#gimlet

[beautyinafruitfulworld]

Ralf has already shown her around, but Nadia, Trevor, and Gimlet are nowhere to be found. The Dance Dance Revolution arcade is turned off, and the dartboard lies untouched, devoid of Gimlet's scattered throwing daggers.

Tour crashed, babysitting ensued

Roleplay session with @beautyinafruitfulworld

Their well-needed vacation in New York had come to an end, which is fortunate enough to not be interrupted by their higher-ups requesting backup. The simple getaway brought an unexpected gift: Ames! Now, everyone is heading back to the Sparrowhawk Operations Base via private military airplane, eager to return but not looking forward to the usual military shenanigans.

Once Ames and Marco's team arrive in a forested mountain somewhere in Britain, they head into the base. It feels like home, but its strong militaristic vibe is a harsh reminder that it's far from it.

Eri is eagerly greeted by her team of rebel Ptolemaic Army deserters, and they decide to spend some quality time together. Meanwhile, Nadia chats with a friend over the phone, while the others go their separate ways to tackle a few tasks before their next mission. Ralf, however, stays behind with Ames, well aware that she's unfamiliar with the Sparrowhawk Operations Base.

"Hey, Ames," he says with a gentle smile, exuding confidence and relaxation as he extends his hand. "Would you like a tour of the place?"

*She hadn’t really said much since they arrived, looking up at Ralf when he asked his question*

“U-Uh…s-s-sure…”

*She answered, reaching up and taking Ralf’s hand*

[transformers-synergize]

insecticon antagonist from the newest page of synergize read here if ya missed it

[dimity-lawn]

Be careful at Gimlet’s Hole Food Delicatessen, folks! Don’t forget that last year he not only had pork, beef, lamb, and chicken in his cold room, he was selling it as meat! And he served steak! Steak! Surely you remember your mother telling you that steak will poison you. Okay, so maybe Captain Ironfoundersson said “you can’t get poisoned by steak”, but everyone knows that he’s a dwarf that was born human, so just because it doesn’t poison him doesn’t mean it won’t poison those of us who were born dwarfs. Besides, from what I’ve heard about the Assassins’ Guild, anything can be poisoned.

[runawaymac]

[fru1ty-w31rd0]

Okay so I’ve been thinking back on the two princes podcast by gimlet (it’s on Spotify, you should totally check it out) and looked up some stuff cus why not, and I saw a lot of wholesome fan art and jazz so I was super excited and then I noticed something.

Everyone makes Amir taller then Rupert.

Which, to be fair, is reasonable considering that’s how most people draw them. But if you look at the official art you notice that, aside from the third seasons cover, all of their pictures together have Rupert at an angle making him look like he’s shorter.

But if you look at the season three cover, where they stand side by side, Rupert is actually significantly taller than Amir.

While, yes, they are all different art styles, I like to this Rupert is a good inch and a half taller and he uses that to his advantage at any given moment because yes.

I’m looking way too much into this, I know, and yes I know this fandom and series are both kind of dead but I just wanted to share.

I hope there are other people who still enjoy going back and taking a listen to it because it was sooo good and very underrated.

If you haven’t listened yet I do recommend it, it’s really good if you’re looking for a queer and inclusive piece of media that is actually really good.

[gin-n-chronic-illness]

Absolutely insane messages with my roommate

[n3matode]

Comfort podcast <3

[thesilliestrovingalive]

Updated: December 19, 2024

Reworked Group #3: Peregrine Falcons Squad

Overview

Shortly after the establishment of the Regular Army, the Joint Military Police Headquarters assisted the Regular Army in dismantling a transnational drug trafficking organisation led by a corrupt North American politician. Recognizing the benefits of a strategic partnership, the Chief of the Regular Army and the Joint Military Police Headquarters formed an agreement to establish an elite task force. This specialised unit would handle high-risk situations requiring indirect or covert intervention, beyond the scope of conventional military operations. The newly founded elite task force branch would be called the Peregrine Falcons Squad and became the Regular Army's first special forces unit.

As part of their affiliation with the Joint Military Police Headquarters, they serve as highly trained soldiers supporting global law enforcement. They assist police officers from various countries with transnational criminal issues and global security threats. They also aid in preventing global terrorist threats and combating warfare waged by highly dangerous groups.

Insignia

It features a two-engrailed shield outlined in gold, divided into three columns: saffron-yellow on the right side, emerald green in the centre, and crimson on the left side. The initials "P.F." are rendered in dark silver, separated by a gold bullet, and surmounted by a downward-facing sword with a ruddy blue hilt, positioned behind the shield. A circular wreath of laurel leaves encircles the shield, evoking the image of the sun rising over the horizon. Two stylized peregrine falcons with ruddy blue eyes stand guard on either side of the shield, adopting a heraldic pose.

