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Libra Yearly Career & Finance Reading 🪖 2024

Preshuffle: Moon energy, you don’t know what to do, fumbling in the dark, keeping busy at work but mostly paying the right-now things, there could be a lot of outstanding debt that is in the way of reaching your goals. You don’t know how to fix this or if you even can. For some, these debts may be due to a divorce or someone leaving you high and dry, with payments you can’t make, things in your name that weren’t your fault, or other specific things where there’s nothing you can do. You think?

Meditation: You were drowning and I couldn’t even see you. It wasn’t people but waves 🌊 that lifted you up out of the water and into The Sun ☀️ where you could finally rest. It wasn’t about taking action per se, it was survival. Others around you may need to help lift you out of a difficult situation, I heard “get you out of there”. Or again, it wasn’t people, it was Spirit, things may play out in your life to redirect or “save” you. Whether you see that or not idk. You just went to sleep, exhausted from struggling, finally able to. Things will come to you at the right time, could be an offer to pay debt cheaper, could be a friend that goes through it and shows you how, pay attention to things that are too coincidental to explain. And if you get an offer, take it ❤️ It’s like Spirit is trying to get to you, but you may be “fumbling in the dark” or can’t see it because of struggle - understandably. This could be showing a need to separate yourself from your emotions - water. In true Queen of Swords fashion. Into light, clarity, happiness, truth, where we can see you. Some of you may be bringing your struggles to light in a public way, online, writing, music, or just to your own people that don’t know.

Main Energy: 2 Wands

Jeez there’s just something about your energy and readings for this year. They’re potent, powerful, and intense 💯 There’s always one sign that repeatedly stands out in this way, for awhile it was Cancer, but now it’s you. 2 Wands is an energy you probably know well, standing at crossroads, needing to choose a path and then once you do, sticking with it and taking it all the way to the end. Or that’s the idea. You’re planning your future and what you want that to look like. For some, this could be because of some disaster that happened last year, a breakup, a divorce, broken family ties. Doesn’t seem to be a job but could be that too. Your oracles have a message by themselves. Actualization - a 10 - an ending. Something has ended to lead you here in the first place, now what do you want to do with it? 2 Wands, charting your course. Resistance & Collaboration came out together, avoiding people. Understanding why you have to, why you should, or why you have, depending on the situation. 11:11 is here with Resistance and 4 Wands, resisting love, stability, a home?, a deeper commitment, romantic or family relationships, could be “coming home” if you’ve been away. Or you’re wanting to get away 🙏 You’ve not wanted input from others on your life, or you have done that your whole life and now you’re over it. Collaboration shows creative people with energy to inspire & help. Risk follows. For some this is validating you, and for others it’s like “why resist?” You’re going to need to know the Risks involved with each person you collaborate with, but should you resist them all? Being Libra? You guys thrive on Collaboration…maybe it’s just certain people where risk is involved. Many of you are going at it alone, and need to, the reasons will vary. Be honest about the risks, see them clearly, then decide. Or question why is there a risk at all for differing opinions, if you’re confident about the one you’re choosing?

January: 9 Cups & King of Swords

Oracles: Organization

Zodiac Signs: Aquarius, Libra, Capricorn Mercury

You seem to be approaching “cups” topics from an analytical perspective, again probably weighing risk vs reward. It’s because you don’t really know what you want, or what’s possible. Should you continue doing what you’re doing, and that’s the path to happiness, or do you need to switch things up entirely and head down a whole new path? Your hopes and dreams are being considered in a logical way, you don’t want to add any more burden to your plate, but may have to for long-term rewards. An example would be a gym membership, you want a toned butt but it’s gonna cost you time, effort, money, etc., is it worth it? Will you stick with it? Doesn’t have to be life changing, but for some it probably is. Queen & King of Swords are on the table, you could be dealing with an ex, maybe even still want them and that’s what you’re considering. Heal or end it? Mercury Capricorn thinks in terms of rewards, long term, practicality, sustainability and definitely money. You want this thing but aren’t sure if it’s the best thing for you. Could cost a lot. Could be work itself. I don’t see a decision being made this month or for some time tbh, you’re just mindful of how you feel & the facts. Some of you are getting exactly what you’ve wanted and now you’re not sure what to do with it. What comes after? You could fear being judged if this was an impulsive or expensive decision, logic may have been an afterthought, or coming from someone else that you see as judging you. Or you’re worried about judgment at all. Why?

February: 7 Pentacles, 9 Swords & 4 Wands

Oracles: Optimism

Zodiac Signs: Aries, Sagittarius Moon

A home situation has you stressed out. Or someone else and not you at all, could be either. If someone has left a relationship for a lover, moving in together or something, either you’re holding back from people because you’re very upset and this plays on your mind constantly…or other people are upset and have things to say, you could be avoiding them, waiting for them to get over it. Either side of this. Some of you are currently living somewhere that stresses you out, maybe the landlord or the area, you could have heavier crime or something that’s worrying, maybe even keeping you up at night. Safety could be what this is talking about, if you don’t feel safe you can’t sleep peacefully. 7 Pentacles shows you’ve put effort into whatever this is. Better locks, notifying neighbors, putting a wheel lock on your car, I keep getting safety examples. Waiting to see if your effort is worthwhile. You could be saving for a house, but is it enough? Maybe you’re partially there but not fully. 10 Cups on the bottom PEAK happiness, this is what you want, period, have a nice day, no matter who or what says anything about anything you’re standing firm on what you want. Good for you, Queen of Wands energy, she shows up again later and feels like either you or a romantic partner that’s not going to be swayed over an issue, they’ve been patient or have already taken actions hoping for the best, either it works or doesn’t but they/you won’t be swayed from their 10 Cups, no matter the story. 9 Cups in Jan, 10 Cups in Feb, that’s good progress. You have every reason to be optimistic and see things positively, confidently, you want what you want and it’s Justice for you, you deserve it.

March: 8 Swords, 2 Swords, Queen of Swords

Oracle: Escape rev

Zodiac Signs: Heavy Libra, Gemini, Pisces Mars

Nothing is going on this month, either because you’ve impulsively spent everything, or you don’t have the clarity/money/cojones to speak your truth to anyone else involved. You could be not speaking to most people. Like the oracles show, you want to make things how you want them and don’t want other people’s advice, judgements, input, gossip, it’s none of their business. Quietly controlling or insecure, both simultaneously. Not toxic though, not mean, just sure of yourself and easily influenced or malleable in beliefs is kinda what I’m getting. You’re SURE, till someone says something, then you’re not. That’s Libra’s thing, being able to see all perspectives, to the point it gets fkn confusing because what do you even want anymore? They’re all right and wrong. And you’re trapped in indecision…pleasing people most likely. Avoiding even discussing your plans or actions for fear of judgement or what someone might say…afraid to look stupid basically. I don’t think you would but you fear that, you’re questioning things enough and don’t need help with it. 8 Swords is trapped, blocked, stuck in your head, and there’s no escape. Or if you’re trying to leave a home, a job, feelings in some cases, The Star clarifies as a dream or wish - again - but also healing after upheaval. A rest month where idk how much rest you’re actually getting, your brain has been going full force in stress mode for awhile. People who don’t know how you feel probably won’t. You aren’t even sure. If you acted impulsively, now you’re stuck with it. Or someone else is, and you have to heal, but you’re playing things over again and again and maybe can’t, especially is this was a breakup. Work isn’t even shown. Your mind is your focus, where that is taking you, on repeat.

April: Wheel of Fortune & Queen of Pentacles

Oracles: Health

Zodiac Signs: Sagittarius, Heavy Virgo

Help is on the way! That’s what I heard. Two Queens, it’s possible these are two people, friends, family, coworkers, Wheel of Fortune is beneficial, lucky, good fortune upright. Usually. It shows what’s outside of your control or blessings that Spirit are bringing your way for some purpose or another. Next month shows more collaboration. So you’re being supported by at least one other person who has their shit together and can help you create the life for yourself that you want. Health is the topic, that could help describe them, it could be a health crisis that leads you to them or vice versa, it plays a role in getting you out of your head and back in action. If it’s one person, it’s someone that really loves you and wants to help, very generous. This may all happen very quickly or unexpectedly, one of those things you’d never see coming but good grief did it help! You’re being celebrated, validated, or your decision is, you’ll definitely feel more confident and happy this month than you did before ❤️ People at work may support you and try to boost you up, give you more hours, maybe even a slight raise or something, they want to help. If no people at all, then you’re handling this “doing it alone” thing like a boss, you’ve got this and don’t actually need anyone, like you’re proving it to yourself. I don’t see that for most but it’s here for someone. Taking care of your health is the priority in that case, and I do see nurturing self care along with a lot of work, if you’re alone in whatever you’re doing, then you’re doing an amazing job 👏

May: 6 Pentacles & 3 Pentacles

Oracles: Adaptability

Zodiac Signs: Capricorn, Gemini Moon

Does this help come with strings attached? Maybe. Are those strings toxic? I don’t think so, but you could see it that way. How it’s showing up is *mutual*, if someone is helping you out then they expect you to help them in return. Teamwork, friendship, Collaboration 😳 You may be being pointed out as kind of a villain here, expecting things from others but not wanting to reciprocate, essentially using someone/something for what they’re offering and then bolting off by yourself. “I can do it myself!” Well sure, but why do you have to? I’m seeing you don’t, and whatever is being expected of you is fair. Adaptability shows trickster energy, possibly like I said using others or being out for yourself. But that’s the very thing you fear or expect from others, that could be a projection that needs to change. When it comes time to do your part, you may fold, even leaving someone behind in order to prove a point, or just getting away from them/the situation. It’s being said you expect help and then bolt, there’s a lesson here on reciprocity and exchange, you scratch other’s backs too. Weird to be saying that to Libra of all signs, this is kind of your thing, your area of expertise. It could be switched for someone but doesn’t really feel like it. It feels like a case of “gotcha bitch”, which won’t be taken kindly.

Outside of that, for those grateful and trying to put in their effort too, understanding it’s expected of you, you could still be uncomfortable depending on someone/anyone, but you’re trying to do so with a smile because they’re being nice and you may not have a whole lot of options otherwise. If these are just coworkers, maybe they’re giving you rides or something, you hate it but you need it, and wait for the day this will end so you don’t have to feel at the mercy of someone else. Or switch it, maybe you don’t like someone dependent on you.

