#healthy eating segment

[a-hermit-pining]

LaDS Men React To An Unexpected Pregnancy

AN: Pregnant reader. Not the boys. That genre is currently unexplored on this blog but not for long 🤭👺

Pairing: LaDS boys x Fem reader

Ingredients: 75% fluff, 25% angst.

My Fav: Rafayel's (new segment because I want to discuss which ones I liked best when writing)

Xavier:

You pass out during a mission. That’s how you find out. In the Hunter Association’s medical ward, you stare at the positive report in stunned silence.

The nausea hadn’t just been Xavier’s cooking.

How even…? You sit there, frozen, until he walks in, finding you pale and unmoving.

A child.

He leans against the wall, the report in his hand. God.

He had vanished the day he found out. Left you bitterly alone. But you didn’t need him, you could raise the child on your own. If Xavier was too weak to accept the truth, so be it.

But he returns. You don’t know where he went, only that when he comes back, he is broken.

"I couldn't change it." He falls to his knees. "The world remains unchanged," he repeats, voice hollow.

The destruction he had accepted, the grief he had worn like armor, now, it becomes unbearable. Because for the first time, he isn’t sure if he can ever manage to save it for his child.

Rafayel:

He dreams of it. Strange dreams.

He’s not one to obsess over omens, but even he, in his eternal wisdom, cannot decipher what a colony of seals playing with marbles is supposed to mean.

Then, one afternoon, he dreams of a baby seal. It coos at him, glumphing closer, making infant-like noises.

And in the dream, he bends down to pet it. Only for you to pick it up instead.

He jolts awake. Hands immediately over his stomach. Breath unsteady. No...not him...it was you. You picked the seal, that meant-

Then he stumbles out of bed, nearly tripping over himself in his rush to find you.

Drives like a madman. He counts the days. Two months. He counts the signs.

His heart refuses to slow down.

Barging into the Hunter’s Association, he’s chased by guards, by an exasperated receptionist, but none of it matters.

When he finds you, he grips your shoulders, searching your face. How could he have missed it?

By the tides, he was a fool.

And then—he feels it. A whisper, warm and murmuring, like the gentle pull of the waves.

A half-formed yawn, ringing softly in his mind.

The presence of his child.

Now all he has to do is tell you.

Zayne:

You watch Zayne eat dinner, half-listening as he talks about his day. He absentmindedly bites into another baby carrot.

Not just baby carrots, baby corn, baby potatoes, those tiny tomatoes.

"How’s dinner, Zayne?" you ask, feigning nonchalance.

He nods, smiling. "It’s good. Very healthy."

"Notice anything?"

He hums in thought. "You’re trying Italian cuisine these days." He places his hand over yours, gentle. "But you don’t have to cook if you’re tired after work."

He’s too kind to mention the small incident with the oven last week. To be fair, the bun in the oven analogy is a classic.

A week. A whole week of hints, and still, he hasn’t caught on.

Sighing, you give up on subtlety. "Darling, did you visit the pediatrics ward today?" you ask, pushing food around your plate.

"I didn’t have time. Had to miss the volunteering event for surgery."

You grin. Taking his hand, you guide it over your stomach. "Well, luckily for you, we’ll have one right here soon."

His mouth hangs open. Eyes darting between you and your stomach before his fingers brush over the nonexistent bump.

"Really? Are we—"

"Yes, you dummy!" You pull him into a hug. "I’ve been trying to tell you for days."

For a man obsessed with your health, he somehow had been ignorant of the biggest of surprises. Unplanned or not, you were going to give him the longest late night shift of his life.

Sylus:

The timing could have been better, he muses, wiping blood off his cheek.

But he had been too lax.

Not that it mattered. Everything was under control.

"Clean up," he orders, snapping his fingers. Shadows slither forward, dragging the remains of his enemies into the abyss.

The news of a child had changed things. He had let fate play its part for too long. Now, it was his turn.

Whatever slow-moving scheme he had let linger, ended now.

There was no way in hell he was letting you go on any mission while carrying his child.

Aether Core be damned. EVER be damned to NEVER. He would wipe them out if he had to.

For now, though, he had other priorities.

Leaving you safe at home, he finishes this last errand. Your only battle at the moment is morning sickness which, much to his surprise, isn’t just limited to mornings.

He wipes his hands clean, heading for his bike.

One last stop. You wanted pickles.

He smiles, revving the engine. Soon, only cars.

And then, he’s gone, speeding into the night, back to you. Back to his family. To cuddle the little dragon who gives you unrivaled heartburn and kicks like a menace at 18 weeks.

Caleb:

He knew.

Some would say he saw it coming, but just because he kept track of your cycle didn’t mean he could predict your ovulation exactly.

He was just…good at math.

Mental math.

And taking you to a convenience store for cough drops, right next to the pregnancy tests, had been pure coincidence.

Not that he totally snuck a glance at you eyeing them. And if he excused himself to grab a snack right then? Also not planned.

You hand him the test. "I think I’m pregnant."

He goes through all the expressions shock, surprise, joy, tears. So dramatic that it fools no one.

Seriously, he’s atrocious at being subtle about it.

Instantly proposes. Shotgun wedding because the baby will need a family.

Grins like a madman when it turns out to be twins.

Secretly, he’s very, very proud.

Heavens, he thinks smugly, I really am amazing at math.

[beepborpdoodledorp]

Alright it’s that time again, general ramblings post about Ep 5

I never thought certified silly billy Caine would ever actually scare me but I was proven wrong within the first minute. We definitely all expected him to become really unstable this episode but I can’t imagine many of us were thinking he was going to become violent. (And not in his ‘oblivious to the pain he’s causing others’ way.) Really scared for the players in the future episodes not gonna lie.

It’s not like it’s a huge shock a scene like this happened but I do find it very funny I wrote a one-shot with a nearly identical plot to this back in January

Also just…Jax and Pomni friendship!! I’ve been holding out for their love/hate frenemies bond to develop and I’m honestly surprised it’s happening this soon but I’m not complaining. I read them as having a purely platonic ‘bickering best buds’ dynamic but I’m proud of the funnybunny shippers for eating with this episode

Also where do I even start with these two. They’re just adorable. In a sea of messy emotions and messier relationships it’s so refreshing to see these two just…have a healthy friendship, support each other and enjoy each others’ company. They’re so in love I will die on this hill

I liked Kinger pulling Pomni under the desk to talk to her since he thinks better in the dark! Honestly very sweet of him. Their dynamic makes my heart happy

Was just trying to find a good screenshot of the anime segment to talk about how funny it was but then I spotted TGD Easter eggs on the bulletin board! Just thought it was neat

I do find it both kinda funny and fascinating how all of these lines up with the fanbase’s most popular headcanons. I know a lot of this could just be inferred from the previous episodes (and in Pomni’s case her being an accountant was just confirmed outright before) but the fact these all lined up nearly to a T to the most common interpretations of them just goes to show how well the fanbase knows these characters. It took wading through some content farming but Goose struck the right audience eventually

Found it interesting that Pomni didn’t vote for Jax to be put in the maid dress. They bonded pretty damn quick lol

I think all of us were expecting a scene like this at some point but I wasn’t thinking Pomni was going to be involved like this. It’s interesting how Jax and Ragatha are basically doing a tug-of-war over her, denying her of her agency and trying to project their own ideals onto her. I expected Pomni to play peacekeeper but I wasn’t expecting her to be a pawn in the middle of this argument. Honestly that’s just scratching the surface of this scene’s nuances, Jax and Ragatha are such fantastic foils to each other and I am very glad Ragatha finally got to have her crash out moment

Also I know there is a TON of analysis that could be made just off this one expression but just look at him for a moment. stupid man

I did find it very funny that Evil Pomni curses with basically the same frequency I write regular Pomni lol