P.F. Squad Base

The Joint Military Police Headquarters is situated adjacent to the S.P.A.R.R.O.W.S. base, nestled deep within a dense forest in Northern Russia. It’s a high-security, hexagonal-shaped facility equipped with an advanced camouflage system that can adapt and change its exterior appearance to blend seamlessly with its surroundings, mimicking rocky, snowy, and greenery hues. he compound is reinforced with multiple surveillance posts, each manned by expertly trained snipers. Additionally, it features security cameras integrated with non-lethal deterrents and advanced perimeter defence systems, equipped with intrusion detection and rapid response capabilities. Within the compound lies the following facilities:

A Defence Department that serves as a centralised hub for strategic planning, operational command, and tactical control.

A well-maintained barracks for military personnel, providing a safe and functional living environment.

A Combat Academy, led by Sophia Greenville, featuring advanced combat training centre, a simulated warfare environment, a tactical operations centre, a physical conditioning gym, and a medical and recovery wing.

A secure storage facility for firearms, ammunition, and tactical gear with strict access control and inventory management.

A maintenance and storage facility for military vehicles, ensuring readiness and operational capability.

A secure conference facility for senior leaders to conduct high-level briefings, financial planning, and strategic sessions.

A restricted briefing area for P.F. Squad commanders and elite operatives to plan missions, share intelligence, and coordinate tactical operations.

A self-sustaining military city, fully equipped and trained to respond to emerging threats with rapid deployment capability.

Marco’s Base

It's worth noting that the P.F. Squad operates multiple bases worldwide, all of which are named after birds of prey, such as Condor Operations Base, Hierofalcon Operations Base, or Goshawk Operations Base.

Owned by the P.F. Squad, the Sparrowhawk Operations Base, hidden in a forested mountain in an unoccupied area of Britain, serves as the residence for Marco, Eri and her team of rebel Ptolemaic troops, Tarma, Fio, Trevor, Nadia, Ralf, Clark, Tequila, Gimlet, and Red Eye. It’s camouflaged to blend seamlessly into its surroundings, serving as the nerve centre for their operations. They have a nearby landing pad, camouflaged by a thicket of trees, allowing aircraft to land undetected. The base features multiple facilities:

A large, circular room equipped with eighteen business chairs, a holographic display table, a large cork board for investigative purposes, and multiple maps displaying crucial observational details, serving as a central hub for tactical planning and military briefings.

A private workspace for Marco and the others, which is equipped with a mini fridge, work computers, twenty file cabinets, sixteen rosewood desks, secure communication devices, a business phone to call friends, family, and other military personnel, and a vast library of military strategies and historical texts.

A heavily fortified room stores an arsenal of firearms, ammunition, tactical explosives, and a small pedestal that has a standard-issue Regular Army manual detailing their weaponry.

A well-stocked storage room filled with uniforms and tactical gear, neatly organised in individual lockers assigned to each member.

A highly secure target practice area with soundproof insulation that allows members to hone their skills with weapons and explosives, using round bale targets and silhouette targets shaped like enemy forces, including Rebel Army soldiers and Martians.

A laundry room equipped with two washing machines and two dryers where they can wash and dry their dirty clothing.

A spacious dormitory features numerous comfortable beds and a secure safe for storing the soldiers' phones and wallets, each labelled with its owner's name. In a cozy nook perfectly suited for Perifa, Sparky, and Mr. Kibleton, their feline-friendly setup awaits, complete with a cat tower, three plush beds, a variety of toys, three food bowls, and a filtered water dish.

Three clean and well-maintained bathrooms with showers, toilets, and sinks.

A secure, climate-controlled garage houses their primary vehicle, the SV-001, maintenance equipment, a couple of motorcycles, and a small oakwood table for Tarma’s boombox and assortment of alternative and metal rock tapes.

A kitchen equipped with a dishwasher, a sink, a marble top counter, a cabinet full of plates and cups, and a built-in breakfast bar and eight stools for quick meals and planning sessions. The kitchen features a refrigerator with a freezer, a secure and locked pantry, a discreetly hidden coffee maker, and modern, high-efficiency appliances with advanced features like automated meal prep and cooking. A large, sturdy table made of smooth oak wood serves as a central hub for meal planning, tactical discussions, and mission briefings. Additionally, the kitchen includes hidden compartments and drawers for storing snacks and energy bars.

A cozy recreational space with a plush couch, coffee table, wall-mounted wide-screen television, cabinet full of board games, dartboard, and nostalgic decor featuring posters of 80s action movies and 90s anime. For entertainment and stress relief, the room is also equipped with four classic arcade machines (CarnEvil, Shinobi, Contra: Hard Corps, and Dance Dance Revolution).

Extra Information

Members of the P.F. Squad are commonly known by the monikers "Peregriners" or "Falconists", distinguishing themselves from other Regular Army soldiers and special forces units.

Despite being an elite task force, Peregriners, regardless of gender, receive only half the salary of an average police officer. Furthermore, underperforming Peregriners face additional financial strain, as they often experience delayed salary payments, waiting anywhere from two to four weeks to receive their compensation.

The P.F. Squad is frequently joined by the Intelligence Agency's special forces unit, S.P.A.R.R.O.W.S., in situations that the Regular Army requires them to handle.

