#jul & nia

[jaeyunologyy]

i need to hear jungwon call me noona in whiny/needy voice with big sparkly boba eyes

[evil-mcytblrconfessions]

tumblr kww fandom was formed seperately from most other social media corners of the fandom. and that leads to silly things like the commonly used name "kww collab" and kenfies vs kenifies. and probably more. cedar if theres any more im forgetting that u know of say them pls

(in response to this confession)

[intromortal]

oil up nia me and wonnie are coming over

i'm literally oiled up and waiting where are you hello

[pannaginip]

AlterMidya on Twitter @altermidya:

DONATION DRIVE para sa mga apektado ng bagyong #CarinaPH [Donation drive for those affected by Typhoon Carina]

Nanawagan ng donasyon para sa relief goods ang iba't ibang grupo para umagapay sa mga apektado ng malakas na ulat at pagbaha na dulot ng bagyong Carina at malakas na habagat. [Various groups are calling for donations for relief goods to support those affected by the strong rains and flooding caused by Typhoon Carina and the strong southwest monsoon.]

Para sa mga dagdag na detalye, i-click ang mga poster sa thread na ito: [For additional details, click the posters under this thread:]

2024 Jul. 24

(1/2)

CALL FOR RELIEF DONATIONS | #TyphoonCarina

Patuloy na tumataas ang baha kasabay ng pagbuhos ng ulan sa Metro Manila at iba pang mga kalapit na lugar. Nananawagan ang mga apektadong residente sa iba't ibang lugar sa Quezon City, Rizal (Rodriguez at Antipolo). Sa nakalap na report ng Bayan Muna Partylist at Bayang Matulungin, ilan sa mga apektadong lugar ay ang mga sumusunod:

Brgy. Tatalon, District 4, QC

Brgy. Talayan, District 1, QC

Brgy. Cupang, Tawid-Ilog area, Antipolo City

NIA Road, Brgy. Pinyahan, District 4, QC

Brgy. 8, District 2, Caloocan City

Kasiglahan Village, Brgy. San Jose

Rodriguez, Rizal Brgy. Maysilo, Malabon City

Tumatanggap po ng donasyon na food packs, mga tinapay at biskwit, at tubig, ganundin ang pinansyal na tulong para sa community kitchen. Pauna na ang pasasalamat para sa mga magbabahagi ng tulong.

For more information, please contact: Ms. Vhienna or Ms. Sarah 09321175586

For GCash donations 09235354319

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Isinailalim na sa RED RAINFALL WARNING ng PAGASA ang buong Kamaynilaan kaninang umaga. Maraming lugar na ang lubog sa baha at nagsilikas na sa mga evacuation center.

Sa mga nais tumulong sa mga kababayan natin mula sa mga pinakaapektadong komunidad, ang mga sumusunod ang pinakakinakailangan:

Para sa cash donations:

Chinabank

Account name: Lingap Gabriela, Inc.

Account no.: 105002008935

Swift code: CHBKPHMM

GCash

Jo*n Ma*c C. 09157687114

Para sa in-kind donations, ang drop off point ay sa

#35 Scout Delgado, Brgy. Laging Handa, QC

We are accepting the following in-kind donations:

Rice

Canned goods

Vitamins, medicine, and first aid equipment

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🚨 URGENT CALL FOR DONATIONS 🚨

Tulong Kabataan PH Disaster Response Center, Inc., in partnership with United Marikina Community Fire and Rescue Volunteer, calls for your support. Several parts of Metro Manila, including Barangay Tumana, Malanday, and Sto. Niño in Marikina City and areas in Quezon City and Manila have been severely flooded due to non-stop rains since Tuesday.

We are accepting both cash and in-kind donations to aid these affected communities. Your generous contributions can help provide essential supplies, rescue operations, and immediate relief.

Bank Details:

UnionBank

Account Number - 1096 6083 8825

Account Name - Earl Benz Molina

GCash

Account Number - 0921 889 1348

Account Name - Anna Kristina M.

Drop-off Center and Coordinator:

MANILA: UP Manila USC Office, 4F Joaquin Gonzales Bldg., Padre Faura St., Ermita, Manila

Coordinator: 09164150726 Kyla Sofia Benedicto

QUEZON CITY: Leong Hall, Ateneo de Manila University (Near Gate 3)

Coordinator: 09151237788 Kenneth Amores

Let's come together to help our fellow Filipinos in this time of need.

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#CarinaPH | TULONG GURO for Typhoon Carina victims

Many families and individuals are in urgent need of help and rescue. Donate now!

For cash donations: GCash 0951 312 1148 MH****E B.

For in-kind donations: You may contact 0951 312 1148 for details.

Thank you in advance!

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MAULANG ARAW, MGA KA-MANGGAGAWA!

Kami ay nananawagan para sa inyong donasyon upang makapagbigay ng agarang tulong sa mga manggagawa at kanilang pamilyang naapektuhan ng Bagyong Butchoy at Carina na patuloy na nagdudulot ng malakas na ulan sa malaking bahagi ng bansa.

FOR CASH DONATIONS:

EASTWEST BANK

Balai Obrero Foundation Inc.

200057848889

GCASH

Emelinda Sagcal 09561594733

IN-KIND DONATIONS DROP-OFF POINT:

Balai Obrero Foundation

#63 Narra Street, Project 3, Quezon City

Sama-samang pagkilos para sa sama-samang pagbangon.

For those in need of immediate help, you may use the contact details below:

TYPHOON EMERGENCY HOTLINE

𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 - 911

𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗦

Hotline: 143, (02) 527-0000, (02) 527-8385 to 95

Disaster Management Office: 143(Staff), 132(Manager),133(Radio Room)

𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗞 𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔��𝗗 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗟 (𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗥𝗠𝗖)

Trunkline: 911-5061 to 65

Phone Number: (+632) 91114016, (+632) 9122665

𝗣𝗔𝗚-𝗔𝗦𝗔

Hotline: (02) 824-0800

𝗗𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗙𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧

Text Hotline: 0918-912-2813

Trunkline: (02) 931-81-01

Disaster Response Unit: 856-3665, 852-8081

𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗟

Hotline: 117, 722-0650

Text Hotline: 0917-847-5757

𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗨 𝗢𝗙 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 (𝗡𝗖𝗥)

Direct Hotline: (02) 426-0219, (02)426-3812, (02) 426-0246

𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗚𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗗

Trunkline: (02) 527-8481 to 89

Action Center: (02) 527-3877

0917-PCG-DOTC 0917-724-3682(Globe)

0918-967-4697

𝗠𝗘𝗧𝗥𝗢 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗟𝗔 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬

Hotline:136

Trunkline: (02) 882-4150-77

loc. 337 (Rescue)

255 (Metrobase)

319 (Road Safety)

374 (Public Safety)

320 (Road Emergency)

(02) 882-0925 (Flood Control)

𝗗𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

(DOTC) Central Hotline

Public Assiatnce Center: 7890

𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗟𝗔 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬

Text Hotline: 0917-839-6462 (TEXTNAIA)

Terminals 1,2,and 4: 877-1109 and loc. 2444

Terminal 3: 887-7888 loc. 8046

𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗟𝗔 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥

Hotline: 162

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SAGIP KANAYUNAN | CALL FOR DONATIONS for FARMERS & FISHERFOLK affected by Typhoon Carina

Heavy and continuous rainfall caused by Typhoon Carina resulted to severe flooding in different farming and coastal communities in the country. Many infrastructures and equipment used for their livelihood are affected.

NNARA Youth, in partnership with the areas, is opening a monetary and in-kind donation drive to help the communities with their urgent needs. We humbly ask for your support especially with the onslaught of the typhoon.

In-kind donations could be canned goods, noodles, or coffee. Message our FB page for details on where they can be sent. For monetary support, you may send it to the QR code attached to this post.

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📣 CALL FOR DONATIONS 📣

Serve the People Corps is accepting donations for disaster-prone areas in CALABARZON heavily affected by #CarinaPH.

Cash donations may be coursed through:

💰GCASH:

Fr*****e A****a F.

09178348950

🥫We also accept in-kind donations such as:

Drinking water

ready-to-eat or canned goods

food packs

clean clothes, beddings, blankets

medicine kits

toiletries

other immediate needs.

Please send us a message if you have any queries.

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CALL FOR DONATIONS PARA SA MGA KOMUNIDAD NA APEKTADO NG #CarinaPH

Ang National Office ng College Editors' Guild of the Philippines (CEGP) ay naglulunsad ng isang call for donations sa gitna ng hagupit ng Bagyong Carina at Southwest Monsoon o Habagat.

Nananawagan tayo sa lahat ng nais na tumulong at magbigay ng mga donasyon para sa mga komunidad na apektado ng kalamidad.

Para sa Monetary Donations:

Gcash:

09154457991 John Ray L.

Add note: CARINA PH DONATIONS

Maaring i-scan ang QR code sa baba. Maaring i-send ang proof of transaction sa aming Facebook page.

Para naman sa in-kind donations, narito ang maaring ipadala:

Canned goods

Noodles

Rice

Water

Good clothes

Hygiene kit

Blankets

Plastic bag

Medicine/First aid Kit

Contact: Maricho Tagailo, CEGP National Coordinator

Mobile: 09660033150

Telephone: 8-28751661

Drop off location: CEGP National Office

31 Narra St., Violago Homes Phase III, Pasong Tamo Quezon City

Bilang ibayong pag-iingat, narito rin ang kompilasyon ng mga emergency hotlines at emergency operations center na maaring ugnayan.

Katuwang ninyo ang National Office ng College Editors' Guild of the Philippines sa panahong ito. Hangad namin ang kaligtasan ng bawat isa.