This fucking mannequin dude…I was on the fence if they were actually plot relevant or just a running Easter egg and it definitely looks like the former’s the case. Can’t wait to find out what this guy’s deal is

Also how dare they call me out like this

[vivsteria]

I see that u like Jing yuan AND SO DO I I LOVE KING YUAN URGHH I HAVE A POSTER OF OUR GLORIOUS KING. Anyway, could I request a small short little fic with Jing yuan😼😼w a reader who (kinda like us) obsesses over him but not like in a creepy way. More like ‘omg ur so handsome abahfjfj ur so gorgeous omg I’m gonna eat u up’ 🙏🏻🙏🏻pls and thank u😼

⊹₊⟡⋆ sugar overdose!! (っ˘ڡ˘ς)

/ᐠ｡‸｡ᐟ\ a/n: omg hello my first ask i'm so excited!! thank you so much for requesting!! you're so right that we're obsessed in a totally normal healthy way ofc, if i hear "buffs erudition" i immediately think of jing yuan and prep my stellars ready to use for him; king yuan never falls out of meta, he stays fed 🙏 i'm also planning to make an itabag of him, but i gotta financially recover after finishing my sephiroth itabag (੭ ;´ - `;)੭ also, included this segment lol ㅤpair: jing yuan x gn! reader

⟢ warnings: fluff, reader works at the sleepless earl, tingyun is alive, so pre-canon(?), a bit of embarrassment from reader (but it's okay, i would also stumble in front of this baddie), not beta read

"here you go," you reach below the counter, waiting patiently as the kid takes the cup of startaro. they take the cup, eagerly yelling, "thank you!"

you wave goodbye as their parent guides them away.

you shift back to the counter, ready to see the next customer. however you're pleasantly surprised to see a familiar face. "tingyun!"

"hello, (name)." she smiles, leaning against the counter. "i'll have the usual, please."

you smile, already anticipating and giddy. "of course! did you get.. new stock?"

"of course, you're the first as always to get your pick." she giggles behind her fan before shutting it to reveal her hands holding up photocards. you're about to squeal, but tingyun taps your lips with her fan. "ah-ah.. let's not cause a scene."

you nod eagerly, eyes scanning over the delectable new photocards she has. there he is.

his hair, colored like clouds during sunrise. puffy and messy, yet perfectly styled to shape his face. his eyes, golden like the ichor of aeons. and most of his, his adorably placed mole!

despite all the superstition on the said mole placement, you thought it complimented him so well. it really completed his look, so perfectly, just like the rest of him.

"all of these are for you." she smiles, sliding them over the counter. you gasped, quickly picking them up, "all?? all four?"

"of course, consider it a souvenir. since i recently traveled to a world full of.." you nod and listen earnestly as you prepare her drink. earl milk tea with twenty five percent ice and eighty percent sugar. "unfortunately, i couldn't find anything you'd like, so i just made sure to get premium quality.. stuff!"

"thank you so much, tingyun!" you giggle, taking a quick peak at the cards before carefully sliding them in your apron pocket, free of crinkles until you were off-shift and could place them safely on your pack of other goods that tingyun procured for you.

"oh, miss tingyun." a voice called from behind her, causing you both to turn and look. a young blond kid, one that you see quite often here. tingyun greets him first, poking her straw through the paper lid of her boba order, "hello lieutenant."

"what perfect timing you have, i got some souvenirs for you too!" tingyun chews on the tapioca pearls as she reaches down into her bags to dig around. yanqing rests a hand on his waist, before nodding at you in greeting. "did tingyun get a souvenir for you too?"

"ah.. aha, yeah!" you greet awkwardly. he stares at you expectantly, waiting to see what it would be. you stare back, a forced smile.

"..."

"..."

"..."

"..."

"aha! found it!" tingyun eagerly pulls it out, before holding it before yanqing. "a mini-blade! it's a metal replica of the one that the flower martial god wielded!"

"the flower-crowned martial god of the heavenscape?!" yanqing gasps, extending both hands to accept it. tingyun looks back and winks at you. you nod, thankful for the distraction. oh!

"oh, hold on yanqing, before you leave, let me make you something!" you gasp, turning around and quickly getting to work. well, one free drink for tingyun, since her compensation was her souvenirs, and now two more.. well.. since you got one free drink per shift, you would just not make drinks for the next three ones... this was important! your hands were shaking as you prepared the order, accidentally spilling a bit too much sugar in one.

yanqing is busy aweing the sword, staring deeply at the engravement and grooves, even giving it quick mini slashes. he turns to you when you motion to him with a bag. "here you are! please take this!"

"ah, two?" he peaks in the bag. a cup-holder with two cups, one being yanqing's frequent order of peach oolong with tapioca, and the other being a brown sugar with tapioca and an extra box of cream puffs on the side. yup that one's getting deducted from your paycheck, but it was fine. "can you.. er.. can you give that one to the general?"

"ah, sure." yanqing said, dubiously. he squinted at it before looking back at you. you stared nervously back at him. "oh.. more customers!.. i'll see you two later!" you turned back to the cashier, ready for yanqing to leave and to attend to the growing line. yanqing shrugs and makes his way back to the seat of divine foresight. tingyun hums happily, already halfway done with her drink. "bold move, (name)! good job though!"

you happily shuffle around making the orders as you bid goodbye to your foxian friend.

it's become a tradition that every week, yanqing comes to the sleepless earl and tries out a new drink everytime, if he really liked a drink he would experiment with the sugar level. "y'know, i think you gave me extra sugar during that time with miss tingyun! think you made me get a sugar tooth.."

you were already acquaintances with the young lieutenant, but now you were pretty close. well, closer than before. he would come, order, complain about the general slacking off and not training with him again, or how he had exceeded his allowance with new swords. and boba.

there were several occasions where you had to give him your shift drink (not like you used them a lot, especially since you used them a lot when you began and now you basically got sick of drinking it..). "don't worry about it!" you'd say, "at least you're using them! i wouldn't have today."

some days (which is actually most), you would give yanqing a second cup and ask him if he could give it to the general, which yanqing did. or you assumed. not like the lieutenant would lie to you!

of course, you never expected that your kindness would actually.. get you face-to-face with the general himself.

"this is (name)!" yanqing introduced. the general, in his 191cm/6'2 glory. "she's the one supplying you?"

his voice, so velvety and smooth. and deep. oh my. you've only heard it through your phone when he made announcements and whatnot. you never thought you would hear it in person though.. you felt your face heating up.

"i'm sorry for the trouble young yanqing has caused you," the general smiled down at you, yanqing pouts off to the side. he takes out a generous sack filled with strales. "and thank you for giving me drinks as well."

he smiles down at you, his head slightly tilting. however, after a moment of silence he straightens it and furrows his brows. "are you.. alright?"

"ah!.. uhm.. general.. you.." you felt like you ran a mile. you understand your friends now, ranting on and on about how the famous intergalactic singer robin had signed their photocards of her. "you're so.. gorgeous."

okay. maybe.. you shouldn't have said that.

jing yuan and yanqing are both wide-eyed staring at you. and you're staring at them. a hand flies to your mouth. if only tingyun had been here to cover you. "no! i'm sorry! i didn't mean that- well, i'm not saying you're not gorgeous, but.."

you gulp, your face hot. "i can't accept, please, it's the least i can do for you protecting us-"

okay you were rambling. when you were daydreaming this chance-encounter, you were confident. you knew what to say. this wasn't it.

it was silent, only for a heartbeat before you heard the general chuckling. his cheeks were puffed, his lips pressed together, his eyes squeezed tight as he tried not to burst out laughing at the extent of you. all he managed was a, "thank you..".

