little Dark Age, Pink Floyd - Money, Queens of the Stone Age - Villains of Circumstance)

Drive Knight: Dark synth, obviously. Need I say more? (Recs: El Tigr3 - She Swallowed Burning Coals, Trevor Something - Enjoy the Silence, Greg Drombrowski - Devour, GUNSHIP - Woken Furies, GUNSHIP - Thrasher, Carpenter Brut - Invasion A.D., Kavinsky - Nightcall)

Pig God: this guy probably just listens to ASMR of people eating food lol.

Superalloy Darkshine: Upbeat stuff that’s good for exercise; loving those new jams along with some of the old. He’s got a pretty groovy style. (Diane Ross - Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Saint Motel - Puzzle Pieces, CRUISR - All Over, Barry White - Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up, Sade - Kiss of Life)

Watchdog Man: 10 hour loop of wolves howling on a summer night.

Flashy Flash: classical. Some nice instrumentals to listen to while training. Stuff that preferably doesn’t have any or very little lyrics so it’s not too busy on his ears while he’s fantasizing about killing someone. (Recs: Vaughn Williams - The Lark Ascending, Debussy - Rêverie, Grieg - Peace of the Woods, André Laplante - Une Barque sur L’Ocean)

Metal Bat: Modern alternative. A little bit harder than say, Mumen and Kama, but not as hard as Zombieman or Death Gatling. He’s that middle ground where he’s still got some real bangers, but Zenko can listen as well. He’ll play this stuff loudly as he’s doing chores and working out, no headphones ever. It gets pretty annoying. (Recs: Foals - Exits, The Blue Stones - Black Holes, Solid Ground, CRX - Broken Bones, Jungle - Happy Man, The Strokes - Reptilia, We Are Trees - Girlfriend)

Genos: synth. But not just any synth, some heavy, fast-paced synth that’s just like him: speedy, relentless, and powerful. He listens to shit that’ll make you wanna get up and start killing Terminators. Probably. There’s some other synths in the mix too because we love a three-dimensional king. (Recs: Carpenter Brut - Division Ruine, The Protomen - I Still Believe, Carpenter Brut - Leather Teeth, Gunship - Tech Noir, TWRP - Phantom Racer, Le Castle Vania - Red Circle)

Tanktop Master: Dad music but the type of dad music that makes you think your dad was a sappy nerd back in the day. Long tracks that are good for workouts. (Tears for Fears - Woman in Chains, Pink Floyd - Us and Them, Duran Duran - Ordinary World, Billy Idol - Eyes without a Face, A Flock of Seagulls - I Ran, The Alan Parsons Project - Eye in the Sky, Tears for Fears - Sowing the Seeds of Love)

Puri-Puri Prisoner: Pop. Dance music. He doesn’t really get to listen to a lot of music in prison, so he holds on to whatever he can and savors every second of it. (Coldplay - Talk, Bruno Mars - Runaway Baby, Lady Gaga - Bad Romance, Flo Milli - Beef Flomix, Doja Cat - Say So)

Mumen Rider: Hes a lighthearted, soft boy. Likes some fluffy indie tunes. It helps to motivate him when working out or doing hero stuff. He might need to cry every once in a while though, so there’s some sad songs in the mix too. (Recs: Varsity - The Dogs Only Listen to Him, The The - This is the Day, Amarante - Don’t Look Back, Alvvays - Saved by a Waif, The Monkees - As We Go Along, Acid Ghost - Hide my Face, Mogwai - Take Me Somewhere Nice)

Sonic: same as Flash. He’s a little more hip with the times however, so he’s got some more groovy, electronic instrumentals to listen to in addition to some elegant stuff and isn’t opposed to having a little bit of lyrics sprinkled in there as well. In fact, he’s not opposed to uppity pop either. He thinks dancing is frivolous but he secretly does it when he thinks nobody is looking. (Additional Recs: Odesza - Bloom, Pretty Lights - One Day They’ll Know [Odesza Remix], BØRNS - Electric Love, Hembree - Culture, The Cinematic Orchestra - Arrival of the Birds)

Garou: same as Metal Bat. Bang let him have a little MP3 player during his time at the dojo and has since collected a few songs on there. They’re very near and dear to his heart since it’s one of the few good things that came from his absolute disaster of a childhood. (Additional Recs: Foals - Inhaler, CRX - Slow Down, Deep Sea Arcade - Close to Me, Gorillaz - Empire Ants, The Fratellis - Chelsea Dagger, Glass Animals - Take A Slice)

Death Gatling: Shit your old Vietnam-vet grandpa would blast on the back of his F150. He gives me self-righteous asshole vibes, if I’m honest. Like, don’t get me wrong, I like Death Gatling, but he seems like the type of trailer park-dwelling sewer rat to carry a revolver into a Walmart for “self defense” and that’s probably the type of music he listens to, too. (Recs: Megadeth - Trust, Megadeth - Angry Again, Creedence Clearwater Revival - Fortunate Son, Glen Campbell - Southern Nights, Mötley Crüe - Kickstart My Heart, Quiet Riot - Cum on Feel the Noize)

One-Shotter: I hard hc that he had an emo phase he never quite grew out of. He doesn’t quite listen to emo anymore but he’s still into that alternative shit. Homeboy also likes some slow tunes every once and a while because he’s an emotional dude who’s not afraid of a good cry. (Recs: Anything from Blink-182, Arctic Monkeys - Do I Wanna Know?, MGMT - When You Die, Mazzy Star - Fade Into You, Cigarettes After Sex - Dreaming of You, Yon Ort - Other Matter)

Lightning Max: Same as Genos but without the terminator-killing. Fast-paced stuff because he’s a fast lightning dude. A little more upbeat because he’s not as much as an edgelord as Genos, however. (Additional Recs: Carpenter Brut - Hang’em All, The Flaming Lips - Do You Realize, Worn Tin - Sensitivity, B.E.R. - The Night Begins to Shine, Martin Hall - Different Kind of Love)

Stinger: he’s all about that FUNK! Stuff that gets him moving! Stuff that makes him wanna dance! (Recs: Daft Punk - Doin’ it Right, TWRP - Body Image, Wild Cherry - Play that Funky Music, Chemise - She Can’t Love You, Saga - Wind Him Up, Saga - On the Loose, TWRP - All Night Forever)

Okamaitachi: they give me electro vibes! New, modern shit that’s good to dance to or to just sit down and have a listen! Also, some shit that’ll probably play in a coming-of-age teen movie or something. They don’t really vibe with heavy music and that’s alright, babey! Keeping it light and bouncy. (Recs: Tei Shi - Bassically, Varsity - Must Be Nice, Class Actress - Weekend, CHVRCHES - Richard Pryor, Alvvays - Marry Me, Archie, Sobs - Telltale Signs, Goth Babe - Sometimes, ALASKALASKA - Meateater)

Iaian: Nice, low tunes that are good for meditation and to be used for background noise during training sessions. He never really sits down to listen to music, it’s always in the background of something else he’s doing so he prefers to have some soft beats that don’t really interfere with his senses. Tunes so quiet, he sometimes uses them as lullabies; especially since the trauma of losing his arm has since made it hard to sleep. (Recs: Boy Scouts - Saddest Boy, Susanne Sundfør - Mantra, Vashiti Bunyan - If I Were the Same but Different, Starman Jr. - Blue Fairy, Patrick Watson - Je te Laisserai des Mots, Sibylle Baier - I Lost Something in the Hills)

Bushidrill: same as Atomic Samurai just without the shitty attitude. He’s happy to listen to some newer stuff, he just doesn’t like it and that’s okay, baby! Probably some classy shit your wise old grandpa would listen to. (Recs: Dean Martin - Volare, Dion - The Wanderer, Peppino Gagliardi - Che Vuole Questra Musica Stasera, anything from Luis Miguel lol, Franco Micalizzi - Sadness Theme)

Amai Mask: probably just listens to his own music like a putz. If not, he’s listening to the sound equivalent of glittering diamonds. He’s probably got this shit playing at the end of a long day while he’s chilling in a hot bath or something. (Recs: Fergie - Glamorous, Rita Ora - Hot Right Now, Lana Del Rey - Freak, Lana Del Rey - Art Deco, Tame Impala - Feels Like We Only Go Backwards)

Saitama: He doesn’t listen to music much anymore, sadly. He did, however, have a killer motivational mix to get him through his vigorous training prior to becoming a hero. (Recs: Paul Engemann - Push it to the Limit, Journey - Don’t Stop Believin’, College & Electric Youth - A Real Hero, Joe Esposito - You’re the Best Around, Survivor - Eye of the Tiger, The Bee Gees - Nights on Broadway)

Here’s the playlist with all of these songs in order (mostly):

It’s on YouTube because I’m allergic to Spotify. I’ve got a doctor’s note. Also, all of my other playlists are on my little profile thingy so if you want to listen to my pile then go right ahead.

