#feel free to port into a separate post!

[fanfaire]

WhoWhatWhere: Scene 2 You’re an army instructor trying to get your soldiers to fall in line, but this one clown doesn’t seem to get it…

The kameras whir to life, the stage lights flare, and Lumine has to bite back the smile she wants to don so badly at seeing Furina onstage. It seems very natural to find her here -- as much so as it had been to find her behind the director's seat when the Kamisatos had paid their visit -- but in a way that is actually fun this go around. You know, without the weight of a nation's livelihood on its back!

Furina has no lack of creativity, and though Lumine feels a bit weirdly about having to be in a position where she chides another for the second time, the show must go on.

"-- and when you are out there, in the heat of battle, you never know what you'll face. A second is all it takes for someone to turn the tides on you." Serious, diginified, severe. Lumine calls upon the memory of the Millileth for this particular performance. Her gaze sweeps over the line of 'cadets,' expression set with a serious furrow and frown combo, arms strictly at her sides. Her march is even, paced.. "So I expect you all to take this seriously --"

And halts, in front of Furina.

"-- including you. Do you know how to be part of cohesive unit, soldier? I hope you didn't come here thinking this is fun and games."

prompt : you're very excited for your first day of clown school... !

OF EVERYONE SHE MIGHT BE PAIRED WITH, it seems some machination of fate⠀(⠀should such things prove true⠀)⠀had ordained it be teyvat's wayfaring traveler once again. appeared at the helm of some comet star at the eve of disaster, destined——it seemed——to untangle all ; and only after their summary departure come the flood.

even five-hundred-year instinct does not save her muscles entirely from locking for a brief moment in reluctance and regret, but it is five-hundred-year instinct that relaxes them again and directs her again like muscle memory to the solace of the present moment.

all these things could come later. now, she was not furina, and that blonde familiar face not the star-bound lumine, but other figures worlds away entirely. the other was one that she might smile at——harmlessly, vapidly——in the character of ' estelle ' imagined for flashing bulbs of light, who thought nothing of weaknesses and rancors and shortcomings, and only instead of a grandly misplaced hope for the future.

it is this smile she levels now at her instructor——though she certainly didn't seem to be dressed as a clown, but perhaps they didn't get to wear the costumes until later in the schooling?——a little nervously, a little unsure. eyes flick back and forth to the imaginary others in line with her as though to seek affirmation, or at least a laugh.

"s—soldier? ehe. . . " she titters in a voice entirely unlike her own, girlish and breathy, just shy of nasal. "o-of course i don't think it's all just fun! i—i'm here to learn, honest!"

[shirekai]

Fan art GI x PJ Part 1

Since I have free time, a love for Percy Jackson, a nascent obsession with Genshin Impact (to the point that I spoiled the entire story and I'm barely in Liyue, finishing Act I, so I'm sorry if it's inaccurate with canon) and a very crazy head that won't leave me alone until I get this out of my head, here is my fanart combining GI x PJ.

Starting to present the characters and the lore that I invented, there is Dionysus, who would be Venti with some changes. Before Dionysus, there was Hermes as the first anemo archon (I couldn't leave out my middle child) Dionysus got the position just a few years after Hermes, who died in the war against Khaenri'ah by orders of Celestia (which here would be Kronos), Dionysus never got to meet Hermes, but he did learn his stories from the winds as soon as he became archon Also Dionysus being the god of madness, I definitely see him as someone who would encourage Monstadt to live as freely and happily as possible, and he is also the reason why Monstadt's parties and festivals are so legendary throughout Teyvat.

On the other hand, the next archon is Apollo, geo archon for several, several reasons... (I blame every post on ao3 and Tumblr by @apollosgiftofprophecy and @tsarinatorment, they put a love for Apollo and mythology in me that I appreciate, except here because I thought more about Apollo than mythology half of the characters XD)

First Apollo has some control with Zeus regarding law and order, god of civilization, and is in some way seen as the protector of tombs and cemeteries, it is wonderful that Zhongli (archon Geo in Genshin Impact) works in a funeral home, is related to the law as the god of contracts and has watched over Liyue and its inhabitants, having great influence on its people and how it grew as a civilization In addition to that he also has some influence on sailors and ships, as the patron of sailors, so Liyue being a port city, well discarded and taken Apollo was Zhongli's turn As also the god of knowledge.

I love being a rat so he is the only living archon in this UA who went through the war of the archons, Khaenri'ah and until today, who would take the role of Guizhong would be Jacinto naturally (dead, shipped with Zhongli / Apollo) and who would take the role of Xiao would be Nico di Angelo (dwarf, traumatized... is perfect) plus I can keep the dynamic of Dionysus as Nico's therapist (something that is a little different from canon, Xiao does not receive therapy from Venti, but rather he purifies him) but that would remain as a separate thing from their relationship Also, as an extra Zhongli reviews the future of Liyue to bring a guide on how to prosper (Apollo and his mastery of prophecy), for certain reasons (Artemis) is that he would decide to retire as archon and continue working at the funeral home discreetly with Nico, occasionally hanging out at the orphanage with the children.

Respect to Artemis I will talk about her in her fanart, and her relationship with Apollo along with what happened here

Nico on his side has been with Apollo since the war of the archons, as his right hand (previously he had other companions, similar to the adeptus who serve Rex Lápiz) the most notable is Commodus, who went crazy killing corrupt gods, beings of the abyss and the cherry on top was Apollo's rejection for his feelings, still hurt by the death of Hyacinth (with whom unlike Guizhong, he would be god of flowers) but they would have spent almost as much time as Zhongli and Guizhong together (close to 1000 years if I'm not mistaken, I appreciate the corrections) so he would continue fighting with a broken heart.

(PS: I also thought of Branchus as Guizhong but, Guizhong fell in the war, Hyacinth did not die a peaceful death then... well, tragedy with tragedy).

Continuing with Nico, he would be mourning for his companions but with Apollo they decided to take it easy, and he was in Apollo's retirement plan (who says that with stone and an archon's influence you can't make a fake corpse?) and he has been improving with the mourning and trauma of the war with the help of Dionysus and the passage of time.

Lastly Meg, because she is the strongest daughter of Demeter she couldn't just be left as an extra, no, no, no.

I understand than Neuvillette is the hydro dragon reborn as her own offspring, here Meg would be the remains of the essence of Demeter, discovered by Artemis who thought she was a child of an endangered species and raised her, when what happened with Artemis happened (the same as with Rukkhadevata, but whoever reads this and is part of the PJO fandom will not know) Apollo took her under his custody with Nico and now she works with them, apart from living with them, in the funeral home .

Speaking of the designs, I tried to make the clothes as faithful as I could, Apollo with Liyue clothes, some Greek and Sumeru for his sister (the moon earring that he has is Artemis's), with white eye shadow (also for his sister that I designed with white locks), a book, a random kid from the orphanage with long hair in a braid (courtesy of Meg who wanted to practice and Nico doesn't let him).

Nico with long hair (because he lived with Apollo for so long he started to like to wear his hair a bit long, also in reference to ancient China and the custom of not cutting his hair), his usual dark circles and his hidden vision on his back.

Meg with a Sumeru bird (coincidentally called Peaches) somewhat more Sumerian clothes and a spear, she is trying to learn to fight with other weapons apart from her classic twin swords.

And Dionysus with a good bottle of Dandelion Wine, classic from Monstadt, and more Monstadt clothes too.

[invidiia]

love your writing! general yan chuuya + akutagawa hcs?