"i see young yanqing is in good hands. why don't we exchange numbers so we can stay in contact, hm?" jing yuan grins as yanqing furrows his eyebrows, wondering how it went from paying back a debt of free drinks to his father finally finding a suitor. you nod, not trusting yourself to speak now. he gives you his phone to enter, and you type it in, hands slightly trembling.

he bids you goodbye, smiling joyously as yanqing follows him, giving you a thumbs up.

you lay in bed later that night, fingers furiously typing to tingyun what happened when you get a text from the general.

general jing yuan: pardon me, (name), but i was wondering whether you have the time to come to the seat of divine foresight for a game of starchess?

general jing yuan: if you don't know, don't worry. i can teach you.

your fingers tremble and you have to bite your lip to stop yourself from squealing.

you: yes of course! i'm free tomorrow!!

you only have to wait a few moments before jing yuan responds.

general jing yuan: haha, i look forward to it.

⟢ wc: ~1.4k tysm for the ask, hope i did you justice! also whoops this wasn't short at all my bad;; hope you still like it tho!

[gummiworm-writes]

random fluffy dottore relationship headcanons (or at least as fluffy as dottore can realistically be :P)

warnings: it's dottore. blood is mentioned a few times, plus a few organs (nothing really gory though)

reader is gender neutral

he likes biting things. it's a stress reliever for him. so of course, once he's in a relationship, he'll start to bite you as a form of affection.

his giving love language is def acts of service. mf absolutely REFUSES to say i love you but will build you an army of robot bodyguards on a whim.

his receiving love language is probably physical touch. people are scared of him. nobody wants to be anywhere near him. so if you're comfortable enough around him to actually touch him?? my god he's in love

he'll hold your hand during checkups if you're afraid of medical things

he gave you a matching earring (it definitely does not have a tracker in it. do not ask him if it does.)

he'll clone you to get all those scary violent urges out. "hmm I wonder what their brain feels like" do NOT cut open your lover's head. use a clone.

speaking of which, he has a few jars on his desk. one has a clone's eyes, the other has a clone's heart. he won't tell you that they're your clones, though. you don't need to know that.

he likes the way your blood tastes

he constantly slips any extra vitamins you might need into your meals to ensure you stay healthy

he once gave you a beating human heart as a gift. when you said it was a little creepy, he got rid of it and gave you a bouquet of flowers instead (he will not mention that these flowers eat human flesh. it's not important.)

he loves jigsaw puzzles an unhealthy amount and if you offer to do them with him he'll get so happy and giddy inside but externally he's just like "ok"

he loves baking. it's chemistry, and it makes sweets. what's not to love? expect a lot of anatomically correct heart-shaped cookies in the near future

his brain will short circuit if you play with his hair (literally if it's one of his segments). he just stops and stares at you, his pupils all wide like a cat

[ajaxsprettyboy]

Dottore loves you .

I did not proofread this enough I was ovulating and dottore had my brain in a chokehold.... this is dottore x trans male reader and very gay and chaser dottore and cock piercings and gay sex and possibly gangbangs and pregnancy and mmmh also dottore fluff at the end... bc hes cute

Oopsie :3

boys who let their boyfriends grope their tits and rub their tiny boy cunts.

Dottore wouldn’t consider himself a chaser, no, he just loves what you have to offer. He loves the way your nipples perk up when he opens the door and comes home, the cold air causing your body to react accordingly. He loves how soft your boytits are, the way they feel in his hands is remarkable.

He loves the way your hips sway when you walk and the look of your ass when you bend over to do anything. He loves the way your ass jiggles when you jump, and the way your thighs look wrapped around his waist. It’s not all sexual, sure, but he’s a very busy man and when he comes home after a failed experiment he’d prefer if you were wearing minimal clothing.

You see, he just loves the way your tdick reacts to his touch and the way your hole gets so slick when you suck him off. Not to mention how pretty you look with his cum on your face.

“That’s my good boy”

He’d murmur, his lips curling into a lustful smile as he pulls you up to bend you over the kitchen counter. He promises he’ll eat after this, he knows you worked so hard on making his favorite food for him but he just can’t help wanting your cute little boypussy more.

Your moans are just so cute and the way you react to his tongue on your tdick, god it’s intoxicating. Not to mention the way you clench around his fingers as he tries so hard to prep your cunt to take him. No matter how hard he tries, he’s never stretching you enough.. maybe it’s the piercings in his cock but still! He tries, he does… at least he wants you to think.. he tries.

He made you come up with a safe word because he loves you too much to actually hurt you badly. But that doesn’t stop him from getting off to the cries of pain and pleasure you mewl out every time he fucks you. You haven’t used the safe word yet so he tries to test his limits. The more you take the more he tries, it’s not coming from a place of malice! Just sadism.

Unfortunately for you because the original is in love with you in his own sadistic way, all of the segments are in love with you. Which then means that all of them want to fuck you. Thankfully, you only live with the original so unless you run into one of the segments, there’s no need to carry condoms on your person.

Dating dottore isn’t all sexual, though! He’ll give you top surgery if you truly want it, and he’ll give you your weekly t-shot! Plus he’s slightly nicer to you than to everyone else! He’s not that affectionate, though… but he will do complex experiments to find ways to make things that don’t appear in nature grow in his lab for you!

Say if you wanted a plant, a pretty one, one with large pretty flowers and the petals in your exact favorite color in the exact shade you like best, he’d genetically engineer a plant to be your perfect plant. Not to mention that he’d name it after you. He’s also a really good cook! All those years as an academia student really paid off!

He’s also surprisingly good with animals… kids not so much… well, if they’re healthy and you really want to I guess but if they’re sick with a rare or untreatable condition.. maybe don’t let him near..

His blue hair is a dominant trait by the way, if you have babies with him those babies are coming out blue! Sharp teeth? Also completely genetic, not a dominant trait but one that will most likely get one of 3 babies. He’s also very fertile, get the iud. Let him put that iud in unless you want more blue people roaming tyvat. (Would also fuck you while pregnant and/or sharing the room with the baby. Do not let him become a father.)

use condoms, please. He’s clean, yeah, but as I said, he’s very fertile. Also very horny so expect sex daily.

[nausikaaa]

WIP Wednesday

and i'm back! my motivation has returned and i'm back to writing, yay!

here's some Andromache, quite a long segment to make up for my long lack of writing

Astyanax found my attachment frustrating sometimes, I knew. He had learned to walk, however falteringly, and wished to stretch his legs, so whenever I settled in a room I would let him toddle about, but whenever I wished to walk or stand, I would sweep him up into my arms, burying my face in his dark curls, just like his father's, and breathe in his scent. He kept my loneliness and grief at bay, for all he would sometimes struggle and babble his complaints, wishing to be set down to run free again. And that, too, reminded me of Hector. His independence, his fighting spirit. He was so much his father's son, sometimes I wondered if I had contributed anything at all, or if I had merely carried Hector's double.

Astyanax's hair was perhaps a touch lighter than Hector's, but he would doubtless tan to his complexion. His eyes were the slate grey of my own, but set into Hector's features. I wondered if he would grow to be tall. But even at only 9 months old, he showed so much personality, and it was all Hector. He smiled like him. In the way he played, I saw the way Hector fought. And he was every bit as taken with the horses. I knew some children were initially frightened of their great size, but from the very start, Astyanax would lean out of my arms to touch their velvety muzzles, laughing with delight when they nickered and mouthed at him for a crust of bread or carrot top.

pride this sunday was a massive success! i posted about it here but basically, i went around with postcards for people to write to their MPs about the recent rise in transphobia, and got 16 responses. we were some of the first to arrive with our signs, so a bit later a group of mostly trans folks ran over to us, i guess seeing that we were safe to join forces with, and since one had a megaphone, we ended up joining in the chanting! it was super windy all day, but the sun eventually decided to play along at least.

and finally, a little bit more goat content! Agatha and Jude are growing up brilliantly- they've just learned to mimic their mamas in eating grass! Agatha is still mad as a box of frogs, while Jude is revealing himself to be... a little dim, to be honest. but they're both happy, healthy, and friendly, which are the most important things. Lucy is due in a month, so her kid (and based on her size, i do think it will just be the one) will be a lot smaller than these two.

i can only post one videos at a time on tumblr so i've put these three clips i love together, but there are way more over on my instagram.

tags and hellos: @forabeatofadrum @cutestkilla @run-for-chamo-miles @roomwithanopenfire @prettygoododds @bookish-bogwitch @youarenevertooold @that-disabled-princess @noblecorgi @orange-peony @larkral @confused-bi-queer @aristocratic-otter @artsyunderstudy @thewholelemon @alexalexinii @hushed-chorus @you-remind-me-of-the-babe @martsonmars @meanjeansjeans @leithillustration @j-trow-95 @blackberrysummerblog @ic3que3n @bookishbroadwayandblind and @monbons

[divinegastronomer]

The Golden Ratio

Incorporating the concept of the golden ratio (approximately 1.618) into diet planning is an innovative approach, blending aesthetics and numerical proportions with nutrition.

