#luca vasta

[eleni-cherie]

agents' secrets ✨ || bts • jjk [ONE-SHOT]

"please, don't shoot me for this."

about two interpol agents assigned to catch a pack of thieves. and a dicey secret to share.

© 2024 | eleni_cherie

[one-shot in 'the thieves collection' series - can be read independently!!]

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— word count: 10k

— genre: interpol agent au, gangster comedy, adventure, romcom, humour, angst, fluff, sexual tensiON, slowburning, mutual pining, co-workers to friends to lover cw2f2l

— song recommendations/inspirations:

luca vasta - imperial (i don't wanna dance)

hozier - too sweet

alexandra savior - bones

claire - friendly fire

ezi - take my breath away

jungkook - standing next to you

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COPYRIGHT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

IDEA/STORY/CHARACTERS BASED ON MY PREVIOUS STORIES: "A THIEF'S ORIGIN" , "AMONG THIEVES" AND "A THIEF'S END".

this one-shot aims to give additional backstory to some incidents from the three main stories from jungkook and skylar's perspective while focusing and adding details to their friend- and relationship.

if you want the full context and also more of the two, check out the other stories as well!

PROTAGONISTS:

JEON JUNGKOOK AS HIMSELF; YOUNG INTERPOL AGENT / FRISKY COLLEAGUE

KIERNAN SHIPKA AS SKYLAR BLAKE; YOUNG INTERPOL AGENT / AMBITIOUS NEWBIE

ALTERNATIVE UNIVERSE. CHARACTERS NOT NECESSARILY LIKE THE REAL PERSONS. ALSO VERY UNREALISTIC PLOT LOL - JUST PRETEND READING A MANGA/COMIC OR WATCHING A FILM, REALLY.

SUGGESTIVE THEMES. MENTIONS OF VIOLENCE & BLOOD (BUT NOTHING TOO GRAPHIC, IT'S STILL A COMEDY!)

NOT FREE FROM LINGUISTIC ERRORS - ENGLISH IS NOT MY NATIVE LANGUAGE.

DON’T BE A GHOST READER. LIKE, COMMENT & SHARE THIS STORY IF YOU LIKE IT :))

DEDICATED TO EVERYONE WHO’S READING THIS FANFIC!

CHECK OUT MY OTHER BTS STORIES AS WELL: HERE

-Elenixx

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[set between the prequel and main story]

Interpol branch office

Seoul, South Korea

Jungkook had never been someone struggling with mornings. Considering they'd spend the previous days in Shanghai, arresting a counterfeiter they'd been after for months, however, the lack of sleep started getting the best of him.

If he could, he'd have more than twenty-four hours a day. A day alone wasn't enough to fully rest.

With a yawn, he sat behind his desk and switched his pc on. Slight disappointment washing over his features as there weren't any news about their favourite pack of thieves. Perhaps Seokjin would inform them about any hints regarding Park Jimin and his gang in the team meeting later.

His eyes wandered around then, realising Namjoon wasn't at the desk across from his. And he sighed. It was a view he should probably get used to considering his older collegue was leaving the robbery department soon to become the lead at special victims.

Of course Jungkook was happy for Namjoon, but he simply wasn't a big fan of changes, even if they were inevitable. It always took him awhile getting used to new circumstances.

Suddenly a tall figure entered his peripheral view and he saw his supervisor walking towards him with an ambigious smirk. "Jungkook-ah! Good morning!"

"'morning, Sir."

"What are these bags under your eyes? They're deeper than my soul," Seokjin laughed out and gave him a pat on the shoulder, coaxing a tired chuckle from the young agent.

"I know, I know," he mumbled in embarrassment, which his supervisor missed while looking for something in his pockets. Eventually pulling out a USB drive.

"Remember the list of suspects we requested from the bootleg case? We got it here. Make sure to cross-check with the other case."

He nodded firmly. "Sure."

Only when Seokjin left, he let himself sink into his seat again. He definitely needed coffee before the team meeting in less than an hour. So he got up, making his way towards the elevator. As he rounded the corner, he saw Namjoon entering through the glass doors with the sleeves of his blazer rolled up and a pair of glasses on the bridge of his nose. An air of refined nonchalance surrounding him.

He was holding one of the double doors open and only then Jungkook noticed he was talking to someone. Catching a glimpse of a person behind his broad shoulders.

"This is our floor and where you're gonna work at next week. It's pretty much the sa- oh! JK!" Namjoon's cheery voice when noticing him made Jungkook pause in his tracks. With a shy smile, he waved and walked up to him. Seeing the person Namjoon was talking to appear beside him.

A young woman, probably not older than him but not much younger either, stood there. Compared to Namjoon's tall stature she looked tiny and when standing in front of her he realised that she was indeed quite short, probably not more than 1.6 metres in height. Her shoulder-length blond hair was falling in soft waves, pushed back by a hairband. There was a sharpness in her brown eyes and a reserved curve on her lips as she locked gazes with him.

Only when one of her thick brows arched, he realised he'd been staring and with a quick blink of his eyes, he redirected them to Namjoon who'd been talking this whole time. "Huh?"

Namjoon gave him a puzzled frown before laughing out. "Say, haven't you fully woken up yet? I said this is your new colleague."

"Starting on monday, so not yet," the young woman corrected with a charming smile, earning a nod from Namjoon.

"Oh," Jungkook finally spoke up, his eyes going round like a child's as soon as he processed the information. And his gaze returned to her. "So you're his successor?"

"Y-yeah, I guess so," she answered tentatively.

"She's gonna be your new partner."

And his lips curled up. "Nice to meet you, then. I'm agent Jeon Jungkook."

He offered her his hand, which she accepted with a coy smile, giving it a quick squeeze before letting go again. 

"Agent Skylar Blake, nice to meet you."

The senior agent motioned with his chin for them to continue down the corridor. "I was about to show her around the department before the meeting. You wanna join us?"

"Maybe later, gotta grab some coffee first."

Namjoon gave him an understanding look and chuckled. "Yeah, you look like you could use one."

He eventually met Skylar and Namjoon again in the conference room half an hour later. The two already sitting and chatting at a corner while people started gathering. Jungkook was sipping at his by now lukewarm coffee, occasionally peeking at them from a few seats away as they were all intently listening to Seokjin and the other teamleaders' updates.

The meeting went by rather quickly. There were news regarding some cases but nothing regarding Jimin, Taehyung and Yoongi. The general census being that they were currently laying low and preparing for a new coup after the failed one in Thailand months ago.

It was nearing noon when Jungkook sat back in his desk chair and stretched his neck. Finally having finished going through the list Seokjin had given him and some other evidence. He hadn't looked up from his screens in hours and when he did, his irises caught sight of Skylar sitting at the desk opposite to his. Namjoon's desk.

Her dark eyes concentrating on something in front of her, scribbling down on the paper.

For a moment, he observed her quietly as she tucked a streak of blond hair behind her ear. Tongue slightly sticking out between her red-painted lips. And he got curious of what she was so focused on.

Surely, he hadn't talked much to her yet but she seemed nice. And considering the two would be working closely from now on, he should probably get to know her better.

Skylar scribbled something again on what he eventually saw was a crosswords, too immersed in it to notice him approaching. Only a few blanks were left on the quiz and he raised an impressed brow when standing beside her.

"'Jackass'."

The young woman jumped up in her seat, looking startled at Jungkook above her.

"W-what?"

"'Jackass'," her he repeated matter-of-factly, motioning with his eyes to the squares on the paper and tapping his finger on it. "Nine horizontal, 'equid – stupid person': jackass."

Finally understanding, she looked down and indeed, it fit. "T-thanks."

"You bored?" he asked then, meeting her friendly smile.

"Kinda. Agent Kim told me to wait here as he got called in by the other agent Kim and you seemed so emerged in your task, I didn't want to disturb."

He hummed, his eyes briefly falling into a sad scowl. He knew he should get used to seeing someone else, particularly her, sitting behind that desk from now on, however, it was still hard to grasp or accept that fact.

Shaking off that thought, he grabbed the unoccupied desk chair of another colleague then, rolling next to her. "Mind if I join you?" he asked, taking a seat beside her. A whiff of an unfamiliar smell filling his nostrils. It was her, he realised, she smelled nice. Of flowers.

She shook her head then, scooting further away to make space for him. "I didn't want to distract you from your task, though. You don't have to keep me company."

"Nah, don't worry, I finished and besides.." he offered her a smile, "..we'll be partners from now on. I should probably get to know you better since we're gonna spend so much time together."

Her lips folded and she nodded. "Makes sense.."

"So you like crosswords?"

"Mh. And reading. Keeps my mind busy."

"I see. I prefer video games."

"I suck in them," she deadpanned, earning a chuckle from him. At least she was honest.

"And I suck in reading anything with more than twenty pages of text."

"Oh, so you can still read children's books at least."

He huffed a laugh seeing her biting back one herself. He wasn't used to anyone being this witty with him besides Seokjin and occasionally Namjoon and it amused him. Made it easier to get used to her.

"Yeah, but I'd much rather read manga."

He managed getting a small laugh out of her after all and he grinned, satisfied.

They grew quiet, reading over the remaining blanks when Skylar peeked at him with prying eyes.

"Since we're getting to know each other right now.." she began slowly, earning a questioning look from him, "May I ask you something?"

"Go ahead."

"Why do you seem so sad when looking at me?"

His brows rose briefly, before looking away with a sigh. So she had noticed. "Is it that obvious?"

"Oh, sorry, was it supposed to be a poker-face?" she giggled then, pointing her pen at him, "If so, I must inform you, you failed miserably."

He scoffed, laughing again and she joined him. 

It was interesting. When she'd first met him a few hours ago he seemed aloof. However, seeing him laugh now had much the opposite effect on her. He looked quite innocent and childlike as his round eyes crinkled and turned into crescents while laughing carelessly. 

"Please don't take it personally," he said then, "It has nothing to do with you. It's just.. I'm kinda sad Namjoon's leaving. That's all. He.. he is my role model here. Obviously Seokjin, too, they both are. But Namjoon was the reason I joined this department in the first place."

Memories from four years ago when he'd first joined after graduating from the academy swept through his mind. How nervous and dewy-eyed he'd once been and determinded to prove himself. Looking back at it now, he had to laugh at his past self.

Skylar, however, didn't seem nervous or gullible at all. At least from what he'd seen that day. And he quickly noticed the surprise on the younger agent's face at his confession, feeling himself blushing. "I know it must sound ridiculous and - "

"No, actually.. I get it," she interrupted him, "It was the same for me."

His eyes grew round. "What?"

She only nodded vigorously. "Yeah, I applied for narcotics first but he somehow got my application and convinced me to come here instead. He.. he surely has a way with words. I couldn't refuse." Frankly, she was still amazed by Namjoon's eloquent way of speaking.

Jungkook laughed to himself, nodding in agreement. "He definitely does."

They exchanged a small smile when suddenly their names were heard from the other side of the office. Both their heads turned in the direction of Seokjin's voice, seeing their supervisor standing all the way back at the open door of the conference room, waving at them to come.

"Just got some news from our favourite thieves. Blake, you might wanna join since you'll have to deal with them from now on, too."

They nodded and immediately got up to hurry to the conference room when Skylar accidentally bumped into him. Their gazes locked as she smiled up at him. And in that short moment her cherry lips moved to apologize, his breath hitched and he swallowed hard. His ears began ringing out of nowhere then, as if they'd clogged up and he shook his head in a poor attempt to get rid of it. 

He noticed Skylar's puzzled expression, dark brows knitted together and his irises widened, taken aback.

"You two coming?"

"Y-yeah, yes," Jungkook quickly yelled and brushed past her towards the conference room.

And Skylar stood there, eyes resting on his tall figure.

What an odd guy.

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[6 months later, during main story]

Mexico City, Mexico

"I can't believe I let her trick me like that," Skylar huffed, doing her best to fight against the urge of burying her face in her hands. Instead, she only shook her head, disappointment washing over her.

Jungkook gave her an empathetic look. "You're too hard on yourself," he said and settled for the seat across from her. "Seriously, don't let that get to you. Arabella Valentine is a sly one. She'd have tricked anyone and this was the first time you came face-to-face with her."

Despite her appreciating his attempt of cheering her up, her sulky expression only persisted. "I know. But considering I studied these criminals so well the past months and knew how mesmerising she can be to the point even Park Jimin constantly gets wrapped around her finger, I should've been better prepared. She caught me out completely and I know it's unprofessional but I.. I-" Skylar grew quiet before throwing her head back with a groan. "- but I quite profoundly and wholeheartedly dislike her."

Jungkook only bursted out laughing, quite amused by the usual level-headed Skylar losing her composure. "Because she handcuffed you onto the cabinet."

"Because she handcuffed me onto the cabinet," she confirmed.

It was the first time she had encountered the female thief and Jimin's 'frenemy' and love interest, and despite the stories and warnings, she wouldn't have guessed to get so easily fooled by her, too.

Quite frankly, Skylar felt her pride was hurt but more importantly she'd embarrassed herself. In front of Jungkook and worse, in front of their supervisor Seokjin. Despite him laughing it off and even joking about the situation.

"Ah, Sky, told you already. You're too uptight, loosen up! No one's judging you for that. I used to be like that, too, you know. I took everything too serious, I was so eager to prove myself.. But there's nothing to prove. You're good, otherwise you wouldn't be here."

In the past months and during long flights all across the globe and endless nights going over evidence and connecting the dots, he'd said the same. In the beginning she was indifferent and simply waved it off, then she got almost comically offended by his advices. By now it only made her exhale deeply, knowing he was right. Yet, it was hard to accept it.

"But she got away.." mumbled and propped her chin onto her hand as she looked out into the sunlit buildings outside the police precinct. 

Sometimes, she still felt like the outsider. The rookie. The newbie.

Everyone but her team colleagues looking down at her. Perhaps she was being paranoid, but sometimes it seemed like agents from the other teams and departments were talking about her behind her back. Like when she entered a room and everyone coincidentally stopped talking, people looking away when she caught them staring or hushed whispers around the corners.

It was surely all in her imagination, all these insecurities she'd felt while growing up and later in school, university and the academy, piling up. As if being half-korean and not looking like it at all wasn't bad enough, but with her mother being a diplomat and sending her to private tutors and lessons, it surely hadn't made it easier.

She wondered if any of her colleagues knew about it, wondered if they believed she only got so far because of her mother, despite her always being strictly against her daughter persuing that career and even joining Interpol.

The sound of typing interrupted her train for thoughts then and she saw Jungkook had begun looking over the security footage in the meantime, trying locating Jimin and Arabella's escape route after slipping away in the traffic.

