#it even has a moonroof. A MOONROOF

[charmcoindied]

i found a car i really like everyone pray for me

[catsofimperium]

Darian's Lament

Darian treaded carefully along the old temple floors, paw pads exposing the loose rubble scattered all around. His claws scraped harmlessly against it, wings open and extended to provide even more light as he avoided the many broken benches looping around the circular floor. 

Once upon a time, the gray structure would be full of cats, standing just below the balcony as they took in the paw stitched tapestry above. Darian had seen reverent eyes, he knew what they looked like, from the lowering of eyelids, as if one had been put into a trance, to the awestruck glimmer that could not be avoided when looking upon such artifacts. 

Those with such reverence may put some meaning behind the current state of the building, Darian adjusting his glasses with a scoff at that thought. The wall holding said artifact looked to be the only one intact, its special stone, so smooth and polished it almost reminded him of metal, shining in the moonlight and the glow of his wings as he looked upon it.  

At night, the temple looked no different from the temples he had grown up with, allowing the moon full view into its one, massive hall. There was a pulpit beneath the tapestry, elevated with nothing to reach the top, or, if there had been such a thing, the structure had long since crumbled. The breeze shifted through his, for once, unarmored fur as Darian strained his neck to see it. For hours, he would just sit in front of it, remembering his time at the Society Luna, attempting to sort through the madness that once lay waste to his young, vulnerable mind. 

To outsiders, and those who viewed it favorably, the city was a quiet and peaceful place. With rivers of starlight flowing down from the Celestial Plane, surrounding it with waterfalls and pools, gorgeous rock as smooth and as, if not more, clear as the stone here, making up the entire grounds and buildings, and then there was the temple sat directly in the middle of its many rings, its massive moonroof making it shine from the inside out.

The touch of those waters was burned into his skin’s memory, deceptively airy and soothing against his coat, which it’d always make shine after the fact. He could recall the feel of the ground just the same, gliding easily beneath his gray, almost white paw pads, just like the wind that’d brush softly beneath his wings. As for the temple, he’d basked in that light many a time, receiving the approving nods of the moon’s chosen.

Her speaker, a Lucern wearing a robe of pure white with ornate, silver ornaments on the tips of their ears and wings to match, was the most recognizable there. They would sometimes sit beside Darian, looking up at what was merely a reflection of the sun’s light. However, on one of those many nights, they looked down at Darian with a smile.

“When the day comes that you visit The Dead End, as your brothers and sisters have before you, I know you will succeed. After all, I have never seen a Lucern shine as brightly as you, my daughter,” they had said, putting a paw on Darian’s shoulder, “The moon has given you a gift, do not waste it.”

Darian’s eyes had widened but, ultimately, he’d nodded. 

Glancing up at the moon now, it looked exactly the same as it had that night, full, and as white as the irises of his eyes. When he stared at it, he could feel the wind picking up from behind him. It swirled around his tail, becoming faster and faster and…Darian’s long ears perked up.

“I thought I might find you here,” a voice said, and Darian’s head turned. 

His legs heaved themselves from his sitting position to walk to the edge. He greeted the figure now replacing the moon in his pupils’ reflections.

The temple was on a cliffside and Darian, thanks to his sharp vision, was not only able to see the capital in the distance, but also, the hefty presence of the goddess’ realm just above. 

A cat made out of pure, golden light drifted down with large wings to land in front of him. She was rather tall compared to most cats, with slender legs that wisped behind her and a tail just as long. She resembled a flame, blowing gracefully in the wind but maintaining its place. 

Her yellow light overcame that of the moon, head lifted high as she smiled at Darian.

“My goddess,” he said, throwing his front down in a bow.

Yet, the being just laughed.

“There is no need for that, Darian. You are as close to me as the stars are to the moon. Therefore, there is no need for such formalities.” 

Darian stood, watching as those beams for eyes searched around. He remained comfortably behind the goddess as she paced the main floor, his mouth pulled into a firm line of neutrality. 

“Ah yes, this place. Your kind attempted to create a temple of worship near the capital and yet, I had to demolish such a structure. The religion of the Lucerns is far too barbaric. In a land far away from their everlasting night, and, first and foremost, a helm of safety, there is no need for such worship.”

She turned to Darian, whose ears had gone down and back slouched. Hers did in turn, though she maintained her stature. 

“I imagine you’ve come to an understanding of why I can not make you a Beloved like my other sentinels. Nothing within my power can change the fact that you were born from darkness, and from darkness you will return. I can not fix my mistake and, for that, I am deeply sorrowful. However, I am glad you’ve chosen to serve me. In return, I promise to keep you in the light for as long as I am able.”

She lowered her head to nuzzle Darian’s. Darian closed his eyes, temporarily taking in the familiar comfort of her warm touch. Due to her light, he could see her even with his eyes closed, her fur feeling as elusive as the light breeze on that quiet night. 

When she stopped, he opened his eyes, turning back to the pulpit. Looking closer at the contents of the tapestry, it contained a Lucern just like himself, shadows feeding off their body to make them a hollow shell of their former self. 

Turning back to the goddess, her eyes narrowed. 

“I don’t wish to find you here again. I will not have you dwell on the being they would have made you, if they had been given the chance. Have a good night, Darian,” the goddess said, spreading her wings once more.

She lifted off without another word, Darian left to stand there and watch as her glow lit up the sky, leaving a perfect trail for him to follow. Darian collapsed, tail and wings embracing him in a solemn clump as white overcame the previously yellow scene.

In the end, it’d always just be him and the moon.

@caxycreations

[ladyswillmart]

You think Nero knew that Marques was actually Cid Garlond?

Because I think Nero knew that Marques was actually Cid Garlond, and here's how I think that went down:

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(This is like, maybe a little after Werlyt, and Cid and Nero are doing something pretty mundane like trying to repair one of the workshop's malfunctioning toilets. Yeah, and they can both be wearing overalls. Also Cid's wearing one of those t-shirts that's printed to look like a tuxedo jacket with a bow tie. I don't know why, I don't control these things. Anyway, Nero offhandedly makes a Marques joke which makes Cid drop his socket wrench and realize:)

Cid: Wait. You knew. You knew I was Marques...?

(And Nero's like, trying to prise the lid off the toilet tank. And like he's wearing a Rush t-shirt beneath his overalls.)

Nero: Of course I knew you were Marques, Garlond. (snickers) Not like you were trying very hard to hide it.

Cid: I wasn't trying to hide anything. I didn't even know who I was! But you did?

Nero: (beholding the innards of the toity) Disgusting. You know, I'd say this mess extends well beyond the agency of a Million Flushes, much less 2000...

Cid: Nero—!

Nero: (groans) Yes, Garlond. I knew you were hiding out—or amnesia slumming, or however you want to say it, but whatever it was, I knew it was you and I knew you were doing it around Drybone. So what?

Cid: Well, I don't recall ever getting any... visits from the XIVth Legion, if you get my drift.

Nero: I never told them. (Scoffs) Can you imagine if I had? Gaius would've cast kittens and I would've never heard the bloody end of it. (doing his best—and by best, we mean absolute worst—Gaius impression) ~THE GREAT CID NAN GARLOND HAS BEEN LOCATED IN THE DESERTS OF EORZEA, WE MUST SEIZE HIM NOW.~ And then what...? Well, it would be back to the dole queue for poor old "Second Best" Nero Scaeva, wouldn't it? No room in the XIVth for "also-rans" like the Skeever of the Academy, eh? I would've been tossed out on my arse into the street! With no visible means of support! Save for my sparkling wit. (He pauses and thinks for a moment) And my fabulous hair. (He thinks again) And my car. Mm. The car, not so fabulous.

Cid: You told me it was a brand new Novus D, one of the LIX models with the improved fan belt and the 8-track player and the optional moonroof.

Nero: It was. Loved that little beauty even more than I love myself. Took her just about everywhere. Maybe a little too everywhere...

Cid: Dare I ask what happened to it?

Nero: (He pauses and thinks for a moment) Anyway. Of course I didn't say a single word to anyone about Marques. I couldn't afford to lose my job, and we both know Gaius fully intended to get rid of me the moment he found you. Honestly, I thought you'd be glad I kept my mouth shut. Not only did I alone spare your precious conscience from being forced to work on the Ultima Weapon, but I also spared your sanity from the unyielding torment of having to share a cubicle with Valens Varro.

(Nero stares down into the murky depths of the toilet tank, pensively, thoughts unknowable, which is definitely for the best.)

Cid: Do you want this plunger, or...?

Nero: No. I'll do it with my bare hands. (Sneering) It's what he deserves...

[kyova]

TL;DR: Post about gradually working your way to buying better cars with cash, and on the way you realize you reached all your financial goals.