The golden ratio, a mathematical ratio commonly found in nature, art, and architecture for its aesthetically pleasing properties, can also be creatively applied to diet planning.

Here's a conceptual framework for how one might do so:

*Visual Proportions on the Plate

Apply the golden ratio to the visual composition of your meals. For example, you can aim to fill approximately 61.8% of your plate with vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, while the remaining 38.2% could be allocated to proteins and healthy fats. This not only ensures a balanced diet but also makes your meal visually appealing.

*Macro-Nutrient Ratios

You could also apply the golden ratio to your macro-nutrient distribution—carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Although traditional dietary recommendations might not perfectly align with the exact golden ratio numbers, you can aim to get close. For instance, you might try to consume a larger proportion of your calories from carbohydrates and fats (combined in a way that mirrors the golden ratio) with a smaller proportion from proteins.

*Caloric Distribution Throughout the Day

Consider using the golden ratio to plan the distribution of calories across your meals throughout the day. For example, if your daily caloric intake is 2000 calories, you could plan to consume about 1236 calories (61.8% of your daily intake) by the end of lunch and the remaining 764 calories (38.2%) for the rest of the day.

*Ingredient Ratios in Recipes

Incorporate the golden ratio into recipe ingredient amounts. For instance, when making a smoothie, salad, or dish, consider the volume or weight of ingredients in relation to each other following the golden ratio. This could mean using 1.618 times as much of one ingredient as another, creating both a balanced and aesthetically pleasing dish.

*Planning Eating Intervals

If you’re into intermittent fasting or planning your meal times, use the golden ratio to plan the intervals between eating. For example, if you prefer a shorter eating window, you might fast for 16.8 hours and eat within a 7.2-hour window, mimicking the ratio in a more abstract manner.

Incorporating the golden ratio into your diet is more about the approach to balance and aesthetics rather than strict nutritional guidelines. It encourages a mindful and visually pleasing way of preparing and consuming food, which can enhance the eating experience and potentially lead to more balanced meal choices.

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Nature showcases the golden ratio in various forms, exhibiting its intrinsic patterns and designs that adhere to this mathematical principle. Here are some notable examples where the golden ratio is observed in nature:

* Spiral Patterns in Plants and Flowers: The arrangement of leaves, seeds, and petals in many plants follows the Fibonacci sequence, which is closely associated with the golden ratio. For instance, the spiraling pattern of seeds in a sunflower or the way pine cones are arranged can exhibit the golden ratio.

* Animal Bodies: The proportions of animal bodies often reflect the golden ratio. For example, the bodies of many species of fish and the spiral shells of mollusks (like the nautilus) follow this pattern. Even the positioning of facial features in some animals adheres to these proportions.

* Hurricanes and Galaxies: Spiral galaxies and the pattern of hurricanes showcase the golden ratio in their formation. The arms of spiral galaxies and the eye of hurricanes can exhibit spirals that mirror the golden spiral, which is a logarithmic spiral whose growth factor is φ, the golden ratio.

* Human Bodies: The human body has several examples of the golden ratio, from the proportions of the face and head to the ratios of limb segments and the structure of the fingers. For instance, the ratio of the forearm to the hand often approaches the golden ratio.

* Fruit and Vegetables: The way some fruits and vegetables grow or are structured can showcase the golden ratio. This can be seen in the way seeds are arranged in a fruit or the spiral patterns of growth in vegetables like romanesco broccoli.

The golden ratio is not a strict universal law governing natural forms but rather a recurring pattern that shows how efficiently nature organizes structures and systems. Its prevalence suggests an aesthetic and functional efficiency in biological forms and processes, a testament to the interconnectedness of mathematics and the natural world.

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Incorporating the golden ratio into cooking and food preparation through an esoteric culinary philosophy involves integrating the harmony and balance found in nature into your diet. This approach can add a layer of mindfulness and intention to the act of cooking and eating, aiming to align with the natural patterns for health and well-being.

Understanding the Golden Ratio

The Golden Ratio (Φ = 1.618…) is about balance and proportion. In culinary terms, this can translate to balancing nutrients, flavors, colors, and even the way food is plated.

Ingredient Proportions

- Balanced Meal Composition: Use the golden ratio to guide the proportions of different components on your plate. For example, making the ratio of vegetables (1.618) to proteins (1.0) in your meals, aiming to balance the nutrient density in favor of whole, plant-based foods.

- Recipe Formulation: Apply the ratio to the quantity of ingredients. For instance, in a salad dressing, use 1.618 parts oil to 1 part vinegar, or apply it to the ratio of spices to achieve a balance of flavors.

Food Pairing and Plating

- Visual Harmony: When plating your food, use the golden spiral as a guide for arranging the components attractively. Placing the main item and accompaniments in a way that visually represents the golden spiral can make the meal more appealing.

- Harmonious Pairings: Choose ingredients that complement each other not just in flavor but in nutritional content, aiming to create dishes where the sum is greater than its parts, adhering to a holistic balance.

Mindful Cooking and Eating

- Intentional Preparation: As you cook, focus on the process as a form of meditation, contemplating the natural beauty and balance in the ingredients and dishes you are preparing.

- Conscious Eating: Eat slowly, savoring each bite, and consider the nutritional balance and harmony in your meal. This mindful approach can enhance digestion and satisfaction.

Personal and Seasonal Harmony

- Align with Nature: Incorporate seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, aligning your diet with the cycles of nature. This not only supports sustainability but also connects you to the natural world and its rhythms.

- Adaptation for Health: Use the principles of the golden ratio flexible to suit your health needs and goals, ensuring that the concept of balance is also about what is harmoniously beneficial for your body.

Culinary Creativity

- Innovative Dishes: Let the golden ratio inspire you to create new recipes or tweak traditional ones, finding a balance between innovation and tradition, between simplicity and complexity.

Using the golden ratio as a guide in your culinary philosophy is more about adopting a mindset of balance, harmony, and connectivity with nature than about following strict numerical rules. It encourages a thoughtful, creative, and holistic approach to diet, aiming to nourish both the body and spirit.

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Adopting an esoteric culinary philosophy that incorporates the golden ratio into cooking and food preparation could offer several health benefits, primarily through fostering a deeper connection with food and promoting a balanced, mindful approach to eating. Here are some potential benefits of this approach:

1. Improved Nutritional Balance: By focusing on the proportions and combinations of foods that mirror the harmony found in nature, you might naturally lean towards a more varied and balanced diet. This can enhance your intake of essential nutrients, supporting overall health.

2. Mindful Eating Practices: This approach encourages mindfulness in the selection, preparation, and consumption of food. Mindful eating has been linked to better digestion, a healthier relationship with food, and possibly aiding in weight management.

3. Enhanced Appreciation for Food Quality: An emphasis on the natural aesthetics and ratios in food preparation can lead to a greater appreciation for high-quality, unprocessed ingredients. This could reduce the consumption of processed foods, potentially lowering the risk of chronic diseases.

