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Jugaad

A Dev Patel Monkey Man fic, set post movie

He turns to face the tapestry, and then he’s eye to eye with Hanuman. His God. His Mother’s God.

His journey is over. His quest is complete. And in this moment, what makes him pass out isn’t the blood loss, and it isn’t quite the pain either. It’s the relief. The weight that has just lifted gracefully off of his shoulders. He’s never felt quite so unburdened before. He can rest now. Sleep and join his mother at last.

The elevator door dings open 3 seconds after he hits the floor. She reaches him on the 8th and Alpha’s hands are on him on the 9th. She cradles his head in her lap, one palm on his forehead, the other stemming the blood streaming from his palm. She murmurs something against his forehead, a feverish, whispered prayer that he doesn’t hear.

Another Hijira follows suit in murmured prayer as she lathes an ointment over the hole in his abdomen, and seals it with bandages and tape. She looks over at Alpha and nods.

Alpha carefully lifts the kid into her arms, and the rest of his community watch from the open elevator as she carries him back home, all the masked Hijiras murmuring prayers for his life and for his soul throughout their journey back through the throng of festival-goers.

The last time he’d been brought back from the brink of death here, it took him 3 days to wake up.

This time, he awakens exactly 24 hours after arriving back in the Temple, back home.

He hadn't expected to wake back up.

His eyes open to a gentle hand combing through his curls. He blinks a few times, readjusting to light and sound and familiarity. He knows this place, and he knows whose hand is in his hair.

Alpha smiles down at him, “Welcome home, my boy.” She lifts her other hand in front of his, palm up, in an invitation of comfort.

He takes her hand in his and squeezes tight, shutting his eyes. “I- you didn’t have to come back for me.”

“Nonsense.” Alpha pulls him against her and holds him close. He shudders and melts into the embrace, hugging her back tightly. “You’re one of us, my dear boy. And we Hijiras do not leave our people behind.”

He rests his forehead against her collarbone as she continues to run her fingers soothingly through his hair.

“I didn’t plan on coming back,” he whispers. “From King’s.”

“I know.” There’s a soft smile audible in her voice. “Sometimes, our greatest victories come after our hardest won battles. A very powerful act of defiance is learning to grow and continue to live on.”

“I don’t know how to…” he trails off. She continues to pet his hair.

“We’re here for you, my boy. All of us. Through every step of the way.”

It's been 8 days since he woke up in the Hijira Temple for the second time, and it's- good. Everyone he sees welcomes him back home, they smile at him, they hug him. He's had his hands squeezed so often this past week as the Hijiras tell him with sincerity how glad they are he is with them once more. "Good" doesn't seem quite good enough a word to describe the way he is now, but he supposes it'll do.

He's had a lot of time to think, this past week. Zakir is teaching him how to play the tabla, he helped Lakshmi bake bread for everyone on Tuesday, and he's getting quite the hang of basket weaving. He really enjoys losing himself in the pattern of it all.

Now though, he's trying to work up the nerve to ask Alpha about something specific he's been thinking a lot about lately. 'Through every step of the way' he reminds himself as he hovers just out of sight behind the corner. He takes a deep breath in and turns the corner. Alpha is sat in the center of the room, braiding Aravi's hair down her back. She braids two more plaits before securing the ends. Alpha pats Aravi's shoulder and murmurs something he doesn't hear.

Aravi stands and turns, "It's good to see you, Kid" she says as she passes by him in the hallway and beyond the chamber. He means to return the sentiment, but his brain is a little too caught up in his own anxiety to speak.

Alpha waves him over, and he approaches the center of the room before sitting across from her. She smiles warmly at him while he works up the courage to speak.

"Alpha," she tilts her head in acknowledgment. "I'd like to ask you something."

She reaches forward and squeezes the hand not still wrapped in bandages. "You can ask me anything, and I will answer you as best I can."

He nods, tense. "When my mother died," he begins, "the name she gave me died with her. There was nobody left who remembered my name to call me by it. I rarely even spoke, for years after. Nobody knew my name, and that was okay with me. I didn't need one, really. People called me whatever they liked, whatever was convenient, whatever made sense." He shrugs.

"Most just call me Kid. And that's been fine. I didn't want a name. It wouldn't have made sense. It's like- how you're not supposed to name the stray dog, because then you'll get attached. I wasn't- I didn't plan on making it out of there. I've never needed a real name cause I didn't have an actual life to live."

Alpha smiles and squeezes his hand, but stays quiet, encouraging him to finish his thought. "But… now, things are different. I guess. Better."

"Do you have any names in mind, my boy?" She asks him, rubbing her thumb in a soothing pattern over the back of his hand.

He swallows, and nods. "I've been thinking about it a lot lately. Debating in my head between this and that." Alpha's smile widens, and his heart boldens in her support.

"How do you feel about the name, 'Jugaad'?"

Alpha's soft smile breaks into an all out grin. "If it makes you happy, Jugaad, that is all the reason I need to love it."

Jugaad's eyes well with tears and she gently wipes them away with her free hand. "Yeah?" He whispers.

Alpha presses her forehead against his own in a loving embrace. Jugaad nearly crumples in relief. "I only wish happiness for you, my dear Jugaad."

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Bhagya Lakshmi 6th April 2025 Written Update: Shaken Lakshmi

Bhagya Lakshmi 6th April 2025 Written Update: Shaken Lakshmi. Today in Bhagya Lakshmi written update aka Secrets, Scandals & Sighs, Kiran finally puts two and two together — and it adds up to Balwinder. She catches him red-handed, sans mask, and drags him into a room like a furious headmistress catching a delinquent student. With the fire of a thousand disapproving moms, she demands to know why he’s harassing her dear Malishka. Is it blackmail? A grudge? A budget-friendly villain arc? Balwinder fumbles through excuses while Shalu, peeking through the window like a curious squirrel, witnesses the whole face-reveal scandal and decides she’s not leaving without some premium gossip. Kiran, worried about her reputation more than anything else, tells Balwinder to slap on a mask and disappear before more eyes land on his "oops I did it again" expression. Shalu, now a full-time spy, is convinced there’s something shady going on. Meanwhile, Lakshmi’s gut is tingling with suspicion. She’s sniffing out a link between Malishka and Balwinder — and it reeks of drama. Malishka, multitasking poorly as always, can’t wake up Rishi, but spots Balwinder lurking like a villain in a low-budget thriller. She yanks him aside and hisses questions about his smeared makeup. He plays it cool, saying Lakshmi saw him but he dodged any big reveals. Then, in a mic-drop moment, he casually drops a bomb: Lakshmi doesn’t know Malishka is carrying his child. Unfortunately for him, Lakshmi hears that little plot twist. And just like that, the mask is off — literally and figuratively. Stay tuned for the fallout, because secrets don’t stay buried for long… especially when Shalu’s watching like a human CCTV and Lakshmi’s ready to flip the script. Keep reading for Bhagya Lakshmi 6th April 2025 Written Update. This episode begins with a bombshell no one saw coming—except Lakshmi, who, lucky for us, overhears the entire dirty little truth. Balwinder, as casually as someone ordering tea, tells Malishka that nobody knows she’s carrying his child. Not Rishi’s, not a mystery man’s, his. Malishka has managed to convince the whole world—including Rishi—that the baby is his, and Balwinder, in his usual smug tone, tells her to stop stressing him out because, well, he’s not the one playing pregnancy poker with everyone’s emotions. Lakshmi, standing in the shadows, hears it all and is stunned. Her heart sinks. She’s spent all this time doubting Rishi, and now the guilt crashes down on her like a tidal wave. Turns out, the one she thought betrayed her is the only one who’s been honest all along. Just then, as if on cue, Rishi calls out Lakshmi’s name. Malishka panics—classic reaction when someone’s been exposed—and orders Balwinder to hide. Lakshmi quickly composes herself and goes to Rishi, who’s complaining about the horrifying kadha Shalu gave him. He hugs Lakshmi, clearly finding comfort in her presence. She, overwhelmed with emotion and guilt, hugs him back tightly, crying silently into his shoulder. And of course, someone had to walk in at the perfectly wrong moment—Neelam sees the hug. Her expression? A mix of suspicion, judgment, and good ol' mother-in-law side-eye. Lakshmi notices and instantly pulls away. Rishi, ever the romantic optimist, asks her to dance with him. She declines, still shaken. Cue Malishka’s grand entrance. She swoops in to dance with Rishi, all smiles and confidence. Rishi obliges, and they begin dancing. Lakshmi watches them, her eyes burning—not with jealousy, but with clarity. She sees how Malishka has been playing everyone, especially Rishi. She realizes how deeply Malishka has manipulated not just Rishi’s emotions, but the entire family’s trust. And Rishi, poor guy, still thinks Lakshmi is jealous. While the party continues, Lakshmi starts looking for Balwinder, now more determined than ever to expose the truth. But the man has vanished into thin air—probably still wearing his cloak of deceit. As Lakshmi walks off, Neelam follows her and, as expected, accuses her of being jealous after watching Rishi and Malishka dance. Neelam can’t help herself—she’s practically convinced that Lakshmi’s emotional chaos is all about her wounded ego. Lakshmi, gathering her strength, says it’s not jealousy—it’s regret. Regret for not trusting Rishi and allowing doubt to cloud her judgment. Neelam scoffs, telling her to stop daydreaming and accept the so-called reality in front of her. Lakshmi, now visibly hurt but determined, replies with chilling honesty: one day, Neelam will see the ground beneath her crumble when the truth comes out. She admits she doesn’t even know how to prove the truth anymore but swears that Rishi never betrayed her. Neelam dismisses her words as nonsense, assuming Lakshmi is just talking under the influence of stress—or something stronger. Back in the hall, Rishi seeks Ayush’s help with something. Meanwhile, Malishka floats around like she’s just won a trophy, telling Karishma and Aanchal that dancing with Rishi made her feel like he was hers. Rano, clearly not buying the performance, scolds Malishka. But she doesn’t care—she’s too wrapped up in her own delusions. Lakshmi, emotionally drained, quietly leaves the party—until she hears Rishi shout for help. Neelam has tripped, and chaos follows. Guests rush to help her. Amid the commotion, Rishi’s voice reaches Lakshmi, and without thinking twice, she runs back inside, calling out his name. She heads toward his room and is about to turn on the lights when Rishi stops her. What follows next is straight out of a dream. Rishi asks her how he looks and then reveals a beautifully decorated room. He’s changed not just his clothes, but the entire space—for her. For their moment. Lakshmi, stunned, listens as Rishi apologizes for dancing with Malishka. He plays soft music and invites her to dance with him. Hesitant at first, Lakshmi gives in, swept away by the emotions of the moment. They dance slowly, their chemistry palpable, their pain dissolving, if only for a little while. Lakshmi tries to speak, but Rishi gently tells her not to ruin the moment. He confesses that the dance with Malishka was just a tactic to make Lakshmi jealous. He wanted to see if she still felt anything for him. But he saw no reaction and thought she had moved on. Now, standing before her, he confesses the truth—he did everything just to be close to her. He wants to spend his life with her. Every breath, every moment. He admits he’s made mistakes, but through it all, she has remained the most important part of his world. He calls her his soul. Lakshmi, unable to hold back her emotions, hugs him again. Tears stream down her face—not out of pain, but because someone she had doubted had stayed true all along. Precap: Rishi and Lakshmi’s moment may be short-lived, as Rishi confronts Malishka and the tension starts building again. Secrets don’t stay hidden for long—and Balwinder’s days of lurking might just be numbered. Read the full article