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CFWC F/AtoW: Jul 21 - 27, 2024

✒️ = Fanfic | 📱 = Text Fics/Edits | 🎨 = Fanart Ⓜ️ = Mature Content 18+ | 🔥 = Explicit/NSFW 18+ 🏳️‍🌈 = LGBTQIA

AMERICA'S MOST ELIGIBLE

Mollie and Teagan 🎨🏳‍🌈 | Teagan x F!MC - @rjschoicesstuff

BLADES OF LIGHT AND SHADOW

Five Stages of Grief (Series) ✒️🏳‍🌈 | Nia Ellarious x F!Orc!MC - @rosesnink Part 1: Denial

CRIMES OF PASSION

Of Cloudless Climes and Starry Skies (Series) ✒️ | Sebastyan Thorne x F!MC - @thosehallowedhalls Chapter 4

Summertime ✒️ | M!Trystan Thorne x F!MC - @jerzwriter

THE CURSED HEART

Boundless As The Sea ✒️ | M!Keiran x F!MC - @leafkingofbirds

DESIRE AND DECORUM

White Peonies - Part 1 ✒️ | Vincent Foredale x F!OC - @princess-geek

THE ELEMENTALISTS

no...No 🎨 | Atlas Ernhardt - @oh-so-youre-a-nerd

OPEN HEART

A Simple Wish ✒️ | Ethan Ramsey x F!MC - @jerzwriter

Fair Game ✒️ | Ethan Ramsey x F!MC - @jerzwriter

Happy Birthday, Baby 🎨 ✒️ | Tobias Carrick x F!MC - @jerzwriter

Mine ✒️ | Ethan Ramsey x F!MC - @liaromancewriter

Mono~poly (Series) ✒️ | Ethan Ramsey x F!MC, Tobias Carrick x F!MC - @jerzwriter Chapter 3: Propositions

Processing & Development Art 🎨 | Tobias Carrick x F!MC - ArtbyAinna (IG) C: @alj4890

Rough Start ✒️ | Tobias Carrick x F!MC - @alj4890

RED CARPET DIARIES

Brooklyn and Thomas 🎨 | Thomas Hunt x F!MC - @bri1234 C: @tveitertotwrites

Repeat Performance ✒️ | Thomas Hunt x F!OC - @alj4890

THE ROYAL ROMANCE

Complete TRR F/AtoW List: Jul 21 - 27, 2024

WAKE THE DEAD

Seeking Shelter ✒️ | Eli Sipes x F!MC - @jerzwriter

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10 Secrets To Feeling Super Sexy (When You Don't)

Shellie R. Warren

Jul. 27, 2019 12:58PM EST

Rihanna. Ryan Destiny. DeWanda Wise. Jill Scott. Kelly Rowland. Nicole and Bria Murphy. Kelis. Tika Sumpter. Yara Shahidi. Meagan and L'Myia Good. Janelle Monáe. Toni Braxton. Leela James. Karen Obilom. Nia Long. Lynn Whitfield. Lauren London. Sanaa Lathan. The late Aaliyah. Kerry Washington (especially in the movie She Hate Me). I could go on and on, Lord knows, but when I think of celebrity women who are also quite sexy (at least to me), those are some of the ones who immediately come to mind.

What's dope about the list is they're all different when it comes to their look, their style and their age. At the same time, what they each have in common is there's a hint of mystery and exoticness about them. 

Regardless of your sexual preference, when you see them, you tend to do a double-take and, if you were the type to share your WCW (Woman Crush Wednesday), they are the kind of women who would be on your list. They are appealing. They are exciting. Yep—they are sexy.

The reason why I listed them is because if I threw out the names of some of my friends or the woman who does my nails or this chick that I always see whenever I go to a particular mall, you wouldn't have a point of reference. My point in saying that is, a lot of women exude sexiness regardless of size, economic status or platform. Not only that, but just by being a woman alone, there are simple things that we can do to turn the volume up on our own sexiness in 10 minutes or less.

If you've got days when you don't feel your best but you want to feel a little more sultry, risqué or even glamorous, I think if you try some of the following hacks, you'll start feeling intensely excited about your own damn self. After all, the sexiest women radiate from the inside out, not the outside in. That is the foundational key for all things sexy.

1. Invest in Some Sexy Underwear

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I'll be working on an article about the expiration dates of various things soon enough. But for now, just know that if you haven't gotten new bras and panties within the past 6-12 months, you are seriously overdue. If you know that some of your underwear has been in your drawers for at least three Christmases, treat your body to some new stuff. Then make sure that some of what you get is on the sexy side—lace bras, high-cut panties…things that make you feel like you've got a hot date with the finest man alive whenever you put that kind of stuff on (even if you don't).

Oh, and if you're like me and, because your "girls" are on the super-big-and-full side, it's hard to find sexy brassieres, one of the other writers here wrote about some of the sexy bras that she loves. Also, an overseas brand that I've come to adore is Figleaves. I can personally attest to the fact that the way you move changes when your undies are on the sexy tip.

2. Paint Your Nails (a Blue-Based) Red

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Red is a fascinating color. As far as color psychology goes, it represents love, passion, fire and desire. What's really cool about the hue is it's something that women of any shade or ethnicity will look amazing in. If you're a woman of color, the key is to look for one that has a blue-base to it. It's more sophisticated and will complement your complexion better. As far as red lipstick goes, The Zoe Report has a list of 'em. But if you want to give your fingers and nails a bit of a red sexy pop, Red Diamond Crushed Diamonds Patent Shine 10x Nail Lacquer is a great-high end nail polish while China Glaze's Heart of Africa is a pretty awesome department store find.

3. Curl Your Eyelashes

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Something that all of us should have in our possession is an eyelash curler. It has a way of opening up your eyes and extending the length of your lashes simultaneously. With curly lashes and a coat or two of mascara on them, you can flirt all day long without saying a single word.

4. Apply a Shimmery Lip Gloss

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Anyone who knows me knows that if I've got an addiction to anything, it's lip gloss. I really can't tell you how many tubes that I have; it really is low-key a problem. I think what I like so much about gloss is I can put some on real quick, with or without lipstick, and my lips will instantly have a sexy pout to them.

If you really want your lips to stand out, go with a gloss that has some shimmer in it. Some brands that I think work pretty well include C.O. Bigelow Mentha Shimmer Bare Mint, sweetnectarbeauty's Vegan Lip Gloss and Maybelline New York Lip Studio Electric Shine Prismatic Lip Gloss Makeup, Lunar Gem. To tell you the truth, you can easily make some of your own too. All you need is some coconut oil, make-up grade glitter and a couple of other items and you're all set. Get the walk-through on how to do it here.

5. Also Apply Some Bronzer to Your Skin

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Remember how I said that actor Ryan Destiny is super sexy to me? One of the things that I find to be so alluring about her is her deep chocolate skin that seems to have no pores or flaws. Yeah, smooth skin is definitely all-the-way-up sexy.

I wasn't blessed with that kind of skin, but I will say that exfoliation, sulfur soap (it's great if you've got acne) and using sweet almond oil as a moisturizer has done wonders! Also, when I want my skin to have a radiant glow, bronzer makes that happen.

Girl, if you've never gone out with some bronzer on your skin, words can't express how much you're missing out! Forget what others will think; you'll have a hard time walking past a mirror and not staring at your own self! So yeah, make an investment into your complexion and cop some.

(By the way, this is something else that you can make at home. For step-by-step instructions on how to make shimmering body lava, click here.)

6. Rub an Essential Oil onto Your Hair

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OK, so you do have a favorite scent, right? How often do you put it on? Me? I'm an essential oils gal myself. Usually I blend two or three of them together to come up with a signature smell. Anyway, while putting a fragrance on your wrists and neck is all good, don't sleep on rubbing some of it onto your hair. For one thing, it will linger there longer than most other places. Plus, it has a way of leaving a trail wherever you go.

Oh—if you're kind of new to the whole essential oil thing, some scents that are really sexy include rose, jasmine, sandalwood, patchouli and cinnamon.

9. Rock Some Glasses (Whether You Need Them or Not)

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A couple of years back, for about six months or so, I had to wear some prescription glasses so that they could correct a mild astigmatism that I had (one that existed, apparently since birth, that made itself known after I turned 40). But with all of the frames I've got in my bedroom, you'd think I was blind as a bat! I've always liked how a good frame looks on my face. On both men and women, I think glasses are uber sexy.

It appears that I'm not the only one; glasses seem to have a psychological effect on all of us. They frame our face, show off our personality, give off a vibe of confidence, intellect and a bit of quiet reserve, and they definitely offer up a hint of mystery.

That's why you should treat yourself to a pair of glasses (prescription or not optional); not because your vision necessarily needs them, but because wearing frames is another easy way to look and feel sexy in a matter of moments.

10. Wear an Oversized Men’s Button-Down Shirt

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A couple of years ago, a popular fashion trend was women wearing a man's button-down dress shirt. To me, it's not a "trend" so much as a classic go-to. It's empowering and feminine. It looks great on all body types. And, it's the kind of thing that you can wear with a tailored business suit or just to lounge around the house in. And, if you've got a significant other, he's probably gonna find that to be as seductive as any lingerie number you own. It's a win/win all the way around. Stay sexy, sis!

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The Article 4 directive was passed at the Cabinet meeting of cyngor Gwynedd council on the 16th July, 2024. Two members were absent from this important meeting. Apologies were received from the deputy leader of the council, Nia Jeffreys and the cabinet member for housing, Craig ab Iago.

The meeting was webcast and can be found here - https://gwynedd.public-i.tv/core/portal/webcast_interactive/895758 As often happens, the translated feed is not yet working...

The Education and Economy Scrutiny Committee met on Thursday, 18th July, 2024. Four councillors did not turn up and a co-opted member was also absent.  

Olaf Cai Larsen was elected as the new chair. A vice chair was not elected as no-one wanted the position. One councillor was proposed but he point blank refused and so the matter was deferred until the next meeting.

Overview and scrutiny is important in holding Council's policy makers to account and scrutiny committees are fundamental to the functioning of a healthy democracy. Some councillors have raised concerns that there is no proper scrutiny in Gwynedd and one has even compared it to a 'children's parliament'. 

The chair and vice chair of scrutiny committees are allowed access to the Scrutiny Forum. The forum is where the real power lies and determines what is and what is not to be scrutinised at the committees. This forum should be open to the public to ensure propriety.

First up on the agenda was the GwE Annual Report 2023-2024, presented by its managing director, Arwyn Thomas. GwE is to come to an end in March, 2025 and this will be its last report in its present form. GwE is a school improvement service for the whole of North Wales but this year their meetings have focussed more on job losses than any school improvements. 

GwE never really recovered from the 'hotdesking' and inflated travel expenses scandal that came to light in 2020. It has never been explained why the former CEO did not action when the council's internal audit flagged  - "To this end, Internal Audit cannot provide assurance that value for money has been taken into account when changing work locations." https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-53661995

Next up was the Middle Tier Review. This report comes about in part because - Recent publications including Estyn reports, PISA and the personalised assessments national report, have identified a need to improve the quality of learning and outcomes within and across schools, and the consistency of this across Wales for ALL learners...

The report appears to lay the blame for this on poverty which does not explain those children who are failing whose parents are not in poverty. 

The report goes on to ask - How well are we doing? How do we know? How can we improve? To achieve this, school leaders and practitioners should work in partnership with each other and their LA within an open, trusting environment. So school leaders, practioners and the culture is the problem - not poverty.

Schools in Gwynedd have suffered from many issues over the years from bullying, harassment and assault. The problems have not been dealt with and the Neil Foden case only confirms that pupils (and teachers) are not safe...

A reminder that the Education and Economy Scrutiny Committee failed to hold Neil Foden to account after the school meals debacle and also took no action when the video appearing to show Foden grabbing a pupil by the scruff of the neck appeared online.

A report, authored by Llion Williams and titled Safeguarding Arrangements in Schools was presented. The report can be found in the meetings agenda pack here - https://democracy.gwynedd.llyw.cymru//documents/g5168/Public%20reports%20pack%2018th-Jul-2024%2010.30%20Education%20and%20Economy%20Scrutiny%20Committee.pdf?T=10

As is to be expected after the Foden case arrangements have been updated. But they appear to focus on safeguarding children from their parents and it appears that little has been done to advise what happens if a senior teacher and/or the designated officer responsible for safeguarding is the one being abusive. 

One councillor pointed out that the school's last Estyn report stated that safeguarding procedures were robust - when they were obviously not. Did Neil Foden assist Estyn in this report? To an outsider, Foden was able to abuse with impunity and there is nothing in this report that suggests those in a position of authority will not be able to abuse again. 

