#family: quate

[winter-came]

okay, anyone has any tips what to wear or say at the funeral of your own country? because what Robert Fico just did is an execution streaming live. we're back in the old days and my god, i am sick to my stomach.

[drfeelgreed]

one of my biggest pet peeves as melvi's possible biggest fan is when people misunderstand melvi from a logistical perspective. he looks like gretto, textually, because his dna is taken from lord avaro's still-immortal and eternally suffering self.

from a subtextual perspective he looks like gretto for the sake of making maiza violently ill and throwing him deeply off his game.

and from an even more subtextual perspective, his connections to the avaro and dormentaire families are no better than his connection to szilard quates. he shares nothing with them and benefits less as a "person" from having those connections than he would without them. his multiple inescapable connections to people serve only to remind him that his only worth is who he's "supposed" to be, and that who he is is nothing.

[lavalanding]

oc design updates:

IC:

Harlequin has an "undead" design as well as a mask now

Harlequin's wings are purple

Mercutio always appears to be "undead"

Crow's design is still being ironed out continuously

WS17

artic berings now has visible masectomy scars

arctic berings now wears glasses for reading purposes

garden now has red tipped shoulder-length black hair

whitewoods is fat like he was supposed to be all this time

dr. pacific atlantic is not monochrome anymore

RR

rosie's chubby frame is slightly more emphasized to keep them from looking like a generic ripped shonen/comic book hero and more like a normal teenager/young adult

rosie now has a civilian outfit it wears outside of fighting

nicky's hair is combed back as a civilian and frizzes up as a villain/when excited

nicky has an actual civilian outfit

the candle can have some angelic motifs (unconnected to the actual angels). as a treat

lucie has an actual civilian outfit

splat has more of a cohesive design beyond just "glitchy viscous human-shaped shadow"

PC

tuna now has a civilian outfit they wear outside of fighting

acro is now a whale shark instead of a blue whale

sushi is now an anthropomorphic shark instead of a human

tuna's family is now comprised of different types of sharks instead of anthropomorphic fish and humans

most if not all of Paozu Coasts' cast is now comprised of anthropomorphic animals rather than humans

L&I

lime and indigo actually have the matching scars again

indigo has green eyes while lime has dark bluish purple eyes

Indigo's belt buckle is now silver instead of gold

DDS

Mello's outfit is less Saiyan-esque

Taro has sharp teeth to further emphasize his sex appeal (and thus contrast with his absolutely pathetic and unlikable nature)

Geri looks less like Vector Perkins and isn't as skinny

Quat is less muscular and more average looking

Barush now has a heart motif

[thisweekingundamwing]

This Week in Gundam Wing 8-14 January 2023

Here’s the last week’s roundup! January 8th - January 14th!

Remember to give your content creators some love! Be sure to join in on the events at the bottom! And remember to send in any new works you see or make next week!

~Mod Hel

Fanfiction/Ideas/Snippets:

danceswithronin

Requiem for the Sinners https://archiveofourown.org/series/3258501

Pairings: Heero/Duo, minor Duo/OMC, Quatre/Trowa

This series was originally posted and languished, unfinished, on Gundam Wing Addiction. Now the author (Clever Young Thief on GWA) has revived it and begun posting new updates on AO3 under the name danceswithronin! Almost all of the original fic has been transferred over and edited, as well as its prequel Fall from Innocence, and both of them are updating regularly every few days. In addition, the author has expanded the series to a number of other one-shots. As of right now, Fall from Innocence is up to chapter 21 and Requiem for the Sinners is up to chapter 38, but I expect one or both will have updated again before the next content update.

[CW: Requiem begins with the assassination of multiple non-pilot characters. As it is a work in progress, happy endings are not guaranteed.]

Two years after the Endless Waltz, Duo is a representative for the struggling L2 colony cluster while Heero hangs in the shadows as Relena's bodyguard, hiding from his past. But when the civil unrest in the L2 colonies threatens to boil over into civil war, the two pilots suddenly find themselves on opposite sides of the battlefield.

@expewrites​

Snow Like Ash, Snow Like Sugar https://archiveofourown.org/works/44084992

Gen, M/M, Trowa Barton/Quatre Raberba Winner

Trowa Barton, Quatre Raberba Winner, Nichol (Gundam Wing), Heero Yuy, Duo Maxwell

Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply, Post-Canon, Mobile Suits & Gundams, Mentions of War & Death, Developing Relationship, Friendship/Love, Snow, winter vibes

Cleanup after the Battle of Brussels takes a hard toll. When Quatre suggests a break, it's a chance for Trowa to appreciate winter through new eyes, and find warmth in the bitter cold.