❐ - yandere!chuuya and yandere!akutagawa (separate) headcanons

note ; did yall see brian's (akutagawa's eng va) tiktok??? he's finding all the weird shit we've said, speaking for the fandom at least 😭i lowkey feel so bad for him LMAO. but i should say thIs now, if anyone who voices the bsd characters finds these posts i will literally disappear and probs cry myself to sleep for the rest of the month. other note? WHOEVERS MAKING THE SUBMARINE X BSD FICS ON AO3 PLS STOP BC I CANNOT BREATHEEE

prompt ; general yandere headcanons for ryuunosuke akutagawa and chuuya nakahara (both separately)

warnings ; yandere themes, kidnapping, murder, drugging, stalking, obsession, guilt tripping

masterlist - rules - previous

CHUUYA NAKAHARA ;

chuuya is incredibly overprotective. this man has awful trust issues - being betrayed by the people he cared so much for in his past, he just can't risk anything this time.

he's constantly keeping an eye on you, even before he can admit to himself that he loves you. but after he confessed, he understood why he wanted to protect you so much, even if it took time to come to terms with that fact.

if you rejected him, then he tries to tell himself that he would get over it, and that he's been betrayed so much, so why be so upset over simple rejection? you even let him off easy, so there was no reason to be so sad, right? you were still friends.

but chuuya was still upset. his love, no, obsession, didn't go away. he convinced himself it took time to get over something like this, so he took a month doing things to get you off his mind.. but he just couldn't. every single thing reminded you of him, nothing could take you out of his head.

he came to terms with the fact that you just didn't love him, but he didn't care. chuuya knew he was obsessed, and between removing anything that reminds him of you and seeing other people, nothing was working.

so chuuya did what he thought would be best at this point - not to mention, it wasn't his first option, - kidnapping you. being in the port mafia, it especially wasn't difficult to get a hold of some kind of sedative, or any drug for that matter.

obiviously, he didn't want to do this. chuuya could try to convince himself it was for your protection and not his own muse, but it didn't stop the fact you were basically his now. at first. he'll tell himself not to hurt anyone for you, but the moment you're in public, and another man walks up to you and begins to ask for your number, he's already snatching you away without thinking.

chuuya is definitely the type to give you gifts upon gifts, putting money to good use as an apology to you. but even though you tell him the best apology gift would be to let you go, he just gives you something else. you want to go back to your own house? maybe one day, but do you want a dog? they're better company that being by yourself all the time.

he understands you. he knows you want to be free, because he knows what it's like. but chuuya can't just let you go. he's lost so many people, he doesn't want to lose you, too.

RYUUNOSUKE AKUTAGAWA ;

akutagawa will avoid you.

upon meeting, he just thought you were just too bright for him. the man knew he was no good.

he doesn't want to corrupt you, therefore, he stayed away.. but akutagawa found himself following you everywhere. maybe he wanted to protect you of some sort, keeping himself hidden until a weird individual cornered you in an alleyway. thirty seconds later, a dark, black monster thing of some sort that slammed the other into the brick wall next to you. the next thing you saw was a glimpse of a tall man in a coat walking away. you thought it'd be the last of it, but no.

akutagawa spends time stalking you, from picking up objects you dropped after conveniently being there, to putting a knife to the throat of the person who got your coffee order wrong. you told them you were allergic to that specific ingredient, were they TRYING to kill you?

it takes akutagawa so long to even bring himself to talk to you. a simple 'hello' takes hours of looking at himself in the mirror and saying it to make sure he doesn't screw it up and look weird while he actually says it. (same aku, same.)

he'll do anything for you. you could ask him for anything, he'd go get it just because you asked. akutagawa doesn't care if it hurts him, or other people, he craves your love and validation, and reassurance that you don't hate him.

at first, he denies how much he wants you, he tries to tell himself that he needs nobody, especially not you, not someone he needed. but akutagawa could barely run from it, he was so obsessed. he will continue to deny his feelings, but it doesn't stop you.

if you try to run from him, he'll remind you why you're even alive in the first place. if it weren't for him, you would have been dead in an alleyway forever ago. nobody would have saved you that time. who else would treat you the way he does?

[safaiagem]

The Hour of Separation - Chapter 6 - Part 2 of the More Than Endless Repetition Series - Dead Boy Detectives - Edwin Payne/Charles Rowland

Happy Monday, everyone. I hope you're all having a good day and a solid start to your week. We're back with part six. I'm going to wait to change the chapter count, but it will change, and once I have a better idea of what it will be, I'll be sure to do that. More plot happenings continue to happen in this chapter, and a couple of you guessed what the intention of my bad guy was, to an extent. There is still more going on, and I will keep my cards to my chest. If you want chapter previews, I post them here for Work in Progress Wednesday and Six Sentence Sunday, so feel free to follow me there. My life is an absolute disaster right now, so I cannot overstate how much every kudos, comment, and like means to me.

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The problem with solving big, flashy cases and going international is that you become well-known. Word came down about everything the Dead Boy Detectives managed to do in Port Townsend, and they have never been busier. The problem with becoming more well-known is that you don't always draw the kind of attention you want. You might jump onto the radar of someone with a grudge just looking for an excuse.

[skymaiden32]

Routine And Terror

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Thundertober Day 14: Submarine

When Gordon was in WASP, he commanded a deep-sea bathyscaphe for a year. This is the story of how that adventure ended, and what it could mean for the aquanaut service.

Continuity: TOS

A/n: References to Stingray abound! ^^ I just couldn't resist… >:3

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Wake up. Shower. Breakfast. Give orders. Lunch. Give more orders. Dinner. Sleep.

Wake up. Shower. Breakfast. Give orders. Lunch. Give more orders. Dinner. Sleep.

Wake up. Shower. Breakfast. Give orders. Lunch. Give more orders. Dinner. Sleep.

The days were always the same. An everlasting blur of events that Lieutenant Gordon Tracy struggled through just to be able to say he was doing his duty as the Commander of the deep sea bathyscaphe he and his crew were currently on. His year was almost up, just a couple of weeks were left now. 

He felt as though the routine was slowly killing him from the inside out, taking his joy and free spirit the longer he sat in his command chair. Gordon loved the sea. More than the average person, and perhaps more than he probably should. But even he was beginning to feel stuck here. He sighed, grateful that all but the night crew were in their cabins, and pulled out a photo he’d taken with his family at Alan’s 16th birthday party. His only younger brother’s face beamed up at him, their three elder brothers looking up in fondness and reassurance.

If there was one thing he loved more than the dark blue waters of the ocean, it was his family. He missed them dearly, and the absence drove him to near insanity. But at the same time thoughts of them, of his father and his brothers, kept him sane. It was an odd paradox, but one Gordon found himself clinging onto. 

He clung onto his father and grandmother’s love, both of them tough but fair. He clung onto Scott’s brotherly concern and Virgil’s melodies. He clung onto John’s tales of the great tapestry of stars and planets and Alan’s dreams of glory on the racetrack. Most of all, he clung onto the promise that he’d made to all of them. The promise that he’d come home. And that was what kept him going. Throughout all of this, it came down to them.

The harsh ringing in the corner of his cabin caught him off-guard, almost making him jump and fall out of the bunk. Wondering who could be ringing at this time of night, Gordon clicked select on the video phone. The face of one of his subordinates looked back at him. Gordon resisted the urge to roll his eyes. “What’s wrong, Cadet Peters?” He frowned. “Your shift has been over for two hours. Get to bed.”

The cadet gritted her teeth nervously. “We have a problem, Lieutenant…” Gordon raised an eyebrow, prompting the woman to continue. “We have a breach in the port side of the hull.” Her superior lurched, bursting out of his cabin and into the corridor, heading for the bridge. Gordon thanked their lucky stars that the sub was nowhere near crush depth, having only just dived again after gathering supplies from the land above. The sea wouldn’t crush them, but it would still be their death if they didn’t act fast.

“Lieutenant on the bridge!” He heard as he burst through the double steel doors that separated the submarine's nerve centre from the main corridors. 

He quickly barked orders. “Jonas! Give me a damage report!” 

Jonas was happy to oblige. “Port side of our hull is badly damaged; near the engine bay. We’re leaking water.”

Another officer yelled. “If we don’t fix this soon we’ll be dead in the water.”

The chaos of the bridge only got larger and louder. “All right!” Gordon yelled out. To his surprise, they all listened without much argument. “Let’s not lose our heads, or we really will be stuck.” He turned to Peters, who’d only just come in. “Cadet, radio the engine bay and tell them to cut all power.” She nodded, rushing off to complete her assigned task. “Jonas. Surface. I don’t care what you have to do to accomplish it, but surface.” He looked at the other officer who had yelled before. “Prepare the lifeboats and be prepared to evacuate once we reach the surface. The rest of you, get ready to run. I need to let Marineville HQ know what’s going on.”

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‘How was this even possible…?’ Gordon asked over and over again in his head once he and his crew were safe and sound on dry land. It shouldn’t have been possible; that bathyscape had withstood even the toughest of rocks and the roughest of waters during the testing phase. But even then, he supposed there were a lot of things about the sea that humanity knew nothing about, and perhaps never would. It had been one of the reasons he’d agreed to take the position as commander-in-chief of the vessel after all.

A knock on the door interrupted his train of thought. “You okay, Gords?” His younger brother strode into the room, sitting next to him on the bed. 

