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lavenoon · 2 years ago
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i dont have context for whats going on but with the power of science and balance technologies studied, observed, and lovingly replicated from the sasuke figurine that can balance anything, im stacking So Many fidget spinners on eclipse
Context is overrated <3
Eclipse would be ecstatic and do his best to stay still for you, but don't be mad if he starts vibrating out of giddiness and the stack topples over! Excitable boy, truly
He'd also insist on getting all four hands on at least one of those figurines, it's for science!
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sakkiichi · 1 year ago
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The gentle breeze rustled through the leaves of the cherry blossom trees, creating a soothing melody that seemed to serenade you and Kazuha as you made your way to a secluded spot in the heart of Inazuma. The sun was beginning its descent, casting a warm, golden hue across the picturesque landscape. Kazuha had planned a surprise picnic date for you, his beloved, and the anticipation of your reaction filled him with excitement.
As you walked hand in hand through the tranquil meadow, Kazuha couldn't help but steal glances at you. Your eyes sparkled with curiosity, trying to discern the reason for this impromptu adventure. Kazuha simply smiled and reassured you that it would be a day to remember.
Finally, you arrived at their destination - a small, hidden grove surrounded by a sea of wildflowers, with a breathtaking view of the city in the distance. A soft, handwoven blanket was spread out beneath a tall, swaying sakura tree, offering the perfect spot for a picnic. A wicker basket sat at its center, holding an assortment of delicious treats that Kazuha had meticulously prepared.
With a playful grin, Kazuha invited you to sit down on the blanket. As you settled in, he reached into the basket and revealed an array of delectable dishes - delicate sandwiches, fresh fruit, and cold beverages to both of your likings.
But the true cherry on top was the selection of pastries, all lovingly baked by Kazuha himself. He presented a box of beautifully crafted sakura-shaped cookies and a plate of flaky, golden croissants filled with sweet cream and fresh berries.
As you enjoyed your meal, the conversation flowed effortlessly, like a gentle stream winding its way through the grove. You couldn't help but be enchanted by the sheer beauty of the setting and the thoughtfulness that had gone into planning this surprise. Kazuha, with his eloquent words and poetic nature, shared tales of his adventures across Teyvat, weaving stories of far-off lands and daring escapades.
The sun dipped lower in the sky, casting a warm, orange glow around you. Kazuha reached for a small, intricately wrapped gift hidden within the basket. With a tender smile, he handed it to you. Inside, you discovered a delicate necklace adorned with a tiny silver maple leaf - a symbol of his home country, so you had a piece of him with you, always.
As the daylight faded and the stars began to twinkle overhead, you and Kazuha lay back on the blanket, hand in hand, gazing up at the night sky. Kazuha pointed out constellations and whispered sweet nothings in your ear, his words as soft as the breeze that rustled the leaves.
-🌾(i dont know how to end this help im a bit rusty. also this is aly tumblr doesnt let me send long messages most of the time)
i send drabbles to moots very often so get used to the treatment /lh
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WHAAAAAAAA OMGGGG? plsss this- i- i’m- AAAAAAAAAAAA
omg how did you know i love sakuras and silver jewelry? hello? i mean that i love sweets is a given atp gfhdjss but the rest of details? ily <3 picnic as the sun sets w kazuha hfhfhdjsjshhdjd KICKING MY LEGS SCREAMING CRYING SLAMMING FISTS ON BED AS WE SPEAK
“so you had a piece of him with you, always.”
THAT LINE AAAAAAA HE IS SO HFHDHSJSJCHDJSJS đŸ„șđŸ«¶đŸ»đŸ’• also the comparison w a stream flowing through the grove aaaaaa this piece is so beautiful thank you sm for this gosh i’m honored you took the time to write this 😭💞 I WILL TREASURE IT FOREVER !!
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maudoughnuts · 2 years ago
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What are the odds for eating tasty Doughnuts ?
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Hello
My name is Maurice Gillard and I am going to introduce you doughnuts... Dessert is for me the greatest part of the meal. I love it ! Doughnuts is something that I really like and that is why I am going to talk a little more about it.
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Doughnuts = what's about ?
Doughnuts, also known as donuts, are a popular and beloved pastry treat that has become a staple of American culture. These round, fried or baked treats are typically made with a sweet dough that is deep-fried until golden brown and then glazed, filled, or topped with a variety of delicious toppings.
Doughnuts come in many different varieties and flavors, from classic glazed and chocolate-covered to more unique options like maple bacon or blueberry cake. They can be enjoyed at any time of day, from breakfast to dessert, and are often accompanied by a hot cup of coffee or tea.
While the origin of the doughnut is debated, it is believed to have originated in Europe, with some sources tracing its roots back to the Dutch. Today, doughnuts are enjoyed all around the world, and have become a beloved treat for people of all ages and background.
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Description
sweet, fried pastry made from a dough 
The dough is shaped into a ring and then deep-fried in oil.
After frying, doughnuts can be coated
A sweet treat 
Dessert 
bakeries and doughnut shops.
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Ingredients
3 cups of all-purpose flour
2 1/4 cup of active dry yeast
1/4 cup of granulated sugar
1/2 cup of salt
1/4 cup of unsalted butter
1/2 cup of whole milk
2 eggs
Vegetable oil for frying
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Can also be topped with
glazes
powdered sugar
sprinkles
dipped in chocolate
other sweet coating
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Doughnut cutter
cut the dough
then bake it
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HISTORY
In the 19th century Dutch immigrants brought a version of the doughnut, called "olykoeks, to the United States. 1847 ⇒ first hole (coke more evenly) . It was a very handy way to feed the people in World War I. They can easely put it on a stick and transport it. The Salvation Army sent doughnuts to the front lines ⇒ became popular in world. Nowadays it is one of the best desserts in the world.
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My favoriete
pink doughnuts topped with specks
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the-teddy-bear-butch · 2 years ago
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Hi ĐŸŃ‡Ń‘Đ»ĐșĐ°!
It's literally fine, I have an ask in my inbox from November that I haven't touched since last year (so weird it's 2023 now. I hope you have an amazing new year that is uneventful and you're loved ones stay in good health <- coined phrase over the last couple day lol)
AS FOR THE LITTLE BIT OF SNOW I TALKED ABOUT it kept on coming then there was like a foot and a half, which wouldn't be too bad except it stayed like -23 for like a week and a half (arctic outflows my beloathed) and never melted the entire time.
tbh the weather's not bad anymore, it's still pretty cold but all the snow is gone and it was sunny today!!! I made pancakes an moved my plants to the big window so they could get sun to celebrate.
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once again risking it all for some whipped cream.
tuque is such a fun word to say! it also has a bunch of different spellings.
The new job is going pretty good! I've discovered that kid's under the age of 7 think my fake and very bad for that matter Russian accent is hysterical, which I think is hysterical.
December was actually pretty good! An stubbornly optimistic is definitely the vibe for this year. I don't really have any new years resolutions except for maybe treating myself as kindly as I hope this year teats me. How about you?
Alas, Priory is still sitting rejected on my bookshelf. I got a really cool copy of The Hobbit at my favourite book store so now i'm doing a re-read 😂 While I was there I met the new bookstore cat and not to be dramatic but I'd die and kill for her.
I hope you're staying warm! I am so glad that weather passed and I hope it leaves you alone soon!
Gender fuckery my beloved <3
Literally so glad we don't live in a world where J*ke G*llenhall is Frodo. I do love Nicolas Cage but Viggo Mortensen is literally the perfect Aragorn.
alhdgskhf my family makes the best garlic powder and it goes on everything.
SPEAKING of Ronanceifying a song, I am about to send you the most rambly au idea.
I would literally kill for Paramore tickets. The News has been stuck in my head since it came out. It's totally storm cloud grey and reminds be of.. storms. Devil Is A Woman is totally dark magenta and you know that feeling when you're walking around and feel kinda like a villain in a movie, but in a good way? yeah that. (having thoughts of starting a side blog where people can send in music and I can do the colour/vibes thing. thought?)
oh it was 3 am for you too?
Quite possibly the last time I sign off like this, not because i'm going anywhere but because I think i'll ✹reveal my identity✹ tomorrow
-el
Hello hello! <33
I have some asks as old as September in reference to an ask game I’m not sure I could find again if I tried LMAO. The same to you! I hope the year treats you and your family with kindness and is chill!
WOW, that’s a lot! I hope it was at least fun to play in or something! Glad it all melted and it’s sunny now! Those pancakes look INCREDIBLE, and I bet that’s some damn good maple syrup ;)
Fake and very bad Russian accents are indeed hysterical! I love kids, honestly, they’re so fun. I worked a summer “camp” for a two week period and my best friend was a 5 year old who drew me a picture because I hung out with her when she was sad. What sort of job are you working, if you don’t mind me asking? :O are you teaching?
That’s a pretty damn good one! We all deserve to be treated with kindness, especially by ourselves!! Besides that, I just want to keep working on my silly novel(s), see my friends more, that kind of thing!!
Poor Priory, rejected by the both of us LMAO. Yay for The Hobbit! That was one of my favorite books for years, honestly you may be inspiring a reread for me now lol. Bookstores are my favorite ever, but they’re even better with animals! My irl bestie took me to one locally that I didn’t know existed and they had a dog and he was so cute.
Definitely staying warm! It’s actually warm enough yo be mildly concerned about it (insert TikTok audio “the weather outside is warm, the planet is dying). I wouldn’t mind it being slightly colder because I am gay and I must wear LAYERS. I hope you’re staying warm as well!
J*ke G*llenhall Frodo is literally the darkest timeline. Gotta say, Nick Cage as Aragorn does sound interesting tho. But for some reason this man is solidified in my brain as National Treasure Man. I’ve seen National Treasure once???
I saw you sent it! Gonna check that out right after this đŸ«Ą
I was about ready to kill for tickets! They randomly added a second OK location after the first one sold out, so I LUCKED OUT. They’re definitely nose bleed seats, but IDC, I GET TO SEE PARAMORE AND IM GOING INSANE. I’m normal about them. Truly. I think the side blog idea is AMAZING, that would be so cool! I have a silly music side blog too, but mine is much less interesting than that lmao. If you do it, let me know because I will absolutely follow it 👀
When I responded to that other one, yeah! Time zones are funky
AYO? I’m excited! I think I have a theory, but I will wait to see if I’m right hehe
Eagerly awaiting your next not anon message,
- Max/Lo <33
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sugaoikawawaka · 2 years ago
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"I Love You Suitor"
Oikawa Tooru x fem! reader
highschool au, pure fluff
By: admin sugawala đŸȘ
Since first year, Oikawa has been your suitor. The reason why you aren't an official couple yet is because you prioritize your studies first and probably because of the influence of your strict parents when it comes to romantic love.
But it's no denial that Oikawa is a very sweet and handsome young man, something that you love.
You weren't expecting him to court you, especially since he was the campus crush of almost every student. But he did like you back after all.