4. Encouragement of Creativity and Experimentation: Engaging with food on a deeper, more esoteric level can stimulate creativity in cooking, which could make healthy eating more enjoyable and sustainable over the long term.

5. Stress Reduction: The act of preparing food with intention and a focus on balance may have meditative qualities, potentially reducing stress levels. Lower stress is linked to various positive health outcomes, including lower blood pressure and improved mental health.

6. Social and Cultural Connection: This approach can also foster a deeper connection to the food traditions of various cultures that have historically embraced the golden ratio and other natural harmonics in their culinary practices, possibly enriching your eating experience and cultural understanding.

7. Detoxification and Digestio: A diet that emphasizes fresh, natural foods and harmonious combinations may support the body's detoxification processes and improve digestion, contributing to overall vitality and well-being.

[portcakess]

Sweet Tooth Dottore . ⋆ੈ✩‧₊˚ೃ༄

HC: I'd like to imagine that the feared Second harbinger, Dottore, has a HUGE sweet tooth with no consequences

a/n: this is my first story and headcanon here! please IM TRYING MY BEST

Like what the Raiden Shogun said,  "Cavities are no big deal — you can just replace your teeth." Which is the case for Dottore.

He's one of the smartest, most knowledgeable, beings in Teyvat and has conducted countless experiments on others and himself. Surely the Doctor definitely has modified parts of his body. He doesn't replace his organic parts with pure metal covered in synthetic, close to life, skin. That's what his segments are for. Instead what he did is create some sort of serum or potion that allows his teeth to grow back. Perhaps he being the genius he is extracted that ability from a shark, modified it to be able to work on his own body.

You are quite fond of his natural sharp teeth, you think its endearing, sometimes out of pure impulse and much to his irritation, you like to cup his cheeks then spread them open with your thumbs to shape his lips to a smile (more like a grimace from his unwillingness to be part of your shenanigans), in the middle of kissing then proceeding to open his jaw to examine his sharp teeth. No matter how much you see them, you couldn't get enough. He doesn't have it in him to stop you, he's quite fond of that focused and fascinated expression you have plastered on your face when you're interested in something, much more when he's that subject.

What horrifies you is when he would out of nowhere yank out a tooth from his mouth. You two could be hanging out in his lab, he could be in the middle of an experiment, mid conversation, and he wouldn't hesitate or even tell you moments before he yanks out a tooth, insisting that he felt a small ache, immediately recognized it was a cavity and needed to purge the distraction. All while some blood dribbles out of his mouth. Don't worry! It grows back in 10 minutes!

Teeth aside, now onto the cause of his concerning habits.

Fortunately, he doesn't have to worry about any health issues asides from mild cavities that don't even get the chance to develop much. He's immune to every disease and every possible health related problem.

Unfortunately for you, you were still pure 100% human and can be prone to any disease out there. Being the normal human being you are in contrary to your lover, you can't help but also feel horrified when you see Dottore put at least 12 tablespoons of sugar in his drink of choice. 10 teaspoons on a good day. He doesnt sleep often, unless you somehow miraculously convince him to sleep with you that night. He needs all the sugar on top of SOME coffee to keep his mind functioning sufficiently for his experiments and research.

"Would you like some coffee with your sugar?"

Recall that one time, he received a not so satisfactory report from one of his segments due to some unfortunate circumstances in their mission. His expression one moment clouded over with irritation and mild rage, then the next moment much calmer when you, who had been sitting on the office desk with your back faced to the segment during his meeting, had fed him a spoonful of the parfait you had happened to be eating.

From that day onward, the segments make sure to inform you before their creator if their mission went badly just so you could prepare some desserts for your boyfriend so that he doesn't end up possibly wiping out any of the segments you're quite fond of upon hearing the news.

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If he cooks for you, which is already a rare occasion on its own. He makes two separate batches for the each of you. One of his batches would follow the normal, healthy amount of sweet that he followed from what he knows or from a recipe, then the other...would be for him, certainly much much sweeter than yours. You dont mind it too much, him constantly eating sweets makes his lips taste like candy!

[hey-heigo]

thh characters and if they know how to cook

makoto: can make simple dishes from his school's home economics classes. can do a decently good omelet 75% of the time

kyoko: mostly does instant meals like instant ramen, etc. might make a sandwich now and then if she gets told to be healthy

byakuya: has never had to step foot in a kitchen his entire life

sayaka: probably did some cooking show segments during her time as an idol

leon: has tried to cook before and fucked it up royally

chihiro: can cook but needs a recipe up and all ingredients and tools laid out and ready before getting started

mondo: has made dinner for himself and members of his gang before. and also with his brother. whatever he cooks has big portions

taka: can cook but will follow the recipe to the exact measurements and time specifications, and will get mad at anyone else in the kitchen. took home ec classes very seriously

celeste: can't cook. adamantly refuses to learn how, though she does know how to wrap dumplings

hifumi: could cook if he tried. but time wasted on cooking is time he could've spent drawing his fanart so he doesn't do it often

sakura: mostly specializes in high-protein/athlete's diet meals

hina: prefers to taste rather than than cook but she can do it if she wants to. most of the time will just eat raw ingredients though

toko: can't cook, clumsy, also a biohazard in the kitchen because of the murder weapons

hiro: probably the best when it comes to cooking out of anyone else tbh. also knows a lot of different dishes from different cultures

junko: can probably cook but most of the time it's too boring for her so she doesn't

mukuro: can cook, usually does it for her and her sister

[the-owl-tree]

I don't mean to sound ignorant but I stopped reading a long while back and still love Warriors, so I'm just curious- has there been an increase in fatphobia in the new books or something? I remember Cloudtail being sort of fat-shamed for eating kittypet food and I remember (or at least pictured) Graystripe and Daisy being lovely hefty cats. I also always pictured most RiverClan cats as being on the bigger side with their diet (and because fat provides insulation in colder waters).

I really don't understand how a Clan cat being "fat" would be bad? Isn't that a sign of success and good hunting? I guess the closest irl group you can relate to the Clans in Warriors are lion prides, and a healthy lion is usually very large, strong, and well-fed. More food = more energy to exert (but also less of a need to expend energy!)

I just don't understand how a fantasy world where starvation is one of the biggest threats to the characters could also have those characters be prejudiced against being overweight ? Like huh 😭

All good! Moonkitti released a video on Bumble and one of the segments discussed the way that the authors often incorporated nasty fatphobic messaging in the books and how a lot of it culminated very awfully in the Bumble scene. I noticed a lot of comments stating that it "actually made sense" and were filling in the gaps with headcanons and half-hearted excuses that, well, didn't make sense and felt like a way to justify shitty writing choices.

You hit the nail on the head: if we're talking in-universe, it doesn't make sense! But the authors don't like fat people, there is no in-universe reason why they portray fat people as useless, helpless, greedy, and more. We don't need to justify it! We can call it shit without conjuring sloppy in-universe reasons to justify it!

[hexbimbo]

DBD HC’s | Childfree Survivors

(A/N: awhile back, I headcanoned that most survivors didn’t have kids but a handful of them were childfree. This is kinda a follow up to that.)

Happy reading!

Jake Park

Struggles with children. Doesn’t hate them but being around a crying kid makes his blood sugar spike.

Plus, ain’t no way he can raise a baby in the woods.

Really enjoys his freedom to move around as he pleases. Knows having a kid would limit that option.

Also fears putting pressure on the kid like his father did to him.

Would be emotionally distant from the kid. I mean, he’s emotionally distant from everyone but he has enough common sense to not do that to a kid.

Ace Visconti

C’mon, it’s obvious

Having a kid in tow kinda puts a damper on his sleek and cool gambling persona.