The BBC did report on this meeting but its focus was on matters relating to Foden - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cl4ym5kl85eo The council's current head of education, Gwern ap Rhisiart, told the education and economy scrutiny committee that safeguarding was a "priority" for the department.

But Sharon Roberts, representing Arfon's parents and governors on the committee was more critical - "Accept how little confidence there is out there among parents I speak to, everyone has been shocked by what has happened."

Gwynedd and Eryri Sustainable Visitor Economy Plan 2035 was discussed. Cllr Gwynfor Owenmentioned that the national park agency do not engage with the county council and a plea was made to consult with councillors. It was perceived that the report deals with growth rather than a sustainable visitor economy. The officer explained that they wanted to extend the tourist season rather than the peak in summer. There was little data to the impact on local jobs and the the language. 

The committee complained of the negative effects of tourism and that too many people were visiting the area, causing traffic jams and that locals were not able to get to the beach. Seasonal jobs were not great for those with families and mortgages and that all year round jobs were needed for peoples security. It was mentioned that many businesses were reliant on children...

This led to a trip down memory lane for some who talked of their own childhood experiences working for local businesses. It was pointed out that laws have since been introduced because of the exploitation of children by bosses...

In stark contrast to the Cabinet passing Article 4, one councillor talked of second homes bringing benefits to the local economy and called for a debate to dispel myths on the issue. He contended that these homes relied on local traders, such as plumbers and electricians who in the main spoke the language and that it was a win win. 

Many agreed that more research was needed and one commented that the report goes in every direction but the right direction. Councillors were not happy with the report but they voted to pass it anyway...

Something is very wrong within Gwynedd council...

[newepisodetodayoffical]

Nia’s Accident on Laughter Chefs 2024-07-14 | Full Episode on Jul 13, 2024

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[jaysgirlx]

@meowkn @nia-jul COME SEE THIS

Choso loves the short little dress that you've bought recently.

He loves it when you first wore it on your date;the dark blue fabric hugging every curve perfectly. He loved how it exposed your thighs,and until the end of the date,his palm didn't leave your skin even for a second.

He loved how when you got cold because no matter what,you refused to wear something warm and cover yourself up,he could just drap his coat on your shoulder and pull you to his side.

He loved how you couldn't do the zipper on your back;and he would always do it while pressing his lips to every inch of your shoulder blade and neck.

He loved how the color matched his suit and tie when you decided to attend one of the biggest parties in the year.

He loved how he could rest his hand on your hip when someone was too close to you for his liking;his fingers gently playing with the short hem of your dress.

He loved how you couldn't cover up the marks he left on you in the closet when he got too bored after talking to some random rich snob,and had to wear his suit until the end of ball.

He loved that dress so much.

But moreover,

He loved you when you kissed him sweetly that night as his fingers skillfully pulled down the zipper.

He loved that dress,but it was soon forgotten on the floor of the bedroom no matter how much you begged him to not ruin it.

He'll just get you another one,in the exact same color.

[foxune]

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[jaeyunologyy]

i need jungwon so bad u don't get it why would u say all that to me

BCS I KNOW YOUD MATCH MY FREAK NOW WE BOTH ARE HAVING A FREAK OFF

i need him to use me (use US) so bad and you too @heeslomll insatiable wonnie with 3 girls 😔🤞🏻

[jackredfieldwasmyjacob]

VIVIFEST SEMIFINAL 1 CONTESTANTS

here are the rules, in case you don't know what this is about. as the title suggests, here are all the songs that will participate in the first semifinal!

here is the poll to vote for your favourite :)

NO HAS VENIDO A SUFRIR - NIÑOS MUTANTES

niños mutantes ('mutant kids') is an indie pop band from granada formed in 1994 and composed of juan alberto martínez, nani castañeda, migue haro, and andrés lópez. they are staples in the genre.

no has venido a sufrir ('you haven't come to suffer') is an existencialist song about shielding someone from suffering in life, having an optimistic tone full of light.

2. ROMANCERA - GUITARRICADELAFUENTE

guitarricadelafuente ('little guitar of the spring'), stage name of álvaro lafuente, born in benicàssim (castelló) but with an aragonese heritage, first became known for his version of the popular cuban song guantanamera [a fucking masterpiece, i strongly recommend it] in 2019, and since then he's been going song, with a very particular sound inspired by old hispanic songs with traditional themes and musicality, and of course, with the guitar always at the center of the music.

romancera (a type of traditional hispanic poetry) is an ode to the city of barcelona, where álvaro grew up, with lyrics alluding to its charm and the mystery and fantasy of its nights, sounding as ethereal as the lyrics are meant to be.

3. ESA TAMBIÉN FUI YO (QUIERO ACORDARME) - ALBA RECHE

alba reche (aka the love of my life), born in elx (alacant) became famous through the singing contest / reality show operación triunfo 2018, where she was the runner up [for some reason totally unrelated to my obsession to this show more people from here might appear later on <3], and since then she's became a staple in the spanish indie pop scene, and especially in queer and pride contexts. she has also recently started a podcast where she interviews other indie artists [i really recommend it it's great!!!].

esa también fui yo (quiero acordarme) ('she was also me (i want to remember)') is a gut wrenching song where she recounts traumatic experiences she's had but that barely remembers (because of trauma), and reconciles with her past self as a form of healing. its a lot, and it's incredibly executed.

4. ANSIEDAD - GINEBRAS

ginebras ('gins') are an indie rock band formed in madrid in 2018 and composed by [my girlies] magüi berto (vocals), sandra sabater (guitar and vocals), raquel lópez (bass), and juls acosta (drums). they're probably the most well-known female indie rock band right now, to the point this october they are doing their first song in the largest venue in madrid, the wizink center [and of course i'm going to see them <3]!

ansiedad ('anxiety') talks about precisely that, anxiety, and how shitty it is. it has very straight to the point lyrics, and such a fun beat and music, it's great i love it.

5. LO BAILAO - NIA

nia, whose full name is estefanía correia, was born in las palmas de gran canaria (canary islands) to a canarian mother and a father from guinea bissau. she became known through winning operación triunfo 2020 [told you there were more], and since then she has been on multiple tv shows and has performed in various award shows. prior to her breakthrough, she worked in the spanish version of the lion king!

lo bailao ('what's been danced') alludes to the spanish idiom 'que me quiten lo bailao' ('may they take away from me what's been danced'), which funnily enough was the title of the song that represented spain in eurovision 2011 [an underrated bop tbh]. it means more or less that, no matter if things go right or wrong, at least you had fun through it and that's what matters. just as the idiom, this song is fun and a perfect summer bop!

6. ME HE PILLAO X TI - ANA MENA & NATALIA LACUNZA

[when i tell you i have the biggest grin on rn. prolly my most listened song this year &lt;3]

ana mena, born in málaga, is THE spanish pop girlie right now (alongside aitana), she's making numbers and having hit after hit. she recently released her second album, bellodrama, and has been breaking records ever since. she is very influenced by italian music and in fact has tons of songs in italian, and her most known songs are spanish versions of italian songs (both bops btw, they're un clásico and música ligera, i highly recommend them).

natalia lacunza, born in iruña, was a contestant in operación triunfo 2018, where she ended up third, and since then she's become royalty in the spanish indie pop scene. she has collabed with at least half of spanish indie pop artists and groups (among them guitarricadelafuente in her first single ever!), most of them queer (like her), and her solo stuff is just mind blowing. she also recently passed the 1 million listeners mark in spotify!!

me he pillao x ti ('i've fallen 4 u') is a fun pop song about unrequited love and that feeling of having a crush on someone who you can't pursuit cause they already have a partner. it's absolute brainrot, i love it.

7. LUCKY - SHEGO

shego (yes. like the kim possible character) is an indie post-punk band formed in madrid in 2021 and composed by maite, raquel, charlotte and aroa. they are best known for its aesthetic, attitude and sardonic tone in their songs, and have collabed with big names in the indie world like zahara and, of course, natalia lacunza herself.

lucky talks about going back to something (or someone) that you know its bad, but can't help to. however, the song is positive, trying to convince the listener that this time it'll be the last time.

8. POR PRIMERA VEZ - NEREA RODRÍGUEZ

nerea rodríguez, born in barcelona, first became known through being a contestant in operación triunfo 2017, and since then she's been busy: she's become a professional voice actor, she's composed songs for disney movies, she's been a main actress in the spanish musical la llamada for 5 years now, and on top of that, she's been releasing music on her own.

por primera vez (for the first time) is a pop-rock song about all the 'firsts' in a relationship and how they can also turn into 'lasts'. the aesthetic and beat reminds of the y2k trend, started in spain by aitana in 2021 or so.

9. NO QUIERO - ANNE LUKIN

anne lukin, born in iruña, first became known - just as the previous artist - through being a contestant in operación triunfo 2020. since then she has released an album, and has delved into her own sound, uniting more melodic elements with 80s-style electronic stuff.

no quiero (i don't want to) talks about the dread of not wanting to die alone but not knowing how to love, all with a synth-like sound.

10. LA FUNCIÓN - ROI MÉNDEZ

roi méndez, born in santiago de compostela (galicia), was a contestant in operación triunfo 2017, and since then he's released an album and has collabed with bands and artists like sinsinati, veintiuno, and ainoa buitrago.

la función (the show) is an intimist ballad about hiding your true feelings behind a façade and being unable to be your truest self because of that. it's his first song like this, so he chose to be vulnerable for once.

[tchallasbabymama]

Troubled Waters Finale

Author’s note at the end. Enjoy! 😘

Word Count: 7,281

CW: smut

In her dream, Nia settled onto the riverbank and watched a distantly familiar little girl with wing-shaped scars on her back meet a lonely prince. 

“Can I swim with you?” the girl asked, and Nia noticed the boy’s face light up.

“Sure, but...where did you come from?” He asked, his head swiveling around to look for some sign of her entry. “You just sort of came out of nowhere.”

“My ubaba says I’m sneaky like that.” The girl shrugged and skillfully changed the subject. “Want to play tag?”

The boy responded with a vigorous nod, his missing front teeth on full display as he grinned from ear to ear.

“You’re it!” he yelled and swam away as fast as he could.

Nia couldn’t help the lazy smile on her lips as she watched her younger self shimmy out of her romper and jump into the water with a splash. 

A rustling to Nia’s left pulled her attention away from the memory, and Bast emerged from the brush. The goddess looked healthy in her full panther form with gold hoop earrings decorating her ears and a usekh around her neck that matched Nia’s.

“Simpler times,” sighed Bast as she padded over and joined Nia on the riverbank.

“Much simpler,” Nia agreed with a melancholy nod before carefully examining her ancestor’s appearance. “You look well.”

Bast bared her sharp teeth in a smile that would appear menacing if not for the goddess’ comforting aura.

“I feel better now. Maybe even better than I did before this whole debacle.”

Nia was happy to see Bast in such high spirits, but she felt her gut twist at what she knew was to come.

“I’m glad,” she squeaked around the lump forming in her throat, making Bast regard her with gentle eyes.

“It is bittersweet; I know.”

“How much time do we have left with them?”

“Until the end of the week.”

Nia sighed and let her gaze drift back to the younger versions of herself and T’Challa. She was explaining her scars to him, and Nia noticed that even then, he looked at her like she was the sun.