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Punjab on high alert amid HMPV virus; Health Minister advises wearing masks

All states have been advised to maintain constant surveillance and vigilance. However, the Health Ministry has assured the people that there is no need to fear or panic about this infection. But there is a need for vigilance.

Punjab On High Alert Amid HMPV:  People who have faced the effects of Covid-19 are worried about the human metapneumovirus spreading across the world. This infection, which spread from China, has also knocked in India. The Union Health Ministry is on alert mode after cases of HMPV were reported in the country. 

All states have been advised to maintain constant surveillance and vigilance. However, the Health Ministry has assured the people that there is no need to fear or panic about this infection. But there is a need for vigilance.

At the same time, the Punjab government is keeping a watchful eye on the new Chinese virus HMPV. Let us tell you that Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh gave instructions regarding HMPV and also informed about the arrangements being made in this regard. 

Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh said that elaborate arrangements have been made at Rajindra Hospital in Patiala. Testing is being done across Punjab. There is no need to panic about the virus. He also said that not a single case has been reported in Punjab. 

The Health Minister further said that children below 1 year of age and the elderly should avoid it across Punjab. Currently, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is keeping a close eye on the situation. 

He also said that people with weak immunity and people above 60 years of age have been advised to wear masks in crowded places. The minister further said that this virus is not as serious as Corona. It is a mild virus, which causes flu-like symptoms. However, it is not fatal.

At the same time, PGI Chandigarh senior doctor Professor PVM Lakshmi has said that this is not a particularly dangerous virus, it is a common virus that we often get, nor is it a new virus, it is just like a common cold. 

Dr. Lakshmi further said that if anyone is infected with this virus, then they are elderly or children, but there is no need to panic about it. It can be cured by taking normal treatment. Dr. Lakshmi says that there is no such element recorded in it that needs to be panicked.

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I love being right and predicting lore correctly so let me make one addition to the whole Osiris=Savathun thing because this season dropped lore that explains some of the more controversial examples of evidence.

New autorifle, Chrysura Melo. It starts by telling us that Savathun knows that when you're engaging in trickery, the fun is to constantly throw hints:

There's a saying among con artists: "Half the fun is showing the mark which cup hid the ball before you take their money."

Savathûn understands. In her crystalline prison, she reflects on all her surreptitious winks and little nods. The risks taken and the boundaries pushed to keep herself entertained and her Worm fed.

And she has definitely been throwing hints at us for a very long time. These are the intentional ones only. The rest of the evidence is her just not caring about roleplaying Osiris correctly.

The lore tab then lists some of the examples (that involve her POV) from most recent to least recent:

Osiris stumbles as he walks through the Last City. Beneath his robes, something erupts in a frenzy of motion. He pauses to compose himself and then walks on, trailing careless spatters of black fluid.

Ripe.

Osiris watches the Crucible match unfold. He does not cheer for either opponent. When a Ghost appears to revive the defeated warrior, Osiris leans forward in careful study. When Saint places a hand on his forearm, Osiris holds impossibly still just to see what the other man will do.

Retrofuturist.

Osiris sits by the campfire as Crow and the Guardian share a drink. Osiris watches them with rapt attention. Crow is laughing. He passes the bottle, and Osiris, hands numb, puzzles at it. His mouth hangs in a half-smile before he takes a long drink, slaking a bone-deep thirst.

Hawkmoon.

Osiris takes a shaky step forward. The High Celebrant howls in the catacombs, and he hears his sister's voice buried in its roar. He feels his heart beating in his chest and is so enraptured by the sensation that he forgets to be frightened.

When the meat puppet was first made (implied shortly after Immolant 2 ends).

Savathûn, physical form a twisting instar, emerges from the shadows and crawls over the shattered pieces of the Ghost. She reaches toward the ruined man.

Directly after Immolant 2 ends.

Savathûn squeezes through the calcified channels of ascendant energy and manifests within the dangling Ahamkara skull.

The man standing below the netting senses her appearance. His Light flares as he draws his weapon with impossible speed.

She has only a moment: She pushes her face down through the ropes, opens her mouth, and sings.

The man stops, then slowly holsters his weapon. He turns, crosses his arms, and forgets.

She melts awkwardly back into the skull as best she can, though a tangle of spindly elbows, licorice-black, still juts from its sockets. She turns her attention to her quarry across the gap and hums her song softly to mask herself.

Soon, the man below begins to hum along with her.

She smiles.

Traveler's Chosen. This is from Arrivals, when we started speculating about Savathun intruding on someone in the City through the Ahamkara skull above Shaxx. This proves that it was both Shaxx and Zavala she was watching.

It also explains that she revealed herself briefly, which alerted Shaxx, but she sang her song and he immediately forgot about it and started repeating the song. Which means that people who hear the song are the ones who have seen Savathun and she used the song to make them forget.

This fits with Lakshmi (she must've seen Savathun slip as Osiris) and Crow as well. Possibly many people in the City too.

The best mysteries and plot twists are the ones you can solve yourself through the available text. This was set up perfectly and doesn't even detail all the moments when she messed up how to be Osiris. We were supposed to see it ourselves and many of us did. It's reflected incredibly in the one lore tab we got from his POV where he is desperately yelling and trying to tell people it's not him. Honestly, mood.

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Season of the Splicer Epilogue:

I had to write something for the epilogue.

The second Scout told her of an emergency broadcast in the Eliksni quarters of the H.E.L.M she immediately had her Ghost transmatt her there. She rushed through the door, down the stairs, and to the radio. The broadcast began just as Crow ran in and stood beside her.

