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qvid-pro-qvo · 4 years ago

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Ooo if you’re still taking prompts I would love a Sonny Carisix fem!reader with “it’s two sugars right?” (64) and/or “it looks good on you” (32). Thank you *hugs*

sonny carisi x female!reader.

word count: 2319

rating: e for everyone, because missed signals and miscommunication happen to everyone... and that’s what coffee dates are for (hurt/comfort, a lot of uncertainty, and of course, coffee).

You find yourself over at Sonny Carisi’s more often than not nowadays. By the time the bar looms ever closer, you essentially are camping out there. His couch is just the right amount of broken-in that it doesn’t make your back ache too much, and you pay him back in grinding whole beans of coffee right before he stumbles home from his shifts at the precinct.

It’s a comfortable situation, for sure. He’s a good guy. Lets you camp out, studies with you, quizzes you, cooks for you. You feel like you’re paying rent at your own apartment for no good reason, and more and more like you should be paying some of his, especially when the actual test date approaches and feeling sick to your stomach coincides with non-stop prepping.

You borrow his clothes. You leave for work from his place. You’ve crashed on his bed once or twice, the two of you staying up ‘til the daylight breaks to go over every last detail.

But you’re not dating him. You’re not. And you definitely don’t have a crush on him because he most certainly does not have a crush on you.

It doesn’t matter. You’re still living at your own place, right? Even though you open the wrong cabinets to find the coffee and find yourself dropping more sugar into your own cup than you normally would because that’s how Sonny likes it. You’re still paying rent there, and showers there count at living, even though you bring over one of your own blankets to his so his couch feels a little cozier.

And the things he says don’t mean anything. Why would they? He’s Sonny Carisi. Joking is practically his middle name – he jokes and he teases and he pokes and he prods because he can. So when he jabs at you with his pen and makes you laugh, he doesn’t watch the way your face lights up, or anything silly like that. And when he notices you stole another shirt of his because you forgot one for the morning? Saying “it looks good on you” is just what it sounds like. Something banal, mundane. It has to be. There’s nothing in his gaze, nothing as it rakes over your body, nothing as he settles down next to you on the couch and squeezes your shoulder and taps your knee with his and comes home to you and smiles big and broad and wide –

It has to be nothing.

Because you don’t know what’d you do if you fell in love with Sonny Carisi. Not when you know so much about what waits for him at the precinct. Not when you know that the squad is his life and his future, not when you’re so incredibly aware that once the bar is done that’ll be that. A study buddy by chance, and a friend by circumstance, and once the time together stops being for a reason that makes him pass the bar, he’ll drop you.

And the fact of the matter is – God, the fact is you’ve had your heart broken before. You’ve had it stomped on and shattered into a million pieces, you’ve had it crushed and ripped out of your chest. And if it happened again, if it happened with Sonny… you just don’t know what you’d do. His name is Sonny, for God’s sake.

So, you do what any… sane, absolutely normal person would do in that situation.

You back off.

After all, it’s like you said. You don’t pay rent there, you don’t pay for groceries, and the couch is a comfortable couch but it’s not your bed. Sonny doesn’t deserve, and probably doesn’t want, you mooching off of his hard-earned paycheck by eating him out of house and home. He probably doesn’t want you stealing his clothes, and he probably doesn’t want you there the whole damn day. Why would he?

Why would he?

Because, in the end, you know what it is. You know it. And so one day, you decide not to drop by. And then the next day, and then the next. And then a week later, he stops asking.

Just like you thought. And it… it still hurts, it still hurts a lot, but. It’s for the best. It’s really for the best.

You study on your own. You study hard, and you work hard, and you try to ignore the voice in your head that is definitely Sonny Carisi’s – that voice that eggs you on, keeps you pushing, forces your eyes open in the law library at Fordham. You bear down and grind, and soon the bar is on top of you.

It’s right on top of you.

Dammit, it’s here.

Sonny ends up passing the bar, and it feels a little hollow. He finds out with Amanda and Fin standing over his shoulder, and he knows he should be rejoicing. All those hours, all that time, it pays off, right?

But instead he just feels… numb to it. It’s the shock, he thinks, or the surreal feeling of knowing that he’s a lawyer. He has his juris doctorate, and now he’s a fucking lawyer. But as soon as it crosses his mind, he pushes it aside, looks down at his phone, and sighs.

Doesn’t feel the same without you.

See, he doesn’t know what he did. He doesn’t know what happened. All he knows is that one day you were over, you were drinking his cocoa and studying on his couch and smiling at him. Something in your eyes, something in the way you shifted towards him, something in the way you laughed.

And the next –

Goddammit, you were gone. It was like a puff of smoke, you vanished, and invitations sent were neglected or rejected.

So he finished studying for the bar on his own. Finished it by hearing your voice in your head, light and lyrical, rough from lack of sleep, whatever. You urged him on even from a distance, and he pushed through that last month aching for your company again.

And now, he’s passed the bar, and all he can think about is you.

About your score.

But who is he kidding when he says that? It’s you. It’s all about you.

He rubs his chin with his hand, and he stares at your contact. The photo isn’t one you’ve ever described as flattering, but you wouldn’t even know about it if he hadn’t gotten caught taking it. You’re bent over a book, your eyes are focused on the pages, and a pen is trapped in your teeth, your leg a blur as it bounces. And you’re – you’re in his sweatshirt, and the couch is made up for you, and…

“God, I gotta call her.”

It comes out like a revelation, and he presses your name, presses call, holds the phone up to his ear. He finds himself standing up, too, and while the phone rings he’s pushing towards the elevator.

“Where the hell are you goin’?” Amanda calls out, but he waves her off, as your phone keeps ringing.

“I’m taking lunch.”

The shouted reply is incredulous, but he ignores the tone. “It’s nine in the morning!”

There’s a few more rings, and then he hears your voice. Practiced, poised, your voicemail message rattling off instructions that he doesn’t need. But he savors the sound, right up until the beep.

“Uh. Hey. It’s… Sonny.”

So much for not needing instructions.

“Look, I – I know our results came out today, and. And I know that your news is as good as mine, because you’re a fucking genius, so. I’m heading to that shop, where we met, and. I wanna meet you there. I’ll be there for half an hour, and if I see you, and I hope I do, I hope you’ll let me buy you a coffee.”

He clears his throat, swallows.

“And if I don’t see you, I’ll get the message. But. I really want to see you. Okay. Right. Uh. Bye.”

He hangs up with a little bit of a gasp of air, shaking his head as the elevator doors open on the ground floor. And then he’s rushing, practically running, out of the precinct to hail a taxi.

He gets dropped up on at the entrance of Gray Dog Coffee Roasters trying not to think about the fact that his heart is lodged in his throat. He takes a seat at one of the outside tables, clearly visible from both sides. And he waits, he waits, he desperately waits to see you walking around a corner.

Fifteen minutes pass, It’s the worst fifteen minutes of his life, but they come and go, and no matter how much his leg bounces time isn’t under his control.

And then he sees you.

You’re walking slowly, and when Sonny stands it seems to startle you. You pause, but only for a moment, and then you’re pushing forward, hands shoved into the pocket of your jacket. You’re uncertain, he can tell that much, but you smile at him and it makes the sun on that July day all that much brighter.

“Hey,” he calls out to you.

“Hey,” you return, and he can’t help his grin.

“Wanna… get some coffee? For two new lawyers?”

And when your gaze dips from his, he catches the smile you’re hiding. “Yeah, Sonny. For two new lawyers.”

The two of you end up back at the table he was sitting at. It really is a beautiful sunny day, but your hands are cupping a mug of coffee that’s steaming in the New York heat.

“It’s two sugars, right?” he asks you, as if he hasn’t prepped coffee for you for months, and you nod as the two of you settle, the world of New York around you and just as busy as ever.

“So. You just wanted to buy me a coffee?” you ask him, brow furrowed, and he watches as one of your hands lifts from your mug to play with your earring. He’s numbered all your tics, the things that make you tick, and he matches your nervous fingers with his own, tapping on the table.

“And talk. If that’s okay.”

You know why the two of you need to talk. Sonny knows you know. But you still look at him with a chuckle. Shrugging. “About what, Sonny?”

“About us.”

Your eyes lock onto his. You seem to swallow, tight.

“Us.”

“Yeah, us.”

You don’t seem too convinced of that word, and Sonny thinks that’s on him. He never made the final leap, never just... asked. Assumed. But he’s not gonna make that mistake again. He can’t afford it. He has your attention, and he’s not letting it go. “Look, you left, okay? You left, and didn’t look back, and I just wanna know what I can do to fix it. I miss you, and if it was something I said or did –”

Suddenly your hand lifts, and he cuts himself off at the gesture.

“It’s... god, it’s not you.”

It comes out suddenly, so matter-of-fact, and Sonny blinks at you. You seem resigned, almost embarrassed, and he watches you fiddle with your earring again before holding your mug tight.

And it’s a relief, but. Now Sonny’s just confused. “It’s not?”

“No, Sonny. It’s not.”

There’s not much to say to that, frankly because Sonny’s speechless. So he doesn’t say anything, just leans back in his chair, lifts up his own coffee for a sip as he watches you. Waits.

And he does wait. You seem to be formulating something in your mind, something that makes your nails tap against the mug.

“Us?” you ask again.

“Yeah.” It’s that simple to Sonny. “Is that... is that bad?”

“No! No, no, I just thought... fuck, I – I got scared,” you admit. Your coffee is surely scalding your hands, as you clutch the ceramic, and he watches as your eyes break from his to watch the cars roar by. It’s cute. It’s more than cute, and he tries not to smile because he knows you’re biting your lower lip like that only because you’re so nervous you can hardly speak. “I thought – I knew – that you’d get sick of me, eventually, and… and you’d pass the bar, and that’d be that, right?”

That’d be that? Now Sonny’s agape, his own brow furrowed as you look at him once more. “But why?” Sonny pushes. He reaches out to you, hand up and open on the table you sit at. “Was it something I said, or did?”

“No, it was. It was me. My head. I was certain that… all the niceness would end, that the bar would be the end of it. I’ve had… bad partners before, and bad experiences with things like… kindness. And once I convinced myself that you couldn’t be different, and realized that I liked you so damn much…”

“You like me?” he blurts out, and your mouth falls open into a laugh, despite yourself.

“Sonny, I’ve worn a piece of clothing from every part of your closet, except, thankfully, your underwear. I’ve slept on your couch more than I’ve slept in my own bed. I – I desperately like you. And I like us, but I didn’t want to –”

“Assume.”

Sonny Carisi sits there. He blushes, bright and red, and he tries not to feel the way it spreads to his neck, too. And he watches as you laugh a little more, lifting your mug to suck down all the coffee you can.

“Okay,” he gets out slowly. “Well. I… I like you, too. Desperately.”

“Yeah, I’m getting that now. Thankfully.”

And when he grins, you can finally match it, the two of you staring at each other over hot cups of coffee on a warm July day. The news rolls over the two of you, bulldozes Sonny, and he’s grinning so wide that he’s sure he looks dumb as hell. Head over heels.

“You are different. Than other guys. Other partners.” you finally settle on. “You are, Sonny. I’m… sorry I did that to you, and I’m sorry for everything, really.”

“Don’t be,” he says, easily. Like it’s nothing. It rolls off of his tongue, and you grin at him, big and bright. “And – and I insist on getting you another coffee.”

Your hand lifts to cover your laugh. “And why’s that?”

“Because we’re not done talking about this, sweetheart. And it’ll take at least another cup for you to walk me back to the precinct so we can talk about what our next date’s gonna be.”

#prompt fill #sonny carisi x reader #sonny carisi x you #female!reader #sonny carisi #my fic #law and order: svu #hurt/comfort #miscommunication #done with seeing it in my queue so it's up a little early today

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skepticalcatfrog · 4 years ago

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Every Week on Thursday (Aurora High School)

Introduction Part One Introduction Part Two Masterpost

Summary: When Finian realizes just how much he’s struggling in Social Studies, he turns to Scarlett for help.

Pairings: (Pre-romantic) Scarlett Jones x Finian de Seel

Word count: 4,090

Author’s Notes: Guess who’s back and better than ever with some brand new content! It’s ya girl! I’ve been in a real creative slump you guys, but I finally got something done and I’m feeling GOOD! (Requests for this au are still open, by the way! I can’t guarantee that I’ll do every one I get, but we’ll see.)

Important Author’s Notes: This story contains a character who is disabled. I did do some research, but since I don’t have a disability, it’s virtually impossible for me to be an expert on the topic. If you are more knowledgeable about this than I might be, and you notice an inaccuracy, please let me know what it is and I’ll try to fix it!