Actually enjoys kids! A crying girl in front of him? Gets on her level and cheers her up with a silly story. Parent struggling to grab something from a purse while holding a baby? No worries, he’ll hold the babe, you do your thing.

But knows a permanent kid would kinda put his life off the rails. Despises the idea of bringing a kid into the world if he didn’t truly want it.

A few pregnancy scares convinced him to get the snip-snip.

Like the others, knows his lifestyle would affect the kid. Would never truly be involved in his child’s life outside of an occasional birthday card with a fiver.

Bill “William” Overbeck

Kinda just never had them and was cool with it.

Doesn’t have grandkids, but everyone’s his grandkid. You feel me?

Maybe had a high-school sweetheart he would’ve married but the war kinda killed that interest.

Neutral with kids. Doesn’t hate em, doesn’t love em. Sees them as mini adults and should be treated as such.

Silently judges parenting. You’re letting your kid climb that??? Why are you on your phones, your baby is crying for a change!

As he got older, people would tell him all the time that he’d regret not having them. Who would take care of him? Himself, ya moron.

Jeff Johansen

Growing up in an environment with parents destined for divorce, Jeff grew weary to the idea of marriage and raising a kid by default.

The idea of being responsible for an impressionable life makes him nervous as hell. Also knows the life he’s carved out for himself would never be kid friendly enough.

An amazing Uncle! He’s the relative your parents make you feel like you should pity until you realize how freaking cool their life is.

Def a Dog Dad with car stickers like: “My son’s a Great Dane” or “Proud Dog Dad.”

Jane Romero

Similar to Jeff, knows that any kids she’d have would be neglected in one form or another.

Also enjoys her lifestyle far too much to give it up for a kid. Win-win.

Had segments talking about her childfree lifestyle and talks about the stigma against it.

Loves kids though! Will never charge a kid for autograph. Gets down on their level and holds a conversation with them.

Élodie Rakoto

After what happened to her parents, vowed to never put another kid in that position.

Emotionally distances herself from all kids. Can’t really understand them or has the patience to deal with them in a healthy manor.

Neutral with kids. Not pleased when she sees a baby board the plane but gets that it has the same right to travel like her.

Her job means she’s always moving. That would never be fair to the kid.

Used to always taking care of herself. Would probably never marry either.

Yun-Jin Lee

Member of the 4B movement (TLDR: No marriage, no kids)

Def the type who files a formal complaint when she hears a crying kid.

She did not work this hard to be a wife and have all the parenting duties put on her.

Lowkey hired a maid to do all her cleaning because she could splurge for that luxury.

Far too fashionable for a kid. Knows all her clothing would get thrown up on, sneezed on, or grabbed and torn.

Has CRAZY expectations if she ever had kids. Would always be silent, never move, eat what she put out.

Ada Wong

Does this really need an explanation

Doesn’t fit into her job, her life, blah blah blah. Biologically, doesn’t want her DNA spreading out more than it has too. Also doesn’t want to “change” her body.

Enjoys really lavish things. A nice stain bed, high quality food. Can you imagine having to convince a kid that caviar is delicious?

Any kid of hers would have a target on their back. Ain’t happening, she’s not that not selfish.

Younger her probably was apathetic towards kids but older her is much more gentle and understanding.

Alan Wake

It’s honestly for the best. He’d never be mentally ready to care for a kid. He drinks too much, he’s angry all the time, and fears he’d accidentally lay a hand on the kid.

Super awkward around kids. Tries to get on their level but can’t.

He and Alice used to get invasive questions from reporters and talk show hosts.

Enjoys the life he and Alice made for themselves. Being able to go anywhere they want, eat what they want, pop a bottle just because.

Thank you for reading!

[bpod-bpod]

Don’t Eat Me

Around one in 10,000 children in the UK are born with Stargardt disease – the leading cause of inherited childhood blindness. Flaws in the ABCA4 gene are responsible, causing light-detecting cells in the eye to deteriorate. Researchers investigate how using mutant zebrafish that lack the fish equivalents of this gene. Fluorescent microscopy revealed that special structures in these light-detecting cells called outer segments were deformed and elongated in mutants. It also uncovered the location of active ABCA4 in healthy zebrafish eyes (pictured, green), namely, in stripes along the outer segments (red). Outer segments are normally shed and replaced, with old parts ‘eaten’ by specialised tissue called the retinal pigmented epithelium. In mutants, this process was reduced and the ‘eat me’ signal on outer segments was disrupted. These insights help unpick how Stargardt disease causes blindness in humans.

Written by Lux Fatimathas

Image from work by John J. Willoughby and Abbie M. Jensen

Biology Department, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, USA

Image originally published with a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)

Published in Disease Models & Mechanisms, July 2024

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[hroscek]

Hello ! I have been following your account for a while and totally in love with your theories and headcannons <3 I’m wondering if it’s possible to make a few headcannons about Dottore working out at the gym ?

Omg thank you so much!! It really means a lot <33 I love feeding fellow Dottore fans with whatever they desire. Here you go pookie, just for you.

🤍Il Dottore workout headcanons🤍

Slightly ooc and silly btw! Also I'm not that into fitness so excuse any awkward wording or mistakes (I run a Dottore fanblog, it's shocking if I leave the house more than once a week).

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Despite being mostly known for his intellectual abilities, Dottore also prides himself on his combat abilities. He is well educated on the topic of human anatomy and fitness. Being The Doctor he is responsible for creating the Fatui soldiers' training guide, maximizing each new recruit's progress toward becoming a worthy soldier. He is also likely behind creating and guiding the harbingers' workouts and combat training, focusing on each of their strengths and weaknesses to create truly powerful beings.

While he does spend most of his time on his research, Dottore is aware he can't skip out on his physical form. That's why he created a specialized workout schedule. His main focus was making sure it doesn't eat up too much of his time (he is a VERY busy man) while getting him ready for a variety of situations. I believe his main goal would be building strength and cardio with a healthy mix of flexibility.

If the leaks are to be believed he wields a claymore, which requires some intense core and arm strength so he'd put in some effort to be able to maneuver it effectively. This would include the standard combat training (most likely with specialized dummies, robots or unlucky segments) but also working with weights and agility training. From the in-game model we can tell he works most on his arms, shoulders, core and chest.

Another important component would be cardio. This helps him keep in shape and monitor his physical well being. It also helps him gtfo if a situation becomes too risky even for him. Most of this is realized with him just running on a treadmill or a similar exercise.

Lastly, he would likely practice some form of flexibility training to aid in his combat (and keep away the back pain). He definitely does some form of yoga, which doubles as an opportunity to do some meditation or pondering™ on his latest experiment.

He prefers to do these workouts alone, likely having a specialized gym in his lab. If he is away or can't access a private spot he will have his guards empty a room for it. He even designed a portable gym setup with the essentials that he brings on missions so he doesn't fall behind.

One time Childe suggested the Doctor show him how to do an exercise on his plan (believing that he'd be able to get a sparring match with a 2nd harbinger out of it) and he hit him with a death stare that could kill a man trough the mask. The poor kid decided to avoid him from then on.

He wouldn't be caught dead working out with other people if he can help it. He sees his body as sacred and it's upkeep is a very private matter to him. If he went to a modern gymbro type gym he'd most likely fake his own death and flee the country (or planet).

He is also one of those psychopaths that workout without headphones or music.

In contrast the segments don't adhere to a strict workout schedule, seeing as their bodies are constructed with combat in mind. Nevertheless they use working out as a way to relax after a mentally taxing period or as bonding with other segments. The younger segments have occasional fights and bets between each other in who's better at a certain sport or activity, usually settled by dropping everything to go measure just who's best.