Lakshmi's voice rang out, "People of the Last City: we have endured many great tragedies thanks to our strength and our steadfast commitment to humanity. The Traveler chose us. It abandoned the Fallen because they are unfit, unworthy of the light. They would take it from us if they could. The Vanguard have lost their way."

A surge of anger went through her at Lakshmi's words.

“They embrace the darkness.” Lakshmi went on. “Welcome Eramis’s followers into our midst with open arms. Force us to celebrate our lost heroes alongside those who murdered them. Yes, the endless night is over. But now, Mithrax and his House will use this opportunity to do what the fallen have always done. Covet. Cheat. Steal. Kill.”

Every word angered Thera more. The Eliksni weren’t like that. Not House Light.

“I have seen the future with my own eyes, and it had not changed. Doom still builds on our horizon like a terrible storm. But there is hope! Right now, loyalists to the Future War Cult and New Monarchy have rounded up the Fallen in our City.”

Thera’s eyes widened. Fear struck at her heart.

“With the aid of Osiris, I have learned how to safely command the power of the Vex. I will use it to do what the Vanguard will not. I will tear open a rift; banish the Fallen to the depths of space from where they came.”

She gasped, fear filling her body. Trildir, Sora, Rilis, all the other Eliksni, Mithraks! Crow grabbed her hand and interlaced her fingers in his in an attempt to ground her.

“We alone will save humanity. I have seen the darkest of futures, and with this act, I will - No. No!” Lakshmi’s scream came through the broadcast.

Crow and Thera shared a glance, and then they were running.

“We need to reach the Eliksni now!” Crow yelled.

“Lakshmi-2 has opened a Vex Portal in the Eliksni quarter!” Came Ikora’s voice from coms.

“Crow and I are on our way, Ikora!” Thera informed her.

“All fireteams! Find and close that incursion point! Mithrax, what’s your status?” Ikora asked just as Crow and Thera arrived.

“We are overrun! Please, we cannot hold them off for much longer!”

“Do not worry Mithrax! I am on my way!” Saint-14 said over the coms as Crow and I began to fight the many vex surrounding the area.

Crow quickly pulled his hood up and the mask around his neck up over his face as he began shooting.

“No! You must protect your people!” Said Mithrax.

“You are my people!” Saint exclaimed.

Crow and Thera fought back to back, and suddenly a shot rang out and the goblin before her fell dead. She looked in the direction of the gunfire, and saw Ann, holding a sniper rifle, and behind her, her fireteam. Alex, Jacks-4, Lana, and Mace.

“You two look like you could use some help!” Ann shouted.

“Just in time!” Thera shouted back.

They joined the fray.

“Osiris, what’s your position?” Ikora asked. “Osiris?” She asked again when no answer came.

“He was right behind me! I - I have lost him!” Saint-14 said.

“Osiris, respond!” Came Ikora’s worried voice.

Thera was equally worried for the warlock, but she could not let her mind dwell on it. She had to fight.

It didn’t take long for Thera to enter the Vex Network. She fought hard, for the sakes of the Eliksni, for the people of the last City, for her friends. She would NOT lose this City. Not again. Not like the Red War.

Saint-14 called out for more Guardian help, but no answer came. They were alone in this fight.

It was all a blur as Thera took out the subjugated mind.

Ikora came on the comlink once more, calling out for help again, and asking Mithrax and Saint for their status. When no answer came, more anxiety ate at Thera’s chest. She prayed to the Traveler they were alright.

Back at the Eliksni part of the City, Mithraks and Saint fought, side by side, protecting the Eliksni which cowered behind them. Crow stood atop a building behind them, firing with a sniper. Ann and her fireteam fought as well, making a line between the Eliksni and the Vex.

“The Young Wolf has broken the portal. Keep behind us! We will not let them harm you.” Saint told the Eliksni.

Then, a void ball of light came down and in an explosion of light, many vex perished. Ikora floated down from above and Ann’s fireteam let out a cheer. Amanda came in from behind and with her shotgun fired at a Vex minotaur. Zavala came in as well, and Saint laughed as together they took out the remaining Vex.

Thera appeared again moments later and joined the fight. With a cast of blade barrage, many more Vex fell before her. Ikora turned to see what had just taken out the minotaur at her side and locked eyes with Crow. She gave him a nod in recognition. It was not much longer as the great warriors took down the Vex, and the Eliksni were safe once more.

Thera stood there, catching her breath. She returned Riskrunner to the holster upon her back. Ann ran forward.

“You okay?” She asked.

Thera nodded.

“Alright. That was . . . insane.”

“Yeah.” Thera said in between breaths. “It was.”

She turned around and nodded to Crow, standing on the rooftop, who transmitted away. She had her Ghost give him a quick message that said she would meet with him later. Thera then ran quickly to the Eliksni. She scanned those there, and found Trildir, lying against a wall. A few other Eliksni, including her sister who held the young hatchlings Sora and Rilis, gathered around her while one desperately tried to patch up her leg. Thera rushed to her and fell on her knees beside her, inspecting her friend’s leg.

“We do not think it will be . . . salvageable. Damaged badly by Vex.” One explained.

“But she will live?” Thera asked, laying her helmet beside her.

“Yes.” One nodded.

She let out a sigh of relief before turning to the two hatchlings.

“They are alright.” Tyris, Trildir’s sister, assured her.

Ikora came near.

“This Eliksni needs medical attention,” Thera said, gesturing to Trildir. “Soon.”

Ikora turned her head. “Amanda! This one’s injured!”

The mechanic rushed over to help.

Ikora then addressed Thera again and laid a hand on her shoulder. “You fought well, Young Wolf. We will need to speak more later, but for now, we will help the Eliksni to the best of our ability.”

Thera nodded and they began to search the wreckage of Eliksni or Vex they had no disposed of yet. It wasn’t until hours later that Thera returned to the Tower to speak with Saint-14. He spoke in a tone of celebration as he spoke of how the City was saved as they fought side by side with the Eliksni and Mithraks. He said himself that the House of Light is now apart of the City now and under his protection, and Thera agreed with that statement with a smile.

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Magnus Thorbjorn

Guardians name: Magnus Thorbjorn

Age: Roughly 34 when resurrected, currently unknown

Race: Awoken

Call signs/alias: Peacebroker, Traveler’s Favored, Evocate General

Pronouns: He/him

Class: Titan

Preferred subclass(es): Solar

Ghost’s name: Einar

Their Vanguard: Zavala, Ikora, Cayde-6

Fireteam name: Harbingers of Destiny

Fireteam teammates: Magnus, Dominus Ghaul, Anthem-99, Velliks, Gadrax, Kahun

Favorite legendary weapon: Steelfeather Repeater

Favorite exotic weapon: Ace of Spades

Favorite exotic armor: Crest of Alpha Lupi

Favorite ornament armor set: Empyrean Titan

Favorite weapon ornament: Glee Barrage

What stats do they focus on: Resilience, Recovery, Strength

Are they offense, defence, or support: Offense

Do they prefer being close, mid, or long range: Mid range

Do they lean more “Element of Surprise” or “Upfront and Aggressive”: Upfront and aggressive

Strikes, Gambit, or Crucible: Strikes and Crucible evenly

Who was their mentor(if they had one. If it is a character you created, tell us about them!): Ikora and Zavala

Who are they mentoring(if they are. If it is a character you created, tell us about them!): Dominus Ghaul

What ship do they have: Saint’s Invocation

What is their Sparrow: Praxic Finery

Favorite Ghost shell: In Memoriam

Favorite shader: Circadian Chill /Virtified Chronology

Favorite color: Blue

Favorite food: Pizza

Favorite piece of Pre-Collapse tech(if they’ve seen any): None, Magnus hasn’t really seen any

Favorite Pre-Collapse music(if they’ve heard any): Anything from Twilight Force

Favorite place in The Last City(if it’s a place you created, give a little description!): The Hollow Cairn. This is a place where many once-invading species have attacked throughout history, and it has sunken into the ground since due to the massive destruction created over centuries. However, the place has since become a point of unity for everyone, with communities of Hive, Cabal, Humans, Eliksni, etc. all building shelters within the crater and living together. It’s a bustling district, and only because Magnus sacrificed so much of himself and his efforts to unify everyone.

