#mt: roman holiday

[tmwcs]

ROMAN HOLIDAY

Part one

𝔚𝔞𝔯𝔫𝔦𝔫𝔤𝔰:

Some fluff, minor comedy, slow burn type romance. Part 2 will have smut.

Had to take a break from MT's final chapter (it's almost done I promise) but I needed a break from Heedam (trust me…the man is getting juicy with his y/n.) so please enjoy this heartwarming piece based off the film with Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck. Sorry not proofread.

"Princess Y/N of (home country) has safely arrived to Italy as part of her European tour, becoming the diplomatic voice for the troubled youths of today's generation. The heir to King (your father's name) throne has received the warmest welcomes as she is greeted by the local nationals and the royal families of Europe.

Tonight, a grand ball will be held in the Princess’s honor, attended by the most pristine global guests at the Il Colosseo Rosa, where the sole heir will personally greet and address both, the royal and political unions of the continental divide.”

You gracefully appeared before the massive audience as General Hector Lucino, head of the royal guards, escorted you to the head of the ball room. The guests sigh and gasp at the sight as you delicately take your steps, greeting them with a warm smile and gently nodding your head in modesty. The level of class and sophistication within your aura wasn’t just a part of the years of royal grooming. No, this was the natural inheritance of your pure bloodline as the sole heir of your father’s nobility. 

Taking his place by your side, the general stands by amidst the colonels and high ranking officials, along with your closest staff, the Duke of Sagewick, the Marquis of Pemberton, and the Duchess de Barbarac, your personal headmistress that cared and looked after you religiously. 

The national anthem was played beautifully by a live performance, followed by your formal introduction as the announcer represented you to the public. Lined up before you, was the lengthy row of ambassadors, military officials, royal members of various continental houses, and more. As the announcer formally calls out their names, you greet them with grace and a formal introduction. 

The gems of your necklace, earrings, and tiara shined brightly, yet still was no match against your heavenly smile. Your eyes, glistened by the chandelier lighting, twinkled like the stars in the sky, while your gown flared your noble appeal. 

Moments after greeting the first ranking official, you lost track of the time. You were quite certain it had been at least thirty minutes since the announcer called the first name, and your feet were reminding you of it. You swore, it never mattered how often you wore these low heels, your body could never adjust to the extension as the balls of your feet began to beat with a sense of soreness. You did your best to shift between each foot, uncasting them from the intrusive pressures of the silkened pumps. Back and forth, between left and right, you shifted out of the pumps and wiggled your toes, stretched the arch, and returned back to your modest posture, never letting out a clue as to what was going on beneath your dress–at least, up until you mistakenly lost your balance, a rookie move for a seasoned princess. Failing to feed your foot back into the heel, you shifted in motion, causing a slight disruption when greeting the Grand Duke Casta of DeLatitia. You remained composed; your smile stayed ever so gentle as you tried your best to not pay any attention to the sudden note of humiliation. 

Finally, the last member was called, and you would have felt relieved if it weren’t for the fact that your right, silk threaded pump falls over. You did your best to delicately put it back in place so that you could slip it back on, but to no avail. Between the sheer, slick material of your stockings and the smoothness of the pump’s material, you lost all will to place it back on foot. The audience all wait for you to take your seat, you nearly forgot as you remained ever so focused in getting your slipper back on, when the Duchess de Barbarac gently places a hand on your elbow, giving you a slight tug as she guides you back into your chair. Admitting defeat, you take your position and watch as everyone takes a breath and is relieved to finally sit down, only to find that laying lonesomely before you, was your abandoned slipper. 

The general and royal staff members all signaled to the Duchess with a sense of urgency in their expressions. It took a few seconds for her to notice, but once she did, a frown of dismay nearly disrupted her calm look, but she caught herself and remained unperturbed, something she had mastered from years of training you. 

The General whispers into the Marquis’s ear. Standing straight and tall, the man presents his hand, a formal gesture to ignite the first dance, in which you took the hint and accepted as you placed your palm in his. Taking a step down, he levels your balance as you were able to strategically hover over your slipper, and slip it back into place. All was well. 

After spending the evening with the routines of royal responsibilities, it was finally time to lay the night to rest. 

“Duchess?”

“Yes?” 

“May I request a readjustment of my wardrobe?”

The duchess continues her tasks without pause, merely raising a brow in slight vexation. “A readjustment? What for?”

You finish brushing your long strands, placing the gold victorian brush down on your vanity. “My nightgown…I hate it.” 

“You shouldn’t use the word ‘hate’ my dear, it’s very unsuitable for someone from your station.” 

“But I do hate it–and I hate all of my underwear too.” 

Slightly rolling her eyes, the Duchess bids you to come to bed. “Come to bed Y/N, we have crackers, and milk in a fine glass.” Tucking you in, she sets the tray table over your lap while grabbing onto her filefax, preparing to go over tomorrow’s schedule. “Now my dear, I know you dislike going over tomorrow’s events, but it must be done. Finish your milk and crackers, I will proceed.” 

She places her thin glasses over the bridge of her nose, penciling her notes as she reads off the strict time hacks of all the press conferences, the visit with local orphanages, and the meeting with the Commandant of the Italian military forces. 

“First thing, we have the press conference to address the rising concerns of global inequality within the woman’s workforce and illegal recruitment of children conducting factory labor.” 

You sigh out as you munch on the saltine cracker. “I’ve visited this topic many times, how must I change the world when I am the sole individual addressing these concerns?”

“Oh my dear, that’s not proper language. You will have to accept and review the notes on the daily report.” Pulling out the document, the Duchess goes over the new avenues of approach to further emphasize the issue at hand, one that you had expressed on many occasions. Reading off each bullet point, you whispered out “Please…enough.” 

“And statistics also show that many women have…”

“Please stop.

“Then there are the points of view of the religious community that you will have to address.”

“No thank you…”

“Furthermore, there are many cultural aspects that interfere with the viewpoints of women in the workplace that you must take into consideration as the diplomatic figure of your family’s household–.” 

“STOP!!!”

The Duchess jumps at your tone, you finally snapped. It was long coming, yet the pressures of maintaining appearance and dignity only created a passive ball of depression that stormed in your chest, and tonight, it decided to burst out. “I can’t take it anymore! Just stop!”

“It’s alright Y/N, calm yourself, it's just nerves.”

“Nerves?! How dare you? Why does it always have to be this way? Why can’t I just be away from it all for once?”

“Your highness!” The Duchess raises her voice, doing her best to bring you back to a rational level, yet you continue to burst out in tears as you whimper out your absolute unhappiness with everything. The duties, the schedules, the constant controlling of your movements, the way you spoke, acted, thought, and felt–everything was too much, and you reached your breaking point. 

“I will get doctor Rue.” The Duchess dismisses herself, hastily telling the guard to quickly alert the general and royal staff that their presence was urgently requested at once. 

Moments later, the royal physician arrived with the royal staff following suit. You continue to cry and voice out your bitter disappointment; you certainly didn’t mean to act out, but who in the world could ever understand you? Everything was so mundane and dull, you lacked any excitement and spark in your life. WIth all the regulations and overhaul of agendas to fill your day, you barely had any time for yourself, much less to do anything memorable. The life of a princess, it was only glamorous and fashionable in the eyes of the public, but within closed walls, it was a disastrous lifestyle that you wish you could trade out in a heartbeat. 

Doctor Rue fetched out a syringe and needle, his face remained poised as he presented the solution to your ‘problem’. “Your highness, here is a little something to help you rest.”

“I don't need to rest…I want out! Out! I want out of this life!”

“Now, now.” Pinching the flesh on your arm, he sticks you with the needle tip, injecting the clear fluid. “What’s that?” you asked while hiccuping your tears. 

“Just a little something to help put you to sleep. By tomorrow morning, you’ll be good as new.” 

After taking your vitals, he and the staff left you alone; you laid fully awake, gazing at the cathedral ceiling. From outside your window, across the river, you could hear the laughter, dancing, and musical air that flowed and graced the night. How wonderful to be that free and joyful? 

“...I wish to be that happy.” you remarked to yourself, when your own mental voice presented you an ultimatum. So why don’t you? 

You quickly got up and out of bed, dressing yourself in modest casual attire, if you could even label it as casual. Everything you owned was sophisticated, elegant, and lavish. The most basic pieces were still eye-catching, regarding the most high end fabric and design. But that wasn’t going to stop you, not one bit. 

You peeked out through the door, to find the guards caught up in chit-chat. They stood in one end of the corridor, leaving the opposite path open, but just barely. You slipped through, hiding behind statues until the two pairs of eyes were looking away, which afforded you a chance to get by. Getting out from the inside was easy, it was the perimeter of the entire building and exiting the gate that was problematic. You were determined, which was further fueled by your success in getting out and hiding in the royal garden. Thankfully, you knew all the station points of where each guard and camera was set. The viewpoints of the camera lens were expansive, yet there were just enough blind spots for you to hide under as you swoop through, finding the organic market truck delivering fresh produce and meat for the chef and kitchen staff. Quickly, you snuck in the back of the cart, hiding behind a wooden cart of milk bottles as the driver closed up the tail, and started the vehicle. 

With a left turn, and straight ahead, you took a quick peek to find that the truck left the gates behind, closing for the night as everyone contained within are left thinking you are still in your bed, when in all reality, you were finally free. 

I did it…

You couldn’t believe it, this was entirely too good to be true. You finally made out and left the Colosseum. Resting your chin on the wooden crate, you watched all the happy couples taking their nightly stroll laugh and enjoy the Roman night. How dazzling it must be to be able to meet new people, go on dates, dress the way you see fit and to build companionship–a close and personal one at that. A world without having to be politically correct, not involved with the aggressive issues of world affairs and global diplomacy…just a life of chosen happiness and freedom. What a blissful and wonderful life that would be to have. 

The truck finally stopped, subtly waking you as you began to drift off. It would seem that doctor Rue’s medication was starting to take effect, but you had come so far to just merely return and fall asleep. You had to see and experience more, ride a motorbike, go sightseeing and even drink real Italian soda, or eat ice cream from a cone, for once. 

Walking along the sidewalk, you admired the dazzling architecture and fountains, graced by such remarkable statues. 