Way back in probably 2009 or so, I paid off the 2005 truck I bought new. It was the most basic model, a Ford Ranger at about $18,000, doesn’t even have power windows. It was a good truck, the payments were manageable on my pay, but the interest rate was 8.1% because I did not have great credit and needed a long loan. I *could* have bought used but I felt it was better to avoid buying someone else’s problem, as I had pretty much no cash for even moderately expensive repairs, but the payment was a manageable $202 each month.

I got a better job, put most of that extra money in savings. Figured getting rid of the 8.1% loan was a better idea, so I paid it off a bit early. Kept the truck a few more years. Figured since I was already doing without that $202 every month, I’d put it in a money market account for the next vehicle.

Fast forward a few years. I had moved the money to an investment account when the Great Recession hit and tanked my interest rate on the MMA. I invest in a few stocks, but I was too inexperienced and “hands on” and lost money the first year. I learned to invest in stable companies with dividends, picking only ten stocks and no more than two from each industry (tech, consumables, healthcare, energy, transportation, etc.), and leaving them alone. I keep putting in relatively small amounts, far less than I’d pay on a car payment. I EARN money instead of PAYING interest.

In 2014, I pay about $27,000 cash from that account for a Subaru Crosstrek. I keep that car for a decade. I continue putting money into the investment account until it reaches about $40,000, then COVID hits along with reduced work hours and I stop, figuring I have plenty to upgrade a bit and get an Outback, a little bigger than the Crosstrek and I can camp in it. I plan on keeping the Crosstrek ten years, then getting the Outback.

So for a few years I put nothing into this account, reinvesting the dividends but otherwise not paying much attention to it except to monitor my stock choices to be sure they’re still good choices. I don’t really pay much attention to the amount other than “this is probably enough to buy a new low or mid range Outback”.

My Crosstrek is now ten years old. I sell it Monday after fixing some major issues (had some bad service from independent shops, plus admittedly some neglect on my end). I get $10,000 for it because I’ve fixed all the important stuff and it has low mileage.

So I go shopping at the local Subaru dealership. I start looking at mid range Outbacks. While the salesman is looking up various models for comparisons, I log in to my investment account and FINALLY really pay attention to the total.

It was at $47,000.

I had $57,000 total to buy a car. 🤩

Buying a car is ALL this account is for. Other expenses are covered by similar tactics of saving. I *could* buy something cheaper. I *could* save that money for something else. But all other expenses were covered and I thought to myself “OMG…I can buy anything on this lot. WITH CASH! ANYTHING!”

So, since I wanted it for camping anyway, I fulfill a dream I’ve had since Subaru started building the Wilderness Outback.

I bought one. A pretty green one. With cash.

Nearly $48,000 in cash for a beautiful green Wilderness Outback with a moonroof and all sorts of other goodies.

Y’ALL.

I’ve been debt free for well over a decade. It’s nice to not have to worry about debt. It’s nice knowing I have a good retirement on the way, house is paid off, I can get healthcare from my company in retirement for pretty cheap, I have a hybrid policy for long term care should I need it.

Some of it’s been luck. Being in the right place at the right time, able to take advantage of an opportunity, no major healthcare issues yet, a stable, secure job.

But I never felt like I made it until this past Monday, when I was able to go to a new car dealership, buy EXACTLY what I wanted with no worry over money, and ask if they would take a personal check for nearly $48,000. 😁

As a young adult, I thought I’d never be able to buy even a good used car with all cash. I thought homeownership was far out of my reach. And I thought saving enough for retirement and the traveling is always dreamed of was just that, just a dream.

After moving to Indiana in 2004 to basically start over with nothing but $2000 and an old truck, nearly 25 years of living under my means, saving for retirement, and gradually building myself up to live the way I want in retirement, I feel like I finally “made it”.

I love her. We’re going to go on adventures. I’m naming her Pickles, because I have pickle buckets from Firehouse Subs in the garage and that’s what it smells like. New car, with a side of pickles and no debt.

[moonsunsun]

Tm wanted to be in the playground without her shoes on for a minute. I carried you to the swings so you can experience swinging without shoes on and you seem to really enjoy it. Even though it was short, I wanted you to be there for a little bit longer. Fs happened to have a grand old time and I appreciate that.

 we experienced going to the library and checking out our first books and that was also a wonderful experience. TMFS I love you forever and you are teaching me so much. Even the wind feels more soothing than ever just by having you around. the community I’m building is because of you. You’re allowing me to meet some really incredible people. Conversations that I have with strangers, or opportunities that come up because of school or other educational related activities has all been pure bliss. I could tell you over and over again and I promise I will, I love you forever and you make me so happy. Sitting in Issey‘s car and the moonroof is open and all of the windows rolled down completely except for the back windows which are slightly cracked and this breeze coming in is absolutely amazing. Kids are passed out in the back and we just came from having just so much fun and now I am getting some chill time in the car, me and my phone.

[nikjmiles]

BMW X6: The SUV-Coupé That Sparked a Revolution and Keeps Upping the Ante from Test Miles on Vimeo.

The BMW X6: The Iconic SUV-Coupé that Revolutionized the Road When BMW first unveiled the X6 at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 2007, it was met with curiosity and skepticism. Fast forward to today, and the X6 is a pioneer in the luxury SUV-coupé segment, a testament to BMW's audacious vision. Let’s delve into the evolution of this trailblazing vehicle and why it continues to turn heads. A Bold Beginning BMW introduced the X6 to the world in 2008 at the North American International Auto Show, marking the birth of the "Sports Activity Coupé" (SAC). This innovative vehicle combined the high ground clearance and all-wheel drive of an SUV with the sleek, sloping roofline of a coupé. At the time, it had no direct competitors—a true original. Generations of Innovation The first generation X6 (E71) launched in April 2008, was produced until 2014. It boasted an array of turbocharged I6 and V8 engines and even included a hybrid version. The X6 M, debuting in 2009, was a game-changer as BMW’s first all-wheel-drive M car, sporting a twin-turbo V8 engine that made performance enthusiasts swoon. The second generation (F16) appeared at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, enhancing its predecessor's features while introducing new luxury elements. Fast forward to 2019, and the third generation X6 was revealed, based on the latest X5 model. It featured a more aggressive design, a longer and wider body, and an increased wheelbase, ensuring it stayed ahead of the curve. Luxury Meets Performance The latest X6 iteration is not just about looks. The X6 M Competition model pushes boundaries with a staggering 590 horsepower and 750Nm of torque. It's not just fast; it's a symphony of power and precision, thanks to BMW’s meticulous engineering. BMW’s penchant for luxury is evident in the new X6’s interior. Crafted glass controls, an expansive sunroof, and the optional Sky Lounge moonroof transform the cabin into a haven of opulence. For those who enjoy a little flair, the illuminated grille is a standout feature, lighting up when the car is locked or unlocked, or even while driving. An Ever-Growing Legacy Since its inception, the X6 has sold to approximately 443,000 customers worldwide, proving its lasting appeal. Despite the growing competition in the SUV-coupé market from other luxury carmakers, the X6 retains its status as a pioneering icon. Impact and Relevance Why should you care about the BMW X6? It’s more than just a luxury vehicle; it’s a symbol of innovation in automotive design. By blending the best aspects of SUVs and coupés, BMW created a niche that was both daring and commercially successful, paving the way for similar models from competitors. The X6 also underscores the evolution of consumer preferences. Modern buyers are no longer satisfied with traditional categories—they want versatility, performance, and luxury all rolled into one. The X6's enduring popularity reflects this shift, showing that BMW's gamble paid off handsomely. The Future of the X6 What’s next for the X6? With advancements in electric vehicle technology and autonomous driving features on the horizon, the future iterations of the X6 are likely to blend even more cutting-edge tech with its hallmark luxury and performance. In conclusion, the BMW X6 is not just a vehicle; it’s a statement. It’s proof that sometimes, breaking the mold and daring to be different can lead to extraordinary success. As BMW continues to innovate, one can only imagine what exciting developments the next generation of the X6 will bring. So, whether you’re an automotive enthusiast, a luxury seeker, or someone who appreciates pioneering design, the BMW X6 remains a vehicle worth watching.

[chrysolipsist]

carrency

what if we used automobiles as currency. Like 1 unit of value could be the "standard current-year car" as this sort of ideal concept. The actual value of any car would be approximately 1.0 units within some small margin of error but it would be constantly calibrated to be the average asking price of an average passenger car. So you might get paid, let's say, 5 or 6 cars a year, or something like that. Or college tuition might be 1.4 cars this semester.