“I’m okay, Al.” Gordon grinned impishly. “I’m still here, aren’t I?” His mind flashed to the day they’d returned to Marineville with the help of a naval ship, weary and tired from days adrift at sea, but otherwise unharmed. The bathyscaphe had sunk, taking all the research they’d made with it. And so close to the end of its trial period, too. Commander Shore hadn’t been happy about the loss, but had acknowledged Gordon’s quick thinking and decision making skills to get everyone out alive. Thanks to him, they hadn’t lost a single aquanaut. “I’m just thinking about how that sub could’ve gotten damaged. We were in open water; no rocks in sight. Weather was optimal. And yet there was a massive hole in the side of the hull.” Alan frowned doubtfully. “Don’t give me that, we all saw it.”

His brother paused before asking the question. “Could you have been attacked?” 

“Maybe.” Gordon hummed. “But I doubt it. Our sonar didn’t pick up anything like another submersible… Guess it’s about time to switch to that new hydrophone technology the boffins have been bragging about.” He mused, huffing, and flopped backwards onto his bed. The thought that someone, or something, had attacked them sent shivers down his spine.

The two brothers sat in silence for a good few minutes, just enjoying each other's company for a brief moment. “We were really worried when we heard what had happened from Marineville, you know. For two days, none of us had any idea if you were safe…”

“Let me guess,” Gordon started, “don’t do it again?” Alan nodded furiously, and his brother shook his head in turn. “You know it doesn’t just work like that, Al. Not after what happened to Scott in Bereznik.” His eyes drooped apologetically at the words. Everyone hated remembering that time period, and they all made sure to never even say the name of the country in front of their eldest brother. “Military life is dangerous.”

Alan sighed. “I know. I just wish none of us had to deal with it…”

Gordon sat up from his position and wrapped an arm around his brother, pulling the aspiring motorist into a hug. “Hey, it’ll work out. We’ll all be okay. You know nothing can keep us down for long.”

[blucifer08]

Naru Lore Dump

Okay I used to have like a pinned post about my characters and their lore but things changed and the story grew a lot; and someone needed an entire document for a fic thing from me so ytd i put together a VERY rough summary of Naru's lore from pre-ARR to EW and I figured I'd share it here and pin it to my page in case anyone wants to know about Naru.

This is, very rough, very simplified, but it gives the general gist of Naru's story and themes, so if you're ever curious, here it is under a readmore:

Naru grew up on the Steppe. She is a Kahkol, and her family was killed early on and she was left to wander the Steppe on her own. As a result, she was forced to learn to hunt for herself and to clean the animals herself. She got very good at dismembering. That is her main trait in battle later, she is very good at identifying weak places in joints in order to cut someone up in battle with ease–to make up for her smaller size as an Au Ra. 

Eventually, Magnai picked her up off the Steppe and she was introduced to the Oronirs. She was given to a family, and Magnai treated her like a younger sister. Naru learned of Nhaama and Azim, and in this story, she found comfort. Ever since Naru can remember, she has felt a stark loneliness inside herself–even further than the loneliness of having lost one’s family. Something deeper, as though something were missing. And upon hearing the tale of Azim and Nhaama, Naru became horribly fixated on the idea that finding her Nhaama would help fix that feeling. (This was very influenced by Magnai, though his gendered view didn’t really get passed onto her)

Naru left the Steppe in search of her Nhaama, becoming convinced that they would not be anywhere on the Steppe, as she decided she didn’t fit in there. She then joined the Doman resistance for a time with young Hien. Naru developed a crush on Hien, of which he lightly used as a point to keep her fighting for their cause–Naru’s skill at dismembering was a great advantage for them. Naru took up the samurai sword under his tutelage and quickly surpassed him. She eventually kissed him as a show of her adoration, and he turned her down, shattering her young, fragile heart. She continued to fight for a time, though her spirits had dropped.

During an intense fight, Naru gets shot in the side. She has to flee the battlefield and winds up knocked out on a shore. A fisherman picks her up and tends to her, and she ends up travelling from port to port. Her wound becomes infected along the way, and after a long adventure, she stumbles upon Ul’dah. She eventually collapses onto a side street, her infected bullet wound becoming too much to bear.

She is approached by a pink-haired Viera man. He’s a bit cocky when he offers her help, but she’s in no place to turn him down. He carries her away and to an unmarked door in the Sapphire avenue exchange, and down to what seems to be a bar. He reveals himself to be Levi, a white mage, studying to be a black mage, but perfectly capable of helping her. He tends to her with practical means and with magic and she rests there in a small apartment above the bar. His name is Levi; and he introduces her to his business partner: Ehva, a Miqo’te from Limsa who used to engage in a little piracy to pay off her parent’s gambling debts, but now has settled down to enjoy running a bar.

Naru is quite lost at this point, but she agrees to stay and help out at the bar for room and board. She moves in with Levi in the apartment–Ehva lives somewhere else, citing needing a better separation of work and fun than Levi needs. Naru is terrible at bartending, and she often slips out of the work to take up adventuring instead. This earns her a slight reputation in Ul’dah. 

One day, Naru and Levi are on a walk when they come across a man advertising his future-telling. He offers them a free session. He calls himself Solomon, and tells their futures. To Levi, he gives a very vague, clearly half-assed reading. But to Naru, he suddenly becomes incredibly interested and excited to spill the details. He smiles and tells her, “Your Moon is not far. You will meet him in this life, but it will not be as you expect, budding adventurer.” This elates Naru, and it is the beginning of when Levi notices Naru has a problem.

Naru is borderline obsessed with destroying the lonely feeling she has. It has made Naru obsessed with finding love, she believes that there is someone out there made for her and only her. Levi assures Naru over and over throughout their early adventures that she doesn’t need love, friends and family can be enough, and that SHE can be enough for herself. 

(There are things occurring in the background here. Solomon has his own story and own motivations, but it doesn’t matter for the intents and purposes of this document! But he basically goes and tattles about Naru’s connection to the Ascians, of which will elaborated upon. It is worth mentioning that Solomon is part voidsent, and part of his motivation is to steal aether from his clients)

The story proceeds per usual for a while, per normal ARR things. Levi and Ehva abandon their bar for a time and join Naru on her adventure as warrior of light, and during ARR, Levi and Naru get incredibly close. They’re inseparable best friends–despite Levi’s constant irritation with her point of view of the world. In my canon, Levi is possessed by Lahabrea at the end of ARR instead of Thancred, so there’s a bit of angst there but it still doesn’t diverge too insanely from canon.

Things start to change for Naru during her first meeting with the mysterious white-robed Ascian, Elidibus. He gives his little speech about their plans and wanting to check out the Warrior of Light, but Naru feels a strange feeling around him. She ignores it for now.

Until during Heavensward, Elidibus approaches her again in her room at night. She immediately attacks him. He insists that he just wants to speak to her, that he is not there to hurt her, but she won’t have much of it. After nearly getting stabbed through with a samurai sword, Elidibus finally relents and leaves. Until Naru attends a Masquerade ball that Aymeric has invited her to. Elidibus appears at the banquet with no mask; thus concealing HIS identity as an Ascian. Naru dances with him, and the feeling returns. She becomes confused and steals off to a balcony, which he follows her to. Naru impulsively kisses him, he is rather surprised as romance wasn’t necessarily his intent, and reveals his identity. After a bit of back-and-forth and having to accept she just kissed an Ascian, she decides to perform a crazy trust test and drags him off a balcony with her to see if he would save them both–he does.

After this they kindle a secret relationship. He reveals that, long long ago, the world was whole. And in that time, he loved someone. He can’t remember them. Not their face, not their name, he just knows he loved them. He knows he hurt them in some way before the world was ripped asunder, and something happened between their souls. Now Elidibus holds a piece of their soul, and they held a piece of his–and when they were sundered, it meant Naru had a considerably sized fragment of his soul within her.

Thus, the lonesome feeling she had always felt was one he had experienced too. Their souls were reaching out for their other pieces, trying to become whole once again, unnaturally torn apart somehow. They fall in love, spending time together in secret. Naru becomes a bit distant, but Levi is pleased to see that she’s suddenly no longer interested in finding her moon–However he has no idea she has already found her “moon.” She didn’t outgrow the idea; Elidibus simply satisfied it. 

Things go fairly per MSQ. Naru and Elidibus never concede on their ideas, merely they often agree (with exceptions) not to talk about it. They fail to uphold this agreement when Elidibus possesses Zenos and their relationship becomes a bit rocky, but mends eventually because they have become fairly co-dependent on each other emotionally.

Naru proceeds into Shb, but Elidibus warns her that if she continues down the road she is on, they will ultimately fight. She is stubborn, and holds fast to her ideals. Naru is an actions person, not a words person, and she often remains quiet when they have these conversations on the Source, between her adventures on the First. She will let him watch her refuse him. 