You were terrified of his fans at first because they were always giving you sharp glares and mean insults out of jealousy. But who cares about them? Oikawa has reasons why he decided to court you, even now in your 3rd year for almost 3 years.
Even though you still haven't given him your sweet 'yes', you promised one day you would marry him, but right now wasn't the time yet because obviously you are both still very young.
You always get compliments every day, whether it's because of how pretty you are, how talented you are, or how smart you are. He also gives you gifts on occasion, like now.
"Hello, my beautiful, gorgeous, pretty, beloved princess," he said as he walked towards you, sitting on the outside lunch table.
"Oh hi Oikawa," you said, subconciously tucking your stray hair behind your ear. hoping you will not blush this time. 
"Please accept my love from you, my darling sweetcakes honeybutternut chocolate sweet pie with extra maple syrup," he babbles, earning a laugh from you. 
He smiles as he watches how happy you are with him. 
"T-thank you", you uncontrollably laughed once again as you gently took the red bouquet of flowers from his hand. 
"So," he interrupts your laughter as he kneels beside you, but his bones make an unintentional noise, eliciting a second laugh from you.
Your noise is so contagious, as he also began his laughter fit with you.
For a minute or so, you both calmed down. 
"Do you like it?" he asked you.
"Of course, Oikawa, it's so sweet of you," you said, fidgeting the rose petals to try to look away from him out of shyness. 
"Well then, since I gave you flowers, my love, can I get a kiss?" he jokingly asked as he scratched the back of his neck with his palms. 
You expected to see your smile but got caught off guard when you suddenly switched to your neutral facial expression.
"Um y/n?" 
You stood up in front of Oikawa while staring at his eyes. He thought you got offended by his seemingly innocent joke and was expecting to be slapped.
But you kissed his cheeks.
He pulled away from you and placed his hand on his face.
Did his y/n just kiss him for the very first time? No way..... He wanted to do that first. 
You giggled as you said, "Oikawa, you're blushing."
He peeked from between his fingers as he tried to stand up straight again and tried to maintain his composure.
Just a kiss on the cheek, honey? C'mon don't be shy, I can kiss you on the lips anytime, anywhere. " he said with a smirk on his face as he got closer to your face.
You block the few centimeters between your faces with the flowers he gave you.
"Maybe someday, baby."
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lolibles · 3 years ago
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A-Z with kazuha
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character: kazuha x reader
pure fluff, complete brainrot, some angst not much tho
synopsis: the fluff alphabet with kazuha
implied gn!reader but please let me know if there are any mistakes or things i should look out for when writing gn!reader, im still learning!! <3 NOT PROOFREAD its so long and im lazy :)
A- how affectionate are they with their s/o?
kazuha is a very affectionate person, and he doesn’t try to hide it. kazuha is known for his flowery words, while kazuha loves to turn all kinds of things into poetry, its painfully obvious when one is about you. kazuha never fails to show his affection and love to you with his words and endless haikus of you. he can not stop talking about you, and even though sometimes he does it to tease you and get a laugh at your flustered expression, every time he declares his undying love for you, he means it.
B- what their s/o does that takes their breath away?
there are many things you do that take his breath away, but one thing that makes his heart do backflips is when you remember his haikus, and keep his gifted poems. kazuha has dedicated too many of his poems to you to count, kazuha himself can barely remember all of them. so you can say he was very shocked when one night you randomly whispered a poem he created for you months ago into his ear. kazuha was beyond shocked, his head never turned so fast to look at you, eyes widening. when he asked how you still remembered it, you pulled out a little notebook with scribbles of the poems and pieces of paper stuck inside with notes of dates, and the occasional doodles. you said it was so you never forget any of them, even when you were old. as kazuha flipped through the book he noticed poems from as far back as when he barely knew you. kazuha turned back to you and buried his head in your neck, attempting to hide the blush on his face as he kept mumbling i love you. his heart was swooning with love and joy for you, he knew you loved him, but he never knew something as simple as that could make his whole world stop.
C- do they like cuddling? if so, how and when?
kazuha loves cuddling so much. kazuha is honestly pretty touch starved so he constantly craves your touch. kazuha also gets pretty tired after working a full day out on the alcor or helping out with the resistance. he believes after a full days worth of hard work nothing beats lazing around tangled in your arms. kazuha doesn’t mind being the big spoon or little spoon. there are times of vulnerability where kazuha just needs you to hold him close, run your fingers through his hair and tell him everything will be okay. and there are times where he wants to hold you tight in his embrace as if he was protecting you for the most malicious forces in the world. there are also times where he simply just wants to be close to you, bodies smushed together, his hands wrapped around you with his neck buried in your collar. he tries to make you laugh or giggle so he can feel the vibrations of your sweet voice. kazuha loves to cuddle you at night before bed, he loves to fall asleep with you, the sound of your heartbeat lulling him to sleep, the warmth of your body is so pleasant and inviting. however cuddling at night often means waking up much later than usual. it means that either beidou or gorou angrily barging into your quarters to wake you guys up because you both were late, threatening to split the both of you up since you can never wake up on time.
D- what do they dream of doing with their s/o?
kazuha is a simple man, he finds joy and love in the littlest things. but that doesn’t ever stop him for dreaming- or rather hoping. he wishes one day he can walk down the streets of his hometown and show you the different sights. he hopes that there will be a day when he can see you wear a kimono, under the moonlight as he takes you up to a secluded spot to view the beautiful fireworks, although he will argue that you are far more lovely. kazuha hopes to bring you to see the sakura trees bloom, as you talk about how you wished you could’ve have seen them earlier, he wishes he can brush off the flower petals on your head before pulling you in for a gentle kiss. most importantly kazuha hopes that one day, he can bring you to visit his friend. even if he no longer is blessed upon this world, kazuha is sure he would have loved you. it is only necessary for kazuha to introduce his beloved to his only family.
E- how much effort do they put into the relationship?
kazuha pours his entire soul into your relationship, you are the only one he has left after all. kazuha believes his sole purpose is to treat you like his queen, if even for a second you feel like you aren’t loved, then he has failed. kazuha wants to serve you, though you often tell him he should try to put himself first, he’d merely chuckle and say “if i’m the reason you smile as brightly as the sun, the reason you sleep well at night or the reason you wish to wake up the next day. then there is not a thing i would change.”
F - do they want to start a family with their s/o? what is parenting like with them?
after getting over kazuha's fear of marriage (check M), kazuha wouldn't mind starting a family. although he is perfectly fine if it is just the two of you. if you want children then he is ready to learn, for you. i think kazuha would settle with one or two children, and he says he doesn't mind if you have a girl or a boy- but he is hoping on a boy. kazuha would be a great dad, apart from the fact he travels a lot and is rarely home. he tries his best to be there for you, he usually takes on jobs in the area you are staying or go on shorter trips with the crux while you are in the first few years having a child. he doesn't want to leave all the work to you of raising a young child, nor does he want to miss out those precious years of being a new parent. he loves adventuring but he loves his family too. another thing kazuha can not get enough of is seeing the look on your child's face when he arrives back after a trip, waiting for him at the harbour, flailing their arms about to capture his attention. and he can not ignore the look on your face either, so happy that your loving husband is home. kazuha can be strict but he prefers not to be, he can't say no to those curious eyes that look just like yours. i like to think that kazuha teaches your child to be a smooth talker just like him, this means they both get out of trouble a lot with you. despite kazuha's aloof demeanour, he actually has a rather playful side to him often pulling small pranks with your child on you. he tells your child stories of all kinds of adventures he has been on, your heart swoons at the sight of your child resting atop his chest trying his best not to fall asleep due to the warmth kazuha radiates. kazuha teaches your child all about inazuma and his heritage, telling them about the history and how one day he will bring both them and you to visit his homeland. the safety of his family is his number one priority, he will do anything to protect you and your child. he also teaches your child how to fight, and most importantly self-defence. if you both are travellers though, you decide to wait until your child is older to bring them on your adventures. and when they are, beidou certainly doesn't mind having a little kid running around the alcor causing a ruckus amongst other crew members.
G- what kind of gifts to they give their s/o? do they want one in return?
kazuha has always loved the sentiment of crafting a handmade gift. the amount of time and effort that goes into making something, is enough to show how much love someone has for them. kazuha also always loves to imagine what kind of expression you’d have after receiving his gift, he never asks for anything in return, well actually occasionally he’ll ask for a kiss thats it. kazuha remembers making you a beautiful hairpin, one that matched with his maple leaf haori. he gave it to you one night randomly, his hands pushing aside a bit of your hair to pin up. the way your eyes closed as he inches closer, his fingers occasionally brushing against your skin. when he finally backed away from you to take a look at his masterpiece, he was stunned. the way your face glistened from under the moonlight, you were so ethereal. his breath hitched, and the calm man sitting in front of you became flustered. kazuha made a note to always mentally prepare himself before giving you a gift that you could physically wear- if not he’d definitely blow a fuse.
H- do they hug their s/o? how often?
kazuha definitely hugs you, but i feel like hugs only happen at specific times. of course he will indulge you if you ask for it. kazuha hugs you when he misses you, when he needs you close to him. if you didn’t travel with him, he hugs you a goodbye and a hello. kazuha hugs you tightly because he knows he will be leaving soon, or he misses you so much and never wants to let you go. if someone ever makes kazuha jealous (which doesn’t happen very often), he will hug you from your waist whilst no one was looking, as he buries his head into your neck, taking in your scent. “your mine.” he’d whisper, hugging you tighter. “i am yours.”
I- how romantic are they? do they have problems with being intimate?
kazuha has very little problems with intimacy, he is a naturally romantic person. the way he speaks should be more than enough as evidence. he doesn’t get flustered easily, and he loves to see your expressions when he does something overly romantic- cheesy even, at the most random times. his poetry and haikus are often of you, he doesn’t shy away from flirting with you, teasing you, and constantly he is thinking of different ways to show his love to you. like i said he never knows what may happen tomorrow, so he is going to spend every day in the present being romantic and loving to you.
J- do they get jealous easily? how do they act?
i can’t typically see kazuha as getting jealous easily. there is often the rare occasion of him getting impatient because someone else has held your attention for too long, but other than that its very rare for kazuha to get jealous- he trusts you too much and feels like there’s simply no need for such feelings. i feel like one of the only few times kazuha would get jealous is when he’s drunk. drunk kazuha is needy and clingy, he wants to be around no one but you. if there is the slightest bit of space between you two, kazuha is determined to get rid of it by any means necessary. if you’re having a conversation with someone, be prepared to continue it another day because kazuha is whisking you away and peppering you with kisses while glaring at the person who kept you away from him the whole time. it gets a little uncontrollable when it happens, but kazuha remembers everything that happens the night before and his reaction is absolutely priceless.