"Wow this is really fucking stupid"

but is it? I mean is the standard automobile not this thing that a huge amount of the population has this sort of enormous dependency on? Yes I know it would be nice to maybe live in a world where that's not the case and you can get by with just using public transit haha yeah it would be really cool if that were the case but the reality is that you need a fucking car so we are living with a largely shared experience of having to have one of the fucking things. So 1 unit of this basic need seems like a unit of value we can all understand. You know, as an abstract idea. Maybe a nicer car could be worth 2 of them, you know, but the point is that there's a sort of average version of this thing we all need and that is what we call 1 unit.

I had failed to fully convince myself of the viability of my own idea. I had to question why I had this idea in the first place. How would you even begin to make this determination. These days, the auto manufacturers inflate the price of an average car by including all the extra features. Have you ever tried to get a new car that doesn't include any extra shit like sunroof/moonroof, some special trim, better seats, heated steering wheel, whatever? I mean some of those things are very nice to have, don't get me wrong, but it's actually hard to find an available version -- I mean on the lot, or that you don't have to maybe order and wait for -- that is not loaded up with some extra features that add to the total cost. It seems like you should be able to get an "average car" at a cost of about $10,000. I mean in today's money, 2023 money, with inflation and all. In a world where dinner for two is at least $50 and more like $125 or maybe even $200-300 if you go to a very nice place and get drinks and everything. I mean that you should be able to get access to a car-- an average car, could be a used model, maybe you're the third owner or it's an ex-rental vehicle, but it's in good shape and reliable. You ought to be able to get something to just tote you around for about ten grand. So what I'm saying is that we fix everything to the value of this basic need as an abstract concept. This unit of need, of this particular commodity. You could maybe even abstract it to the need for transportation. For how much money it costs for you to go to all the destinations an average person might go to in a year, or something like that. An average annual person-mile unit of total travel distance. The point of reference could be anything, but wouldn't it make sense, if money is going to have any sort of reference value at all, instead of some specific commodity like gold or silver, or whatever, the currency could be like: "this bill may be exchanged for whatever you need to keep you going for 48 hours from the United States Government". And if you actually needed to flat out survive for that long you could cash in your money with Uncle Sam and get like a voucher for two nights' hotel stay at government rates and like a Standard U.S. Citizen Daily Needs Pack with like a M.R.E. and some toiletry items. So, instead of the currency being exchangeable for some fucking luxury metal that you would have to have all these kinds of specialized people to help you deal with, your money is worth some equivalent value of the average person's daily survival needs which you could cash in.

This has the added advantage of solving the minimum wage problem in that the absolute bare minimum anybody should make for one day's work is enough to get by reasonably well for that day, plus a certain percentage of a day off, minimum 29%. Anyone who opposes this notion should be [redacted] as an enemy of humanity and true justice would have such people [redacted] in the most [redacted] way possible, because they have forfeited their humanity by denying the humanity of others.

Let us carry this idea of practical value further. What if you could view the value of your retirement account in units of the number of days you have to survive off of. Not in terms of the messages of the soothing variety that you get from the company that handles your retirement account, but real hard numbers. You'd know that, whatever that number is, that Uncle Sam will guarantee your daily needs for that amount of money, but you could accumulate much more of that value and do what you want with the excess. But you'd at least have a baseline, where at retirement age, you could look at your total wealth and see, well I have 45 years worth of daily life expense vouchers saved up. I might use up to 30 so I have 15 that I can do something else with. Or maybe I want to have a little better retirement than what the average daily life expense voucher gets me. Or what's more likely is that at age 70 you see you've got like 10 years saved up and you gotta decide if you think you're going to live past 80. Wow that's fucking grim, what the fuck are you supposed to do if you live to 80 and you've been out of work 10 years, run out of dough? Go back to work at 80? Will you be able to? But what's the alternative? Work to 75 and lose out of whatever unknown percent of retirement you might have? Difficult as these decisions are, they are probably easier to think about in practical terms rather than pure money and having to worry about how much the value of money is going to decrease in the next decade or two.

I have no fucking idea how much I have saved up in these kinds of terms. I have saved up the equivalent of roughly 1.3 years of my current salary. I have about 20-25 years left of work, depending on the expectation. I work in academia so I might continue a bit longer than most. I'll probably be working up to age 70 unless my health starts fucking with me harder than it has been lately. That's a story for another time. But, in lieu of Shakespearean fates that this voice in the back of my head constantly dooms me to, I suppose it's possible. Hell, most of the people who were around in this discipline I'm in 15 years ago are still around. A handful of older folks you don't see anymore, but I feel like I'm still kind of in the median. Right in the middle, the mid-career professional, vaguely 40 something. I'm almost about as average as you can get in that category. And there are a handful of people a little bit older who have been helpful to your career who are maybe five years away from retirement. Five years passes quickly. So quickly. It has taken about seven years to get this one thing I'm working on to come to the point where we can actually build it, make it work.

Anyway as for retirement, I don't know. I suppose I'm in my prime. I've been partying basically the whole year. I've gotten all my work done, although I am cramming a little bit at the end of this year on one particular project. And I still have grading to do and I'm getting stoned again because what the hell. It's Saturday night. I can do all that shit tomorrow. It's easy. Takes a couple hours. We got all day tomorrow to do that. Let's let our mind wander a bit. Really let it go. It's still early. We have all night to just enjoy being alive for a little bit.

[wiackcom]

The 2023 BMW X5 midsize luxury SUV enters its newest model year with fresh styling updates, technology additions, and expanded powertrain choices. BMW's best-selling SUV has a starting MSRP of $61,700, but most shoppers opt for higher trims pushing the price towards $80,000 when popular options get added. In this detailed pricing guide, we will look at the latest MSRP figures for all 2023 X5 trim levels. We'll also overview key standard and available features, discuss lease and finance offers, and answer frequently asked pricing questions. Use this as your guide to 2023 BMW X5 prices and find the right model based on budget and preferences. BMW X5 car prices Overview: What's New for 2023 While retaining the same core design and dimensions, the 2023 BMW X5 gains some style and equipment tweaks: Exterior Changes - Revised front/rear bumper styling, new wheel options Tech Additions - Latest iDrive 8 system with curved display New M60i Model - 523 hp turbo V8 range-topping performance variant Mild Hybrid - Standard 48V system for 6-cylinder models Pricing sees a modest increase of $300 over 2022 across most trim levels. The all-new X5 M60i tops the lineup starting at $105,100 MSRP. Read on for full details on 2023 X5 pricing. 2023 BMW X5 Trim Levels & Pricing The 2023 BMW X5 is available in five main trim levels distinguished by powertrain, features, and performance capabilities. Here is an overview of each variant's MSRP pricing and position in the lineup: TrimEngineStarting MSRPsDrive40iturbo I6$61,700xDrive40iturbo I6 AWD$64,700xDrive50iturbo V8 AWD$82,800M50iturbo V8 AWD$89,800NEW M60iturbo V8 AWD$105,100 As you move up through the range, you gain power, standard AWD availability, and performance-oriented upgrades. The X5 sDrive40i serves as the base model, while the M60i tops the lineup with supercar-like acceleration and handling. Note that BMW's xDrive AWD system adds around $3,000 to the price versus rear-wheel drive only sDrive models. The V8-powered X5 variants also command hefty premiums over the standard turbo inline-6. Popular packages and standalone options will further increase costs. Key Standard & Optional Features Even in base sDrive40i form, the X5 comes well-equipped with premium appointments and technology. Moving to upper trims and adding packages outfits the X5 with luxury and performance amenities including: Standard Features: Synthetic Leather Upholstery Panoramic Moonroof Power Liftgate 12.3” Digital Instrument Cluster Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto BMW Assist eCall Parking Assistant Adaptive LED Headlights Available Options/Packages: Extended Merino Leather 4-Zone Climate Control Rear Seat Entertainment Heated/Ventilated Front Seats Glass Controls Head-Up Display Surround View Camera Remote Engine Start Dynamic Handling Package Popular choices like the extended leather, climate comfort seats, glass controls, and upgraded audio will increase prices $5,000-$10,000 depending on options selected. 2023 BMW X5 Lease & Finance Deals While lease and financing rates vary by region and individual credit, here are examples of national offers from BMW’s financing arm: Lease Example: $589/month with $4,500 down for 36 months on the sDrive40i APR Financing: From 3.99% for up to 60 months on new X5 models Lease Loyalty: Waived acquisition fee for current BMW lessees Dealers and third party brokers may also advertise discounted lease payments or preferential financing rates to incentivize sales. Consider shopping for pre-approved financing to strengthen your negotiating position. FAQs What is the starting MSRP for the cheapest 2023 BMW X5? The most affordable 2023 X5 is the rear-wheel drive sDrive40i model with a base MSRP of $61,700 plus destination fee. Opting for AWD raises the starting price to $64,700. What is the gas