Thanks for your ask, my dude! ❤️ this took up ALL of my energy lol but it was fun.

[rockislandadultreads]

Diverse Literary Fiction

Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line by Deepa Anappara

Three friends venture into the most dangerous corners of a sprawling Indian city to find their missing classmate. Down market lanes crammed with too many people, dogs, and rickshaws, past stalls that smell of cardamom and sizzling oil, below a smoggy sky that doesn’t let through a single blade of sunlight, and all the way at the end of the Purple metro line lies a jumble of tin-roofed homes where nine-year-old Jai lives with his family. From his doorway, he can spot the glittering lights of the city’s fancy high-rises, and though his mother works as a maid in one, to him they seem a thousand miles away. Jai drools outside sweet shops, watches too many reality police shows, and considers himself to be smarter than his friends Pari (though she gets the best grades) and Faiz (though Faiz has an actual job). When a classmate goes missing, Jai decides to use the crime-solving skills he has picked up from TV to find him. He asks Pari and Faiz to be his assistants, and together they draw up lists of people to interview and places to visit. But what begins as a game turns sinister as other children start disappearing from their neighborhood. Jai, Pari, and Faiz have to confront terrified parents, an indifferent police force, and rumors of soul-snatching djinns. As the disappearances edge ever closer to home, the lives of Jai and his friends will never be the same again. Drawing on real incidents and a spate of disappearances in metropolitan India.

Pizza Girl by Jean Kyoung Frazier

Eighteen years old, pregnant, and working as a pizza delivery girl in suburban Los Angeles, our charmingly dysfunctional heroine is deeply lost and in complete denial about it all. She's grieving the death of her father (who she has more in common with than she'd like to admit), avoiding her supportive mom and loving boyfriend, and flagrantly ignoring her future. Her world is further upended when she becomes obsessed with Jenny, a stay-at-home mother new to the neighborhood, who comes to depend on weekly deliveries of pickled covered pizzas for her son's happiness. As one woman looks toward motherhood and the other towards middle age, the relationship between the two begins to blur in strange, complicated, and ultimately heartbreaking ways. Bold, tender, propulsive, and unexpected in countless ways, Jean Kyoung Frazier's Pizza Girl is a moving and funny portrait of a flawed, unforgettable young woman as she tries to find her place in the world.

On Swift Horses by Shannon Pufahl

Muriel is newly married and restless, transplanted from her rural Kansas hometown to life in a dusty bungalow in San Diego. The air is rich with the tang of salt and citrus, but the limits of her new life seem to be closing in: She misses her freethinking mother, dead before Muriel's nineteenth birthday, and her sly, itinerant brother-in-law, Julius, who made the world feel bigger than she had imagined. And so she begins slipping off to the Del Mar racetrack to bet and eavesdrop, learning the language of horses and risk. Meanwhile, Julius is testing his fate in Las Vegas, working at a local casino where tourists watch atomic tests from the roof, and falling in love with Henry, a young card cheat. When Henry is eventually discovered and run out of town, Julius takes off to search for him in the plazas and dives of Tijuana, trading one city of dangerous illusions and indiscretions for another. On Swift Horses is a debut of astonishing power: a story of love and luck, of two people trying to find their place in a country that is coming apart even as it promised them everything.

A Burning by Megha Majumdar

For readers of Tommy Orange, Yaa Gyasi, and Jhumpa Lahiri, an electrifying debut novel about three unforgettable characters who seek to rise—to the middle class, to political power, to fame in the movies—and find their lives entangled in the wake of a catastrophe in contemporary India. Jivan is a Muslim girl from the slums, determined to move up in life, who is accused of executing a terrorist attack on a train because of a careless comment on Facebook. PT Sir is an opportunistic gym teacher who hitches his aspirations to a right-wing political party, and finds that his own ascent becomes linked to Jivan's fall. Lovely--an irresistible outcast whose exuberant voice and dreams of glory fill the novel with warmth and hope and humor--has the alibi that can set Jivan free, but it will cost her everything she holds dear. Taut, symphonic, propulsive, and riveting from its opening lines, A Burning has the force of an epic while being so masterfully compressed it can be read in a single sitting. Majumdar writes with dazzling assurance at a breakneck pace on complex themes that read here as the components of a thriller: class, fate, corruption, justice, and what it feels like to face profound obstacles and yet nurture big dreams in a country spinning toward extremism. An extraordinary debut.

[translyricsation]

The last great American dynasty - Taylor Swift [Español]

Album: Folklore (2020)

Rebekah rode up on the afternoon train, it was sunny* Her saltbox house on the coast took her mind off St. Louis * Bill was the heir to the Standard Oil name, and money * And the town said "How did a middle class divorcée do it?" Rebekah estaba en el tren de la tarde, estaba soleado. * Su casa saltbox en la costa la distraía de Saint Louis * Bill era el heredero de Standard Oil, y de dinero * Y el pueblo dijo “¿Cómo una divorciada de clase media lo logró?”

** Rebekah Harkness es la protagonista de esta canción, una mujer que se casó con un multimillonario. Una casa “saltbox” es un estilo de arquitectura. Standard Oil fue una empresa de petróleo estadounidense.

The wedding was charming, if a little gauche There's only so far new money goes * They picked out a home and called it "Holiday House" Their parties were tasteful, if a little loud The doctor had told him to settle down It must have been her fault his heart gave out

La boda fue encantadora, pero un poco desmañada. El dinero tiene sus límites * Eligieron una casa y la llamaron “la casa de vacaciones” Sus fiestas eran de buen gusto, pero un poco ruidosas El doctor le había dicho que debería calmarse Debió haber sido la culpa de Rebekah que el corazón de Bill fallara.

* Esta expresión significa que el dinero tiene sus límites, es decir, que por más que seas millonario, hay algunas cosas que el dinero no logra. En este caso, Rebekah era ahora millonaria, pero seguía siendo una mujer de clase media en su interior y en su forma de ser.

And they said "There goes the last great American dynasty" Who knows, if she never showed up what could've been There goes the maddest woman this town has ever seen She had a marvelous time ruining everything Y dijeron “ahí va la última gran dinastía estadounidense” Quién sabe, si ella no hubiese aparecido, lo que hubiera pasado. Allí va la mujer más loca que este pueblo haya visto Ella la pasó maravillosamente mientras arruinaba todo

Rebekah gave up on the Rhode Island set forever Flew in all the Bitch Pack friends from the city * Filled the pool with champagne and swam with the big names And blew through the money on the boys and the ballet And losing on card game bets with Dalí *

Rebekah se dió por vencido en Rhose Island por siempre Voló a todas sus amigas del “Bitch Pack” que venían de la ciudad * Llenó la piscina con vino espumante y nadó con los grandes nombres Y despilfarró el dinero en hombres y el ballet Y perdió apuestas contra Dalí *

** La gente llamaba a Rebekah y sus amigas “the Bitch Pack”, un nombre despectivo. Dalí se refiere a Salvador Dalí, el artista, quien era amigo de Rebekah. And they said "There goes the last great American dynasty" Who knows, if she never showed up, what could've been There goes the most shameless woman this town has ever seen She had a marvelous time ruining everything