January 16th, Thursday

Finian hated Social Studies. It was as simple as that. He figured, why should he have to learn about a bunch of old people when most of them were assholes anyway? Not to mention the fact that he just couldn’t get the hang of it. He could never focus on studying, often found himself spacing out during class, and thusly struggled with tests and quizzes. He managed to keep his grades pretty high, and if anyone were to ask he’d say it was just luck, but in reality he found it insanely easy to get away with cheating.

For some reason, though, he’d decided that it was time to put in some effort. He knew he wouldn’t be able to do it on his own, so he’d concocted a plan. He would get himself a tutor. But it couldn’t be just anyone. No, it had to be someone he trusted. Fortunately for him, he knew exactly who that person would be.

The moment the final bell rang, he was off. Fin’s classmates rarely let him leave first, even though they almost definitely should’ve, so he was usually last. As he maneuvered his way through the hall, he looked around for the girl who would (hopefully) agree to be his tutor. Then he spotted her fiery red hair, and almost instinctively smiled. She was standing at her locker, packing her books into her backpack. He weaved around his classmates as he tried to get to her.

“Scarlett!” He called out, hoping she’d be close enough to hear him. Sure enough, she turned and waved.

“Good afternoon, Finian.” Scarlett said as he stopped beside her. She started walking down the hall, and he followed alongside her. “I’m going to the front door, is that out of your way?”

“Nope, not at all.” Fin lied, hoping she wouldn’t notice.

“Okay then, what’s up?”

“I’ve got a problem.” Fin got straight to the point. “I have a big test coming up in Social Studies, and I know nothing. My head is empty, there’s just clouds and stuff in there. Long story short, I need someone to tutor me.”

“Okay… and why are you asking me?” She raised an eyebrow.

“You’re, like, an expert at Social Studies. Why would I ask anyone but the expert?” Fin said as if it was obvious. Then, worried that he was coming on too strong, he added one more point. “Plus, you’re my friend, so I trust you to not fuck it up. For the most part.”

Scarlett laughed and shook her head. “You really have a way with words, don’t you?”

“It’s my specialty.” He ran a hand through his hair in an attempt to slick it back, but it immediately bounced back again. “So, what do you say?”

“Sure, I’ll do it. I’ve got nowhere better to be anyway.” Scarlett shrugged. “What were you thinking for times and locations?”

“Well, I would say my house, but that’s a no for a few reasons. For example, my siblings and cousins never shut up. Plus my parents would flip their shit if a girl visited who 1, isn’t related to us, and 2, isn’t with my cousin Dariel. I’ve got no clue how he gets girls in the first place, but somehow he does.” Fin said, already feeling like he’d given plenty of unnecessary information. “So do you have any ideas?”

“We could go to the library.” Scarlett suggested. “It’s pretty quiet, plus all the books and things will be useful.”

“Which one, the old dusty one that looks like the set of a horror movie, or the big two-story one in the middle of town next to the movie theater?” Fin asked.

“The big one. It’s newer, so I assume it’ll have more up-to-date information.” Scarlett explained.

“I’ve never been in that one. And who knows, maybe after the boring stuff, we could catch a movie!” Fin winked. He was mostly joking, but not entirely. Apparently Scarlett had taken it as a joke, because she laughed a little, then brought the conversation back to the subject at hand.

“And as for times, I’m free on Tuesdays.” She told him.

Fin shook his head. “I’ve got practice for the play on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Friday, maybe?”

“Can’t, I’ve got debate club.” Scarlett thought for a moment. “What about Thursdays?”

“That works.” He nodded. “But today is Thursday, so does today count?”

“I’m going to say no, just because it’s too short notice. Next week, though, sure. What about 3:00, just to give us some time to freshen up after school?” Scarlett picked up her bag and started walking, Fin following alongside her even though his mom picked him up at the side of the school opposite the direction they were going.

“Is that your way of telling me you think I look bad?” Fin asked in false indignance.

“What? No.” Scarlett smiled.

“So you think I look good then?” He raised his eyebrows.

“Shut up, Finian.” Her smile widened and he couldn’t help but stare.

Okay, look. Finian definitely wasn’t much of a people person. He barely talked to anyone outside of the tightly knit friend group he’d made himself, unless of course he absolutely needed to. So what are the odds that he’d fallen for the exact opposite kind of person? Scarlett was extroverted, and was great at talking to people, had a smile that could light up a room, and was certainly more popular than Fin was. If it wasn’t for the fact that they were talking to each other at that very moment, he’d be convinced that she didn’t know he existed. He knew he’d never have a chance with her anyway. But still, there was something about her that drew him in, even though he figured it would end in disappointment anyway.

“I guess this is my stop.” Scarlett said as they approached the front door, pulling Fin out of his thoughts. “I’ll see you tomorrow.”

He waved to her as she left, waiting to move until the door had closed behind her. Once it had, he started on his way to the opposite end of the school, where his mom was most definitely already waiting for him.

January 23rd, Thursday #2

Scarlett had been sitting in the library and waiting for Fin for the past 30 minutes. She wondered if he’d decided to bail. He definitely had a habit of not admitting when he was struggling, so it was a possibility that he wouldn’t show. Maybe she should just leave and text him later, there was no use waiting if he wasn’t ever going to get there.

She got up and slung her bag over her shoulder, but just as she was about to start walking, the entrance opened. And there was Finian. But he wasn’t in his wheelchair like he usually was, instead using a pair of crutches to get around. She tried not to look too perplexed, figuring it was probably something personal. But he saw right through her.

“What, something on your mind?” He asked as he approached, taking a seat at the table and setting the crutches down beside him.

“No, it’s nothing.” Scarlett shook her head, sitting back down.

“It’s the crutches, isn’t it?” Fin asked, gesturing to the aforementioned objects. “I would’ve gone with the chair, but it’s just that this library isn’t wheelchair accessible. And I didn’t know that since I’ve never been here before, so my dad had to bring me back home to switch them out, which is also why I was so late.”

“But there’s a ramp outside, isn’t there?” Scarlett asked.

“Yeah, but that leads down to the kid’s section. To get up here from there, you have to go up the stairs. And there’s no elevator.” Fin explained. “I don’t usually go with my crutches, if I’m going to be out and about for a long time I’ll use the chair. At school, for example. I really only use these at home, and even there I rarely do.”

“That makes sense, yeah.” Scarlett nodded. “We could go somewhere else if you want, my house is usually pretty quiet.”

“No, no, it’s okay.” Fin held up his hand. “I’m already here, there’s no point in leaving now. Maybe we could figure something else out next time.”

“Okay, if you insist.” Scarlett twirled a lock of hair around her finger. “Anyway, back to the task at hand. What’s your grade in Social Studies?”

“I’ve got an 95, I think.” Fin told her. “Haven’t checked in a while.”

“How have you managed to keep your grades that high if you’re struggling as much as you say you are?” She asked, leaning forward and resting her arms on the table. “You probably don’t even need tutoring if you don’t want it. I’m starting to think this was all a trick just to spend a little extra time with me.”

“Would it be so bad if it was?” Fin smirked. “It’s not, though. I’ve actually been finding other, slightly more against-the-rules ways to keep my grades up.”

“Finian de Seel, do you cheat on your tests?” Scarlett didn’t know whether to be shocked or impressed. She’d only cheated a few times, and every time she’d gotten caught, so if he’d managed to exceed a passing grade just by cheating, that was crazy.

“You got me. For some reason, I never get caught, so I just keep doing it.” Fin shrugged. “But I do want to stop, which is why I asked you to teach me about all of this history shit.”

Scarlett blinked slowly. “How long have you been doing it?”

“Since freshman year, when my grades started falling flat.”

“And you retained at least some of that, right?”

“Absolutely none of it.” Fin said sarcastically. “I guess we’ll have to be here all night.”

“Oh, be quiet.” Scarlett laughed. She had to admit, as annoying as he tried to be, she really did enjoy spending time with Fin. “Anyway… should we go find some textbooks?”

February 2nd, Thursday #3

The next week, after a bit of discussion over the previous days, Fin and Scarlett came to an agreement that they should just try going to the de Karran-de Seel house for their tutoring session. They’d already checked out all of the books they needed from their previous trip to the library, and they could use online resources if they ended up needing anything else. Plus, as opposed to the idea as Fin was before, he knew he’d be the most comfortable at home.

That being said, he felt like the short 45 minutes between the moment he got home and when Scarlett was supposed to get there were the most stressful minutes of his entire life. He spent the majority of his time rallying his family into cleaning up the house a little bit. He didn’t give them much information, which might’ve been a mistake in hindsight, but at the time he didn’t really care.

When Scarlett did finally arrive, the first thing she noticed was how loud it was. She could hear all of the family’s conversation from outside. It was never that loud at home. She walked up to the door and knocked three times. A kid answered the door, maybe around 11 or 12 years old.

“Are you Fin’s friend?” The girl asked. She took Scarlett’s hand and pulled her inside before she had a chance to answer. “Fin! Your friend is here!”

As soon as she was inside, the next thing Scarlett noticed was that Fin’s house was seriously populated. She knew that he had a lot of family, but damn. They all turned to look at her when she walked in, but only for a moment before going back to their conversations. None of them seemed to be too eager to talk to her. And every one of them looked exactly like him, with his same white blond hair and big brown deer eyes. Some of them had freckles like he did, others didn’t. The only one who really stood out was the guy who she immediately identified as Dariel. The best way to describe him, in her mind, would be that he looked like a young Severus Snape. And that wasn’t a compliment. He looked up to shoot her a wink, then went back to whatever he was doing on his laptop.

“Oh, you must be Scarlett! Finian has told me so much about you.” A woman who she remembered to be Fin’s mom approached her, leading her further into the house. “He’s in his room, if he hasn’t come out by now then he probably has his headphones on so he can’t hear us.”

As they dodged around family members, Scarlett couldn’t help but wonder if it was like this every day. She had to assume it was, Fin had made it very clear how many family members lived in the same house. She probably wouldn’t be able to survive a whole day in this house, and she didn’t know how he did it. Eventually, they got to a door at the end of a hallway next to the kitchen. Fin’s mom knocked on the door a few times, but when there was still no response after a few moments, she cracked open the door.

The inside of the room looked like an entirely different world. For starters, it was nearly pitch dark. It took Scarlett’s eyes a second to adjust. Not even natural light was coming in, because the curtains were drawn over the only window. There was a light in the ceiling, too, but it wasn’t on. The fact that the walls were painted black didn’t help much with the darkness. Speaking of the walls, they were adorned with a variety of things.

There were posters for multiple musicals, only a few of which she recognized as ones that had been put on by the school. A bulletin board was hung on the wall, but she could barely tell what it was beneath all of the sketches and blueprints for what she assumed were set designs. A short bookshelf stood along one side of the room. It was stocked with books, but also a bunch of other stuff. Some notable examples were a seemingly homemade robot, a stack of CDs that may or may not have been burned already, a pile of tangled up earbuds, and a small plastic bag full of zippers and loose buttons, among other things.

The floor wasn’t carpeted, it was hardwood like the rest of the house. The bed was in the corner of the room, and it didn’t look like it had been made in at least a few days. It had two pillows on it, but only one was at the head of the bed and the other was at the foot of the bed. Two beaten up notebooks had been thrown onto it carelessly, one purple and the other yellow. Otherwise, though, the room was pretty clean.

Fin himself was sitting at a desk that was opposite the bed. He had a pair of bulky wireless headphones on, and his face was illuminated by the bright light of the computer he was using. He was typing something up, maybe a screenplay. The music playing through his headphones was way too loud, and she could tell because he was singing along pretty loudly too. She had to stifle a laugh, but not because he sounded bad or anything. He actually had quite an impressive voice. It was just that he must not have known exactly how loud he was being.

Fin’s mother entered the room and gently put her hand on his arm. Despite how careful she was being, he still flinched and the room dropped to silence immediately. He looked up at his mom, slid his headphones off and hung them around his neck. “Uh, hey. What’s up?”

“Sorry I startled you, I thought I should let you know that your friend is here.” She stepped aside to reveal Scarlett, who was still standing in the doorway. She offered a small wave.

Fin’s eyebrows shot up. “Oh. Okay.” He hoped that she couldn’t see the redness rising in his face. She could.

“Alright then, I’ll leave you to it! Just let me know if you need anything.” His mom made her way towards the door, flicking the light switch on her way out. “You have to turn a light on in here sometimes, Finian. Someone’s going to trip on something one day.”