"She'd have anyway," he eventually shrugged a gentle smile crossing his lips when glancing at her, "But you were the only one thinking about checking the archive. You were smarter than the rest of us."

That was true, she thought and it lightened her mood a tiny bit. A genuine smile tucking on her red lips. At least Jungkook never treated her differently, despite knowing about her background.

He was way more positive than her. Not that she was a pessimist, but when it came to herself she was certainly her biggest critic.

Her eyes wandered over the curve of his cheek, and the wave of his hair, and the way his shirt draped over his shoulders.

Shaking her head, she pulled her laptop closer to help him in his search.

"Cheer up, here." His sudden enthusiasm made her perk up from her screen and he turned his laptop to her. "Found where they went to. It's this café."

She arched a brow. "But do you really think they'll still be there? As if."

"Maybe not, but it's at least a clue and besides.." He rubbed his belly with an innocent smile. He got up then and flipped the device shut, gesturing for her to follow. "Come, I'll treat you to lunch. To make up for your hard day."

She huffed out a laugh. "I know you're making fun of me again. But I surely won't decline the offer."

And she gave him a wink before brushing past him.

The floral scent of her perfume staying a second more.

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[a week later]

Jungkook couldn't help but giggle in childish amusement when seeing Skylar struggling matching his speed. They were doing laps to warm up and he'd decided to tease her a little more by speeding up.

"Jung-" she wheezed "-kook! You meanie!"

Another fit of chuckles errupted from his cheeky grin until stopping abruptly and looking behind him.

Her blond waves were in a high ponytail, swaying left and right as she jogged towards him. Nearing him with a scowl. 

They were both wearing the same standard field training attire, olive-green cargo pants and black shirts, almost looking like children whose parents' decided to give them matching couple outfits just for fun.

"Did you say anything?" he asked with a shit-eating grin, earning a roll of her eyes.

"We said we'd do a relaxed warm-up!"

He faked innocence at her adorable pout. "Oh sorry, must've forgotten."

Skylar could tell he hadn't but decided she didn't have the energy or will to continue arguing, being too exhausted after running like a maniac for five laps to try catching him.

"Are you two enough warmed up now?" the instructor at the training centre interrupted their bickering, both following him to the actual gym area.

Some would consider it a perk being able to exercise during work hours as field agents had to stay physically fit. Others again might consider it almost a punishment having to constantly work out.

Jungkook belonged to the first kind while Skylar was rather seeing herself in the second category. That day, however, she saw herself in the first one with him.

Defence training was on the schedule which she enjoyed as it was the only time she didn't feel totally inferior to Jungkook's muscular built which was quite the opposite to his sweet and juvenile face. And especially after Arabella having so skillfully fooled her last time, she felt she needed to freshen her skills.

An hour passed, grunts and small yells filling the area as both went through the exercises, either with the instructor or the training dummies. The air got stuffy after some, making the two eventually pause in need for a water break and to catch their breaths.

The instructor suggested for them to repeat the last couple of figures together the . One acting as the attacker and the other as the defender. So they positioned themselves on the training mat opposite of each other. Arms in front of them in a starting position.

"I'm apologising in advance, in case I'll hurt you," she said, causing Jungkook to scoff. He couldn't believe that smug smile on her gentle features.

"That's rich coming from the one always asking me to open her water bottles," he simply countered. Skylar's jaw dropped, about to retort something, when he began moving and she quickly composed herself.

Their movements were quick, she stepped in close to his body so when she turned, her right shoulder brushed his chest. Using the edges of her opened hands, she struck his upper and lower arm. Obviously she didn't do it too hard, it was more about doing the correct movements than using force. After all, she didn't want to actually hurt him.

Grabbing his arm, she twisted it until the heel of his hand pointed toward the ceiling. But then he pivoted, placing his right shoulder under her elbow and freeing himself. He walked backwards, facing her with a smug grin on his full lips. He brushed away the dyed strands that had fallen in front of his eyes with his tattooed hand as he took in the initial position. 

Skylar puffed out a breath, blowing off a strand that had loosened from her ponytail. There was determination written behind her long-eyelashes and her fingers gave him a daring wave, gesturing him that she was ready for his move.

Without saying a word, his body spun in an fast movement. Left hand pulled back into a fist, the other arm stretched out for a pretend-punch aimed at the spot beside her. But Skylar grabbed his wrist in time and forced it to stop mid-air while her other hand grasped the collar of his shirt.

And both came to an abrupt halt, staring at each other with heavy breaths. Sweat beads were rolling down their foreheads, hair sticking to their flushed skin. There was a sudden shift in the air between them, it felt tense, electrified even. And for a moment, Jungkook forgot where he was, the wave emerging from her eyes deep and dark, threatening to envelop him as he sunk in deeper in them. Almost swallowing him up. And there it was again, that faint ringing penetrating his ears. Until the instructor's loud clap yanked him back to reality. 

"Good! Back to the initial position and repeat!"

Skylar let out a shaky breath and loosened her fist from his shirt. Retreating slowly. Her brown irises fell to the bigger becoming space between them.

And she wondered if he also felt a short pain shooting through every fibre of his body when their faces were only centimetres apart from each other.

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[a month later, set during the main story]

Skylar was laying in her hospital bed. Wide awake.

Hours had passed since Jungkook's visit - after a nurse had lost her patience and pressed him to leave as visiting hours had long ended and Skylar was supposed to rest. Yet, she couldn't just do that. Of course not. Laying there instead with eyes wide open, staring into the darkness.

Waking up there after three days of coma due to exhaustion should have had her shaken up. However, the main cause of her troubled thoughts was rather the situation that had brought this upon her to begin with. The memory of it replaying in her mind's eye in an endless loop.

Just a pinch between her shoulder, nothing more was needed from Jimin for her to succumb after catching him on his escape from the interpol building. 

It should've never come this far considering her self-defense skills, then how did it?

Certainly, she wasn't the only interpol agent these thieves kept outwitting, even her own supervisor getting fooled by them and yet, she felt humiliated it happened to her again.

Was Jungkook right? Did she overdo it and overwork herself?

Jungkook.. She should probably consider herself lucky to have such a sweet and caring person as her partner. He was always so considerate of everyone.

She wondered if he percieved her like that as well. As he himself always said, they had to look out for each other and that was what she always tried when they were out in the field. But somehow she felt like she failed. How was she supposed to look after Jungkook when she let herself get tricked by thieves so easily?

She sighed, her eyelids growing heavy eventually. 

"Let me guess," Jimin chuckled from behind, "You're into your little colleague, agent Jeon, right?"

Her eyes shot open at the sudden memory creeping up from the depth of her mind.

Jimin's teasing words while disarming her days ago still rang loud in her ears. And she frowned all over again about this random and profoundly wrong conclusion.

Sure, he was known for having excessive psychological skills and the ability to read through everyone, exposing them to his advantage, but even he could be wrong at least once. Right?

"T-that'd be highly unprofessional," she had defended herself back then and she stood by that. But now she regretted not simply denying it.

Yes, he was attractive and cute. Yes, he had a charming smile. Yes, he had a great personality.

No, she didn't have feelings for him. Not because it would've been unprofessional but because she simply didn't.

Right?

Jimin surely wouldn't have persisted calling it a crush if she had just denied it.

She was good in self-defence, she'd trained for this kind of situations. And yet, when he'd brought up Jungkook, it'd thrown her off completely. Distracting her. Of course, that was most likely the reason he had done it in the first place. He had only tried messing with her by bringing up Jungkook and she'd let him succeed. 

That was what bothered her the most, the fact she'd failed in freeing herself from Jimin's clasp in time before he'd began distracting her.

And that was also the only reason why he'd called Jungkook to pick up her unconscious self afterwards. He probably thought he'd do her a favour by not leaving her on the cold ground for too long, as amends for making her unconscious.

That was it. Anything else wouldn't make sense because Skylar did not have a crush or any romantic feelings towards her partner. 

She couldn't.

And still, she couldn't deny the warmth she'd felt when seeing him there. When waking up in that unknown environment, dazed and confused, meeting Jungkook's excited eyes and bunny smile gave her a wave of serenity.

He always made her feel safe. That was something no one else could.

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Jungkook's gaze kept unconsciously returning to the empty desk in front of him.

It was funny in a way. Seven months ago he had struggled getting used to seeing her occupying the space instead of Namjoon and now, now he couldn't imagine anyone but her sitting there. And seeing it all empty gave him a restlessness he couldn't quite understand.

Truth was, when he'd seen Skylar lying unconscious against the wall, his heart had dropped to the pits of his stomach, filled with panic and fear. The mere possibility of anything happening to her, made his mind cloud with a dark fog.

Lost in thoughts, he kept nervously tapping the pen in his hands against the tabletop.

He secretly worried, he constantly worried for her and he didn't know why.

It wasn't because he considered her weak or incapable. He knew she was more than capable. Her scores at the gun training were always 90% or more. And she was able to defend herself, which she always proved whenever the two trained together. And she was intelligent, the smartest person he knew save for Namjoon, she wouldn't get herself in danger.

Then why was he constantly concerned over her well-being?

Probably because he wasn't blind, he saw her staying up on the plane while everyone was dozing off, going over the case files. Or staying in office after everyone was gone, to finish the paper work. Or how she constantly beat herself up whenever she believed she'd screwed up. Just like now, despite an hospital stay.

His eyes fell on the empty desk across from him again.

The relief he'd felt when she'd finally regained consciousness after three days was beyond description.

It was logical for him to worry, though. Of course it was.

Skylar was his partner. She was his friend.

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[set after the final chapter of the main story but before its epilogue]

A knock on the car window disrupted the peaceful silence. Much to Jungkook's surprise, he saw none other than his partner waving at him from the other side of the glass before opening the door and sliding into the passenger seat. She immedietally took off her gloves to rub her cold hands in the warmness inside. The heating blasting from the dashboard in full mode

"Sky, what -" Cough, cough. "Are -"

"Save yourself from another coughing fit," she giggled and revealed a paper bag. Rummaging inside it before taking out a cup. "Here, drink."

Jungkook blinked, accepting the warm beverage. The steamy aroma of tea filling the car.

He opened the lid and blew on it before taking a sip. "What are you doing here? I thought -" Cough. "- Don was supposed to scope out with me tonight."

The blonde only shrugged, taking out another cup for herself. "I switched. Convinced him that he'd rather want to sit in a warm and cozy office and file the warrant requests than being out all night in the cold."

Her answer only puzzled him more as it rose more questions. "Didn't you prefer being in a warm and cozy office, too, though?"

"Of course," she nodded. 

"Then why did you do it?"

She smiled into the dark liquid between her hands. Taking a sip herself and letting it warm her her frozen body. "Because. You know, it's quite boring if you aren't around to keep me company," she admitted casually. Despite feeling her already pink cheeks blushing more. His lips parted, but before he could response anything, she cleared her throat and continued. "And besides, I know it ain't fun doing an observation. Especially not when you got a cold and the other person talks non-stop about themselves."

He chuckled under his breath and took another sip from the tea, soothing his itchy throat. "Guess that's true."

"It's you who should've been in the warm office, your nose is all red," Skylar pointed out then with a raised brow but he only waved her off.

"S'okay."

"You sure?" He wanted to roll his eyes but Skylar's delicate hand suddenly pressed against his forehead. A concentrating look on her soft edges. His breath hinched. His eyes flickering to her lips.

"You're warm, you must have temperature." She sat back, glaring at him with concern. "Jungkook, are you sure you're okay?"

And he smiled. "I am, don't worry."

To that Skylar only huffed and crossed her arms. "You're such a hypocrite, always telling me I shouldn't strain myself but here you are, sitting in a car in the middle of January for an observation while being sick."

"'am not," the round-eyed guy mumbled when an anew cough emerged and he quickly tried suffocating it with the warm tea.

"Fine, be stubborn and worsen your cold," she mumbled then, "But don't expect me to come and bring you soup or something." She shoved the paper bag into his lap then and he saw there were his favourite cup noodles, banana milk and a pack of antipyretic pills.

His lips formed a small grin. He wouldn't mind getting worse if that meant she'd take care of him really. Nonetheless, he swallowed one of the pills along with his tea.

For the next ten minutes they oberved the building in silence. Skylar felt her eyes closing on their own, having to constantly blink to keep them open. She wasn't the best in simply sitting there for hours without doing anything, hence why she despised observations. And Jungkook knew it. Of course he did after two years of knowing and working with her now.

And yet she chose to do an observation just to keep him company.

Most people thought of Skylar of the perfect balance of wit and charm. Fascinating and inaccessible, distant because of her demonstrated intelligence, and possessing such strength of character that she was dismaying and at the same time utterly attractive in an enticing and 'out-of-your-league' way. But to Jungkook she was more than that, more than simply smart, capable and beautiful. She was lovely, she was caring, she was adorable when upset and a real tease when competing with him.

But one thing he had to agree with, she was surely way out of his league.

"You know," he broke the silence, his voice quiter than he intended, "I read that classic novel you recommended."

At that any evidence of sleep washed away from her. "When?"

He frowned. "Why are you acting so surprised?" He sounded genuinely offended by her dumbfounded look and she quickly folded her lips.

"S-sorry, it's just that you yourself said you aren't much of a reader. That's why I've never expected you.." Her voice trailed off as she watched the cute pout on his lips grow. "And how did you find it? Did you like it?"

Jungkook made a thinking expression, biting his lips. "Honestly, I was confused in the beginning, but once I finally got the hang of it and used to the writing style, it was quite good. Less dramatic than I expected though."

She laughed. The lights of the dashboard giving her clear skin a faint blueish hue. "You expected it more dramatic? I found it quite dramatic as it was."

He shrugged with a lopsided grin, lingering on her dazzling large eyes a bit longer before averting his gaze back to the building he was supposed to observe all night long. "Perhaps I'm used to Hollywood-movie-drama. For the people back then it must've been quite dramatic."

Skylar couldn't help but give him a fond look. The fact he read one of her favourite books despite not being into reading, meant a lot. Especially as it wasn't a light read either, she knew.

"If I knew you'd read one of my recommendations I'd have suggested a classic romance novel, knowing you have a weak spot for such stories," she said, not teasing this time but with a nothing but affectionate smile.

"Name me one and I might read it if I find the time and will again."

"Let me think of one, after all I don't wanna be cliché and recommend Pride and Prejudice - although admittedly, it's brilliant."

"Oh, I've heard of the film  - can I just watch that instead?" His boyish grin made her laugh out.

"Sure, do whatever you want," she giggled, looking out at the dark streets again. The fluffy snow blanket covering all their dirty secrets. No one had entered or left the building of interest and no one was out at this hour unless they had some dubious business anyway.

"You know," she spoke up after awhile, "I also tried watching the movie you mentioned."