K- are they a good kisser? do they like it? how often?
kazuha is miraculously a great kisser, well that is debatable from the beginning since he didn’t have much experience but he learnt very fast, and he is an amazing learner. kazuha’s everyday kisses can range from many varieties. kazuha’s forehead kisses usually linger for just the right amount of time, they are comforting and homely. it feels like you can tell how much kazuha trusts and adores you when he gives you forehead kisses. kazuha’s cheek kisses are different. they are quick and fleeting, usually he peppers your face with them, instead of a single kiss. it is playful and often filled with laughter, kazuha does it with a teasing note as his hands cup your face and pulls you closer for another kiss attack. lastly kazuha’s kisses on your lips, saved for the most romantic and intimate moments you share. often hidden from the public where kazuha can show you how much he loves you without any interruptions. they are passionate and always leaves the both of you wanting for more. he kisses you not too rough not too gentle, just until your lips are slightly plump and red. he takes your cheek in his hand, his other on your waist, pulling you close he whispers “may i?” and if you allow him, he will make sure this is a kiss you never forget.
bonus: kisses on the back of your neck, saved for the most private moments. if you have longer hair he likes to brush your hair back and place a teasing kiss on your neck, just to see you get flustered. and if you have shorter hair he finds himself often staring at the back of your neck, and just decides to indulge himself a few times with a kiss- teasing you along the way.
L- when do they say i love you? how often? do they say or show it more?
kazuha has always been more of a mix of both, he tends to show his love a lot yet he never fails to let you know he loves you. kazuha says it when it is just the two of you, when he has your attention and he has yours. he says it while tangled in your arms, under the blankets as you try to fight the feeling of sleep so you can spend more time with your beloved. kazuha shows it in his actions, even if done unconsciously, he somehow manages to convey ‘i love you’. its evident in the way he smiles for you, his eyes glistening as he lets out a hearty laugh. its evident in the way he holds your hand, guiding you down the stairs- even though you are perfectly capable of walking on your own. it is evident in the way he stares at you while you patch him up after he got hurt again, listening to your mother-like nagging to be careful. he doesn’t always say it outright, but you know, you know he loves you.
M- thoughts on marriage? how do they want to hold the ceremony?
well kazuha definitely has thought about it, thats for sure. in all honesty he is a little intimidated by the idea of marriage. don’t get me wrong, he wants to get married to you, its just kazuha has an interesting past. he’s afraid that somehow even if he’s miles away from her, she’d end up coming back to haunt him, and this time take you too. kazuha also knows unlike others, he can’t offer you the most stable life. he fled from his own country, a god literally wants him dead. he wanders around without an end destination, no real home anymore. he wonders if you really want to get married to someone like him- this thoughts are the things that keep him awake at night. if you ever help kazuha get over his fears and make him understand you love him for who he is now, perhaps he wouldn’t hesitate before popping the question. he would love a quiet and small ceremony, he doesn’t mind a grand wedding but he would prefer something more lowkey and intimate. no distractions so he can take it all in, you finally are his.
N- what are dates like with them? how often do you guys have night outs?
dates aren’t as easy to come by with kazuha, working on the sea or with the resistance means work needs to be done and there isn’t much time for going out. but kazuha makes it work, most of the time its rather spontaneous. kazuha would appear before you and ask you to close your eyes, taking your hands in his to guide you to a little spot he made up on the alcor. hidden away from the drunkards causing a ruckus on deck. he sits you down next to him on a nice blanket and asks you to open your eyes. its a cute little get up, a few snacks and sake under the stars. kazuha would apologise for not being able to give you a proper date, yet you couldn’t ask for more. he’d pull you close saying he didn’t want you to get cold, and he’d teach you about stars and constellations.
another time while you both were working hard for the resistance, kazuha showed up by your tent at night and asked you to accompany for a walk. kazuha would take your hand in his, as he carried an umbrella over your heads. he wouldn’t bring you too far from camp but he tried to make your time worthwhile. he’d tell you about the poems he made of you the afternoon since he missed you the whole day. he’d promise to take you somewhere nicer once everything was under control again- he gives your hand a squeeze and kisses you on the cheek. it wasn’t much but it was all you both had. )
O- what would they do if their s/o got hurt or injured badly? (ouch)
it doesn’t matter how hurt you got, small or big, kazuha feels his world stop spinning. his mind flashes back to the moment he watched his friend die, and he desperately tries to keep his emotions at bay. tears threaten to spill, his voice cracks as he asks where you are. he gets to you as fast as he can, he begs that his legs don't give way yet. he blames himself for not being able to protect you, he couldn't save his friend, but please not you. the moment he catches the glimpse of your body bandaged up, bruises scattered all over skin, he can not contain the amount of guilt that rushes over himself. kazuha is by your side in an instant, taking your hand gently as he lets his eyes scan over your injury. he doesn't stop apologising, he lowers his head as he lets the waterworks run. ironically watching kazuha blame himself for not being able to protect you hurts more than the injuries you have sustained. if you can, please take him into your arms, tell him it's not his fault and you are okay. kazuha wouldn't know what to do if you were gone too.
P- are they playful in the relationship? how do they mess around with their s/o?
it may not look like it, but kazuha is rather playful. especially when it is just the two of you, kazuha suppresses the urge to not tease you. he can't help that you are just so easy to tease. he likes to challenge you to little games at the expense of a kiss. he loves seeing your expressions when he teases you, or purposely loses to you at a game. he also loves to flirt with you, tell you how much he loves you and how much he wants to make you his- even if you already are. he definitely is the type to ask you if your single and want to date him while you are dating, he says "your boyfriend doesn't need to know, so just come with me" and if you play along he falls more in love. it's also dangerous if your a ticklish person, he will often poke you just to hear your laugh or squeal. he craves to hear your melodic laugh, he never wants you to shut up. kazuha is never mean when he plays around with you though, he never crosses the line and he can read the mood well. he knows when is the right time to mess around with you, and he knows when to stop. as much as he loves it he never wants to make you mad. i
Q- what will they do if their s/o is queer or part of the LGBT community? how will they react?
kazuha doesn't mind, he believes that love is love and coincidentally he loves you for you. kazuha listens and is keen on learning your past and why you decides to be who you are now. he picks up on your prefered pronouns without hesitation and treats you with nothing but respect. if you are insecure about it, he will make it his only goal to write you a poem a day about how much he loves you and how much he wishes for you to find self love. kazuha is aware of the occasional disapproval from outsiders, and he doesn't think twice before using his vision to mess with them, knocking them off their balance or messing up their hair. he tells you that others may say what they want but you need not worry for there are many others who love you and will love you for the rest of their lives- him included.
R- how random and spontaneous is the relationship?
a relationship with kazuha is beyond random. there are moments when kazuha just grabs your hand and takes you away to some place because he wants to be with you. kazuha enjoys surprising you with things as well, if he sees something he thinks you will like, he will buy it or attempt to make it for you. when he travels he definitely brings you back pressed flowers or pretty gemstones that remind him of you. kazuha often does things for you on a "just because" basis, even if it holds no significant reason, he will give you a gift, give you a kiss or whatever you want. kazuha also randomly declares his love for you just because.
S- what do they do is their s/o is scared?
kazuha knows what its like to be scared, to feel petrified to the point its hard to breathe, hard to speak, hard to move. his world crumbles at the thought of how you may go through emotions like that. he never wants you to go through any pain, it simply doesn’t matter what causes you to feel so frightened. if it scares you, it scares you. there is no need for him to laugh at you or belittle your feelings. kazuha will never forgive himself if he makes you feel invalidated. when you are scared, kazuha will be by your side in an instant, his arms engulfing you like a warm blanket, as he whispers sweet nothings into you ear. he asks you to focus on his fingers tracing shapes onto your back. he doesn’t let go of you until he feel your heart rate return to normal. and when it does, he releases you from his tight grip to kiss away the tears rolling down your cheeks. giving you a simple smile. “my love, i wont let anything harm you. i love you.”
T- how much do they trust their s/o?
to be in a relationship means kazuha trusts you a lot. kazuha has gone through much, and is constantly on the run. there are few people he can open up to and trust that they would not leave him behind. it takes a while for kazuha to tell you about everything, don't get me wrong he knows he loves you but it isn't easy to bring something so dark about his past to light. he hopes you don't get mad or disturbed by him for keeping it hidden for so long. when he finally does tell you about his past, and you stick by him no matter what he feels his heart slowly gets put back into place.
U- do they like to take things slow or fast? (urgency)
kazuha takes things at a pretty average pace. honestly it's kind of like a write off, he knows it will take him a while to fully trust someone yet he is undoubtedly touch-starved. and when it comes to you he can't seem to hold himself back. when kazuha courts you its slow and relaxed, he never wants to force you into a relationship and make you uncomfortable. he takes his time to learn what you like and dislike, he takes his time to get to know you. and when you finally start dating he tends to take things faster, not too fast though, he makes sure everything he does is okay with you before rushing in head first. unconsciously he tends to touch you a lot, he finds comfort in your warmth. sometimes it's as simple as brushing your hair back, and sometimes it's having his hands on your thigh while you sit next to him. he just loves it so much.
V- how vocal are they about the relationship? do they want it to be a secret?
kazuha prefers to keep it lowkey. only a few people know of your relationship with him. he doesn't want you to get hurt because of him, after all he is rather infamous for escaping from the shogunate and their leader. he also is more on the private side. however its very easy to tell that kazuha is infatuated with you solely by the way he looks at you, talk of you. you can tell that he is completely smitten over you, it takes someone awfully dense to not realise his feelings for you.
W- random scenario with them! (wild card)
the first time kazuha saw you dressed up so beautifully was when beidou insisted that the both of you attended a party in liyue with her. he didn't enjoy parties as much but he thought it would be nice for you to take a break from running away, and if you were there he was sure it would be a lot more bearable. and he was right, it was. beidou had whisked you away earlier to be presentable for the occasion, kazuha himself had to wear something he wasn't used to- he thought it was uncomfortable. but the moment he saw you walk out of the room dressed to the nines, all the discomfort that came with his outfit was thrown out the window and replaced with fluster. kazuha was quick to regain his normal charm however, throwing compliments in your directions as he held out his arm for you to hold- yet not even his sly behaviour could escape your eyes, there indeed was a blush on his cheeks. beidou left the two of you to be, enjoying the food and lovely music playing in the background, yet all kazuha could hear was the melody of your voice. as the room fell silent and a slow tune began, kazuha earned a few nudges from beidou "ask them to dance" she whispered. and he did, it felt like it was straight out of a fairy tale. his eyes were burning into yours as he reached his hand out. you gladly accepted, but you never knew kazuha had learnt to dance, especially so well. you suppose everything about him is eloquent. the moment was something you'd cherish for the entirety of your life, the feeling of him guiding your footsteps along to his. his hands resting perfecting on your waist as yours did by his neck. he often made small jokes about the other stuck up guests, which made you laugh. his heart fluttered. as the song came to an end, you gave him a small kiss on his cheek. a smile appeared on his face, your action warming his chest.
"won't you dance with me again, my love?"
X- do they like petnames? do they use petnames? (XOXO)
kazuha loves using petnames on you. he likes to call you darling or my love. he finds using nicknames rather endearing, and he loves how you react with a simple "hm?" because you know he loves you like that. if you ever give kazuha a petname his heart swoons in adoration for you. he loves them! but kazuha also loves the way his name rolls off your tongue, the sound of your voice is like maple syrup in his ears.
