#many exhauting people damn

[samvaru]

If u think that venezuelans talking about The situation-that-we-living-in means they are trying to invisibilize The Palestine situation THEN YOU ARE THE PROBLEM.

There are multiple tragedies on the world, and we not going to stop talking about ours because you cant seem to be able to worry/knowledge about more than once at the time.

Plus to the people trying to educate US about whats going on ON OUR COUNTRY: shut up, pls, you not doing anything productive neither with your own time or our own time

If you dont know very well whats going on, just stick to informate yourself properly. You dont know how many look so dumb cuz they watch a 5 seconds clip or a single tweet and decide that "yeah thats enough info, now i will go debate with every person i see about this topic i know nothing about"

[cloudybs]

Another Day Another Trip 4 : Bandung by Gojek

Yeup, it is good day to write something while I have a story to tell about my indoor trip in Bandung City. Yes literally the city, because I only visit places near the city. 

A day before my trip, I had prepared and planned where I wanna go. Actually, I wanted something close to the nature which mean it would be further from my bro’s house, however I didn’t have many times so I decided to not to go there. Maybe, another day. 

I searched and made a list of museums in Bandung, and then I looked for them on the gMaps. By looking them on the gMaps, I knew one place was close to others or it was far. Again, made a list and determained the paces I wanted to visit. So here they were : Nuart Sculpture Museum, Barli Museum, Babakan Siliwangi, Graha Prahyangan Railway Museum, and Bandung Zoo.

I went to one place to the other by Gojek, if only the distance would make me gempor if I took a walk. Why gojek not the other public transportation like angkot  or something? Yeup, actually this trip would be more fun if I went by other public transportation which could make me met Sunda people, had a conversation with them and other unexpected moments. But, heuu again I didn’t have long time to spend. 

Don’t be upset, because I still have interesting story about places I visit and about my gojek partners. Joke.

1. NuArt Sculpture

Seriously, it is a really recommended museum to be visited! In this museum visitor could look to incredible sculpture by Nu Artha. Do you know him? He’s a big artist who designed and made Garuda Wisnu Kencana sculpture in Bali, one of his famous work I think. Im sure you know about GWK. 

They greet the visitors

One of sclupture in front of the galery, cool huh?

I really loved this place, because the galery room and the street galery were very amusement. I felt so much calm while I was enjoying the sculptures. I dont know about sculpture, anymore. But I could enjoy them, everytime I saw them I wanted to see the deets. Hah, most of time it made me whispered to my self “damn it’s so cool, beautiful” and felt stop breathing. 

Some of the collections

My favorite among all of the sculptures, named WTC

I still have many more photos, but I want you to come and see by your own eyes to enjoy them. So just visit, and feel the peacefulness here.

2. Barli Museum

The building of the museum has 3 floors, 1st floor is cafe, and the rest is the galery rooms. There are two kinds of collections : old toys and paintings by Mr. Barli. The old toys display in the 2nd floor and there are some paintings by children who has paint class here, while the Mr. Barli’s paintings placed in the 3rd floor.

You’ll see this in front of the building

Some collections in 2nd floor

The old toys remind us our happy childhood when we’re playing the toys. A good reminder. Here, we also study about the history of kinds of toys. In the 3rd floor we can enjoy many paintings with their own story and we were educated about types of painting and the meaning of them. 

Old toys, ever played with them, huh?

Some of Barli’s painting, from left to right : Mr. Affandi, Mr. Barli and Mr. Sudarso, Painters. 

However, honestly many repairements must be done to make the visitors feel comfortable. It needs some air conditioners so visitors won’t be sultry, and also the collection setup needs to be changed because it is too tight and make the visitors can’t enjoy them freely. 

I hope, it will be upgraded soon!

3. Babakan Siliwangi

This is one of park in the Bandung city. This place good for people who are exhauted of work and need some refresment but near from the city. Some couples do the pre-wed photos here too. There are some snack sellers here, so you can enjoy the ‘oxygen’ and snacks peacefully.

Such a pleasure, huh?

4. Graha Parahyangan Railway Museum

I tell about this museum, sadly. I hope the organizer will manage this museum well and well for next time.

I was about confused when I arrived, because there was no sign that showed it was a museum, it looked like an usual building or house. Then when I talked to the security ...

M : Permisi, ini Graha Parahyangan?

S : Iya, mau berkunjung teh?

M : Iya, buka a’?

S : Iya teh, silahkan tulis dulu. (deliver the visitor book)

M : Oh iya. (write my name, and feel very sad when I see the condition of the book, it is ripped and the last date writen is October, hello this is december)

S : Tapi di dalam cuma ada galeri-galeri foto teh, nggak papa?

M : Iya, enggak papa. (a bit confused, I mean some other museums only have photos to display, so what? but.. hmm) 

S : Oh, ya. Sebentar ya teh, saya bukakan dari belakang. 