Emet-Selch and Naru grow close as Emet-Selch manipulates Naru with his woes and sad tales. He speaks of Azem, and quickly connects the pieces for Naru that she was once Azem, and Azem is the mysterious person whom Elidibus had loved. Emet-Selch is very kind to Naru at first, attempting to pull Azem’s nature from her. However, Azem was a bold and brash person who said what was on their mind. Naru by contrast is a bit quiet, sometimes a LITTLE shy, actions over words, and keeps her thoughts to herself. Emet-Selch, in his delusion, perceives this as weakness on Naru’s part. He continues having her consume light warden after light warden, and once she’s near to bursting with light, just like canon, he invites her to Amaurot.

Naru, ever keen to handle her problems herself, stumbles to Amaurot by herself. He welcomes her sweetly at first, and waits for the moment she can barely even move, then reveals that Naru is not good enough. She is not like Azem, she will never be enough. Naru refutes this, and says she doesn’t need to be like Azem.

Emet-Selch clarifies. He claims that Naru is like Azem in only one way. That she is selfish. He provides the rest of the details on Elidibus and Azem’s souls, that Azem had begged Elidibus during the final days to be with her, to refuse to become Zodiark, to finally abandon his duty and think of himself and to think of her. He refuses. She begs again, and asks him to merge souls with her (Lahabrea and Athena style) so that he may understand her feelings. She begins the process, hoping that showing him a bit of her love for him will change his mind… But he is persistent in separating “Elidibus” and “Themis.” He rips their souls apart and in the process, their souls get fragmented and swapped. Azem ran away, and Emet-Selch caught up with her and heard the tale. He tried to stop Azem, but they ran away and hid for the remainder of the time before the Sundering. 

Emet-Selch poses this as similar to Naru’s actions now; she refuses to give up her desires (being a wol, saving the world, not letting the ascians win) and demands that Elidibus give up his duty–and this is causing him strain. Emet-Selch exaggerates, getting into Naru’s head and manipulating her into thinking that she has caused Elidibus a lot of suffering. 

Then the light becomes too much, and Emet-Selch whisks her away to lie in wait for her friends to arrive. Levi, Ehva, and the scions arrive and Naru has turned completely into a sin eater, dubbed “Desiderium.” (Longing.) There is a long, emotional battle, and Levi tries to appeal to his best friend, and it works. Naru’s strong will and desires stirs her dynamis, and allows her to take control of her body once more and to protect her soul from being completely obliterated by the light. And as a Lightwarden, she destroys Emet-Selch. After this, she is permanently a sin eater, one whose body is manipulated into shape by Dynamis. Naru must work hard to keep control of herself at all times; and at this time those around her must be wary of passive light damage. (Later Vrtra gives her a warding scale and this protects people from her light.)

5.3 comes around and it’s obviously rather emotional, neither Naru nor Elidibus backs down. But it ultimately reveals to Levi that Naru was in love with an Ascian the entire time–which isn’t really the big betrayal. It’s that Naru never grew. Levi thought he had had an effect on his best friend, that she had learned to find worth within herself and love herself, to love her friends, and fill the gap she felt herself. But it turns out, that the entire time, she was just relying on someone who Levi sees as manipulating her. She was being ‘weak,’ in his eyes, choosing to let Elidibus soothe an ache that he saw as an ache that shouldn’t have existed in the first place.

He goes to Naru’s room when she’s resting afterward, and the two have a massive argument. Naru is covered in light scars after the sin eater ordeal with Emet-Selch, and Levi calls them ugly symbols of her weakness. She had gotten too close to Emet-Selch, and clearly too close to Elidibus. This fight breaks them up severely, and Ehva tries to calm it, but the two will not speak to each other for some time.

Naru does most of Endwalker alone, for this reason. She casts away the samurai blade and takes up the scythe, choosing to wear clothes that cover more of her skin. She and Levi meet in Garlemald later, and he tells her that she’s insane for trying to do everything on her own. She tells him that, “If you want to join me, then beat me in a fight.” They fight, but Levi knows he has no chance of beating a Light Warden, essentially, by himself. They take out their anger on each other.

Elidibus in the tower sends Naru to Elpis. He apologizes for the dependency he created, admitting that though he did not realize how far Naru’s obsession with the “azim and nhaama” story went, he did understand to some extent that he had caused her to be incredibly emotionally dependent on him. He sends her to Elpis.

Long story short for Elpis, Naru tries to kill Emet-Selch for having turned her into a sin eater, he is obviously confused, Hythlodaeus and Venat have to defuse things, Emet-Selch half apologizes. Naru does a lot of investigating into Azem, wanting to know how different they truly are. She doesn’t find out much. She grows closer to Emet-Selch, starts to heal slightly internally about the things he said to her at the end of Shb. 

She leaves and MSQ completes as normal. Naru considers summoning Elidibus to help fight Meteion but she wants him to rest and leaves him be. Levi and Naru make up in UT and Levi sacrifices himself to help Naru get to the end. 

There are a lot more shenanigans going on in the background that aren’t really dire for me to list. The fortune teller, Solomon, is a very important character. He ends up helping Fandaniel gain control of Zodiark and he toys with Naru’s depression after having lost Elidibus in order to steal her bountiful aether and her gil. Solomon also becomes involved with Levi, who becomes a powerful black mage, and wants his aether (and a few other things…) as well. 

Endwalker is a lot about Naru learning to be happy with herself, learning to grieve, and accept the good and bad about herself and others. 

[doueverwonder]

Accidents happen, don't they?

Characters: Wales, England, Scotland, Ireland

Warnings: Talk of xenophobia, colonization, arson, and intrusive thoughts

Notes: I'm ok i promise, i very rarely write truly unhinged stuff and this really isn't that bad. It is all under a cut for a reason though, and i am only posting it for @the-heaminator. I wrote this forever ago, and i don't feel like editing it so whatever it is, it is.

Dylan's life had been hell since the Romans showed up.

It had gotten marginally better, then worse, so much worse. The damn Germanic tribes that showed up were worse than the Romans, they didn't just want to conquer the area they wanted everyone else gone. They wanted everything for themselves. The anger he felt at being called a stranger on his own land was worse than anything else, everyone he knew was gone 'England' taking their place. The first time he met William he thought maybe they could work things out, maybe they could agree to leave each other alone. That couldn't happen either though could it? The Englishman was no better than the tribes that had come, he was the same, he was worse. And he was proud of being worse, he took Wales, then Scotland, and Ireland. He took a third of the world, disposing of anyone who got in his way.

Dylan eventually decided he had to agree with William or get out of his way, agreeing and at least being seen, even if it was barely, was better then being pushed off to the side completely. That's not how it worked though? Even if you did everything in your power to corporate, he still treated you like trash. The flag of the United Kingdom, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. No Wales in sight.

Dylan remembered Angus leaving back in 1607, he couldn't deal with William anymore. He went to Jamestown, Dylan had wanted to leave but both of them couldn't go. 'Go Angus, I'll be fine' Why did he tell him to go? Dylan questioned everyday why he didn't instead.

Then one day James Cook was leaving, Dylan didn't tell anyone. He didn't utter a word to a soul, he left a note. Hidden enough that it wouldn't be found immediately, clear enough that someone would find it in a few days. He sailed around the world for three years; he felt the most free he had been in over a thousand years. No one could find him, especially William. When the time came that he had to go home, he didn't want to. Three years, everyone on the voyage was exhausted and homesick. Dylan wanted to stay out there, he wanted to keep sailing and never have to return to London; never have to return to the beck and call of England. He seriously considered hopping off at a random port, far away from Europe. If he hid well enough it would take decades for anyone to find him, the empire was expanding though. The crown would find him eventually, and the punishment would not be something that made it worth it.

Angus had gotten too close to Alfred, enough that the small boy called him dad, William found a way to have him locked up for seven years. Seven years because a colony called someone besides England dad. Seven years in prison, on top of being suddenly separated from... from his own child, then the Darien Scheme failing: Angus hadn't always been an alcoholic. Don't believe anyone who tells you otherwise. Dylan didn't want to imagine what decades of disappearing would be punished with, if a three letter word from a toddler meant that much.

Three years was bad enough, he got back to a scolding from someone half his age. Then the King was mad at him, Dylan swore this many people had never even paid attention to him before. William was snappier at him after all of that, he never gave him a break. Said he had to make up for galavanting across the world instead of tending to his duties as an independent nation. Dylan had to stop himself from laughing in his half-brother's face; Wales? An independent nation? Why had no one informed him that he was one?