“I can’t wait to see everything.”

…………………………………..

“Alright, show face gents.”

“I got nothing.”

“Got a straight.”

Ethan strokes his chin, leveling out his hand, revealing a full house. “Oh, a full house. Bet you were feeling lucky, eh Ethan?” Jake, Ethan’s best friend remarks with a devious tune in his voice. “Let’s have it.” Ethan mumbles out, already figuring he lost this round as he tosses the remainder of his poker chips. 

“Royal flush! Go ahead and weep boys.” Jake announces delightfully as he scoops up his entire night’s winnings. 

“Whatever, I’m out. I got a early morning tomorrow.”

“Ah, the press conference with Princess Y/N?”

“Yup.” Ethan lets out a tiresome sigh while placing his jacket on. “You heading out soon?” He raises a brow and extends an inquiry towards Jake. “Yeah, after a bit.”

“Cool, see ya.” At his que, Ethan leaves. 

With his casual suit and tie, he takes a nightly stroll as his hands remain nestled in both pockets. What a night, another game ending with him losing a week's worth of pay, so much for a fun night out with the boys. 

Up ahead, he spots a peculiar view. Drawing closer in, he notices you asleep on the bench. Odd. Why would a young lady, neatly dressed be asleep on the street. 

“Miss?…Miss! Wake up.” 

You mumbled as he dipped down to shake your shoulder. “Miss, you shouldn’t be sleeping here.” 

“Mmm…not…not sleeping…”

“Uh huh.” Rolling his eyes, Ethan buries his hand back in the pocket before mocking your pitiful state. “You know, typically if someone can’t handle their liquor, they shouldn’t drink. Especially at this hour.” 

“Mmm…” you flutter your lashes as you blink, all the while Ethan half-heartedly sits you up. “Mm…Art thou afeared to be the same in thine own act and valour as thou art in desire?” You drew out your tired voice as you reiterated your favorite verse, succeeding in impressing the rather stoic young man at your side. “Do you know who wrote that?” You questioned as your eyes go back to being shut. 

“Huh…so you’re not only well dressed, but you’re also well educated.” Ethan tosses a small pebble in the air, catches it before skipping it against the placid surface of the water. “What is someone like you out here charting lines from Shakespeare’s “Macbeth”?” His tone was playful and teasing, but you hardly noticed as you drifted off. A nearby taxi drives close, and Ethan waves it down. “Well, see ya chica.” 

He opens the car door before taking another pitiful glance at you. Your body goes limp as you lay yourself back down, nuzzling against the backrest of the bench. 

Ethan comes back and taps your arm. “Hey, you take the cab. Come on, take it and go home.” 

“Mmmmmmmngh….”

“Come on…” lifting you, he rests you against his shoulder as he helps you inside the back of the taxi. “Senor, where to?” 

Ethan shuts the door as he does his best to stabilize you in the back seat. No matter how he tried, you kept slouching over, mumbling out tiresome moans as you expressed may times, over and over that you merely needed to sleep. 

“Senor—“ 

“I know, I know.” Ethan appeases the cab driver as he grips your shoulders, and inquires your home address. “Miss, where do you live?”

“Mmmmmnnnngh.”

“Miss?”

“Mmmm….the….the colosseum..”

Ethan and the cab driver both exchange looks before proceeding once more to get a legitimate answer. “Uh…miss? Miss, where do you live?”

“Mmmm.”

“야!” Growing impatient, Ethan’s Korean roots comes out as he takes a harsh tone and verbiage to you ”진지하게…“

“Signore, per favore devo andare—“

“Okay, okay.” Rubbing his temples, Ethan winces out of frustration as he reignites the question once more. “Miss, where do you live? Don’t say—“

“Mmm colosseum….”

“…the colosseum.” He whispers in defeat as faces the cab driver. “Please driver to Casa Gabriella.” 

“Ah! Thank you Signore!” The cab driver enthusiastically thanks Ethan before driving to the street belonging to his own residence. 

Between going back and forth with trying to get an answer out of you, and reasoning with the driver, Ethan found himself in a pickle, having no choice but to take you in for the night. “Damn…” he huffed under his breath.

He pays the driver before seeing you in through the gated entrance. Thumbing through his pocket, he fetched for his keys, yet paused upon feeling a sudden density resting against his back. He looks over his shoulder to expand his peripheral sight, catching the subtle image of you sleeping on his back and barely standing with his frame as support. Clearing his throat, he faces back forward as he unlocked the gate.

Leading you through the entrance, Ethan guides you in by the hand. You walked closely behind, practically sleep-walking with your eyes glued shut. He knew that your ‘inebriation’ was the cause in your lack of functionality, yet he couldn’t help but think of how childish you appeared as you rubbed your eyelids, tucked in your chin, and gently stomped your heels while being dragged through the outer corridor. 

He proceeds to climb the staircase, when your hand began slipping through his grip. He looked back, only to find that you managed to continue forward, but on the opposite of the stair rail. 

“Oh come on…” Ethan sighed tirelessly, raising your hand above head and once again, guided you all the way back around and on to the steps. 

He fishes through his key ring, grabbing the one that unlocked his front door. You stood behind, eyes shut, swaying as you waited, not at all coherent. He only looked away for a second as he grabbed the house key, when he looked back just in the nick of time. Aiming for the door, you recognized the structure of the entrance to Ethan’s neighbor, even at your sleeping state, you managed to not only realize that there was a door beside you, but also decided to act brazen as you marched straight for the frame with your fist balled up, seemingly ready to knock at such a late hour. 

“Shit!” Ethan harshly whispers as he leans forward and by the grace of God, was able to catch onto your wrist before you made contact with the door. 

“Wheeeeeeeew….” Breathing out steadily, Ethan regains his posture, while pulling you back in and behind him. He quickly enters and drags you to his apartment, finally able to take a breath. This was much harder than he expected. 

You merely stood by his bed, your chin still tucked in with your eyes closed. Now that you were in a stable environment, Ethan was able to take a breather and sipped on some scotch, trying to take the edge off from being bestowed as your babysitter. 

“Mmmmmnnn…do you know my favorite Shakespeare verse?” You mumbled out, drawing your words in a somber tone. 

Eyeballing you as he sips from the glass, with hand in pocket and his frame casually leaned against the wall, Ethan tucked in his lips as he relished the taste of liquor gracing his tongue. “Yeah, yeah, yeah…” he sets the glass down and digs through his drawers. 

“Here.” Presenting you with a pair of cotton, checkered seat pants and an oversized tee shirt, you lazily received them as your eyes opened just a sliver. “Pajamas?” 

“Yup. The bathroom is to your right, you can change in there.” His tone expressed annoyance, watching as you half wittingly untied your neck tab. “May I have a silk nightgown with baby rose buds on the hem?” 

Ethan raises a brow, tucking his hands back in his pockets. Did you seriously just request for something so lavish after all you had put him through? ‘Huh…typical rich girl.’

“Sorry princess, you’re gonna have to rough it out with these tonight.”

He turns back over to fetch his glass and finishes off his drink. “May I have some?”

Ethan nearly choked out upon hearing you request for a drink. “No! Go change and get to sleep!” 

He wipes the leaked beverage from his lip and checks the time on his wrist watch. “I’m going to step out for a bit. Change over and you’ll sleep on the couch.” 

“Will you assist in my undressing?” 

‘What did she just ask me to do?’……

“Come again, young lady?” 

“Please undo my attire  so that I may retire to bed.” You expressed as you tilted your nose up into the air. Your eyes remained closed as you slightly spread your arms apart. 

Peaking a perturbed brow, Ethan rolled his eyes before ‘assisting’ in undressing you. He squares up and looks down and reviews your sleepy countenance. “Uhh….um…here.” Pulling the neck sash loose from your collar, he hands it to you and watches as you barely grabbed onto it. “There. I helped.”

Turning hastily, he locks up the scotch before grabbing onto the knob. “I’m going out for a bit. Remember, you sleep on the couch, got it?” 

You loosened the fabric belt and unbuttoned your skirt, turning around, you flared your wrist and delicately graced the air with a fingered motion. The moment you rotated, your skirt drapes downward and falls to the floor. “You have my permission to withdraw.” 

Ethan simply rolled his eyes once more as he shuts the door. “Whatever princess, don’t touch anything.”

……………

Walking back up the stairs, Ethan rubbed his eyes. He was so tired, while he was out, he effortlessly asked around to see if he could find anyone that recognized your description, but it was futile. Guess you really had to stay over in his apartment until you sober up in the morning. Re-entering his apartment, he tosses his keys before noticing, much to his dismay, that you were nestled into his bed. 

“Oh Hell no! Come on! I said couch…couch!” 

He flings his jacket aside as he loosens his tie. Placing both hands on his hip, what a night this turned out to be. 

He changed over to his own set of pajamas before attempting to configure a way to fit himself in the bed. Placing a row of pillows between both your bodies, he attempted to gain comfort and place head to pillow, when in a blink of an eye, his goose-feathered fortress was demolished as you turned over. Swinging your arm and leg, you rolled over in your sleep as you limbs held onto him. “What the—“

He flings your limbs away and sits upright. His full size bed was simply not large enough for you both, so he was left with only one other option. 

“Move over.” 

Bouldering you to the edge, he rolls you right onto the couch beside the bed and watches as you land against the stuff cushion. “So happy…” you mumbled out. 

“Shut up.” Fluffing his pillows, he lays back down and finally, at precisely 3 am, he was able to get some sleep. 

“….Mmm…so happy...”

“Girl, I swear to God…”

………………………..

“General, we’ve searched the entire premises. There is no sight of Princess y/n.”

“Keep each detachment commander on standby, we must handle this with the utmost discretion. Understand? The Princess is the direct heir to the throne, we must avoid any stir with the press.”

The guard snaps a salute before pivoting and taking his leave. The royal staff all sit around in complete disarray. “We will issue a public statement that the Princess is ill, that will excuse and cancel out the list of events we have coordinated.” 

The general strokes his chin as he listens to the Marquis. “Well…all that’s left is to notify their majesties…”

The royal staff all stood, eyes widening as they prepare to take in whatever was coming. Your father, the King, was known to be a fair and benevolent man, but overly harsh and stern when it came to grave mistakes—in this case, losing his only child.

