#ludic family

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DPXDC Prompt #58

Gotham is a city with a lot of ambient ectoplasm, enough that the Fentons move here instead of Amity Park. Danny being a pretty smart kid being the son of 2 scientists gets a scholarship to Gotham academy where he makes friends with Tim and Damian. Well the 2 were only doing it at first because they wanted to keep an eye on them scientists rarely didn’t become rouges in Batman’s gallery so can you really blame them for being cautious?

Danny is telling them about the portal that they were trying to build and how it wasn’t working and how Danny felt guilty about it. The 3 venture down there when the parents are gone and Danny wearing his hazmat goes into the portal while the other 2 watch on. Danny trips and no one’s having a good time.

They decided to take Danny to Wayne manor until they can figure out what exactly happened to him, unfortunately Danny’s new powers act up and he winds up phasing through the floor into the basement… or more accurately the Bat cave.

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Abbott Elementary - Having a second baby with Melissa Schemmenti (Headcanon)

Melissa Schemmenti/Female Reader

Classification: Fluff, Angst

Warnings: High-risk pregnancy, slight smut reference

Word count: +4100

Part One | Part Two (soon)

- The idea of a second baby wasn't in your original plans and both of you are so caught up in being first time mothers that at no point does it cross your mind, but surprisingly it does Melissa's mind. During Luca's one-year anniversary party she comments on how only one of them doesn't seem enough, a thought that returns in the quiet of the night a couple of weeks later after she watches you breastfeed your son while she reads him bedtime stories. The feeling of domesticity and joy doesn't leave her mind, so the redhead knows she definitely wants to have a second Schemmenti baby;  

- She is a little nervous to bring up this topic, after all, you did it the first time and there is a background of fear that she is burdening you with the desire for another baby so early, LuLu is still between comings and goings in weaning, now he can run, speak small sentences and has the whole process of defraying the child, in addition to the routine of working mothers, the ups and downs that can yield a great night's sleep or a next day with an extra dose of caffeine. However the idea of your children being close in age and being best friends speaks louder, scenarios are formed of you walking with them, how Luca would be with his younger sibling, etc;  

- This is what the teacher keeps in mind as a source of courage to bring up the topic while you are doing the nightly routine, she has all the pros and cons on the tip of the tongue, presenting everything eagerly, if she had given you time to speak she would have heard a simple "Yes, I do!", which happens after half an hour of speech;  

- LuLu is about to complete his third semester of life when you finally make a first attempt after going through the whole process of hormones, consultations and procedures again. There aren't many expectations considering that the happy news of the coming of the firstborn came only on the third attempt and you thought you would have to go through the whole emotional roller coaster of negatives because unlike the previous pregnancy there was no nausea, swelling, mood swings and period came down before the 14 days to take the test. But one day before the boy's first daycare presentation you felt sick while Mel was helping him practice the dance, holding on to a thread of hope you do a pharmacy test, not believing the results, another four are done, and finally a call to the obstetrician because you don't understand the lack of symptoms, finding out it's normal to still have periods in the beginning. You let a tear of joy fall, the Schemmenti family is growing; 

- The next day you suffer trying to hide the excitement and after leaving work early do a blood test, just confirming the pregnancy. It's too much to keep to yourself, you can't wait to tell your wife and almost cry while watching your son dancing in a lion costume, reminding you how small and cute he still is, realizing that soon there will be another one, if fate decides another mini Melissa. And he seems to feel, as some theories on the internet say, suddenly running up to you after the presentation, not wanting to leave you until arriving home and when the redhead realizes she starts joking about it (because she is the favorite so far), at the same moment you throw into the air any plans to make an elaborate surprise, mentioning that babies feel when their moms are pregnant again. She can barely contain emotion as she hugs you, thanking you for the family you are giving her, and Luca, even not knowing exactly what it means, is the "big bwudda";  

- Then you have to explain to him in a ludic way about how the family would grow and soon there would be a baby, which you represent with a teddy bear, the boy doesn't understand the concepts very well, but seems like a good thing so he smiles joining in the cheer, which you understand as a good sign while hugging him lovingly;  

- It was just finding out about the pregnancy that the baby started to show it was there, in the first trimester morning sickness hits you one to three times during the day, more than in the other pregnancy, in compensation there are fewer trips to the bathroom, nausea is selective to very sweet or strong smells, contradicting all the maternity books you feel more energetic and to everyone's delight you don't reject any food, in fact your appetite increases, your wife constantly feeds you, happy to say you eat for two;  

- Barb is the first to know, even before the Schemmenti family, and it's LuLu who unwittingly tells her about the pregnancy. It's one of the Friday dinners you have with the Howard couple, the boy is on her lap eating some tortellis when Gerald talks about his older brother, the wife getting excited about some story about the same and of course your son was jealous of that, trying to get her attention back to himself, so he lets out the news excitedly "I'm a big bwudda!". The table goes silent and the best friends stare at each other, Gerald stares at you, then everyone stares at Luca and you sigh, trying to explain that the plan was to tell them in a different way, standing up to show the little 10 week bulge. The couple rushes to congratulate you, hugging your family ecstatic and happy to be a part of this new phase, just as Melissa was with them when they had Taylor and Gina; 

- The next to know were your family members, you waited until the first trimester to tell them considering it was safer due to the possibility of miscarriage in this period. First is your family and then the Schemmenti, they can't believe that their daughter is giving them two grandchildren in a row when they had already given up on having just one come from her, so no surprise that her mother cries with happiness when she receives a cardigan and crocheted little shoes, while her father receives a mini Philadelphia Phillies uniform printed with the number 9, along with a note saying that now he has a baseball team (his favorite sport) of grandchildren. There are lots of hugs, kisses, expert parenting advice and a new trip through the photo album, now focusing on your wife with the siblings, especially with Kristin Marie because they are for sure the most chaotic duo and have the best photos, LuLu loves to see everything pointing out who is who repeating with Nonna;  

- Kristin only gets a t-shirt written "Worst Auntie" thrown at her, it's kind of fun to watch the two insult each other and the blonde dropping the worst stuff about Melissa while telling you to pray that the child, who she already calls Gizmo #2, isn't born identical. Like the fact that her sister threw a chair at her before they turned 10. And the fact that she lives covered in bites in the shared nursery. This is confirmed by their mom. A week later she is proudly wearing the t-shirt while Luca wears a small one with "Worst Nephew" written on it, which she herself ordered to match. Melissa's nightmare becomes more and more reality, the two are joined at the hip, after all, they are two Gremlins;  

- The team is not so surprised by the news, living with you every day they notice little signs that remind them of the first pregnancy, the limitations, the nausea, the glow and all the extra care that Melissa has around. On your day off you show up at school, your son in one arm and a box of decorated cupcakes in the other, you are wearing a light and loose dress, like the other clothes for keeping the pregnancy hidden. She approaches and scolds you for carrying so much weight, which is contraindicated by the doctor, how it can harm you and the baby as well, Barb joins in and the two of them make you sit in the common room waiting for the rest of the staff. They soon show up, without any surprise going to attack the box, except for Gregory, and open big smiles when seeing the theme of the decoration. Janine is the first to run to hug you, followed by Jacob and then the rest of them in a big group hug, all joking as they already knew; 