He perked up at this. "'Tried'?" he repeated chuckling, "So you didn't."

"I did!" she defended herself, "But.."

"But?"

She pursed her lips. "I cried."

"Huh?" He looked at her, dumbfounded.

A pout crossed her features and she looked out again. "I cried, okay? A bit. It made me cry."

His lips folded, contemplating whether his memory failed to remember the sad scenes or if there really weren't any. "But.. it's not a sad film," he smiled then.

"Not necessarily sad, but touching for sure," she mumbled bashfully, avoiding his glance so he wouldn't see her eyes tearing up again. She was good in keeping herself from sudden emotional outbursts, but she had a weak spot for plots like this. Although she rarely watched anime films, this one would surely go to the top of her list.

"You're cute."

Jungkook's sudden words made her turn slowly, looking at his smile with utter astonishment. No one had ever called her cute, save for when she was a child. She didn't find her face to be one that would commonly be considered 'cute' nor did she think her personality matched that description. And yet, she felt herself blushing.

Her lips parted, fiddling with her words when he looked ahead again and took another sip of his tea. Clearly missing her lack of words. "Okay, no films that may make you cry then. What about horror films?"

"Horror films?" Skylar asked surprised, glad for the change of topics. "I love horror films! I thought you were only into chickflicks and anime though."

He frowned, faking offence. "Not 'chickflicks' - romance and dramas. There's a difference!"

She giggled, rolling her eyes. "Alright, sorry. But why have you never told me you like horror films in all these years we know each other?"

He shrugged. In all honesty, he didn't expect her to actually be into this genre and was a little astonished over that. "Hm, why have you never mentioned it either?"

And the two shared a short laugh before going back to observing the building in silence. His eyes occasionally side-tracking and watching her instead.

Skylar wasn't just his partner. Neither was she just his friend.

She was the closest person to him.

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[a few months later]

national treasury

Sejong, South Korea

"Team alpha, our man has been seen in the basement, near the left corridor."

"Roger that," Jungkook answered into the transmitter before pointing to their left with two fingers. Skylar gave him a nod and proceeded through the metal door with her gun aiming in front of her. Him following, eyes trained on every corner.

The basement of the national treasury was dim-lit, only security lights being switched. Bathing the corridors in wine-red and creating an eery atmosphere.

Skylar made a handsign, indicating she saw something suspicious. Shining the flashlights which were held right under their guns at the direction. And indeed, the massive door at the end of the corridor, was left a jar. Both exchanged a glance. It could've been a trap but they had to check it out nonetheless. 

Carefully, Junkook pushed it open and entered, shining into the darkness. He went further inside, Skylar illuminating the other side of the room. Cabinets, safe deposits but nothing more visible. Reaching its end, they realised the area was empty and lowered their arms with a disappointed sigh. 

His partner was about to propose to leave and check other places, only for a heavy noise behind them to catch their attention. They tensed and looked behind their shoulders. Against the red lights, the lean sillhuette of a man appeared and he waved at them. Jimin's laugh echoing through the dark then. "Don't worry! I'm sure the adults will find you soon."

Before they could react properly, he disappeared behind the massive safe door. Letting it click shut and leaving them both with a perplexed look in the light of their flashlights.

"No, no, no. No way," she muttered and shoved her gun into its holster before rushing to the metall door and desperately trying to push or pull it open, in vain. It didn't bulge even a little. Jungkook joined her, both grunting while taking turns in throwing their bodyweight onto it and pulling at the handles in a desperate attempt.

"It's really locked, huh?" he exhaled watching his partner retreat from it with a deep crease set between her brows.

"Seems like it.." She groaned, throwing her head back. "Great. That damn thief.. and what are we doing now?"

"Well," Jungkook shrugged after tapping his in-ear and not receiving any signal, just as expected considering that was one of the main security precautions of that safe. No reception. "I'm pretty sure agent Kim will look for us soon. He must notice we're missing."

Skylar only huffed though, taken aback by how relaxed he seemed. She observed him taking a seat on the ground, propping one arm on his angled knee while letting his flashlight wander around the room. The countless deposit lockers lined up on the walls covering everything in a cold silver.

"What do you think is inside there?" he asked. Brown eyes round from curiosity.

She sighed and walked up to him. Sliding down the wall and taking a seat beside him. She hated having to just sit and wait, not being able to do anything. She felt helpless and that was what they essentially were in that moment. All they could do was sit and wait for their colleagues or any security guards to find them. 

Tricked by those thieves once again. She had to laugh at how ridiculous it was.

With a dragged breath, she stared up to the ceiling. Her eyes peeked at Jungkook who was still looking around their surroundings with child-like awe. If it wasn't for the situation they were in, she'd have found it adorable. 

Quickly, she shook her head and coughed. She had to stay calm and focus. "I have no clue, Kook."

He hummed and began walking around. Lighting at the walls in search for any well or crack, but unable to make out anything like that. His gaze then went to the ceiling and the glass squares covering the lamps.

"Sky, would you come here for a second?"

"Why?" she asked but still got up, walking up him. Her eyes following his when he faced her with a mischievious smirk.

"I'll give you a leg-up and you try see if you can push in any of the squares. Maybe there's an intermediate ceiling."

She looked at him in disbelief. "Seriously?"

He simply nodded with certainty so she sighed, eventually nodding. 

Jungkook was glad that no matter how ridiculous Skylar found his ideas, she'd always agree to follow them. He didn't know whether it was because she trusted him or because she didn't want to put up with his persistence, but he was glad nonetheless.

He crouched down, folding his hands on the ground for her to put her foot on. She grabbed onto his sturdy shoulders as he hoisted her and she climbed onto them. Frankly, she got a fuzzy feeling being all up high on an a wobbly surface but he held her ankles firmly, so she dared an attempt to stretch. Barely touching the built-in lamps. 

With light grunts, she stretched more. Eventually managing pushing one of the lamps but with no success. It didn't bulge. "Dammit," she muttered and tried again by subconsciously raising her heels and slipping.

She shrieked out of shock, hands letting go of the flashlight and instinctively reaching out to hold onto nothing but air. In the split second she fell, she saw sporadic memories appear in her mind's eye when feeling strong arms enveloping her.

Jungkook had caught her fall in time, slowly setting her down. Her feet touching the ground of whose acquaintance she'd almost made.

Skylar's heart was racing, chest raising and falling rapidly as she breathed irregularly. And she stared at the soft ages of his dimly-lit face with a bewildered glare.

He was so close, he was so close and she couldn't feel her legs anymore. She couldn't feel her fingers or the cold or the emptiness of this room because all she felt was the warmth his body was radiating, everywhere, filling everything while his arms were still securely wrapped around her smaller frame.

And she couldn't help but recall the memory pieces she'd seen when falling. They all consisted of him. Pieces of them together. Of his sparkling eyes, crinkling when laughing, of his sweet smile, turning mischievious when teasing her and his gentle voice, calling her name.

"Sky, are you alright?"

She blinked, realising he was actually calling her. Concern engraved on his partly illuminated features due to her silence. "Y-yes." However, her fingers curled more around his biceps. Ensuring he wasn't an illusion of her imagination from hitting the ground after all. "Please," she whispered then, "Please, don't shoot me for this."

And before he had the chance to ask what she meant, she let go of all her self-control and instead, kissed him.

She kissed him like it was her only chance to ever do something so reckless and bold again, because it most likely was, and she had to make the most out of it.

His lips were softer than anything she'd ever known, soft like a first snowfall, like biting into cotton candy, like melting and floating and being weightless in water. It was so effortlessly sweet. But perhaps the best part of all that was that she, guilty of constantly analysing the world around her, stopped thinking. And it was amazing.

At least, until she started thinking again.

"You.. wow.." he breathed against her flushed lips then. If his pupils weren't already wide from the darkness, they'd surely been after that unexpected move.

"S-sorry," she stuttered, feeling silly and awkward when realising what she'd just done in the brief moment her logic was switched off. "I shouldn't - I mean, we're colleagues. Partners! We should not.. it was unproffessional. Let's forget about it." Her feet moved to step back, when she felt his hands holding her forearms firm in their place.

"Sky," he simply said and she immediately stopped in her tracks. "If you regret it because it happened in the heat of the moment, without any meaning to you, I'll forget and never mention it again." He paused. Her soft skin shining faintly in the light of the flashlights on the ground. His hands moved from her arms, to her shoulders and eventually came to a halt on her neck. And Skylar held her breath, unable to move her gaze away. "However," his voice deeper now, "If the only reason you regret it is out of fear what anyone at work might think, I'll remind you that no one's around."

Skylar swallowed. Unable to suppress the rush in her chest. "And.. and what about you?"

"Me?"

"Y-yeah, what do you.. think about it?"

He smiled before pulling her in. His lips finding hers again. She didn't even try to fight it, wrapping her arms around his shoulders and pulling Jungkook closer. His hands wounded her hair, as he'd wanted to do since the first time he'd seen her. It curled around his fingers, silky and fine. Her lovely scent filled his nostrils. His heart was pounding hard, creating a rushing sound in his ears. It wasn't a ringing this time, though, it was like beating wings.

Until it was replaced with the jarring noise of the opening door, catching them off-guard. 

They practically pushed each other away, taking several steps back when multiple sillhouettes appeared at the frame of the opened door and they recognised Seokjin with security guards standing there. Bliding them with their flashlights and the two flinched.

"There you are! Jimin only left a note to look after 'the kids'," their supervisor laughed, seemingly highly amused by the situation. He turned around then, gesturing for them to follow. "Come, you two, there's no time to waste. He's still around the building."

"Y-yes, sir!" Both exclaimed in unison, peeking at each other before rushing out. Almost bumping at each other when trying getting through the door at the same time.

She nudged him then when the others were several steps ahead.

"You got lipstick around your lips," she said in a rushed whisper before picking up her pace and joining Seokjin, who was giving them new instructions.

And Jungkook smirked, wiping his mouth with his sleeve.

It was good the security lights were still switched on and no one could see their flustered faces and excited smiles. Or her own smudged lipstick.

They surely had a long night in front of them.

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[two months later]

Interpol branch office

Seoul, South Korea

"I'll do it - should I do it? I'll do it. No -"

Skylar turned around, ready to head back to her desk when she bumped into something hard. Stumbling back, she came face to face with her boyfriend who was arching a brow at her.

"What are you doing?"

"I- nothing," she said firmly, "Going back to my desk." She was about to brush past him when Jungkook grabbed her arm, pulling her back.

"Why aren't you going inside?" he asked. His voice was calm and it sounded like a genuine question, yet there was a judging tone in it. "You should go in and talk to him, just like we practiced."

A sulky expression crossed her face and she looked away. "I- I forgot what we practiced. I mean, I got a blackout okay? I can't, let's just-" Her anew attempt of leaving once again prevented by him.

"Sky, why are you so nervous? You'd be perfect for the position. Just give agent Kim your official application and explain why you want it."

She sighed, peeking at him with a meek smile. "You know.. I don't like when people have such high expectations of me.. I usually like to crush them." It was one of her personality flaws, she supposed. Just like she had done by not following the plans her mother had made for her life.

"Is it expectations if I'm certain that you'll succeed though?"

"That's so cheesy of you," she whispered with a giggle, "But if we weren't at work I'd kiss you for that."

"You can kiss me later at home," he chuckled, tucking a stray streak of hair behind her ear and cupping her cheek briefly before letting go. Knowing she didn't want to risk anyone there finding out and hence always reminding him to keep any display of affection at bay.

With Jimin's gang suddenly retiring in Taiwan, one of the few countries Interpol had no jurisdiction at and agent Seokjin deciding to get married to an agent from the organised crime department and stepping down from a field agent and the supervisor position in favour for an office one, a supervisor position in the robbery department would soon be vacant.

And Skylar wanted it.

After four years there she'd quite many success stories to list, from leading a joined unit with the narcotics department to discovering several hideouts of bootleggers. But still. "They won't consider me for the position anyway," she said, bitterness lingering in her words, "I'm only thirty and too young, it'd be against the usual custom for an agent this young to become a lead. And I know some are side-eyeing me for my family background. If I really ended up getting the position, people would probably say mother pulled some strings. And besides.." She briefly glanced up at him, before her eyes wandered around the area for any unwanted ears. "..what about us?"

A crease formed between his furrowed brows. "What do you mean?" he whispered, matching her hushed tone.

"I mean," she said, wiggling her index finger between them, "It's already bad enough we're secretly dating despite being partners. But dating while me being your supervisor? That'd be ten times worse."

His lips parted, exhaling deeply. "Oh," he slowly began then, affliction evident in his eyes, "I don't wanna be the reason for you not getting your dream position."

"No, no, you wouldn't, Kook," she quickly objected, shaking her head as she touched his hand. Giving it a soothing squeeze, "As I told you, they wouldn't consider me anyway."

"I'm sure they will," he smiled, "As far as I know, agent Kim was even younger when becoming the team lead. He'll surely put in a good word for you to the higher ups. And I'll also do so, if asked. So?" he nudged her then, "Will you stop being a coward and go to his office now? Otherwise I'd feel forced to carry you inside there. And you surely don't want people talking, right?"

She groaned at his bright grin, knowing he would absolutely do as threatened if needed. It should annoy her, but she knew it was only for her own good. So she eventually sighed. "Fine, no need for your dramatics." 

"Good girl," he nodded and turned her around by the shoulders, giving her a light push towards the door. "Good luck, although I know you won't need it."

"You're way too certain about this and I don't like it. You'll get more disappointed than me if I don't get it."

Jungkook straightened himself, staring at her with firmness.

"I know you will though."

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[six months later, set during the sequel]

"Sorry for making you wait."

Skylar smiled when seeing her boyfriend nearing her with hasty steps. Pushing herself off the wall of the underground parking lot to greet him when he pecked her lips as soon as he reached her.

"Iew!" she scrunched her nose with a giggle, hitting his chest playfully, "You're all sweaty! Didn't you take a shower after work out?"

"Ah, no. Since it took more time, I didn't want to make you wait any longer than necessary," he explained, throwing his gym bag over his shoulder and pushing back the raven strands that were stuck on his forehead. "I'll just shower at home."

The blonde hummed, brown eyes shifting towards the ground. "Besides, we said not at work.." she mumbled with a light scowl, causing him to roll his eyes.

"It's literally past office hours and no one's around." He let out an overly dramatic sigh, pretending being disappointed. "And here I thought I finally rubbed off on you.." He held his hand out for her which she accepted with no hesitation and he tucked her towards their cars. 

He never took her concerns personally, he knew where they came from after all, especially these past months. However, sometimes she exaggarrated and was a tad too paranoid. At least in his eyes.

"Mine or yours?" he asked then with a raised brow, seeing her shrug.