June: 8 Cups & 4 Pentacles

Oracle: Manipulation

Zodiac Signs: Heavy Pisces, Capricorn, Scorpio Jupiter

The shit 💩 hitteth the fan this month, because of you. Most of you anyway. 4 Pentacles describes your energy, maybe you’re trying to save money, maybe you’re holding back how you really feel, maybe you’re deeply uncomfortable and just going with it because you’re at the mercy of someone else’s kindness. Pride burnsss. That’s going to change though. Suddenly, impulsively, angrily even, you’re going to stop going back and forth on “being nice” and just tell it like it is. You’re done with this, thank you but no thank you. Not having really planned out what to do after the fact, now you don’t have a ride. But you don’t have the guilt of it either. Many of these feelings inside of you - Manipulation is highlighted as one of them - is projected. Not real, but feared to the point of lashing out at someone or something because this is how *you* see this reality. But it may not be someone else’s intent, or even their truth. I’m getting them just being nice. Maybe when they ask you for a favor in return, you lose it? It’s a you problem my dears 🙏 Shadow work.

Now in someone’s case this may be a legitimate concern of feeling manipulated, depends on what’s being asked. Or this is someone’s feelings or actions towards you, feeling manipulated. Is someone nice only to receive something from you? Are you using someone for what you can get? It’s being shown as the concern and being left behind because of this. But it’s not shown as *true*, that’s the problem here. Communication is necessary and needed but after the impulsive action, I don’t see that either. You fear being right or especially - being wrong. Ok, but now what?

July: 5 Cups & 9 Wands

Oracles: Enthusiasm

Zodiac Signs: Scorpio, Heavy Sagittarius

Regret, remorse, sadness. Either for the things you’ve said, done, lost, someone you’ve hurt, pain you’ve caused. It’s possible you acted impulsively and however someone else responded - that hurt. There may be regret for not only hurting someone but doing it *enthusiastically* like you thought you were winning here, now…what did you win? That could be what someone else is saying, a father, boss, spouse, ex spouse perhaps. Or whoever you lashed out at. Some of you are spilling your woes at work, transportation issues is a big deal here. Maybe trying to work at home, see if something can be done, can you be advanced money or work overtime? Maybe you’re trying to transfer somewhere closer or even take vacation time or something - either because you need money and won’t actually vacation, or you just need time to work things out. If you’re messaging a father or authority figure for help, it’s burning your soul, because they’re going to tell you exactly what they think and it may sting. This could be legal too, police, government, if a rule or boundary is broken there are consequences, even if you’re pleading a case, that’s what I see here. Or you could be this way with someone else, could be someone with a sob story. If you have done this already and were harsh or caused pain, now you just feel bad about the events that followed - Wheel of Fortune. There is sadness and regret, focus on what’s been lost and actions taken or words said. Gossip may play into this somehow as well, or what other people say, your pride is wounded.

August: 8 Pentacles & Queen of Wands

Oracles: Acquisition

Zodiac Signs: Taurus

You’re not going to stay down for long! You could be putting more effort into your physical attributes and appearance, aiming for attractiveness and charm to win you favor from those who you still have to face but would rather not - Venus energy lays on the charm and beauty…avoiding aggression, or in Libra’s case, coming on strong to pressure submission from anyone who would dare to speak up - because that’s your real fear. Projecting Aries energy, Libra tends to work in extremes in between finding the balance, it’s a whole life thing. You’re feeling kinda small, extremely insecure and anxious, so you’re overdoing it a little and projecting BIG. Sexy, charming, on top of it, a bad bitch. Nothing wrong with that, except that it’s not really what you’re feeling inside, you can miss out on deeper connections or bonding by wearing a mask, but sometimes that’s needed. You have goals, even if you have to fake it to make it, people do it every day. I heard “Bravado”.

For some this Queen is someone else entirely, could be your ex’s new person and you’d rather die than have to see them, it upsets you, understandably. If you share children, you could be staying in the car, dropping off, and not interacting at all. No thanks, not my business or problem. Does it hurt, yeah. Enough to engage, nah, you’ll just avoid them all like the new plague, and focus on what you need to. Or the opposite, you could attempt to be way more in your face or proudly waving your cute flag in an attempt to make the new/ex lover feel intimidated or some shit. It’s rooted in insecurity either way, it may all be flipped and they may avoid you, because they don’t care and aren’t interested in talking to you…which just makes the anxiety worse. It’s possible some of you are looking for a new job and trying to win favor with attractiveness, possibly going through a lover in order to do that. Like working with them. Is it a scheme, yes, you need something. Will it work, maybe. Acquisition shows you getting *something* or that’s the goal. You could just have the hots for someone at work, and are trying to win them over.

September: Page of Pentacles, The High Priestess & 3 Wands

Oracles: Flattery

Zodiac Signs: Virgo & Gemini Sun/Venus

I’m seeing 222 as I start this month, decisions needing to be made. I’m picking up on some masterminds here fr, y’all plot your objectives well. Or will. You keep your plans very quiet and just wait for them to come to fruition. It’s killing you that they’re not moving along faster. You’d like quicker results and feel kinda trapped or defeated because that’s not happening or you’re having to put in a lot of effort every single day in order to get something. Flattery may get you far, or that’s something you’re trying to use in order to move this along in some way. That could be “killing them with kindness” with whoever is involved. Coworkers. Ex’s. Family. Whoever. If you absolutely have to interact that is. Some of you are going back to school or working towards an advancement, certificate, degree, training, something. Others may be waiting for a contract to end, could be divorce, a lease, anything keeping you from moving as fast as you want. Could be literally moving. More than anything, Flattery shows intelligence and that all of your moves (or inaction) is well thought out and planned ahead, you’re strategically planning a future for yourself, putting in a lot of hard work and effort. But waiting for something to end. It’s boring, when does the excitement come back into this situation? You could need to get out and have some fun and you’re waiting on people that aren’t very fun at all. If you’re into someone, they take it slow, and you’re like omgggg speed up! You could lay it on thick with the flattery, you want them, like quit deliberating and take me out already! If you’re in sales, real estate, etc., someone could take a long time deciding or actually signing a contract, and it eats your soul.

October: The Hanged Man & Ace of Pentacles rev

Oracles: Idealism

Zodiac Signs: Scorpio, Sagittarius, Aquarius

If romance was the thing last month, or attraction anyway, you may lose it for them this month, and chalk it up to missed opportunity. For most, car problems are blocking your progress or opportunities. Maybe you don’t have one, lost one, it’s a beat up old hunk of junk you’ve already fixed 1000 times but alas it doesn’t run. Can’t get passed for inspection. Something like this, it’s eating your money and keeping you from lasting potential. Maybe this has to do with travel, not being able to go somewhere, or not invited for a work trip somewhere actually cool. Maybe you’ve been depending on the help of others and that’s run out, it’s like you’re seeing things as glass half full, or how it could be, and you’re hurt that it’s not that way. You’re missing out on finances in some way, it could be difficult to deal with. A car accident is possible, be very careful, this may show an injury blocking you as well, needed healing and a major loss of money or resources. You keep having to come up creative ways to deal with issues, that’s gotta be exhausting, 9 Wands is exhausted. You could just have a big bill, car payment, insurance, repairs are all highlighted. The daily grind is draining. It’s a burden to be the strong one, or to do it alone. You have no money, none extra anyway, maybe not even enough, and there is no fun, it’s just your own creativity keeping you amused…but it’s enough. For now. Cuz you have to.

November: 8 Wands & 5 Wands

Oracles: Rebellion

Zodiac Signs: Taurus, Sagittarius & Aquarius Mars

Your principles and beliefs are coming into question from others who don’t agree. Could be a King of Pentacles/earth sign that you have a mutual exchange with. There’s an old way and a new way, and you’re fighting for the new way out of rebellion, opposition, feeling the need to compete or prove other people wrong. King of Pentacles is a boss, someone that can be rigid, because they’re responsible, especially with finances. This may be someone who tells you can’t do something, or that you should. You may have done something one way in the past, now they expect it from you and you’re fighting them. Or that’s switched. This could be an ex spouse fighting over children, 6 Cups can show them or this is someone you’ve known, something you’ve done for a long time. Maybe a job you’ve had for a long time. The argument or action is regarding gifts 🎁 either expecting one and not receiving it or giving one that’s like…idk you don’t subscribe to religion and this person gifts you a Bible or some shit, you’re triggered. That may be the intent. Or you’re doing that. You could also be notifying family the holidays are gonna be different this year due to xyz and getting negative feedback from them. You can not afford it honestly, 4 Pentacles isn’t much, but rather than be honest it seems like you’re making it some grand gesture about beliefs or something. Can’t argue over beliefs! I’m suddenly not into holidays, don’t call me and I’m not coming. You or someone else may be venting over things they’ve bottled up for some time and it’s a big dramatic thing. At work, you could be receiving competitive energy, jealousy, or some kind of argumentative behavior because you get a gift or some kind of perk, and another person doesn’t…maybe people, 5 Wands can show several people. If you’re dealing with an ex, you could be arguing over children or maybe a new person’s involvement with your children. Like if they try to discipline your kids you’re gonna have their head on a spike. Could also argue over shared something, resources, contract, whatever involves you and another - created or made in the past somehow.

December: 6 Wands & 3 Swords

Oracles: Power rev

Zodiac Signs: Libra, Scorpio Sun & Moon rev

You’re going to be in your feelings because you feel powerless. Queen of Pentacles. Financially you’re fine, you’re not floundering, but you are having to do things alone, maybe with not much support from another person. If you’re a parent you’re probably the dominant one, and the other shlub may get the glory with none of the work. Or that’s how it seems. Things are outside of your control, and though you’ve tried to manipulate situations in your favor, and protecting yourself from the same thing, it either didn’t work or not how you’d intended. There is heartbreak here, deep burdens, financial burdens that keep coming every month, over and over again. You’re still dreaming of a new beginning, but don’t feel like you can act on that right now. Could also be travel. You can’t for whatever reason. That was probably a plan or agreement, maybe what the argument was about last month. If your ex has the kids, you may not see them on the days you want, or the ex is introducing a new person to the family - your family. You’re resistant, out of control, potentially emotionally volatile and feeling alone. You have no power here and it makes you sad. Someone else getting attention and recognition is a similar burden. Having to deal with this new person forever. Heading towards a new start you don’t even want but have no choice in going back, only forward. Circumstances piss you off and hurt you. The positive is, you will get through this, you will have a new beginning, and 10 Wands shows an end to the burden, but only when you put it down & surrender to the changes happening outside of your control. How you handle this may differ, but the situation itself is major arcana, meant to be. It’s how you deal with it matters. Some of you have enough to live on, but not necessarily spend, gift wise, and you’ll put a lot of pressure on yourself over that, especially with kids. Next year - The Fool, a clean slate, an open door, the feeling that you can do anything & the courage to actually do it. That may be what all this build up has to happen for, to push you in a new direction. Is it easy, no. Is it worth it? It’s probably wait and see 🙏 This year feels like a necessary struggle, on the way to something bigger & better, eventually. It’s more about relational issues, even at work, than finances themselves, they’re just folded into bigger issues. The career is similar energy to the yearly, spiritual practices are probably the best thing for you, focusing on self care through the madness.