I really sad everytime I remember this.. Why? :(((

Front part of the building

The building of the museum actually is Mr. Oscar Kelling’s House, an European enterpreneur but then it’s owned by PT. KAI. So, in the beginning You’ll see the story about this house and how Mr. Oscar used it as his living place. And the next collections, we see about history of railway and railway station in Bandung, and in the next room people can see the photos’ of the Director of the Indonesia’s Railway Company. 

Some collections

Bandung Railway Station, 1930

Director of the Indonesia’s Railway Company, upper left is Mr. Djuanda, find out about him if you curious

Upgrade, please!

5. Bandung Zoo

This place just pleasing. I don’t know what to tell, I just happy to be here to see some beautiful animals, which I forget or haven’t known some of them. Maybe some people will say “I am sad to see animals to be in the cage, can’t be free”. But yeah just accept, the aim of the zoo is to educate children, and agree or not it is needed.

orang utan

Sitatunga, I never knew this before

So, that’s it about my short trip. I was so glad, although my footh is gempor.

[myselfinserts]

“ we got a lot of night left. ”

It couldn’t be true. It just wasn’t possible. This was too much. Lucien Adaire wasn’t that kind of person. They couldn’t be.

And yet, Ceri didn’t waver. He stood before him, tall yet timid, reciting the answers to questions the Peaceful Shepherd had been begging for for years. Unlike other times they had spoken, there was nothing between them this time. Ceri had made sure that the tables and chairs were pushed to the side, and he refused to step behind the bar. If they were going to talk, everything had to be out in the open, including the two of them.

Behind him stood Étienne, who kept his eyes on Ceri the entire time, his hands resting just inside his trouser pockets as his shawl hung loosely from his shoulders in a protective cape. Regi, tugging on one of his side bangs slightly, sat on one of the stools beside L and Phoenix, who’d hurried to Elspie not long after hearing Ceri would be coming back. Probably to offer some kind of support through the ordeal. 

The least expected guest was Inkwell, who had been waiting for them at the Secret Felines when they’d arrived, a terrifyingly scared looking glare on his inky face. And of course, Amarysso was watching from the window.

“You’re not serious,” Luci croaked when Ceri had finished. “This can’t be possible.”

“I’m afraid it is,” Ceri sighed. “I’m sorry I lied to you all for so long…”

Regi shook his head, staring at Luci with pained yearning in his beautiful purple eyes. “Luci’s a prince?”

“You know, this honestly explains a lot?” Phoenix said with a shrug. “That naturally princey prance to their step, the memory problems, the attack in Paris, the heroes suddenly going rogue on Elspie, your hero name, the horse-”

L put a gentle hand on her shoulder. “Phoenix, please?”

“Sorry.”

“Thirty years,” Inkwell grumbled. “Nearly thirty years Davis had been waiting. That I’ve been searching in my spare hours as much as I could without the EHA getting suspicious. Thirty. Damn. Years. And the crowned prince Mallory Mirakel Sidero was right. Under. My. Nose. This whole time.”

“To be fair, Uncle, Elspie isn’t exactly the most cultured place I’ve visited.” L looked over to Luci, her eyes hidden well behind her mask. “They kept such a tight leash on them I’m surprised they didn’t just give them a full helmet to wear 24/7. You two had only ever met when they were masked, so chances are you would never have known if they were more careful.”

Luci crossed their arms, trying to keep their breathing steady. “My parents. They…they’re alive.”

“Not sure about your mother,” Ceri admitted. “But your father is in Estmund right now.”

“He’s the one who wants to commission my services,” Étienne elaborated. “Wants me to make some special suits, like the Techno-age costume.”

“…Why?” Luci stared at Ceri, pink eyes glazed over with tears threatening to fall. “Why did you lie to me? You knew how much I wanted to know what happened to me. What happened that day. Why did you hide it.”

Ceri’s shoulders drooped slightly as their eye glanced over to Regi. “Because you two were the only 100% I’d ever seen…and I had to see where it went. My own selfishness got in the way. I don’t know if it was worth it entirely in the end but…” He glanced over his shoulder, managing a smile at his lover. “I certainly hope I made the right choice.”

Étienne shrugged, stepping forward to put an arm around his shoulder. “I don’t know if it was the right choice. But I doubt most of us would have kept in contact with each other if you did. Some of us, maybe but…who knows?”

Phoenix shivered. “Worst case scenario I can think of is Reneskald would still be the most trending couple on the EHA dating scene if Ceri didn’t keep this under wraps. I mean…c’mon. Would they have broken up if Luci hadn’t stayed?”

“Oh god.” Regi’s eyes went wide in horror. “I’d probably be married with kids with her by now.”

Everyone let out a collective ‘ew’.

“So what’s the plan then?” L asked cautiously. “Now that the truth is out.”

Inkwell stepped forward. “As much as I hate to say it, we need to figure out a way to get Amaryllis to Estmund as fast as we can. No time to wait.” He clenched his fists tightly. “My last mission knocked me out and sent me a glimpse of the future. Davis’s quirk is eating away at him much like yours does, Lucien. He doesn’t have much time left and he needs an heir.”