Favorite NPC(s): Zavala, Ikora, Cayde-6, Saint-14, Banshee-44, Eris Morn, Mithrax, Spider, Failsafe, Devrim Kay, Suraya Hawthorne, Sjur Eido

Favorite patrol location: Anywhere on the Tangled Shore

5 things your Guardian likes(can be anything): Diplomacy, metal music, leading, sleeping, using the Hammer of Sol

Least favorite food: Steak

Least favorite shader: Lilac Bombast

Least favorite patrol location: Braytech Futurescape on Mars

Least favorite Pre-Collapse tech(if they’ve seen any): N/A

Least favorite NPC(s): Oryx, Savathun, Mara Sov, Lakshmi-2

Least favorite weapon ornament: Jade Countenance

Least favorite ornament armor set: Pandemonic (skeletal Titan) set

Least favorite legendary weapon: Literally any fusion rifle ever

Least favorite exotic weapon: Telesto

Least favorite exotic armor: One-Eyed Mask

5 things your Guardian dislikes(this can be anything): Dishonesty, disloyalty, feeling hopeless, giving up, loss

Your Guardian has to rest. What is their living space like: It’s well-managed, with a LOT of collectibles from all around the galaxy in display cases, organized on shelves and wall hangers, and on tables. Magnus loves to collect trinkets that have meaning to him.

Does your Guardian have any casual wear?(Y'all remember Polyvore? The website URSTYLE works very similar if that helps!):

What hobbies and/or skills does you Guardian have: Writing and reciting poetry, learning languages (speaks English, Ulurent, Eliksni all fluently), fighting, crafting armor, singing

What would your Guardian’s lore book be called: Broken Broker

Where was your Guardian reborn?(If you created the location, give us a little description!): Sector 25 in The Last City

What were they wearing when they were reborn: Scorched black cotton hoodie, worn-out black jeans, beat-up sneakers

What was their reaction to being reborn: FIGHT, AND DEFEND THE PEOPLE!!!

What was their reaction to their first rez: Sheer confusion, then immediate duty

After being reborn, did they meet friendlies first or hostiles: Both. He met Vex who were attacking and rampaging The Last City, but fought them and was then met by Zavala who’d come to handle the situation, only to see a new Guardian had already done this. Zavala saw the distress on Magnus’s face at this, and assured him over and over again.

Who was the first other Guardian they met?(Same thing! If you made them, give a little description!): Zavala

Did your Guardian get reborn with, or find, any indication of their past life? If so what do they have/found: Magnus has no indication of his past life, and knows nothing about it. He assumes he wasn’t Reefborn, but he partially wonders if he was just because of his vehement hatred for Mara Sov. Magnus can’t find anything on who he was, nor does he really care to know.

How did your Guardian get their name(if they didn’t rez with past life momentos): He knew/remembered it, and also Einar addressed him by “Magnus” when he was first revived and woke up.

Going back to your Guardian’s lore book, what would be some some quotes or passages from their book: Two passages are actually readable at my Ao3, dawnbreakerdystopia! Most of the lorebook passages would recount the tales of Magnus’s efforts to join the warring species of the galaxy together in unity, and would likely use the Hammer of Sol which he wields as a metaphor, leading those who read them to wonder if Magnus actually wielded it (he does). The passages would also recount the daring exploits he’s done to protect his friends, family, the training he put Ghaul through to be a strong and independent Guardian, and overall they’d just be written like poetic legends.

Does your Guardian have a significant other: Cayde-6, and they’re married.

Did your Guardian go explore first before going to The Last City? If so, where to: Magnus never explored until he was resurrected.

What was their reaction to first seeing The Last City: This place needs defenders.

Is your Guardian a part of a clan: Not officially. He’s sort of a part of every group regardless of whether he chooses to be or not. Life finds a way to drag him into them all.

Does your Guardian’s clan have a back story? If so, what is it?(if you want to or able to share): N/A

If your Guardian would have a quote as a flavor text for a weapon and/or piece of armor, what would they be: “I’ve got a thousand years on me, and for each year, a million lives. I can’t bear to sacrifice any one but my own.”

If your Guardian has had any interactions with any civilians (The Last City/The Farm), Eliksni, Cabal, Vex, Hive, Taken, Scorn, Rouge Lightbearers, or Iron Lords/War Lords(if your Guardian is an Old Light) tell us about it!: Magnus has unified Cabal and Humankind, mostly, because he was brought by the Traveler to Ghaul who was resurrected as a Guardian himself. He’s had plenty of rough encounters with them, but nowadays, they accept him as their Evocate General, and bend to his every command (Magnus NEVER abuses this). Magnus has had very few positive interactions with Hive, as Savathun and Oryx have constantly tried to seduce him with Darkness and ruin him. He struggles to trust Hive, but knows that there is good in everything just as there is bad, nothing is inherently evil, and thus, he has to and does accept Hive who are willing to be his allies. Magnus’s interactions with Eliksni have always been positive, and he’s always gotten along with them. Scorn and Vex, he has yet to meet any who’d be willing to work with him. Magnus personally hates the Vex entirely, but still holds out the belief that there is at least one out there who’s good and friendly.

Does your Guardian have any unconventional allies or connections(By Vanguard standards): PLENTY!!!! Ghaul, Spider, being Evocate General of Cabal, you name it.

How does your Guardian feel about themselves or others using Stasis: Magnus is against himself using it. He understands that others can make use of the power, but he HATES the Darkness, and would never trust a single thing from it, let alone a “gift” which would inevitably corrupt him, not to mention bring him nearer to it which he refuses to do.

Did they run The Last Wish raid? How did they react to seeing a live Ahamkara a.k.a Riven: Magnus has not run this raid yet.

Did they run The Deep Stone Crypt raid? How did they react to the Crypt and seeing Exo Eliskni: Magnus has not run this raid yet, either.

Is your Guardian from D1? How did they react to seeing Taniks alive once again: He’s not from D1

Where did they go and what did they do during The Red War: Magnus followed the main story, and was the only Lightbearer, thus he spearheaded the entire operation and literally held the fate of every single life on his shoulders and his alone. He fought, nonstop, and never gave up or slowed down.

Here are some characters that are either polarizing or have created a strong enough mass emotion within the community. What opinion does your Guardian hold on each of them(These are only a handful of characters!)>>>

Osiris, First Warlock Vanguard, originally exiled: Magnus looks up to Osiris for his wisdom, only a little, though, and he’d never tell Osiris this. Both of them know it, though, and words are not necessary to convey their mutual respect.

Eris Morn, Bane of the Swarm: He loves her, he wants to help her at all costs, and he knows to never pity Eris, or try protecting her without asking if she needs protection first, as she’s highly capable and strong-willed.

Cayde-6, Sixth Hunter Vanguard: Magnus is fucking head over HEELS for him, and would lay his life on the line for Cayde. He was devastated beyond words when Uldren killed him, but came to understand that it was the Darkness’s doing, not Uldren’s. And thus, he forgave him.

Ikora Rey, Second Warlock Vanguard: Mom. She’s just straight-up his mom.

Commander Zavala, Second Titan Vanguard: Mentor, dad-like friend, always reliable.

Saint-14, legendary Titan, First Titan Vanguard: Extreme respect, love, honors him deeply, aspires to be like him, MUST PROTECT!!!

Lord Saladin, Iron Banner handler, One of the last remaining Iron Lords: Indifferent. Magnus entirely disagrees with and somewhat hates what the Iron Lords did, but he senses good in Saladin and sees it as well. He holds onto that good, as he does for everything and everyone.

Lord Shaxx, Crucible handler, Hero of Twilight Gap, living megaphone: FRIEND!!! Always a good motivator, always reliable, selfless af which Magnus respects, and Magnus aspires to be so much like him. Is also slightly intimidated by Shaxx.

The Crow, New Light, Ex-Enforcer to The Spider: Friend, must be protected, is a new person and not Uldren, is capable of great things and must be guided to do just that. Magnus sees Crow follows his heart, and that’s more than enough for him to know this man is on the right path.

The Spider, The Shore’s Only Law, founder of “House” Spider: DAD!!! Spider adopted Magnus after (reluctantly at first) he went to Spider with a bounty from the Vanguard saying to kill him. Magnus knew this had to be a setup, it was, and Spider was immediately thankful, and then began calling Magnus his son. Both of them trust each other with everything and anything, and Magnus knows Spider is a good man at heart.

Uldren Sov, Prince of the Reef, Master of Crows: No. Don’t trust him, he’s misguided as FUCK!

Mara Sov, Queen of the Reef, Queen of the Awoken, Ex-Kell of Wolves: FUCK! YOU!!! Magnus would throw her off the throne and take it himself if he wasn’t so busy being Evocate General. He’d imprison her until her natural death. The things Mara has done, to the Awoken, the galaxy, and her brother, are unforgiveable, and she MUST pay for that.