- As soon as she found out that you are pregnant, the redhead bet the baby's gender, being absolutely sure that you are having a little daughter, she always uses the fact that the Schemmenti have a good intuition and are good at betting in her favor. LuLu seems to agree. This time you also enter the bet, believing faithfully that you will have another boy, just like Mr. Johnson, Gregory and Barb. Alongside Melissa are Janine and Jacob, Ava is the one who mediates the bet. And she is the one who is responsible for the revelation for the matter of impartiality, at 16 weeks the gender can finally be seen in an ultrasound, the result is passed to her. It's a weekend event, all of them and family members are gathered in the home garden, each one is dressed in the color of their bet, you look anxiously at the big balloon (which may be filled with light green = boy or lilac = girl) that Ava is carrying and you choke with surprise when your son approaches with the little plastic fork, poking the latex with curiosity. Dust falling on both of them, leaving him covered in lilac. Mel got it right... again; 

- She is called "Tesoro", "Piccola", "Dolce" and "Cara Mia", all nicknames in Italian referring to how small and calm the baby is, almost no trouble at all, delicate face and fingers whenever appearing on the ultrasound, the little girl doesn't step on your internal organs that often and seems to sleep most of the time. She is also her "Sweetheart", this seems to be the favorite because even though your daughter is calm she has temperamental days and your back suffers the consequences for the change of mood, being called by her Mama like this seems to be the only thing that makes her stop moving;  

- Music is another thing that calms her down, while Luca liked to listen to children's books and long talks, she likes music, any kind of music that Mel, and only Mel, sings makes her a good girl for the rest of the day;  

- The second trimester starts out peaceful, she doesn't show up as much as her brother did and you still don't have to change clothes sizes, even though you eat twice what you did before, with a great appetite that extends to the beginning of strange cravings, a preference for sour and crunchy things, sometimes mixing both, luckily this seems to make the nausea cease. There is still some dizziness, headaches and although not gaining as much weight you feel the legs are swollen. Emotions stabilize after weeks of mood swings, libido increases, you become more physically affectionate. The breasts increase significantly and this is Melissa's doom, you catch her staring at them brazenly many times, after the initial shyness she asks to touch them too, barely being able to hide how this excites and delights her;  

- She knows very well how stretch marks from giving birth can still bother you, so imagine how much you suffer in anticipation with the body changes happening, before it starts to bother you more or make you feel insecure the redhead shows up at home with a dozen specific body creams for stretch marks and massage. You try to argue that these marks only appear in the third trimester, without success, she argues how prevention and moisturizing the skin are great allies for when this moment arrives, but you both know it's just an excuse for her to give you long and tender massages; 

- Of course you have experienced the effect of pregnancy on your sexual life before, when you were expecting Luca you barely had sex for months and when it happened was just intense. But this time your libido is at an all time high, every massage or simple touch can make you extremely excited. Melissa is more than happy to satisfy your desires, even if it means morning sex for a whole week or you waking her up in the middle of the night to tell that you are too horny and want her to work it out;  

- This is what goes through her mind when you wake her up in the middle of the night, instinctively turning to kiss you and green eyes twitching in confusion at the sight of the scared expression on your face, pointing to the sheets where a bloodstain is forming between the legs. She gets up waking up immediately, looking for warm clothes and towels to take you to the hospital, Barb and Gerald arrive in less than 15 minutes to stay with Luca, the great friend praying for you the second you walk out the door, your wife having to practically carry you as the abdominal and lower back pain is too much to handle. Neither of you cry on the quick car ride, but Melissa tries to reassure you that everything will be okay, that the daughter is strong, words she herself tries to believe struggling not to let fear and panic take over her as well. She wants to be strong for you. When the nurses rush you to the emergency room, she lets her tears come out;

- After a series of exams, which the teacher accompanies without letting your hand go, the doctor reassures you that it is not a miscarriage, as everyone feared when they saw your situation, but that you have a high risk pregnancy due to preeclampsia that developed from the fourth month on, which you didn't even realize, thinking that the occasional dizziness, headaches and swelling were part of the package. This condition provide high risks for placental abruption, the cause of the pain and bleeding. She ends by saying how lucky you are that it was a minor episode, otherwise there would have been a high possibility of losing your baby girl, which she calls a miracle; 

- From this moment the pregnancy is treated as high risk, besides the complications of the condition there is the constant danger of a very premature birth that would put both of your lives at risk, medications are administered to prevent contractions and the worst from happening. A birth plan is drawn up in which the priority is that you carry the baby the longest time your body allows. Just the idea and all the complex medical terms scare you to death, Melissa is freaking out inside and as much as she tries to hide you feel it in every touch or word, she is 10x more delicate and protective than she ever was before;  

- Your diet is completely adapted with low salt and foods that do not contribute to the increase in blood pressure, you have to measure pressure every day to check if it is under control, after all, the only cure is childbirth. She is super supportive and shares the same meals, no matter how much both hate it because you are used to heavy and full of spices dishes. LuLu is the only one who continues to eat normally, with a lot of tantrums he refuses to eat the same thing, but deep down you know that your wife helps him to finish the dish, the intention is what counts;  

- And the main recommendation is absolute rest, it drives you completely crazy, not for having to stay in bed most of the time or sitting outside, but for Mel watching you like a hawk 24/7. She accompanies you to all the appointments, monitors the medication, gives you massages every night, makes sure you don't make any unnecessary effort, that you get all the love and care. Melissa becomes more protective than ever and does everything to make sure you are well, the first thing is to convince you concentrate exclusively on taking care of yourself and focus on the pregnancy, which makes you a full-time housemom/housewife, without the housework part. Do you want to mop the floor? She can do it while you sit in the armchair. Luca is running around the house having a tantrum? Don't stress, she can handle it. If you asked the moon, be sure that she would give it to you, symbolically or otherwise. She is a naturally overprotective person with those she loves, but when you got pregnant with LuLu you saw the worst side of this trait, which only got worse with the second pregnancy. The redhead is clearly stressed, not surprisingly as a working mom and wife, added to the fact that she won't let you do anything to help; 

- This situation only improves when you reach seven months, which was almost impossible according to the doctors' expectations, you have a history that only contributes to negative predictions, the previous birth having been premature too, even if only by two weeks, preeclampsia and placental abruption are the triad of your risky pregnancy. Melissa lies down next to you after her biweekly appointment, head resting gently against your 28-week belly, she mentally notes that she still has to do a nightly massage, but the tiredness is just too much. Sleep almost takes over until she jumps up when feels something, the always calm and quiet little girl kicks for the first time, right in her face. It's not very strong, just enough for both of you to feel and see the small foot move against skin, it's frighteningly enchanting for both of you, she is so involved that even forgets to record it immediately, finally managing to record a few seconds of movement. Of course the baby had moved several times before, but never kicked like this, it's as if she wants to reassure her moms that everything will be okay. This is the first time in months that you sleep peacefully and well;  

- Luca didn't understand what being pregnant and being a big brother meant until the beginning of the last trimester, right after his two year old birthday. At the party Sofia's mother, the girl who is his best friend and also second cousin, shows up at the party with a baby in arms, he had seen her pregnant with a huge belly and suddenly the dots connected in his little childish mind. You are going to have one of those smaller creatures and he cried a lot during the event in realization feeling deceived, he really believed that you were going to give him a teddy bear, explaining why he constantly asked about when the baby was going to come home. What you do the next day, a small bribe to explain to him again about the baby sister's arrival, LuLu is a little upset about having to share moms with someone else, but soon cheers up when you talk about him having someone to play and make a mess with every day; 

- The little girl will have her own room, initially you thought of making the siblings share the nursery, but you gave up after Kristin Marie's revelations and the possibilities of them disturbing each other's sleeping routine, it also seems easier to take care of them separately. The extra room, for a long time used as storage for the hundreds of toys and educational supplies, is soon renovated, her cousins assume the function, giving you a lilac room, the furniture is in gray and Ipe wood, a large closet full of clothes you bought and won. Just like the firstborn's, there is no specific theme chosen. Days later you realize that some stuffed animals have disappeared from his room, the search for the lost toys leads you to the newly assembled nursery where most of them are, lying around, sloppily decorating the lower shelves, and the one you gave him for birthday is in the crib. "My sissy gonna like Romy!" Luca says excitedly pointing to the bunny, which has been named Romy. You and Melissa face each other, a big tender smile, deeply touched by the cuteness and lovability of your son, delighted at how he is going to be a good big brother;  