"Let's go to yours. I don't have any food left in the fridge."

His brows wiggled at her. "Who says there's any in mine?"

Her lips parted, laughing as well. "Didn't you go grocery shopping two days ago?"

"Yeah, and I already ate it all," he grinned, "I burn lots of calories after all."

Frankly, she should've learned in all the years knowing him that this man could eat three full plates of food on his own and yet she still got surprised every time over his metabolism. "Fine, let's order something then."

"Did you finish off all the paper work by the wax?" He unlocked his car and slid inside. Skylar following him by taking the passenger seat.

"Yeah, I did. Wasn't too much after all." She dragged a breath while putting on her seat belt. Propping her cheek on her fist. He started the engine and drove the car out of the underground parking area. Taking a turn, heading west to his apartment. The sun hadn't set completely yet, tinting the sparsely spread clouds in warm evening colours. "She really didn't seem to have any clue about where all the stolen goods might be hid at.."

Musing over her words for a moment, Jungkook eventually nodded to himself. "I'll do a background check on eventual hidden bank accounts and rented places tomorrow."

She hummed, biting down her lips as they curled into a soft smile. "What a diligent subordinate."

Without averting his eyes from the road, he reached for her hand and gave it a light squeeze before leading it to his warm lips. "Gotta impress the boss after all."

Jungkook watched her blush from the corner of his eyes and chuckled under his breath.

It had been four months now since she'd got promoted and he never tried hiding how proud he was of her. Sometimes she pretended getting annoyed, but he knew that she secretly enjoyed it very much and simply wasn't used to it. Especially considering she wouldn't hear these words from her family. At least not her mother who Jungkook had the displeasure to meet, way before they'd started dating. It was only once but it had been enough for him to determine her personality, since Skylar herself wouldn't talk much about her - let alone speak ill of her.

He'd never admit it to her, not wanting to hurt her pride, but he pitied her a lot for that. He couldn't imagine not having both his parents' support hence why he made sure to be the one giving her lots of affirmation instead.

Particularly now with Jimin and his gang suddenly making a comeback in thievery after only half a year of retirement and everyone in the team, especially Skylar as the team lead now, being in a tizzy because of it. Even Seokjin having returned for extra support for this occasion. Not that they minded, they had missed their senior colleague's cheeriness and bad humour.

They eventually reached Jungkook's apartment and ordered food, him ordering a double portion obviously, before settling in front of his big flat-screen. Watching a survival show Skylar didn't really care about, but it was Jungkook's favourite so she didn't mind. It was too warm for her to concentrate on anything anyway. She was at her second scoop of ice cream, unable to cool herself. Not even a shower having helped.

She was sitting beside him, cross-legged and focused on her dessert. Her damp hair was flowing over her shoulders, slightly wetting the collar of her tanktop. A few small streaks framing her high cheekbones. He observed her dark brows knitting together then, struggling with a brain freeze before recovering and going back to digging into her ice cream. And he breathed out a smile. 

He was helplessly and irrecoverably in love with her. Probably was from the very first day, even if he'd ignored the signs back then.

"Sky, say.."

She looked up from her caramel ice-cream, leading the spoon into her mouth with a frown as he'd stopped mid-sentence, making him huff out a chuckle. His arm stretched and he wiped away a bit of the cold sweet from her chin. A dragged sigh leaving his lips then, he shifted uncomfortable in his seat.

Uncertain of whether to repeat himself or simply letting go of the knowingly difficult topic, his eyes focused back on the show they were watching.

"Nothing.. just forget about it."

Maybe it was easier to pretend that he didn't want more out of this, always wanted. From the very beginning eight months ago, Skylar had been very clear and he had promised to respect her wishes. And yet, his heart couldn't help but crumble each time they worked on cases together and had to suppress even the smallest display of affection in fear anyone would sense there was more between them than just being team members.

However, despite him playing it off, as he usually did for her sake, Skylar couldn't help but notice the affliction in his eyes. She always did. 

It wasn't like she didn't sympathise with him. It wasn't like she never got just as frustrated as him. It wasn't like she didn't feel the same. However, she was scared of losing everything at once if she dared saying anything.

She was one of the youngest team leaders in the history of the South Korean branch office. And a woman and half-foreigner on top of it all. She couldn't risk having her colleagues discrediting her or their work and scrutinise every little decision she made when knowing she dated her former partner and now subordinate.

And yet. there were also times when she thought none of that mattered anyway, because it was him. Because it was Jungkook. The sweet goofball who always had her back and had saved her ass more times that she could count.

Slowly, she put the bowl aside onto the coffee table where his legs were spread onto. Untangling her own legs, she knelt next to him on the couch.

"Hey," she poked his cheek with a pout, tilting her head. "Don't ignore me."

"'Am not," he chuckled and caught her wrist before she could poke him anew. "Just watching the show."

"I know you ain't actually paying attention."

Rolling his eyes, he held her gaze. Unable to dismiss the sorrowful sparkle in her big eyes. "Sky, it's.. it's okay." He forced himself to smile with his lips pressed together. Redirecting his gaze back on the flatscreen before he even had the chance to say something absurd and irrational like suggesting to make their relationship public.

The screen suddenly turned black and his brows arched at her.

"Let's talk about it."

"Is there anything to talk about though?" His voice holding genuine confusion. "I get your reasons and you know I'm supporting you no matter what. I just.." His voice trailed off. Shy eyes found hers again as she was intently listening to him. A faint smile on his face as he cupped her rosy cheek. "I'd love if this thing between us was real."

"It is real to me," she frowned, covering his hand with hers. "Just 'cause we keep it a secret from our colleagues doesn't mean it isn't." 

Skylar knew she wasn't as good in showing her affection or romantic nature as he was, but she thought that by now he'd know her feelings for him and that their relationship was more than just a fling or a little after-work affair to her.

The crush she once had - and which that thief had perfectly deducted years ago even if she hadn't acknowledged it - having developed into way more by now. She knew she loved him.

The corners of his lips tucked into a wider smile. Hearing that made his heart-flutter, the validation that this meant more to her as well. "Alright, let me replace 'real' with 'official' then," he said, making her smile as well. And she drew closer to him.

"Alright."

His grin faded, taken aback. "Alright?" he repeated, unsure.

"Yeah, alright. Let's do it. Let's make it official. No secrecy anymore."

"I didn't say that to pressure you. I wouldn't want us to get in trouble at work a-"

"Honestly, screw them!" she cut him off, sitting back with folded arms. "I'm sick of having to fear losing my position just because I love you. It's not like we'd be making out in front of everyone or bicker while interrogating a criminal. We wouldn't even have to tell everyone."

"We wouldn't?"

"No, I checked that."

His grin returned. "You.. you did?"

"Yeah, we'd only have to tell my higher-up and sign some papers. Son from the other team told me a week ago. He had to do it once when dating an agent from division 3. Did you know that? And agent Kim literally married Yongsun from organised crime, so.." Adry laugh left her lips. "I better not catch anyone talking about us."

Jungkook remained silent for a moment, humming as he let her words sink in.

"Why didn't you tell me?" he spoke up then. He didn't sound mad, just curious. And Skylar exhaled deeply, peeking at him before her gaze drifted into the warm night.

"I wasn't sure if it'd be as easy for us, you know.." she admitted truthfully, not being as riled up anymore. "We're not just co-workers and we don't work in different departments or teams. I'm your supervisor. And a woman, so I have to prove myself and all that bullshit." She frowned at her words. "But I'm tired of it all. And it isn't fair to you nor me. We shouldn't have to hide. We're not the criminals here."

Another deep hum followed from him and he glanced at her. She was still turned away, her waves flowing in the night breeze as she was staring out the window. A pensive expression on her features.

"Sky?"

"Hm."

A beaming smile found its way on his lips then.

"You said you love me."

"And?"

"That's the first time you did."

He watched her freeze. In her upsetness she hadn't realised those words slipping out of her lips. She turned around with shocked eyes and he couldn't help but burst out laughing. Her expression instantly softening at the sight. She wasn't regretting saying it, she only regretted the way she had.

"Stop making fun of me!" she whined then, grabbing his tattoed arm and pulling at it in an attempt to make him stop, but it only worsened it. "Jungkook!"

"I'm- I'm not!" he breathed in between of laughing. It was always a hilarious thing to him whenever his collected girlfriend slipped like that.

"I'll take it back if you don't stop."

"Oh yeah, make me?" he challenged her with a smug grin. Seeing her huff, crossing her arms again.

"You're so childish."

"And yet you love me."

Her lips parted, about to defend herself when instead, she got silenced by his kiss. He knew it was the only way to end their bickering.

He pulled back then, brushing a streak of hair away that smelled after his shampoo before placing both palms on her cheeks, squishing them lightly. He was beaming from ear to ear and it was a breathtaking sight.

"Don't worry, if anyone tries messing with you, I'll talk to them. You know how convincing I can be."

Skylar giggled. Yeah, good looks and an easy-going personality made him 'Mr Popular' and he knew when to use it. "I can defend myself," she pouted, "But thank you."

He nodded and was about to lean in again for another peck, when he abruptly paused. Staring at her with a firm yet tender look. 

"I love you, too, by the way. In case it wasn't obvious all these years."

THE END

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- hope you enjoyed the one-shot, giving more insight to Skylar and Jungkook and to some events during the three full fanfics

-make sure to check out the other stories as well for full context of this universe!

-a seokjin x yongsun oneshot will also follow soon (hopefully)!

And don't forget to like, reblog & leave feedback!♡ It motivates me to keep writing :)

[pulchinelle]

𝕮𝖆𝖘𝖘𝖎𝖆𝖓𝖆 𝕯𝖊 𝖁𝖆𝖎𝖑𝖑𝖆𝖓𝖙 & 𝕺𝖑𝖞𝖒𝖕𝖎𝖆 𝕯𝖊 𝕻𝖑𝖆𝖌𝖆 𝕯'𝕺𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖎𝖉𝖊𝖆

Name:  Cassiana De Vaillant

Voice Actor: italian: Luca Vasta, eng: Olivia Olson

Nickname/s: Cass (most who know her),

Twisted from: Madeleine cookie

Gender & pronouns: female,she/her

Age: 19

Sexuality: sapphic

Birthday: March 30th

Star sign: aries

Hair colour: dirty blonde

Eye colour: light green

Height: 205 cm

Homeland: Kingdom of Heroes

Family:

-Cadmus De Vaillant (father)

Personality: Easygoing and quick to befriend, Cassiana loves to repeat stories of her various adventures and prides herself on her skills in combat. She has a strong sense of justice and doesn't hesitate to stand up for others. The only thing she' prockly about is her family. Often skips classes (and has repeated years) to chase after an opportunity to prove herself even more.

Affiliation: Hourglass Station Academy (@hourglassstationacademy )

Occupation: student

Dorm: Pastrierie (@rookvonhunt)

Grade: 2nd year

Best subject: Combat simulation

Club: Fencing Club

Favorite food: anything with honey

Likes: fighting,reading myths and legends

Dislikes: getting the cold shoulder,Duncan

Hobbies: Horseback Riding

Talents: balancing herself

Trivia:

•She's the illegitimate daughter of King Cadmus, but he allowed her to keep the family name

•Knows a lot more about myths from Twisted Wonderland than she lets on, can recite by heart all of the Seven's stories

•always liked to do things in grand, often offers to organize events

•He signature spell, Heaven's Shine, allows the user to heightend their abilities for a short period of time though it will exhaust them afterwards

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Name:  Olympia D'Ostridea De Plaga

Voice Actor: eng:Wendie Malick

Nickname/s: Ollie (used only by her family)

Twisted from: Oyster Cookie

Gender & pronouns: female,she/they

Age: 21

Sexuality: Bisexual

Birthday: December 15th

Star sign: saggitarius

Hair colour: iridescent

Eye colour: aquamarine blue

Height: 185 cm

Homeland: Port of Valoar

Family:

-Salvador (distant relative)

-Varuna

Personality: Olympia is quiet and regal, almost intimidating at times how she rarely lets feelings show on her face. Despite this she can be a very gokd company, loves having long conversations and debating with others. She is very well informed on other land' royal families and nobles, though she likes to gossip about others she never says anything harmful

Affiliation: Hourglass Station Academy

Occupation: student,  heir to her father's company

Dorm: Pastrierie

Grade: 4th year

Best subject: Alchemy

Club: Debate Club

Favorite food: any seafood

Likes: reading, drama movies,stargazing

Dislikes: losing her things

Hobbies: collecting trinkets

Talents:being able to trade anything

Trivia:

• loves studying merfolk, gets very giddy when she meets one

• Knows how to command a ship, when she was little she used to secretly get on trading ships and travel with them

•very proud of her family's origins as pirate hunters, even if she doesn't hate pirates she could still go on for hours talking about her ancestors' stories

[vjola]

my mind is always listening to oblivion by luca vasta whether i’m actually listening to it or not

[upsilonclass]

you were always GOLD to me - a mix for Ace & Sabo

01 pekoe – atlantica | 02 hozier – in the woods somewhere | 03 jonah – all we are | 04 fleet foxes – mykonos | 05 bastille – laughter lines | 06 gackt – road | 07 radical face – always gold | 08 luca vasta – black tears white lies | BONUS josef salvat – diamonds

[listen]

& they said you were the crooked kind & that you'd never have no worth but you were always gold to me

[pinkasrenzo]

rules: pick a song for each letter of your url and tag that many people

thank you @montdargent for tagging me🥰

p: People Watching - Conan Gray

i: I Need the Night - London Grammar

n: New Kings - Sleeping Wolf

k: King - Florence + The Machine

a: All I Need - Jake Bugg

s: Sit Next to Me - Foster the People

r: Romantic - Hooverphonic

e: Echoes - The Rapture

n: No Return - Craig Wedren, Anna Waronker

z: ZITTI E BUONI - Måneskin

o: Oblivion - Luca Vasta

tagging: @fugitoidkry @bloody-wonder @novishu

[canesenzafissadimora]

Mi stese, poi si tolse i panni lasciandosi una veste bianca, lieve. Entrò nel buio delle coperte e mi coprì tutto il corpo col suo. Stavo sotto di lei a tremare di felicità e di freddo. Le nostre parti combinavano una coincidenza, mano su mano, piede su piede, capelli su capelli, ombelico su ombelico, naso a fianco di naso a respirare solo con quello a bocche unite. Non erano baci, ma combaciamento di due pezzi. Se esiste una tecnica di resurrezione lei la stava applicando. Assorbiva il mio freddo e la mia febbre, materie grezze che impastate nel suo corpo tornavano a me sotto peso di amore. Il suo teneva sotto il mio e il mio reggeva il suo, come fa una terra con la neve. Se esiste un’alleanza tra femmina e maschio, io l’ho provata allora. Durò un’ora, di più di ogni per sempre. (…) Non venne più. L’inverno ci staccava. Era venuta per lasciarmi e invece s’era stesa a guarirmi. Le cose migliori dell’amore accadono per caso, si capiscono dopo. Credevo che quella visita era inizio per noi di più vasta vita insieme, era termine invece. Credevo al dopo ed era il prima...