Variks, the Loyal, founder of House Judgement: A friend, an ally, someone Magnus can rely on. He values Variks, even if he made mistakes in the past, but Magnus is a firm believer in destiny, and thus thinks Variks’s actions have been done for a reason which is to bring the world to the present it’s at.

Mithrax, the Forsaken, Kell of Light, founder of House Light: Absolutely reliable, always a good friend, Magnus will drop everything and go help protect Mithrax or aid him in his endeavors if he’s able. Magnus loves him as a close friend, and is deeply bound to House Light.

The Exo Stranger/Elizabeth “Elsie” Bray, Granddaughter of Clovis I and Sister to Ana Bray: Can be trusted, must be trusted, and Magnus also takes pity on her for what she went through both in the future, and by the hands of Clovis Bray.

Eramis, of House Salvation, Kell of Darkness: FUCK NOPE, don’t trust, avoid at all costs.

Empress Caiatl of the Cabal Imperial Empire: An ally and definitely trustable. Her motives are questionable, but Magnus understands where she’s coming from, and therefore believes she can be a great companion with some compromise.

Taniks the Scarred, the Perfected, the Abomination, the Shadow Thief: Nooooooooooooo get away get away get away GET AWAY!!!

The Darkness is fast approaching. How is your Guardian handling it: A N X I E T Y! !! !!!! ! !! But Magnus is taking action, fighting it head-on and never backing down for even a moment. He refuses to let the Darkness take hold, and aims to destroy it entirely once and for all.

And finally, does your Guardian have any advice for any New Lights: “The Darkness is a lie, but the Light is true. Nobody can see in the shadows of night, so it’s your duty as a Guardian to eclipse the world in endless sun, and create a world everyone can see within and beyond.”

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Life & Style, February 15 -- part 1 of 2

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Cover: Olivia Newton-John and daughter Chloe Lattanzi

Page 1: Photo Flash -- Kristen Stewart in character as Princess Diana in the movie Spencer

Page 2: Contents

Page 3: Twinning! Molly Sims vs. Tiffany Haddish, Adria Arjona vs. Bebe Rexha

Page 4: Prince Charles is entirely unsuitable to be king, because what's needed is someone who reinvigorates and sends a sense that they understand the modern world and most Britons prefer that the crown should just skip Charles entirely and jump straight to Prince William -- Charles refuses to engage in the negativity, but that's not to say it doesn't get him down because Charles is actually a pretty sensitive guy

Page 5: Demi Moore's surprise appearance at the Fendi fashion show in Paris had everyone talking but for all the wrong reasons when she hit the runway with hollowed-out cheeks which could be the result of a buccal fat removal operation

* Did Demi Moore's daughter Rumer Willis get work done too? She showed off a dramatically different look on Instagram and she appears to have undergone multiple procedures: her lips look plumper, her cheeks may have been filled and her forehead possibly Botoxed

* Biggest Spenders of the Week -- Sylvester Stallone, Halsey, Aaron Rodgers, Christina Anstead

Page 6: Dale Moss is in talks to be the next Bachelor following his recent split from Bachelorette Clare Crawley -- it would be a win-win for everyone because Dale's already a fan favorite and producers know he's serious about looking for love because he came on the show to find it -- Clare would be devastated if Dale was announced as the next Bachelor because she literally gave up her spot on the show to be with him

* Pete Davidson is looking for love on the celebrity dating app Raya -- Pete took some time out from the dating scene to focus on himself but now that he's in a better place Pete is ready to get back out there again -- he's been messaging models and influencers on the app; nothing serious has come from it yet, but he is having a lot of fun swiping

Page 7: Adele and her estranged husband Simon Konecki have reached an agreement over their divorce settlement although the former couple is still waiting on a judge to sign off on the paperwork officially dissolving their marriage but Adele couldn't be happier because as difficult as the divorce was, it was absolutely the right thing to do -- Adele hasn't given up on love and she still believes the right person is out there and for the first time in a long time she's excited to see what the future holds -- while Adele isn't quite ready for another serious relationship, her friendship with British rapper Skepta (real name Joseph Junior Adenuga) recently turned romantic -- they've been seeing each other for a few months and she enjoys chatting and spending time with Skepta but she is purposely taking things slow and they're both super busy with their own projects and they both have young children

Page 8: The Week in Photos -- Farrah Abraham and her daughter Sophia out in Hollywood

Page 10: Ruff Life -- Bridgerton's Golda Rosheuvel and a dog, Mayim Bialik spent the day with adorable and affordable dogs at California's Paw Works Animal Rescue, Padma Lakshmi and daughter Krishna surprised their dog Divina with an edible crown

Page 12: Bikini Babes -- Sofia Richie was all smiles lounging by the pool with a book, Dua Lipa shot the camera a sultry look while she worked on her tan, TikTok star Addison Rae pulled a face in this poolside photo, Kylie Jenner and BFF Anastasia Karanikolaou soaked up the sun in Mexico

Page 14: Sound Bites -- Drew Barrymore describing her girlfriends as her first family, Anne Hathaway begging people to call her Annie, Jennifer Lopez on fiance Alex Rodriguez taking her masks and moisturizers, Anthony Mackie on Captain America co-star Chris Evans

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Pushkar - Most Sacred Dham For Hindus

Pushkar Old History

Pushkar is taken into consideration as one of the 5 sacred Dhams for Hindu Pilgrims. It is called the advent of Lord Brahma. It is thought that you'll acquire salvation via taking dip in holy Pushkar Lake.

Pushkar, considered as one of the historically inhabited metropolises of India. It advanced alongside the edge of Pushkar Lake. Pushkar is situated inside the Ajmer district of Rajasthan. It is the handiest 14 Kms far away from Ajmer City. It is separated from Ajmer via the Nag Parbat (The Snake Hill). There are very few temples of Lord Brahma inside the international and Pushkar has the maximum prominent temple in all. It is considered that one that has visited all 4 Dham (Badrinath in North, Dwarka in West, Jagannath Puri in East and Rameshwaram in South) but now not visited Pushkar will no longer be capable of obtaining salvation, it can be done only with the aid of taking a holy dip within the water of holy Pushkar Lake and traveling the Jagatpita Brahma Temple in Pushkar. Famous annual fair (Pushkar Camel Fair) held right here within the pious month of Kartika.

Pushkar Lake

Pushkar lake is one of the most sacred Sarovar of Hindus and considered as the introduction of Brahma Ji. This Lake is surrounded by way of many temples and ghats. It is thought that the holy water of the lake is having recuperation properties.

The legend associated with the Pushkar Lake or Pushkar Sarovar

As mentioned in Hindu scripture Padma Purana, devil Vajranabha become killing and harassing humans on earth. As Lord Brahma is the creator of the universe, he got aggressive and immediately tried to kill the satan Vajranabha with a weapon (Weapon of Lord Brahma is lotus flower). Devil Vajranabha destroyed by means of the Lotus flower however three lotus petals fell on this planet at extraordinary locations during this and holy springs emanates from earth. These holy springs fashioned three lakes - Jyeshta Pushkar Lake (finest or first Pushkar), Madhya Pushkar Lake (middle Pushkar), and Kanishta Pushkar Lake (youngest or closing Pushkar). Lord Brahma got here to the earth and specify the metropolis by naming it Pushkar (Pushpa approach flower and Kar means hand, as a result, Pushkar manner place wherein flower fell from Lord Brahma's hand). After killing devil Vajranabha, Lord Brahma wanted to execute a holy fireplace sacrifice (Mahayagna) at Jyeshta Pushkar Lake.

The Temple

It is the simplest temple of Lord Brahma, where a devotee can provide worship to him. The temple is built with stones and marbles. The indubitable capabilities of the temple are - It's crimson Shikhar (spire) and image of a Hamsa (a swan - the mount of Brahma). The Shikhar is ready 700 feet in top. The emblem of hamsa enhances the entrance gate. The temple is located on a high platform which may get admission via marble steps main to an entrance gate. The entrance gate is having a big arch that is embellished with pillared masking. Entry gate leads to a Mandap (pillared outside corridor) after which the Garbhagriha (sacred shrine). Many cash (specifically silver ) embedded at the marble floor and walls of the temple with the aid of the devotees. A silver turtle is within the mandap facing the Garbhagriha. The main murti also, known as Chahumurti is made from marble. This statue elaborates Brahma Ji seated in a crossed leg position thinking about the motive of the advent of the universe. This shape of Lord Brahma called the Vishvakarma. This icon is of life length with 4 hands and 4 faces, every symbolize a distinct path. The 4 palms maintain akshamala (rosary), pustak (e-book), Kurka (kusha grass), and kamandalu (water pot). Each has its own importance. Akshamala represents the time, pustak represents the expertise, Kurka represents the adoptions of a device of sacrifices for the life of numerous lifestyles-paperwork in nature and kamandalu represents the waters from which the universe emerged. In the temple, Goddess Gayatri located left to the Brahma ji and Goddess Saraswati to the proper. There are images of various God-Goddess, which embossed on temple partitions.