……………

Ethan fluttered his eyes open, harshly greeted by the sun peering through the window. What time was it? Time…the time! 

Jolting up, he snags his watch from the bedside table. “Shit…the press conference with the Princess…Fuck!” 

Jumping out of bed, he quickly got dressed, not at all paying attention to the abandoned ‘drunk’ he had watched over from last night. You remained heavily asleep on his couch, which was all dandy with him. He didn’t have time to arrange for your departure; right now, his job was at stake. “Fuck fuck fuck!” 

Running out, he catches a cab ride and proceeds to the office, unaware that various media outlets had published countless articles of your ‘illness’ and the cancellation of the arranged conference. 

“Ethan! Mr. Park has been looking for you.” 

“Yeah…got it.” 

Taking in a breath, Ethan walks in to greet his boss. “Hey.” 

“Where have you been?” 

“You want the truth or a harmless lie?” 

“Don’t even bother Ethan.” Jay, a longtime friend and employer of Ethan and Jake, eaves his hand as he dismisses his friends lack of responsibility. “I stopped giving a shit a long time ago. If I continued to stress over you, you would have been fired a hundred times by now.”

Ethan smirked as he issued a slight nod. “Sorry, I overslept. I had a…rather rough night.” 

“What? Did boys night end so badly that it kept you from sleeping?” 

“I wish.” Ethan sighed as he pours himself a cup of coffee. “Anyhow, I know I’m late but I’ll head over to the press conference and see if I can catch the end of it.” 

Jay perks up a brow. “The press conference?”

“Yes sir.”

Jay scoffs as he rubs his forehead. “It’s rather ironic that you were for a media outlet but you can’t keep up with current events.” 

“What do you mean?” Taking a sip, Ethan stares at Jay wide eyed, completely unaware of what his friend was referring to. Tossing a bundle up newspaper article towards him. Jay snaps his fingers as he gazes at a mischievous expression. “Read it. Princess is out sick, the press conference was canceled, dummy.”

Ethan’s brows furrowed together as he unraveled the paper and proceeded to read the headline, when the image header nearly caused his heart to skip a beat. 

“It’s postponed until further notice, so saddle up because I have a feeling that once she’s in the clear to make public appearances, there’s going to be a riot of journalists trying to get their greedy questions answered.”

Ethan didn’t hear a single word, instead, he stared into the portrait styled photograph that graced every front page in the country. 

“J-Jay…”

“What?”

“Is…this the princess?”

Jay shifts his elbow on the desk, leaning cheek to palm as he breathed out a heavy sigh. “Yeah, smart one. THAT, is the princess, y/n.”

Ethan crinkles the paper, internally giggling as he grabbed on to the fortuitous opportunity. “If I got an exclusive interview…what would that get me?” 

Raising his brows, Jay slowly raises his head, his interest peaked at Ethan’s words. 

“Yeah, that’s right you heard me. EXCLUSIVE…”

……………………

Building up beads of sweat, Ethan hurried back to his apartment. He couldn’t relish the details to Jay, but he only hinted enough to shake on a granted promotion and independence, should he gain an one of a kind interview with you, Princess Y/N. 

He bursts through the door, and to his everlasting joy, you were still asleep. He quickly shuts the door and maneuvers the furniture in his flat, and tidies up the bed stand. Looking overhead, he made a sudden realization as it dawned on him that you were on the couch. He made you, the Princess, sleep on a couch. 

“Let’s fix that real quick.” 

Huffing under his breath, he lifts you up and over, placing you back on the mattress as he fixes the pillows and bed spread. 

The sirens of local national security could be heard roaming the streets, he already knew the meaning behind it. Taking a final glance at the paper, he compares your face to the image. “It really is her…” 

Clearing his throat, he shoved the paper behind his headboard before gently waking you. “Um…your highness?”

“Mmmm….”

Not exactly the response he was looking for. Trying once more, he issues a more authoritative tone as he lightly taps your leg. “Your royal highness…are you awake?”

“Yes, what is it?” You rolled over, refusing to open your eyes or get out of bed. You felt so exhausted. “Please close the curtains, the sun is too bright, doctor.” You softly commanded as you nuzzled your nose against the pillow.

“Ah…sure.” Ethan was ecstatic, this could practically be a route for him to take on early retirement. 

“Your highness, can you sit up for a moment?” 

“Mmm….doctor….I had the strangest dream.”

“Oh yeah? Tell me about it.”

Your eyes remained shut as you recounted whatever details you could vaguely recall from last nights ‘dream’. “I dreamt that I was away…and I met a man.”

“Oh?” Developing a mischievous grin, Ethan probes. “What did he look like?”

“Mmm…tall…he was so tall.” 

“Yeah?”

“Tall….handsome….and he was so mean to me.” You frowned at the bitter end of your sentence, which had Ethan’s grin quickly transitioning to a somewhat guilty look. 

“Is that so?….Sorry to hear that.” 

You flung your arm over your eyes as you bashfully grinned out. “It was wonderful…”

Ethan’s grin reappears. “Glad to hear it.” 

Basking in the warmth of the sun's rays, you slowly opened your eyes to spot the blurred silhouette of the man before you. It must be a side effect of the medication. Blinking, you cleared your vision as you re-opened your eyes one more, only to find that the clarity of your sight displayed the truth of your detailed account. 

‘What…..who….where am I?’ 

You stared endlessly as the voice in your head questions the current nature of the setting, when Ethan’s voice shocks you. “Good morning….” 

His face…this man is…

Part two coming soon…

Authors note: I promise “Devil Wears Prada” is in the works. That one has a more elaborate storyline.

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[demonslayedher]

I feel like there’s always been a lot of “what-if” questions with KnY, but the biggest one for me is What if Muzan never became a demon? Either by the doctor having successfully curing his illness without demonifying him or if he died early as expected, how would that have changed the course of the character’s history?

HAPPY ENDS FOR EVERYONE BUT KIBUTSUJI MUZAN!!!

--His wives are free from his abuse, the doctor is sad he failed but he goes on to treat many good people, the Ubuyashiki mission-oriented branch of their noble clan doesn't even go on to exist because they just go along their normal merry noble way.

--Tamayo does wind up dying from her illness, but peacefully surrounded by her beloved family. Yushiro later dies, but more pissed off about it.

--Yoriichi and Uta live happily ever after. The Kamados move into an abandoned house down the road and their descendants are fruitful and forever happy neighbors. There was one time when Yoriichi was away looking for a midwife that Uta was almost killed by a wild animal, but a swordsman out there in the quiet of nature practicing his family's flame inspired sword techniques saves her, and he and his family also also become good friends of the Mt. Kumotori simple folk.

--Michikatsu goes on to have an illustrious samurai career and have illustrious descendents. Muichiro and Yuichiro therefore live in the city and go to a fancy private school where they are popular geniuses. It goes to their heads sometimes, though.

--Douma eventually dies an old cult leader without many complaints. Hakuji committed terrible acts, but he was then adopted by a new master, a swordman named Rengoku, who guided him in doing the work to amend his ways. Lots of very angry meditation before Hakuji ever finds enough peace with himself to enjoy gardening and tending koi ponds again.

--Gyutaro and Daki do indeed meet a sad end, but they meet a hypnotist who at least lets them see happy dreams as they die. They get reincarnated into kinder circumstances, albeit Gyutaro always feels a lot of jealousy for people who have things better than him and he'll probably bring about his own downfall again unless Ume steps in and stops him, because she knows he's kinder than that.

--Himejima has a happy family life with his orphans, and remains skin and bones. He eventually had to kick Kaigaku out for causing trouble, though. Himejima cried a lot over having the do that.

--Kaigaku is adopted by an old man who takes him in to train him in... say... electricity. Yes, Jiichan is now the Japanese Nicola Tesla and wants to make Kaigaku into a brilliant scientist. He recruits Zenitsu for the same task and Kaigaku is jealous. Zenitsu gets zapped in the lab.

--Urokodaki was a regular Edo ronin. After the Meiji Restoration, he started an orphanage. Makomo still lives there happily, Sabito has grown up and, uh, joined the military. Because Giyuu is so influenced by his childhood friend he winds up doing the same. Tsutako is happily married.

--Inosuke's out there doing his forest thing but eventually finds himself on the neighboring mountain making friends with the Tsugikuni and Kamado kids. This was after a brief stint being adopted by Himejima, but Himejima was too weak-willed in nicely asking Inosuke to behave, and he was heartbroken with worry when Inosuke wandered off. He saw Inosuke more like a stray cat than a human child.

--The Kochou girls attend a fancy school, Kanae has lots of offers for marriage but Shinobu is disinterested. They came across a girl on a bridge who was getting taken into slavery and brought her home. Aoi, having been sent away from her family home to do domestic work so as to earn money for her family (as was common in the day), works in the Kochou home. Kiyo, Sumi, and Naho happily grow up in their own families and are squeamish at the sight of blood, what with the lack of having to be exposed to it.

--Mitsuri's family takes a vacation out for an island holiday. Mitsuri was hoping for a romantic encounter but finds it odd that there are so many women. While starving herself and she gets dizzy and wanders off and gets hopelessly lost until she encounters a boy with a snake around his shoulders and two different eye colors, in a total separate part of the vacation mansion. He's alarmed that she's so faint and gives her the rich food he didn't have the stomach to touch, she comes back to life and cheerfully thanks him, and then they start chatting, and she's the best thing that's ever come into his sheltered rich boy world, and they have a whirlwind romance which involves her courageously using her strength to beat off his family and free him to join her on the mainland so that they can live happily ever after.

--Uzui and wives become vigilantes. Flamboyant vigilantes. Uzui leans into this personality and the newspaper are always filled with the latest exploits of that mysteriously flamboyant man, taking down corrupt officials and beating up criminals in back alleys. Nezuko is a huge fan and on a long awaited and saved-up for trip to try to meet him, she finds herself in trouble (it's easy to get disoriented in the big city, after all), and Zenitsu comes to her rescue and tazors the perps. It's love at first sight for both of them, and they start a long-distance letter writing relationship. Tanjiro is concerned that this boy Nezuko is writing to might be embellishing things.

