#greenhouse academy season 2

[lgbtqforeverything]

ok so i figured out the greenhouse academy timeline on this rewatch and it is wild.

season 1/2: a total of 4 months!-alex and hayley get into the greenhouse 8 months after their mom “dies” then when hayley finds her alive (aka the season 2 finale) she says its been around a year

season 3: 4 weeks! (plus one month after season 2: daniel says that its been one month since marcus was arrested at the start of the season)-louis says his tech conference is 6 weeks away when he leaves and then at the start of season 4 brooke says its 2 weeks away

season 4: 2 weeks!-at the start of season 4 brooke says the tech conference is 2 weeks away and the conference is the main setting of the finale

so all in all the 4 season 2017-2020 show takes place over 6 and 1/2 months. it is the wildest/most traumatizing time of these kids lives and it’s not even a full year.

[dominik528]

Five & Lila: Enemies-to-lovers done right

As unexpected and controversial as the pairing of Five and Lila was for the final Umbrella Academy season, I have to say that the writers knocked it out of the park with the "enemies-to-lovers" development.

Now, was this romantic direction planned from the start? I highly doubt it. Even with their bathroom fight scene in season 3, with Lila obviously naked, I got absolutely no vibes of sexual tension. What I think happened was, since Castañeda and Arya broke up, the writers decided to spare them the awkwardness of continuing to play an on-screen couple, so they chose this trajectory.

When Lila and Five first meet, there is clear distrust and animosity between them, contrasting from her and Diego's bonding and quickening attraction. Five even threatens--and comes close to--killing Lila.

Then Lila's hostility grows when she learns that he's the one who killed her birth parents. After another fight, Five, calmly and reassuringly, says that he was acting under the orders of her adoptive mother, who arranged the hit and picked up the scared 4-year-old girl at the scene.

Come season 3, and Five now considers Lila as part of the family, even with Klaus pointing out how she tried to kill them a few days ago. But, of course, it's more of a begrudging allyship, seeing how the two still bicker and insult each other.

By the time season 4 rolled along, and we got the scene with Lila wiping away the sugar on Five's mustache, lingering, followed by Diego getting the wrong idea, I thought, 'Wait...' (The first hint that slipped by me was when he noticed her from afar earlier, like a scene out of a romance.) After that, I started anticipating more scenes between the two.

You can imagine my excitement by ep. 5, seeing two people who once despised and taunted each other now warming up to one another more and more, finally leading to a kiss. Yes, I had the actors' age difference in mind (Gallagher being over 18, Arya being in her 30s), but I still found myself adoring seeing Five being happy. After all, he'd grown bitter and cynical after spending over 40 years alone in a post-apocalyptic wasteland with an inanimate object for a companion, becoming a cold-hearted assassin, and only mainly showing his softer side towards Viktor. With the cottage core-like scenario at the greenhouse, I hoped that the series would end with the pair living similarly, like how Viktor tried to rebuild his life.

But then, I told myself to tamp those hopes down, considering what happened to every other relationship on this show: Viktor & Leonard, Viktor & Sissy (another unpopular ship I loved), Klaus & Dave, Allison & Ray (I was rooting for them in season 2!), Allison & Luther, Luther & Sloane (I was looking forward to them reuniting in this reset timeline☹️), and now, Diego & Lila. I'd recalled a quote from an article about Five having an "emotional arc" with Lila, giving himself a reason to live, and feared it meant that Lila was gonna get fridged.

The last 15 minutes of the show proved to be far worse than I imagined, leaving me and many viewers alike feeling empty inside.🙃For the first five episodes, I thought, 'This is enemies-to-lovers done right!' And then a chance for a satisfying conclusion to such an arc, along with long-suffering characters finding true happiness, was dashed away, just like the entire cast of Star Wars: Rogue One, and Kylo Ren and Rey in The Rise of Skywalker.💔

[whatfamidoinghere]

The Umbrella Academy Season 4 Final Thoughts

I have opinions I need to share. Obviously spoilers ahead so… enter at your own risk?

Firstly, the positives

To give it some credit, this was a beautiful ending. It was technically the only way they could end it bc it was clear no matter what they did, the apocalypse would follow

I loved the reference to them saving the Eiffel Tower in an alternate timeline, like they did in the comics

…yeh, that’s it

Oh wait, I loved Klaus’ relationship with Claire. I love Klaus. I love everything about him. Thank you. End quote

Now for the negatives - this will be in no coherent order so bare with me

It’s embarrassingly clear that this needed its usual 10 episodes. I think I read somewhere that the director felt that 6 episodes were the perfect amount so maybe Netflix didn’t cut it, or perhaps he was trying to make the best of a shitty situation. But every scene felt like it was missing something.

Where was the family dance sesh???

Five and Lila. No. Just. No. They’re begrudging step-sibling and that is it. And even if they did want to go down this direction, even if I wasn’t so opposed to the ship, I just didn’t care. You can’t just time skip 7 years in 1 episode and simultaneously get me to feel invested in their relationship. They needed 2 episodes at least to make me feel the impact of those 7 years. I know for 5 that’s probably nothing compared to his time in the apocalypse, but to Lila, that would’ve driven her insane, and in her breaking point, that’s when she goes to 5, bit like how they did this. Not to mention, they come back looking the exact same. 5 is supposed to be, what, 27 at this point? I sure as hell don’t see it. I would’ve much preferred a scene where, once Lila releases they’re going back home, frantically tries to clean up and cut her hair to look exactly how she did before so that her family still recognise her. Ugh that entire point was just so shit

The baby shark gag was not funny

Why did Diego and Lila have to have twins as well. I get it, they’re tired parents who miss their glory days. But if you want us to feel really sorry for them, and later mourn them when Lila has to say goodbye, maybe let us see the family interact as… as well as family. I was so excited to see Diego in his real daddy era just for him to talk to his oldest daughter maybe once? ALSO why does Lila get that whole emotional goodbye to her children and Diego just, nothing? “Get the family out of here” umm hello, even if you didn’t like the in-laws, those are 3 of your fucking children that you’re saying goodbye to forever. I think I’m just upset that they reduced Lila to being a tired mother (to me anyway) and forget Diego was the father. I would’ve so rather seen him being the dad that he never had in his life.

Like putting the family on the Subway to nowhere. Literally. It’s not like she knew how the Subway worked so she was just sticking her family on the train and hoping for the best. They made it seem as though they had never found a world safe enough. Like truly the best place for them to stay was the fucking Greenhouse world, so how did she expect the family to survive, and with no powers mind you. And also didn’t thy know at that point that all ultimate timelines would be destroyed, except for the main timeline. Was she hoping they’d magicallly be taken to the main timeline orrr? I’m just so fucking confused man

The Subway. What a fucking missed opportunity oh my fucking god. Its only true function was to have all the Five’s meet up to tell Prime Five the super duper important convenient information that would bring upon The Finale. It was such a cool concept and we saw… none of it. Firstly, they made it wayyy to easy that Five just happened to find a journal his future self made that worked out the tunnel system. You’re telling me that in 7 years he never worked any of it out. Uhhh I just wanted to see how the Subway worked and we couldn’t even get that. AND they only showed us 1 world!!!! I think alternate timelines are such a. Fun concept because you can explore multiple worlds that are like your own but a little more freaky with little to no consequences in your own world. I LOVED seeing the Phoenix Academy so much but… that was it. Imagine a montage of Five and Lila visiting a ton of worlds like our own with messed up Academy. Can you imagine if we saw a comic accurate Umbrella Academy??? Omfg the ultimate homage. I’m tearing up just thinking about what we could’ve had.

Gene and Jean were rly fun but again, what waisted potential. I loved my quirky not-so-instance parents sm

Uncle Five? Uncle Luther? Gone. Maybe I’m misremembering but they always seemed so excited to meet Claire. Ik they’re pissed at Alison or whatever (but they’re literally not though) but you’re telling me we never see them interact, despite them being some of the only sibling to care about Claire??? Oh okay, okayyy

The powers. Does nobody care that some have multiple powers now orrr? So Lila had laser eyes but could still mimic everyone else. Also the running gag of not being able to control her eyes could’ve gone on for so much longer. And Alison. Was she just so powerful she could rumour ppl without saying anything now? And when her eyes went yellow, that was a completely new power, right? And did Viktor’s powers seem different to you guys or is it bc he absorbed Harlan’s powers last season. Me personally, I think they’re should’ve gone down the Tinkerbell: The Pirate Fairy route and swapped the sibling powers with each other or completely different ones

It would’ve been such a good plot twist if after learning that the Cleanse restored them to the one true timeline, they all think it’s their original lives as a misdirect and they the horror sets in as you realise that they’re actually part of an ultimate timeline. They just could’ve done so much more than that. I know with limited episodes they had to wrap things up quickly so after they learned they had to be erased they just kinda had to accept it but I would’ve loved an entire episode of them grappling with the fact and saying goodbye and reminiscing about their past and maybe even being in denial and self sabotaging or whatever (kind of in the style of that ep in s2 when they have an hour to meet up

Why was Jennifer in a squid??? Why? did she get all the durango? Why weren’t there 42 other kids who got ur? That could’ve been such a cool parallel like cmonnn

I always suspected Ben’s death to be connected to Reg in some way so I loved the reveal… but I hated Jennifer’s involvement. Like it just felt tooo convenient. And I understand why they did it from a writers/ directors perspective that they wanted to wrap everything up but I just felt it could’ve been done much smarter. ALSO I just realised that Klaus doesn’t know how Ben died. Diabolical. I will not stand for it

Reginald didn’t recognise his own wife??? Like when Fake Gene called him “love” and Reggie didn’t clock it???

Speaking of Reggie ARE WE EVER GOING TO DISCUSS THAT HE’S AN ALIEN ROBOT BITCH???

Soooo Luther never once asked Reggie about Sloane???

Ray. Where’s Ray? Maybe the actor was working on something else and they had to get rid of his character

WE NEVER EVEN HEAD ALISON SAY “I HEARD A RUMOUR” NOT EVEN ONCE like I get she’s powerful enough to the point she doesn’t have to say it anymore but that line eats down every. Single. TIME!

Lastly and most importantly… the soundtrack. The songs didn’t slap. Simple as.

Final Statement

I think I covered all my points. I doubt I’ll make a part 2 bc honestly, the show isn’t worth my time and energy anymore. I just needed to rant bc I don’t know any ppl who watch this who have any lick of media literacy.

The finale was painfully underwhelming. It didn’t feel like the same TUA I’ve grown to love over the past few years. I can accept the ending but the journey to how we got there was one massive slap in the face. I’m going to ignore this ending ever happened thank you <3

[conjuringgifs]

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[hidelias]

A bend in space-time Season 2 - [Chapter 26: A conflict of interest]

[Chapter 26: A conflict of interest] Links : AO3 - Wattpad - FFN

Summary: Viktor's deflagration has been devastating, and Rin blacked out. She wakes up in a place outside space-time, where she remembers having been before… once.