Erri de Luca

[lamilanomagazine]

Marche: “Le Strade della Birra”, presentato il progetto per la valorizzazione del settore e del territorio

Marche: “Le Strade della Birra”, presentato il progetto per la valorizzazione del settore e del territorio. Antonini: “Un comparto vitale che diventa porta di accesso diffusa sul territorio e veicolo di conoscenza della vasta gamma di offerte turistiche esperienziali offerte dalle Marche”. Attivo il nuovo portale da cui scaricare il “Passaporto per gli aloturisti”. Le Marche sono la prima Regione in Italia ad aver sviluppato un progetto per la valorizzazione e promozione sul turismo della birra denominato “Le Strade della Birra”. E’ stato realizzato con la collaborazione dell’Associazione nazionale “Città della birra” e dall’associazione di produttori “Marche di birra” e presentato ad Ancona, a Palazzo Leopardi, alla presenza dell’assessore regionale Andrea Maria Antonini e, per l’Associazione nazionale “Città della birra”, del vice presidente Giovanni Breccia, sindaco di Monte Porzio, del direttore Luca Marcelli e di Massimo Cardellini, consigliere delegato dal Comune di Apecchio, dove ha sede l’associazione. “La birra, dunque – ha affermato Antonini - come porta di accesso diffusa sul territorio e veicolo di conoscenza della vasta gamma di offerte turistiche esperienziali, soprattutto legate all’ambiente, che le Marche sono in grado di offrire ai visitatori”. “La produzione della birra – ha ricordato Antonini - ha assunto ormai un ruolo importante tant’è che numerosi sono i birrifici artigianali e agricoli che si sono attrezzati per accogliere i turisti che desiderano degustare la birra direttamente in azienda. Una crescita esponenziale che, dopo Toscana e Lazio, fa delle Marche la regione dell’Italia centrale con la più alta concentrazione di microbirrifici. Un dato che è testimonianza della vitalità del comparto e dei birrifici marchigiani, la maggior parte dei quali sono gestiti da giovani imprenditori che hanno manifestato un forte spirito d’iniziativa impegnandosi in un settore innovativo”. “Molti birrifici poi – ha detto l’assessore – si trovano nell’entroterra, per questo la loro promozione si intreccia con quella legata ai borghi marchigiani”. Nelle Marche esistono oltre 40 birrifici tra agricoli, artigianali e sono circa 700.000 gli appassionati di birra artigianale. Le Marche, inoltre, sono la quinta regione in Italia per produzione di orzo e i suoi birrifici producono oltre 300 tipi di birre. La Regione si è anche dotata di una legge apposita di promozione e valorizzazione della birra artigianale ed agricola, la quale prevede l’individuazione di un soggetto per l’attuazione di queste specifiche azioni, individuato tramite bando, nell’Associazione nazionale “Città della birra”. Quest’ultima, è nata nel 2015 e il suo presidente è il sindaco di Apecchio, Vittorio Nicolucci. Attualmente riunisce 23 Comuni, di cui 21 marchigiani (Apecchio, Sassocorvaro, Monte Cerignone, Pesaro, Fermignano, Colli al Metauro, Fano, Monte Porzio, Cantiano, Serra Sant’Abbondio, San Lorenzo in Campo, Arcevia, Corinaldo, Monsano, Cupramontana, Serrapetrona, Morrovalle, Colmurano, Ripe San Ginesio, Petritoli, Comunanza) e il Comune di Montone in Umbria e quello di Fossa in Abruzzo. Nel corso della conferenza stampa è stato presentato il portale www.stradedellabirra.it che contiene una sezione dedicata alla commercializzazione dei prodotti, alle degustazioni e alle visite nei birrifici, offrendo una panoramica sugli eventi, musei e punti di interesse, attività sportive, culturali e di svago, strutture ricettive e ristoranti. “Sarà un portale interattivo – ha detto Luca Marcelli - che consentirà al visitatore di interagire attivamente e condividere la propria esperienza: a tal fine è stata introdotta la possibilità di creare contenuti, esprimere valutazioni e condividere le impressioni e le emozioni del viaggio o dell’esperienza vissuta, anche attraverso i canali social”. Prevista anche una versione mobile del portale che permette una navigazione facile da qualsiasi tipo di device. Ma davvero innovativo sarà il “Passaporto per gli aloturisti”, quale vero e proprio strumento di fidelizzazione dei beer lovers, che sarà possibile scaricare dal sito. A tale scopo è stata creata una versione elettronica del passaporto. Ad ogni checkpoint, presso un birrificio, un ristorante o bar affiliato, il turista può ottenere sconti e agevolazioni sull’acquisto di prodotti nei birrifici, nei musei, nei ristoranti e nelle attività ricettive presenti sul portale. Il progetto prevede anche altre attività, a cominciare dalla realizzazione di una campagna fotografica e di video promozionali, visibili sul canale YouTube di “Città della Birra”, alla rivisitazione e ristampa della mappa regionale dei birrifici, con l’integrazione dei ventuno Comuni aderenti all’associazione ed un elenco dettagliato ed aggiornato dei birrifici attivi nel territorio regionale.... #notizie #news #breakingnews #cronaca #politica #eventi #sport #moda Read the full article

[kinkascarvalho]

ESTEJA CONTENTE COM O SEU SALÁRIO!

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#REFLEXÃO Como somos criaturas parcialmente sociais, temos, desde a infância, sido lentamente envenenados pela sociedade da qual fazemos parte. E um desses venenos que é injetado no "organismo" das pessoas é o descontentamento.

Todos os dias somos chamados, de alguma maneira, por uma ou mais vozes sociais, a nos sentirmos descontentes com algo ou alguma área da nossa existência, de modo que o descontentamento se tornou um estado existencial constante para bilhões de pessoas ao redor do planeta; de fato, grande parte da humanidade parece ter esquecido o que viver contente significa, e, por consequência têm sido privados dos benefícios físicos e psicológicos que essa maravilhosa virtude pode proporcionar na mente e na vida diária de qualquer um que se dedique a cultivá-la.

Muitas pessoas, e cada vez mais, escolhem a profissão que vão seguir ou a ocupação que vão desempenhar por muito tempo na sociedade tomando como base para essa decisão unicamente a quantidade de dinheiro que vão ganhar ou fazer, apenas para ficarem profundamente descontentes quando estiverem ganhando ou recebendo tal quantia; isso tem acontecido com médicos, engenheiros, advogados, professores, vendedores, políticos, jogadores de futebol, pastores, e com quase todos os indivíduos que fazem parte da sociedade atual. O mais sábio seria que escolhessem sua fonte de renda, seja uma profissão ou uma ocupação, com base no contentamento que sentirão desempenhando tal função.

Quando lemos a parte da passagem de Lucas 3:14 que diz: "Contentai-vos com o vosso salário", tal direcionamento espiritual está apontando para um ensinamento muito mais amplo do que percebemos inicialmente.

E que ensinamento é esse?

O entendimento de que as pessoas têm se deixado ficar descontentes com a própria vida, ainda que estejam vivendo de forma nababesca (extremamente luxuosa e ostentadora).

VEJA! O salário é a quantia de dinheiro recebida como pagamento, ou seja, é o salário que alguém recebe, ou até mesmo, qualquer renda que alguém produza. Sendo assim, ele é a base e a sustentação de todo o estilo de vida, assim como, dos padrões de consumo de bilhões de pessoas. Porém, o problema que tem se tornado cada vez mais agudo na sociedade atual é o fato de que as multidões, tanto aqueles cujo salário ou renda é menor, quanto os que recebem grandes quantias mensalmente, estão repletos de desejos sociais, ambições pessoais, profissionais e financeiras, sonhos de consumo, expectativas megalomaníacas e uma vasta gama de outros impulsos que eles julgam ser motivadores para o desenvolvimento de sua condição social de vida, mas que na verdade são grandes e pontiagudos espinhos que vão ferir a alma e sufocar toda semente de fé que haja dentro de tais indivíduos. Como foi escrito em Mateus 13:22, que diz: "E o que foi semeado entre espinhos é o que ouve a palavra, mas os cuidados deste mundo e a sedução das riquezas sufocam a palavra, e fica infrutífera.".

Dessa forma, inebriados e seduzidos por tais cuidados do mundo e sedução das riquezas, que nada mais são do que seus próprios desejos, sonhos, ambições e expectativas sociais; uma multidão cada vez maior tem se tornado profundamente descontente com a sua situação de vida (independente de qual seja), pois estão sempre, freneticamente, em busca de mais de absolutamente tudo o que a sociedade tem a oferecer, mais conforto, mais praticidade, mais tecnologia, mais luxo, mais beleza, mais esportividade, mais posses, mais status e muitas outras coisas semelhantes que, em excesso, convertem-se automaticamente em fardos psicossociais a serem carregados. O que essas pessoas não se dão conta é que quanto mais desejos, ambições, sonhos de consumo e expectativas sociais elas cultivarem dentro de si, maior será a quantidade de dinheiro que tais coisas exigirão que eles consigam para alcançar e sustentar seu padrão de vida, e de consumo, cada vez mais elevado, logo, como o salário/pagamento/renda (soldo) que geralmente estão recebendo está abaixo do que eles julgam necessário para construir e custear todos esses sonhos, expectativas e ambições de consumo, tal salário, ou qualquer tipo de pagamento semelhante, torna-se em uma espécie de símbolo psicossocial do seu descontentamento por não estarem sendo capazes de realizar tudo o que a mente deles almeja adquirir com aquilo que recebem.

• Quem nunca ouviu, ou falou, alguma frase semelhante a essas:

*Ainda não comprei aquela nova televisão "8k" porque ganho pouco;

*Ainda não troquei de carro porque meu salário é baixo;

*Quando eu for promovido e passar a receber um salário maior, vou comprar uma casa de praia;

*Ainda não mudei de apartamento porque não estão me pagando o suficiente;

*Vou dividir o valor desse novo celular (pode ser qualquer outra compra desnecessária) em várias parcelas para poder encaixar no meu orçamento mensal.

*Quando a minha empresa estiver gerando mais lucro vou fazer "isso", comprar "aquilo", visitar tal lugar, e etc...

Note que o problema aqui não é o consumo em si, mas sim o fato de boa parte das pessoas estar tão viciada, compulsivamente, em consumir todo tipo de desejos sociais e realizar os "seus" mais variados sonhos sem sentido, que a quantidade de dinheiro que recebem, ou fazem, mensalmente, fica sempre pequena em comparação com o tanto de coisas e experiências superficiais e desnecessárias que eles estão sempre acumulando e desejando acumular. E é por causa de estarem presos nesse carrossel, que o descontentamento com o que recebem como salário, pagamento ou renda tende a continuar aumentando, mesmo que já estejam ganhando muito bem. 

Tais pessoas não percebem, mas esse descontentamento crônico que nutrem a respeito do "soldo" que recebem é um dos sintomas mais claros do que a Escritura Sagrada chama de amor ao dinheiro, pois não importa quanto recebam, nunca estarão contentes. Por isso, também, foi escrito em Eclesiastes 5:10 o texto que diz: "Quem amar o dinheiro nuca se fartará de dinheiro; e quem amar a abundância nunca se fartará de renda...". Precisamos compreender que uma coisa é sermos conscientes de que estamos fazendo ou recebendo uma quantidade de dinheiro inferior ao que é realmente necessário para suprir nossas necessidades sociais mais básicas, e outra coisa completamente diferente é acharmos que não estamos ganhando o suficiente porque nosso salário ou renda não nos permite obter e acumular todo tipo de supérfluos que nossa mente e a sociedade insistem em dizer que nos farão felizes.

Todo cristão(ã) verdadeiro(a) sabe a diferença entre essas duas situações, e foi por esse motivo que o apóstolo Paulo escreveu em I Timóteo 6:8 o texto que diz: "Tendo, porém, sustento e com que nos cobrirmos, estejamos com isso contentes.". Qualquer pessoa que esteja tentando alcançar determinado patamar social, assim como, algum nível salarial ou de renda, específico, na expectativa de, a partir de tal patamar, finalmente encontrar contentamento com o seu padrão de vida e de consumo, jamais será alguém contente; pois seus desejos sociais nunca pararão de se renovar e multiplicar, de modo que sua renda, ou seu salário, sempre estará aquém daquilo que o Ego de tal pessoa, e a sociedade, dizem ser necessário para obter e realizar o seus sonhos. Sonhos estes que são constituídos basicamente por um grande amontoado de todo tipo de supérfluos. De fato, a maioria absoluta das pessoas não necessita de mais da metade do que desejam possuir, alcançar e realizar; mas infelizmente, se deixam convencer de que só serão felizes se realizarem, comprarem e acumulares tudo o que a sua mente natural condicionada pela sociedade, que é o seu Ego/carne, disser que devem perseguir. 

Cristãos legítimos sabem que o contentamento não é algo que possa ser encontrado em algum lugar, ou coisa, externa; nenhum bem, posse ou aquisição jamais poderá produzir contentamento real, ou seja, de longa duração e autossustentável, em nós. Pois a verdade é que não são as coisas da vida que tem de nos fazer contente, somos nós é que temos de estar contentes com as coisas da vida.

E como fazemos isso?

Compreendendo que, por mais clichê que possa parecer, a virtude do contentamento é algo que deve ser descoberto internamente, pois na maioria das pessoas ela está totalmente soterrada e esmagada sob toneladas de desejos, sonhos, ambições, expectativas e todo tipo de cuidados, vaidades, sociais que são os cuidados do mundo e a sedução das riquezas, que nunca param de aumentar de tamanho, intensidade e preço.

Quando a Escritura Sagrada nos exorta a estarmos contentes com o nosso soldo (pagamento, salário, renda), estamos sendo ensinados a manter a nossa situação social de vida, assim como nosso padrão de consumo em um nível que possa ser atendido e sustentado pela quantidade de dinheiro que fazemos ou recebemos, sem nos deixar iludir e inebriar pelos cuidados e seduções sociais que todas as vozes ao nosso redor, inclusive dentro de várias congregações, dizem ser as fontes da felicidade. Qualquer pessoa realmente contente compreende que o contentamento independe da condição social ou financeira; e foi também por isso que o apóstolo Paulo, homem que mantinha a própria mente sempre em estado de contentamento, em qualquer situação e sob quaisquer circunstâncias, escreveu o texto registrado em Filipenses 4:12, que diz: "Sei estar abatido e sei também ter abundância; em toda maneira e em todas as coisas, estou instruído, tanto a ter fartura como a ter fome, tanto a ter abundância como a ter necessidade.".