“Did you have anything to do with this?”

“You two meeting?” 

Nia nodded, and Bast continued, “No, this was all destiny, the universe, whatever you want to call it.”

“Hm. But the time after that?”

“Yes, I did that. I did not know what you two would become, but I knew I needed you on the same team.”

“We’re a good team.”

“That you are,” Bast chuckled. 

“What’s so funny?”

“Love is funny, dear.”

Nia thought about it for a moment, and a smirk appeared on her lips after a while. Love is funny. She would have never believed that she’d end up falling in love with the boy from the river that abandoned her for all those years, yet here she was, so in love with him that her subconscious felt like replaying the day they met.

Bast and Nia silently watched the children splash around in the water until their playtime was cut short by T’Chaka calling for his son.

“I should get going, as well,” Bast said, standing on all fours and stretching out her limbs and spine. “Plenty of work to do back home.”

“How is Sekhmet doing?”

“She is stubborn,” Bast groaned. “But I am patient.”

“You’re a dutiful sister.”

Bast smiled warmly and rubbed her large head against Nia’s shoulder.

“Be well, Nia.”

Those words echoed through Nia’s head as she blinked her eyes open and focused them on T’Challa’s smooth brown chest. Her fingertips traced the curly hairs concentrated in the center, and she felt his breathing change.

“Sawubona, baby.”

“Mholo, sithandwa,” he grumbled with his morning rasp, placing a kiss on her eager lips.

“I spoke to Bast last night in my dream.”

“What did she say?” he asked, his hand already kneading her ass for their usual morning lovemaking.

“She’s doing better.”

T’Challa stopped playing with her cheeks and tipped her chin to look up at him.

“You don’t sound happy about that.”

“We only have until the end of the week, then umama and Sego and Oma… everyone has to go back,” Nia’s voice cracked, and a tear escaped her eye that T’Challa quickly wiped away. 

As if Nia’s tears were a beacon in the sky, Ithunzi hopped up to comfort her. She crept up Nia’s body and nuzzled her head into the curve of her waist as Nia and T’Challa reached out to pet the intuitive feline.

“We knew this was coming, love. They gave us a whole month.”

“I know, but it still sucks,” Nia pouted.

T’Challa used his free hand to rub her back for a few minutes until an idea came to him that he thought might make the situation a little better.

“Let’s throw a goodbye party for the Returned.”

Nia’s face pinched together.

“You want to throw a party-”

“Yes, it could be a celebration of their lives and our time together. Make it as big or as small as you want, invite the entire country, both realms.”

“I don’t know if we even have enough time to plan something like that.”

“Are you kidding? Mama could have it put together by this evening if you wanted.”

Nia laughed at the truth behind his words, and Ithunzi’s ears perked up. 

“Ok, I like the idea. Let’s bring it up in the council meeting.”

“It might soften the blow.”

“Here’s hoping.”

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Ever since Nia became queen, every council meeting had been a packed house. The usual inhabitants were there as always, but Nia and her magic realm council, composed of representatives of various magical species, nearly filled up the expansive room. 

As had become the norm, Nia and T’Challa presided over the meeting together, each deferring to the other on matters concerning the realm they ruled. Most of the meeting had been about reconstruction efforts on both sides, but as time trudged on, Nia felt a pit growing in her stomach. She wasn’t looking forward to making the announcement about the Returned, and the council responded the exact way she had hoped to avoid.

“What do you mean one week?!” exclaimed an elder obayifo.

Umi of the Merchant tribe piped up next, “That is not enough time!”

“Elder Umi-”

“My daughter,” her voice cracked. “I am not ready to lose her again.”

“Umi,” Ramonda spoke up, placing a hand on the elder’s shoulder, “there is nothing we can do.”

“Bast has already given us this past month; her warning me a week in advance was a courtesy,” Nia added. 

“But Nia-”

“Queen Nia,” T’Challa reminded M’Kathu with a stern glance, his hands placed neatly behind his back as he stood like a sentinel at Nia’s side.

“Queen Nia, excuse me. The people will not react kindly to this news.”

Nia looked up from her spot on T’Challa’s throne and met his gaze.

“We actually have an idea that might ease the transition.”

“A celebration,” T’Challa joined in. “We could combine the food, music, and traditions of both realms… make it one big festival.”

The council members nodded amongst themselves before an elder aziza spoke up from his perch.

“We could observe the day every year,” he suggested.

“I like that idea,” Nia agreed. “We’ll need time to grieve collectively.”

“Mama, would you work with whoever of your choosing to bring this to fruition by the end of the week?”

“Of course,” Ramonda answered before turning to Amare and Celeste, who had become Nia’s advisors in the few weeks she’s acted as queen, and she asked them to join her. Naturally, they agreed enthusiastically.

“Any more comments or concerns?” Nia asked, surveying the room with a soft yet firm glare.

“Indlovukazi Nia, if I may?” said a voice from the far left, and Nia craned her neck around T’Challa to see the koolakamba that spoke.

“You may, Jamila.”

“Well, although the past four weeks have been interesting, some of us have concerns about where you will be located.”

“I meant about the festival, but continue.”

“As you know, your palace is still empty-”

“I won’t be ruling from Asha’s palace.”

All eyes turned on Nia.

“With all due respect, you cannot expect to continue using your boyfriend’s palace-”

“I’m aware of that, thank you,” Nia quipped before T’Challa could interject. “I won’t be ruling from here, either. I will be remodeling my home in the coming months with Princess Shuri’s help.”

Nia looked at the princess, and they shared a smile.

“I guess now is as good a time as any,” Shuri said before turning to address the council. “I have started working on something exciting that could make travel between the realms more accessible.”

“But how? Only aziza can travel between the realms,” stated a very proud older aziza with graying braids and majestic yellow wings that fluttered when he spoke.

“Magically, yes, but I essentially scienced the magic. Nia popped back and forth, collecting atmospheric specimens for me to study. What we came up with is sort of an inter-realm portal system.”

“Queen Nia, you wish to do what with these portals?” asked Mandla from his post by the window.

“T’Challa and I both have decided to repair the realms but keep them open. These portals will allow us to travel from Birnin Umlingo to any province and from any province to Birnin Umlingo. Humans may come over to the magic realm if they please, just as magic beings will be free to roam the human realm.”

The room was surprisingly quiet… they had expected some pushback.

“Nobody has anything to say about that?”

“How long until the portals are installed?” M’Baku asked, and several council members nodded along.

“I can’t say for sure… another month or two?” Shuri shrugged, but even though she wasn’t too sure, her answer was good enough for the council.

“Any other questions?” T’Challa asked. When nobody responded, he continued, “We will reconvene next week. I hope to see you all at the festival. You are dismissed.”

The council members saluted their king and queen, and they returned the gesture. One by one, they filed out of the throne room until Nia and T’Challa were its only inhabitants. Nia gazed up at T’Challa as he stared ahead pensively, but instead of meeting her eyes, he turned and walked towards the windows that overlooked the shining skyline of Birnin Zana. 

Nia followed him, first with her eyes tracking his shoulders as they swayed with the dip in his walk, then with her body creeping up behind him. She wrapped her arms around his waist, burying her face in his broad back.

“What’s wrong, baby?”

T’Challa was quiet for a moment, but Nia knew him well enough to know that it sometimes took him a minute to get his thoughts together when he was upset.

“You don’t want to stay in the palace. With me.”

Nia smirked as she unwrapped her arms and circled around to stand in front of him.

“I didn’t tell you about the best part of the remodel.”

T’Challa looked down at her with a frown on his face, and his bottom lip unintentionally poked out. Nia couldn’t help but kiss it.

“I want a private portal that just goes from your bedroom to mine… and maybe if you want, we could even build our own space in there.”

“Our own private realm?”

“Exactly. Just us… and Ithunzi because we’d never hear the end of her whining if we kept her out.”

“Of course.” T’Challa’s face softened, and he cracked a tiny smile in the corner of his mouth. He reached out and grabbed Nia’s hips, pulling them closer to his and trailing his large palms around to her ass. 

“So, you like that idea or no-”

T’Challa pressed his lips to Nia’s mid-sentence, and she giggled into the kiss.

“I love it.”

“I love you.”

“I love you, too,” T’Challa chuckled and pressed his kimoyo beads, activating the privacy shield on the windows.

“You know, you’re cute when you’re mad,” Nia teased, and T’Challa sucked his teeth, looking away bashfully.

“I wasn’t mad; I was-”

“Upset, angry, pissed off-”

T’Challa backed Nia into the window and started tickling her sides, making her screech and cackle as she squirmed to get away from him.

“Are you going to let me finish?” T’Challa taunted her.

“Yes! St-stop, T’Challa!”

He stilled his movements and grabbed her ass hard enough to separate her cheeks.

“Make me.”

Nia felt a fire ignite in her loins with his words and noticed his eyes reflected that same hunger. She held his gaze while she moved his hand to her lips, wrapping her tongue around two of his fingers and taking them down her throat. When she pulled off, she led his hand down between her legs. The slit in her dress on the left side made for easy access to her treasure trove, and she guided his fingers across her bare pussy, tittering as she watched him register that she wasn’t wearing any underwear.

T’Challa’s fingers explored her folds until her sticky goodness erupted all over his hand, but Nia held him in place and continued to grind her clit into his palm as she heaved lustful breaths into his open mouth. 

He grinded his hips forward, and she felt his dick against her thigh, solid as a rock and ready for her. The whimper that escaped her lips made T’Challa moan as her walls contracted around his fingers once more.

“Fuck me, baby,” Nia whimpered again as her body shook with aftershocks from her orgasm.

“Mmm, show me how you want it. Get in position.”

Nia allowed his hand to leave her depths and turned around towards the glistening city, poking her ass out as she lifted her dress up so that he could see all she had to offer. Seconds later, she was filled to the brim with T’Challa’s girth, and she cried out as his hips took no mercy on her.  

He knew what she liked. Whenever Nia wanted it from the back, she wanted him to be rough with her. She wanted stinging slaps to her behind, and that’s what she got. She wanted dirty words and hair-pulling and bruises, so T’Challa more than delivered.

T’Challa was climbing towards his third climax when he decided to finally allow Nia to cum after teasing her for several rounds. Despite her earlier orgasms when he fingered her, his denying her orgasm for so long led to an explosion of expletives and fluids from them both.

They stood there panting, fogging up the window Nia was pressed up against for a while until T’Challa pulled his finally flaccid dick from her body. 

“So, what will you do with Asha’s palace?” T’Challa asked while they straightened themselves back up.

“Well, first, it needs to be cleansed. It just feels so… ick,” Nia shuddered. “Then, I’m not sure. Maybe repurpose it somehow. I could turn it into a museum or maybe even an embassy or something for humans that visit the magic realm. I haven’t thought too much about it, honestly.”

“You have time.”

T’Challa kissed her forehead before his beads trilled with a notification on his wrist.

“Busy afternoon?”

“Sadly, yes,” T’Challa sighed. “I have been neglecting my duties to the Avengers these past few months, and they are getting impatient. I have a holo-meeting with them soon.”

“You have fun with that.”