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The Legends

Lord Brahma desired to perform his Mahaygna peacefully without being attacked with the aid of the devils, then he surrounds Pushkar by using the hills from all directions. He evolved — Ratnagiri in the south path, Nilgiri in the north direction, Sanchoora inside the west course, and Suryagiri inside the east path. Lord Brahma allocated precise locations to Gods in hills to keep the yagna from being broken or attacked with the aid of the Devils. Lord Brahma wanted to complete the yagna inauspicious time however Goddess Sarasvati could not make her presence at that point to carry out the essential part of the yagna referred to as Aahuti as she was anticipating her accomplice goddesses Lakshmi, Parvati, and Indrani. As Goddess Saraswati kept Brahma ji waiting, he gets aggravated and requested God Indra (the king of heaven) to find the appropriate woman for him, with whom he can wed and finish the yagna in a special auspicious time. At that time Lord Indra becomes capable of locating only a Gujar's daughter (a milkmaid) however in yagna's requirement is of purest lady like Goddess. Then Lord Indra requested her to pass through the body of a cow to get purified. The girl did the same and Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, and the priests confirmed her purity and take into account her 2d start. She turned into the given name Gayatri. After purification Lord Brahma married Gayatri in presence of different Gods. Devi Gayatri sat beside him and start imparting Aahuti. When Goddess Sarasvati along with different Goddesses arrived at the yagna vicinity, she saw Gayatri sitting next to Brahma ji and he or she got dissatisfied as it becomes her rightful region. She cursed Lord Brahma within the presence of all God and Goddess that he would be forgotten and by no means worshipped by means of everybody on the planet.  That is why the Pushkar temple is accounted as the simplest temple which is especially committed to Lord Brahma for worship.

The Importance of Pushkar

As Mahayagna turned into accomplished within the presence of all God and Goddess, it's far believed that a dip within the holy lake at Pushkar will provide assured salvation from all sins and evil things. Pushkar Lake referred to as "Adi Tirtha" - "The unique sacred water-frame", in Ramayana and Mahabharata. There are five sacred serovars (lakes) as per Hindu non-secular notion that are called Panch-Sarovar and Pushkar is one in all them. It is believed that a dip within the holy lake on Kartik Poornima day equated to the blessings received through acting yagnas for several years.

Temples of Consorts

The temples constructed at the hills situated on the alternative ends of the lake. Goddess Sarasvati's temple placed at the very best hill (Ratnagiri Hil) inside the Pushkar and Goddess Gayatri's temple placed on the decrease hill on the other end. Goddess Gayatri fearful of the livid nature of Goddess Savatri's, so she stayed at decrease hill.

Mahadev Temple

This temple become built with the aid of marble inside the 19th century. It is famous for its 5 faces white marble icon of Mahadev(Shiv ji). The region is adorned by means of the statues of many Hindu God-Goddess. It is believed that Lord Mahadev satisfy all the needs in their devotee then and there on travelling the temple.

Varsha Temple

The Varah temple is one of the well-known temple of Pushkar. It was constructed in 12th century by means of king Anaji Chauhan but destroyed by using the intruders. It has icon of Lord Vishnu inside the incarnation of untamed boar. As per Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu came to earth within the incarnation of Varah to kill the Hiranyakashyup and to shop his devotee Prahlad from his atrocities. It changed into rebuilt in yr 1727 by using Raja Sawai Jai Singh of Jaipur. It is an eminent temple which has elegant carvings, exceptional sculptures and delightful statues.

Temple of Rangji

This temple is dedicated to Rangji, an manifestation of Lord Vishnu. Temple turned into constructed by using Seth Puran Mal Ganeriwal in 1823. It is constructed within the regular South Indian Style Temple however on the same time it suggests the effect of Mughal structure on it. The temple has a high growing 'Gopuram', which usually located in a South Indian Temple. Temple may be very gracious and taken into consideration as one of the sacred temples of Pushkar.

Nag Hills

It is one of the oldest hills inside the international. As in line with belief, its height is lowering each day due to the fact it's far sinking into the earth. In Sat-yuga its height become ten crores yojanas , in Treta-yuga it was ten lakhs yojanas and in Dwapar-yuga it turned into 10000 yojanas. By the quit of Kali Yuga it'll almost disappear as believed. One who visited this vicinity never discover problem in lifestyles.

Pushkar Fair

One of the sector well-known farm animals honest held within the Hindu month of Kartika (October-November) in Pushkar. It is also referred to as Camel Fair. Traders and villagers deliver several camels, livestock and other birds here for the reason of purchase and sell. People acquire right here in massive quantity at the truthful ground in a celebratory mode and Fair floor is occupied through the shops of promoting mementos, jewellery, craft paintings and eateries. Vibrant people song and dance, magic indicates, circus indicates and video games are the famous a part of the truthful. At the time of truthful Pushkar got jam-filled with people from all over the India and vacationers from different nations of the World. One also can do camel ride right here as Pushkar is likewise famous for its Camel Safari inside the dessert.

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30 Day WoL Challenge 2: Unspoken

Emmrita? Emmrita, because I’m feeding myself here.

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The insistent chiming of her linkpearl shatters the silence between them, and she reluctantly excavates one arm from beneath the warmth of their covers and his body to answer it. For a long moment she’s quiet, ears twitching, before she sets it aside with a sigh. “Ah, shite, I’ve gotta head out.”

He’s still conscious enough to respond, even though his limbs feel like lead; the knowledge that she will flick his ear to alert him if he pretends to be asleep while she’s leaving is enough for him to roll over. “Mm?”

She’s pulling away. Damn. “Got a call—they need me in Ala Mhigo.”

Well, he’s awake now. She’s getting dressed, which is always bittersweet; the view is glorious, but so is watching her slide into the armor of a Warrior of Light. But still… “It’s not a primal, is it?”

She’s putting her hair back up. He’d enjoyed unraveling those braids the night before; now he finds his gaze lingering on her hands, trying to see how she puts them to rights. It’s a good distraction. He still hears her words, but they don’t send ice-cold dread spiking into his heart. Yet. “Aye, another summoning of Lakshmi. We’ve been trying to talk to the Qalyana, but...well...”

“But they’re tempered.” Thou shalt not suffer one touched by a primal to live. Scripture and common sense agree; until he’d met the Scions, he’d never met anyone so upset by it.

But she’s different, and her gaze is downcast for a moment under the transparent guise of applying her makeup. He doesn’t have to ask why; she’s told him enough times of the fate of those who aren’t Echo-blessed and think they can face primals. He still remembers the last time she’d fought Titan. “Aye.”

He should say something reassuring. What actually comes out, as he rests his elbows on his knees and stares at the bearskin thrown across his damask coverlet, is “...It’s a shame, isn’t it? All this fighting?” He’s not thinking about her, really—though he supposes it’s related, because until he’d met her he would have been the first idiot up to carve a bloody swathe through what most of Eorzea calls beastmen, until they summoned their gods in their pain and made her life harder. She’d told him about the Ehcatl Nine, about the Brotherhood of Ash, about Novv’s clutch who only wanted to raise their children—and so when she’d gone to improve relations with the Vanu Vanu, he’d swallowed his fear and his pride and asked to visit. He’s thinking about them now.

She sucks in a breath and lets it out with a growl. “You don’t have to tell me. Every time I hear someone call ‘em bloody beasts--”

Aether is flickering blue and brilliant along her fingers as she slams down her makeup case, crackling along the gold, and his ears are pinning back in fear and threat and danger a moment before he finds his voice. “Save your rage for the primal, old girl!”

“...You’re right.” And she’s standing up, running a hand over her braids, and coming back to their bedside to fetch the dragon-horned mask she keeps on his nightstand. He wants to reach for her, tug her back into bed, but he doesn’t dare. “Well...guess I’ll be going...”

She’s not looking at him. Suddenly, he wants her to look at him more than he has ever wanted anything in his life. “...Ritanelle?”