Y dijeron “ahí va la última gran dinastía estadounidense” Quién sabe, si ella no hubiese aparecido, lo que hubiera pasado. Allí va la mujer más desvergonzada que este pueblo haya visto Ella la pasó maravillosamente mientras arruinaba todo They say she was seen on occasion Pacing the rocks staring out at the midnight sea And in a feud with her neighbor She stole his dog and dyed it key lime green Fifty years is a long time Holiday House sat quietly on that beach Free of women with madness Their men and bad habits, and then it was bought by me *

Se dice que se la veía en ocasiones paseando por las rocas, mirando el mar a medianoche. Y durante una pelea con su vecino, le robó el perro y lo tiñó de verde lima Cincuenta años es mucho tiempo, la casa de vacaciones yacía en silencio en esa playa, libre de mujeres enloquecidas, sus hombres y sus malos hábitos, y luego la compré yo... *

* ¡Taylor compró la casa de la que habla en la canción! Who knows, if I never showed up what could've been

Quién sabe qué hubiese pasado si yo no hubiese aparecido

There goes the loudest woman this town has ever seen I had a marvelous time ruining everything

La pasé maravillosamente mientras arriunaba todo

I had a marvelous time Ruining everything A marvelous time Ruining everything A marvelous time I had a marvelous time

--- SI TIENEN ALGUNA PREGUNTA, NO DUDEN EN DEJARME UN MENSAJE! --- 

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[  marvel. sophie turner. 25. female. ] bright light fading away JEAN GREY has found themselves in a new unrecognized land. the last thing SHE remembered before they were taken was PULLING UP THE ZIPPER OF HER X-MEN UNIFORM AS SHE HEARD SCOTT CALLING FOR HER TO ❝ HURRY UP. ❞ they say back in those times they were known to be +PASSIONATE, however, also have their moments when they could be -SELF-DOUBTING and was always best recognized by QUIVERING HANDS PRESSED AGAINST HER TEMPLES ; ACCIDENTAL LEVITATED OBJECTS ; WARY EYES FROM RESTLESS NIGHTS PLAGUED BY PAST SINS . [ diana. 25. pacific. she & her. ] no triggers.

[  marvel. chris evans. 93. male. ] bright light fading away STEVE ROGERS has found themselves in a new unrecognized land. the last thing HE remembered before they were taken was THE DESPERATION THAT LEFT HIS LUNGS IN A GASP WHEN HE WAS FACED WITH THE REALIZATION HE WAS STUCK IN TIME ; FAILING EVERYONE WHO DEPENDED ON HIM . they say back in those times they were known to be +RIGHTEOUS, however, also have their moments when they could be -IDEALISTIC and was always best recognized by AN AGED AMERICAN FLAG SWAYING IN THE BREEZE ; THE JINGLING OF MILITARY DOG TAGS ; A TIGHT GRIP ON THE CIRCULAR VIBRANIUM SHIELD PAINTED THE COLORS RED, WHITE & BLUE . [ diana. 25. pacific. she & her. ] no triggers.

[  the chronicles of narnia. phoebe dynevor. 22. female. ] bright light fading away LUCY PEVENSIE has found themselves in a new unrecognized land. the last thing SHE remember before they were taken was SITTING ON THE TRAIN WITH HER PARENTS AND BROTHERS ON THEIR WAY TO VISIT HER SISTER SUSAN . they say back in those times they were known to be +COURAGEOUS, however, also have their moments when they could be -UNCERTAIN and was always best recognized by FRESHLY PICKED GARDEN FLOWERS IN A MASON JAR ON HER BEDSIDE TABLE ; BRUISES ON HER KNEES ; THE SOUND OF A SQUEAKING FLOOR BOARD BEING STEPPED ON WHILE RUNNING OFF TO PLAYING HIDE AND SEEK ON A RAINY DAY . [ diana. 25. pacific. she & her. ] no triggers.

[  star wars. lorenzo zurzolo. 20. cis man. ] bright light fading away ANAKIN SKYWALKER has found themselves in a new unrecognized land. the last thing HE remember before they were taken was BECOMING DARTH VADER. they say back in those times they were known to be +COMPASSIONATE, however, also have their moments when they could be -HOT-HEADED and was always best recognized by GLOWING YELLOW EYES HAUNTED BY WHAT HE HAS DONE, ANGER BOILING INSIDE OF HIM, & A LOVE FOR ADVENTURE AND DANGER. [ h. 24. cst. she/her. ] spiders, needles, bugs, & blood

[  star wars. daisy ridley. 24. cis woman. ] bright light fading away REY SKYWALKER has found themselves in a new unrecognized land. the last thing SHE remember before they were taken was BURYING LEIA AND LUKE’S  LIGHTSABER. they say back in those times they were known to be +STRONG-WILLED, however, also have their moments when they could be -SELF-SACRIFICING and was always best recognized by YELLOW LIGHTSABER MEANT FOR A GUARDIAN, A GIRL WHO NO LONGER LOOKS IN THE PAST FOR ANSWERS, & A LOVE TO HELP AND TEACH OTHERS.

[  star wars. danielle campbell. 22. cis woman. ] bright light fading away JAINA SOLO has found themselves in a new unrecognized land. the last thing SHE remember before they were taken was LOSING ANAKIN DURING THE WAR AND JACEN GOING MISSING. they say back in those times they were known to be +TALENTED, however, also have their moments when they could be -RECKLESS and was always best recognized by PAIN AND LOSS HAUNTING HER, AN INNER BATTLE BETWEEN THE LIGHT AND THE DARK, & A FAKE SMILE TO HIDE HOW SHE IS TRULY FEELING.

[ marvel. anthony mackie. thirty six. cis male. ] bright light fading away SAM WILSON has found themselves in a new unrecognized land. the last thing HE remember before they were taken was THE NEW CAPTAIN AMERICA BEING ANNOUNCED. they say back in those times they were known to be +LEVEL-HEADED, however, also have their moments when they could be -SARCASTIC and was always best recognized by STANDING UP FOR WHAT’S RIGHT, UNSHAKABLE MORALS, A PROTOTYPE EXO-7 FALCON SUIT & SNARKY COMMENTS IN THE HEAT OF BATTLES. [ peach. 20. gmt+1. she/they. ] none

[ supernatural. jensen ackles. 40. cis male. ] bright light fading away DEAN WINCHESTER has found themselves in a new unrecognized land. the last thing HE remembers before they were taken was RETURNING TO THE BUNKER AFTER TRAPPING THE ESCAPED SOULS IN HELL. they say back in those times they were known to be +COURAGEOUS, however, also have their moments when they could be -IMPULSIVE and was always best recognized by A WARDROBE FILLED WITH ENDLESS PLAID SHIRTS, STARING DOWN THE BARREL OF A GUN, DOING EVERYTHING IN YOUR POWER TO BE BETTER & REMINISCING ON OLD FAMILY PHOTOS.

[ harry potter. maxence danet-fauvel. 24. cis male. ] bright light fading away REMUS LUPIN has found themselves in a new unrecognized land. the last thing HE remembers before they were taken was HALLOWEEN 1981. they say back in those times they were known to be +LOYAL, however, also have their moments when they could be -WITHDRAWN and was always best recognized by CUDDLING UNDER A BLANKET IN FRONT OF THE FIREPLACE, COLD HANDS PLACED OVER A WARM CUP, PERFECTLY COHERENT NOTES SCRIBBLED ON OLD PARCHMENT, HAIR IN TUSSLED CURLS.