Y- what do they do when they yearn for you?
missing you is something kazuha is unfortunately used to. given that kazuha is a traveller it is understandable why you two are often apart. when kazuha misses you, everyone can tell. especially since your absence in his life is all his poetry becomes. he muses how you are and how it hurts being so far from you. he often finds himself immersed in creating more haikus to show you when he finally reunites with you. more here.
Z- what is sleeping like with them? (zzz)
sleeping with kazuha is warm, you never have to fear the cold especially with kazuha's arms wrapped protectively around you. kazuha doesn't care whether he is the big spoon or small spoon, he just wants to be with you. if he spoons you, just make sure that he wakes up earlier than you if not he is never letting go. his grip is not too tight but still very strong around you. he enjoys being close to you and he loves how you let him be near you. if you are spooning him, please let kazuha rest his head in the crook of your neck. he loves to feel your heartbeat as he tries to fall asleep, the last thing he hears is your heart thumping every so peacefully. the smell of your soap puts him to sleep in a way he never knew it could. he loves how this time you wrap your arms around him to protect him instead, for once he feels like in your arms, he is perfectly safe.
oh my god this took so damn long???? but i didn't have much inspiration and this just came to mind. some letters were EXTREMELY hard to write so please excuse if its a little ooc i tried ;-; im glad im done tho, this honestly is the longest thing i have written in a very very long time and im really happy i did. im also pretty excited to try it for other characters i already have childe's and xiao's one in mind :) anyway!!!!!! please let me know if you liked this thank u bebs muah...
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autumn-writes · 3 years ago
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Can I request a MtF S/O coming out to Chihiro, Mikan, Ibuki, Chiaki, and Gonta? (separately)
hello! thank you for being patient with me < 3! here you go mod chihiro!! i hope you'll enjoy this :>! this is also my first time writing something mtf so if i got anything wrong i'm so sorry :(!
MtF S/O coming out to Chihiro, Mikan, Ibuki, Chiaki and Gonta
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chihiro fujisaki — the ultimate programmer
very nervous when you tell him that you two have to talk. his mind immediately goss to negative thoughts and he starts to worry :(
are u okay?? are u mad at him? are u about to leave him?!
he is so nervous up to the time that you two start to talk
he was ready to start bawling and asking you why you want to leave him but then—
"chihiro, i'm a transgender woman" "y/n why do want to lea— wait, what was that?"
you repeat once more that you are mtf and he visibly relaxes
"ah, i was so worried i did something wrong!! i'm so proud of how strong you are to come out :)!"
he's very supportive and not at all judgemental. he's quite curious about being mtf though. what is it like to hav transitioned from a male to a female? you don't get bullied whenever people find out, right? you better not be getting bullied cause chihiro isn't the strongest but he's friends with a biker gange leader and the school's ultimate moral compass :) (yes they are besties you cannot change my mind)
Chihiro's love for you doesn't waver at all!! In fact, he ends up loving you even more :)!!
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mikan tsumiki — the ultimate nurse
just like chihiro, she's very nervous from the day you tell her you two need to talk till the day you two actually talk
she's fidgeting so much when you two are about to talk, she's ready to start begging for forgiveness for whatever she may have done wrong
"y-y/n i-i'm so sorry for whatever i di-did wrong!! i pr-promise i d-didn't—" "mikan, sweetie, relax. i just... finally found the courage to tell you that i'm trans ^-^"
she stops apologizing as soon as you tell her to relax and her face visibly lights up as soon as you tell her the news. you... you trust her enough to tell her something so important?? she's over the moon!!
she's bisexual but she has a preference for females not saying she wouldn't love you as a guy no no that's not it!! she's just happy that you had the strength to transition from male to female :>
baby is also very, very, VERY supportive of you! she's sure to show you that no matter what, even if you may have been a male at the start, that doesn't mean her love for you is going away < 3
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ibuki mioda — the ultimate musician
was very willing and excited to talk when you mentioned you had something important to say
unlike the first two, ibuki can sorta read people very well! she can tell what type of person they are and knows when a situation is gloomy enough to need uplifting or jokes, or when a situation is sappy, so she could tell that when you told her you needed to talk, it wasn't going to be anything devastating
"hey hey hey sugar to my plum!!" she would greet you have excitedly as always, giving you a big hug and a a few kisses as part of her greeting. she could tell you were nervous from the moment she saw you fidgeting so she had to relieve some of the tension!
"sooooo what was this super duper ultra mega important thing you needed to tell me??" she asks and waits patiently for you to start talking. she listens intently and lets her jaw drop open when you confess to being trans and ask if she still accepts you despite this
girl literally scoops you up and starts swinging you from side to side in the air
"awww c'mere you little cutie!! of course i still accept you :)! banana or not, balloons or flat, i still love you just as much!!"
very very supportive, she's happy that you came out to her cause she knows that telling people information such as that takes a lot of courage and she's proud of you for it < 3
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gonta gokuhara — the ultimate entomologist
immediately agrees to talk to you cause he's a gentleman and he can't say no to you :)
"gentleman listen to y/n talk! listening to loved one talk is proof of gentleman love :)"
so the day you tell him the news arrives and gonta and you are just sitting in the living room while he's trying to show you a butterfly that he placed in a container earlier this morning
you clear your throat and quickly grab his hands, you know that gonta most likely wouldn't reject you for being trans but there's still that underlying worry (that is utterly useless cause this is gonta we're talking abt bby boi wouldn't even dream of hurting you)
"so gonta uh... i was once a guy :)" "y/n... was guy...? but s/o is girl? gonta is confused, sorry!"
you'll have to spend a few minutes explaining to gonta what being mtf is and have to tell him how becoming a girl when you were a guy was possible
once he understands he's like ":0 gonta still love y/n! being boy before is okay, what important is y/n and gonta love each other :)"
please this boy accepts and love you so much he's so quick to protect you whenever someone makes fun of you for being trans and he's ready to show a more scary side to him
no one is going to mess with you, and that's because you got a wonderful gentleman who loves and accepts you to death :3
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chiaki nanami — the ultimate gamer
is very calm when you tell her you two have to talk about something and immediately accepts
she has a feeling that this conversation you two will have will be something rather important so she tries not to distract herself with a game when you two speak
intently listens to you speak when you say that you're transgender and asks some questions to clear up her questions in mind
once that's over with, she expresses her acceptance as love by giving you a tight but loving hug and a kiss to the cheek
"i... hope you know that no matter what you are, i'd still love and care for you dearly. i love everything about you, y/n"
offers to play a game with you after your confession and even lets you win! (though you pout when you know she's purposefully trying to lose, it warms your heart to know that she's making you happy)
very supportive girlfriend! 10/10 would love < 3
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ah I can't believe i'm almost done with requests!! i'll have a big announcement once i'm done with all of them so do watch out for that < 3!
please do take care of yourselves lovelies! autumn loves y'all very much!! stay safe and healthy my beloved maple leaves :)!
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catgrassplantdad · 3 years ago
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Joy List 🌈
Time to make a list of things that bring me joy! I LOVE these. I was tagged by some wonderful people, @unbridgeabledistances you eternally delightful soul and @howlinchickhowl my most beloved dingus. Alright here we go, it's a beautiful day and I am feeling some JOY 🧡💚💜
1. the way my partner is constantly picking up our cat
2. the way she lounges so hard in his arms and looks hilarious while doing so
3. hanging out around a bonfire with friends late into the night
4. the way my hair smells after hanging out around a bonfire with friends late into the night
5. getting into a bubble bath when you're chilly and being in there for like an hour, which i did earlier today
6. the japanese maple tree next to our deck
7. sour beer
8. waking up in the morning with my curls intact on a day that i don't want to wash my hair
9. reading fic!!
10. the gallavich fandom here on tumblr. i just think you're all so neat. talented, welcoming, funny, delightful. what a pleasure to find that this exists!
11. when my cat yields the cozy red chair in our living room and i get to curl up in it and enjoy it myself
12. piling up a bunch of blankets on the bed and making a nest
13. my completely unhinged and incoherent conversations with my beloved @domeyebrowcastiel about spn/destiel & shameless/gallavich
14. the way that so many of my favorites are releasing new music right now. this was on my previous joy list too, but it's still happening!
15. talking with @howlinchickhowl every day. i am so fucking glad i found this brilliant, funny, talented, beautiful idiot.
16. getting goosebumps from watching michael gandolfini play young tony soprano in the many saints of newark. oof
17. the weather getting cooler and the days getting cozier and spooookier
18. my collection of flannels and ugly grandpa sweaters
19. being sent stupid memes from my friends whose love language is sending stupid memes
20. kinktober! woof
Tagging @domeyebrowcastiel @gallawitchxx @arrowflier @phillipgallagher @grossmickey @yeah-all-of-it @ma-milkovich @okaydays @7x10mickey if you've been tagged already or don't want to do it then this is just me saying hello 🙃
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loudlyunladylike · 3 years ago
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Hello! I dont have more moth facts 2day (sadge), but I do have a request!!!! Could u (and everyone who sees this) please go look at a whole bunch of pictures of moths and tell me ur favorite :) I wanna know, and maybe I'll discover more moths too!!!!! thx xoxo -Moth anon
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Ooooo fun!!! Gang let's look at moths together <3
Ok off the top of my head, I really like the white witch moth that you literally introduced to me the other day aha, they're just so pretty and big and their pattern is beautiful!!! But, to try and add some more variety in there, I also think the buff tip moth is so cool like look at that camouflage dude, that's insane!!! Oh also also, it's a classic but rosy maple moth my beloved ;-; I love their colours <3
In the process of looking up new moths I found these guys!! The first one is a Oleander Hawk-Moth which looks so cool and they can also range to purple and white colours which is very funky of them. Another one is the Madagascan Sunset Moth, it legit looks like it's shimmering in the light *chefs kiss* magical.
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dsmpdaily · 3 years ago
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HALLO POE MY BELOVED i am dropping by to say hi and also that i hope you enjoyed techno's stream bc i was Losing it. and if you haven't seen it yet then i hope you have fun when you watch it. i am sending you just so many good vibes <3
HELLO MAPS MAPLE MAPS MY FRIEND !!! omg i havent seen it yet, ive been pretty busy all day, but i dropped in for a sec while it was still going to check the amt of money he raised and man the techno millionaires are at it again ! lookin forward to watchin it later.. thank you for the good vibes <3
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kazewhara · 3 years ago
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my prof today was talking abt the value of time/human attention spans, and she asked me what i like to read. how was i supposed to say that i read genshin fanfic and write it , i just said smth vague man
omg good luck w work!! also what are you writing 👁 /hj bc no pressure like u don’t have to tell me abt it if u don’t wanna
i gotta write a beidou piece for an event, and then i need to finish up my OTHER beidou piece,,,, my wife <3 and then it’s on to? uh? probably some short albedo and kaeya things,, then childe my beloved <3 watch that order change real quick . also BNHA stuff isn’t even included in there pls
PLEASLEJEKDHEJDJD I HAVE BEEN ASKED THAT QUESTION SO MUCH LATELY CAUSE OF MY CLASS I'M GONNA CRY(#&@($,#
cause how in the FAWK am i supposed to explain that i religiously write and read reader-insert fanfiction of a video game and cry over a man who loves poetry and maple leaves ??$&×**@?,#
also as for what i'm writing... i don't know just yet. i have a vague idea because i have a full world that i started building in my senior year of high school (i'm a junior in college now) and i could utilize it and make a plot somewhere in there, but i... don't know? i don't wanna bounce my ideas off of people cause i end up talking about the world more than the actual plot since that tends to uh . run from me . a lot.