- You read dozens of name idea books, in the end being between Carina and Olivia, the first considered for the meaning "Pure, Beloved" and Olivia for being a name Mel has always liked, plus it means "Peace". As a good big brother, LuLu wants to be part of the choice of his sister's name, upon hearing the options he immediately falls in love with Olivia. Little hands touch your belly lovingly as he talks to her, calling her Liv all the time, because he can't speak the whole name, and asks if sissy Liv, as he now calls her, can hear him, she kicks against the little hand as an answer. He stands delightedly celebrating and when you look to the side you find your wife in tears watching their interaction; 

- Olivia's entire pregnancy was a big roller coaster, no matter how much you planned the process in anticipation everything seems to have gotten out of hand in many ways, she was an initially asymptomatic baby, had a disastrous baby shower, then the development of preeclampsia and the placental abruption that scared you to death, from that point on there was so much worry that you almost forgot to enjoy the pregnancy. Of course she would make her arrival another scary roller coaster ride. The day after you are completed 33 weeks of pregnancy and the day before the appointment with the obstetrician you feel a pain so intense that you can hardly get out of bed, the redhead immediately comes to rescue. Everything is very fast, she runs around the house gathering items and Luca on the way to take you to the hospital, first leaving the child with the grandparents, before you notice you are already in the hospital bed with the doctor saying that labor is too advanced to be delayed. Liv decided this is a good day to come into the world;  

- Melissa holds your hand the whole time and says a hundred encouraging words, trying to reassure you that everything will be okay, it's almost 8 intense hours of powerful contractions and lots of swearing until dilation allows you to have the baby. You've had a baby before, taken classes, already knew what to expect and you're still scared at the moment of pushing, a hundred possibilities running through mind while the nurse tells you to push again. Your wife looks you in the eye, a proud smile on the face and whispers "You can do it Amore mio, she's almost here, just one more...", this gives you the strength to keep facing the fear and pain. Minutes later she kisses your forehead telling you how proud she is when you both see the little human in the doctor's hands, but the happiness is immediately replaced by extreme worry, there is no crying, no movement and the staff moves to do the Apgar score on the newborn, you are freaking out inside waiting for someone to tell what is going on. Soon the nurse appears with the little bundle of joy wrapped in a blanket and a smile on her lips, you and Melissa look at each other relieved; 

- There is a reason why the birth was so exhausting for you and worrying for the doctor, why she didn't even cry, Liv literally was born sleeping, making absolutely no effort to help you through the process. Which is a reason to laugh after all the tension. The little girl is so small, calm and fragile that you are too afraid to touch her. Olivia Ann Schemmenti came into the world at 6pm, just one month after her brother's birthday, 4 pounds and 17 inches consistent with prematurity, a copy of you with Melissa's eyes, the opposite of LuLu in personality, perfect in every way, your little miracle. 

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Schemmenti Family Masterlist

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📩 Simblr question of the day: Choose a sim of your own that you consider your/a fave, then choose one sim from three (or more!) different simblrs, now imagine what those sims would be like in a room together? Who's walking out first? Who's staying the longest? Who would get along? Who wouldn't get along at all? Elaborate as much or as little as you'd like :) (p.s please feel free to share this to others, anon or not, and feel free to use the hashtag " SQOTD "! I love seeing everyone's answers and reading them makes my day ~ 💛 ) (p.p.s I saw you ask for the best friend ask, be on the lookout for that sometime soon :))

Oh my gosh I have so many ideas I'll have to put them under a cut!

Brunch Date

First up we're going BIG! I'm talking time to ship up every single member of the York family to go and meet the Alegria family by @matchalovertrait! Wouldn't be too massive of a trip though since we're mostly all in Tartosa.

I suspect Devin and Dulce would get along. I think Aaron would probably be a bit too pompous for Erick to maintain a conversation with. I'm guessing Noemi would probably not mind talking to Calista since they're both family and career women. Angel would probably be the one helping Joey make sure Alfred and Rilian are having fun.

Supernatural Hang out

Sending my werewolf Samir, his boyfriend Reece, and the Knightstone's to try and make friends...

They would be meeting up with Caleb and Morgan by @marcishaun, as well as Lou and Lux by @ethicaltreatmentofcowplants.

As well as Priscilla, Tony and Moumou by @eljeebee and the Bohan family by @aliengirl.

First up Moumou (who's a cat if you didn't know) would be surrounded by all the younger sims. The youngest would probably just all be sitting there making imitation cat noises. I like to think Silas would be interested to meet Carina and Orion and have a million questions about how they manage to look both human and alien at the same time.

Blue would tell Adam how he carried a pregnancy and Adam would storm off in horror for several reasons. First off Adam doesn't want more kids. Plus he's hot headed. Then of course Adam hates UFO aliens getting humans pregnant and would probably feel like the tale hits to close to home, even though Rhea and Blue made their kids with love. Suzanna however would be fascinated to learn about the process.

Priscilla would likely try to cheer up Caleb about being a vampire while Tony would probably try to impart some wisdom about being a human in love with an immortal to Morgan.

Let's be real Samir would probably sit there brooding the entire time but Reece would undoubtedly be chatting at a million miles an hour with Lou and Lex to try and learn all he could about real werewolves.

EDIT: I forgot my main point which is I think most of them would enjoy talking about plants and gardening and nature.

Animal Get Together

Cluckton would be hanging out in a park with Matilda from @sharona-sims...

Le Chat by @akitasimblr, Nougat by @kissalopa and Daisy by @lauralovelysims

They would get up to mysterious animal things

Universes Collide

Amiyah and her siblings by @deardiaryts4 are invited to the Chopra Homestead!

I would invite the other Rahul but I think things could get awkward if Amiyah's parents show up considering her Cassandra is best friends with the woman who married and then divorced Rahul...

I think Amiyah would spend the time trying to teach Savannah and Mercedes how to dance and would probably give them several make overs. Cassandra would find it fascinating to meet these alternate universe Rahul offspring where as Rahul would probably be a bit creeped out.

Casual Drinks!

Sending Joey to meet the infamous Ben Ben by @slightly-ludic for a night on the town! You know Ben needs a drink after that Jungle Adventure!

Of course we're also inviting Astrid by @simmerbeans and Stan and Milena by @stargazer-sims.

A lot of the talk would revolve around travel and what different countries are like. I think Astrid would love talking to Ben and Stan, Joey would do his best to comment on the conversation but secretly be eyeing up whatever single ladies are in the bar. Of course Joey and Ben would say some dopey stuff earning them eyerolls from the other three. I think the younger ones would benefit from time with Stan and Milena though, get some life lessons.

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Honestly all of the gods of Ixalan (the Ojer family and Aclazotz) are some of the more astonishing examples of interweaving the ludic elements of Magic the Gathering with its internal narrative, real world inspirations, and art direction that I’ve seen in my 13 years of playing the game

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For this week, we are tracking on the journey of designer-couturier John Galiano.

Source: https://youtu.be/JgRAgvWpdhs

How John Galliano changed the face of fashion...

John Galliano is a British fashion designer known for his innovative and theatrical approach to haute couture. Rising to fame in the 1980s, he became one of the most influential designers of his generation, particularly for his time as creative director at Givenchy, and later, Dior. At Dior from 1996 to 2011, Galliano infused his collections with dramatic, imaginative designs and lavish runway shows, earning a reputation for redefining high fashion with his flamboyant style and creative vision.