“Yeah?” The edge of her gaze slides to him, and his throat goes dry.

He knows she loves her job, knows that the only missions she’ll ever turn down come from the Black Shroud, knows that she wants to protect all the people of Eorzea, and knows—too well—that a woman who makes a career out of killing gods never considers the possibility that she might fall to one. I eat primals for breakfast, Emm, she’ll say, laughing. You think I’m scared of them? Every time they say goodbye could too easily be her last. There’s a faint smile curling around the corners of her eyes, and he can’t speak.

I’ll think of you while you’re gone.

I’d follow you if I could.

I love you.

“...Take care.”

And there’s that laugh, soft and bright. When she isn’t heading off to war, it warms his heart; now, it feels more like a stab. “Don’t I always?”

“Rita!”

She’s halfway to the door, and he’s watching her go. Go off to fight a primal, to meet her death—no. No, he refuses to think like that. She will be fine. She has skilled comrades and the blessings of the star itself on her side. Silhouetted in the doorway, she pauses and looks back at him. “I’ll...I’ll be back soon, alright?” Does she sound sad? In the half-light of a Coerthan dawn, he’s not sure.

He nods. He makes himself smile at her. “I expect a full account upon your return, you know.”

“I’ll take notes!”

Her grin stays with him long after she’s gone. It’s there to greet him when she comes back, flush with victory and eager to tell the whole garrison her story. Months go by, and in all honesty he...forgets, mostly, about the things he hasn’t been able to tell her, the things that might upend their cozy relationship.

When the day comes that she does not return, when she goes to Mor Dhona and vanishes, how could they lose Warriors of Light, he wishes he had.

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I need to stay away from alternative universes

I had found myself in another alternative universe once again but this time I got scared, I've punched a copy of Oryx so it takes a lot to scare me.

Here's what happened.

"Atlas do you have an idea on where we are going?" Drachen asks me as I walk through The Corridors of Time.

"Not really but according to what I've heard the cool thing is past that gate." I answer

I walk through the gate and blinded by white light, when I can see again I'm in the Tower which I just act like I'm supposed to be there. I'm there for a few hours when suddenly the Exos all freeze up then turn hostile, Zavala runs over to Banshee and orders me to check on Saint-14 and Lakshmi-2. I run as fast as I can dodging Exos being held down by non-Exos, I run into the hanger to see that Lakshmi-2 is being held down so I jump over the small fence and make it to the landing area where I see Saint-14 clutching his head with Amanda next to him. I go over to the two.

"Saint are you okay?" I ask

"Something is trying to," He stops and yells. I grab onto him as he starts freaking out like the other Exos, his Void powers start showing so I brace myself but he throws me off and I active my Solar powers then tackle him down.

"Amanda please go see if Ikora knows what's going on, also send Shaxx!" I shout as I struggle with Saint-14

Amanda runs and I continue to wrestle with Saint-14.

"Come on Saint fight it, think about the Speaker." I shout to him

Saint once again sends me flying but I use my jetpack to rebound off the ground and use my Solar shoulder charge as a boost, I slam into Saint-14 and send him flying. Finally Shaxx shows up and the two of us get Saint down again.

"Do you have any idea what's going on?" I ask Shaxx

"No, but Amanda should be back soon." Shaxx tells me then activates his own Solar power.

Shaxx and I get thrown backwards a couple of times before Amanda returns.

"Asher, Ikora and Osiris are trying to figure out what's going on, also Osiris is coming to try to help calm Saint." Amanda tells me

"Alright, I want you to go into your ship and lock the doors. These Exo Guardians are using their Supers and I don't want Zavala to find you dead." I tell her

She tries to argue but Shaxx orders her and she jumps into her ship and takes off. An hour later Saint starts glowing blue so I turn my void on for protection and I see Shaxx doing the same, Saint throws us across the hanger and while I get back up I see multiple Osiris are surrounding Saint. I rush back over with Shaxx and I speak to a copy of Osiris.

"Where's actual Osiris?" I ask

"He's trying to talk down Saint-14." The copy replies

"I'm going to guess and say that another copy went to see Ikora?" I question

"Osiris made a lot of projections to help with the Guardian Exos so yes one went to Ikora." The copy answers

I hear a shout and see Void light clash with Solar light, I see Osiris get thrown so I Titan skate and catch him.

"You're not from this universe." Osiris states

"No I got tricked by fellow Guardians and came here by the Corridors of Time, I was here for a few hours before this started." I tell Osiris

"You should head back to your universe." Osiris says as I help him back to Saint-14

"I'm not leaving until this is over." I reply

"Guardian please go back because this might be happening to your universe, I have got this." Osiris tells me getting ready to go at Saint

"Yes sir, good luck." I answer and head into orbit. I go to Mercury then to the Sundial, it takes Drachen and I a minute to figure out how to get into the Corridors of Time. I make my way back to my universe where it's all quiet, I look at Osiris.

"I just saw hell." I tell him

Osiris's eyebrow raises and he lowers his mask. "Explain."

I start explaining what happened and my the end Osiris is worried.

"I shall talk to Ikora and Asher so we can prepare." Osiris tells me

"Alright." I reply

"Did that other Saint hurt you?" Osiris asks still worried

"Nothing permanent." I answer truthfully

Osiris places a hand on my shoulder.

"I'm sorry you had to deal with that, I've had mock fights with Saint and I know how powerful he is. Go back to the Tower, I'll make sure you can get some time off." Osiris tells me

"Alright Bird Grandpa." I reply

Osiris smiles and puts his mask back over his face. I go into orbit then head back to the Tower that's going on normally, I make my way to the hanger and over to Saint-14.

"Atlas!" Saint says cheerfully

I hug him tightly and he hugs me back.

"Not that I don't mind but why did you hug me?" Saint asks

I tell him what happened and he hugs me tighter.

"You're strong." I tell him and I lose all my strength to stay up.

Saint walks me over to the stairs to his ship then sets me down.

"Rest here, you want to feed the birds?" Saint asks me

"Sure." I answer tiredly

Saint hands me a bag of bird feed them shows me how much to give the birds. In the end Osiris was able to contact Ikora and she convinced Zavala in getting me some time off.

(This was written based off of the one post about an Exo Clovis Bray calling the Exos to Enceladus. I would link it but I'm on mobile and don't know how to.)

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Bhagya Lakshmi 6th April 2025 Written Update: Shaken Lakshmi