mileage for the BMW X5? Fuel economy ranges from 21 mpg combined for V8 models to 25 mpg combined for the turbo inline-6. The 48V mild hybrid system helps improve efficiency across the lineup. Which BMW X5 model is the fastest? The newly added X5 M60i model rockets from 0-60 mph in just 3.5 seconds thanks to its 523 hp twin turbo V8 putting out 553 lb-ft of torque. It reaches a top speed of 155 mph. How much down payment is required to lease a BMW X5? BMW typically requires around $4,500 down plus first month's payment of $500-600 for well-qualified lessees with strong credit. Higher down payments can reduce the monthly amount. What are the top 3 packages to add to a BMW X5? Popular packages buyers add for enhanced luxury and convenience include the Premium Package, Executive Package, and Dynamic Handling Package. These provide amenities like upgraded leather, glass controls, heads-up display, and performance upgrades. Find Your Ideal 2023 BMW X5 The 2023 BMW X5 ranges from practical luxury people-mover to high-performance sports machine. Match your priorities for space, efficiency, power or technology to the X5 model that aligns with your budget. Include desired packages and options while shopping to get an accurate pricing estimate. We hope this detailed overview gives you confidence finding the right 2023 X5 deal. #Wiack #Car #CarInsurance #CarRental #CarPrice #AutoLoans

[sportyconnect]

The 2023 BMW X5 midsize luxury SUV enters its newest model year with fresh styling updates, technology additions, and expanded powertrain choices. BMW's best-selling SUV has a starting MSRP of $61,700, but most shoppers opt for higher trims pushing the price towards $80,000 when popular options get added. In this detailed pricing guide, we will look at the latest MSRP figures for all 2023 X5 trim levels. We'll also overview key standard and available features, discuss lease and finance offers, and answer frequently asked pricing questions. Use this as your guide to 2023 BMW X5 prices and find the right model based on budget and preferences. BMW X5 car prices Overview: What's New for 2023 While retaining the same core design and dimensions, the 2023 BMW X5 gains some style and equipment tweaks: Exterior Changes - Revised front/rear bumper styling, new wheel options Tech Additions - Latest iDrive 8 system with curved display New M60i Model - 523 hp turbo V8 range-topping performance variant Mild Hybrid - Standard 48V system for 6-cylinder models Pricing sees a modest increase of $300 over 2022 across most trim levels. The all-new X5 M60i tops the lineup starting at $105,100 MSRP. Read on for full details on 2023 X5 pricing. 2023 BMW X5 Trim Levels & Pricing The 2023 BMW X5 is available in five main trim levels distinguished by powertrain, features, and performance capabilities. Here is an overview of each variant's MSRP pricing and position in the lineup: TrimEngineStarting MSRPsDrive40iturbo I6$61,700xDrive40iturbo I6 AWD$64,700xDrive50iturbo V8 AWD$82,800M50iturbo V8 AWD$89,800NEW M60iturbo V8 AWD$105,100 As you move up through the range, you gain power, standard AWD availability, and performance-oriented upgrades. The X5 sDrive40i serves as the base model, while the M60i tops the lineup with supercar-like acceleration and handling. Note that BMW's xDrive AWD system adds around $3,000 to the price versus rear-wheel drive only sDrive models. The V8-powered X5 variants also command hefty premiums over the standard turbo inline-6. Popular packages and standalone options will further increase costs. Key Standard & Optional Features Even in base sDrive40i form, the X5 comes well-equipped with premium appointments and technology. Moving to upper trims and adding packages outfits the X5 with luxury and performance amenities including: Standard Features: Synthetic Leather Upholstery Panoramic Moonroof Power Liftgate 12.3” Digital Instrument Cluster Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto BMW Assist eCall Parking Assistant Adaptive LED Headlights Available Options/Packages: Extended Merino Leather 4-Zone Climate Control Rear Seat Entertainment Heated/Ventilated Front Seats Glass Controls Head-Up Display Surround View Camera Remote Engine Start Dynamic Handling Package Popular choices like the extended leather, climate comfort seats, glass controls, and upgraded audio will increase prices $5,000-$10,000 depending on options selected. 2023 BMW X5 Lease & Finance Deals While lease and financing rates vary by region and individual credit, here are examples of national offers from BMW’s financing arm: Lease Example: $589/month with $4,500 down for 36 months on the sDrive40i APR Financing: From 3.99% for up to 60 months on new X5 models Lease Loyalty: Waived acquisition fee for current BMW lessees Dealers and third party brokers may also advertise discounted lease payments or preferential financing rates to incentivize sales. Consider shopping for pre-approved financing to strengthen your negotiating position. FAQs What is the starting MSRP for the cheapest 2023 BMW X5? The most affordable 2023 X5 is the rear-wheel drive sDrive40i model with a base MSRP of $61,700 plus destination fee. Opting for AWD raises the starting price to $64,700. What is the gas

mileage for the BMW X5? Fuel economy ranges from 21 mpg combined for V8 models to 25 mpg combined for the turbo inline-6. The 48V mild hybrid system helps improve efficiency across the lineup. Which BMW X5 model is the fastest? The newly added X5 M60i model rockets from 0-60 mph in just 3.5 seconds thanks to its 523 hp twin turbo V8 putting out 553 lb-ft of torque. It reaches a top speed of 155 mph. How much down payment is required to lease a BMW X5? BMW typically requires around $4,500 down plus first month's payment of $500-600 for well-qualified lessees with strong credit. Higher down payments can reduce the monthly amount. What are the top 3 packages to add to a BMW X5? Popular packages buyers add for enhanced luxury and convenience include the Premium Package, Executive Package, and Dynamic Handling Package. These provide amenities like upgraded leather, glass controls, heads-up display, and performance upgrades. Find Your Ideal 2023 BMW X5 The 2023 BMW X5 ranges from practical luxury people-mover to high-performance sports machine. Match your priorities for space, efficiency, power or technology to the X5 model that aligns with your budget. Include desired packages and options while shopping to get an accurate pricing estimate. We hope this detailed overview gives you confidence finding the right 2023 X5 deal. #Wiack #Car #CarInsurance #CarRental #CarPrice #AutoLoans

[linuxgamenews]

Moondrop will turn the familiar into the extraordinary this week

Moondrop cozy farming roguelite game is getting ready the full release on Linux and Windows PC. And all of this has been made possible thanks to the imaginative brilliance of Moonroof Studios. Currently available on Steam Early Access with 100% Positive reviews. There is an epic new journey that's about to take off in Moondrop. Where you are on a magical mountain, one that changes its face every time you blink. This is not a mere fantasy, but a place where the limits of your imagination are the only boundaries. Now, think about the fascination of growing a garden or that tiny plant on the windowsill. As a result, you've got your whole world in a grain of sand. Except in Moondrop, this farming roguelite world is always changing and every adventure is new. Growing crops, where everything's mixed up and yet it all makes sense. These are not ordinary crops in Moondrop. They could dart across your field, clone themselves, or - believe it or not - swallow their neighbours! Where that vegetable patch has had an energy drink. But it's okay, as the excitement lies in figuring out the puzzle of how these plants play together and getting them to grow. Due to discovering even more unique varieties.

Moondrop Trails Release Trailer

In many adventures, you're expected to face a foe, defeat monsters, but in Moondrop, we're changing the rules. You're not a warrior, you're an explorer and a guardian. Your task? To ascend the ever-changing mountain, light your way using the glow of a moonlight lantern, and keep track of your potions. The path is always shifting under the mysterious mist. This mist plays on you, making the mountain a labyrinth of new experiences every time. Don't worry about feeling tense or anxious, though. The Moondrop aim isn't about battles, but about the thrill of uncovering secrets. Such as meeting a sly fox, discovering a rare seed, cracking open a mind bending puzzle, or simply finding out that a puzzle exists at all! It's a casual rush of wonder and excitement, since it is like opening a gift. So, after a year in Early Access, the full version of Moondrop is ready for a full release on July 28th. It's a Linux game like no other, turning the familiar into the extraordinary. It's not just an adventure, it's an ever-evolving world ready for you to explore and make your own. The magical world of Moondrop farming roguelite is available on Steam Early Access. Currently priced at $9.99 USD / £7.19 / 8,19€. The price is also due to increase with the games full release. Continuing support for Linux and Windows PC.

[williamsanderson123-blog]

sunroof installation

Imagine cruising down the open road on a sunny day, feeling the warm breeze and enjoying the scenic views. Now, picture yourself doing all of that with a sunroof overhead, allowing the sunlight to fill your car's cabin and adding a touch of luxury to your driving experience. Sunroof installation has become increasingly popular among car enthusiasts, and for good reason. In this article, we will explore the benefits of sunroof installation and why it's worth considering for your vehicle.