#Libra #2024 #career tarot reading #february 2024 #career tarot #career reading #astrology

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daveinediting · 2 years ago

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So this is about yesteday’s project... but the part where I realized to whom I owe a particular thanks. Here’s what happened:

I spent most of yesterday organizing footage into categories and identifying the most likely sound ups from each of the team members as well as a number of choice group interactions. And I created the few graphics called for in the script. The idea being to have a mental image of all these pieces as if they were on labeled shelves, waiting for me to pull them into a finished work.

It's a great way to operate, by the way. I don't always choose this option. But this project, based on the client’s desires for it, required that kind of prep. Including not thinking one bit about the music.

It's a choice, of course. Maybe an offbeat one given the client was looking for something kinetic. But because I knew all that motion would come from the actions and activity and interactions of the team members, I blew off the music. Didn't give it any thought.

No kidding. I knew this was the way to do it. So that's what I went about doing. And when I finally put it all together, when I got a good sound mix for everything but music...

That's when I started thinking about what the music should be.

Now, for these projects I use a music library. So right off the bat you've gotta be thinking search terms. Interestingly, I had guitars on the brain for some reason so I started there. It quickly became obvious that the song I was looking for would have a kind of vamped introduction that would open up wide. A reflection of what I’d done so far.

Within a short bit of time, I had four cuts of music that fit the description. Each one a different sound from the others. So I tried one...

Nope.

I tried the next...

Nope.

And the third one. Well... the third one is actually the point of this story.

The lesson occurred at the beginning of my editing career. At the time, and because I was a musician, I always cut videos to music. I always chose the music first and cut to the beat. With one producer, though, the moment I started looking for music, she waved me off of that endeavor. She told me to cut the piece — a thirty second promo featuring the UW mascot, Dubs, and the then UW president, Richard McCormick — she told me to cut the piece without music.

Wait. Without music???

Trust me, she said.

So I cut the promo according to my own sense of timing, my own internal beat, if you will, and when we were done, the producer had some ideas for the kind of music she wanted.

Now, from this distance I don't remember how many cuts of music we tried. I'm thinking... five?

However many it was, we tried the first one...

Nope.

We tried the second one...

Nope.

And so on until we tried the last one and BAM.

It worked.

What do I mean it worked?

The piece looked like I'd cut it to the music. It fit. It was perfect.

And that's the way it was today. I had four different pieces of music with the same underlying structure and, while the first two weren't right, the third one was BAM.

Perfect.

It conjured just the right vibe across all the right places. Which is exactly the moment it hit me where I'd learned to work this way. From whom I picked up this way to cut something.

Ann Coppel.

Back at the start of my editing career. Long enough ago that it's just something I know how to do and when to do it when, in fact, it was a fantastic lesson I learned one day. From someone who knew there was more than just the one path to great work.

Thank you, Ann.

🙂

#editing #music #internal metronome #dubs #richard mccormick #video first #music first #enduring lessons

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sinsandsuccubus · 3 years ago

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I have a request. Jack and Urban get into a fight and he’s annoyed, pissed even and so you defend him. He gets turned on and you bone in the tour bus lol

Team Defense - Jack Harlow

Context: “Don’t hate the player, hate the game.”

Warnings: 18+ ! Sexual activity.

Pairings: Jack Harlow X Fem!Reader ; Urban Wyatt X Platonic!Reader

A/N: shout out to @creme-delacreme for the help.

Please DO NOT ENGAGE if not older stated age. Reader’s discretion is advised. I am not responsible if YOU CHOOSE to continue.

Masterlist ☽☾

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“Urban, I’m trying to put this in a nice way, but you’re slacking here.”

“Dude, I’m doing the best I can. What the fuck else do you want me to do?”

The tour bus was empty, just you, Jack and Urban chilling out while the other members of the team moved on with their needed agendas. Jack and Urban had decided to take to the tour bus to look at some photos that Urban had taken while they were traveling.

Recently however, Urban had been falling off, his work clearly not his best. This was, from what could be assumed, due to the fact that his recent hook up had gotten unhooked. And he wasn’t have that shit, at all.

“I don’t know Urb, maybe do your job correctly?!” Jack announced, his voice slowly escalating.

“Shut the fuck up Jack, you wouldn’t know anything about taking photos. All you know is how to sit there and be the pretty boy the industry wants!” Urban responded, his voice matching Jack’s as he stood up to look down at him.

Jack immediately rose to his feet, getting on eye level with his best friend.

“Really Urb? Really?! You know, ever since that bitch dropped you, you’ve been a real fuckin ass and I’m sick of it.”

“Sick of it?” Urban chuckled, stepping to Jack. The two grew closer, basically in one another’s faces.

You had heard the beginning of the argument but decided to remain silent, letting them handle their own business. However, it was when you heard scuffling that you decided to rise from your seated position in the booth and moved to where the two were arguing towards the back of the bus.

At that point, Urban had pushed Jack away from him, anger in his eyes.

“I’ve been following you around this whole time on your career path, and you want to say you’re “sick of it?” I’m sick of you and your fucking egotistic ass.” It was then that you decided to step in.

“Urban, Jack, calm down. Y’all can talk this out.” You tried to reason.

“Don’t tell me what the fuck to do Y/N. Stay out of grown folk's business.” Before Jack could even go to defend you, you took it upon yourself.

“I don’t know who the fuck you’re talking to Urban,” You took the time to look around the bus to emphasize your point.

“But it surely ain’t fuckin me. Jack’s right. Ever since that bitch moved on from you, you’ve been walking around acting like a fucking dickhead, when we all knew that bitch was nothing but a fuckin bum. You and Jack were in this together since y’all were fuckin kids. If anything you’re fuckin dick riding on his career because you wouldn’t be anywhere if Jack hadn’t brought you along with PG. So really, you should be fucking grateful for Jack, especially since he’s been looking out for you, but yo stupid ass got your head in your ass and can’t get it the fuck out. So I suggest you do before you end up doing and saying some shit that’ll fuck up this relationship.” You spoke, stepping to Urban. Despite your height difference, he knew you meant business and what the fuck you said.

“Y/N…” Urban attempted to speak.

“No, don’t say shit to me. The fact that you stepped to your bestfriend like you’re about it really shows where your head is at. And the fact that you even spoke to me that way, knowing damn well I ain’t do shit to you tells me that you need to get your shit together. So Fix-it-Felix, cause this shit ain’t fuckin working. Got it?” You looked at him, anger written all over your face.

Jack stood there in shock, not because you held your ground, no he knew you could do that, but at the fact that you did it not just on your behalf but on his. He found it extremely hot.

He was bricked up.

After taking in your angered face, Urban took a step back from you, grabbing his bag and heading towards the door of the bus.

“I’ll check you guys later.” He spoke, avoiding eye contact with both of you.

“Don’t come back till you get some fuckin sense Urb.” You spoke before the door shut, letting out a loud huff. You turned to Jack, shaking your head as you walked toward him.

“Are you okay baby? What he said was fucked up, sounds like some insecure shit.” You spoke, looking up at Jack, the anger dissipating in your face.

He looked at you with lustful eyes, placing his warm palms on your face.

“Oh, I’m fine ma. But I do have a problem.” He spoke, his thumbs rubbing your cheeks.

“What’s wrong babe?” You spoke, tilting your head. He took your hand and moved it towards his crotch, pressing it to his hard-on.

“Oh…” You spoke, looking at Jack again.

“Did this- Did me defending you turn you on?” You questioned.

“Fuck ma, it did. It was so fucking hot, the way you stood there and made him take it, fuck.” He spoke, forcing your hand to palm at his dick.

“Oh, you’re really turned on from this.”

“Yeah, did you think I was lying? Shit ma.” He grunted out, moaning as you slipped your hands into his pants and boxers, stroking him further. He became putty in your hand, allowing you to push him onto the couch, straddling him.

You began kissing and licking at his neck, soft grunts and puffs of air leaving his lips, your cunt clenching around nothing.

He forced your hips to grind onto him with his hands, moving his face to indulge you in an intense make-out session.

“Fuck baby, need you. Right here, right now.” He groaned, lifting you off his waist to tug at his pants. You quickly moved off him, pulling down yours as well as your underwear to make a pool at your feet.

Immediately Jack grabbed at your hips pulling you to hover over his dick.

He pulled you down, your walls slowly sinking on and grasping at him, for-fronting a deep moan from the two of you. Jack began thrusting almost immediately, your body leaning forward to rest your head in the crook of his neck.

“Shit ma, fuck.” You whined in response, Jack immediately finding that spot to make you keen.

“Fuck yes, Jack, baby, fuck. Please don’t stop.”

“I won’t pretty girl, you feel too good, fuck.”

The sounds of skin slapping filled the air as you began to meet his thrusts, grabbing onto the back of his neck and curls, meeting his lips with a sensual kiss.

You moaned into one another’s mouth, tongues battling for dominance as you reached your peak.

“Baby… I’m getting close.”

“Cum for me. Cum all over me princess, give it to me.” To which you came hard with a grunt, your thighs shaking as your walls clenched and trembled around him.

“Shit!” Jack moaned out before filling you up with his seed, moving to your neck to leave light kisses.

“That was so hot ma.” You laughed at his comment, moving to kiss his lips once more.

“I’ll always defend you, baby. No matter what. Unless it’s controversial and damn right stupid, then you’ll end up like Urban.”

“I’d probably get bricked up from you yelling at me too, shit.”

Before you could comment, the sound of the door opening echoed the room, you and Jack scrambling to pull yourselves together.

“Y’all done fucking in here? Urb wants to talk to you, Jack. Oh, and you too Y/N.” You heard Neelam announce before the door shut.

You looked at Jack as you mixed yourself, nodding at each other’s proper appearances and signaling to head off the bus.

Urban was sitting on the ground outside in the shade, twiddling his fingers nervously.

You and Jack sat down across from him, forcing his head to look up.

“First, I want to apologize to you Jack. I know I’ve been slacking, it’s just…” he paused.

“That shit with that chick fucked me up man. One minute I thought we were good, next thing I know, she’s dismissing us over texts as if nothing happened. What she said to me.. was fucked up. But I should have never taken that out on you, and for that I’m sorry.” Urban announced, his eyes sincere.

“Did you mean anything you said?” Jack asked, his tone soft.