The segments also have a more fun approach when it comes to taking care of their "bodies". Depending on their personality, some are very open to trying different disciplines and games. One of the teenage segments is actually surprisingly good at horseback riding (one time had a silent hour long race with Kaeya while riding around Mondstadt. They never learned who the other was, but will continue to praise their abilities when reminiscing). Some older segments find never ending joy in exercise tapes and even filmed their own (strictly controlled to make sure it never leaks).

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Thank you for reading and a HUGE thank you to whoever sent the ask <3 It really does mean a lot to see support for my content and I love receiving ideas on what I should cover. I hope this satisfies your Dottore gym urges well enough and sorry it took a while. I didn't post for a bit these days because I'm working on something kinda big but I'm not sure if I'll post it so don't get your hopes up please (a bit of a perfectionist so if it's not perfect it'll never see the light of day). In conclusion, I love getting asks so if there's ANYTHING you wanna share or suggest please do so. I really don't judge.

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[dudadragneel]

Hey guys! It's me!

How are you?

Here's another original (that might've been a request or not....) fic for you guys!

I hope you enjoy 💜

(the title idea is a courtesy of @tafeekafee 💜)

I HATE TO ADMIT IT

SKZ Code was a fun content to shoot, it was work either way but at least they had fun. However that didn't mean they weren't tired sometimes when they had to record it and it also didn't mean they didn't suffer, like when Felix almost boiled inside a sauna.

This time they were driving to a rented house, after recording the first segment, on the countryside of Korea and split into two teams in separate cars: Lee Know, Felix, I.N and Hyunjin & Bangchan, Changbin, Han and Seungmin.

In Chan's car, he volunteered to be the driver and Lee Know in the other. The ride to the house wasn't supposed to be long, since it was located at a place not so far from where they departed. But things weren't gonna go smoothly.

A FEW HOURS BEFORE

Chan had woken up tired, which is normal given his position as leader and producer and how their schedules were far from being healthy ones, but this time he was way more tired than usual. He went to bed early and slept some good 8 hours straight, a given in his case, but he woke up feeling like he had pulled an all nighter.

His body was immensely tired and heavy, he was seriously believing he wouldn't be able to get up from the bed. But he needed to, there was no escaping their schedule, unless it was something really serious, which didn't seem to be the case.

He managed to sit up on the bed and contemplated for a while, every fiber of his being was telling him to stay home and rest but he didn't have much of a choice.

He just sat there, mind racing with countless thoughts and that heavy feeling all over his body.

A knock on the door broke his trance and brought him back to earth.

- Hyung? Are you up?

- Yes. I'll be out in a minute.

That familiar voice belonged to Seungmin who had gotten up early and decided that his mission would be waking up the others.

The leader continued to contemplate his life decisions for a few seconds before he forced himself out of the bed to have breakfast and get ready to leave.

Something deep inside his mind told him today wasn't going to be easy.

After eating breakfast and getting ready, the kids left to go record another episode of SKZ Code and while some were excited, Chan was worrying about what might happen to him.

BACK TO THE CAR

Han and Seungmin were in the back chatting and eating some snacks they got on the way to the house while Changbin was on the passenger's seat next to Chan.

The leader was smiling and let out a laugh every once in a while at the kids's antics.

Everything seemed to be going well, or so he thought.

That weird feeling of exhaustion he felt earlier at the dorm, had worsened a bit while recording and now it reached a level of being almost unbearable.

The chatting inside the car went from being enjoyable to annoying his increasingly worse headache. He didn't want to ask the boys to keep quiet so he was content with only turning down the music, which was a mistake on his part as it caught the boys' attention.

- Hyung? Why did you turn down the music?

Changbin said with a cute face and pouting at him.

Chan couldn't help but chuckle a bit at his dongsaeng's cuteness but decided to answer without revealing much.

- Sorry, my head is hurting a bit, that's all.

- Are you okay?

Han asked getting up from his seat so that he could get close to the older ones along with Seungmin.

- Yes. It's just a mild headache, don't worry.

- Okay.

Han answered going back to his seat and getting comfortable again.

- Sorry, hyung. Let's keep it down boys.

Changbin said looking at the others.

But what Chan said was a complete lie. He wasn't fine, it wasn't just a mild headache. His whole body was feeling heavy, since morning, and now to top it off there was a headache and a feeling of nausea building up in his stomach, at a rate faster than he'd hoped.

The road to the house seemed to have gotten long in the past few minutes and the pavement wasn't in its best conditions, there were wholes all around which was making it rather bumpy and that was the worst combo for Chan's headache and nausea.

At each bump, the car would jump a little and Chan's stomach was doing the same, everything he ate for breakfast and during recording was jumping around and turning inside of him, like a washing machine.

A certain turn on the road made the car hit a big bump and jump harder than before and if Felix was in that car, they'd be worried sick for his back because it would definitely had hurt. That movement earned painful "ow"s from everyone inside that car and Chan started to feel that it might've just been the last straw for him.

- Sorry guys, I didn't see it.

He said with a pained smile looking at the backseat from the rear view mirror and then at Changbin.

- It's okay, hyung. But this road is awful. How much longer until we reach the house?

- Not long, I hope.

Chan said with the same pained smile that quickly turned into a frown when he felt an air bubble coming up his throat. He muffled the upcoming burp but it left a foul acid taste in his mouth and that started to trigger everything.

While still trying to focus on the road, his stomach was now swirling around and he could feel it doing so, as if it was a bag full of liquid spinning around and making an awful gurgling sound.

He was almost sure the boys could hear it over their chatting.

Another air bubble made its way up but surprisingly, or not, it brought a bit of reflux as well, which caught him off guard. He brought a hand to his mouth to muffle the burp and when he felt the reflux he quickly suppressed a gag. Crisis averted, or so he thought because he didn't notice that the expression he made wasn't subtle at all.

- Hyung? Are you okay?

- Hm? Y-yes. It's just some reflux, I guess.

- Do you want some water?

- No, it's okay.

He did want water to get rid of the taste in his mouth but he knew that drinking it right now would be the worst idea.

Unfortunately, that gag was in fact the last straw because after it, his stomach was in complete turmoil, all the food sloshing around making him feel miserable and the nausea increasingly worse.

Out of instinct he brought a hand to his stomach pressing a bit and then rubbing it, trying to ease the growing discomfort.

But it wasn't helping and it definitely wasn't going to get better.

His whole body started signaling that things were gonna get bad pretty soon. A cold sweat took over him, he felt hot and cold at the same time, there was sweat dripping down his back.

He couldn't see it but he was sure the color had completely drained from his face and he'd guess his complexion was pale with dark circles under his eyes.

His breath was a bit shaky as well and he tried to control it but wasn't being successful.

Then his stomach cramped and started churning as well, the nausea hitting an unbearable level.

It wasn't a matter of "if" he was gonna throw up but "when".

And his stomach answered that impending question quite quickly.

A harsh cramp made it contract and send liquid up his chest, he could feel it coming but he was driving, he couldn't stop now.

When he felt it at his throat he started to swallow convulsively and clenched the steering wheel for dear life, he couldn't risk throwing up right now so he tried his best to keep on swallowing and he did it until his mouth was red and numb and his eyes were watery.

The feeling of relieve that washed over him when he managed to swallow it down was soon taken over by a strong feeling of dread. Because he knew he wouldn't be able to hold it in one more time.

His stomach contracted again, once more shooting up its contents, making them rush up his chest and throat. He gagged dryly and covered his mouth to suppress another one and that caught Changbin's attention.

- Hyung? What's wrong?

He asked with a voice full of worry turning to face his leader.

Chan couldn't really answer, he was afraid that if he opened his mouth he was gonna throw up, somehow he was holding onto to a last thin thread of hope that he wouldn't.

But he knew that wouldn't be the case and he would put their lives in danger if he insisted on driving while feeling sick like this.

And before he could even try to say something, his body spoke for him.

Chan still had his mouth covered when another gag broke through him and this time he couldn't stop it, he felt his mouth fill with vomit.