“Woah, woah, woah,” Regi stuttered, flying to his feet. “Luci can’t just-”

“It doesn’t matter how you feel about them, Renegade.” Inkwell stared at him, his face softening into an understanding heartbreak. “We all know how much you love each other, but this is far, far bigger than your hearts. It’s...Davis is a kind and understanding king, but he will declare war should it come down to it. Elspie has sent assassins after him many times. If he finds out they have you practically prisoner? He will fight to get you back and that’ll put us all in danger.”

“…how badly?” Luci asked. “How bad would things get if he found out what things are like for me here?”

Inkwell let out a sigh, turning his head to the ceiling in lament. “If we don’t have you both meet face to face, and he finds out any other way that you’re alive and a soldier for his enemies, many innocents will be going to fight. Estmund has no heroes, but the citizens will do anything for their kind and caring king. Davis cares for the people like his own blood, and they respect him too much to abandon him should he find it necessary to bring our islands’ age old conflict to the battleground. Many heroes are already changing allegiances because some of them are figuring it out. If it really comes down to it, I’ll probably fight for Estmund myself.”

“And that’s the last thing the world needs right now.” Luci turned away from the group, their stomach turning in knots. 

“He wouldn’t ask them to fight,” Inkwell assured. “Davis hates involving other people in his affairs. He panics at even the thought of the royal guard dealing with assassins. But by hell, they’ll protect their home and their happily ever afters if the threat becomes too much. Estmund’s people know their rights, and they’ll fight to protect them.”

“So then…” Regi’s shoulders were shaking as he bit back the panic. “Luci will have to leave?”

Étienne nodded slowly. “There’s a chance, yes. There’s probably a way we can do this so you won’t have to be separated but it will take a lot of planning. But best prepare for the bad ending.”

“I’m truly sorry, everyone,” Ceri said. “I truly fucked it up this time. I put you all in compromising positions that I never wanted to put you through. I’m so, so sorry.”

“…I forgive you, Ceri.” Luci looked over at him, smiling sadly. “You did what you thought was best. I can’t blame you for that. Because…if you didn’t, I probably would still be the same closed off bastard of a hero I was when I met you all. Regi would still be unhappy. You and Étienne would never have even met. I wouldn’t have the best family a scared orphan kid could ask for. So…I can’t find it in my heart to feel angry at you. I forgive you.”

“Luci-”

“I need some air.”

Just as everyone had time to process what was happening, Luci bolted out the door and over to Amarysso, climbing up onto the saddle he’d been provided with and turning him away from the pub. With a quick flick of the reigns, Luci was off, riding away toward the sunset. 

Everyone hurried to the door, making chase as fast as they could until their feet couldn’t keep up any longer. The horse and rider vanished into the woods.

And Lucien was gone.The only hint of their direction being the shadowy tendrils following their path. 

It was well into the evening when Phoenix and L made it to the cliffs. Basket of food on one arm, giant blanket in the other, and a bottle of the best chilled wine available, the two heroines made their way toward the end.

Amarysso was tied to a nearby tree when they’d finally approached, snoozing happily from his spot. Luci was standing a foot from the edge, shadows completely obscuring them from view and forcing them to blend in to the black of night. 

“Regi and Ceri were right,” Phoenix sighed. “They really did come all the way out here.”

“That they did.” L took the blanket and began to lay it out. “I can see why. Its such a lovely spot for a moonlight picnic.” 

“Yeah.” Phoenix set down the wine and basket, preparing to set the plates. “Think they’re up for joining us?”

“Only one way to find out.” 

With little warning, L stood up and walked a good meter toward Lucien, keeping a safe enough distance between them so they didn’t accidentally hurt her with their quirk. She wasn’t afraid, but she knew they’d never forgive themself if they did anything to hurt her.

Way too soft sometimes.

“Lucien!” she called. “Dinner time!”

Silence. A second passed. Then ten. Then a whole minute. 

And then there was light. 

A giant pillar of white flame shot upward from the Shepherd, painting the dark of the night with blinding radiance. Winds billowed around them, nearly sending the picnic flying away. Amarysso awoke, letting out a shriek of surprise. 

And over the sounds of mighty wind and fire, was the brightest, most haunting laugh L had ever heard from from Lucien Adaire. 

As the fire slowly burned itself out, Luci turned around slowly, eyes puffy from crying and face stained where the tears had once been. Their hair and eyes seemed to have a natural glow in the light. And their steps were more regal, if a little wobbly from exhaution. 

“Feel better?” L snickered. 

“Much,” Luci sighed. “I know I should be mad at Ceri for this but…I just can’t seem to bring myself to. I finally have answers. And now I just-”

“I know. But before you start to really process how big a change this is, how about dinner? Phoenix brought the good ice cream.”

“You don’t mind staying out here while I sort my shit?”

L shrugged. “We got a lot of night left. Plus, it’s rather beautiful out. Might as well enjoy it.”

“Yeah…yeah, you’re right.”

With a gentle chuckle, Luci wobbled back over to the picnic with L, gracefully accepting the punch to the arm in greeting from Phoenix as they made themself comfortable. They were so hungry they could eat a horse.

But they didn’t want to say that in present company.