ALSO I'M SCREAMING HEY HI HELLO, DO U WANNA TAG ME IN THOSE BEIDOU AND ALBEDO WORKS? đŸ€©đŸ€© YES YOU DO!! THANKS BBY I APPRECIATE YOU A TON MWAH 💗 /hj
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foegs · 3 years ago
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⭐ !!
hello beloved electric-arc <3 the free choice here is horribly open ended but I think I want to talk about my thoughts behind some of the album and travel log previews from the chapter openers and closers in rallyfic
chapter 9: best case, worst case
[DR3 + VB77’s Mongol Rally ‘22 album]
[there’s a profile shot of arto kĂ€mĂ€nen in what looks like an industrial district, in direct sunlight. arto is parked and valtteri is sitting on the ground, leaning back against the side panel of the car. he’s wearing unlaced brown hiking boots, shorts, no shirt, and is drinking from an enamel mug. so my recent obsession is the musician puppet and particularly his instagram, so while I knew for a long time that I was going to set this chapter in the Baku port, the aesthetics of this particular shot are drawn from his own focus on transit/communication infrastructure/industry set against not-quite-blue skies etc. his music is also themed around nostalgia, capturing the moment to let it haunt you in the future, looking at the past and digging yourself out of memories, which is fitting for the work but also the albums specifically. 
please add a little wes anderson filter to your mental image here. my headcanoning is that daniel wears sneakers but valtteri often wears boots. also enamel mugs are a camping classic. 
on the other page, there’s a low-angle photo of a young man silhouetted against the sunset, his long hair caught in the warm light. he’s leaping into the air with an arm outstretched, fingers just centimetres from a frisbee. his features are indistinguishable in the dimming light. this is jacob, but we don’t know this until halfway through the chapter. he’s anishinaabe, so I did a fair bit of research though unfortunately didn’t find a lot of resources, but several articles I found discussed the cultural significance of braids/long hair for several nations, so this is a nod to that. 
frisbee subculture shamelessly borrowed from my favourite mongol rally team, ThereAndBactrian, whose two hour video is by far the best rally vlog I’ve watched in my research, in terms of team dynamics, cultural understanding, creative route, and interaction with locals
below that is a low-quality photo taken in pitch-dark, with the flash, of three guys and daniel sprawled on bedrolls laid on concrete. there’s an empty sleeping mat beside daniel, with valtteri’s blanket and two sweaters on it. one of the boys is propped up on an elbow and squinting at the camera, but doesn’t appear to be startled. the others are asleep.] not much commentary. this is just fun and I’m obsessed with bad photos taken at night which make their subjects look a little unhinged. the quilt goes everywhere by this point. I think travelling with pillows is a nightmare and usually end up sleeping with crumpled sweaters instead, soooo. big throwbacks to my touring days in performing arts, but I’ve actually never slept outdoors without a tent.
[VB’s TRAVEL LOG] - [there’s a started and abandoned game of dots and boxes filled with the letters j and d. an erratic line is drawn across the page and one of the d letters is smudged.] jonesy? jacob? dawson? daniel? either way, someone stole valtteri’s notebook, and it was seized back with a vengeance 😔
- 11 points on maple leafs? not the hockey team, but he is a habs fan. I think. that might have been PR. please purchase and consume dare brand maple cream cookies for the real rallyfic experience
- want to leave. it’s not europe but it still makes me feel [the last words are illegible] he can’t keysmash but he can be overcome with misery and revert to illiteracy....right
- dan needs a haircut as we see in the next chapter, valtteri got one. both of them are pretty scruffy on the face by now. I don’t know how daniel gets his haircut yet but we’ll figure it out
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evelyn-foresis · 4 years ago
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Second edition redraw of Artemis in fairy robes, with her familiar Aries. Let it be known, red is my least favourite colour.
Tale 11: Artemis Craweleoth & The Griminthrope (chapter 1 - Child of Autumn 1/5) part 3. Stories of Fey
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Artemis was the third Daughter of King Mage Morgan Cynedom, and his wife, magician Emilia Loket.  As prophesized, Artemis was born on the autumnal equinox, in the third quadrant of the table of fours, red; and was thus the child of fall. Each of the four siblings belonged to one quadrant; which had a one season, element, colour, direction, metal, and two to three beast kingdoms of fey. Each of Morgan’s children were to be named by a beat king whose fey kingdom was in the child’s quadrant. For Artemis, this meant one of the two Beast Kings of the red quadrant, had the privilege of naming her. The Beast King’s, being of fey, found names important, and considered Morgan their brother; It was a high honor the ten fey kings quarreled about. In the end, The Raven King had won the bid of bestowing a name on Artemis, and houseing her in the raven magic house of Craweleoth, or Ravensong.
Magic House aside, Artemis was like a bird in many ways. Loud and feisty, a trickster, hung around in trees; and had a lovely singing voice she paired with the oddest dances. Her Fairy robes were red and ebony like fall, and collared with black feathers. A sheer skirt clipped about her waist was red, and embroidered in the pattern of a phoenix’s tail. Artemis had tall boots and gloves with coins sewed along them, to match her collar and belt. She could blend into a maple orchard in October. These fairy robes were a gift from the Fairy King; who makes them to protect beloved mages safe from spell or sword. Keeping these human guardians of magic and fey, clean and safe. To give each of Morgan’s children lovely magic clothes to match their naming, gave her great joy. On most days, she avoided her fairy robes, and Artemis wore turtle neck sweaters, leggings, boots, and denim jumper or overalls on top.
Before the end of magic school, there was no spell Artemis couldn’t cast with music, or balled she could not perform. The trick was finding her in the thick of her father’s magic forest. When it came to hiding in the trees, she blended in unlike her siblings; Her hair was bronze like her fathers, and was medium length and wavy, tied in a knot. She moved about so much; Emilia didn’t want her hair catching on things. She knew a thing or two about long hair inconvenience. To match the wood of the trees, Artemis also had her mother’s ebony eyes. Even after she had gone dark in school, the magic moving through her didn’t changed her colours like other magic users. Her hair simply went a little redder. As a rebellious untamable problem, Artemis was short, freckled, sturdy, and fearless; and as ethereal as her siblings, but in an eerie sort of way, instead a radiant sort.
As a gifted mage, more attached to magic then reality, she picked up skills quickly. One of Artemis’s first spells was summoning her familiar Aries, a black raven she adorned with beading; and whom which Artemis flew on occasion.  She learned this from her father, who whose familiar Icarus, was a golden eagle he liked to ride as well. Sometimes they would play sky tag, infuriating Emilia; It terrified Artemis’s mother. As far as they were concerned, who needs, trains, bikes or vehicles, when you have a trusty wingman. Artemis always had the intent of staying where she was born, on Tiberius Gate, with her father and family forever. She loved specking with the fey children of the raven and tree kingdoms; serenading the gate’s vast forest, with ballads written by mages long ago. Morgan and his daughter would sing to the gate together; He had taught Artemis more songs from his library of mages, then any of the charmers she would meet in magic school. When she left the gate for school, or ran errands, Artemis would sing to the fey in town; as the magic forest of her father’s gate extended down into the small town of Pepperidge. Even when her siblings grew up and left, Artemis was reliably there to charm them.
Artemis went through magic school, made no friends, and preferred the company of her familiar and family. Not to different form her brother and sisters; which was something their parents didn’t prepare for, though should have expected. They were a loving magic family every day, when personalities didn’t flare up. The problem with Morgan and Emilia’s overly enchanted brood, was they were neglecting other aspects of life, for magic. They only wanted to pry their children away from mythical symbiosis, to make them functional members of society. However, if their father and his friends weren’t evidence enough; Stopping this behavior in humans born with a greater affinity for magic, is fundamentally pointless. But at least everyone was happy. Including every fey. One big happy magic forest school village. With lots of blooming little magic hermits.
That said, perhaps someone might now prefer not to go looking for her at all; As a bird on a branch, seen only for a second, Artemis was better left to her own unorthodox ways. To anyone who knew Artemis, her presence was intrusive, unrelenting, and loud. In spite of her energetic antics, Artemis was still a good sister. For each prank Artemis pulled, she gave a hand when her family needed it. Artemis was very handy and clever; fixing plumbing and fur nature without duct tape, in new and exciting ways. Artemis stood a proud cheerer of her siblings, and magic home. She was not a paladin, but it is said that mage charmers are more powerful; A charmer can manipulate anything they want for miles round, without lifting a finger.
Artemis’s unsettling birdlike mannerisms, and personality, turned many people away before they had the chance to bully her. It followed her even after graduation. Her attraction to shinny things alone was good material for immature adolescents, or adults. But she was Teflon against any insult; Artemis’s secret was not caring. Aside from her wild spirit, Artemis passed through events in her life like a bird migrating on a mystical journey; undeterred from a desired destination. From up high, and far away, Artemis could see everything, everyone, and do as she please.  Artemis was light, untouchable, and lively; and she knew it.
After graduation, Artemis remained on Tiberius Gate, in Pepperidge, with her parents and community. Mockery would not pry her from her dream of quaint homey living. Even when Morgan and Emilia’s youngest, her little brother Patrick, moved out to be a paladin, Artemis still stayed. Her parents were happy to have her; at least one child to wake up too every day, when all others flew the coop. No longer a child, Artemis was still singing and flying around town, helping any fey or people who wanted it, for shinny coins. She made a meaningful living off small jobs. Artemis spent her time singing, beading, dancing, and showing around tourists. Artemis came home each night, after a day’s adventure, to help her parents make dinner and care for they fey on Tiberius Gate itself. She loved her simple life. A meaningful life.
One day, while Morgan was off at the academy substituting, he got an urgent call. But he wasn’t at home to answer. It was from a radio phone in the Westlands; Emilia answered it in the kitchen. She didn’t want to worry Morgan, so Emilia got Bandrel, their hearths fire wilding, to hold the call. He smiled, cooled down, crawled out of the tower’s oven furnace, which was his duty, and held the phone. Fairies never get to hold phones; he felt more special than normal.
“Bandie, would you take this? I don’t care if it gets bit cold in the tower from the fall air. It’s Patrick. Have a nice talk with him while I find Artemis. I don’t want to make my husband an anxious mess while he’s at work
” Emilia said casually to the small fairy boy. Bandril nodded excitedly and took the phone in his little hands.