@helmistress​

Advance from Behind https://archiveofourown.org/works/44278162

M/M, Multi, WuFei Chang/Duo Maxwell, Heero Yuy/Duo Maxwell, WuFei Change/Duo Maxwell/Heero Yuy, mentioned Meilan Long/Relena Peacecraft

WuFei Chang, Duo Maxwell, Heero Yuy, Relena Peacecraft, Meilan Long

Mature, No Archive Warnings Apply, GW Holiday Gift Exchange 2022, Pinch-hit, Omegaverse, Mafia AU, lovers of Relena’s purity beware, Pining, sexual themes mentioned

Being an Omega sucked, especially when you knew you were the smartest person in your ‘family’. Smarts didn’t make you an Alpha though, and only Alphas could lead a mafia. WuFei rolled his eyes at the very thought, then turned them back to face the young woman currently on her knees begging his leader to give her a chance.

@miyurinq​

Heart (Ch. 21) https://archiveofourown.org/works/40914714/chapters/111206877

M/M, Trowa Barton/Quatre Raberba Winner

Quatre Raberba Winner, Trowa Barton, Heero Yuy, Duo Maxwell, Chang Wufei

Not Rated, No Archive Warnings Apply, Post-Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz, Minor Violence, Fluff and Angst, Hurt/Comfort

All Quatre wants is to help. Even when the war is over, so many people suffer because of the consequences. Helping rebuild is the least he can do. But he seems unlucky, things go wrong all the time and people get hurt.

Trowa hardly recognizes Quatre. He has changed and seems to have problems. He reluctantly tells him about his bad luck, but Trowa doubts that it's just "bad luck" and decides to investigate.

@vegalume

After https://archiveofourown.org/works/44199298

M/M, Duo Maxwell/Heero Yuy, Trowa Barton/Quatre Raberba Winner

Trowa Barton, Duo Maxwell, Chang Wufei, Quatre Raberba Winner, Heero Yuy

Not Rated, No Archive Warnings Apply, Holidays, Christmas, Christmas Fluff, tiny bit of sad-feeling-ness, First Christmas Together, kisses and gifts

Wufei, Quatre and Heero are recalled from their missions and instructed to wait with Trowa and Duo, who were currently on Earth, until it is time for them to resume their missions.

Oh, and it's Christmas 🎄

Arts/Crafts/Photo Manips:

@ghost-proof

https://ghost-proof.tumblr.com/post/705843605972140032/the-season-premiere-of-rupauls-drag-race-had

Duo Maxwell, fanart

@imperviousmelodrama

https://www.tumblr.com/imperviousmelodrama/705927358525358080

Deathscythe, fanart

@noirangetrois​

https://www.tumblr.com/noirangetrois/171815436459/artist-rei

WuFei Chang, fanart by REI

Photosets/Gifsets/Screenshots/Manga Pages:

@fallenwingzero

https://fallenwingzero.tumblr.com/post/706270675613138944/i-love-that-noins-weird-american-western-style?_branch_match_id=1143012942983282777&utm_medium=Share&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTyzRKynNTcop0kvOz9VPS8zJSc0rz8xLr0otytc3NzAzAmJzUzNDY0NjC0sTE31jw6qMDLM0MwPzdBMA8LY8bkQAAAA%3D

Noin, Zechs, Naina, official art

Head Canons/Meta:

@fallenwingzero

https://fallenwingzero.tumblr.com/post/706050300179529728/continuing-on-with-my-red-dead-online-duofather?_branch_match_id=1143012942983282777&utm_medium=Share&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAAwXBiQ2AIAwAwI1ohWDFbcDUJ%2BGRWmPC9N6dqvezAkQ1%2BpaUxWytwB5z5vpd9RgsDQhn9OgQJwreBrILSGDsVJLrPH4lT6OARAAAAA%3D%3D

Red Dead!Duo

Quotes:

@incorrectgundamwingquotes

https://incorrectgundamwingquotes.tumblr.com/post/705921238311305216/kidnappers-over-the-phone-weve-got-your

Kidnappers & Relena

https://incorrectgundamwingquotes.tumblr.com/post/705830682588495872/trowa-remember-bird-watching-goes-both

Trowa & Cathy

Calendar Events:

@gundamzine

Battle Scars and Kitchen Cabinets

Applicatons Open~ https://gundamzine.tumblr.com/post/705258971113619456/applications-are-open-to-apply-fill-in-the

Applications close on January 31st!

@gwcocktailfriday

Cocktail Fridays!

Post responses on Friday, during Happy Hour between 3 & 5 pm in your own timezone.

Here’s the prompt for Friday, January 20th! https://gwcocktailfriday.tumblr.com/post/706415628641320960/cocktail-friday-post-responses-on-friday-january

In need of prompts!

@gwlemonyshenanigans

Lemony Shenanigans 2023! https://gwlemonyshenanigans.tumblr.com/post/705715266075705344/hello-everyone-were-back-d-sign-ups-are-now

@thisweekingundamevents

Events Calendar https://thisweekingundamevents.tumblr.com/post/644080386309275648/events-calendar-update

If you are hosting an event currently, or are planning on one, hit us up with links and dates! We’ll add them to the Calendar and reblog your notices to get the word out!