Excerpt

The first thing I recognize is the peaceful silence, only broken by the gentle breeze and the flight of dragonflies. The feeling of sudden lightness as I open my eyes. I sit up, I stand up, contemplating the luxuriant place where I now wake up. I recognize those bushes, those streams, those ponds, in the unreal light that bathes everything: sepia, almost monochrome. Yes, I've seen them before, those paths of fine gravel crunching underfoot. And the greenhouses, similar to those in the Thao Cam Viên botanical garden in Ho Chi Minh City, where my mother and grandmother used to take me when I was a child.

"Fuck", is the first word that comes to my mind. Because even though I know nothing about the nature of this place, what's left of my own energy perception doesn't fool me about one certain fact:

I'm no longer alive.

I sigh, stunned by the realization of what my death implies: what I'm losing, what I'm leaving behind. I could shudder. Yet I have little time to dwell on it: suddenly, my contemplation is swept away by a movement different from that of the carps splitting the clear pond, amidst the water irises.

A summer dress, a ribbon hat. A young girl - almost a child - strolls like me through this delicately scented garden. I frown slightly as she crosses a small wooden bridge: she scrutinizes her surroundings with a critical eye, and exudes that self-confidence you have when you're perfectly at home. (…)

↝↝↝↝ Read 'A bend in space-time' ↜↜↜↜ Full chapter : AO3 - Wattpad - FFN Season 1 complete : AO3 - Wattpad - FFN Season 2 in progress : AO3 - Wattpad - FFN

I chose to insert an OC - Rin - into the plot of The Umbrella Academy, appearing almost only in deleted scenes. This fic is not a self-insert nor a OC-centric fic : Rin exists to flesh out the canon characters, and the fic is mostly focusing on Klaus. Please read the introduction for more details ♡

[baileyblues]

Chapter 1: Move-in Day

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Day 1

Date: August 17th

Weather: Sunny and warm

Move in day

Move-in day is two days before the first day of school. It allows students to get used to the layout of the school and make some friends.

[Venus POV, 9:30 AM]

Standing in the doorway of her bedroom, or what would be her bedroom for the next 10 months, Venus felt excited. After all, she was an aid to the Archduke of the Student Council now, which meant she had more power than before. Something even better is that she wouldn't have to deal with the boorish half-orc whom she had been forced to partner up with since her first year at Oakenshield Academy. She shuttered thinking about him… She would avoid him at all costs this year. No matter what, she would never be in the same room as him! Taking off her cardigan and rolling up her sleeves, she started to get to work unpacking the things she brought with her. It would be 2 more days until her maid could enter the Academy, so Venus was left to fend for herself. Softly humming to herself, she opened a box full of her favorite books that she could use to keep herself entertained during the hellish High Council meetings. She glanced at the clock which said 9:14 AM. She was making good progress.

After putting away her books, she turned her focus to her wardrobe and started to sort through it– first putting her uniforms based on the season, how often she would wear them, their color, and their length. Second, she turned to her casual outfits once again and sorted through them by the same criteria. After finishing that she reached for her formal outfits– Venus hoped that she would get to wear the dresses she had gotten tailor-made for herself. Standing back with her hands on her hips, she grinned and admired her hard work. Her room looked a million times better than before. Venus had to give her dad credit for suggesting an earthy color scheme, as her room now looked almost identical to her room at her home manor.

Going over to the bay window, she pushed open the windows to let some sunlight into her room. As she did, a soft gust of wind ruffled her bangs and loosened the braids she had done. Propping her elbows on the windowsill, she let out a soft huff, letting her body rest from the hard labor she had just done. The view outside her dorm was a nice one– she had a clear view of the middle courtyard, the greenhouse, and Erua Lake. Venus could even see a few first years hanging out and having what seemed to be a small picnic. Resting her head on her arm, she started to fall asleep. However, before she could close her eyes and have a peaceful mid-day nap, she heard a knock on her door. Wrinkles appeared on her closed eyelids as she tried to ignore the sound and get some rest, but it didn't work as the knocking only got louder. "I'm coming!" She snapped at the door whilst quickly stomping there and abruptly opening it to see a certain Demon Archduke.

"Oh?" she said, curious as to why he was at her door. Before she could utter another word, the demon cut her off.

"Are you coming to the meeting?" he said, without blinking.

"Yeah? I mean I don't have a choice, it's mand-" She started, though was cut off again.

"Okay," He gave a quick nod and left as soon as he came.

"Rude much?" she muttered, staring at where he came from. Venus quickly started to think of ways to get back at him. While lost in thought, she remembered she had to collect a few documents from the library. Popping back into her room, she grabbed her key, put on her cardigan, and rushed to the library. Maybe she could find a few people to tease on the way...

[Alaric POV, 9:20 AM]

The Council room was dead on account of Alaric being the only one there. The Barons and Baroness had done their job well setting it up. The room looked more homey and cozy than last year. Walking to his desk, he saw a small pile of papers. Picking them up, he started to scan through it, quickly realizing it was the list of Council members, and catching a few familiar faces made him feel... nostalgic? Is that what humans call it? He made a quick mental note to talk to Lucy about the feeling. The door creaked as it opened to reveal Lucy with what seemed to be a first-year trailing behind her. "Hello there.." He greeted, softly putting the papers he had been holding down onto the table and turning to face the pair.

"Hello Ala!– Meet my new first year and a new baroness," Lucy said in a sing-song voice, gliding across the room to her desk.

"Being a first-year means that she's new, meaning you don't have to say 'new first year,” Alaric said, going back to his nit-picky roots which he soon regretted as he saw the way Lucy's eyes shimmered and how her lips tugged into a cunning smile.

"Do me a favor, won't you? Go ask Venus if she's coming to the meeting." Ah, so she was using that against him.

"I would love to go and ask, but I fear I am busy," He fired back, gesturing to the stack of papers at his desk.

Lucky nodded her head while letting out a fake sigh, "Well...I guess I'll have to go and see her… and maybe I should show her a few baby portraits of our most wonderful Archduke, hm?" She teased, holding up a collection of Alaric’s baby pictures.

Accepting his defeat, Alaric dragged his feet to the door and left quietly without a goodbye. He had already memorized where all the Council members were located in case of emergency. Approaching Venus's door, he gave a soft knock and waited for a while... Getting important, he started to knock harder until the door was thrust open from the inside by a green-haired elf and fae hybrid.

"Hm?" she hummed, not expecting Alaric to be the one knocking.

Trying to move along as quickly as possible, he asked her: "Are you coming to the meeting?" He started, focusing on how her nose scrunched up, she was annoyed.. Next time he would start with a greeting so at least Venus wouldn’t get so mad.

"Yeah? I mean I don't have a choice it's mand-" Venus started to say, though Aleric finished the conversation for her.

"Okay." He nodded and turned on his heel, not waiting for a reply. His gloved left hand reached up to his face– he could feel his temperature rise. Thank god he hadn't stayed any longer or else he would have definitely made a fool of himself. He focused on calming himself down while going back to the Council room.

[Bailey POV, 9:30 AM] Bailey sighed in relief as she finally finished unpacking all of the items she brought with her. She remembered her mentors telling her how important it was to keep everything organized so an accident doesn't happen. Bailey suddenly perked up. Since she was already finished unpacking everything, why not give her mentors a call? She took her crystal ball from the shelf she had put it on previously and started to cast a spell. The ball glowed for a bit before revealing a landscape of a swamp. Bailey smiled, knowing that her call was accepted.

"Ah, Bailey! Have you finished unpacking everything?" One of her mentors, Heather asked. "Yup! And I remembered that you and Master said to organize everything!" Bailey proudly cheered. Although Bailey was unable to see her Mentor due to the restriction of the magic ball, she knew that she was smiling.

"That's good. I'm very happy that you updated me with a call. Elementa is out gathering herbs at the moment. When she gets back, I'll send you some of the new ingredients we found on our expeditions."

Bailey’s eyes lit up in excitement, "Thank you, Master!" Heather hummed, "It's not a big deal, sweetheart. Remember to go and stretch your legs. I know you've been here before but you still should look around and get used to how things feel."

"Ah! Of course! I know you're busy so I'll leave you to your things!" "Alright then. Stay safe." With that, Bailey smiled and ended the call with another spell. Bailey put her crystal ball back on her shelf, grabbed her dorm keys off of her nightstand, and made her way to the door. She went out of her dorm room, wondering where she should go first.

Making sure she locked it right, she smiled and plopped her keys onto her wrist, since she made it into a bracelet to carry it easier. Since she volunteered here last summer, she knows the basic layout of the academy. She took a quick stroll around the dorms before deciding that she was bored and went somewhere else to satisfy her exploration urges. After what seemed like an eternity walking around, she finally reached the outside of the building. She took a breath of fresh air and found a little path she could walk on. The grass was fresh, and even the flowers were blooming, despite it being August already. She took a nice walk around the school, looking at the different types of plants that grew there. She was amazed at the diversity of plants that were grown, even some that she had never seen before! She took out her phone and took a few pictures of them for future research.

She was already excited about starting school, and this just added more excitement to her! Bailey was amazed by just how big the school was as she walked around. Maybe she should talk to other people and make new friends! She always loved meeting new people and discussing interesting things! She also heard that there was a student council, and thought that was very cool. She happily walked around outside before deciding to go back into the building and see what other places there were.

'I can't wait to start school!' Bailey excitedly thought. Although she was a first-year student, she already had a lot of extensive knowledge about some concepts, such as astrology. She hoped that people would like her, and hopefully, she could have a good first year at Oakshield Academy!

[Alaric (& Bailey) POV, 10:00 AM]

 As Alaric walked through the halls, he noticed a blue-haired witch out of the corner of his eye. Stopping for a moment, he wondered where he had seen her before. Recalling his memories, he realized that she was the Flower of Society. He had seen her before, last summer if he wasn’t mistaken. She looked to be a first year based on her uniform. Deciding to introduce himself to her, Alaric made his way to Bailey until he was close enough to strike up a conversation.

“Hello there,” He said, trying for a friendly smile just as Lucy had taught him.

As Bailey walked through the halls looking around, she noticed a demon walking towards her. Although she didn't know who he was, she felt that he was powerful based on his aura, but he had no malicious intent towards her.

"Hello there," the demon said to Bailey, smiling.

"Ah! Hi there!" Bailey happily greeted back. Someone from the school is talking to her! 

"My name's Bailey! I'm a first-year who volunteered here last summer!" She said, smiling at the demon. "What's your name?" Bailey politely asked.

“I’m Alaric Regulus-Emir Andras, the Archduke of the High Council and a third year. Please pardon my rudeness, but you are the flower, are you not?” He tried his hardest to ask as casually as possible, not wanting to be rude. He guessed his smile had worked because Bailey didn’t have the same reaction as Lucy when he did it to her. 

"Ah! It's so nice to meet you, Alaric!" Bailey excitedly replied.

'Wow, I can't believe I met someone from the council!" Bailey excitedly whispered to herself. "Although.. I'm not sure why you're referring to me as a flower. Is it some sort of position?" Bailey wondered out loud.