“I’ll be thinking of you the whole time.”

“You better.”

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Amare made Celeste’s favorite meal for their final night together. Even though she couldn’t eat the fragrant seafood gumbo, she appreciated watching her loved ones enjoy her food. During her time in Wakanda, Amare had ensured that Celeste taught him her recipes that he had missed so much over the years. They spent hours in the kitchen together, either in his baobab tree or their palace suite, cranking out dish after dish until Amare got them right.

Over the months since the Returned arrived, Nia watched her ubaba come alive in ways she’d never imagined. He had always tried to remain strong for her, but despite his mask, his grief over Celeste was always pinned to his chest. For the first time in her entire life, Nia felt like he was truly happy. Seeing him glow when Celeste attempted to kiss him or the way his eyes softened when she called his name filled Nia with a sense of completion that she never realized she lacked. 

It wasn’t all because of Amare’s happiness; it was her own, as well. Nia no longer had to wonder what her umama’s laugh sounded like, and that kept her grounded when thoughts of their impending separation made her want to crumble. T’Challa was there for her in those moments, holding her and reassuring her that Celeste would never be too far out of her reach no matter what realm held her soul. Having the usekh helped, too, since she’d still be able to feel Celeste’s presence when she wore it. 

“Best of My Love” by The Emotions bounced off every wall in Amare’s baobab tree and blared out into the stillness of the night through the open windows. Every now and then, he would look up from the pot of gumbo and smile at Nia, Celeste, and Amita as they danced around the living room. He still couldn’t believe that Nia and Celeste looked so much like twins, even though Nia was technically older than her mother.

Off to the side of the living room, Sego questioned Oma about what to expect from the realm of the dead, but her cryptic answers weren’t doing much to ease his nerves about the transition. He had spent the past month trying to avoid thinking about his death, but he couldn’t outrun it forever. The problem was that usually, people don’t know when that day is coming for them. However, Sego knew he only had one more day, and it was eating at him.

“Ngaphandle!” Amare fussed, banishing Ithunzi from the kitchen. The curious feline had spent most of the night trying to trip Amare and make him spill some food for her, and he’d finally tired of stepping around her. 

Ithunzi sulked out of the kitchen, but her mood instantly brightened when she caught sight of Nia’s smile. The growing cub sauntered over and jumped into Nia’s arms, resting on her hip while she moved to the beat. 

“My grandchild knows good music,” Celeste said, and Nia snorted.

“She is not your grandchild, umama.”

“I won’t be here to see my actual grandchildren, so let me claim her.”

Nia suddenly remembered the reason for their gathering and felt her gut twist. It wasn’t just a nice dinner with family and friends. It was a goodbye. The wave of sadness that crashed into Nia’s body made her stop dancing and tense up. 

“You ok, baby girl?” Celeste asked.

Nia’s eyes welled up with tears, and she bit her lip as she felt a cool tingling on her face when Celeste reached to wipe away her tears. Ithunzi nuzzled into her shoulder to make her feel better, but Nia was able to hold herself together. 

“I’m ok,” she said with an unconvincing nod.

Celeste didn’t want to pry because she knew what was bothering Nia. It was bothering her, too. She cherished the past several months she got to spend with her love again, but above all, Celeste was already missing her daughter. She looked up and locked eyes with Amare in the kitchen, and she noticed his face had turned sad with Nia’s. Every second that ticked by took him closer to losing a piece of himself again, and as much as he realized how blessed he was to have her back in his life for a short while, Amare wanted nothing more than for Celeste to stay longer. With him. With them.

“Dinner’s ready,” Amare broke the awkward silence, his voice missing the playfulness that it had earlier that day. 

They all filed to the kitchen and took their seats around Amare’s circular table. Celeste sat between Amare and Nia, and Sego sat on Nia’s other side next to Amita. Oma filled out the table sitting between Amita and Amare. 

“Smells amazing,” Sego nearly growled. 

“Ngiyabonga, Sego,” Amare chuckled at his enthusiasm. 

“What is it?” Amita asked, her mouth already drooling.

“It’s called gumbo.”

“It was my great grandma’s recipe,” Celeste added proudly. “Grandaddy used to make it for us all the time.”

The warmth of the gumbo spread to their spirits as Nia, Amare, and Amita delighted in the food. As time went on, Nia and Amare felt more at ease with the day ahead. They ate as if it were a typical meal and not a goodbye, with chatter flying across the table while the living finished stuffing their faces with the spicy seafood dish. 

“So, Nia, it has been a month now. How are you adjusting to your new title?” Oma asked.

Nia sat back and rubbed her stomach as if it would help her food digest quicker while she thought about Oma’s question. 

“It still doesn’t feel real. Maybe it will once we finish the remodel, but I feel so busy all the time. I know it won’t always be like this because we’re still trying to fix what Asha and Sekhmet broke, but I could do without so many council meetings.”

Amare and Celeste laughed.

“Have there been any dissenters?”

“The people respect Nia’s bloodline and Bast’s word. We haven’t heard any rumblings.”

“That’s good. Kind of hard to argue with a goddess’ wishes,” said Amita.

“I still can’t believe you’re the queen,” Sego teased, nudging Nia’s shoulder.

“Neither can I some days. T’Challa’s been a big help-”

“I bet he has,” Amita mumbled, making Sego chuckle.

“I’m serious. He has the experience-”

“Yeah, he does,” Sego nodded, and Amita snickered. Even the elders at the table fought their laughter.

“I’m not talking anymore,” Nia threw her hands up before crossing them over her chest in faux annoyance.

“Oh, come on,” Sego pleaded. “You walked right into that one!” 

After dinner, the turntable continued to play music well into the night while they drank and played a few rounds of dominoes. Amare played for Celeste, and she and Nia got locked in a heated battle that ultimately went to the elder of the two. Nia pretended to be a sore loser, but the fake pout gave way to a smile as she watched her parents celebrate their victory. 

Around midnight, everyone started to feel the fatigue of a long day setting in. Amita was first to go, standing up and stretching her limbs before announcing her leave.

“I’ll walk you out,” Sego said, and while Amita was surprised, she obliged. She hugged Amare and Nia and waved goodbye to Oma and Celeste before leaving the tree home and walking outside with Sego in tow.

“So, what’s up?” she asked, breaking the awkward silence.

“I, um…” Sego’s voice wavered, and he averted his eyes.

Amita sensed something was wrong, so she placed a comforting hand on his shoulder. 

“You ok?”

Sego shook his head.

“I know I thanked you already for what you’ve done, but I need to ask you something.”

“Anything.”

“I saw what happened when I died… I saw how bad Nia got. I don’t want her to see me leave her again, so I don’t think I should go to the festival-”

“No.”

“Huh?”

“No,” Amita repeated. “You’re going.”

“But Nia-”

“Will be surrounded by loved ones–a whole country in grief. She’ll be ok, but she won’t be if you just disappear. Besides, you deserve this, too.”

“Me?”

“Yeah, you. Do you want to die alone somewhere or surrounded by loved ones at a party in your honor?”

“When you put it like that….”

“I better see you tomorrow, Sego,” Amita scolded him as she stepped back and spread her emerald green wings.

Sego nodded and watched her take off and fly away into the night. He could hear Nia and her parents’ raucous laughter over the sounds of Stevie Wonder’s melodic voice coming from inside, and his heart dropped into his stomach.

He hadn’t been entirely truthful with Amita. Yes, he was worried about Nia, but more than anything, Sego feared the unknown. He was scared of how death would feel. Scared of being without his best friend.

It was simple; Sego just wasn’t ready to go to the realm of the dead, but there was nothing he could do about it.

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The setting sun provided a beautiful backdrop for the festival. Ramonda’s vision for the event was one of unity and support, so she and her team worked relentlessly to make the sad day as perfect as possible for everyone involved. About half of Wakanda was in attendance, the rest choosing instead to stay home and be alone with their Returned loved ones until time ran out.

The procession into the arena was a spectacle unlike anything Wakanda had ever seen. It started at the palace with the royal families and their Returned loved ones parading down the steps and out into the city. Drummers led the march, and Nia’s voice was strong and clear as she sang at the top of her lungs. Each line she recited required participation from the growing crowd, and they did their part, forming a beautiful call and response that seemed to echo across the entire city.

Everyone came dressed for the occasion, taking over the streets of Birnin Zana with a sea of purple. Aziza and winged shifters flew above, whirling in the air with choreographed ease along with the dancers on the ground. Thousands of bodies singing and moving in unison filed into the arena. They were met with large holographic screens broadcasting images of the Returned with heartfelt messages from their loved ones that Ramonda’s team had collected over the past few days.

Each tribe and magical community had its own tradition to honor the dead, but, during her event planning, Ramonda discovered that nobody had anything traditions for souls that had come back. Since they were technically already dead, she took it upon herself to coordinate with the councils and religious leaders to put together something they could all appreciate: a celebration of the miracle they were given in the midst of Sekhmet’s chaos. 

The stage was put to good use, with performers from both realms using every inch of it to dance and sing in the Returned’s honor. The costumes were elaborate and colorful, each one holding a special meaning to that performer’s tribe or species. There were moments where the performers had the crowd in tears and others where everyone was compelled to dance and be merry. 

Everyone seemed to be determined to enjoy themselves despite the circumstances. A good party had that effect on people. Good parties also tended to make the time fly by, as was the case on this night. Libations flowed from every tap, and people gorged themselves on a delicious smorgasbord of finger foods to keep them energized while the music carried them away. It wasn’t until the moon was high in the sky that the atmosphere shifted, and everyone suddenly remembered the purpose of their gathering.

“It’s happening,” Nia gasped, unraveling herself from T’Challa’s arms on the dancefloor and looking around frantically for Celeste and Sego.

The energy in the room dampened significantly as everyone realized what had occurred.

This was it.

“Nia!”

Nia heard her mother call her name and immediately took off towards her voice with T’Challa on her heels. They found Celeste standing next to Amita, who was crouched down with her arm wrapped around Sego’s shoulders as he hyperventilated.

“I-I can’t-”

“What’s wrong?” Nia asked Amita, her heart shattering at witnessing Sego in such a state.

“He just started freaking out-”

“I don’t want to go,” his voice cracked, and Nia got down on her knees next to him.

“It’s not that bad, honey,” Celeste crooned, stroking the patterns on his bald head. “You won’t even know you’re dead.”

“I’m not ready!”

The weight of unbearable sorrow creeping back into Nia’s bones kept her from speaking, but she threw her arms around him as he wailed. Amare rubbed their backs in circles, and Ramonda placed a comforting hand on his shoulder.

All around them, people had started huddling close to their loved ones, the sound of crying suddenly louder than the drums. 

N’Jadaka’s face was set in stone when he and Nia locked eyes. Not only was he losing his father again, but his guilt about Sego’s death resurfaced as he watched the man plead for his life.

No more words were exchanged, just heavy sobs until shrieks of grief pierced the air. Nia looked up and saw that people were beginning to shimmer away. She held Sego tighter and looked at her mother with tear-filled eyes. 

“I love you so much,” Celeste said, reaching for Nia’s hand.

“I love you, too, umama.”

Celeste turned to Amare and used her other hand to cup his face. He leaned into the coolness of her attempted touch.