GW Holiday Gift Exchange 2022

Rules https://thisweekingundamevents.tumblr.com/giftexchange

The full roundup of gifts will be posted on the 21st!

[nixonverse]

comrade black in the nursing bed holding the baby he just gave birth to: Oh stella...Im so happy to start a family witu you

Who remembers ( everyone say thank you janey quat )

[c4rdsharp]

GENSHIN IMPACT VERSE POST.

legal name. Lukyan Savinovich Gandilov Lukas Gandor nickname. Luka, Lukasha Luck age. 23 - 24 years old. However, through a series of strange coincidences & fortune, Luck is now among the few who could be considered long living.

unbeknownst to even the Hydro Archon, there is a small community of alchemy - created immortals within the Fontaine capital. starting from as far back as 2 centuries ago, a group of immigrated alchemists, seeking to escape prosecution for their practice, contacted a quote - unquote 'demon' to provide them the much coveted 'Grand Panacea' -- a liquor that, once imbibed, would grant you safety from age, illness, and injury. only one alchemist, Maiza Avaro, was granted the knowledge of how it was made. of course, no such Grand Panacea would come without its limits: those who partake in the liquor cannot hide their identities from one another -- they are forced to speak their true name in the presence of a fellow immortal. and, once they tire of life, they may seek one of their comrades out to 'devour' them -- an act of pressing a right hand upon the head of the immortal in question and thinking to themselves 'i wish to devour.' the one who devours gains knowledge from that immortal's life -- their memories, experiences, emotions, all of it. as you can imagine, a traveling group full of those who seek nothing but knowledge would find such circumstances tempting. slighted by Maiza's refusal to share such knowledge with the world, an alchemist named Szilard Quates started a mass 'devouring' spree in the hopes of acquiring said knowledge. among the victims was Maiza's younger brother, Gretto Avaro, who knew half of the Grand Panacea's formula from his older brother. Szilard disappeared during the same night, leaving the survivors scattered & fretful for his return. two centuries of silence followed. Maiza came to join the Martillo camorra -- a crime family claiming to be separate from the likes of the Gandors & the Runoratas -- and Szilard had set up a vast network in order to learn the formula on his own. on the day of his success, though, he was thwarted by a recently risen Martillo executive, a pair of eccentric robbers, his own created homunculus, and a spiraling staircase going down and down and down . . .

vision. cryo weapon. dual pistols ( catalyst ) species. human ( fox variant ) immortal constellation. vulpis fortunae country of origin. snezhnaya fontaine affiliation. the Gandor Family

on the surface, the Gandor Family seems like a respectable business. throughout most of the countries in Teyvat, they hold dominion over a prestigious chain of jazz halls, where patrons can come in to quietly imbibe their drink of choice while listening to the sonorous chorus of pianos & saxophones upon the stage. their most well - known and sought after establishment is the original Coraggioso in Fontaine proper. however, for those unable to make the journey, there are places of business with a similar atmosphere in Mondstadt, Liyue, and Sumeru. Luck is currently in the process of attaining a clearance for the now newly opened country of Inazuma. as any good regular of the Coraggioso would know, though, the Gandors' roots are much less wholesome than they appear. the original jazz hall gained its notoriety from being among one of the first speakeasies in Fontaine -- secret places citizens can frequent to bypass the Hydro Archon's harsh regulations on alcohol & liquor. this pattern is maintained throughout all the local establishments owned by the Gandors in Teyvat ; with only the knowledge of a secret password ( acquired through only the softest of whispers ), one can enter the real world beneath the jazz halls' flimsy mask of legality. in this world, you can gamble & drink to your heart's content -- so long as you are able to provide the Mora, of course. the Gandors do have other business ventures, among which include a protection racket. many places of business use them as a means of keeping their local edifices safe from harm when the legal authorities are incapable of being trusted. supposing you pay your dues on time, they can be quite reliable at fear - mongering. not that it is ever recommended for those aboveboard to do business with the Gandor Family lot . . . but, they have yet to dry up their coffers, almost in spite of their reputation. in speakeasy circles, the Gandors are most known for their quality production of fire - water and whisky, among which very few can compare in countries outside of Snezhnaya. as a result, their jazz halls are frequently populated by Snezhnayan travelers, businessmen, and off - duty Fatui soldiers ( on the grounds they behave themselves ). they also gain quite a bit of love from those intrigued by their wider selections, notably in Mondstadt & Liyue. the Sumeru location tends to be quite popular for mercenaries, due to the ease with which they can find business prospects there -- scholars & researchers tied to the Akademiya tend to avoid the establishment, if they have no need to meet or speak with Luck within its walls.

rank. third 'boss,' in charge of intelligence, information, and strategy.