“Uhm..yes?” Alaric answered, confused. “There hasn't been a flower for 50 years, so that may be why you’ve never heard of it…”

‘It’s weird she wasn’t informed of her role despite it being a high position.. I should talk to Lucy and the head about this,’ Alaric thought, making a mental note to ask Lucy and the headmistress about this issue.

Bailey was amazed, and Alaric probably saw the expression she made. "Really?? No wonder why I haven't heard of it before!" Bailey didn't know what to say, but she guessed that being a Flower was a good thing since there hadn't been one in 50 years. Alaric seemed to be thinking of something, though Bailey didn't pay any mind to it. 'School hasn't even started and I've already made a new friend!' Bailey happily thought, smiling to herself.

“Since you aren’t informed of the roles of a Flower, should I explain it to you?” Alaric felt sympathetic to the girl since she had been placed in a position of high standing without knowing anything about it.

"Really? Thank you so much! I'd love to know more about it!" Bailey excitedly replied, her eyes sparkling with joy. She was pretty curious about how she managed to acquire a role that hadn't been around for 50 years. 'This could be an opportunity to learn more about the school!' Bailey thought.

“The Flower of Society is a title given to one of the most influential students in Oakenshield Academy’s history. Students who have received this title executed their roles so well that the Headmaster recognizes their achievements and contributions to the school. They will receive a reward for their efforts at their graduation party, and will be eligible to receive public support from the school should anything scandalous happen to them. Not every year or even generation has them,” Alaric explained, directly quoting from the school’s guidebook.

Bailey was beyond amazed. As far as she knows, she barely knew anyone around the school, so she was quite surprised to hear that she was apparently one of the most influential ‘student’ at the academy! "Woah!- that's a lot of perks! No wonder it's so rare.." Bailey replied in awe. "You're really unknowledgeable!" She complimented Alaric.

"If the Flower isn't around every generation, then how does the school know who's the most influential? Are they chosen by the school? I've only volunteered here last summer and I barely know anyone..." Bailey asked, muttering the last part to herself. Although she didn't understand completely, it sounded like a huge responsibility! And she wasn’t even a student yet!

“If I were to guess, relationships most likely played a huge role in this. If your family or someone you know has a lot of influence, they could have talked to the head about you being the flower. If I may, I ask her about it for you,” Alaric offered. Even if Bailey said she didn’t want him to ask, he would ask on his own. “I should mention the flower works closely with the Council, so if you need any help with anything feel free to stop by,” Alaric offered.

‘It would be unwise of me to let this opportunity go by, as  connections are important after all,” he thought to himself.

Bailey perked up. "I'd really appreciate it if you could ask for me! I don't know much about the school and that'll be a good opportunity for me to learn the important things!" Bailey gratefully replied.

'Huh, so the Flower works with the council?' Bailey thought. "Thank you so much for the offer!" Bailey happily said. "I'll be sure to stop by sometime if you ever need my help!"

Bailey's eyes were sparkling with joy as she said that. The student council sounds like a difficult job, so she wants to help Alaric if she can since he was the one who told her more about the school!

Alaric nodded his head as he wasn't quite sure if the conversation had ended or was still going, so he decided to add in a final thing.

"In case I am not at my desk, the other members can also be of service to you so feel free to ask them as well– it can also be a way to make influential friends,"He offered again, seeing how happy Bailey was at his previous response.

"Ah! Thank you so much for telling me this!" Bailey replied, practically shining like a sun. Bailey perked up at the thought of making new friends. "I'll be sure to go talk with the other members when I have time!" Bailey smiled.

"I hope you make many friends, Bailey. I apologize on this sudden note, but I must be going now," Alaric said, realizing he might be late to the first council meeting of the year if he stayed to socialize any longer.

"I understand! You must be busy and probably have to take care of a lot of things from the Council!" Bailey hurriedly replied.

"I won't take up more of your time now!" Bailey said, starting to walk away.

Alaric didn't waste any time and he quickly made his way to the Council room. Thankfully, he wasn't late for the meeting. Glancing around the room he noticed Venus wasn't there yet. Feeling disappointed, he inched towards his desk and wrote down the questions he had to ask.

The meeting went by quickly as only one-third of the Council attended. Alaric had asked about Bailey's situation and had been informed that because of her unique upbringing and the connections she had with the Headmiss, she had been awarded the title. Looking out the window, Alaric sighed and looked back at the batch of papers sitting on his desk. Today was going to be rough…

(Bailey POV 10:24 AM)

As Bailey walked away from Alaric, she happily thought to herself, 'What a successful day! I managed to make a new friend who's also from the council!' As she walked around the halls, she had a sudden thought to go check out some of the rooms where classes are held. Seeing as she has to take them soon, it'll be good for her to know where they are.

Luckily, Bailey grabbed a hand copy of the map of Oakshield Academy and followed it as a guide to navigate the school. She first looked at her schedule and located the room she was supposed to go to for her first class. 'Ah, Flower Language! Sounds interesting! Let's see... it's right... here!' Bailey smiled as she found the room and where she was in the halls.

She followed the map and quickly found the room she was looking for. Bailey glanced at the sign in front of the room, 'Yup. Flower Language.' After making sure she was in the right place, she stepped inside the class and did a quick scan of her surroundings. 

Bailey looked at the setup of the chairs as well as the decoration on the walls. There didn't seem to be anything special about the room as it was just a plain classroom. There wasn't anyone in the room, so she decided to leave. Instead of checking out her other classes, Bailey thought it might be better to go somewhere where her classes won't be, since she's going to know how to get to her classes sooner or later.

The school was very big, and there were lots of exciting places she wanted to check out! As she looked at the map again, a certain location caught her eye. She always loved reading books when she was younger and was always excited to discover new things! Plus, the library seemed like a good place to start exploring! She had a hunch she would be in there a lot so might as well see what it's like first!

[Mac POV, 7:26 AM]

As Mac stood at the door to their dorm room for a while, they thought to themself, “This will be a new year, it won’t be like last year no matter what!” There won’t be that pervert together with her like last time trying to get her to have sex with her... As they walked into the room, Nan pointed out how roomy the area was even having two beds available. “Ah,” Mac said pridefully; “it must be because the school knows you will need your bed when you become a great spirit! … Nan?”

As Nan gave Mac the silent treatment, they flew towards the boxes in the middle of the room. Mac remembered that they would have to unbox all of their possessions. After 2 hours, Mac finally unpacked everything. The music player, the many precious rewards of being a mercenary, their clothes, other random stuff, and the most important… a hammock of Nan! After sitting in their bed, Mac remembered that they needed to fill out a form to the council for both the men and women’s uniforms. As they got up and walked towards the door, the door was opened. Mac saw a human standing there with her bags.

Startled, Mac jumped and yelled at the said human, “What are you doing here?!? Ah, wait-” Mac clears her throat.

“Human! It appears that you accidentally walked into my room, or perhaps you came to see my magical audio conjurer?” Mac says to the human, pointing to their normal music player.

“If you are lost, I could spend time out of my day to help find your dorm?” They said with a small blush on their face from embarrassment.

[Ludynn (& Mac) POV, 9: 26 AM]

Ludynn sighed as she stood in front of her new dormitory, carrying two bags that contained her possessions. She just arrived at the school and she already wanted to go back to the forest.

‘It’s not like I belong here anyway,’ Lu thought to herself. Lu suddenly heard a whistling noise to her left and glanced in that direction. It was one of the ghosts that liked to follow her around. Well, at least she won’t be alone in a strange place filled with living people Well, not people exactly. Lu may not have been at the school very long, but so far she has not seen a single person that looked like her. The other students she had seen were elves and there was one who looked like a demon.

‘I don’t think I’ll be making friends in this school anytime soon…’ Lu gloomily thought. The ghost made a whistling noise again and wrapped itself around her right arm, comforting Lu.

 “Where did your twin go?” She asked the ghost, who shook its head since it had no clue.

“Hmm, well, we shouldn’t waste any more time standing out here..” Lu reached to open the dorm door only for it to open by itself and reveal an elven standing on the other side. The elven seemed to be startled by Ludynn standing in front of the dorm. 

“What are you doing here?!? Ah, wait-” The elven clears their throat.

“Human! It appears that you accidentally walked into my room, or perhaps you came to see my magical audio conjurer?” The other said to her and pointed at something in the room that Lu couldn’t see from the angle she was at.

“If you are lost, I could spend time out of my day to help find your dorm?” They awkwardly asked Lu.

Ludynn didn’t know how to respond to that. ‘Uhh, I’m pretty sure this is the right room.. Are they supposed to be my roommate??’

Lu reached into her back pocket to pull out her schedule to check the dorm number again.

“Um, I think this is supposed to be my dorm unless there is a mistake with my schedule..” She shyly said to the elven, completed with an awkward smile.

“Ah…well-” Mac looks back to see their belongings on both sides of the dorm..  “My mistake! Wait! But that means I have to– AND I JUST SPEND SO LONG PUTTING EVERYTHING UP!” They yelled into the air, looking dejected and falling to their knees dramatically putting their hands on their head. Nan bobbed around Mac’s head to tell them that the human was still standing there, though Mac didn’t acknowledge anything Nan said as they were busy being miserable.

Ludynn stood there as the elven fell to their knees with their hands on their head. She noticed a blue sphere bobbing around the other’s head.

‘I wonder what that is..’ Lu didn’t know how to respond to the situation. “Umm I’m sorry to intrude and you probably have already finished unpacking your things…” She trailed off and looked nervously at the ghost around her arm, unconsciously using her right hand to rub her left arm. Lu tried to quickly think of something to ease the awkwardness of the interaction but came up with nothing.

Lu ultimately decided ‘Maybe there is a mistake with which dorm I’m supposed to be in!’

After Nan aggressively bonked Mac, they realized what they were doing and immediately got up and turned to face the human.

“I’m so sorry! I thought I had a dorm by myself and I ended up setting up some of my stuff over there– I never looked to see if I was rooming with anyone else.. I-I’ll clean it up right away!” Mac said, with their glasses messed up while bowing to the girl. After getting up and fixing their glasses, Mac spoke again with a much bigger blush on their face and a crooked smile, “ Umm... My name is Mac… nice to meet you?”

“Oh! My name’s Ludynn, and it’s nice to meet you, Mac..” Lu smiled at Mac, feeling the nervousness she once had ebbing a little as she started to be acquainted with the other. 

“I thought I wouldn’t have a roommate either so I can help you move your things if you like..” Lu offered to Mac as she pushed a stray piece of hair from her face. They seem friendly..

“T-thanks..” ‘This human.. no– Ludynn didn’t yell at me!’ Mac thought with a slightly surprised face.

After regaining their composure, they said to Lu: “Well I saw you look at this guy, this spirit who hit me-,” Mac says, angrily looking at Nan, “–is Nan. He’s a pain sometimes, but otherwise he’s nice.”

As Mac finished speaking, Nan floated towards Ludynn and swirled around her head. “Well, I am perfectly fine all by myself, but if you want to be my new companion, you may help.” Mac said, going back to acting all prideful with a smirk on their face, while Nan somehow looked more disappointed in Mac, despite the fact that he doesn’t have a face.