“So… not a fan of lights, huh?” Scarlett moved the notebooks aside and sat down on the bed. With the ceiling light on, she could see everything much better. “What song was that? You sounded really good.”

“You- you think so?” Fin stammered, turning his chair around to face her. His eyes were wide, his mouth hanging slightly open. For a second, he forgot he’d even been asked a question. “Oh, right, the song! It was What I Know Now. From the Beetlejuice musical. It takes some pretty powerful female vocals, but I can usually manage.”

“Well I think you killed it. I know you said that you’re on the tech crew, but have you ever considered actually auditioning for the play?”

“Nah, I’d probably just pass out immediately if I went to an audition. Let’s just say I haven’t taken to performing in front of people yet.” Fin was quick to change the topic. Because the truth was, as much as he did want to perform for an audience, he knew that he would be way too nervous to actually go through with it. He’d rather just go at his own pace. He gestured to the bookshelf, which was holding the textbooks they’d picked up the previous week. “I’ve been skimming through one of those books. It hasn’t been the most fun in the world, but y'know. Anything for the pursuit of knowledge.”

“Which one was it?” Scarlett asked, shifting to look at the books he was pointing at.

Fin left his spot at the desk and went over to the bookshelf. He couldn’t remember the name of the book, so he just picked up the one he was talking about and handed it to her. “This one. I read chapters 22 and 23, like you said to. And I did the questions. They’re in the purple notebook, right there.”

Apparently the notebooks weren’t as thoroughly used as she’d first suspected, because when she opened the purple one, only one page had been used. Both the front and back of it had been used to answer the 16 questions, 8 for each chapter. Aside from that, there were about a thousand doodles in the margins and along the top of the page, including little stick figure drawings of their entire friend group. She couldn’t help but smile at that. She took a second to read his answers.

“These are all right!” Scarlett closed the notebook and placed it back down next to her. “Great job.”

“And get this: I didn’t look up any of the answers.” Fin smiled wider than Scarlett had ever seen. Like, straight-up grinned. Not the usual cocky, teasing smirk. Not any sarcasm. Seeing him so happy, it made Scarlett feel… well, she didn’t quite know what the feeling was. But it was definitely a good one.

“That’s great, Fin!” She reached out and put her hand on his arm. “You’re doing a really good job with this, even just over one week.”

“Thanks. I’ve been feeling a lot better about my grades, like I can actually earn them.” Fin leaned forward to pick up the textbook, then turned around, went back to his desk and put it down there. “My future is bright, Scar!”

“Speaking of grades, what about your test? Are you feeling better about that?”

“Oh, yeah, for sure.” He turned back towards her. “I only read chapters 22 and 23, so we’ve still got the next two to go. Which is perfect! Because the test is on Monday two weeks from now, so we’ll have one more Thursday to go, which gives me time to finish both chapters.”

“Then I’m assuming you want today to be a review day?” She asked, clapping her hands once.

“Ugh, please and thank you. You’re the best teacher ever.” Fin laughed.

Scarlett stood up and grabbed another book from the bookshelf. “We’d better get started then.”

February 9th, Thursday #4

Fin quickly came to the conclusion that having a tutoring session at his house wasn’t bad the first time, but he’d rather not do it again. After Scarlett had left, his family asked him endless questions about her. Including Dariel, who asked if she was single, to which Fin had to begrudgingly reply that she was. In conclusion, he didn’t want to do that again.

In the end, they settled on the last location being Scarlett’s house. It was poetic, in a way, that they were studying to avoid cheating in the house where the principal lived. Which made Fin nervous, for good reason. Despite not wanting to continue cheating, he’d already done it many times, so he could still get in trouble for it.

Extremely luckily, the day was uneventful. Productive, definitely, but nothing particularly interesting happened. That day felt much more structured than the two previous weeks. When Fin had arrived, Scarlett had already set up a study station in the living room. Because everything they needed was already laid out, they got to work right away, and the hour that they had flew by.

February 21st, Tuesday

Fin caught up with Scarlett between third and fourth periods. He’d just gotten his test back, graded. And he had to tell her immediately. He pulled her aside, hoping that people would know not to bump into them.

“Scarlett. You aren’t going to believe this.” He grabbed his backpack, took a folder out of it, and flipped through the papers inside to find the test packet. He held it out for her to see. “83 percent! That’s, like, a B! It’s not much considering what I used to get when I cheated, but-”

“Fin, this is awesome! Even better than all that other stuff.” Scarlett assured him. “And you want to know why? Because this time, you did it yourself.”

Fin’s eyebrows drew together in thought, then a small smile tugged at the corners of his lips. “You’re right. This one’s going on my wall, I think.” He decided, turning the paper around to take a look at it himself.

“It should. I’m really proud of you, Fin.” Scarlett leaned down and kissed him on the cheek.

His face reddened and he did that oh-so-endearing broken engine sputter. “I- uh, yeah. Well, y'know, the real reason I asked you to help me with this is because you’re one of the smartest people I know.” He wasn’t even worried about keeping his cool anymore. He’d completely lost whatever train of thought he might’ve had.

Now it was Scarlett’s turn to be surprised. “Really?” She tried her best to not let him know how big of a deal it was that he’d said that to her. She’d been called a lot of things. Some of them good, others not so much. But no one had ever thought to call her smart. It felt great. Because truth be told, as much as she struggled in some classes, she considered herself really good at some others. It was truly something else to finally have someone appreciate that.

“I mean, yeah.” Fin was starting to come to his senses, but he couldn’t take back what he said. And he wouldn’t want to anyway. “You’re really good at a bunch of crap that I suck at, which is awesome.”

“Thank you, Fin. I really, really appreciate it.” She reached out and ruffled his hair. Then the warning bell rang. “We should probably get to class, shouldn’t we.”

“Definitely. Wouldn’t want to end up in Adams’s office after we put in all this work to not do that.” Fin agreed.

They, somewhat reluctantly, went their separate ways. They couldn’t just skip their next classes, as much as they might want to. They’d get to talk again later. The best part was, though, that they left down the hallway both feeling just a little bit more confident in themselves. And neither of them would be willing to confirm that they thought about each other for the rest of the day. But they wouldn’t deny it either.

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#the aurora cycle #aurora cycle #aurora cycle book one #aurora cycle book two #aurora rising #aurora burning #squad 312 #scarlett jones #finian de karran de seel #finian de seel #fin de karran de seel #fin de seel #finlett #scarlian #fanfic #aurora high school au

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asi-te-espero-yo · 4 years ago

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100 días de español

El trigésimo primer día: aprender 1 nuevo concepto gramatical y explicarlo.

La diferencia entre “por” y “para” (for this lesson I mainly went off Laura Lawless’ explanation, who always does a great job clarifying grammatical concepts)

Por is used for...

general locations / movement

Hay mucha gente por aquí. (There are a lot of people here.) Está por el norte. (It’s to the north.)

duration or inexact moments in time

Estudié por 3 horas. (I studied for 3 hours.)

Te amaré por siempre. (I will love you forever.)

por la mañana (in the morning) por la tarde (in the afternoon) por la noche (in the evening)

cause or motive

Lo hizo por necesidad. (She did it out of necessity.) Lo hizo por tí. (She did it for your sake.)

exchange or substitution

Me dió 2 lápices por mi pluma. (She gave me two pencils for my pen.)

“according to...”

por lo que dice … (from what she says...) por los sondeos … (according to the polls...)

“by, on, with” (methods by which actions are carried out)

Le hablé por teléfono. (I talked to him on the phone.)

multiplication and division

2 por 3 son 6 (2 times 3 is 6) 6 dividido por 2 son 3 (6 divided by 2 is 3)

considered as

Me tienen por experto. (They take me for an expert.)

per

por ciento (percent) tres veces por semana (three times per week)

something to be done [por + infinitive]

Los platos están por fregar. (The dishes are yet to be done.)

Para is used for...

specific locations (destinations)

Voy en tren para Madrid. (I’m going by train to Madrid.)

deadlines

Lo haré para mañana. (I will do it by tomorrow.)

purpose, benefit or goal

El libro es para tí. (The book is for you.)

Estudia para dentista. (She’s studying to be a dentist.)

comparison or differences

Para niño, escucha bien. (For a child, he listens well.)

expressing opinions

para mí … (in my opinion...)

Por fin, here’s a quiz to test your knowledge: https://www.spanishdict.com/quizzes/10/por-vs-para

#mis 100 dias de espanol #learning spanish #spanish grammar #spanish prepositions #langblr challenge #100daysoflanguages

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intobarbarians · 4 years ago

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part ten to this

Hiei is as much a siren in the water as he is a dragon. He beckons Kuwabara to join him with a sinuous flick of his tail: come.

“They’re right there, you know,” Kuwabara says, meaning Yukina and Mukuro. He starts taking off his jacket and his watch anyway, because they’re too busy flirting over photos of fat birds to notice he’s gone.

He cuffs his jeans and dips a toe in the river. “Cold.”

Fire demons don’t like seeing their significant others complain about being cold. It’s a point of pride with them, Kuwabara guesses. Hiei used to address the issue with sex, sliding a thigh between Kuwabara’s legs or laving the back of his neck with his tongue. Desire does wonders for driving out the chill.

Other times, he’d get out of bed and pull an extra blanket from the linen closet, even though Kuwabara hadn’t said a word.

“How did you know?”

“You’re shivering,” Hiei answered, except Kuwabara is pretty sure he wasn’t. His boyfriend spooned him, chest to back, before he could protest. They’d fall asleep just like that, and Kuwabara would forget all about the cold.

He doesn’t mean it as a challenge but Hiei takes it as one. Knowing better than to heat up the river since his sister is a conservationist, he wraps Kuwabara up with his tail and deposits him in a coil of his own body.

Hiei makes an inquisitive noise. Good?

“Oh, that’s nice.” It’s like being curled up under a kotatsu on a wintry night, except there’s less table and blanket and more dragon. “Thank you.”

The tail stays snug around him, just to be sure.

God, Kuwabara loves him. “I don’t actually want you to go.”

Hiei’s solution is simple: don’t ask me to.

Kuwabara turns his head and kisses the tip of Hiei’s tail, a caudal fin, laughably small compared to the rest of him. What do dragons do with such a tiny fin? “I want to make sure you keep your eyes where they belong.” In his head, where Kuwabara can look at them forever like the sentimental fool Hiei accuses him of being.

Hiei is incredulous. You think I’d be safer in Makai?

Okay, when he says it like that-- “The eye thing is a dumb, human legend. No one in the demon realm is going to start munching on you because they think it’ll make them live forever. ‘Sides, you’ve got everybody running scared over there. They’re not gonna mess with you.” Not with Mukuro backing him up, he adds silently.

I’m stronger than I’ve ever been in this form, Hiei agrees. His tail strokes the inside of Kuwabara’s thigh suggestively. Which means I am well suited to protect myself--and you.

“Me? Pfft. Nobody comes after me anymore.” He’s just a mild mannered middle school teacher now.

The stroking stops.

Kuwabara misses it instantly. “What?” He looks over shoulder to make sure Yukina and Mukuro aren’t judging him from the shore. “Why’d you stop?” He wiggles his hips when he sees no one is there.

Hiei doesn’t look guilty, per se. He’d need to feel remorse for that, which his aura clearly does not give off.

“Alright,” Kuwabara says. “Fess up.”

The confession is a memory. Hiei leaps from rooftop to rooftop, scanning for his prey. He’s furious and calculating and it scares Kuwabara a little, even though none of that is directed at him.

He recognizes the look on Hiei’s face.

He’s hunting.

“What’s going on?” Hiei directs his attention to the ground. A man--no, a demon--in a dark, brown coat darts through the streets.

He’s heading for Kuwabara’s apartment.

“When did this happen?”

Almost a year ago.

Brown Coat lingers in the shadows of the convenience store across the street from his apartment building. The store clerk flips through a magazine. She doesn’t have a lick of spirit sense, but she never makes Kuwabara feel weird about buying condoms in bulk whenever he gets word Hiei’s coming home. He thinks she’s in grad school for psychology. She should be getting her masters in a few months. Is she in danger?

Brown Coat licks his lips when he looks six floors up and sees Kuwabara grading quizzes by lamplight.

“He was after me?” What the fuck for?

Brown Coat pulls out a knife, jagged and long. He takes a single step before he’s yanked back into the dark.

Hiei knocks the knife out of his hand. “Who sent you?” he snarls. What he means is: is someone trying to retaliate against Hiei by going after his lover, or is someone after Kuwabara again?