“Fuck no. Okay, sometimes you’re a little egotistic, but still! I love you bro, and I’d follow you anywhere. We wanted this since we were kids, I ain’t goin nowhere.”

“Good.” Jack said as he moved to shake Urban’s hand, doing their handshake.

“And Y/N, I’m sorry I stepped to you like that. That was totally uncalled for. You’re right, you didn’t do anything to me, and it was pretty fucked up for me to even come at you knowing damn well all you want is the best for me. I’m truly sorry.”

“I know Urby.” You nodded, smiling and leaning to kiss his cheek.

“But if you ever do that shit again, I’m reading you for filth.” At your statement, Urban threw up his hands in defense.

“Yes ma’am.”

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haik-choo · 4 years ago

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I don't write cause I feel I don't have a good grasp on the characters personalities etc, the characterisation of akaashi post is so helpful! 👀👀 Would you do kuroo or bokuto?

a/n: I hope you like both of these! again, if yall want me to do others, let me know! these are across the span of their life, so some may seem college-related and some may seem young-adulty!

[MISCHARACTERIZATIONS OF BOKUTO AND KUROO]

bokuto kotaro.

clueless: i’ve stated this in akaashi’s post, but bokuto is extremely emotionally intelligent. he can pick up on the slightest changes in people’s demeanor or posture, he can tell if someone is sad or happy even if they aren’t good at displaying emotions. he’s not a dumbass -- and he can pick up on others’ limits and boundaries very quickly. despite his ability to read people relatively well, he has no qualms about pushing people out of their comfort zones and forcing them to do things they might hate at first, but will love later. he pushes boundaries according to your comfort level, and respects your hard limits.

only positive: a lot of people write bokuto to be someone ho’s only happy-go-lucky, or someone who rarely gets sad (aside from his moods that are less sad and more discouraged), but I think that almost dehumanizes him. he gets back up faster than most, yes, and at the end of a lost game where everyone is crying, bokuto is dry-eyed. he’s the type to get home and plop down on his bed, face-first into his pillow, lips quivering and eyes lightly watering. there are times where he feels insecure, especially when he’s younger, just because he can tell he’s different from the rest. he has a feeling that people are put-off from his personality, he has a feeling that he’s not as (traditionally/academically) smart as everyone else, he has a feeling that some people find him annoying. that’s why when he’s near his close friends he’s very loose -- he doesn’t feel the need to hold back even a little because he knows that they love him for him. this translates to his toxic trait with his lover being that he feels dejected/insecure if you ever want space. while he can read boundaries, he would really benefit from a lover who has just as few as he, because then he can be his truest self.

love-at-first-sight: he’s not the type to fall in love at one glance, he’s just not. yes, he might get interested or you may catch his attention, but he’s not going to fall in love with someone because they have a pretty smile. it’s not that he’s calculated or over-thinks his emotions, he knows exactly what he feels, it’s just that his heart is a little slow when it comes to falling in love. he’s such an energetic all-over-the-place person that love is never really on his mind (he gets into some trouble with accidentally leading girls on because he’s so friendly). when he eventually falls in love, though....oh boy. he stutters, he’s over-thinking all his movements when it comes to you -- he’s usually impulsive but with you he really, really doesn’t want to screw up. he wants everything to go smoothly -- so he’s the type to plan out a confession and actually try to stick to it. when it comes to something like love, bokuto is surprisingly slow and careful, because he knows how fragile a heart is.

never gets angry: i think most people like to imagine his anger is so rare because the image of an angry bokuto is scary, especially with his stature. and while it’s true his anger is uncommon (because he’s good at processing his own emotions and not lashing out at others), when he does get angry it can be pretty unnerving. he’s the type to slam his fist on the counter unknowingly when having a really bad fight with his lover, and he has a booming voice. he’d never hit someone, but he doesn’t realize how intimidating his physique is. anger is uncommon, but that doesn’t mean he’s not scary. he always apologize afterwards, though.

boundless confidence: i touched on it earlier, that he has bouts of insecurity, but again, i really want to emphasize that he’s not endlessly confident. honestly, maybe in the anime and manga he seems that way, but if you want to make him more human, have more life than a fictional character, you have to create limits or certain traits. bokuto is very sensitive, and the slightest thing can either inflate his ego or deflate it. plays in volleyball constantly not working may dig at his confidence, but he always re-inflates. in real life, outside the court, there are things that keep his confidence low everytime they happen. fights with his lover are one of these things; he’ll get jealous when they leave the apartment after a fight because he’ll worry about you finding someone more stable than him. jealousy alone is a solid sign of chipped confidence, something that someone as sensitive as bokuto gets every once in a while.

overall, bokuto is a lot more intelligent than what people give him credit for. he’s honest with his own emotions and can read people very well, which is probably why he’s such a people person, but he still has flaws. he does not have boundless confidence or have no perception of boundaries; he’s unbelievably understanding. he may be initially insecure, have intimidating anger, etc. but ,after all, he’s human, isn’t he?

kuroo tetsuro.

sex god: don’t get me wrong, I definitely believe that he’s had a lover or two, especially in college, and that he’s played the field a little bit. but i don’t see him as the guy that has had sex with every person in his major. he’s a genuine guy and can’t have sex with someone he’s not emotionally invested in -- despite not being a ‘player’, he’s totally gotten in trouble with a few people because they think he’s leading them on when he walks with them to class everyday.

intimidating: people always characterize him as this mysterious, sexually intimidating guy, but i just can’t see him as someone intimidating. if anything, he may be a little unapproachable because he has a really tight knit group of friends that he’s always with, but he’s not scary. he’s not the center of attention but he’s not a wallflower either, he enjoys observing people and watching drama play out, but he’s not silent and glaring all the time. he’s quite fun, he’s loud, and he enjoys embarrassing his friends in public. he’s the type to twerk in public and laugh his ass off when akaashi or kenma give him the side-eye and bro-kuto joins in. he likes to have fun, ya know? i don’t know about you, but a guy that twerks in public isn’t very scary, to me at least.

prideful: I understand why people paint him as a prideful guy, he obviously likes what he does and has a personable personality, but honestly, he’s not perfect. he often has moments where he doubts himself because of his past decisions, his career one of them. kuroo is an amazing middle blocker, and his choice to go into sports advertisement rather than an actual volleyball league no doubt haunts him at night sometimes. he thinks of the ‘what-ifs’, and he dreams of what he could be. especially since his best friend is bokuto, a professional player, it’s often on his mind. it’s a super touchy subject for him, and if someone were to question his job-choice i have no doubt that he’d get really sour and distant from that person because he’s not sure of himself either.

frat boy: he’s not someone who can’t cook, he’s not someone who sleeps at 5am everyday, hungover. he’s not the type of person to be immature in any way -- he’s got his shit together. i’m sure most people can actually see this, but kuroo is very responsible and realistic (which is part of the reason he didn’t do professional volleyball). he does his taxes, does his homework, gives out good advice, gets up early and eats everything that a healthy person should eat (in all the right proportions, too). he doesn’t even drink often, if anything he’s just a social drinker. he goes to bed at 10pm and wakes up at 6am to work out, no joke. he’s gotta keep that physique somehow.

decisive: i know i said he’s responsible, but i don’t think that translates to decisive. i can see him having a lot of conflicting things going on in his life, different wants and different paths that he wants to take but can’t keep all open. it happens in love, his career, his college major, etc. he wants a lot in life, he wants success, happiness, a good love-life, everything. when he had to choose between volleyball and a life-long, stable career, he was broken for weeks. was he good enough for his dream? was it wise to chase his dream? would it be better to get more kids into volleyball, do what he did, what he couldn’t do? in his love life he always hesitates, too: does he see a life with them? how long will they love him? will they be able to deal with him once they see that he’s not perfect? is it worth it? it doesn’t matter if he’s in love or not, because his extreme caution can come off as very distant and unwilling to let you in, hence his toxic trait. he’s indecisive, scared, yet passionate and hard-working.

overall, kuroo is full of contradiction. he wants a lot from life and is willing to work for it. he has dreams and tries to stay healthy and put himself out there, have fun, the whole shabang -- but he’s not perfect. he’s overly cautious when it comes to making important decisions simply because he can see a future with all of the different paths he can take. but honestly, isn’t everyone a little contradictory?

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oitommothetease · 4 years ago

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Invisible String (1/?)

Pairing: Bucky Barnes x Female reader (Modern AU)

Description: James Buchanan Barnes, the owner of the most expensive-looking club in town and your new apartment. He was a dick and you hated him. What could possibly go wrong when you, the new girl in town, start bartending at his club to pursue your dreams?

Word Count: 1147

You just wanted a new start away from the judging eyes of your parents and the constant comparison to your sister. Moving to a different and smaller town would mean giving up your corporate job and choosing to work on your novel full time. And that's exactly what you wanted.

Of course, that career choice wasn't accepted by your parents and that's why taunts and judgements were constantly thrown at you during the family dinner on weekends. Having a know-it-all doctor sister with an amazing doctor husband and gorgeous children who aspired to be doctors wasn't ideal either. So when you finally broke the news over dinner one night, your mother signed and shook her head in disappointment. On the other hand, your father had a lot of stuff to say. One thing led to another and the next thing you knew, your family was trying to convince you to marry some rich, arrogant family friend of theirs and be his trophy wife.

Having had enough of this bullshit, you finally stood up, bolted out of that house and decided to never look back.

Maybe you didn't think this through, maybe you shouldn't have been spontaneous and should have considered talking to your accountant before quitting your job and packing up everything.

You didn't realize the errors of your path until it was too late, until you were standing inside an apartment with a realtor who was convincing you to buy this amazing place at a not-so-expensive rate.

“So, what's the catch?” you asked.

She cleared her throat, trying to avoid the inevitable interrogation.

“What is it?” you questioned again. “The owner is a dick? Drug dealer? Woman beater? Criminal?”

The realtor huffed, clearly not expecting your approach to the situation. ” God, no. No, it's nothing like this. You saw that club on our way here? ” She pointed her thumb towards the road, and you nodded.

“Yeah, big, fancy place.”

“Well, the owner of that bar, James Buchanan Barnes, also owns this building and he and his friends are not the kind of person you want to mix up with. People are scared of him and they don't like being on his radar.”

“I’ll take it.”

“What?” she asked, her tone filled with bewilderment.” This is the part where clients tell me they need a few days to decide, and then they look the owner up and send me their refusal the next second.”

"One gal to another. I don't have a lot of money to own a place like this. With the money I have, I can afford a two-bedroom apartment with 5 roommates. So if I can get this amazing place at a cheap price, then I think I can handle a shitty neighborhood."