Mac smirked at Ludynn as the blue sphere, Nan, floated towards Lu and swirled around her head. She giggled quietly as Mac agreed to let her help.

“Nan is cute.” She said, with wonder in her eyes. The ghost who was still around her right arm gave a jealous whistle and faded away to who knows where.

“Can I enter to put my stuff down and start helping you?” Ludynn asked, oblivious to Mac’s smirk.

Realizing Mac had been ignored in a way, they deflated. “Yeah, you can put your stuff down on the table in the middle..” Looking around, Mac realized how much stuff needed to be reorganized.

Realizing that Lu just ignored the first person she had been acquainted with for a very long time, she mentally kicked herself.

‘Lu you dummy! That’s not how you treat others! You’ll have to do better if you want to make friends..’ She entered the room and set her luggage where Mac told her to.

After that, Ludynn observed the room she was to be sharing with Mac. “Wow, it’s so nice and organized. I don’t have many things.. just clothes and some books so we don’t have to reorganize much. A-And you probably have somewhere to be so I don’t want to hold you back for too long!” Lu quickly added, so it doesn’t seem like she’s being rude.

“Well if there’s anything that you don’t mind on your side, we can just keep it there.” Mac said while starting to remove their extra items from the table next to Ludynn’s bed.

“I do happen to need to go somewhere relatively soon so I may leave before it’s all organized. If there’s anything that you don’t know where it goes, just put it on the bed okay?”

“Okay,” Lu answered, nodding her head in understanding. Eventually, the others left to go wherever they needed to go and Ludynn finished with the reorganization.

She only left a few things on Mac’s bed but everything else was where it needed to be. Lu started to unpack her luggage, putting away her extra clothes, setting her books on a shelf, and putting a blanket that she brought with her from the forest where she used to live.

“Oh, I almost forgot!” Ludynn placed an old lantern next to the bed and conjured a small blue flame on her palm to light the candle inside the lantern.

“And now we’re done!” Lu silently congratulated herself on being able to unpack everything she needed in a short amount of time.

“I should change into my uniform since I can’t be walking around with this on. Maybe I should wear my mask too..” Lu muttered to herself.

After changing into her uniform, Ludynn left the dorms to find her classes around the school. ‘This school is really big! I hope I don’t get lost when classes start..’ Lu found her first few classes easily, and as she was searching for her Formal Dance class, she was startled by someone yelling, “YOU RAN INTO HIM!??”

Curious, she walked quietly towards the sound to see who yelled and saw a green-haired and blue-haired student chatting to each other. Ludynn had no idea what they were talking about, but the blue-hair seemed to be confused and the green-hair sounded like she was complaining.

‘Green hair must be a year older than me, though Blue hair looks like she might be my age. Maybe Green Hair is explaining something to Blue Hair? Another student approached the other two, this one had purple hair. Purple hair probably knows them. It’s not any of my concern cause I don’t know them so I should probably go before they see me watching them,’ Ludynn thought while watching the scene unfold in front of her eyes.

As Ludynn left, she heard the green-haired student yell something about someone eating a cookie with a fork and knife. Sounds interesting, I wanna try that!’

After leaving the dorm room, Mac started to head toward the student council room to submit her form to them. As they got to the council room, they saw that there was a meeting going on, so they decided to come back later. Mac decides to go to the cafeteria and grab some lunch while they have the chance.

‘I finally found it!’ Lu happily thought as she entered the room for dance class. The missing ghost from earlier joined her when she was still searching for this room and helped her find it (since it already explored most of the school). ‘Oh wow,’ Lu was in awe as she saw just how breathtaking the formal dance room was.

it looked so similar yet different compared to the one she had back home! The room had mirrors all around the walls and a chandelier in the middle surrounded by a mural. Walking into the room, Lu saw a music player. The ghost went to it and started looking through the small pile of music discs next to it. As Lu followed it, she started to see two ghosts, one male and the other female (probably students from the past), dancing in the middle of the classroom.

‘It must be a favored memory left behind by them,’ Ludynn figured. Sometimes when the ghosts of people leave this world, some of their most cherished or hurtful memories are left behind in the place where the memory took place. Her ghost companion whistled to her and was waving a music disc with a dull blue cover.

“What is it?” She asked as she took the disc into her hands.

“Oh, I remember this one.” It was one of her favorites that she used to dance to every time she had a chance back before the accident.

‘I think I remember how the dance goes..’ The music recorder started to play and her ghost companion took the form of the cousin Lu used to like to dance with. Lighting her hands with her blue flames, she started dancing, using her memory as a guide. After dancing for who knows how long, Lu glanced at a clock in the classroom, “Ah, it’s getting late!”

 Lu realized how much time had passed since she came to the classroom. The other two ghosts had faded away mid-way through her dance and her ghost companion was napping next to the music recorder. She returned the music disc to where it originally was on the pile, picked up her ghost companion, and left the classroom to return to her dorm.

[Venus POV, 9:50 AM]

Venus looked around the library in amazement. No matter how much time she spent in the hall, it never got old. The shelves seemed to be an endless sea of knowledge, the color scheme of the room didn't help either as it was a dark blue all around and the lights were a dim brown. She quickly glided to the center of the room information desk to pick up the papers she needed to get.

"Pleased to see you again Lady Alerion!" The Librarian greeted her with a warm smile.

"Hello again Miss. Dotts," Venus responded, giving a friendly smile. "Do you have any papers for me?" Venus asked, already knowing the answer.. but! What was wrong with cozying up to the staff every once in a while?

"I do," Mrs. Dotts said, fixing her cat eyeglasses on her face. She turned her back to Venus and reached for a thick stack of papers.

"As far as I know this is the updated list of all the students," Mrs.Dotts explained, sliding them on the table. "Before you go though– could I ask a favor from you?" Venus tilted her head to the side and thought for a bit before answering.

"Of course! A Council member must help those that need it at school, after all.”

 "Thank you! I wanted to ask if you could redo the night wall for me? I asked maintenance about it but they said they can only get there next month and I can't wait that long." Ms. Dotts explained. Venus nodded her head. The night wall was a wall that displayed the night sky at all times. Conveniently, it was right where the astronomy books were. As Venus made her way to the wall she started to brainstorm ways to fix it.

After working on the wall for who knows how long, Venus knew she was late for the council meeting, but at this point, she didn't care– the goddamn wall was finally fixed!. It had taken her so long, but she had done it. She had fixed the wall. Deciding to take a break, she laid down on the cool, wooden floor, staring up at the fake night sky. Still lying on the floor of the library, Venus closed her eyes and tried to take a well-needed nap.

[Bailey (& Venus) POV, 11:42 AM]

While trying to navigate to the library, Bailey thought it might be a good idea to look around and explore the school while she still has time, which is why she decided to take a huge detour to get the library. She picked up a snack from the cafeteria since she had a feeling she won't have enough time to get food once lunch starts. Bailey weaved through the halls and eventually found her way to the library. As she entered the building, she could feel its grandness. The shelves, no! The walls are filled with books from what she can see as she walks around. Bailey was absolutely in awe as she stepped closer to one of the 'walls' and examined the books closely. Despite the books being in the library for probably many many years, they were still kept in peak condition. Bailey looked around a bit more before making her way to the center of the room, where the librarian probably was. She slowed her pace and started to walk quieter as she got closer.

"Hello," Bailey softly said, not wanting to disturb the librarian too much.

"Oh, hello dear!" The librarian replied. "You can call me Ms. Dotts, I'm the librarian here."

"Ah, my name is Bailey! I came here to see what it's like here," Bailey quickly replied. Miss Dotts chucked at her response.

"You must be a new year, yes? It's no surprise that you'd want to be here- the library is one of the most exquisite places in the Academy! The library is quite big so be careful not to get lost. We're currently not accepting check-outs at the moment, so please don't take any books," Ms. Dotts explained.

Bailey listened to Ms. Dott's explanation and nodded. "Alright, I'll be careful here!" Bailey exclaimed.

"Shhh.." Bailey blushed and smiled sheepishly at her antics. Bailey said a quick thanks and was off to explore the library. As she looked around the sections, she noted that there was practically everything in here. The books ranged from Medical books to fighting styles, and there were some things Bailey had never heard of before! She glided across the floor and scanned the area for Astrology-related things.

As she was looking around, she noticed there was a wall that looked like the night sky. Feeling amazed, Bailey quickly made her way over to see what it was. As she walked closer and closer to the wall, she realized there was a green-haired girl who was lying down on the floor. Bailey slowed down and walked quieter before stopping a meter away from the girl. After quietly observing the girl for a few seconds, Bailey decided that she didn't want to disturb her too much, so she carefully walked around her and looked for the books instead. A few books caught her eye, and she immediately grabbed them from the shelf. She quietly sat down on the floor and began reading the books.

Venus found herself in an awkward position. She was still awake after all, and had been for a long time. She could get up and leave without question.. but then there was the possibility that she could run into the girl again. As she continued laying on the floor, she tried thinking of ways to get out of the situation without embarrassing herself. Then a sudden realization struck her.

“I MISSED THE COUNCIL MEETING!??”She yelled, and quickly shot up in a sitting position. Venus started to do the math in her head and yes– she had, in fact, missed the first meeting of the school year. As she panicked, she didn’t realize she was saying all of her thoughts out loud.

As Bailey was peacefully, and very much into the book she was reading, she suddenly heard a yell. Bailey yelped in response, very startled by the sudden change in the atmosphere, which caused her to almost drop her book. However, she was able to quickly catch it. The girl started to say her thoughts out loud, not realizing it. Bailey blinked at the girl.

'So she must be someone who's on the council..' Bailey thought. She was so indulged in reading she hadn't even noticed she'd been in the library for over an hour already. As the girl was saying things Bailey couldn’t understand, Bailey called out to the girl. "Hey!- Are you ok?" The girl didn't seem to hear her. Bailey got up and walked to her, kneeling in front of her. She waved her hand in front of the girl but still didn't get her attention. Although Bailey was very tempted to grab the girl's shoulders and shake her, she knew it wasn't very polite, and instead decided to scoot next to her and wait until she was done rambling.

Eventually, Venus stopped rambling and took a sigh. “Stupid Archduke distracting me like always..” Venus huffed before turning to the blue-haired girl next to her.

“Human, if someone screams their frustrations to the world, will they be okay?” Venus asked in a mocking tone before collecting herself.

“Anyways I will be okay once I punch that idiotic Archduke in the face!..” Venus muttered before laying down on the ground and looking to see the girl's face.

“I’m Venus Maeve Alerion by the way! The Marquess and aide to the Archduke.” She knew it was late for introductions, but she was too sleep-deprived and was going to deal with the consequences of her actions at a later date– preferably after she took a nice 15-hour nap.