due to the sprawling nature of the Gandors' family business, Luck is required to see to their establishments outside of Fontaine in person to ensure all is smooth - sailing. he also handles foreign business matters, being the 'face' of the family & the most well - spoken of the three. at this current conjecture, Inazuma's new foreign policy has granted Luck an ability to start placing down connections, in the hopes he will eventually be able to place an aboveground business there -- thereby masking their less - than - legal matters underneath. he returns home after long periods of traveling, but is often not present in Fontaine with his brothers as a result.

history. Luck recalls very little of their homeland. The Gandors, once known as the Gandilovs, are Snezhnayan immigrants victims to a system seeking to 'sanitize' their existence. Thus, their old birth names have been effectively watered down. Lukyan Savinovich Gandilov is now merely Lukas Gandor -- Luck Gandor, practically. He grew up with only the memories of this name, and nothing else. His father, Savio ( formerly Savin ), began to build a criminal empire based on connections & experience, having tried but failed to live peacefully in the Fontaine capital slums. Luck's life held no little excitement as a result of this chosen career, having now grown up only with the memories & knowledge of the Fontainian underworld. When their father died, Luck was 12. His brothers, along with himself, took the family business into their own hands, having a sort of pride watching their father pour blood, sweat, and tears over its functionality. Luck became the family's youngest capo at age 13 and, with that, gained his Cryo Vision. His life grew incredibly turbulent thereafter, refusing to cease thrill after thrill, death after death, blood after blood. Luck didn't imagine he could live after 20 -- now he was praying to barely see the cusp of age 30. however, on a fateful day, his prayers came true in the most twisted way possible -- immortality. unsought, unprovoked, brought to him by the most bizarre circumstances concocted by the coincidences of his best friend & co. now, a year or so after the shock has settled, Luck has found himself caught in a new conundrum of fear -- the apathy now lurking behind the cheapness of his own life, to which he can expend multiple & multiple times. as he crosses over Teyvat with his newfound companion in tow -- a young, excitable Pyro sword - wielder he had met under adverse circumstances -- he can't help but wonder what new miserable fate the Archons had in store for him.

[heckyeahladylovelylocks]

German Audio Play Characters

Perhaps I should have queued this before I started putting up the audio play transcripts and synopsis's, apologies for that. The audio play introduces a lot of characters we never see in the books or the animated series, so not knowing of them beforehand can be a bit confusing. Thankfully, Alarda, the same person who originally posted everything pertaining to the audio plays, also put up information on the characters here :)

Matti A little Troll boy. He has brown eyes, green fur, pointed ears and a long tale with a quate. He lives with his family in a treehouse and his best friends are Tatzel and Knabberjahn, Prince StrongHeart and  Lady LovelyLocks, of course, whom they have found unconscious somewhere in the forest.

He is a little impertinent sometimes, but very nice to and very helpful to others. And he is very loyal towards his friends - especially towards Lady LovelyLocks. He is intelligent and brave and collects blue feathers.

Tatzel A little green dragon. His best Friends are Matti, Knabberjahn, Prince StrongHeart and  and Lady LovelyLocks. He lives on his own in a cave and collects colored stones.

He thinks he is the last of his kind for a long time until he finds his uncle. He likes everything that sparkles and glitters and is hungry most of the time. He is usually nice and friendly, if a little frightful, but he can be a little impertinent too, sometimes. He can breath fire and Owl Urda likes to call him "Dragon brat!"

Knabberjahn A reasonable beaver, friend of Matti and Tatzel - and of Lady LovelyLocks and Prince StrongHeart. He mumbles and he smacks when he speaks sometimes. He lives with his familiy at the dam somewhere in the near swamp, I believe. He is very loyal to his friends.

Snake Lee At the beginning of the series, she is a spy and a friend of sorts to Duchess RavenWaves. She lives in the Magical Forest in the first half of the series, but then she lives in the Blue Mountains. After some serious arguments with the Duchess (RavenWaves doesn't keep her bargains) she deserts her.

Lady LovelyLocks trusts her, thinking her nice, if rather inquisitive, and this seems to have left an impression. Lee starts helping Lady LovelyLocks in MC 5 and keeps to it through the whole series from there on at various occasions, from helping out with vital information, to small suggestions, to warning her about the poisoned wedding wine...

She's always kind of a mercenary soul, though she changes herself for the better.

Witch Lazulila She has been the ruler over the Blue Mointains since StrongHeart's family vanished. She can only work magic when it rains and needs an owl's hoot so that her spells and curses become permanent, and she's a friend of sorts to Duchess RavenWaves. She's also the one who ruined Strongheart's family and cursed him to live as a dog. She's got a magical belt and her trademark is the wart on her nose.

Moma The youngest, green-haired daughter of the Nebelmoog. She lives with him in a castle out made of sea grass in the deepest region of the Misty River. She is a Mistnix and can only come out of the water wrapped in mist.

She likes Lady LovelyLocks too, and they become even friends of sorts. At first she is very sad, because she has no one to play with, but then she befriends Matti, Tatzel, the Pixietails and Lady LovelyLocks.