The realtor didn't try to convince you further. She felt relieved to finally get rid of this apartment, but she also felt bad for you. She didn't voice her concern again, knowing that you wouldn't listen and she should just take the win.

Three days later all the papers were signed and you were finally moving into your own place. A place where you can do whatever you want to without hearing a disappointed sigh in the background.

The novel you were working on was about a 21-year-old woman who accidentally traveled to the past while trying to travel to the future. Sci fi mixed with action was your jam. With your job, you could hardly get 3 pages done in a week, therefore this whole new life.

All you needed was a job that didn't require a lot of your time but also paid the bills. You could work at the supermarket down the street, but that would take up your whole day, and you'd have to deal with dick customers. You needed a job that would keep you free during the day because that's when you're the most productive.

Bucky didn't like people, especially new people in the town, people he didn't trust, people he didn't have any leverage over. Unfortunately, you were one of those people, so when you waltzed in applying for a bartender job, he wasn't pleased.

Whereas you were oblivious to the daggers he was sending your way through the computer screen.

Usually, Clint, the manager or one of the men Bucky knew and trusted would take interviews on a new employee, but for you, Bucky would make an exception. That is how you landed in his way bigger office than a medium-sized manager's office.

"Name?"

"Y/n."

"Any bartender-related past job experience? "

"I worked in retail in high school, so I know how to deal with assholes, I think I can work with drunk people," you joked, he didn't respond. "Um, I did a few bartending gigs in college."

"College? What major? "

"Mass Media."

"Any other job experience?"

"I worked in a company as a PR for two years."

He raised his brow in bewilderment, asking you to explain. He didn't say it, but you just knew.

"I mean, haven't we all left our corporate jobs to bartend?" You joked and he didn't respond, again.

"Why did you move here?" He interrogated, clearly not enjoying your antics.

"I guess, I just wanted a change of scenery and work," you lied, he picked it up in a second but didn't push it further.

"You're done." He declared.

"Oh, um, thank you. Would I be hearing about it, or you just have the calling policy because no one took my number and-"

"We are not hiring you." He cut you and declared, again.

"Excuse me? No offense, Mr. Barnes, but it's a fucking bartending job. I don't know what more you require than experience or communication skillset because I literally have both."

"I don't trust you," he pointed a finger towards the door and you stood up. " Those guys down there working, they're not just my friends, they're my family. I trust them with my life. "

"What is this? Fucking fast and furious?" you half yelled.

A voice in your head told you to tell him about the book. Surely that would make him trust you or your reasons for pursuing this career despite having a complete opposite career in the past. But you wouldn't give this arrogant man an opportunity to see you vulnerable.

"You know what? I don't even need your stupid job." You announced before bolting out of his office.

That was a lie. You needed that stupid job. It was a perfect job, you could have the day all to yourself to structure the plot of your book and you'd have to work in the evening and night. But obviously, your stupid ego would not let that man have the satisfaction of knowing that something is wrong. You don't need a knight in shining armor and horses to save you, you learned horseback riding in a summer camp in grade 6. You can definitely do this and you got this.

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agent-whiskeys-sweetheart · 3 years ago

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Meant To Be (ii)

Pairing: Hotch x F!Reader

Summary: Over a year after your first interaction with the BAU, it is finally time for your first day as an official team member. Even with all the excitement of the day, the biggest thing you look forward to is seeing Aaron Hotchner again. However, your perfect first day quickly turns out to be not at all what you had imagined.

Warnings: None, some angst?

Word Count: 5,585

A/N: Just know that I promise things are going to get better lol.

NOVEMBER 2007

QUANTICO, VA

For the first time in your life the sound of your alarm is a very welcome one as it rouses you from your light slumber. The whole room is filled with light as the sun streams through the cracked blinds. You had been in this apartment for two months now. It had taken some getting used to but it was starting to feel like home. That was very important to you seeing as Quantico was where you were going to be for the foreseeable future. It took you no time at all to sit up in bed, throwing off your blanket. When you got up to start getting ready, everything was exactly where it was supposed to be. Your clothes draped over the chair at the end of the bed, your go-bag on top of the dresser, and your entry paperwork out on the kitchen table. As always, you had thought out every minute detail. You are determined to make sure that your first day at the BAU is perfect. It had taken excruciatingly hard work and dedication to get to where you are now. Nothing and no one is going to spoil it for you.

After getting dressed in record time you grab your go-bag off the dresser and head out to the living room. You set it on the table next to your paperwork and make your way into the kitchen. Scrambled eggs and toast sound like a good way to start the morning so you get out a skillet and a few eggs. Before you even have a chance to turn on the burner the sound of your phone going off in your bedroom causes you to run back in to check it. As you pull it off the charger you immediately smile widely at the name that flashes on your screen.

“Hey there Miss FBI Agent. God, that sounds good doesn’t it? FBI agent. Or maybe BAU agent. Didn’t I hear you say SSA once? What does that mean? Is it good? It sounds pretty powerful.”

“It means Supervisory Special Agent. And anything you call me that means I’m not hallucinating this whole thing is fine with me.”

“I like that. SSA Y/N L/N. Sounds official. Which is exactly what you are as of today! How are you feeling right now?”

“Excited. Prepared. Kind of like I’m on top of the world.”

“As you should! It’s been a long journey to get here, you deserve to enjoy every step. I still can’t believe my little sister is in the FBI.”

Your sister has been your biggest support system for as long as you can remember. No matter what path you choose, you know she will always have your back. It had been heartbreaking to leave her when you moved but you knew it would be worthwhile in the end. Today is when it finally pays off. She has called you almost every day so even though you are states apart, she is never truly absent. Hearing her voice now, getting the chance to share this moment with her, is more important to you than you know how to express.

“I can’t believe that you’re awake before noon.” This earns a scoff.

“I will have you know that I set an alarm for 5:30 so I would be awake in time to tell you good morning before you head off to work.”

“That’s very sweet of you. I’m really glad you called.”

“Hey, there’s no way in hell I was gonna miss your first day!”

“I appreciate that. It means a lot to have your support.”

“Of course! I will always give it freely. Besides, this is too cool not to talk about. You get to catch bad guys. You now have special government access. Plus you can basically read minds. You’re a real life superhero. How totally awesome is that?”

“Oh, I know. Why do you think I wanted the job? I’m glad you’re able to see its merits. Most people find it very morbid. Or boring.”

“Well most people aren’t us.” Glancing over at the clock, you can’t help a small sigh from leaving your chest. Your sister of course catches on. “Do you have to go?”

“Yeah. I only have about 15 minutes. Thank you so much for calling though! I always look forward to hearing from you.”

“Well I don’t have any patients today and I expect you to call me later tonight so we can talk about everything, okay?”

“Okay, it’s a plan. I love you.”

“I love you too. Have a great first day.” You hang up quickly, making your way back into the kitchen to put away what you had gotten out. Instead you pull out a few granola bars to eat on the way. Even though this isn’t quite what you had planned you don’t mind one bit. Talking to your sister is more important. You briefly wonder if she took today off just so she could be there for you or if it is just a coincidence. If it was on purpose, you wouldn’t be surprised. It had always been kind of funny to you what careers both of you had chosen. She is a therapist. You are a profiler. While the two do have distinct differences there are also a lot of striking similarities. It’s just funny how life works out sometimes. Never what you expect.

You head into the bedroom to grab your go-bag, making sure everything you need is in there. Picking up the paperwork from the table, you head out the door and downstairs to your car. After loading your things up, you turn on the radio to the most uplifting station you can find. This is the kind of morning where nothing less than radiant positivity is welcomed. It’s the first day of your new life and you are going to make the most of it, even if it kills you.

The drive seems to go by in an instant and soon you find yourself in the parking lot of the BAU headquarters. There is still confidence bubbling inside of you but seeing the building right there in front of you causes the nerves to kick in as well. It seems so much bigger to you now. With a deep breath, you realize you need a little boost from your good luck charm. The small compartment on top of your dashboard opens with a click and you pull out the piece of paper inside. It feels good to have in your hands and you read the name at the top over and over again. Aaron Hotchner. His business card had stayed in your car all these years and whenever you felt nervous or unsteady, you pulled it out and for some reason it always calmed you. You were grateful to have it now more than ever.

Feeling renewed, you set the card back in its cubby and get out of the car. Things in hand, you stride right up to the front doors and let yourself inside. Once inside the main lobby you head over to the front desk, where a man asks for your ID. Reaching into the front pocket of your go bag you pull out the badge you had collected weeks in advance. A feeling of power washes over you when he clears you, much like a year and a half ago when you had stepped inside the Fort Worth precinct. However, it was a much more intense feeling now.

The journey towards the main offices of the BAU feels like a dream. The elevator carries you to the right floor and you float towards the glass doors that lead into your new workspace. Inside, it is bright and full of life. People move past you with such fluidity that it seems almost like a dance and baby, you are ready to tango.

Soon your attention is being commanded by a friendly voice you recognize very quickly. “Well, look who it is!”

Morgan makes his way towards you, a wide grin on his face. He looks just how you remember. You are glad the first person to greet you is someone you know. Now standing in front of you, he raises his arms and his expression changes as he silently asks for your permission. With a nod, you reach out as well as he pulls you in for a hug.

“It’s nice to see you again sweetheart. I was starting to wonder if you were ever gonna show up.” Laughing lightly at this, you feel yourself relaxing. “Look at you, all professional. How does it feel?”

“Completely liberating. It feels like it took me a lifetime to get here and now that I am, I can’t wait to get started.”

“Well, you’re gonna get your chance sooner than you think. We just got a case this morning. They called us in a little early to debrief us. We’ll fill you in on the jet. It’s go time baby.” He lightly pats your arm with a smile as he leads you over to where the rest of the team is, all sat at their desks. Spencer and JJ you recognize but there’s one face that you haven’t seen before. “Look who finally made it.”

JJ stands quickly to give you a hug, patting your back. “Leave her alone. She was doing a lot of hard work to get here. She doesn’t deserve to be teased in her first ten minutes on the job.” She says to Morgan, shooting him a playful glare. “Welcome. We’re really excited to have you here. You’re going to make a wonderful addition to the team. If you ever need anything just let me know, okay?”

“I will. Promise. Thanks.” Spencer is the next to stand, extending his hand to you. Taking it in your own, you nod respectfully. You don’t linger, not wanting to make him uncomfortable.

“Hi. Sorry, I’m not much of a hugger.”

“Oh, no need to be sorry. I definitely get it. It’s nice to see you again. I know we didn’t really get a chance to talk the last time we saw each other but I’m hoping to change that now that we’re coworkers.”