--Life's been a lot better for the Shinazugawas since their pops got stabbed. The children have all started earning money once they're old enough, but Sanemi wants them to continue their educations, so he joins the military. He winds up getting in fights with Giyuu and Sabito but eventually they all become friends. Genya eventually tries to join too once the younger kids need less care and looking after, but Sanemi doesn't take kindly to that. Kanae becomes a volunteer nurse in the military and meets them all this way.

--In case it's not clear, the Rengoku family maintains the generations of bonds so Kyojuro and Senjuro and Shinjuro pay regular visit to Mt. Kumotori. Kyojuro teaches Tanjiro kendo.

--One day Tanjiro is strolling around the mountain and he sees mysterious blue spider lilies. "Those are nice," he says, and then no one ever pays a second thought to the flowers ever again.

[birder-of-remnant]

Here is my list of the top 12 obscure RWBY villains (part 1 of 2). While RWBY is an expansive series complete with complex characters and numerous mainline villains, there are also a surprising number of rabbit holes and side series that introduce a range of lesser-known Ne'er-Do-Wells! This is just my take on some of the more interesting scumbags in the RWBY universe outside of the main narrative, starting with some of my least favorites and working my way up. How I rank them is pretty arbitrary to be honest. Spoilers Ahoy! Naturally, this list also contains several spoilers for the various RWBY comics, manga, games, and splinter video series. Continue at your own peril!

12. Starro - Lowest on my list is Starro… the evil starfish… from outer space. Seriously, this is a RWBY villain, no joke. Anyone out there who is a fan of the DC universe may recognize this character as one of the original villains for the Justice League. For those who are not (like me), this came as a bit of a… surprise. Starro serves as the primary villain in the first RWBY x Justice League comic book where he starts the first several years of his time on Remnant hypnotizing fish. Eventually, he gets bored of exerting his domain over fish and other sea life, and decides to conquer the world by building an army of starfish-fanatical minions, including Phyrra and the other members of JNPR, who must all bear his starfish emblem to strike the fear of starfish into their foes. In the end, the Justice League manages to overthrow this oversized echinoderm (with a little help from Team RWBY). Honestly, I don't know whether to laugh or cry looking at Starro. I will give them credit for… uniqueness. I do not think that there will ever be another starfish supervillain. Still, as cringy as Starro is, it is still far less cringy than seeing Ruby flirting with superman IN THE FIRST 5 PAGES OF THE BOOK (shiver). But that is just my personal feeling, no worries if there is anyone out there who likes Red Cap or Starro, I promise that I do not cast judgement.

11. Vermillion - Honestly, I cannot say much about Vermillion at this point since I have yet to watch season 2 of the Grimm Campaign (mostly because I do not want to buy a Rooster Teeth subscription). So I cannot place him any higher than number 11 on this list, but I would recommend watching the Grimm Campaign. The Grimm Campaign is a D&D style RWBY adventure played by Sherry Shawcross and company as they explore a conspiracy in the Mistral city of Kuchinashi. This semi-canon RWBY side-series follows Team SAFR as they investigate reports of bizarre Grimm and unusual criminal activity. Vermillion is only foreshadowed in season 1 but serves as the main antagonist in the second season.

10. Edward Caspian - Okay, he may not technically be a villain. But this character from 'RWBY: After The Fall' still makes some pretty questionable choices that bring pain and misery in roughly equal proportions. Being kind by nature, he may mean well but he still makes Qrow's bad luck semblance seem like mild indigestion (yes, I know, but it is still his decision for them to be there).

9. Deery & Perry - The only two antagonists on this list from the main series. Both are members of the White Fang that kept popping up during the good ol' Beacon Days. Perry is perhaps the more recognizable of the two due to wearing glasses. Both first appeared during the White Fang recruitment rally in season 2 and played minor roles during the Mt Glenn incident. While Perry's fate following that literal train wreck is not known, Deery apparently escaped and could often be seen next to Adam in season 3, even participating in the Fall of Beacon. As with many other villains, they probably believed that their extremist actions were just. Honorable mentions go to Floyd the Geist from the Chibi universe for this spot.

8. Hei Xiong - A minor villain in the book 'Roman Holiday' alongside Neopolitan's father, Xiong was the biggest and scariest crime lord in Vale until Roman came along and showed him the door. In terms of personality, he is kind of your standard mafia boss-type persona. Although not as brazen as Lil Miss Malachite, he ruled with a subtle hand and a keen wit, unlike his son Junior from the main series. Although the book is excellent, Xiong himself is somewhat of a plain-vanilla type of character and so I placed him down here at number 8.

7. Bram Thornmane - Okay, perhaps not as obscure as some of the other villains on this list but still not one of the show's staple boogeymen. Bram is an antagonist from the game 'RWBY: Arrowfell.' He wraps himself in a cloak of false nobility and lies to manipulate others into doing his dirty work. Unstable and egotistical, he seeks only vengeance over a petty grudge. Some people just can't handle rejection. Overall, I found his character somewhat forgettable but at least he puts up a good fight.

This ends Part 1! Thank you to anyone crazy enough to actually read this. Sorry for any spoilers! Though I promise you are not missing much with Starro. I will be posting Part 2 in a while.

[brookston]

Holidays 8.26

Holidays

Alice Doesn’t Day

Animal Farm Day

Battle of Manzikert Anniversary Day (Turkey)

Congressional Startup Day

826 Day

First Thnork of the Year (Fairy)

Herero Day (a.k.a. Red Flag Day; Namibia)

Heroes’ Day (Namibia)

Horseshoe Day

International Content Creators Day

International Cosplay Day

International Day Against Dengue

International Hausa Day

Jamaat-e-Islami Foundation Day

Jay Report Anniversary Day (UK)

Kantanka Day (Ghana)

Liquorice Day (French Republic)

Make Your Own Luck Day

Musical Yoga Day

National Black Family Business Day

Namibia Day (a.k.a. Heroes’ Day; UN)

National Dog Day

National Got Checked Day

National Honey Bee Awareness Day

National Kelly Day

National Logan Day

National Ranboo Day

National Toilet Paper Day

National WebMistress Day

Our Lady of Czestochowa (Poland)

Paul Anka Day (Ottawa, Canada)

Kneel in Protest Day

Repentance Day (Papua New Guinea)

Spark the World Day

StartUp Day

Toilet Paper Day

Tvimanuor (Double Month; Iceland)

Typewriter Day

Women's Equality Day

World Painted Dog Day

WTF (Wave to Friends) Day (Mini USA)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Cherry Popsicle Day

National McChicken Day

4th & Last Saturday in August

Bartletide (a.k.a. Burning Bartle; UK) [Saturday closest to 24th]

Giants of Ath Festival begins (a.k.a. De Ducasse; Belgium) [4th Saturday]

International Bat Night [Last Saturday]

International Play Music on the Porch [Last Saturday]

Iroquois Indian Festival (Albany, NY) [Begins on Last Saturday]

Pony Express Day [Last Saturday]

Schemitzun begins (Green Corn Pow Wow; Mashantucket Pequot, Connecticut) [Last Saturday]

Speak Kind Words Saturday [Saturday of Be Kind to Humankind Week]

Independence Days

Official Recognition Day (Abkhazia)

Feast Days

Adrian and Natalia of Nicomedia (Eastern Orthodox Church)

Adrian of Nicomedia (Greek Feast Day) [brewers]

Alexander of Bergamo (Roman Catholic Church)

Ceferino Namuncurá (Christian; Saint)

David Lewis (Christian; Blessed)

Feast of Our Lady of Czestochowa (Poland)

Gelasinus (Christian; Saint)

Genesius of Arles (Christian; Saint)

Genesius the Comedian (Christian; Saint)

Ilmater (Finnish Goddess of the Water Mother)

Jeanne-Elisabeth Bichier des Ages (Christian; Saint)

Kirby and Jeffy (Muppetism)

Lizzie Borden Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Mariam Baouardy (Melkite Greek Catholic Church)

Melchizedek (Christian; Saint)

Ninian (Christian; Saint)

Our Lady of Częstochowa (Christian; Saint)

Rufino Tamayo (Artology)

Simplicius, Constantius and Victorinus (Christian; Saints)

Teresa Jornet Ibars (Christian; Saint)

Teresa of Ávila (Christian; Saint)

Usuki Stone Buddhas Fire Festival (Japan)

Vancanson (Positivist; Saint)

Women’s Equality Day (Pastafarian)

Yoshida no Hi Matsuri (End of Mt. Fuji climbing season; Japan)

Zephyrinus (Christian; Saint)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Lucky Day (Philippines) [47 of 71]

Taian (大安 Japan) [Lucky all day.]