[  harry potter. avan jogia. 24. non-binary. ] bright light fading away sirius black has found themselves in a new unrecognized land. the last thing (he/they) remember before they were taken was spending his third year in azkaban. they say back in those times they were known to be + intensely loyal, however, also have their moments when they could be - foolhardy and was always best recognized by muddy pawprints on the carpet, road rash, tattoos instead of memories. [ brenn. 25. it’s complicated (:. they/them. ]

[  supernatural. blake lively. 33. cis female. ] bright light fading away mary winchester has found themselves in a new unrecognized land. the last thing she (/her) remember before they were taken was checking on her son in the nursery. they say back in those times they were known to be + determined, however, also have their moments when they could be - flighty and was always best recognized by washing the gunpowder off your hands with the dishes, sneaking out the window, midnight what ifs.  [ brenn. 25. it’s complicated (:. they/them. ]

[  supernatural. misha collins. unknown. agender. ] bright light fading away CASTIEL has found themselves in a new unrecognized land. the last thing HE remember before they were taken was MOVING ON FROM DEAN AND LEAVING THE BUNKER. they say back in those times they were known to be +COMPASSIONATE, however, also have their moments when they could be -AWKWARD and was always best recognized by SHATTERED HALOS, BLUE, GLOWING EYES, AND FALLING STARS. [ sj. 24. gmt. she/they. ]

[  detroit: become human. bryan dechart. 31. agender. ] bright light fading away CONNOR has found themselves in a new unrecognized land. the last thing HE remembers before they were taken was BECOMING A DEVIANT AND HELPING WITH A SUCCESSFUL PEACEFUL REVOLUTION. they say back in those times they were known to be +DETERMINED, however, also have their moments when they could be -SERIOUS and was always best recognized by CUDDLING WITH DOGS, COIN TRICKS, FUTURISTIC SKYSCRAPERS.

[  tvd. candice king. 18. cisfemale. ] bright light fading away CAROLINE FORBES has found themselves in a new unrecognized land. the last thing she remembers before they were taken was BELIEVING SHE AND HER FRIENDS MIGHT DIE WHEN KLAUS WAS ‘KILLED’. they say back in those times they were known to be +CARING, however, also have their moments when they could be -JUDGMENTAL and was always best recognized by pink lipgloss, cheerleading pom poms, tiaras in blonde curls. [ sj. 24. gmt. she/they. ] (i forgot to add the aesthetics!!)

[  marvel. tom holland. twenty-one. cis male. ] bright light fading away peter parker has found themselves in a new unrecognized land. the last thing he / him remember before they were taken was heading back home after getting sandwiches from del mar’s. they say back in those times they were known to be +ambitious, however, also have their moments when they could be -erratic and was always best recognized by the flash of a camera, new york city skylines, and converse high top sneakers with shoelaces half undone. [ jojo. 24. pst. she/her. ]

[  dc. jeon jungkook. twenty-three. cis male. ] bright light fading away garfield logan has found themselves in a new unrecognized land. the last thing he / him remember before they were taken was almost beating victor in a video game. they say back in those times they were known to be +lighthearted, however, also have their moments when they could be -childish and was always best recognized by the sharp bottom canines, a string of laughter after every joke, late night rides in the city on a skateboard. [ jojo. 24. pst. she/her. ]

[  star wars. pedro pascal. fourty-one. cis male. ] bright light fading away din djarin has found themselves in a new unrecognized land. the last thing he / him remember before they were taken was rescuing grogu. they say back in those times they were known to be +courageous, however, also have their moments when they could be -diffident and was always best recognized by a shine through metal alloy, the soft coos of curiosity, and the power to stand for what he believes in. [ jojo. 24. pst. she/her. ]

[  the hunger games. jennifer lawrence. 30. female. ] bright light fading away katniss everdeen has found herself in a new unrecognized land. the last thing she remembers before she was taken was helping continue to rebuild district 12. they say back in those times she was known to be persistent, however, also has her moments when she could be standoffish and was always best recognized by braided hair, burn scars she tries to hide, grey eyes no longer as focused as they once were. [ iúile. 21+. est. she/her. ]

[  the host. saoirse ronan. 23. female. ] bright light fading away wanderer has found herself in a new unrecognized land. the last thing she remembers before she was taken was going through with the procedure so melanie could have her body back. they say back in those times she was known to be polite, however, also has her moments when she could be self-deprecating and was always best recognized by a silver ring of light in her eyes, muttered conversations with herself, a need to form her own experiences. [ iúile. 21+. est. she/her. ]

[ marvel. emma dumont. 30. nonbinary. ] bright light fading away LORNA DANE has found themselves in a new unrecognized land. the last thing THEY/THEM remember before they were taken was THE REBIRTH OF THE HELLFIRE CLUB. they say back in those times they were known to be +KIND, however, also have their moments when they could be -RECKLESS and was always best recognized by GREEN HAIR, LEATHER JACKET, NO MAKEUP. [ art. 37. est. he/him. ] rape.

[ star wars. adam driver. 29. cismale. ] bright light fading away ben solo has found themselves in a new unrecognized land. the last thing he/him remember before they were taken was dying after sacrificing himself for rey. they say back in those times they were known to be +intelligent, however, also have their moments when they could be -temperamental  and was always best recognized by dark robes, an old scar that was healed, feeling guilty for their past [ v, 31, est,  she/her. ] feel free to add any triggers you might have here.

[  marvel/mcu. odeya rush. twenty-seven. cis-female. ] bright light fading away wanda maximoff has found themselves in a new unrecognized land. the last thing she remember before they were taken was studying the darkhold. they say back in those times they were known to be + compassionate, however, also have their moments when they could be - rash and was always best recognized by the multiple silver rings on her fingers, a bright smile hiding a reality she didn’t want to face and suspicious eyes which betrayed her emotions. [ rose. 22. gmt. she/her. ] tw. overdose, drug abuse and self harm.

[nograciasavos]

Sic it

Sic itur arrastra

Como íbamos a hacer sin ese recreo, la falsa alarma, los timbres, nuestras esquinas, los bancos del fondo, las colchonetas del hall, las donas de cáceres.

Cómo íbamos a hacer para salir al mundo sin tanta mezcolanza, la torta galesa, la milanesa, sin el haggis,  lo jamaiquino de Pryor, el fútbol, los turcos, lo pretérito, presbiterianos, los clanes, los becados, lo donado, los habsburgos,

calabreses, los tamiles, los poncharelos, los del general knowledge, los sommeliers de carandache, los soñadores, rugbiers poetas.

 Cómo íbamos a hacer sin tantos números, reading comprehension, la cajita mágica, los espacios en blanco, la dictadura de los dictation. Cómo íbamos a hacer sin el corazón sin hambre, el puente sobre la vía, roque sáenz peña, el real estate en Pelliza 

Sin séptimo grados , la cuerda en la quinta, las baldosas duras, los picados, las rodidas con parches o sangre de frutillas. 

Cómo íbamos a hacer sin tentarnos en los Assembly´s,  charlatanes de lunes sin apuro, sin testigos, las manos transpiradas , ser bully, ser bullied, arquitectos de carácter, sin nada que te ofenda.

Qué lindo la salida, las mielcitas, los bondis al centro, que lindas algunas entradas, los nuevos cortes, las chicas de pasarela, los tímidos, los fat slim boys, acné en el pulso, los trabados y los mamerts.

Qué grato mundo, qué buena burbuja sin Lenins ni Kropotkins, con Van Goghs, nuestros quintos beatles, y Cannigias. Que íbamos a hacer sin esos blazers, con colores, esas faldas, kilts, scottish dancing, Punta Chica , las barrancas, nuestra Edinburgo.

Qué ibamos a hacer sin los ravioles de la Palmera, los cigarrillos escondidos en en el York, la plaza o en el nombre del quiosco que no recuerdo.Papirus!

San andrés for export

Cómo íbamos a hacer para componer nuestra guitarra negra, sin Uruguay, Punta del Este, las vacaciones en casas, pileta libre en verano, el europa, el Don Torcuato special y el esquií ,.Mrs McClane, Shirley Mc Claine!

Qué íbamos a hacer con nuestra estupidez sentimental, sin  idea de qué estudiar, chess, economy class, business, la ley de Gómez,

comer chicle, las ganas de pelotudear y aprender y boludear todo el día.

Los aros de basket oxidados de soledad. los bidones!  Arramsamsam.  Las pelotas globos de helio y la vía muerta.  El tug of war. El estilo mariposa de aquaman, Antonelli.

La estatua , el monolito escondido del fundador.

Los caídos en corea de norte y la 2da copa del mundo y la 1era fighting for Britain,. 

Nombres y más nombres esculpidos en una pared

Suena un timbre. Falsa alarma. Salimos todos despacito  al field. Strawberry fields y al costado la primaria donde empezó todo y a unas cuadras Kindergarden, donde se filmó el piloto de la tribu original de todo esto.