“Hello, Tiberius Gate, Bandie speaking,” Bandrel said smiling. He turned to Emilia, and covered the talking piece. “I always wanted to say that!” he wiggled. Emilia smiled and left the main tower, to whistle into the forest. Not any whistle, as some whistles summoned fey; This was a sound to summon her daughter. Emilia made a perfectly medium range whistle, that tapered like a bird’s song, into the thick old magic growth. The tree’s whispered, as Emilia stared into the woods waiting for Artemis to whistle back. Artemis was in a tree right above her.
“What’s up mom.” Artemis said, hopping down and scaring Emilia. She jumped back, scared for her life. She hated when her family snuck up on her like that. Emilia could bend reality just by believing, but the magic here seemed to catch her off guard. She never got used to it; her children and husband were too stealthy.
“After all these years, you’d think I’d be used to it. Your twenty now. Am I getting old
” Emilia gasped. “Come inside, and sit by Bandrel’s warm fire with me; Your little brother called form Grand Snow. He wanted to speak with your father, but you’re the next best mage.” Emilia said rapping her arm around her daughter.
“Patrick only left six months ago
” Artemis said under her breath. “He didn’t even get an apprenticeship, yet got a post. Of course, it’s Patrick calling. Always Patrick!” She scoffed. Emilia elbowed Artemis in the side. A young lady should not throw her sibling under the bus. That is what older ladies do. Artemis had a little middle child syndrome. Emilia always wanted a boy, unlike their father Morgan, who was a grade-A girl dad. A father’s love evened things out, adding plausible deniability to parental favouratism. Children can smell inequality like sulfur. Every time mother mentioned Artemis’s little brother’s name, she winced.
Once inside, Emilia and Artemis headed to the kitchen. Artemis arranged the fire wood into a cradle inside the large hearth, for Bandrel to sleep in. Then Bandrel handed her the phone, and crawled back in the oven. Emilia set up some chairs and mugs of tea, for some cuddling by the warmth of Fairy fire. Emilia knew Artemis well enough to know providing some reassuring love would calm her down; Artemis needed to be calm to talk on a phone; and play nice to her little brother. Artemis plopped down in a chair, kicked back, and answered the phone. The long-distance charges must have been astounding.
“Hey Patrick, dad gone, mom miss you, me here. What’s up bro. What can I do you for?” Artemis said, sipping from her mug of tea. She spat up a little; it wasn’t steeped yet.
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20 Galaxies: Legend in the Sky Ch 3
I’m not going to be keeping a daily posting schedule, but I just want to repost the first four chapters real quick. Chapter 4 will be up tomorrow, and then I’m not sure when the next one will be. Guess it depends how easily I get 22 done
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Traffic picked up as Ru made her way home. She weaved into drainage ditches to avoid passing cars, ignoring the cool rainwater that trickled through her sneakers and socks. Sparrows chirped, a lawnmower sputtered and roared in a yard across the street, and yet they all seemed miles away. She was lost in the onslaught of questions her mind asked, dreading the answers. She didn't notice how close she was to home until a shout sent her thoughts scattering.
"Hey Ruster!"
Ru glared down Plover Road. The Hadley house was second on the street, a two-story tucked away inside a miniature forest of maples, crabapple trees, and blue spruces. Its walls and roof were a dark brown that reminded her of topsoil, with splintering window frames and faded brick accents. A walk made of uneven stones led to a concrete porch. There was a thin petunia garden that followed the edge of the walk and porch. One of Ru's after-school chores was to water the flowers, but she wasn't going anywhere near them with Jayson and Randy sitting on the porch, grinning in the shadows. Her brother she could deal with, but the sight of Randy Fresnel made her want to go back to the park and keep wallowing.
"Don't call me Ruster!" she shouted at them.
"Geez, OK. Sorry, Prudence," Jayson shouted back.
The mention of her full name made Ru as prickly as the spruces. She stormed up the driveway and loomed over the two snickering boys. Her looming, as usual, had no effect. Only Jayson's sly grin could be seen under his beloved White Sox cap, the only thing he ever wore that showed a hint of age. He was wearing a new baseball jersey and dark blue jeans without a speck of dirt on them. Randy was the opposite, his clothes riddled with holes and grass stains. He had more bandages crisscrossing his limbs than he had fingers. His hair was vivid red, despite the filth that streaked each short cowlick.
"Don't call me that either," Ru snapped.
"Can we call you Rude?" Randy asked eagerly.
"No."
"Dense?"
"No!"
Randy swept away from Ru, his ever-present rollerblades clattering across the front walk stones. "Ruster it is then!"
Ru huffed and stomped into the house as the two boys started singing. They knew far too many songs about roosters as far as she was concerned. "Go home, Randy!" she hollered at him before slamming the door.
"Jayson?" her mother called from upstairs.
"No, he's outside with Randy!"
Ru set her bloated backpack on the kitchen counter and glanced at the clock. As she'd predicted, visiting hours for Breckenridge were over. At least phone calls were accepted until nine. Her mother came down the stairs, wearing far more jewelry than usual and a frilly blouse that reminded Ru of orange pulp. "There you are," she said, giving Ru a quick hug. "I've got an interview tonight, so I won't be back until late. Kelly's coming by in a little while.
Ru frowned, less than the scowl she'd given her brother, but an intentionally weary look that made her feelings plain. "I'm twelve, Mom, we don't need a sitter."
"She's just coming by to clean." Her mother gestured to the living room and set an envelope on the counter. "This is for her. Tell Jayson to come inside when she gets here. I told her she could bring pizza."
Kelly wasn't really that bad, especially when she showed up with some of her ultra-cheesy homemade pizzas to share. She was a college freshman Jayson described as "stuck in the 80s," citing her neon accessories and huge curly hairstyle. The problem was she was always coming by to "clean," but ended up staying long after the house had been deemed spotless, until whenever Ru's mother just happened to come home.
The garage door hummed shut, and Ru picked up the phone. Breckenridge's end had barely begun to ring before it was scooped up and there was a breathless, "Hello?"
"Hi, is Colleen there?" Ru asked.
An impatient sigh, puffed into the phone. "She can't talk right now." A muffled "It's not him," followed, just barely audible.
"Well, is one of the house mothers there?" Ru persisted. "I have to give Colleen her homework."
"No. She's in the hospital." Someone snickered in the background, and Ru gritted her teeth as she recognized who was speaking. "They're not sure if she's going to make it, so I don't think she's worried about homework right now."
"Shut up and put her on the phone, Ronnie," Ru growled.
There was a click and a dial tone. Ru slammed the phone in its cradle and pressed redial. After four tries, she did manage to give her message to a very irritated house mother, who confirmed that Colleen was actually sick but was in no danger.
That done, Ru lugged her backpack to the living room. Once her eyes adjusted to the dimness, they nearly bulged out of her head. The shorter of the two couches was overturned, its blue, flower-specked cushions in a pile by the fireplace. Paper and mounds of baseball cards blanketed the carpet, and a faint aroma of cooked salami hung in the air next to a pair of saucers slick with brown grease. Most mothers Ru knew would be furious about a mess like this, but a shuffle through some of the papers revealed half of this was Ms. Hadley's own doing. The story about Kelly cleaning was more plausible now.
Ru righted the short couch, then lay back with her head and ankles propped on the armrests and her nose buried in her new textbook. Golden sunlight trickled in through the kitchen patio blinds, illuminating the pages.  The myth for the weekly essay was about the Aurora Pools. Before she knew it, she had read through the Legend of the Cameraman, the Angel of Leaves, the Midnight Sun, and the Storm Owl. Her eyes strained for more as the room grew dimmer and dimmer.
A silhouette appeared in the corner of her eye.
It seized her shoulders. Its nails dug through her shirt as it shook her, howling, an unearthly wavering shriek. Ru shrieked back and wrenched away. She scrambled over the armrest and backed up against the wall before recognizing Jayson. His eyes were wide with amusement, gleaming in the deep shadows formed by the brim of his hat. "You didn't even hear me walk in."
Ru threw her book at him. "What is your problem?"
Jayson ducked away from the book. "You want the last can of ravioli?"
"Kelly's bringing food."
"It's seven-thirty already," Jayson pointed out.
With a shock, Ru glanced at the clock on the VCR, then went to the patio door and nudged the shades aside. A pair of stars winked at her from a darkening indigo sky. Her stomach growled loudly, as if it too was just realizing the time.
She stumbled as a head rush momentarily blotted out her vision. The answering machine on the kitchen counter read 0, and Ru could not remember the phone ringing, though to be fair, she really hadn't noticed Jayson walk in either. "She's usually here by five."
Jayson shrugged. "She got stuck in traffic or something. You want the ravioli or not?"
Ru shook her head and went hunting in the cabinets for her own dinner. "Where'd Randy go?"
Out of the corner of her eye, she saw frustration spread across Jayson's face. "Grounded. Joe Ackerman was messing with him at recess and Randy gave him a black eye."
"He's going to get kicked out of school if he keeps getting into fights." Ru didn't feel all that bad about the prospect.
Exasperation broke through in Jayson's voice. When he was upset, he had a very brisk way of speaking, just like their mother. It made Ru feel like she was the younger sibling. "I know. I keep telling him that, but he doesn't believe me."
"Joe probably deserved it," Ru said. "He'll get kicked out before Randy does."
"Joe was going to prank the new girl in your class."
Although Quarterhill Middle School was a fairly large, Ru was not surprised Jayson knew who Kenna was. He had friends in all grades. He looked disgusted as he tried to work the manual can opener. "You can tell a new kid anything about the park and they believe it."
"Not Kenna." Ru waffled between a can of macaroni and cheese and a small box of cereal. "She asked all the tough questions."
Jayson snorted. "They're only tough for people who believe those stories."
Ru didn't respond. This was not one of the times she found Jayson's cynicism comforting. His words stung as they repeated in her mind. It was so easy for him to brush the legends off as a marketing ploy, and it was so easy for others to believe every word of the stories was real. Ru felt caught between the two, a lonely place.
Her father had been right along with her. She hadn't realized it until later on. He was looking for proof. She only remembered him in flashes, his smiling face peeking over the top of her stroller on a warm summer night. Her mother had a photograph of the two of them in what Ru was certain was the same moment. He looked like an older version of Jayson, but then again, not. Same inky black hair, same White Sox cap, same pointed chin and small, round nose. On the other hand, his face was full of stubble, his clothes wrinkled and grin uneven. He was a lot more relaxed than her mother, who stood behind the stroller with a dignified smile.
Something flashed.
Ru's heart jumped. There had been a light in the darkest corner of the cabinet, small but too bright to be a simple reflection, almost bright enough to sting her eyes. Static shock? It hadn't touched her, if that was the case.