Bailey was quite surprised that she knew Alaric, though she supposed it's pretty self-explanatory since she was in the council. Bailey was pretty relieved to know that Venus is alright, though... 'Why did she ask me that? Could it be stress?' Bailey didn't want to pry too much into why Venus asked her that question and instead introduced herself to Venus.

"My name's Bailey! I'm a first-year here at OakenShield Academy!" Bailey enthusiastically said. Bailey took note that Venus had eyebags and didn't seem to be listening.

"Um, sorry if I'm prying too much, but you seem a little tired. Are you sure you're ok?" Bailey asked, slightly tilting her head to the left. Although Venus spoke badly of Alaric, it was pretty clear that they had known each other for a long time. Her frustration must be related to him somehow. 'If someone screams their frustrations to the world, would they be ok?' Bailey pondered the question for a bit.

“Pleasure to meet you Bailey, and for the record, I am not okay because of Alaric who very rudely interrupted my afternoon nap and made it so I was late to the first council meeting!” Venus quickly changed from being polite to ranting out her frustrations.

“Hey… you the flower right?” Venus softly questioned Bailey.

Bailey was snapped out of her pondering when she heard Venus asking her a question. "Ah.." Bailey didn't know what to say to that. It was understandable that she was angry because she was unable to sleep. And to miss the first council meeting too…

"Huh? Yeah! That's me!" Bailey answered. "I suppose everyone in the council knows, right?" 

“Yup,” Venus replied, popping the ‘P’. “Good luck with that,” she mused, not sure where to take the conversation.

"Huh?" Bailey was confused. "Is being a Flower bad?" She asks, worried. She supposes that it's understandable since Alaric said it’s a high position, so it’s pretty likely that she'll have a lot of responsibility. 

Venus thought for a bit before answering, “It's not bad per se.. it's just stressful and annoying– I mean you do have to be perfect all the time and you can't make any mistakes or else you're out.” She sighed, getting bored of talking and wanting something fun to do.

"Oh... I see... I suppose that's a problem," Bailey answered, dejected. Bailey never liked being perfect, because well, what's the point of being perfect in everyone else's eyes? 

‘No one will ever be pleased at any action someone makes, so it's just better to not care about it too much.' Bailey thought.

"When you say 'you out,' do you mean that Flowers can be demoted?" Bailey decided that it was better to have more information at hand. Since school hasn't started yet, it'll be better for her to start thinking about her position a bit more. Based on Venus's reaction and what Alaric said, she wasn't informed of her role yet, but that also means only the council knows she's a Flower. "Also, does anyone else know about me being a Flower?" Bailey asks again.

“Yes and no. It's more so all the records of you being a Flower are erased and you just act like a normal student again, and as for who knows? It's just the staff and counselors for now,” she calmly replied.

"Ohh, I see." Bailey chose to not pry further because erasing records of someone being a Flower seemed like someone was trying to cover up something. Maybe that's why there hasn't been one for 50 years... Though, since no one else knows about her status, she's safe for now. But why only the staff are allowed to know about her status? This rule has to be implemented for a reason, meaning an accident has happened in the past, which could tie to why there hasn’t been a Flower for 50 years…

"Thank you for telling me all this!" Bailey cheerfully replied to Venus, covering up her previous expression of thinking.

'I should be careful... If anyone finds out my true identity, it'll be problematic. I guess I'll have to try to keep a distance from everyone from now on. And I can't easily trust what they say... AGHH THIS IS SO ANNOYING!! ' Bailey thought to herself, probably making a face.

“You weren’t notified?” Venus questioned, not paying attention to the strange face Bailey was making.

"Well, no one told me anything about it-" Bailey said, recalling what Alaric told her. "I only found out when I ran into Alaric today... I didn't even know there was such a role until he told me!"

“YOU RAN INTO HIM?” Venus half yelled half asked. “I need all the details right now.”

Bailey was shocked by Venus' yelling, though she replied, "I ran into him in the hallway when I was looking around... He kind of came up to me and then told me about being a Flower and some stuff about the council.." Bailey recalled.

Venus clicked her tongue, “And here I was thinking that I would get some gossip..” she huffed out in annoyance, “I hate him!– he's so annoying, and pushy, and stingy, and… just– rude!!” she complained, raising her voice, not caring if anyone could hear her.

Bailey was confused, though deducted that since Venus is a part of the council, she probably doesn't have much free time. As she listened to Venus's rant about Alaric, she was more and more convinced that Venus and Alaric had known each other for a while now. Based on how Venus is speaking, it seems that Venus understands Alaric, and maybe cares about him, to a certain degree..

[+ Emmitt POV, 12:03 PM]

As Emmitt walked through the library, he saw a particular sight of a fae complaining about the Archduke to a blue-haired human. Wanting to be of service, he approached the duo and asked them a question. “You two look confused, is there a book I can help you find? As the assistant librarian, I wouldn’t mind helping.””

Venus yanked Emmit down until he was sitting down with them and continued to complain. “He ate the cookie by cutting it with a fork and knife!”she yelled into the air, making various hand motions in the process.

"Ack!" Bailey yelped in surprise at Venus' action, trying not to get hit by Venus. Bailey continued to listen to Venus rambling while making sure the new person was okay. "Uhh, are you ok? You're not hurt, right?"

“I’m alright, but was the cookie at least of decent size?” The purple-haired boy started to question. “If so, it’s understandable to eat with a fork and knife,” He says nonchalantly,  trying to defend Alaric. Bailey sighed in relief that the person wasn't hurt.

“NO!!” Venus yelled, “IT WAS A FUCKING MINI COOKIE– So anyways, I was just doing my work like a normal person, and he just POPS UP BEHIND ME AND STARTS BOSSING ME AROUND!?!” Venus continued rambling about her frustrations to the other two sitting down.

Bailey's ears started to hurt from having to listen to Venus yell and shout, so she decided to move elsewhere to read her book, almost forgetting why she was in the library in the first place. Venus’ throat had started to hurt from yelling, so she stopped talking in order to not scream her lungs out.

“Venus, you really need to calm down. This is a library after all, and your throat will scar if you keep yelling like that,” Emmitt advised.

“Luckily there wasn’t anyone here except for us…” He muttered to himself, annoyed by Venus’ antics.

Venus glared daggers at him, but still took his advice and gave a quick nod.

Before Bailey got far from where she originally was, she remembered she has yet to introduce herself to the new person. With that in mind, Bailey started walking back towards the duo. Bailey saw the person scolding Venus and decided to wait patiently until they were finished so she could introduce herself.

“Ah, I apologize about the inconvenience, ma’am. Was there something else you needed?” Emmitt asked, noticing the blue-haired girl waiting on the side.

"Ah! You don’t have to call me ma’am or anything! I wanted to introduce myself to you, and I have a couple of questions I want to ask! My name is Bailey, and I’m a future first-year at Oakenshield! I hope we can get along well," Bailey enthusiastically said.

“Well then, welcome to Oakenshield Academy, Ms. Bailey. My name is Emmitt, I’m a third year and the assistant librarian here. It’s a pleasure to meet you,” Emmitt introduced himself.

"It's great to meet you too, Emmitt! I have a couple of questions about the library if you don't mind.." Bailey shyly said.

“Ask away, I’ll answer to the best of my ability,” Emmitt gracefully replied.

Bailey beamed at Emmitt. "How big is the library? I've walked around here for a bit, and it seems big! Also, how many sections does it have? There's so many books here!" Bailey started to ramble a bit before catching herself and letting Emmitt speak.

“Oh, this old place? The library is partially entered within the fairy-world, so it could go on forever. Even I, who's been here for 3 years, haven’t explored all of it,” Emmit replied, glancing at the bookshelves in wonder.

"Woahh! That's amazing!!" Bailey's eyes were shining with excitement as she heard Emmitt’s answer. She couldn't wait to go exploring in the future!

“Also, you're technically not allowed to enter after 9 PM, but if you want–” Emmitt approached Bailey and whispered in her ear, “The door will be unlocked from 10 to 11 PM on the weekends, explore to your heart’s content if you wish. Just make sure this stays between you and me.” Emmitt stepped back and gave her a closed eyed smile.

Bailey’s eyes lit up in excitement. "Thank you so much!!" She was practically radiating light when she heard Emmitt say that she could explore the library. 'Ohh this is so exciting!!' Bailey thought to herself. "It was nice meeting you Emmitt!! I'm gonna go explore while I can!" Bailey said as she happily skipped away. 'I can't believe I made another friend today! I hope I'll be able to see him more often!' Bailey thought, scanning over the walls of the library.

Emmit got up from the floor and dusted his clothes off. He made his way to an area that needed to be dusted. “The first years are so energetic this year.. Let’s hope that lasts,” Emmitt said to no one in particular, thinking about the past first years he had seen before.

[Bailey POV, 12:52 PM]

Bailey walked around the library, full of enthusiasm. She doesn't know how long it's been since she was here, but she saw many different sections and read a couple of books that intrigued her. She was still in awe about the library, seeing that it was full of magic. She saw a section about stars and immediately went up to browse the books. Bailey picked out a bunch and made a pile next to where she will be sitting. She sat down and started to go through the books one by one, and put them back when she was done reading them and repeating the process. Bailey's been in the library for a long time.. probably... She doesn't know when she fell asleep reading, but she heard something calling her awake.

[Wisteria POV, 8:36 PM]

Wisteria is Bailey's fairytale and met her when she was young. They've been together for 8 years already, and fully trust each other. Wisteria felt Bailey's aura beam many times before, which meant that Bailey was very happy, and in turn, it made Wisteria happy as well. Wisteria stayed in her realm most of the time unless her Master called for her. She found it weird how after some time, her Master's aura was lowered and steadier, instead of beaming with light unlike before.

'Ah, it seems like Master has fallen asleep..' Although Wisteria didn't want to wake up Bailey, she heard from that boy, Emmitt, that the library closes at 9 PM. She automatically knows the time, due to it being a part of her skill, so she has no choice but to hop out of her pocket realm and wake up her Master so she doesn't get penalized. Wisteria opens a portal to the library right in front of Bailey. She floats towards her Master and gently touches her forehead with her hand.

[Bailey POV, 8:37 PM]

Yawn... Bailey didn't know what time it was, but she felt tired. She groggily rubbed her eyes to see Wisteria in front of her. Bailey blinks a few times. "You're awake, Master!" Wisteria says to Bailey, telepathically.

"Huh? What time is it.." Bailey starts to stand up and stretch her limbs. "It's currently 8:38 PM, Master!" Wisteria replies in Bailey's mind. Bailey lets the information process in her mind before suddenly freezing. "Ahh, it seems like I've slept for a long time!" Bailey starts picking the books off the ground and neatly puts them back where they are on the shelf. Yawn.. "Hmm.. I should get back to my dorm before the library closes," Bailey starts walking, before remembering how she'd gotten here. "Oh right, I was exploring the library then I fell asleep..." "Yes, that's right, Master!" Wisteria confirms. "Aagh! The library is so big! How will I find the entrance again.." Bailey moped. "There is a special seal in this library that will always allow you to walk back to the entrance of the library when you want!" Wisteria explains. "All you have to do is just trust your instincts and the magic will lead you back!" "So that's what I felt when I entered the library! It was that seal, right?" Bailey started walking again. "Yes!! The Masters will be proud of you for being able to perceive it!" Wisteria giggles. Bailey smiles. As Bailey gets closer to the original space, Wisteria goes back into her pocket realm. She quickly makes her way to the entrance and takes out her map to guide her back to the dorms.