Premieres

An American in Paris (Film; 1951)

Bodyguard (BBC TV Series; 2018)

Bosko’s Picture Show (WB LT Cartoon; 1933)

Boy in Darkness, by Mervyn Peake (Novella; 1956) [Gormenghast #5]

Colombiana (Film; 2011)

Crossing Delancey (Film; 1988)

Cup of Gold, by John Steinbeck (Novel; 1929)

Detouring America (WB MM Cartoon; 1939)

Dog Gone South (WB MM Cartoon; 1950)

Eragon, by Christopher Paolini (Novel; 2002)

Fire and Ice (Animated Film; 1983)

Hey Jude, by The Beatles (Song; 1968)

Lamb in His Bosom, by Caroline Miller (Novel; 1933)

Leisure, by Blur (Album; 1991)

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (Film; 1983)

Natural Born Killers (Film; 1994)

The New Mutants (Film; 2020)

Our Idiot Brother (Film; 2011)

Strange Brew (Film; 1983)

Sunshine Superman, by Donovan (Album; 1966)

Tennis Racquet (Disney Cartoon; 1949)

Those Were the Days, by Mary Hopkin (Song; 1968)

Three Thousand Years of Longing (Film; 2022)

We’re in the Money (WB MM Cartoon; 1933)

Your Name (Anime Film; 2016)

Today’s Name Days

Gregor, Margareta, Mirian, Teresa (Austria)

Adrian, Adriana, Adriyan, Adriyana, Natali, Nataliya (Bulgaria)

Aleksandar, Branimir, Melkisedek (Croatia)

Luděk (Czech Republic)

Ienæus (Denmark)

Hilma, Ilma, Ilmatar, Ilme, Ilmi (Estonia)

Ilma, Ilmatar, Ilmi (Finland)

Natacha (France)

Margarita, Miriam, Patricia, Teresa (Germany)

Adrianos, Natalia (Greece)

Izsó (Hungary)

Alessandro, Oronzo (Italy)

Broņislava, Broņislavs, Glauda, Natālija, Nate (Latvia)

Aleksandras, Algintė, Gailius, Zefirinas (Lithuania)

Eivind, Even, Øyvind (Norway)

Dobroniega, Joanna, Konstanty, Maksym, Maria, Wiktorian, Zefir, Zefiryn, Zefiryna (Poland)

Samuel (Slovakia)

Teresa (Spain)

Östen (Sweden)

Andrian, Andriana, Natalia (Ukraine)

Percival, Percy, Travis, Trevis, Trevon, Trevor (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 238 of 2024; 127 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of week 34 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Coll (Hazel) [Day 19 of 28]

Chinese: Month 7 (Geng-Shen), Day 11 (Bing-Chen)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 9 Elul 5783

Islamic: 9 Safar 1445

J Cal: 28 Hasa; Sevenday [28 of 30]

Julian: 13 August 2023

Moon: 72%: Waxing Gibbous

Positivist: 14 Gutenberg (9th Month) [Vaucanson]

Runic Half Month: As (Gods) [Day 14 of 15]

Season: Summer (Day 66 of 94)

Zodiac: Virgo (Day 5 of 32)

[brookstonalmanac]

Holidays 8.26

Holidays

Alice Doesn’t Day

Animal Farm Day

Battle of Manzikert Anniversary Day (Turkey)

Congressional Startup Day

826 Day

First Thnork of the Year (Fairy)

Herero Day (a.k.a. Red Flag Day; Namibia)

Heroes’ Day (Namibia)

Horseshoe Day

International Content Creators Day

International Cosplay Day

International Day Against Dengue

International Hausa Day

Jamaat-e-Islami Foundation Day

Jay Report Anniversary Day (UK)

Kantanka Day (Ghana)

Liquorice Day (French Republic)

Make Your Own Luck Day

Musical Yoga Day

National Black Family Business Day

Namibia Day (a.k.a. Heroes’ Day; UN)

National Dog Day

National Got Checked Day

National Honey Bee Awareness Day

National Kelly Day

National Logan Day

National Ranboo Day

National Toilet Paper Day

National WebMistress Day

Our Lady of Czestochowa (Poland)

Paul Anka Day (Ottawa, Canada)

Kneel in Protest Day

Repentance Day (Papua New Guinea)

Spark the World Day

StartUp Day

Toilet Paper Day

Tvimanuor (Double Month; Iceland)

Typewriter Day

Women's Equality Day

World Painted Dog Day

WTF (Wave to Friends) Day (Mini USA)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Cherry Popsicle Day

National McChicken Day

4th & Last Saturday in August

Bartletide (a.k.a. Burning Bartle; UK) [Saturday closest to 24th]

Giants of Ath Festival begins (a.k.a. De Ducasse; Belgium) [4th Saturday]

International Bat Night [Last Saturday]

International Play Music on the Porch [Last Saturday]

Iroquois Indian Festival (Albany, NY) [Begins on Last Saturday]

Pony Express Day [Last Saturday]

Schemitzun begins (Green Corn Pow Wow; Mashantucket Pequot, Connecticut) [Last Saturday]

Speak Kind Words Saturday [Saturday of Be Kind to Humankind Week]

Independence Days

Official Recognition Day (Abkhazia)

Feast Days

Adrian and Natalia of Nicomedia (Eastern Orthodox Church)

Adrian of Nicomedia (Greek Feast Day) [brewers]

Alexander of Bergamo (Roman Catholic Church)

Ceferino Namuncurá (Christian; Saint)

David Lewis (Christian; Blessed)

Feast of Our Lady of Czestochowa (Poland)

Gelasinus (Christian; Saint)

Genesius of Arles (Christian; Saint)

Genesius the Comedian (Christian; Saint)

Ilmater (Finnish Goddess of the Water Mother)

Jeanne-Elisabeth Bichier des Ages (Christian; Saint)

Kirby and Jeffy (Muppetism)

Lizzie Borden Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Mariam Baouardy (Melkite Greek Catholic Church)

Melchizedek (Christian; Saint)

Ninian (Christian; Saint)

Our Lady of Częstochowa (Christian; Saint)

Rufino Tamayo (Artology)

Simplicius, Constantius and Victorinus (Christian; Saints)

Teresa Jornet Ibars (Christian; Saint)

Teresa of Ávila (Christian; Saint)

Usuki Stone Buddhas Fire Festival (Japan)

Vancanson (Positivist; Saint)

Women’s Equality Day (Pastafarian)

Yoshida no Hi Matsuri (End of Mt. Fuji climbing season; Japan)

Zephyrinus (Christian; Saint)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Lucky Day (Philippines) [47 of 71]

Taian (大安 Japan) [Lucky all day.]

Premieres

An American in Paris (Film; 1951)

Bodyguard (BBC TV Series; 2018)

Bosko’s Picture Show (WB LT Cartoon; 1933)

Boy in Darkness, by Mervyn Peake (Novella; 1956) [Gormenghast #5]

Colombiana (Film; 2011)

Crossing Delancey (Film; 1988)

Cup of Gold, by John Steinbeck (Novel; 1929)

Detouring America (WB MM Cartoon; 1939)

Dog Gone South (WB MM Cartoon; 1950)

Eragon, by Christopher Paolini (Novel; 2002)

Fire and Ice (Animated Film; 1983)

Hey Jude, by The Beatles (Song; 1968)

Lamb in His Bosom, by Caroline Miller (Novel; 1933)

Leisure, by Blur (Album; 1991)

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (Film; 1983)

Natural Born Killers (Film; 1994)

The New Mutants (Film; 2020)

Our Idiot Brother (Film; 2011)

Strange Brew (Film; 1983)

Sunshine Superman, by Donovan (Album; 1966)

Tennis Racquet (Disney Cartoon; 1949)

Those Were the Days, by Mary Hopkin (Song; 1968)

Three Thousand Years of Longing (Film; 2022)

We’re in the Money (WB MM Cartoon; 1933)

Your Name (Anime Film; 2016)

Today’s Name Days

Gregor, Margareta, Mirian, Teresa (Austria)

Adrian, Adriana, Adriyan, Adriyana, Natali, Nataliya (Bulgaria)

Aleksandar, Branimir, Melkisedek (Croatia)

Luděk (Czech Republic)

Ienæus (Denmark)

Hilma, Ilma, Ilmatar, Ilme, Ilmi (Estonia)

Ilma, Ilmatar, Ilmi (Finland)

Natacha (France)

Margarita, Miriam, Patricia, Teresa (Germany)

Adrianos, Natalia (Greece)

Izsó (Hungary)

Alessandro, Oronzo (Italy)

Broņislava, Broņislavs, Glauda, Natālija, Nate (Latvia)

Aleksandras, Algintė, Gailius, Zefirinas (Lithuania)

Eivind, Even, Øyvind (Norway)

Dobroniega, Joanna, Konstanty, Maksym, Maria, Wiktorian, Zefir, Zefiryn, Zefiryna (Poland)

Samuel (Slovakia)

Teresa (Spain)

Östen (Sweden)

Andrian, Andriana, Natalia (Ukraine)

Percival, Percy, Travis, Trevis, Trevon, Trevor (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 238 of 2024; 127 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of week 34 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Coll (Hazel) [Day 19 of 28]

Chinese: Month 7 (Geng-Shen), Day 11 (Bing-Chen)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 9 Elul 5783

Islamic: 9 Safar 1445

J Cal: 28 Hasa; Sevenday [28 of 30]

Julian: 13 August 2023

Moon: 72%: Waxing Gibbous

Positivist: 14 Gutenberg (9th Month) [Vaucanson]

Runic Half Month: As (Gods) [Day 14 of 15]

Season: Summer (Day 66 of 94)

Zodiac: Virgo (Day 5 of 32)

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JORDAN HOLIDAYS 8 DAYS

JORDAN HOLIDAYS 8 DAYS

Enjoy your vacation with breathtaking JORDAN HOLIDAYS 8 DAYS. Have a wonderful vacation in Petra Jordan. Try an unforgettable adventure this year with one of our Jordan vacation packages, visiting the most well-known sites in the country, including Petra, a city carved into the rock of the Jordan desert, the Treasury, the Siq, Roman Jerash, the Dead Sea, Mount Nebo, Madaba, and more.

Enjoy a great Christmas in Amman, and spend an amazing New Year there. Try an unforgettable adventure this year by joining us for Christmas in Jordan. We'll visit some of Jordan's most well-known sites, including the city of Petra, which is carved into the rock of the Jordan Desert, the Treasury, the Siq, the Roman city of Jerash, the Dead Sea, Mount Nebo, where Prophet Moses first saw the Promised Land, Madaba, and more.