Si hacemos falta cómo olvidarnos de los zapatos, los mocacines que patinan,

los plays, nuestros Shakespeares, nuestros condes, Majadaonda, Peter Mc Farlaine, los velocistas, los que llegaban en moto, Willie!, los carpools, los once o doce hermanos.

Cómo olvidar las finales en St. George´s, los interschools, Les Miserables, nuestra Callas Lucila Gandolfo, en las profundidades Patrick Baert scuba diving el buzo infinito.

La Ponderosa, el Apeirón,  My dog´s bigger than yours, las criaturas, Cats, los pumitas.

Nuestra premier League, , Marito Aguilera Osvaldo Ardiles, Osvaldo López nuestro St. Elías de Pelotón, el Kenny Rogers escandinavo, Charlie Jorgennsen.

Santillán , nuestra Joan of Arc, Julieta Pía,  Trixie Oudenhoven! Carolina Tuero, Lucila,  Vanesa O, Jaquie O, Sol Russi, Sofía Mac, la mellizas Lenoir,, Dolores, Celeste! Prada, Lulu, Paula Juncadella, Chantal, Gin Muir, lady Jane, Macarena Azumendi, nuestras sirenas de ese mar recreo, nuestras modelos, las mujeres más hermosas del mundo, todas las Carlas, Romina, las Bárbaras las stock, Pierina Ferrari!

Nuestro héroes, Felipe Cura, la locura, el genio, los de la vuelta al mundo, salto en alto, Moffat nuestro Waters menos progre, Juan Az, la parafina, Lorenzo Mira!, los bebederos, nuestros muros de los lamentos, Terence Cross Indiana Jones! Beno, Sapo los doctores!

Ross, los Gallos Lagoinha los peuccele!

nuestros  jenízaros, Hobbes, Dodds, baqueanos, connoisseurs de los caminos  , los ingleses, los sirio libaneses, nuestras islas sandwiches, los sandwiches de figazza, nuestra triple frontera, esas dos calles sin salida, los escoceses pobres, los que estaban de paso, expats, Dereck Jones, Sammy Taylor Kurt Vonnegut!, los que se fueron en la Ouija board, Mike Roberts, la Flight, Theresa May our own Margaret Thatcher sensible, la historia contada en clases, la isla del Galighan, Aidan and Eva!, El laboratorio! Los bunsen burners.nuestro muro de berlín. Villalba!

Cómo olvidar a Donnie Forrester ¡Wicket! el mejor jugador de cricket argentino, nuestro Jeff Bezos, Oxenford Backer, , Cofa, los Garrison, Sopapa, Omar, los guardiacárceles,  spastics con amor poetas, Pueta nuestro Pep Guardiola, el rugby y la revista golazo, Torres y la educación cívica.

El gran extranjero, el misterioso Tadeo

Boreijko, Pushkas

Michel Peyronel, el rock undercover, el bocha, los bochos, los winners que fueron losers, los artesanos, los cambistas, los surfistas, todos sanos.

Los 150 años, 175 y el 168, last train to Olivos

Nuestra moneda de curso legal eran la donas 

Nuestro Galo  dijo: todo se negocia en donas. Te apuesto una dona.

[concussions-and-clues]

Based on @letmeclaireify​ post, here is my list for the my top three favourites for the following Nancy Drew based queries. I am curious as to what other people’s favourites are...

Nancy Drew 20 Qs

List your top three favourite…

1. Games?

Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon

Secret of the Scarlet Hand

Alibi in Ashes

2. Soundtracks?

Secrets Can Kill

Sea of Darkness

Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake

3. Suspects?

Harlan Bishop

Ryan Kilpatrick

Patrick Dowsett

4. Culprits? (Spoilers)

Ewan MacLeod

Lori Girard

Mitch Dillon

5. Phone friends?

Frank and Joe Hardy

Ned Nickerson

Bess Marvin and George Fayne

6. Character dynamics?

Frank and Joe Hardy

Ned and Bess in GTH

Nancy and Nicholas Falcone

7. Cover artworks?

Ghost of Thornton Hall

The Silent Spy

Treasure in the Royal Tower

8. Indoor locations?

Jake Hurley’s Train (Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon)

Paseo del Mar High School (Secrets Can Kill: Remastered)

Mickey Malone’s Speakeasy (Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake)

9. Outdoor locations?

Moon Lake Cemetery (Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake)

Thornton Family Cemetery (Ghost of Thornton Hall)

Bruno Bolet’s Cemetery (Legend of the Crystal Skull)

10. Hidden locations?

Camille Hurley’s Carriage (Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon)

The Walled Off Bath (Shadow at the Water's Edge)

The Throne Room of Hades and Persephone (Labyrinth of Lies)

11. Overall game atmospheres?

The Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon

The Silent Spy

Secret of the Old Clock

12. Historical backstories?

Jake and Camille Hurley (Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon)

Harry Houdini VS JJ Thompson (The Final Scene)

Kate Drew’s Story (The Silent Spy)

13. Cutscenes?

The opening cutscene around the big table when Lori disappears (Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon)

The cutscene when Kate and Nancy play the piano (The Silent Spy)

The cutscene where Kate and Carson argue and then Kate leaves for the last time (The Silent Spy)

14. Treasures?

The final letter (The Silent Spy)

Dirk Valentine’s Golden Hearts (The Secrets of Shadow Ranch)

Mickey Malone’s Gold (The Ghosts Dogs of Moon Lake)

15. Mini games and/ Puzzles

Figuring out how to work Jake Hurley’s machine (Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon)

Nonograms (Shadow at the Water’s Edge)

The Face Masks (Resorting to Danger)

16. Rooms Nancy has stayed in?

Room at Icicle Creek Lodge (The White Wolf of Icicle Creek)

The Chinese Room (Message in a Haunted Mansion)

Staff Sleeping Quarters (The Deadly Device)

17. Jobs Nancy has held?

Handiwoman (Message in a Haunted Mansion)

Assistant Curator (Secret of the Scarlet Hand)

Assistant to an Entomologist (The Creature of Kapu Cave)

18. Foods Nancy has eaten?

Koko Kringles (A lot of games)

Captain's Cove Fundae (The Haunted Carousel)

Clam Chowder (Danger on Deception Island)

19. Animals Nancy has encountered?

Emily Griffin’s Dogs (Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake)

Togo (Alibi in Ashes)

Nessie (The Silent Spy)

20. Memories of your experiences playing the games?

My sister and I being scared half to death by Henrik taking a nosedive off a pyramid (The Secret of the Scarlet Hand)

Crying my eyes out for nearly the entirety of The Silent Spy (The Silent Spy)

Pissing off a parent helper at school by playing an unchristian game and using that knowledge to needle her for the rest of the year (Message in a Haunted Mansion)

[orionwhispers]

🍒 Hey, Lolita, Hey! 🍒 ; Tommy Shelby

(A/N - Wow!! Its been a long time, sorry for my absence, I suck! Lana Del Rey is one of my favourite artists of all time and Lolita inspired this imagine, because as Im sure you have all figured out now in my head Tommy is brought to his knees by a small country girl who he adores. I know my characters are all similar but i can’t help it lol! Thank you for your patience and PLEASE let me know your thoughts on this, kisses and hugs my angels xoxox also - lolita is one of my fave books and i would never romanticise pedophilia or anything gross like that, this character is of age and entirely consenting all that good stuff!)

Part Two 

There was one thing Thomas Shelby was not, and that was a babysitter. He was respected and powerful, wise beyond his years with no time for childish antics or immaturity, he had a business to run, one that required his undivided attention. He was surrounded by an aura of dominance and authority, as grey as the smoke that passed his full lips, engulfing those around him and contaminating them with his darkness. In contrast, you're a beacon of light, radiating youth and enchantment - so bright you rivalled the sun, illuminating everyone you came in contact with your exhilarating nature. Maybe that’s why you became so close, two opposite sides of the spectrum drawn together like magnets, unaware that you needed the other to help balance yourselves out.