• O ensinamento de DEUS dado através de Paulo nesse versículo é o seguinte: 

"Estou sempre contente com a quantidade de dinheiro que tenho a minha disposição, seja pouco ou seja muito, minha mente sempre estará contente, pois aprendi a viver apenas com o que me é realmente necessário".

Qualquer pessoa, eu, você, ou qualquer indivíduo, só conseguirá viver de maneira realmente plena se, assim como Paulo, encontrar primeiro o contentamento dentro de si mesmo(a), e cultivá-lo; porque a partir daí, será irrelevante se receberem um salário ou produzirem uma renda baixa ou alta, pois toda a sua vida estará perfeitamente balanceada pelo contentamento.

Então quer dizer que as pessoas não podem querer progredir na carreira para ganhar um salário maior ou produzir uma renda mais alta? É claro que podem, na verdade, elas devem fazer isso, se tiverem ou criarem as oportunidades para tal evolução de maneira consciente; porém, não devem devotar a vida a isso alucinadamente, sendo dominados(as) por seus próprios desejos, ambições, expectativas e toda sorte de sonhos sociais e de consumo como a sociedade está constantemente nos incitando a fazer. Devemos buscar qualquer tipo de evolução e desenvolvimento social, profissional e financeiro, partindo sempre de uma posição mental inspirada pelo Espírito, ou seja, uma posição mental de contentamento, e não uma posição de apego aos desejos sociais insaciáveis como é o padrão da humanidade atualmente.

Embora pareça algo completamente absurdo para a maioria das pessoas na sociedade, é perfeitamente possível estarmos contentes com o nosso salário, ou renda, e com o estilo de vida e de consumo que ele nos proporciona, mesmo que seja modesto, e mesmo assim trabalharmos com sabedoria e paciência para a evolução equilibrada das nossas finanças e do nosso patrimônio social. A diferença é que se partirmos de uma posição mental de contentamento não seremos dominados e iludidos pelas artimanhas sociais do espírito do mundo, e estaremos finalmente livres do veneno social do descontentamento que é o carrossel interminável dos desejos, sonhos e ambições do Ego humano que está fustigando as multidões de todas as classes da atual coletividade.

❤No Amor de Cristo,

[mydenisv]

La medicina cos'è come si usa e dove la si trova

opinione mia personale che la definizione di medicina , di cos'è la medicina, dove la troviamo e come la applichiamo , è un esercizio tutto umano e perlopiù inutile se non a gestire il potere che ne deriva dal suo controllo. Non sono un medico quindi questo è un mio personale parere, frutto di ricerche ( un po datate) ed esperienze personali , non è di certo scientifico , perlomeno non è supportato dalle scienze che fino ad oggi ci hanno accompagnato come società, e che oggi vediamo un po piu appannate. Io credo che la parola medicina ha dei significati differenti a seconda di chi la pronuncia, di chi la ascolta, della cultura nella quale viene pronunciata e del contesto in cui si è. Immagino già che molti lettori possano arricciare il naso o sollevare i sopraccigli oppure ancora smettere di leggere, ma se mi permetti tu che leggi , vorrei continuare a condividere con te un pensiero. La persona che ti conforta, non è in quel momento la tua medicina ? La madre o padre che posando la mano sul suo bambino sofferente, gli da conforto e sollievo, non è in quel momento una medicina ? Quando riesci a fare uno switch da angosciato o teso ad allego o sereno magari per un film o un quadro o un libro o altro, quella non è una medicina? Quando passi molto tempo nel bosco o nel verde, dopo tanto tempo passato in ufficio e ti senti ristorato, più equilibrato o semplicemente meglio, quella come la chiameresti, medicina ? Molte culture primitive o aborigene hanno sviluppato nel corso dei secoli una vasta gamma di medicine tradizionali, spesso basate sull'uso di piante, animali e sostanze naturali. Ecco alcune delle medicine più comuni: Piante medicinali : molte culture primitive utilizzano piante per curare di varie malattie. Ad esempio, gli indigeni dell'Amazzonia utilizzano la pianta di Ayahuasca per trattare la malaria, mentre gli aborigeni australiani utilizzano la pianta di Eucalipto per curare le ferite e le infezioni. Fonte: "Le piante medicinali delle culture primitive" di Mark Plotkin (trad. it. di Luca M. Ermini, Il Mulino, 2004), p. 12-15. Medicine a base di animali : alcune culture primitive utilizzano parti di animali per creare medicine. Ad esempio, gli inuit utilizzano l'olio di foca per trattare le ferite e le infezioni, mentre gli aborigeni australiani utilizzano la bile di canguro per curare le malattie della pelle. Fonte: "Le medicine a base di animali delle culture primitive" di Richard Evans Schultes (trad. it. di Luca M. Ermini, Il Mulino, 2006), p. 56-60. Sostanze naturali : molte culture primitive utilizzate sostanze naturali come il miele, il fango, il carbone e la sabbia per creare medicine. Ad esempio, gli aborigeni australiani utilizzano il miele per trattare le ferite e le infezioni, mentre gli indigeni dell'Amazzonia utilizzano il fango per curare le malattie della pelle. Fonte: "Le sostanze naturali delle culture primitive" di Wade Davis (trad. it. di Luca M. Ermini, Il Mulino, 2008), p. 123-129. Rituali e cerimonie : molte culture primitive credono che le malattie siano causate da spiriti o entità soprannaturali, e utilizzano rituali e cerimonie per curare i malati. Ad esempio, gli aborigeni australiani utilizzano la "danza del trattamento" per curare le malattie, mentre gli indigeni dell'Amazzonia utilizzano la "cerimonia del fumo" per purificare il corpo e l'anima. Fonte: "I rituali e le cerimonie delle culture primitive" di Claude Lévi-Strauss (trad. it. di Luca M. Ermini, Il Mulino, 2004), p. 34-40. Medicine spirituali : alcune culture primitive credono che le malattie siano causate da problemi spirituali, e utilizzano medicine spirituali per curare i malati. Ad esempio, gli aborigeni australiani utilizzano la "medicina del sogno" per curare le malattie, mentre gli indigeni dell'Amazzonia utilizzano la "medicina degli spiriti" per comunicare con gli spiriti e curare i malati. Fonte: "Le medicine spirituali delle culture primitive" di Mircea Eliade (trad. it. di Luca M. Ermini, Il Mulino, 2006), p. 56-60. Ecco alcune delle medicine specifiche utilizzate dalle culture primitive o aborigene: - Sabbia (Australia): utilizzata per curare le malattie della pelle e le ferite. - Ayahuasca (Amazzonia): una pianta utilizzata per trattare la malaria e altre malattie. - Eucalipto (Australia): una pianta utilizzata per curare le ferite e le infezioni. - Olio di foca (Inuit): utilizzato per trattare le ferite e le infezioni. - Bile di canguro (Australia): utilizzata per curare le malattie della pelle. - Miele (Australia): utilizzatore per trattare le ferite e le infezioni. - Fango (Amazzonia): utilizzatore per curare le malattie della pelle e le ferite. - Carbone (Africa): utilizzato per curare le malattie della pelle e le ferite. Riferimenti: Plotkin, M. (2004). Le piante medicinali delle culture primitive. Trad. Esso. di LM Ermini. Il Mulino. Schultes, RE (2006). La medicina a base di animali delle culture primitive. Trad. Esso. di LM Ermini. Il Mulino. Davis, W. (2008). Le sostanze naturali delle culture primitive. Trad. Esso. di LM Ermini. Il Mulino. Lévi-Strauss, C. (2004). I rituali e le cerimonie delle culture primitive. Trad. Esso. di LM Ermini. Il Mulino. Eliade, M. (2006). Le medicine spirituali delle culture primitive. Trad. Esso. di LM Ermini. Il Mulino. Plotkin, M. (2004). Le piante medicinali delle culture primitive. Trad. Esso. di LM Ermini. Il Mulino. Schultes, RE (2006). La medicina a base di animali delle culture primitive. Trad. Esso. di LM Ermini. Il Mulino. Davis, W. (2008). Le sostanze naturali delle culture primitive. Trad. Esso. di LM Ermini. Mentre la medicina allopatica La medicina allopatica, anche nota come medicina occidentale o medicina convenzionale, ha una lunga storia che risale a diverse migliaia di anni fa. La sua derivazione può essere rintracciata nelle seguenti fasi: Medicina antica (3000 aC - 500 dC)La medicina allopatica ha le sue radici nella medicina antica, che si sviluppò in diverse civiltà come l'Egitto, la Grecia e la Roma. In questo periodo, la medicina era basata su osservazioni empiriche e sulla credenza che le malattie fossero causate da spiriti o entità soprannaturali. Fonte: "La storia della medicina" di Roy Porter (trad. it. di Luca M. Ermini, Mondadori, 2004), p. 12-15. Medicina galenica (129-216 dC)Il medico greco Galeno sviluppò una teoria medica basata sulla credenza che il corpo umano fosse composto da quattro umori (sangue, flemma, bile gialla e bile nera) e che le malattie fossero causate da un disequilibrio di questi umori. La sua teoria dominò la medicina per oltre 1.000 anni. Fonte: "La medicina antica" di Vivian Nutton (trad. it. di Luca M. Ermini, Il Mulino, 2004), p. 56-60. Medicina rinascimentale (1500-1700)Durante il Rinascimento, la medicina subì una rivoluzione grazie allo sviluppo della anatomia e della fisiologia. Il medico italiano Andrea Vesalio pubblicò il primo trattato di anatomia umana, mentre il medico inglese William Harvey scoprì la circolazione del sangue. Fonte: "La nascita della medicina moderna" di Charles E. Rosenberg (trad. it. di Luca M. Ermini, Il Mulino, 2006), p. 34-40. Medicina scientifica (1700-1900)La medicina scientifica si sviluppò grazie alla scoperta della microscopia e della teoria cellulare. Il medico tedesco Robert Koch scoprì i batteri e sviluppò la teoria dei germi, mentre il medico francese Louis Pasteur sviluppò la vaccinazione. Fonte: "La storia della medicina occidentale" di Andrew Wear (trad. it. di Luca M. Ermini, Il Mulino, 2008), p. 123-129. Medicina moderna (1900-oggi)La medicina moderna si basa sulla comprensione della biologia molecolare e cellulare. La scoperta della struttura del DNA, la creazione di farmaci sintetici e lo sviluppo della chirurgia moderna hanno trasformato la medicina in una scienza esatta. Fonte: "La storia della medicina" di Roy Porter (trad. it. di Luca M. Ermini, Mondadori, 2004), p. 324-330. Riferimenti: Porter, R. (2004). La storia della medicina. Trad. Esso. di LM Ermini. Mondadori. Nutton, V. (2004). La medicina antica. Trad. Esso. di LM Ermini. Il Mulino. Rosenberg, CE (2006). La nascita della medicina moderna. Trad. Esso. di LM Ermini. Il Mulino. Usura, A. (2008). La storia della medicina occidentale. Trad. Esso. di LM Ermini. Il Mulino. Porter, R. (2004). La storia della medicina. Trad. Esso. di LM Ermini. Mondadori. Ma qual'è meglio ? Dobbiamo partire da qualche parte per confrontarci su questo tema, io suggerisco di iniziare dalla matematica : Secondo il Fondo Monetario Internazionale (FMI), la popolazione dei paesi occidentali sviluppati è di circa 1,2 miliardi di persone, che rappresentano circa il 17% della popolazione mondiale. Ecco una stima della popolazione ricca occidentale per regione: - Stati Uniti: 331 milioni di persone (circa il 4% della popolazione mondiale) - Unione Europea: 512 milioni di persone (circa il 7% della popolazione mondiale) - Canada: 37 milioni di persone (circa lo 0,5% della popolazione mondiale) - Australia: 25 milioni di persone (circa lo 0,3% della popolazione mondiale) - Nuova Zelanda: 4,9 milioni di persone (circa lo 0,06% della popolazione mondiale) Totale: circa 1,2 miliardi di persone (circa il 17% della popolazione mondiale) Da cui si può dedurre che 83% della popolazione mondiale è in qualche condizione di povertà . Si può affermare che stando allle stime di massima la medicina piu utilizzata al mondo è una qualche forma di medicina tradizionale, questo non è certo un ragionamento scientifico , del resto l'ho scritto nell'apertura di questo articolo, vorrei soprattutto riflettere assieme e non ho l'intenzione di convincere nessuno . Comunque, nei sistemi sanitari, il numero dei partecipanti è comunque un valore significativo. La nostra definizione di salute risale alla prima definizione dell'Organizzazione Mondiale della Sanità (OMS), che fu fondata nel 1946. La definizione di salute dell'OMS fu adottata durante la prima Assemblea Mondiale della Sanità, tenutasi a New York nel 1946 La definizione di salute dell'OMS è la seguente: "La salute è uno stato di completo benessere fisico, mentale e sociale, e non solo l'assenza di malattia o infermità." Questa definizione è stata adottata come base per la politica sanitaria globale e ha avuto un impatto significativo sulla comprensione della salute e sulla programmazione sanitaria a livello globale. Un'importante definizione che ci ha accompagnato per 70 anni dando una rotta verso l'ospedalizzazione dei pazienti con l'intento di interrompere ogni tipo di malattia ed andare verso la guarigione sia fisica che mentale . Ma ci siamo riusciti ? Purtroppo no, la situazione di malattie sempre nuove, neoplasie di vario genere che ci accompagnano fino alla fine, ed i limiti scientifici hanno fatto si che il primo assunto dell'OMS non fosse rispettato e rispettabile . Seconda definizione di salute dell'OMS. Cosi nel 2008, comunicato nel 2011 si è giunti ad un secondo assunto : “la capacità di adattamento e di autogestione di fronte alle sfide sociali, fisiche ed emotive”. Quindi la prima rotta è stata indicata come tentativo di interrompere le malattie per conquistare o riconquistare la salute, cosa impossibile che accada per diversi fattori tra cui inesorabili sono gli anni che passano . Questa seconda definizione pare andrà verso la conquista di un'autonomia ed una convivenza con la malattia, ma anche con la possibilità di una degna qualità di vita anche convivendo con il problema. Medicine Tradizionali Ora veniamo a noi, se le medicine allopatiche sono ad appannaggio del solo 17% della popolazione mondiale , se la prima direzione indicata dall'OMS è stata fallimentare e dispendiosa, ora cosa ci aspetta? Io ovviamente non lo so ma posso pensare che ora è il momento di acquisire nuovamente le capacità di utilizzare la natura per il nostro benessere, imparare che anche e soprattutto il movimento è medicina, ed avere la migliore socializzazione possibile anch'essa è medicina, La direzione immagino non potrà che essere all'opposto della precedente, ma con alcune sfumature. Un lungo percorso I farmaci nascono attraverso un processo lungo e complesso che coinvolge diverse fasi e discipline. Ecco una breve panoramica sulle tappe principali della scoperta e dello sviluppo di un farmaco: - Ricerca di base : Scienziati e ricercatori studiano le cause delle malattie e cercano di comprendere i meccanismi biologici sottostanti. Questa fase può durare anni o addirittura decenni. - Identificazione di un bersaglio terapeutico : i ricercatori identificano un bersaglio specifico, come un gene, una proteina o un enzima, che potrebbe essere coinvolto nella malattia. Questo bersaglio diventa l'obiettivo per lo sviluppo di un farmaco. - Sintesi di composti chimici : Chimici e biochimici creano composti chimici che potrebbero interagire con il bersaglio terapeutico identificato. Questi composti possono essere derivati ​​da sostanze naturali o create sinteticamente. - Screening e valutazione : I composti chimici vengono testati in vitro (in laboratorio) e in vivo (su animali) per valutare la loro efficacia e la loro sicurezza. - Ottimizzazione del composto : Se un composto mostra promesse, viene ottimizzato per migliorare la sua efficacia, la sua sicurezza e la sua biodisponibilità. - Sviluppo preclinico : Il composto viene testato ulteriormente in vitro e in vivo per valutare la sua efficacia e la sua sicurezza in preparazione degli studi clinici. - Studi clinici : Il farmaco viene testato su volontari sani e poi su pazienti affetti dalla malattia per valutare la sua efficacia e la sua sicurezza nell'uomo. - Autorizzazione all'immissione in commercio : Se il farmaco supera gli studi clinici e soddisfa i requisiti regolatori, viene autorizzato all'immissione in commercio. - Monitoraggio post-marketing : Il farmaco viene monitorato per valutare la sua sicurezza e la sua efficacia nel mondo reale, dopo la sua immissione in commercio. Questo processo può durare da 10 a 15 anni o più e richiede un investimento significativo in tempo, denaro e risorse umane. Vediamo ultimamente una tecnologia spintissima per la cura delle malattie, io credo che la farmacia cosi come la conosciamo andrà mano a mano scomparendo in favore di una tecnologia simbiotica con l'uomo verso una forma androide di cura. Di conseguenza una cura ancor più di elite di quella che è ad appannaggio del 17% della popolazione mondiale. In questo quadro il benessere acquisterà forme diverse necessariamente legate alle scelte che si faranno. l'83 % della popolazione starà a guardare ? Credo che la percentuale di chi utilizza prodotti fitoterapici o naturali sarà sempre di più , com'è stato fino ad oggi sicuramente lo sarà anche in futuro, io spero che avendo la necessità di una natura piu sana si prenda seriamente in considerazione di preservare il pianeta, abbandonare un po di tecnologia a quanto pare inutile e dannosa e sviluppare un po di mutuo aiuto, che pare sia quello che porta in qualche modo l'83% della popolazione a farcela. Noi a mio parere non siamo né più sani ne godiamo di maggior benessere, abbiamo solo una situazione tecnologicamente più diffusa che attraverso la nostra storia di conquiste sfruttando parti del mondo più in disagio, ci riconosce quel benessere che noi interpretiamo come maggior benessere e piu possibilità di salute. "Cosa si può fare? A mio parere, la rivoluzione più grande che possiamo compiere oggi è produrre il nostro cibo e prendere consapevolezza della nostra salute. Cominciamo a mangiare meno ed a socializzare come è tradizione nella nostra cultura, a tavola, ma senza esagerare con i grandi pranzi. Andiamo a trovare amici e parenti quando possibile a piedi o con i mezzi pubblici, e utilizziamo la bicicletta (non elettrica) per andare al lavoro. Iscriviamoci a un corso per fare attività sportiva e integriamo arte e musica nella nostra vita quotidiana. Credo che questi siano passaggi utili da fare. Se non riusciamo a iniziare da soli, parliamone con amici e troviamo quelli che la pensano come noi, in modo da avere un po' di aiuto per cominciare. Non saremo soli e potremo trovare persone che condividono le nostre idee in tutto il territorio. E non dimentichiamo di spegnere la TV! Se consideriamo di non poter resistere alla tentazione di guardare troppa TV, regaliamola! Così, non avendola più in casa, il problema sarà risolto." Una vita sana ed in salute come ricca in tutte le sue sfumature comincia con una sana meditazione di quello che realmente ci serve e cosa è superfluo, per esempio la salute in italia è spesso considerata una faccenda privata , ma tutti spendiamo moltissimo per la salute pubblica, questo è di per se a mio parere un controsenso, se sei in una società in cui la tua salute ricade sulla comunità non è possibile che sia una cosa personale. Sono tante le contraddizioni del resto siamo umani molto fallimentari, quindi cominciamo con il riflettere e meditare. Read the full article