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Relish your Jordan holidays with World Tour Advice, Jordan Holidays to visit Petra, Jordan Petra Holidays and tours to the impressive rock-cut buildings at Petra Jordan, Amman, spectacular desert scenery in Wadi Rum, World Tour Advice offer you a package of holiday in Jordan including tours to visit Petra, Visit Amman, Wadi Rum and more places, Do not loose the chance and come to marvel the wonder of Petra

Day 1: Queen Alia Airport – Jordan Holidays - Amman Arrival at Amman Queen Alia International airport, here is easily to arrange your visa , in case of individual arrivals  (the visa is on your expense cost 40 JOD per person) and free group visa in case of group up 5 person arrivals, and will walk with you through the customs. Your driver will wait for you in the arrival hall  holding a name sign he will transfer you to the 3* Al Fanar Palace Hotel or similar in Amman for overnight, including bed and breakfast

Day 2: Amman – Jerash – Amman Jordan Holidays Relish your delicious breakfast in hotel, then our English Speaking guide will be waiting for you in the lobby of your hotel. Start your first morning in Jordan with a city tour. Visit the Citadel in Amman, with beautiful views over the city. Continue to the Roman Theatre, located in the heart of Amman for a visit. Drive on to Jerash, to visit the world’s best preserved Roman provincial city. After your visit of Jerash transfer back to Amman for overnight, at the 3* Al Fanar Palace Hotel or similar including bed and breakfast

Day 3: Amman – Madaba – Mt. Nebo – Karak – Petra Jordan Holidays Today there is a long day ahead of you as you will be travelling to the South to Petra. At 08.30 am, after breakfast your tour today starts with visiting the St. George Church in Madaba with its famous mosaic map. Drive to Mt. Nebo, from where Moses viewed the Promised Land. Follow the King's Highway until Karak. In Karak visit the immense Crusaders Castle. Time permitting you will also visit Little Petra today otherwise transfer directly to Petra for overnight at 3* Seven Wonders Hotel or similar, including bed and breakfast. Optional activities for today: Petra by Night (each Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evening), Petra Kitchen cooking course, Local Turkish Bath. Day 4: Jordan Holidays - Petra Full day to explore Petra, one of the seven world wonders. Entry by Siq and visit the Treasury, Street of Facades, Theater, Colonnaded Street etc. after lunch inside Petra you will still have time to visit the Monastery and/or the High Place of Sacrifice today. It is a lot of climbing but definitely worth the views! Overnight 3* Seven Wonders Hotel or similar, including bed and breakfast. Optional activities for today: Petra by Night (each Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evening), Petra Kitchen cooking course, Local Turkish Bath, 1.5/2.5 hrs horse ride around the mountains of Petra

Day 5: Jordan Holidays Petra – Wadi Rum Enjoy the savour of your breakfast in hotel, drive to Wadi Rum Visitors Centre. Before starting with the jeep tour you could enjoy an hour camel ride from Wadi Rum Village to Lawrence’s Spring. After start with a half day jeep tour including a freshly prepared barbeque lunch. A jeep tour is the best way to discover lots of sites in Wadi Rum. The jeep will stop at each site giving you time to walk/scramble around and maybe even climb up on some of the beautiful natural formed bridges in Wadi Rum. Dinner and overnight at a campsite in Wadi Rum. 

Day 6: Jordan Holidays Wadi Rum – Aqaba  AOnce you wake up enjoy the savor of your  breakfast you will drive to Aqaba for a free day and overnight. Relax at the beach, discover the town of Aqaba or book a snorkeling cruise including lunch! Overnight at 3* Al Ra'ad Suites Hotel or similar in Aqaba, including bed and breakfast

Day 7: Jordan Holidays Aqaba – Dead Sea – Amman  Check out of your hotel and drive via the Wadi Araba desert to the Dead Sea, lowest point on the earth’s surface. Enjoy day entry and lunch at the 4* Dead Sea spa Hotel. Float in the salty waters and try out the famous healing mud. Late afternoon transfer to Amman 3* Al Fanar Palace hotel or similar for overnight, including bed and breakfast

Day 8: Jordan Holidays - Amman – Queen Alia Airport Transfer to the airport for departure. You would need to leave the hotel 3 hours in advance (2 hours for the check in and less than 1 hour driving from Amman to Amman Queen Alia Airport).

End of your tour to Jordan: Ahlan wa Sahlan!  

Included

    Airport representative upon arrival at the airport in Amman to assist with the visa, free group visa. Day 1 – 8: All transfers by touring bus (18 seater bus or MCV) throughout the program as mentioned above. Day 2 – 8: English-speaking guide throughout the whole program. Day 1 & 2: 2 Nights at the 3* AlFanar Palace Hotel or similar in Amman, including breakfast. Day 2: Visits to the Citadel & Roman Theatre in Amman and a visit to Jerash, entry fee tickets included. Day 3: Visits to the St. George Church in Madaba, Mt. Nebo & Karak Crusaders Castle; entry fee tickets included. Day 3: Time permitting a visit to Little Petra (entry is free). Day 4: Visit to Petra including one day entry fee tickets. Day 3 & 4: 2 Overnights at the 3* Seven Wonders Hotel or similar in Petra, including breakfast. Day 5: Entry fee tickets for Wadi Rum are included. Day 5: One hour camels ride in the desert of Wadi Rum. Day 5: Half day jeep tour inside Wadi Rum including a freshly prepared lunch. Day 5: 1 Overnight at a campsite in Wadi Rum, including dinner and breakfast. Day 6: 1 Overnight at the 3* Al Ra\'ad Suites Hotel or similar in Aqaba, including breakfast. Day 7: Dead Sea day entrance and lunch at the Dead Sea Spa Resort. Day 7: 1 Overnight at the 3* AlFanar Palace Hotel or similar in Amman, including bed and breakfast. Day 8: Departure to Amman Queen Alia International Airport. Organization/booking fee 

Excluded

Flight. Visa  All other transfers not mentioned . All other meals not mentioned in the program                                                                             All other consumptions not mentioned in the program Tips for guides / drivers, restaurants etc.   Travel insurance.

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Amman, Dead Sea and Petra Jordan Tours

Amman, Dead Sea and Petra Jordan Tours

Explore our Holy Land tours to explore Amman, Dead Sea and Petra Jordan Tours in one of the best multi-Centre Holidays, you will be able to get an unforgettable experience about different Cultures in the three countries and more you will discover with Maestro Online Travel .

Have an unforgettable holiday with Amman, the Dead Sea, and Petra Jordan Tours, enjoy holy land tours that combine 2 countries, start your tour by exploring Egypt sightseeing, and then you have to explore Jordan attractions, also have an excursion to Amman, which prepare yourself to enjoy the best time while exploring Israel attractions, explore Jaffa and arrive at Tel Aviv, after that move to Caesarea Maritima, watch the excavations, the Roman theatre, and aqueduct.

You have to explore Mount Carmel, watch the panoramic view of Haifa Bay, also you have to explore the sea of Galilee and sailing as the disciples did 2000 years ago, and then you can watch the mount of beatitudes, also have best tour to Jerusalem new city and watch the Israel Parliament (Knesset), then continue to Ein Kareem, also visit Bethlehem to watch the Church of the Nativity, also you can visit the Garden Tomb.

Day 1: Jordan Tours and Travel Package to Amman

Upon your arrival in Jordan, our tour leader will meet you at Aliaa airport, transfer you to your hotel, and overnight in Amman.

Day 2: Jordan Travel Package & Day Tours/ Amman Tours

Enjoy your breakfast, day tour to visit Amman attractions, the Theatre, then the citadel, Amman's traditional markets, enjoy lunch meal in local restaurant, back to hotel, overnight in Amman (B)

Day 3: Mt Nebo, Shobak Castle & the Dead Sea

Enjoy your breakfast in Petra, then start your tour from Petra to visit best of Jordan attractions, start the tour by visiting Shobak was originally called Krak. It was Built in 1115, it was the first of many fortifications built beyond the Jordan by King Baldwin I of Jerusalem to guard the road from Egypt to Damascus.It successfully resisted a number of sieges until it fell to Saladin's troops in 1189. then you will proceed the tour to Madaba, Located just 86km south of Amman, Madaba has been inhabited for at least 4,500 years, and is mentioned in the Bible as the Moabite town of Medeba, visit St. George Greek Orthodox Church, then proceed to Nbo mountain, Mount Nebo is the mountain where Moses was allowed to see the Holy land, is approximately 817 metres (2680 feet) above sea level, in what is now western Jordan, from Nbo mountain you will see the Holy land, the Jordan River 7 the Dead Sea, It is thought that Moses was buried on Nbo mountain & his final resting place is unknown, you will visit the old church dates to the fourth century, Then Proceed travelling to Jordan Dead Sea, enjoy your free time for leisure at the oldest natural spa in all the world ( The Dead Sea ). Dead Sea (B)

Day 4: Jordan Tours and Travel Package to Dead Sea

Enjoy free time in Dead Sea, Natural healthy salted water, Now you are visiting the lowest point of all the earth, Overnight in Dead Sea

Day 5: Petra Day Tour

Enjoy your breakfast, drive to spend the day tour exploring the Rose City ( Perta ), 2000 years ago Petra was the capital of the Nabataean , and for centuries & centuries was forgotten and lost, then it was discovered in 1812 by the Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt. Now it is one of the new 7 wonders of the world, it is very big and you will enjoy not only visiting it but trying to discover it, the main things to see are the Siq, the treasury, the roman theatre, the Roman collonade streets. If you're feeling energetic ascend the hundreds of rock-cut steps leading to Al-Deir, Al-Deir means the Monastery, It has a similar facade to that of the Treasury, but is far bigger and the views from the nearby cliff-tops are incredible views! Drive to Amman and overnight. (B)

Day 6: Jordan Travel Package & Day Tours / Departure

Enjoy your breakfast, check out, and meet our tour rep to transfer you to Aliaa airport for final departure

For more info

info@egyptonlinetours.com

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Jordan Itinerary 8 days | Halino Travel | Jordan

Welcome to the land of ancient wonders, where every step you take is a journey through time. Jordan is a country filled with treasures, from magnificent deserts to historic ruins and bustling cities. And if you're planning an 8-day trip to explore everything that this beautiful country has to offer, then you've come to the right place! In this blog post, we'll be taking you on a virtual tour of Jordan's best destinations and activities for your ultimate 8-day itinerary. So buckle up and get ready for an adventure like no other!

Luxury Jordan Holidays

Luxury Jordan holidays: From private chefs to butlers, these are the ultimate way to experience Jordan If you're looking for a truly luxurious holiday in Jordan, then you'll want to consider one of the many luxury tour operators who offer high-end packages. From private chefs and butlers to five-star accommodation and VIP experiences, these companies can make your Jordanian holiday truly unforgettable.

One of the most popular luxury tour operators in Jordan is Halino Travel. Prices for luxury tours can start from around $5,000 per person, but it's worth noting that most include all meals, activities, and transportation within Jordan. If you have the budget for a luxury Jordan holiday, then we highly recommend considering one of these amazing tour operators. You'll be guaranteed an incredible experience from start to finish!