Nebelmoog He lives with his youngest daughter Moma in a castle made out of sea grass in the deepest region of the Misty River. He is the one who makes the mist and has to be some sort of a male mermaid or something. He laughs a lot and loves his daughter Moma very much.

He takes down boat rafts to the ground of the river sometimes so that his kids can play with them, but apart from that he seems to be a good kind of character, always helping when asked to, never harming anyone.

Owl Urda A terrible know-it-all, who wants to be respected all the time. She likes to gossip very much and is sometimes called "chatter owl".

She is very intelligent and is the only one in the Magical forest who can read - if not very good, though. But she can be very nice sometimes too. She keeps an eye on what Matti and Tatzel are doing most of the time.

She's an eagle owl by the way, but Matti likes to call her "old barn owl!"

Leilani The little daughter of Lady LovelyLocks and Prince StrongHeart. She has red curles and green eyes. She is kidnapped by Bird Rah when she's only three days old and later brought back to her parents by the Pixietails.

Bird Rah He lives in the swamp behind the Magical Forest. Only once every 5 years he can lay a golden egg.

He saves Matti and Tatzel after the dam has broken and kidnaps Leilani after being told lies about Lady LovelyLocks by Duchess RavenWaves. Later he wants to return Leilani to her parents, but gets caught by the Duchess and held prisoner, until he is freed by the Pixietails.

He is a friend of Tatzel's uncle Ewald.

Uncle Ewald: He is Tatzle's uncle, but everyone calles him "Uncle Ewald". He is a friend of Bird Rah and lives in the swamp somewhere near to Rah's nest. He's already an old dragon, he can cook and is not together with a female dragon - and doesn't want to! He is very nice, unless teased, and very loyal to his friends.

Matti's family

Grandmother Troll She knows very much about herbs and medicines.

Mother Troll She has a big heart for every helpless creature. She is very kind and a great cook. She does like Lady LovelyLocks a great deal.

Father Troll He is very famous in the forrest, gets called if somethings wrong. He is very stern with Matti sometimes, but he really is very nice. And he too, likes Lady Lovely Locks a great deal.

Ona She is Matti's sister, likes bathing, does always what she's told, and does like Lady LovelyLocks a great deal.

Minor characters

Ben A stable lad in Castle LovelyLocks. He is a good lad, as the head groom once put it, trustworthy, direct and loyal. If he is assigned to do something, he does it without delay and as long as it takes him to complete his task.

Head groom He is very loyal to Lady LovelyLocks, but usually doesn't leave the stable grounds very often. He behaves like a fatherly friend towards the Lady sometimes.

Wizard Mandozi or Kandozi He appears to be a neighbour of sorts to witch Lazulila. At first she has an argument with him over the borders of their realms, but then she goes to visit him, so they obviously get along when they aren't fighting over their borders.

Wolkenweh He is a magical being who lives in the Blue Mountains, though it's never explained just what exactly he is. I think he may be a wind spirit or wind elemental or something like that.

He likes to tease witch Lazulila by blowing away the rain clouds, because she can't work any magic when it's not raining. He frees Prince from his prison in the stable of Duchess RavenWaves' hunting lodge, because he can't stand it when Lazulila tortures someone.

Some interesting notes also posted regarding some changes to the already existing characters, things to keep in mind:

HairBall “Other than in the TV series, he is not known to change his height or form, but he is said to be Duchess RavenWaves' wizard and servant, so he may be up to it though - it isn't clear. Usually, he is her first punching ball and has to do a lot of her dirty work. But he is capable of feeling pity sometimes, and disobeys the Duches therefore sometimes. But he can be truly mean at times, too.”

ShiningGlory “(His name in German "Meister des Lichts" means "Master of Light" in English.)

ShiningGlory isn't blind in the German audio play, though he is old and easily exhausted. He lives in the highest tower of Lady LovelyLocks' castle.”

Prince StrongHeart “He can't change out of his form as a dog, like he is able to in the TV series. He only transforms back once the curse is broken. He doesn't live with ShiningGlory, but with Lady LovelyLocks.

In the TV series he is fair haired and has blue eyes, but in the audio play his hair is brown and his eyes are green.” (veeeeery interesting!)

Pixietails

“There are only three of them in the audio play, and all of them are female. What's more, only Lady LovelyLocks can summon them, by shaking her hair. If she does they are with her as quick as a thought, otherwise they have to fly normally.

And there are certain magical borders they can't cross without the help from elemental powers like rain, sun, mist, wind, etc... The boarders mentioned in the play are the one in the middle of the Misty River and the boarder to the Blue Mountains.”

Comb Gnomes “Again, there are only three of them in the audio play and all of them are male. Their names are Paa, Pee and Puu. They are not very bright, can be really mean, but they don't seem to be as evil and mean as Duchess RavenWaves.