“Er, when you say ‘again’--”

Brown Coat has a big mouth. “Yergaila has heard about the human psychic who can cut through dimensions. She desires to eat his hands and steal his power for herself.”

“She what?” Eat his hands? That doesn’t even make any fucking sense!

“Yergaila? The Sand Warden?”

“Who else?” Brown Coat must not watch the news on Makai. He doesn’t know who he’s pissing off. “Run along, or I’ll eat your hands myse-”

Hiei snaps his neck and dumps the body in the garbage.

Kuwabara finishes grading a quiz. He has absolutely no idea what’s going on outside.

He’s supposed to come home tomorrow, Hiei thinks, but he can’t, because some low class demon thinks she can eat his lover.

Kuwabara’s going to be heartbroken when he doesn’t show up. Hiei will make it up to him, he swears it.

The memory ends. He remembers this; He hadn’t seen Hiei in two months, and it would another six weeks before he would.

Kuwabara flails around for Hiei’s snout. “How often do people try to fucking murder me?”

Too often.

“Oh my god--for my hands?”

Sometimes it’s your heart or your liver, whatever part of the human body they believe contains the soul.

“For fuck’s sake, why?”

Why does a human believe my eyes will give him immortality? They’re fools after power.

“This Yergaila--” Should he be concerned?

She’s already been dealt with.

“Hiei, I’m so sorry.”

The silence is confused. Aren’t you the one who deserves an apology?

Yeah, okay. Maybe a little one. “You’ve been protecting me this whole time, and I never knew.”

I don’t want you to worry. I will always keep you safe.

Kuwabara places a reverent kiss on the caudal fin. “So, let me protect you this time.”

“He’s right, Hiei.” Yukina holds the folded picnic blanket in her arms. Mukuro told her everything.

Hiei’s tail falls back under the surface of the water.

Kuwabara mouths a quick ‘thanks.’ He knew she’d be on his side.

“Poachers are one of the biggest threats a park ranger faces,” Yukina stresses. “I’ve dealt with humans that think part of an endangered animal or a rare plant will cure them of illness or grant them protection, and I’ve dealt with people who are merely motivated by greed. You might think one human is no big deal, but if someone confirms that a dragon is real? One human becomes a dozen, becomes a hundred. Don’t you want to live here in peace?”

Hiei curls around Kuwabara protectively. Of course.

“Then go back to Makai and let us handle this.”

“Think of the human boy,” Mukuro says quietly. “Your existence could increase the danger he’s in. What if he was used against you?”

Hiei reels at the suggestion. He’d never let anything happen to Masashi and Setsuna.

“It won’t be for long,” Kuwabara murmurs soothingly. “Just for a bit.”

Hiei closes his eyes. Finally, he nods.

#yyh #hiei x kuwabara #my fic

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bts-aesthetics-for-the-soul · 6 years ago

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boyfriend!bangtan ➸ studying | Headcanon

genre: fluff what a suprise

warning: none

a/n: @starry-eyed-mochi i thought this would be cute if you guys have any requests. dont be shy :) xx

masterlist | suprise!

Jin:

♡ prepares his hardworking angel “brain food”

♡ quizzes you from the kitchen

♡ always cracking puns..

♡ “hey do u like Science?”

♡ “Jin I love you but dont do it-”

♡ “Because I got my ion you”

♡ “I’m an aRT MAJOR!!

♡ windshield laugher echoing to where you’re studying

♡ sigh

♡ it’s sweet tho because he only does it to keep you from stressing too much

♡ once he’s done cooking he goes over to you to shove food in your mouth

♡ and then pecks your chipmunk cheeks

♡ always making sure you have enough breaks

♡ will literally close your laptop

♡ shaking his head disapprovingly

♡ “yah! you said you would have a rest now”

Yoongi:

♡ he finds you studying a great opportunity to work

♡ or... cuddles he’s sneaky about it too

♡ he begins with nestling his head on your shoulder

♡ peeping over at the textbooks your reading

♡ slowly slipping his arms around your waist

♡ pouty bby

♡ “cuddles?”

♡ “I still got a lot of work to finish, bby”

♡ yawns in a pout im so soft

♡ suddenly pecks your lips and leaves

♡ comes back with takeout and fluffy blankets

♡ “cuddles now?”

♡ how can you refuse

♡ brightest gummy smile

J-Hope:

♡ usually on his phone sitting next to you studying

♡ occasionally looks up from his phone

♡ peCK! pecK!

♡ goes back to phone

♡ eventually gets bored with you not giving him attention

♡ starts playing with your hair

♡ scooting next to you real close i wouldn’t mind that ;)))

♡ whininGG

♡ “Jagiiii,,,, when are you going to finishhhh???”

♡ aegyo activated

♡ “hobi, i need to study tonight bby”

♡ “fine..”

♡ suddenly pulls you in his lap

♡ win/win

♡ he gets has you in his arms and you get to study :))))

♡ plus shoulder massages

Namjoon:

♡ 10/10 best boyfriend for this

♡ minute of silence to appreciate how this snack would be as a boyfriend in general..or husband. Oof

♡ spent a hr to make you flashcards

♡ quizzes you 24/7

♡ brushing your teeth

♡ middle of watching netflix

♡ when you answer correctly you get rewarded with his dimple smile

♡ incorrectly, he’ll go slowly how you went wrong and makes sure you understand let that sink in

♡ he kinda has this sixth sense when you’re stuck

♡ immediately helps you

♡ kisses your temple when you finally get it

♡ sometimes you may ask a relatively simple question

♡ “what’s a synonym for refuse”

♡ he goes full philosophical on you

♡ you kinda give up and just google it

Jimin:

♡ I think Jimin would also be boyfriend goals in this aspect

♡ gentle words of encouragement

♡ always gives you an Eskimo kiss when he’s sees you studying

♡ writes little notes in your notebook to motivate you

♡ secretly because he wants you to think of him all the time

♡ “proud of you, sweetheart”

♡ he gets a lil carried away so now your book is covered in lil cute doodles

♡ u aint complaining tho. its rlly cute

♡ he’s also very intelligent not just a cute smol’ bean

♡ learnt what your’re studying so if you need help he can assist

♡ comes up behind you and wraps his arms around your shoulders

♡ “need help chubs?”

♡ “hmm not right now bby. thanks tho”

♡ gives you an eyesmile

♡ “ok just tell me when you do”

Taehyung:

♡ he’s not as distracting as Hobi but still..

♡ on occasions he can be a big distraction

♡ messing with your hair

♡ smothering you in kisses

♡ tickling you

♡ begging you to do aegyo for him

♡ tho i think most of the times he’s pretty chill

♡ but he has this habit of just starting a convo outta nowhere

♡ you’ve kinda mastered listening to his ramble while working

♡ he’s probs doing something like drawing while listening to music

♡ I don’t think he would be the most helpful (although he is very witty dont get me wrong)

♡ I think he would rather just encourage you and make sure your ok

♡ when he’s see you stressing

♡ he would take your hand

♡ grab the pen u were using and draw a heart

♡ beams his box smile

♡ “dont stress, darling. you’re working rlly hard”

♡ when he’s see you staying up rlly late

♡ “y/n come on. you can finish later. you need to sleep now” imagine him saying that gently in his deep voice w0w

♡ takes your hand and leads you to bed

Jungkook:

♡ normally just playing overwatch when you study

♡ comes over once and while to peek at what you’re writing

♡ he’ll press his cheek against you

♡ this obvs make you soft coz how his cheek would be soft

♡ anywho...

♡ he totally ruin the sweet moment by pointing to some your work

♡ “that’s wrong”

♡ “what? no it’s not”

♡ “uhh yea it is. can’t it help if your’re stupid”

♡ eyeroll x100

♡ takes a sit next to you

♡ has his head in the palm of his head

♡ just admiring you

♡ “I can’t focus with you doing that Kook”

♡ “oh well”

♡ preceeds to just admire you

♡ suddenly takes his camera out and snap pics of you

♡ “heY!”

♡ runs out of the room with the biggest bunny smile

♡ repeat this process 8 more times

♡ one time he asked if you needed help coz you seemed stressed

♡ but you said you had it under control

♡ “oh thank god. I hate school”

kasdljfs i forgot to add a kookie gif^ jeez louise, fin

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nctstories · 6 years ago

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Company Meeting

CEO!Taeyong Employee!Reader

Warning: Cubicles, SM, violence, suggestive material, copyrighted names, elevators, poor grammar, inability to stay in the same tense, language.

**THIS IS NOT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY**

You worked for a big company that you spent your whole life trying to get into. You’re only 23 so really it didn’t take long. This company was all about expanding the horizons of people using new technology. Rightfully, named Neo Culture Technology. You were great at your job, and you knew it. Maybe you did it to impress the incredibly attractive CEO of this company. Mr. Lee.

He's only 23 so it was annoying that he was the CEO and I was a cubicalist.

His jawline could cut a bitch, and his gaze pierces your soul. I didn’t see him often, but sometimes I am able to bump into him when he’s fleeing away for lunch. He goes at 12:30 on the dot, so I sprint to the elevator to try to catch up with him sometimes.

It was already 12:25, so I applied some more perfume that I got as a sample from a magazine. I make my way over to the elevator swinging my hair around to make myself look flirtatious. I was feelin’ myself. I didn’t notice all the odd looks I was getting from my co-workers. There were slight whispers but my hair was brushing my ears way too violently to be able to fully hear any of them.

The elevator doors parted, and I stood directly in front of them, waiting to see the handsome man’s face. Sure enough, there he was. I took small steps into the elevator, and flipped my hair over my shoulder, whacking him in the face. Which I clearly felt.

“I’m so sorry” I gaped, with my eyes wide.

He said nothing and only smiled and waved me off.

The elevator stopped a few more times before hitting the bottom floor, and I was pressed to the back of the wall, squished against Mr. Lee. He sneezed.

I most definitely felt a wetness on my arm from the sneeze. That’s disgusting. I had to stop myself from reacting harshly.

“...Thank you?” I said in a panic.

Mr. Lee looked proud. “You’re welcome.”

I stared straight ahead, not wanting to make eye contact with this now, very strange man. What kind of reaction was that? Does he know he just sneezed on me?

He looks at me and says “Have we met?”

“Uh… no.” I try to say calmly, hiding the fact that I have been clearly stalking him for months.

“Perhaps its destiny. Can we get to know each other?”

What in the world is he talking about destiny? I’ve been in this elevator alone with him like 45 times. Is he just now noticing me? At this point everyone else is staring at us, and I am ashamed.

“Is there a project you wanted to assign me? Is that what you mean, sir?” I quizzed him.

“ Actually…” He scratched the back of his neck, “I was thinking after lunch you should come up to my office, and maybe, play around a bit.”

What the fuck. He’s so forward, and in front of all these people! I will admit, it’s a little hot. I won’t lie, it’s turning me on. It must be my perfume. I ran my hands through my hair, basking in my confidence. My ring gets stuck and I curse out loud, but in an attempt to not look dumb, I leave it in my hair, hoping he won't notice.

“Your ring is in your hair”

Fuck. The elevator stops and I run out, calling behind me, “See you after lunch!”

So after lunch I head up to his office. I knock on the door three times, my knuckles hitting the dark mahogany wood with hesitation. Was I ready for this? I spent my lunch flossing. All I could think of was his small lips. I enter after hearing a soft welcome coming from inside.

The room was quite a bit smaller than I anticipated, with deep red walls and leather furniture. Mr. Lee was sitting behind a large desk with his arms crossed and his brows furrowed. I suddenly started to think maybe he was actually mad at me. Maybe I was about to be scolded, and not the kind I hoped for.

“Welcome” he said in a low husky voice. I bowed with my hands to my side as a response. “Please join me over behind my desk, I have something for you”

“But Mr. Lee…” I started.

“Please, call me Taeyong.” My heart skipped a beat.

I gulped, and cautiously walked over to where this ethereal man is basking in the slight sunlight peeking through the curtains. I got over to him and looked around curiously to see what he would have wanted to show me. He was holding something on his lap.

Before I could see, he stood up and threw it in the drawer of his desk. I raised my eyebrow at him. He took a few powerful steps towards me, and I bounced back, tripping over the edge of the couch and he tried to catch me. The next second I was on the couch with this surprisingly light man on top of me. I turned a bright shade of red as he leaned in.

I heard a loud gasp from behind us. There, in the doorway was the head of the parent company that owned this company, SM. Lee Soo Man, also your ex-boyfriend.

“Soo Ma-” I jolted up, trying to get out of Taeyong’s embrace. He won’t let go.

“I want to spent our last moments together comfortably, Y/N” He held you down with his body weight. Which was nothing. You’re weak.