“Of course. I would like that.” There is still a slight awkwardness in the way he smiles but not nearly as much so as when you first met him. He’s the only one of the three that you don’t feel much of a connection with but you are determined to change that. These were your peers now. Your new family. It was important to you that you get to know all of them. It was jarring at first seeing how familiar they are with you already but it doesn’t take long for you to become comfortable as well. However you quickly remember that there is one person you still haven’t met. Turning to her, you extend your hand.

“Hello. I’m Y/N L/N.” She shakes your hand.

“Nice to meet you. I’m Emily Prentiss. These guys seem to have the advantage here. How do you all know each other?”

“Oh, I shadowed them about a year and a half ago now while I was still a student. Today is my first day as a member of the team.”

“That’s wonderful! Well, I’m excited to get to know you as well.” She offers a welcoming smile, one you appreciate. As you look around the bullpen you take note of the fact that Elle is nowhere to be found. At the moment you feel it isn’t your place to bring this up, so you simply smile at the people who are with you now.

“So, I hear we’ve got a case.” You begin, desperately wanting to learn everything you can now so you can fully prepare yourself.

“Yeah,” JJ answers. “It’s a string of high level armed robberies in Los Angeles. Nobody has been able to identify or apprehend any of the unsubs. There are five of them. All of the robberies were almost identical except for the last one. Someone was shot and killed. That’s when the authorities invited us to work the case.”

“Sounds like fun, huh?” Derek chimes in, jabbing you with his elbow.

“I don’t know if fun is the right word. Interesting sounds better, I think. I’m ready to get started though.”

“Yeah, I see that,” He gestures to your go-bag. “Good thing you’re all packed. That was a smart choice. They don’t always tell you to bring a bag on the first day. You’re all over it though.”

“Well, you only get one shot at a first impression. I wanted to be seen as professional. Plus I am very rarely unprepared for things.”

“Good. That’s a pretty good philosophy to hang onto, especially in this profession. The more prepared you are going into it, the better equipped you are to handle the stressors of the job. There’s a lot of tough things you’re gonna have to deal with but if you charge head first with a clear sense of where you’re going and what you’re doing, it’ll take a lot of the anxiety out of it.” You listen intently as he speaks with a tone of sincerity you have not yet heard from him. When he sees you staring at him, he chuckles. “First tip is free but next time I’m gonna charge you. Good advice like that doesn’t come cheap.”

“Okay, good to know.” You laugh, looking towards the others with a smile. “How about you guys? Any free tips for the newbie?”

“Yeah,” Emily chimes in. “Don’t listen to anything Morgan says.” This causes him to roll his eyes jokingly. “Although here’s a real piece of advice. No matter what happens, no matter how hard the job gets, don’t forget who you are. Don’t let this work compromise your beliefs and your morals. There are going to be times when you rethink what you know but don’t let the awful things you see harden you and turn you into someone you’re not. I can already see that you have a real light and kindness about you. Never let the bad people take that away from you or else they win.” Hearing this, your expression softens. For only having known you for a few minutes, Emily already seems to have bonded with you. Enough to give you such important advice. Her words linger in your head for a moment.

“I’ll definitely remember that.” JJ places a hand on your arm.

“Can I add something?” You nod eagerly, wanting to soak up all of the knowledge that you possibly can from these people. “My advice would be to talk to your loved ones as often as you can. Trust me, you’ll definitely want to after some of the stuff that we see. Talking to someone outside of work and grounding yourself in those relationships will help keep you sane. You’re going to be really grateful for a strong support system later on.”

“Luckily I do have a really strong support system in my sister. She basically raised me. She’s my best friend. It was hard to leave her but I know she still supports my decision.”

“That’s so great. I’m really glad you have someone like that.” You nod, feeling a small tinge of sadness when you think about how much you wish she was here with you. However, it passes quickly when Morgan puts his hand on your shoulder as a sign of comfort. The gesture is simple but calming, almost as if he’s telling you that he is a part of your support system now too. You know the people surrounding you will have your back. That thought lifts your spirits immeasurably.

“What about you? I’m sure I could get some good advice from a genius.” You say to Spencer after clearing your throat.

He chuckles lightly and thinks for a moment. “I guess I would say don’t let your age stop you from reaching your potential. You and I are the same age so I think I know to some extent how nerve wracking all this must be. Just know that even though you are young you have a lot of skills and abilities to bring to the table. Chase after what you want and soak up everything you can now. I’m obviously a strong believer in the collection of knowledge so the more you learn the better off you’ll be later. And you have as much right to be here as anyone else. You’ve done the work so believe in your own skills.” The three of you watch him for a moment and he looks between you. “But, hey, what do I know.” His joke makes you laugh.

“No, that’s really good advice. Thank you.” Before you have a chance to say anything else, a voice from behind causes all of you to stop.

“What’s all the commotion out here?” Turning around quickly you see an older man with dark hair standing on the walkway that wraps around the bullpen. His eyebrows are raised as he begins making his way towards you. Upon seeing him you put on your best professional face but the others seem to stay relaxed as he walks over to you. Once he’s standing next to you he offers you his hand. “Hello.” You take it quickly, shaking hands with him as you maintain eye contact. Unsure of who this man is, you are afraid to make a bad impression. As you look into his eyes there is something so strikingly familiar about him but you aren’t quite sure what it is. “Who might you be?”

“Sorry, sir. I am Y/N L/N. Today is my first day as a member of the BAU. It’s a pleasure to meet you.” His dark expression immediately lightens as he gives you a small smile.

“Ah. It’s nice to meet you as well. Sorry to scare you. I just have to keep these trouble makers in line from time to time.” Seeing him smile causes you to grin as well, beginning to relax again.

“Of course. It’s not a problem at all sir.”

“Well I’m David Rossi. Welcome to the BAU, I guess would be an appropriate introduction. I promise I’m not always so scary.”

“Just most of the time.” Derek adds, causing David to give him a look.

“Please ignore him. I like to think I’m a nice man. I don’t want to scare you off on your first day.” At this you can’t help but laugh.

“Oh trust me sir, you won’t. I’ve worked really hard to get here. There’s no getting rid of me now.” This causes him to laugh.

“That’s a good attitude to have. It’ll get you pretty far in this career. Keep working, keep putting the bad people away. It may take a while but it’s a gratifying feeling. In the meantime, just keep your chin up and you’ll be just fine. You seem like a bright kid.”

“Thank you, sir. I appreciate that.”

“Please, you can call me Rossi. Everyone else does.”

“Okay. Rossi. Thanks.” With a warm smile he pats your arm.

“If you want a prime example of working hard to get ahead, look at Hotch. I don’t think I’ve ever seen that man not at work. That’s why he’s the boss.” Derek says. His words make your breath hitch. Just the mention of his name makes you nervous. It’s been such a long time since you’ve seen him and you only spent time together for one day but even so he has been such a huge inspiration to you. And seemingly for good reason. You already know that Hotchner is going to be the man to impress around here but you don’t mind that much.

“Speaking of, have you spoken with Hotch yet today?” Rossi asks.

“No. I actually have some paperwork that I need to give to him before we leave, clearing me to travel and all of that. Could I possibly see him now?” You try not to sound too desperately hopeful.

“Yeah, of course. His office is right up there.” Rossi points to a door across the room. With a deep breath you nod in gratitude and then begin making the walk over to his office. It seems like an endless journey as you remind yourself over and over again that he’s just a person and you don’t need to be so afraid. Or nervous. Excited? Infatuated? Whatever the feeling is, it’s overwhelming. Once you’re outside his door, you close your eyes and breath before knocking. His voice is clear coming from the other side as he tells you to come in.

Opening the door cautiously, you step inside with paperwork in hand. Hotch is sitting at his desk filling something out, not looking up.

“Good morning sir.” Upon hearing your voice he looks quickly up at you. His eyes are just as dark and intense as you dreamed, fixated completely on you. The two of you maintain eye contact for a moment and the world is nothing but him. Suddenly realizing what you’re doing you force yourself to snap out of it, reminding yourself that this man is your boss and you’re acting like a lunatic.

“Good morning.” He says simply, not moving as he watches you intently. Willing yourself to gather up all of your confidence, you walk over to stand right in front of his desk.

“It’s really lovely to see you again. Being here is like a dream. At the BAU, I mean. I’ve been looking forward to it for so long, I almost can’t believe that I’m here. Now that I am though, I’m ready to work. I plan to earn your trust now just like I did the last time we worked together. I won’t let you down.” With a sudden flush of embarrassment, you grip the papers tightly. You have only been in his office for a few seconds and already you have completely exploded in excitement. Taking another breath, you calm yourself. “Sorry sir. I’m just very excited to be here. If you couldn’t tell.”

There is another moment of silence as Hotch’s eyes stay locked on yours, scrutinizing your expression with calm intensity. For a second you can almost see him thinking, as though he’s working something out in his head though you aren’t quite sure what that is. After a moment he stands up, putting you both on equal footing. Everything about him commands your focus and attention. A quiet prayer hangs on your lips as you wait for him to say your name again after all this time. Just once is all you need and then you’d be happy. No more daydreams, no more delusions, no more distractions. Just once and you can do your job. If only he’d quit staring at you so deeply and tell you exactly what you want to hear.

“I do appreciate your heartfelt words ma’am but I’m afraid I’m at a loss. I’m not sure I know who you are.” With that your heart drops. Of all the things he could have possibly said, this was the most disappointing. It’s such a small sentence but it is a mighty blow.

“I’m sorry?” You inquire, hoping that maybe you misunderstood.

“I’m really very sorry ma’am but I don’t know what you’re talking about. I’m not sure we’ve ever met.” Nope, you had understood what he was saying perfectly much to your dismay.

“My name is Y/N L/N sir. We did meet a little over a year ago now. You came to my hometown to work on a case and I spent the day shadowing you. I was a student at the time. Today is my first day here as a team member.” Hotch says nothing in response for a time, his expression exposing what seems to be a deep sense of regret.

“I apologize. We go through a lot of cases, it’s difficult for me to keep track of all the people that come and go in my life.” That is all you need to hear to shut down any further fantasizing. You had come and gone from his life a long time ago. Frankly you feel foolish for indulging these thoughts anyway. It was one day a year ago. There is nothing to look into. He is your boss now, not some high school crush. This is a professional environment. This would be for the better anyway. At least those are the sorts of things you tell yourself. “I really don’t mean any offense. It’s nice to meet you. Needless to say we’ll get to know each other now since we’ll be working together. Welcome to the team.” He tries to soften his expression but there is still a severity to it that doesn’t ease the knot in your stomach.