Source: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240314-the-dramatic-rise-fall-and-rise-of-john-galliano

The turbulent journey of John Galliano’s rise, fall, and resurgence

John Galliano's first major commercial show in 1985 took a surprising turn when model Mimi Potworowska, who had purchased fresh mackerel for dinner, impulsively tossed them at the audience from the catwalk, nearly hitting fashion icon Joan Burstein, owner of the renowned boutique Browns and one of Galliano's strongest supporters. The collection, titled The Ludic Game, blended diverse inspirations: London’s pearly kings and queens mixed with forest nymphs with leafy headdresses. It was also influenced by Angela Carter's novel Nights at the Circus (1984), which features clowns, journalists, and its main character, Fevvers—a fin-de-siècle aerial performer claiming to have wings.

Some of John Galiano's creations:

For Christian Dior:

For Givenchy Haute Couture:

Linda Evangelista wearing a dress from the Givenchy Haute Couture Fall/Winter 1996 collection by John Galliano. Getty Images.

Source: https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/john-galliano-maison-margiela-contract-career-history-dior-givenchy

For Martin Margiela:

Galliano's work for Martin Margiela (centre) has been acclaimed, and McQueen's early work (left and right) retains its cachet (Credit: Getty Images)

Going back to his roots --- at The House of Marginal

Source: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/fashion-week/a46552616/john-galliano-maison-margiela-couture-spring-2024-show/

And his extraordinaire creations:

There's a lot more to see of John Galiano's creative allure. Follow the links below to see more of his work..

If you liked what you see in here, please leave a comment below and let me know how what and who you want to see featured. I'll be very happy to bring them on to you.

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Is Hedi Slimane Taking Over at Chanel? It’s Official—He’s Left Celine.

The fashion world is buzzing! Could Hedi Slimane be the next creative director at Chanel? Rumors are swirling, and we can’t wait to see what’s next. Known for his edgy, rock-inspired style and his game-changing work at Saint Laurent and Celine, Slimane would undoubtedly bring a bold, fresh vision to Chanel's iconic brand. Expect sleek tailoring, modern edge, and a whole new era of Chanel chic. The fashion industry could be on the verge of a major shake-up!

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PARIS FASHION WEEK OCT. 3, 2024 Hedi Slimane unveils his vision for Chanel, featuring miniskirts, Fair Isle pullovers, and party shifts—paired with what may be a nod to Coco Chanel’s iconic flower

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Here are some of Hedi Slimane’s Best Celine Red Carpet Moments: From Lady Gaga, Kaia Gerber to Naomi Campbell and on to his Male Celebs List from Timothée Chalamet to Austin Butler.

"Like at his jobs before, Hedi Slimane wasn’t overly thirsty for celebrity placements during his tenure at Celine" . by Carolyn Twersky, Oct. 2, 2024

Image Source: MICHAEL TRAN/AFP/Getty Images

"Dakota Johnson was the first person to wear Hedi Slimane’s Celine on the red carpet, nabbing a bright red, sequin-covered mini dress for the premiere of Suspiria in 2018."

Image Source: Steve Granitz/WireImage/Getty Images

Paris Hilton’s 2023 Grammys dress, in a striking gunmetal hue, was the perfect choice for the occasion.

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Naomi Campbell embodied pure glamour in a silver sequined gown as she graced the red carpet at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival's opening ceremony.

Image Source: Marc Piasecki/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Naturally, Slimane couldn’t resist introducing his signature sequins to menswear, creating a custom look for Timothée Chalamet at the 2024 Golden Globes.

Image Source: Gilbert Flores/Golden Globes 2024/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images

Austin Butler’s three-piece pinstripe suit at the London premiere of The Bikeriders exuded pure sophistication, while his steel-toe, cowboy-inspired boots brought just the right touch of rock and roll flair.

Image Source: Mike Marsland/WireImage/Getty Images

Emma D’Arcy brought their signature cool style to the New York premiere of House of the Dragon season two, rocking a Celine Homme ensemble with an embellished jacket and leather pants. Image Source: Kristina Bumphrey/Variety/Getty Images

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Studio MEMM @studiomemm designs Tree House in #MonteVerde, Minas Gerais, Brazil Read more: Link in bio! Photography: Nelson Kon Brise soleil inspired by the geometry of tree highlight (getaway) project in the middle of the brazilian forest. The Studio MEMM project for the Tree House emerged as a playful idea. In a moment of family expansion, with new grandchildren and nephews, the client understood that the ludic universe of the tree house could add to the experience of staying in Monte Verde, Minas Gerais… 🔗 https://amazingarchitecture.com/houses/studio-memm-designs-tree-house-in-monte-verde-minas-gerais-brazil #brasil #brazil #архитектура www.amazingarchitecture.com ✔ A collection of the best contemporary architecture to inspire you. #design #architecture #amazingarchitecture #architect #arquitectura #luxury #realestate #life #cute #architettura #interiordesign #photooftheday #love #travel #construction #furniture #instagood #fashion #beautiful #archilovers #home #house ‎#amazing #picoftheday #architecturephotography ‎#معماری (at Monte Verde, Minas Gerais, Brazil) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqe9krLs26M/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[idontknowanametouse]

Genshin cringe headcanons part 6: Liyue teens

This post reclaims the term "cringe". If you use it as an insult or is triggered by it, please DNI

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Name: Chongyun

Gender: transmasc demiboy, he/they/ice/ghost

Pictures of Character:

Appearance: ethnically chinese, has albinism, white hair dyed light blue, blue eyes.

Age: 16

Sexuality: asexual gay

Personality: optimistic, introvert, easily exciting, naive, does not understand lies, sarcasm or jokes.

Area of greatest ability: exorcism, books

Likes: ghost stories, snow, small mamallians, cold tea, Xiangling's food (the non-spicy one)

Dislikes: pranks, not seeing ghosts, being "drunk" with ices yang energy

Fears/triggers: big animals, being alone, needles

Kins: winter, shiny things, soft stuff, light blue, marbles, paint

Family: Shenhe (biological aunt) Xianyun (adoptive grandmother)

Relationship status: dating Xingqiu

Friends: Xiangling, Hu Tao, Yanfei, Gaming, Qiqi, Baizhu, Itto, Yelan, Tartaglia

Disabilities: autistic, ADD, fibromyalgia

Belief: believes Rex Lapis and has taoist-like practices

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Name: Xiangling Maö

Gender: cis girl, she/her

Pictures of Character:

Appearance: ethnically chinese, black, chubby, spoon-kind body, black eyes, braided curly black hair, burn scars on her hands and arms

Age: 14

Sexuality: abroromantic, greyromantic, asexual

Personality: easily exciting, very forgiving, naive, extrovert, may be invasive without knowing

Area of greatest ability: cooking

Likes: travelling on the Crux, making food for her friends and family, getting/hunting new ingredients, onion, fried crystalflies

Dislikes: being limited by other people, when people are rude

Fears/triggers: dying from cold, losing Guoba

Kins: bear, fire, food, cherry blossoms

Family: Wanmin (biological dad) madam Ping (adoptive grandma) Yaoyao (biological little sister) Yanfei (adoptive cousin)

Relationship status: single

Friends: Chongyun, Gaming, Hu Tao, Xingqiu, Beidou, Ganyu, Xinyan, Thoma, Tartaglia

Disabilities: ADHD, dyspraxia, Guoba acts as a service animal and helps her on day to day tasks

Belief: believes Rex Lapis and has taoist-like practices

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Name: Yanfei

Gender: trans girl, she/it

Pictures of Character:

Appearance: ethnically chinese, white skin, pink hair, black eyes, dark circles, vitiligo

Age: 16

Sexuality: asexual lesbian

Personality: just, ludical, daydreamer, idealistic, easily exciting, sometimes way too anxious

Area of greatest ability: knowing of the law

Likes: studying the penal code, insects, playing with its hair, reading, tofu

Dislikes: showing off her body, fishing, cold food, when bad people pay their way out of their responsabilities

Fears/triggers: being called a freak, yelling, being abandoned

Kins: sand, clay, antlers, books, fire

Family: Xiangling, Yaoyao (adoptive cousins) Wanmin (adoptive uncle) Ping (adoptive great-aunt)

Relationship status: dating Hu Tao

Friends: Itto, Shinobu, Xingqiu, Gaming, Yelan, Chongyun, Qiqi, Ganyu, Xianyun, Shenhe, Eula, Heizou

Disabilities: autistic, chronic back pain, insomnia, fibromyalgia

Belief: believes Rex Lapis and has taoist-like practices

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Name: Hu Tao

Gender: transfem demigirl, she/they/it/ghost/xe/spooky/he

Pictures of Character:

Appearance: ethnically chinese, dark skin, black hair, brown eyes, thin

Age: 15

Sexuality: asexual lesbian

Personality: playful, peculiar, excentrical, morbid, respectful, caring for every living being, considered weird

Area of greatest ability: funerals

Likes: wax, going to the hills on ghosts own, studying plants, poetry, learning other nations' funerary practices, helping ghosts, steamed fish, prawn dumplings, singing, dancing

Dislikes: qingxin slime, sitting still, being yelled at by other people, people who are rude to her friends

Fears/triggers: not being loved, being considered a freak by those he loves

Kins: ghosts, clay, hilichurls, autumn, halloween, red, calligraphy, stones, butterflies, skeletons, coffins, bath bombs

Family: biological grandpa, Zhongli (adoptive dad) Xiao, Ganyu, Xinyan, Qiqi (adoptive siblings) Childe (found family)

Relationship status: dating Yanfei

Friends: Xiangling, Xingqiu, Chongyun, Gaming, Albedo, Klee, Venti, Shenhe, Xianyun, Kazuha, Furina

Disabilites: autistic, hyperactive, hypermobile

Belief: even though she doesn’t necessairely care about Rex Lapis, he believes him and has taoist-like practices on spookys day-to-day life

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Name: Xingqiu

Gender: transmasc boyflux, he/they/xe/Knight/write/one/ey/she

Pictures of Character:

Appearance: ethnically chinese, white skin, black hair dyed dark blue, brown eyes

Age: 15

Sexuality: gay

Personality: polite, curious, playful, masks caring with an elite-like mannerism.

Area of greatest ability: writing

Likes: going to Wanwen bookstore, stags, rabbits, reading, pranks, baked goods

Dislikes: being at home and/or with eys family, carrots, taking responsabilities that are not knights own

Fears/triggers: Shenhe, crying in public, being weak

Kins: cherry blossoms, gold, dark academia, water, books, dark blue, coffee

Family: Yelan (cousin)

Relationship status: dating Chongyun

Friends: Baizhu, Gaming, Keqing, Ningguang, Qiqi, Childe, Xiangling, Xinyan, Yanfei, Yaoyao, Yun Jin, Zhongli, Albedo, Kokomi

Disabilities: autistic, ADD, chronic fatigue

Belief: is agnostic

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Name: Gaming Yip

Gender: pangender, any pronouns

Pictures of Character:

Appearance: ethnically chinese, brown skin, brown eyes, brown hair, muscled, burn scars

Age: 17

Sexuality: pansexual

Personality: energic, ethical, excentric, friendly, kind, independent.

Area of greatest ability: dancing, Fighting

Likes: being with Man Chai and his friends, herbs tea, sweets, helping others, being accepted as who she truly is

Dislikes: not having enough many, food with way too much seasoning, horror stories, not having their dreams validated, having nightmares with Celestia

Fears/triggers: not being accepted, Celestia

Kins: has no kins, but supports his friends who do

Family: biological father, Xianyun (found family aunt)

Relationship status: single

Friends: Beidou, Chongyun, Ganyu, Hu Tao, Qiqi, Shenhe, Xiangling, Xingqiu, Xinyan, Yanfei, Yaoyao, Yun Jin

Disabilities: ADHD

Beliefs: has taoist-like practices

[kraken17]

One quote from Needler Addams (the Wednesday from the 2019 and 2021 animated movies) per every chapter of Altogether Ooky in which she has been present.

"I can only deduce given my abrupt appearance and the semblance of one of you that I have been the victim of some sort of multiversal transmigration." (Chapter 5)

“She devoured a corrupt priest on a particularly lively Walpurgisnacht.” (Chapter 6)

“Subject C presents more similarities to Subject A and myself, although her facial expression suggests a level of aggressiveness heretofore only witnessed in members of my family raised on a diet rich in fly maggots.” (Chapter 7)

"Ah, I apologize if my sleep has turned out corpse-like." (Chapter 8)

"I wonder if she would give me samples of her blood if I asked." (Chapter 9)

"If the petrified person is broken into pieces... Do these remain stone past that time or do they revert leaving a pile of meaty bits?" (Chapter 10)

"Are you willing to push the boundaries of your mortal mind and delve into new frontiers of knowledge?" (Chapter 11)

“If we are the fruit of a whimsical drama we may be the work of a sick mind's imagination typing the words escaping my lips right now." (Chapter 14)

"I confess I was considering asking a similar question." (Chapter 15)

"Fascinating." (Chapter 18)

"My ludic experiences boil down to rag doll decapitation, my experiments and crimes against nature, and attempts to mutilate and bury Pugsley alive.” (Chapter 20)

"Your mating behaviors are notoriously similar to..." (Chapter 21)

"We can count it as extra preparation and it will help keep our minds busy." (Chapter 23)

"Science, witch." (Chapter 26)

"I confess that watching a lycanthrope in her natural habitat intrigues me, especially now that I won't be able to perform an autopsy." (Chapter 27)

"Older than you can count." (Chapter 28)

"I like hugs, but only the strong ones. The ones that knock the wind out of you and fracture your rib cage." (Chapter 29)

"Oh... I wonder if it will be feasible to graft live snakes onto Pugsley's scalp..." (Chapter 30)

"It's a long and complicated story, Parker, and I'll recount it all to you. But first...first I have to tell you something...” (Epilogue)

[gabrielwritessometimes]

Genesis

Sure, Ludice is going on an adventure, but how come the world she evolves in has been shaped and evolved ? Who is Orys ? Who is Léviath ? How did he arrive in this world ? This is a story of sorrow and wrath born from it in a far, far away place...

Once upon a time, when planets and stars were dull and dead, a whisp of stardust started to wonder : Why are all the planets so sad-looking ? She decided to ask around, for she was very young, and the forces around her were far wiser.

Life said so : We all want a family, we all want to belong, yet we can't live in harmony for who once is equal will strive to step on others. All rotting planets around are fools, too ambitious to realise they lost trust and companionship.

Sun said so : We all want to be the start of something new, yet we strive to do anything as long as it's a novelty, not even asking if we should. We become blind and deaf to the cautionary tales of our dead elders, only to end up in their place, a never-ending cycle. dulling stars around are fools, too caught up in the net of their mistakes to allow younger generations to strive in their stead.

Force said so : We all want to go everywhere and experience everything, yet we can't accept when some disagree because they experienced wonders another way. People start to argue so gain the upper hand, and by doing so lose any support. All wandering rocks around are fools, too caught up in their own truth to prove instead of sharing.