Bhagya Lakshmi 6th April 2025 Written Update: Shaken Lakshmi. Today in Bhagya Lakshmi written update aka Secrets, Scandals & Sighs, Kiran finally puts two and two together — and it adds up to Balwinder. She catches him red-handed, sans mask, and drags him into a room like a furious headmistress catching a delinquent student. With the fire of a thousand disapproving moms, she demands to know why he’s harassing her dear Malishka. Is it blackmail? A grudge? A budget-friendly villain arc? Balwinder fumbles through excuses while Shalu, peeking through the window like a curious squirrel, witnesses the whole face-reveal scandal and decides she’s not leaving without some premium gossip. Kiran, worried about her reputation more than anything else, tells Balwinder to slap on a mask and disappear before more eyes land on his "oops I did it again" expression. Shalu, now a full-time spy, is convinced there’s something shady going on. Meanwhile, Lakshmi’s gut is tingling with suspicion. She’s sniffing out a link between Malishka and Balwinder — and it reeks of drama. Malishka, multitasking poorly as always, can’t wake up Rishi, but spots Balwinder lurking like a villain in a low-budget thriller. She yanks him aside and hisses questions about his smeared makeup. He plays it cool, saying Lakshmi saw him but he dodged any big reveals. Then, in a mic-drop moment, he casually drops a bomb: Lakshmi doesn’t know Malishka is carrying his child. Unfortunately for him, Lakshmi hears that little plot twist. And just like that, the mask is off — literally and figuratively. Stay tuned for the fallout, because secrets don’t stay buried for long… especially when Shalu’s watching like a human CCTV and Lakshmi’s ready to flip the script. Keep reading for Bhagya Lakshmi 6th April 2025 Written Update. This episode begins with a bombshell no one saw coming—except Lakshmi, who, lucky for us, overhears the entire dirty little truth. Balwinder, as casually as someone ordering tea, tells Malishka that nobody knows she’s carrying his child. Not Rishi’s, not a mystery man’s, his. Malishka has managed to convince the whole world—including Rishi—that the baby is his, and Balwinder, in his usual smug tone, tells her to stop stressing him out because, well, he’s not the one playing pregnancy poker with everyone’s emotions. Lakshmi, standing in the shadows, hears it all and is stunned. Her heart sinks. She’s spent all this time doubting Rishi, and now the guilt crashes down on her like a tidal wave. Turns out, the one she thought betrayed her is the only one who’s been honest all along. Just then, as if on cue, Rishi calls out Lakshmi’s name. Malishka panics—classic reaction when someone’s been exposed—and orders Balwinder to hide. Lakshmi quickly composes herself and goes to Rishi, who’s complaining about the horrifying kadha Shalu gave him. He hugs Lakshmi, clearly finding comfort in her presence. She, overwhelmed with emotion and guilt, hugs him back tightly, crying silently into his shoulder. And of course, someone had to walk in at the perfectly wrong moment—Neelam sees the hug. Her expression? A mix of suspicion, judgment, and good ol' mother-in-law side-eye. Lakshmi notices and instantly pulls away. Rishi, ever the romantic optimist, asks her to dance with him. She declines, still shaken. Cue Malishka’s grand entrance. She swoops in to dance with Rishi, all smiles and confidence. Rishi obliges, and they begin dancing. Lakshmi watches them, her eyes burning—not with jealousy, but with clarity. She sees how Malishka has been playing everyone, especially Rishi. She realizes how deeply Malishka has manipulated not just Rishi’s emotions, but the entire family’s trust. And Rishi, poor guy, still thinks Lakshmi is jealous. While the party continues, Lakshmi starts looking for Balwinder, now more determined than ever to expose the truth. But the man has vanished into thin air—probably still wearing his cloak of deceit. As Lakshmi walks off, Neelam follows her and, as expected, accuses her of being jealous after watching Rishi and Malishka dance. Neelam can’t help herself—she’s practically convinced that Lakshmi’s emotional chaos is all about her wounded ego. Lakshmi, gathering her strength, says it’s not jealousy—it’s regret. Regret for not trusting Rishi and allowing doubt to cloud her judgment. Neelam scoffs, telling her to stop daydreaming and accept the so-called reality in front of her. Lakshmi, now visibly hurt but determined, replies with chilling honesty: one day, Neelam will see the ground beneath her crumble when the truth comes out. She admits she doesn’t even know how to prove the truth anymore but swears that Rishi never betrayed her. Neelam dismisses her words as nonsense, assuming Lakshmi is just talking under the influence of stress—or something stronger. Back in the hall, Rishi seeks Ayush’s help with something. Meanwhile, Malishka floats around like she’s just won a trophy, telling Karishma and Aanchal that dancing with Rishi made her feel like he was hers. Rano, clearly not buying the performance, scolds Malishka. But she doesn’t care—she’s too wrapped up in her own delusions. Lakshmi, emotionally drained, quietly leaves the party—until she hears Rishi shout for help. Neelam has tripped, and chaos follows. Guests rush to help her. Amid the commotion, Rishi’s voice reaches Lakshmi, and without thinking twice, she runs back inside, calling out his name. She heads toward his room and is about to turn on the lights when Rishi stops her. What follows next is straight out of a dream. Rishi asks her how he looks and then reveals a beautifully decorated room. He’s changed not just his clothes, but the entire space—for her. For their moment. Lakshmi, stunned, listens as Rishi apologizes for dancing with Malishka. He plays soft music and invites her to dance with him. Hesitant at first, Lakshmi gives in, swept away by the emotions of the moment. They dance slowly, their chemistry palpable, their pain dissolving, if only for a little while. Lakshmi tries to speak, but Rishi gently tells her not to ruin the moment. He confesses that the dance with Malishka was just a tactic to make Lakshmi jealous. He wanted to see if she still felt anything for him. But he saw no reaction and thought she had moved on. Now, standing before her, he confesses the truth—he did everything just to be close to her. He wants to spend his life with her. Every breath, every moment. He admits he’s made mistakes, but through it all, she has remained the most important part of his world. He calls her his soul. Lakshmi, unable to hold back her emotions, hugs him again. Tears stream down her face—not out of pain, but because someone she had doubted had stayed true all along. Precap: Rishi and Lakshmi’s moment may be short-lived, as Rishi confronts Malishka and the tension starts building again. Secrets don’t stay hidden for long—and Balwinder’s days of lurking might just be numbered. Read the full article

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Beauty of women and the phi of men

Years ago, in a London hotel, when the Punjabi girl (an air hostess of an erstwhile airline), after primping in front of the mirror, opened her arms wide and asked me how did she look, I ran into them in a jiffy and said, "You are the prettiest to my eyes." Yes, I really meant it. She did look dropdead gorgeous.  Then with the passage of time in life, as scenes changed, I found many women fall in that "prettiest" category.

Though I am one of those who believe that, in life, everything happens in a particular pattern, I miserably fail to see any pattern in my obsession. 

When one of my friends on the other day showing me Bella Hadid on the cover of Vogue and asked me what mark would I award her out of 100, I gave an abysmally low number.  

I really believe that if we juxtaposition the American supermodel Isabella Khair Hadid and our own Vidya Balan and ask men to choose the one who they would want to date, I am sure the majority would slant towards the latter. 

But, if you swear by 'the science of beauty', Hadid should win most hearts. Going by some Fibonacci numbers and the so-called golden ratio called phi, Victoria's Secret model, Hadid, was declared the most beautiful woman on the planet. 

If we can forget our Vidya Balan and Bella Hadid just for a while, in the 13th century AD, an Italian mathematician, Leonardo Fibonacci, discovered the sequence that converges on phi. The sequence would start with 0 and 1, and the next number would be the sum of the previous two numbers. Thus, each new number in the sequence is simply the sum of the two before it...like 0,1,1,2,3,5,8,13... and so on.   And if we take the ratio of each number to the one before it and go on till the point where it converges on phi, the magical number would be 1.6180339...This is what is called the golden ratio. If we apply this ratio to the proportions of a rectangle, it will be the most visually satisfying geometric form. Pyramids were built on this basis, and later Leonardo da Vinci used this divine proportion in his paintings. Nature too is on this proportion. Researchers say even every leaf on the stem of a plant grows in this golden angle so that the new leaf collects enough sunlight without throwing the leaf below it into too much shadow. There is also an argument that says this magical sequence was first discovered by Indian mathematicians as early as in the 6th century AD.

So what? What has that got to do with Hadid or Vidya Balan? The US-based cosmetic surgeon, Dr Stephen R. Marqardt, created a face mask based on this proportion, and Hadid's face is the closest fit to it. Her eyes, nose, ears, lips and chin ...all are in that proportion. Marquardt believes if life is biology, biology is physiology, physiology is chemistry, chemistry is physics and physics is math, life should be maths, and hence phi is divine.

But in reality, no man would apply, even in his craziest dreams, the Marquardt math and say the woman is pretty. When I was a schoolboy, I loved actress Lakshmi in the movie Julie and thought she was the prettiest woman on the planet. Then as an adolescent, I realised it was not Lakshmi but Dimple Kapadia in Saagar. Then, at one point in time, I thought the Argentine tennis star, Gabriela Sabatini was by far the prettiest. Would any of them fit well with the Fibonacci numbers? At least, my Punjabi girl (should I say 'woman' now!)? Who cares for these numbers?

Kahlil Gibran is perfectly right when he said on beauty, 

The aggrieved and the injured say, "Beauty is kind and gentle.

"Like a young mother half-shy of her own glory, she walks among us."

And the passionate say, "Nay, beauty is a thing of might and dread. 

"Like the tempest, she shakes the earth beneath us and the sky above us."

The tired and the weary say, "Beauty is of soft whisperings. She speaks in our spirit, 

"Her voice yields to our silences like a faint light that quivers in fear of the shadow."

Beauty is life when life unveils her holy face. But you are life and you are the veil.

Beauty is eternity gazing at itself in a mirror. But you are the eternity and you are the mirror. 

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47 Beauty Secrets in 12 Minutes: Everything We Learned in 2022 | Vogue

47 Beauty Secrets in 12 Minutes: Everything We Learned in 2022 | Vogue

From mixing up DIY face masks to harnessing the superpowers of the latest high-tech gadgets, these are the best skin-care moments of Vogue’s 2022 beauty secrets. Featuring Hailey Bieber, Jeon Somi, Billie Eilish, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Gracie Abrams, Charithra Chandran, Phoebe Dynevor, Jennifer Lopez, Kate Hudson, Sofia Wylie, Madelyn Cline, Maude Apatow, Tiwa Savage, Padma Lakshmi, Beabadoobee,…