“Goodbye again, love.”

“Sala kahle, sithandwa.”

Just like that, Celeste shimmered away, and Amare shuddered as she left his life again. Ramonda held him as he let the tears stream down his cheeks, unable to tear his eyes away from where Celeste last stood. 

Sego held tighter to Nia as he watched Oma and T’Chaka disappear next, then N’Jobu disappeared from his son’s arms, and just when he began to hope that maybe Bast had allowed him to stay, Sego felt himself drifting.

“I’m scared, Nia.”

“It’s ok.”

Sego pressed his lips to Nia’s temple, then faded from her grasp, his kiss still fresh on her skin.

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The entire country was in mourning for the next few weeks, and about a month later, construction began on Shuri’s portals and Nia’s renovated home that she refused to call a palace. Each province became home to two portals to accommodate travel in each direction to and from Birnin Umlingo. When the portals first opened, Wakandans showed up in droves, everyone itching to explore the other side. Luckily, the system worked well enough to quickly get people through the long lines and to their destination on time. Over the months, some magic realm inhabitants migrated to the human realm and vice versa, until eventually, the realms became so interwoven that they worked as one.

It helped that the rulers spent a lot of time together, both professionally and personally. Nia ruled from her remodeled home, and T’Challa ruled from his palace in Birnin Zana. However, despite the distance, they were never more than a few yards apart in those times, thanks to the portal Shuri had installed in their rooms connecting their homes to each other at all times. What Shuri didn’t know was that Nia had enchanted the portal to expand the space between the two openings, essentially creating a private realm for just the two of them… and Ithunzi.

Part of their working relationship involved them making rounds to visit the tribes and both realms at the beginning of every month. For five months, Nia, T’Challa, Ithunzi, and the Dora Milaje toured the country together, but when it came time for their sixth tour, T’Challa was out of town assisting the Avengers on a mission in Thailand. Instead of going alone, Nia invited Ramonda to join her, and the two of them spent a beautiful day together experiencing the beauty of Wakanda.

They started in Birnin Zana before traveling to the River province, then the Mining province, followed by Jabarilands and the Border. After visiting all the human tribes, they popped over to the magic realm and strolled through the busy streets of Birnin Umlingo as everyone was closing up shop for the day and rushing home for dinner. 

Ramonda had been watching Nia all day, silently observing her as she interacted with her people, both human and magic alike. She had liked Nia since the first time she met her, but seeing her working and communing with the public in such a way gave Ramonda newfound respect for the queen. 

“You really are good at this, Nia,” Ramonda commented when a group of young kids of various species left their side after asking Nia what seemed like a million questions.

“That means a lot coming from you.”

“And I truly mean it. The people, they love you on both sides. You and my son are doing a fantastic job together.”

Nia smiled dreamily at the mention of T’Challa.

“He gets that same look in his eye when I mention you,” Ramonda chuckled, making Nia’s grin expand to where it nearly took over her face.

“That’s good to know.”

“So, about my son,” Ramonda began. “You know, I am not getting any younger, and your father and I would both love to see some grandchildren.”

“Ramonda-”

“I am not trying to pry. I am just saying. You have settled into your new role as queen, so what is next for Nia Olu?”

“That’s just it; I don’t feel settled. I feel-”

“Well, if it isn’t my favorite healer,” a husky voice echoed across the town square, and Nia lit up at the familiar rasp.

She turned around and saw the upright crocodile with a toothy grin on his face.

“Mr. Adebayo!” she gasped and rushed over to hug him. “How are you?”

“I’m hanging in there,” he answered before turning to Ramonda and bowing his head in deference. “Queen Mother, a pleasure to have you in our realm.” 

“Enkosi.”

“You know, it’s been a while since my last check-up. You still practicing?”

Nia sighed, and her light dimmed a little. She had spent the last few months solely focused on her queen duties and couldn’t remember the last time she healed anything more than a paper cut. Lately, she had missed the satisfying tingle in her palms but had no use for it. 

“Cha, I’ve been too busy running this place.”

Mr. Adebayo’s smile faded.

“That’s a shame. You’re the best healer I ever had!”

“You said you haven’t had a check-up since I saw you last?”

Nia’s concern grew when he shook his head. The older crocodile suffered from hypertension, and she wanted to make sure his blood pressure was healthy.

“Are you busy right now?”

“No, just heading home for dinner. Ada’s making my favorite.”

“Got time to swing by my place for a quick visit? I just want to make sure you’re good.”

Ramonda and Ayo parted ways with the rest of the party and traveled back to Birnin Zana, while Nia returned to her home with Mr. Adebayo. His jaw dropped when he saw what had become of the structure. Nia’s small house had been transformed into a modest palace. The former living room had become a throne room, and the kitchen was no longer visible, thanks to a wall that the architects had erected to close off the space. An elaborately carved wooden throne sat in the middle of the room, surrounded by about a dozen tree stumps. The altar against the side wall was even bigger than before, with a black marble statue of Bast in the center. Offerings of food, water, incense, gold, seeds, and shells were spread around the statue's base, along with pictures of Nia’s ancestors and Sego.

Nia led Mr. Adebayo across the wooden throne room floor to a door that blended in with the surrounding wall. She pushed it open, and the hallway appeared that led to her and Amare’s offices that used to be her and Sego’s bedrooms. To the left, an arched doorframe led to the kitchen, and Mr. Adebayo was surprised to see everything looked about the same. 

“I’m glad some things never change,” Mr. Adebayo said as he plopped down in his usual chair and ran his rough fingers over the wood grain in the table.

“I couldn’t get rid of everything,” Nia threw over her shoulder, disappearing into her pantry to pull out the herbs she’d need.

As it turned out, Mr. Adebayo’s blood pressure was only slightly elevated, so Nia whipped up a concoction to help lower it and fixed the shoulder that had been giving him problems since he fell on it when the realms collided. 

When Nia sent him home, she felt giddy to have healed someone again for the first time in months. Ithunzi watched as she hummed and danced around the kitchen, cleaning up after herself, and followed her outside to watch her blissfully whirl around the thriving garden.

Nia eventually tired of her twirling and did some altar maintenance while she had time. She dusted off Sego’s drum and rearranged the photos on her altar around the statue of Bast before blowing kisses to them all. Then, Nia went down to the river to gather fresh water for her altar.

She took her empty calabash and carried it on her hip as she walked down the road with Ithunzi by her side. The young panther was nearly fully grown, and she was fiercely protective of Nia. So much so that T’Challa never tried to fight Nia on the subject of having a Dora Milaje detail once she put her foot down on the matter. Ithunzi and Nia were a team that nobody wanted to reckon with, but more than anything, they were a pair that loved each other deeply. 

When the two of them reached the river, Nia was pleasantly surprised to find nobody else around. She took advantage of the solitude and plopped down on the riverbank next to her four-legged friend, freeing her tired feet from her sandals and letting the running water lick at her toes.

Her hand slid down Ithunzi’s back repeatedly, petting her mindlessly while her thoughts were consumed with memories of her old life. It had been almost a year since that night T’Challa swooped in and caught that trafficker before he could snatch her up, and now here she was… a queen descended from a goddess. 

Ithunzi suddenly sat up, startling Nia from her deep thoughts, and she realized the sun had finally left the sky for the night. 

“It’s only me,” T’Challa ensured her, having heard her heartbeat going a mile a minute.

Ithunzi ran over to him and rubbed against his leg.

“You’re back early,” Nia said. “How did the mission go?”

T’Challa rolled his eyes as he leaned over to pet Ithunzi. 

“I could have done it alone in two days instead of taking a week with them, but teamwork, blah, blah, blah.”

“Someone missed you,” Nia giggled as the panther plopped down and rolled over on her back for more attention.

“Is she the only one?”

“Of course not.”

T’Challa took in Nia’s form like he had never laid eyes on her beauty before. Her springy black coils were untamed for the day and reaching for the stars while her eyes twinkled with excitement over being reunited with him for the first time in over a week. Tiny white dots rested above her eyebrows, and her colorful Ankara jumpsuit popped against her ebony skin. The outfit reminded T’Challa of the first time they met all those years ago in that very spot, and he felt himself being pulled towards her as if she had him under a spell.

If she did, he didn’t care. 

Nia’s pouty lips called to him, but before he could get too carried away, he pulled a bouquet of flame lilies from behind his back with a mischievous smile. Nia gasped and snatched the flowers from his hands, burying her face in them and inhaling the fresh scent.

“From Sukutai,” he said. “She called and told me they just bloomed this morning.”

“They’re beautiful. Thank you, baby.”

Nia leaned in to kiss him, and his hungry lips met her halfway. The world around them melted away until nothing existed but the two of them. Nothing mattered except the feel of his lips on hers, her fingers exploring the coils at the base of his neck, her tongue brushing against his. Nia and T’Challa melted into each other and only returned to their senses because they remembered they weren’t in the privacy of their realm. 

They pulled apart, giggling like teenagers.

“What are you doing sitting out here?” he asked, wrapping his arms around her waist and pulling her body closer to his. 

“Thinking.”

“About?”

Nia told him about her day and her experience with Mr. Adebayo, and T’Challa listened intently. He had secretly wondered if she missed her old life but never brought it up. Her words only confirmed his suspicions.

“-and then, I don’t know, I just came here, and I’ve been just sitting here thinking ever since,” Nia finished. “It’s not that I don’t like being queen. It’s just that I don’t feel like myself anymore.”

“Then open your practice again. You may not have time for walk-ins, but you could do it by appointment only. Maybe one day a week or something.”

Nia stared at him with her eyes wide.

“I don’t know how I didn’t think of that.”

“It might be a hard adjustment at first, but you’re used to that by now. If I can juggle being king and Black Panther, you can handle being queen and a healer.”

Nia smiled.

“What would I do without you?”

“You would probably be just fine,” he said as he gripped her hand, intertwining their fingers. “But without you, I’d be lost.”

His deep brown eyes were heavy with sincerity, and Nia felt every syllable. She kissed him and rested her forehead against his, and they stayed like that until the chorus of frogs ribbiting and crickets chirping crescendoed around them. 

“We should go home,” Nia whispered. 

“A little longer,” T’Challa protested, pulling her onto his lap.

Nia was too comfortable to argue, so she settled into his warmth and rested her head on his shoulder.

Her love.

Her flirty, arrogant, calculating, kindhearted love.

The love that she never saw coming, that she never thought she’d get.

And while Nia’s mind wandered to all the ways she loved him, T’Challa couldn’t help but do the same. Except while Nia thought of the past and present, T’Challa thought of the future.

“Nia?”

“Hm?”

Silence.

Nia pulled back to meet his deep brown eyes and found that he was gazing at her with so much tenderness.

“What is it, baby?”

“We live together. We rule a country together… when are you going to let me be your husband?”

The words floated in the air for a moment before settling on Nia’s ears like the warmest of blankets. 

“My husband?”

“Yes,” he cooed, kissing the inside of her wrist. “Your husband, the father of your children-”

“Multiple?!”

T’Challa chuckled.

“However many you allow, sithandwa.”

“Hm… two wouldn’t be too bad. No more than three, though. Maybe four… I guess a big family would be kind of nice. I- what?”