Another head rush came on, worse than before. She groaned and eased herself away from the counter. Jayson eyed her, but she barely noticed. The shadows over his eyes stood out more, the sharp, curled shadows in the dark rooms around the kitchen. They formed shapes in Ru's spinning head. Her stomach tied in knots. Static cleared from her vision, but the tingling in her head remained, grew stronger. She swallowed hard and tried to get a grip on herself with pure logic. She was probably hungry, or maybe sick. If Colleen was sick, she could have caught something from the same place. She should go lie down. The thought became more and more appealing each second. Not resting or eating, but leaving the room.
Now.
"Jayson." Her voice quivered, distant.
Jayson opened his mouth upon seeing her expression, but whatever he had to say disappeared in the buzz that filled the room. The sound came from somewhere overhead, focused on the kitchen light. A violin, with crooked strings and a bow full of thorns. The louder the sound became, the more pressure Ru felt on the top of her head. Her knees trembled with the effort of standing.
Don't stand. Run.
Jayson stared up at the light. The dull disc of a lamp seemed ready to burst under the pressure. Ru couldn't tell if he was looking at it because her eyes were already on it, or if he could hear the noise as well. It was hard to tell by his face, eyes wide but not quite alarmed.
A chill streaked up her spine.
Run, her mind screamed. Now!
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Spring 2018
1/19 - Lord RAJA // DJ Bitchcraft
1/27 - Tashi Dorji + Crowmeat Bob / Jil C. / Ginger Wagg / Reptile Room
2/16 - Alright // Naked Naps // TBA
2/22 - Wailin Storms / Vincas / Night Battles
2/24 - Drag Sounds, Sunny Slopes, North by North (CHI), Poor Pie
3/6 - Combo Chimbita // ChĂłcala
3/19 - Yamantaka // Sonic Titan | Tundrastomper
3/28 - Susan Alcorn // Sandy Ewen
3/24 - Daniel Bachman // Will Csorba & Cameron Knowler
3/31 - Loamlands // Nana Grizol
+ ++ +
Fall 2016
SEPTEMBER 16: Darkmatter Poetry Night
SEPTEMBER 27: SIGNALS MIDWEST w/ TIGERDOG
SEPTEMBER 28: XENIA RUBINOS w/ LUXE POSH
SEPTEMBER 30: HECTORINA w/ THE WYRMS and BRETT HARRIS
OCTOBER 4: BUENO w/ EVEL ARC
OCTOBER 5: WHITNEY w/ HOOPS
OCTOBER 6: NOTS w/ THE WORLD
+ ++ +
Spring 2016
Monday, Jan 18: ORCHID SUN AND SEA GHOST
Friday, Jan. 22 LONNIE HOLLEY
Feb. 16: SUN SEEKER with CRUSHED OUT
Feb. 17: LOONE and PAPER BEE
Feb. 18: Sendolo Diaminah “Abolition, Strategy and the Practice of Freedom”
Feb. 20: THE KNEADS with STRAY OWLS
Feb. 29: RICK MAGUIRE (PILE) w/ LOOK A GHOST
March 4: Eric and Erica ::: Del Sur ::: Cottontail
March 9: Duke Coffeehouse presents: WARM WOMEN
March 21: Duke Coffeehouse presents THIN LIPS
March 25:Hanz, housefire, Matt Stevenson, GNØER : presented by Moogfest and WXDU
MARCH 28: CROWN LARKS with KNIVES OF SPAIN
APRIL 2: Maple Stave / The Powder Room / City of Medicine 
+ ++ +
Fall 2015
Thurs 9/24 HEMLINES with PATOIS COUNSELORS
Mon 10/05 BIKE COPS with LOOK A GHOST https://www.facebook.com/events/495504043958287/
Thurs 10/08 WILLIS EARL BEAL and CRATER https://www.facebook.com/events/452790994905523/
Thurs 10/15 Global Brazil Lab Presents: Caique Vidal & Batuque
Fri 10/16: Duke Coffeehouse presents: THE STORYTELLERS BAND
Sun 10/18: PIE FACE GIRLS + FISH DAD + SPACE CHUMPY + HERMIT PAPESS
Sun 10/25 talk on THE MUSIC & WORK PROJECT
Wed 10/28 EXPLORING CLASS AND CLASSISM WORKSHOP (MOVED TO WHITE LECTURE HALL) https://www.facebook.com/events/1598418537087321/
Wed 10/28 VERY HAUNTED HOUSE PARTY
Frid 10/30 Duke Coffeehouse Presents
 LIVE! ON STAGE: JONATHAN RICHMAN featuring TOMMY LARKINS
Sun 11/1 FREE PIZZA (the band) with BAND & THE BEAT
11/3 FEVER THE GHOST with *** JENNY BESETZT ***
11/7 YOUNG MAMMALS with ALRIGHT
11/14 wxdu presents; BODYKIT // DRIPPY INPUTS // HOUSEFIRE // LIQUID ASSET // SPONGE BATH
11/18 FLORIST and HELLO SHARK
+ ++ +
Spring 2015
January 24: TURQUOISE JEEP with PROFESSOR TOON and BARF TROOP 
January 25: ET AL. with STRAY OWLS 
January 29: Almost People EP Release Show W/ WolvesX4, Invaluable, A Bottle Volcanic, Sunnydale 
January 30: PAINTED ZEROS W/ WOOL 
February 10: INTO IT OVER IT + KEVIN DEVINE + LAURA STEVENSON 
February 18: RIVERGAZER + SMALL WONDER 
March 25: DEERHOOF + PERFECT PUSSY + SEE GULLS 
March 28: BRICKSIDE FESTIVAL 2015 
April 5:  THE NERVOUS TICKS with NATURAL CAUSES and WAHYAS 
April 16: BELLOWS and SHARPLESS
Fall 2014 
September 1: PART TIME + SEA LIONS + DADDY ISSUES 
September 9: TEEN SUICIDE and ELVIS DEPRESSEDLY 
October 3: EMPTY DISCO with MADEYLN JOHNSON 
October 6: QUILLA with ENGLAND IN 1819 
October 7: KRILL with LAST YEAR’S MEN and BUTTERCUP 
October 15: FRANKIE COSMOS + PORCHES. 
October 18: J FERNANDEZ with THE LOWEST PAIR 
October 27: WALTER MITTY & HIS MAKESHIFT ORCHESTRA with CHUMPED and MICHAEL CASEY 
October 30: SAUNA HEAT with WAHYA’S 
November 4: SPOONBOY with EMILYN BRODSKY and COTTONTAIL 
November 10: GUANTANAMO BAYWATCH plus SILENT LUNCH with DEL VENICCI
+ ++ +
Spring 2014 
January 22: MYKKI BLANCO + QUILLA at DUKE COFFEEHOUSE 
January 25: LEE BAINS III & THE GLORY FIRES + TURF WAR at DUKE COFFEEHOUSE 
February 10: NOBUNNY + The HUSSY + FRUIT at DUKE COFFEEHOUSE 
February 16: BLEEDING RAINBOW + WOOL + SILENT LUNCH at DUKE COFFEEHOUSE 
March 5: SEAN NICHOLAS SAVAGE + JENNY BESETZT 
March 7: WXDU Local Music Series: SOLAR HALOS, MOUNTAIN THROWER, RUSCHA 
March 22: LIQUOR STORE + BOHICA at DUKE COFFEEHOUSE 
March 28: WXDU Local Music Series: HEADS ON STICKS and DRAG SOUNDS  
March 29: DOLFISH + MAX STERN (of Signals Midwest, Meridian) at DUKE COFFEEHOUSE 
March 30: SLAM FOR SYRIA 
April 3: WOODSMAN at DUKE COFFEEHOUSE 
April 5: NANA GRIZOL + JASON ANDERSON + COTTONTAIL at DUKE COFFEEHOUSE 
April 10: MAC DEMARCO + JUAN WAUTERS + SEE GULLS at DUKE COFFEEHOUSE 
April 11: MIRACLES OF MODERN SCIENCE at DUKE COFFEEHOUSE 
April 13: HORSE FEATHERS at DUKE COFFEEHOUSE
+ ++ +
Fall 2013
September 14: MARISSA NADLER + ORGANOS at DUKE COFFEEHOUSE 
September 16:  NESEY GALLONS + REAL LIVE TIGERS + GOLD LIGHT at DUKE COFFEEHOUSE 
September 23: Duke Coffeehouse & WXDU Present: CALVIN JOHNSON + BANANA LAZULI at DUKE COFFEEHOUSE 
October 6: DENT MAY + DEAD GAZE at DUKE COFFEEHOUSE 
October 7: BURGERAMA: GAP DREAM + TOGETHER PANGEA + COSMONAUTS + HABIBI at DUKE COFFEEHOUSE 
October 18: KOOL A.D. + DAY JOB at DUKE COFFEEHOUSE 
October 20: Duke Coffeehouse & WXDU Present: WILLIAM TYLER + WOWOLFOL at DUKE COFFEEHOUSE 
October 23: YIP DECEIVER + WILD MOCCASINS at DUKE COFFEEHOUSE 
November 1: EROS AND THE ESCHATON + PINK FLAG at DUKE COFFEEHOUSE 
November 3: JETZT COLLECTIVE + CREEPOID + NAKED NAPS 
November 4: DIARRHEA PLANET + THE LOVELY BAD THINGS + MUSEUM MOUTH + REBUILDER at DUKE COFFEEHOUSE 
November 13: SAINT RICH + ARROWS OUT at DUKE COFFEEHOUSE 
November 16: NETHERFRIENDS + AISHA BURNS + HOLY BOATS at DUKE COFFEEHOUSE 
December 5: MARIA MINERVA + SEE GULLS + FRUIT + ++ + Spring 2013 January Friday 1.18: Bleeding Rainbow + Jenny Besetz 
Saturday 1.19: The Growlers + The Coathangers 
Tuesday 1.29: The Music Tapes Present: The Traveling Imaginary February 
Friday 2.15: Psychic Ills 
Friday 2.22: Beloved Binge + Ponchos + Ellertronic 
Friday 2.25: Lobo Marino
March Sunday 3.3: Waxahatchee + Museum Mouth 
Wednesday 3.19: Londi, free! 