Spark said so : We all want to have our kins around, yet we strive to differ from one another. We create boundaries, we create values, but these values have no purpose but to make one feel better by trampling on others. All absorbing black holes around are fools, too caught up in their bigotry to realise they alienated their peers yet still wish to pull them in.

The whisp of stardust started to wonder. Her elders were wise, yet they all warned her about the same mistakes. All of the elders now emprisoned in their own failure did the same one : trying to do everything alone. But the whisp yearned for companionship, and scouted the four elders to create something. Together.

As they agreed, a new project was born, full of life and wonders, of many adventures and people sharing, of found families and unbreakable companionship. A Marble of Life that will come to be known as Earth.

It lasted for a long time.

Until the Spark disappeared.

Until the Sun mourned and drifted away.

Until Léviatha'n, the soon to be God of Winter, decided to steal the marble, out of sorrow and anger born from it.

— I want to know what's next !

— Not tonight Suzéon, you must sleep now.

[wanderhart]

.*･｡ﾟ ━ ( pedro pascal / cis male / he/him ) i think i just saw DANTE SILVA on the subway .   the FORTY year old MECHANIC / MUSICIAN has been living on cornelia street for A WEEK . dante’s friends know him to be ludic , suave & laid-back , but he has a reputation on cornelia street for being impulsive , sybaritic & fickle . when i see dante , i can’t help but think of the ebb & flow of a lazy morning tide - sunlight glinting off the gentle waves , bitter coffee nursing a hangover , smoking pluming from a half - forgotten cigarette the cherry stamped out beneath a heavy boot when it's burnt too low  !   in  fact , i sometimes i think i hear ‘TIS THE DAMN SEASON when i see him walk by .

BASICS :

FULL NAME:     dante gian silva .     PRONUNCIATION:     daan · tay jh · an sil · vuh .  AGE:    forty . DATE OF BIRTH:    august 3rd .    ZODIAC: leo .   GENDER: cis gendered male .     PRONOUNS:    he/him .    ORIENTATION: biromantic bisexual .     

RESIDENCE:    cornelia street, new york . OCCUPATION:      freelance musician & mechanic .     EDUCATION:     high school drop out , ged .     LANGUAGE(S):     english , spanish . french , minimal german .

FAMILY:     father , deceased . mother , estranged . younger brother . CHILDREN:    none .     RELATIONSHIP STATUS:     single . PETS: bear - cane corso .

POSITIVES:      ludic ,   suave ,   laid-back ,   free spirited & adventurous . NEGATIVES:       impulsive ,  sybaritic ,   fickle ,     shortsighted & delphic . ENNEAGRAM:    type seven,   the enthusiast . MBTI:      ESFP,   the entertainer .

HEIGHT:   5'11 .    HAIR COLOR:   dark brown / black in certain lighting .    EYE COLOR:   brown .    TATTOOS:   soon     PIERCINGS:   stud in left ear .

WANTED CONNECTIONS:        a roommate or two , dante is Chaos personified so someone to reign him in and/or someone who feeds into his Antics would also be great . ex - fling(s) , srs relationships are ... unlikely . drinking buddies . co-workers/colleagues . more soon

HISTORY :

IT'S POSSIBLE TO FLY TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN but is it possible to be born too close to it ?

the warmth of your father's embrace , the intensity of his smile , the rumble of his laughter that can light up a room - it's infectious . like lifting your face to the sky on a hot summer's day you could bask in the glow of his presence . but it's ephemeral . . . waned by the moon's wax and just like the sun , your father is gone too soon . too young you learn the impermanence of life .

the following days aren't made any easier by your mother's sudden decision to uproot your life . something about small town charms and healing something or other , you hardly pay attention . it's the first time but it won't be the last , there's always something better waiting just over the state line , in the next town over , you hear it all over the years .

you're as infectious as your father . making friends readily wherever you go but following his premature demise and your constant upheaval relationships are shallow at best . there is one though , someone who worms his way past your sarcastic defenses who you begin to think MAYBE but it ends the way they all do and you go your separate ways .

as an adult setting down roots never came an easier , a few years in one place and you become restless so you continue to hop from state to state , happy to see new things , meet new people and if there's an ache that comes when a family crosses your path well . . . it's never hard to find a distraction .

[janeplum]

Group Ludic, Playground for family holiday resort La Grande Motte, France (1970) (courtesy of Xavier de la Salle)

[neuroprincess]

Abbott Elementary - Melissa dating a foreigner (Headcanon)

Melissa Schemmenti/Reader

Classification: Fluff

Warnings: Alcohol consumption

Word count: +1000

- When she hears your accent for the first time, Melissa is delighted and immediately starts trying to guess where it's from, if she can't figure out the origin on her own she'll ask you personally. You are the new temporary teacher and are at the table talking with Janine when the woman, whom you have never talked to before, sits down next to you, scrapes her throat and with a hoarse voice asks "What's up? What part of the world did this angel fly from?"

- Curious, she will ask everything about your country, from history and culture to your favorite things, this is how you slowly get closer, learning about each other during lunch breaks while enjoying company and food. She is extremely excited to try the cuisine, even more so when you describe it;

- And the food is what brings you even closer together, she rarely invites people from work over to her home, but she has simply become obsessed with a couple of typical dishes you have brought, practically begging you to come over and teach her some. It's a nice evening, drinking wine and sharing recipes;

- It becomes routine to have these evenings, on Fridays you meet in her kitchen, alternating between Schemmenti family recipes, Italian ones and your own. After enjoying the meal you have cooked together there is nothing better than watching romantic comedy movies, playing board games, doing jigsaw puzzles, or simply having a good conversation while finishing a bottle of wine;

- On one of these evenings, while you are showing pictures of your respective families and having a good time telling stories, she leans over to pour you a third wine glass, laughing at a joke with funny words in your language, and loses balance falling on top of you, eye to eye, breathing unevenly, body and breath hot. In a millisecond Melissa's soft lips are on yours, in a gentle and tender kiss that soon becomes passionate, lustful;

- After that, you can be sure, she will officially ask you to date her. Two weeks after the first kiss/night, you are at another Friday dinner, this time is different, there are candles on the table, a rose in the center, Melissa has prepared your favorite dish and is wearing a red dress that highlights each curve of her. With a cheat sheet under the table, she is asking you to date her in your first language, some of the words come out funny but it's very cute and makes your heart melt watching her roll the tongue in pronunciation. Very nervous;

- If you have trouble with english she will make sure to help whatever you need, so dedicated that she spends hours redoing exercises and reading books together, teaching you tips and tricks. She also creates ludic games for practice, personalized cards with words that you have difficulty with or want to learn;

- And she will want to learn your language, it's cute when you find her using an app, repeating the pronunciation and writing down each new thing she learns, the redhead secretly uses a children's activity book to learn the basics, it's simple, didactic and with fun illustrations;

- You will have to learn Italian anyway, at least the basics to be able to communicate with her family. She is going to teach you the essentials, like good morning, greetings, basic questions, and, especially, swearing. All Schemmenti are dirty-mouthed and also like to swear in Italian, knowing how to swear defines survival within the family;

- She loves to find out little things about you and always wonders if some habits are cultural or just something unique to Y/N, curious about every aspect of you. When you speak expressions, in less than a week she starts using them, along with usual phrases and sayings. Melissa loves to learn about your culture's typical dishes, favorite songs, hobbies and dressing customs, and may or may not acquire some of your personality by osmosis without noticing;

- If you travel to your home country she will love to know everything, taking with her travel guides and an, by the way, inseparable dictionary, the teacher refuses to ask for help with the language because she wants to show you how dedicated and good she can be speaking the idiom... but at some point Mel will, after you let her screw around while locals talk fast or expressions she doesn't recognize. It's fun and cute;