Natural Light and Fresh Air:

One of the primary advantages of having a sunroof is the ability to bring natural light and fresh air into your car. The sunlight filtering through the sunroof can create a bright and airy atmosphere inside the cabin, making your driving experience more enjoyable. The ability to open the sunroof and let fresh air flow through adds to the feeling of freedom and connection with the outdoors, without compromising your comfort or safety.

Aesthetics and Style:

Installing a sunroof can greatly enhance the overall aesthetics and style of your vehicle. It adds a sleek and sophisticated touch to both the exterior and interior, making your car stand out from the crowd. Whether you opt for a traditional pop-up sunroof, a panoramic sunroof that spans the entire roof, or a stylish moonroof with a tinted glass panel, there are options to suit every taste and vehicle.

Increased Resale Value:

If you're considering selling your car in the future, having a sunroof can significantly increase its resale value. Many potential buyers consider a sunroof as a desirable feature, and having one installed can make your vehicle more appealing and marketable. It adds an extra selling point and may even attract buyers willing to pay a premium for the added luxury and convenience.

Improved Ventilation and Comfort:

During hot summer days, a sunroof can provide much-needed ventilation, helping to regulate the temperature inside your car. It allows hot air to escape and helps to prevent the cabin from becoming stuffy and uncomfortable. This feature can be particularly beneficial if you live in a region with high temperatures or if you frequently park your car under the sun.

Enjoyment of Scenic Views:

If you enjoy road trips or driving through picturesque landscapes, a sunroof can enhance your experience by providing unobstructed views of the scenery above. Whether it's admiring the starry night sky or marveling at a breathtaking sunset, a sunroof allows you to connect with the beauty of your surroundings while staying safe inside your vehicle.

Customization Options:

Sunroofs come in various styles and designs, offering customization options to suit your preferences. You can choose between manual and electric operation, select the size and shape of the sunroof, and even opt for additional features like sunshades or wind deflectors. With these choices, you can personalize your sunroof installation to create a unique driving experience that matches your needs and desires.

Professional Installation and Safety:

While the idea of a DIY sunroof installation might seem tempting, it's crucial to prioritize safety and opt for professional installation services. Professional installers have the expertise and knowledge to ensure that the sunroof is properly fitted and sealed, minimizing the risk of leaks or other complications. Additionally, they can provide warranties for their work, giving you peace of mind and protection in case of any issues.

In conclusion, sunroof installation offers numerous benefits that can greatly enhance your driving experience. From the enjoyment of natural light and fresh air to the improved aesthetics and customization options, a sunroof adds a touch of luxury and style to your vehicle. Moreover, it can increase the resale value of your car and provide practical advantages like improved ventilation and comfort. If you're considering upgrading your vehicle, installing a sunroof is definitely worth considering for. Read More

[even-disco-baby]

KIM KITSURAGI — The lieutenant leans against the hood of the Kineema, taking a long drag of his cigarette. In the cold and the late night starlight, the crystals of his breaths seem to glow. As you gingerly cross the cobblestones to join him, he eyes you with what might be concern, but not surprise.

“You should be resting,” he says, but there’s no real reproach in his voice.

YOU — “So should you.”

KIM KITSURAGI — A wry smile splits his bruised face. “Touché.”

ENDURANCE — He looks exhausted. He would be sleeping right now if he were able.

PAIN THRESHOLD — It’s not easy to put a battered body to sleep. It wants to be vigilant and protect itself from further harm.

ESPIRIT DE CORPS — Not only himself.

YOU — “Changed your mind about that midnight ride?”

KIM KITSURAGI — The lieutenant chuckles. “Only if I wanted to piss off all of Martinaise. This engine is loud enough to wake the dead.”

YOU — “I know.”

INLAND EMPIRE — The dead, the living, and the whatever-you-are.

KIM KITSURAGI — He looks at you curiously, but does not press you.

REACTION SPEED — He’s in a pretty laid back mood, it seems. Or maybe just tired. Either way, he doesn’t seem to mind whatever you’re doing. You might be able to get away with some mischief.

“Fuck Martinaise. Let’s ride, Kim.”

“Can I bum a cigarette off you?”

“Wanna listen to the radio?”

Climb into the Kineema.

PAIN THRESHOLD — You’re a bit shaky as you climb into the passenger seat of the Kineema. The hole in your thigh makes it rather an ordeal. It’s not quite as cool a maneuver as you hoped.

COUPRIS KINEEMA — The motor carriage is pretty forgiving of all this. You and Kim hardly even feel it shiver as you finally settle into the seat, somewhat winded.

The back seat isn’t uncomfortable, but it’s not quite what you expected, either. It feels strangely… new. Like it hasn’t really been broken in yet. Unlike the driver’s seat, which has an almost perfectly Kim-shaped imprint worn into it.

VISUAL CALCULUS — *Not* that you’ve spent any great length of time pondering the lieutenant’s shape.

KIM KITSURAGI — “Comfortable?” His tone is dry, but not disapproving.

YOU — “Comfy cozy.”

KIM KITSURAGI — “Hm.” He leans back against the door, stifling a yawn.

EMPATHY — He’s letting you poke around his sanctuary without protest, not even a little sulk. This is one of the highest honors he could bestow upon you. Bask in it.

YOU — Aw, yeah. Male bonding. I’m so good at this.

ESPIRIT DE CORPS — You’re really not. But neither is he. So it all works out somehow, though he has no idea how.

YOU — Neither do I! We have so much in common.

ESPIRIT DE CORPS — More than you know.

+1 MORALE

COUPRIS KINEEMA — You sit back in the seat, staring up through the moonroof at the stars. Clouds pass overhead, dark with rain or snow that hasn’t quite made up its mind where to fall. The city is not silent, but pleasantly quiet all the same.

HALF LIGHT — It’s *too* quiet. Raise hell before hell comes for *you.*

“You sure I can’t change your mind about that midnight drive?” (Raise hell)

Take a ride in your *imagination.* (Enjoy the quiet)

COUPRIS KINEEMA — You close your eyes and imagine the rumbling engine, the vibrations of the road rattling your ribcage.

CONCEPTUALIZATION — But where are you going?

Anywhere but here. I don’t care where.

To the other side of the world.

To the bottom of the sea.

Home.

INLAND EMPIRE — And where is home? Where does a man like you belong? Little more than a skeleton in someone else’s closet.

VISUAL CALCULUS — When you try to remember it, all you can picture are little pinpricks of light: candles in the dark on a cold night, stars piercing through smog, fleeting moments of warmth that distract, but do little to fend off the inevitable.

CONCEPTUALIZATION — You’re going to have to imagine something new for yourself. So, Harry, where is this car headed?

Uphill.

Downhill.

I don’t know. I’m just a passenger. (Look at Kim)

KIM KITSURAGI — The lieutenant taps the ashes from his cigarette, careful not to let the wind blow them into his precious motor carriage.

REACTION SPEED — You’re not sure, but you think you might have caught him looking at you. It’s hard to say whether he was keeping an eye on you for your sake or the car’s.

ESPIRIT DE CORPS — Both. But��� mostly the car. He feels a little bad about that, if it’s any consolation.

CONCEPTUALIZATION — You wonder what Kim’s home is like.

PERCEPTION — His Kineema and his person are both kept extraordinarily tidy. The same can likely be said of his living space.

LOGIC — It’s probably small, too, considering your salary. Maybe an apartment like the ones at Capeside.

ELECTROCHEMISTRY — You imagine it smells like motor oil and pine.

DRAMA — The lieutenant projects an image of practicality, sensibility. But you know already, sire, that there is more to him. Little lonesome joys. Does he keep up the act even at home? Or does he feel free to indulge because there is no one watching?

EMPATHY — He must get lonely sometimes. Everyone does, don’t they?

INLAND EMPIRE — His home is warm and beautiful, up on a high, high hill that you cannot climb.

YOU — But I’m not climbing. I’m in the passenger seat.

INLAND EMPIRE — Slowing him down.

HALF LIGHT — Setting the dogs at your heels after him, too.

YOU — Fine… Maybe he can’t take me all the way home. But wherever he’s taking me, it’s better than wherever I was going.

CONCEPTUALIZATION — You can almost feel it: the relief of letting go. You think maybe you felt it for a brief moment once, right as you drove your car off the edge. Right before you hit the water and realized what you’d done. Realized that you were going to have to drag yourself back onto land, alone.

But this? This is different. This is *better.* Unlike you, Kim is a good man. You can’t go wrong following him. You can be at ease. You don’t have to die. You can just surrender.

VOLITION — No, Harry. You can’t.

YOU — Why not? I’m tired. I don’t want to fight anymore.