T’Challa’s gap-toothed grin took over his entire face.

“So that’s a yes?”

“You haven’t asked me a yes or no question,” Nia teased, nudging his shoulder with her pointer finger.

“But if I did, you’d say….”

Nia kissed his cheek and tried to get up, but he held her down while she squirmed on his lap to get away.

“You’ll have to ask me and find out,” Nia laughed, but he caught a glimpse of her answer in her eyes. 

She was his.

T’Challa saw forever when he looked at her and had for quite some time. Truthfully, he fell in love with her that first day they spent together looking for Bast, and he’d been spending all this time waiting for her to catch up. Nia was finally on the same page as him, and though he wouldn’t wait much longer, T’Challa decided then and there that he’d ask for her hand when she’d least expect it. 

The End

Nia and T'Challa will return in "Blossoming Ashes"

Dear readers,

Thank you so much for sticking it out with me on this journey. I have a lot of emotions about finishing this series, but mostly I’m thankful. Thankful to you all and to my beta readers for making me a better writer over the past year that I’ve worked on this story. So, huge shoutout to  @nonbineraryitinerary, @ljstraightnochaser, and @goddessofmischief0711 for making this story possible!

Nia and T’Challa will return in my currently untitled (but fully outlined) Troubled Waters sequel that I’ll start probably around the time Wakanda Forever comes out. Here’s what I have lined up for the next few months, and here’s my masterlist so you can check out my other stories.

If you liked this story, I ask that you please reblog the series masterlist so other people can find it, too.

Once again, thank you. This has truly meant a lot to me.

Love, 

Cece

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isanghagedo yojeumen geunyang swiun ge joha hagin geuraedo yeojeonhi korin eumakeun johdeora Hot pinkboda jinhan borasaekeul deo johahae Mmm tto mwodeora danchu itneun Pyjamas, lipstick jom jitgujeun jangnandeul I like it I'm twenty five nal johahaneun geo ala Ooh I got this I'm truly fine ije jogeum al geot gata nal

가을 아침

ireun achim jageun saedeul noraessori deullyeoomyeon eonjena geuraetteut ashwipge jameul kkaenda changmun hana haessal gadeuk nunbushige bichyeoogo seoneulhan naenggie jaechaegihalkka malkka ttalgakttalgak achim jinneun eomeoniye bunjuhamgwa eonggeumeonggeum naengsu channeun geu adeure geeureumi sangkeumhago kkaekkeuthan achime hyanggiwa gusuhage bab tteumdeuneun naemsaega eoureojin gaeul achim naegen jeongmal keodaran gippeumiya gaeul achim naegen jeongmal keodaran haengbogiya eungseongman buryeotteon naegen paran haneul barabomyeo keodaran sumeul shwini deunopeun haneulcheoreom nae maeum pyeonaejine teong bin haneul eonje wanna gochujamjari hanaga jam deol kkaen deut eongseonghi dolgiman biingbiing

삐삐

Pyeonhage haji mwo Eo geogi neo nae mal ara deureo? eo? I don't believe it Ei ajik moreul geol Nae mal teullyeo? tto naman nappeo? eo? I don't believe it Kkamppagi kyeo gyoyangi eopseo neo knock knock knock Enough deo sangdae an hae block block block block block Jal moreugesseumyeon ijen jom oewo babe Repeat repeat Cham swipji right Yellow C A R D I seon neomeumyeon chimbeomiya beep Maeneoneun yeogikkaji it's ma ma ma mine Please keep the la la la line Hello stu P I D Geu seon neomeumyeon jeongsaegiya beep Stop it geori yujihae cause we don't know know know know Comma we don't owe owe owe owe (Anything)

Blueming

'Mweohae?'raneun du geuljae 'Nega bogo shipeo' naye songmaeumeul dama u Imotigon hanaana soge Dallajineun nae mimyohan shimrireul akka u Ani bappeuji ana nothing no no Jamdeureo itji ana insomnia nia nia Jigeum dareun saramgwa hamkkeiji ana Eung, nado neoreul saenggak jung Uriye nemo kaneun bloom Eomjisongarageuro jangmikkocheul piweo Hyanggie chwihal geot gata u Ojik dulmane bimire jeongweon I feel bloom I feel bloom I feel bloom Neoege han songireul deo bonae

에잇

Modeun ge mamdaero wattaga insado eopshi tteona Idaeroneun mueotto saranghago shipji ana Da haejil daero haejyeobeorin Gieok sogeul yeohaenghae Urineun orenji taeyang arae Geurimja eopshi hamkke chumeul chweo Jeonghaejin ibyeol ttawineun eopseo Areumdaweotteon geu gieogeseo manna Forever young Uuu uuuu uuu uuuu Forever we young Uuu uuuu Ireon angmongiramyeon yeongyeong kkaeji aneulge

Coin

Born to be gambler Baeun jeok eopji even no tutor Chweake paereul gajigo ssak sseuleo Han su baeugo shipeum deo yeye itge guleo Seungnireul sone kkwak japa mala jwieo Worth more than jewels Jeori gaseo norajweo It's no kids zone Maegyeonggi salbeolhage Nan moksumeul georeo like a bullfight Go vamot vamot vamot vamot vamot Go ahead It's new rule New rule new rule new rule new rule Watch your back I said go Baby aljana Naega jigeum i pane Dodaeche mweol geoneunji Majimak bettinginimankeum Eongmangeuro teibeuleul eojilleo

I can't die I'm all-in All-in I can't die I'm all-in All-in I can't die I'm all-in

라일락

Narineun kkotgarue nuni ttakkeumhae (aya) Nunmuri goyeodo kkuk chameullae Nae maeum hankyeon bimilseureon oreugore neoeodugoseo Yeongwonhi doegameul sunganinikka Uri durui majimak peijireul jal butakae Eoneu jakbyeori iboda wanbyeokalkka Love me only till this spring O raillak kkochi jineun nal good bye Ireon gyeolmari eoullyeo Annyeong kkochip gateun annyeong Haiyan uri bomnarui climax A eolmana gippeun iriya Ooh ooh Love me only till this spring Bombaramcheoreom Ooh ooh Love me only till this spring Bombaramcheoreom

내 손을 잡아 (앵콜)

Sarangi ongeoya neowa na mariya

Nega joha jeongmal mot gyeondil mankeum

Geugeomyeon doengeoya deoneun saenggakhaji mallan mariya

Ne mam ganeun geudaero

Neukkimi ojanha tteolligo itjanha

Eonjekkaji nunchiman bol geoni

Ne mameul malhaebwa ttancheong piuji mallan mariya

Ne mam ganeun geudaero jigeum nae soneul jaba

jigeum nae soneul jaba. jigeum nae soneul jaba

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하루 끝

Monday, better day 처음처럼 설레이는 그런 날 Sunday, better day 종일 너만 생각하는 그런 날 욕심이 나, 우리 사이 요만큼만 더 가까이 딱 한 발짝, 그만큼 더 가까이 혼잣말이, 속삭임이 너도 궁금할 순 있잖아 네가 좋아서 그래, 나 차가운 척 표정 짓고 있지만 내 마음은 그게 아닌데 거짓말인데 바보 같은 네가 난 답답해 너무 좋아서 그래, 나 시무룩한 얼굴하고 있지만 또 기다리다, 고민만 하다 흘러가는 하루 끝에서 하는 말 내가 널 사랑해

금요일에 만나요

우.. 이번 주 금요일 우.. 금요일에 시간 어때요 주말까지 기다리긴 힘들어 시간아 달려라 시계를 더 보채고 싶지만 (Mind control) 일분 일초가 달콤해 이 남자 도대체 뭐야 사랑에 빠지지 않곤 못 배기겠어 온 종일 내 맘은 저기 시계바늘 위에 올라타 한 칸씩 그대에게 더 가까이 Na na na na na Na na na na na na Na na na na na La la la la...

너의 의미

너의 그 한 마디 말도 그 웃음도 나에겐 커다란 의미 너의 그 작은 눈빛도 쓸쓸한 뒷모습도 나에겐 힘겨운 약속

너의 모든 것은 내게로 와 풀리지 않는 수수께끼가 되네

슬픔은 간이역의 코스모스로 피고 스쳐 불어온 넌 향긋한 바람 나 이제 뭉게구름 위에 성을 짓고 널 향해 창을 내리 바람 드는 창을

그 웃음도 나에겐 커다란 의미

너의 그 작은 눈빛도

쓸쓸한 뒷모습도 나에겐 힘겨운 약속

스물셋

I'm twenty three 난 수수께끼 (Question) 뭐게요 맞혀봐요 I'm twenty three 틀리지 말기 Because 난 몹시 예민해요 맞혀봐 한 떨기 스물셋 좀 아가씨 태가 나네 다 큰 척해도 적당히 믿어줘요 얄미운 스물셋 아직 한참 멀었다 얘 덜 자란 척해도 대충 속아줘요 난, 그래 확실히 지금이 좋아요 아냐, 아냐 사실은 ���려 치고 싶어요 아 알겠어요 나는 사랑이 하고 싶어 아니 돈이나 많이 벌래 맞혀봐 어느 쪽이게? 얼굴만 보면 몰라 속마음과 다른 표정을 짓는 일 아주 간단하거든 어느 쪽이게? 사실은 나도 몰라 애초에 나는 단 한 줄의 거짓말도 쓴 적이 없거든 여우인 척, 하는 곰인 척, 하는 여우 아니면 아예 다른 거 어느 쪽이게? 뭐든 한 쪽을 골라 색안경 안에 비춰지는 거 뭐 이제 익숙하거든

밤편지

이 밤 그날의 반딧불을 당신의 창 가까이 보낼게요 음 사랑한다는 말이에요 나 우리의 첫 입맞춤을 떠올려 그럼 언제든 눈을 감고 음 가장 먼 곳으로 가요 난 파도가 머물던 모래 위에 적힌 글씨처럼 그대가 멀리 사라져 버릴 것 같아 늘 그리워 그리워 여기 내 마음속에 모든 말을 다 꺼내어 줄 순 없지만 사랑한다는 말이에요

팔레트

이상하게도 요즘엔 그냥 쉬운 게 좋아 하긴 그래도 여전히 코린 음악은 좋더라 Hot pink보다 진한 보라색을 더 좋아해 Mmm 또 뭐더라 단추 있는 Pyjamas, lipstick 좀 짓궂은 장난들 I like it I'm twenty five 날 좋아하는 거 알아 Ooh I got this I'm truly fine 이제 조금 알 것 같아 날

가을 아침

이른 아침 작은 새들 노랫소리 들려오면 언제나 그랬듯 아쉽게 잠을 깬다 창문 하나 ��살 가득 눈부시게 비쳐오고 서늘한 냉기에 재채기할까 말까 딸각딸각 아침 짓는 어머니의 분주함과 엉금엉금 냉수 찾는 그 아들의 게으름이 상큼하고 깨끗한 아침의 향기와 구수하게 밥 뜸드는 냄새가 어우러진 가을 아침 내겐 정말 커다란 기쁨이야 가을 아침 내겐 정말 커다란 행복이야 응석만 부렸던 내겐 파란 하늘 바라보며 커다란 숨을 쉬니 드높은 하늘처럼 내 마음 편해지네 텅 빈 하늘 언제 왔나 고추잠자리 하나가 잠 덜 깬 듯 엉성히 돌기만 비잉비잉