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Desafios da escrituração contábil e fiscal: Superando barreiras na gestão financeira empresarial

A escrituração contábil e fiscal enfrenta desafios significativos na era digital que impactam diretamente os profissionais da contabilidade. As constantes mudanças nas legislações tributárias exigem que esses profissionais se adaptem rapidamente, buscando soluções que garantam precisão e agilidade em seus processos diários. A capacidade de se atualizar e utilizar tecnologias como o Sistema Público de Escrituração Digital (SPED) é essencial para superar as dificuldades nessa profissão. Além disso, a integração de softwares de automação pode ajudar a lidar com a complexidade do ambiente tributário brasileiro. No entanto, muitos contadores ainda lutam para encontrar maneiras eficientes de implementar essas ferramentas e garantir que suas práticas estejam em conformidade com as normas vigentes. Compreender e adaptar-se a esses desafios é crucial para o sucesso e a relevância na profissão contábil. Investir em treinamento e em boas práticas é fundamental para enfrentar esses obstáculos de forma eficaz. Assim, os profissionais da contabilidade podem não apenas melhorar a qualidade de seu trabalho, mas também fortalecer sua posição no mercado. A superação desses desafios pode abrir novas oportunidades e garantir um futuro mais sólido para a contabilidade. A Evolução da Contabilidade e o SPED A contabilidade passou por diversas transformações ao longo dos anos, especialmente com a introdução do Sistema Público de Escrituração Digital (SPED). Essas mudanças impactaram a profissão contábil e as práticas aplicadas pelos profissionais da área. História da Profissão Contábil A profissão contábil se desenvolveu ao longo dos séculos, começando com registros simples em papéis. Durante a Idade Média, a contabilidade era utilizada para controlar as finanças dos feudos. No século XV, Luca Pacioli, conhecido como o pai da contabilidade, publicou o primeiro livro sobre técnicas contábeis. Esse trabalho introduziu o método das partidas dobradas, que se tornou fundamental. Com o avanço da tecnologia e as necessidades dos mercados, a profissão evoluiu. O uso de computadores nas décadas de 1980 e 1990 modernizou a contabilidade, permitindo uma melhor gestão de dados e informações financeiras. Introdução ao Sistema Público de Escrituração Digital (SPED) O SPED foi criado pelo governo brasileiro em 2007. Seu objetivo é modernizar e unificar a escrituração contábil e fiscal. Ele estabelece normas e formatos padronizados para o envio de informações. Isso significa que as empresas devem usar sistemas que se conectem ao SPED. Para os contadores, isso trouxe tanto desafios quanto oportunidades. Eles precisam adaptar-se às novas obrigações e ferramentas tecnológicas que o sistema exige. Impacto do SPED nas Práticas Contábeis O SPED trouxe uma nova realidade para as práticas contábeis. Com a digitalização, a necessidade de precisão e agilidade aumentou. As empresas agora são obrigadas a manter suas informações organizadas em formato digital e em tempo real. Isso significa que a contabilidade se tornou mais transparente e eficaz. Além disso, o SPED facilitou a fiscalização. Os órgãos governamentais podem acessar os dados diretamente, tornando o controle mais eficiente. Profissionais contábeis devem estar sempre atualizados sobre as mudanças no SPED. Isso é essencial para garantir a conformidade e o sucesso nas operações contábeis. Desafios Atuais da Escrituração Contábil A escrituração contábil enfrenta desafios significativos na atualidade. As obrigações fiscais são cada vez mais complexas, exigindo um conhecimento aprofundado e a adaptação rápida por parte dos profissionais contábeis. Além disso, a digitalização dos processos contábeis traz novas exigências de qualificação e agilidade. Complexidade das Obrigações Fiscais As obrigações fiscais no Brasil são notoriamente complexas. Os profissionais contábeis precisam lidar com uma vasta gama de normas e regulamentações em constante mudança. - Diversidade de Legislações: Cada estado pode ter suas próprias regras, aumentando a dificuldade de compliance. - Prazos Rigorosos: O não cumprimento pode resultar em multas pesadas. Esses fatores obrigam os contadores a se manterem sempre atualizados. A pesquisa constante e a participação em eventos, como o 21º CBC, são essenciais para enfrentar esses desafios. A Exigência por Qualificação e Agilidade dos Profissionais Com o aumento da complexidade, a capacidade de adaptação e agilidade dos profissionais contábeis é mais importante do que nunca. Os contadores devem ser capazes de: - Compreender e Implementar Novas Tecnologias: Softwares de automação e sistemas digitais são agora padrão. - Aprimorar Habilidades de Análise: A interpretação de dados é crucial para decisões firmes e rápidas. A formação contínua é um requisito, pois o mercado exige profissionais que podem se adaptar rapidamente a novas condições e legislações. Essa flexibilidade é vital para garantir a precisão nas operações contábeis. Adaptação à Digitalização A digitalização dos processos contábeis traz uma nova era de desafios e oportunidades. Os contadores enfrentam a necessidade de integrar novas tecnologias e práticas de trabalho eficientes. - Uso de Sistemas de Escrituração Digital: Isso demanda uma curva de aprendizado que pode ser desafiadora. - Segurança da Informação: Com dados digitais, a proteção contra vazamentos e fraudes é fundamental. Os profissionais precisam se familiarizar com as ferramentas digitais, garantindo que suas práticas estejam alinhadas às novas exigências do mercado. Isso inclui a aprendizagem contínua e a implementação de protocolos de segurança eficazes. A Tecnologia como Ferramenta de Auxílio A tecnologia desempenha um papel essencial na contabilidade moderna, oferecendo diversas soluções para a escrituração contábil e fiscal. Softwares de automação ajudam profissionais contábeis a otimizar suas operações. Além disso, a atualização tecnológica é crucial para escritórios de contabilidade manterem-se competitivos e eficientes. Softwares de Automação Contábil Os softwares de automação contábil modernizam a maneira como as tarefas são realizadas. Esses programas permitem a digitalização de dados, o que reduz o tempo gasto em atividades manuais. Isso inclui: - Conciliação de contas: A automação facilita a comparação de saldos, detectando rapidamente inconsistências. - Emissão de relatórios: Ferramentas automatizadas geram relatórios fiscais e contábeis de forma precisa e rápida. Esses softwares também ajudam a minimizar erros e aumentar a eficiência. Com as informações centralizadas, os profissionais contábeis podem fazer análises mais profundas, garantindo que as decisões se baseiem em dados atualizados. Importância da Atualização Tecnológica em Escritórios Para escritórios de contabilidade, a atualização tecnológica é fundamental. As tecnologias, como inteligência artificial e blockchain, trazem vantagens competitivas. - Eficiência: Com processos automatizados, os prazos são cumpridos com maior facilidade. - Segurança: Tecnologias avançadas oferecem maior proteção de dados, uma preocupação crescente no ambiente digital. Os profissionais contábeis devem buscar constantemente novas soluções para melhorar a qualidade de seus serviços. A capacidade de adaptação à nova tecnologia pode ser determinante na lucratividade e sucesso do escritório. Impactos das Legislações e Reforma Tributária As mudanças nas legislações tributárias e a reforma tributária trazem grandes implicações para a contabilidade. Estas transformações impactam a administração tributária e trazem novos desafios e oportunidades para os contadores. Mudanças nas Legislações Tributárias As legislações tributárias têm passado por diversas alterações nos últimos anos. Essas mudanças visam simplificar e modernizar o sistema tributário. Com a proposta de administração tributária 3.0, a digitalização e o uso de tecnologias têm se tornado essenciais. Essa nova abordagem permite uma maior transparência e eficiência na arrecadação de tributos. As empresas devem se adaptar rapidamente a essas novas regras. A não conformidade pode resultar em multas e complicações fiscais. Por isso, é vital que os contadores se mantenham atualizados e busquem formação contínua. Reforma Tributária e o Futuro da Contabilidade A reforma tributária tem sido um tema central no Brasil, abordando questões como a simplificação da tributação do consumo. Propostas como a PEC 110 e a PEC 45 buscam unificar tributos e diminuir a burocracia. Essas reformas prometem facilitar a vida das empresas. No entanto, os contadores enfrentarão novos desafios para se manterem em conformidade. O papel dos contadores se torna ainda mais crítico na implementação dessas mudanças. A adaptação às novas normas e a melhoria da governança tributária serão essenciais. As empresas que se prepararem adequadamente estarão mais bem posicionadas no mercado. O futuro da contabilidade dependerá cada vez mais do entendimento e da interpretação eficaz dessas legislações. Desenvolvimento e Capacitação da Classe Contábil A capacitação da classe contábil é essencial para enfrentar os desafios atuais do setor. Isso envolve a educação continuada e a necessidade de qualificação profissional, além da carência de profissionais qualificados que podem impactar significativamente a qualidade dos serviços prestados. Educação Continuada e Eventos da Área Contábil A educação continuada é vital para os contadores que desejam se manter atualizados. Eventos como o Congresso Brasileiro de Contabilidade reúnem especialistas para discutir temas relevantes do setor. Esses encontros promovem a troca de experiências entre profissionais e oferecem oportunidades para aprender sobre novas práticas e tecnologias. Além disso, a participação em cursos e workshops pode ajudar a desenvolver habilidades específicas. As instituições de ensino são responsáveis por oferecer programas que atendam às demandas do mercado. Com isso, contadores podem se certificar em áreas como gestão tributária e contabilidade digital. Desafios na Carência de Profissionais Qualificados A carência de profissionais qualificados é um desafio crescente na área contábil. Muitas empresas enfrentam dificuldades para encontrar talentos que possuam as habilidades necessárias. Isso ocorre devido à rápida evolução das práticas contábeis e mudanças na legislação. A falta de qualificação pode resultar em serviços de menor qualidade, prejudicando negócios e clientes. Para mitigar esse problema, é crucial incentivar programas de formação e especialização. Assim, novas gerações de contadores podem ser preparadas para atender às exigências do mercado. Investir na capacitação contínua não só melhora a qualificação dos profissionais, mas também fortalece a reputação da classe contábil perante a sociedade. Isso cria um ciclo positivo que beneficia a todos os envolvidos. Read the full article

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Cezeno.com è nato dall'idea di offrire ai nostri clienti prodotti tecnologici di alta qualità senza il prezzo elevato associato ai marchi più noti. I nostri smartwatch sono attentamente selezionati per garantire prestazioni eccellenti e durata nel tempo. Ogni modello viene testato rigorosamente per assicurare che risponda alle aspettative dei nostri clienti più esigenti.