VOLITION — But he said it himself, Harry. *Sunrise, Parabellum.* Another day, another battle. It’s always going to be a fight. If you follow him, he will just lead you into a battle of a different kind.

YOU — I don’t want that… I want the war to *end.*

VOLITION — I know… I know, Harry. But his lungs do not glow, and he isn’t from up on Marvel Hill. He is just a tired man, like you, longing to let go. And he has to fight it with every sunrise. As they all do.

You’re not in this war alone. Everyone in the world is fighting the undertow.

YOU — That isn’t comforting. It’s sad.

VOLITION — It is. It’s very sad. But at least it isn’t lonely.

KIM KITSURAGI — The lieutenant’s cigarette has long since burned out, but he shows no sign of going back to bed. Just stares out past the skyline at something only he can see, brow drawn.

YOU — “…Kim?”

KIM KITSURAGI — “Hm?”

YOU — “Did I ever tell you what woke me up the day we met?”

KIM KITSURAGI — He glances at you in the side mirror. “No, I don’t think so… What was it?”

“A miracle.”

“A clarion call from hell.”

“A promise I made to myself.”

“Love, brother Coppo. It was love all along.”

“The Kineema. I heard you.”

KIM KITSURAGI — His eyes widen just slightly.

SHIVERS — At this moment, just down the road, there is a little girl sleeping soundly in her warm bed. Her mother silently slips a new book, wrapped in ribbons, onto her nightstand. An apology, of sorts.

In a drafty apartment a few blocks away, a young woman sweeps the kitchen floor while her sister tucks a blanket around the shoulders of their working class mother, asleep on the couch. When the sweeping is done, they will iron their best funeral clothes.

In that same building, two red-headed children lie back to back in bed. Both of them are only pretending to sleep, each thinking that they’re keeping watch to protect the other. Briefly, one of them thinks about reaching out for the other’s hand, and then thinks better of it— never realizing that the other was thinking the same.

And in the G.R.I.H., not far from Terminal H and Precinct 57, there is an apartment. It is little more than a tin box, one of thousands just like it. There is no one sleeping there tonight, waiting. No one hoping to wake up to the sound of a homecoming. The box is empty. It has been empty for a very long time.

KIM KITSURAGI — The lieutenant’s gaze slowly drops from the mirror to the cigarette butt under his boot heel.

“…Well,” he says softly, “isn’t that something.” That’s all he can say.

ESPIRIT DE CORPS — Every word that comes to mind feels foolish and saccharine. But there are *many* that come to him, all trying to say the same thing: he is glad that you woke up.

YOU — Maybe someday I’ll feel glad, too.

VOLITION — You will get there. You can find home again.

CONCEPTUALIZATION — Not on the crescent of the hill, but a shore at low tide. Knowing that though the water will lap at your ankles again, it will also recede again. It never ends, but sometimes you won’t want it to.

YOU — I never want this moment to end.

INLAND EMPIRE — It ended in the time it took you to think those words.

VOLITION — That’s what made it precious.

COUPRIS KINEEMA — Swaddled in sentimentality— and your polar anorak— you feel yourself drifting into a warm doze.

KIM KITSURAGI — The lieutenant does not try to rouse you. He simply climbs into the driver’s seat and lets the moment linger a while longer.

[dreamcatchers-husband]

Road trip

Male reader x Kim yoohyeon

Length: 1600+

tags: car sex, quickie, creampie

Thanks to sol and digi for the help on this one

When COVID hit, it was safe to say you didn’t expect it to get this crazy—sure, the small breaks you got from work were great, but once the quarantine period reached the two year mark, seeing the white walls of your own home got just a little bit stale, so you were eager to go have fun. 

“I didn’t even check where we landed, where are we?” 

“Utah, I figured we could start somewhere in the middle of the states and make our way around in a rental car.” 

“Well I’m just glad I’m here with you.” 

Your lovely girlfriend Yoohyeon was quick to jump on the opportunity to go on vacation with you. Having started your relationship a year ago you never had the chance to take her on a big trip like this but now, being here with you in another country might show her how serious you are about your relationship with her.

Walking around the airport you feel yoohyeon reach over to hold your hand which you happily accept. You quickly glance over at her and see that famous dorky smile you love and makes your heart flutter so you give her a kiss on her cheek and keep walking. Arriving at the car rental store you see the massive line of people waiting. 

One by one the line continues to shorten in a small four by four room that seems to be packed to the brim even with the safe distance protocols. 

“Hi there, welcome to Salt Lake Rentals, do you have a reservation?” 

“No I do not, do you have any cars left?” 

The look on the woman’s face makes you nervous as she stares at the computer, typing for a minute until she looks up at you. 

“Well sir You are in luck. I have one vehicle left that isn’t reserved. I need your license and credit card and once I get those you can be on your way to enjoy the city!.

Hearing there was one car left made you feel like one of the luckiest men in the world as that could have almost ended your plans before they even started. Once you hand over your license and credit card, you are quickly given your keys. 

Walking out towards the garage, you start to look for the car. Hitting the panic button on the key fob repeatedly bears no fruit as you around the gray and dark garage. Once you hear an alarm start to go off you smile knowing you are a step closer to your vacation properly starting. Walking towards the source of the noise you come face to face with a white Jeep, perfect for you and your girl’s road trip around the U.S.

Hearing the car trunk open, Yoohyeon doesn’t even hesitate to throw your luggage in at a rapid speed. 

“Enough stalling! Let’s drive!” 

Yoohyeon quickly runs to the passenger side door and jumps all around till she sits down. Following her example you jump around till you arrive at your seat jumping in and starting the car. The sound of the engine starting causes you to look over to Yoohyeon as you both yell and drive out of the garage starting your trip.

Driving through the city amazes Yoohyeon as she has never seen this part of the U.S. 

Click click click is the repeated sound you hear coming from her phone as she takes pictures. 

To you it's just another city in the world, but you are not gonna ruin the happiness you see from her. 

The highway appears in your sight and once you get on that onramp you press down hard on the pedal and build up speed much to your and Yoohyeon’s excitement. The cool air starts to hit you and Yoohyeon as you lower the window and you hear her yell, “ FUCK YEAH VACATION TIME!. Cheering along with her you continue to barrel down the highway enjoying this trip already.

An hour goes by and you finally start to arrive at what seemed to be a desert area with little to no cars around. 

“Hey, I have always wanted to do this!” 

Looking over to your right you only manage to see Yoohyeon’s legs as she sticks her upper body out the moonroof. 

“YOOHYEON, GET DOWN FROM THERE!”

“WOOOOOOOO HELLO UTAH!”

Looking around, you are thankful there are no police officers to see her doing something so reckless. What can you do to get her down from there? 

As your left hand stays on the steering wheel making sure to keep your own life and hers safe; your right hand reaches up and slaps her ass. 

You aren’t so sure you can do much more to get her to come down without having to pull over so you continue with your repeated assault on her ass till you start to hear little Moans and she comes down. 

Both of your hands go back to the wheel as your girlfriend sits back down in her seat, not saying anything. 

“Sorry sweetie but I don’t want to be pulled over and I don’t want you to get hurt either, OK?” 

Giving her your reason why you stopped her, you expect some sort of response but yoy dont hear anything. 

“Baby?” 

You have always been such a safe driver so taking your gaze away from the road is something you would not like to do. 

That was until you feel a hand on your crotch. 

“Yoo—“

“Shhhhh baby, keep driving just let me take care of you for now.” 

Your gaze never leaves the road but you can feel her hands reach for your belt and undo it at a speed that is almost superhuman. 

In your mind, you were sure Yoohyeon was just joking about what she was hinting at, but then your cock feels a hand wrap around it and take it out of its confines. 

Up and down is the motion you feel from her hand as you try to control your foot from pressing down harder on the gas pedal. 

“Sweetie, we really shouldn’t be doing this.” 

“Shouldn’t be doing what? this?” 

You nearly smash the pedal as a pair of lips wrap around your cock. 

A small moan escapes your mouth as she starts to bob her head up and down at a slow speed. 

You start to hear more sounds coming from her side, a sound you are very familiar with so you have to look over to her side. When you quickly look to your right you see Yoohyeon giving you a slow blowjob, while she plays with herself. 

You feel her lips leave your cock as she brings her tongue to your tip and licks it making you moan, knowing how much you loved that. Her hand makes its way to your balls as she plays with them to increase your pleasure

In the back of your mind you’re aware that you should be focusing on the road, yet you keep taking small glances over to your girlfriend as she continues to pleasure both herself and you 

At this point you’re aware this cannot continue, so you pull off onto a nearby dirt road and drive for 2 minutes until you are out of sight from traffic. 