“Save it, Y/N” you heard from the other side of the room. “I thought we had something special. You said it was just a break. A break doesn’t mean we are officially over.” Lee Soo Man stomped his feet.

I felt guilty, no doubt. A part of me still loved Soo Man. Something about the way he didn’t promote his employees properly really had my heart in knots. One of the small businesses he runs, f(x), got completely shut down because of his love for me. The flame in my heart returned for him while recalling my memories.

I squeezed out from Taeyong, giving him a stern look.

“Soo Man..” I whispered, “ it’s not what it looks like.. we tripped”

“Save it,” he swiped a single tear from his wrinkly face, “it’s over for good.” He frowned at Taeyong. “And you, just as I expected… I should have put Mork in your position. You’re fired.” He stormed out.

Taeyong and I looked at eachother, knowing that nothing could save this situation. Im probably going to lose my job and Taeyong would now have to join Wayv. The equivalent of being fired in SM’s eyes.

“Taeyong…” I tried to look in his eyes, “what is it that you wanted to show me? Why don’t we make the best of this situation?”

I tried my best to cheer Taeyong up, even though I knew it wouldn’t do much. I was devastated, but I couldn’t help the curiosity from sparking within me. I may have lost Lee Soo Man, but this could be the chance to salvage anything between me and Taeyong and possibly start this new life together.

He walked over to his desk briskly, with me following suit. He took a seat in his big chair behind the desk. I looked him over, wondering how we’d look together. As if reading my mind, he looks up at me with a heartwarming smile. Like he’s there to comfort me. He pulls out a paper from the drawer he had recently hid something in. He plopped it on the desk, and I read the words on the top of the sheet.

“Restraining Order”

I cursed under my breath as I watched Taeyong leave the office hand in hand with the janitor, Winwin.

FIN

#nct scenario #nct taeyong #nct #nct 127 #nctstories #nct fic #sm #mork #im so sorry again but this is like the blog yall #forgive me and dont hurt #nct fluff #nct cubical #nct office #nct funny

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skizmin · 7 years ago

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minghao!soulmate au

prompt: if someone touches you, your soulmate feels warm where you’ve been touched and can sense how you feel about the contact (uncomfortable, calm etc;)

genre: fluff soooo much fluff, soulmates!au, very very brief and vague ment of sexual harassment its tiny pls dont be put off, college!au

a/n: hey minghao, i miss you, please rest lots and become healthy for seventeens next comeback!!

okay so

throughout your younger years youve never really paid much attention to your soulmate, ofc your parents told you when you were about four that the weird warm things you were feeling was your “one true love that you’ll meet later” and whatnot

i mean of course youd chuckle sometimes when your cheeks got all warm and an annoyed feeling fleetingly passed through you knowing your soulmate must be being coddled by one of his aunts or smth

but other than that

you just went on with your life

it wasnt until you were sixteen did you start paying more attention to it

sometimes youd get a bit worried when youd feel a warm spot on your arm and a surge of slight anger in your heart but it was always quickly replaced by happiness

you knew it was his friends hitting him by then so you just chilled tf

even when you felt your ass became VERY warm, you felt the same anger/happiness flow through your body so you just shook the fact that your soulmates ass just got BEAt off and continued what you were doing.

youll have junhui to thank for that later

so by the time you were going into university you had become very aware of the fact that your soulmate was barely ever getting hugs anymore

and you just :^((( poor bby

and an idea popped into your head like !!!

my soulmate feels warm when i get hugged akdfksjla

instantly you were like IM GONNA HUG EVERYONE!!!!! EVEN IF ITS AWKWARD

so like, first day on campus housing grounds you found your dorm house and with that your RA housemate

she was cool and you where like hhhhhhh

i barely know you but

i have this duty of care for my soulmate so im just gonna

and you hugged her rly big and you felt uncomfortable at first but also so proud of yourself like wow

get you a girl like me ;^))

anyway your housemate is like “oooooookay, this is your room here and its just us and three others who’re already here”

youre awkwardly like cool okay see u later

amd ur blushing rly hard but hey at least you did it

anyway fast forward a couple weeks and youre like hugging all your new friends everytime you see them and theyre like wow shes clingy but they still luv you

and youre!!

so!!

comfortable!!

abt doing it now like “hey hugs????? hugs are my shit.” ya feel?

cut over to minghao whos going to the same university as you with junhui

they both moved from china and minghao misses his fam so much :^(((

particuarly his mums hugs which he got all the time and sometimes he thought it was annoying but now hes like hhhh

MUM BRING ME BACK

minghaos mum was also rly open about haos soulmate and loved hearing about her

like one day hao came home (age 18???) fuming bc he felt his chest get warm in class and then his butt and a really strong feeling of fear and uncomfort and disgust filled him and he immediately knew what happened but he didnt feel anything else after that and he was so glad but still and his mum was like hao that happens to girls :^((( im sorry your soulmate must feel awful rn

and hao felt sick in his stomach and he was like “im gonna kill anyone that does that to my soulmate again mum !!!!!!!!

and his mum was so proud

anyway hes almost fluent in korean by now and luckily junhui is good at making friends and found some that speak madarin and korean too so!!

their new friend jackson and some others are constantly with hao and hui being like “no that means square, this is how you say suspense” n shit

and hao learnt rly easily!! so did hui!! anyway

lately hao has been feeling his soulmate hug a lot of people lately and hed be rly happy except hes sorta

“is my soulmate dating someone rn?? :^((”

and hed remind himself you can date whoever you want before you meet him

but hed still be all emo bc he wants love too and he misses his family and hes in a foreign country and hes failing one of his subjects bc how is he supposed to know all the non latin korean terms for all the flowers and plants they get pop quizzes on

and he just wants to hurry up and meet you bc hes all

“everythings gonna be fine when i meet my soulmate!!!!!! theyre gonna make everything perfect for me!!!!!”

like, hao sweetie

calm down

but he’d be so determined like legit whenever junhui was with him and they were around people he’d be like JUNHUI TOUCH MY ARM

and he’d look around frantically for someone being like “tf my arm is warm gosh dang wonder what my soulmates up to lol” but he’d be a bit disappointed every time.

anyway tho so jackson invites him and junhui to his friend jaes party after teaching them all the korean slang shit

legit hes like

“guys. i think youre ready for your first party”

junhui nearly cries

little does he know youre??? invited to the same one by your housemate jimin (jyp gang here we go)

anyway you go to the party and are determined like legit hugging everyone you meet and jimins next to you like

im rly sorry about her dont ask

and minghaos in the kitchen like!!!! wth my soulmate keeps hugging people junhui smh smh

he’s slightly buzzed and hella jealous

anyway he goes to the loungeroom for a sec to find his friend sicheng who just messaged that he was here

and wow best luck ever you walk up to junhui and jae and meet them both!! youre all

JAEE THANKS FOR HAVING THIS PARTY IM Y/N and you give him the biggest hug and then you turn to junhui whos all

hi im junhui

and smiling awkwardly and youre like

NICE TO MEET YOU!!!!!

and give him an even bigger hug than you gave jae and jae and jimin are watching you like wtf and junhuis like awkwardly patting your back and IN COMES MINGHAO WHOS GETTING SICHENG A DRINK

hes like jeSuS chRiSt how many time does she have to hug her s/o in the span of an hour!!!!!!!!

and he feels random extra warmth spurt on his back and hes like what sort bf/gf pats their s/os back lmao and then he seens you hugging junhui and he like

pauses for a second

then hes like haha gtta be a coincidence that i can see a georgeous random stranger hugging my best friend in the same way i can feel my soulmate hugging someone rn

amd junui sees hao and a wave of relief passes over him and he grabs your shoulders and pushes you away like

MINGHAO HEY!!

and you turn around as junhuis like “this is y/n, friend of a friend of jacksons ad jaes”

and minghaos like HOLY SHIT I FELT THAT MY SHOULDERS JUST GREW WARM

and then you meet eyes with the most goRGEOUS boy youve ever seen like HOW can someone look like that

and as soon as you meet eyes your body just gets soWARM and your heart like

fuckin swells and shit

and youre like ohmygodohmygod whats happening

and hes looking at you with the widest eyes ever and everyones like “wow they must find each other pretty hot theyre just staring at each other”

and suddenly minghao grabs sichengs hand and just places it on his chest and sichengs like wtf no homo

and you feel warmth on your chest and a surge of shock, excitement and hopefulness rush through your blood but the first thing you say is

WTF YOU PERV as youre grabbing your chest and junhui finally catches on and walks up and pokes you in the stomach and you yelp and minghao just touches the warm spot on his stomach and smiles SO wide

he legit runs up to you like OHMYGOD YOURE MY SOULMATE TELL ME EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU IVE DREAMT OF MEETING YOU MY WHOLE LIFE

and he goes to hug you but stops himself

by now everyones gone to give you some privacy

and youre like wot!!!!! hug me!!!!!!

but he just says “dont you have a partner?? im not doing anything with you until you and them break up” he ain no homewrecker sweeties no cheating in this household

and youre just like

????????? what ?????????

��youre always hugging your partner!! its hard not t notice, youre so proud after too :^(((”

and you start laughing

hes just pouting at you like whattttttttttttt

you say in between laughs

im hugging people for you!!! you havent been getting hugs lately, and i like it when you get hugs i love the feeling so i thought id hug a bunch of people so you could feel warm anf fuzzy inside!!!

he looks at you like,,,,,, oh,,,,,,

and then he swoops you into the biggest bear hug ever and you feel warm and fuzzy except its not the same. it feels so

so real??????

you almost start crying and then he pulls away looking teary eyed too

“y/n was it??? im minghao. and im looking forward to hugging you and being with you for the rest of my life.”

youve never smiled wider as you jumped into him and gave him your first kiss while thinking of how great your future was gonna be.

fin.

hope yall liked that shit!!!!!!

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The Cost of Creating Content

If you’re a small business owner, you know that content is key to driving traffic to your website and growing your customer base. But what you may not know is how much it costs to create high-quality content. In this blog post, we’ll break down the cost of content creation so you can make an informed decision about whether or not it’s worth the investment.

Content creation can be a costly endeavor, with some estimates putting the price of a single blog post at $200-$300. However, there are ways to cut costs without sacrificing quality. For example, consider repurposing existing content instead of starting from scratch every time you need something new. You can also use free or low-cost tools like Canva for creating visuals.

Ultimately, the cost of content creation will vary depending on your needs and budget. But if done correctly, it can be a powerful tool for growing your business.

How much it costs to create content

If you’re thinking about hiring a content creator, you’re probably wondering how much it costs to create content. The answer is that it depends on a number of factors, including the type of content, the length of the piece, and the experience of the writer.

Generally speaking, however, most businesses can expect to spend anywhere from $100 to $500 per blog post. If you need more specialized content, like infographics or eBooks, prices can range from $500 to $5,000 or more.

Ultimately, the cost of content creation will vary depending on your specific needs and goals. But by understanding what goes into pricingcontent creation services , you can be sure to get quality content at a fair price.

The different types of content you can create

There are a few different types of content you can create, and the cost of each type will differ depending on what factors you consider. If you want to generate text-based content, such as blog posts or articles, you’ll need to factor in the cost of a writer (or your own time investment), editing, and possibly promotion. For visual content, like videos or infographics, you’ll need to account for the costs of production, designer fees, and distribution. And if you’re creating interactive content, like quizzes or polls, be prepared to invest in development time and any necessary licenses or plugins. The key is to understand what goes into each type of content so you can make an informed decision about which one is right for your business – and your budget.

Why creating content is important

Assuming you would like an expansion on the blog titled “Why creating content is important”:

In a world where attention spans are shorter than ever, it’s more important than ever to have strong, compelling content. Not only does this kind of content help to draw people in, but it also helps keep them engaged. That being said, creating quality content can be time consuming and expensive. However, the cost of not having quality content is even higher.

Think about it this way: if you don’t have anything worth reading on your website or blog, why would anyone bother visiting? Quality content is what will set you apart from the competition and make people want to come back for more. Investing incontent creation now will pay off tenfold down the road.

What factors affect the cost of creating content

1. The cost of creating content varies depending on the medium through which it is created. For example, a blog post might cost less to create than a video or an e-book. This is because the cost of production for different mediums can vary significantly. For example, a video may require the use of expensive equipment and editing software, while a blog post can be created using only a computer and an internet connection.

2. The length and complexity of the content also play a role in its creation cost. A shorter, simpler piece of content will generally cost less to create than something longer and more complex. This is because shorter pieces tend to require less time and effort to produce than longer ones.