Best Jordan Tour Companies

When planning a trip to Jordan, it is important to consider which tour company will best suit your needs. There are many different companies offering a variety of tours, so it is important to do some research before making a decision. The following are some of the best Jordan tour companies: 1. Halino Travel

Halino Travel offers a variety of tours, from budget-friendly options to all-inclusive packages. Their most popular tour is the 7-day Petra and Wadi Rum tour, which includes accommodation, transportation, and all activities.

Jordan One Week Itinerary

If you're looking to explore the best of what Jordan has to offer, this Jordan one week itinerary is for you! Start your adventure in the capital city of Amman, where you can visit top sights like the Roman Theater and Citadel. Then, head to Jerash to see the well-preserved ruins of a once-thriving city. Next, it's off to Petra, the famous archaeological site carved into sandstone cliffs. Be sure to also explore Wadi Rum, a stunning desert landscape, before concluding your trip with a visit to the Dead Sea.

Trip to Jordan

If you're looking to explore everything that Jordan has to offer, this itinerary is for you. This jam-packed schedule will have you visiting all of the country's most popular attractions, from the ancient city of Petra to the stunning shores of the Red Sea. Day 1: Arrive in Amman and settle into your hotel. In the evening, head to Rainbow Street for dinner and drinks. Day 2: Start your day with a visit to the Roman ruins at Jerash. Then, it's off to see the Citadel and Abu Darwish Mosque in Amman. Finish up with some shopping at one of the city's many markets. Day 3: Drive south to Petra and spend the day exploring this UNESCO World Heritage site. Be sure to see The Treasury, Al Khazneh, as well as the Monastery (Al Deir). Day 4: Continue south to Wadi Rum. Spend the day exploring this desert landscape by Jeep or camel before heading back to your hotel in Petra for the night. Day 5: Drive north to Madaba and visit the famous Mosaic Map of Palestine at St. George's Church. Then, it's off to Mt. Nebo for panoramic views of the Holy Land before heading back to Amman. Day 6: Today is all about relaxation! Head

[notebookmusical]

make me choose: stephanie styles in roman holiday or kiss me kate (asked by @thequeenosnes) 

[tmwcs]

Loves!

DT final chapter posted! Now i'll be taking some time to work on those asks (lots of heethan and heelel asks 😉 ) and then next up, gotta finish MT and then TO with those one shots (Devil Wears Prada and Roman Holiday) in between. Gonna try to get everything finished before i start back up on college, so stay tuned, lots more (yandere and non-yandere) content coming up. Got a couple of Sunghoon pieces too. 😉

[allwaswell16]

This is a fic rec of One Direction vampire fics organized by pairing and wordcount as requested by @hazza-boo28-blog​. You can find my other fic recs here. If you like the fics, please leave kudos and comments for the writers! Happy reading!

Larry

🩸 Love Endless (series), @wubwubnparmaham​ (E, 741k, historical au, 1970s, vampire au, human Louis, vampire Harry, ancient Roman Harry, dom/sub, dom Harry, sub Louis, homophobia, bullying, identity crisis, blood drinking, smut, violence, road trips, angst, reincarnation)

🩸 domestic monsters (series), @g-uttertrash​ / g_uttertrash (E, 234k, supernatural au, vampire Louis, witch Harry, magic, werewolves, sirens, monsters, domestic fluff, blood drinking, light angst, smut, holidays)

🩸 Among the Humans, @the-cheshire-pussy-cat​ / thecheshirepussycat (E, 129k, vampire au, vampire and gentleman Harry, human Louis, gothic romance, blood drinking, werewolves, romance, smut)

🩸 From What I've Tasted of Desire, @evilovesyou​ / 4ureyesonly28 (T, 71k, Twillight au, vampires, werewolves, shapeshifters, slow burn, Scotland, high school au, college au, vampire Harry, human Louis, football, violence)

🩸we should open up (before it's all too much), @disgruntledkittenface​ (M, 43k, vampire au, vampire Louis, baker Harry, angst, grief/mourning, depressed Harry, hurt/comfort, strangers to lovers, falling in love, flirting, banter, smut)

🩸 Soaked In The Blood Of Angels, @crazyupsetter​ / whoknows (E, 40k, creatures au, vampires, vampire Harry, incubus, dub con, smut, blood, violence)

🩸The Devil You Know, @a-writerwrites​ / Awriterwrites (M, 35k, vampire au, slow burn, blood drinking, implied smut, vampire Louis)

🩸 love bites (ongoing series), @falsegoodnight​ & @soldouthaz (E, 26k,  vampire au, pwp, smut, dom/sub, vampire Harry, neighbors, blood drinking, bl)

🩸 Forever And Always, @jacaranda-bloom​​ / jacaranda_bloom (E, 25k, vampire au, bodyswap, vampire Harry, witches, yelk Louis, ot5, blood, smut)

🩸 Campus Creatures, @kingsofeverything​ & @louandhazaf​ / YesIsAWorld (E, 25k, vampire Harry, werewolf Louis, uni au, fae/faeries, smut, knotting, alternating pov)

🩸 Darkest Night Hour, @louandhazaf​ / YesIsAWorld (E, 24k, vampire au, vampire Louis, human Harry, NYC, blood drinking, technological inconveniences, smut)

🩸 Can I just be the same?, @tommosgun​ / Star_Henderson (M, 17k, vampire au, vampire Harry, law worker Louis, flashbacks, light angst, smut, verse, Harry’s a two hundred year old vampire, kind Louis)

🩸 Just a Little Taste, @daggerandrose​ / amomentoflove (E, 13k, vampire au, vampire bar, bartender Louis, vampire Harry, biting, blood drinking, dom/sub undertones, smut)

🩸 A Long Way From The Top, @jaerie​ (E, 11k, vampire au, Mt. Everest, climbing, mountaineering, blood, death, masturbation, vampire Harry)

🩸 The Lion Man, @canonlarry​ / iwillpaintasongforlou (E, 12k, vampire Louis, tattoos, vampire bar, blood, smut)

🩸 Withdrawal Was the Weeping, @becomeawendybird​ / QuickedWeen (E, 11k, vampire au, girl direction, historical, Edwardian era, pwp, smut, blood, senses)

🩸 love isn't brains, children, it's blood, @briannamarguerite​ / BriaMaria (E, 11k, vampire au, Buffy the Vampire Slayer au, flashbacks, angst, smut, fluff, humor)

🩸 Strangers In The Night, @kingsofeverything​ (E, 9k, vampire au, soulmates, human Harry, vampire Louis, blood drinking, humor, smut)

🩸 I Picked My Poison, And It’s You, @alarriefantasy​ / AFangirlFantasy (NR, 5k, vampire au, vampire Harry, high school, small town, dare, age difference, no smut, suspense, abandoned mansion, misunderstandings, fluff)

🩸The Sun Doesn't Shine, The World Doesn't Turn, @londonfoginacup​ / LadyLondonderry (T, 5k, vampire au, crossdressing, based on Steal My Girl, established relationship, kidnapping, minor character death, blood, seer, songfic)

🩸 no tomorrow without a yesterday, @nightwideopen​ (NR, 4k, vampire au, vampire Louis, witch Harry, werewolf Nick Grimshaw, jealousy, light angst, getting together, friends to lovers, no smut)

🩸 For You I'd Bleed Myself Dry, @allwaswell16​ (E, 3k, vampire au, travel, St. Lucia, tropics, five senses, vampire Harry, smut)

Tomlinshaw

🩸 if this is it, @nightwideopen​ (T, 2k, Louis/Nick Grimshaw, supernatural elements, witch, vampire, suicidal thoughts)

Zarry

🩸 Between the Devil and the Danger, @zqua1d / mmaree (E, 79k, Zayn/Harry, vampire au, Scotland, uni, vampire Zayn, human Harry, friends to lovers, fluff and angst, smut, slow burn, mystery, blood, mutual pining)

🩸 like a sledgehammer, colourexplosion (E, 5k, Zayn/Harry, vampire au, roommates, blood drinking, smut)

Ziam

🩸Lover Dearest, scottmcniceass (E, 43k, Liam/Zayn, vampire au, vampire Zayn, human Liam, blood drinking, past slavery, minor violence, smut)

Zouis

🩸 Stay The Night, I Promise That I Won't Bite, @astorytotellyourfriends​ / justyrae (T, 19k, Zayn/Louis, vampire au, drug use, vampire Harry, human Louis, neighbors, Lilo friendship)

🩸 If Only You Saw What I Can See, @slashter​ (M, 2k, Louis/Zayn, vampire au, vampire Zayn, vampire Louis, fluff, admiration, pining)

[javitrulovesims]

Little road map from my current projects.

"A Roman Holiday" Set pt 2 - 65% Complete.

"Memories from Mt. Komorebi" - 50% complete.

"FRENCH WHORES!" pt 1 - 25% complete

Now that I have more time between my hands and my new PC it's finally on its way I've been finishing some of my forgotten WIP's.

[morwensteelsheen]

🏠 😢👯‍♀️ for Faramir, 🕎🎭👗 for Éowyn, 🍕🎻 for Aragorn and Arwen, ⌛️👨‍👩‍👦‍👦👀 for Boromir!

Sorry this took so long to answer! I was doing it while I was POMO-cleaning my front room lol

Faramir:

🏡 House — I like and can appreciate the fanon take that once he’s the steward he’s very protective over, like, having quiet space in his study or whatever, but pursuant to my insistence that he’s a Big Fan Of Kids, I think he’s actually very happy to have kiddos/people in with him while he’s working, so his study in MT + Emyn Arnen ends up being more of like a Quiet Family Room or whatever.

😢 Emotions — King Of Bottling His Emotions Up! Absolutely no emotional output from this man until the literal apocalypse, which is why Sam and Frodo get subjected to….. whatever That was, and why Éowyn gets the full song and dance in the HoH. Outside those very two fun, exciting cataclysmic moments? Nothing gets out.

👯‍♀️ Friendship — I used to know this guy who would go around asking people he met a million and one questions, questions that I usually thought were absurdly invasive, but every single time, without fail, people ADORED him for it, and even though I’d stand around cringing, he and whoever he was talking to would be having a whale of a time. That’s what I think Faramir’s like.