You were Michaels best friend from childhood, except, when you knew him he was Henry. You grew up in cottages side by side, with matching rose vines blossoming up the brickwork and sharing a stream at the bottom of your garden. Ever since he was adopted by his foster parents you became as thick as thieves, sharing secrets until the sun set and rose again behind the clouds that consumed your neighbourhood. You paddled in the water, catching frogs and newts with your bare hands, splashing each other until your mother ran out, shrieking at you for ruining your new dress. As the years passed and you slipped into adolescence you remained just as close, stealing whisky from your parents and drinking it on the roof of an abandoned house, staying up till midnight in the cornfields, laughing until you burst into tears of pure elation.

Everyone was convinced you would end up together, your mothers sharing tea and tales about what your children and future home would look like. The both of you would roll your eyes, teasing and giggling the other relentlessly, knowing that although the bond you shared was unbreakable, you never once thought of the other romantically. Deep down though, despite his toothy grins and the adventures you shared, you knew Michael wasn’t happy in the country. He was brilliant, destined for a life more than just meadows and wildflowers, as much as it pained you, you knew your best friend would eventually leave.

That’s why, when he came rushing to your house, scaling the vines and darting in through your window as he had always done - (despite the door being constantly unlocked) - and he breathlessly told you about the suited man who had visited him, telling him about his birth mother, you grabbed his face and demanded he leave. You both knew it was for the best, and you helped him pack his bags and fix his best tie as he prepared to start a new chapter in his life, both of you wiping away tears as you remembered your fondest memories spent in the village, grateful for the fact that it brought you impossibly close.

“Oi! You better not forget about me.” You teased, wiping away droplets from your rosy cheeks as you watched him board the train, ready to start his new life.

He rolled his eyes dramatically, “Please. Like you’ll get rid of me that easily, we both know we’re stuck with each other forever.”

His words were beyond true, and no sooner than a week later a letter arrived at your doorstep, it was on fancy paper only available in the inner city and you fingered it gently, running your hands over the words as if they would fade from the page. It described how he had met his birth mother and had been welcomed into a new family - he seemed hesitant to describe them but you didn’t mind, your heart soaring at the happiness leaking from the ink. Despite his stupid pride, he was truthful about how much he missed you, and how it wasn’t the same without seeing you every day, and you agreed, missing the connection you shared. He was adamant that you would come visit, telling you how he was desperate to show you around and introduce you to his family, you beamed with pride, running inside to get your ink and write back.

A year passed and the only way you communicated was through your weekly letters. Without fail, every Friday morning as you drank your tea sweetened with sugar and honey, you perched on the window seat eagerly, unable to stop the grin as you saw the postman’s statement bag from behind the gate. You’d rush outside and tear it open, laying in the grass as you read his weekly update, missing him with your whole heart. You had so badly wanted to go and visit him, but things were more complicated than you anticipated.

Not only did you still have school to complete, but village life was all you had ever known, and you soon got sucked into the routine of feeding animals, taking care of the children and tending to the plants. The letters were the tear in your familiarity, exposing you to a world beyond what you knew. Despite the miles of distance between you both, conversation flowed like it had never stopped, your friendship evident on the pieces of parchment paper travelling across the country. It was something you never knew you needed, for you, it was the idea of a life outside what you knew, more than rivers and fields, that idea that you were possibly destined for more. For Michael, it was a reminder of where he came from and who he had left behind, as he slipped more into a Peaky Blinder, your letters would bring him back to sanity, reminding him of the good in the world.

The Friday following your eighteenth birthday and the start of summer, you were watering the sunflowers blooming below your windowsill when you heard the crunch of the gravel behind you. You twisted at the sound and gleefully took the letter from the weary postman, seemingly tired from the weekly trek he made to your cottage. You thanked him as you felt the package in between your fingers, it was much larger than before, and you could feel a slip of something between the edges of your hands. You ripped it open, your heart hammering as you saw the train ticket, fragile and delicate between your shaking palms and printed in large red letters, Birmingham. Placed behind you could see Michaels tell-tale handwriting but instead of pages of detail, there was only a line.

“Happy Birthday. Come and visit me, no excuses this time. I’ve missed you.”

Much to the rest of the Shelby’s amusement, Polly was a nervous wreck, ever since Michael had announced he had invited you to come stay with them, she had been cleaning and dusting relentlessly. Tommy rolled his eyes as she pushed his feet off of her coffee table, wiping it down for the third time since he had arrived. “You know, Pol, I hardly think this new guest is going to be judging you on the woodwork.” She gave him one of her hardened stares and he held his hands up in mock defeat, sucking on the end of a cigarette and turning the newspaper. “I don’t see why you’re being like this - isn’t she just one of Michaels friends from the country?”

She stopped mid-wipe, placing her hands on her hips and staring him down like a tigress. “She’s his best friend.” She emphasised the words as if they would have any significance to him, he resisted the urge to wrinkle his nose, he had work to do, and he hoped that his cousin wouldn’t keep him busy with childish antics. “Not like you know the meaning of those words.” She added slyly, dusting the bookcase with far too much vigour, sending speckles of dust into the air. “You know how much he goes on about her, it’s sweet. I want everything to go well, She knew him all those years I didn’t… she knows a side of him I don’t.”

Her voice was unusually soft and it made Tommy rub a hand over his eyes reluctantly, he met Polly’s expectant gaze and nodded, a small signal of mutual agreement - he would be nice. He didn’t have any high expectations and hoped the two of you would leave him in peace, he had no need for two teenagers to mess around in his business, his plan was to hole himself in his office for the duration of your stay. He grabbed his jacket and pocket watch, checking the time quickly and making an exit as he realised he was late for a meeting, he offered a salute of departure as he heard his Aunt’s voice cut through the brisk air. 

“I swear, if you mess this up for him Thomas, I’ll kill you with my bare hands.”

He rolled his eyes, she was back.

You weren’t sure what you were expecting, Birmingham seemed as foreign to you as Mars, but that day as you stepped off the train onto the platform, stomach twisting into gnarled knots from your nerves, and you saw the familiar face of your best friend, it felt like home. His transition was shocking though, at first. His hair was shorter, the blonde fading chestnut from his lack of sun, he was taller and broader, and had an aura of power surrounding him, you could tell from the way people avoided his gaze, slinking back like he was a wild dog. His accent was different as well, thicker and he spoke slower, more eloquently as if he had rehearsed every word that fell from his lips. Any qualms you had about seeing him dissolved though, as soon as you saw his trademark eyes and soft smirk, his lips twisting as he enveloped you in his arms. Beneath the fancy suits and rolls of cigarettes, he was still your Henry.

Polly adored you. She was the one you were most terrified of meeting. You knew Michael was adopted, and even as a small child he spoke of his Mother as if she was a Queen from the storybooks you would share, it broke your heart to find out the truth - and your sympathy and genuine kindness made you and Polly close, your heart of gold unusual in Birmingham. The three of you would spend all day and most of the night sharing stories, you could have filled up a book with hilarious anecdotes of your childhood adventures, Polly snorting with unrefined laughter as you reminisced about Michael falling down a well. You were the closest thing she had to the boy Michael once was and loved the fact that you brought a childish glimmer to his ocean eyes.

The days passed and you slowly became more intertwined with the roots of Michaels new life, he opened up to you about the family business and introduced you to his cousins Arthur, John and Finn. They were kind and hilarious, welcoming you with big smiles and hugs as if you were a long-lost family member. You also bonded with Isaiah, sharing a talented knack for teasing Michael and knowing how to exactly get under his skin and make him squirm with embarrassment, the three of you laughing till the sun rose in the Garrison.

Coincidently, that was the first place you met Tommy. It was a particularly hot evening and after Michael enthusiastically showing you around his new kingdom, he dragged you into the pub for something bitter and unfamiliar. You were never much of a drinker, only occasionally stealing liquor from your parent's cabinets and stealing swigs under the stars, but you were desperate for some relief from the unrelenting heat. Arthur and John noticed your arrival, both men beyond tipsy and waving for you to join their booth, you smiled as you slunk in next to them, smelling sour spirits and old cigarettes. Michael returned with a pint of something that smelt and looked like petrol and you raised an eyebrow, laughing as he winked and murmured. “Birmingham's finest.”