The second your car is in park, Yoohyeon’s lips leave your cock and she gives you a smirk. 

“Pull that seat back and fuck me.” 

Without having to be told twice, you push back your seat and she jumps on your lap. 

Quickly you attach your lips to hers and get access to her mouth. Your tongue starts to wrestle with hers to assert dominance and she surrenders quickly. 

The sensation on your cock surprises you as you feel the sensation of you entering the warm walls.

Pulling back from the kiss you look into her eyes as you raise her with your strength and drag her back down on your dick. 

“Fuck baby, I was craving you so much after you smacked my ass.” 

The motions of Yoohyeon’s pussy gripping you are as amazing as the first time you felt them and you just grunt and move, building up your speed. 

Your hands that were on her hips helping her move go to her ass as you bring both to her cheeks with a smack. 

“That’s right baby, this ass is yours.” 

Holding her with your entire left arm, your dick continues to enter her warmth as you feel her get slicker yet tighter. 

“Fuck, I love your pussy.” 

Yoohyeon then pulls away from you and lays back a bit more as you start to 

The screams you hear from Yoohyeon just confirm what you already know, you’re hitting her G-spot. 

“Baby i'm close, don't stop please!” 

Who are you to deny pleasure to the love of your life.  So you move as fast as you possibly can, bringing your right hand to her clit to help bring her to the edge as you feel your own peak arriving as well. 

The yell’s you hear in your ear nearly leave you deaf, but you are at your own edge as you feel her juices nearly shoot you out. 

That final motion causes your dick to quick shoot your seed deep into her womb as you feel her walls milk you of all you have. 

The sound of breathing is all you can hear in the car as the peaks of both nearly drove them crazy. 

“Fuck Yoohyeon, you couldn’t wait till we got to a hotel?” 

“You said no to having sex in the plane, I needed to have my fun as soon as possible!” 

When those words leave her lips she starts to blush a little and laugh so you laugh along with her. 

Looking around at the mess you and her made, you wonder if the remaining smell of sex will make you lose your deposit. 

A/N- when I saw this pic I got inspired on the spot so I wrote this quickly. this is not the next piece I had planned, the one I said might be controversial since it’s still being worked on but it will come one of these days.  

If you asks or anything feel free to send them!!! Thank you once again for reading.

[venomiae]

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Beachside (Bf!Bucky x Reader Smut) 

A/N: I’m working on a big ol slowburn/fluff series so I thought it only appropriate to write my first smut for this blog (and also my first smut... in years) to even things out I am thoroughly sorry to my innocent baby followers/non-mcu followers

Also this is dedicated to my baby juliette <3 she hyped me the fuck up when i gave her a sneak peak of Better Than Words so she deserves sum smutty smut smut 

ps. heres my masterlist~

Word Count: 2078

Warnings: smut? duh, metal arm kink, mild dom!bucky/brat reader, fingering, oral (female receiving), small hickeys, overstimulation & unprotected sex (this is fictional friends. wrap it or else you cannot tap it do you hear me) cos thats what i'm into leave me alone also this has like no real plot its just smut... ENJOY!

You, Bucky and several other Avengers were in California for a Stark Tech show in LA, some security system Tony was working on. You and Bucky decided to leave a few days early to spend some time alone together. Everyone gave you space at the tower, but there was something special about being completely and utterly alone. 

The night before the event, the two of you took the rental car and drove up and down the coast for a few hours, still cruising even after the sun had set. The windows were rolled down and the music was a little too loud. He always let you pick the music and told you which he really liked to build a mutual playlist that you both enjoyed. 

You sat in the passenger seat, your left leg tucked underneath you and his flesh hand softly moving up and down the inside of your thigh. 

You couldn’t help but look at him, admiring his profile, his scruff that he let grow out, knowing you’d have to enjoy it now before he shaved it off for tomorrow’s event. You took his hand and laced his fingers with yours as you bit the inside of your cheek and allowed your head to fall against the headrest. 

“Sweetheart, why are you staring at me?” He asked, lowering the music, his face still square with the highway in front of him. His jaw shifted as he smiled. “I can feel you looking at me.” 

“Shhh,” You’d hum. “Just let me look at you. Why can’t I look at you?” 

He squeezed your hand before bringing it up to his lips, pressing a small kiss to your knuckles. “You’re being creepy, baby.” 

“I disagree.” You giggle in response, watching as he readjusted his grip on the steering wheel, the metal plates on his left arm shifting. 

You brought his flesh hand up to your mouth and kissed his knuckles back, but you didn’t stop there. You continued to stare at the side of his face as you pressed open mouth kisses to his knuckles, his thumb, and soon took his thumb into your mouth. 

“Doll, don’t make me pull over.” 

You couldn’t help but grin at this threat that sounded more like a good time. “Oh no, don’t do that!” You said in a tone slick with sarcasm. “I totally don’t want to fuck you to the sound of the ocean waves.” 

He finally turned his head, locking eyes with you, the absolute love of his life, before smiling. “Oh doll, I’m going to make you regret using that tone with me.” 

You drove until there was a parking ledge and stopped the car on the side of a cliff where you could see the reflection of the moon on the ocean outside of your window. 

The two of you folded the seats down and crawled into the backseat of the SUV and immediately kicked off your shoes. 

Bucky didn’t waste any time in laying you down on your back, the moonroof right above your head, giving you a clear view of the star speckled sky. 

He placed himself in between your legs and tangled his hand into your hair as he brought his lips to yours. 

“Baby doll, you are going to be the fucking death of me.” Bucky muttered onto your lips as his hips dipped circles against your own, his hard on already prominent against the inside of your thigh. 

His lips continued to speckle kisses on your own, then around your jaw and back to your lips over and over again, in time with the circles that his hips drew into your own. 

Eventually he would kiss down your jaw and suck small dark mark on the side of your neck. You knew that you’d have a hell of a time covering it for the event tomorrow but you thoroughly did not give a fuck right that moment. 

All the while, his hands have managed to roam underneath the hoodie you’d stolen from him and also refused to wear a bra under. As his tongue gently ran over the new hickey on your neck, his flesh hand pinched and flicked on your left nipple. 

It only took you a moment to realize he wanted the hoodie off. Bucky leaned back, his knees resting between your legs and his metal hand pressed up against the roof of the car as he waited for you to strip the jacket off. Within seconds your chest was bare and you took this time with Bucky upright to tug on his shirt for him to take it off and to begin unbuckling his belt. 

He came back down before you could finish unzipping his jeans. His lips found yours and this time, his tongue fought its way into your mouth, instantly moving against yours, massaging your tongue with his own.

When his mouth left yours, you found yourself panting. Bucky took this time to kiss down your neck once more. Now with your hoodie off, he continued to pepper kisses across the top of your chest before completely taking your left nipple into his mouth, gently flicking the nub with the tip of his tongue, feeling it get hard between his lips. He smiled to himself before sucking roughly and using his flesh hand to slap the outside of your upper thigh. 

Strings of profanities left your mouth as your fingers tangled into his hair and his mouth continued to move down your body, leaving wet kisses down your stomach. Once his lips found the waistband of your cotton shorts he leaned back once again and assisted you in taking them, alongside your underwear off. It was then that you looked up to see that the moonroof had already fogged up from the heat inside the car and you grinned to yourself. 

“No fair,” You muttered, as he threw the fabric against the windshield once more. “Take yours off,” You requested, pulling him close by the loops on his jeans and pulling the zipper down. 

It took him a moment but soon he was left in nothing but his socks and his tight black briefs that showed a prominent outline of his hard on, even in the dim moon light. In a matter of seconds, he was settled between your legs again. 

He spread your legs open and kissed the insides of your thighs, sucking softly, almost threatening to leave more dark purple marks in this new location. 

Without warning he licked a broad stripe from the bottom of your labia to your clit. 

Your breath hitched and your fingers immediately reached down to tug on his hair. “More Buck. I need more.” 

He continued with several broad stripes before he wrapped his lips around your clit, slowly flicking the now hard nub with his tongue. 

He would alternate sucking on your clit and licking messy shapes against your skin. “Oh God, my girl tastes so good.” He muttered almost inaudibly against your pussy, the warm air making you wiggle underneath him. 

“Stay still for me, doll.” He commanded, prominently this time as his flesh hand pressed your knee down, opening your thighs up and shifting his weight onto his right side. 

The cool metal of his left hand came in contact with your inner thigh and the sound of your gasp filled the air. “Please. Please touch me, Buck.” 

He grinned, and popped his index finger in his mouth, slicking it with spit before slowly pressing it into your opening. He slowly rocked the silver finger in and out of you before bringing it out once more to lube his middle finger with spit and press the two into you. 