3. Finally, the level of customization desired for the content can also affect its creation cost. If you want your content to be highly personalized and customized to your specific needs, it will likely cost more to create than if you are willing to accept generic or “off-the-shelf” content

How to save money when creating content

1. When it comes to content creation, one of the biggest cost concerns is hiring professional help. But there are ways to create high-quality content without breaking the bank. Here are a few tips:

2. Use free or low-cost tools: There are a number of great tools out there that can help you with the content creation process, and many of them are either free or have very affordable price tags. A little bit of research can go a long way in finding the right tool for your needs.

3. Get creative with your resources: If you’re not able to hire professional help, get creative with what resources you do have available. Ask friends or family members if they’re willing to lend a hand, look for interns or freelance writers who might be interested in working on your project, or see if there are any student discounts available that could help reduce the cost of hiring someone.

4. Do some legwork yourself: One of the best ways to save money when creating content is to simply do some of the work yourself. If you’re able and willing to put in the time and effort, you can significantly cut down on costs by handling some tasks yourself instead of delegating everything to someone else

Ways to create content on a budget

Assuming you want tips for content creation on a budget:

1. One way to create content on a budget is to repurpose old content. This could mean taking an older blog post and turning it into a video or podcast episode, or creating an infographic from data you’ve already collected. By breathing new life into old content, you can get more mileage out of the work you’ve already done and save yourself both time and money.

2. Another way to cut costs is to partner with other businesses or influencers in your industry. You can collaborate on blog posts, podcasts, webinars, or even co-host an event together. Not only will this help you reduce expenses, but it will also help promote your brand to a wider audience.

3. Finally, consider using free or low-cost tools and resources whenever possible. There are many great options available for everything from graphic design to video editing. Sometimes all it takes is a little creativity to stretch your budget further than you thought possible!

Conclusion

There are a lot of variables that go into the cost of content creation. The most important factor is probably time. How much time do you have to spend creating content? If you’re spending too much time, then it’s costing you money. There are other factors though, such as: the quality of your materials, the length of your pieces, how exclusive your access is to certain things, and so on.

All in all, the cost of content creation can be pretty high – but it doesn’t have to be if you manage your time and resources well.

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bullet-prooflove · 7 years ago

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Law & Order SVU Fanfic: All In - Chapter Eleven

Rating: Mature

Pairing: Rafael Barba x OC

Summary: He never meant for it to happen but now he wasn’t sure he ever wanted it to stop.

Chapters: Chapter One, Chapter Two, Chapter Three, Chapter Four, Chapter Five, Chapter Six, Chapter Seven, Chapter Eight, Chapter Nine, Chapter Ten,

Amanda Rollins: Picture Message Attached.

Jen Davies: Amanda, I can’t believe how perfect she looks. She clearly takes after her mother.

Amanda Rollins: She has his eyes.

Jen Davis: Have you called him yet?

Amanda Rollins: Not yet, he’s still in Serbia. We’ll still be here when he comes back.

Jen Davis: I think he’ll tell you to take lots of pictures, make sure he gets to see those special moments.

Amanda Rollins: Yea, I’m gonna do that. I don’t him to feel like he’s missed too much when he does come back.

Jen Davis: I think that’s the best way to be, meanwhile you get her all to yourself.

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Olivia Benson: Have you seen the papers today?

Rafael Barba: You mean the Munoz Corruption Scandal?

Olivia Benson: I will take that as a yes.

Rafael Barba: Clearly Alex wasn’t the man he claimed to be, the man I thought he was.

Olivia Benson: The world will see you were right about him.

Rafael Barba: Trust me, I wish I had been wrong.

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Jen Davis: Picture Message Attached.

Rafael Barba: You love torturing me don’t you?

Jen Davis: Are you imagining that it’s you between my lips instead of this Popsicle?

Rafael Barba: You know that I am.

Jen Davis: Maybe you should undo your trousers and give me a call. I’ve never talked dirty over the phone before counselor, maybe you could teach me a thing or two.

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Group Text: The SQUAD

Fin Tutuola: Saw Davis and Barba were looking pretty cosy at Carlito’s last night.

Sonny Carisi: When you say cosy...

Fin Tutuola: There was defiantly some love there, the way they was looking at each other... I’d say they’ve been an item for a while.

Sonny Carisi: That would explain some things. I thought she was seeing someone about a couple of months ago I had no idea it was him.

Fin Tutuola: You’re telling me that you didn’t know the two of them were seeing each other, after all the time you’ve been spending with your law buddy?

Sonny Carisi: It never came up. He just quizzes me on different statutes, it’s not like we’re necking a couple of beers and talking about the Mets.

Fin Tutuola: I hope she’s told Liv otherwise the shit really is gonna hit the fan when the Terrence Reynolds trial comes up.

Mike Dodds: I wouldn’t worry about it, the two of them have disclosed the relationship to the relevant people. Their asses are covered in that respect.

Sonny Carisi: You knew about this?

Mike Dodds: I bumped into them at a restaurant a few weeks ago.

Fin Tutuola: And you didn’t think to tell anybody?

Mike Dodds: It wasn’t my place to say. Everyone is entitled to their privacy.

Fin Tutuola: Carlito’s isn’t exactly private.

Sonny Carisi: Maybe they got sick of hiding it. At this point it’s not like they’ve got anything to lose.

Fin Tutuola: He might not but she certainly has. There were plenty of cops around last night and not all of them are big fans of Barba’s with the Terrence Reynolds trial coming up.

Sonny Carisi: You think Jen will get backlash from this?

Mike Dodds: They may think she’s siding with the DA, see it as a betrayal.

Fin Tutuola: Exactly and you know what that can lead to.

Sonny Carisi: Those guys shot an unarmed guy 35 times, they deserve to go down for what they did.

Fin Tutuola: I doubt their friends and family see it like that.

Mike Dodds: Make sure someone’s with her when she’s out on the streets, I don’t want to give anyone that opportunity.

Fin Tutuola: We’re on it.

Sonny Carisi: Definitely.

Amanda Rollins: WHAT THE HELL????

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Mike Dodds: Hey Dan, I’m just checking in to see how your day’s going?

Daniel Vaughn: I wish I could say it was boring but I’ve had one of those cases cross my desk... It’s bad Mike, it is so fucking awful.

Mike Dodds: I go on lunch in an hour, let me bring you something.

Daniel Vaughn: I can’t eat... Not after that.

Mike Dodds: Let me come over anyway. You need to talk, talk. You need a hug, a kiss, to sit in my lap while I hold you I will do that for you. I’m here for you Daniel, whatever you need.

Daniel Vaughn: I just... I need you Mike.

Mike Dodds: I’ll be there.

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Jess Hartley: I’m so sorry I fell asleep on you last night. I was just so tired after that shift.

Sonny Carisi: I didn’t mind :) There’s worse things in life than falling asleep with a cute girl on the couch.

Jess Hartley: Aw you think I’m cute?

Sonny Carisi: Doll, I think you’re beautiful and I loved holding you in my arms last night.

Jess Hartley: I loved waking up with you this morning. Maybe next time it can be on a bed?

Sonny Carisi: Sweetheart, don’t give me ideas...

Jess Hartley: Maybe I want you to have ideas.

Sonny Carisi: It’s gonna kill me that I can’t see you over the next few days.

Jess Hartley: They do say absence makes the heart grow fonder x

#rafael barba #rafael barba x oc #barba #ada barba #ada rafael barba #rafael barba fic #rafael barba fanfic #rafael barba fanfiction #law and order svu #law and order special victims unit #law and order: special victims unit #law and order svu fanfic #sonny carisi #fin tutuola #mike dodds #olivia benson #amanda rollins

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bagelbucket · 4 years ago

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doing atla bending quizzes and so far I’m getting mostly earth and water, which is neat. (showing results w/ images)

(these were my top two highest scores for this quiz)

these are my two favorite bending styles, so I’m rly glad to have got them. I really stick with the 6th photo and its explanation too.

wasn’t expecting that actually... its fine tho, firebending is pretty cool. Don’t think that it’ll be a recurring thing tho.

ofc :)

I’m seeing a pattern here. think the first quiz made an oopsie.

bonus at the end bc I’m taking this one too:

lmao imagine being a guy and seeing this and going “oh well, guess i cant take this quiz now :(” couldn’t be me-

anyways back to the bending:

oh?

o h? (honestly, sounds kinda op. I’d rather not :/)

at this point i think people are basing bending abilities on the atla cast’s personalities, which, if you think ab it, isn’t cool, because then your bending is based off of a person, and not the style itself.

score: earth: 3 air: 2 fire: 1 water: 2

and, as promised, the Zuko quiz that no one asked for :D

(dude its making me take another test to finish this test... lmao its also doing rp and it's inserting the shy, stuttery character as an option im cryingsdsjdbh. The last few questions are making me question my sanity in choosing this quiz...)

results:

... you’re*

fin.

idfk who’s going to see or be interested in this shitpost of a, well, post, but here are links to some of the quizes:

https://www.quotev.com/quiz/13390390/What-does-Zuko-think-of-you

https://www.quotev.com/quizzes/What+Type+Of+Bender+Are+You (reading the options for this one made me cry)

https://www.quotev.com/quiz/13215957/What-bender-are-you

https://rivetedlit.com/2020/07/15/find-out-what-type-of-bender-you-are-and-get-a-book-recommendation/

https://play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/what-kind-bender-would-you-be-avatar-the-last-airbender-learn

#atla #nobody asked to hear ab my quiz-talking experience but i decided to share anyways lmao #avatar the last airbender #atla quizes #atla bending quizes #earthbending #waterbending #bagel fan talk #im a waterbender #but also an earthbender #??#zuko #mentions zuko #tw loss of op's sanity #shitposting #but.. not rly #i just wasted an entire hour of my life...#had nothing better to do tho so-

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blue-eyed-korra · 7 years ago

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Captive Prince/Proposal AU

Ok first of all, I’ve seen this idea be mentioned once or twice in the tag before, but seriously people how do we not have one of these yet? It practically writes itself.

I’ve been thinking this over for awhile and I think I’ve got a solid plot figured out but I don’t think I have the patience or talent to write this.

Hell maybe I will eventually but for now I want all my amazing capri fandom to picture this:

Damen is an overworked yet ambitious wanna-be book editor who works for Laurent, the intolerable, bitchy and ‘sadistic’ editor in chief, a cast iron bitch if you will.

Damen takes it because he’s hoping that Laurent will be a stepping stone to his goal but Laurent seems bent on personally antagonizing him in particular. (spoiler alert: its cause Laurent finds him attractive but doesn’t wanna deal with ~feelings~ and just stays perpetually pissed at him)

Anyways, Laurent fires Guion because he lost a big deal they were supposed to get with Torveld, which Laurent salvaged, and we get the whole ‘poisonous bitch’ speech.

Then at a meeting later that day Laurent’s bosses (basically council members) tell him that he work visa was denied because he violated a requirement and he’ll have to quit his job in Delpha and be deported back to Vere, where he’d have no choice but to work for his uncle’s publishing house and Guion will take his place as editor in chief.

Cue Damen interrupting Laurent’s internal panic attack to remind him about a client calling about ~something~ but Damen told them that Laurent was engaged at the moment. Cue light bulb going off in Laurent’s head and the announcement that to the board that they’re getting married.

Damen’s confused face here is priceless too just pointing that out.

After a bunch of arguing Laurent blackmails him so that Damen will marry then divorce Laurent after a year but if Damen doesn’t agree then all the time he put into working for Laurent would be for nothing.

They go to the Akielon embassy to tell them the situation, but the immigration worker got a tip from Guion saying that the marriage is a scam to get Laurent citizenship, so they’ll need to be quizzed on each other, and that their friends, relatives neighbours etc. and if it doesn’t line up they would have committed fraud. Laurent would be deported to Vere and Damen would be fined and be put into jail for 5 years.

Damen hesitates but then says they didn’t tell anyone because of his promotion to editor (Cue pretending-not-to-be-confused Laurent who goes with it). When the officer asks if their families know Laurent says that his family’s dead but they’re actually gonna tell Damen’s when they visit them that weekend for Uncle Makedon’s birthday, which Damen says is gonna be in Isthmia (Laurent’s surprised as hell cause Isthmia is the summer getaway for the rich and powerful of Akielos). Their interview is set for Monday.

When they leave Laurent compliments him on the whole ‘editor’ thing but Damen says he wasn’t joking considering the stakes. Laurent grudgingly agrees to make him editor and to publish his manuscript and we get the scene where Laurent proposes officially kneeling on the sidewalk.