"You're lucky, Dylan"

He could hear Molly's voice in his head. She had told him that during the great hunger, she had shown up in London solely because Angus had promised to lend her some money so she could go to the US to stay with their nephew until things got better–if they even did–. Why? He had thought to himself, because he wasn't currently starving? Because he wasn't having to flee his home? He wasn't living in his own land though was he? London wasn't his. He had been mad at her for saying that for far too long.

Dylan knew most people didn't wish for bad things to befall other people, he wasn't even sure where the idea came from. He just knew one night he was sitting in bed, the window was open blowing the curtains a little too close to a candle that sat on a table. The first thought was rational,

"I need to either blow out the candle, or close the window, or the house might burn down"

The second thought, the small voice in the back said

'Or Angus isn't home, he won't be for a long time' Dylan was almost confused himself as to where the thought might be going. 'You could get Fiachra and go on an errand, William is sleeping, if the house happened to catch on fire and he didn't get out in time, what could be done?'

Dylan wanted to say terribly that he didn't consider the thought, he wanted to say that he almost didn't get up to get his shoes and coat. He wanted to say that he wasn't in the doorway, shoes on and coat tucked under his arm; about to go get Fiachra and make something up about a late night grocery store run: before finally realizing he was insane. Half-running across the room and blowing out the candle quickly.

You can't do that. He had to say it to himself over and over and over while putting his shoes and coat back in his closet.

He had to repeat it to himself the next morning when he turned on the stove.

He had to tell it to himself the next week when they lit the fireplace for the first time in the season.

He had to remind himself whenever he lit a cigarette, and stared at the flame on the lighter a little too long.

Something in the back of his mind always said though; "accidents happen? Don't they?" 

and if a candle was forgotten, and William was asleep in his room, Alone in the house, it would be counted as an accident.

Wouldn't it?

[noelledeltarune]

gooigi rant?? pls. i love the goo-ber

ok this is another case where i don't really have that much of substance to say but literally gooigi is so fucked up to me. like e gadd's research journal actually makes me kind of upset 💀💀. i know he has very little canon character but i am very endeared to gooigi and so just knowing about e. gadd's research journal kind of fucks me up :-(

like literally you read it and one of the first things said about goo is that its like. sentient to some extent. even as a blob. and it's capable of reacting to stimulus. when water is poured on it it actively like. moves away from the water to avoid melting. it can hear and will follow music being played.

so you see that and then it's like oh ok cool this thing is alive. sick. and so then there's the whole shebang with the using stolen dna thing to give gooigi like his actual physical form. and it's like oh okay cool so you've made a guy. that's a guy now. you made a person. 👍

and so then it's like the. weaknesses testing and stuff.

which like ok. whatever. sure. see like idk if gooigi just doesnt really care about the whole getting experimented on and hit with giant hammers and melted and set on fire thing so i'll also just say that's whatever. but like idk it kinda fucks me up in general just because of the last part LOL like

was this really necessary :-( like think with me. imagine you made a guy. you accidentally spilled coffee on some of the samples you were studying and it came to life and you so made a guy.

this guy is sentient. reacts to stimuli. can definitely act independently because you cannot play as gooigi in 1p mode in the luigi's mansion 3ds port.

so like this is the main point of the post because it just messes me up soooo baddddd like i have never ever imagined gooigi as a tool even playing lm3 in 1p mode just because of the way that he like. is a separate guy from luigi. not really questionably. like when you collect something as one the other will still react (even if you're only controlling luigi while gooigi is out of the tank, gooigi'll give a little thumbsup yknow). the several cutscenes where gooigi just acts on his own independently of luigi like right after you beat king boo + the ending + several of the credits photos if my memory serves correctly. that's a guy. so hearing e gadd be like "oh man this person i made has his own thoughts and feelings and doesnt listen to me sometimes. i think i will possess him." is just like. was that really the only option. did you HAVE to do that.

like i'm sorry this is becoming just mainly pictures but 😭😭 wow so crazy how embedding a chip in someone to control them will stop them from acting independently and doing what they would normally do if they could control their actions... and like the fact he landed on POSSESSION of all things as the best way to control gooigi like 😭😭 this kinda shit's always happening to guys who's names end in uigi

also like kind of unrelated but can you imagine being luigi and finding out about this? like "wow you used my dna to make a guy and then spent hours of rigorous testing trying to and eventually succeeding in quashing his free will so you could possess it to hunt ghosts? thats nice" he doesnt actually know about this as far as i'm aware but it's the principal of the thing :-( i feel like it would upset him

ANYWAYS point is i like gooigi and always imagined him as like being his own character so the research journal fucks me up a little 💀 top ten moments that really cement e gadd's status as a fucked up scientist.

in general to me i feel like he definitely got meaner over the years :-( which makes me kind of sad because in lm1 his main goal definitely seemed to be like..helping luigi LOL. like he saved his life and seemed genuinely concerned when he found out about mario being a real man who has since been captured. and he helped luigi to get mario back without it feeling necessarily like his primary goal was in his own self interest. but a lot of his dialogue just feels really mean in dark moon and lm3 goes like almost the opposite way. this section in particular always stood out to me as feeling out of character compared to him in the original

and like i could be wrong about dark moon because i've never played it but just like reading the dialogue on the wiki was like 😬😬 he was SOOO mean to luigi like

reading half of these was just like man if i were him i would have cried i'm serious 😭

and this is of course not to say that i hate e gadd in general but i will admit to not really liking him much after dark moon

[strawberry-metal]

Download is in the description of this post in my deviantart gallery.

Big ol' updated model pack of my oc, Saki! SDC is 15 years ol, DIU is 18, Adult is 20. Major thanks tonTheBizarreKazeko/@kazekothestrange for creating the SDC and DIU models, and RitaLeader14  for fixing the rigging on these models! This update pack couldn't of happened without them! Thank you both so much!!

Poses are by Snorlaxin, grid is by Touko-p, dome is by hiro K, svssao effect is by Sovoro.

Made a separate model of Adult Saki with the wings because I got lazy and didn't wanna deal with fixing hair physics. The wings are meant to only be used for her ultimate attack or when she's controlling a type b fire.

Sorry for not cleaning the folders up of sphs or toons. This is an update of mostly old models and honestly after how long they've been in production, I rather just release them as is. If the extra stuff bothers you, feel free to delete them.

Please follow the rules!

Rules:

Credit TheBizarreKazeko when using the SDC and DIU models but credit me for the character

Credit me for the Adult model

No VRChat

Ask first before porting models to gmod or sfm

Blender use is fine as long as its kept to your own personal use and you still credit

No redistribution no claiming as your own and no selling the models!

You can take parts

No editing

No R18 no inc*st no p*d*philia!

Do not use the injured face texture on DIU for fetishes what the fuck

Password: Wildfire

She looks best with self shadow off. Only leave it on if you're applying a shader to her that requires the self shadow to be on to look better.

Credits:

All three:

Wings: MMDFakeWings18

Toon: MijumaruNr1

Skin Toon: AceYoen, edited by me

Cloth Sph: AceYoen

Gold hair things: Just recolored hair

Both SDC and DIU:

Face: TDA, edit was taken down and can no longer be found

Hair: MMDFakeWings18

Hair tex: Shioku-990

Eye tex: CarleighE

Face tex- moonuko, edits by TheBizarreKazeko

Base- garbagegobble edits by TheBizarreKazeko re-rigging by RitaLeader14

DIU:

Qipao- Your-friend-Sushi

Shoes, earrings, bubble gum, sunhat- Tehrainbowllama

Hair Accessory- ScarlettAckerman

Sock Lace- Reseliee

Rings- o-DSV-o and NataliS

Back hair- Maddotor2

Socks: Recolored Skin

Injured face texture: IT'SNOTMEOwO

DIU and Adult:

Arm tattoo: roosjuh14290

Hair spikes: MMDFakeWings18

Adult:

Back tattoo: Sairenix

Chinese dress plus texture for the dress and sleeves, heels, and the gold roses on her heels: Kooooi's Chinese Dress Teto, dress texture edited in gimp

Hair buns: Kooooi's Chinese Dress Rin. Originally by Montecore I think.

Stocking: Kooooi's Chinese Dress Miku and recolored skin

Base: TDA Miku

Face: TDA, Angelica-Lime, and Nekasan

Face Texture: Cinnabooty

Eyeshadow: TheBizarreKazeko

Earrings: TwilightDashy/Caroline Sun

Arm Sleeves: elina002

Bangs: I looked for literally an hour and I can't find it anywhere so I can only assume it's no longer for download. That or I'm an idiot who passed by it multiple times. If you know the creator please tell me.