[Emmitt (& Bailey) POV, 8:42 PM]

"Ah, I must’ve lost track of the time while reading my new books. It’s almost time to close down the library for the day."  As Emmitt finished putting the new books into the system, he heard a familiar set of footsteps by the main desk.

Bailey ponders if she should go say goodbye to Emmitt. It was him who helped her after all, and she'd feel bad if she left without saying anything to him. Just as she decides to go back to look for him, she hears a familiar voice.

"Miss Bailey, did you happen to forget something?” Emmitt questioned.

Bailey quickly turns around at the source of the voice. It was Emmitt! Bailey smiles at him. "Not at all! I just wanted to say goodbye to you! You helped me after all, and I'd feel bad if I just suddenly left without saying anything..." Bailey shyly said.

"It’s alright, my job is to help people within the library so I don’t mind.”

Bailey beamed at him. "Are you staying at the library for work?" Bailey asks. It was already getting dark, and she hoped that he would get some rest. Bailey knows it's not easy being a librarian, and Emmitt was a student too, and working at the library will increase his workload when school starts.

"I have to close up the library first, then clean up a little, and see if Alaric needs anything before I can grab a meal from the cafeteria before it closes for the night."  As Emmitt finishes his sentence, a library spirit comes up behind him and sits on his shoulder to whisper in his ear. “Oh, hmm..” Emmitt listens to the spirit speak. It turns out there was still a soul within the library.

Bailey listened to Emmitt's reply. Since there wasn’t anything she could do to help him, might as well leave him be so he can rest quicker. "Well, alright then! Remember to get lots of rest! I'll leave you to your things now!" Bailey replied, starting to walk away.

"Goodbye, Miss Bailey. I must go look for whoever is still within the library’s walls. I do hope you have a good rest of your night.” Emmitt says goodbye to Bailey and excuses himself to settle the matters at hand.

Bailey smiles and turns back to Emmitt. "Thank you, Emmitt! Have a good night as well!" With that being said, Bailey turns back around and starts heading towards the dorms.

"Now where are you, little rat?" As Emmit searched through the library, he was unable to find anyone. He knew he had to stop by the student council room to turn in some reports so he decided to let them go for today.

"I guess it wouldn’t be too bad if only one person stayed.” He muttered before going to the front desk again to lock up the library.

[Alaric POV, 8:55 PM]

As Alaric strode through the library, he came upon a particular sight. A green-haired fae curled up into a ball sleeping on the floor. The corner’s of his lips tugged up into an amused smile. 

“Now what do we have here?” He playfully murmured before couching down to admire her. Had it not been Venus who was sleeping, he would have woken them up. But since it had to be Venus and knowing how she felt about him, he decided to hold off on waking her up.

As the seconds ticked by, Alaric was debating what to do. While in thought, his gloved hand instinctively reached down to brush a few loose strands of hair from Venus’s face. As he admired her sleeping beauty, he came up with a solution. Gently picking Venus up in his arms, Alaric held his breath as she moved a bit in his grasp.

“Please forgive me for my rudeness..” He quietly whispered to Venus before carrying her to her room. He found her Fairytale waiting by the door, and quickly rushed to Venus’s side when she spotted Alaric. “Oh, that silly girl! Always falling asleep in strange places..” Flora, Venus’s fairytale, scolded the fae in Alaric’s arms before turning to him. “Although I am aware of how lady Venus feels about you…I do have to thank you for bringing her to her room safely.” The fairytale spoke in a soft voice, though Alaric knew she was grateful for his help.

Alaric gave her a soft smile. “It’s the duty of an Archduke to take care of his aide, no matter what said aide thinks of him,” he responded with a small chuckle. Flora let him into Venus’s dorm and Alaric gently placed the sleeping fae on her bed and quickly wished her a peaceful sleep. He said his thanks again, and left to the council room to finish up work for the night. ‘Hopefully Emmitt turned in the reports by now,’ Alaric thinks, then quickly gets back to his work.

[Bailey POV, 8:56 PM]

Bailey tried navigating across the halls as fast as possible, not wanting to be penalized for not staying up past the designated time. Although school hasn't started, she doesn't want to make this a habit of hers and end up getting kicked out. Then all of her mentors' work would have been for nothing!! She finally entered the dorm building and immediately started to head towards her room. After a while, she found it and quickly unlocked the door. As she entered, she felt the familiar presence of magic she put on her dorm to prevent intruders. This spell was also used in the hut she lived in with her mentors. She quickly locked the door behind her and plopped her keys on her nightstand. It was very late, but Bailey still wanted to change out of her clothing so she hurriedly threw on something comfy and plopped onto the bed. Not long after, she fell asleep, smiling as she dreamed of the good times to come.

[Mac POV, 12:00 PM]

Looking around at all the food options, they decided to just get a sandwich. After some time, they decided to go back to the student council to put in their form, but there was no one there. Dejected, Mac went back to their dorm, and stayed there until the morning came.

[mahashankh]

Armani Timeless Elegance Hearts World Decade Legacy Style -2024

armani-triumphs-a-timeless-elegance-capturing-hearts-world-wide-with-a-3-decade-legacy-of-style Armani is an Italian luxury fashion house founded by Giorgio Armani in 1975. The house designs, manufactures, distributes, and retails haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, eyewear, cosmetics, fragrances, and home interiors. Armani is known for its elegant and sophisticated designs, and its products are sold in over 120 countries worldwide. Current Situation of Armani Brand - Financial Performance: The Armani Group is a privately held company, so its financial performance is not publicly available. However, it is estimated that the group generated revenues of over €2 billion in 2021. This was a significant rebound from the €1.3 billion in revenues that the group generated in 2020. - Brand Equity: Armani is one of the most valuable luxury fashion brands in the world. The brand is known for its timeless elegance and sophistication, and it is a favorite among celebrities and discerning consumers around the world. - Expansion: Armani is expanding its presence in China, which is the world's largest luxury market. The group plans to open more stores in China and to increase its online presence in the country. - Sustainability: Armani is committed to sustainability and is working to reduce its environmental impact. The group has set ambitious goals for reducing its greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption. Overall, the Armani brand is in a strong position. The group is financially healthy, has a strong brand equity, and is expanding into new markets. Armani is also committed to sustainability, which is an important factor for many consumers today. Key Challenges - Competition: The luxury fashion industry is highly competitive, and Armani faces stiff competition from other major brands such as Gucci, Prada, and LVMH. - Economic uncertainty: The global economy is facing a number of uncertainties, such as the war in Ukraine and rising inflation. These uncertainties could impact consumer spending and could make it more difficult for luxury brands to achieve growth. - Changing consumer preferences: Consumer preferences are changing, and luxury brands need to adapt to these changes in order to remain relevant. For example, consumers are increasingly interested in sustainable fashion and in brands that are socially responsible. Future Outlook Despite the challenges, the future outlook for the Armani brand is positive. The group is well-positioned to capitalize on the growth of the luxury fashion market, and it is committed to innovation and sustainability. As a result, Armani is expected to continue to be a major player in the global luxury fashion industry for many years to come. HISTORY OF ARMANI1. Evolution of Armani: From Tailoring to Global Luxury1.1 Origins and Early Focus 1.2 Men's Ready-to-Wear Excellence 1.3 Diversification into Women's Fashion 1.4 The Global Luxury Phenomenon 1.5 Introduction of Various Product Lines 1.6 Influence on Global Fashion Signature Style: Clean Lines and Neutral Tones - The Timeless Elegance of Giorgio ArmaniDesign Principles: A Study in Simplicity Neutral Color Palettes: A Canvas of Elegance Influence on Modern Fashion: Setting the Standard Redefined Power Dressing: Empowering Through Elegance Enduring Appeal: Beyond Trends and Seasons Cultural Impact: A Global Standard of Elegance Conclusion: The Enduring Legacy of Timeless Elegance The Armani Empire: Exploring Brand Extensions Red Carpet Glamour: Armani in the SpotlightArmani: The Red Carpet Maestro Setting Trends in Celebrity Fashion Iconic Moments: Celebrities in Armani1. Academy Awards Elegance 2. Cannes Film Festival Extravaganza 3. Met Gala Marvels The Armani Effect: Beyond the Red Carpet Conclusion: Red Carpet Royalty, Armani Forever Armani and the World of Fragrances: A Symphony of Elegance and ScentsElevating Scent to an Art Form Armani Fragrances: An Olfactory Portfolio1. Armani Code 2. Acqua di Giò 3. Si 4. Emporio Armani Diamonds The Significance in the Beauty Market1. Elegance Bottled 2. Brand Extension and Identity 3. A Global Sensation Armani's Innovations and Collaborations: A Legacy of Shaping Fashion Giorgio Armani An Italian Fashion Designer information about Armani Exchange: Emporio Armani is a luxury fashion line owned by the Armani Group Discover the best luxury beauty products with Armani beauty: skincare, makeup and fragrances all available for you on our online store:

HISTORY OF ARMANI

Giorgio Armani is an Italian fashion designer and founder of the Armani brand. Here's a brief history of Armani:

- Early Life: Giorgio Armani was born on July 11, 1934, in Piacenza, Italy. He initially studied medicine at the University of Milan but later dropped out and joined the army. After his military service, he worked in the fashion department of the Milanese department store La Rinascente. - Entry into Fashion: Armani's breakthrough in the fashion industry came in the 1960s when he joined the design team at Nino Cerruti. Later, he worked for the fashion house Allegri and then for the menswear department of the famous Italian design house, Zegna. - Founding Armani: In 1975, Giorgio Armani, along with his friend Sergio Galeotti, founded the Giorgio Armani S.p.A. The company initially focused on men's ready-to-wear clothing. Armani's designs were characterized by clean lines, neutral colors, and a focus on simplicity. - Expansion and Diversification: Armani quickly gained international recognition for his elegant and sophisticated designs. In the 1980s, the brand expanded its offerings to include women's clothing, accessories, perfumes, and home goods. The introduction of the "Armani Collezioni" and "Emporio Armani" lines contributed to the brand's growth and popularity. - Emporio Armani and Other Lines: Emporio Armani, launched in 1981, targeted a younger, trendier audience. Over the years, Armani introduced several other lines, including Armani Jeans, Armani Exchange, and Armani Junior, catering to different market segments. - Global Success: By the 1990s, Giorgio Armani had become a global fashion icon. Celebrities and influential figures often wore his designs on the red carpet, further elevating the brand's status. Armani became synonymous with luxury, style, and timeless elegance. - Armani's Impact: Giorgio Armani played a significant role in shaping modern fashion, particularly in menswear. His emphasis on simplicity, tailoring, and the use of high-quality fabrics influenced the fashion industry worldwide. - Legacy and Recognition: Giorgio Armani has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the fashion industry. The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) awarded him the International Award in 1983, and in 2002, he was presented with the Outstanding Achievement Award at the British Fashion Awards. Today, Giorgio Armani's legacy continues, and the Armani brand remains one of the most prominent and respected names in the fashion world. 1. Evolution of Armani: From Tailoring to Global Luxury 1.1 Origins and Early Focus Giorgio Armani's journey in the fashion industry began with a focus on men's ready-to-wear clothing. Emerging in the 1960s, Armani's early career saw him refining his skills and developing a distinctive style marked by meticulous tailoring and attention to detail. His commitment to craftsmanship laid the foundation for what would become a global fashion empire. 1.2 Men's Ready-to-Wear Excellence Armani's initial success stemmed from his mastery of men's fashion. His designs were characterized by clean lines, precision tailoring, and a departure from the flashy trends of the time. This commitment to understated elegance quickly garnered attention and set the stage for Armani's ascent in the fashion world. 1.3 Diversification into Women's Fashion Recognizing the demand for sophisticated and timeless designs in women's fashion, Armani expanded his brand into the female market. This move marked a significant turning point as Armani's expertise in tailoring seamlessly translated into creating elegant and empowering women's clothing. The introduction of women's fashion broadened the brand's appeal and contributed to its global recognition. 1.4 The Global Luxury Phenomenon Armani's transition from a niche menswear brand to a global luxury powerhouse was a gradual process marked by strategic decisions and innovative design. The brand's commitment to quality, coupled with its timeless aesthetic, resonated with a diverse audience, propelling Armani into the upper echelons of the luxury fashion industry. 1.5 Introduction of Various Product Lines To cater to different market segments and consumer preferences, Armani strategically introduced various product lines. These ranged from the high-end couture of Giorgio Armani to the more accessible Emporio Armani. Each line maintained the brand's commitment to impeccable design, cementing Armani's status as a versatile and inclusive luxury brand. 1.6 Influence on Global Fashion Armani's evolution into a global luxury brand had a profound impact on the fashion landscape. His minimalist yet luxurious approach influenced designers worldwide, shaping trends and challenging conventional notions of fashion. The brand's ethos became synonymous with sophistication, contributing to its enduring legacy. In conclusion, the evolution of Armani from its roots in men's ready-to-wear to a global luxury brand represents a remarkable journey marked by innovation, diversification, and an unwavering commitment to timeless elegance. This transformation not only reflects the brand's adaptability but also its enduring influence on the fashion industry.

Signature Style: Clean Lines and Neutral Tones - The Timeless Elegance of Giorgio Armani

In the dynamic world of fashion, few designers have left as indelible a mark as Giorgio Armani. Central to his enduring legacy is a signature style defined by clean lines, simplicity, and a mastery of neutral color palettes. This distinctive aesthetic has not only defined Armani's brand but has also significantly influenced modern fashion, earning him a place as a paragon of timeless elegance. Design Principles: A Study in Simplicity Giorgio Armani's design philosophy can be distilled into a commitment to simplicity and refinement. At the heart of his creations are clean lines that seamlessly blend structure and fluidity. Armani's attention to detail in tailoring is unparalleled, ensuring that each garment is a testament to precision and craftsmanship. This commitment to simplicity is not a mere design choice but rather a reflection of Armani's belief in the power of understatement. Neutral Color Palettes: A Canvas of Elegance Armani's affinity for neutral tones, such as muted greys, soft beiges, and classic blacks, is a hallmark of his design language. These timeless hues not only exude sophistication but also allow the impeccable tailoring and structure of his garments to take center stage. Armani's masterful use of neutrals transforms each piece into a canvas of elegance, creating an enduring allure that transcends fleeting fashion trends. Influence on Modern Fashion: Setting the Standard Giorgio Armani's impact on modern fashion is immeasurable. His pioneering approach to clean lines and neutral tones has become a benchmark for designers seeking to imbue their creations with a sense of enduring style. Armani's designs resonate across generations and cultural boundaries, a testament to the universality of his aesthetic. Redefined Power Dressing: Empowering Through Elegance Armani's clean lines and neutral tones played a pivotal role in redefining power dressing. In an era where bold statements often took precedence, Armani introduced a revolutionary concept – the idea that power could be exuded through quiet confidence and understated elegance. His suits, characterized by sharp lines and neutral colors, became synonymous with success and sophistication. Enduring Appeal: Beyond Trends and Seasons The enduring appeal of Armani's aesthetic lies in its timeless nature. While fashion is often synonymous with change, Armani's designs have proven to be immune to the ebb and flow of trends. The clean lines and neutral tones transcend seasons, offering a sense of continuity in a landscape characterized by constant evolution. Cultural Impact: A Global Standard of Elegance Armani's signature style has not only influenced runways but has also permeated popular culture. From Hollywood red carpets to corporate boardrooms, the clean lines and neutral tones of Armani have become a global standard of elegance. Celebrities, influencers, and professionals alike gravitate toward the brand for its ability to seamlessly blend sophistication with simplicity. Conclusion: The Enduring Legacy of Timeless Elegance In the ever-changing panorama of fashion, Giorgio Armani's signature style stands as a beacon of timeless elegance. His commitment to clean lines, simplicity, and neutral tones has not only shaped the narrative of modern fashion but has also redefined the very essence of what it means to be stylish. As trends come and go, Armani's aesthetic remains an unwavering testament to the enduring allure of sartorial sophistication.

The Armani Empire: Exploring Brand Extensions

Giorgio Armani is one of the most renowned fashion designers in the world, known for his elegant and sophisticated designs. His namesake brand, Armani, has become a global fashion empire, encompassing a diverse range of product lines that cater to a wide spectrum of consumers. In this article, we will explore the various brand extensions under the Armani umbrella, highlighting their unique positioning and target audiences. Emporio Armani Emporio Armani is the diffusion line of Giorgio Armani, targeting a younger and more fashion-forward clientele. The line is known for its trendy and sophisticated designs, often incorporating elements from Giorgio Armani's mainline collections. Emporio Armani offers a wide range of apparel, accessories, and fragrances, appealing to a broad range of tastes and preferences. Armani Jeans Armani Jeans is the casualwear line of Armani, known for its relaxed and contemporary designs. The line offers a wide range of denim and non-denim apparel, footwear, and accessories, targeting a younger and more casual demographic. Armani Jeans is known for its high-quality materials and craftsmanship, making it a popular choice for everyday wear. Armani Exchange Armani Exchange is the most accessible and affordable line under the Armani umbrella, targeting a young and trend-conscious audience. The line offers a mix of casual and streetwear apparel, accessories, and footwear, known for its bold and edgy designs. Armani Exchange is a popular choice for consumers seeking fashion-forward pieces at a more approachable price point. Armani Junior Armani Junior is the children's wear line of Armani, offering miniature versions of Giorgio Armani's signature designs. The line is known for its elegant and sophisticated childrenswear, catering to discerning parents and stylish children alike. Armani Junior offers a range of apparel, accessories, and footwear for both boys and girls, designed to reflect the sophistication and timeless style of the Armani brand. The Armani Empire: Exploring Brand Extensions Giorgio Armani, a name synonymous with timeless elegance and sophistication, has crafted a fashion empire that spans across diverse product lines, each tailored to appeal to a specific audience. From the refined luxury of Giorgio Armani to the trendy street style of Armani Exchange, the Armani umbrella encompasses a spectrum of fashion sensibilities, catering to discerning individuals worldwide. Giorgio Armani: The Epitome of Elegance At the heart of the Armani empire lies the namesake brand, Giorgio Armani, a beacon of refined luxury and understated elegance. This mainline collection embodies the essence of Armani's design philosophy, characterized by clean lines, impeccable tailoring, and the use of luxurious fabrics. Read the full article

[stivo85]

I am watching Greenhouse Academy 4x02 "The Quick One"

[theultimatefan]

Christina Ricci, Giancarlo Esposito, Carl Weathers Lead Next Wave of FAN EXPO New Orleans Celebs

With less than one month to go before the return of FAN EXPO New Orleans, six celebrities from several iconic franchises have been added to the celebrity roster of the pop culture extravaganza set for January 6-8 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The exciting set of newcomers includes fan favorites Christina Ricci (“Addams Family,” “Wednesday”), Giancarlo Esposito (“The Mandalorian,” “Breaking Bad”), Carl Weathers (“The Mandalorian,” “Predator”). Bonnie Wright (“Harry Potter”) and the “Stranger Things” duo of Grace Van Dien and Eduardo Franco.

Ricci, who first caught attention as a child star as “Wednesday Addams” in The Addams Family (1991) and Addams Family Values (1993), has nearly 100 acting credits, including as “Marilyn Thornhill” in the current Netflix series “Wednesday.” She moved from appearances as a teen in Casper and Now and Then to adult roles in Sleepy Hollow, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Speed Racer and more and had regular roles in TV series “Ally McBeal,” “Pan Am” and others.

The prolific veteran film, television and stage actor, director and producer Esposito, in addition to his role as “Moff Gideon” on the Disney+ series “The Mandalorian,” is well known by television audiences for his iconic portrayal of drug kingpin “Gus Fring” in AMC’s critically acclaimed award-winning series “Breaking Bad.” Some of Esposito’s most memorable performances can be seen in films such as Rabbit Hole, The Usual Suspects, Smoke, The Last Holiday and Spike Lee’s films Do the Right Thing, Mo’ Better Blues, School Daze and Malcolm X.

Weathers, who portrays “Greef Karga” in “The Mandalorian,” first gained acclaim for his role as boxer “Apollo Creed” in the first four Rocky films (1976–85). The former pro football player also has had memorable roles as “George Dillon” in Predator (1987), the title role in Action Jackson (1988), and “Combat Carl” in the Toy Story franchise. Weathers and Esposito will be joined at FAN EXPO New Orleans by fellow “Mandalorian” standout Katee Sackhoff, announced last month in the first wave of guests.

Wright, whose portrayal of Ron Weasley's little sister “Ginny” in 2001's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone marked her first screen appearance, has since reprised the role in numerous iterations of the franchise, through Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows, Part 2 (2011). The London-born actress also earned numerous awards for her lead role in Sweat (2015) and starred in a contemporary retelling of A Christmas Carol in 2018. She will join fellow Potter standout Matthew Lewis (“Neville Longbottom”), who announced in November that he will be attending the event.

Van Dien built a resume that has included appearances as “Brooke Osmond” in the Netflix teen drama series “Greenhouse Academy” and “Katie Campbell” in NBC drama series “The Village” before landing a recurring spot as “Chrissy Cunningham” in Season 4 of “Stranger Things.” She is also a noted and popular streamer on Twitch.

Franco has the key “Stranger Things” role of “Argyle,” also in Season 4 of the Netflix series. He also appeared as “Theo” in Booksmart and “Spencer Diaz” in the Netflix mockumentary “American Vandal.” He and Van Dien join fellow “Stranger Things” cast member Joseph Quinn (“Eddie Munson”), who has previously been announced to the FAN EXPO New Orleans celebrity roster.