“It’s really my fault, sir. I shouldn’t have expected you to remember me. It was a long time ago and you’re a very busy man. No offense taken. I’m excited to work with you.” Trying to change the subject, you extend your paperwork towards him. “Here’s all of my entry paperwork. It gives me authorization to travel, my medical and professional history is there as well. All I need is your signature and I will be clear to begin working.” Looking through it quickly he nods before signing each of the necessary lines. He hands it back to you and you nod awkwardly before deciding to merely head towards the door. “Thank you sir. I’ll take this to the front desk really quickly and I’ll be good to work this latest case. I’ve already brought a go-bag.”

“Oh, you won’t be needing a go-bag.” This stops you in your tracks.

“I won’t?” You ask, turning to face him.

“No, you won’t. You’re not travelling with us for the case.” Every dream you’d had about your first day at the BAU is crumbling around you with every word that comes out of his mouth.

“Can I ask why, sir?” Leaning down to open a cabinet, he pulls out his own go-bag and unzips it to check its contents. This simple act of dismissal is enough to make you feel an inch tall.

“It’s only your first day, I don’t hardly know anything about you. I don’t feel comfortable taking an agent into the field that is practically a stranger to me and to the rest of my team. It will only compromise your safety and the safety of others. When I get back, we’ll have a discussion and see where you’re at when the next case rolls around.”

“But sir,” For a second your own words ring in your head. You’re the boss. No explanation necessary. You are not the kind of person that questions authority. You never have been and you thought you never would be but hearing your new boss say this to you makes your blood boil for some reason. It’s like Spencer said. You have as much right to be here as anyone else and you have not gone through seven years of grueling work to be put on the sidelines from day one. “I have studied and trained for a long time. I put in the work, the same as the rest of you and that’s why I’m here. I didn’t just show up on accident, it’s because I’m good at what I do. I have all the paperwork and I am prepared to put in the effort on this case.” His movements have stopped now and his eyes stay locked on yours, unable to look away as you speak. Once you’re finished he breaks away and sighs deeply.

“I am not disputing any of that but I am responsible for the safety of my team and now that includes you. It would make me feel much better if I could talk with you before sending you to the front lines. I’m on your side here even if it doesn’t seem like it. But at the end of the day I am your boss and I have final say. The answer is no. I want to like you, Y/N. Don’t give me reason to distrust you on your first day.”

“Yes sir,” Is all you are able to mutter as you feel yourself deflate. “I didn’t mean any disrespect.” The shift in your demeanor must have been palpable because his expression suddenly softens and a hint of a smile ghosts over his lips as he walks over to you.

“I know you didn’t. I’m sorry to disappoint you but you’ll have your chance soon enough.” With that, he grabs his bag and walks out of the office. In no more than ten minutes all of your big hopes and dreams for your perfect first day at the BAU were crushed. Everything has been happening so fast that it still seems like it might not be real. It’s all you can do to walk back out into the bullpen. Derek is the first one to notice your mood shift.

“What happened?” With a forced smile you shake your head.

“I’m not going to be joining you guys. The boss doesn’t feel comfortable letting me into the field just yet. I guess it makes sense.” Hearing this, Derek, JJ, and Spencer all three share a confused look.

“It actually doesn’t make that much sense. If you’ve got the paperwork, you are clear to go in the field. Everything should be in order. I’m not sure why he would wanna keep you behind. You’ll learn more in the field than you will sitting here.” Emily and JJ nod in agreement and you shrug off his questioning.

“It is what it is. I’ll just have to make the most out of it.” You quiet down but he can see that there is still something upsetting you.

“Okay, come on. What else happened?” The expression on his face is one of determination as he stares you down, waiting for an answer.

“It’s nothing really. It’s just that he didn’t remember me and I was a little disappointed. That’s all. It’s not really a big deal.”

“No, that is definitely a big deal. Hotch is not a forgetful man. Especially when it comes to people. If he worked one on one with you a year ago and he knew you were going to be a future member of his team, he would have paid especially close attention to you. That just definitely doesn’t seem right to me.” As much as you agreed with him you decided now wasn’t the time to push the issue.

“Well, I’m sure he just had a lot on his mind. It doesn’t matter. Anyway, good luck guys. I’ll see you when you get back.” The look on Derek’s face indicates that he wants to continue the conversation but he doesn’t. The three of them grab their go-bags and head to the door. Following them you smile when Derek gives you a side hug.

“We’ll all go get a drink when we get back. I promise.” You nod.

“I’ll hold you to that.” Before he can walk out the doors with the others you stop him. “Hey. Thanks. I know we still don’t know each other that well but I appreciate you making me feel welcome.”

“No problem, kid. You’re one of us now. We have to protect our own.” With one last smile he disappears through the main doors. Stepping out after him you stop when you see Hotch standing right outside the doors. With a small breath you walk over to him.

“You’ll be working with our technical analyst, Penelope Garcia. Go down to the bottom floor. Her office will be the third door on the right when you get off the elevator. She’ll introduce herself. She’s very friendly. We’ll speak when I get back.” With that, he too disappears.

In little more than thirty minutes, your perfect day is ruined before it has even really begun. Thoughts spin inside your head faster than you can comprehend. It feels like your fault for letting your expectations get so high. There is no way of erasing it. No matter how many good days you have from here on out, your first day at the BAU will always be a sad memory. It hadn’t been all bad of course. It had been nice to talk with the other team members for the short time that you had. However, that feeling was quickly ruined by your interaction with Hotchner. He was one of the main reasons you were so excited to begin working. You were sure that he would have some inspirational words of advice for you but all he had done was make you feel belittled. There was no way of taking that back. Now you were side lined for your very first case and it was completely out of your control. You really wish you had your good luck charm right about now. Something tells you you’re going to need it now more than ever. The Hotch that exists within that business card is the one you want to linger in your memories. The respectful and professional agent who had made you feel so respected and appreciated. That is the Hotch you need right now but that isn’t the man you’d spoken with today. That is what broke your heart more than anything. With one last longing look at the main doors you gather yourself up and head down to meet Penelope Garcia.

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So hm

I made something

Just dropping it here for fellow simmers

The Sims 4

Drama Legacy Challenge

You want to start a new legacy challenge, but you’re scared of getting bored?

You like storytelling?

You like the drama?

Here it is, just for you:

The DRAMA Legacy Challenge

We’ve got disastrous marriages, we’ve got missing brides, we’ve got superstars with skeletons in their super closets, we’ve got aliens pregnancies… we’ve got it all!

The Drama Legacy Challenge is a 10 generations challenge with a ridiculous dramatic twist for each generation.

This challenge works like any usual legacy challenge.

No money/skill cheat allowed. You might only cheat for storytelling purposes.

You shall choose an heir for each generation and that heir shall follow the path indicated below.

As these are quite detailed, you don’t have to follow every step cautiously. Its main purpose is to give you fun ideas. You are free to reshape or add events to the plot as much as you like (you know the game will do that for you anyway, whether you want it or not…)

Have fun!!!

Generation 1

My life is chaotic but I need it for my art

You just moved out of your childhood town and settled in the city, with nothing but one big dream: become a famous painter. Except you’re an awful procrastinator and you got to make ends meet: thus, you beg the local bar to hire you as a bartender. You might meet people there. Like, maybe, a celebrity you definitely should not end up sleeping with. Cause who knows what could happen next…

Traits: Creative, Clumsy, Lazy

Aspiration: Painter Extraordinaire

Career: Culinary (Mixologist), Painter.

- Must move in an apartment (you might get roommates, it’s up to you)

- Must be enemy with at least 1 neighbor and close friends with at least 2 neighbors

- Must master painting skill, and only then join painter career

- Must reach level 10 painter career

- Must finish Painter Extraordinaire aspiration

- Must have a one night stand with famous celebrity and get pregnant/get them pregnant

- Must raise the baby alone

Generation 2

Make it shine

You know who your other parent is, and most importantly, you know they know who you are. They probably wish you didn’t make a fuzz – well that’s too bad. You’re passionate about theatre and you are not going to lay low. You will be a big star. And they will notice you.

Traits: Ambitious, Outgoing, Self-Absorbed

Aspiration: Master Actor/Actress

Career: Actor/Actress

- Must join theatre club as a kid

- Must master acting skill

- Must master singing skill

- Must become a world-famous celebrity

- Must reach level 10 Acting career

- Must only date at least 2-stars famous sims (rule applies when sim turns YA)

- Must have a nemesis at work you end up falling in love with

- Must become most famous, hottest couple ever

Generation 3

The truth, nothing but the truth (or is it?)

Your life as a child-star was not always easy. Actually, it sorts of messed you up, but you’d rather die than admit it. You want to seem as accomplished as one can be, so the nasty journalists give you a break. You are passionate about justice and debate and you always knew you’d be an excellent lawyer. You are wise and intelligent and have better things to do than get preoccupied with page 6. Oh, but if only said-journalists had the chance to get a glimpse of your dating life… they’d sure have things to say.

Traits: Perfectionist, Hot-headed, Romantic

Aspiration: Serial-Romantic

Career: Law

- Must master Research and Debate skill

- Must reach level 10 Law Career, Lawyer branch

- Must finish Serial-Romantic aspiration

- Must date at least 7 sims without going steady

- Must woohoo at least 2 celebrities (not necessarily 5 stars celebrities)

- Must have two accidental babies with two different sims, and must raise them

- Must eventually fall in love as an adult with shady, rich business person (Wolf of Wall street style)

Generation 4

I am an international superspy… SUPERSPY

You have never been a big fan of your step-parent. You wouldn’t call them evil, but they are not exactly a moral person. As a matter of fact, the way they handle their business and their lifestyle is everything you hate about this world. You want to work your butt off to expose all of those big guys behind the desk by becoming a secret agent. You don’t have time for love and children. That was, until the human of your dreams crosses your path. Wait… who said human?

Traits: Active, Good, Paranoid

Aspiration: Renaissance Sim

Career: Secret Agent

- Must master fitness skill

- Must master logic skill

- Must finish Renaissance Sim aspiration

- Must reach level 10 Secret Agent career, Diamond Agent branch

- Must fall in love with alien and have the perfect love story until alien leaves you to go back to their planet

- Must end up alone and pregnant with alien baby

- Must raise the baby, never speak about aliens again and hide your baby’s alien identity from them

- Might get married again, but has to be a human sim this time

Generation 5

It’s not easy being green

You have always been an odd-ball. You don’t feel at home anywhere, and have a very strong, very weird connection to space. You know aliens exist, and have questioned your parent about it a hundred of times, but they refuse to talk about it. You have a hard time making close friends, and prefer to hang out with your cat. When you turn 18, you leave everything behind and move to the desert with one idea in mind: To build a rocket ship and visit space. Also, you are very beautiful and break many hearts, which you are completely oblivious to. Well, you never understood humans anyway.