Hair texture: tehrainbowllama

SDC:

Sleeves and dress: MMDFakeWings14

Shoes: Jasperkins and Shiro-NekoVocaloid

Fluff sph: Neverlia

[mrxcreepypastamadness]

Friday Night Funkin': Sugar Rush Madness V2!

Hellish Cakeway Heights

Character: JB-BX

JB-BX (False Racer)

#2:

JB-BX (True Form)

About: JB-BX is the main antagonist of Sugar Hallow '85, a new take on the concept of Smile from Sugar Rush 64, heavily inspired by Sonic (PC Port). Sitting within the abandoned copy of Sugar Hallow Speedway., JB-BX takes the souls of those who play the game who dare to challenge her will so that she can "race" with them, If they win, she'll let them go and give the racers their karts back, But if they lose, she'll "play" with them for all eternity.

Powerdown Pre-Lore: Upon reaching the end of Royal Raceway level, you find... Jubileena Bing-Bing?

Powerdown Lore: If her hallow demeanor and stiff movements aren't enough evidence enough, it is now clear this is not Jubileena Bing-Bing. Her huge frame and heavy feminine voice are enough to rattle you to the core, and it's clear she has no intentions of letting you leave alive.

Demise Lore: JB-BX brutally murdered your Girlfriend. But you don't have time to think about that. You have a choice, run or suffer the same fate as her. "RUN"

Fact:

• JB-BX is literally not an EXE at all (It's official), she's a dark spirit that resides in the cartridge.

• JB-BX never intended to kill everyone, but instead make the other racers surrender their racing karts as her collection, in this case she is kind of a bully and a tyrant.

• If she does kill someone, she would either kill those who broke her rules, or mostly Lucia.

• When JB-BX isn't trying to kill someone, she adopts Jubileena's mannerisms around others. So while she wouldn't be invested in a relationship, she would definitely be a gentle lady.

• JB-BX can use power-ups despite them being little to no use.

• JB-BX and MX are quite different from each other despite both of their backstories, she's basically not mindless or stupid for that matter, rough and tough yes, chasing Lucia around with her kart, no, that wouldn't be fair at all at this point, she'll rather just challenge her players into a race that dared to stand up against her, and just win to get her soul prize to play with forever or lose and give the racers their karts back and always keep her word never to bully them again, she's more independent than MX. So don't even try to compare JB-BX to MX.

• JB-BX is aware to Lord X's canon lore to his series JoeDoughBoi mentioned on Twitter (or X) and she feels uncomfortable about it. Despite this, Lord XX is completely different than the canon X. Canonically she, Lord XX and Hypna are Trio Besties, a group of three best friends altogether.

• Cannonically, JB-BX & Lady Rose X are not friends at all, nor do they get along with each other for multiple reasons, referencing to the EXE community itself, JoeDoughBoi's Twitter post of canon things to clarify for the canon X, & the Lord X Vs. MX webseries episodes posted by "dooblajicoo" on YouTube.

• JB-BX has her trusty pet named Cherryamon, she was found as cute, little puppy as she was clearly lost and was abandoned by a heartless previous owner, Cherrymon's origin's are clearly unknown, but a dog such as herself can talk, and it's very rare.

• Despite being the only entity, JB-BX follows palette rules, hence why CFX is blue and exists as her twin sister.

• Sugar Rush Madness is the official JB-BX lore.

• In Sugar Rush Madness; JB-BX is a slave to Ultra G, despite that, if she had it her way, she would not hesitate to break free to separate the amalgamation and make a redemption arc to end it all, and return back to her world and to live a normal life.

• Her favorite Lemonades at Starbucks are Strawberry Lemonade, Raspberry Lemonade, Sunset Drink, & Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Refresher.

• Her favorite Frappuccinos at Starbucks are Cherry Blossom Frappuccino & American Cherry Pie Frappuccino.

[commanderdazzle]

Unordinary Type (Ch05)

Sometimes a life change comes about not as a sweeping whirlwind, but as a slow wave on the beach.

When you first meet Cee and Ezra, they look like they've just passed through a whirlwind themselves, but what will that end up meaning to you?

Post Movie Ezra x Fem!Reader.

(A/N; Sorry this took so long, I'm juggling six stories for four fandoms, because I'm overambitious and have no self control. Warnings for mentions of past abuse.)

You slept through the entire trip, as usual, only waking when you felt the shuddering sensation of the shuttle docking at the same port it always did. Taking your bag down from the overhead in silence, you left for the intake office, where you would receive your pay for the six months as a medbay nurse, and get back the key card for your apartment. You saw Cee and Ezra being led into the intake as you were leaving, and waved encouragingly at them as you passed, before your own mind conjures a new thought. Will I ever see them again after this? You ask yourself, stopping in your tracks and almost turning around. No, I shouldn't get attached. But what if they get separated? The idea of Cee being sent to an adoption agency makes you feel sick, though you remind yourself that you only just met. You can't bring yourself to turn, the thought that This has nothing to do with me swirling in your mind. Continuing your path, you board the monorail from the dock and intake offices to your district, trying to silence the arguments in your head. ~*~*~*~ You have two weeks free time to yourself before you begin your planetside job as a school teacher

So you spend most of that time checking adoption sites daily to see if Cee's name pops up. But you never find her, even on a page listed as 'off-planet refugees', and you decide to take this as a good thing. Maybe they were allowed to stay together after all, you thought, even though you had no hope for the situation. So you were surprised when, two days before you were set to begin work, a knock at your door turned out to be Cee and Ezra themselves. You weren't sure if your gasp was one of delight or terror at the way they were dressed. The black tee-shirts with expressive patterns, over workman's denim pants, and heavy jackets, his tied off to accommodate his arm.

They matched so ridiculously well that you wondered who had copied who. "Hi," Cee said first, noticing your gaping stare, "I don't want to talk about it." Okay, she dressed first and he copied her, you think with a laugh and finally say, "what brings you two here?" You open the door wide and indicate that they should come inside, but Ezra shakes his head politely. "Afraid there's work to be done, we just spotted your name on the door plate here and thought formal introductions would be the neighborly thing to do." He extends his hand towards you, and you wonder briefly why he doesn't consider meeting at the hospital a 'formal introduction' before you reach out with your opposite hand and give his a firm shake. "Name's Ezra," he announced like you didn't know, "surprisingly strong grip you got there." "You never know when you have to hold down a struggling patient," you smile as you shake hands with Cee as well, then tell them, "if you ever need help with anything, just ask! I'm free tomorrow, then I return to work the day after." The both of them look shocked, and Cee asks, "going back to the station already?" "Oh no, definitely not! I work as a school teacher when I'm planetside," you clarify with a laugh, and Ezra nods. "A noble profession," he declares, and you think your face turns slightly pink. Quickly changing the subject, you ask, "so I take it your financial meeting went well?" The two of them lock eyes, and Cee shrugs her shoulders, a motion you had learned meant she was deferring to his opinion on the matter. "I'm afraid that is best kept between the two of us," he began, "at least for now." "And I assume the reason you weren't separated from each other is a secret, too?" "You would assume correctly," Ezra nods, and you think the corner of his lip curls up in a suppressed smile. You're curious, but you let it go, after all, it doesn't bother you to let them open up on their own time. Yet another courtesy you wish you were given in your childhood; you weren't allowed to keep secrets, or have any privacy of your own. You still remember the time one of your personal notebooks was found and read by your mother, and you weren't allowed to go out for anything but school for a week. You don't even remember what was in that notebook now; you only remember the feeling of being scrutinized, judged unfairly by someone who should have cared for you. "Oh, yeah, that's fair," you respond, trying to shake away the desperate feeling of wanting approval, "again, just let me know if you need anything!" The both of them nodded, and Ezra repeated your name before saying, "we'll keep ya in mind. We're five doors down from yourself, and tomorrow the apartment's tech is comin' up to put our names on the doorplate." It caught your ear just then, how much more he talked now that he was out of the hospital, and you grinned, "that's great, I'll see you again soon, then?" Smiling themselves and saying their goodbyes, you watched them as they walked down the hall and Cee took out the key card to unlock their door. They didn't have much with them, just the same bags before, and two new bags, probably carrying some new clothes along with their old space suits. You wondered if there was anything you could provide as a housewarming gift, but what could I give to the two of them without seeming pushy? Oh, I wonder if- Settling on one thing you knew you could do and do right, you got to work on something you were sure they would appreciate.