- It's a culture shock if there doesn't have a local Football team , she will question ten times if you are sure until she finally accepts. But will support whatever other sports your country has, that's what she does as a big supporter of sports in general;

- She will try everything from tourist attractions to cuisine, you might imagine that restaurants would be her weakness, but no, she will be completely obsessed with little shops and fill a bag with souvenirs for herself, family and friends. Key chains, small decorations, T-shirts, in short, everything that can remind her of your trip will be bought;

- If you bring her to a farm or something similar, well, your girlfriend becomes a total cowgirl, she likes the idea of country life, taking care of animals, enjoying the view, the nature, and, if there are crops, feeling the freshness and the taste of natural food while cooking. Maybe in the future, at some point and with someone who wants the same thing as her, Melissa will consider living somewhere like this or at least having a country house to get a taste of this tranquility;

- Pictures, lots of pictures! She will register every moment and will for sure make a special album when returning to the US, frame some of them to put on the walls, maybe even put one in her wallet along with a copy of the first picture you took together;

- And on this return trip Mel plans to ask her to move in with her, there is a special copy of the key with a keychain placed in a velvet box and when you see it your heart skips a beat imagining being asked to marry her, but you both laugh at the misunderstanding. To be clear, she is probably using a dictionary for this too... and a lot of courage.

[woednesdayaddams]

♱ starter for @wheeling

mother warned her, be careful who you make acquaintance of, she heard it, but refused to listen. a bad habit perhaps, since her family will always have wednesday’s best interest in their darkest hearts. alas, the damage was done long before she began scheming the plan for her birthday. invitations were carefully crafted, adorned with small individual drawings, though most of them contained either flying birds or a kitchen knife. she had already announced to her mother she was expecting a couple visitors, although no invitation was yet sent. she had already discussed with her father the issues in his ludic behavior which could, potentially, scare the highschool kids. she wasn’t ashamed, she just wanted to have a morbid little party — there was nothing wrong with that. a week prior to her birthday she had placed the invitations in some lockers directed towards mostly the hellfire club members. and she waited, patiently, solitarily, with a tiny black heart on her sleeve. and days flowed, but no answer was ever received. her hopes fading little by little with each passing day, realizing no one cared enough to attend her birthday party. how foolish she was, to bet with her mother that she had acquaintances she could count on during celebrations of life and death.

the dreadful day had come, it felt much more hastened than she anticipated, how quick days go by. at the very least, she was closer to her death day. that was enough of a reassurance, as motivating as it could be, standing in juxtaposition with the irredeemable fact that she was lonelier than she believed. wednesday woke up from her deathless sleep and tried to ignore her family’s kind regards — truth was, it slowly but steadily became more irritating with each passing moment. she hadn’t thought much of birthday parties until this unfortunate year. she was in the living room, skimming through an archaic book of spells and jinxes when she noticed pugsley running around the house, the sound irking. wednesday catches the sound of the front door opening and she shuts the book close. curious to see what happened, if perhaps, someone did accept her invitation and did not forget about it. a flicker of hope burning, trying to remain alive and thrive within her soul. peeking from behind a corner of a wall, she took a first glimpse of the individual wandering across the addams property and, to her utter surprise, it was a familiar face.

“you came…” she muttered, revealing her tiny frame from behind the wall. she was taken aback, out of all the people she invited, for mike was not a person she would’ve considered to attend, all by himself anyway. eying him up and down, as to discern what was occurring, much to her disbelief.

[merakiud]

Benjiro Meraki Ludic: The Shining Star of the Land of the Rising Sun

In a small town in Japan, a young man named Benjiro Meraki Ludic grew up with a burning passion. With light steps, he explored every corner of the town, his heart filled with dreams. His jet-black eyes always gazed far away, searching for new adventures. At the age of seventeen, as dusk began to fall over the city, Benjiro walked home from school. His footsteps stopped short when he saw a large poster plastered on the wall of a building. The poster featured models in gorgeous outfits, posing confidently. Instantly, a spark ignited in his heart. She felt a strong vibration, a call to pursue her dreams.

With a burning courage, Benjiro ventured to join the audition held by the modelling agency. Among a group of other talented young men, Benjiro managed to steal the judges' attention with his unique charm. His oriental face, ideal height, and confident aura made him stand out. From that moment on, Benjiro's life changed drastically. He left his hometown, left the comforts of home, and embarked on a new adventure in modelling. His days were filled with a hectic schedule of photo shoots, fashion shows, and media interviews. Every step He takes is a challenge, but he always faces it with undying passion.

Initially, life as a model was not as easy as he imagined. He had to fight hard to prove herself. There were times when he felt tired and wanted to give up, but the support of her family and friends was always his strength. He continued to learn and practice, honing his talent to perfection. Benjiro Meraki Ludic's name began to be recognised in the fashion world. His face graced various famous magazines, and his name became a hot topic of conversation among fashion lovers. He is not only a model, but also an inspiration for many people, especially for young people who have big dreams.

Despite his success, Benjiro remains a humble young man. He never forgets his roots and is always grateful for everything he has achieved. He often returns to his hometown, visiting his family and friends. There, he shares his experiences and knowledge with the younger generation. Benjiro Meraki Ludic, a shining star from the land of the rising sun, has proven that with hard work, an indomitable spirit, and a little luck, all dreams can be realised. His story is an inspiration for many to dare to pursue their dreams and never give up on their circumstances.

[westeroslive]

let's  fight  with  gentle  words  til  time lend friends,   and friends   their helpful swords  as the court seeks the presence of their sought after.

two wanted connections  have been added.  

𓏲ּ  ֶָ  𝑤𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑠𝒕𝒗  ⁝         ALARIC  of  house  STARK,  the  LORD of  WINTERFELL requests  the  presence  of  their  BETROTHED  at  court.  their  portraits  seem  to  resemble  savannah steyn, natashia liu-bordizzo, alicia von rittenberg, lee ji-eun, anyone!!  -  and  whisperers  among  the  court  seem  to  say  the  following  regarding  their  relationship: the starks could be seeking a strategic alliance with your muse's family for various reasons such as securing borders, resources, or military support. your muse could come from a powerful family in the North or another region, possibly known for their political influence and wealth. the dynamic between them could start off as purely political and formal due to the circumstances of the betrothal, but over time they could develop a deep bond based on mutual respect, understanding, and shared goals. perhaps they initially disagree on certain matters, but as they come to know each other better, they find common ground and begin to support each other. alternatively, they could a push and pull dynamic where one of then closes down whenever they get too close. i'm open to anything really!   you  need  not  seek  contact  with  @LUDICS  to  discover  the  truth  behind  these  whispers.    this  particular  dynamic  seems  to  be  POSITIVE in  nature,  and  for  a  noble  of 25-30  name  days  it  is  most  surprising.

𓏲ּ  ֶָ  𝑤𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑠𝒕𝒗  ⁝         ALARIC  of  house  STARK,  the  LORD of  WINTERFELL requests  the  presence  of  their  BEST FRIEND at  court.  their  portraits  seem  to  resemble  archie renaux, jordan renzo, dylan wang, aramis knight, anyone!!  -  and  whisperers  among  the  court  seem  to  say  the  following  regarding  their  relationship: their friendship could have been forged through adventures exploring the snowy forests, practicing archery together, or even attending training sessions at Winterfell. they shared in many adventures and hardships together, forging a bond that has stood the test of time built on trust, loyalty, and shared experiences, with both of them looking out for each other like true siblings. you  need  not  seek  contact  with  @LUDICS  to  discover  the  truth  behind  these  whispers.    this  particular  dynamic  seems  to  be  POSITIVE in  nature,  and  for  a  noble  of 27-30  name  days  it  is  most  surprising.