삐삐

편하게 하지 뭐 어 거기 너 내 말 알아 들어? 어? I don't believe it 에이 아직 모를 걸 내 말 틀려? 또 나만 나뻐? 어? I don't believe it 깜빡이 켜 교양이 없어 너 knock knock knock Enough 더 상대 안 해 block block block block block 잘 모르겠으면 이젠 좀 외워 babe Repeat repeat 참 쉽지 right Yellow C A R D 이 선 넘으면 침범이야 beep 매너는 여기까지 it's ma ma ma mine Please keep the la la la line Hello stu P I D 그 선 넘으면 정색이야 beep Stop it 거리 유지해 cause we don't know know know know Comma we don't owe owe owe owe (Anything)

Blueming

'뭐해?'라는 두 글자에 '네가 보고 싶어' 나의 속마음을 담아 우 이모티콘 하나하나 속에 달라지는 내 미묘한 심리를 알까 우 아니 바쁘지 않아 nothing no no 잠들어 있지 않아 insomnia nia nia 지금 다른 사람과 함께이지 않아 응, 나도 너를 생각 중 우리의 네모 칸은 bloom 엄지손가락으로 장미꽃을 피워 향기에 취할 것 같아 우 오직 둘만의 비밀의 정원 I feel bloom I feel bloom I feel bloom 너에게 한 송이를 더 보내

에잇

모든 게 맘대로 왔다가 인사도 없이 떠나 이대로는 무엇도 사랑하고 싶지 않아 다 해질 대로 해져버린 기억 속을 여행해 우리는 오렌지 태양 아래 그림자 없이 함께 춤을 춰 정해진 이별 따위는 없어 아름다웠던 그 기억에서 만나 Forever young 우우우 우우우우 우우우 우우우우 Forever we young 우우우 우우우우 이런 악몽이라면 영영 깨지 않을게

Coin

Born to be gambler 배운 적 없지 even no tutor 최악의 패를 가지고 싹 쓸어 한 수 배우고 싶음 더 예의 있게 굴어 승리를 손에 꽉 잡아 말아 쥐어 Worth more than jewels 저리 가서 놀아줘 It's no kids zone 매경기 살벌하게 난 목숨을 걸어 like a bullfight Go vamos vamos vamos vamos vamos Go ahead It's new rule New rule new rule new rule new rule Watch your back

I said go Baby 알잖아 내가 지금 이 판에 도대체 뭘 거는지 마지막 betting이니만큼 엉망으로 테이블을 어질러

I can't die I'm all-in All-in I can't die I'm all-in All-in I can't die I'm all-in

라일락

나리는 꽃가루에 눈이 따끔해 (아야) 눈물이 고여도 꾹 참을래 내 마음 한켠 비밀스런 오르골에 넣어두고서 영원히 되감을 순간이니까 우리 둘의 마지막 페이지를 잘 부탁해 어느 작별이 이보다 완벽할까 Love me only till this spring 오 라일락 꽃이 지는 날 good bye 이런 결말이 어울려 안녕 꽃잎 같은 안녕 하이얀 우리 봄날의 climax 아 얼마나 기쁜 일이야 Ooh ooh Love me only till this spring 봄바람처럼 Ooh ooh Love me only till this spring 봄바람처럼

내 손을 잡아 (앵콜)

사랑이 온거야 너와 나 말이야 네가 좋아 정말 못 견딜 만큼 그거면 된거야 더는 생각하지 말란 말이야 네 맘 가는 그대로

느낌이 오잖아 떨리고 있잖아 언제까지 눈치만 볼 거니 네 맘을 말해봐 딴청 피우지 말란 말이야 네 맘 가는 그대로 지금 내 손을 잡아

지금 내 손을 잡아 지금 내 손을 잡아

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Arrowverse Characters born in or after ‘89

So tangentially to this post about Zari I made yesterday, here’s a list of significant characters (typically recurring or at least children of a main) born after 1989. The basic idea is they’re under 30, though that gets complicated with time-travelling and flashforwards.

This does include characters from Black Lightning.

Sometimes actors’ ages are used, because even though their character ages may differ slightly, they are definitely intended to fit in the category

Alex Danvers (1989)

Caitlin (Feb 28, 1989)

Barry (Mar 14, 1989)

Iris (Jun 24, 1989)

Felicity (Jul 24, 1989)

Cisco (Carlos was born in 1989)

Eve Tessmacher (Andrea was born in 1989)

Raya Van Zandt (Gabrielle was born in 1989)

Emiko (1989)

Joe Wilson (William was 13 when he played the young version of the character in a scene set in 2004; Liam who plays older Joe was born ca. 1990)

ETA 8/30/20: Kate Kane and Elizabeth “Alice” Kane (Jan 26,1990)

Adam Foster (1990)

ETA 8/30/20: William Dey likely fits here

Kara landed on Earth at age 13 in 2003 (but was probably actually born c. 1966)

Kendra (Ciara was born in 1990)

ETA 8/30/20: Chester Runk (July 5, 1991)

Roy (Jul 13, 1991)

Linda Park (Malese was born in 1991)

ETA 8/30/20: Sophie Moore (1991 or 1992)

Spencer Young (Kiana was born in 1992)

Lena Luthor (1993)

Jax (Sep 12, 1993) error in an episode

Anissa (Jun 28, 1994)

Luke and Mary (played by Camrus Johnson b. 1994 and Nicole Kang b. 1991, respectively) from “Batwoman” will likely fit around here

Thea (Jan 21, 1995)

ETA 8/30/20: Mary Hamilton (May 17, 1995)

Edit 10/18/20: Jax- late 1995 (turned 21 in late 2016)

Jesse Quick (Violett was born in 1996, but Jesse seems older than Wally, having already been to and graduated from college before he applies)

Wally (1995 or 1996)

Joslyn (Reina was born in 1996)

Nia (Nicole was born in 1997)

Cindy Simone aka Sin (1997)

Joanie (1998)

ETA 8/30/20: Luke Fox graduated high school in 2015, probably age 17 at the latest, so born in 1998 or later- actor Camrus Johnson b. 1994

Mona (Ramona was born in 1998)

ETA 8/30/20: Allegra (Feb 23, 1999)- her cousin Esperanza is unlikely to have been born before 1994 as they were in juvie together when Allegra was 13

Evelyn (1999)

Akio (b. somewhere between 2000 and 2002, d. 2010)

Khalil (b. 2001, d. 2019)

Jennifer (Oct 7, 2001)

George Lockwood (Graham was born in 2002)

Carter Grant (Levi was born in 2002)

Nora Darhk (Dec 2, 2003; adult Legend Nora is probably from 2039)

ETA 8/30/20: Lita Rory (2004)

AJ Diggle (2004 or 2005)

ETA 8/30/20: Parker Torres is in high school during BW S1 so let’s estimate age 16 in 2020, born 2004

Zoe Ramirez (Eliza was born in 2004; even though 28 year old Andrea played flashforward Zoe in 2038, Eliza’s age is likely closer to the character’s)

Ruby Arias (2005)

ETA 6/28: Astra Logue born 2005, d. 2014

William Clayton (2006 or 2007)

Grant Wilson (Slade, who didn’t know about his son until 2017, fathered Grant before arriving on the island in 2007, so probably 2007 or 2008)

Marcus the Phorian (Lonnie was born in 2007)

Zari (2009 or 2010- she was 9 in May 2019; original adult Legend Zari was from 2042)

Mikhail from Kaznia (Gabriel was probably born after 2010)

Connor Hawke (Aiden’s age isn’t available online, and Joseph was cast as the character for a different future; this one is definitely a guess, but Connor was probably born in 2011 ca. 2013 or later)

Sara Diggle (b. Oct 8, 2014, Flashpointed in 2016)

JJ Diggle (Nov 2014, after Flashpoint)

ETA 8/02: Ronnie, Lily Stein’s son (fall 2017)

Jenna West (May 22, 2018)

Clark and Lois’ child (Conner Kent?- likely late spring 2019)

Wickstable/ Mithra (May 2019)

Behrad Tomaz (summer 2019; in “Legends” S5 2020 he was travelling back to 2044)

Mia Smoak (late fall 2019)

Nora West-Allen (b. in the early 2020s, adult Flash Nora was from the late 2030s, Erased spring 2019)

ETA 8/02: Martina Jackson (2022 or 2023)

Then there’s the question of if you count Ava (and different iterations?) and Gideon. Regardless, Rip and Miranda likely count, and Jonas definitely does (he died in 2166 and couldn’t have been older than 10). In fact, Eobard was born c. 2151, before all his time travelling, so he and Jonas are not far apart birth-wise (crack theory where Booster--> Rip--> Jonas, who Savage actually made Eobard; or, Eobard knew the Hunter-Coburns before things went to shit, and that’s how he got Rip’s time sphere). Cassandra Savage was probably born in after the early 2140s, given that she looks to be at least in her mid-20s in 2166, though it is unknown whether her timeline still exists. Querl is from the 31st century of E-38, and so presumably are Imra and Nura.

Also, a note that Maisie was born in 1992, but Amaya was born in the 1920s at latest, and Charlie’s ancient. This also extends to a couple other younger characters (Courtney especially) from the past, so they weren’t included above.

some edits have been made since this was first posted

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Keep a constant check on Covid-19, virus is mutating: Expert

Jul 12, 2022 15:28 IST New Delhi , July 12 (AF): The Covid surge has raised concerns as the coronavirus is "constantly mutating" and we cannot let the infection run "unchecked", Co-chairman of National Indian Medical Association Covid-19 task force Dr Rajeev Jayadevan. "The Covid infection cannot remain unchecked as virus is constantly mutating. We can't let this infection run unchecked, however, we do not know if the virus will change more or will it change the main infection," Dr Jayadevan told ANI on Tuesday. Citing the example of Delta variant, he said, "There are concerns whether the older Delta version would come back. Nobody knows the future for sure. So, we must be really guarded. When we say everything is fine, it is true that everything is fine from one angle-- that is the number of people dying per 1000 infections is lower. In other words, if 1,000 infections happened, the number of people dying is lower than it was two years ago. But it would be a wonder if we could prevent it as well." "During the second wave, a large number of people were infected causing huge loss of productivity as people got sick. The other concern that has come, as of now is -- Reinfections," Jayadevan said. As per the NIA co-chairman, reinfection is when a person gets infected again and again. Instead of being affected once-a-year, reinfection is when people are getting affected in time less than a month, he added. Further explaining, he mentioned, "Not everyone (can be affected again and again) but it is quite possible. So, we must take extra care and take some basic precautions when we go out daily, which doesn't mean shutting down the country. As the air contains virus, we must take some basic precautions. We can't just shut our eyes and say no, it's gone. That's the wrong way." Stating that the virus is "constantly trying to outsmart us", he said, "we need to stay on the top of the genomic sequencing, look for new variants when they happen and if something new and unusual happens, we must stay on top of it and upgrade our instructions." (AF) Read the full article