The rest is under the cut!

Next day they’re flying to Ios then Isthmia, going over the questions and Damen talks about how he already knows everything about Laurent including the tattoo he supposedly has. Laurent brushes it off and they suffer through a smaller flight to Isthmia.

Damen’s mom and uncle are there to greet them and take them through the main town where Laurent notices that many of the businesses have his family name on it. Turns out that they’re big real estate moguls in Akielos and own many of the businesses on Isthmia as well. Aka: They basically rule Akielos ;).

They have to take a boat to the family’s huge summer villa that looks more like a palace than a villa ;) and we get the ‘hand off ass’ scene.

There’s a big party later and Laurent meets Jokaste who he’s immediately curious about cause of her looks and the fact that Damen’s all tense around her (also how she looks like a female Laurent). They reveal that they’re engaged and everyone begins asking questions and they both use it as an opportunity to embarrass each other.

Everyone wants them to kiss in front of everyone and at first they do and awkward peck but then Uncle Makedon insists Damen ‘give him a real kiss’ and they do and they both get confused af cause it feels good…?

They share Damen’s old room which is huge and has a gorgeous view of the sea off the balcony and a massive bed (with a fertility blanket courtesy of Makedon). Laurent claims the bed while Damen has to take the floor and blanket.

Turns out there’s a big rift between Damen and his Father cause he gave up the family business to pursue his passion for publishing in Delpha, amoung other things we learn about later.

Nikandros appears a few times to give Damen lectures about how he shouldn’t rush into a relationship again because of a blonde cause look at what happened last time. I also want Pallas, Lazar, Jord, Aimeric, Nicaise and Erasmus to show up at some point.

We get the bachelorette scene with the stripper and the discussion between Laurent and Jokaste about how they were engaged but Damen left cause she cheated on him with his brother and he caught them together.

Then we get the whole naked scene in all its glory. People who’ve seen the move know what I’m talking about ;) But Damen does catch a glimpse of the starburst tattoo between his shoulder blades.

Damen later makes fun of the whole thing and the tattoo and Laurent isn’t taking it but he does open up a bit about his interests and what happened to his family. His mother died of cancer when he was 12 then a year later he was in a car accident with his father and brother and he was the only one to survive. He moved in with his uncle, got the starburst tattoo for his brother when he was 16, went to collage at 18. (Idk if to include the ‘it takes two’ scene and sub it for something else that’s equally funny and cute).

Damen sympathies since he always had his family growing up and realizes he shouldn’t have shut them out as much as he did after the whole Jokaste thing.

The next morning his parents comes and his parents ask if they’d wanna get married the next day since the whole family’s there and they agree, actually kind of acting like a couple and not realizing it lol.

Next we get the ‘windows and walls’ scene with uncle Makedon and Laurent in the woods drinking griva as a blessing to the gods for a long and happy marriage and Damen just looking at Laurent acting all loose and funny and it’s amazing.

After Laurent’s sobered up a bit they go back to town to get some business done and Laurent sees Damen and Jokaste talking outside and gets kind of jelly but mostly feels a bit guilty since he thinks he still has feelings for her despite everything.

Then Damen’s mom and Makedon take Laurent to get fitted into a wedding outfit which has been in the family for generations (idk if to go with a suit or a chiton but I’m kind of leaning towards a chiton cause I need for Damen to see him in one, but its also a modern au but idk). And they give Laurent another heirloom, a golden broach, which was worn by Damen’s mother at her wedding. All of this obviously overwhelms Laurent since he hasn’t felt like a part of a family in years and also feels guilty about tricking these nice people.

On the boat ride back Laurent tells Damen about how good it is to have a family again and that he himself forgot what its like to have a family. They argue about their arrangement and family which distracts Damen, causing him to swerve, making Laurent fall out the boat. (btw he can’t swim). Damen jumps in and rescues him and holds him to warm him up for a bit before heading back.

There Damen’s dad takes them to meet the immigration officer and Laurent’s Uncle, who Damen’s dad flew in. The officer gives Damen a deal where if he confesses that it’s a sham he won’t be arrested and Laurent will get deported. Laurent’s Uncle of course acts like he’s concerned but also says things to him that guilt him even more. But Damen doesn’t take it and sticks with the wedding.

Later he asks Laurent why his Uncle was acting so off and he elaborates on how his Uncle actually hates him. Damen’s shocked but doesn’t think its anymore than that.

The wedding starts off as planned and Damen thinks Laurent looks gorgeous (especially if its a chiton) and Laurent thinks Damen looks devastatingly handsome in his wedding clothes. It’s in that moment he realizes he loves him and that he can’t do this to him and his family, confesses in front of everyone and leaves with the officer and his Uncle.

When Damen looks for him in the bedroom he finds the clothes, broach and a note saying that he’s sorry and that he does think that Damen is a talented writer and will do well as editor. Jokaste fins him pissed off and he rants to her about how infuriating Laurent is and she encourages him to go after him.

The whole thing where Makedon fakes a heart attack to get Damen on a plane ensues.

Damen confronts Laurent in their office as he’s packing up his things to go back to Vere and tells him that he used to despise his existence but that he came to know his heart and that if he gave Laurent his heart he thinks he’s treat it tenderly. And the entire office is shocked but Laurent looks completely lost for words for once but then says something along the lines of ‘I didn’t realize that you’re such a sap Damianos’ and Damen’s all like ‘Well I’d say we have plenty of time to get to know each other better’ then moves forward and kisses him passionately right there in front of everyone and everyone cheers.

And because I’m also an incredible sap… Epilogue!

Damen and Laurent marry a couple months afterwards, they got through the interviews and have a gorgeous wedding at the villa, only this time they’re both glowing with happiness in the sunset and all that romantic shit I love. At the reception they’re practically glued together the whole night and we find out that Laurent pressed charges against his Uncle after finally being free of his looming control (Idk if to give his uncle’s company to Laurent but it would be fitting af but idk if to integrate how to integrate it into the story) But after Laurent’s confession many other young men and boys come up, the youngest is Nicaise, a foul-mouthed 14 year old orphan who Laurent takes to immediately and becomes his legal guardian.

Damen and Laurent sneak off at the appropriate time and enjoy their wedding night together. All cuddled up after, Laurent talks about how he never thought he could have family and happiness again and Damen just smiles and kisses his new husband and they fall asleep together happy and content.

So yeah! That’s all I got so far but I may or may not actually write this but any interested authors feel free to message me about it if you’re interested!

The fandom deserves this au.

#captive prince #damen x laurent #lamen #damen #laurent #nicaise #nikandros #jokaste #kastor #this took me two hours fuck #worth it #my thoughts #damianos #laurent of vere

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Where to continue BS Accountancy in the Philippines? (For BS Accounting Technology / Internal Auditing / Management Accounting graduates)

It’s already the start of graduation season! But for Accounting majors that are contemplating whether they will start working (since careers for non-CPAs are also competitive nowadays) or continue to study Accountancy (of course to get that title, CPA.), it is a dilemma. You can make a choice to become a working student if you are willing and if you have the energy to do it.

When I was a graduating Accounting Technology student, I really had a hard time finding a school where to continue BS Accountancy. There weren’t a lot of resources in the internet where to inquire about taking 2nd degree. I did a lot of asking from my colleagues to get the information that I need to continue this degree. At first, I was hesitant to study again because from the beginning, I didn’t plan to become an Accountant anyway. But due to twist of fate, I finally accepted my destiny to become a CPA and now, I am determined to be one.

Thankfully, my alma mater opened their second degree program from BS Accounting Technology to Accountancy. I took a qualifying exam and passed. So, that’s how I became a 2nd courser.

This post is for all the Accounting Technology, Internal Auditing, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting students who would like to continue BS Accountancy as a 2nd degree after the graduation.

*DISCLAIMER: Please take note that I do not represent or act in behalf of the colleges/universities mentioned in this post. This is compiled based on experience and data gathering from the people I know. Data shown below are just estimates and does not represent absolute assurance. (Because there is no such thing as absolute assurance, we only give REASONABLE ASSURANCE) You may contact the universities for more information.

Minimum: 1 Year Maximum: 2+ years (+ REVIEW SCHOOL!!)

Well, it depends on the school and where you graduated from. If the curriculum is similar, you may have a shorter time studying Accountancy. There are also schools that require you to retake a certain subject if you have failed to reach a certain grade in your previous degree. For an example, in La Consolacion College, if you have a grade of 2.75 to 3.0 in your first 5 accounting subjects,(old grading system wherein 1.0 is the highest), you need to retake Financial Accounting 1. Why? Probably because it’s the core subject of your early accounting subjects. Also if you came from a non-catholic college/university and you wish to pursue Accountancy in a catholic institution, you need to render few units of Theology, of course.

Here are some of the schools that offers a 2nd degree for continuing Accountancy in the Philippines (mostly in Metro Manila).

ADDRESS: Gil Puyat Ave., corner Zuellig Loop, Makati City

ESTIMATED TUITION FEE: PHP 40,000-50,000+ per semester

CONTACT DETAILS: (02)836-2002, (02)836-2033, (02)836-9870 loc. 119 (02)330-2269 | EMAIL: [email protected]

NUMBER OF YEARS: 2 YEARS (1st year - (Current standing as 4th year) completion of all the Accountancy subjects that weren’t taken up during your first degree. 2nd year (standing as 5th year) will be rendered for the comprehensive review that is included in FEU’s curriculum. (Review only, no quizzes, major exams only)

OCTOBER 2016 CPA BOARD EXAM PASSING RATE: 82.35% ( TOP PERFORMING SCHOOL, # 6)

*Take note that FEU-Makati has a small population and runs as an extension of FEU-Manila that’s why it is included in FEU-Manila’s performance. But as to the actual passers of FEU-Makati, it has an estimate of around 90% passing rate during the Oct. 2016 CPA board exam.

IMPORTANT LINKS: Website | Accountancy Program Vision-Mission | Admissions

NOTES: If you are a transferee, you need to take the entrance test first. Then, you will take the qualifying/revalidation exam in order to become an Accountancy student. The exam covers mainly Financial Accounting 1, 2 and 3 (Theory and Problem) with a dash of other Accounting subjects. Then, Accounting Head will verify your grades and check which subjects will be credited.

ADDRESS: 8 Mendiola St, San Miguel, Manila

ESTIMATED TUITION FEE: PHP 35,000-40,000+ per semester

CONTACT DETAILS: (632) 736-0235 / (632) 310-0513

more contact details here

NUMBER OF YEARS: 1 year (if your curriculum is matched with LaCo’s curriculum and if you don’t have any grade below 2.75 in your 1st 5 accounting subjects.) But usually, it takes 1.5 years especially for those who didn’t attend a Catholic college in their previous course and for people who will repeat Fin Act 1)

OCTOBER 2016 CPA BOARD EXAM PASSING RATE: 17.14%

IMPORTANT LINKS: About | Admissions | Apply Online

NOTES: Upon inquiry, you will write your grades in a sheet provided by the admissions office. Then, it will be verified and check if you need to repeat Financial Accounting 1 and which subjects will be credited. Then, you will take the entrance exam. Upon passing, you will take the qualifying exam (Basic Accounting). If you are a Management Accounting graduate from University of Sto. Tomas, I heard there is a bridge program which will only take you 1 year to continue BS Accountancy. Also, if you graduated from a non-sectarian college or university, you will need to take their Theology subjects.

ADDRESS: 826 R. Papa St. Sampaloc, Manila

ESTIMATED TUITION FEE: PHP 30,000-35,000+ per semester

CONTACT DETAILS: contact webpage here

NUMBER OF YEARS: 1.5- 2 Years (But again, this will depend on your curriculum)

OCTOBER 2016 CPA BOARD EXAM PASSING RATE: 28.11%

IMPORTANT LINKS: Website

NOTES: One of my former classmates said you need to retake OJT (Internship) even if you’re done during your previous course. Also, as per this forum, you need to retake subjects that are below 2.5 or 3.0.*But it doesn’t mean that it is the same standard up to date so you may call PSBA for more details.

ADDRESS: 2219 Recto Ave, Sampaloc, Manila

ESTIMATED TUITION FEE: PHP 40,000+ per semester

CONTACT DETAILS:

Admissions Office: (632) 735-54-71 loc 398 - 399 Direct Line: (632) 735-85-77 Email: [email protected]

NUMBER OF YEARS: 1 Year

OCTOBER 2016 CPA BOARD EXAM PASSING RATE: 66.67%

IMPORTANT LINKS: Admissions | Apply Online

NOTES: As stated in this forum, admission as 2nd courser in UE is stricter to maintain their passing rate. I’ve seen people who graduated Accounting Technology from UE but continued in other schools like PSBA.