They call her and witch Lazulila mean, so under a different master, they could be different too, I guess. They are the spies of the Duchess, and they can go everywhere. Their limitation is definitely the lack of intelligence.”

[asiapioneertravel]

A Coffee Lover’s Guide: The Best Coffee Shops in Hanoi You Can’t Miss

For coffee enthusiasts, Hanoi is a city where every sip tells a story. With a rich blend of tradition and innovation, Hanoi’s coffee culture invites visitors to explore its unique flavors, atmospheric cafes, and the artistry behind each brew. 

From vintage coffeehouses to hidden gems and trendy modern spaces, this guide will take you through the best coffee shops in Hanoi that every coffee lover can’t miss. Let’s dive into the heart of Hanoi’s coffee scene and discover what makes each café a must-visit.

1. Classic Brews: Honoring Hanoi's Coffee Tradition

In Hanoi, coffee isn't just a drink; it’s a ritual shaped by tradition. Signature classics like Egg Coffee and Ca Phe Sua (Vietnamese Milk Coffee) capture Hanoi's rich history and are essential experiences for any coffee lover. To experience authentic and traditional coffee flavors, don’t forget to visit Giang Café or Cafe Dinh in the Hanoi Old Quarter.

Giang Café

Address: 39 Nguyen Huu Huan, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Opening Hours: 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM

Must-Try: Egg Coffee, Ca Phe Sua Da (Vietnamese iced milk coffee), Egg Cocoa

As the birthplace of the legendary Egg Coffee, Giang Café is one of the best destinations for coffee lovers. Created in the 1940s, this iconic drink blends Vietnamese solid coffee with a creamy, custard-like layer of whipped egg yolk and sugar. The cozy, unassuming ambiance of Giang Café takes you back in time, offering a genuine taste of Hanoi’s past. Alongside its famous Egg Coffee, try the rich Egg Cocoa for a comforting, non-caffeinated alternative that still packs a velvety punch.

Cafe Dinh

Address: 13 Dinh Tien Hoang, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Opening Hours: 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Must-Try: Egg Coffee, Yogurt Coffee, Ca Phe Nau (Vietnamese Iced Milk Coffee)

Cafe Dinh, hidden on the second floor above a bustling jewelry shop, is steeped in history and charm. With a small balcony overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake, this family-run café has been serving classic brews for generations. The Yogurt Coffee, a unique blend of Vietnamese coffee with creamy, tangy yogurt, is a refreshing and delightful twist on tradition. Paired with the scenic view, each sip here immerses you in the rhythm of old Hanoi.

2. Trendy Cafés: Embracing Hanoi's Modern Coffee Scene

As much as Hanoi honors its roots, the city also loves experimenting. Modern cafés bring contemporary designs and inventive twists to traditional brews, making them perfect for those who want to experience a fresh side of Hanoi’s coffee culture. The Note Coffee and Tranquil Books & Coffee are top-of-mind for such unique experiences of Hanoi’s people.

The Note Coffee

Address: 64 Luong Van Can, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Opening Hours: 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM

Must-Try: Coconut Coffee, Egg Coffee, Specialty Lattes

The Note Coffee is as charming as it is unique. Decorated from floor to ceiling in colorful sticky notes left by patrons worldwide, this café embodies a spirit of connection and warmth. Nestled near Hoan Kiem Lake, it’s the ideal spot for a cozy coffee break. The Coconut Coffee, a delightful blend of robust Vietnamese coffee and creamy coconut milk, is a house favorite that captures the essence of Hanoi’s tropical flavors. Leave a note, grab a coffee, and join the tapestry of stories that line this café’s walls.

Tranquil Books & Coffee

Address:

- 5 and 8 Nguyen Quang Bich, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

- 18B Nguyen Bieu, Ba Dinh, Hanoi

- 15B Tran Hung Dao, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

- 19C Cao Ba Quat, Ba Dinh, Hanoi

Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Must-Try: Vietnamese Americano, Cold Brew, Iced Drip Coffee

True to its name, Tranquil Books & Coffee is an oasis of calm in Hanoi’s vibrant streets. This cozy retreat, adorned with shelves of books, invites you to linger over a cup and get lost in a story. Its Vietnamese Americano, combining local flavors with a Western twist, is a mellow yet aromatic brew that perfectly complements the laid-back vibe. An ideal choice for readers, writers, or those seeking a serene hideaway, Tranquil Books & Coffee offers a peaceful break from the city’s buzz, leaving you feeling relaxed and at peace.

3. Hidden Gems: Discovering Hanoi’s Coffee Hideaways

For coffee lovers who crave something intimate and unique, Hanoi’s lesser-known coffee spots are hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. These tucked-away gems offer a more personal and immersive experience, providing glimpses into the city’s charm away from the main thoroughfares. The unique charm of Xofa Café and Blackbird Coffee will make you feel adventurous and eager to explore.