It was hot and spicy on your tongue, but refreshing and it didn't take you long until you had downed the glass, enjoying the buzz it gave you. You weren’t sure how long had passed but soon you were giggling like a little girl, already drunk, the blood rushing to your head. You thew your hair back as John told a dirty joke, and you nestled deeper into the arm Michael had swung over your shoulders, at some point he had plucked the flower from the vase on the table and tucked it behind your ear, singing a drunken rendition of a lullaby from your childhood.

“Tommy boy!” Arthurs voice was booming and made you wince from the sudden intrusion. You blinked away the headache forming and tried to focus on the figure in front of you. You almost audibly gasped but managed to close your mouth before you could let it slip, you hoped the blush rising to your cheeks seemed like natural flush from the alcohol and heat but even still you hid behind your loose hair. The man acknowledged his brother momentarily but kept his eyes on you, impassive and emotionless, making you quiver under his stare. Up close he was even more beautiful than you originally imagined, his eyes were the colour of the summer sky and you felt even dizzier as you melted under his gaze. He radiated domination and pure power and you felt beyond intimidated, but so intrigued, his beauty making him an enigma you were desperate to uncover.

To your surprise, he extended a palm, so cool and collected it made you shiver. “You must be, (Y/N)” His confidence was alluring and you nodded in return, reaching across the sticky table to meet his fingers, unable to ignore the spark as your hands connected. “Thomas Shelby.” You simply stared in return, getting helplessly lost in those eyes, feeling hot and drunk and unable to form any kind of sentences. “I’ll be seeing you around.” it wasn’t a question or a friendly remark, it was a statement, one that made your knees buckle, only snapping out of your daze as you heard John snigger.

“What?”

He lit a cigarette, exhaling smoke into the humidity. “I think Tommy has seen something he likes.”

You weren’t what he was expecting. Truth be told he had forgotten all about you, his mind wrapped up in business deals and endless meetings, and he had simply slipped into the Garrison on his way home looking for something strong to numb his thoughts. He wasn’t expecting to see you there, with loose hair and flushed cheeks, captivating everyone around you unknowingly. He hadn’t expected his jaw to clench at the sight of his cousin's arm around your shoulders, heavy and strong against your small and delicate frame. The heat rose inside him unconsciously, even though he had no reason to be jealous of such a small and simple gesture, especially one directed at a girl he didn't even know.

He shrugged the feeling off and remained impassive, extending a hand as he drank you in like a glass of water after a scorching day. He roamed over your features, freckles from the sun sprouting along your nose, eyes big like a young doe’s and lips prominent. It was your skin that made him stop though, impossibly smooth despite the few blemishes of adolescence, untainted from smoke or age, no wrinkles from laughter or sadness. Simply glossy and beautiful, dewy from the heat and unbridled with years of drinking or fighting. He fought off the thoughts in his head as he left the pub, fondling the smoke between his fingers as he slid into his car. You were just a child, you were innocent.

Three days passed without any contact between you both, Tommy caught up with his business and you enjoying spending the days with your best friend. It was just approaching mid-afternoon, the sun was high in the sky and even Tommy had to shrug off his jacket as he approached Polly’s door. He gave three rapid knocks against the wood, waiting a millisecond before sighing in annoyance at the lack of response and unlocking the door with a spare set of keys.

“Pol?”

He ran a hand over his brow as he entered the hallway, searching for any sign of his Aunt. He was feeling impatient, inwardly annoyed at the fact she wasn’t immediately answering - even though he had arrived unannounced. Walking through the kitchen he pressed a hand to the teapot resting by the sink, frowning when the ceramic was cold to his touch and opened his mouth to call one last time.

“Polly?”

“Sorry, you just missed her.”

He turned to the noise, enthralling him like a bell against the wind, soft and gentle. You were stood in the doorway, hair loose and your dress hitting just below your knees, showing slivers of sun-kissed skin. Fire was brewing in the pit of your stomach from the mere sight of the older man and you turned your face to the sink, heading over to wash your mud stained hands to escape his gaze. You cleared your throat at the silence that lasted a millisecond too long, feeling like a school girl with a crush as you felt his eyes trawl across you.

“She just left, with Michael - they went to the betting shop, I think they had some work left behind.” You almost bit your tongue to stop yourself from rambling, but you were embarrassed and insecure, feeling like a complete and utter child. You knew he probably already thought of you as a burden, especially after your ridiculous encounter at the Garrison, and now barefoot in a sundress in Polly’s kitchen, you felt like a field mouse encountering a fox.

“And they left you.”

It was a simple statement and you couldn't decipher any hidden meaning behind it, your anxious nature wondering if it was a dig at you - perhaps he thought you were unable of doing mathematics or simply too stuck up to help out with the family business. You ran your tongue over your teeth momentarily as you turned off the faucet, wiping your palms with a tea towel and shrugging your shoulders.

“Michael doesn’t want me involved.”

“Overprotective, eh?”

“We’ve been best friends since we were kids, we both are of each other.”

Tommy’s lips curled into a smirk, his eyes lighting up with a flicker of humour that you couldn't read as he lit a cigarette. Even an action as simple and collected as bringing the smoke between his lips made you feel uneasy at the sheer authority and power he held over any situation. Being alone in a room with him made you feel small and meek, but you couldn’t help but yearn for him, his dominance and beauty were unrivalled with anything you had met before and you were drawn to him like a moth to a flame.

Unhappy with the silence that engulfed you both, you lifted your leg to scratch your ankle with the underside of your foot, unknowingly lifting your dress an inch higher. You watched as his eyes darted to the flesh that had slipped out, the momentary blip in his demeanour making you regain a sliver of confidence, your eyes meeting properly for the first time.

He was first to break contact, back to his impassive and in-control state. “You been gardening?” The causal dip in conversation made you stammer but after noticing his eyes drift to the stems and tools strewn beside the sink you nod, toying with your fingers.

“Oh yeah, I wanted to thank Pol for everything, she mentioned she loved Violets and I saw some when I was at the market, thought I could surprise her.” Your words were dainty, even with your slight country accent they glided across Tommy’s ears like the finest silk, much to his displeasure at the effect you were having on him.

You noticed the change in the air and tried to brush away your inner discomfort, “I’ll ask her to ring when she’s back? I’ll tell her you stopped by…” You paused, “Thomas.” His good looks and character made you feel small and once again you diverted your attention to the tiling, sure that by now you could memorise the pattern in your sleep.

Footsteps made you tilt your head, and exhale from deep in your chest as you noticed how close you both were now. Without warning his thumb skimmed across the side of your cheek, making your heart hammer madly. He tilted it so you could see the calloused underside was covered in speckles of dirt and immediately your hand shot up, your face turning as pink as the salmon coloured roses outside.

“Call me Tommy,” You nodded, sucking on your tongue for comfort as his ocean eyes bore into yours, a confident smirk on his beautiful features and you inwardly cringed that he knew the impact he had on you. Without warning, he turned to the door, grabbing his coat and box of matches, back facing you as you scrambled to pull yourself together. “It’s a shame.” You looked up, confusion evident on your features, the summer breeze mingling into the cottage as he held the front door open. “Me and Michael, I don’t wanna fall out with him.” His voice was so even and calm you weren’t sure you were hearing him properly, your brows were knotted together in surprise and he answered for you, “but one thing you should know about me - I always get what I want.”

From then on Tommy took every opportunity to watch you from afar. He observed you from a distance, admiring the little quirks and mannerisms that made you, but he remained impassive, refusing to be submerged into you entirely - he had a reputation to uphold after all. However, it was much harder than he thought. During intense family meetings at Polly’s, his eyes would travel to you outside, sat in the sun away from the drama, tanned legs tangled together, reading a book in the grass. Your laughter would hit him like the brisk winter air as it flowed into his office as you giggled down the hall with Michael, forcing him to get up and shut the door, despite it ringing in his ears like wind chimes. You would catch his eye at the Garrison, swallowing pints of bitter as large as your head, or sneak glances at you as you roamed arm in arm with Michael around Birmingham, radiating the cobbled streets with your infectious smile.