[seoulessrp]

SPAIN ITINERARY 📍dates: APRIL 10 - 24TH

Come back to this post to plot with other muses or when you can’t think of a starter during the trip! We’re trying to mix up this trip by giving you a variety to choose from. Please don’t feel too overwhelmed since none of this is mandatory. Our goal is to have you and your muse(s) enjoy every bit of this trip. Once again, these are only locations/ideas, and you’re more than welcome to adjust anything to your liking. 

All muses are booked at the Ushuaia Beach Hotel. This is a special hotel! It’s separated into two. One is called the Tower which is a more chill vibe where the other is called the Club, and – yeah, you guessed it, it’s more of a party life section. This time, you’re more than welcome to choose what kind of room you’d like your muse to stay in. There are lots to look through! There will be floors where only your muses will be able to access. Feel free to say that your floor is shared with locals or whatever staff that decides to come along. 

Check below for more info! And no worries, we’ll keep this post pinned to make it easier for you to navigate later! p.s. If you see a [ x ] listed below, then that means that it holds a reference picture as to what we’re trying to describe. Let us know if the links don’t work!

ART ENTHUSIASTS: 

Visit the Archaeological Museum on Plaza de la Catedral. Inside there are artefacts from Ibiza and Formentera covering 3.000 years of history.

Museu d’Art Contemporani d’Eivissa is an exhibit that includes the work of locals. Show some support! 

PLOT IDEAS:

Enjoy coffee or breakfast with a friend along the narrow street while heading to the museum. The street is said to be filled with food vendors, cafes, and souvenir shops. [ x ] 

Plans don’t go the way you want it to. Miscommunication had your muse waiting in the museum while the other waited at a cafe shop close by. Your muse is now annoyed that they spent most of their morning trying to locate their friend. 

Be kicked out? That’s embarrassing. Your muses were talking way too loud that they were escorted out. Yikes.

An employee recognizes your muses, and instead of giving them a difficult time, they decide to give them a tour, and gives them secret access to the roof of the museum(s). Said employee allows your muses some time to enjoy the view or they can arrange a dinner for them!

BEACH TIME:

Swing by Platja d’en Bossa! It is the longest beach in Ibiza, making it the perfect place to hunker down for the afternoon.

Platja de Ses Salines. Since you’re in the area, make sure to visit the beach. It’s all you’ve ever dreamed of: turquoise waters, white sand and dunes, surrounded by pine trees and lively chiringuitos (small bars serving drinks and tapas). [ x ] 

Es Vedrá. On the edge of Ibiza’s south coast, you’ll find one of the most emblematic spots on the island — the Es Vedrá rock. 

How about Port Area? Your muse would love this if they love fishing. They can hop onboard with the fishermen, and try to catch a few things themselves!

PLOT IDEAS:

Get on some jet skis or rent a paddleboat while at Platia d’en Bossa with a friend. There are also many beachside bars where you can stop for a snack and a drink. Come back after the sun sets and dance until dawn at Ushuaia or Space, two of the island’s largest nightclubs.

Are you up for a roadtrip? Because you can bounce around from beach to beach in under TWO hours. Crank the music, roll the windows down, and enjoy the scenery. 

Nightclub, anyone? Like we said, Platia d’en Bossa has two of the island’s largest nightclubs. Blend in with the locals, and enjoy your night off with your friend(s). Your muse deserves it!

Oops. Your muse drank too much, and now they’re causing a scene in public. Now your friend has to try and pick up your mess. Bigger twist: Both of your muses are plastered. That won’t be good for them later. 

SANTA EULÀRIA: a small resort in Ibiza! [ x ]

Golf? This resort has your back as it is the only golf course on the island. 

Go up to the Puig de Missa, at the southwest end of Santa Eulària. You can climb the stairs from Carrer de Sant Jaume (the most scenic route) or follow the trail from Santa Eulària’s promenade.

If you’re a seafood lover, don’t miss the chance of visiting the renowned restaurant El Bigotes.

PLOT IDEAS:

Your muse loves the resort so much that they book a couple of nights here! Grab your significant other or friends to enjoy the resort!

Locals spot you. Oops. It seems like a few cameras caught a glimpse of your muse with someone else, and well, now – it might be spreading like wildfire? 

Get food poisoning from one of the restaurants you’re in. Not a great way to spend your vacation, but hey, it happens!

Organize a road trip with some friends, and enjoy each other’s company!

WITH NATURE:

Hike Sa Talaia. If you’re a fan of hiking, you will love climbing up to Sa Talaia. At 475 metres, it’s the highest peak in Ibiza. The trail is 2.5km long, starting from the Sant Josep village. It takes around one hour to reach the top. Along the way, you’ll enjoy spectacular views of the island. Wear comfortable shoes. 

Cala Tarida. Another beach, you say? Yes, but it’s still worth coming here, especially if you like jumping in the water from the cliffs, as they’re not too high.

Love on Cala Comte. [ x ] They believe this is Ibiza’s most beautiful beach. Sheltered by rocky formations, the fine sand and the turquoise waters are something to behold here. Behind the rocks, you’ll find a series of bars where you can settle down with a cocktail. The beach is very close to San Antonio and quite popular during summer, as you can easily reach it by ferry or bus.

Feeling adventurous? Can Marça Caves is your spot! We’re warning you that it could be a little creepy or feel a little suffocating at times. [ x ]

PLOT IDEAS:

Up for romance? Take your significant other or someone you’re interested in to one of these places. Plan a dinner, pick a nice spot, and enjoy each other’s company. 

Your muses dare each other to jump from Cala Tarida, but they get into a playful argument (or real) about being scaredy cats, and not wanting to jump.

Plan to spend all day in Cala Comte with friends or your significant other, but be surrounded by fans who keep wanting to take pictures. Sounds exhausting!

Get lost while hiking at Sa Talaia! Your muses take the wrong turn, and instead of calling for help, they try to navigate their way back to the car.

Plan to go in a group tour to explore the caves –– but your group leaves without you before or during your journey. What to do now? Plan to still go in, and figure things out along the way or plan something else. 

OTHER:

Spas. Take some time off from sightseeing and relax in one of the dozen spas scattered across the island. 

Water activities! There is a watersports centre on pretty much every resort beach. Beyond swimming, you could rent jet-skis, go parasailing, stand-up paddling or kayaking. You'll also find several diving schools offering lessons for beginners. If all you ever wanted was to rent a yacht, you could also do that down at the port, in Ibiza Town. Sail on your own, if you're already familiar with it, or hire a boat (with its captain) to go anywhere you want.

Clubbing! If there’s one thing people love about Ibiza, it’s its club scene. There’s a party for everyone here!

When you get tired of swimming or partying, you can go ziplining with a group of people or a party of two! 

Did we mention eating? There are plenty of spots along the island! We recommend trying all of the seafood, but there are plenty to choose from!

PLOT IDEAS: 

Book a spa date with a significant other. Surround yourself with calm vibes. After all, you deserve it after having a rough few weeks. 

Good or bad plot for water activities! Have a near drowning experience or get a little tipsy while trying to parasail or kayaking. 

Rent out a yacht. Become the life of the party by renting a yacht, spread the word, and have your friends join! 

Try to sail a yacht? Is this a good or bad plot? You decide. Your muse decides that they’re experienced enough to drive one, pay extra even if you don’t have a license. Maybe you make it in one piece –– maybe you get stranded out in the sea because you have no idea what you’re doing. 

Have a fantastic night out while clubbing! Some locals recognize you, and they party with you and your friends. Maybe even try to sweet talk the DJ into giving you the chance to pick a few songs? 

Clubbing gone wrong? Perhaps you overdid yourself with the alcohol. Got into a bit of a heated argument with a friend or a local. Perhaps your muse overheard a local saying mean things about their friends. Break into an argument/fight. 

Enjoy the scenery while ziplining. Try to convince as many people to go with you, but not many show up except for a couple! Either have your muse be bitter or try to make the best out of a bad situation. 

The waiter wants to ruin your evening by interrupting your meal with a friend or significant other. Will your muse turn them down politely or snap?

We hope that gives you plenty to work with! Again, feel free to adjust a few things to your liking. We’ll see you in Spain! 

[bsdgenshinau]

General questions you might have about this AU:

What is the main concept of this AU?

Like any other Genshin AUs, this is basically if BSD characters were actually Genshin characters! Or maybe there’s more to it?

Do the Genshin and the BSD characters coexist?

Nope! Although it would be fun to write about their interactions if they did.

Is Atsushi the protagonist of this AU?

Although he isn’t the character I made this AU for, yes, I’d say Atsushi is the protagonist here too.

What is the most entertaining part about this AU?