They possess a remote archipelago in the South Pacific, which serves as the final training ground for P.F. Squad cadets. This culminating training session challenges cadets to survive in a hostile environment with scarce resources and limited weaponry, fostering reliance on teamwork, independence, and adaptability. In accordance with a mutual agreement, the P.F. Squad has granted the Regular Army permission to utilise the remote archipelago as a training ground for cadets interested in joining the special forces as Regular soldiers. Those training for the special forces are required to wear vests in their chosen colour with the P.F. Squad logo embroidered on the back.

The handguns carried by Peregriners are the Murder .50AE, which is modelled after the Colt M1911A1 pistol. It’s a semi-automatic pistol that fires .50 calibre Action Express rounds. The magazine capacity is seven rounds with an additional round able to be stored in the chamber.

[myeyesandheartadjust]

3 Underrated Fictional Podcasts And Why You Should Listen To Them

The Two Princes

Queer fantasy podcast

 Almost nobody is straight

There’s a dragon named Porridge and a goat, complete with a carrot horn, whose owner believes is a unicorn

 The voice actors are amazing and many of them are well known in musical theater

 You either love or want to thwap the characters

It’s 3 seasons and it still doesn’t feel like enough

Full of magic, cures and one foreboding prophecy

The 3rd season is a musical and the songs are amazing

Small fandom that needs more love

 36 Questions

It’s a 3 act podcast musical!!!

Jonathan Groff

The songs are amazing!!!

There’s a duck named Henry

Original plot

It’s actually based off a real study

Relatable characters

Incredible voice acting

Subtle queer rep

Small fandom that needs more love

Case 63

Science Fiction podcast

Produced by the same podcast company as The Two princes

Oscar Issac

based off a Chilean podcast of the same name

Time Travel/ Saving the world plot

Julianne Moore

Uses current events (a la COVID) as part of the story

SOOO many plot twists!!

mentions so many things from real life

the two main voice actors are amazing

Star crossed lovers trope but with time travel

BIG CLIFF HANGER

Tiny fandom (like I’ve only seen it talked about on here)

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for everyone : whats yall pronums?

[mysticaltastemakerwitch]

Viggo Mortensen, my love in "Gimlet" 1995

[lillipad72]

The Annotated Anne of Green Gables ~~ a special rereading

CHAPTER VI~~ Marilla Makes Up Her Mind

"Marilla felt a qualm of conscience at the thought of handing Anne over to her tender mercies."

This passage is from the part of the chapter where Anne is almost sent to work for Mrs. Blewitt and take care of her children. This quote almost seems paradoxical; how could Marilla feel bad about sending Anne to live with who she then appears to call merciful? Well, this is where having biblical knowledge comes into play. In Anne's day and the time that L.M. Montgomery wrote her, Bible passages were commonly memorized, and it was very likely that the phrase 'tender mercies' would have been picked up on, but to modern eyes, it did not make sense. That phrase in this context comes from the book of Proverbs (King James Version), chapter twelve, verse ten. It reads: "A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel." So clearly, Marilla is saying that Mrs. Blewitt is wicked and does not care for the lives of those who work for her, as earlier stated in the passage.

""I'd rather go back to the asylum than go to live with her," said Anne passionately. "She looks exactly like a -- like a gimlet.""

If you are like me, I had no idea what a gimlet was and just used context clues to assume that this was an insult of some sort. Well, now I am getting to the bottom of what a gimlet really is. The first definition is a tool with "a grooved steel body and a cross handle at one end" used to drill holes in wood. Not too helpful unless Anne was trying to call her a piece of work. But it was also used as a metaphor to describe something sharp and piercing. Another term is "gilmlet eye" which refers to a piercing eye. So it appears Anne was calling Mrs. Blewitt sharp and piercing, and one can imply as well unwelcoming and harsh.

thank you for joining me on an adventure of bible lessons and vocabulary, this chapter was short and not much for me to note on here!

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Ginger Gimlet

For a refreshing tipple with a kick, try this Ginger Gimlet, a simple but beautiful concoction. And if you're treating yourself entirely, may I suggest sipping a very cold Ginger Gimlet in a deliciously hot bath with an entertaining radio play on the wireless perhaps? It's absolutely blissful (and practically medicinal!) Happy Friday!

Ingredients (serves 1):

8 ice cubes

1 small lime

30 millilitres/1 fluid ounce (2 tablespoons) Ginger Juice

15 millilitres/1/2 fluid ounce (1 tablespoon) Simple Syrup

75 millilitres/2 ¼ fluid ounces (5 tablespoons) good quality Gin (like Hendrick’s)

Place ice cubes in a shaker. Thoroughly squeeze lime juice and pour over the ice. Add Ginger Juice, Simple Syrup and Gin. Close shaker tightly, and shake energetically. 

Strain into a cocktail or coupe glass.

Enjoy Ginger Gimlet immediately.

[tombe-into-lava]

Do you like Archive 81? Do you like Limetown? Do you like Homecoming? Most importantly: do you have any critiques of their film adaptations?

If yes to any of these, then it would help greatly if you filled out my survey for my AP Research project. For the project, I’m writing a research paper with the question of “What are the main fan criticisms of fiction horror podcast film adaptations?”

[gin-n-chronic-illness]

shout out this picture of usopp that made me want to create this blog