Traits: Geek, Loner, Cat Lover

Aspiration: Nerd Brain

Career: Astronaut

- Must master rocket science skill

- Must master video games skill

- Must build a rocket ship and visit Simxia

- Must finish Nerd Brain Aspiration

- Must reach level 10 Astronaut career

- Must find valuable collectibles on Simxia

- Must date at least 3 sims, and must always be the one breaking up with them

- You are so beautiful you have tons of people at your feet, but you eventually fall in love in the most surprising turns of events: with a mean, lazy slob

- Your S.O sells all of your aliens collectibles to get extremely rich

- You become a housewife and have 3 children you spoil way too much

Generation 6

Nothing’s ever good enough for me

Lord knows how but your parents got very rich right before you were born and you got everything handed to you on a silver platter. Because of how easy you had it growing up, you are as free spirited as it gets – the world’s at your feet and you don’t owe it crap. You like to experience anything you want but never commit. Well, really, you’re bored. There has to be something more to this world. And you don’t buy your parents’ perfectly normal background story one bit.

Traits: Non-Committal, Snob, Cheerful

Aspiration: Party Animal

Career: As many as possible

- Must master Charisma skill

- Must master dancing skill

- Must finish Party Animal aspiration

- Must join business career, then quit when reach level 3

- Must join athlete career, then quit when reach level 5

- Must join entertainer career and become a comedian

- Must throw as many parties as possible (at least one every weekend)

- Must take vacation in every vacation world at least once

- Must date 10 Sims without ever going steady

- Must eventually marry for money

- Must have a secret lover all along the marriage and have babies with secret lover, but tell the world they’re the spouse’s (spouse knows)

Generation 7

My life is a fairytale – not a very good one

You grew up in a wealthy family who did not seem to care about anything but money and cocktails. Your parents had a loveless marriage, and while they probably loved you, they didn’t show it that much. Fortunately you had your godparent, who always looked after you. You long for a beautiful love story, where the sim of your dreams sweeps you off your feet and takes you away in a beautiful castle. But this dream will have a hard time coming true: your parents don’t believe in such stories and want to force you into a marriage of convenience with some person you barely know. Will you lay low and make your parents proud, or will you follow your heart and live out your dream?

Traits: Bookworm, Family-Oriented, Romantic

Aspiration: Soulmate

Career: Writer (romance novels)

- Must master writing skill

- Must master violin skill

- Must date Prom King/Queen type in high school, then get dumped by them

- Must reach level 10 writer career, and write only romance novels as soon as it’s unlocked

- Must get engaged to a rich sim you’re not in love with

- Must secretly fall in love with someone poor

- Must leave the rich sim at the altar

- Must run away to the countryside with SO

- Must live in a farm with SO and have babies

- Must never get rich

Generation 8

Politics is my life and I’m awesome at it

You grew up watching your parents live off the land, waking up at 5AM to take care of the farm: you understand hard-work. You love the village you were born in, but you think there are many things to ameliorate and you know you are the solution: you are smart, charismatic and full of ideas (you sure think a lot of yourself). You will become the mayor and make this place even greater. Plus, you don’t have to worry about romance: you know you can always count on your high school sweetheart to support you. Are you in love with them? Not really. But you look cute on TV. And that’s good for your campaign.

Traits: Self-Assured, Vegetarian, Insider

Aspiration: Leader of the Pack (the club being your political party)

Career: Politician

- Must be best friends with both parents

- Must live in the same town your whole life

- Must master charisma skill

- Must master research and debate skill

- Must befriend as many neighbors as possible

- Must get married to high school partner

- Must cheat on them frequently

- Must have extramarital baby and admit to cheating once to your SO

- SO forgives you and you raise the baby together

- Must not have another child

- Real parent to the baby must be an outlaw

Generation 9

The system is corrupted and so am I

All your parents ever did was lie. Especially the one who happened to be the town’s mayor. They lied for the campaign, they lied on TV, and on the radio… they even lied about your genitors. You don’t believe in any political system and you are sick of pretending like everything’s perfect. You’ve always been attracted to delinquency, as if it were in your blood. When you turn 18, you leave your hometown and start an exhilarating life of crime. Everything will be perfect – in your own nasty way.

Traits: Evil, Genius, Neat

Aspiration: Public Enemy

Career: Criminal

- Must master mischief skill

- Must master logic skill

- Must master piano skill

- Must finish Public Enemy aspiration

- Must reach level 10 criminal career

- Must date here and there without caring too much

- Must fall in love with light-hearted, super cheerful person who thinks your lifestyle is exciting

- Must have babies with them

- You might be a stone cold bitch, you actually care a lot about your spouse and your children and you form a happy family

- You initiate your children to mischief, hoping they’ll take upon the business when you’re old

Generation 10

Hello everyone and welcome to my channel

Your background is… complicated. Sure, your parents were the head of the most massive criminal business in the country – sure, your family vacation consisted in crashing into your parents’ enemies country clubs to put poison in their drinks and sure, you know how to use a bomb. But that has nothing to do with you and your dream of becoming a famous beauty influencer on sim YouTube. You might use your parents’ criminal power to threaten the right people into making you famous but hey, it’s still mainly thanks to your talent!

Traits: Outgoing, Self-Absorbed, Erratic

Aspiration: World-Wide Famous

Career: Social Media (Internet Personality)

- Must master charisma skill

- Must master mischief skill

- Must finish World-Wide Famous aspiration

- Must reach level 10 Social Media career

- Must move to the city, in a nice apartment (landlord owes a favor to your parents)

- Must end up in a penthouse

- Must marry a musician

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magnoliasporthorses · 3 years ago

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I read this and so strongly agree with the position.

Horse health as a breeding goal - robbery or sustainability?

#Pferdezuchtberatung

Never before have there been as many elastic, riddled and highly predisposed horses in the history of horse breeding as in our time. Horse breeding has reached such a level as to the quality of movement of horses that the average rider can't even exploit half the potential of his four-legged sports partner. The small number of really good dressage trainers can choose an incredible number of top young horses from a wide mass of lace horses.

Basically, systematic, nationwide promotion of horse riding is needed to get the many great young horses on the right track in training.

Those who realize that breeding provides us with as many good horses as never before, but which cannot develop properly due to lack of training, should also wonder why it is constantly about breeding more and more spectacular horses.

The horses are good enough.

Donnerhall, Rubinstein, Ferro, Jazz - big names in breeding and sports that have proven over decades what high performance they and their descendants are capable of. Solid base of a true breeding progress and each of these studs - in his time - catalyst of a new stallion line, from previously known but still little used stallion lines.

These stamp stallions have impressed with consistency and performance and have grown into their top role as stamp stallions for decades due to the quality of their offspring.

Today the path is another - young stallions are marketed like pop stars, even before you can really know anything about their inheritance, hundreds of mares are already carrying, because everyone wants to be the first to have offspring in the stable from the new ′′ miracle boy There are many negative consequences:

Horses with gross foundation defects, front legs defects, peeps and other building defects produce a hundred times offspring because they are marketed by large companies like kings of their time. The rider and the audience heated the young stallions in part only three and four years old so that they completely expend themselves and show movement processes, which of course are stuck in them, but extremely overwhelming their back, ligament and tendon apparatus. As visitors to these events, one should consider that many horses are fully grown only at the age of 7 and only then can be assumed that the skeleton and soft tissue apparatus are fully sportily resilient. This is also why horses in Germany are allowed to start in the heavy class at the earliest as seven-year-olds. The spectators are cheering, but the young stallions, sometimes only 3 and 4, suffer from it, although they show their outstanding potential, but they cannot offset these large lever and support movements yet. Because it takes at least three to four years to strengthen a horse in a slow training so that the muscles allow the horse to balance the greatest swing and load absorption, without overloading the skeleton and soft tissues.

Gigolo, Rembrandt, Donnerhall, Valegro - symbols of greatest sports achievements and slow development. That's how it will always remain in top sports because there is no shortened path to the real destination.

Besides position errors, incorrect foundations and peeps, what do we see? Young horses with a stretched back, who are not yet matured enough, really really to take on load and horses that are in the stechtrab over the diagonal, so that they lift even ′′ world champion ′′ riders in the chair seat out of the saddle. Is this what we want? Or would we like to once again enjoy the graceful beauty and harmony and also align our breeding planning with it?

Of course there are fantastic horses at these events. But why does this have to end in a mass hysteria planned from the beginning? Does a young stallion have to be rushed out of the track with a crossed back to over loud music or could one also enjoy a loosely swinging, harmonious performance of a unit of rider and horse?

Then a platform would also be opened for those stallions, who are a little more late or who are trained with more expertise. This would benefit the breeding from an increasing variety of horses, because those who are the best horse really later in the big sport are not regularly shown at the beginning of their career.

Only excessive movement horses left to mate leads to a show horse breeding than a meaningful selection of hardness and durability.

Of course we need horses with a nice mechanic and elasticity, but this quality has already reached a very high standard.

In the early s, the best stallions at the time, such as Accent II, Freiherr, Rubinstein, Donnerhall and Landadel were printed in beautiful side pictures without saddle in the stallion brochures. Why is that? Because a performance-oriented breeding is too demanding to promote solid and balanced physique. The foundation, upper line and connection of the body areas make a significant contribution to the health of future horse generations. This must not be ignored. Reviewing horses on the asphalt again, without bandages and hoof bells. Seeing the saddle position in the side picture, without rider, all of this is enormously important for true breeding basic considerations. Everything else is pure foal production for fast profit. Ultimately, just a mere increase at the expense of population health. Breeding should be a constant process of improvement and refinement, too foremost in the sense of the well-being of the animals themselves and in the second step for better usability.

We don't need horses with long-bred front legs, little correctness to position errors and hardly any back work.

We need breeders again who dare to go a new path, once again to rely on rare genes and thus open up the opportunity to open a new stud line again and again.

Those who make up their breeding choices only by the opinion of a wide crowd have to adapt to a new trend every year and also always compete with a mass of others doing exactly the same thing, a unique selling feature will never be able to develop.

Driving across the country, meeting breeders, watching stallion mothers live and judging offspring in the meadow - breeding romance from the nineties, with all the fascination that only arises when talking coffee with the old breeders in the stable.

If we breeders also transport this desire, we might also spare one or the other young stallion from having to compete within just 10 days at three different large events - distributed throughout Europe. Maybe some young stallion will do something more ′′ horse ′′ can also be quite good.

Please think about it and dare to try something new again.

By : André Hascher

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