Personally, I like to see it from two different views: reader and writer. As reader, I think the most entertaining part could be figuring out the lore or simply reading about the character interactions; as the writer, I’d say designing the characters and adapting their lore to Teyvat (yes I love lores and stories). That’s just my opinion though.

Will you post their designs for reference?

Absolutely, yes! I’m actually really proud of how they came out, with various symbolisms and everything. I’ll make separate posts for each character. As of now, the designs that are ready are Atsushi’s, Dazai’s, Chuuya’s and Akutagawa’s.

If you have any other questions, feel free to ask! I’ll answer as much as I can, unless it’s a spoiler for the story.

EDIT: A friend of mine told me I should add these details, so I'm writing them here.

Are the ADA and the PM both based in Inazuma? And why is the PM considered more traditional in the designs?

Yes, both of them are based in Inazuma!

The ADA is just the Armed Detective Agency, it's pretty much like in the canon timeline. Meanwhile, the PM is pretty different.

The Port Mafia got this title from the inhabitants of Ritou. Basically, they're a clan (like the Kamisato clan), called the Rintarou clan - it replaces the Hiiragi clan in the Tri-Commission. Seeing how much power they actually have over Inazuma (by being in charge of managing the finances of the nation and other things) and especially over Ritou, nobody from the island talks directly about the behaviour of the clan to outsiders out of fear. So, to make sure that they won't get killed for talking about certain stuff, they came up with the name of Port Mafia. Meanwhile, the Rintarou clan prefers that the people that work under it keep a certain traditional image about themselves with their clothing style, because that's the kind of impression they want to give to the people that see them: rich, powerful, and sticking to traditions. I hope I made myself clear enough!

[corecables123]

Four Must-Have Cell Phone Accessories to Simplify Your Life

It is safe to say that your mobile phone is good for nothing without the required additions. Your phone is technically empty if you do not have the required accessories like a USB wall charger. However, many other complements are compatible with your phone making your day-to-day life facile. We live in a new world where gadgets ensure the condition of your phone, help it navigate, take hand-free calls, and control music without even touching your phone. Well, that is why we are here. Today, this post will list the phone accessories that elevate the functionality, protection, and aesthetic appeal of your device. 

Top Five Mobile Phone Accessories!

A charging cable

I still recall the feeling when I found that now charging cords can be separated from the adopters. Our smartphones use so much of the battery that carrying a USB lighting cable has become a must. These wires provide you with fast charging properties. There are times when you leave your place with a dead phone, in such conditions; all you need is an operational wire and a running electricity socket.  

Car charger 

Whether you are a cab driver, a regular traveler, or just driving to your office; a car charger is a must-have addition. This accessory allows you to charge your phone while driving from one place to another. The best part is that there are gadgets available that are compatible with almost all mobile phone models. These models typically connect to a vehicle's 12-volt cigarette lighter socket and provide a USB port or multiple ports for device charging. You get ready to use designs that offer connectivity, safety, and charging simultaneously. 

Audio accessories

Whether it is a busy day in the workplace, intense workout sessions, or a morning run; we all love to listen to our favorite music. A pair of EarPods keep you in your element; focused and determined without disturbing anyone. 

You might also need a Type C headphone adapter that allows you to use standard 3.5 mm headphones.

 

 

Phone holders 

Phone holders are one of the most essential products that provide safety and convenience to all car drivers. As a motorist, you get to secure your smartphone within your sweep, monitor GPS easily, answer all phone calls, and control music without taking your eyes off the road. The exceptional part is that holders come in various sizes, shapes, power, and colors; you can choose one according to your requirements. 

 How do you buy authentic accessories? 

Well, that is one common query that I get all the time. I would not be wrong to say that easy availability and overused gadgets have led us to this situation of unauthorized mobile phone accessories. In case, you are also wondering about the same question; I suggest you begin your search by using the Internet and checking reviews of the suppliers. Comparing the reviews and prices mentioned on the websites will help you make your choice and save you from online theft. You can also save yourself from all the unnecessary hassle by following the mentioned links.

Conclusion!

The technology has come a long way. The time has long gone when we used to make phone calls using landline phones. Today, there are multiple mobile phone accessories available that make our lives easy. You get EarBuds for an entertaining workout session, a phone holder to drive safely while using a phone, various fast mobile phone chargers, and much more. I hope this post will provide you with all the necessary information. In case of any queries, please feel free to reach out; I am happy to help you in every way possible.

[dreamwool]

Replacing Your Old Bed: Why a Recliner Bed Might Be Perfect Upgrade?

Are you tired of waking up with aches and pains every morning? Is your old bed causing you more discomfort than restful sleep? It might be time to consider upgrading to a recliner bed. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of a recliner bed and why it could be the perfect solution for your sleep troubles.

Understanding the Recliner Bed

A recliner bed is not just your average bed. It offers the functionality of a traditional bed with the added benefit of adjustable positions. Whether you prefer to sit up and read a book, elevate your legs for better circulation, or simply find the perfect angle for a good night's sleep, a recliner bed can cater to your needs.

Comfort and Support

One of the key advantages of a recliner bed is the level of comfort and support it provides. The ability to adjust the position of the bed allows you to find the optimal alignment for your body, reducing pressure points and promoting better sleep quality. Say goodbye to tossing and turning all night!

Health Benefits

Investing in a recliner bed can also have significant health benefits. By being able to elevate your legs, you can improve circulation and reduce swelling. Additionally, the adjustable positions can help alleviate symptoms of conditions such as acid reflux, sleep apnea, and back pain.

Customisable Features

Recliner beds come with a range of customisable features to enhance your sleeping experience. From massage functions to built-in USB ports for charging your devices, you can personalise your bed to suit your preferences and lifestyle.

Space-Saving Design

If you are short on space or looking to declutter your bedroom, a recliner bed can be a great space-saving solution. With its versatile design, you can free up valuable floor space by eliminating the need for additional furniture such as a separate recliner or bed frame.

Improved Sleep Quality

Quality sleep is essential for overall health and well-being. A luxury bed can help improve your sleep quality by allowing you to find the most comfortable sleeping position for a restful night's sleep. Say goodbye to restless nights and hello to waking up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

Long-Term Investment

While a recliner bed may require a higher initial investment compared to a traditional bed, it is a long-term investment in your health and well-being. By prioritising quality sleep and comfort, you are investing in a better quality of life for years to come.

Conclusion

In conclusion, if you are considering replacing your old bed, a recliner bed could be the perfect upgrade you've been looking for. With its comfort, support, health benefits, customisable features, space-saving design, improved sleep quality, and long-term investment value, a recliner bed offers a holistic solution to your sleep troubles. Say goodbye to sleepless nights and hello to a new level of comfort and relaxation with a recliner bed.

[mythgrippa-blog]

New session

Finally got to finish my 6-7 month group project, and the booth we set up looked really nice. I just stood there and everyone came to ask questions, our set up was like a science fair type thing, we had our monitors set up, posters on two boards and QR Codes to use our website posted around our booth.

As soon as 9 o clock struck, people were already going to our booth and asking questions. They almost caught us off guard

I was ready to talk about anything involving the system and its components, the bad news was that our facial recognition was taking a bit of break so no one's faces were being recognized in uploaded images and also image uploads had a long delay because we were doing image processing first before uploading images. This wouldn't be an issue if we managed to redeploy our backend services using a new google cloud instance. So, the reason they weren't being recognized was probably because we had too many image uploads and too few instances? Or was it was something else? I don't know

But despite that everything else went fine, explaining the app was really cool and I really liked the ones who wanted to talk about the backend. Our backend has matured from simple concept art to what it is now. Let's see each version.

I couldn't find the proof of concept image but we can just go through it step by step.

Early

Another version

The final version

The back end architecture is pure micro services and I love it! Everyone loved it, it was so good I legit thought we were going to win the best architecture award. But we didn't, it went to a different team and the reason that team won was because they were able to separate technology from architecture... :(

Well that was the project, the website servers will go down in less than a week. It was nice, now I can focus on other stuff.

Last night I managed to implement an ssh honey pot and it was nice. I didn't create the whole thing from scratch, I made use of pshitt and mapped the ssh server to a different port.

However I need to ramp up my programming skills, especially if I want to get good at this hacking biz or what not. So, my days as a developer are somewhat over, definitely as a group leader.

I'm retired now haha! I feel so free and relaxed, but I can't let my guard down though

Well there's a lot more going on that I Wanted to write about today but I'm literally in a class (not really a class I'm supposed to attend but its whaevs), I'll update a different day.

Thanks for reading :D