You both felt the way his thick fingers stretched the walls of your pussy open. You struggled to keep your hips still, as his fingers slowly moved against your skin and his stubble scratched the inner most of your thighs. . You found yourself biting on your knuckle to keep quiet. 

“I want to hear you, baby. Let me know how good I’m making you feel.” He said before bringing his lips back to your clit. It was as if he carefully calculated it, the way he alternated pressing his fingers as far into you as he could, with the lightest nibbling of your clit between his teeth. 

Before long you were a moaning mess and couldn’t help but wiggling underneath him. “Fucking hell, James. Don’t stop. Shit! I love your tongue, Buck. So much.” 

He grinned to himself, your words fueling him as he continued to eat you out. It was only a matter of minutes before you were squirming underneath him. “Hun, you have to keep still for me.” 

You tried your best to not wiggle, but before long you felt yourself clench his fingers harder, ultimately cumming onto his metal hand and into his mouth. But he wouldn’t stop. 

He continued to lap up the juices spilling out of you as the profanities you yelled filled the car. He let his fingers slip out of you in one swift movement, bringing them up to your mouth as he continued to lap up your cum, overstimulating your sensitive cunt until you forced your legs together and he had no choice but to stop. 

The bottom half of his face was coated in your cum, and you admired the sight of him, grinning ear to ear and licking his lips as you sucked your own cum off of his metal fingers. 

You brought your hands up and hooked them around the back of his neck, opening your legs once more and pulling him down on top of you. 

“You did so good, princess.” He’d hum before pressing a soft kiss onto your lips. “But I’m not done with you yet.”

You’d giggle in response, pressing your hand between your bodies and palming his dick through the thin black fabric of his Calvin Kleins.

He would whisper symphonies of curses in your ear as you licked broad stripes up his neck, ending them with open mouthed kisses on his stubble lined jaw, your hands slipping inside of his underwear and stroking the middle of his shaft.

You were both growing impatient as you used your feet to pull his briefs down around his ankles and rubbed his tip against your clit as soon as it sprung free. 

“Fucking hell, doll. Still so wet for me, are you?” He pushed the last bit of fabric down until it hung on one of his ankles and sat once more on his knees, his own hand now stroking the base of his cock, slapping it against you and admiring how you looked, splayed out in front of him. 

“Always.” 

And without wasting another moment he’d place his metal hand flat right by your face and guide his tip into your cunt. In one smooth flick of his hips, he filled you to the brim. 

This time you didn’t bother trying to keep quiet as your screams filled the car. He chuckled at how your face contorted as you adjusted to the feeling of him inside you. Leaning back onto his knees, his hands grabbed your hips and began to lead himself in and out of you, setting a terribly slow pace. 

“I fucking hate you, Barnes,” You’d groan, pissed at him for going so agonizingly slow. 

“All you had to say was, please, darling.” He’d smirk before tripling his pace with no sense of build up. 

Soon you were grasping at nothing, your mouth continuously open, filling the four door with more than the sound of his skin slapping against yours. 

It wasn’t long before he started to fall into you, his hips moving sloppily as he reached his peak. 

You’d pull him back down, tugging on his hair and grazing ear with your teeth. “Cum for me, Buck.” 

All it took was the sound of your voice, yearning for him. Then suddenly, he was like putty, encasing you with his body, squeezing your face with his hands and messily pressing his lips against yours as his cum pumped into you. 

As your lips parted, he brushed your hair out of your face, using the thin layer of to slick back your baby hairs. “I love you, doll.” 

You’d return the favor, tucking pieces of jet black hair behind his ears and running your thumb against his bottom lip ever so gently. “I love you too, James. Always have.” 

“Always will.”

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2019 Volvo XC60: Helicopter Parent

In a fit of stir craziness, I hopped in the jet and sped off to Earth for 10 days of hiding from the COVID in the forest (instead of a God-forsaken Martian hellscape). I paid for a rental Corolla. My dear friends at Avis said, “your 9-passenger Chevy van is ready for you!“

When the bus pulled up to the lot, the Avis app told me that my Grand Caravan, white, but with trendy black wheels, was in slot whatever, right by the dropoff.

“Better,” I thought, “but I would still prefer the Corolla I prepaid for.” Before getting all Ken on the manager about this unseemly “upgrade,“ I checked the app again. Minivan? Check. Chevy van? Still available! Volvo? Wait, what? Get this boy a chicken dinner!

I didn’t care that it was a grocery getter Volvo and not some $100K Polestar saloon. Like 90% of American SUV buyers, My only concern was that the “utility” part wasn’t wearing minivan sheet metal. I get enough Dad Bod/Mom jeans snark already.

Then I started driving it. Yeah, yeah, yeah, it’s a competent $50K Scottsdale trophy wife-worthy quasi-truck. The devil in the details is relentless.

So here’s what’s good:

Smooth leather seats.

2 pane panoramic moonroof with theatrical retracting sunshade.

7 or 8-speed transmission.

All Wheel Drive. Something of actual utility in Michigan

Adjustable driving modes.

Harman Kardon sound system.

Built-in GPS (that wasn’t deactivated by Avis to sell an addon)

SiriusXM - no subscription. About the regular radio - I couldn’t find the preset setting to delete all the hate talk and religious channels these rentals often have. On the plus side, instead of presets, the radio automatically put in all the stations whose signal was strong enough to register. While driving up the Michigan Coast Highway, there was an occasional bleed over between the local station and the Chicago station using the same frequency.

WiFi Hotspot. Sounds good in theory. The feature was buried in a menu I stumbled upon on my last day with the car. (Karen: How am I supposed to read the Facebook without wifi?)

Some of the safety stuff my Honda has - adaptive cruise, lane departure, driver alertness, traffic sign reading.

Configurable (sort of) gauges.

Parallel parking assist.

Invisible to cops

Approach/puddle lights are stellar

Then there’s the other stuff:

The engine light was on. Step one - check the gas cap. There isn’t one. OK. Step 2, check the oil. Good luck with that. There’s no dipstick, dipstick. Somewhere in the cascade of menus (once you figure out how to get there) is a screen that tells you the oil level. Avis thought it might be cheap (i.e., low octane) gas. The car demands premium. It’s a turbo, so that should be a given. A tank and a half later, that wasn’t it.

TFW you need to scrub off speed quickly and you slap the lever a few times and you’re still in 4th or 5th gear.

The half-hearted cleaning by the rental company highlighted the cheap brittle plastics on the center console. I noticed both, because I had to unstick the buttons. Cue the frat house flashback of incongruous, mysterious (and best left that way), sticky things.

I couldn’t really tell much of a difference between driving modes, except for “Off-Road.“ Basically, it uses low gear hold and engine braking and maybe regular braking to slow your descent. I kept in in sporty most of the time, for the sake of the S in SUV. Economy mode made the engine start/stop more aggressive, like when coasting.

The tech. A blessing and a curse.

Factory GPS loves the highways. It only wants to tell you the fastest way to your destination. She’d get so PO’ed when I detoured or stopped to look at a thing.

“ Harman Kardon” audio sounds promising. I remember that name as being on stereo components I could not afford. Do you want to explore the sound quality? Have your passenger scroll through 17 menus.

Basically, always have a passenger, even to change the temperature.

You’re so naggy, Karen. The lane departure is supersensitive. The traffic sign and lane departure don’t sync up for things like construction zones. Driver alertness is 3 strikes and you’re out. Karen wants you to pull over.

Karen is happy to tell you when you’re in a no-passing zone. She is blithely unconcerned when the pass restriction ends.

She is right on top of those speed limit signs. 1 mph over the posted limit and the dash starts flashing the speed limit sign at you. It’s been a couple of weeks, but I think she also lost her mind a little if the speedo read above 80.

Not that I know from experience. Must have read that in the owner’s manual.

Android Auto -Karen friggin’ hated it. The Google GPS window is tiny, compared to the built in version that can be almost full-screened. On Bluetooth, Karen is happy to read your messages. Just tell her what line number. *Looks at big screen* What do you mean, “select line number.“ 100 miles later - Oh, the OTHER screen. The one with the speedometer I’m supposed to be checking occasionally. Got it. Plug that phone in and Karen’s mood changes. At first, it’s OK. She’ll play the Habanera on Spotify, but it sounds dull because you haven’t figured out the stereo controls yet. Sigh

At first, you can compose texts through Google instead of the canned responses of the factory interface. After a while, the green-eyed monster awakes. Suddenly your phone is simply not available to take your dictation. Karen has no explanation. Just “NOPE.” Also, she blames the phone for the problem that didn’t exist a minute ago.

I never did figure out the mobile wifi - I didn’t even find the screen with it until I was returning the car.

In Four Words: Buy a Mustang Instead. Or, Kinda Like Being Married.