Éowyn:

🕎 Holiday — She stops being especially interested in Mettarë/Yule during The Gríma Years™ and it’s not until years later, when she has kids and they’re reasonably old that she gets back into the ~spirit of the season~.

🎭 Hobby — She gets really into playing cards and is an absolutely merciless and shameless cheat. She’s not even particular good at cheating she just sort of dares anyone to complain and half the time they don’t.

👗 Fashion — In line with the Scandi-influence for the Rohirrim, I think Éowyn tends to dress quite understatedly, I don’t think she’s necessarily a huge fan of lots of embroidery or detail work, but when she gets to Gondor the one thing she really embraces are the Greco-Roman style girdles that (I imagine) are very popular there. This is most because they end up being super practical for her because unlike the Scandi/Rohir ones they’ve got more loops around her waist for her to hang stuff from lol

Aragorn:

🍕 Food — He eats how everyone expects Faramir to eat, which is to say that he’s extraordinarily picky. I imagine that he’s almost-but-not-quite a vegetarian and super fussy about eating rules.

🎻 Music — He’s really not picky about music, however. He’s more into the ~idea~ of music and music making than anything else so pretty much all music works for him.

Arwen:

🍕 Food — Arwen is actually a vegetarian but is one of those vegetarians who won’t actually say anything about it in advance so as not to inconvenience anyone and ends up just, like, picking around the side dishes all evening trying to not let anyone notice.

🎻 Music — She, unlike her husband, has a lot of very intense opinions about music, and she, Faramir, and Lothíriel end up forming this pretentious circle to pass judgement on whatever music’s on show. It’s good because there’s a lot of emphasis in the Reunited Kingdoms + Rohan on musical education and patronising the arts, but dreadfully boring for the people who don’t Care as much as they do.

Boromir:

⌛️ AU — I mean I permanently live in my Borodred AU because I’m a hopeless simp, so I guess that’s it. In super strict canonverse I HC him as hardline ace, but when I let the strictness slip he and Théodred are shagging. Always.

👩‍👩‍👧 Childhood — Very much the perfect child in a lot of ways. Is this mostly because he was traumatised by the death of his mother and very irrationally took it upon himself to Raise His Brother even if he didn’t necessarily have to? Yes. Is that evidence of the type of perfect child he was? Also yes.

👀 Personality — I think he’s got an unshakeable calmness to him, and what we see at the Council of Elrond is a product of him having an incredibly shit day compounded by everyone deciding to gang up and shit on his people, like, less than half a year after they took a massive L to defend all of M-E.

[fans-of-the-damned]

👌Name(s)?👏Pronouns?🔐Relationship Status?🌈Orientation(s)?🐉Zodiac Sign?🌌What animal year were you born?💅Do you wear makeup?😳Any way to make you blush?✨Favourite aesthetic?👀Celebrity crush?💝Favourite Colour(s)?🔮Any advice you would have given 10 y/o you?🌅Are you a morning or night person?🍀Whats your favourite season?🍺Favourite drink?🎃Favourite holiday?🎁Birthday?🎗Are you religious?🔗Are you a safe person to talk to about *XYZ*?🚩What country are you from?⚡Ever had a Greek Mythology

👌My actual name? Cassie

👌My Nickname? Kaley, Sea, Laf

👏Pronouns? She/her/they/them

🔐Relationship status? Single as shit (anyone wanna fix that? Lol)

🌈Orientation? Demi Pan Nonbinary

🐉Zodiac? Gemini!

🌌Animal born under? Uhh Dog? (1994)

💅Makeup? Yes, occasionally more for cosplay then every day but I do put some on for dates/events

😳Blush? Oh sheeeet....uhhh anything Sexual really? Like I was a mess reading romeo and juliet but also any kind of compliment or nice words.... basically just be nice and I'm a blushy stuttery mess

✨Asthetic? I'm old I'm not sure what this means 100% but....soft? Comfy? But like....idk...?

👀Celebrity crush? DAVEED DIGGS that man....ooof 👉👈🥰🥰🥰🥰😊😊😊😊💜💖💜💖

💝Favorite color(s)? Purple, blue, green, red and black

🔮Advice for 10y/o me? Ooof don't be a dick? Things get worse before they get better? Look into colleges and programs you want to do before youre a year away from going?

🌅Morning or night? Night, definitely night!

🍀Favorite season? Fall, or spring! Not to hot or too cold!

🍺Favorite drink? Uhhh alcohol: seagrums or white wine non alcoholic: coffee, mint tea or Baja blast mt dew

🎃Holiday? Oof uhhh Christmas but I also love halloween

🎁Birthday? June 16, 1994

🎗️Religious? Yes but actually no tho: lemme explain; I'm Pagen, wiccan to be exact, but I don't follow it close/to any extent (mainly because I can't)

🔗Are you safe to talk to? YES! COME TO ME FOR ANYTHING! IM ALWAYS HERE! (this goes for everyone!)

🚩Country? The fuckin US and I hate it 🤬🤬🤬🤬

⚡Ever had a greek mythology? Uhhh? What? Obsession? Yes but I also had one with Roman Norse and Egyptian myths as well(I just love mythology and the mythos in general)

[villasingreece]

Five “Secret” Greek Islands

A Greek Island escape makes the perfect holiday, but with around 1,400 islands in the Greek archipelago, choosing a destination that is not overrun with holidaymakers can be a challenge. While Corfu and Crete are deservedly popular, especially with first-time Greece travelers, here are five ‘secret’ Greek islands that should be on your itinerary.

 Kea

Part of the Cyclades, and close to the mainland, laid-back Kea is no secret with the locals who flock here to their weekend retreats. Ferries to Kea leave from Lavrio, a 90-minute bus trip from Athens. Kea has a laid-back atmosphere, good walking trails, and 50 miles of coastline with tiny bays and unspoiled sandy beaches. Ioulidha, has some holidays on crete charming tavernas, while the delightful hill capital of Ioulis, the marina at Vourkari and Otzias Bay are other highlights.

 Evia

Dominated by Mt Ochi, this Greek island ‘secret’, is really the second-largest Greek island after Crete. With remote villages nestled in the mountain slopes, connected by stone paths and tracks, it’s a walker’s delight. But add a captivating coastline, plenty of Roman ruins, old buildings, secluded beaches, and a wide choice of lively tavernas, and you have the perfect holiday ingredients.

 The walks traverse lush valleys with old stone bridges fording streams, watermills and fountains. The walk to the Dimosaris Gorge ends at the village of Kalliani. Like Kea, you can get the ferry here from Athens. The capital, Karystos, overlooks the Aegean Sea and the Cycladic Islands in the south. Roman aqueducts, Byzantine churches and Frankish castles are interspersed with olive and fruit groves, vineyards and cypress trees and deserted beaches and coves are perfect for swimming and snorkelling.

 Kalymnos

Mountainous and picturesque Kalymnos, set between the islands of Leros and Kos in the Dodecanese, is renown for its sponge divers. It is a beautiful Greek island and way less touristic than its neighbour Kos, since it’s black-sand beaches are not as attractive for swimmers. For nightlife head for Masouri, but at Vathi, a haunt of yachties, you can dine on fresh seafood and afterwards dive into crystal clear water from the little jetty. You can reach Kalymnos by ferry from Peiraias.

 Karpathos

The Aegean Dodecanese Islands, of which Karpathos is the pick, has a wild, natural beauty in the north, and is tamed and tranquil in the south. Sharp mountains, uncrowded beaches and tracks ideal for hiking make Karpathos the perfect Greek holiday experience, only without the hordes. The village of Olymbos has distinctive windmills that produce flour, while the surrounding countryside grows olives, grains, fruits, vegetables, and grapes that produce a distinctive local wine. Diafani has the remains of a Minoan settlement and Hellenistic-era public baths.

 Nisyros

Between Kos and Tilos this tiny volcanic Greek island caters mainly to day-trippers although hotel and villa accommodation is available. Ferries run between Piraeus on the mainland and Rhodes. Be sure to visit the volcano crater, view fuming mini craters and walk the pathways of the dramatic and mountainous interior. Perhaps try the sulphurous waters of the health spa. There are many charming Orthodox Christian churches as well as four uninhabited monasteries, the largest is built beside a medieval fort.

[anacaoris]

“Heroes of Olympus but Annabeth is the protag” notes, in no specific order:

Vestal Virgins work in the Wolf House as the surrogate mothers of the young demigods that show up. Legacies born in New Rome don’t have to go to the Wolf House.

Camp Jupiter doesn’t have a name, nor is it an actual camp ran by a bunch of teenagers.

New Rome is much bigger than a military base. There’s several unofficial sectors of New Rome in nearby towns, which also work as strongholds and safe houses for demigods. The Romans value unity and often foster demigod children who are orphaned/ran away.

Reyna isn’t a praetor. She is being groomed for the position by her guardian though. She’s also 20-21 by the time the story starts.

Octavian is called a haruspex.

Children of Minerva exist, but they’re a rarity and treated somewhere between distrust and respect (the first due to their unusual nature and the whole “every conflict between Greece and Rome was born from Athena/Minerva children”, and the latter because of Minerva’s place in the Capitolline Triad and just the overall rareness of her children).

Annabeth’s Roman half-siblings are

Frank has gone to New Rome for several years by the time Annabeth arrives. His mother informed him of his heritage when he turned 12 and would accompany him to California during the summers and holidays.

He’s also 20 and more or less takes the role of Hazel’s older brother figure. They have a kind of Nani and Lilo type of dynamic.

The youngest in this au is still Hazel because Piper, Leo and Jason are 18-19.

There’s references to a war against the Titans and Mt. Tamalpais which make Annabeth short circuit because it’s all very familiar to her.

“Thank goodness Saturn didn’t wake up” *Annabeth flinches*

After finding the Athena Parthenos Leo takes a moment to call Annabeth a bitch and he’s right tbh.

Reyna doesn’t immediately remember Annabeth as the girl from Circe’s island but realizes it after some things begin to add up. This makes it very awkward when they begin to have Feelings™️.

Leo is a son of Demeter uwu