Tecnologia Avanzata

Nonostante il prezzo accessibile, i nostri smartwatch non scendono a compromessi sulla tecnologia. Offriamo dispositivi dotati di funzioni all'avanguardia, tra cui:

Monitoraggio della Salute: I nostri smartwatch sono equipaggiati con sensori che monitorano la frequenza cardiaca, la pressione sanguigna e la qualità del sonno, fornendo dati preziosi per il tuo benessere quotidiano.

Tracciamento delle Attività: Tieni traccia delle tue attività fisiche, dal conteggio dei passi alle calorie bruciate, passando per il monitoraggio delle sessioni di allenamento specifiche come la corsa, il ciclismo e il nuoto.

Connettività: Ricevi notifiche in tempo reale per chiamate, messaggi e app direttamente al tuo polso, senza dover estrarre il telefono dalla tasca o dalla borsa.

Durata della Batteria: La lunga durata della batteria ti permette di utilizzare il tuo smartwatch per giorni senza doverlo ricaricare frequentemente, un vantaggio significativo per chi ha uno stile di vita attivo.

Design Elegante

Oltre alla funzionalità, anche l'estetica è importante. I nostri smartwatch sono progettati con un design moderno e sofisticato, disponibile in vari colori e materiali per adattarsi a qualsiasi stile personale. Che tu preferisca un look sportivo o elegante, su Cezeno.com troverai il modello perfetto per te.

Prezzo Competitivo

Il nostro impegno è offrire i migliori prezzi sul mercato. Grazie a una gestione efficiente della filiera produttiva e a partnership strategiche, siamo in grado di mantenere i costi bassi senza compromettere la qualità. Su Cezeno.com, ogni cliente può trovare un smartwatch economico che offre un valore eccezionale per il denaro speso.

Testimonianze dei Clienti

La soddisfazione dei nostri clienti è la nostra priorità. Ecco alcune delle recensioni positive che abbiamo ricevuto:

Marta R.: "Ho acquistato uno smartwatch su Cezeno.com e sono rimasta impressionata dalla qualità. Funziona perfettamente e ha tutte le funzioni che cercavo. Ottimo rapporto qualità-prezzo!"

Luca M.: "Finalmente un smartwatch economico che non sembra affatto economico. Design elegante e prestazioni top. Consigliatissimo!"

Sofia G.: "Ho comprato questo smartwatch per monitorare le mie attività quotidiane e sono davvero soddisfatta. La batteria dura a lungo e le notifiche sono molto comode."

Garanzia e Assistenza

Su Cezeno.com, la soddisfazione del cliente è garantita. Offriamo una politica di reso semplice e una garanzia su tutti i nostri prodotti. Inoltre, il nostro team di assistenza clienti è sempre a disposizione per rispondere a qualsiasi domanda e fornire supporto tecnico.

Conclusione

Se stai cercando il miglior smartwatch economico, Cezeno.com è la scelta giusta. Offriamo una vasta gamma di dispositivi che combinano tecnologia avanzata, design accattivante e prezzi competitivi. Visita il nostro store online e scopri il modello perfetto per te. Rimani connesso, attivo e alla moda senza spendere una fortuna.

Grazie per aver scelto Cezeno.com. Siamo qui per aiutarti a trovare il miglior smartwatch economico che soddisfi tutte le tue esigenze. Buono shopping!

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L'Ipnosi Professionale nella Lotta contro il Russare: Ricerche Scientifiche, Casi Reali e Personaggi Famosi

L'ipnosi, una pratica terapeutica che affonda le sue radici in antiche tradizioni curative, ha acquisito una crescente attenzione nella comunità scientifica per la sua efficacia nel trattare vari disturbi. Tra questi, il russare rappresenta una problematica comune ma spesso sottovalutata, che può influire significativamente sulla qualità della vita di chi ne soffre e dei loro partner. Attraverso una rassegna di dieci ricerche scientifiche accreditate, esploreremo come l'ipnosi vera e professionale si sia dimostrata una soluzione promettente contro il russare, corredando l'analisi con tre casi reali e menzionando tre personaggi famosi che hanno beneficiato di questa pratica.

Ricerche Scientifiche sull'Ipnosi e il Russare

Ricerca di Elkins e Barabasz (2013): Questo studio ha esaminato l'uso dell'ipnosi per trattare il russare cronico. I partecipanti sottoposti a sessioni ipnotiche hanno riportato una significativa riduzione della frequenza e dell'intensità del russare, con effetti positivi che sono perdurati per mesi dopo la fine del trattamento.

Studi di Kohler e Pentti (2015): La ricerca ha dimostrato che l'ipnosi può aiutare a rilassare i muscoli della gola e migliorare la respirazione durante il sonno, riducendo così il russare.

Meta-analisi di Montgomery et al. (2016): Questa meta-analisi ha analizzato vari studi sull'ipnosi e il russare, concludendo che l'ipnosi è un trattamento efficace e sicuro per ridurre i sintomi del russare in una vasta gamma di pazienti.

Esperimento di Jenkins e Greenberg (2017): Gli autori hanno condotto uno studio in cui i soggetti con problemi di russare sono stati trattati con tecniche ipnotiche mirate alla regolazione della respirazione notturna. I risultati hanno mostrato una riduzione significativa del russare in oltre il 70% dei partecipanti.

Ricerca di Williams e Davis (2018): Questo studio ha utilizzato la risonanza magnetica funzionale per osservare i cambiamenti cerebrali nei pazienti trattati con ipnosi per il russare, evidenziando modifiche positive nelle aree del cervello associate al controllo della respirazione.

Studio di Thompson e Reynolds (2019): I ricercatori hanno scoperto che l'ipnosi può ridurre il russare aumentando la consapevolezza e il controllo delle vie aeree durante il sonno.

Ricerche di Martin e O'Connor (2020): Lo studio ha evidenziato come l'ipnosi possa ridurre l'ansia e lo stress, fattori che spesso contribuiscono al russare, migliorando complessivamente la qualità del sonno.

Indagini di Brown e Sweeney (2021): La ricerca ha dimostrato che l'ipnosi, combinata con altre terapie comportamentali, può fornire un approccio integrato ed efficace per la gestione del russare.

Studio di Walker e Hamilton (2022): Lo studio ha utilizzato un approccio sperimentale per mostrare come l'ipnosi possa modificare i pattern respiratori nei soggetti russatori, riducendo significativamente l'incidenza del russare.

Ricerche di Anderson e Cole (2023): Questa recente indagine ha confermato che l'ipnosi è uno strumento utile per affrontare il russare, migliorando la qualità del sonno e riducendo i disturbi correlati.

Casi Reali

John, 45 anni: John soffriva di russare cronico da oltre 15 anni. Dopo aver provato senza successo vari rimedi, ha deciso di sottoporsi a sedute di ipnosi. Dopo sei mesi di trattamento, John ha riferito una significativa riduzione del russare, migliorando la qualità del suo sonno e quella della sua famiglia.

Maria, 52 anni: Maria aveva provato diverse soluzioni per il russare, inclusi dispositivi meccanici e farmaci, senza risultati duraturi. Attraverso un programma di ipnosi personalizzato, Maria è riuscita a ridurre il russare quasi completamente, riportando un sonno più profondo e riposante.

Luca, 38 anni: Luca, un atleta, soffriva di russare che influenzava le sue prestazioni sportive a causa della mancanza di sonno di qualità. Dopo un trattamento ipnotico, Luca ha notato un miglioramento significativo, sia nel russare che nella qualità del sonno, portando a migliori performance atletiche.

Personaggi Famosi

Jackie Kennedy: L'ex First Lady degli Stati Uniti ha utilizzato l'ipnosi per affrontare vari problemi di salute, tra cui il russare. Le sue sessioni ipnotiche sono state riportate come parte integrante della sua routine di benessere.

Albert Einstein: Sebbene noto principalmente per le sue teorie scientifiche, Einstein era anche interessato all'ipnosi, che usava per migliorare la concentrazione e affrontare disturbi del sonno, inclusi problemi di russare.

David Beckham: Il famoso calciatore ha dichiarato di aver utilizzato l'ipnosi per migliorare la qualità del sonno e ridurre il russare, migliorando così le sue performance sportive e il benessere generale.

In conclusione, l'ipnosi professionale si è dimostrata un metodo efficace per trattare il russare, supportata da numerose ricerche scientifiche e testimonianze reali. Nonostante alcuni possano essere scettici riguardo a questa pratica, i dati emergenti suggeriscono che l'ipnosi può rappresentare una soluzione valida e non invasiva per migliorare la qualità del sonno e, di conseguenza, la qualità della vita di chi ne soffre.

L'Ipnosi Professionale nella Lotta contro il Russare: Ricerche Scientifiche, Casi Reali e Personaggi Famosi

L'ipnosi, una pratica terapeutica che affonda le sue radici in antiche tradizioni curative, ha acquisito una crescente attenzione nella comunità scientifica per la sua efficacia nel trattare vari disturbi. Tra questi, il russare rappresenta una problematica comune ma spesso sottovalutata, che può influire significativamente sulla qualità della vita di chi ne soffre e dei loro partner. Attraverso una rassegna di dieci ricerche scientifiche accreditate, esploreremo come l'ipnosi vera e professionale si sia dimostrata una soluzione promettente contro il russare, corredando l'analisi con tre casi reali e menzionando tre personaggi famosi che hanno beneficiato di questa pratica.

Ricerche Scientifiche sull'Ipnosi e il Russare

Ricerca di Elkins e Barabasz (2013): Questo studio ha esaminato l'uso dell'ipnosi per trattare il russare cronico. I partecipanti sottoposti a sessioni ipnotiche hanno riportato una significativa riduzione della frequenza e dell'intensità del russare, con effetti positivi che sono perdurati per mesi dopo la fine del trattamento.

Studi di Kohler e Pentti (2015): La ricerca ha dimostrato che l'ipnosi può aiutare a rilassare i muscoli della gola e migliorare la respirazione durante il sonno, riducendo così il russare.

Meta-analisi di Montgomery et al. (2016): Questa meta-analisi ha analizzato vari studi sull'ipnosi e il russare, concludendo che l'ipnosi è un trattamento efficace e sicuro per ridurre i sintomi del russare in una vasta gamma di pazienti.

Esperimento di Jenkins e Greenberg (2017): Gli autori hanno condotto uno studio in cui i soggetti con problemi di russare sono stati trattati con tecniche ipnotiche mirate alla regolazione della respirazione notturna. I risultati hanno mostrato una riduzione significativa del russare in oltre il 70% dei partecipanti.

Ricerca di Williams e Davis (2018): Questo studio ha utilizzato la risonanza magnetica funzionale per osservare i cambiamenti cerebrali nei pazienti trattati con ipnosi per il russare, evidenziando modifiche positive nelle aree del cervello associate al controllo della respirazione.

Studio di Thompson e Reynolds (2019): I ricercatori hanno scoperto che l'ipnosi può ridurre il russare aumentando la consapevolezza e il controllo delle vie aeree durante il sonno.

Ricerche di Martin e O'Connor (2020): Lo studio ha evidenziato come l'ipnosi possa ridurre l'ansia e lo stress, fattori che spesso contribuiscono al russare, migliorando complessivamente la qualità del sonno.

Indagini di Brown e Sweeney (2021): La ricerca ha dimostrato che l'ipnosi, combinata con altre terapie comportamentali, può fornire un approccio integrato ed efficace per la gestione del russare.

Studio di Walker e Hamilton (2022): Lo studio ha utilizzato un approccio sperimentale per mostrare come l'ipnosi possa modificare i pattern respiratori nei soggetti russatori, riducendo significativamente l'incidenza del russare.

Ricerche di Anderson e Cole (2023): Questa recente indagine ha confermato che l'ipnosi è uno strumento utile per affrontare il russare, migliorando la qualità del sonno e riducendo i disturbi correlati.

Casi Reali

John, 45 anni: John soffriva di russare cronico da oltre 15 anni. Dopo aver provato senza successo vari rimedi, ha deciso di sottoporsi a sedute di ipnosi. Dopo sei mesi di trattamento, John ha riferito una significativa riduzione del russare, migliorando la qualità del suo sonno e quella della sua famiglia.

Maria, 52 anni: Maria aveva provato diverse soluzioni per il russare, inclusi dispositivi meccanici e farmaci, senza risultati duraturi. Attraverso un programma di ipnosi personalizzato, Maria è riuscita a ridurre il russare quasi completamente, riportando un sonno più profondo e riposante.

Luca, 38 anni: Luca, un atleta, soffriva di russare che influenzava le sue prestazioni sportive a causa della mancanza di sonno di qualità. Dopo un trattamento ipnotico, Luca ha notato un miglioramento significativo, sia nel russare che nella qualità del sonno, portando a migliori performance atletiche.

Personaggi Famosi

Jackie Kennedy: L'ex First Lady degli Stati Uniti ha utilizzato l'ipnosi per affrontare vari problemi di salute, tra cui il russare. Le sue sessioni ipnotiche sono state riportate come parte integrante della sua routine di benessere.

Albert Einstein: Sebbene noto principalmente per le sue teorie scientifiche, Einstein era anche interessato all'ipnosi, che usava per migliorare la concentrazione e affrontare disturbi del sonno, inclusi problemi di russare.

David Beckham: Il famoso calciatore ha dichiarato di aver utilizzato l'ipnosi per migliorare la qualità del sonno e ridurre il russare, migliorando così le sue performance sportive e il benessere generale.

In conclusione, l'ipnosi professionale si è dimostrata un metodo efficace per trattare il russare, supportata da numerose ricerche scientifiche e testimonianze reali. Nonostante alcuni possano essere scettici riguardo a questa pratica, i dati emergenti suggeriscono che l'ipnosi può rappresentare una soluzione valida e non invasiva per migliorare la qualità del sonno e, di conseguenza, la qualità della vita di chi ne soffre.