Monday 3.25: Austin Vaughn, Christopher Pierce, William Darity 
Wednesday 3.27: Auburn Kettle, Blanko Basnet, Prypyat, Lowland Hum + ++ + Fall 2012 August Thursday 8.30: The Bronzed Chorus, The Winter Sounds, Crystal Bright and the Silver Hands 
September Saturday 9.1: O’Death, Joy In Red, $5Wednesday 9.12: Cheap Time, Last Year’s Men, Johnny Staxx and the Durty Boyz 
Wednesday 9.12: Cheap Time, Last Year’s Men, Johnny Staxx and the Durty Boyz 
Friday 9.14: Blues Control, Judson Claiborne, My Empty Phantom 
Wednesday 9.19: Mount Eerie, Ghost to Falco, Hungry Cloud Darkening 
Friday 9.28: Shy Hunters, Twilighter 
Saturday 9.29: Paleface, Luego
October Friday 10.5:   The Yawpers, Sinners & Saints, Sam Lee 
Friday 10.19: Dastardly, Jared Bartman
Sunday 10.21: Turbo Fruits, Dignan Porch
Wednesday 10.24: King Tuff, The Intelligence, Whatever Brains 
Friday 10.26: Margot & the Nuclear So and So’s, Gentleman Caller
Sunday 10.28: Jeffrey Lewis & the Junkyard, Dolfish, Cottontail
Tuesday 10.30: Hop Along, Celebrity Jeopardy
Fall 2012 November Friday 11.30: Wooden Wand
December Saturday 12.1: Party: HYSTERIA 
Monday 12.3: Razia Said + ++ + Spring 2012 
February Wednesday 2.1: Liturgy, Kolyma 
Saturday 2.11: Dex Romweber Duo, Spider Bags 
Saturday 2.18: Ted Leo, Mac McCaughan 
Friday and Saturday 2.24-25: Local Music Festival March Saturday 3.17: Mipso Trio 
Friday 3.23: The Golden Boys, John Wesley Coleman, Spider Bags 
Saturday 3.24: Brickside Music Festival ft. Kurt Vile, Mark Kozelek, Horse Feathers, the Postelles, etc. 
April Friday 4.6: Alex Kotch 
Thursday 4.19: Blabbermouth (a poetic sing-song-type bonanza) 
Saturday 4.21: Free Energy w/ Deleted Scenes & Cigarette + ++ + Fall 2011 September Friday 9.16: Two Gallants, The Mumlers, Bloodroots Barter 
Saturday 9.24: WXDU presents Ty Segall, Mikal Cronin 
October Saturday 10.1: WXDU’s Annual Record Fair, 11AM-4PM 
Saturday 10.1: Soft Company with Jews and Catholics 
Friday 10.14: Ground Up, Toon 
Saturday 10.15: Holiday Shores 
Thursday 10.27: Duke Islamic Studies Center & the Duke University Middle Eastern Studies Center presents Omar Offendum 
November Friday 11:4: Small Town Records Release Party 
Saturday 11.5: The Beets, Christmas 
Sunday 11.6: BDU Presents
 F to eMbody- Athens Boys Choir and Katastrophe 
Friday 11.11:  Fanghole, Bronzed Chorus, Man Ray 
Thursday 11.17 Duke University Improv 
Friday 11.19: Jeffrey Lewis & The Junkyard, Matt Northrup December 
Thursday 12.1 DJ /rupture, Lemonade 
Friday 12:2: Cotton Jones, Some Army
+
++ + Spring 2011 
January Tuesday 1.25: Duke Performances presents “Listening with The Bad Plus,” 
Friday 1.28: Turbo Fruits, The Mercators, Tea & Tempests 
February Thursday 2.10: Baths, BRAIDS, Blackbird Blackbird 
Saturday 2.19: Michael & His Garden, Tea & Tempests, Fanghole 
Friday 2.25: PILE, Screaming Crayons 
Saturday 2.26: WXDU presents: Bomb the Music Industry!, Ascetic Parade March 
Friday 3.18: Duke Performances presents “Listening with The Kronos Quartet” 
Saturday 3.19: The Huguenots, Bright Young Things 
Thursday 3.24: The Joy Formidable, The Lonely Forest, Mona 
April Friday 4.1: WXDU presents: Jeffrey Lewis & The Junkyard, The Wigg Report, Billy Sugarfix 
Friday 4.15: WXDU presents: An Evening with Southern Culture on the Skids  
Saturday 4.16: Ghost to Falco, Aan, Prisms 
Monday 4.18: Hunx and his Punx, Shannon and the Clams, Last Year’s Men 
Saturday 4.23: Oh No! Oh My!, LAKE, AgesandAges + ++ + Fall 2010 
September Friday 9.17: Embarrassing Fruits CD Release ft. sets from Midtown Dickens and Lonnie Walker 
Monday 9.20: Andrew Jackson Jihad, Blunt Mechanic 
Tuesday 9.21: Titus Andronicus, Free Energy 
Friday 9.25: Tera Melos, Trash Crusade 
October Friday 10.1: A Place to Bury Strangers, Carol Cleveland Sings, ROAR, $10 
Friday 10.8: Wovenhand, Serena Maneesh 
Saturday 10.16: Veelee Future Sight Bash! with Cassis Orange and Old Bricks 
Saturday 10.23: Spider Bags and Last Year’s Men Double Release Party! with Americans in France 
Wednesday 10.27: Cheap Girls, Carpenter, Laura Stevenson and the Cans 
Thursday 10.28: Bars of Gold, IMPORTANT CHANGE: THIS SHOW WILL INSTEAD BE COFFEEHOUSE SPONSORED AT THE PINHOOK, with Come Hell or High Water, and Pinche Gringo 
Friday 10.29: Asimina Chremos, Khristian Weeks, Andrew Weathers, Secret Boyfriend  
Saturday 10.30: WXDU Who’s Got the Cuckoo??! 5-year Garage Rock celebration!
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Kick off this year’s holidays with a full schedule of Memphis holiday shows, performances, and concerts. Here are 30 ideas to start off the Memphis Christmas season with fun and good cheer.  Got a show or performance to add? Submit it here. Nut Remix. Photo provided by New Ballet Ensemble. New Ballet Ensemble’s Nut Remix at the Cannon Center November 15 – 17 $20 – $45 Reimagined version of the Nutcracker with ballet, hip hop, flamenco, and African dance, accompanied by the MSO. Peter Pan at Playhouse on the Square November 15 – December 29 $27 (discounts for military, seniors, kids) Beloved children’s story comes alive as a musical in this annual Playhouse holiday tradition. Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker at the Cannon Center November 18 $23 – $69 Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker performed by the Moscow Ballet. Urban Nativity at Hattiloo Theatre November 22 – December 15 $35 ($30 students, seniors, military) The story of the nativity retold in a modern, urban setting. 12 Dates of Christmas at Circuit Playhouse November 29 – December 22 $27 (discounts for students, military, kids) Comical one-woman show in the Circuit Playhouse’s cocktail lounge, The Memphian Room. A Season of Song at Holiday Wonders at the Garden November 29 $18.25 – $23.25 Explore the Botanic Gardens’ Holiday Wonders, then enjoy a family concert from The Paiges with special guest from The Voice, Reagan Strange. Harry Potter And The Chamber of Secrets In Concert at The Orpheum November 30 $39.50 – $77.50 Live score from the second kid-wizard movie, performed by the Memphis Symphony Orchestra while the film plays in HD. Dinner On Stage at The Orpheum December 3 $75 Have dinner on the big stage in a winter-wonderland theme and get inside info on the history of the Orpheum from CEO Brett Batterson. Includes a three-course meal with wine, a tour, and presentation. A Visible Christmas at the Halloran Centre December 3 Free Family-friendly Christmas showcase featuring Visible Music College students, faculty, and alumni. Christmas show at Lafayette’s. Photo by Logan Young Handel’s Messiah at Lindenwood Christian Church and Maples Memorial Methodist December 5-7 $35 Three performances of George Handel’s Christmas masterpiece, featuring Memphis Symphony Orchestra and vocalists. Thursday and Friday shows at Lindenwood; Saturday show at Maples Memorial Methodist Church in Olive Branch. FM100 Deck The Hall Ball With Rob Thomas at the Orpheum December 6 $42.50+ Yes, that Rob Thomas. For one night only! Will he play Christmas music? I guess we’ll see. Cazateatro Presents Tia Pancho, A Christmas Story at Evergreen Theatre December 6 – 14 $TBA Cazateatro performs a bilingual adaptation of A Christmas Carol with a Latinx twist. A Christmas Carol at Theatre Memphis December 6-23 $35 adults, $15 students, $30 military and seniors As they say, it’s a “Memphis family holiday tradition for 42 years”. See Scrooge on the Lohrey Stage at Theatre Memphis. Drew and Ellie Holcomb’s Neighborly Christmas December 7 $35 – 475 Nashville-based Americana duo do Christmas. At time of publication, the show is almost sold out. A Cup of Tea at Christmas at the Halloran Centre December 7-8 $15 – $25 A family-friendly theatrical play in four acts. Iris Orchestra & Zukerman Trio at GPAC December 7 $45 – $70 Renowned violinist Pinchas Zukerman brings the Zukerman Trio to perform with the Iris Orchestra in celebration of Beethoven’s 250th birthday. Iris at the Brooks feat. Zukerman Trio at the Brooks Museum December 8 $60 Intimate version of the above show, accompanied by a Q&A and art exhibition. Open to Iris Orchestra subscribers only. Photo provided by Ballet Memphis Ballet Memphis’ Nutcracker at The Orpheum December 12- 15 $10 – $78+ The classic holiday ballet, with hundreds of dancers, elaborate costumes, and beloved music. Lucero Family Christmas December 13 $21 – $23 A midtown Memphis holiday tradition: it’s time for the annual Lucero Family Christmas. Holiday Concert Weekend at Graceland December 13 – 14 $85+ A holiday weekend at Elvis’ home with special tours, Home for the Holidays with Elvis concert, Jingle Bell Brunch, and Elvis’ Christmas Peace concert.  Christmas with CoroRio at the Cannon Center December 14 $10 – $25 Local chorus’ annual winter concert, featuring CK Dance Theatre and the Hernando High Symphonic Winds. Angelina Ballerina’s A Very Merry Holiday Musical at Bartlett Performing Arts Center December 14 $10 kids/$15 adults A family fun holiday musical about a mouse and her friends. Germantown Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert at GPAC December 14 $20 New and traditional holiday music from GSO, local choral groups, and an audience sing-along. A Germantown tradition that usually sells out in advance. Hello, Dolly! at The Orpheum December 17-22 $21 – $96+ It’s not a holiday Broadway show per se, but this classic musical is fun and festive and happening right before Christmas. Madonna Learning Center’s A Christmas Gift: The Journey at GPAC December 17-18 $10 Madonna Learning Center students and adults perform a holiday show in honor of the Center’s 50th anniversary. Trans-Siberian Orchestra at FedExForum December 19 $36 – $76 Get hyped, holiday-style with the big sounds of the TSO. Southern Soul Christmas Ball at Club Paradise December 21 $40 – $55 Inaugural live music celebration featuring numerous soul musicians and groups. Children’s Ballet Theater Nutcracker at GPAC December 21 – 22 $33 Young dancers from the Children’s Ballet Theater and Tennessee Ballet Theater perform the Nutcracker. Magic of Memphis Holiday Spectacular at the Cannon Center December 21 – 22 $17 – $100 A Mid-South holiday tradition, with the Memphis Symphony, MSO Chorus, and Hattiloo Theatre. Robert Earl Keen Countdown to Christmas at GPAC December 28 Fun comedy/variety/musical Christmas show with a space theme. Got something to add? Submit it here or leave a link in the comments. Are you a home owner in Memphis, with a broken garage door? Call ASAP garage door today at 901-461-0385 or checkout https://ift.tt/1B5z3Pc
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