[alisaiakovleva]

Reader

Adams-Bass, V. N., Bentley-Edwards, K. L., & Stevenson, H. C. (2014). That’s Not Me I See on TV . . . : African American Youth Interpret Media Images of Black Females. Women, Gender, and Families of Color, 2(1), 79–100.

The article showcases how portrayals of black women in popular media are perceived by young African-American students. The authors find that an overwhelming majority of the target audience find many images of black women in media offensive, negative and false. The study argues that such trend can have a detrimental effect on how the community views black women and may promote negative stereotypes further damaging the sense of perception of people’s own identity. I found this research highly valuable, as a media creator myself it is important for me to portray demographic groups with accuracy and respect. It is necessary to critically analyze media portrayals and their reception in order to grow and learn from mistakes and implement a positive portrayal that will be accepted by communities.

2. Balela, Majed S. and Darren P. Mundy. (2015) “Analysing Cultural Heritage and its Representation in Video Games.” DiGRA Conference.

The article sheds light into the relationship between cultural heritage and video games, analyzing how video games have become platforms to showcase various cultures and history of real life people. The authors use “Assassin’s Creed 1” as an example of how game developers approached representing the Middle Eastern culture in the game. Game development process in some instances can take years and require the help of historic specialists if the developers want to make an accurate portrayal of any culture. I believe that video games have the capacity to preserve cultural heritage and it is important to represent cultures properly and accurately.

3. Biscop, K., Malliet, S., & Dhoest, A. (2019). Subversive Ludic Performance: An Analysis of Gender and Sexuality Performance in Digital Games. DiGeSt. Journal of Diversity and Gender Studies, 6(2), 23–42.

The article explores how certain games allow their players not to conform to heteronormative roles by blurring the lines in terms of sexuality and gender. Despite broader representation of LGBTQ+ community in the game industry, the romance options still feel limited as they are usually created as part of the story narrative. The authors bring examples of The Sims video game franchise and Life is strange. They analyze how these games are fostering diverse gender performances. In the Sims, the player has the freedom of choice and can develop romantic relationships with characters of any gender. Life is Strange allows players to pursue male and female characters as well. This theme is essential for those who want to create meaningful game narratives that can accommodate feelings of a wider audience that will feel connected due to related experience.

3. Dasu, Keshav & Kuo, Yun-Hsin & Ma, Kwan-liu. (2023). Character-Oriented Design for Visual Data Storytelling. IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics. PP. 1-11.

The authors of this article argue that the story is told through the characters and that they are the key elements in a narrative. They have analyzed more than 160 data stories where they identified features that distinguish characters in media. It is said that story telling narrative can be expanded through the character design as the medium creator can incorporate various symbolism and meanings into that said design. As a concept artist I could relate to the ideas in the article as I focus on character design and believe that a good design carries meanings and extends the narrative.

4. EMERSON, D. L. (2019). Mythology in Children’s Animation. Mythlore, 38(1 (135)), 259–266.

This article explores the way different mythologies are portrayed in visual media for children. Some cartoons may have only subtle elements of mythology – for instance “The Little Mermaid” or “Aladdin”, where as others can be solely built around a certain mythology. The prime example of that could be the animated movie by Disney “Hercules” based on ancient Greek heroes and myths. The author argues that such experience can have a positive effect on the younger audience as mythological symbolisms in children’s cartoons pave way to teaching children more philosophical advanced themes. I feel that folklore and mythology are timeless concepts and make great media narratives for people of all ages.

5. Lynch, T., Tompkins, J. E., van Driel, I. I., & Fritz, N. (2016). Sexy, strong, and secondary: A content analysis of female characters in video games across 31 years. Journal of Communication, 66(4), 564–584

The article analyzes the way the portrayal of female characters in games has shifted within the time period between 1983 and 2014. The authors found that through the years the sexualization of female characters in video games has diminished, however secondary female characters are still often portrayed in an objectified way. It was also revealed that sexualized female characters are more present in the game genres that are more associated with being male-oriented, such as fighting games like Mortal Kombat or Street Fighter.The authors also conclude that sexualization is not the contributing factor of success and that there is a positive progress made in the gaming industry. As a woman, I found the research educational. As someone who wants to pursue working in the games industry I find it my mission to portray female characters in a respectful way that would foster positive portrayal and role models for people.

7. Marie-Laure Ryan. (2015). Transmedia Storytelling: Industry Buzzword or New Narrative Experience? Storyworlds: A Journal of Narrative Studies, 7(2), 1–19.

The research in this article explores transmedia storytelling. The author mentions such popular media as “Star Wars” by George Lucas, “A song of Ice and Fire” by G. R. R. Martin and “Lord of The Rings” by J. R. R. Tolkien and says that these well known works are immensely successful and can serve as proof of transmedia storytelling being the most crucial form of storytelling. However, the author argues that the expansion of a medium should be dictated by the necessity in storytelling rather than marketing strategy. She believes that the audience will be more interested in continued form of media rather than something new – for example comic book fans are more excited about a new comic book issue rather than a TV show based on that. The article is highly relevant as today the media space seems to be dominated with big franchises whose narratives transcend various forms of media, such as Marvel.

8. Nyssen, L., & Harris, R. P. (2018). Storytelling in Siberia: The Olonkho Epic in a Changing World. The World of Music, 7(1/2), 215–219.

The article explores how the Native Siberian Sakha people are keen on maintaining their epic folklore Olonkho despite Russia's policies to erase native peoples of their identities. The epic is an ancient set of poems of great heroes that existed in oral form. Nowadays, successful revival attempts have been made: the epic Olonkho has been adapted across different forms of media, such as cartoons, written novels and even games. The author argues that the deliberate attempts of such a small-sized nation implementing cultural elements in their day-to-day lives have played a signifcant role in maintaining the sense of identity and helped to preserve the unique Arctic culture. This research is extremely important to me as a Sakha person, I believe that the traditions and culture of native people are underrepresented in media and maintaning them in forms of different media is essential for shaping the sense of identity for future generations.

9. Przybylski, A. K., Weinstein, N., Murayama, K., Lynch, M. F., & Ryan, R. M. (2012). The Ideal Self at Play: The Appeal of Video Games That Let You Be All You Can Be. Psychological Science, 23(1), 69–76.

The article questions the reasons behind immense popularity of video games and asks what the driving factors behind their appeal are. The authors of the article argue that due to immersive nature of video games people are able to visualize the idealized version of themselves and accomplish things in the virtual environment that they are not able to do in real life. Thanks to direct interaction with the in-game world players are able to fully immerse themselves and develop a strong affective connection with the narratives portrayed in video games. The study conducted in this article is conclusive, tackles relevant issues in the gaming industry and gives coherent answers.

10. Totten, C. W. (2017). Game Levels as Works of Art, Architecture, and Design. In T. Funk (Ed.), Video Game Art Reader: Volume 1 (pp. 11–18). Amherst College Press.

In this article the author compares intricately and skillfully designed game levels in video games to architecture. He introduces the concept of “architecture as affect", stressing that architectural decisions are capable of invoking emotional response from people and adding to aesthetical pleasure arguing that some game levels have advanced to a point where they can possess the same qualities. Therefore, game levels could be viewed as work of art. What makes this form of art stand out from other traditional art media is that the viewer or the player in this case is able to directly interact with space environment in level designs sometimes even changing and altering it. I found the article interesting as my specialty lies in the intersection of game levels design and can be helpful to better understand how to implement concepts that are found in more conventional forms of art into my work.