Thankfully Changbin was quick to react and grabbed his jacket that was on his lap and placed it under Chan's mouth just in time for the vomit to escape though his fingers soiling the piece of clothing.

- Oh my god, hyung. Stop the car.

Changbin said grabbing the steering wheel as well and guiding the car to a shoulder that, thankfully was only a few meters away.

As soon as the car came to a stop, Chan opened the door and leaned forward as a thick stream of partially digested food gushed out of him, hitting the ground with a sickening sound and unfortunately getting a bit on the door frame as well.

Changbin got out of his seat and made his way to the older boy, while Han and Seungmin just watched in shock.

- Aigoo, hyung. What's going on?

- I don't know...

Chan answered with a raspy voice and getting out of the car.

- I wasn't fe-

He tried to elaborate but was cut off by a gag that brought up more stomach content, hurting his throat in the process.

- Woah. Take it easy hyung.

Changbin said rubbing Chan's back as he proceeded to puke his breakfast and lunch onto the pavement.

- I'm sorry... I wasn't fe- I wasn't feeling well.

- Since when?

- Since morning. I woke up feeling strange, like, too tired.

- Why didn't you tell us?

- I didn't want to worry you guys or affect the shooting.

- Don't do that again, hyung.

- Okay-

Another harsh gag made him bend over again as another bout of vomit mixed with the putrid puddle on the ground.

- Aigoo~ that's it, hyung, get everything out.

Changbin reassured still rubbing Chan's back as his stomach continued to empty itself.

The two younger ones decided to call Lee Know to explain the situation while Changbin took care of Chan.

- Hyung, we just called Lee Know-hyung to tell what happened. He said he'll talk to the staff and will be waiting for us at the house.

- Okay. Thank you. Can you get me some water?

Seungmin looked for a water bottle inside his backpack, while Han recoiled a bit.

Seungmin noticed the strange behavior and after giving Changbin the water bottle he turned his attention to Han.

The young rapper had been nursing an annoying stomach ache since the recording and he had told the others about it, so Seungmin knew exactly where this was going.

- Hyung? Are you okay?

- No, I feel sick...I'm think I'm gonna throw up

- Oh.

The vocalist was taken aback for a moment but reacted quickly getting out of the car as well to stay by Han's side.

The sick boy kneeled down and dry heaved a few times before a productive gag brought up the food he ate during recording.

Seungmin kept patting his back and holding his hoodie back to prevent vomit from getting on it.

Han spat out a few times before throwing up again but he felt empty rather quickly.

- Here, drink this. Are you feeling better now?

- Yeah, thanks. My stomach was already hurting and seeing Chan-hyung throwing up didn't help.

He spat out a mouthful of water and got back into the car, trying to get into a comfortable position, given that his stomach was still hurting although he didn't feel nauseous anymore.

On the other side, Chan was still puking his guts out, while Changbin rubbed and patted his back trying to help his hyung.

- That's it, hyung. You're doing good.

A wet burp brought another wave of vomit making him sway forward but Changbin steadied him and guided him to kneel down.

- Damn it.

Chan cursed under his breath and then broke into a coughing fit that triggered his stomach again which now brought up stomach juice and a few pieces of food.

- Hyung, you'll hurt your throat if you keep this up. Why don't you lean back a bit and try to take deep breaths?

Chan sat down on the floor, leaning his back on the car and taking a few deep breaths. It worked, the nausea was still there but he wasn't feeling the urge to vomit, or at least not as strong as before.

- Here, drink some water.

- Thanks. I'm sorry for soiling your jacket.

- Oh don't worry about it. I can wash it later or you can give me another one.

Changbin joked, earning a chuckle from his leader.

A light breeze blew for a few minutes and Chan took that moment to try to calm himself down. He really wanted to lie down on a comfy bed but he didn't want to get inside the car when the probability of him vomiting again was still a bit high.

After a few minutes, the nausea hit a bearable level, bearable enough to last the rest of the trip to the house.

- Do you think you're good to go?

- Yeah. Can you help me up?

- Sure.

Changbin helped Chan stand up and waited a few seconds to see if the oldest would feel dizzy or sick again.

- You good?

- Yes. Let's go. Han also needs to rest.

Chan heard his first stray kid being sick at the same time as him so he knew the boy also wanted to rest. A long drive wouldn't do good for neither of them.

Changbin would be the one driving, while Chan would try to keep everything under control for the remaining minutes to the house.

Halfway through the drive, Chan started to feel nauseous again and Changbin noticed because the oldest was fidgeting in his seat and clenching his fists.

- Feeling sick again, hyung?

- yeah...a little.

- You can hold my hand if that'll make you feel a little more comfortable. Plus it feels weird if I don't hold something while driving.

- Thanks.

Chan did accept the offer, why try dealing with that alone when he had his dongsaeng there to help him?

Thankfully the rest of the ride had Chan controlling the urge and squeezing Changbin's hand from time to time but no other vomiting episode.

As soon as they arrived, he went straight into the bathroom and then directly to bed.

Since Lee Know and the others arrived earlier, they talked with the staff about Chan's condition and decided to have him sit out the rest of the recording and told him he could join them later if he felt better, but if not, there wouldn't be a problem.

While in other situations, the boys would test his patience during recording, they knew when to take things seriously. So they took turns to check on him between breaks and made sure to not make too much noise, without succeeding 100%.

Chan managed to rest, even though he could hear the ruckus downstairs.

Even if he was tired and sick, seeing the kids have fun always made him feel happy.

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i need a spin-off where after the events of everymanHYBRID, HABIT picks up the fitness aspect of the channel and starts coaching daily fitness things like eating healthy, exercising, etc.. although the exercise probably involves brutally murdering people and eating healthy segments have sprinklings of cannibalism in typical HABIT fashion.

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UGH SALAD!! I LIVE FOR UR HEADCANONS OKOK can i get headcanons of Viktor being taken care of by his siblings for the first time 🫶🫶 with five as his playmate ofc

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Luther didn't know what he was doing, bless his soul. He just gave Viktor snacks and a juice every few hours like he was a gerbil and put on a movie and just. watched. Viktor spent the entire time glancing over his shoulder like "you wanna come watch too?" but Luther did not want to afford any distractions.

Diego did his best, he is unfortunately the holder of "only sibling to make Viktor cry the first time he watched him" badge, however. He didn't mean to, they just happened to be watching a nature documentary when a segment about killer whales came on and Diego offhandedly mentioned that the whales "play with" and basically torture their food (the cute little seals) for hours before they eventually kill and eat it, and Viktor just burst into tears. Diego spent the next thirty minutes cursing under his breath and trying to fix it and eventually won him over with the promise of way too much junk food.

It's not surprising that Allison was a good parent to him. She had a few rules for structure and was firm with them, had dedicated meal and nap times, snacks were tasty and healthy, and she played dinosaurs with him. She did accidentally leave her glass of whine out on the table and didn't realize until Viktor complained that her juice tasted bad, but that was just that one time shhhhh.

The first time Klaus looked after Viktor was also the first time he (or really anyone besides Viktor) looked after Five. They were chill for the most part, but Viktor ended up having to half-parent Five because he was the only one Five would listen to, and make sure he didn't try jumping or teleporting while regressed because who knows how that might've ended. Klaus wanted to play fun games outside and get messy with a sprinkler or something, but they both preferred finding bugs and putting them in little homemade terrariums instead. Klaus made them PB&J's with no crust and cut into triangles and like a piece of fruit, just to say he gave them something with "vitamins" or whatever. Fun uncle, will buy them whatever without question.

Big Five and little Viktor get along really well also. Viktor's always a pretty quiet kid and Five was content to read to him or drone about his equations to him and he would just listen. Five likes telling the more interesting/child-friendly stories from his time in The Commission like an old war-vet grandfather, so he did a lot of that while Viktor mindlessly played.