ADDRESS: P. Casal, Quiapo, Manila

ESTIMATED TUITION FEE: PHP 30,000-40,000+ per semester

CONTACT DETAILS: (+632) 733-9117 | email: [email protected]

NUMBER OF YEARS: 1.5 - 2 Years

OCTOBER 2016 CPA BOARD EXAM PASSING RATE: 60.87%

IMPORTANT LINKS: Admissions | About

ADDRESS: 1274 Padre Algue St, Tondo, Manila

ESTIMATED TUITION FEE: PHP 30,000+ per semester

CONTACT DETAILS: (632) 252-6161 | email: [email protected]

NUMBER OF YEARS: 1-1.5+Years

OCTOBER 2016 CPA BOARD EXAM PASSING RATE: 52.50%

IMPORTANT LINKS: Admissions: Bridging Program (UST Management Accounting to BS Accountancy in CKSC)

NOTES: Same with LCCM, CKSC also has a bridge program of one year for UST Management Accounting graduates (which includes a qualifying/revalidation exam). From what I heard, graduates from other schools will take 1.5+ years. P.S. You might take Chinese subjects or other Foreign languages.

ADDRESS: 8 Don Manolo Blvd., Alabang Hills Village, Alabang, Muntinlupa City

ESTIMATED TUITION FEE: PHP 60,000+ per semester

CONTACT DETAILS: (632) 236-7222 | email: [email protected]

NUMBER OF YEARS: 2 Years

OCTOBER 2016 CPA BOARD EXAM PASSING RATE: 40%

IMPORTANT LINKS: Admissions

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OTHERS: (I do not have that much information about these universities but you can inquire to them directly)

Jose Rizal University - 35% Passing Rate

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila - 26.09% Passing Rate

University of Manila - 13.33% Passing Rate

SUBJECTS FOR CONTINUING TO ACCOUNTANCY:

Advanced Accounting 1&2

Financial Management 2

Auditing Theory

Business Presentation

Calculus

Law on Negotiable Instruments

Accounting Research

Management Consultancy

Auditing in CIS Environment

Auditing Problems

CPA Board Subjects Review (it depends with the school)

CURRICULUM per school:

FEU-MKT

LCCM

PSBA

CKSC

Exam coverage will be different per school but you should take note of the following subjects for your review (for the qualifying/revalidation exam to become a BS Accountancy student)

Fundamentals of Accounting (Journalizing, Adjusting Entries, etc.)

Financial Accounting (Focus on Fin Act 1 especially Cash, Receivables, Inventory, PPE but of course you also need to study about Liabilities, Equity, Financial Statements)

Advanced Accounting (Partnership - all topics, Installment Sales, Construction Contracts, Franchise)

Cost Accounting (Job Order/Process Costing)

Honorable dismissal

Transcript of Records

Photocopies of NSO Birth Certificate

Certificate of Good Moral Character

1x1 and 2x2 Colored I.D. Pictures

Do not give up on your dreams just because the odds weren’t in your favor. But instead, use this opportunity to become the better version of yourself today.

For any comments, suggestions and questions about this post, feel free to send an ask.

#accounting studyblr #accounting #accountancy #accounting technology #internal auditing #management accounting #financial accounting #filipino studyblr #studyspo #how to #2ndcourser #RoadToCPA

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"You can't become my personal doctor if you can't tell the difference between two different bullet cartridges," he says holding them up to her. "Which one is the 7.62?"

@periscorum

Alice knows guns... in general. She does know her guns: a Glock 19 Gen 4 and a Ruger LC9s. Can clean them with her eyes closed and despite not liking the idea of actually using a weapon, she still carries them on her person at all times.

She wouldn’t mind making a contract with a fixed client. It means less time on the field, therefore, less danger. Even if the client is someone affiliated to a private military group. The fact that she has to put effort into getting the job only makes her like it more, and when he starts quizzing her, she hits the books. Once an honor student, always an honor student. Fin can test her all he wants, she herself won’t rest until getting perfect marks.

“The one on the left.” She tells him after looking over both options, resuming the calming process of dismantling the pistol he’d handed her.

#periscorum #;Fin #a song of asks

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After weeks of Facebook-Libra bashing, what lessons can we take away?

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After weeks of Facebook-Libra bashing, what lessons can we take away?

Are they done yet? After weeks of hearing every crypto skeptic in town and then some express their unsolicited opinion of Facebook (FB), Project Libra, and, by association, all things crypto, it is time to let the dust settle, take a breather, and assess what valid criticisms lie buried beneath the carnage on the battlefield. Everyone from President Trump to members of Congress to a multitude of government ministers about the globe had their go at Mark Zuckerberg’s social media behemoth and its desire to be a global medium of exchange, based upon its own Libra stablecoin and blockchain technology.

While the level of crypto understanding of the skeptics in the public square could be questioned, there were lessons to be learned, after a bit of sifting through the heaps of abuse. Government officials, and rightly so, are fearful of what an entity like Facebook, which has not been the best at handling private information, might do when handling the money for over two billion plus active customers. No countries, with the exception of China and India, who incidentally have crypto bans, have over a billion inhabitants. The notion that controls, carefully laid over decades, could be circumvented is anathema.

This weekend, global investing platform eToro published a survey on public sentiment toward Facebook’s cryptocurrency project, Libra. While more than half of the respondents expressed doubts about Facebook’s management of their personal data, a surprising 17% indicated they would be willing to trust Facebook with their money the same way they trust their banks. In addition, while 58% of American adult Internet users have heard of Bitcoin, Libra was able to gain 16% recognition since its launch a month ago — surpassing Ethereum (12%) since it went live in July 2015.

Other industry experts were quick to respond to eToro’s survey, as well as what transpired over the past few weeks. One expert with a unique perspective was Michael Ou. He is the CEO and Founder of CoolBitX, a Taiwan-based blockchain security company and creator of the first mobile hardware wallet for digital assets. He was also invited to partake in closed-door FATF meetings in May to help inform their regulatory recommendations around the crypto market. With in-depth industry knowledge, and access to key decision-makers in the business and policy world, Michael is well placed to offer a long-term view of cryptocurrency’s future.

Michael shared these thoughts:

It is hugely encouraging that recognizable companies like Facebook are joining the crypto space. The fact that within just one month of it’s unveiling, 16% of respondents have heard of Libra showcases the power which mainstream companies have to bring knowledge of, and interest in, the merits of blockchain and cryptocurrencies to the masses. If just 16% of Facebook’s users were to enter into the cryptocurrency market, this would represent almost 381 million entries to the industry, an increase of almost 30% of those already active in the market.

He also added that:

While the benefits of increased awareness of cryptocurrencies is certainly a potential boon to the space, we must remain cautious about Libra. Facebook itself has no experience operating as a financial institution and has yet to prove that it has learned from data security failures from past Facebook incidents. Ignoring the clear regulatory hurdles to Libra’s success — the potential privacy problems, should the Facebook servers be victim to an attack, would be catastrophic. Facebook will have to learn from its own past experiences before it is in a position to drive crypto adoption forward.

The point that Michael Ou is making deserves a bit more explanation. Fin Tech companies and the software development teams that drive their successes are often focused on making something work in a digitized environment. Far too often, security and fraud issues are not addressed up front, an ongoing problem with crypto exchanges in today’s world. Social media is one thing, but when money is involved, as with a bank or payment service, issues are compounded exponentially. The moment a financial website is turned on, it is bombarded by all manner of “bad actors”, attempting to break down any firewalls and force an entry. Is Facebook/Libra prepared for this onslaught?

Analysts have also been at work, studying the transcripts of last week’s Congressional hearings for important takeaways. Here are a few “nuggets”:

Libra is not Bitcoin, nor is it a Cryptocurrency: Misunderstandings have always been rife, whenever a politician spouted off against cryptos in general. Hopefully, the Congressmen were listening intently when CoinShares CSO Meltem Demirors explained the differences: “What [Facebook] is attempting to do is not to create a new payment system. What they’re attempting to do is to pass off this idea as a cryptocurrency, which it is not. They’re attempting to use regulatory cover to get away with doing something that would typically be regulated, which is asset management. It’s fundamentally different [than Bitcoin].” Libra will generate billions in “float” cash flow to be invested on behalf of its owners;

Libra and Systemic Risk Go Hand-in-Hand: Libra will not be a “bank”, but it and its owners will be “systemically important”. Visa and MasterCard were deemed “systemically important” decades ago and must submit to rigorous compliance audits by the Comptroller of the Currency. Libra will pose amplified risk. Per Demirors, again: “When someone purchases a Libra, they are giving their real-world assets […] to the Libra Association to receive tokens. These assets are placed in banks and depository institutions around the world. This is a core banking function. This presents risk for counterparties; it presents risk for consumers being able to retrieve the principal that they have used to obtain the Libra tokens; and it presents systemic risk in the context of the broader financial system.”

Capitol Hill is More Worried about “Big Tech”: Large Fin Tech entities today resemble massive oligopolies, where ownership power and wealth are concentrated among a few individuals. Congress had separately queried the likes of Amazon, Facebook, Google, and Apple at antitrust hearings about over-concentration. Amazingly enough, Bitcoin and other cryptos were viewed favorably under this light. Per one observer: “Congress’ ambivalence towards non-Libra cryptocurrencies indicates that their oversight is more intensely trained on “Big Tech” than on the emerging cryptocurrency sector. It also shows that US legislators are still learning about distributed technologies and formulating their policy positions towards digital assets.”

Libra Will Comply with Regulations, if and When Issued: Members of Congress were still skeptical as to whether Facebook would ever handle privacy issues correctly and protect user data from being leveraged for ad purposes. David Marcus, the CEO of Calibra, has assured everyone that FB would never access Libra data, and, when quizzed extensively, he promised that every effort would be made to comply with all regulations. When asked if FB would halt the project until new regulations were promulgated, Marcus hedged, perhaps because Libra’s operating entity is chartered in Switzerland, which already has adopted user-friendly crypto legislation. His commitment to the hearing attendees: “We will take the time to get this right.”

Libra’s Stablecoin Might Cause Instability: David Marcus had noted that the Libra Coin would be backed by a basket of currencies, i.e., 50% USD and 50% other fiat currencies. Congressman Andy Barr (R-Ky.) reminded everyone of one concern expressed by Gary Gensler, the former CFTC chairman: “[Libra] would definitely disrupt the central banking and monetary policy in these developing countries, if they ‘Libra-lize’ instead of ‘Dollar-ize.’ And if it got very significant, it could start to influence the four or five or six currencies they have underneath it.”

Can Libra Really Help the Un-banked?: The Libra Whitepaper made a big deal that it would make best efforts to assist the world’s un-banked population, some 1.7 billion people by last estimate. David Scott (D-Ga.) suggested that this goal could become a Libra “Achilles’ heel”. He noted: “One of the big reasons why many consumers are unable to access financial services is due explicitly to a lack of identifiable proof of identification.” If Libra was to comply with all KYC/AML legislation, which requires proof of identification via some acceptable form, then it is unclear at this time as to how Libra would achieve this goal.

If Not Facebook and Libra, then Who, What, Where and When?: In David Marcus’s prepared remarks, he spoke to the inevitability of a global service patterned after the Libra model. He said: “I believe that if America does not lead innovation in the digital currency and payments area, others will. If we fail to act, we could soon see a digital currency controlled by others whose values are dramatically different.” Could there be a “payment innovation war” that could create more global tensions across the planet? China has wanted to supplant the U.S. Dollar as the world’s reserve currency for decades, after accumulating enormous capital reserves, primarily denominated in USD. Could blockchain technology suddenly provide them with an acceptable solution?

Concluding Remarks

We do live in interesting times, indeed, where disruptive technologies have the power to change every aspect of life, as we know it. Distributed ledger technology is deliberately decentralized, a difficult concept for the “world order” to abide by easily, since it has so much invested in today’s centralized institutions. For the past fifty years, globalization has redistributed wealth across the planet like never before, increasing the average well being of all humankind, while dropping poverty levels, as well, the power of technology.

Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology may well have the ability to wreak similar massive changes across institutions and cultures in ways we do not yet fathom today, but such changes will encounter significant hurdles from those that benefit from the “status quo”. During these past few weeks, we have seen how quickly these “hurdles” can appear, when fear and doubt creep into the equation. Facebook and Libra will carry on, perhaps, not as quickly as they would like, and Bitcoin and all things crypto, an emerging sector of the economy, will continue to emerge.

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