In addition to Sackhoff, Lewis, and Quinn, the new wave of celebrities will be part of a star-studded FAN EXPO New Orleans lineup that includes legendary filmmaker Sam Raimi (Spider-Man, The Evil Dead franchise), Anson Mount (“Star Trek: Discovery,” “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds) and the stars of “Trailer Park Boys” Mike Smith, John Paul Tremblay and Robb Wells. The event will boast a featured lineup of celebrities, voice actors, creators, cosplayers, authors, exhibitors, compelling programming, meet and greets, special events, family zones and more.

Tickets for FAN EXPO New Orleans are on sale at http://www.fanexponeworleans.com, with individual day, 3-day and Ultimate Fan Package available for adults, youths and families. VIP packages are also available now, with dozens of special benefits including priority entry, limited edition collectibles, exclusive items and much more.

Additional guests, exhibitors and programming for this major comics, sci-fi, horror, literary, anime and gaming convention will be announced closer to the event.

New Orleans is the first event on the 2023 FAN EXPO HQ calendar; the full schedule is available at fanexpohq.com/home/events/.

[herestomyhaters]

feel like pure shit just want my girls back

[xolarajean]

Greenhouse Academy S1-4

Preface: So, I finally have gotten around to writing a review about S1-4 of Greenhouse Academy. I finished over a week ago and watched all 4 seasons in about 4 days haha. Honestly, I’ve been procrastinating this review because I have A LOT to write about. So here we go!

Plot: Eight months after losing their astronaut mother in a rocket explosion, brother and sister Alex and Hayley Woods enroll at a private boarding school, the Greenhouse, for gifted future leaders. Separately, they join two competing houses, Ravens and Eagles, within the school and tension builds up between the two siblings as they adjust. Soon, mysterious events catch the attention of the students from both houses and forces them to work together in order to find out what is happening at the draw the Greenhouse.

Review: 3.5/5

I found the plot really intriguing at first. In addition, I liked the actual events that happened and where the story could head in the future. Though, the execution was not as great. The acting I felt was good for the most part, but the writing seemed a little awkward and cringey at some points. But bear in mind that it is targeted at kids/teens (even though at some points in season 3 and 4 there were some curses thrown around) so it is kind of expected to have those moments. Either way, those moments are bearable to watch through. I personally liked season 1+2 more than season 3+4 for the most part. There is one main issue I have with this show, but I can’t describe it without spoiling it. So, continue reading if you’ve watched the show/don’t care about being spoiled (It’s mostly about season 3+4).

But the main issue I have were the character changes. The obvious ones are the actual cast changes for Emma and Brooke. And the fact that Jackie left... that broke my heart. I still have this naive hope that she will come back though. It sucks that the original actresses could not continue with season 3 and 4, but you can’t really blame anyone since those decisions are based on personal reasons. It’s hard not to prefer the original actresses because well they are what we are used to. Though, I can’t understand why everyone is hating on them sooooo much. I personally think they were fine at acting. The REAL problem was the writing. In season 3 and 4, the personalities of so many characters were switched and the plots were messier. 

To start off, the whole love triangle between Daniel-Hayley-Leo was annoying. I DID ENJOY Daniel and Hayley, but Leo was just being a dick for the entirety of season 3. Obviously Leo was already a bit of an ass with the whole Aspen and LDR drama, but in season 3 the writers just made him 10x that (especially with the whole leading Beca on and straight up insulting Hayley at every chance he got). As you can tell I’m not a big fan of Leo, but the thing that got me is that the writers made Daniel such a jealous boyfriend? It seemed really out of character to me for Daniel to go through Hayley’s text like that and be paranoid of Leo (I mean hello this is the guy that is just straight up insulting your girlfriend and cheated on her. I don’t think you have that much competition or so I thought -- ending of season 4 was annoying). Like I know he was probably scared of Hayley getting back with Leo because of the Brooke and Alex thing, but honestly he knew that his relationship with Brooke was already sinking before Alex came into the picture. Plus, Hayley wasn’t flirting with Leo like Brooke was with Alex in Season1+2. The only good part about this love triangle was how supportive and understanding Daniel was with Hayley at the end. I mean done get me wrong I was thrown off by the huge 180 his personality took, but I’m just gonna believe that Daniel is just that good of a guy to be that mature. Anyway I’m just gonna end it with I prefer Dayley because their relationship felt more real (also I’m so glad that she told Daniel about the button and secret room right away and the writers avoided the keeping secrets to protect you which leads to tension trope because I would have imploded if they did that) and I want to erase the ending of season 4 from my head. 

Next up: Emma and Max. Honestly in the first episode when I learned that Jackie was gone and both Emma and Max started lying about being in LDRs, I knew the writers were gonna try and pair them up. I had hope that they would pull a twist and have Jackie show up in the middle, but NOPE. Like this pairing is just super... boring? Like they are both sweet characters, but they really don’t bring that much to the table in terms of romantic chemistry. I liked them better as best friends who geek out together. And because the writers focused so much about their relationship it left almost no room for actual individual screen time or character development for either of them. Like all they did was use some algorithms and their intelligence to solve some seriously hard problems, but it made them seem more like robots and tools to solve the conflicts in the plot. All I have left to say is that I still ship Jackie+Max.

Now I wanna talk about Alex and Brooke. Tbh I never saw much chemistry between the two characters in any season. Like yeah Alex was a good guy that was with her at the right time when she went to the cave at night in like season 1 where he fought off the park ranger, but still it didn’t feel like a real relationship. This continues into season 3+4 and I was sooo happy when they broke up (but why did she have to do it during a basketball game? Heat of the moment I guess) Also, even when Alex was “trying to be a good friend” to Brooke, it came off that he was still trying to get back together with her even though it is obvious that she is just not ready? And near the end of season 4 after she talks to Jason in the hospital when she and Alex were talking, I cringed so hard when he admitted that he was having trouble being just friends because it felt to me that he was trying to guilt trip her into getting back together with him which is just so wrong?!?! Again, I wish to delete this scene from my brain.

Lastly I wanna share my opinions about Sophie, Parker, and Enzo. Let me start out by saying I think in season3+4, Sophie was my favorite character. I mean come on how could I not love her? She is determined to chase her ambitions like the bad ass she is even with her past (which I’m super mad that they didn’t really delve into her past because that could have made the show a lot more interesting). I also liked the introduction of a character like Enzo since it brings a new kind of person into the show and makes it more realistic because for the most part these kids seemed a little “too perfect.” Though, the writers didn’t use him to the full potential that he has which sucks for the viewers and the actor too and based on what we saw he is pretty good. Anyway I liked how he is actually a softie at heart and does the right thing for Soph. Now I wanna talk about the Sophie+Parker ship. Honestly, are the writers trying to pair up literally all the students together?!?! Again like Emma and Max, I felt that this wasn’t a real relationship; we’ve barely seen these two have any romantic chemistry and I view them more like a good pair of friend (class clown/funny + class president/serious dynamic is something I love). That’s all.

Quick opinion: Louis just felt off since the S3. I mean I get that he wants to better the students, but causing fights seemed wayyyy out of line for his character. So that was weird. 

Anyway that was all of my thoughts (at least for now) about Greenhouse Academy! Even though it seems like I hate the series based on my complaints above lol I actually really liked it and hope for a season 5 (crossing my fingers) where the writers and other staff can hopefully redeem themselves by fixing the problems above. If you have any thoughts about the show, please do talk to me about it because I LOVE chatting about the shows I’ve watched. 

[randomjreader]

Look, I know August is supposed to be the bad guy and everything, but damn I'm honestly very invested in his storyline now. Tell me I'm not the only one who thinks August could have DID (disassociative identity disorder)?

[rainbow-pukwudgie]

max’s whole purpose in s3 and s4 was really just to be emma’s love interest huh

[ladychi22]

***SPOILER ALERT***

THE GREENHOUSE ACADEMY SEASON 2

I’m all here for this OTP!💕 Their connection is undeniable! I love the rawness of their relationship. They aren’t phony about how they feel, blunt with each other and always say what’s on their minds.

These are the two I LEAST expected to like each other b/c of their history in season 1. They have confided in one another and shared secrets that others can’t relate to or even begin to understand.

Hayley set the tone of their relationship when they first met up to consider investigating together by letting him know she wasn’t going to put up with his nonsense. I knew right then that Daniel liked her and respected her b/c he let his guard down by immediately opening up to her.

I don’t think anyone has stepped to him in that manner or was completely understanding and supportive about the expectations placed on him. In that moment I think he realized he could talk to her about anything, she would listen and wouldn’t judge him.

Them choosing to work together was a great decision b/c they make an awesome team! I could totally see them together b/c Daniel needs a no nonsense, intelligent, strong-minded girl like Hayley. She’s going to keep him in check and out of trouble. They are total opposites, but it works.

Daniel’s sarcasm and sometimes playful nature is good for Hayley. He challenges her, but also knows how to make her laugh and smile even in the toughest situations. He doesn’t lie to her which is an advantage over Leo even though they don’t know they are in competition for her heart.

Daniel is like the male version of Jackie. They both are guarded, but once you get to know them, they are kind, loyal, caring and will do anything to protect you.

The reason Brooke and Daniel didn’t work out is b/c Brooke isn’t as opinionated and strong-willed like Hayley. Hayley knows how to center Daniel and Daniel knows how to comfort Hayley in ways Leo hasn’t figured out yet.

Hayley also has brought out the best in Daniel. She sees him for who he really is and not who he used to pretend to be. She knows he’s very intelligent and she supports him in that. Daniel is also not threatened by Hayley’s intelligence which is refreshing.

Even though at the time nothing was going on with these two at the beginning of their investigation, Alex knew there was something here. It made me chuckle when he nodded to Hayley and then winked when she told her family to go ahead without her so she could talk to Daniel.

One of the ways men show love is by protecting them. Daniel is completely protective of Hayley which he exhibited a lot. She cares about his true well being and how he feels. It seems as if no one has ever done that for him including his mom Judy. I think Daniel feels a real love when he’s around Hayley b/c he knows he can be himself.

I’m hoping Daniel is the one at her door b/c these two make sense even though they don’t make sense. He needs to be around a family that truly loves each other. I believe if he and Hayley get together we will see a different side of Daniel that we haven’t seen.

[karimamk]

So, Hayley and Daniel started working together to help Brooke. And Hayley brought in Max and Jackie, who then brought in Emma. Brooke brought in Alex, and Marcus/Hayley brought in Leo.... Sophie wasn't involved until the very end to keep the game going, but like Parker wasn't involved at all? Basically the entire core group of the whole series was in on what's going on except Parker and technically Sophie? Like even Aspen was part of helping kind of and NO ONE EVEN LIKED HER 🙄

[eumegeud]

Greenhouse academy

so I just watched s2 of Greenhouse academy yesterday. IN ONE SITTING! I never do that btw  and i love it! I mean the acting is still meh but it’s an incredible storyline.