Xofa Café & Bistro

Address: 14 Tong Duy Tan, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Must-Try: Caramel Macchiato, Ca Phe Sua Da, Passion Fruit Tea

Xofa Café & Bistro offers a home away from home with its inviting couches, warm interiors, and welcoming vibe. Open 24 hours, this cozy spot attracts night owls, students, and travelers who love the idea of a coffee shop that never closes. The Caramel Macchiato is a favorite for those who enjoy a sweet and creamy flavor. At the same time, the classic Ca Phe Sua Da (Vietnamese iced milk coffee) delivers a bold, authentic taste of Hanoi. Relax, unwind, and sip the hours away in one of Hanoi’s most beloved late-night retreats.

Blackbird Coffee

Address: 

- 5 Chan Cam, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

- 11 Dang Dung, Ba Dinh, Hanoi

- 63B Lan Ong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Opening Hours: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Must-Try: Cold Brew, Espresso, Classic Vietnamese Filter Coffee

Tucked away in the narrow alleys of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Blackbird Coffee epitomizes simplicity and quality. Known for its expertly crafted Cold Brew, this café is a minimalist’s dream, focusing on pure, quality coffee that lets the flavors speak for themselves. With a strong emphasis on sustainable practices and locally sourced beans, Blackbird Coffee caters to purists who appreciate a no-frills, high-quality brew. The clean, airy interior adds to the relaxed ambiance, making it a perfect stop for serious coffee lovers exploring Hanoi’s hidden spots.

Conclusion

For coffee lovers, Hanoi is an adventure brimming with aromas, flavors, and stories that beg to be savored. Each café captures a distinct side of this vibrant city, where coffee is more than a drink—it’s an art, a tradition, and a warm embrace from Hanoi’s soul. 

Let Asia Pioneer Travel lead you through the finest coffee shops and must-visit spots in Hanoi, where unforgettable experiences await. Plan your Hanoi journey today!

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message in the timeline: 𝐔𝐍𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐃 | @adversitybloomed : "You know, a lot of people would be scared by this. Most, actually." (To Trunks) I 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆

━━   ❝   𝐍𝐨 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦.   ❞  Trunks’ voice was..saddened. They’ve..or she’s exorcised the evil spirit that lingered in the body of this man, however there was no way to reverse what that spirit had done to the man’s body. What was left of him was quite grotesque, the worst thing the man could have done was look upon his own face through the reflective side of Trunks’ sword. Trunks heard the man’s cry as he BARELY slithered his broken body closer to the Saiyan’s weapon that lay there impaled into the earth.

Trunks’ ears heard the man’s despair..blue eyes looked at the man with sadness still strong in his gaze. Trunks witnessed the man’s eyes filling with water as he looked at the picture of the family he could NEVER. Return to. Slowly, the half saiyan pulled out his sword from the earth. Trunks felt the man’s pain as it reminded him of his own. The pain of losing his loved ones, he had lost them ONE BY ONE, ripped and plucked from his life. “Screw it..” Said the half said as he quats upon a knee and places a hand upon the man’s body. 

He can HEAL now, something like this was BEYOND him, but like a fool he needed to try. Trunks’ energy surges within the deformed man’s body, trying to repair this man so he could look the way he used to, before he had gotten possessed and used as a catalyst for EVIL DEEDS. “Mulan…s-share your qi with me!”

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SOCIAL MEDIA FOR OUR USES

INTODUCTION: We are known about the social platforms like-: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc. Mostly Peoples are Using social media for their individual uses. It is made for decreases long distances in between families Like- The Army Man stay away from his family, now here we can use of social media for talking to all family members

ADVANTAGES-: We can use of social media for Business, Educational Purpose, Branding of Product, etc. Now the mostly use social media for engaging traffic for business, Providing Services, and also bonding with Peoples for interact individually. This is the most beneficial thing of social media. Here is we thanks to social media platforms for increasing Interaction with unknown peoples.

DISADVANTAGES-: There are something made by social media platforms for entertaining and time pass in empty times with family members but now it makes misuse of that platforms Like-: Scrolling Videos, Scam with Unknown Peoples, Hacking Biggest Account of social media, we made our first priority than other most works, Children are mostly use of it, Etc.

SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS USE FOR-:

 TWITTER (from Valve) -: It’s uses for Announcing anything Politician or Biggest Compony Owners Like-: George Bucks, Alon Musk, etc. (it’s owned by Alon Musk)  

  FACEBOOK (from meta)-: It’s uses for engage with your older friends, areas friends, etc. we can reach peoples branding of products and campaigning. It’s also very entertaining platforms and mostly use in India. (it’s owned by Mark Zuckerberg) 

INSTAGRAM (from Meta)-: It’s mostly uses of young generation and mostly celebrities are available on it with interaction with their fans and Update for new announcement. Reel mostly uses on It platforms for being famous in the peoples. (it’s owned by Mark Zuckerberg)

YOUTUBE (from Google) -: It is the biggest platform of entertainment in the world. We can Watch Movies, Video Songs, Gaming Videos, Quates Videos & Shorts Videos etc. (CEO Sundar Pichai)

There are makes new categories for kids and adult like-: YouTube kidz and other platforms for entertaining like-: Netflix, Prime videos, Eros Now, etc. it’s all are paid platforms

Other Entertaining Platforms Hotstar, Jio cinema, Jio TV these are mostly unpaid platforms

Now the time all the social media application use in every single sell phone in everyone’s hand and they are regularly using day to day mostly spent time on scrolling reels. If we don’t ignore than addicted to it

CAUTION-: If our children addicted to social media so, they are Troubling from Mentel health and they are also disappointed from yours upbringing treatment and you should do not send the phone if they are cry.

 There is one solution if you want getting rid of you can start the times  spend with your children make fun them, playing with them, do not use of in front of them, cycling with them, reading learn to them and develop their new skills like-: swimming, writing, extend their thought process, etc. these are terms can uses could getting rid of to social media. 

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anyway so kotaro lives alone

ignoring the fact that i finished this like errr almost a month ago

it was good

i ended up having a lot of fun with it

oh man i don't remeber what i said previously about it

errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

bruh did i just not mention abything about this previously

errr okay

if you want a cute/quate slice of life about a kid who lives alone in an apparment block and his neighbours slowly become his family with dark undertones about why and how he even got to live in this state that this show is for you

kotaro himself is really cute and very fun to watch. i've forgotten like every elses name but it's fiiiinne. his immideate nextdoor neighbour who ends up kinda acting like is dad was great. like all the characters are really interesting but their relationships with each other and especially with kotoro really make the show. i feel like i've stated the obvious but oh well. they all have their own reasons as to why they've come to live there and how their past experiences shape how they treat kotaro.

i only think i don't particularly like are the eyes of kotaro and his neighbour. like i got use to them but at the same time whenever kotaro got really excited his pupil got a white highlight thingy and like considering his eyes are kinda like vertical slits it freaked me out each time. he was still super cute tho. but his eyes distrub me

anyway errr 7/10 show

my friend thought i wouldn't like the ending cos of a certain "trope" (it's not really a trope it's more of a thing people do) that i don't like but i thought it was justifed and made sense

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the committee weighs in || andrea cohen

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Fox is definitely taking after his good-looking parents.

Neat

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crk theory: the crème republic arc is *loosely* based on the roman republic/holy empire

okay to cut to the chase, this post will explain things a 5-year-old can understand (not really a history major, but learned things in an art history class) if youre a history major, feel free to add-on or politely correct

anyways, the romans were known for inventing a lot of useful things for quality of life

aquaducts for clean water for everyone

the colesseum design thats used for modern stadiums (not relevant to the crème arc tho)

CONCRETE. THEY USED THAT TO CREATE BUILDINGS.

roads as well (doesnt really apply to the crème arc, but they created advanced airships for travel)

one of the huge reasons why they were able to live in a city of new projects was due to plundering other countries (basically taking their gold and conquering in order to pay for their expensive architecture)

now in the crème republic, oyster cookie states that it was built on SALT. a material that quates to how the romans used concrete.

when arriving to the place, crunchy chip is immediately bewildered by how clean the water is; basically showing off the city's aquaducts

'republic' is literally in the name (it's basically the early stage of roman empire before it became holy)

in the early days of the romans, they wanted no religion there because it was seen as a scapegoat

currently in the crème republic, religious cookies are trying to convert lower city cookies to their 'religion' and the elders of the upper city dont want these members around

however, in the story, one of the elders couldve been behind these sudden attacks

as for the real roman republic, there would be a decision to make christianity legal and basically it saved a lot of people from being executed

however, due to a family line of bad leadership skills; the holy roman empire will fall later (aka whatever the fuck clotted cream and light cream are being pushed to do)

some of the major reasons why it falls

the economy fell apart because they stopped plundering other countries around this time (aka no money to pay for expensive things) basically lower city could halt the upper city economy somehow

poisoned water by lead (the crème republic wouldnt use lead, however choco mud town can taint the clean water above)

when the economy was in shambles, the romans were vulnerable to attacks and EVEN paid those enemies to not attack their city (random enemies have appeared in the creme republic to attack the upper city, what if they were paid to stay away??)

again, bad leadership (CUSTERD COOKIE)

anyways, if the crème republic loosely based on the romans, then it will fall apart

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Duo: So Quat, what would your ideal romantic partner be like?

Quatre: Oh, um… someone kind, brave, loves animals and his family, and possibly acrobatic and good with heavy artillery…

Duo: Uh-huh.

[later]

Duo: Hey Tro, what’s your ideal partn—

Trowa: Quatre.

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So this is a family three that depicts all the familial relationships between DCA characters during the time of MOT

I did this like Quat style