One particular morning, as Polly stirred milky tea and spoke about business, he diverted his gaze to you outside. Standing on your tiptoes to hang bundles of washing onto the line, face flushed from the heat and tongue caught between your lips in concentration as you fiddled with the pegs. Feeling eyes on you, he watched as you turned to face him, squinting momentarily from the sun only to blink it away once you recognised the familiar face, you offered him a playful wink, your confidence and cheekiness surprising you both. You grabbed the empty basket and walked away, and Tommy frowned inwardly when he realised he didn’t want you to go.

The sound of clashing china brought him from the depths of his own mind as Polly slammed the cups onto the saucers lining the table. She gave him a pointed look as he sighed when the liquid sloshed onto his sleeve, he went to open his mouth but Polly cut him off, “Stop sniffing around that girl, Tom.” Upon seeing his expression she put both her hands onto the mahogany, looking him in the eye. “I mean it. She’s a good girl and I won’t have you dragging her into this shit. For Michael's sake.”

Polly could strike the fear of God into men and could make anyone twice her size cower from her sheer authority and cold tone. Even Tommy with his abundance of war medals and engraved bullets would think twice before crossing her, but even his intimidating aunt couldn’t stop him this time.

As the nights became longer and the sun beat down like rays of golden honey onto the streets of Birmingham you and Tommy grew closer. It was subtle and small at first, gentle glances and touches, words with hidden meanings and silences filled with significance. He stirred up a feeling in you-you couldn’t understand, something you had never experienced before, flickering in your stomach like a match. Your whole life you had felt tiny and insignificant, but around Tommy he made you feel like the world.

The feared Gangster did an incredible job at wooing you, despite you falling head over heels for just his charm and good looks. He soon realised you weren’t a champagne and pearls kind of girl and surprised you with novels you had offhandedly mentioned or perfumes that smelled of citrus and pine. He made your heart flutter and cheeks widen whenever you saw him, but you still felt massively insecure, you were years younger than him, and despite being mature you could still be playful and childish. He surrounded himself with brilliant and beautiful women and in comparison, you felt tiny, you wanted to trust him, you wanted to more than anything, but you couldn’t see what he saw in you.

He persisted though, knowing exactly what he wanted, he took you to the races, saying it was because your country roots would help him choose a mare, but really he wanted to observe you in privacy. Watching your demeanour change and shift depending on who you were talking to, holding your own against the toffs but being sweet and soft by the horses, making his heart unexpectedly swell. Your confidence around him soon grew, spending evenings reading in the candlelight of his office as he scribbled on forms, occasionally reciting a line that you liked. You exchanged glances, and he offered you his signature smirk that made you weak at the knees.

Your initial worries diminished entirely one late night, as you twirled around with Michael to music coming from the gramophone in the ballroom of a party, slightly drunk from cherry wine and you escaped the garden. He followed immediately, unable to take his eyes off you the entire night, you captivating him completely, you smiled at his presence, face flushed and eyes twinkling, but before you could greet him, he took your faces in his large palms, kissing you passionately under the moonlight.

That night you lay on Michaels bed, limbs spread askew and heart thumping wildly as you recited the night to your best friend breathlessly.

“For fuck's sake, (Y/N)! You could've had anyone in Birmingham and you pick Thomas fucking Shelby, you are such a twat!”

You paused, gauging his reaction and wondering if he was actually annoyed. You never wanted to do anything to hurt him, and you knew that he was massively overprotective and didn't want you involved in the Blinder’s business, but also Tommy was his cousin, and you didn’t want it to be uncomfortable. You both momentarily stared at the other, faces twisted in anticipation until you both broke out in peals of laughter that lasted till your ribs hurt. You threw a plush pillow at him that he caught effortlessly, beating your stomach with it as he declared,

‘Seriously, though. If I ever walk in on you two fucking I’m driving you back to the country myself.”

Truthfully, Tommy had never met a girl like you. He hadn’t expected the connection he felt to be anything more than lust, but to his surprise, his feelings went deeper than that. The women he was usually with were a sharp contrast to you, with your long hair and sun-kissed skin, dancing around barefoot and soft-lipped. He took a while to get attached to anyone, and it happened very rarely so he was beyond confused when he noticed the overprotectiveness and jealousy that bubbled inside him whenever you were with someone other than him.

Something in you brought out a side of him no one had seen since before the war, your youth and optimism awakening a light that he thought would forever be extinguished. You were half his size and about as intimidating as a kitten but it wasn’t long before you had him utterly wrapped around your little finger, so sickly sweet you almost brought him to his knees. The difference between you both was huge, but you meshed together perfectly, he was the most dangerous man in town and you were his little angel.

You were hardly innocent though, using your power over him for manipulation whenever you could. You were infatuated with him and had never been in a relationship like it before, only cheesy kisses with the young boys from back home. You knew how to tease and wind him up, running your tanned legs over the other as you lounged alone, tracing a finger over your exposed collarbone as you drank sweet tea in the sunlight, biting your lip as you read a book, licking your fingers clean of strawberry juice with an innocent grin.

Nights were spent under the stars, forcing him back to his Gypsy roots as you tangled up in one another, hot kisses mingling in the evening air. Giggles escaping your cherry lips as you sat under the crystal sky laughing with Finn, making him pause his work to listen to the noise. Exchanging stolen kisses whenever you could, making him feel young again as you demanded his undivided attention whenever he was free. You were completely drunk off of him, relishing in his kisses and the way the smallest touch could send sparks across your skin, you gave yourself to him entirely, raw and exposed, without a single regret.

The sun would eventually go down, but the heat remained as close as ever between you two. Raspberry coloured blush rising to your cheeks as his finger trailed over your skin, cigarette between his lips. Compared to you he was rough and calloused, and he loved how pure you were in contrast, big eyes and soft-spoken, feeling like he won the lottery at the fact he had you next to him.

“Do you own anything that isn’t pink and frilly?” He’d ask, voice thick with smoke, the room smelling of whiskey and sex. You’d raise a brow and place your hands on his exposed chest, tracing the tattoo as you playfully bit his shoulder and kissed his neck. He toyed with your satin knickers, pulling the lace and greedily eyeing the skin underneath, wanting nothing more than to smother it in possessive kisses of ownership, but relenting as you sat up to answer.

“Thomas Shelby doesn’t like pink?”

Your voice teasing and playful, mimicking the sweet champagne lingering on your tongue from dinner. He rolled his ocean eyes, trapping you in his stare as he smoked in the moonlight. You extended a foot, lavender coloured toes darting across his skin as you tilted your head innocently, reaching up to pull your bra straps over your skin and down your arms.

“I guess I’ll have to take them off.”

Months passed by and you made the decision to stay in Birmingham, not just for Tommy but because the entire Shelby clan were now like your family. You were introduced into the business, despite Tommy’s reluctance at letting you get involved. “For god’s sake Tom, stop acting like her dad! She’s a grown woman!” Polly would protest, defending your honour as you raised a brow in a playful challenge when Tommy forbid you from going to the races with Michael one day.

The truth was, Tommy thought you were far too good for him and knew that his enemies would love to use you against him, knowing how pure and kind you were compared to the blood that stained his hands. Bad thoughts would enter his mind again, you covered in crimson, face black and blue, telling him it was his fault as the light drained from your eyes. The shovels would start again, and he’d become snappy, his walls building back up with thick bricks as he was determined to push you away, telling himself it was for your own good. He’d drown himself in whisky and cigarettes, spend full nights under dim light doing work until his head was thumping and his hand was swollen.

But, as always you would drag him out of it. You rendered him completely useless as you turned the corner into his office, eyes twinkling and smile wide as you crawled into his lap making him grin for the first time in the entire day. You’d reminisce about something that had happened, small hands toying with his buttons, smelling of rose and sweet fruit, talking with your hands, face lit up with glee. As selfish as it was, especially knowing the dangers you were involved in by simply being associated with him, there was no chance he was letting you go, completely trapped under your spell.

Without warning he'd smash his lips onto yours, making you squeal but quickly melt under his intoxicating kiss, the two of you connecting entirely, falling into each other like you were made that way.

“What was that for?”

His voice was deep, eyes solemn and meaningful as he answered truthfully,

“I’m so fucking glad I met you, little one.”